AUCKLAND.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 9991, 22 March 1898, Page 3

AUCKLAND.

Maroh 14. The Atiokland Trotting Club's two days' meeting, in aid of the fund for the relief of the sufferers through the recent bush tires at Pahiatua, has passed off all right, the weather being fine on both days. On the first day the sura of £1757 10s, in 10e tickets, was passed through the totalisator, and on the second -P.P-JOSy■wmkW a grand total aboujpßl3o to the fund. On both days the trotting events duced poor finishes, and it is quite evident that the gentlemen who handicap crotterß here have failed to grasp their work, or the h'elda would certainly be better brought together. On the first day a two-year-old gelding named Waitekauri, by La Rue—Yum Yum, made his appearance in the Maiden Trot and got second. Hβ is green yet, but he trotted well enough to entitle him to be noted for , the future. He is owned by Mr W. J. J Greenwood. Pioke, the winner of Benefit Trot, went in good style throughoojr In the Newmarket Trot on the aeeoM<Bay Duke C and Albert Victor werejettong the starters, but neither appearedyro be at Wβ * best. Sandfly, 60seo, jraa>rfJver beaded, the time being 57£ sec. On the first day the stewards held an ih» ' quiry into the alleged inconsistent running' of Wahinepai in the Harness Trot and Dash Trot.' The owner stated that in the Harness Trot he was compelled at the laet moment to substitute a heavy > sulky in. place of the light one usually used, which accounted for the poor display of the animal in the early part of the first race, as compared with hit subsequent running. The explanation was considered satisfactory and was accepted by the stewards. ; In the Junction Trot on the second day, Vulture finished first, and a protest for inconsistent , running followed, the horse being disqualified and th« stake awarded to Bellman. Investors on Vulture had their totalisator money returned. The St. Leger pony, Partan "Jennie, won three of the liliputian races at the meeting. . The only other trotting fixture in Auckland this season will be that of the autumn meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club next month.