AUTUMN RACING CARNIVAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12242, 11 April 1903, Page 6

AUTUMN RACING CARNIVAL.

THE AUCKLAND RAGING CLUB'S MEETING. NOTES AND ANTICIPATIONS. [BY phaeton.] To-Dat the curtain will bo raised on another autuumn meeting at Ellerslie, and present appearances point to the metropolitan body being in a position to score a success. There is a good sprinkling of visiting horses, and in the event of the weather proving propitious on all three days over which the meeting extends it would seem safe to predict that there will be a very pleasant tale to unfold, both in a racing and financial sense, when the result comes to bo summed up at the fall of the curtain. Mr. Evett has set the tipsters a pretty stiff task on this occasion, to successfully anticipate winners; and I must say that I approach the task with some diffidence. The first event to be dealt with is the THE TRADESMEN'S PLATE of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.

If Rosella is started I shall expect her to win, but I fancy she will be reserved for the Easter Handicap, and in that case Putty and Paul Ssaton may fight it out. THE GREAT NORTHERN" CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 50C3OVS. Six furlongs. Mr. H. Eriedlander's br f Rose Shield Mr. 11. Friedlander's b f ICamo Mr. Wm. Lovett's cli f Desdemona Mr. P. Stenning's b c Agrapus Mrs. Lennard's br 1' Ictasa Mrs. Lennard's br i' Alba Rose Mr. J. Chaafe's br c Stibbington Mr. E. 3. Watt's b c Melodeon, by Medallion— Mel a Mr. T. W. Armitage's br f Lady Bobs Mr. 8. Bradley's br f Lady Rose Mr. J. T. Moore's b £ St. Evangeline Mr. J. Lynch's gr f Vivandel Messrs. Darlot and Dunfes's ch c Ropa Mr. J!. J. Watt's b c by Medallion — Mr. J. T. Ryan's br I Bonkeur Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's br c Onewa Mr. K. Cecil's br c The Middv Mr. W. Handley's b f Merry Soult The issue in the two-year-old race bears a decidedly open appearance. Rose Shield, Kamo, Melodeon, and Ropa all appear to have a winning chance. In endeavouring to find it in once I will take Rose Shield to win.

It is anticipated that the 15 horses named above will all go to the post, and as Mr. Evett lias succeeded in well concealing the winner, it may be taken as quite certain that speculation will extend over, a wide basis. I am still prepared to pin my faith to Wairiki, but in naming his likely attendants I must Fay that I find myself in a bit of a quandary. I hesitate to leave Strathavon out of my placed selection; but after weighing the proa and cons of the question I do not think I can do better than anticipate the placing of the judge thus: —

■ Formula, Marshal Soulfc, and Anchorite are the trio that seem to me to be a likely trio to fight out the issue for the leading places, and to separate them I will give my vote to Marshal Soult.

The first race is timed to be started at twelve noon. The train arrangements will be found published in another column. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. [by TELEGRAPH. —own correspondent.] Christchtjrch, Friday. On Monday and Tuesday next the C.J.C. will hold their autumn gathering at Riccarton, and present' appearances point to some very interesting racing. What can win the double Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps? is a worrying problem to many just now. Theso two events used to form a popular double in the years gone by, and, though still attracting some attention, the quietness prevailing at the respective argumentative rendezvous would be a revelation to an oidtimer. Opinions are fairly divided as to what horse can win the first leg—the Great master Handicap. So many animals are engaged in both races (a victory in one entailing a 141b penalty in the other) that it is somewhat difficult for backers to name their respective fancies, whilst it is equally troublesome for me to select the probable winners, especially as T must make the attempt a week previous to the meeting. I saw Orloff (the only Yaldhurst representative engaged in either race) last week, and I must say that I have never seen him lock quite so well, and the work he registered at headquarters quite satisfied me that it will take a real good one to put him down in the Great Easter Handicap. Pallas, St. Denis, Pampero, Vladimir, Petrovna, Red Gauntlet, Blazer, Windwhistle. Lady Lillian, Cora Linn, Golden Vein, Motor, and Secret Society make up the field, and of these I prefer the prospects of Pampero and St. Denis. It is a big race to fathom, but at present I think either Orloff or Pampero (if he is the stable representative) will win. The Champagne Stakes ought, on form, to be won by Machine Gun', and To-morrow should prove his strongest opponent. On the second day the Great Autumn Handicap and Eleventh Challenge Stakes are run. At present I like Pallas, Motor, Lady Lillian, and General Symons in the order named. If Advance comes down he may reverse the order of finishing with Machine Gun, who does not appear to be blessed with staying power. However, ho is wonderfully speedy, and he may get to the end of the seven-furlong journey in front of his antagonists. The running in the Champagne Stakes may throw some light on the result ofthe Challenge Stakes, and as several horses will nave to put up penalties the result is somewhat doubtful. ACCEPTANCES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, Friday. The following are the acceptances and final payments for the Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting:— - ■ _KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP of 120sovs Two miles.-Long Tom 18.8, Scottish Minstrel , jlO 8, Roller 10.5. Nance O'Neill 9.12, Clanburn j y./, blow Tom 9.0. . EPSOM WELTER. HANDICAP of ISOsovs. One mile.\\ mdwhistle 10.5. Ardnarff 9.12 Larlv j.Eosslyn 9.8, Lavalette 9fl. Zealous B.lo* Boml bardo 3.8, • Kelburn 8.5, R.opu 8.0, Battler 8 n j Gono 8.0, Lady Babbie 8.0. Natalie 8.0. ' ' ! SOCKEUEN HANDICAP of llOsovs One j mile and a-«uarter.— Scylla 8.9. Lavalette 7 9 Calibre 7.8, Lolah 7.8, Narcissus. 7.6, Zealous 7.2, King: Stork 7.0, Stepdancer 6.10, Antigone 6.7. . : . RUSSLEY HANDICAP of ISOsova. Pour fur i longs.—Quarryman 8.5. Sea Lion 8.3, Royal Crown 7.7. Waiterere 7.5, Leonore 7.2, Crown I Imperial 7.2, Roscommon, 7.0,

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB'S "■ MEETING. The A.J.C. will rnako a commencement, clay with their autumn meeting, and will - timio the same on the following Ari. ? >n " Wednesday, and Saturday. To-cW s?' A»T.C. St. Leger and Don caster B»L- tho will be the principal events to bo <Wn? and on Monday the Sydney Ci.n will ol a - ' attention. ' * "'" claim -. ACCEPTANCES. Bx Telegraph.— AssogU^^p^.^ The following final acceptances' have I!°' received: — "■ e oeeu v THE DONCASTER HANDICAP of fflsova J , with lOOOsovs added; second, 200sovJ ♦WlOOsovs. One mile. «w»ovs, ward,

the BETTING market. " 7 Tlis feature in the Doncaster Handicap let tins is tho introduction of Gratia and Kn . Petal. The former, who is a stable com panion to Air Motor, was well supported at 100 to 4 and 5, but tlie ringmen showed no in clination to take liberties with her com panion. All the money going was taken about Rose Petal at 100 to 5 and 6. Marvel Lock' was the subject of a little hostile demonstra. tion, the closing price being 9to 1. Austra lia. eased a point. The Sydney Cup betting is a dead letter At the reading of the card at TattefsalVg Sir Leonard was subject to a demonstration' being backed to win about eight thousand from 100 to 5, closing at 100 to 8. Acrasii was also befriended to the extent of £4000 Rose Petal was backed for £1400 at 100 to 7 Gratia retired from yesterday's position, and is reported to be in the vet.'s hands. The latest prices are:—s to 1 Australia, 6$ to 1 The Idler, 8 to 1 Marvel Lock, 100 to 8 Sir Leonard, Air Motor, and Rose Petal, 100 to 7 Purser, 100 to 6 Acrasia, 100 to 5 Argentum.' ■ i . „ „ Later, There is no change in. the Doncaster Handicap betting. Australian, Sir Leonard, and Rose Petal find favour with tipsters.

st lb st lb Kosella 9 5 Idas ... ... 7 6 Queen's Guard ... 8 1 Bacchus 7 5 Putty 711 Paul Seaton ... 7 5 Greea and Gold... 7 S Annoyed 7 2 Jlatamatahara- Miss Lottie ... "7 0 Iceke 7 7 St. Gordon ... 6 9 Tupara 7 7 Queen Anne ... 6 7

EASTER HANDICAP of C50sovb. ' Ono mile. st. lb. St. lb. Wairlki 9 7 Heroism 7 6 Rosella 8 12 8t. Olgra 7 6 iStratliavon ... 8 11 Solo 7 5 Oinso 3 6 Scotty 7 5 Yal Rosa ... 8 4 Jewellery ... 7 3 The Needle ... 7 12 Northumberland 7 2 Landlock ... 7 11 Paul Seaton ... 7 2 Golden Rose ... 7 8

Waikjki 1 "Val Rosa. 2 Golden Rose ' ... 3 HURDLE RACE of 125sovs. Two miles. St. lb. st. lb. • Cavaliero ... 12 6 Bellman ... 10 7 Royal Conqu'ror 11 0 Inchcapo ... 9 11 Battleaxo ... 10 12 Lingard 9 3 Awahuri ... 10 7 • Awahuri may bo expected to run a good race, but the two light-weights, Lingard and Inchcape, find more favour in my eyes, and I will name Lingard to win. EDEN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Battleaxo 9 9 Miss Lottie ... 7 2 Formula 8 3 Grey Ssaton. ... 7 0 Marshal Soult ... 7 11 Dolores 7 0 Green and Gold .7 11 Ssatonia 6 9 Maroon and Gold 7 5 Soultfisli 6 7 Anchorite ... 7 3

ONSLOW STAKES of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. st lb ■ st lb Thunderer ... 8 5 Stibbington ... 7 9 Matamu 8 5 Bonheur 7 7 Delania 8 5 Lady Bobs ... 7 6 The Squinelier ... 8 0 Te Aroha... ... 7 5 Alba Rose ... 8 0 Simple Simon ... 7 2 Bolania and Bonheur are the pair I like best, and the latter may be the one to win. RAILWAY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. , st lb st lb Westward ... 9 13 Coma 7 10 St. Olga 8 9 Maroon and Gold 7 10 Kama ... ... 8 4 Camille 7 9 Glasgow 3 0 Bloodstone ... 7 9 Anchorite 7 10 Vulpin© 7 8 Cygnet, 7 11 Mtisfcerdale ... 7 7 West guard will probably prove hardest to beat, and she may find her most troublesome opponent in St. Olga. PONY HANDICAP of 75sovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Orange and Blue 10 5 Inspiration ... 8 0 Annoyed 9 12 Cuisine 7 12 Stepaway 9 7 The Dodger ... 7 12 Girton Girl ... 9 7 Sonica 7 11 Avalanche ... 9 3 Miami ... ... 7 10 Vulpine- 8 12 Whawhai -.'7 10 Sentinel 3 6 Rapid 6 10

GREAT EASTER HANDICAP of . .Seven furlongs. ° f st. lb "• * $WWOrloff ... ... 9 7 Blazer . ' 81 lb St. Dennis ... 9 o Lady Lillinn — ' 1 ' 3 n Pampero ... 8 13 Golden Vehi - * 0 \ ladimir ... 8 10 Motor ■ - : 7 10 #t Petrovna ... 8 6 Serref » — 7 ? Ked Gauntlet ... 8 4 Societ y «l GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP of ■*« One mile and a-half 75 ° SOt »- st lb ' ■■■'■ Orloff 9 8 Motor e ' lb i Pallas ... ... 8 12 General Svmn»' 7 11 Cannio Cliiel ... 8 lLavalette m0I V ' 3 * Terrapin .. 8 0 Secret Society "* - , 7 ' Lady Lillian ... 7 12 Stepdancer fi 7 CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 50Q ? ovs '« V longs.—Macnine Gun. King Los. ' !J tmorrow, Gold Crown. = Areadmi H. To. . 1 i Usi

st!b • ' Sir Leonard ... 9 lOArgentum 7 i Purser 8 12 Xymngee ... *" , Air Motor ... 8 11 Ambulance v ? Pendant 8 8 Australia... " 7 , The I tiler ... 3 7 Gratia ... , * ' Silver Kay ... 8 5 Milner ..." '"•}'} Debenture ... 8 0 Fungus ... 7 0 Contest 8 0 Marvel Lock "" 7 « Simile 7 10 Ban Ceontlu "* r „ Acrasta 7 10 Fireclay ... "" 5 I Pose Petal ... 7 7 Euston ... "" 5 ? 8 THE SYDNEY CUP, a handicap of 20soy's en.i, with 20C0sovs added; second, 300sovs• thwi' . 150sovs. Two miles. 3 ' tlllrd > st lb ' . ,, The Victory ... 9 6 Vocalist ... I"* Cyanide ... ... 9 0 Fairy Prince". 7 » Sir Leonard ... 9 0 Street Arab ' c 10 Great Scot ... 8 12 Australia ' c,, Australian ... 8 4 Gratia ... ' r ii Patronage ... 8 4 Nymagee... r in Balfour 8 2 Ambulance r 0 Patronus 8 0 Bewiteher « » Simile 7 6 Ban Ceontiia 6 1 Acrasia 7 5 Fireclay ... " r. i,