AUCKLAND NOTES.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9605, 21 December 1896, Page 6

AUCKLAND NOTES.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, December 19. ■At Ellerslie this morning Uhlan and Nestor ran the Cap distance, the last named holding his companion safe at the end of the journey. Mantle proved too good for Pegasus at the business end of a strong mile and a half run in fair time... Pegasus walked a trifle lame on being pulled up. St. Paul, with Pirate to assist him in the first mile, was galloped a strong mile and three-quar-ters, Knight of Athol joining the Cup colt the last seven. furlongs. St. Paul, who -went well, maintained an even pace throughout, and finished up his task well. Solitaire, Dauntless, and Mars were associated in a good working gallop twice round, the last mile being run at a good pace, but Solitaire tailed off at the finish. Mars is a very determined goer. Sir Lancelot and Defiant brushed over a couple of furlongs in pleasing style, and the machine-like action of Sir Lancelot was mucli admired. Gold Medallist and Multiform traversed six furlongs at threequarter speed ; they are nice movers. Don's held St. Crispin safe at the end to five furlonga. Mahaki and The ran a mile and a quarter at racing pace, Tire was a trifle freer in his action. Donovan galloped round alone. St. Simon and Gipsy Prince strode over two rounds at a good working pace. The following are additional acceptances for the Auckland Racing Club's Meeting :— Trial Handicap—St. Clements 9st lQlb;. Pony Cup—Archduke 9st 71b; Railway Handicap—St. Cleinente lOst 31b, Doris Bst 71b; Nursery Handicap-—Volcano Bst 31b, St. Crispin Bst 101b.