AUTUMN MEETING.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13693, 29 March 1910, Page 7

AUTUMN MEETING.

EASTER HANDICAP DAY

Usually the Canterbury Jockey Club n particularly fortunate in the weather it experiences for its race meetings, but yesterday proved an exception to the general rule. Early morning inchrations were anything but reassuring, and by the time tho first race came en for decision, a light easterly rain had set in, with every appearajiee of a wet a'ternoon. Fortunately a change f<<r the better took place after tlw decision of tho second race, and from this on the sun shone out most generously. As was only to b? expected, tho attendci.ee suffered from tho threatening morning, tho inside enclosure in particular being but sparsely patronised. Northern visitors were present m almost usual force, but there was a decided shortage iv the ranks of local and Otago patrons. Though somewhat holding, the course afforded much better going than was generally expected, and it improved considerably as tho afternoon wore on. The general arrangements were as complete as usual, while the starting of Mr H. Piper was quite up to the standard or that usually associated with Meetings at Riccarton. No fewer than thirtythree bookmakers took out licenses, their fees contributing £451 10s to tho club's funds, but there was a decided shrinkage in the totalizator receipts, which only amounted to £13,379, as against £17,853 on tho corresponding day last year.

Nova's withdrawal left hut a trio of moderates t<) contest the Kildaro Hurdle Handicap, which was run in a steady downpour. For quite three parts of the journey Southern Cross appeared to have, winning prospects, but at the last obstacle "Whatakura had his mensure, scoring decisively. Only for a faulty jump in tho back straight, which cost him several lengths, Ratepayer would in all probability have gained second, instead of third, place. Great interest was evinced in tho appearance ol the half-dozen two-year-oids that went out to contest tho Champagne Stakes, and a more even lot of juveniles has seldom contested that coveted event. All looked in the pink of condition, and though the North Island crack, Formby, was made favourite, Danube and tho Chokebore pair, Madam Madcap and Countermine were in little less demand. After going a furlong Formless took charge, and so well was she galloping as the straight was entered ibat hor victory was thus earlj , . proclaimed. A little further on, however, Madam Madcap, who had always been well up, put in a brilliant run that soon placed the issue beyond doubt, and though Formless struggled on with the utmost gamenees, she had no chance with Sir George Clifford's representative. Danube, who was slow to gc , ; into his stride, finished close un in third place, while Formby did not" seem capable of handling himself in the soft going. Altogether it was a disappointing race; and can hardly be taken as a fair criterion of tbo field's capabilities.

Of tho eeven starters in tho Autumn Plate, only Guianforto and Genius were backed with any spirit, and they justified their selection "by having the finish to themselves. At the distanco Guianforte was under pressure., and though ho struggled on gamely enoiigh, ho had no chance with tho Australianbred colt, whoso victory will necessitate his putting up a 71bs penalty in the Great Autumn Handicap. This cleared tho way for the Great Easter Handicap, which attracted a field of fifteen. Husbandman being the only eloventh-hour withdrawal. Though not by any means a classy lot, little fault could bo found with the condi.tion- in which most of them stripped for the fray. Penates looked quite equal to the task in front of him, aud the brilliant son of Ruenalf has never shown to better- advantage. Broad* sword also did his trainer every credit, and though Kilindini did not move any too freely in her wreliminary, that did not deter the public from making her a rather better favourite than Penates, Broadsword, Passion, and Boanerges. No timo was lost at the barrier, and with the exception of Effort, who hung as the tapes were released, all went away in good line. When half the journey had been Broadsword and Penates wore cutting but the pace at a. great bat well clear of thoir field, and there seemed every prospect of their remaining at the head of affairs to tho finish. Just as the turn into the straight was being negotiated, Broadsword slipped and came down, and though he was so well clear of the others as to cause little interference, there is no doubt the mishap made Penates' task all the easier. From this out the top weight had matters all his own. way, eventually winning without apparent effort from Prim, who, after holding a bad position, at fchei turn, was putting in great work all through the last furlong. Penates ran for the first time in tho interest of tho Wellington sportsman Mr R. W. Paterson, who purchased him from "Mr Barclay" a week before tho meeting. Those who witnessed the horse's fine performance will be pleased to learn thai his former owner, who is iifc very bad health at present, -will benefit-con-siderably by the win of his old favourite.

A North Isknd representative In Selene, hailing from the Karamu stable, was made a staunch favourite for the RuHsley Plate, next in demand coming Crown Derby and IMreotoire. Beginning smartly, the visitor gare nothing a look in, scoring most decisively from Martine and True Knight. Like most of Birkenhead's progeny, Seieno can muster up a lot of pace, but she was somewhat fortunate in losing the opposition of Kora, who turned, round when the 6ignal was given and took no part in the race.

So far backers had been well on the mark in their selections, but a great surprise was sprung on them in the Courtanay Welter Handicap. For this event Perle dOr, the high-priced sister to Golden Slipper, was supported with every confidence, while thero was also plenty of money forthcoming for Whito Cockade and several others. To the surprise even of his connections, Fisticuff, an overgrown three-year-old son of Singlestick 11. and Clytie, made, nearly all the running, and had little difficulty in defeating Rose Noblo by a couple of lengths. After The Seer hail landed the Gimcrack Raco by half a head from the faster-finishing Pretty Nell, he was bought in at £80. The day's proceedings terminated with the Sockburn Handicap, which excited considerable interest from the fact that amongst its field were three prominent Great Autumn Handicap candidates in Osiris. Bridge, and Outiander. Of the trio, Bridge gave by far the most encouraging showing, and till the distance was reached he looked all over a winner. Then Iranui came with a great effort, and, petting to the leader in tho last few yards, won by a neck. Results: — KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 eovs; second 20 cove, and third 10 soys irom stake. Two mile*. 1. H. TVhitnejr'a b g Whatakuxa, by Lethe—Dolly, aged, list 4]b J (H. Cairns) 1 3. X. Bertram's b g Southern Czo*s, j *ged, list 41b .. (E. Redmond) 3i 2. D. Rutherford's b g Ratepayer, aged, \ ost 6lb .. .. .. (J. Levi) 3 j • (Winner trained by C. Pritchard.) \ The trio ran almost on ierins past the j ataxd, but once into the back straight Whstakura lost his place. A faulty jump i by Ratepayer at the seven furlong po»t left Southern Cross well out ia front, and he showed the -way round the top turn and till weU into tho straight. At the last obstacle Wkatakura, closed on the leader, and aoon having hit measure went on and wort comfortably by two and a half ■ lengths. Ratepayer finished % length behind Southern Cxots. Time, 3min 57sec.

TH-* CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 750 soys; socond 100 eors, and third 50 soys from stake For two-vosur-olds. Colts est lO'b';* filiies Sat 81b. Six furlongs. 3. SirGeo. Clifford's bf Madam Madcap, 4 R O'Donnell's b f Formless, by Mul-tiform-Drwmer. Bet 81b (W. Holme*) 2 « G D. Greenwoods b c Danube, by " Martian-Neva, Sst 101b .. (R. Hatch 3 5 iv G. and G. 1.. Stead's b c Sunburnt, by Multiform-Drought, gt q l Hen 3: D. Ormond's b c Formby, by • Birk.nh-d-Ol.di*, W_lfflb q — Sir Geo. Clifford's br f Countermine, ' o fWinner bred by owner and trained by E. Cutts.) A splendid start was effected. Mid *«*»*• tt hundred yards all kept in line with the exception of Danube, whowas rather slow to pot into bis stride. TOth two fur.ongs left behind Formless shot to the front, and as thp\- rounded into the straight she was throe lensths clear of Madam Madcap., who was followed by Countermine. Once m line for homo Danube improved his place, and Sunburn* and Formby were bringing up the rear. Half-way down the running Madam Madcap closed on Formless and having her measure at the distance, won comfortably by two and » half lengths. £>»»«»« was third a similar distance back, followed at a lensth and a half's interval by Countermine. Time, lmia 17 2-sth sec. Winners of the race Mβ: —

THE AUTUMN PLATE, of 250 sove; second 25 fwve, and third 10 sove from stake Weight Bet 71b; mares and geldings allowed Sib. One mile. 2 H. Portland's br c Genius, by Acumen —Sihamba, 3yrs, Bst 71b • (H. Donovan) 1 1. B. O'Donnell'e h c Guianforte 3yrs, Bst 71b -• .. (W. Holmes) 2 5 W G and G. L Stead's b i Ristori, 3yre, Bst 4lb .. -• (C. Monk) 3 7 J W Skinner's eh h Glenfiejd. aged, . ' Bst 71b .. •• (E- Cotton) 0 6. N. Bertram's eh g .Eaglestone, 4yrs,art 4lb .. .. .. (F. DowgUe) 0 3. H. A. Knight's b f Shindy, Syrg, Bst 41b (car. Bst s|lb) .. (H. Cairns) 0 4. D. Kutherford's oh f Zemlia . Byrs, 8»t 4lb (H. Paul) 0 (Winner bred in Australia and trained by W. McDonald.) Eajrleetone was quiekeet to break the line, Sliindy getting "hut out, and losing several length?. With a furlong gone Genius join* ed Englestone, their nearest attendants being Guianforte end Zeinlia. Racing round the top turn Genius drew well clear, and a little further on Guianforte wae in second place, and Zemlia next. Half-way down the running, Guianforte wae being hard ridden, but he could not make the least impression on Genius, who noi by two and a half lengths. Kistori w»s third ■ length and a half back, followed *t three lengths' interval by Eaglestone and Glenfield. Time, imin 45 4-sth sec. THE GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 1000 sove; eooond ISO sove, and third 75 soys from stake. Soven furlongs. 2. R, W. Patereon'e eh h Peaate*, by Ruenalf —Housewife, 6yrs, 9et 31b (R. Hatch) 1 15. C. G. Dalgety'e b m Prim, by Pilgrim's Progress—Nantes, syrs,7»t lllb (B. W. King) 2 8. A. Macfarlane's eh g Federal, by Formosan—Fairy Queen, Byre, 6st lllb (car. 7et Sib) .. .. <H. Curran) Z 10. M T. McGrath'e b g Tumut, 6yr», Bat 121b .. ... (H. Cairns) 0 6. M. Moore's oh h Sir Frisco. syrs, Bst • 31b .. .. .. (W. Holmee) 0 4. Sir Geo. Clifford's b c Broadsword, 3yrs, 7et 4lb .. .. (A. Chapman) 0 7. J. W. Lowe's eh f Effort, 4yrs, 7st 18Jb (W. Kyan) 0 1. E.J. Watt's b f Kilindini, 3yrs, 7stlßlb (C. Jenkins) 0 5. Mr Highden's br c Boanerges, Syrs, 7st 71b (H. Price) 0 12. H. Portland's eh g All Gung, Byra, - 7st 21b .. .. (H. Paul) 0 3. T. Sheenan's eh f Passion, 4yrs, 7st lib (car. 7st 41b) .. (J. McCluskey) 0 11. J. Monk's b i Gipsy Belle, eyrs, 6st 121b .. .. .. (H. Watson) 0 13. M. Kavanagh's b c Crocatadt, Byrs, Cst 121b ..- -.. .. (C. Monk) 0 14. J. Griffin's b g Silkweb, tgod 6st 101b (C. Emtraon) 0 8 J. C. N. Grigg'a b g Gunboat, 4yrs, 6st 91b (J. Tait) 0 (Winner bred in Australia and trained by C. Pritchard.) No time was cut to waste at the start, and from an equitable eend-off, Broadsword wtu first to br»ak the line, while Effort was last away. When they had settled down, Broadsword wae ju«t showing out from Kilindini, Penates, AH Guns, Federal, and Tumut. With two furlongs left behind. Penates ran into xecond place, and as they rounded the top tarn Broadsword and Penates had a substantial advantage, while at the head of the others came F«dew»l, JOl Guns, Kilindini., and Tumut. Turning into the straight Broadsword fell, leaving Penates to go en well out from Federal, Tumnt, Silkweb, All Guns. Gunboat, and Prim. Within the die« tance, Prim came with a great effort but though she cut down all the r«st she couid not make the least impression on Penates, who won easily by three lengths. Federal wan third two lengths away, followed at a similar interval by Silkweb, after -Trhom. ia close order, came Gunboat, Tumut, and Sir Frisco. Time, lmin 30 1-Sth ccc. Winners of the race are—

TEE BUSSLEY PLATE. * handicap of 250 so vb; second 25 sots, and third 10 Bora from atake. For two-yew-olds. Fire furlongs. .1. Hon. J. D. Ormonde fa f Selene, by Birkenhead—Eo«, 7«t 71b (c«r 7«t llllb) .. .. .. (C. Jenkini) 1 6. L. G. D. Acland'e b f Martine, 7et 81b (W. Holmes) 2 6. Sir Geo. Clifford's br c True Knight, Bst .. .. (F. E. Jones) 3 4. F. H. Pyne's eh i Kor», 8»t 10lb ' (F. D. Joae*) 0 2. W. G. and G. L. Stead'a bo Crown Derby, Tst 131b .. .. (W. Ryan) O 12. J. F. Buchanan's b g MaxtUt, 7et J3lb ,* ... (R W. Kiasr) 0

14 W. O. Rutherford's b f Tiaraed, 7et 13lb -• -■ .. (F- Douglas) 0 13. D, Rutherford"* h i Je»n, Tst 131b ! (G. WilUaroa) 0 3. G. D Greenwood's b f Directoire, 7st 101b'.. .. .. (J. L. Begbic) 0 10. J. Wcsterman'B eh c Cruig Athol, Tst 91b .. -- .- (A. Ch*pmtm) 0 11. H. A Knight's bo Punka, 7at (H. Paul) 0 9. H. Whitney's br c Odessi. 7st (C. Emerson) 0 7. M. Earanagh's eh c Pern., 7rt q 8 T. Sheenan's eh f Friwolliti, 7et (car. 7st 2!b) .. ..{J. McCluskey) 0 (Winner bred by owner and trained by S. Waddell.) Kora turned round at the start *nd took no p*rt in the race. Once into their •tridWSdMie was lowing out from Perm. True Hxiight, aad Marttee, and •»>•«'«- ---el lh* oourse proper with iv, substantial »d- - this out the "f' 1 in Aotibt, Selene winning comfoitably by a. touTlh and a hall from ilarUne. w b<> head : 2*SueKnient within tbe di.toace «d W him lor Voond p.acc by * Ifngth *nd ihalf Odiea w« fourth a length away, followed by Diwtciw end Derby. Time, lmia 4 4-sth sec. ' IHE COURTENAY WELTER HANDICAP. of 300 eovs; second 35 aova, and third 15 soys from steke. One mile. 14 H A. Knight'e , br. g Fisticuff, by gS J ck IL " C1^0, 9y i 4 * h . BOSe <r NO D! e 'jo s nT 8 ) 3 5. Prosser Bros".*' blk f Queen °f Spades. a.t oib ■ ■ ("• " anl ' 2 J Weaietman'e b g Whit* Cockade, 6vr*. 9tt 91b .. •■ (H. Donevral 0 9 a! T. Green's br g Paragon, sj|a, 9«t. «b q 3. Sir Goo. Clifford's eh f Feenokyle, 3vre. 9st7lb .. (F. E. Jonea) 0 1 G. D. Greenwood's b t Pcrle dOr. 3yre. 9at 7lb - •• •■ < R - Hatch) 0 r> A. Barton'a b h Zetland, aged, 9stl 2lb (£j. Cotton) v 10. T. Sheenan's b f Merry Lass 4yT3, Set gib .. (J. McCluekey) 0 13 W. G. and* G. L. Stead's br f Ecatte. 4vra. Bst Sib .. .. (R- W. King) 0 C E. J. Taylor's b g Lupcrin. 8. Rhodes'* ch S 8 N Eertrum's chf Inchbonnv, 4yrs, Set ' * > (F. Douglas) 0 11. A. R. Fleming's br * Wi "? T s u s; „ Bst . •• Cβ- Holmes) 0 15 W O. Rutherford's br c Gannonier,. syrs. Bst .. -■ (A. Ckepman) 0 (Winner bred by owner and trained by D. Roberts.) Luperin, Inchbonny and White Cooktd* formed the leading divi*ion at the «nd of a, furlong, the reet oeing headed by Fisticuff end Brasenose. Passing the six furlong post Fisticuff and Luperin were showing tbe way, but as the- top turn -was negotiated, Fisticuff had drawn well clear. The threo-yesir-o.'d was first into the etraifjht, and eaaily holding his advantage to the finish, won oy two lengths. At the distance Rose Noble took second plaoe, finishing, a length and a halt in front of Queen of Spades, with Paragon a length away, cloeely followed by. £raeenose and Merry Lass. Time, Imio 46 2-sth sec.

THF. GIMCRACK RACE, of 100 sots. Weight 7et 7lb. Five furlongs. 1. J. Cook's b g Tbe Seer, by Turquoiae —Vision, aged .. (A. Chapman) 1 2. J. T. Oreen'a b m Pretty Nell, Syrs (H. Price) 2 4. F. P. Claridge's b g Obligate, 6yrs (51b allow.) .. .. .. (J. Tait) 8 3. Sir Geo. Clifford's b c Nithjsdale, 2yre (51b allow.) .. - .. (G.Williams) 0 6. a. Emereon's b f Nightlioht, 4yrs (J. McCluekey) 0 10. L. Pannell's b g Vinco, syr» (H. Cairni) 0 9 W. O- Rutherford's eh g Equivocate, 4yr» (71b al!ow.) .. .. (W. Bush) 0 7 Jl and R. Furxe's b f V«da, 3yre (51b allow.) ~ .. (H. Watson) 0 6. F. Holmes's bo Sapience, 3yre (car. 7et 91b) .. .. (W. Holmes) 0 8. F. E. Shaw's br g Giovanni, agod, (C. Monk) 0 (Winner bred by S. H. Gollam and trained by R. Ellis.) The Seer jumped out in front and once into the course proper he - had Obligate, Nighthght, and Pretty Nell as hie nearest attendants. A fuikmg from home Pretty Nell camo with a great run and got to within half a head of The Seer as the post wae passed. Obligate was third, a length end a half back, followed at a length's interval by Nightlight. Time, lmin 4sec. The winner wae bought in at £50. THE SOCEBURN HANDICAP, 0f.350 soys; second. 40 aova and third 15 eovs from stake. One mile and a quarter. 4. F. Hall's br m Iranui, by Soult— Tauhei. 57rs. Bet 10lb .. (W. Ryan) 1 7. E. J. Watt's br g Bridge, 3yra, 7st 6lb (J. McCluskey) J 9. J. F. Buchanan's eh f Lovelorn, Syra, «et 71b .. .-. v (C. Emerson) 8 3 Hon. J. D. Oraond'e br g Sir Triatram. aged,-Bet 10lb .. (F. D. Jones) 0 1. D. Rutherford's b m Gwendoline, eyre, Bst 71b .. .. (R. Hatch) 0 5 M. T. McGiatli'e eh. g Osiris, Gyre, B*t filb .. .. (H. Cairns) 0 6. Sir Geo. Clifford's eh f Flitawav, 4yrs, 7atlllb (H.Paul) 0

2. J. C N. Grigg's eh g Outlander, 6yrs, 7st 31b ..; ~ ■.. (J. Tait) 0 8. A. JUcfarkne'e eh f Boutade, 3jts, 6»t 131b .. .. .. (C. Monk) 0 10. F. Holmes's br g The Libyan, Syrs, 6*t - 71b .. ~ .. (H. Wateon) 0 (Winner bred by T. A. Harding and trained by J. W. Lowe.) Flitaway and The Libyan were alow to ■reeve, and both -loet several lengths. Bridge took up the running from Boutade, Lorelorn aad Sir Tristram along the bock straight, with Flitaway gradually improving her position. As they raced round the top turn Flitaway took second place, her nearest attendants being Boutade, Lovelorn, and Gwendoline* £ little further on Flifaway joined Bridge, and Imnui improved Her place.. At the distance FliUway fell «way beaten, and Iranui came through with a great run. Catching Bridge in the last lew atridej Imnui woe by a neck. Lovelorn was third, two length back, followed at a fcwrth and a half's ittearral by Gwendolin* »nd Flitaway, Time, 2min H 2-slb eec

Yr. Owner. loner. 1 ■ ■ —f1874H. lledwood Walnui 1 1875 U. Redwood Phoebe oolt 1876 W. a. WcbU Danebury 1877'W. O. Webb Trump Card 1878111. Redwood NaUtor 1873;G. O. Griffith Betrayer IS3O:r. Campbell SirModred 188l!u. Uriver Somiius 1882H. Horsford Nonaenje , 1885 W. Houtinesi Water Nymph 1S84!U. G. stead Trenton 1685'G. Clifford Stonyhurst 1886;w. C. Webb Ruby Ib87 G. G. fttead Maxim 1888 1). O'Brien Carbine 1883.W. Robineon HerrieErqfVnd 1890 G. G. Stead Medallion 18911U. u'B:ien Florrie 1892 T. Sheenan VosrenRang 189JJU. G. Stead Strowan 1894G. G. Steud Blue Fire 1895G. G. St*»d Mannlicher 1E96 G. G. Stead Bombshell 189?k;. 0. Stead Multiform 1858 0. G. Stead Altaic 1899JG. G. Mead >crewGun 1900 G. G. Stead Formosan 1901,G. G. Stead Cruciform 19340. 0. Stead Orloff UKliSir O. Cliflprd Treadmill i 1904Sir G.Clifford Stronifhold 1EO5|G. G Stead Munjeet 190. Sir O. Oliffwrd Kirriemuir 1907;u. G. Stead Count Witte lfcOa G. U. Stejd GoldenSlipper 1903;W. E. Bidwill Prevocation 1910 Sir G. Clifford M'd'ie Mancap iB»ven»w'rth Towton Traducer Traduoer Traducer , Traducer Traducer Traduoer Albany Totara Musket KinjrofClub* Albany Musket Musket St. George Nordenleldt Tasinan Burlington Lochiel Maxim Chainshot Hotchkiw Castor Hotchlrisi SU U>K«r be. Letftr Strpniik Bill of Portlanl Clanranald Stepniak Clanranald Menschikoff Multifotm Blrkenhea-i lCUnranald 1 211 125 122 122 1 18 121 1 191 1 20 117J 120 1 17 1 19 1 15 1 15 1 151 118 1 15i 1 l&i 1 16i 1 15* 1 15i X21i 1 19 119 t 17* 1 1*1 117 1 15} 116} 115* 114 I Ii6 I 1 15 1 181 1 14| 1 14» 1 17§

The winner's pedigree reai 'Doucaster 1 Stockwell iThe Baron Pocahontaa pfeddington Ratan m 55 Marigold a Atlantis JThocminby (Hurricane Windhound Alice Hawthorn \vlid~DayreU. Midia .Touchstone ; fair Helen The little Known Bay Miwy a 2 it ■3 Lord ct the Isle: Scottish I ;MiS3 Ann < u O I Rosette Lord Lyoa Rouge Rose Paradigm Tboriaanby Ellen Horna Loiigbow Lggerdemaia \Vcst Australian Brown Bess Fireworks Sylvia New Warrior lo ■A c s Musket Tczophilile Daughter of.,- § a iFrailty Goldsbrough < % o a Flora HTIvor | Galliard IGalctpin Vedette Flying Duchess lljcarcral Merlette < Mavis LiUaa Windgravo King Tom Incurable Voltigeux Itburikl mare Lady Blanche

Tr. Owner. 1S92J. Stepheuoo 1893R. Allen 18S4M.Hobbs .. 1895 H. Goodman 1896 H. ValUnce .. 1897J. I-ouehlin .. 1898 H.Friedtander ism;?. w«i>b .. lrCOD. O'Biien .. ISOl'HonGJ.Mctean 1902 O.O. Stead .. lSej;E.Caw» 1H>'. Hazleit Bnx. 1SO5;G. O. Stead 1906J. C. N.Ories 1907 J.F. Uochanan 1903 J-F. Buchanan 1909a-DGre«nw'd 191i;:E.W.P»teT»on Owner. Flippomene* Saracen Ud y Zetland Casket Culvnin Goldxpur Conoonabot Bnrcae MaUUia P«inpero Cnjclfcrm L*dr uniaa VUdimir .. Machine Qun Cro» B*tten' Flteiron Boccleuch Armlet i Penile* Horse. Age: 3 6 3 > 4 4 6 & 4 3 3 S 4 4 3 3 5 3 5 ■Weirht «t.Ib. 7U 7 8 712 S 3 7 8 8 7 8 S S 12 8 13 810 9 9 8 0 810 10 4 7 0 615 8 4 7U 9 3 ITirn* m • 1 30} 123 1 29 1 20 1 30 1 29 129 12S 129 129 1 23 1 28 12S 129 12? 130 1 i7 1 26i 1X|