THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 777, 29 March 1910, Page 4

THE TURF.

■■"■/■■','JRACING'FIXTURES, ,:, / (March, Autumn; ■;.': : : ,«lareh SO and April 2-Australiau . J.C. Autumn.-: Warob 29—Feilding J.C. Easter. ~,;March 29—Canterbury J.C. Autumn.'. '.•'. "'Ji Br iJ *" a "(l 7-Soutlilandß.C. Autumn. APnIG and 9—Wcllingtojj B.C. Autumn. fApnl 9 and 13-Avondale J.C.-'Autumn. : t?Pri}:l3 and lt-Manawatu B.C. Autumn. :.'• £P.n 20 and 21-Nclson J.C. Annual. ■; ■ 4pril 20 and 21-Soath, Canterbury/ J.C .-; ■ Autumn. 'April 27 and M-Hawko's Bay J.C. ,•..- Autumn. ■■.■':'.Jlay."4 and-s—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. ,;May 12 and 13-Askburton County K.C. , .Autumn: •: Jnne 3 and 4—Dunedin J.C. Winter. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. : ; ; .'/:/: CARNIVAL./ /' •SYDNEY CUP .WON BY VAVASOURi ;/; ; ;"/ : A. : TOioVsii™. : :'■ " By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. "'.'■'.'■'.'' /(Rec. March 28, 7.45 p.m.) ' ■ : ; ::/;/':, Randwlck, Marcfr 28. ■ After a good cleal of rain,'the wea- ■■: ther cleared and remained fine'for the ' ■■■ second; day,, of the Australian Jockey ■ iilub's autumn meeting.; The attendance -'■ i\pas : very ..large. -.Results are as'.-.fol--)low:—■:■ ~ : 'y. >','-./'• .;;-^.' ; '',, •-„•'. '■•■. '-. JOYING[/HANDICAP/ of ; 3oosoys. • Six ■. i'";'-. .-■■''■ .f'i';--'': furlongs. '- ' Mr. Jas. Wilson's br. m. Mindful, .". "'•■■ by '.■ aged. -,- :; 7st.4lb. :„/..;.........-;./.;.:;...:..;.: 1 : Mr. E. A.' Shicl'3 Miss Corellj, 6st; • rib ...,„...'....,:.....;../.:;.;:.....;.:,;:.: 2 ; (Mr: .N. .Brusso's :.Brilliant Roy, ;Bst.; 3 'Seventeen ..'started.' .Won by...a riecki ■■: with' a length between second and third; ;■ Gold Thread was-fifth. ■■.Time,:lmiri,!j ■ 151sec.'■;-..;;.'/,■..!;. '■';.':.•■'.■•"-'•-', ;/.'■•• : .-• ///CHAMPAGNE' STAKES; of /lOOOsovß.'l •'■■.'..... For two-year-olds. Six furlongs; ' 'j Mf. E. Eastern's ch.f. Desert Rose,, ■ by Malstef-^-Mangastecn,' 9st. :/ : . 41b. .;.,.,.....,;;....„..................; I iJfif. J. Wilson; iun.'s, Bohadea, Bst.■'•-.' "'■ 101b.- ....;...;.„.,:.........:.'..■...;:.... 2 IMr. W. : H. Mate's Gigandra; 9st, 61h,, 3 Thirteen started.; Precious jnade .the /(running till l well into the'straight;when ;■, toeseri Rese shot but,and,won by l three' llengths. c A length separated second and ; 'third. Time,' lmin.,lsJsec. ■ '■:;■■ r/>-; SYDNEY. CUP.- - A . handicap . sweep, ... stake of 20.sovs. each, with" ; Gold. : Cup, value 100 guineas, and 3QQQ ':'■ soys., added.'Two iniles./ '; : '.."/ .IMr. A. Knox's br: h..Vavasour, by -,'' Graftdji—Waihine, 4yrs.,;'-7st.: ; ? : ;.:91b.. ....;.:..-.:.:...:::;(M'Lachian)• 1 fMessrs; Morton and Osborne's Daisy :; ..: Chain, 7st. 21b;; ./>.;.;., - (Smith). .2. i-'Mr, ; Hunter ' White's .■ '■ 6st: ; ■ •-/,;■. "(Brown) ;/3 .Also . Trafalgar/ : 9st. ; 51h.';" tMaltine, ;9st, lib. j Pendil, '9st.j Bar^ ■aljan,'Bst. 91b.'; Lord Nolan,;Bst, 41b.; ;.|Downfall;:,Bst. llb.;-Kerlie,. 'Bst.; ,'Un- ; igarie, Bst.; Olivaster, -:Bst.,;. Hoax/'-7st;. .. a2lb."j Dariilo, 7st.', ; Blb.;' Ladys-'Wilde); : : 7st. 61b.; Beau Vive, 7st. 41b.: Didus;, , ,7st. :31b;;' Britain, 6st. 101b.; ; Footpad, .' 6st; 101b/.-; and Black Range, 6st. 71b. .". The first to show out were Beau Vive, ■;.- Black ..Range, and. Kerlie.. ;Thf' last- ' (named went .to tho front:before. ; th^. -,straight VSB reached, Maltine' .moving :■■ into second place.; Kerlie showed.': the way,, up',. the .straight/ ; - his 1 .'nearest : attendants being Boa,u Vive, Maltine, and Trafalgar. Passing the stand Kerlio still led'from Beau Vive and Maltine, :' with' Downfall .lasjt., At themile and n quarter 'the order was: : Kerlie, Beau rVive, Maltine, Olivaßter, Hoax, Daisy: Cham, and; Downfall.. Little change took place along the back. : ■ Kerlie .'passed ;tha; six .furlongs.'pbstr.'ckar, of- : ffleau Vive'; "who wae- followed/by Black rfKange, Olivaster, and= Maltine. Be? fore: Reaching the five 'furlongs / p/osi : Kerlie gave place to Black Range, who" /had' Olivaster :> as 'nearest':attendant. plaltine, Kerlie, and Trafalgar were ...iaheadof the others. -.Olivaster moved Ho the front at the .half-mile /post; and jVavasour, who had been gradually 5 lmWroving his; positiop,■■ was lying, second./ |Daisy: Chain; and Maltine were' bandy. ; j Olivaster was, first': into . the straight ■ jftom; Daisy Chain, Jinnee, and Vavasour.. 'Once, fairly on the way home, Vavasour tcamer through and won by two lengths, : if similar distance 'separating: second (and i third. ■ Then camo Didus, Danilo; Ungano, Barallan, and Boau Vive, while Downfall finished in the ruck, Time, 3min. 29; sec. FIRST STEEPLECHASE, of 300 sovs. About two miles. . . Mr. J. M. Cameron's b. g. Kiatere, by Castor—Victoria, aged, list. 41b ( 2 r - "A- F- Douglas's Bullworth,"ftst! • 91b 2 13Ir. R. Morton's Kuala""Lumpur! 12st. 71b ....,; 3 Seven started. The winner fenced' .well, held the leading position through■out, and won easily by ten lengths. 'Time, Smin. 34$ sec. • tFIRST NURSERY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. For two-year-olds. Ono mile. Messrs. Williamson and Mansfield's br. e. Cadoma, by Prudent King —Enooma i jiotiiia ;;;;;;;;;; £ ■ Pendulous !..!!!.!!.'!!..'.'.!." 3 Sixteen started. Won" by "half a length, with a head between second and third. Time, Imm. - (TOCAL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One milo and a quarter. IMr. A G. White's b. g. Safrano, by l-D ,f ,a "»B-Velox, 4yrs., 6st. ,71b. 1 Pretty Peg, 7st. 111b. o tßawbee, 7st. 61b !....!!!!'. 3 \v rii ft f n ? tarted ' Tho P laced Iwrses battled out a great finish, heads separating first and second.' Time, tSmin. lOsec. '

1 I CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETJNC,

GREAT EASTER HANDICAP. PENATES'WINS COMFORTABLY;-; (By Telegraph-Press Association.)"/' '{; I '.';V;," Christqhurcii; March ;28. ; ; V ; -^For; once ,'.' the:. Canterbury,'VJqckey.! Clubs usual good fortune'in.the.matter, of. weather, deserted it, and the condition's for -the,- opening of- the-Autumir meeting were-;distinctly.' ; -' Heavy raM fell overnight, aiid there was.:a, thick drizzle all tlie : 'mbrriirig and during the early part of the afternoon. \lbe weather then cleared, but .the attendance..was naturally affected. The going was heavy; and ."this upset' the calculations of backers in some cases.' One or two events' wore easily won, but'the racing generally was interesting. Tbtalisator ....■' investments' ■amounted to £13,379, - 'as ap-ainst £17,853 for the first day last-year! Ten (bookmakers were licensed inside at £20 10s. :cach, and twenty-three outside at £10 10s. each.: Results were as follow:—

KILDARE HURDLF, HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.' Two miles. . r Mr. H. Whitney's ,b. g, .Whata-, •-."■.•■"' kura, by Lethe —Dollv, aged, • lOst! 131b. .:.". (H." Cairns) - 1 Mr.' N. Bertram's Southern Cross. ' .•• list. 41b. .:....... (E. Redmond) 2 Mr. ;D. • Rutherford's: Ratepayer, 9st. 61b. (J. Levi) 3 ..'; The only ■;starters. .Southern Cross, made "-most-of the running, but at the last fence Whatakura,'closed, 011. him, : and iwon by two and a half lengths.

Ratepayer was • a length away. Time, 3miu.;s7sec. ..... . . -.

CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 750 sovs.' , For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Sir. George Clifford's b, f. Madam' Madcap, .by Clariranald—Ma- !'■• dowla, Bst..Blb. (F.E.Jones) I Mr. R. O'Donnell's Formless, Bst.: '. 81b. ~:...;:.....* (W. Holmes) 2 Mr, G. D. Greenwood's Danube, ' 83f.:i01b.:..::; V'(R. Hatch) '3 Also started:' Sunburnt, Bst. 101b ; Formby, Sst. 101b.; and Countermine, 1 8st 81b: '.. . --,' ■.:, ■•.■■.. ■ Formless was quickest to begin, while Danube was slow to move. Formless led round the top turn and into tho straight, with Madam Madcap next. At the distance Madam Madcap had. the leader's measure, and, drawing away, won by two lengths and a half. Danube was : a similar distance away, with Countermine next, and Sunburnt and Formby together. Time, lmin. 17 -2-ssec. : " -•; ;'•.-•■ ,' AUTUMN; PLATE, of 250 sovs. | . . One' mile/' .'.' Mr. H.: Portland's br. o. Genius, ■"■■ by ..Acumen—Sinamba, 3yrs., ...85t.;71b.....„■..,..;;• (H. Donovan) 1 .Mr. R: O'Donnell's Guianforte, Sst. <■.;■■ 71b. ~.,..;.....,...., (W. Holmes) 2 Messrs. W. and G.'.L.. Stead's-Ris-.; ■..; tori,, Bst. ; 41b; ; ..,.....,/(0. Monk) 3 , Also started: Glenfield, Bst. ' 71b.; •Eaglestono;■ 85t.,;41b.; Shindy;-Bst. 41b. (carried Bst. 531b.); and Zemlia, Bst, ;4ib.v[-W..r; 1 ;.;-;vi.:-i; ; ';.-;'.' . Eaglestone.was first to show out, and led'round, the tbp;turn, r nvith Genius and Guianforte next.. Once in the straight Eaglestono was dono,with; ; and Genius took charge, winning easily by two and a half lengths from-Guianforte, who was a length arid a half in front of Ristori, with Eaglestono "fourth. Time, lmin. 45 4-ssec. ":"' ■''.'.:'.'.■ ■''"

GREAT EASTER .HANDICAEV"of 1000 L, : ; ; sovs. Seven furlongs. ■/ Mr. R, W. Paterson's b. h. Penates, ;. by Ruenilf—Housewife,.' syrs., -.' 9st. 31b. ....,....,....:...(R.'Hatch) ; 1 Mr.'C. 6: Dalgoty's b. m. frim, by Pilgrim's Progress—Nantes, : ;.,, syrs., Tst. lllb, v ... ; .. v :... ; (R. King) 2 Mi'; A/'Macfarlaue'^'ch.i-g.''Federal, ■.-■-/'•' by, t Formqsan-r-Fairy^; Queen, . -.' ' syrs:; '6st. : lllb'. : ■' (carried'"7st. '■' •';-... 31b.) .:......;....,;..:..(H. Curran) 3 Also started: Tuinui; Bst; 121b.;'Sir Frisco, Bst. 31b.; '.Effort, 7st. 131b.; Kilindinii 7st. 131b!; -Boanerges, 7st. 71b. j Broadsword, 7st. 41b.; All Guns, ;7st.'.:.2lb.";'.'.PasSion',;' ; *7st:..';'llb. , (carried 7st. 41b.) :--'■ Gipsy -Belle, 6st. 1121b.'j- (including 51b. penalty); Silkweb,'6st. 101b.; and :Guuboat,.6st: 91b./.;. /;;;; ;:; From, a good l start, Broadsword was first to.show out, and when- the. field settled down he was showing the way to Kilindini, Penates, AH Guns, Federal j; and Tumut.' At the end of two furlongs;: Penates .took/second place, the others-being'headed Vy Federal, All Guns, Kilindini, and Tumut. Turning into ''the straight-"Broadsword fell, learing'.Penates well clear:of Federal,. Tumut,' Silkweb, All ; Guns,. Gunboat, arid.Prim; Inside the distance,.the lastinamed put. iii. a/ great run,; but could ■ make no impression on Penates,, who .won easily'by .'tfireo length?) with Federal jtwo lengths;.further 'back;/' followed ■by-Silkweb/'Gunboat, Time, ;.lmiri. 30jl-fceoi/■ .' , : . of; 25Ci: :sovs. . For • '■. -two-year-olds. Five--furlong's. , "..;.'

Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. f..Selene, by ■ ; V';. Birkenhead—Eos, 7st. -71b. (car- . •'.ried 7st. 111b.) ...i.....(Jenkins) 1 Mr. L. Ackland's Martime, 7st. 91b. \ .:''' '.'■■": .•■■'"■' : (W. Holmes) 2 Sir Geo; Clifford's True' Knight, Bst: ; ;-,■»; ''■■'■:■:'.-] :-.-. -.'(F.'.'-B; Jones) 3 . Also, started: Kpra,,j3st. 101b.; Crown Derby,' 7st i131b.; Tiaracd, 7st. 131b.; Jean, 75t... 131b.; 'Dircctbire,>7st.,,lolb.; ,Craig; Atnol;' 7st. 91b.;, Buaka, 7st.; Odessa; 7st. j Perm, 7st.; and Friwolljti, 7st,, (carried.7st ;i .31b.).,.;,7,;'■./.-. ;;•Selene was nrsViiitoythe ■course.'proper, and., holding■ her. advantage won by a length and a half, the Bame. b'eV tween second-ami third. Odessa was fourth.': "■ Time]'lmin."4 4-ssec;' HANDICAP, •■'';. of .300 soys. One mile'. •. '. Mr.:H". X.'! Knight's br, g. Fisticuff, • : •., by' Singlestick' 3yrs., '.', :.-Bst:, carried Bst. 51b. ..-.'•" -...; .••'.,■.'•.'.' •■'.-.; ■•■•■: ■•'-..( H. ■. Cairns) ■: 1 Mr. F, Hi Pyne's Rose Noble,' Ost. 111b; .....:........, (F.D. Jones) 2 Messrs, Prosser'Bros.' .Queen' of, ;; .Spides, Bst. J 2lbl ...... (H. Paul) 3 'Also started: White Cockade,' 9st. 91b. -Paragon, 9st. 91b;; 'Fasnakykv 9st. 71b. • Perle D'Or; Bst. ,71b.; Zetland; 9st.'.2lb.;,Merry"Lass, Bst. 81b.'; Ecarte,.Bst. 51b.';Luporin, Bst.; Brase-no.se,-;,Bst..;.lncb.b6nny, ,B'st, j.Windgun,, , Bst.';.: al id Oannonior. Bst. .. ..: vLupefin; was •; quickest .to "show out, but. at'-ilie end of'two furlongs Fisti-' .cuff 'had taken' charge,; and, ; drawing .away, won easily by two lengths from; Rose; Noble, who -was" .two' and ,a half .lengths in ;'front of Queen of Spades, with Paragon fourth. Time, lrnin. 46 2-ssec.; > ;?: ■';■'-■:-'■'-'■ '■■ .' ': . eiMCRACK RACE, of 100 sovs. '■'v :-.Weighty "-7Bt:""71b. Five furlongs.. : 'Mr. .J. .Cock's :b. g.';ThoVSeer, by .-\ aged';' . '■ '■■ ■• . ■ ■;. ■'. ... (Chapman) 1 Mr. J. T; Green's'. Pretty Nell ■';'■'. : ■ ';- . ■ (Price) 2 .Mr.,F.-P, Claridge's Obligate, 51b. '- .-■:';-.' aEowaiice ....:...;......'..:... (Tait) 3 v.. Also started •■ Nithsdale,- 51b. allowance;' Nightlight, Viiicoj; Equivocate, ;51b. allowance;: 51b;. 'allowance; Sapience,.- .earned 7st. 91b.; and Giovanni.-, ;.;.. :•' ;.'.„ ■'■•.• ■ The" Seer was first: awaj, and just lasted long enough "to" iviri by". ; half a bead. , Obligate was a .length- and a half;away.third.' Time, lniiu.. 4scc. SOGKBURN HANDICAP, of '350 sovs. . One milo 'and .a-quarter. Mr. F. Hall's;-br; m. Iranui, by ';■■ So'ult—Tauhei, syrs., Bst. 101b. (W: Ryan) 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's Bridge, 7st:"slb. ■'■'■ ' ' : ; ' ' (J. M'Cluskey) 2 Mr.. J: F. Buchanan's Lovelorn;"6st. : ••.; 71b. ..;....;....... (C. Eninicrson) 3 • Also, started: Sir Tristram, Bst. 101b.; Gwendolina, Bst. -71b,; Osiris, ;Bst - . 51b.;' Flitaw'av,' '7st. ll'lb.; Outlander,, 7st. 31b.; Boutado, 6st. 131b.; ".and..Tb.e,' 71b., ~ Bridge": wis quickest, to; move., and till' the straight was'reached.'" HereTra'nu'i came with a" well "sustained run', '-'and-just got up in jtimo -to Win by-;'a. neck. -Lovelorn -i>;aa ->-two".: lengths "amy - third; with Gwendolina -".foiirtb and■■.:' Sir« Tristram next..:-Time,-.-2min. 11 2-ssec. ■-.;• .

ACCEPTANCES-.FOR SECOND DAY. , (By TcleeraDti,—Press Association.! ■ " Christchurch, March 28. The C.J.C. acceptances - for the second, day areas follow:— > •'. PEERSWIOK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters;—Whatakura, list. 131b.; Southern Cross, list. 81b.; Nova, lOst. 101b.; Ratepayer, 9st: •31b:;, Loyola,. 95t..; and Steponfeldt,. S|st. AUTUMN, NURSERY. ... Five furlongs.—Formless, Ost. .•'•■Blb.; Danube, 9st. Gib;; ■ Countermine, 9st;; Selene, Bst. 101b.; Koia, Bst. Sib.; Acrostic, Bst.';"■' Vice-Admiral, Bst.; and Odessa, 6st. 71b. '•■'.." TEMPLETON HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Penates, lOst. 81b.; Tumut, 9st.- 51b.; Kilindiiii, Bst. 91b.; Effort, Sst.:. 51b;; Flitaway, 'Bst. 31b.; Federal, Bst.; Boanerges;', 7st; 131b.'; Cute, 7st. lllb.: Silkivcb, 7s't. 81b; ;• Gipsy Belle, 7st. 71b.; Zomfia, Cst." 71b,; and Queen of Spades, Cst. 71b. "■,"■'.''..

FINAL HANDICAP. Ono inilo.--Gwendolina, 9st.; Kihvinning, Bst. 121b.; Oronstadt, Bst. 21b. j Rose Noble, Bst.; • All Guns, Bst.; , White Cockade, 7st. 101b.; Boutade, 7st. 31b.; Gold Brajd, 7st. 21b.; Lovelorn, 6st. 121b.; Shindy, 6st. 71b.; and Pretty, Nell, (jat. 71b. ' . . YALDHURST WELDER ' HANDICAP. Seven i'urlongii.—Sir Frisco; lOst. 91b.; Passion, Bst. 81b.; Rose Noble, 9st. 81b.; Parula, 9st. 41b.; Paragon 9st. 21b.; Pork* D'Or, 9st. 21b.; Zetland, Bst. 121b.; Fisticuff, Sst. ,121b.; Gold Braid,- Sst.. 71b.; Ristori, 7st. 131b.; The Libyan, 7st. 71b,; Brasenose, 7st. 71b.; Luperin, 7st. 71b.; Shillelagh, 7st. 71b.; and Inchbonny, 7st. 71b. ■ . J. • AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETINC. ' SEDITION WINS THE BIG RACE. -' '. ~ ~ ■ . (By Telegraph-Press Association.) Auckland, March 28. Tho second day's racing of the Auckland Racing Club's . autumn meeting took place to-day in wet weather. The sum of £12,992 we.nt through tho totalisator, as against'£ls,7os on the previous Easter Monday. For tho two days concluded, tho' investments have been £24,810, as against £29,670 in 1909. In addition, 38 bookmakers wioro licensed to : day.' Details of tho racing are as follow:— ■ '..-.■"; STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. , v One milel Mr. M'Njcol's.Tattoo, by Leolantis— . Signet, 7st. 61b. (R. W. Brown) 1 Mr. W. Gall's'Coromandel,'7st. 111b. (Oliver) 2 Mr. W. J, Barloyman's Miss Ad- , : vanco, 7st. 31b. (C. Brown) 3 Also started:..Waimangu, Bst. 101b'.; Prince Leo, (Ist, 81b.; and Frcevata, 6st. 71b. ■ :/ ' ':■■■.''••' /Won comfortably by two lengths and a half. Miss Advance was three lengths further back third, and Waimangu was fourth. Time, lmin. 40 4-ssec. MANGERE 'HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs.. : Mr. C. E. Major's Emblem, by Field Battery—Vapour, 7st. 81b. <C. Brown) 1 Mr. K. Heaton's Lady France's, Bst. ...■'• (Wilson) 2 Mr. J. .Roulston's Soultoria, 6st. 121b. , ..........,....(R. AV, Brown) 3 : Also started: Admiral Soult, Bst. ■181b.;-Blue Garment, Bst. 121b.: All's Well,, 7st. 101b.; Waiotahi, 7st. 81b.; Carjsq, 7st. 71b.; Reformist, 7st. lib.; Matarere, 6st. 121b.: and Flying Soult; 6st. 121b. ' :, ■■•'■' Won by two lengths and a half, with Soultoria;three lengths away third. Time, lmin. 16sec. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 650 sovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. ' Mr. F. J. Macmanemin's Apellon, by Monoform—Latona, Bst. 101b. (Ryan) 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry's War Song, Sst. ' , 101b. (Wilson) 2 Mr. T. E. Ross's. King> Soult, Bst. , 101b. .......(Brady) 3

Also'started: Birkdale, Goldfinder, Antoinette, AVee Olga, and Solus, Won by half a length. King Soult was two and a half lengths away third, and : thon followed Birkdale, Antoinette, Wee! Olga, and Solus,, with Goldfinder last. ■ Time, lmin.. 16 3-Ssec. ST. GEORGE'S HANDICAP, of 750 soys. . Olio, mile and' a quarter. Mr. T. Barnaby's Sedition, by Soult. : —Vicux- Rose," 7st. ] 61b. „■'•' ■■„ ; " ■ ■■' (M'Millnn), 1 Hon. J. D, Orrriond's Woodhey, 7st. 81b. ~...:■ :■ (Young)' 2 Mr. G. Robinson's Santa Rosa, 7st.' ;;'61b v .,..■..,..;.;'.;•.;■.;',;_;.. (Whittaktfr)' 3 At, the distance Sedition challenged Woodhey; and a .great race resulted/ Sedition drawing! out in the last fifty yards, and. getting the judge's verdict '.by'.'a length: ari'd'a .half,. Santa Rosa, who finished fast, was very dose' up third. Then followed Wdiari, Ngapuka, Merrivonia,, Tamainupo, Waitapu, Wauchopo, and Maheno. Time, 2min. 9sec. -.'•'.- HUIA HANDICAP, of 300 sovs'. Six furlongs. Mr. A. Williams's Sir Artcgal, by , Stepniak—Britomart, 7st. 81b. ~ -'_ ■ rl . (0. Brown) 1 Mr. J. J. Craig's Sea ',EK, 7st. 21b.: w t, ~: „ ■ (R. W. Brown) 2 Mr. Donald M'Leod's Kakama, 7st. 121b. .......'....; (R.E. E. Brown), 3 ■ Also started: Miss 'Winnie, Bst. 81bJ; Auldearn,, 7st, -21b.; General Soult, 7st.; and Ambala, Bst, 121b. .After, a great race down the straight Sir Artegal caught tho judge's eye, half a length m front of Sea ■ Elf, with Kakama a length behind. General Soult, Ambala, and Auldearn followed in that order,; with Miss Winnie last. Time ,lmin.'.l6 2-ssee.. . '.

AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE of 300 toys.': About three milos and a half. Mr. C. Shaw's Red M'Gregor, by Leolantis—Jeau, 9st.9lb. »r t n ti ' • , „ (Windsor) 1 Mr. J. 15. Harris'sCavaliero, 9st; 81b. nr mo , , (Julian) 2 Mr - 1- Seccombo's First Barrel, 9st. 101b ' •■••.- (Cowan) 3 _Also started: Loch Fyno, list. 71b. (Howard); and Pleiades, 9st. 71b ; Cavahcro led over the . last ' iumD bUt a M'pregor, finishing strongly; Ite a g * h- Time » Bmi£! VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 175 S ovs. Mr. A Morgan's Echo, by Obligado —Kittiroa, 6st. lllb. ■■■•. , Ar i' : n' " ,',"", (R - W - Brown) 1 Mr. J. Cavanagh's Wenonah, Bst. nf to t -n , (Buchanan) 2 Mr. E. J. Rae's Duma,, 6st. lllb. (Percival)- 3 «iwwiW\ F £ noess Soult ' 7st?u'm (W £ lttac ? r) ; ¥ asieT Wairiki, 7st. (Bell); Doughboy, 7st. 51b. (B. Oliver}Virtue, 6st. 131b. (Bennett); Lady Kilcheran 6st. 101b. (Young); Hamadryad,: 6st. 121b. (C. Brown); sam, 6st: 111b! (11. E. Brown); Master Jack, 6st. lllb (O'Shea); and Lucille, 6st. lllb (S Brown). ';•'■: . Won by. a-bare.half head: Time lmin. 4sec. ' ' ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 175 soys. Five furlongs. Mr. C. E. Major's Emblem, by Field ■ .' Battery—Vapour, 6st. 121b. (R. Young) 1 Mr. A. Webber's Mahinga, Bst. 21b • (M'Millan) 2 Mr. E. W. Alison's Elegance. 6st 121b. (R, W. Brown) 3 Also started: Turbine, Bst. 81b. (Buchanan) ; Hohungatahi, Bst. 51b; (H. Gray); and Waiata, Bst. 41b.- (G. Brown). 1 Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 3 2-ssec. THIRD DAY'S. ACCEPTANCES. ' (By Toloeraph.—Press Association.' Auckland, March 28. . Following are the acceptances for the third day's races at Ellerslie:— MAIDEN HURDLES. One milo and three-quarters.—Rangihaeta, lOst. 51b.; Kaitangata, lOst. 41b.; Mozart, lOst. : Wellcast, 9st. 131b.; Pukenui, 9st. 81b.; Celtic, 9st. 51b.; Freovata, 9st.; Hinuora, 9st.; and Flying Cloud, 9st. TOURIST HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Blue Garment, Bst. 91b.; Lady Frances, Bst. 31b.; Impulsive, Bst. 31b.; All's Well, 7st. 61b.; Waiotahi, 7st. 411).; Kilsyth, 7st. 41b.: Haku, 7st. 41b.; Soultoria, 7st:; Flatfish, 6st. 131b.; Effulgence, Cst. 121b.; Penwardon, 6st. lllb.; Lady Betty. Cst. lllb.; and Flying Soult, 6st. ink AUTUMN HANDICAP. Ono mile and a half.—Equitas, Bst. 91b. ; i Waiari,

Bst. 91b.; Sedition, Bst. 51b.; Santa Rose, 7st. 511).; Ngapuka, 7st. 41b.; Rauparaha, Gst. 101b.; and Michaeloff, 6st. 71b. AUCKLAND WELTER. One mile.Wauchope. lOst.; Waimangu, 9st. 121b. ; Dawn, 9st. 81b.; Tattoo, 9st. . 71b.; Manapouri, 9st. 31b.; Maiora, 9st. 21b.; Waitapu, Bst. 101b.; Auldearn, Bst. 81b.; Miss Advance, Bst. 81b.: Explosive, Bst. 41b.; Zinnia, Bst. 31b.; Epsom Lass, Bst. 21b.; Lady Patricia, Bst.; Dogger Bank, Bst.; Prince Leo, Bst.; Reformist, Bst.; Spectre, Bst.; Fuss, Bst.; Caruso, Sst.; and Michaeloff, Bst. ■ ST. HELIERS HURDLES. Two miles. —Shrapnel, list. 41b.; Reservoir, lOst. 121b.; Lady Patricia, lOst. 31b.; Dunborve, lOst.; Castadrift, 9st. 101b.; Prophet, 9st. 91b.; Tui Cakobau, 9st. 41b.; Armagh, 9st. 31b.; and Rangihaota, 9st. ONSLOW STAKES. Fivo furiongs.Solus, 7st._ 131b.; Watch Chain, 7st. 51b.; Poictiers, 7st. 41b.; Duma, 7st. 41b.; Doughboy, 7st. 111b.; Virtue, 7st.; Muskowai, 7st.; Miss Ada, 7st.; Puhi,. 7st.; Weitalia, 7st.; Hamadryad, 7st.; Wee Olga, 7st.; Master Jack, 7st.; Ducille, 7sfc.; and Master Wairiki, 7st. BUCKLAN.D HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Miss Winnie, Bst. 61b.; Sir Artogal, Bst. ,31b.; Mahouo, Sst. lib.; Tamainupo, 7st. 131b.; Jena, 7st. 81b.; Goroniandel, 7st. 71b.; Waiata. 7st. 51b.; Miss Advance, 6st. 131b.: General 'Soult, 6st. 121b.'; and Electrakoff, 6st. FEILDING J.C. EASTER MEETINC. . CUP WON BY CRUCINELLA: Fellding, March 28. The Feilding Jockey " Club's Eaßter meeting opened yesterday.. The following are the results: — WAIATA HACK. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. A. Jackson's-John, by Cuirassier—Matamataharakeke, Sst. • (F. Coleman) 1 7 Toango, 9st. 51b. 2 1 Strathmoira, 9st. lib 3 Also started': o Repeat, 7st. lib.; 4 Moutoa Girl, 7st.; 3 Howler, 6st. 7)b.; and 6 Plantation, 6st. 71b': MANGAONE STAKES. Six furlongs. 1 2 Mr. R. A. M'Donald's b. m. Hermia, by Birkenhead—Nixie, 7st. 101b. „.'. (E. Lowe) 1 5 St. Bill, Bst. 41b 2 6 Mon Ami, 6st. 131b. 3 Also started: 4 Lord Soult, 9st. 131b. ; 1 North East, 9st. 131b.; 3 True Shot, Bst. 31b.; B'Golden Loop, 7st. 81b:; 7 Ballarat, 7st.V 31b.; 9 Golden Eagle,' 6st. 131b.;:and 10 Dervish, 6st. 71b. KAWAKAWA HURDLES. Two miles, 6 Mr. W. Homos's. Oryx, by Apremont—Fawn, lOst. lib. . (J. Lyford) 1 1 Maku, lOst. 111b. 2 2 Hydrant, lOst. 21b. ...,..: 3 Also started: 4 Maidi, list. 31b.; 5 Aorangi, lOst. 51b.; and 3 Gold Bird, j 9st. 101b. ' ", TAONUI HACK HURDLES. Ono mile and. throe-quarters. 3 Mr. G. Green's ch. g. Windage, by Euroclydbn—Santa ..' Katarina, lOst. l2lh. (0. O'Neill) 1 6 Merry Lawn, Dsfc. ...,.., 2 , Also started:' 1 Pikopo, list. 91b.; 4 Whimper, 9st. 131b.; 5. Himitangi, 9st.; and 2 Nightmare, 9st. EEILDING..CUP;.of 500 sovs. - Ono mjle and a half., 2 Mr. W. F. M'Beth'sb.m. Crucinella, by San Francisco—Charento, syrs., 9st. 51b: "" ■ (T. Pritchard). 1 3 Coronetted, 7st. 81b. „... 2 Also started: 4 Sandstream,-9st. 41b.; 1 Milan, Sst. ■ 121b.;. 5 Bourrasque, 7st. 121b. ;• 7 Koran, 7st. 71b.; 8 Parable, 7st. 61b.'; 1Q Te Puia, 7st. 41b. ;'9 Adria, 7st. 21b.; 6 Uhlando, 7st.; and 11 Marion, 6st. 71b. ' ■

ONEPUHIiWELTER. One mile.' I'jMr. A. JacksonV John,, by Cuiras-. sier—Matamataharakeke, ' 9st. ■ '.'■,. 111b., (including,, penalty). „ I,; yr- y --< . ■'"'-"-■■(F: Coleman) "1 3 Ukraine, Bst. lib. , 2 Also. started: 2 Liquid Air, 9st. lib.; 7 Chasemab,-9st.; 4 Waitoto, Bst. 9Jb.; 10 Kimmerian, Bst. 21b.; 5 Royal Maid, 85t;,11b.,; 6, San Lass, 7st. 121b.: 8. Rangikapua, 7st. 111b.; 11 Stevens, 7st. ,111b.; 9 Embrocation,; 7st.: 111b.; and 9 Epsom Downs, 7st. Ulb. HALCOMBE WELTER. Seven fur- ',■'■''■■ longs. 5 Mr. A. Alexander's Goodwin Park, •..by Sylvia Park—Vivat, 85t..71b. !t j 'i r ,-, v (A. Oliver), 1 1 Lady Menschikoff, Bst. 131b: ..:...... 2 Also started: 3 Nyland, Bst. 101b.; 2 Flinfjot, Bsfc. 81b;; 6 Redwing, Bst,; 4 Passive, 7st. 21b:; 8 Captain Bell, 7st. Ulb.; and 7 Afterthought, 7st. 111b. ONGA HACK. Five furlongs and a half. ' , 4 Mr. R. A, M'Donald's Ascalon, by' , Conqueror—Kokirikiri; 6st. 101b. or, '• "•■•, „ ■■■•■ ■'■'■■-< R - .1 3 Royal.Marine, 9st. :2 Also started: 2 Lady Doris, Bst. 41b. - L Bst - 31b - > ! Beacon, 7st ! Blend, 6st. 131b.;'8 Leolanter, ost. Ulb.; o Lady Moutoa, 6st. 131b.and 0 St. Kildare,'6st. 131b. '■, NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Teleirrapli-Snocial CorressondcnU ' ■ m Fellding, March 28. -.; lbo scratching peu was freely used m th.a opeimg event, for which Strathmoira was made ' favourite. Repeat' made the pace very- fast for the first half-mile, Uut then fell back beaten, this left Toango in front of Strathmoira, but at the turn into the straight John came through and quickly cut down the field. Strathmoira was a poor third, and Repeat was last.

For the Maugaone Stakes a thoroughly representative field went to tho ppst. A. Oliver, who had just arrived lrora Auckland, had tho mount on North East .and C. Price-rode Lord Soult. | Neither of the. two brilliant sprinters was ever in the hunt, and Hermia won comfortably. Mon Ami led in the early stages, but retired when Hermia put the pressure on. St. Bill made a good effort in the straight, but he could not overtake,Hermia. Ballaiat and Golden Jiagle were next to the placed horses. Hydrant'and Maku.were the best hacked in the Kawakawa Hurdles, winch was a most interesting race. Goldbird led at'the first fence, but was at once joined by Hydrant, who then took command. .Maku kept a prominent position, and at tho half-mile ho seemed to have the race in his keeping out Oryx appeared at the home turn. He fairly flew his fence, and landed a couple of lengths to the good. In tho run home he won very easily from Maku. Aorangi fell at the third fence from homo, and H. Telford had his collarbone broken. . , . . Pikopo, Who is a stable mate of Maku was supposed to be a prime order in the Hack Hurdles, but he failed badly, and was in trouble four furlongs from home. Windage led tho whole way, and won by several longths. Himitangi fell at the fonee opposite tho outer stand, but his rider was not injured. Pikopo, the favourite, pulled up badly. Riflemaid was the only withdrawal from the Cup field, and the contestants airiooked well as they did their preliminaries. After some delay at the barrier a good start was effected, and Koran immediately took up the role of pacemaker. Passing the stand Crucinella was nearest to Koran, and the field was already strung out, showing that tho paco was solid. Down the back Milan, who had been third, was knocked back, and Coronctted joined Crucinella, while Sandstream also made a move up. -Across the bottom Koran had a three lengths break, but lie began to tire, and Crucinolla had his measure entering the straight. She then came on and won comfortably after stalling

off a challenge from Coronetted. Te Puia was fourth, and Uhlando and Bourrasque next, while Milan and Marton wero the last to finish.

John was made a good favourite in tho Hack Welter, in which, with his penalty, ho carried 9st. 111b. Nothing else was backed for any money, and the favourite, won very easily. Ukraine led to turn, but when John made his run— being fortunate enough to get through on tho rails—lie quickly disposed ol everything else.

The Halcombe Welter was voted a good handicap, and some difficulty was experienced in finding a favourite. Eventually Lady Menschikoff was selected, but her supporters were doomed to disappointment, as sho had to strike her colours to Goodwin Park, on whom Oliver was seen to advantage. Passive piloted the field in tho early part, but Goodwin Park was always with her. In the straight Goodwin Park, after a good race, beat the favourite by a length.

A bad start spoiled tho last race, and Ascalon, who was on the move when tlio tapes wont up, won by a largo margin. Lady Doris was second at. the turn, just ahead of Beacon, but Royal Marine put in a good run and beat all but the winner, who is a very big powerful animal, and he should be ,seen to advantage later on when he becomes more seasoned.. Royal Marine was very unfortunate, as he was tho last to leave the mark, and then put in a phenomenal run to get second money. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By. TeleEraph.—PreßS Aasoclntloa.l Palmerston, March 28. The following ' are the acceptances for the second day of tho Feeding races: — DENBIGH STAKES. Six furlongs. —North-East, 9st. 111b.; Lord.Sou.lt, ■ost. 91b.; Hermia, Bst. 91b.; St. Bill, Bst. 91b.; True Shot, 7st. 131b.; Nyland, 7st. 81b.; Mon Am.ij7st.3lb.; and Red- : wing, 6st.• 9ib. AWAHURI HACK WELTER. One mile and 240 yards.—John, lOst. 101b.; Sr'athmoira, lOst. lib.; Bismarck, 9st. 61b.; Liquid Air, Bst. 101b.; San Lass, 7st. 121b.; Rangikapua, 7st. 91b.; Plantation, 7st, 71b.; and Embrocation, 7st. 71b. • • v KIMBOLTON HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Maku, list.; Maidi, lOst. 111b.; Oryx, lOst. 91b.; and Gold Bird, 9st. • OROUA HACK HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Pikopo, list. 101b.: Gold Bird, list.- lib.,- Whimper, lOst. ; Chase ; Mab, 9st. 121b.; Koheroa, 9st. 71b.; Merry Lawn, 9st.. 61b.; Nightmare, 9st. 21b.;.and Ranter, 9st. EASTER. HANDICAP. One ' mile and a. quarter.—Crucinella, 9st, 131b, ; Sandstream, . Bst. 131b.; Milan, Bst. 91b.; Coronetted, 7st: 111b.;' Parable, 7st. 91b.; Koran, 7st. 91b.; Lady Menschikoft, 7st. 81b.; Aria, 7st: lib.; Te Puia, 7st.; and Goldon Eagle, tist. 91b. REWA HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Toanga, 9st. 91b.; Golden J^? p ' $ s h 31b - 5 R<) y ttl M a»ne, Bst. } 3 ] b -> Guiding Step, 7st. 91b.; Ascalon, 7st. 81b.; Noree Beacon, 7st. 51b.; Royal Maid, 7st. 21b.; St. Kildare, 6st. 131b ; Leolanter 6st. 121b.; Nukuhau, 6st. 101b.; and Repeat, 6st. lol.b.

WELTER MNDICAP. One mile.—Coronetted, 9st.' 61b'. • Bourrasque, , Sst.- 31b.; Parablo, 9st. 31b • "™ Park,- lib.; Haydrant Bat. 2)b j Marten, 7st. 41b.; Pa S ii Vo 7st. 121b.; Captain 8011, , .7st. -101b ■• fstnb' u ' 91b,; an * : '' Aft

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SECOND DAY. : ABORIGINAL WINS AUTUMN HANDICAP. ...... \ wh l eU ' intermittently throughout he afternoon,, interfered somewhat with the concluding day's fTV*' There* 5 wa7 a tair attendance, and some very good finishes. The course was heavy towards the c] oS e 0 f the j™ and , onl in t , w last lace (won by Conquestina) was fast >V'f° rded ' T»u> principal event, ■wio Autumn Handicap, was annexed bv Abong,„al,,who won from end to end I'avountes prevailed only on two occasions, but there were no large dividends.' Jhe sum of £5578 was put.through the totalisator on ■ a seven-race card against £6105 on tho corresponding day last year, when there were.oight races, lhe total amount machined for the two l days was £11,000, as - against £11,553last year, when there were, however, two additional races. Ten bookmakers 1 7«S a ? d ' fivo outside) contributed. £180 to the revenue. The meeting was particularly well managed, Results:— ;• ' . . 'ROTOTAWAI HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Sis furlongs. 2 Mr. F C. Faber's oh. g. Overtime, by Musketry — Leoncssa, syrs„ ■' /st. 51b. (carried 7st. 7ilb.) r*r r, „'Y (Lambess) 1 5 Mr. H. Hodge's Splash, 6st. 71b. ~r „„ . ,T. (Stan Reid) 2 d mi. H. Goodman's Liza, 7st. 61b • (Kirk) 3 Also started: 4 To Roti, 7st. 111b (Carroll); 6 Curator, 7si 71b. (Mussen); and 1 Advantage/ Bsfc. 111b. (Langstone). Advantago and: Liza were ; quickest away, and led for four furlongs. Liza was first in the straight, but half-way down Overtime and Splash challenged the leader, and in a fairly even finish Overtime won by three-quarters of a length, Liza' two lengths away third Time, lmin. 15 4-ssec,

MOROA HACK HANDICAP, of 70 , sovs. . Six furlongs. 5 Mr. Middleton Melrose's bit m, Magneto, by Merriwee — The Brook, 3yrs., Bst. 61b. „■„• (Watson) 1 2 Mr. W. M. Halley's Leahora, 7st. 131b ;...; (Lambess) 2 4 Mr. H. Nce's Merrie Emerald, 7st. 91b.,-..-. -(Kirk); 3 Also started: 6 Succession, 9st. 31b, (W.Campbell); 1 Merrie Land, Bst. 91b. (Langstone); 3 Prancer, 7st. 81b. (T. Carroll); 7 Te Utuatu, 6st. 91b. (carried 7st. 51b); 8 Campaign, 6st. 91b. (Morris); and 9 Kalypso,. 6st. 91b. (Stan Rem). ■ A splendid finish was fought out by the three placed horses. Succession and Brancer were both badly left at the post. Merrie Land led into the straight, where lie was passed by Magneto, who in turn was challenged by-Leahora and Mcrrio Emerald. Magneto won by a nose, with Merrie Emerald a head away third. Time, lmin. 17isee. TAUHERINIKAU SHORTS, of 70 sovs. Weight, 9st. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. B. Hookway's b.g. Merrio Goer, by Merrie England, syrs. „ „ (Lambess) 1 3 Mr. W. Handlcy's MaykofF , . (Hopstoad) 2. 1 Mr. R. Knox's Bernardino (Watson) 3 Also started: 4 Portcullis (Cairns); 5 Leapuki (Campbell); 6 Grand Jewel (Langstone); and 7-Black Reef (Kirk). Merrio Goer led from tho barrier and wou by three-quarters of a length, Bernardino being a length behind Maykoff. Time, lmin. 5 l-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 1 Mr. W. H. Donald's blk. g. Aboriginal, by Mcriwee—Pclly, aged, 6st. 131b. ...(T. Carroll) 1 9 Mr. J. Macara's Skyo, 6st. 71b. (Stan. Roid) 2 6 Mr. W; Piatt's Merrio Rose, 7 R t. 1011). (Kirk) 3 Also started: 10 Su&boaaet., Bst. lib.

(Watson); 7 Lethean, Bat. 131b. (Campbell); 3 Truganini, Bst. 121b. (Langstone) ; 4 Mataari, Bst. 31b. (Catt); 11 Aberration, 7st. 101b. (Cairns); 2 Marengo, 7st. 101b. (Traill); 8 First Consul, 6st. 71b.( Morris); and 6 Hilarian, Bst. 61b. (Lambess). Aboriginal, who had the inside running, led fiom a straggling start, with Skye, Marengo, and Iruganini following in that order. At the back of -the course the Merriweo gelding was fully three lengths to the good, with Skyo still in attendance. Truganini displaced' Marengo at the willows, and Hilarian, Merrio Rose, and First Consul moved up. Aboriginal entered tho straight with a two-lengths clear lead, and eventually won by a length from Skyo, who was also a length in front of Merrie Rose. Time, lmin. 46 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. , Five furlongs. . 2 Mr. Geo. Hume's br.g. BaUyshannon, by Merriwee—Tho Shannon, 3yrs., 9st. 61b ....(Lambess) 1 2 Mr. W. C. Bidwill's Inspection, 7st. 71b (Kirk), 2 1 Mr. M. Lavory's British Maid, 7st. 131b: (Stan. Reid) 3 Also started: 4 Prancer, Bst. 21b. (Carroll); 5 Longstep, 6st. 101b. (Traill); and 6 Field Fare, 6st. 7]b. (Morris). Inspection led into the straight, where he was passed by Ballyshannon, who won somewhat easily by threequarters of a length, British Maid'half a length away third. Time, lmin. ssee. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 5 Mr. H. Goodman's eh. m. Liza, by Obligado —Miss Beatty, 4yrs., . Bst. 101b (Kirk) 1 1 Mr. R. H. Campbell's To Roti, 9st. ' . (Carroll) t 6 Mr. W. M. Hallev's Leahora, 7st. 71b (Stan. Reid) t tDead heat. . Also started: 4 Overtime, 9st. 61b,. (Lambess); 2 Glenspririg, Bst.'. 111b. i (Watson); 3 Kelso, Bst. 31b. (Campboil); and 5 : Purakau, 7st. ,111b, (Cairns). 't.V' Liza was first away, and le\l right through, winning somewhat easily by a neck. Leahora caught Te Roti in the last chain, and managed to make a dead heat for second place, Time, lmin. 3Jsec. WAIOHINE HACK HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Four furlongs. ' 3 Mr. W. H. Overton's ch. m. Con. questina, by Conqueror—Laures- ...- Tina, 4yrs., Bst. 81b. (Lambess). : l 2 Mr. G. A. Harrison's Bow Bells, Bst. 101b. ...:........... (Watson) 2 4 Mr. Jas. Orr's Palestine, Bst. 101b. (Cairns) 3 Also started: 1 Aimwell,. Bst/ 91b! (Campbell);. .I', Kiltie Lass, 7st. Sib. (Kirk); 5 Undecided, Bst. (Langstone); 6 Gold Top, 7st. 51b. (Morrjs); 9 Stepalong, 7st.; 7 Dixie Girl, 7st. (Stan. Reid); and 8 Fighting Maid, 7st. (Traill). Aimwell and Kiltie Lass were bracketed on the machine.- - Conquestina shot out and was never headed, winning easily from Bow Bells by four lengths, Palestine . a length away third. Time, 50scc. : NOTES ON THE RACING. • Aboriginal, who was reserved for the Autumn Handicap,was the only withdrawal from the Rototawai Handicap, leaving a field of six starter's. Advantage 'was-:, made, favourite, but, there was also a good demand for Overtime.: The favourite.got away well, but seemed to stop just prior to entering the straight,-and finished last. Liza, who hold a good position throughout, led for most of the journey, and was then beaten by .Splash, who came'.'with a late run. Curator was fourth,' and Te Roti fifth. ■.

• Palestine and Stepalbng were scratched for the Moroa flaok Handicap, for which Morrie Land was made a hot favourite. Prancer lost five and' Succession twenty lengths ■'at. the start. Memo Land led to the straight, and then cracked up under the whip. Magneto lasted just long enough to win by a nose, but the finish was so close that many .people thought that Leahora had won. Merrie Land was fourth', Kalypso fith '« To t, T7tuatu sixth > Campaign seventh, Prancer eighth, and Succession last.. . ■;■■-■

■ A field of seven contested the Tauherinikau Shorts, Lady Volley being the ,only .defection. Bernardino- was the third fayourite of the day to be beaten. Merrie Goer hopped off. • followed by Maykoff and Bemardine, and was never headed, winning by threequarters of a length.

The whole field of eleven started in the Autumn Handicap, for which Aboriginal was made a much better favourite than Marengo. A good deal of timo was spent at: the post, and the start was straggling, Merrie Rose getting the,worst of it. Aboriginal got clear away, and made it a one-horse race. Skye was second all the way. Merrie Rose was unfortunate in get-' ting the worst of the start. Hilarian and First Consul, who wero fourth and filth respectively, were prominent in the later stages of the race. Tru"*mni, who was sixth, found the weight too much,former. Sunbonnet was seventh then ■ followed Lethean, Mataan, and Aberration, with Marengo last. :

British Maid, wlo was made favourite m the Juvenile Handicap,'had no chance against Ballyshannon.- Inspection led on sufferance to the straight, and, until. she reached the straight, British Maid was in the ruck. I'ield Fare was fourth, Prancer fifth, and Longstep last.

Aboriginal was the only defection from tie Stewards' Handicap; in which the Blenheim-owned Glenspring was made a strong favourite. The start was a_bad one, several horses being left, Liza, who won with somethin" m hand, sustained a kick at the barrier. Overtime attended Liza for half the journey, and then finished second to last. Te Roti ran much better than he did in the Rototawai Handicap, but ho was nearly beaten for second place by Leahora. Pnrakau and Kelso did not get away well, and were never prominent. . ' Penza (who does not like heavy going) and Prancer were the scratchings for the Waiohine Hack Handicap. Owing to. their being bracketed, Kiltie Lass and Aimwell were slightly better favourites than Bow Bells and Conquestina. Conquestina,' who got well away, niado every post a winning post; She; was wpll handled by Lambess, who ran her out well at'the corner in order to keep on the more solid turf, The Tarariaki-ownod Bow Bells ran much better than on the first day,, and'had the going been harder, she would no doubt have troubled Conquestina. Kiltie Lass was fourth, Aimwell fifth, then followed Undecided, Dixie Girl, and Eightiug Maid. Prior to the start of the Autumn Handicap, Lethean was struck on the leg, and, after the race, the wound necessitated three • stitches. The most successful jockey, at tho meeting R. Lambess, with four wins (three of them on the second day), W. Price, E. Langstone, "Stan" Roid, W. Ryau, W. Cairns, A. Watson, T. Carroll, and H. Kirk had one win each. Jockeys had a rather unpleasant time ut tho meeting in the way of fines. On the first day H. Telford'was mulcted in £7, and four other- riders were fined £1 each. On the second day Watson was fined £1 twice, while Carroll, Traill, and Lambess were fined '£1-' each. Mr. A. M'Dpnald, owner of Kiltie Lass, purchased Aimwell prior to the running of the last race, the Waiohine Hack Handicap, and as both horses were engaged-in the event thev »»".

bracketed. Mr. M'Donald is understood to have paid £300 for Aimwell, who will bo placed . under J. Cress's charge. WINNING OWNERS. The following are the winning owners at the meeting:— ; Mr. Middleton Melrose . £185 Mr.C. Maybin £165 .Mr. W. H. Donald £135 Mr. F. C. Faber £100 Messrs. H. Goodman, £90; G. Hume £85; Fyft'e and Hughes, £75; H Liskirk, £65; J. Orr, £65; M. Laverv £65,; W.H. Overton, £50; R. G. M'Kenzie, £50; B. Hookway, £50; W M. Halley, £40; W. E. Bidwiil, £15'; B. Speedy, £15; J. Macara, £15; R. W. Handler, £15; H. Campbell, £15H.' Hodge, £10; T. Ray, £10; G. a! Harrison, £10; J. W. Price, £10- W Piatt, £10; W. Cooper, £5; R. Knox! £5. WAIPUKURAU RACES. HANDICAP WON BY LAMSDORFF. (By Telecranh—Press Association.) Naplsr, March 28. " It was showery weather for the Waipukurau Jockey Club's annual meeting today. There was a large attendance, and the.courso was in good order. Four bookmakers were licensed. Results are as follow:— •, - .. MAIDEN PLATE. Seven furlongs.' —Lord Irwell, Bst. 121b., 1; Stormlight, Bst. 121b., 2; Arctic, Bst. 111b., 3. Also started; Bay Paul, Appin, Queen of. Scotts, Pereelcr, and New Idea. ' Won easily. Time, lmin. 32 3-ssec. EASTER HANDICAP. Once round. —Separator,'7st. 71b. (carried 7st. 101b)-, 1; Milennial, 6st. 91b.; 2; Obscurity,'7st. (carried 7st. 51b.), 3. Also started: Barca and Faumis. • Won easily by a length. Time, 2min. HACK HANDICAP. One. mile and a quarter.—Captain Jingle,'7st. 61b;. 1Niwaru, 7st. 101bj,"2,;. Tupaca,. 75t., ; 3. Also .started:,.- Corazon, Ultimatum, 1 Prince Hassan,' All Trumps, Cauldron, and Lord Irwell. • Won all the'way. Time, 2min. 13sec. . WAIPUKURAU HANDICAP. One ■ . ~ mile and a quarter. Lamsdorff, Bst. 71b. 1 Glissade, 7st. 91b. 2 Amato, 7st. 61b. 3 Also started: California, Berengaria, and .Rose Lethe. ':■.-■■. A great race. Won by a nose,'with Amato a:neck : further off.. Time, 2min. 11 . TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP. Four fnrlongs.—Sea Eagle, 9st. 91b., 1; : Waikehua, 7st. 41b., 2; Derelict, 7st. 91b., 3. Also ..started: Erica. Won all the way. Time, : 50 3-ssec.' LADIES' BRACELET. Ono.mile and a half,—Karakaturia, ■ list. 81b., 1; Dorando, lOst. 121b., 2; Blackwater, lOst. 111b., 3. Also started: Dan Leno, Centaur, Kaiwaka, Maid, and Stormlight. Won easily. Centaur and Stormlight fell. Time, 2min. 46sec. .

FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —;Mundic, 9st. 91b., 1; Voetgang, Bst. 91b.,' 2; Idealism; Bst., 3. Also'started: Glissade, Rose Lethe, Burton, and Harekoa. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin. .16 3-oseq. .!.-....■'

. PINAL HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Amaru,-Bst. 51b., 1: Eiya, 7st. 121b., 2.: Useful,-7st. 71b., 3. Also started: Andrew Mack, Lord Possible, vUltimatum, Handy Jack, Artistic,-and 'Yorkshire. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin, 4 4-ssec. ." PATEA RACES. BISMARCK WINS THE HANDICAP. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ; '. •'■- '.' '[""."'Haivera, March 28!' The Patea Racing Club's Easter meeting was very successful. Thero was fine weather, a record attendance and large ' fields. The totalisator investments amounted td £5713, and six bookmakers were licensed. Results;— .HANDICAP HURDLES.-Clemencyj. 1: Kauroa, 2; Nero, 3. Scratched: Qlaremont, Toddy, Drudgery, Lantern, Marutoa, and The Leader. • FLYING HANDICAP —Mulga Bill, 1; Valentine, 2; Ambergris,- 3. Scratched: Maori Rifle and Whata. ■■•■' FARMERS' PLATE.-Queen's Prize, ■1; Tiraumea, 2; Bon Cyr, 3. Scratched: Patrobus, St.-Venton, and Rarotonga. • EASTER HANDlCAP.—Bismarck, 1; Paul, 2; The Leader, 3. •Scratched: Silva and Tsushima. The winner took command two furlongs from home and won by two lengths. ' . , '■' KAKARAMEA STAKES.-Ngatirau-nui, 1; Contralto, 2; Hineliorangi, 3. Scratched: The .Native, .Stewardess, Ngaturi,'and Clemane. BOROUGH STAKES.-Royal Youngster, 1; Starboard, 2; Sandy Paul, 3. Scratched: Shining Star,. The Reiver, and Lora Lea. . . . ALTON ' HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP—Patrobus, lj Newport, 2; Feu-de-Joie, 3. All started. FINAL STAKES.—Valentine, 1; Contralto, 2: Ambergris, 3. Also started: ' Katipo, Idolatress, Timothy, Kia Ora, Lady Mars. Langshan, Ngaturi, Old 1 Maid. Silver Spur, Clemsein, Sylphin, and gelding. ■ • ' KUMARA RACES. KING TRY WINS AGAIN. ~ " (By Telezraph.—Press Association.) Hofcitlka, March 28. Fine weather prevailed for the opening day of the-Kumara Racing Club's autumn meeting. There was a large attendance.. Results:— TRIAL STAKES.-North Pole, 1; Mangrove, 2; Hillspring,. 3. Also started:. Contingent'. Won easily., FLYING HANDICAP.—Jennie Colleen, 1; Vologda,. 2; Mont d'Or, 3. Also started: Bridesmaid, Millionaire, Love Wisely, and Supplement; Three horses fell. Won easily.

TROTTING HANDICAP .-Security, 1 j Garret, 2; Roosevelt, 3. Nineteen started. The placed horses finished close together. • , KTJMARA' HANDICAP .-King Try, 1; The Orient, 2; First View, 3. Also started: Moetoropuku. ' . Won with something to.spare. DILLMAN'S HANDICAP.—Ito, I;' Blossbpk, 2; .Lovo Wisely, 3. Also started: Platinum and Bonny Jean! Won easily. , ; KTJMARA TROTTING HANDICAP. —Possum, 1; Rosamond, 2; Dunollie, 3. Nineteen started. Won easily. WESTBROOK WELTER HANDICAP.—First View, 1; Fandango, 2; Hill Spring, 3. Also started: Awaha and Gracilis. A good race, the placed horses being bunched together. i

PONY MEETING AT MIRAMAR,

Another pony rnco meeting was held at Mirainar yesterday afternoon, when thero was a moderate attendance of tho public. About ten bookmakers did business. The sport was uninteresting until the concluding event, which resulted in a fine finish between the first two horses. St. Helena, who had not won for some considerable time, captured the two principal'races, ana! her party wore credited with a fairly substantial win. After tho third race proceedings were enlivened by a fistic bout between a pony owner nncLn farrier engaged at the fixture, but tho police intervened. In the fourth race, one of the Miss Ivy, fell over the rail on'to the inside of the'track, but neither horse nor rider was • injured. The results of the different races were w follow:— |

, KONIM Four fud longs.—Miss Ruby, lOst. 41b., 1; Tobias. I Bst. 41b., 2; Huia, list. Sib.', 3. Also) started: Weo Nannie, 9st. 131b.; and Mabaku, Bst. , TRIAL HANDICAP. Four furlongs' and-a half—Emma, lOst. 21b., 1- Tor- • rent, Bst. 51b., 2; Inkerjnan, Bst. 51b w 3. Also, started: Flying Wind, lOst.. 61b.; Merry Widow, Bst..; and Princess,; Bst. . ' AUTUMN HANDICAP. Six furlongs., r™- Helena, Bst. 91b., 1; Muskcrado,; lOst 71b.,.2; Billy, 9st. 31b., 3. Al£ 9st 8!b 9st-lllb.; and Moataj AVENUE HANDICAP. Five furlong* ;»nd a half.-All Gold, lOst. 101b., 1-, Emma, lOst., 2; Lurlrae, list. 51b', 3 Also started: Mytre, 9sL 81b.; Miss Ivy, ' 9st. 31b. ; and Merring, Bst. . ' v FAREWELL HANDICAP. Four fuf< - °llb gS I nd n a h p a ? f - St - Helena, 9st| : ' St. Flora 10st. 7 12 ib 3 ;' pfefffi 1 - ' WAIRAU T.C. MEETINC. , (By Telegraph-Press. Association.) . : , . Blenheim, March 28.'■: ' ,S Wairau trotting meeting / was ■ held to-day in fino. weather. Results -4 I N o Olive,-', 1; Wrekin, 2: Angelina, 3. ScrateheS ' Connecticut,« WidW, Offset ' STEWARDS' BAMJICAP.-Ayah II 4-oTec ' Won easi fe' Time, 4mS ~. ' .BRACELET.^-Aiigelina'- : '" 1 • ' t£a Roanchild and. Sammy. Won by twi lengths. . Time; 4min. 19 2-ssec • ■■' WAIRAU- HANDICAP.--Welcome 1 Mary, 1; War Cloud, 2: Conquers 3* Scratched: Albert.*' and: dT s lnis was a great.race, tho .winner,get" s; ISf^ l Election,:. 1, Ned Corbntt, 2; Lord Rothschild, 3.1 Scratched: Bell Briar, Merry • Widow ■ and Miss Olive. Won by two lengths Time, 2min. 43 3-ssec. Jen g^. ( . HANDICAP :-WarJ Cloud, 1; Ding Dong, 2; WelcomeV • Mary,.3 .Scratched: Conqueror w' easily.:. Time, 4min. 11 4-ssec. ' HANbiCAP.-MaW ~! Electron 1- Bell;Brlar,..2 ; ;Miss 1 a 2^ b r haif^^^^ t' n T *%« tal, ' satori . nvestmonts amounted; ■ to £1378, ..as against £1182 V for themeeting last yean ". ' - .