AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11852, 2 January 1902, Page 6

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

DERBY DAT. MENSCHIKOFP PUT UP A PAST RECORD. President: Mr. A. Buckland. Vice-president: Mr. A. Kidd. Stewards: Major Dean Pitt, Messrs. Seymour Thome George, F. Earl, D. W. Duthie, D. D. Nathan, T. Sinclair,; J. 0. Smith, G. W. S. Patterson, H. O. Nolan, \V 0. Somers, A. Banna, and Dr. Stuart B. Keid. Committee: Hon. E. Mitckelson, Messrs. A. Backland, Richard Duder, H. T. Gorrie, E. H. Eeid. D. McLeod, J. IT. Armitage, W. McLaughlin, T. Morrin, N. A. Nathan, J. Russell, and H. Thompson - Hon. treasurer: Mr. H. T. Gorrie. Judge: Mr. E. B. Lusk. -Starter: Mr. George Cutts. Handicapper: Mr J. 0. Evctt. Clerk of scales: Mr. P. W. Maris. Clerk of course: Mr. A. Eelby. Secretary: Mr. Win. Percival.

Perfect weather favoured the Auckland Racing Club for tho holding of the third day's racing of the summer meeting yesterday. The morning broke dull and srnless, • and for some; little time those who had been anticipating a day at Ellerslie were rather anxious as to how the clerk of the weather was going to treat them, but the wind held steadily a little south of west, and though at no time was the sky cloudless, there was a beautiful sunlight, pleasantly tempered by fleecy clouds, and a big attendance was assured long before the stream of city people' began to set Ellersliowards. Tho early trains were thronged, and the - 'busei and breaks were patronised by the hundreds who prefer to bowl along behind a team of horses in the good old way of attending a race meeting. Tho scene, on the course was full'of life and colour. Family parties, as usual, picnicked under the shady pine trees, and thence to beyond tho Derby Stand the spectators thronged. The scene in the enclosure was charming. ; The well-kept stand and the trim lawns, unusually green for this time of the year, formed an effective background for the beautifully-dressed ladies, who gave the finishing touches to a ; gay picture. After tho dull weather of Cup day, which was not an ideal day for dainty costumes, they seemed to blossom out all the more charmingly. Between the races, when the enthusiasts could spare a moment from "the rigour of the game" to promenade their fair friends, the effect of the many striking dresses on the lawn was kaleidoscopic. The lawns, as previously mentioned, were unusually green, due to the recent rains, and their freshness was in marked contrast to all previous Derby days. Though tho attendance was not equal to that of Cup day, it was little below it, and it may safely said that it was above the record for any of the byegone ■ Derby days. Everything connected with the management worked in the clock-like order, and prompt time being observed in starting the various races, the programme was got off within a few minutes of the time stated on the card, The musical portion of the programme was again rendered by the fine band under the leadership of Mr. J. Impey, the choice ' musical selections played serving to greatly enliven the proceedings. I Mr. putts officiated as starter, and in all I instances the veteran was successful in getting his fields away in good order. The efficacy of the starting apparatus has been added to by the introduction of a piece of netting about a foot wide, which is hitched on to a pair of stout ropes.' This takes the j place of the band of webbing used pre- < viously. The contesting jockeys were quick to recognise what the. consequences would be by indulging in any pranks, and the re- ( suit was that there was not a single break away during the afternoon, which, of course, saved much time and annoyance. Speculation was brisk at the totalisators during -; the afternoon, but the fact of the Derby resolving -itself into a match between Mr. Stead's representatives of course kept the 'bell, silent on that event, and as a result the receipts from the machine were affected. However, the sum of £20,228 was handled on the seven other events of tho programme, which is £1610 in advance of the sum put through on the corresponding day: last year. This gives' a grand total of £56,006 for three days. On the three first days of last season's summer meeting the sum of £51,612 was put through the machines, so that it may be now accepted as quite certain that there will be a fresh totalisator record. : ; ' >' There was a narrow escape from a serious accident during the running of the County Handicap. Approaching the home turn, Landiock, ridden by W. Satman, who was running well up, fell, and San Patricia, ridden by R. Dorr who was , close behind, toppled over him. Fortunately for the respective riders of Takapuna and Cressy, who were running close handy, they sighted the mishap quickly and pulled their horses clear,' or the result would possibly havo entailed serious consequences. Satman and Derrett were conveyed back to the enclosure in the club's ambulance, but it was heard with much relief that both riders had escaped with nothing more serious than a shaking. The horses were unhurt. ' •.■'• ' THE RACING.

■ The programme opened with (he Glasgow Handicap, and of a field of 11 coloured on the card for the seven-furlong race,: Winsome was the only withdrawal. The top weight, Rosella, was made favourite. K-o----seila -was quickly on her legs when the barrier shot tip, but the daughter of Scaton Delaval was steadied at haif-a-furlong,- and : Reclaimer acted the role of pacemaker. The ' son of Recluse showed the way into the straight, and appeared to be going so well at that point that he looked a likely winner. lie was,. however, in trouble before they reached the distance, where Rosella came through, and the favourite fairly romping over the opposition she ran home an easy winner. This was the first success • that fell to the pretty colours of the Messrs. Nathan at the meeting. ■ The full field of seven that figured on the card for the Hurdle Race was saddled up, Tim being made favourite. Rufus, Princess of Thule and Tim were responsible for the running all through. Rufus led up to the seventh hurdle, but Princess of Thule got the best of her chestnut rival as they came into the straight and the daughter of Lord of the Isles leading over the last obstacle she came on and won easily by several lengths from Rufus. Cannongate was pulled up at the end of a mile and a-half and walked in with the crowd. ~..': It wan currently rumoured that the Great Northern Derby would resolve itself into a match between Mr. Stead's representatives, and when the numbers went up for the blue riband contest, and the field was found to be reduced to Menschikoff and Royal Artillery, it might be said that everyone was: quite prepared for the situation. . Both colts stripped in capital nick. Menschikoff filled: the eye as being more ready for the fray than his big stable mate, the son of Stepniak's rich bay coat fairly glinting in the sunlight as his toilet was uropared. Royal Artillery was cantered past the stand, but his stable mate was ridden straight to the post. After one false start, Menschikoff being the delinquent, the pais; were slipped. Menschikoff was quickest on his legs, and it was at once recognised that a sound pace was to bo set, for the pair were moving along at a clipping rate. Menschikoff went out of the straight with a lead of three lengths of his stable mate, which he increased in the run up the back. Approaching the turn, Dcrrett began to move on Royal Artillery, and the son of Hotchkiss closed up the gap m the run down the straight, but Hewitt was always easy on Menschikoff, and without ever being extended, the son of Stepniak won h« .race i by a length. That the pace was on in real 1 earnest-.amply demonstrated by the time i record Mr. Konn. the official time-keeper ! struck'the various stages of the journey M ; follows:-First three furlongs, 39i5., torn I furlongs, 51is.; six furlongs, lm. 20s , mile | lm 4&£s.; mile and a-half, 2m. 38i*. lhis i constitute a fresh record for the race. As | Mr Stead's oair came back to the enclosure I they were given a rousing cheer, for it was I quite recognised that ' by stretching out his ! two colts the Southern sportsman had met the situation in a sportsmanlike spirit, by giv- ! ing the onlookers an interesting race. After I Menschikoff had been rubbed down he was led i on to the lawn by his trainer, Mr. R. Mason, ! when the pleasing ceremony of decorating i him with the blue riband was gone through, i Miss Buckland, daughter of the president, Mr. Alfred Buckland, performing the cerei mony, hearty cheers going up as the colt was i led away with the insignia of honour. Muskcrdale and Swagsman were withdrawn j from the Midsummer. Handicap, for which I: the field numbered seven. Mr. Stead's i filly, Helen Fauci was made a warm fav--1 ourite, the top: weight, Idas, being the one ; most favoured of the others. . Porirua gave [ some ;little trouble at the: post, but when I iiie barrier went up he was quickly into his I stride, and, assisted by Spalpeen,, made a ".cracking pace into the straight, and he was 1/ going so well at 1 that point that a victory for |: him was loudly proclaimed. .Helen Eauoit, j however. loudly proclaimed. on the;inside. however, getting a good run on the inside, I was in front as, they got to the main stand, j and the sister of Paystar looked like the I winner. v \ However.. Mary Seaton, rattling '( up with a smart dash of pace in a clever run ,

next the rails, got out, - and won nicely by a length from the favourite. Though the winner carried the ■ blue jacket of Messrs.; L. ' D. : and N. A. Nathan, it was well known that the filly had ;'changed hands ' the day ; . previously, she being sold by auction at Sylvia Park for 125 guineas. The new owner of Mary Seaton is Mr.; R. Peace, a resident of Waihi, and as : the , stake money attaching to the ; Midsummer Handicap was ; 150sbvs, he \ thus' secured more; than i the filly cost him at the very first attempt. :: Mary. Seaton thus takes rank as a lucky purchase. The field for the .County Handicap was reduced by the respective withdrawals of Red Lancer ami; V Highlander. Hohoro was made g favourite, San 'Patricia {, being the one most fancied; of the others. : Mr. Outts got .. tho field well ; away together, :Takapuna being quickest on his legs. At the end of half-a-furlong, ' however, Goldemnere was found in front, and the son-of Clanranald led a compact bunch into the straight, beaded by Reclaimer and Maroon cad Gold. Here an accident took place, Landiock falling, and San Patricia, who was running immediately in his wake, was also brought down. As they passed the distance Hohoro dashed up, and tho son of Tasman finishing up his task like tho racehorse ho is, ran home a comfortable winner by three lengths from. Takapuna. When the numbers went up feu - the A.R.C. Handicap it was found that Mars was to be an absentee. Prom tho outset of speculation it was always certain that St. Michael would bo favourite, but Bluejacket and Nonette were both strongly backed. All the contestants handled . themselves well in their preliminary gallops, Nonette , especially pleasing by his free action. It was some littlo time before Mr. Outts got his field to lino up properly, but when the veteran released the barrier the start was an even one. Battleaxe and Laetitia were quickest on their legs, but the first-named was quickly steadied, and Laetitia was left in front. The bay daughter of Seaton Del-aval was joined by Materoa as they ran out of the straight, tho favourite division being well back in tho field. In the run up tho back stretch the field bundled up, and at the cutting they were all together, Laetitia leading Bluejacket by half-a-lengtli. When thoy got to the head of tho straight the leading pair were, still together, and so they raced up to thfl distance, approaching which St. Michael and Nonette shot up. Laetitia here fell away beaten", and the cry, " Bluejacket wins" went up from many quarters. It was all too soon, however, for Nonette, coming along with a magnificent run and finishing up his task like a real gamo-'un, ho caught his brown opponent in the last two strides and won a great race by a long head. When Mark Ryan brought Nonetto back to the paddock he was given a hearty cheer, and right worthily was it deserved, for both horse and rider acquitted themselves with great credit. Noisette's performance is entitled to rank with the best performance that has been registered by a three-year-old on the New Zealand turf, for with 9st 41b (which was within 41b of tho top weight) ho was unquestionably set a big task. The time (2m. 385.) in which tho race was run shows that the pace was a cracker throughout, and altogether Nonette's performance comes out j as a brilliant feat. J A .field of nine was weighed out for tho \ Pony Handicap, for which Lady Avon was . made a strong favourite. The daughter of Soult was quickily awey when the barrier went up, and making- the pace showed the way into the straight and up to the distance, where Stepaway came through, and the latter having all the best of it in the run home won easily. % Half-a dozen went to the post for the Maiden Handicap, the top-weight, .Cavalry, being tho popular fancy. Sly Miss and Jessamine were responsible for the pace in the early stages, when Balbirnie came through, '. and the daughter of St." L'eger running true for once, beat her field in easy style. The favourite, Cavalry, finished second, but his rider failed to draw the weight; and second place was awarded to Royal Conqueror. • The following are the details of the racing:— ... ■ ; ■'. ;.-. • '.g

THE GLASGOW HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 15sdvs, and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. i For three-year-olds and upwards. Seven furlongs. 951— Messrs. L D. and N. A. Nathan's ch m Rosella, syrs, by Seaton Delaval— 9st 121b (Gallagher) 1 120— J. Lovett's cli K Solo, 6yrs, by ; Blairgowrie—Dollv, Bst lOib (Jilling) ... ... " ... ... , ... 2 .138 Mr. R. Emmerson's ch f Sparkling Water, by St. HippoWaitemata, Bst Mb (W. Satman)... ... ... 3 133 Mr. J. A. Harding's pi- m Tauhoi, aged, Bsfc Sib (Ready) :.. ... 0 203— M. Ross' b g Red Lancer, aged, Bst 31b (Buchanan) ... ... 0 —Mr. James Bennett's eh g Re- . claimer, 7st 91b (S. Lindsay; ... 0 ■ 46Mr. J. Lynoh'sbr in Golden Rose, ' - 4yrs, ;7st 31b (Phillips) : ... ... 0 Major F. Nelson George's ch f Ragabrasli, 3yrs, 7st (Percival) ... 0 76—Mr. H. Hyland's ch f Despatch, ' 3yrs, ■ 7st (Barr) ... ... ... 0 21Hon. H. Mosman's ch c Putty, 3yrs, — ■-•■ 6st 101b (Cameron) ... ... ... 0

J: Rosella and Despatch were the first to hop off, but they had not gone far before Solo and Reclaimei ran up to Despatch, and the three were racing together going past the six-furiong post. When the cutting was reached Reclaimer was a length to the good of Despatch; and then came Solo and Golden Rose in close company, with Rosella and Red Lancer next. Keciaimer was still bowling along in the van when '.they settled down for the run across the top stretch, where Despatch and Sparkling vVater were his nearest attendants, and there was no material change in the leading positions when the straight was reached. A bit further on Rosella made hor way through, and cutting down the ©imposition in rare style she dashed up to the judge's box an 'easy winner by tiiree lengths from Solo, who was three-parts of a length to the good of Sparkling VVater. Red Lancer, Despatch, and Golden Rose finished right up, with Rugabrash next, and Jessamine last. Time, lm. oOs. Totalisator, 2607. Dividends: Rosella, £1 16s 6d; Solo, £4- 17s 6d. THE NEW YEAR'S HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 150sovs; second horse 10 receive 15sovs, and third horse lUsovs out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. 385 Mr. M. Deoble's br m Princess of • Thule, aged, by Lord of the isles —Lady Sarah, 9st 111b (owner)... 1 —Mr. R. Harmon's ch g Rufus, 6yrs, by MuskapeerHaricot, lOsi. (berry) ... ... ... 2 743— H. Moody's b g Tim, aged, by Woolbrokor, lOst 111b (Weal) ... 3 429—Mr. L. Harris' br g Cavaliero, aged, 13st 1016 (Howard) ... ... ... 0 223 Mr. E. J. Sage's br g Cannongate, byrs, list 7lb (Stewart) 0 —Mr. T. Armitage's b g Khama, syrs, 9st (K. Hall) ... ... 0 128—Mr. L. Arthur's b g Tresham, 4yrs, .:•:'. 9st 21b, including 21b over (O'Neill) ... ... 0 2459 Khama, Tim, and Rufus ran up to the first fence together, where Rufus was quickest over, and, drawing out, the son of Muskapeer had a four lengths' lead of Tim and Princess of Thule when the next obstacle was reached, Cannongate a similar distance away third. In the run to the third hurdle Princess of Thule slightly decreased the gap that separated her from Rufus, and when the hurdle in the straight came to be negotiated both she and Tim were in line with Rufus. Going past the main stand Rufu3 was leading Princess of Thule a length, with Tim a similar distance behind tho latter, and then five lengths away came Caunogate and Tresham, with Cavaliero whipping in the field. The leading positions remained unaltered going out through the bottom turn, but when the fence near the six-furlong post was reached Rufus had • again drawn, out a bit from Princess of Thule and Tim, while Cannongate was lying fourth, with Cavaliero next, and the others spread out. Just after clearing the jump by the four-furlong post Princess - of Thule ran up to Rufus, with Tim handy, while Cannongate cased up, thus leaving a gap of 15 lengths between the leading trio and Cavaliero. Going to the front Princess of Thule was quickest over the two last fences, and making no mistakes about it, she came on and won, pulling up, by over four- lengths from Rufus, who was five lengths in front of Tim. Cavaliero was some distance away fourth, and Tresham and Khama trotted in with the crowd. Time 3m. 50s. Totalisator, 2459. Dividends:' Princess of Thule, £4 6s 6d; Rufus, £1 5s 6d. THE 28th GREAT NORTHERN DERBY of 500sovs; second horse to receive 50sovs and tho third horse/ 25sovs out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Mr. G. G. Stead's b c Menschikoff, by Stopniak—Pibroch, Bst 101b (Howitt) ... 1 Mr. G. G. Stead's br c Royal Artillery, by Hotchkiss—Rose of Welling ton, Bst 101b (R. Derrett) ...... .. ... 2 - No others started. . . Menschikoff jumped away half-a-length to the good, and bowling along at a strong pace the son of Stepniak continued to draw out from his stable companion and he had a lead of four lengths as they swept past the : grandstand. Thus they ran through the bottom turn and into the back, whore Royal Artillery ; moved up a bit, but only on sufferance, as Menschikoff had a commanding lead again when they settled down for the run across the top stretch, and ; although , Derrett- on Royal Artillery shook his mount up in the last bit, Menschikoff; won pulling double by" a s bit bettor • than a length. Time,. 2m. 3845.; The totalisator was not opened on 'the race.' ■

THE MIDSUMMER HANDICAP of ■ 200sovs; second horse to receivo 35sovs and third horse 15sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. : 160—Mr. R. Peace's b f Mary Seaton, ■> by Seaton ; Delaval—Bragela, 7st 71b (Buchanan) ■ ... ...... 1 1234—Mr. G.G. Stead's: bf Helen Faucit, by Castor—Cissy, Bst ; 111b • (Hewitt) ... ... ... ... 2 468— D.: Gordon's ch 0 Porirua, by Seaton Delaval—Waitemata, Bst 101b (Pyne) ... :..' ... -.3 1 694—Mrs. J. Lennard's b f Idas, 9st 61b i ; -■ ■■: (T. Taylor) ... ......... 0 * 273—Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's - ' ch c Northumberland, 9st (Gal--1 ' lagher) ... ...... ... ... 0 r 125—Mr. S. Bradley's br c Wairiki, Bst ■ (Gainsford) ...... ....... 0 1 257—Mr.' L. Marshall's ch '■ c Spalpeen, ' — 7sf; 81b (8. Lindsay) ... ... 0 [ 3211.:-; ...,;:■?..-;.. . , , Idas and Wairiki got badly away, while of , the others Porirua and Helen Faucit were quickest into prominence, but they had not ' gone a furlong before Spalpeen replaced ; Helen , Faucit, and a bit • further on Mary Seaton ran up into third place. Porirua and Spalpeen were closely associated going ! across the top stretch, and there was. still. ( little to choose between them when they I entered the straight.'' Helen Faucit' made , her run when the distance was reached ; and she looked like winning at the lawn . rails, but in the last few strides Mary Sea- , ton, taking advantage of an opening on ,■ the rails, dashed up and ■, won, : , by .....a ; length from Helen Faucit, ■'; Porirua a neck away third: Time, lm. 4£s. Totalisator, 3211. Dividends : Mary Seaton, £13 10s 6d; \ Helen Faucit, lis 6d. WINNERS OF THE : GREAT NORTHERN \ ' DERBY. ■"' ; - m.' a." Ariel, by Dainty Ariel — 1 1876—Toi, by Diouiedes ... — 1877—Danebury, by Traducer ... ... — —Venus Transit, by Sledmere ... 3 81 1880 Libeller, by Traducer ... ... ... — 1881—Tim Wbiffler, by Tim WMffler (5)... 1 56i 1882— Hercules, by Yattendon ... 3 8i IS33—Welcome Jack, .by Traducer ... 3 9 ■ Nelson, by King Colo ... ... ; ... 2 50 A Tigredia, by Leolhuia ...... 2 46 ' 1836— Shot, by Musket '... ... 2 40 i Disowned, by Albany 2 43" 18S8—Sextant, by Robinson Crusoe ... 2 46 1889—Cuirassier, by Musket ... ... 2 401 Tirailleur, by Musket ... ... 2 44J 1891—Medallion, by Nordenfeldt ... ... 2 55 i Morion, by Captivator ... ... 2 40 1893—St. Hippo, by St. Leger ... ... 2 46 . 1894—Loyalty, by St. George '■'.:■ .... ■ : .'..': 2 40J 1895—Stepfeldt. by Nordenfeldt ... ... 2 51 1836—Fabulist, by Fabulous ... ... 2.33} 1897—Nestor, by St. Leger ..: ... ■ ... 2 40 1898—St. Crispin, by St. Legor 2 43 1899-Bluejacket, by St. Legor 2 40 1900—Miss Delaval, bv Seaton Delaval ... 2 All Renown, by Dreadnought ... ... 2 40} 1932—Menschikoff, by Stepniak 2.38 i PEDIGREE OP THE WINNEE. MENSCHIKOFF. ' PIBROCH, STEPNIAK. — — — irj H CO *2! & o , ■ re o . p> & 8 .'.: - ; & ? ~ " I ■. <D ■:.:: r THE COUNTY HANDICAP of 200 soys; second horso to receive 35sovs, and. third horse ISsovs out of tho stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. , Six furlongs. , 777— C. Lovett's b g Hohoro, syrs, by Tasman— Moth, lOst 51b (Jilling) ... 1 Messrs. R. and R. Duder's br h Takapuna, syrs, by St. Hippo Anna, Bst 51b (Gainsford) ... ... 2 —Major F. Nelson George's ch m Zealous, 4yrs, by Nelson — ';. 6st,lolb (Percival) ...-. ... ... 3 289 Sir Geo. Clifford's eh g G'roldenmere, ' 3yrs, 8s t 71b (Pine) ... ... ... 0 651 —Mr. J. Montgomery's oh f San Patricia, 3yrs, Bst 71b (R. Derroti) 0 106—Mr. J Merry's b m Winsome, syrs, , 7st 111b. (J. Sceats) ... -■ ■... ..... 0 195—Mr. J. Bennett's ch g Reclaimer, 6yrs, 7st 111b (S. Lindsay) ... ... 0 152— J. Chaafe's b m St. Olga, 4yrs, 7st 81b (Speakman) ... ... ... 0 35Hon. H. Mosman's br g Cressy, 3yrs, 7sfc 61b (Cameron) ... 0 105—Mr. D. MoKinuon's b h Landlock, 4yrs, 7st 41b (W. Satman) ... ... 0 66— H. Hyland's ch f Despatch, . v Syrs, 7st 31b (Barr) ... 0 —'sirs. Lennard's b g Maroon and ; Gold, 3yrs, 7st 31b (Buchanan)... 0 193—Mr. D. A. McLeod'a b g Scotty, .- 3yrs, 7&t 21b (Jones)... .... ... 0 3281 . ' : From a capital send oft" Reclaimer, St. Olga, Landlock, and Zealous were early out in the lead, but they had not started through the cutting before Goldonmcro was in charge, and he was having a bit the best of Winsome, Maroon and Gold, and Reclaimer as the field swept down past the four-furlong post. Going across the top stretch Goldenmere was still in the van a length to the good of Maroon and Gold, and then came Cressy, Reclaimer, St. Olga, and San Patricia. Goldenmere showed the way through the turn, whero San Patricia and Landlock can-, noned, and came down, but as they made their way up to the distance post Hohoro came out from the bunch, and beating off the opposition in business-like stylo, he won by the best part of three lengths from Takapuna, Zealous, who came fast in the last few strides, filling third place, a neck away. St. Olga, Goldenmere. and Reclaimer were all close up. Time, lm. 17s. Totalisator, 3281. Dividends: Hohoro, £2 17s; Takapuna, £2 10s. I AUCKLAND FACING CLUB HANDICAP I of 750sovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs and. third horse 50sovs out of tho stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a-half. 434—Mr. J. T. Ryan's ch c Nonette, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval — 9st 41b (Ryan)... ... ... ... . 1 730— P. Chaafe's br h Bluejacket, 6yrs, by St. Leger—Antelope, 9st 81b (Lindsay) ... ... 2 1654— Mr. G. G. Stead's br h St. Michael, : 4yrs, by St. Leger— Dien, 9st (Hewitt) ... ... • ... ... 3 348 Mr. F. Watson's b g Battleaxe, aged, 9st 51b (Gallagher) 0 226—Mr. L. Marshall's b h Coronet, aged, Bst 61b (Julian) ...... 0 54—Eon. H. Mosman's b m Formula, 4yrs, Bst 21b (Pyne) ... 0 Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's b m Laetitia, syrs, 7st 71b (Bu- . chanan) ... ... ... .... 0 128—Mr. J. A. Harding's br m Materoa, — syrs, 7st 71b (Ready) ' ... ... 0 3851 - ~ ■'„' Mr. Cutts got them away in splendid order, Battleaxo being the first into prominence, but they.had not left many strides behind before Laetitia took command, and she was showing the way to Bluejacket coming into the straight; Coronet being most prominent of the others. Passing the stand Laetitia was a • length out from Materoa, and then J came Battleaxe, Coronet, - and St. Michael, all closely associated, but when they rounded the bottom turn Materoa was on terms with Laetitia, and this . pair * were still in line going past the seven-furlong posts three lengths in front of Bluejacket, who was in turn ha.lf-a-length to tho good of Coronet. In the run to the six-furlong post Bluejacket improved his position, and ho was within half-a-length of Laetitia as they came out of the cutting, with Coronet lying next, just in front of a bunched lot. The leading positions maintained across the top stretch, and Laetitia and Bluejacket were quickest into the straight, with St. Michael close handy. Approaching the lawn rails Nonette came out from the bunch with a great dash, and finishing up like a tradesman, he cut down the leading division with every stride, winning handsomely by a long head from Bluejacket. St. Miohael two lengths away, third. Laetitia was /ourth, and Materoa whipped in the field. Time,. 2m. 37Js. Totalisator, 3851. Dividends: Nonette, £5 19s 6d; Bluejacket, £1 3s 6d. WINNERS OP THE A.R.C. HANDICAP. Time. 1876-Mr. J. Watt's Parawhenua, Bst ... — 1 1876—Mr. O. C. McGeo's Perfume, 7st 41b 3 16J 1878— Chadwick's Elsa, 7st 101b ... 3 19 1879—Mr. H. Redwood's Pinfire, 7st 111b 3 15 Messrs. Mason and Yallance's : Lara, 6st 6lb ... ... ... 3 105 ! 1881—Mr. J. Hunt's Yatapa. 6st lib ... 3 20 ; 1882—Mr. G. Bate's The Poet, 6st 91b ... 3 11* ] 18&3—Mr. J. Pilbrow's Welcome Jack, Bst7lb ... ... ... 3 7J 1884—Mr. W. Bobbetfs Libeller, 7st 41b 3 Hi 1885— J. Pilbrow's Welcome Jack, 9st 101b ... ... ... ... ... 3 13 1886—Major P. George's Nelson, Bst 131b 3 63 1887—Mi. J. Mann's Waitiri, Bst 51b ... 3,5 1888—Mr. Bobbett's Lady Norah, Bst 61b 2 1?. 18S9—Mr. .1. .Tones' British Lion, 7st 81b 2 39% ie9o-Mr. Bobbett's Lady Norah, 7s 13lb 2 40:! 1891— W. Douglas' Stroplion. 7st 10lb 2 46 1892—Mr. J. Kean's Dolosa, 7st 21b ... 2 41 ' 1893-Mr. V. Harris' Crackshot, : 9st".. 2 45 1894—Mr. Wright's Van Dieman. 7st 61b 2 39 1895-Mr. Keni Peri's Mahaki, Bst 41b ... 2 41 1896-Mr. Nathan's St. Hippo, fiat 91b 2 40 1097—Mr. P. Watson's St. Laura; Bst 31b 2 39 1893—Mr. J. Chaafe's St, Paul, 9?t 101b 2 384 1899—Mr. J. J Russell's Uhlan. 7sfc 71b 2 37 1 1900—Messrs. L. D.and N. A. Nathan's Explosion,* 9st.lolb ...... 2 39 ' .1 1901—Mr. L. Marshall's Coronet, Bst 61b 2 402 1902—Mr. J. Ryan's Nonette, 9st 41b ... 2 38 From 1876 to 1887 the distance of the race ( was one mile and three-quarters; in 1888 it ] was a mile and a-quarter, when it was further < altered to a..mile and a-half, at which it has i 1 since remained. ■ 1 <

f Pedigree OF r ms, WINNER. 5 . NONETTE. ' CHAEENTB _ '_ SEATON? DBLAVAIi__ - t* « ■ 1 ■'»■'■ " ";■■■« \■■■ t: O O o l■■ s-. i* - % * 1 ob e. * _ • £ 2 • . THE PONY HANDICAP of lOOaovs, second 5 horso ;to receive: lOsovs, and third horse ; ssovs out of the stake. For horses 14 hands V three inches and under. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. ; 465—Mr. 1 M : Friedlander's br m Step--3 away, syrs, by Stepniak —Kate Gre-anaway, 9st (Buchanan) ... 1 3 784—Mr. J. G.' Ralph's blk m Lady Avon, 4vrs, by Soult— Love, lOst } 61b (J.. Sceats) ... ... — + 234— J. Warner's b g Blue Paul, syrs, r 'by.,'Seaton Delaval—Lady, Leger, lOst 41b (Quinton) ... ... ••- ■ + 395— T. ' Bai-r's :br m Orange and - . .: Blue,)jj4yrs, lOst 71b (S. Lindsay) 0 ; 202—Mr. J. Russell's br a Wherekino, 4yrs, i 7st 121b (Speakman) ... 0 1 61— F. Kelly's b g Trooper, aged, ; 7st 31b (Ross) ...... ... 0 316—Mr. J. Montgomery's b m Gladys [...'■■ ■ Rose, - syrs, 7sfc 31b (Jenkins) ... 9 [ 190 Messrs. Pollard and O'Sullivan's b . m Mamoa, aged, 6st 71b (Cameron) 0 1 ' 27—Mr. T. G. Bray's b f Annoyed, 3yrs, • — 6st 71b (Phillips) ... ... - ... 0 1 2674 - .'■. ~ ■ ~. .. - ..,..-:;., ! + Lady Avon and Blue Paid ran a dead heat for second place. They had hardly settled into their stride before tlio colours of Lady Avon were borne to the front,'■■and closely attended by Gladys Rose she carried on the running through'the cutting and down past the four-furlong post, whore she was a couple of lengths to the good, with Orange and Blue well up third. Lady Avon was still at the head of affairs when they entered the straight, where Stepaway ran up alongside Gladys Rose. The first-named cam© fast in the run to the post ! and won comfortably by two clear lengths from' Lady Avon and Blue Paul, the latter '; of whom reached Lady Avon ;in the last ;' stride.: Mamoa roared up and was left at the post. Time, lm. 18|s. Totalisator, 2674. Dividends: . Stepaway, £3 17s 6d ; Lady Avon, 7s 6d; Blue Paul, £1 5s 6d. THE MAIDEN HANDICAP of 150sovs, second horse to receivo 15sovs, and third horso lOsovs out of the stake. For three year-olds and upwards. One mile and aquarter. 324—Mr. E. .T. Sage's cb m Balbirnie, 4yrs, by St. —Coalscuttle, Bst (Hewitt) ... ... ... ... 1 91—Mr. T. Wylie's b g Royal Conqueror, aged, by Flintlock—Ladybird, 7st 71b (McKay) ... ... 2 894— T. McKay's b h Cavalry, 4yrs, by Light Artillery—Sunningdale, Bst 10lb (Buchanan) ... ... 0 155 Mr. R. Blaikie's b m Sly Miss, aged, 7st 121b (Salman) ... ... ... 0 457— A. F. Tail's ch h Commodore, . aged, 5 7sfc 71b (Speakman) ... 0 224—Hon. H. Mosman's- ch f Jossa- -— mine, 3yrs, 6st 91b (Cameron) ... 0 2145 In the run up to the main stand Jessamine and Balbirnie were just in front of Sly Miss, and the first-named was in charge as they made their way down through the bottom to the seven-furlong post. A bit further on Sly Miss was upsides with Jessamine, and this pair were out nearly four lengths from Balbirnie, who was just clear of the others, in the run up the back to the six-furlong post. Balbirnie closed up the gap going through the cutting, and she had headed Sly Miss and Jessamine before the straight was reached. Just before the distance was reached Cavalry threw out a challenge, but Balbirnie was equal to the occasion, and drawing away again ho won easily by three lengths from Cavalry, Royal Conqueror third. Cavalry could not draw the weight, and Royal Conqueror was placed second. Jessamine was last. Time, 2m. 14£s. Totalisator, 2145. Dividend, £5 19s. THE FOURTH DAY'S RACING. ' NOTES AND ANTICIPATIONS. [by PHAETON.] The meeting will bo brought to a conclusion to-day, and .with every promise of fine weather, there in every .prospect of a capital afternoon's sport, '« - - . The opening ©vent of to-day's programme is the Ascot Handicap, iu which Materoa and The Needle may fill the leading places. The Midsummer Handicap comes next, and though, the field will not be a strong one, tho issue is very open. I will take Kclburn to win. \ ' ... •'. ;,;' In the Grandstand Handicap, Nonetto and Battleaxo may fight out the finish, and they may come home in-that order. Of the lightweights I like Laetitia most. It is somewhat difficult to gauge the strength of tho field for the Royal Stakes. If Nonetto were to bo reserved for the six furlong race, ho would bo entitled to respect; but having been accepted for in the Grand stand Handicap, that points to his being an absentee in the six furlong race, as the two ovents follow each other." I will expect Royal Artillery and Cruciform to fight out the issue, and may bo Cruciform will win. With 17 horses still engaged in the Auckland Steeplechase, we are premised a record field for the cross-country race. The placing of the judge will, I fancy, be something like this: — Dingo ... ... ... ... 1 Voltigeur H. ... ... ... 2 Rufus ... ... ... ... 3 If Val Rosa is reserved for the Newmarket Handicap, he should have a deal to say in the settlement of the question, and he may find his most troublesome opponents in Hohoro and Rosella. If Menschikoff and Nonetto are destined to meet in the Auckland Plate, the contest l bnmful of merit. I fancy, however, that Nonette will be an absentee from, fcho weight-for-age contest, and in that case my V °mi goes unreservedly to Menschikoff. The following arc tho acceptances:— ASCOT HANDICAP. One mile. mL „ ;' & lb' st lb The Needle .„ 8 7 Golden Rose ... 7 0 Materoa ... .1 8 0 Ragabrash ... 610 Balbirnie ... 7 8 Despatch : ... 6 9 Paul Seaton ... 7 0,. < ' SYLVIA HANDICAP. Six fnrlongs. „ •• ■■ _ st lb ' st lb Grey Seaton ... 9 4., Kelburn 8 7 Helen Faucit ... 810 Mary Seaton ... 712 Northumberland 8 7 Swagman . ... 610 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter. fit lb st lb Nonette ... ... 910 Coronet ... ... 8 2 St. Michael ... 9 5 Laetitia 7 9 Battleaxo ... 9 3 Sparkling Water 7 0 Val Rosa... ... 812 Tauhei ... ... 612 THE SEVENTH ROYAL STAKES of 500sovs; the owner of the second horse to receivo 10 Tier cent, and the owner of the third horse 5 per cent, out of the stake. r For two and three-year-olds. Special weights, with penalties, and allowances. Six furlongs. Mr. G. G. Stead's br c Royal Artillery, 3yrs, by Hotchkiss— of Wellington Mr. O. G. Stead's ch f Cruciform, 3yrs, by St. Leger—Forme Mr. G. G. Stead's b f Helen Faucit. 2yrs, by Castor— I Mr. J. T. Ryan's ch c Nonette, 3yrs, by &saton Delaval— [ Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's gr c Grey Seaton, 2yrs, by Seaton Delaval—Vivandiere Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's ch c Northumberland, 2yrs, by Seaton Delava l — ! Campania Sir G. Clifford's ch c Goldenmere, 3yrs, by Clanranald—Golden Vale Mr. G. Duncan's b f Lady Soult, 3yrs, by Soult—Hipporina Mr. D. Gordon's ch c Porirua, 2yrs, by Seaton Waitemata ■ Mr. Lancewood's br c Gorriek,; 3yrs, by Hotchkiss—Queen Colo Mrs. Lcnnard's b f Idas, 2yrs, by Seaton Delaval—lda v Mr. L. Marshall's ch c Spalpeen, 2yrs, by Gossoon—Windmill Mr. Dan McLeod's b c ; Scotty, 3yrs, by St. Lcgor—Janet ' Mr. Dan McLeod's br f Jewellery, 3yrs, by St. Leger—Necklace THE AUCKLAND STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 300rovb. About three miles and ahalf. " s.lb B tib ' Cannongate ... 12 9 Kowhai ... ... 910 Nor*-west... ... 11 12 Princess of Thule 9 9 Voltigeur 11. ... 10 7 Rufus ... ... 97 Dingo ;.. ... 10 6 Puffing Billy ... 9 7 Straybird... ... 10 5 Tuirne ... ... 9 7 Scallywag... ... 10 5 Lightning... 97 Sudden .. ' ... 10 2 Tarragon ... ... 9 7 BalUnger ... ... 910 Master Mahoe ... 9 7 Jack .. ... 9 10 NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Six furlongs. '■■■ :' : -y st lb ■.' ■■■- (it lb : ' Hohoro ... ... Ip 12 Takapa ... ... 710 Rosella ... ... 912 Reclaimer ... ? 6 Glenogle ... ... 9 7 St. 01ga... ... 7 4 ' Val Rosa ... 9 5 Winsome... ... 7 4 Formula ... ... 810 Lady Avon ... 7 4 Takapuna ... 8 8 Zealous 7 4 , San Patricia ... 3 7 Scotty ... ... 7 2 .< Goldenmere ... 8 2 Maroon and Gold 611 Tolstoi ... ... 8 0 Hosper ... ... 6 9 AUCKLAND PLATE of -lOOsovs. One mile : and n-half. • . , st lb st lb 1 Bluejacket ... 9 4 Mensohikofl' ... 711 > Val Rosa... ... 9 0 Nonette ... ... 711 Battleaxo... . ...9 1 Cruciform ... 7 6 PONY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. - st lb , : . st lb Orange and Blue 10 12 Polly Perkin ... 7 0 < Lady Avon ... 10 11 Grisotte ...'•.■■■."..'. 7 0 ' St. Loanda :. ... 9 2 Mamoa .... ... 6 8 ' Ukaso ' ......' ii 10 Annoyed ... ... 6 7 . Gladys Rose ... 8 4 Pifiwri .... ... 6 7

Prior to the racing at Ellcrslie yesterday the stewards of the A.RO. met to further, consider the complaint lodged by the starter against the jockey J. Soeats, ' for his riding of Lady: Soult in the - Visitors' Plate on the second day of v the meeting.; Mr. Cutis, attended, asked for leniency for the jockey The stewards called • Sceats before them and admonished him, cautioning him to be careful as to his future coiaduot.