SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12546, 13 April 1904, Page 3

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

The second day's racing in connection with the Auckland Trotting Club's autumn meeting will he held to-day at Alexandra Park. The acceptances received for tho various events are in every case most satisfactory, and a capital afternoon's sport should result in the event of the weather proving propitious. Tho programme to be brought off consists of eight events, the acceptances being as follows: —

HANDICAP TEOT, two miles—Duke C Ss., Baxter 55., K.P. Ss., Sir Hubert 13d., .federation lots., Tornado lCs., Young Salisbury 215., Victor Hugo 235., Little Ben 2«i. . _£ ' NOVEL TltOT, one mile.—Kcclleaf seratoa, Kitconetea Os., Duchess y£ Kollistiliihl 75., Miss Kotoschild B#., Lady Love !?«., Bell Oar 125., Loj.e ot York 125., I'leiisiinton I.js., lialtoiste ISs., Albertoeioud I"*., Given Lavender 17s. PONY TROT, one mile and u-qnartcr.— 11. scratch, Isabel lis., Kuslilight 125., Bliss Irvlnj?ton 15s<., Fibre 16«., Kitty 17e., Invicta 2Cs., Pukekolie A PHIL HANDICAP, sir furlongs and a-lialf— Aimoyml 10.2. Orange anil Blue 9.2, WlißWlifll 7..1, SiKiia'l 7.4, Solitary 7.3, Mauoanvre. 7.0, Lady Lottie 7.0, Mosipiito *1.7. .SUOKTS HANDICAP, about four furlongs and ahalf. Orange and Blue 10.0, Sally Horner 8.3, la."liinition 8.0, Pahwuilil 7.l2,''Wbawhai 7.8, Solitary 7.7. MutanrA 7.0. Tapita 7.1, Manoeuvre 7.3,- Daisy Belle 7.3. Garnet 7.3, Mosquito 0.7. AUTUMN HANDICAP, one mile and a-lialf— Duke 0 scratch, Waitekauri scratch, Tornado 10a., Bed leaf 12?.. Colcnao 12"., Happy 135.. Young Salisbury 135., Miss lluon 13,«., Empress lis., Erie 174., J'.ushliglit Lis., Bryii 18s., Nat Gould 18s., Belladonna 205., Snip Sis., Bliss Irvinfftoii 215., Dotiif.t'tti 225., Countess 245., George 25>. CLASS HANDICAP, one mile.—Albert Victor per j tcb, Leda 25., Talhoa 35., Waltekauri 48., Baxter 45., Harold Abdullah 8?., Heiress Ba., Sir Robert Os., Le Rosier 95., Three Kings 95., Federation as., Colenso lis. The first event is timed to be started at half-past one p.m. INTEPvPROVINT 1 GOSSIP. [FltOif OCK OWN COHItESPONDENTS.] CANTERBURY. Tuesday. Sir Geo. Clifford (owing to his being interested) has asked Sir Wm. Russell to act for him in tho appeals connected with flip- Gladsome, Benefactor, and the Mclviinion v. Auckland cases. Welbeek (by Pcrkin War beck 11.—Reverie) who finished third in the Great Autumn Handicap, was sold on tho following day to Mr. John Buntloy for obO guineas. Ho had only been up a few weeks when he raced ut Riccarton, and after being subjected to interference ho ran a great race. His new owner 1 understand intends to use the horse as a sire at Uamaru, where he will be mated with high-class mares: but it is possible he may be raced; it' ho, he will be trained by •McKewen. We!beck is a No. 2 horse on both sides of the house, and is a particularly fine specimen of the thoroughbred, but not- qui to sound. He litis been scratched for his Wellington engagements.

At the blood stock side on Wednesday, Grasshopper, by Simmer Toitoi, was purchased by Mr. K. flatus, the owner of Lady Zetland, for 50 guineas. She is only a two-year-old, and will be put to the stud as soon as possible. Sweet Nell (Musketry Nellie) went to Mr. J. K. McKenzie at 50 guineas; Prince Loris (Stepniak—Lady.-maid) was bought by Mr. Woodroifo for SO guineas. Master i\lix (Stepniuk—lrene) was secured by Mr. Chus. Gorton for 125 guineas. De la Key went to Mr. Neligan at 175 guineas. Slow Tom was passed in at 120 guineas. Nikola fetched 21 puiitoas: CurasKOW, 19 guineas; the trotting sire, Lexington, 60 guineas; attic, 20 guineas: a colt by Electioneer—Constance, 75 guineas; and Zcppa was pnssctl in at 145 guineas. The new owner of "Master Alix was offered 50 guineas advance on hid purchase, but re-fu-'ocl to accent. The betting on the fonheomhi? Wellington meeting is conlin -d to double event nintters. Martian is the popular selection in the Thompson Handicap and Machine Gun in the Kuilway Plate. ft is possible. I hear, that Grand Pulpitis may not be a dtnrtoi' at the Wellington meeting. ■ It is understood that- Sir t'eo. Clifford will not be represented at the Wellington fixture. No less than £48,433 15s were put through the totalizator hero las! week made up as follows: —Now Zealand Moh-orolifau Trotting Club (three days), ]0*; Canterbury Jockey Club's Meeting (two days), £2.1671 5s Master Alix. T understand- w' ! ! in Cut lira be trained by C. Piper, the li-n,,.., (rottincr trainer, and it is likely he will be a competitor at the forthcoming West Coast meetings'. Dr. acker, a well-known frotiincr owner and oft'conl, said. respond'tig to the toast of his h"'dfh protiostnl by Mr. V. Harris at the N.Z. M T.C.'s meeting on Wednesday, that he hoped to hrin? back a first-class trotter from America, per It an* several. Another visitor to America, Mr. T,eliore, also innposcs to import, a few* select ones, whilst two others are on the look out for top-notchers. nothing el-'e being any good here.' WELLINGTON. Tuesday. It is anticipated that there will be a large acceptance tor the Thompson Handicap. Mr. Stead's English bred colt, Martian is held in high esteem; but at present: the issue is regarded as pretty open. Sfrgiiss has been sold to an Auckland racing man, and will probably bo raced on the goldtiolds. Although the brother to Os:ink has the name of a' quitter, .1 think thu best has not yet boon seen of him. O't'nrroll, an Australian lightweight, rode six winners: at the Waintrapa meeting. The Fori rim stable is advertising a sale on the day between the Wellington meeting. The horses to be'offered are:—Ostiok, Hawiri. Sea Lion, Ciovelly, Whangamomona, Position, Sir Galahad, Hamua, Elihanlc. and Hie Stepuink—Ranee Nuna colt recently purchased from .Mr. Patterson. •Although Field Battery did riot sport silk at Cliristehurch or Feilding meetings he will probably be seen out: at the Hint. ft is reported that the stable fancy Field Battery for the Thompson Handicap and Ballarat for the Railway Handicap. The Wellington Racing Club has decided to have a five-shilling totalisator at the forthcoming meeting. Full Cry arrived from the South to-day, and went out to the flutt. Sir George Clifford wired this morning withdrawing his horses from their handicap engagements on the first flay. Gladsome i.-> expected back from Sydney during the present week. NAP IE It. Tuesday. Mr. A. tillingham met with a stroke of bad luck yesterday, as he lost Ruby's filly foal by Mahaki. Tim youngster was located at the To Mahanga Stud, and her owner had gone up to the establishment for the purpose of bringing her home. When leading her away she reared up and fell on her head, and the accident resulted in her death. A. Vincent has a younger half-sister to Ballyneety, by New Forest, under his guidance.

.Kim was sold by auction at Hastings en Saturday. The erratic chestnut son of Quilt and Hinekawaka only brought £17 10s. A Gisborne sport is tiie new owner of the gelding. Shackle, Evening, Westguurd, (Jingo. Good Spec, and a chestnut gelding by Natator, trained by Muifitt, all did good, serviceable work over the schooling hurdles on the lla stings track on Saturday morning. Good Spec, whose first attempt it was over the obstacles, showed out particularly well. After the meeting next month of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club Taura is to bo schooled over the obstacles.

Aroha's dam, Miss Patriarch, has been purchased by Mr. De Peliehet, the manager of Mr. 8. H. Gollau's station. , While running in a paddock last week Baigneuse broke hei off hind leg, and on that account had to be destroyed. The active members of James Munn's team are Mahiti, Gold Dust, Carnelian, and Tyrone. The rising two-year-old son of Waiuku and Leonie that the Messrs. Douglas Brothers purchased at the last snlo of the Mangatarata yearlings is also under Munn's supervision. He is a rare-modelled youngster. The Waipukurau Jockey Club made a profit of £33& over the meeting on Easter Monday. The Officer was sent to Palmerston North last week, Mr. Walker, of that place, having leased him from the Hon. D. Orrnotid. Daunt, another of the Karatou stallions, has been secured for another season by Mr. W. Rathbone, of Waipawa, who last year had Dreadnought's game little son doing stud duty at his brooding farm at Waipuwa. REPORTED OFFER FOR GLADSOME. By Telegraph Press Association.—Copyright. Melbourne:, April 12. It is reported that a member of the Victorian ring has offered £1200 for the New Zealand filly Gladsome. Acceptances for all events to lie run on the opening day of the Avondale Jockey Club's autumn meeting close on Friday next [ at nijjo p.m.

FOKBURY PARK RACES. _■ [BY TKLEORAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ■ Duitedis, Tuesday. Following are the acceptances for the Forbury Park Racing Club's meeting: — HANDICAP HURDLES, one mile and a-lialf Pluietonitis 10.11, I'ipi 10.0, "Wakais 8.2, Andy Beegan 9.0. TRIAL HANDICAP, six furlongs,—Hcd Ronald 8.13, Marianosa 8.3, Koputai 8.0, Ben More 7.13, ; Lillvatone 7.2, King of Trumps V,O. ' FORBURT HANDICAP, one mile Flower-o'-Clutha 9.1, Casque 8.4, Visionary 8.0, Sychem 7.12, 1 Southerly Buster 7.11, Almanac U.IU. HACK RACE, five furlongs,—-more 0.5, Red Ronald 9.1, Marlanosa 8.7, iioput\i 8.3, Ben More 8.3, 1.i11y.-'.tone 7.7, Small Shot 7.7, Andy Iteeccn 7.7. FLYING HANDICAP, six furlongs — Flower-o'-Olutlia 9.3, Goldspur 9.2, Donna Rosa 7.11, Red Ronald 7.9, Crown Imperial 7.7. j HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half Bill ; scratch, Victory 45., Lieutenant J. G?.. Flora 155., Arbitrator 195., Crevice 245., Maul of Honour 245., ! Punch 285., Boojurn 305., Tradesman 80s., Khaki ! 315., Elvina 3is,, Eillie 31s. WELTER HANDICAP, seven —Avenue 9.5. Bealey 3.5, Transport £.7, Regiment 8.6, Trent- I bridge 8.3, Almanac 8.0. I ARAPOHUE RACING CLUB. 1 The Arapohue Hack Racing meeting eventu- ; ated on Mr. S. Load's property on Saturday. The weather was everything that could bo .desired, being *11 ideal day for outdoor sport. The only drawback was that the ground was a bit soft from tha heavy rain which fell in the early part of. the week, so that horses turned up the ground somewhat, and i made it a little lively for riders. The attendance j of the public was more than up to expectations, fully COO being present. The racing was first-clans, and all the arrangements were carried through without n hitch. The officials have reason to congratulate themselves on the success of their maiden,. eGorl, both from a financial and sporting point of view. j The following are the results of the contests: — Hurdle Race: Jack 1, Onga 2. Eight horses started. Handicap Trot: Gipsy 1, Archie 2. Seven horses started. Maiden Hack Race: Starlight 1, Tohoroa 2. Five horses started. Pony Race: Jack'l, Israelite 2. Six horses started. Arapohue Cup: Vera 11. 1, Headford 2. Nine horses started. Settlers' Handicap: Vera 11. 1, Jack 2. Seven horses sti'.rted. Hurry Scurry: Cigar 1, Toheroa Four horses started. /.THI.ETIO EVENTS. ISOYds Handicap: E. Young, 16yd*, 1; K. Montgomery, 20yds, 2. Six Furlongs Handicap: 1). Montgomery, 100 yds, 1; W. Montgomery, 7Uyds, 2. Tug-of-war: This was a struggle between ICopr.ru and Arapohue. The latter was the heavier team, but the former knew more about putting power into the rope, and won the first two pulls. [Northern Wairoa Correspondent.] M AUNG AKARAMEA HACK RACES. Raster Monday was celebrated this year by holding a race meeting. Everythingweather included— was in favour of a good day's sport, but the death of Mr. .1. C. Miller'* second daughter, after a very short illness, and the funeral biking place on the same morning as the races, cast a shadow of gloom over the day's holiday—in fact, the rumour went round that no races would be held, which kept a good many people away, hilt nevertheless the attendance whs fairly good. The concert and dance, ad vertised to be held during the evening, was abandoned. With the exception of Mr. T. O'Carroll. jim., who was unfortunately in the Whangarei Hospital with a broken leg, ail the committee worked well to carry out the day's programme. .Mr. Arch. I). Weir as secretary, Mr. V. Crawford ss judge, Mr. H. A. Swatlield as starter, Mr. Moreland as ' clerk of the course, and Mr. Boniface as clerk of the scales .ill gave satisfaction in their manner of j carrying through their several duties. In sll the 1 races the running was generally even and the Ugh; hard won. Some very good horses appeared on the field, most of them being in good trim. The Hurdle Race was interesting. The winner, The Plug, came along so slow a* the start that someone remarked, "It is cruelty to animals to run the thing," but the same parly said later on, when The Plus won, "Who would have thought it';" Tho Maiden Plato was also funny. General and. Israelite, two good horses, were going neck and neck for the post, the General's rider '(.Mr. E. Crouin), being so intent on watchirc.' his adversary, that he ran both his own horse and Israelite inside the course, giving Pilot the race. In the Manns#knramea Handicap there was considerable variety. Mr. K. Cronin. riding Xewimven witn a very good ohn.noo of a win, was tripped up by the everlasting dog, but fortunately came out of it clear and sound. Texas came first nsst the post, but a protest from the rider of Vera 11. was sustained, the charge, bej ing that Kake struck Vera 11. across the head with his whip. In the Muck Pace a protest was entered amilnst General. This case has not yet been deI cided. The following are the results: — J Hurdle Race: Mr. J. Mitchell's The Plug 1, Mr. ('. Cossill's Jubilee 2. Three horses started. | Maiden Plate: Mr. W. Sirl's Pilot 1, Mr. R. i Thomson's Firefly 2. Eight horses started, j Maunirakaramcii Handicap: Mi. K. Battensby's Vera 11. 1. There were seven starters. Hack Usee: Mr. W. Codlin's General 1, Mr. R. Thomson's. Firefly 2. There were fee starters. Pony Race: Mr. O. Child's Newbaven 1, ill. E. Batfensby's Vera 11. 2. Blx horses started. I !l;i"'iim"u'« Pmse: Mr. V*. Codlin's General 1. | Mr. R. Hume's Israelite 2. Six horses started. j furry Se.irry : Mr. A. K. < 'l->: worthy's Actress 1, Mr. E. I'.edfeurn's Moaua 2. Three horses started.— | [Own Correspondent.]