SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10099, 7 April 1896, Page 6

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. • President, Colonol Dawson; vice-president, Mr. Thos. .Morrin: stewards, Messrs. W. R. Bloomfield, A. iiuckland, Richard Under, A: lianna, 11. T. Uorrie, Alfred Kidd, 11. 0. Nolan, J. C. Smith, W. 1). Ilolgate; committee, Messrs A. Huukland, A. CI irk. J. Dickey, Kxhard Under. 11. T. Gorrie, J. Kirkwood, W. McLaughlin, Thomas Morrin, N. A. Nathan, J. Russell, 11, Thompson, J. I'. A. Philson; lion, judge, M,ijnr Ranks ; lion, treasurer, Mr. J. Dickey; bandicapper, Mr. J. 0. livett; starier, Mr. CJeorjjo Cults; Clerk of scales, Mr. F. W. Mark*: Clerk of Course, Mr. A. Selby; secretary, Mr. W, l'oicival.

FIRST DAY, Yesterday morning was ushered in with a dull overcast sky, and when showers of rain commenced to fall, it seemed as though, the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting would have to be inaugurated under very disadvantageous circumstances. However, shortly after noon the clouds began to break up, and with the exception of a lightshoweror two, the weather remained line for the remainder of the day. The attendance was scarcely so good ai in some previous years, but this may to some extent be ascribed to the threatening aspect of the weather during the early pari of the day. _ Lady Glasgow, Lady Ellen Boyle, Captain Preston, A.D.C., and a party from Government House were present during the afternoon. The nicotinic was admirably managed by Mr. W. Percival, and prompt time being kept in the starting of the various races, the programme was got through close to the time set forth on the card. During the afternoon the sum of £0748 was passed through the totalizators, whioh is £'2.1)2in excess of the amount invested at the corresponding meeting last year. The arrangemenus at the totilisators were admirably carried out by Mr. W. Jilomlield Mid his, stuff, and there was not a hitch during the afternoon.

The line bund under the leadership of Mr. J. linpey, rendered a choice selection of music on the lawn during the afternoon, which was listened to with much acceptance: The catering arrangements at the Grand .Stand were in the hands of Mr. Thos. MeKwiu, of the City Bullet, who as usual carried them out most successfully. Mr. George Cutts officiated as starter during the day, anil he was successful in almost all instances in getting his field away on even terms.

The programme opened with the TradesI men's L'late, and us Moiiim was the only withdrawal, an excellent licld of ten went to the post, Stepfeldt being made favourite. After Doris, St. Laura, and Fronton,ic hail each had a turn at the head of the field, Tit shot up next the rails when the last furlong was entered upon, and coming away won by I a length from the favourite. A protest was entered against the winner oil the grounds of ft cross; but after hearing evidence 011 the point, the stewards disallowed the objection, Eight youngsters were saddled up for tha Champagne Stakes, for which Armilla was a strong fancy. Lady Anna gave a little trouble at the post owing to her disinclination to join the field, but at length Mr. Cutts got them away on even terms. Armilla and St. l'anl immediately drew out, and the pair making tile pace pretty sound they raced stride for stride to the straight, at which point it was difficult to say which would win. A few strides inside the straight, however, a cry went up in St. Paul's favour, and it proved to be well founded, for the son of St. Legcr hud his opponent beaten at the Derby Stand, and drawing away he ran home a winner by two lengths. The winner, St. Paul, was bred by Mr. Percival, the popular secretary of.the A.R.C., and it need scarcely be said that both he and Mr. Chaafe (the owner) were warmly congratulated on the success of the colt. When the number board was hoisted for the Easter Handicap, it was found that Doris, Three Star, ami Stepfeldt were to be absentees. Directly speculation opened it was at once plain that Acono was to be a strong favourite, but Anita and Fabulist each had a strong following. For the first eight furlongs the race was a most interesting one, Panoply being responsible for the running nearly up to that point. Here Acone came upon the scene, and from that out the race was at the mercy of the favourite, who simply romped in four lengths in front of Fabulist. The Hurdle Race attracted a line Held of nine, of which Donald MeKinnou was made a strong favourite. Viceroy and lkaVuki were responsible for most of the running during the early stages of the race; but when the last live furlongs were entered upon, the favourite put in his claim in a very strong manner, and coining 011 in great style, won with ridiculous case. What might have proved a serious accident happened at the last fence, in negotiating which Dorothy fell, and Loch Ness and lka Vuka, who were running in her wake, were brought down. It was feared that Wright, the rider of Dorothy, was seriously injured, as the mare seemed to fall right across him. On examination by Dr. Walker it was fortunately found that the lad had got oil' with nothing more than an injured oar. Ten horses went to the post for the Eden Handicap, Stepfeldt being made favourite. Miss Nelson was most prominent for the first portion of the journey, but half up the straight Stepfeldt came on the scene, ami the daughter of Nordenfeldt seemed to be handling herself with such freedom as to put her admirers in great spirits, but St. Laura, coining with a strong run in the last furlong caught the favourite at the lawn rails, ami the daughter of St. Leger drawing away won by three parts of a length. The Onslow Stakes attracted a capital field of ten.youngster*, and it gave rise to a most interesting contest. The Wanganui lilly Decoration made the pace a cracker during the early stages of the race, and entering the straight with a good advantage she looked like winning, but Nestor, fighting out the issue very gamely, caught her at the lawn rails, and the sou of St. Leger, drawing away, won by three parts of a length, while there was not a length between K.orowai, Antilles, and Admiral Ilawkc. The l'ony Kace gave rise to an interesting contest, and was won by Leona, The very large field of fifteen was weighed out for the Railway Handicap, and, notwithstanding the fact that Acone was loaded with the heavy burden of list 51b, the chestnut gelding was made a hot favourite, and the confidence proved to be well placed, for the sou of St. Leger, coming with a great run in the straight he smothered his opponents for pace, winniug easily by a couple of lengths from Orion. \ The following are the details of the racing

Tradesmen's Pi,ate Handicap of SOsovs; secondhorse to receive los'ivs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. In. Out. 35 23-Mr. J. C. Booth's br in Tit, Oyr.i, by l.eolinus— Oi 111b (Perry) .. 1 102 134— 1,. I). Nathan's blk ill Stepfeldt, 4yrs, 7st 101b (J. Gallagher) .. ..a 94 66—Mr. F. Watson's cli in St. Laura, s)rs, Bst 51b (Creamer) 8 7 0-Mr. George Wright's cli in Doris, 4yrs, Bst 71b (Davis) 0 0 2-Mr, A. S. Uaultou's bik g The Sharper, Oyrs, 7st 131b, including 2lb over (Quinton) 0 8 4—Mr. T. Hudson's b m Retaliation, Gyrs, 7st 711) (Stewart) 0 20 22—Mr. 1). Jones' b m I,i!!io, 4yr>«, 7st 31b (McPlierson) 0 20 20-Mr, J. Lowther's cb h Lord Dunluce, 4yrs, 7st (llall) 0 10 Mis. Barron's ch g Free Lance, aged, 7st (Parker) 0 7 0-Mr. J. Chiuife's b g Frontignac, 4ys, Ost lllb (Skeates) 0

809 297 Doris was tlio first away, followed by Tit and St. Laura. As they swept past the seven furlong pout Ist. Laura was a neck in front of Doris, with Free Lance third, Tlie Sharper, Tit, Lor 1 Dunlnce, and S epfeldt following in tint order. Racing up to the live fiirlnnj; post, St. l.aura fell hack, and Fromignac shooting into the lead the latter hail a neck advantage of Doris when they raced into the cutting. Kiontignac was still in the van as they raced across the tup stretch, but as lltey approached the straight l.illio was on terms with him, and they ran round the home turn on terms, with St. aura, Tit, and Stepfeldt following in that order. Kroiitignau and Lillie were done with, and Stepfeldt here taking command looked like winning, but Tit shooting up drew out in front, and raining away won by a bare length, with St. Laura close up. in third place. Time, lm. 4%. Dividends: lnslilo, £9 lis; outaide, £1112s.

Northern Champagne Stakes of soosow, added to a sweepstake of lOsovs each ; second horse to receive DOsovs and third horse lusovs from tin stake. For two-year-olds. Colts, Rst lOlli; llllies, Sst Sib; geldings allowed slb. Six furlongs. In. Out. 91 til)— Mr. J. C.'haafe's b c St. Paul, bv St. Leger-Satanella, Sst lOlb(J.Clmafe) 1 172 1 53-Mr. Thomas Morrill's b f Arniiilii, by Castor — Necklace, Sst Sib (J. Gallagher) 2 12 I—Mr. A, K. Myers's oh c Nestor, by St. I.eger—Tamma, Sst 101b (Duff) .. 3 43 19-Mr. It. Koike's br f Lady Anna, by St, liHtior—Anna, Bstßlb (Davis).. ~ o 10 10Major F. Nelson George's br f Quicktire, by Carbine—llestia, Sst Sib (lu-an) 0 10 0 —Mr. A. s. Caution's b f Poransi Pota*, by Castor—Madcap &>'. sib (Creamer) 0 17 9-Mr. J. Meason's b g Admiral lUwke, by Nelson- VendotU, Sst 6lb (Bird) 0 301 284 Armilla and St. Paul were the first to show in front from a pretty fair start, and that pair cutting out tlio miming they were bowling along locked together lluee lengths in front of Porangi Potae, as they entered the cutting, after whom, at an interval of a length, came Quickflre, then followed Nestor, Admiral llanke, and Lady Anna in that order. As they sped across tile top stretch Armilla and St. Paul were still carrying on the running a( a great bat, and entering the straight loci-oil together, it was diflicult to say which would win. (.luce their heads were fairly in a lino for In me, however, St. Paul beg to draw awuj f'rtm the daughter of Castor, and having all the host of the battle over tie lxst furlong, lie ran home a winner by two lengths, Armilla defeating Nestor by about the same distance for second honours, Admiral lUwkc win fourth, I'oraugl

Votae fifth, Quicktlre sixth, and Lady Anna last. Timo.-lm. !OJs. Dividends: Inside, £3 lis; outside, £3145. JCastkp. Handicap. of 250sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and third horse lOsovs nut of the stake. For thrrc-yfar-olds and upwards. The winner of any race of the rain* of lOOsovs after the declaration of the weight', to carry alb extra; of 2UO3OVS, Sib; of lOOsovs and one of 200sovs, 71b extreme penalty. One wile and a-half,

In. Out. 200 119-Mr. A. Davis" ch g Acone, Gyr.«, by St. Leger—Aconite, 7st lull) including 3it> penalty (J. Gallagher) .. .. 1 152 111— Win. Duncan's lire Fabulist, Syra, by Fabulous—luisthona, Sit lllb Taylor) 2 45 23—Mr. George Wright's b g Panoply, syrs, by Splendour—Ksperance, 7st 4lb (batman) 8 40 ID-Mr J. Muir 1 !) b m Folly, aged, Sst '21b (Gall) 0 123 fifl-Mr. It. Hitrke's b m Anita, 4yrs, 7st Gib (Davis) ' .. 0 13 14— Thomas llodvm's b f Merry Maid, Syrs, 7st (Parker) 0 39 40-Mrs. J. Lennard's br m Ida, aged, 7st 311), including 31b over (Stewart) .. 0 84 34—Major F. Nelson George's hin Anniversary, 4yrs, list 1010 (Harrison) .. 0 20 13-Mr. J. Robertson's ch in Norina, 4yrs, fist 71b (S. Chaafe) 0

WW 601 Mr. Cutts despatched the fluid to a capital start, and for a few strides it was difficult to say what hail Ilia advantage. The colours of Aeons, Anniversary, and Norma were, however, most prominent. Entering the straight Norina was la front, with Panoply and Anniversary her most immediate attendants, Aco"e and Anita following close handy. As they swept past the stand Panoply was ill front, tlire« parts of a length in advance of Norina, Anniversary being a length away third; then came Acone, Anita, lulmlisl, and Folly, with Ida last, ltucing out of the straight Anniversary was on terms with Panoply, but when Hiey leached the seven-furlong post the latter was again in front, Anniversary beingjust cle.irof Norina, Merry Maid, Anihi, Acone, Folly, and Fabulist following in that order. Panoply showed the way up tin back, and when they reached the cutting he wis a length in front of Anita, while Acone at this point, coining with a strum run on the outside, took second place, and Folly and Fabulist, also improving their positions, were close up. At the half-mile post Acone was in /rout, with Folly, Fabulist, anil Amis, close handy. Racing across the top stretch Acone began to draw away from the fl'ld. ami before the straight was reached it wai easily seen that he had all his opponents beaten, and the son of St. Leger whipping round the home turn vrltha three lengths' lead of Folly, tin favourite never left the issue in doubt, eventually winning with a lot in band by four lengths from Fabulist, who was a length in front of Panoply, alier whom came Anita and Ida. Time, 2hi. 40s. Dividends: Inside, £210s; outside, £3. Uurdlk Rack Handicap of lOOsovs, Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Two miles. In. Out. 211 US—Mr. It, Harper's b g Donald McKlnnon, dyrs, by The Dauphin—Taupiri, list Bib (Ashdown) 1 64 42—Mr. K. .). L. line's hg Kingswood, Cyrs, lOst 21b, including 111) aver (Owner).. 2 57 21— J. Sutton's b g Ditto, ftyrs, Use (Woodflrld) 3 23 18—Mr. 11. 11. Hnyr's ch g Bonovoree, ago I, list,'lib (Collins) 0 21 IS—Mr.. I. Bland's hg Ika Vnka, aged, Dst (Wells) 0 8 O-Mr. It. I lenwood's brll Lochness, aged, tfst 121b (Weston) 0 41) 16—Mr. .1. Clements' ch g Viceroy, used, 9st lllb, including 4lb over (Pennell) 0 12 s—Mr. 0. Ahsolum's lir m Dorothy, axed, 9<t 711) (It. Wright) 0 27 21—Mr. K. J. 1,, itie's br g Black friar, syrs, o,t 311) (Carey) 0 HO 293

Viceroy ami Ilia Vuka wera th# quickest away, and the former led over the first hurdle l#och Ness being second, lka Vuka ami Deuald McKinnon following, while Black friar jumping slovenly dislodged his rider. Viceroy showed the way up the luck and across the tup stretch, and into Ilia straight. Viceroy still held his advaulagu of a couple of lengths of Ilea Vuka as '.liny crossed the third hurdle opposite the Derby stand, but racing past the stand lka Vuka was within a length of the ieader, Donald Mclvinnou, Loch Ness, and Dorothy racing almost In line four lengths away. Racing out of the straight Viceroy was still in command, and he led over the fourth hurdle. Racing up to the cutting Donald McKinnon commenced to make up his ground in fine style, and he was in the vau whan tlx cutting was reached law nearest attendant being lka Vuka. Donald tailed over the next hurdle throe lengths in front of lka Viita Viceroy and Dorothy following in that order Kiitering the straight with a commanding lead, Donald MeKinnou never afterwards left the issue in doubt winning by haU-a-dosen lengths from Kingswood, who was assisted into second place by Dorothy falling at the last hurdle, which mishap also had the effect of bringing down Loch Ness and Ilea Vuka, Time, 4iu. Dividends: Inside, £1 17s; outside, £1 153. lil)i:x Handicap of lOOsofn ; second hone to receive lUsovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Winner of any handicap after declaration of weights to carry 61b extra, Seven furlongs.

In. out. 10:! 79-Mr. F. Watson's ch 111 St. I Aura, Syrs, by St. Leger—Miss Laura, Sst 71b (Creamer) 1 '-•13 188—Mr. L. 1). Nathan's hlk in .Stepfeldt, 4yrs, sst (Gallagher) 2 34 35—Mr. A. ft. liyerV ch I Miss Nelson, 3yr.s, 7st Dili (Woodtloli!) 3 80 51-Mr. S. Mcliuiuni'ss' b h Waiiiku, Byrs, Out lib (Itus-ell) 0 6 6- Mr. D. McKinnon's ch h ilariu, 4yrs, Tut- 71b (llurdeti) 0 22 12—Mr. I'. Jones' bin l.illie, 4yrs, 7at Gib (Mcl'lierson) 0 46 23-Mr. .1. Sutton's b in live, syrs, 7st 21b (Hall) 0 9 7 -Mr. A. S. Canlton's br c Deadshot, 3yrs, 7st2lh(S\tmail) 0 60 10 —Mr. ,1. ('loniums' bin Peeiless, Oyrs, 7st, (ferry) 0 11 9-Mr. J. Uhaafe's br e Pirate, Syrs, >tst 91b (including 21b orer) (S. Chaafe) .. 0 553 3SS The field was despatched to an excellent start. Miss Nelson, St. Ijturn, and Stepfeldt were the first away, closely followed bv llarin and live, while Deadshot lost a little ground. As they swept past the six furlong post si, Laura «as half a length in front of Miss Nelson anil live, with Stepfeldt fourth It-wing up to the cutting Miss Nelson and Kve joined St. I .aura in the lead, and the trio raced locked together for a few strides, when Miss Nelson shot to the front. Passing the half-mile post Miss Nelson was a length in flout of live, with Lillie, St. Unlit, and Stepfeldt racing in a compact bunch next. Miss Nelson showed the way across the top stretch, and she was first into tlx straight, Stepfeldt ami St, Laura being her closest attendants. Stepfeldt wan on terms with the leader before the Derby stand was reached, and looked all over a winner, but at the lawn nils St. Lima came with a strong run, and Stepfeldt being immediately brought to the whip, St. I,sura drew away, and won by three parts of a length, Miss Nelson being close up iu third place, l.illiu being fourth, with llari i tilth, wh!l» the fluid was whipped in by Waiuku. Time, lm. 31js, Dividends : Inside, £4 lis; outside, £4 Ss.

Onsi.ow Stakes Handicap ufSdsovs; second horse to receive lOhovs out of the stakes. For two-yew-olds that have never won * race of the value of lOOsovs at time of entry. Five furlongs. In. Out. 43 31—Mr. A. E. lifers' cli c Nestor, by St. Leper—'Tamora, Sst 4lb (Duff) 1 107 —Mr. I). Knight's eh f Decoration, 7st I'Jlb (Creamer) 2 6 S—Mr. T. B. Hell's l> f Knrowii, 6st 9lb, Including 21b over (Satman) .. ..3 29 21—Mr. R Burke's bui Lady Anna, 9>t (Davis) 0 236 161—Mr. J. Chaafc'n b c Antares, Bit 31b (J, Cliaafe) 0 30 21— J. Chaafo's b c St. Elmo, Sst (Parker) 0 28 10—Mr. J. Mea.ioii'.i b g Admiral liawke, 7st 71b (Bird) 0 27 20— W. Molarity's b c St. Gordon, 7st 21b, including 21b over (J. Stewart).. 0 12 Mr. J. Livingstone's b f Lady Cuisine, lint 1 'lb (Uastleton) 0 IS -Mr. D. McUarvey's b c St. Owen, Ost 71b (Uall) 0 632 33!) Nestor was the first away, but they had none hut a short distance when Decoration shot to the front, anil the daughter of Medallion showed the way across the top stretch, four lengths in front of Nestor, with Atares in third place. As they ran into the straight Decoration was still in front, but here the Held bundled up, and as they need tip to the Derby Stand half a dozen .seemed to have equal chances. As they drew up to the lawn rails Nestor beaded Decoration, and the son of St. Lcger drawing away lie won by three parts of a length, Decoration just beating Korowai; An tares ami Admiral liawke flnwhing almost together in that order. Time, lm. lis. Dividends : Inside, £9 IDs; outside, £S IDs Posy Handicap of SOsovs; second horse to receive lOkivs out of tin stake. For ponies, three-year-olds and upwards, 14 bands 2 inches and under. Seven furlongs. 111. Out. 124 SIS— P. Jones' br m Leona, Syrs, by Leolinud—Fishplate, list 31b (McPherson) -. 1 75 43—Mr. P. Slenning's br m Bit o' Fashion, 4yrs, 7nt fill)(Perry) 2 145 118—Mr. J. Clements' ch m Mavoumeen, aged, 9st Qlb (Pennell) 3 28 21—Mr. 11. Collins' br m Lvly Thornton, Gyrs, Bst 61b (Duff) .. .. 0 13 7—Mr. A. G. McKenzie's ch h Vampire, agod, ist 12lb (Davis) 0 30 29—Mr. It. Thorpe's ch in Silkworm, aged, 7»t 1011) (J. Stewart) 0 87 29-Mr. J. Sutton's br in Fidget, 4yrs, 7st (Uall) .. 0

450 315 The Held were got away on excellent terms with the exception of Fidget, who failed to jump off, and got left at the post. Vampire and Mavournoen were the first aw*y, and they raced on even terms to tlio half-mile post, where Mavoumeen took command, and she led into the straight, half-way down which L-oua shot up, • nil won by two lengths. Time, lm. 225. Dividends: Inside, £365; outside, £3 3s. Railway Handicap of 80ms.; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. For two-ye ir-olds and upwards. Winner of any race after publication of weights to carry Mb pmalty, Five furlongs. In. Out. £00 130-Mr. A. Davis' ch g Acono, 6yr.«, by St. Ijfger- Aconite, (Ist 51h, including slb penalty (Gallagher) 1 ISO Ts—Mr. E. W. 15. Calthropes ch g Orion, 4jrs, S<t "Hi (McCoruiack) .. .. 2 79 87—Mr. F. Watson's ch e Dummy, 3yrs, 7st (l'erry) 3 10 12—Mr. G. right's ch m Doris, 4yrs, Bsfc 121b (Satinanl 0 4 Mr. G. Wright's ur h Webley, 4yrs, Sst 81b (Davis) 0 1 6-Mr. F.Stonning's br h Linstock, 4yrs, Sst (Quinton) .. .. .. .. 0 6 6—Mr. A. S. Milton's bit g The Sharper, Cyrs, Sst (Creamer) 0 8 s—Mr. F. Maciniuemln's ch m Lilly Marlon, lyrs, Sst (Stewart) 0 53 42—Mr. A. E. Ilvers's ch f Miss Nelspn, 3yrs, "st 111b (Duff) .. .. . 0 20-Mr. J. Ohaafe's b g Krontiguac, 4yrs, 7st 51b (Skeatas) 0 It o—Mr. D. McKinnon's h m Lufra, 4yrs, 7st Mb (Castleton) 0 6 Mr. J. Lowlhar's ch h Lord Dunluce, iyrs, 41b (Bird) „* M •• 0

5 4—Mr. James Kean's ch g Markiiich, syrs, ,7st 41b (Jelling!) .. 0 4 Mr. J. Robertson's ch in Norma, 4yrs, 6stl2ll>(S. Oliiufe) 0 29 ID-Mr. J. Sutton's ch g Ilex, 3yri, flat 101b (flail) ' ..0

603 351 After Linstock had broken through the barrier once Mr. Cutts despatched the field to a capital start, from which Dummy was the first to show to the front. At the four furlong post The Mute dine was bowling along a couulo of lengths in front of Miss Nelson and Orion, and tint order was maintained round the home Urn and into the straight where Acone came with a great run on the inside, and reaching the leaders at the Derby stand, came on and won ei-ily by .i couple of lengths from Orion, Dummy about a length behind the Utter in third place. Time, lm. 4Js. Dividends: Inside, £5 Ds; outside, Hi Ss.

HANDICAPS—SECOND DAY. The following handicaps for to-day's racing wore issued by Mr. J. O. Evett last night Stuwauds" Handicap. Onemilo. st lb st lb Fabulist .. „ I! 8 Retaliation ..7 0 Acone .. ..0 8 Ham .. .. 7 0 Panoply .. .. 0 2 Free Lance.. ..7 0 St. Laura .. .. 8 10 live 8 11 Doris ~ .. 810 Deadshot .. .. 610 Weblev .. .. 8(I Lord Diinlnce ~ 610 Three' Star.. ..8 6 Cleopatra .. ..6 9 Ktepfeldt .. .. 8 0 l ady Apes ..6 8 St. Regei ~ „I 5 Pirate .. ..<5 7 Tit 7 7 Norma .. ..AT Lillle .. ..TO Ei.leiwlie Handicap. Six furlongs. stlb stlb St. Paul .. ..9 7 Quickflre .. ..7 4 Armilla .. ..0 2 Porangi Potae ..7 3 Nestor .. , 81! Adininl llawke .. 7 0 Lady Anna.. .. 8 II) Swordflsh .. .. fi 10 Antares .. ..8 0 Knrowai .. .. 610 Decoration ~ 8 0 Lady Cuisine ..6 7 St. Kluio .. .. 712 Autumn Handicap. One mile and aquarter. st lb Still Fabulist .. ..9 6 Miss Nelson ..7 5 Acone .. .. II ft Tit 7 5 Panoply .. ..8 9 Captivity .. ..7 4 St. I aura .. ..8 7 Ida 7 4 Doris .. ..8 6 Anniversary ..7-2 Three Star.. ..8 0 I.itfra .. .. 6 12 Stepfelilt ~ ..SO Merry Maid ~ 610 Folly .. .. 712 Mitiora .. ..6 8 Anita .. ..7 8 Mantle .. ..6 8 Itetiihutlou ~7 8 Lord Dunluce .. 6 S Lady Marlon ..7 7 Norma .. ..6 7 Flying Handicap. Six furlongs, st lb st lb Acone .. .. 911 Lady Marion .. 710 Waiukn .. ..9 3 Retribution .. 710 Panoply .. ..OS Dummy .. ..7 0 St. Laura .. ..9 0 Maria .. .. 7 5 Doris .. .. 811 l.iliie .. .. 7 6 Forma ~ .810 Fvo 7 0 "irion .. .. 8 9 Antares .. .. 7 0 Webley .. ..8 8 Deadshot .. ..7 0 Three Star.. ..8 7 Fruntijnac.. .. 0 12 Stepfeldt .. .. 8 7 Peerless .. .. 6 111 Anniversary ..8 0 Norina .. ..6 7 Armilla .. .. 710 Pony Handicap. Six furlongs. st lb st lb^ Mavounieen .. 9 9 Bit o' Fashion .. 710 Romp .. ..8 5 Vampire .. ..7 4 Leona .. ..0 4 Han 7 0 Lady Thornton ..8 2 Fidget .. .. 610 Silkworm .. ..SO Shouts' Handicap. Five furlongs. stlb stlb Acone .. „9 12 The Sharper .. 7 7 Waiulm .. ..9 6 Miss Nelson ..7 7 Panoply .. .. 9ii Antares .. .. 7 2 Doris _• ~ 812 Lufra .. ..7 2 Orion .. .. 8 11 Decoration ..7 0 Forma .. .. 811 St. Klmo .. .. 7 0 Webloy .. .. 810 Markinch .. .. 7(I Three Star.. ..8 9 l'oraiui Potae .. (I 10 St«pfeldk .. ~8 9 Ilex 6 7 Lady Marion .. 712 Norina .. .. 0 " Linstock .. .. 711 St. Owen .. .. li I Reformation .. 711 Glenlora .. ..6 7 Armilla .. ~ 710 Neptune - ..6 7 Dummy .. ..7 8

As the acceptances for the various events of the second day's programme are not duo until noon to day, it would be extremely hazardous to endeavour to solve the various problems, until some inkling is given of the intentions of horse-owners. I may say, however, that Acone is worth following 111 whatever race lie is sent for, for Mr. Hvett has not, I think, given him in any race a weight that will stop him. Panoply, in the same stable, however, stands out as another dangerous candidate, and he, too, merits a tick opposite his name. As for the Steeplechase, that event, I think, resolves itself into a question of Bombardier standing up. If the Brigadier gelding is on his best behaviour he will, I think, have little dillieulty in beating the moderate crowd opposed to him. Carbuncle cannot, however, be quite overlooked, for it should not be forgotten that she recorded a very satisfactory feat when she ran over Othello in the Maiden Steeplechase at Takapuna in January last, for the latter was subsequently found good enough to romp home in front of Bombardier for the big steeplechase run over the same course. • Phaeton.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. (,'IIRISTCHUHCH, Monday. The Autumn Meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club opened to-day. The weather in the morning was cold and threatening, but in the afternoon the sun shone out, and in spite of a cold sou'-west wind the weather was not unpleasant. The attendance was fairly large, and the course not so heavy as might have been expected after the recent heavy rain, and the racing was interesting. At this meeting the Club tried the experiment of lumping investments on the outside and inside totalisators, and declaring only one dividend. The sum of £7243 passed through the totalisators. The following are the details The Kildaub Handicap llukdi.u Race of isosova; second horse P'sovs from the stako. One mile and three-quarters. 102 lion. J. D. Oriuond'.sbr g Hopeful, Cyrs, by Huriri — Frowning Beauty, list 101b (W. Stone) 1 54—Mr. J. A. Holmes' br g Clarence, aged, lOst 121b ('!'. Stewart) 2 205-Mr. 1). Rutherford's b gßaruardo, syrs, list Sib (Clark) 8 206, Liberator, list Mb, also started. Liberator held the advantage to th" top turn, but he was in difficulties as soon a/ Hopeful caught him, and the latter landing; in the straight with a clear lead, ossily disposed of Bain irdo's challenge, ami won hard held three length from Clarence, who caught Baruardo in the last few strides, and defeated him by a neck for second position, Liberator was three lengths away last. Time, 3m. 325. Dividend, Co. CtiiMt'.uiNE Stakes, of fiOOsors.; second horse fill govs., and third horse 25sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Weight for sex. Six furlongs. 475-Mr. (i. O. Stead's ch c Bombshell, by Chainshot—Nautilus, Sst 101b (l)errott) .. 1 99—Mr. U. G. Stead's b c Uniform, by Hotchkiss -l'7>riiio,Sst l'llli (IV. Clark) .. .. i 65— Ci, U. Stead's hlk f Firefly, by Artillery —Fairy Maid, Sst 81b (Cunnop) .. ..3 115, Marquis of Zetland, Sst lt'lb; 187, l)auntle<s, Sst Ills; 148, Belle Clair, Sst Sib; also started. Belle Clair and liou bsliell were the tlrst to appear in front, but the latter was steadied, and Firctly going up to Belle Clair, the pair ran rouod'lhe top turn side by .side, with Bombshell next, and Dauntless, wno had been the hit to move, coining through fast. Before the straight was reached, Dauntless had caught the leaders, and the three were on level terms when their beads were turned for home. Below the distance Belle Clair was in difficulties, and with Dauntless and Kin-fly under the whip, a few yards further on Bombshell nude his effort, and getting his head in front of Firefly a couple of hundred yards from home, won by half a length from Uniform, who finished fast and defeated Firefly by a neck for second position, with Dauntless fourth, Belle Clair fifth, and Marquis of Zetland last. Time, lm. 19s. Dividend, £2 Is. Grkat asti-it Handicap of 59050»5; second horso 30iovs, and third 'iOsovs. from the stake, Savon furlongs.

100—Mr. 11. Vallance's rn f Culverin, 4vrs, by Son-of-a-Gun-Hoaeneatli, 7st Sib (Wliitakcr) .. ' 1 03— J. Curran's blk in Vanilla, syrs, "st 81b (lluriK) 2 190 Hon. G. McLean's br Mareiuma, 4yrs,"st Ulb (Leeson) 3 124, Bloodshot, flst 71b; 141, Bessie McCarthy, Sst lllb; 3 •, Ail Itevoir, Ssttilb; 35, Skirmisher, Sst till); 55, Marino, Sst 2lb; 107, Lord Zetland. list; 52, Quiltiri, Sst; 77, Solitaire, Tut 131b; is", Jane Eyre, 7>tSlb; 224, New Forest, 7stolb; 99, Loveshot, 7si slb; 07, Golden Fleece, 7st 4lt>; 119, Black and Fled, 7st, carried 7st 311); 50, Kangiatea, 7«t; 49, Colback, fist 71b, carried (ist 131b, also started. Culverin wan the first away and made the running past the keuneis followed by Au Itevoir, Golden Fleece, Vanilla, Mareinma, Bloodshot, and Solitaire in the order named, with Jane Eyre last. Au Itevoir then lost his position, and Culverin showed the way round the top tun), followed by Maremuia, Vanilla, Solitaire, and Golden Fleece, with Lord Zetland at the head of the others, and New Forest and Jano Eyre moving up. As they ran into the straight Culverin was still leading from Maremma and Vanilla, but Golden Fleece was beaten, and although New Forest and Jane Eyre ma le up a good deal of ground they could not reach the leading division, and Culverin, holding her position, won comfortably by a length and a-half from Vanilla, with Mareinma half a length away third, just in front of Jane Eyre, Solitaire, and New Forest, who finished together, fourth, fifth, and sixth respectively, with Lord Zetland seventh, and Skirmisher, a bad last. Time, lm. 30Js. Dividend, £10 2s. Epsom welter Handicap of laisovs; second horse lOiors from the stake. One mile. 299—Mr. (1. G. Stead's b f Bellicent, 3yrs, by Maxim — Kiiid, Sst 71b (Dcrrglt) .. .. 1 106— M. Friedlamler's b g Cannonshot, 3yrs, Sst 121b(Leeson) 2 67-Mr. A. G. Holmes' br h Lord of Misrule, fiyrs, 7st 13lp (Connop) 3 77, Prime Warden, Ost 131b ; 42, Silver Spec, Ost 71b; 79, Magazine, Sst 91b ; G2, Speculator, X.<t olb ; 3/, Nicholas, 7st 71b ; 33, King Wai, Tst 71b; 3', Medieus, 7st7lb ; Ift, Alcestis, 7st 71b, al«n started. Alcestis immediately drew out from King Wai and Prime Warden, while Magazine and Bellicent were the last to move, and Medicus, who dislodged his rider at the start, took no part in the lace. Passing the kennels Nicholas ran through into tint position, and was followed by King Wai, Cannon* shot-, and Alcestis; while Prime Warden had dropped back list, behind Bellicent. At the top turn Nicholas was still in front, but directly the straight was reached he retired, and Canonsbot came or to the distance just clear of Prime Warden, with Bellicent and Lord of Misrule comin: fast. At the distance Prime Warden was in difficulties, and Bellicent, catching the leader, won by halt a length from Cannonshot, who was a neck in front of Lord of Misrule, with Prime Warden fourth, Magazine fifth, and Alcestis sixth. Time, lm. 465. Dividend, £2 lis. , RiisstiEY Stakes Handicap of Isosovs; second horse ISsovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds who have never won a race of the value of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 145—Mr. M. Ilolibs' b c Marquis of Zetland, by Per kin Warbeck— gjt (Whits) ~ i.

303—Mr. O. G. Stead's ch g Grand Cross, 7st 131b ,19— oS! D jrn'ond's br fTroutaUo, V»t 101b ( - 121 BinwUlist, ait; 11, *?'• $£ m; M, Annoyance, " fl t 3lb; 3 , ac ° 3t arted. and<Al iWshowed in front or .fel'Si when the word w give" b t e former immediately lost his Ma qm of Zetland takm«co,nm,ml led rouncl tn nnd°Bknotallis' in Mw onl.r continued* llto aflrontage i ,,l< ? 'J l l^ s i^|, R 'bat*Ma rqui?'of Cross, under pressure, jo ed him,, tart £ I 0,., s»s=^lS2rs2Sr« Bi-metallist fourth, « "'J' 1 ' and wpio last. Time, lin. 6*- Dividend, £« Bs. tjnn.'mmtf Handicap of liOsors ;/ second horsa ' 20sovs from the stake. One mile an.l a quarter. 122—Mr J KitzzeraM's Mk I! Vandyko, 4y«, by Vanguard— Maid, 7»t 121b (J. i 813—Mr. M. Ilolbs's b f Bizarre, 3yrs, 7sfc isib 89—Mr G. Anysley'sgr m Mona, 6yrs, 7st 81!) (It. Wilson) .. •• •• 4 40,Toxa, 3491b, IS, Silro,S<t 21b ; 242 Ilex, 7st 13! li • UK), Regret, 7st fllb; 20, Brm, 7st 21b, m, Salvo Shot, 7st, also started. Brill mailt the running down the back iretch, followed by M'.naand salvo. At the Kennels Anna took command, but before the top turn was r^. che,l ( Rave wav to Vandyke, who won by a couple of lengths from Bizzare. who defeated Mona b> a length for second place, lime, 2m. 15s. Dividend, £7 lis. QIHCIUCK Race of 30SOVS ' Six furlongs.—This was won by (?'ly D King, beating (132) F enchy, (2SS) Alcestw, (oU) Powder Monkey, and (07) Te Kooti. Inc., Ini. M* Dividend, £2 13s fid. Till winner was bought in lor £30. _

TAIERI RACES. [BY TELKGKAPII. — ASSOCIATION.) Do.ski)in', Monday. There was a fair attendance, and some good sport at the Taieri Races day. I lie principal events resulted as follow President's Handicap of sosovs. one mile 1 " a quarter.—Em incline, 7st 7lb, 1; Twilight. Cst fill., 2; Stockfish, 7st ISlb, 3. Won by half a length. Time, Sin. Ids. Dividend, £1 % Flying Handicap. -Miss Madge <>t .11, 1, Vanquisher, Sst 31b, 2; Rothamstead, 7st 101b, 3. A protest against Vanquisher for going outside Hie flat! was upheld, and Rothamstead was placed second. Time, lni. lSls Dividend, £0 Si. Ivastkr Handicap of 40sov.i. One mile.— Iwilicut, Cat 911), 1; Cactus, 7»t 131b, 2; Vanquisher, Sit_2lb, 3. Won by five lengths. Time, lm. 48J.1. Dividend, £7 12s. Two-mile Tkot.- Won by Good Enough, oil., paying £37 IGs dividend. Cottage Girl won the Mile and a-half Trot, paying

Nominations for the Great Northern Champagne Stakes of oOOsovs, to be ruu at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting of 1897, close on Friday, the 17tli iust. An advertisement with reference thereto will be found published in another column. The Auckland Cup winner Pegasus (by Nelson—Tenambra) is to be submitted to miction to-morrow by Messrs. Hunter and Nolau at the Durham Yards.