AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 10637, 23 April 1900, Page 3

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

(Bγ Telegraph.) (FROM OUK OWy CORRESPONDENT.) AUCKLAND, April 21. The Auckland Racing Club's Autumn Meeting was brought to a successful conclusion this afternoon. There was one slight drizzle just before the Autumn Handicap was run, but it then cleared up, and the sun shone out for the remainder of the afternoon. The rain which fell on the previous day and night made the track holding in places. The attendance was again very large, among those present being the Hon. Jas. Carroll. In the Autumn Handicap Advance put up the best performance a three-year-old has probably accomplished in Australasia. Hβ won easing up by two lengths, running the mile and a half in 2min 40 l-6th sep with lOat 51b on his back. The Wellington colt and C. Jenkins, his rider, were accorded a reception after the race which has never been excelled in point of enthusiasm on the Eldersiie racecourse. Record Reign also added to his fame, for he gained third place with lOst 91b in the saddle. The sum of JE9981 passed through the totalisator, making the large tola! of J632,094 for the three days of the meeting,.against £25,586 last year. Results: — MAIDEN HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 boys ; second 10 soys from stake. One mile and three-quarters. 141. E. A. Watkin's eh g Forty-seven, by Sou-Wester—Black Ella, 6yrs, 9st 71b (L. Morrigan) 1 240. John Marshall's br g Cannongate, 4yrs, 12st ... ... (A. Williams) 2 70. J. Dawson's br m Eapid Bay, aged, 9st (Ha4l) 3 83 Donegal lOst 121b (P. Howard), 15 Ongo 9st lllb (Kinlook), 77 Leona 9st 71b (Berry), 44 Bonnie 9st (J. Mclntosh), 33 Lindon 9st (White) and 96 Woolman. 9st (G. Pennell) also etarted. "

Cannongate was the first to move, Donegal being quickest over the first obstacle, but at the second he came to grief. Bonnie then took up the running, only to give way to Leona in the turn out of the straight. In the run up the back Cannongate took the lead, and he was first to reach the home turn. Jumping the last hurdle there was nothing to choose between Cannongate.and Forty-seven, and although the latter swerved badly across the judge's box, he gained the verdict by a head, while Rapid Bay was seven lengths away third. Woolman was fourth; the last three to finish being Leona, Bonnie, and Lindon. Time, 3min 28£ sec. Dividend, £5 2a. HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 100 soys; second 10 soys from stake. Two miles. 105. S. McGuiness's eh g Kaimate, by Australian—Jessie, aged, 9st 10lb (Cochrane) 1 218. F. McManemin's b g Tim, aged, lOst 12lb ... ... (Katterns) 2 75. D. Morrigan's b g Stray bird, 6yrs, 9st (Burns) 8

The three Btarters kept close order until taking the seventh hurdle, where Kaimate was in front, and he led into the turn. At the last hurdle Kaimate was two lengths in front of Tim, and both were ridden out, the race ending in favour of Kaimate by a length, while Stray bird finished third three lengths away. Time, 3min 68 2-sth sec. Dividend, £3 Ba. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 500 soys; second SO sots, and third 10 soys from stake. One mile and ahalf. ■ 833. JUougias Gordon's bit c Advance, by Vanguard—Laurel, 3yrs> lOet slb (C. Jenkins) 1 91. D. McLeod's b i Miss Delaval, Syrs, Bst ; (J. Lindsay) 2 170. J. Roulston's t> g Record Reign, syra, 10st 91b ... ... (T. Taylor) 3 137 Coronet Bst 12lb (A. Julian), 178 Rosella Bgb 51b (J. Gallagher), 32 Waiorongomai 7st 121b (M. Ryan), 00 Firefly 7st lllb , (W. Stewart), 45 Laetitia 7st 81'b (J. Buchanan), 89 St. Ursula 7st 7lb (J. Chaafe jun.), 77 Doctor 6st 9lb (Heaps), and 45 Auld Eeekie 6st 7lb (rf. Satman) also started-.

After one break away the field were dis- j missed to a good start, but Advance was one of the last to begin. The colours of Rosella and Record Reign were first borne into the straight, then followed at an interval of a length Miss Dolaval. At the Grand Stand Rosella had a length's advantage of Record Reign, then in close company came St. Ursula, Laetitia, Auld Reekie, i'irefly, and Miss Delaval, with Advance next to the rails. Turning out of the straight Rosella and Recoid Heign raced for the lead, followed by St. Ursula, but a little further aa Record Reign jhad a slight lead, only to give way to Aula Reekie, who showed the way down the back. When the six furlongs post was reached Auld Reekie had a length the best, of Record Reign, and Advance ran into third place, while at the end of the next furlong the Wellington colt was just behind Auld Reekie. Four furlongs from home Advance drew past the leader, and Miss Delaval made a move forward.. In the Tun round the top stretch Rosolla lesffc her place, and Advance led Miss Delaval end Record Reign. Advance continued in the lead, and when heads were fairly turned for, home he had two lengths the best of -Miss Delaval, with. Record Reign three-quartera of a length away. At the distanoe the *-Whips were .out on the whole of the field, but Jenkins eat still on his mount, who drew away, and won in. the easiest manner by two length? amidst immense enthusiasm. Mies Delaval and Record Reign were divided by a neck, tJien at intervals of two lengths came Rosella fourth, with Auld Jtteekie and Laetitia next, and Doctor last. Time, 2inin 40 1-oth ccc. Dividend. £1 17s. PONY HANDICAP, of 50 aovs; second 5 sovstfrbm stake. Five furlongs. 60. D. Morrigan's b xn Namoa, by St. Clair-Jilks, syrs, 6st 10lb (W. Satman) 1 285. Hon. H. Mosm&n's b f Mara, 3yrs, Bat (J. Buchanan) 2 43. J. E. Thorpe's b m The Slave,. 4yrs, lOat ... ... (D. Creamer) 3 278 Lena 9s* 51b (J. Gainsford), 29 Trooper Bst 91b (W. Gall), 285 Athel 7at 101b (J. Sceats), 73 Cuisine 7st 9lb (T. Thodson), 173 Clansman 7st 51b \—. 'rate), 42 Texan 7st 51b (A. Julian), 13 My Lord 7st (A. Thomas), and 20 Rapid 6st 121b (Heaps) also started.

Mamoa shot oat thirty yards from the winning post, and, passing the leader, won by a length and a half. Tne Slave finished close up, third. Time, lmin 5 2-sth sec. Dividend, £19 10s.

CRITERION HANDICAP, of 100 boys; eecond 10 soya from etake. Six furlongs.

236. W. Smith's b f Winsome, by Cuiraaeier—Wiimie, Syre, Bsfc llro (W. Smith) 1 137. J. Gall's b m St. lonis, 4yre 1 8st 121b (W. Gall) 2 60. Dan McLepd's eh f Matamataiarakiki, 3yrs, Bst ... ... (J. Buchanan) 3

120 Honesty 9st 71b (S. Lindsay), 147 Kettledrum 9st 3ib (D. Creamer). 383 St. Ada Bst 111b (C. Jenkins), 49 Bacchus Bat 111b (Wilson), 14 Tahaka Bst 71b (A. Julian), 41 Conapirer Bst 51b (J. Chaafe, jam-.), 115 Argyle Sat sib (J. Sceats), 22 Repetition 6e% (J. Stewart), and 44 Blossom Bst JT. Hodaon), also started.

Kettledrum jumped oS with the lead, and he came into the straight with a slight advantage of Winsome. "When the distance was reached, Wiaeome drew away, and won easily by half a dozen lengths; St. Lnnia beating Matamataharakiki on the post for second honours. Time, lmin 17 l-sth see. Dividend, £A 16s.

WEI/TER B3AM>ICAP, of 100 soya; eeoond 10 sove from stake. One mile.

160. A. Morgan's eh g Solo, by Blairgowria —Doily, 4yre, Bat sib (C. Jenkins) 1 170. Hoa. H. Mosman'a ck o The Afghan, 3yre, 9st. 51b ... (T. Taylor) 2 436. J. Cbaafe junr.'a eh c Cadiz, 3yre, 9at (J. Chaafe, jonr.) 3 03 Brigfaam, Young 9st (J. Buchanan), 67 Chancellor 11. Bet lOlb (T. Hodgson), 82 The Master Bst Sib (J. Soe&te), 5 Poudroyant Bst 51b (P. Com»pay), 145 Armour £fet 2H> (White), 31 Sly Hiss Bet 2ib (W. Gall), and 70 Keguhls Sst lib (A. Julian), also started. There was some little delay owing to Armour breaking away. When, the field got on their feet, Cadiz and Armour showed out, but wkm a couple of furlongs had been covered, Solo was in the lead, just in front of Brigham Young. The leader held his own for the remainder of the journey, and paeeec the poet two lengths in frost of the heavily weighted The Afghan, who came with a &nC run down the straight. Brigham Young finished fourtii, and The Maet*r next. Time, Imin 4£*ec. Sividsad, £7 9».

GRAND STAND HANDICAP, 100 soys; second 10 soya from, stake. ' Seven furlongs. 235. J. Rae's br g Tho Needle, by Brigadier—Dressmaker, 6yrs, 9at 9lb JR. Derrett) + 121. J. A. Harding's br h Bn Hakkore, by Hotchkiss —Tasmania, 7st 12lb (J. Buchanan) + 102 Hohoro 9st 121b (J. Gaineford), 144 Tolstoi 9st 61b (W. Clarke), lfrl Dayntree 9st (T. Taylor), 84 Cavalier Bst 121b (D. Creamer), 248 Minerva 11.- Bst. 51 b (J. Gallagher), 133 Labourer 7st 10lb (J. Sceats), 51 Moment 7st 10lb (T. Ed%vards), 5 Caattoline 7st Blb (Abbott), 125 St. Peter 7st 71b (J. Chaafe, jilnr.), 83 Canopus 7st 2lb (Jones). 37 3£nigh<t of Athol 7at 2lb (A. Thomas), 2S Cuirassder 7et (J. Whiteh-ouse), arid 40 Brilliant 6st 71b (W. Saifaman), aleo started. Cavalier shot out in front when the barrier was released, followed by The Labourer and The Needle. The loader kept his position into the straight and up to the distance, when The Needle and En H&kkoro both forged past Mm. A great set-to then ensued between the pair, and they passed the post so close together that the judge could not separate them. The riderless St. Pete» finished third, and Cavalier next, the judge not placing a third horse. St. Peter got entrapped in the barrier, and J. Cfaaafe, junr., lost his seat, but he wae not hurt. Time, lmin 29 4-st)h sec. Dividends—On The Needle, £3 Sβ; on En Hakkore, £6 6a. The owners agreed to divide the stake. VICTORIA HANDICAP, or 100 aovs; second 10 soys from stake. Five furlongs. 374. Mrs Lenniard's b c. Val Rosa, by Setdton Delaval—Vieux Rose, Bst 31b (T. Lindsay) 1 223. Hon. H. Mosman's b f Formula, Bst 101b ... " CI. Taylor) 2 61. Dan MaLeod'a oh. f St. Elyn, 7sfc 3lb - (Tate) 3

77 Rosephele 7st Blb (Chaafe, junr.), 175 Akger 7st 71b (J.. Buchanan), 120 Zealous 78fc-2lb (W. Satman), 8 Myrane 7st (A. Thomae), 3 Gauntlet 7st (G. Pennell), and 103 Lady Avon 6st 12Pb (Abbott), also started. St. Olga jumped off with the lead, and led to the distance post, where -Val Rosa asserted himself, and ho had no difficulty in winning by a fongth, a neck separating Formula and St. Elyn. St. Olga finished fourth and - Zealous fiflih. Time, lmin 3 8-sti ccc. Dividend, JE3 Sβ.