THE V.A.T.C. MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9005, 10 October 1892, Page 5

THE V.A.T.C. MEETING.

CAMOOLA AND AUTONOMY VICTORIOUS. Press Auociation.— Telegraph.—Copyright. Melbourne, October 8. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club's Spring Meeting opened to-day at Caulfield. The weather was fine in the morning, but just prior to the Debutant Stakes coming up for decision a drizzling rain set in. His Excellency the Governor and suite were present. fhe attendance of the public was very fair, but nothing out of the ordinary. The racing was of an interesting nature, and in the jumping events there were no serious mishaps to mar the day's pleasure. Autonomy's performance in the Guineas was very far from reassuring to his backers for the V.R.C. Derby. Half-a-mile from home he assumed command, and silenced everything else; but Azitn, who appeared hopelessly out of the race, came with a great rushat the distance and sustained it so long that the favourite would almost certainly have suffered defeat had there been another half furlong to travel. The Captain, who is not quite wound up, finished a neck behind the placed horses. The following are the results :— The Caulfield Stakes of SOOsovs; the owner of the second horse to receive 75sovs, and the owner of the third 25sovs from the stake. For three years old and upwards. Weight for age. The winner of any race (not a handicap) of the value of 300 so vs to carry a penalty of 51b; of 500sovs, 71b; of 10003ovs and over, 14lb. One mile and a furlong. Mr. J. B. Clark's ch c Camoola, 3yrs, by Chester— Bst 111b, including 141b penalty (E. Huxley)... ■ 1 Mr. J. Whittingha'm's b h Spokesman, aged, 9st 4lb (Ettridge) 2 Mr. G. VVoodforde's ch h G'Naroo, 6yrs, 9st 41b (Morrison) 3 Thirteen horses started. Betting : 5 to 4 on Bungebah, 6 to 1 against Paris and Pygmalion, 7to 1 Camoola. Bungebah got away with a lead, but suddenly dropped back, and was never dangerous in the race. Pygmalion then took up the running, and led right round and into the straight, when Camoola, who had got away badly, came through, and galloped homo an easy winner by a length. Time, lm. 57|s. Glenloth, Pygmalion, Althotas. Paris, Malvolio, Bungebah, Chatham. Swordbearer, Insomnia, and Norbert finished in the order named. Public opinion is very pronounced concerning the running of Bungebah and Paris, especially after Bungebah getting away so favourably. In the straight, too, he had a clear run, but never attempted to take advantage thereof. The Handicap Hurdle Race of 250sovs; the owner of the second horse to receive GOsovs from the stake. About two miles. Mr. G. Marshall's b g Merrigal, Gyrs, 9st 101 (Maya) 1 Mr. J. H. Davis ns b m Josephine, aged, 9st 121 (Barbour) 2 Mr. A. Spencer's br h Pacific, 6yrs, 9st (Wise) 3 Fifteen horses started. Betting : 3 to 1 against Wairua, 4 to 1 Wbonooke. 12 to 1 Merrigal. Merrigal held the others safe throughout, and his jockey riding a waiting race, Merrigal eventually won easily by half a length Time, 3m. 51 &8. The Debutant Stakes, of 1000 sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Mr. J. Turnbull's br c Light Artillery, by Trenton—Bengal Light, (Hayes) ... 1 Mr. J. Wilson jun's., br f Zeph, by First King— Yard ley, (Moore) ... 2 — Fairfield, (Hodgkins) 3 Fifteen horses started. Betting 5 to 1 against Zeph, 10 to I Light Artillery. Moore was caught napping on the favourite, Zeph, who suffered a defeat by Light- Artillery by a short head ; two lengths separating second and third horses. Time 50A sees. The Cauu-'ield Guineas, a sweepstakes of lOsovs each for acceptors wish oOOsovs

added. The owner of the second horse to

receive lOOaovs, and the owner of the third 50sovs from the stakes. For three-year-olds : Colts, Bst 51b; fillies and geldings, Bst. One mile. Mr. J. B Clark's b c Autonomy, by Chester— Aveline (E. Huxley) 1 Mr. C. Homers' br c Azim, by Newminster Zuleika (Moore) 2 Mr. .1. Hersey's br c Meli, by Newminster Melodious (Morrison) 3 Mr. A. R. Blackwood's br c Elswick, by Nordenfeldt—Albatross - Mr. S. H. Colian's br c Culloden, by Nordeuteldt—Nelly Moore ... - Mr. S. G. Conk's b g The Captain, by Robinson Crusoe—Marie Louise -

Betting : 5 to 4 against Autonomy, 3 to 1 The Captain. Meli led for half-a-mile, when Autonomy went to the front, and was never again headed, though Azim made a desperate effort to get up when near home. Autonomy won by two lengths, half a length separating the second and third horses. The Captain, Culloden, and Elswick finished in that order. WINNERS OF THE CAULFIELD GUINEAS.

The First Handicap Steeplechase, of 250sovs. The owner of the second horse to receive 50sovs from the stakes. About two miles. Mr. J. Richards' bg Pilot, aged, lOst 81b (Bolder) l Mr. D. O'Brien's b g Freeman, aged, 12st 31b (Brewer) 2 Mr. F. Cubitt's b g Password, 6vrs, 9st 71b (Anderson) .*.. ... 3 Sixteen horses started. Betting; 7 to 2 against Camperdown, 5 to 1 Riverton, 10 to 1 Pilot. The following horses fell : —Egyptian, Column, Riverton, and St. Clair. Pilot led into the straight, when Freeman challenged ami made a great effort to get on terms, but the former had too much pace for him, and won by a length and a-halr. Time, 4m. 15As. The Toorak Handicap of lOOOsovs. For all horses. The owner of the second horse to receive 200sovs, and the owner of the third lOOaovs. One mile. Mr. J. H. Davis's b h Fortunatus, 4yrs, by Fryingiian—Fraulein.Sst 3lb (Hayes) 1 Mr. A. S. Chirnside's b h Linborn, fiyrs, 7st 131b (MeGowan) 2 Mr. S. Davis's b h Hartington, 4yrs, 7st 12lb(Cusdin) ... ... ... 3 , Eighteen horses started. Betting : sto 1 agst Kortunatus, 6to 1 Trieste. Fortunatus won in splendid style by two lengths. Towards the finish the majority of the bookmakers refused to lay Fortunatus. J. Hayes, the jockey, landed £500 over h victory of Light Artillery in the Debutan Stake.-;, and £2000 over the win of Fortuuatu in the Toorak Handicap.

THE BETTING MARKET. Melbourne, October 8. Paris is easier for the Caulfield Cup, and 100 to 10 is offered about him. For same event Pygmalion has hardened to 100 to 9. For the V.R.C. Derby 1800 to 300 has been accepted about The Captain, and Meli has been backed at 7 to 1, while Azim has receded to 10 to 1. For the Caulfield Clip Trieste has been driven back, to 100 to 5. Eurus has been backed to win the Melbourne Cup for a moderate amount at 100 to 3.

K.EMPTON PARK GREAT BREEDERS' PRODUCE STAKES. London, October 8. At the Kempton Park Meeting, yesterday, the following was the result of The Kkmi'ton Park Great Breeders' Produck Stakes of fjOOOsovs, the nominator of the winner to receive 300*»vs, the nominator oi the second ISOsova, the nominator of the third lOOaovs, the owner of the second SOOsovs. and the owner of the third JOOsovs out of the stakes. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr. Ellison's b c Teuderagee*, by Morgan Baloniock 1 Mr. Lefevre's blk c Le Hicham, by Tristam —La Noce 2 Mr. Blundell Maple's b f Minting Queen, by Minting—Empress Queen ■ 3

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. Donedin, Saturday. The following nominations have been received in connection with the D.J.C. Spring Meeting :— Otaoo Cup of SOOsovs. One mile and a-half.— Retina, Awarpa Hose, KotuJku, Merrie England, Cianranuld, tabel, Stepuiak, St. Hippo, The Dancer, Cynisca, Dilemma, British Lion, Wyvern, The Dreamer, Saracen, l>riu>e Warden, Strephon, Rosefeldt, Liberator, Merganser, Wolseley, Crown Jewel, Buy Bell. Conjurer, Occident, Hippomeaus, Temp st, Diadem. Fi'.DERAL Handicap of 2&o*ovs. Six furlongs.— Retina, Stepuiak, The Dancor, Conjuror, Whafeawhakatea, Heather Ball, Kate Greenaway, Strephon, Wolieley, Bay Bell, Hippjtnenes, Finetta, Kulnln*, St. Hippo, Dilemma, Pique, Wyyern, •v'.r.icen, Young Cheviot, Merganser, Au Kevoir, 11 usuenot, Lustre. ST. Andrew's Handicap of -250a0v8. One mils ! a-quarttr.—ClanranaW, Kotuku, Retina, Lebel, -ppo, Ornlsca, Conjfuror, Wyvern. Prime War- . Young Cheviot, Hosofeidt, Merganser. Crown ' ■'1, Occident, Lustre, Awarua Hose, Merrie Kng- • 1, Kulniae, stepuiak,, The Dancer, Dilemma,

British Lion, The Dream, Saracen. Strephon, Liberator, Wolseley, Bay Boil, Tempest, Diadem. Presidents Handic<P of 230-iovs. One mile one furlong.— Tempest, Hippomenes, Au Revoir, Merganser, Strephon, Kate Greenaway, Prime Warden, Wyvern, Conjuror, St. Hippo, Cynisca, Label, Clanranald, Kotuku, Retina, Awarna Rose, Merrie England. Kulnine, St«pniak, The Dancer, Dilemma, British Lion, Dreamer, Saracou, Youug Cheviot, Rosefeldt, Wolseley, Bay Bell, Lustre, Diadem. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. Mr. Evett has declared the following weights for the two principal events to be run on the first day of the A.R.C. second Spring Meeting, which takes place at Ellerslie on the Bth prox. Hurdle Race, two miles. st lb st lb Marq. Tewkesbury 11 4 Spectator .. ..9 7 Raven .. .. 11 3 To Ata .. ..9 7 Fishmonger .. 11 3 Kate 9 3 Belmont .. .. 10 9 Cloth of Gold ..9 2 Tupura .. .. 912 Sandy Mali- ..9 0 Megoulet .. .. 9 10 New Chum ..9 0 IkaVuka .. ..9 9 Prince op Wales Handicap, one mile and a, half. „ . _ st lb st lb Scot Free .. .. 812 Belmont .. ... 7 2 Morion .. .. 810 First Nelson ..7 0 Workman .. ..8 9 Glaucua .. .. Cl2 Impulse .. ..8 5 TiiHoch .. .. Cll Pinflie .. ..8 2 Lottie .. .. 6 10 Regal .. ..8 0 Ida 6 9 Coalscuttle.. .. 710 Warrior ~ ..6 7 Weka .. ..7 0 Tit C 7 Master Pat.. ..7 2 Florence .. ..6 7 WAIKATO HUNT CLUB. [by telegraph.—own correspondent.] Hamilton, Saturday. The Waikato Hunt Club races, held to-day on the Claudelands racecourse, were well attended. The weather was beautiful, and thourzhthe course was rather heavy from the late rains, the races were well contested, and no mishaps occurred. Praise is due to Mr. A. J. Storey, the hon. secretary, for the smooth manner in which everything passed off. The Hamilton Band played several (selections during the afternoon, and T. Buxton at the grand stand bar, and Mrs. T. M. Hill at her refreshment room, catered for the appetites of the public. The following are the results :— Handicap Hunt Club Hurdles.—Nero 1, Sceptress 2, Maritana 3. Maiden Race.—Castanette 1, No Name 2, Te Akau 3. Steelechase. — Defamer 1, Justice 2, Peter 3. This was a splendid race between the three placed horses, and was won only by a length. Ladies' Bracelet.— 1, Seeptress 1 Hinemoa 3. Farmers' Plate.—Nero 1, Ledbury 2, Waverley 3. Flying Stakes.—Minnie 1, Castanette 2, Waltzer 3. Won easily by a length. Tally-ho Steeplechase. — Maritana 1, Blue Peter 2, Duchess 3.—This was the best race of the day, and after a most exciting finish Maritana won by a short head.

Yr. I Owner. i Winner. Sire. iTime 1SS1 (Captain Rossi.. Wheatear .. Epigram ..1 49 l&bi on. W. Pearson Fryingpan .. K't'F. Green 47 ISSKi Mr. .1. Aldiidge Sardius .. Emulation 1 46 1884 .Mr. W. Gordon Sandal .. Winterlakell &0J 1886 Mr.J. Wilson, jr. Ringmaster First King I 49 1886 Hon. \V. U)ng Maddelina.. Neclcerngatjl 4<J 1887 Hon. J. White Carlyon ..Chester .. 1 40J 1888 Hon. J. White Volley .. Musket ..1 4$ 1889 Hon. J. White Rudolph .. Martini-Hv I 49J lftiKi.Mr. W. Bailey Annealey .. NecJc«r<»rat|l 47 l»SH|Mr W.R. Wilson Strathmore Nordenfelt I 44} 1892 Mr. .1. U. Clark Autonomy .. Chester .. —