CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12177, 25 April 1905, Page 8

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING. , The- large of people that might bo seen in Christchurch yesterday morning was a sufficient guarantee that the attendance on the opening day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting would be a highly satisfactory one. Well filled special trains arrived from both tho north and the south, and when his Excellency and party drove on the courso shortly after the first race had been decided, the assemblage was fully as large as any previously seen at Riccarton at this season of the year. Prominent among tho many well-known figures that were to he seen in the paddock was that of Mr W. F. Massey, the Leader of the Opposition. Dunedin was represented by tho Hon. Geo. McLean, M.L.C., president of the Dunedin Jockey Club, Mr S. Solomon, vice-president of the Dunedin Jockey Club, Mr J. A. Cook, and Mr W. T. Hazlett. From Otago came Mr C. W. JReid, president of the North Otago Jockey Club, Mr C. W. Reid of Elderslie, Mr J. St. John Buckley, and Mr G. M. Proctor, secretary of the 'North Otago Jockey Club.' Messrs T. and C. de S. Teschemaker, Mr H. F. Nicoll, and Messrs Hugo, Rudolf, and Gustavo Friedlander, were visitors from South Canterbury; Mr T. M. Wilford. M.H.R., Mr H. D. Bell, and Mr J. Duncan had arrived from Wellington; Mr W. Clifford from Marlborough; while among the club's local patrons were the Hon. Lancelot Walker, M.L.C., Mr C. Lewis, M.H.R., Mr T. H. Davey, M.H.R., and Mr G. Witty, M.H.R. Excepting that a strong nor'-west wind blew for an hour during the latter part of tho afternoon, the weather, though dull, waß not unpleasant. The courso and enclosures havo never shown to better advantage than they did yesterday afternoon, and the going, though s'igMlv holding, wa*- in exe-Ilent order, a fact to wh ; ch the fast times recorded in several of the eventa bore t<-s.iuu»iy. -*»,.«cul.i.ii_n was not quite so spirited as it was on the corresponding day last year, the figures, including £1352 on the double-event machine, being £11,842, aeainst £12,259 10s. The Great Autumn Handicap contestants, ooupled_ with Machine Gun, will, in the event of success, pay the following respective dividends:—Convoy £48 las, Quarryman or Cannie Chie'l £14 2s 6d, Vladimir £60 16s 6d, Ghoorka £101 Bs, Savoury £15 Bs, Stepdanoer £8G 18s, Crichton £608 Bs, Speculate £405 12s. _- Tne Kildare Hurdle Handicap was the opening event, and prior to' its being run the flag on tho stewards' stand was lowered to half-mast out of respect for Mr Robert Reay, who passed away on .Sunday morning. Nikola bolted before the fall of the flag, and went once round, the course, jumping two hurdles en route, ere his rider could pull him up, an episode which completely extinguished any chance ho might have possessed of winning. Magnificent showed temper at the start, and was left at the post. Although the race was thus robbed of some rt TKr J*-" , a *-"- ood on** h^Li 111 ? M° hl *7-* victory ww largely due to his Oder's excellent judgment. Only five out of the eleven engaged went to the . post for the Autumn Plate, for which Crichton was most fancied. A good start was effected, and Cathron led his opponents until »£k in ° _*-?? . stra -Bht* when lack of condition told its tale, and he retired beaten. Derrett then brought Royal Crown up with a well-timed run, and landed him a winner by a head. Each or the six two-year-olds who were to take part m the Champagne Stakes was made the subject of much criticism, both while being saddled up and when parading in the weighing enclosure. Sungod, Munjeet and Glenowlet, were in the pink of condition, and though Marguerite's broken coat somewhat de-j tracted from her appearance, she was none the less fit. The start was an unfortunate one, as Munjeet -secured an advantage of about three lengths from the others, the last of whom to move were Gay Spark and Alexis. Making the best of his opportunities, Jones kept her going, and she eventually won by two and a half lengths from Glenowlet. Had the latter got away on terms with Munjeet the race would have probably resulted in a very close finish, as the Stepniak filly appeared to he doing all ■she was capable of during the last half furlong. The Great Easter Handicap ww the next race to be decided, and ay high-class' contest was confidently anticipated. It is safe to say that a better conditioned field of horses has never been seen on the Riccarton coujse, as, with perhaps two exceptions, each looked trained to the honr. In consideration of the great task he was undertaking* it is no wonder that Machine Gun held the largest levee as the girths were being adjusted. He stripped in magnificent order, and while the preliminary gallops were being taken his fine sweeping 6tride gained Him n host of friends. The field was despatched in a splendid line, and showing her usual brilliancy _ off the mark, Petrovna was the quickest to move, while Ghoorka arrd Golden Vein were the last to get away. Rounding the-top turn Vladimir, Machine Gun, Ailsa, and To-morrow were in close attendance on tho leader, and half way down the straight Ghoorka, who bad got through on the rails, could be seen fast making up Ins lost ground. Jones had not moved on the top weight until the distance Was reached, when he called upon his mount for a final effort. Responding in the earnest fashion, Machine Gun shot out and eventually won by a length and a half from Ghoorka, who came with a marvellous run from the home turn. Tho official time for the race is lmin 29 4-sth sec, but several private watches registered lmin 28 2-6 th sec. All things being considered Machine Gun's performance is the most brilliant in the history of tbe race, not excepting Cruciform's victory in 1902, and it was not surprising that he received an ovation on returning to scale. The pubiio are never slow to recognise real merit, and the reception given to Mr Stead's representative yesterday afternoon was one which he thoroughly deserved. Signalman was the only ..-horse of superior class that took part* in the Epsom Welter Handicap, and after leading the field throughout, he found no difficulty in_ winning by a length from Antigone, who cimo fast down the straight. Several two-year-olds were making their debut in the Russley Plate, for which Largesse beat Euclid by a neck in the remarkably fast time of 59sec. There is no doubt, however, that the strong wind which was behind her materially assisted her to get over tho distance so quickly. Tessera had a runaway victory in the Gimcrack Race, after which she was submitted at auction, nnd purchased by Mr F. Nelligan for £105. The Sockburn Handicap brought the afternoon's sport to a conclusion, and Tirole, after being well up with the leaders all the way, got to the front at the distance, and won with something to spare from Calibre, who beat Beau Seaton by a length for second place. The following are the details of the racing:— XII.DARE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 soys; second 25 soys. and third 10 soys from stake. Two miles. 342. G. M- Aynsley'a b c The Mohican, by Mauser—Adventuress, 4yrs. lOst 131b .. .. <L). Moraghan) 1 85, J. Franks's b g Rongoa, 6yrs. 9st _ (car. 9st 81b) .. .. (C. Hart) 2 133. G. J. F. Palmer'a b g Tupara. aged. "lOst Sib .. (Hegarty) 8 107. W. Spencer's b g Magnificent, agedf 10at 7!b .. (T. Cafiill) 0 31. Miss Button's b g Nikola, 6yrs, 9st . „„. * (8-_.il-.ell) 0 (Winner trained by .Owner.) j

Nikola broke away before the start, and 1 covered a circuit. When the aignal was I given Magnificent whipped round, and took i no farther part in the race. At the stand ] Tupara and Rongoa were well clear of The Mohican and' Nikola, but a little further on the last named started to tail ofT. Running | along the back The Mohican almost got on terms with Tupara. Rongoa being five lengths clear of the pair. Once in line for the post the three were well together, and though The Mohican was third at the final jump, he came away on the flat, and won by a 'enfrth and a half from Rongoa, who was two snd a half lengths in front of Tupara. Nikola came down at -he last jump, being then a long way in the rear. Time, 3mm 49 4-sth sec. Dividend. £1 18s. AUTUMN PLATE, of ISO soys; second 20 soys. and third 10 tors frojn stake. Special weights. One mile. 97 J A Holmes's br c Royal Crown, by Musketry—Crown Jewel. 4yrs, Sst 71b .. .- •• -B- Derrett) 1 198. J. Brett's b c Crichton, 3yrs. Sst 71b .. -. (J- McCombe) 2 97. G. Cr. Holmes's oh f Blythemaid. 3yrs, est 41b .. -. tR. W. King) 3 28. J. Buckley's b g Cathron, 3vrs, Bst 41b ME- Cox) 0 117 "Mr Soham's*' eh f Redstart, 4yrs. Bst 41b .. -- .. (J. Bealc) 0 (Winner trained by W. J. Taggart.) Cathron and Redstart were the first to show out. and they made play on terms, two lengths in advance of Blythemaid and Cricnton. There was no change in tbe order ail along the back, but running round the top turn Royal Crown improved his position, and Cathron got away from Redstart. Cathron led into the straight, but at the distance was done with, and Blythemaid supplanted him only to be at once tackled by Royal Crown and Crichton. A great finish between the latter pair resulted in favour of Royal Crown by a head; Blythemaid following; three lengths away, and then at a length and a half's interval came Redstart. Time, lmin 41 l-3th sec. Dividend. £4 16s 6d. CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 500 soys; second 50 soys, and third 23 soys from stake. For two-year-olds. Colts Bst 10lb, fillies Sst 81b. Six furlones. 644. Geo. G. Stead's b f Munjeet. by Stepniak—Madder, Bst 81b .. (F. Jones) 1 148. Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Glenowlet. by Clanranald—Madowla, Sst Blb (V. Cotton) 2 —. Sir Geo. Clifford's b c Gay Spark, by Clanranald—Catherine Wheel. Bst 101b .. -- •• (J- Ashby) 3 _. Geo. G. Stead's b c Sungcd, Bst 101b (R. Derrett) 0 60. Hon. G. McLean's blk c Alexis, Bst 10!b .. •• (*• McCombe) 0 224. J. H. PTOSser's b f Marguerite. Bst 81b (C. Jenkins) 0 Munjeet and Sungod were coupled, as were Glenowlet and Gay Spark. (Winner trained by R. J. Mason.) After a short delay at the post, the field was despatched to an uneven start, Munjeet, on the inside, getting a big break on the other runners. With a furlong gone the Yaldhurst filly was three lengths clear of her stable companion and Glenowlet. with Alexis bringing up the rear. Munjeet relinquished nothing of her advantage running round the top turn, but before heads were turned for home Glenowlet had deposed Sungod. and Marguerite made her effort on the outside. Struggling on gamely. Glenowlet (rot to within two and a half lengths of Munjeet as the post was reached. Then at similar intervals came Gay Spark and Sungod. with Alexis whipping in. Time, lmin 15 2*-sth see. Dividend £1 10s. GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 750 soys; second 100 soys. and third 50 soys from stake. Seven furlongs. 435. Geo! G. Steed's b c Machine Gun, by Hotohkiss—Rubina, 4yrs. lOst 41b (inc. 101b pen.) .. .. (F. Jones) 1 80. J. Monk's blk h Ghoorka, syrs. 7st 131b .. •• (C. Jenkins) 2 293. J. Brett's br f Ailsa, 3yrs, 7st 9lb (J. McCombe) 3 —. Geo. G. Stead's b c Savoury, 3yrs, Bst 9lb .. (Carruthers) 0 488. W. T. and L. C. Haalett's b h Vladimir. 9st 41b .. .. (R. Derrett) 0 152. J. Jeffs's eh m Petrovna, 6yrs. 9st 21b (J. Pine) 0 84. R. T. TurnbuH's eh c Boris, -vts. Bst 91b (mo. 71b pen.) (A. McMorran) 0 437. Sir Geo. Clifford's eh h Golden Vein, Syrs. Bst 31b .. .. (V. Cotton) 0 —. Sir Geo. Clifford's br f To-morrow, 4yrs. 7st 81b .. •- (Jas. Pine) 0 57. C. H. Gorton's b f Lady Lyonors, 3yrs, 7st 9lb (inc. 71b pen.) (L. G. King) 0 113. Solomon Broi.' br g Sandy, 6yrs, 6st 7lb .-. •• (E. Raymond) 0 Machine Gun and Savoury were coupled; also Golden Vein and To-morrow. (Winner trained by R. J. Mason.) The good field waa despatched to an excellent start, the colours of Petrovna, Vladimir, Machine Gun, and Ailsa beinsr first prominent, while Golden Vein and Ghoorka were the last awsy. At the end of the .first fuTlong Petrovna had drawn clear of Vladimir after whom, well together, came Machine Gun. Ailsa, and To-morrow; Ghoorka and Go.den Vein still bringing up the rear. There was little change in the order going round the top turn, where -jhoorka started to improve his position, as did Ailsa. Once into the straight Petrovna was just clear of Vladimir, and then well together came Ailsa, Machine Gun, and To-morrow. A furlong from the post Ailsa, Jdachine Gun, and Ghoorka joined the two leaders, who at once compounded. There was little to choose between the other three till well within the distance, where all were being hard ridden. Sticking to his task in great style. Machine Gun got the best of the final struggle and won amtv-st great excitement by a length and a half from Ghoorka. Ailsa was a similar distance away third, followed at a length's interval by Vladimir, after whom.. in close order, came Petrovna. To-morrow, and Golden Vein. Time, lmin 29 4-sth sec. Dividends— On Machine Gun. £3 6s: on Ghoorka. £6. EPSOM WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 soys; second 2*5 soys, and third 10 soys from stake. One mile. 427. Sir Geo. Clifford's eh c Signalman, by Clanranald—Weathereye, 3yrs, 9st 131b (J. Ashby) 1 139. T. Sheenan'a b m Antigone, Syra, Sst (R. Derrett) 2 104. S. Wootton's b g Koputai. Syrs, Bst Ulb .. .. .. (V. Cotton) 3 46. G. J. F. Palmer's b f Bagpipes, 4yrs, 9st 51b .. (W. Clarke) 0 165. J. Brett's b f Cevatine, Syrs, Bst • (J. McCombo) 0 250. D. W. McLean's b m Reduction. syre, Sst 51b .. .. (C. Jenkins) 0 137. "Mr Grsntley's" eh g AbLity, 4yrs, Bst .. .. .. (H. Donovan) 0 58. E. Gates's b f Pensive, 3yrs, Bst (L. G King) 0 (Winner trained by -5. Cutts.) A good start was effected. Signalman, Cavatina and Reduction being quickest to begin, , while Ability lost ground. Before a furlong j had been left behind, Oavatina and SignalI man were at the head of affairs, Reduction and Pensive heading the others. So they ran for four furlongs, when Koputai and Ability improved their positions. Signalman showed the way into the straight, and easily holding his own throughout, won by a length from Antigone, who put in a great effort within the distance. Then two lengths back came Koputai, followed by Reduction, Pensive and AbLity. Timo, lmin 43 2-sth sec. Dividends—On Signalman, £2 ss; on Antigone, £2 6s. RUSSLEY PLATE HANDICAP, of 150 soys; second 20 soys, and third 10 soys from stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 410. Geo. G. Stead's b f Largesse, by Seaton Delaval—Keepsake, Sst (F. Jones) 1 286. C. 3. Sloman's b c Euolid, 7st lllb (R. Derrett) 2 153. Harris and Solomon's br f Vardo, 7st 91b .. .. .. (L. G. King) 3 18. J. R. Mackenzie's oh o Canada, Bst 21b (H. Donovan) 0 24. D. 3. Price's eh f Ariadne. Bst (Ratcliffe) 0 88. H. Friedlander's b c Makaroff, 7st 9.b (Carruthers) 0 104. W. H. Rooney's b f Grand Popiar, 7st 91b .. (W. Brown) 0 130. Sir Geo. Clifford's eh f Bonnie Brae, 7st 91b .. .. (V. Cotton) 0 i 48. 3. F. Buchanan's eh f Tsitsihar, 7st [■' 91b (R- W. King) 0 63. Hon. G. McLean's b f Ventalero, 7»t 91b .. -• (J- McCombe) 0 38. J. Brett'a br f Riveria, 7st 91b (J. Beale) 0 (Winner trained by R. J. Mason.) Riveria whipped round at the start and ti-ok no part in the race. Largcfse. Euolid nnd Bonnie Brae were the first under way, and on the course proper being reached the Yaldhurst representative was well c ear of her field. Within tho distance Euclid almost got on terms with Largesse, but he was still a neck behind when the post was reached. Then two lengths back came Vardo. just clear of Bonnie Brae fourth and Makaroff fifth. Time. 59sec. Dividends—On Largesse, £2 4» 6d: on Euolid, £1 ls. GIMCRACK RACE, of 100 soys. Weight 7et 71b. Five furlongs. 654. Sir Geo. Clifford's eh f Tessera, by Clanranald—Teredina, 3yrs. 7st 7IT> (car. 7st 9lb) .. (V. Cotton) 1 172. T. Sheer—n's blk gTe Taiaha. aged. 7st 71b (car. 7st 10lb) (R. Derrett) 2 113. D. J. Price'B b g Cu-ras-ertia, 3yrs, 7st 71b (car. 7st 81b) (L. G. King) 3 57. W. O. Rutherford's eh m Gew Gaw. aged. 7s* 71b .. (R. W. King) 0 137. "Mr GTant'ey's" eh f Quick-ire. Byrs, 7st 21b '51b *U.) .. (L. Thomson) 0 IE9. E. J. Roden's m m Ordnance. syrs, 7«t 71b .. (L. Roden) 0 56. V. Watson's br g Great Gun. 4yrs, 7st 7lb (car. 7st 8*:b) (J. McCombe) 0 (Winner trained by E. Cults.) Te Taiaha appeared to be the first out. Tessera, Cair.s«ett_ ■ and Quick—re being most prominent of the ethers. When well into the course proper. Tessera ran to the front, and drawing away won very easily by five lengths from 'Te Taiaha. who was a length and a ha If in front of Cuirassrttia. Quick-ire and Ordnance were the next to finish. Time. lmin. Dividends—On Tescera. £1 8a; on Te Taiaha. £1 15s 6d. The winner was sold to Mr F. Nelligan at 1 106 soys. SOGKBURN HANDICAP, ot 150 soys; second 90 soys, and third 10 soys from •take. One mile and a quarter. 860. G. P. Payne's eh g Tirole, by Captain Wri-b—*nren», ojra, tat

I (C. Jenkins) 1 •220. J. C. N. Grigg'a b h Calibre, 6yrs, Set 81b •• •• e (L. G. King) 3 i 82. J. Buckley's be Beau Seaton, 3 yrs Tst 21b (car. 7st 4lb> „ (J. Beale) 3 306. Sir. G. Clifford's eh h OannieCh.el. sired, 9st 21b .. •• (V. Cotton) 0 473. C G. Dalgety's eh m Stepdancer. Syrs 7et 9b .. (J. McCombe) 0 170 A. Bradshaw's br g Speculate, 6yrs, 7st 9'.b -• •• (X- Ki Q g) ° «lj v Buchanan's b g Secret Society. Svri 7st •• ■• 'J«- PiM) ° 81. J. Franks's b g Wet Blanket, ar-ed, 7st (Carruthers) 0 109 F Nelligan'a br c De la Key, 4yrs, est 101b (car. 7st 21b) .. (E. Cox) 0 fil O O Holmes's eh f Blythemaid. Syrs, list 71b (Oleen) 0 (Winner trained by R. Dei-rett.) Tirole on the inside' mqrnentarily showed in front, but once well into their strides Beau Seaton shot to tbe fore. At the mile post he w?s th-ee len<*-ths to the gocd of Tirole. after whom in el-see order came Wet Blanket. De la Rey Stepdancer. Speculate aud Cannie Chiel. Beau Seaton lost nothing of his advantase running pa-ft the six furlong mark and ho had Tirole as his attendant all round ihe top turn. Once into the straight Tirolt* c'o-eil up, while Calibre. Stepdancer and Speculate improved their positions. A furlong from the post Tirole had Beou Seaton s measure, but he had to be kept going to stall off » late run by Calibre, who only suffered defeat by three-quarteTS of a length. ' Beau Soaton finished third a length away, followed at two leiisrths' intervals by Speculate Stepdancer end De la Rey. Time. 2ram 1C 3-sth sec. Dividends—On Tirole, £1 10s; on Calibre, £1 18s. DRESS AT THE RACES. Lady Plunket wore a white voile dress, with lace trimmings; large brown hat, with brown tulle strings, and white ostrich feather, sable furs. _ The Hon. Kathleen Plunket, a navy blue accordion-pleated voile, white fox furs; large black hat, lined with white, black ostrich feathers. _ , . Lady Clifford, dark red coat and skirt; black 'hat with ospreys. Mrs Geo. G. Stead, navy blue serge sac coat and skirt, white silk revers and cuffs, trimmed with black and white braid; white toque, trimmed with blown tulle, white fur Miss Stead, dark brown tweed coat and ekirt; brown hat, trimmed with brown ribMrs A. Elworthy (Pareora), violet cloth pleated costume, relieved with touches of white; toque of violet velvet to match. Mrs P. Campbell, dark brown oloth costume, trimmed with brown velvet; hat to match, with pink roses and leaves. Mrs Stringer, pale grey striped flannel coat and skirt; black beaver hat. Mrs F. Graham, navy blue costume, trimmed with Oriental trimmings; black hat Mrs -oyle, brown voile gown, sttbie cape; blown tulle toque. Miss Boyle, brown cloth Newmarket coat and skirt; brown straw toque, grey furs. Mts G. Rhodes (MeadowbankL navy blue cloth costume, trimmed with navy blue silk; toque to matoh, trimmed with a paler shade of blue. _ _ , , . Mrs W. Cowlishaw, blue and green check cloth dress, pale green <-oa/t; green, feather Mrs Ogle, navy blue serge coat and skirt; blue straw hat, trimmed with autumn foliage. Mrs MilHon (Birch Hill), pale grey flannei coat and skirt, trimmed with dark crimson velvet; hat trimmed with dark crimson velvet and pale pink. ~_.■_. Miss Hill, dark blue costume; black hat, trimmed with chiffon. Miss E. Hill, navy blue serge coat end skirt, white furs; white hat. Mrs M. Campbell, black voile dress; black cloth bat, trimmed, with sequins. Miss Nanconow. pale gTey tweed coat and skirt, white furs; burnt straw hat. Mrs Arthur Harper, dark grey hopeack costume; grey velvet hat, with pale b.ue velvet trimming. _ _, Mrs Blakiston (Chathams), green oloth coat and skirt; black hat, trimmed with chiffon. Mrs I. Gibbs, black and white check coat and skirt; white hat, tnmmed with orange. Miss Campbell, pale green striped flannel dress; red straw hat, trimmed with red ribbons. Mrs G. Ronalds, navy blue serge Norfolk coat and skirt; brown beaver hat, trimmed with brown ribbons, brown furs. Miss Wilson, navy blue serge, pleated coat and skirt; large white hat and feathers. ills Heathcote Grey, black cloth skirt, sealskin coat; white felt hat, tzimmed with violets. Mrs Blunt, navy blue oloth dress, trimmed with green velvet; red tulie toque. Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, dark brown tweed coat and skirt; brown tulle toque, trimmed with sable tails, beautiful sable stole and muff. Mrs I. Cowlishaw, grey check costume; cream hat, with touches of yellow. Mrs Hugh Reeves, dark brown oloth costume; brown straw hat, trimmed with brown roses, sable furs. Mrs C. Louis-on, brown cloth costume, trimmed with pale blue oloth; toque to matoh. Mrs Selig, brown cloth costume; brown hat, trimmed with yellow roses. Mi>ss Har.ey, navy blue serge coart and skirt; navy blue hat. Mrs M. Knight (Barry's Bay), navy blue serge costume, with white cloth facings; straw hat, trimmed with blue. Mrs £. Turrell, dark blue costume relieved with white, sealskin coat; white felt hat with black ostrich feather. Mrs Clifford (Blenheim), black and white fleok costume, trimmed with black velvet, black tulle toque with ospreys, grey feather stole. Mrs M. Anderson, grey and white fleck tweed costume; toque to match, with pale blue velvet. Mrs Thacker, cream cloth costume, with orange ye.yet trimmings; hat to match. Mrs B. Fisher, dark grey tweed coat and skirt; black beaver hat. Miss Fisher, navy blue costume; white hat trimmed with violets. Miss Burnett, pale grey tweed costume. Mrs C. Dalgety. slate grey cloth costume, burnt straw hat trimmed with Oriental panne velvet. Mrs Wood, white cloth coat and skirt, trimmed with gold insertion; large white hat relieved with orange. MHss Basset! (Hornby), dark grey costume; hat to match. . I Miss Bassett, white cloth costume. Mrs R. Anderson, brown cloth costume, reI lieved with orange velvet; brown and orange hat. \ Miss Wilson, pale green voile dre-*s. Miss L. Wilson, navy blue cloth costume, blue chiffon hat to match. I Miss M. Williams, pale green cloth gown, trimmed with dark green silk and white braid; hat with autumn foliage. Mrs Williams, black cloth gown, trimmed | with black silk; black bonnet. Miss Denniston, navy blue serge coat and skirt; cream hat trimmed with frills of cream lace. ! Mrs D. Cameron (Methven), brown fur j oloth costume, relieved with cream and ! Oriental trimming; toque to match. ! Miss Cameron, violet corduroy velvet costume, faced with mauve kid; mauve kid hat, white fox furs. Miss Louisson, navy blue serge coat and ekirt, with cream lace; red straw hat with red silk trimmings. Miss M. Louisson, navy blue serge coat and sk rt green velvet belt: white hat, trimmed with violets. Mrs L. Harley, dark brown cloth aacque coat and skirt; brown hat, trimmed with autumn leaves. I Miss Gerard, brown tweed coat and skirt. I trimmed with brown velvet; cream hat with touches of brown. Miss xtutberford navy' blue serge, white furs; navy blue bat. Miss Olive Knight, white cloth costume, paie blue belt; black hat. Miss Clifford (Blenheim), nale grey voile, large brown tweed coat; violet hat trimmed with violets. Miss J. Wilkin, navy blue serge coat and skirt; navy blue hat relieved with yellow. Mrs Litchfield, black voile costume, trimmed with cream lace; pale blue felt hat trimmed with brown velvet. Mrs Burdon (Woodbury)., navy blue cloth costume, trimmed with cream lace; hat ; trimmed with cream, roses and green foliage. ] Miss Turnbull. navy blue serge coat and i skirt; black cloth toque. ! Mrs L. Clark, blue and white tweed, faced with green velvet; cream hat trimmed with I green. ' Mrs R. Hennah, navy blue serge coat and I skirt; blue straw toque. f Miss Mable Williams, black cloth cost and skirt; navy blue straw hat with cherries. Mrs Hcrz. brown voile costume; large brown velvet hat. with brown and pink shaded feathers, sable furs. Miss R. Harris, pale grey coat and skirt; red straw hat. Mrs L. Mataon. navy blue serge coat and skirt; violet and mauve hat. white furs. Mrs Cobbam. brown cloth coat and skirt; pale blue felt hat, with brown ostrich feathers. Mrs Staveley. dark green; black hat. Miss Staveley. dark brown cloth coat and skirt; brown and gold hat. Amongst ethers present were Mioses Secretan (2). Middlcton. Nedwi'l (2), Blox«.m, Way. Ferguson (2*). Berkley (2*i Mrs Gorton. Mts Quane. Mrs Norton. Misses Guthrie, Msrtin, and Brown. The following is the programme for to- : day:— i PEERSWTCK HT7RDLES : of 150 soys. One j mile and three-quarters. s i *-• N*- st. lb Slow Tom .. 10 13 Roller .. ms' Magnificent .. 10 10 Rongoa .. 95 , Tupara .. 10 S I AUTUMN NURSERY HANDICAP, of 25 J soys. Five furlongs. j Glenowlet .. 10 0 Vardo .. 70 Eden .. 8 0 Bonnie Brae .. 610 , Ingleneuk .. 711 Grand Poplar.. 6 7 j Euclid .. 711 Makaroff ..6 7 ' Apelkdcrtt » T 8 Riviera .. • 7 \ "*< * J A 1 " >■"> < - i , > , ~

YALDHURST WELTER HANDICAP, of 160 soys. Seven furlongs. Tirole .. 9 11 Pensive .. 7 11 Ohryseis ..9 0 Abihty .. 710 Koputai .. 811 Redstart .. 7 7 Sandy .. 811 Stepaside .. 7 t Reduction ..8 2 Cavatina ..7 7 GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 730 soys. One mile and a half. Convoy ..8 9 Savoury .. 710 Quarryman ..8 6 Stepdancer ..6 7 Vladimir ..8 4 Crichton ..6 7 Ghoorka .. 713 Speculato .. 6 « Cannie Chiel .. 710 THIRI'EBNI'H CHALLENGE STAKES, of 500 soys. For two-year-olds and upwards. , Special weights. Seven furlongs. st lb J. Monk's eh h Achilles, syrs .. 9 6 R. T. Turnbull's eh c Borif, 3yrs .. 813 Sir Geo. Clifford's br f 10-morrow, 4yrs 8 12 Sir Geo. Clifford's eh c Stronghold, 3yrs 8 11 J. Brett's br f Ailsa. 3yrs "55 Geo. G. Stead's bo Sungod, 2yrs .. 7 6 C. J. Sloman'a b c Euclid. 2jrs ..7 1 ADDINGTON PLATE, of 100 soys. Five furlongs. Clanburn ..9 1 Ordnance ..8 2 Hecuba .. 8 9 Merrymaker ..8 2 Grosvenor ..8 8 To Taiaha .. 8 1 Tessera ..8 4 Nor'-Wester ..8 1 Quickfire ..8 4 KaJypso ..7 6 Ettaree .. 8 4 Contender •• 7 5 Cuirosettia ..8 3 Alexis ..7 5 Gewgaw .. 8 2 TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of 200 soys. Six ' furlongs. Petrovna ..9 8 Ailsa .. 8 1 Master Alix .. 810 To-morrow .. 7 8 Signalman .. 810 Lady Lyonors 7 3 Boris ..8 8 FINAL HANDICAP, of 100 soys; one mile. Tirole •• 8 13 Speculate .. 7 9 Calibre .. 8 11 Beau Seaton ..7 8 Tho Mohican.. 8 6 Antigone .. 7 3 Koputai -.. 8 0 De la Hey .. 613 Lady Lyonors.. 8 0 Redstart ..6 7 Royal Crown .. 711 Likely winners are: — Peerswick Hurdles—Tupara. Autumn Nursery—Glenowlet. Yaldhurst Welter—Chryseis, Great Autumn Handicap—Quarryman or Ghoorka.' Thirteenth Challenge Stakes—Achilles. Addington Plate—Tessera. Templeton Handicap—Signalman. Final Handicap—Beau Seaton.