AUCKLAND NOTES.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7285, 15 April 1889, Page 2

AUCKLAND NOTES.

[PEOK OTTB COBBBSPONDHtfC.} Mr Evett's handicaps for the Suter Handicap and Steeplechase have been favourably received here. If he has ftlfoa into a mistake it is in letting MangahMpe off so lightly ia the steeplechase, and if-1 starter he must take no end of beating. After the weights were posted, MaPoUw Fille and Shillelagh were struck oat of the event. With &t 81b Cuirassier undoubtedly looks the pick of the BMtei Handicap candidates; this is gnaged through his running at the last «aiamff meeting, and rerbembering that it is the back end of the season, such a flral) dies three-year-old as he is should be able to smother everything engaged excepting Hilda. However, the colt is engaged in the St. Leger, ran on the same day, added to which Kean makes no-secret of the ftot that the aon of Musket is on the big side, and that he will require a m of galloping to be got ready. HUdtls nicely placed with Bst 21b, but she ia also a St. Leger candidate, and it is quesHoj)able whether her owner will start her to the event, and thus jeopardise her chance in the much more valuable race. Nelson has nothing to fear with 9at 111b: andM the old hone Is doing well, hia chance «fc the present juncture bears the Btoefc roseate hue. ■■-■■'■- Harry Harrison had the bad luck at tKe Napier Park Meeting for Tetford tobttrtt the frog of his near fore foot. The hone was unable to take part in the second day's racing owing to this cause, which was most unfortunate, for he waa favourably handicapped. ■ J. Kean has had Cambria, the yearling colt by Nordenfeldt—Eryclna, placed in his hands to prepare for next season. Hβ has also taken charge of Bangle, who 18 In foal to The Dauphin, and Rataplan. Thta trio belong to one of Chaafe'a former patrons. : On the 18th instant, the Thursday prior to the A-B.C. Antumn Meeting. Hunter and Nolan will offer for sale on behalf of Mr C. Beresford, who announces bis retirement from che turf, his racing teamM follows:— Escutcheon, by Musket — Roseate, Leopold, by Leolinus—Lorebira, Satyr, by Leollnua—Naiad, The Dnke, by Hippocampus—Grand-duchess, andDoloea. by Leolinus—Lure. Ie will be noticed Corunna is not in the list, and, It is generally put forth that the (tale Iβ merely to square up matters, so tUat the Hod, Mitcheleon may retire from the eyndkftM to whom the horses belong. There ia every sign that we are tftbl surfeited with pony race meeting* l:fn Auckland, now that it has been gltwi forth that the Metropolitan Clubs do DOl recognise this class of racing. It is prftty certain we will bare a gathering other Saturday. Just fancy the Tasapiutt Club slipping In a week before the big A.B.C. Autumn Meeting and holding opt of these gatherings without letorhtei" ranee. It is only in the natural order ot things that with this state of thing* existing the machine will soon be iwepl away from our raceeoarees. " - •>' The question of forming a New Zealand Jockey Club waa mooted a(r the recent Napier Conference, but It was decided to hold the question over till the next gathering of delegates. Thoee preaeot, I "em told, were unauimoua that such a club was sadly required. ■' I_ ; V P. Nolan, who wan head lad at J. Kteun training establishment, and who JUS gained some local fame as a crqse-eoaatr/ rider, has gone to Sydney. Hie departure was sadden, and he did not make *9fff? the fact to Kean, though he left a letter behind Intimating where hie inteßdjP destination was. Frank McMinaiwW* who is known as one of the beet tout* *9 Ellerelle, has taken Nolan , * billet

Some Interesting work Iβ being aqarrt EUerelie in view of tbe forthcoming A.R.VAutumn Meeting. This morning Newon accomplished about a couple of rounds on the tan at a strong pace, being aiilsfced w Raglan and Carbineer. Raglan, mores very sore. Hilda put in a couple of etrosa rounds, and the jumpers Kecrult «d Artist who are both looking well, &f three circuits at three-quarter pace. Afford made his fir3t appearance since B» return from Napier, and was sent a coajujj of miles ; he pulled up lame. Lady NojejJ accomplished a sound two miles galloj) oa the course proper yesterday morning, SM is looking very well, and so is the *«*> - year-old filly Cissy. There is no beWW on the meeting so far. .#iiThe pony Secret was shipped to SjpST this afternoon. Abercorn is being «»j supported for the Sydney Cap by lew* backers. Yabbs is a strong tip from v* other side.