SPORTING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 March 1910, Page 4

SPORTING NEWS

GREYMOUTH RACES.

' The Grey mouth Jockey Club was favor qd with exceedingly fine weather for its iecond day’s meeting, which was a very interesting one in every respect. There was a fair attendance, the seven events were well contested, and the racing was of an interesting character, several of the finishes being very close. Great credit is I due to the handicappcr for his work throughout the meeting, and everyone appreciated to the full the manner in which Mr Angus Keith got his fields away, as no fault could be found in this respect. King Try proved the winner of the two principal events of the meeting, but on the second day he ran in Mr P. Donnellan s name and under his colors, he having been purchased after the first meeting. of £3478 was put through the total isatoi, limkhm £5531 for the meeting. Four bookmakers were licensed, viz., °ne inside and three outside. The following .uc the FLYING HANDICAP of 35 sovs, second horse five sovs from the stake. Five and a-half furlongs. Mv W. Benrdmore s Bridesmaid (A. Thompson) Bst 21b • • ■ • Mr A. Donnellan’s Ho (1- Smith) Mr Pollock’s Coxswain (George) Bst 3 M 7st 9111, Platinum 7st 21h and \1 aura 6st 101 b also started. Coxswain “ the starter a good deal of annoyance, as he would not stand up to .the harrier but when the tapes were raised he and Bridesmaid showed out prominent!*, Uo i, n ],liiiiv his own a few lengths U rear The Nelson mare was never hcade and the second honors were well fought out between Uo and Coxswain, the fome. valuing the verdict by two lengths, time ■lt 'iHEIffIHACK HANDICAP .1 30 • I,VS, second horse 5 sovs from the S stake. Six furlongs t 1 Rvall’s Miss Gift (George) ..12 L I M r T, S. Ward’s Bonnie dean (Croaror) Mr Divorce (Smith) 8.11 3 Vandaii 'o 9st 411. also started. Bonnie lo ,„ led to the straight irom a grand Malt vdth Miss Gift and Divorce close on ho. mnrters At the bend leading to the S the Coronet fills came away and v on''from Bonnv dean by three-.,,, a del s of a length. Divorce a length away third. TjVni \"nd railway handicap of 75 sovs. second horse 10 sovs and tin , ), o ,se 5 sovs from the stake, One

Ml Kins Try (Smith) j Ml 9 ,t 51 p. MeMah-uT Do Wit to g Mr The Orient (Hack) M Sikn 6st 7lh also started. North 1’ le w'c scratched. From a splendid \. n Moetoropuku ->t array first on (he ' : i i,„| on passing the stand Kin s. 11.. Willo .I"!"’ ■.lii'lto”’ to£ft. r i«* T” 1 ; 1 '"““S 1 ;r' ...flliird horses, lime Imm ‘lB i-o. ■ Four furlong- , . ... 7 t, j Mi- rC~™ ; - V.. 1.511.1 IM-") 3 l.'P ‘l’ l , (||| , jl. 1 . 1'. . 111s i‘ V 1 ; 1 ': ; ' hlrtou'-, Masterful ratne tm.us and .halleimed him. hut Millionaire, full f !<»!•!•; ‘"l<\ M ' ! l ’ * 1 'oils separating the ; i il'N i V HANDICAP. ofonsovs serond horse 5 sovs from the stak. . 1 ■ a half fuiimms. q s 1 ; I UvMIM Manerove d-eniim) A ■ \ r iV It' Murfitt’: Font nma'iit (K. Mm,it R.B (in.ludine nil. ovonvo.ul i Im. . ii. Min-ill.', ii'y i't isi"; Tkns ' ' ..vi.i.ii '] ■'rty)

Ltake. Save i fr.rhmes'. \], |> Donneliaii s North l’"le (■ ml ') “M Islh , • • • ' ,r. ’ M, (i, I’., Murlitt's First \inv dMurfitt) 9st Hb . 0 N - Ms \ I email T Hilhpnno iMwim.i 3 ; » V 1,-, " • and I 1 ho t■ ■, da .lh also .-tailed. IV Witte. Fandau-o and Svlvov m «v, e . . t .. 1,,,, 1 \ rood --tart siuv the field w. ; itthe r„.r h.-.u of d»when First View and North I’ole eaine ,iw av and ra< ed home tether. the hi e ,0 j 1.. outside lilt imatelv :iilltm|! : 1 ""- ilia k vietnrv flout Filst View, wh- was two lenulhs ahead ..f Hdlspnim at the ilost. Time Imin A4see. FAIIF.WF.Id. HANDICAP of -vs !u . .. ,„nl horse b sovs Com the stak.. four fuilotus. y|,. ]> p.,11,.. k's Coxswain i I hnmpsou! fist 1 Mr Ik Min lit! - Moiitamie IF. Mm r> fin) 8,7 (includin'.! 41hs oyer) • • ■- Mr K.. Ciitliu’s Millionaire t Hark) B.d (includin'; flhs penalty) .. • ■ J Supple Bs. 51 h. tivone 8s 21b. I wisely P.st 111' and lamia 6st lull. tarted. Coniinuotit and Ah:nir;iWeie :;: n ,;.li;.d FT"iu an excellent start Imvo Wi'selv led the field, with mid Coxswain and Montnyii l outside. These latter the he-t o| (he cun in!" the si i anlit and I oxswam m nil hv a a I two I,■untie. Mon! ayne I,intim' Millionaiie hv a • nnilar detain ". Time t'° IT-.

RACING AT RANDWICK

[!■£» PHKSS ASSOCIATION —COCTKIUIIT.] RAN I) WICK. March Oh 'll:, lull,,wine are tie- te-idl- a! the I ; mlhi V Cup luee,.,.- ■ II Ill'll!'. ■ Trial! 1. U.e torp f’itai"--:t There V.. 1-" I■’ ' ■ Wen h) ie.e , i !n !i. ;, e h;o \llt lIUUI it lie Belli ileii! I■'*■*ll !11 • ' •_>. Trafalgar :i. Sin eu Marte,-.. Dow uial! was m-,-.itched. Plum a ;>noil -tart .Ma It ir.e was best av.il) and at mice g,,i 1i r 1 \ going. Hoax went to the i'ii.n!, Bohrikoll lying flinl. Moix led along ihe hai k, and at the turn the tield were little ehanged, except that Bobriiaill illuvial into secuml place. Entering the straight the held closed up, Bohrikoll', mi the in-ide, mm ed in trout ,i| the distance, lighting out a line race with Maltiue and Trafalgar and won nicely Ly ihee-fouiThs of a length ,a half length hetween -croud and third Time 2.38.

Sires Produce Slakes Beverage I, Desert Rose 2, Stryia 3. Six starters. A great finish. Won by a head, a half 1. iigth separating .second and third, Time 1.28. Donea-ter Handicap -Storey 1, Beaiivlve 2, Apple Pie 3. All the twenty acceptors started. Mala and Knock were the first to break the line. When the held settled down, Nadir look charge, followed by Mala, Pereeo and Paisee. Before reaching the six furlongs post, Storey went to the front, with Vanillic second. At the half-mile Storey -.till had charge form , Vaimtie, Mala, Parsec and Pereeu. Coming into the straight Nadir showed the way with Parsec as his nearest attendant am. Storey and Mala handy. When tin field were fairly on the way home, Storey shot out, ami going .strong won In three lengths. Time 1.38. V. St. Leger.—Prince Foote 1, Danilo 2, Diabolo 3. These were the only starters. Prince Foote was the lirst away, Danilo second and Diabolo third. There was no change in the positions throughout. Prince Foote easily held hit; opponents and romped home a winner by nearly a dozen lengths. Time Grain 5 l-2secs.

High Weight Handicap.—Poi Da nee 1, Gold Thread 2, Veroutie 3. Twenty < ii(- starters. Tlie placed horses got together opposite the distance and after a splendid finish Poi Dance won by a neck, 'l'ime 1 min Risers.

There was splendid weather for the meeting and the attendance was very huge, liohrikofi’s victory was the occasion of a popular demonstration. SYDNEY, March 27.—-In the Randwick Hurdles three horses fell badly and injured Jockeys Sutton, who sustained a fractured skull, and Curran, whose leg was fractured.

SECOND DAY. The results of the second day are: Flying Handicap.—Mindful ’ 1, Miss Corellia 2, Brilliant Boy 3. Seventeen starters. A good finish by a. neck. Time 1.25'. Champagne Stakes. —Desert Rose 1, Bobader 2, Gigaadra 3. Thirteen starters. Precious made the running well into the straight, when Desert Piose shot out and won by three lengths. Time 1.5!. The Cup.—Vavasour 1, Daisy Chain 2, Jinee 3. Nonstarters—Bluebook

and Flavinius. Kerlie showed the way to the straight, the nearest attendants being Beavine, Maltine_ and Trafalgar. Passing the stand Kerlie still led from Beauvivo and Mai tine, with Downfall last. There was a little change along the back. Kerlie passed the six furlong clear of Boauvive, followed by Blackrange, Olivaster and Maltine. Before reaching tire five furlongs Kerlie gave place to' Blackrange, who hud Olivaster as the nearest attendant Olivaster moved to the front at the half mile, Vavasour second, with Daisy Chain and Maltine handy. Olivaster was first into the straight from Daisy Chain and Jinec. Vavasour once fairly on the way home came through and won by two lengths, a similar distance separating the second and third. ‘ Then came Didus, Dnnilo, Ungarie, Enrallan, Beauvine, while Downfall finished in the ruck. Time 3.29J*. First Steeple.—Kiatere 1, Bullwdrth 2, Kula Lumpupr 3. Seven starters. The winner was fencing well and held the leading position througout and was first over the last obstacle and landed an easy victory by teii lengths. Time 5.34 3-4. First Nursery.—Calonia 1, Motilla 2, Pendulous 3. Sixteen starters. An exciting finish was decided by half a length. Time 1.43|. Local Handicap.—Safrano 1, Pretty Peg 2, Bawbee 3. Fifteen starters, i The placed horses battled for a great 1 finish, a head separating the first and i second. Time 2.10. Tiro weather cleared fiire and the at- ' tendance was very large.

TROTTING. THE METROPOLITAN MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, March 2(5. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting opened today at Addington in fine but windy weather. The track was in good ordei and the attendance largo. The tote investments amounted to L'B-12( 10s a against CBllOl 10s last year. Twentytliree hookinakers were licensed at C2F each. The following are the results: Introductory Handicap, of 120 sovs. Lt miles.--Dayspring (2osccs) 1, Storm],.r (2osee-) 2, Vondey (22scc,s) 2. Also started—lmperial Polly, Princess Louise, Pinewood, .Miss 1 era, Glenal lan, Rolf Hohlerwood . Sunny Hoy. Lady Mary, Tring Park. Solo. Idaho, Ren Blackwood, Lord Ashton, King Lynn. Gold Lace. General Blr-ek. Won L\ forty yard-. Time 2.12. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, of GP

sovs, 1 ■ mill’s. Kavalli s Decs) 1, Lrina Pisces) 2, St. Trell-i i I sees) 2. AlS( started —Thelma. .Maid of tl;o Forest Magpie, Heatle Nut. Blue Ro-e. Blackchild. Boy, lola. Belle A more. Lit He Tib. Maoriwood. Crailswond, Matakm. Triumph. Imperial Kit, Miramar. Anna mentor. Tiny Child, Prim- Reynard, Christmas Bells. Black Monarch and Teserina. Won hy eight lengths 'l’ime L2.

Now Zealand Handicap, of 1M sovs •: miles. Alliance (Rises) 1. Factory hoy (1 !sc) Ilcvcimc Clsc.-s) :t. AN., started- Hlnekehild, Walnut, Ahertelijy. (i,iincy. Doreen. Florin. Piecework. (Jencrai Lincoln, Wcltarc. Wild Ivy. Won liy tlircc lemyth'. IC,. Futurity Stakes. 2UR sovs., lot two v ,.. 1r olds, one mile (trotters divisiim) To-ninlit 1. ('rattan Chil -> Fad\ Wallace Also started dolly HelL. Won \<■ i \ easily, lime President's Handicap. F-’o m'vs, two miles. St, Swit It in (Pisces) 1. l.enape ( 1 l-.ees) I loniliea t ion (I sees) A. Also started - Havelock. Fmmeiiue. Te K nit i Siranyer, Plnek, F.sma. Dick, (L1.1'.. || od St. (y rti s. Won ht a neck 'lit .o'.

Antuuoi I laudleap, oi Itlo -ovs, two miles Fine wood cJsees). -Major l!"tli'e.l (Usee) Vanelare eerl A. Also Started Harold C. .laakaroe. Adeni i-i ess, V a rial ion and 1 .nek;, ( Itild. Wen In. a liead. Time L 18. il. ;. ; j lauiiiean. of ID' sovs. otn „..i, M .ios 1, Mv .Mistake 2, Wild 11,1! ... A 1 ■■ • tart:d Seottisi: Mae, Him,,., Flat or. Fran/.i, Dnndiell, Dominion am! ! .enure. Mon lit lln e< let.;',! Its. Time A. I'd. less Handicap, of IMt snv- .on, mile. Major Hoik eai 1, Res-m 1! Klsie A. Also St a l ied - Frederick Alice Wood. Repeater . My -Mistake Pan' i. Decoration, Derma line, \ ormoat. dot. Mtida, Phi.iyaro. Cora | Won lit eieht leliylhs. Tim, •2--2 M (TfinSTClirKCll. The D; y.

i (( in r Spccia 1 1!' | i"i *‘ >• I I y < ';i ji tt-rlm fj' nurv.vMiT thivatI , ,1 sjmil 1 lir op •IlillL' oi 111; Mai ri pi.>l i ian Trolling Club's meting _at | \.l< 1 i ll i>>i. .a. Satii ll lay bn! the wind j 1;,.],; .i,,\\ ii ami !ha ci.iabimils were "U | the whole fa\utiiabh' l**r lb" 'lavs i;••• I jT’.i.- mv- 1 1 a•; I<, v, in.'h .'.as m- <1 | fi, j- ili.- ) i last Inn.' at i h<‘ I'cbiuaty I |, ~i in _ a ini was ! tin'll pH a"I 1 1 ’ be j fast. was f..uiid I" If.' in 14" "1 r !|i i>. 111 • ait ill. afl.Tim.m bast tinms j v.vi I I. Itisln. .1 some of Iho pocforin- ! sen ! li.' hail. Heap rnai ks.

’1 he raein ■ opened with a smart |«-r----f, y n i,a nee in the Inliodnetorv ilaudi cap for which ;i yreal field ot twenty h, |>..., went to tile post. The three tear old mate Dat Spriny won, pnl liny up in 342 an attrae'ivo efh.it. vR,. e- ..f the fits; of Californian pioy.-ney to race hut her hre. dii'. i-. it nin tst akahl t y.*"d. * alitornia. an Ainerieau stallion, was very last hut ,-ralie ulu'ii he was racin'? here and 1 >;ix spi ins;'S' dam, Daylnvak. who v a-, sent to Ciii istehiiieh bv Mr .1. A, Ruck land also raced with some sip-, cess. P.i.t h she and Iter dahy.ht. r are j ionics.

'lho Ladies' Bracelet secured another areal Held uf tweiity-lhiec Jmrso.s and the public had in. easy task in sorting out the favorite. The race was by in. means utiinlerestiiig but, in the end tlm Vendetta "elding Ka\alii, another three year old, got, home an ease winner. This gave (J. 11. Piper Ins st coiid success of the day .and not. before the turn of fortune's wheel was due. The New Zealand Handicap, the principal harness handicap of the day, w.is next lor decision and the ihiit.eii acceptors ail went to the post. The ago I 1 ’ri nee Imperial gadding Abetfeldy had been reported to do 2.12 during the week and he was at once in stalk'd a very hot favorite while Revenue, Morin and \N altiut- were a little better fancied than the rest. The race pro-,ided something of a surprise, file Almoiil gelding Alliance gelling clear after a mile had been covered and holding his place easily. Ilevenite who was apparently a little short of work pul in a great first mile bul w.as disappointing at the finish and just failed to gel into second place. Aherfeldy finished fifth. Alliance who was it winner at the February meeting over a mile and a half improved considerably on Jiis previous record.

Only four two year olds went out to contest (lie Futurity Stakes for trotters, the withdrawal of the Ashburton owned gelding, Lord Derby, causing some disappointment, ’Litre was little to choose between (he four so far as public fancy was concerned. 'I he race was almost a fiasco. The Woodend-To-morrow lilly To-night wtis tho only one to settle down in the f l lst, half mile and she had a hollow victory, in about the recognised two year old time. The Australian bred Grattiin Chimes showed pace in the last two furlongs but did net sustain her reputation though she had in the sulky a leading American driver, Schoonmaker, who has just come to Canterbury. Mr J. I). Piper paid 280 guineas for the iilly at the Allendale stock farm sale and in spite of her disappointing efforts she looks like the sort that will prove a good investment.

A very hot favorite in St. Swithin got home in tho Presidents Handicap after a great tussle with Lcnapc, a difficult mare, who was nicely handled by her owner the popular veterinary' surgeon Mr J. R. Charlton. Bonification and Emmeline trotted well but the rest of tho field of a dozen made a poor showing. The winner is a handsome three year old colt by Rothschild out. of a well performed mare, Q’uoenV, and belongs to the Ashburton sportsman, Mr H ,F. Nicoll. His time was again ‘a long way better than the mark on which lie was handicapped and Linape ran the race of his life. Another great race was the Autumn Handicap'Hit which Elmwood just got up to win by a neck from Major Roth sea after a tremendous battle. The fast track was again in evidence

and under the circumstances the well known gelding Vaiiclard did well to finish so close, up. Jackaroo, who had been made a strong favorite, got off badly and was last nearly all the way. Dominion, Wild Bill, Lenpre, and Mains were singled out in that order for the Flying Handicap but like Aberfeldy, Dominion appeared to have done his best performance during his training arid lie* faded! blit early. Mains was always well placed and though the staunch old Sacramento —My Mistake mare ran a good race she could not quite reach tho Castaway gelding. The handicapper again had the worst of the deal, Mains clipping seven or eight seconds off his record. The Express Handicap closed a fine day’s sport. Bermuline was made a strong favorite but Major Rothsea got well away and never gave anything a chance while Bessie B put in a great run in the last furlong and beat a bunch for second place. The winner who had registered a good performance in the Autumn Handicap again (lid better time than ho had been given credit for.

(hr TELEC.EAI'H —PER Pit ESS ASSOCIATION.) CANTERBURY- FIRST DAY. CHRISTCHURCH, March 28. The weather conditions were not at all favourable for the opening of the Canterbury J.C. autumn meeting. Heavy rain fell'overnight and there was a thick drizzle all the morning, and during the early part of the afternoon and then clearing off. The attendance was naturally affected and the going was heavy. The tote investments amounted to £13,379. as against £17.853 last year. Ten bookmakers were licensed inside and twenty-three outside. The results are : Kildare Hurdles, of 150 sovs, two miles Whataknra 10.15 1. Southern Cross 11.4 2, Ratepayer 9.6 i Only starters. Won bv two and a-balf lengths, 'lime 3.57.

Champagne Stakes of 750 sovs. for two \ ear-olds, six furlongs. -Madam Madcap Bst Sib) 1, Formless Bst 81b 2, Danube Bst 101 b 3. Also started : Sunburnt Bst 101 b. For in by Bst Ifllb and Countermine Bft 81b. Formless led into the straight, but there Madam Madcap overhauled her and won bv two and a-balf lengths, the same tilstame between tho second and third horses. Time 1.17 2-5. Autumn Plate of 250 sovs, one mile.Cenins 8s! 71b 1. Gnianforte B>t 71b 2. Historic Bst 41b 3. Also started : Glen field Bst 71b. Eaglestone Bst 41b. SlSuiy IM 41b. and Zemlia Bst 41b. Won easily by two and a-balf lengths. Time 1.45 1-5. ' (Treat Faster Handicap of 1000 soys, seven furlongs. ■ Penates 9st 3!b 1. Prim Tsi Hlli 2. Federal 6st 111 b 3. Also started; Tmnnt Bst 1211). Sir Frisco Bst 31b. Effort 7st 131 b. Kilimlini 7st_ 131 b. Boanerges 7st 71b. Broadsword 7st 41b.

AH Onus 7st 21b, Passion 7s! lib (carried 7s( 4114. Gipsy Belle fist 121 b, Cmnstadt 6st 121 b linehiding 51b penally). Federal (wj HI!, (carried 7s( 511 >1 Silkweb (ist 11b and Gunboat 6st 91b. Penates was one of I lie fu st to move, and turning into the -l i night he had taken ehargiy From tin,,u( nothim' had a chance with him. and be won easily by tluee lengths. Federal was two lengths behind Prim, with Silk well fourth and Gunboat fifth. Time 1.30 I c.

iinssley Plate of 250 sovs. for ttvo-year olds live furlonys. Selene 7st 711 > (earned Tst nil,) 1. Martinue 7st 01k 2. True KAd.dit Bst 3. Also started: Kora fist l()1li. (Town Derkv Tst 131 b. Mattisl 7s! Inlb, Piaraed Tst' 1311). dean Tst 13b. Director Tst 101 b. Drain Atlml Tst ill';. Pnaka si. Ode--a si. Perm 7-t and Fn tve 11iti Tst. Selene was first into tbe > nurse ■'roper and won bv a b’nyth and a-lialt. Time 1.4 4-3. Courtenay Welter Handicap of 300 sovs. one mile. Fisticuff fist (carried fist 51b) i. Rose Noble 9st 101 b2. Queen of Spades 3st 21b 5. Also started : White Cockade 'lst nib. Partition (Ist 91b. Fasnakvie 9st 7)1, Pm ]e d’tli 9s t Tib, Zetland (Ist 21b. Mem- Lass Osl 811 >. Fearte Bst 51b, Lnpe sin Bst. Drasenose Bst, In. bboiniy P.-t, M’imhynu Bst and Cannotiier Bst. Mon easily bv two leiiytbs. Time I.4fi 2-5. Cim.ia.’k Race of 100 sots, five fur lonys. tveiyht Tst lb. Tbe Seer l.J’relty \el| o nbli-ate (51b allowanee) 0. Also started : Nitlisdale. Niyhtliyhf. _ Vilieo. Ivpiivo.-ate. Veda. Sapience and Ciovamn, ; Won by lialf a bead. Time 1 .4. j Soekbnm liamli'iin of anO sots. i mile and after. Irauui H-J 101 b D llridee Tst 51b 2. Lovelorn Cisl db 3. Also I darted • Sir Tri-tram Bst lllb. Hweudo I I ilia Bst lb. ('sir is Bst 51b. Flit a way Tst Mill,, t Jutlander -I 51b, Roulade fist Lilli and Tile Libyan Ost Tib. M'ott bv a Meek. Time 2.11 - 5.

NOILS on TIIK F.VKNTS. ]{\lN SPOILS TIIF SPORT. j 1;V I rt-OlllAI'l! SlMielAl TO Till' STAIt. j t IIRISTtTirnCH. Tins Day. \ teiy but idyll!' lain upset tile anl; , i |u ii,,n.s of fatorable omditiolls for tbe f n: ,t dav of Ibe C.d.C. autumn meetiny. and ilmnyh tbe rain held oil for an hour two iii the morniny there was a liyhl dri/./le when tbe three start-ns in the Kildaie lliinlies went to tbe post. It was .J1!]I, nil to see the horses at the bin k nl till Ist*, but they Mot idl'd a decent rare, and Wiiataknra, who was a sliylitly !iettor favorite than Ratepayer, w-m fairly loinpertably from Sonlbein Cross,thus Mommy for a -ood many disappointiua performances. There was still thin rain when the six starters for tbe Champayne Slakes pa laded Messrs Stead's second string. Crown Derbv heiny the only wit lull a wal. Tbe two year olds have been taeniy sitae Oeto her. and they all hole a well -easoncd ap p..', ranee. The llawi.es Ray champion, Formbv, and the pi'k nl the ( b"keboi" pair. Madam Mad. ap. tillin'.; the eye lather more pleasingly than tbe others. In tbe liylij of (lie seasons the race was looked upon as (be twn-ye.ii champimisliiti, Formbv bating bis North Island

sue.esses to rceoiniuetui liitn. while Madam Madcap had won the Middlepark Plate lie eisivelv at the' Fehruary meelimy here, and ilaniel had shown 'up attractively earlier in the season. Ihe public were evidetillv in. lined to pin their laith in •he North Island form ami mad.' Fnrmhy t rather b.'fler taonite titan Daut-b . Man, of Mariam Madiup'- fimmC ware ninbably afraid of the elfert of the Imav; coiny oil the lony-leyy.'d filly, hut the race looted their jmlumenl to be at fault. Aft,'i a yood start Formless showed the wav into the straiyht. hut Madam Mad

cap hud l.'T niear- are eiislly enough and won in hollow fashion, while Danube, who 1 1 ;i.| got ;iwav ratlier badly, out in a good >iin for a niace. Toiiid.v cleatly did not Iclish llic heavy going and was never near Ihe front, but Madam Madcap's performan. e suggests that on a dry track she would probably have been furl her away. The scratching pen was used freely in . .auiei tion with the Autumn Plate, and -i-M'ii of the eleven acceptors went to the oust. The Multiform colt Guiaiib.rie was selected as the best thing in the race. Genius, who was expected to improve on her Waimate running', was next in demand. His supporters were in luck, ftube soon displaced Kaglestoiie. who had got away smartly, and flniaiifortc. hard ridden, could make no impression on him. The Royal Artillery fillv Rislora put a good run in (he straight, finishing her task better than previous form had led one to expert. The weather was clear for the Great Master Handicap, as at the last moment the son made an effort to shine on the field of fifteen, which were saddled, and the parade attracted a great deal of attention, the horses being brought to the post in a initialkably even condition for so large a field. .Speculation was brisk and there were half-a-dozen very well supported, Kiliiidini being placed at (lie bead of the list with Penates, Passion. Broadsword. Boanerges and Sir Frisco following in that order and Prim as a rank outsider. At the early stages the race promised to be interest mg, as Broadsword moved out smartlv and led the field to the last turn.

with Kilindini and Penates prominent, lint the loader fell and Penates was left with a commanding load. Luckily both Broadsword-and hi§ rider escaped injury. Kilindini did not reproduce his track form, but both Prim and Federal ran quite to expectations, the Pilgrim’s Progress mare finishing in great style and pulling up apparently quite sound, so (hat her prospects for the Great Autumn Handicap must lx' considered very bright. Silkweh imnroved on his recent form by getting into fourth place, , and Gunboat, who was rnniiiim on well at the finish. Tumid and Cronstadt all performed creditably. Sir Frisco gol off badly and was never in the hunt, while Kilindini and Passion, both of whom had been freely supported some time ago, did no! sec the journey out well. The fourteen starters in the Russley Plato did not represent a high class among this season’s two-year olds, hut they made a very good race. The Birkenhead-Eoa filly Selene had been doing better track work than any of tho others, and she was made a strong favorite. Crown Derby and the Waiuku filly Dircctoire wore next in demand. This time the favorite made no mistakes, leading all tho way and winning comfortably from Martino, who was an outside chance, with True Knight next. Tlie Courtenay Welter produced the biggest dividend of the day. A rank outsider in Fisticuff, _ a tremendous three-year-old. by Singlestick 11, getting borne from a field of fifteen. Perle d’Or, a full sister to Golden Slipper, was made a pood favorite, but neither she nor White Cockade, who was next in demand, ram prominently. # The Gimerack Stages provided the best finish of the day, the Seer, who is qtiite a veteran in Beilin nr races lasting just long enough to beat Pretty Nell bv a nose, the Castnshore mare finisbin ■ unite unusually gamely. The Seer was a strong favorite, with Pretty Nell better supported than tho rest. The Sookburn Handicap concluded the day’s sport with another great straggle.

FJitaway lost about eight lengths sit the stfirt and iiftei’ running into second position at the top of the-straight had nothing iff hand. Bridge, who had led a bunch into the straight, was just beaten by a neck, Iranui confirming her recent Dunedin form in a fjne finish. Gwendoiina, who was favorite, was in fourth place, but Ohtiandor, whose . good track work probably installed him as second favorite, was disappointing.

AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. AUCKLAND, March 2G. The first day of tho Auckland R.C Autumn Carnival was held at Ellerslio course to-day in magnificent weather The following are the results: — Tradesmen’s Handicap, 1 mile and a quarter —Manapouri (Buchanan) 1, Kanparaha 2, Miss Advance 2. Scratched—. Madame Soldi and Fuss. Won hv a neck.

Brighton Hurdle Race, 2 miles.— Prophet, (Cress) ], Reservoir 2, Dnnborve 2. Also started— I To Arai and Lady Patricia. Won by a head. Gore-Brown Handicap, G furlongs.— Blue Garments (Olliver) I, Lady Frances 2, Haku 2. Also started—lmpulsive. Emblem, Aristos, Kilsyth, (’apt. Soldi, Spectre, Pemvarden, Soulloria. Lady Betiie, Jehus. Won hy three lengths. Time l.lfi. EASTF.R HANDICAP, 730 sovs., 1 mile. Mr To Hikaka’s WAIRARI (P. Brown) 1 EQ PITAS 1 WAUCHOPE

Also started—Salute, Merrivoniu. Franinm, Advocate, Maheno .Ngapuka Woodhey, Tamainnpo, Dawn, Santa vacate, First Wairiki, and it.nerbala. Salute fell, bringing down Ad voeate, First and Wairiki, and interfering with several ot the others. Won by a neck. Price, rider of First Wai riki, was badly injured.

Fden Handicap. 7 furlongs—Miss Wiiinie (Wilson) I, Jena 2, Zinnia 2 ADo tarted--Wiaora, Tattoo, Coromandel. Auldearn, Haldne, General Soulf. Electrokotf. Dogger Bank. Won by 2‘ lengths. Time 1.28. Kllerslie Handicap. G lurlengs -Alarsong (Wilson) 1, Antoinette 2, Wenoi:a!i 2. Also started--Virtue, Gold Finder, Solus, Princess Soldi, Birkdalc. Master Wairiki. Lady Kilchera, Doughboy, Hamadryad. Miss Ada. lei tain. Wee Olga. Hi< Highness, Duma. Won by two lengths from Antoinette who heat IVenonah by a le'.'gth In second. lime I.IG. Nelson Handicap. 7 ft:i longs— -Sea Hi (Rvanl i. Fpsoin Lass 2, Admiral 2. Also started Prince Ho. .11 ichaelolL All's Well, Fn-s, Waiotahi Lloyds, Flat Fisii. .Monocle. Won by .1 lengtll.

Tramway Handicap. A forint _ Tor bine I Itnehanani I, Malmiya 2. M'aiatn ;]. Also started Sir Arteual. Farina 11 \ plterimi ami Puirttw at n. M'on b; three lemyths. U't'KRAND -SFI'oND DAV. i At T'K LAND. Mar- h 28- i The Auckland Racine Club'- _s ml . dav's meetiny took place to dav m wet | weather, the results beiim as follows:- j Stewards Handicap. one mile,- lat I'M ] 1 'ommandel 2, Miss Advance 3. AK" tan: Waimau yu. PriU"- L" > a'M Handicap, six onrlec ,-. Km 1d,.,,, 1. Ladv Frances 2. Son'..hi >5, Also stifled: Admiral Smilt. Rim- Carnmut. Ml'- Well. Waintabi. (karuso. Refoinnst. Mat are: ■. and Flyiuy Smilt. Creal Northern Champayne Si tdtea, m.T iTmlonys. \pelk.u I. Warsaw 2. Kmy Siailt 3. 'I itee 1.16 3 ,1. , Si, (o'ciye's I land it an. - Senilion I, W- od Imv 2. Santa Rosa 3. Time 2.9.

11 ilia I l.i t'ul i< ap. Sir At ley;,l 1. ’Sea 181 f 2. Kama 3. Time 1.16. Autumn Steeple, base. Red Mct.reyiu i (' i valet n 2. First Rarre! 3. Time 8.19 V ietei ian Handicap. Feim 1, M'enotia 2. "id Duma a. Kloelrie Handicap, Kmldetn 1. Ma henya 2, Fleyanee 3. Time 1.3 2-5. IN.IFRF.I) JOCKKYS. AFCKLANI), March 27.-1 he i:.< ket Porter I rider ef T- Arti in tl " h’trdle race on Saturday) is snlleriuy, Irnm a set ere tract tire of the skull. He is no tv set in-ei onset on -, hot Ins notidtlion n, serious. Prhe (rider nl I'it'd M.airiki. who fell) i- Mitl'crmy (r-un ritS'ioji of tie brain, and !.■ -till ntte. ii t scion s. AN F.XCITINti INCIDFNT. ALRF.OFd) CROOK FI) MAt INC, M’FLLINHToN. Match 28. There was rather an “xeitiny seem; just after the last raee at the Miramar laees, \, the horses were beiny unsaddled the of ;m utiidared lunse threatenecl the liner of the third horse, .uciisiuy him "i liaviny interfered with his horse. There was a demons! ration of appioval from the i; ■l l die, and the Clerk of the I purse de dared that the owner's emu plaint was justified. Ihe l lock -a viny that lie '‘heard Hm boys arranye to do it before the raee Hailed " The Clerk of (he Course then said. "1 have done with it and took oil 111 . i,!lii ia 1 ilia and handed it into (he Secretary's ntliee. Tl 118 M'AIPCKCRA RACKS. NAPIF.IL March 28, The results ate; Maiden Plate.-- land Dwell 1. Stmm-!i-J,l 2. Arctic 3. Time 1.32 3-f>. Fi-ter H indi, ap. Smiarator I, Mille nial 2, Ohsnirity 3. Time 2niin. Hack Handicap. - (Amtain .!imuß* L N i’i urn 2. Tnpaea 3, Time 2.1 ’• Walpukimni llaiidmap. one and a ‘por •er mile . Lamsdotlf !. Olis-ade \inato 3. Time 2.11 45. Ttvo Veur Old Handicap.- Sea Kayle 1. Wailiihai 2. Derelict 3. Time 50 35, I.adies’ Handicap. Karakul in ia 1, Do raiido 2, R.laekwater 3. Time 2.46. Flyiuy Handicap. Mnndie 1. \ oetjraii;y 2. Idealism 3. Time 1.16 3 Final Hack Handicap. Amaru 1, F.iya 2. Fseful 3. Time 1.4 45.

Till-: Fl'. I DOING BACKS. LI 11. DING, M.-u eh 28. The results are; Waiata Hack - John 1. Tonga Strathmi.i a 3. Time lin in 10 1 .Wc. Mongaoite Stakes, llermia 1. St Bill 2. Mon Ami 3. Kawakawa Hurdles.—Oryx 1. Malta 2. ! I vdfanf 3. Tilin' -liiiiii 2 l-sse. Hack Hurdles. Windage !. Merry 1. 2. Pikopo 3. Time Am in 21 1 ssee, Keilding t 'up. Gnieinella I. 1 '.u (.netted 2, Koran 3. Time 2min 35 2 Fiser. ( m.-pnlii Hack- Welter. - .Toll ii 1. Tkraine 2, Royal Maid 3. Time liniii 47 2 ssec. llaii-niiibe Weller. -Goodwin Park 1, Ladv Mensebikolf 2. Passive 3. Time !niin 22 4-ssec. Onga Hack.—Asealun 1, Royal Marine Beacon 3. Time lin in 9 1-Ssee. THK KUMAR A RACKS. The opening day of the Kumara Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held yesterda" when the weather was line nil linne was a large attendance. The results arc : Trial Stakes, six furlongs.--North Pole I, Mangrove 2, Hillspring 3. Sylvorie, Bonnie Jean and Gracilis were scratched. Won easily. Time Imin 20see.

i Flying Handicap. -- Jennie I'nllecli 1. I Vologda 2, Mont d’Or 3. Ahaura. 110 and Masterful were scratched. This was a good finish. During the race Bridesmaid, .Millionaire and Love Wisely fell, but escaped injury, the riders getting out with a shaking. ’ Time Imin 8 2-Ssec. Trotting Handicap. Security 1. Garrett 2, Roosevelt 3. A good race. Time 2niin 37 3-ssec. Kumara Handicap.--King Try 1, Tho Orient 2, First View 3. lio ami North Pole were scratched. Won easily by six lengths. Time 2min 4scc. Dillman’s Handicap.—l to 1, BlcssbokS, ove Wisely 3. Scratched A wha. Mangrove, Ahaura, Gracilis and Lnbra. From a good start [to soon took (lie lead and won all (he way. Kumara Trotting Handicap. -Possum I. Rosamond 2, Bingarooma 3. Chips and Omotomoto were scratched. Time 47 15 secs. Wostbrooke Handicap.-—First View 1. Fandango 2, Hillsprnig 3. Scratched North Pole, Sylverie, Moetorcpukn, Won easily. Time Imin 34sec.