SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7921, 13 April 1887, Page 6

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMK MEETING. Second Day. ; The races yesterday were not largely at tended. Indeed, the public seomed to be tired of holidays, or could not afford the constant strain of maintaining them, and to this cause we roust attribute the groat paucity oi attendance on the course. The programme was attractive enough for any person's choice. The weather was fine, although a slight drizzle fell about noon and the train arrangements for the conveyance of the public were very creditable to Mr. Hudson and his department; and if some had to travel in trucks, instead of first-class carriages, Ju x- " 3e satisfaction of. knowing that time, the essence of the contract, was kept with them. The arrangements on the course were carried out without a hitch by the same officers as on the first day; and the police, under Senior Sergeant Pratt, rendered all the assistance in their power in not only keeping order but in keeping the oourse clear as well. The fine band, under tho oonductorship of Mr. Impey, wore as usual in their places on the band-stand on the lawn, and played a choice number of selections during the afternoon, the overture of "Poete et Paysan,' being especially well rendered. The racing throughout was very satisfactory, the steeplechase especially being one of the finest performances ever accomplished on the Elieralie course, and it is satisfactory that there were no disputes and that & most healthy tone prevailed over the various eventr. The following are the results of the races — The Steward's Handicap of lOOaovs, with a sweepstakes of 2aovs each, to go to second horse. One mile. Mr. G. Wright's b g Tamora, by Mnsket —Moonlight, 6st 71b (Katterns) ... 1 Mr. D. Twohill's br m Cinderella, Sat 121b (G. Hope) , ... 2 Mr. J. Chaafe's blk h Turquoise, Sst 71b (Sutherland) ... ... „ ... 3 Teddy Yuille, Wapiti, Rewi, Antelope, Ma Petite Fille, Okato, and Catesby also started. Rocket and Lady Horah were scratched. Cinderella was the favourite. There was a great deal of difficulty at the start, owing to the anxiety of the jookeys to get away, but when the lag fell Tamora was the first to show in front, and she led the crowd a merry dance the whole of the way. The favourite Cinderella was kept apparently in reserve, but made a rush at the finish. Turquoise had held a forward position for the greater portion of the race, but could not live the journey, and Temora, after a game struggle, won by a short head from Cinderella, Torquoise, a length and a-half away, finishing third, and tho rest in a scattered tail. Time, lmin. 44aec. Totalisator dividend, £22 19s. Flying Stakes of lOOsovs, with a sweepstakes of Saovs eaoh to go to second horse. For two-year-olds and upwards. Two-year-olds, 7st 41b; three-year-olds, Sat 91b; four-year-olds, 9st; five-year-olds and upwards, 9*t. Winners since August Ist, ISS6, of a weight-for-age race of the value of 50sovs to carry 51b extra; of lOOsovs 71b extra ; 'of 200sovs 101b extra ; or of such races collectively of the value of SOOaovs, 141b extra. Three-quar-ters of a mile. Mr. A. Drake's ch g Rocket, by Anteros, 9at 21b (White) .„ .... 1 Mr. J. Munn's ch m Pearl, Sat 121b (Woods) ... .... ... 2 Mr. Mitchelson's ch f Forma, 7st 21b (Myers) .„ ; Spade Guinea, Cinderella, Maoriland, Tedd; Yuille, Bangle,and Fusee were scratched. Onl; three were left for this race, and out of thesi Rocket was'made the favourite on the ma chine, for outside betting there was none Pearl was next in demand. Rocket took thi lead from the post, with Pearl second ant Forma last, and in this order, a lengtl dividing them, they entered the straight where all were under punishment. Pear made a game effort on the rails, but wai unable to reach Rocket, the latter winning by nearly a length, Forma finishing a length and a-half behind Pearl. Time, lmin Usee. Totalisator dividend, £1 17s. Adtdmn Steeplechase Handicap of 15C 80V8, added to a sweepstakes of lOsovi each ; second horse to receive 40sovs, anc third horse 20sovs out of the stakes Distance, about three and a. half miles. Mr. J. Mann's b g Volcano, by Day Dawn, 9at 121b (Hickey).., ... ... ] Mr. D. Maloney's ch g Silvio, lOst 71b (Nolan) ..- ... .... ... ... 5 Mr. F. F. ' Fitzgerald's b g Omata, lOat 21b (C. Warren) ... .„ ._ J Peter Osbeck (list 71b), Falcon (ll&t), Zip 9at 71b), Darkie (93t 71b), and Rowdy (9st 71b) also started. New Year was scratched. This was the great event of the day's meeting, and excited, of course, the largest amount of general interest. Volcano was favourite on.the machine, but Omata and Falcon had many friends. Omata was the first to show in front, fattowed by Rowdy, and at the second impediment Darkie came to grief, and retired from the race. Coming to the hill Silvio, pursuing his usual tactics, came to the front, with Rowdy second, and Falcon third, and so they came over the sod wall, and up the flat to the water jump, Peter Osbeck having by this time fallen a long way behind, and Volcano improving his position ran into fourth place, Silvio made the pace warm at the back of the course, the order then on ascending the hill being Silvio, Omata, Falcon, Volcano, and Rowdy, with Zip some lengths behind. Coming down tho hill Omata took the lead, and looked decidedly dangerous, bat Falcon stuck close to him, and Volcano still improving his position crept up to the leaders, and was fourth at the double in front of the grandstand) the leading divisions being occupied by Silvio, Omata, and Falcon. There were numerous alterations in position, but none of a conspicuous nature until the back of the course was reached, where Silvio was still in front, with Falcon second, and Volcano in close company ; and then came the final effort for the last round. Peter Osbeck, who up to this time had never been prominent in the race, chucked his chance of a place by refusing the double hurdle. At the back of the course, and on the rise to the hill, Volcano had taken command, and the order then was : Volcano, Silvio, Falcon, and.Omata. There was every prospect, of a magnificent finish, but Falcon fell at the top of the hill, and Volcano full of running. Nothing but a fall or a baulk at the last hnrdle in the straight conld dispose of his chances, and this baulk not occurring, he won by three or four lengths from Silvio, Omata a length or so behind in third place, and Rowdy fourth. Time, Bmin 403ec. Totalisator dividend, £4 3s. The winner waß loudly cheered on weighing in, and Hickey, his rider, was the recipient of many complimentary remarks for his fine horsemanship. Autdmn Handicap of 20030v5; added to a sweepstakes of Baova each ; second horse to receive 30aovs, and third horse lOsovs out of the stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a half. Mr. A. Drake's ch m Spade Guinea, by King of Clubs —Rupee, 9at Btb (White) 1 Mr. G. Wright's bm Friendship, Gat 101b (Morrigan) ... ... 2 Mr. li. Halcrow's b g Pretender, 7st 61b (Woods) ... 3 Turquoise (Sat), British Lion (7st 91b), and Cannon (oat 71b) also ran. There were no scratchings, all the acceptors having prepared to face the starter. The preconceived notion, as shown by the betting on the totalisator, was that Spade Guinea must secure this race. The field was let away in excellent order, and all came in a cluster round the bend into the straight. Passing the grandstand the Dunedin Cup winner was half a length behind Pretender, White holding' her well in hand round to the back of the course, where Cannon made a big effort, and reached the leaders ; but he soon fell back, to give place to better horses. The favourite was held back until coming to the home reach, where she came through her horses like a streak of lightning, and woo, hard held, by a length from Friendship, the latter and all the others being whipped up the straight. Spade Guinea was too good company for them, and they retired. Time, 2min 39aec. Dividend, £1 Bs. Ellkrslie Plate of lOOsovs, with a sweepstakes of 3aovs each to go to second horse. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr. J. Chaafe's b f Bangle, by Musket— "Locket, 9st 41b (A. Byers) ... .... 1 Mr. W. Robertson's ch c Eruption, Sat 101b (MoMiniman) .„ ... 2 Queenie (Bat 131b), Forma (Sst 131b), and Fusee (Sat 81b) were. scratched. The race being thus reduced to a match, and Bangle left in, all interest ceased, and the filly showing to the front from the start, iui

creased her lead as she could get away, and won hard held by eight lengths, Time, lmin 2036 C. Shorts Handicap of lOOsovs, with a sweepstakes of 2sovs each to go to second horse. Six furlongs. ''' Mr. D. Twohill's br m Cinderella, by Javelin—Renga, Bafctl2lb (Hope) .... 1 Mr. A. Drake's ch g Rocket, 9at (White) 2 Messrs. Lyons and Blaikie's b c Cateßby, 6st 71b (Kidd) ... ... 3 Too Soon (6st 121b), Tamora (6st 101b), Pink Rose (6at 61b), Reproach (6at), and Empress (53t 71b) also ran. Teddy Ynille, Wapiti, Pretender, and Weasel were scratched. Mr. Stevens had more troublo over this start than with all the other races put together, but by dint of patience and persistence he eventually got his horses well into line and Bent them away to an excellent start. Rocket was served up a very hot favourite for the event, and the rush on his number on the totalisator showed that he was looked on as a certainty, and as he got well away to begin with, his .friend's confidence increased, but that game mare Cinderella stuok close on his quarter and would not be shaken off, and fairly wearing down the favourite in the straight, she scored a clover win by half a length. Catesby and Too Soon were prominent in the early part of the race, but were disposed of by the others easily in the straight. The time was lmin 16sec, and the totalisator dividend was £5 19s. On Hope weighing in, Mr. Twohill was enthusiastically cheered, the win being evidently the most popular of the day. This brought the Autumn Meeting to a close, and a general exodus at once ensued. The time having 'oeou so admirably kept, and trains being in readiness, the concourse was soon cleared off in good order and without accident. ' I WAIPUKURATJ J.C. MEETING. I [BY telegraph.—press association.] j Napier, Tuesday. The races to-day were very successful, and the attendance large. The racing was good, though the fields were rather small. The weather was beautiful. £2500 were put through the machines. The following are the results :— Handicap Hurdles of SOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Mr. Heron's Erebus, lOst 111b, 1 ; Mr. Gilpin's On Trial, 9st 71b, 2. Bideawee and Hawk also started, but did not finish. Won easily. Waifukurau Handicap of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Messrs. Stock and Conroy's Salisbury, Sst, 1; Mr, Dennett's The Laird, 6st 101b, 2; Mr. Hunter's Mystery, 7fit 91b, 3. These were the only starters. Laird made the running until entering the straight, when Salisbury closed up, and a neck and neck race ended in the latter getting his nose in front. Ladies' Bracelet of 2o3ovs.—Waramo, 1; On Trial, 2; Erebus, 3. These were the only starters. Won easily. Flying Handicap of 30sovs.—Whisper, 1; Psycho, 2; Butcher, 3. Lenore and Kupe also started. Kupe came in second, but ran inside a post. Waipukcrao District Handicap of 40SOVS.—Mystery, 1; Kahu, 2 ; Denbeigh, 3. Firefly also started. Won by a noße. NGARUAWAHIA RACES: Ngaruawaiiia, Tuesday evening. This annual race meeting, which took place yesterday, was a great success. The fields were good, the attendance large, and the weather fine. Mr. E. L, Smith, of Royal Hotel, Hamilton, lacked well after the creature comforts of the settlers, who rolled up from all parts of the district ; and the stewards and officers of the Racing Club deserve credit for the careful carrying out of the whole arrangements. The events were as follows:—Hurdle Race: Monitor, 1; Argyle, 2. Maiden Plate: Smike, 1; Ernest, 2. Handicap : Orphan, 1 ; Dick Hunt, 2. Two-year-olds: Waipa, 1; Welcome < Johnny, 2. Ngaruawahia Plate : Orphan, 1 ; Ernest, 2. Pony Race : Scrubber, 1. Consolation : Black Joe, 1 ; Raupo, 2. In the ; ' Hurdles Argyle fell at the third hurdle, but his jockey (Scarborough) was quickly on him ' again. This was the only casualty. ' Rowdy's weight (93t 101b) was inadver- \ tently omitted from the Helensville Hurdle 1 Race. 1