THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1105, 19 April 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB , AUTUMN MEETING. COUNTERFEIT WINS CHALLENGE STAKES, ' GREAT AUTUMN WON BY CHEDDAR. : ' / (By TeleEraph.-Eress Association.) .•■■■" Christchurch, April 18. '• The Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting was concluded'at Kiccarton. today, in fino weather, the track showing considerable improvement on yesterday's condition. The attendance wns good, and there wns.a marked inorcase in the totalisat'or investments, 'the amount, for the day being ,£16,818, as against .612,180 on the Second, day last year, tho aggregate for : th© meeting being .£38,628, as compared jvith last year. The racing throughout was remarkably interesting, the majority of the finishes beins , extremely close. A feature of tho meeting Was tho success of Sir Geo. Clifford's horses, as to-day, in addition to securing first and second in tho Challenge Stakes. his representatives won the Yaldhurot Welter and the Final • Handicap. The following are the Tesults:— PEERSWICK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sots. One mile and three-quarters. Jir.'J. Buckler's br. g. Dorando, by San Fran-Ruby, 6yrs., 10st. .... (Coleman) 1 Mr.' C. W. Hammond's ch: g. Gold Pin, : 9jt. . (Parker) 2 Mr. G. CudbyVbr. g. Goldbird, apted, . list. 91b (Pntchard) 3

•Also started: -White. Cockade, list- 31b.; Milo, Sst. 131b- ; Southern Cross, 9st? 101b.;. end Rarigiwhenua, 9st *lb. ■White Cockade .led past the stand, but at the mile post lost his place, and Gold Piri led along the back from Dorando, Gokibird, and Milo. Turning into the straight, Dorando had taken charge, and, stalling off challenges by Bold Pin. and Goldbird. won by a length. Goldbird was half ■ a length in front of Milo, with Whit* Cockade next. Time, 3rain. 21 3Jjec. ; .. - AUTUMN NURSERY HANDICAP, of 300 ' 50V5. For two-year-olds. Five fur- ■ longs. ■■■■'•' Messrs. W. G. aud G. L. Stead's br. g. Culprit, by Charlemagne H-CuU , rov,9st. slb. (R. Hatch) 1 Me'irs. W. G. aud G. L. Stead's br. f. . : Aplaea. Bst. ..; : (W. Price) 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's b- t. Avarice, Sat. _ -'"' 'dlb - (F. E. Jones) 3 v Also started: Peirone, 9st. 51b.; Query, Bst. 91b.; Ancilla, Vst..Hlb.; Foil, Ist. lllb.i Mazurka, Gst. 101b. ; Stephanos, 6st.lolb. '■■ ■ .. The field was well bunched as they reached the course proper', but inside the distance Culprit drew out:and won. easily by three lengths. Aphaea wa9 a head in front of Avarice, who was followed by MazuTka, with Pciicnc next. Tinie,;lmin. 2icc. ; ■ - . YALDHURST WELTER HANDICAP, of •■. 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. Sir Geo. Clifford's br. f. Countermine, by Quarrvman— Safeguard, 3yrs., '■ : . Ost. lib.■ ..I ..:. (F. K.Jones) 1 Mr. H. A. Knight's br. g. Mnmura, 3yrs., 7st. 71b. ..:....-.....(H. Curran) 2 Mrs. J. Eliis's blk. li. My Lawyer, :.. srrs., Ost. 121b (R, Ellis) 3 :,'Aiso started: Penates, ,10sr. 131b.;'Colleen'■ Mary, 9st 91b.; Kohinoor, 9st. 81b. ; Medallist, 9st. 51b.; Montiform, 9st. 31b.; Merry Lass, 7st. 91b.; Zetland, 7st. 71b.; Armstrong,, 7st. 71b. j Queen of Spades, 7st. 71b.; Uraeraboy, 7st. 71b. . :-ArnistroDS and Countermine showed the way past the six furlongs post, followed by. Mumura, 'Penates, and M_y Lawyer. Armstrong' led. into the straight, with Penates next, but at the distance Countermine, Mnmura, and My Lawyer drew out frptii tho rest, and a punishing -finish e'.rided in favour of .Countermine by • a head. .My Lawyer, who whs a similar distance behind Mumura, was half a length'in I 'front of' ATmstrong.'' Time, imiri. 28 Wsec:"" ' "y; ,'. ] ' ; GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1000 «' l . ' sovs. ' Ono mile and a half. •Mr. E. J. Watt's b. g. Cheddar, by Mer- , riweo—Brown Alice, 3yrs., Gst. 12lb. ••' '■''' ■ (0. I'mmerson) 1 ■Mr.-.'C.'G. Dalgety's b. m. Prim, Gyrs., ;■: Bst. sib. ~...:..... (r. King) 2 Mr. R.:O.'DonnellVph. g. Los Angeles, •■'■ Gyrs., 9st. 91b ...;.. (R. Hatch) 1 Also started: Merrivonia, Bst. 111b.; Itamii, Bst. 91b.; Husbandman, 8-.t. 31b.; Martino, Bst. 31b.;"Vice-Admiral, Bst.; Gftroniform (inc. 7lb. penalty), 7st. 121b.; Rose Noble, 7st. 111b.; Chief Lochiel, 7st. 71b.; Outlander, 7st.; Cronstadt, 6st. 10lb. turned round as the barrier rose, and lost several lengths. Chief Lochiel set.out to make tho running, and, turning into tho back stretch, was followed by Cheddar,-Iranui,'Husbandman, Mertivonia, and Los Angeles, while at tho six: furlong post Prim began to move up. Chief Lochiol led into the straight, but was bdaten at tho distance, and Cheddar took charge. Prim and Los Angeles each threw out a strong challenge,- but Cheddar he-Id his ,placo and won by half a head from Prim, who,was a head in front of Los Angeles. Chief Lochiel was a length and,a half away, with Iranui next. Time, 2min. 34 3-sscc.

The stewards held aii inquiry into Cheddar's running aa compared with his form in the Great Easter Handicap, and accepted the explanation given as satisfactory. ■' N ADDINGTON PLATE, of 100 sovs. Five .- . ■ furlongs. • The Middle Park Stud Company's ch. .3. All Guns, by Pnllas-Oreek Maid, 6yrs., Ost. lib. (Donovan) 1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L, Stead's b. f. . Khamsin, 2yrs., 7st. -lib. - ~• ,„' „ ~. (Wormald) 2 Mr. 1. Sullivan's b. g. Kalulu, aged, ■ :' 'St. 101b. (M'Cearney) 3 Also started:• Ifriwolliti, Bst. lllb.; Montreal, Bst. lib.; Pleasure Bent, 7st. 131b.; end Mnircock, 7st. lib. ; . 'All Guns wns quickest to begin, and lcdding practically all tho way won by two .lengths. Time, lmin. 2 4-ssec. The winner was bought in for £105. NINETEENTH CHALLENGE STAKES, . of 750 sovs. Seven furlongs. Sir" Geo. Clifford's b. f. Counterfeit, , by Treadmill—Pelpsive, 2yrs., 7st. " olb (0. Emmcrson) 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Madam Mad- , cap, 3yrs., 9st. 21b. (F. E. Jones) 2 Mr. J. F. Buchanan's br. g. Ta'anhaUior, 2yrs., 7st. lib. .. (O'Brien) 3 Also started: Bandiera, 6st. 101b. Bindiera was slow to move, and Counteffoit set out to n:ako the running, but DMoro a furlong had been covered Bandiera. had .rushed to tho front, and hi into the straight. There ho was dono with, and Counterfeit and Madam Madcap had the race to themselves", the forrner winning by half a head. Tannhauser was • threo lengths back with Bandiera last. ■ Time, lmin. 27sec. TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. ; .':'. # .Six furlongs. Mr. E. O'Donnell'p b. f. Formless, by - Multiform—Dreamer, 3yrs., gst. 31b. (H. Gray) 1 Mr. J., J. M'Bride's ch. h. Obsono, •'.■■Syrs., 9st. 91b (J. Pino) 2 Mr. 1 ,, . Hall's br. m. Gold Lace, Syrs., ' Ost. 71b. : (W. Ryan) 3

■ 'Also started: Sunburnt, Bst 121b.; Flitapay, Bst. 61b.; Kilts, 7st. 131b.; Pilgrim's Way, 7st. 81b. (carried 7st. 1111;.); Tenterhook, 7st. 41b. ; Queen of Spades, Hit: 71b.; and Achray Gst. 71b. ,Formless at onco clashed to tho front and entered the straight with a good load.' She had to withstand a strong challenge; from Obsono, but lasted long enough to win by a head. Gold Lace was a length and a half away, with Kilts fourth. Time, Im'in. 15 l-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP, of .250 sots. One . ' milo Sir Geo. Clifford's ch. h., Sharpshooter, by Clanranald—Weathereye, iyrs., 9st. Gib (F. E. Jones) 1 Mr. l>. irCrncfcen's b. K. Canterbury, 6yrs., 6st. 71b. .. (C. Emmcrson) 2 Mr. C. Machell's br. h. Genius, ism., . Bst. 111b , (R. Hatch) 3 Also started: True Knight, Gst. 131b.; Ttlaka, Gst. 91b.; and lzdubar, 6st. 71b. Sharpshooter got away well, and always holding a good position won by two lengths. Genius was a length and a half away third, with Puaka nest.

AUCKLAND R.C. AUTUMN MEETING",

CONCLUDING DAY. HANDICAP GOES TO MAXWELL. OAKS TO ANTOINETTE. (By Telegraph— Press Association.) Auckland, April 18. The concluding day's racing in connection with the Auckland Racing Club's Autumn meeting was held at- Ellerslie this afternoon. The weather was beautifully fine, and the conrso in good order. Tio attendance was hardly up to expectations when racing started, but improved as tho afternoon advanced. The sui.s of "J819,'i15 was, handled on the totalisators, as against .£9538 on the concluding day of last year, making .£G7,O9G 10s. for the Meeting—an increase of .£32,7-18 over thu 3910 mooting, when £2029 10s. was received by lvay of book)nakers fees. Results:—. MAIDEN HACK HDRDLE RACE, of 125 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. A. E. Watkin's Don Quex, by Cardigan—Jessamine, lOst. 131b., ' ■ ' . (M'Fiynn) 1 Mr. G. Hyde's Celtic, 3st. 121b. • . (Hickton) 2 i Mr, C. S. Stevcns's Miss Explosion, 9 3 t. lib (Julian) 3 Also started: Seldom, lOst. 131b.; Mas-ter-William, 105t. 31b.; Taiaha, lOst. <lb.; Homo Knle, 9st.; Dhudeen, Sst.; ExcahWon'b'y three lengths from Celtic, who beat Miss Explosion by a neck for second honours. Seldom was fourth, and then • came Taiaha and Home Rule, Alastcr William fallirig at 'the last fence. I'lmq, 3min. 22sec. ■ , ONSLOW • STAKES, of 125 spvs. Five furlongs. . Mr. W. Handler's AVorcester, by Soult -Merry Maid, 7st (fleoley) 1 Mr. G. Cremer's Harrigan, 7st. (C. Brown) 2 Mr. D. M'Kinnon's Seawai, 7st. 21b. (Wilson) 3 Won by a'length. Seawai was three lengths away,"third, and then came Goldsize and 'Cloudy Dawn, tho last to fanish being Master Kanibkr. Time, )tnm. 2see. GREAT. NORTHERN OAKS, of 400 eovs. One mile and a half.

Mr. F. Arnold's Antoinette, by Soult— Miss Annie, Sst. 101b. ... (C. Brown) 1 Mr. H. R. Mackenzie's Monoplane, Sst. '" 101b. ..:.'..; '■■■■■■ (Conquest) 2

Mr.- Q. D. Greenwood's Directoire, Bst. 101b (A- Oliver) 3

Monoplane showed Ihe way into the straight with Antoinette on her quarter, and Dircctoire a couple of lengths away. At tho distance Antoinette was on terms, and looked as if .she would win easily, but Monoplane stuck to her task iu'good stylo, and Antoinette was doing her best to win by a length. Directoiro was a length * and a half away, third, with Hamadryad, 100 yards behind, last. Time, 2min. 38 2-s=h>c. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. One mile und a half. Mr J. M'Nicol's Maxwell, by Soult— Castorline, Gst. 71b (Mortis) 1 Mr. J. Roulston's Soultoria, 7st. lllb. (Whittaker) 2 Mr. Gco. Robinson's Santa Rosa, Bst. •■- Üb.- ...;....: (F. Jones) 3 •Uso started: Royal Soult, Bst.; Sedition, Sst. 81b.; North £ast. Bst. 81b.; Domino, 7st. lllb.; Delegate, 7st. 21b.; Paisano, 7st. 41b.; First Waiviki, Gst. lllb.; Miss Advance, 6st. 71b.; Regain, Gst. 71b. At tho distance Boultoria put in a strong run, but Maxwell was equal to the occasion, and, keeping his stable companion at bay, won a good race by a I length. Santa , Ro=a was n length and a half away, third, and then came Sedition, North East, Regain, Pnisani), Royal Soult, First Wairiki, Domino, and Delegate; with Miss Advance last. Time, 2miu. 36sec. . . • ST. HELIER'S HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Two miles. Mr. W. Montgomery's ' Hoanga, by' Regel—Onga, lOst. '2lb....(Tliompsou) 1 Mr. G. Cremer's Bully, 10=t. 21b. (Juliau) 2 Mr. J. . George's Paritutu, lOst. 71b. , ~,,' ■ ~,,„, (P,.,,.Brafe), 3 ■Also started: Prophet, list. lllb. (R. Percivnl);-Lady Patricia, 9st. 71b. (Howard)-; -Taiaha, 9st. (M'Kinnou). _ ; Hoauea-gained-a two-lengths victory, with Pimtatu six lengths off/ third; Prophet was fourth/ Lady Patricia fifth, and Taiaha last. Time, 3min. 50 3-osec.

BUCKLAND HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.' Mr. C. J. Parker's Fort William, by Soult—Siniinia, Bst. 51b. (Whittaker) 1 Mr. J.M'Nicol's Tattoo,' Ost.' 51b. ' (11. Ryan) 2 Mr. W. C. Ring's Wauchope, 7st. 131b. (Buchanan) 3 \lso started: Kakama, Sst. 101b.' (B. Dcslev) i Siv Ar.teeal, Bst. 41b. (C. Brown);' Elcctrakoff, Sst. 21b. (It. E. Brown); Miss Winnie, 7at. ■■Hb. (J. Brady); Master Jack, Gst. 121b. (Henderson); Peacemaker, Gst. 71b. (Conquest). A filio race ho:ne saw Port William win by a bare length from Tattoo, with Wauchope a neck behind, tho latter being third. Then came Miss AYinnie, Peacemaker, Master Jack, Electrakoff, Sir Artegal, and Kakama. Time, 'lmin. 2Ssec. TOURIST HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr. T. 11. Barnaby's Gloy, bv Gluten -Did, 7st. lOIIj (Stockier) 1 Waite Brothers' Parawai, 7st. 9!b. (Deeley) 2 Mr. N. l Banks's Kanewara, 9st. (P. Brady) 3 Also started: Lucille, 9st. (A. Oliver); Hard Rock, Bst. Sib. (I; , . D. .Jones); Urukehu, 3st. 81b. (Whittaker); I'l-einantle, gst. 61b. (R. E. Brown); Haku, Bst. slb. (M. Eyan); Wee Olga, 7st. 71b. (Buchanan); Castle Blaney, 7st. 41b. (E. Wilson); Harcnoa, 7st. lib. (J.- Conquest); Pairawacitn, Gst. lllb. (.Morris); Misere Ouvert, Gst. 71b. (B. W. Brown),- Maugu, "6<;t. 101b. (Stcnning); 'i'ipporary. Gst. 101b. (C. Brown); Miss Lenore, list. 101b. (O'Shea). Over tho conclmliug stages, a fine struggle' was witnessed, Gloy getting up on (lie outside, and wiiiuiug by threequarters of a length from Parawai, a neck after whom came Kanewara, followed by Harcnoa, Lucille, Urukehu, HarJ Kock, Tipperary, Fremantle, Uakii, Wee Olga, Pnirawaatu, Castle Blaney, iliscro Ouvert, Mangu, and Miss Lenore. Time, lmin. 2sec. AUCKLAND WELTER. HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. Mr. E. T. Hawkins's Master Wairiki, by AVairiki— Little Mabel, Bst. lib. (C. Brown) 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry's Cullinan,'Bst. 91b. (A. Oliver) 2 Mr. T. Cunningham's Captain Soult, Bst. • (Whittaker) 3 Also started: Dawn, 9st. slb. (M. Ryan); Uranium, Ost. lib. (P. Brady); Coromandol, 9st. 61b. (R. E. Brown); Master Theory, Sst. slb. (Henderson); Scotch, Bst. 21b. (B. Deeley); Zinnia, Bst. 21b. (F. D. Jone?); Caruso, Bst. (J. Conquest); Fuse, Bst. (G. Pelljf. When the heads were turned for the ran to the post, Cullinan made an effort to overhaul Master Wniriki, but the hit l tor, holding his own, ran in ft comfortable winner by a length and a half, with Captain Soult another couple of lengths away third.. Coroinandel was fourth, and then came Master Theory, Fuse, Caruso, Scotch, Uranium ,and Dawn. Zinnin broke n blood vessel in her head, and was pulled up. Time, lmin. 41sec.

KUMARA RACES,

IB.v Tclciraph—Press Association.) Hokitika, April 18. Beautiful weather_ prevailed for the second day of tho Kumara Autumn race meeting. The sum of «£32G7 was put through the totnlisalor, making a total of .£7039 for the meeting, which is a record. The course was in splendid order, and no accidents occurred. The meeting generally was the most successful in the history of tho club. No protests were lodged. The finishes were particularly close, and the starting was good. The result of the meeting will enable the club to expend a further .-SiiOJi on appointments and course. Tho results are as follow: — I'HESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Negative, 9st. 121b., 1; Obligate Bst, 71b., 2; The Orient, 7st. 711)., 3. Also started: Hillspring and blesabok. Time, lmin. 331 sec. TELEGHAPn HANDICAP. Five fnr-longs.-Miss Sylvia, Sst. 711)., 1; Millionaire, 7st. lib., 2; Montague, Bst. (lib., 3. Also stnrted: Surmount, Moata, Katua, Glenrock, Supplement. A splendid race. Time, lmin. Gsec.

ONE MILE TROT.-Cobra, 2lsee., 1;{ Royal Princess, 2950c.,'2; "Convent Bell, 21sec., 3. Twenty-one others started. Time, 2min. 45sec. -MINERS' PURSE. One mile-King Try, Bst. 51b., 1; Wild Bird, Sst. Gib., 2; The Orient, flst. 111b., 3. AUo started: Aberration and First View. Time, Imin. ■Sfeec. GKEENSTONE HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— HillspriiiK, Bst. 81b., 1; Pure Rose, Sst. 31b., 2; Mangrove, 7st. (ill)., 3.. Also started: Overhead and lilessbok. Time, Imiu. 18see. AUTUMN TROT. Two miles.-Amber Tips, 37sec, UTeresina, 325e0., 2; Chips, 32sec, 3. fourteen others started, A good race. Time, smim 20sec. Farewell handicap. Five furlongs and a hnlf.-Katiia, Bst. 31b., 1; Surmount, Ost. 71b., 2; Wild-Bird,-Ost.. 81b., 3. Also started: Penny, Colleen, Moata, Overhead. Time, Imin. 12sec.

FEILDING J.C. EASTER MEETING.

THE SECOND DAY. BIG RACE AVON BY MULCA BILL. (Hy Telegraph.—Prc=3 Association.) Feilding, April 8. The second day of the Feilding races attracted a good attendance. Results:— DENBIGH STAKES. Six furlongs. 1 St. Toney, 7st. 131b (C. Monk) 1 1 Clemora, "st. Blb 2 2 Mon Ami, 7st, 21b 3 Also started: 6 True Shot, Bst.; 3 Tigerine, 75t..101b.; 5. Winning Post, 7st.; 7 Wniouru, 6st. 7lb. From a fair start, Wniouru and Tigcrinc were first to show out, with St. Toney third. St. Toney drew out in the straight, and won by half a length. Time, Imin. H 3-ssec. KIMBOLTON HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. 1 Martou, 9st. 13lb (W. Adams) 1 2 Winchester, 9st. 131b 2 3 Hydrant, 10-:t. ,31b. 3 Also started: i Xavier, list. 61b. Coming down the straight Marton put in his run, and passed the post a length toithe good, Winchester boating Hydrant by four lengths. Time, 3min. 18 4-ssec. AWAHURI HACK WELTER. One mile , and a distance. I! Cork, 7st. 71b. (H. Griffiths) 1 8 Contour,' Sst. 31b. •■• 2 2 Stevens, Bsf. lllb. ...: 3 Also-started: !) licuniiic, tet. 2ib.; 1 Ladrone, Bst. 131b.; 6 Valentine, Sst. 91b.; 7 Wnitoto, Sst. Gib.; 5 Merrie Valet, Sst. -lib.; 10 Projectile, Bst. lib.; i Bandolero, 7st. 101b. ■ ' . ' Won by three lengths, with half a length between Contour and Stevens., LaJrorio was fourth. Time, Imiu. 48scc. ■ OROUA HACK HURDLES. One mile '.. .. and a. half. 1 Puketotara, Ost. ; 1 3-Burton, 9s). 12lb 2 All 'J.'riiu.ps, Sst. • 3 Also started: 5 Canadian, lOst. 31b.; 2 Leolanter, 9st. 1311). Won by three-quarters of a length, All Trumps was a bad third. Time, 2min. li .l-ssec. EASTER HANDICAP. Ona mile and a quarter. 3 Mulrja Bill, (ist; 81b. ... (R. M'Donald) 1 1 Goodwin Park, "st. lllb 2 b Kaurca, 7st.. 12lb 3 Also "started: 3 To l'uia, Bst. 101b.; 6 Lady Menschikoff, k\. ill).; i John, Sst. 31b.; 2 Meroze, 7st. 131b.; 10 Teotane, 7st. 51b.; 11 Shining Star, 6st. 121b.; 7 Con rhe Shnnghinun, 6st. 101b.; 8 Queen of Scots.. Gst. 71b. .From a.good start. Queen of Scots was first (o take the lead, but later gave way to' Mulga Bill, who won by three lengths. Time,.2niiu. lOsee. REWA HACK. Six furlongs. 5 Gaby, (ist. 13lb (J. M'Lean) 1 1 Vibration, Bst. 61b 2 1 Paiewanui, 7st. lllb 3 Also.started: 6 Boronia, Sst. •lib.; 2 Tho Native, 7st. 121b.; 3 Dervish, 7st. 71b.; 9 •Mortite, 7st. 71b.; 7 Golden Age, Gst. 121b.;. 10 Flip Flap, Gst. Sib:; SMpondine, Gst. 71b." • '■„. ''".■. ■A good race. won., on the. post by a head. Time, liijin.. 16 l-ssee. ■;MAIDEN SCURRY.. About five fur•longs. ' 2 Makarn :...::...... .-. (G. Price) 1 ■1 M.onologue "........ ...,. : ;...'.....'.." 2 1 Piriwai ...........'. '. 3 Also started: G Taft, 3 Fashion Plate, 13 Otahi, 11 Retreat. "5 Kingswell,. 10 Lady Van, 7 Government, 8 Paruparu, 9 Enroea, 12 Itaumai. Won by a head. Time, Imin. 9 Msec. MAKINO WELTER. One mile. 3 Waipumit, Sst'. lib (E. Lowe) 1 2 Floater, Bst. 21b : 2 i! Wimmera, 9st. .7lb 3

Also started: 1 lri-.li Rille, lOst. lib.; ■I Lethean, Ost.; 5 Tα Roti, Sst. 81b.; 7 Attention, Sst,; B Mallet, 7st. 121b. . Won by a head, the third horse threequarters of a length away. . Totalizator, figures for the two days were .£35,597—a record. NOTES 'ON THE RACING. (By TeleßraplL-iSpecial Correspondent.! Feilding, April 38. Irish Rifle and Vibration were withdrawn from the Denbigh Stakes. The good form of St. Toiley over seven furlongs yesterday had caused him • to be made favourite, with lion Ami next in public estimation. Waiouru led over the first half, with the favourite well back, but he then got a lucky run on the rails, and led into the straight. Clemora then came with a rattle, and, in a good finish, the favourite won by a neck, lion Ami again got a bad passage, but was close up, third. Tigerine" was very sore, and was well back. The Buck Welter event was a runaway race for Cork, who took charge after gain? a l'urlong, mid was liut again headed. Ladrone, the favourite, showed up well to the turn, whero ho was done with, and finished out of a place. Stevens again occupied third place, but, at no stage of the race, did anything, appear to trouble Cork. The winner was successful at \Vaipukurau on Monday, and only arrived at Feilding an hour or so before the race.

Winchester and Marton. were evenly backed in the Ooen Hurdles; for which Sardonyx was withdrawn. The two former had the race, to themselves, and, after a good battle, Mnrton won in the last few strides after getting' anything but a clear passage. There were five starters in the Hack Hurdles, in which Leolanter fell opposite the stand, and gave N. Campbell a se\l'ro shaking. Puketotara was in charge from the word "Go," and, though he had to \ be hard ridden over the last furlong, iie succeeded in scrambling home by a neck, i All Trumps got badly away, and was hard at it for the whole journey.' Canadian was again pulled up. Tho big.race again proved a boilover, for Mulga Bill took charge half n inile from home; and, stalling off a strong run by the favourite (Goodwin Park), won by five lengths, nnd paid the biggest price of the meeting: Queen of Scots made the pace a ciackcr for six furlongs, when the field closed on her. Con the Rhaughraun and tho favourite tried, hard to get up to Mulga Bill across the bottom, and tho former was the first beaten. The favourito did not get a good run. Mero/* was one of the last to finish, and her display was very disappointing.

Vibration was a. hot fnvourito in tho Uowa Hack race, but his rider, when winning easily, took matters in a leisurely fashion, and Gaby, coming fast, got up in the Inst stride' in time to win by , a head. Pnrewnnui was a poor third. Thirteen started in the Hack Scurry, with I'iriwaj favourite. From a good start Mnkara made the pace, giving way afterwards to Monologue, who led into the straight. Mnkara then challenged, and won on the post by a head. Piriwai was a neck away third, aod Taft was fourth. A splendid race concluded the meeting, Waipmtui, who started third favourite, winning the Makino Welter Handicap. Front a very good start, Wimmern, Te Ttflti, and Floater stood out in (hat order. Floater led lo the straight, and looked a "00(1 winner, when Waiptiinii came gamely, and won by a head. Wimmera, three-quarters of a length away, was third.

WANGANUI J.C. WINTER MEETING

THE SYDNEY CUP. MOORILLA'S VICTORY. By Telegraph-Press Association-OopyriKht Sydney, April 18. The "Daily Telegraph" says that Moorilla's Cup victory was (lie most genuine surprise associated with the lengthy history of the turf in New South Wales...

RANDWICK YEARLING SALES.

SOME. GOOD PRICES. By Tcleffrapu-l'ress Assoeiation-Copyrisht ■ (liec. April 18, 11.36 p.m.) Sydney, April 18. At the Sydney yearling tales, held at Itandivick stables" to-day, a brother to Mountain King (Wallace—Bonnie Rosette) brought 1030 guineas. A colt by San Francisco—Jliss Gladys (dam of Gladsome and Apologue) realised 850 guineas, while a bay colt by Mountain Kins - Alice Mostyn (sister to Lady Alostyn, the (lam of Lady Wallace) was sold at .iaO guineas. The New Zealand sportsmen, Messrs. J. and J. Whihyorth, gave 120 guineas for a brown- cnlt by the imported horse Ladtiriad from Nyloptha, and another New Zcalander, Mr. Duunett, secured a colt by San Francisco—Dismay (halfsisfer to Wakeful's dani) for 120 cuiupas. find a coll by Scottish Kins from the Trenton mare Jloorooroo for 210 guineas. Mr. G. M. Carrie's Wangnnui yearlings were sold as follows:—Sister to Manapouri (Soult —Fairy Tale), 300 guineas; colt by Soult—Grandeur, 400 guineas; colt by Sonlt—Alannah, .100 guineas; Santhia (half-sisier to Sea Elf),''J7o guineas. llr. T. H. LoK-ry's Great Mogul I (brother to Cullinan and Kohinoor) was passed in at 200 guineas, but the colt by Royal Fusilier—Lissaduru was sold at 210 guineas. Mr. William Robertson, of Hawke's Bay. disposed of Lady Donaeliie (Royal Fusilier—Lady Progress) for .HO guineas. On account of Mr. J. B. Reid, of the Eiderslie and C'anowie studs, the following sales ware effected:—Filly by Charlemagne ll—Firecross, 410 guineas; colt by Charlemagne ll—Lady Lyonors, 300 guineas; half-sister (by St. Ambrose) to Danube, 900 guineas; filly by St. Ambrose —Gipsy Countess, 200 guinoas; filly by St. Ambrose—Happy Valley, il'O guineas.

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS,

Mr. Middleton Melrose won a race at Epsom, Melbourne, on April 8, with Masonic (Kilchernn—Purity), who was ridden by B. Cameron. The New Zealand-bred Snowfoot (Soult —Helen M'Grcgor) won the Flying Handicap at Hawkesbtli'y R«c«s on April 8.

.. MARLBOROUGH NOMINATIONS,

In the published list of the Marlborongli Kacing Club's nominations, the following omissions occurred:—Maiden Eo.ce, Egypt. Ugbrooke Welter, Bracken. Flying Handicap, Tuinut. Electric Hniulicap, Septimus and Tinohi. ■ Scurry and Oinakii Welter, Egypt.

FIXTURES,

April 20 and 21—Wcstland H.'C. Autumn. April '28 and 29—Wellington It.C. Autumn May 3 nnd i— Marlboroufrh Jl.O. Annual. May 10 and 11—Hawke's Bay }.C. Autumn. May 11 and 12—Ashburton County R.C. Autumn. June 2 and 3—Duiiedin J.C. .Winter.