SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12834, 6 April 1905, Page 3

SPORTING.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. The Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, which extends over two days, was commenced yesterday on the club's prettilysituated and well-equipped suburban course at Avondale. The weather, though a trifle oppressive, was fine, and the attendance was satisfactory for an " off day." An interesting afternoon's sport was provided, and the management and arrangements generally reflected credit on the secretary, Mr. H. H. Hayr, and his fellow officials, everything possible being done to contribute to the comfort and convenience of patrons, while the programme of eight events was got through well tc time and without a hitch. Mr. John Bollard, M.H.R., tho club's president, was in the judged box, and the starting duties wore in the. hands of Mr. E. Hanikcn, who got the fields away in capital order. Speculation was riot particularly brisk, the sum passed through the totalisators only amounting to £3145. A musical programme was provided by the Garrison Brass Band. The racing track was in good order, and during the running of the card, covering eight events, some well-contested finishes were witnessed. Bellman was made favourite for the Hurdle; Race, but he fell lame during the contest and came home in last place. Tho principal event of the day, the Avondale Handicap, brought out a field of nine, Strathavon • being installed favourite. Putty took command beforo iivo furlongs had been traversed, and he was still in front when the head of the straightwas reached, but approaching the distance Strathavon shot up to the leader's girths, when a collision took place, by which Strathavon suffered most. Putty got homo half a length in advance of the favourite. Mi. Montgomery, tho owner of Strathavon, entered a protest against Putty being declared the winner on the grounds of interference. The stewards, hoivevei, did not deem it necessary to entertain the protest, regarding the incident as one calling for their consideration. After clue deliberation they ordered Putty to be distanced, and awarded the race to Strathavon. McClusky, the rider of Putty, was disqualified during the pleasure of the stewards. The concluding eventthe Railway Handicapgave rise to a. very pretty and interesting race. Lady Annie was made a warm favourite, and at the half-distance she and Full Cry were fighting out' the issue, and it looked as though one or the other would supply tho winner, when Austerlitz shot up on the outside with a fine run and the little daughter of Soult, cutting down the opposition, got in front and landed the stake. A feature of the afternoon's racing was the number of successes which fell to the progeny of Soult, fiye of the eight events on the card being annexed by tho descendants of the St. Simon horse. The following are the details of the racing: — MAIDEN PLATE lIAXDICAP GOsuvs: Pconml horse to receive lOsova out of utiike. Sir furlongs, CO—Mr. V. 1,. Armltaee's !>r in 1.v.-i.i. Svra. l.v Soult—-Uilv Musket. Kst Mb (liyan) ... 1 ?,i~ I). J. Wallace's b m l.eo Delaval, uyrs, 'at Hub (Ban) - 15— Mr. A. Bray'H' eh in Seatonla, «'iyre, Tst (ill) (Buchanan) " 4S_.Kervinp, 3vr«, Sst 51b (Mobberley) » ]!>--billvmea, 3vr*, Set, (OnaaftO " 7—Simple Simon, 4yrs, Vat 101b (Towers) ... h 41— Hilifia, 4yr«, 7st Sit) (Gray) l> W—Stepmar," 3?rs, .7st (V. I'ottoa) II U—St. Cyril, 3yr«, 7st (K. Cotton) »l 7—Soult MaiJ, 3vri«, 7«t (.Deery) » 1— Walkaro, ::vrs, Got Mb (I'crcival) <> B— Waitati, 3)«, C«t 101b (llcClusky) I) 73—.Sunshine, Syrs, Ost 10lb (I'aramoro) 0

Jumping away to a good start, Lycia was the first to break the line, and the daughter of Soult run across the back, closely attended by Waitati, who was followed by a bunched lot. As they entered the top stretch, Lyeiu drew ' clear, and running round the home torn into the straight, she was a couple of lengths clear of the opposition. Improving her lead, the Soult mare ran home an easy winner by three lengths from Leo Delaval, who got up in the last few strides, beating Seatonia by a narrow margin for second money. Silioia and Nervine finished next, the last to come in being Waitari. Time, lm. 19s. Totalisator, 317; dividends, £3 10s Cd and £2 5s Id. HANDICAP HURDLE RACK of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs, and third horse. Ssovs out of stale. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two utiles. ■IS—Mr. J. B. Williamson's b g Irish, f.yrs, by Eton—Asthore), lOst bib (Neary) 1 31—Mr. T. Wylie'a b g Major, aged, Sat :!lb (J. Wilson) ... , ... <" 3 50—Mr. .1. Marshall's br g" Cannongate, ageti, list (Fergus) ... 3 DC—Bellman, aged, list 101b (Walsh) 0 22—Lingard, Cyrs, Set (Wilson) ... 0 Cannongale moved off in front, but was joined bv Lingard and Bellman, going out of the straight, the latter pair taking charge in the run to the first hurdle a! the bark of the course. They cleared the obstacle in line, but Bellman had a bit the best of it. a few strides further on, and was quickest to the next fence. t'oppiug over the hurdle in the straight in good order, Bellman run in' front past the stand, but when they reached the mile post, Linijard and Irish were on "terms with the son of Tetford. Irish took up the running a few strides further on, and showed the way to Llngard, going to the fence at the back of 'the course, where be was leading a couple of lengths, with Major now in third place, and. Bellman and Cjunongate nest. The leading portions remained unchanged across the top stretch, but when they rose at the fence near the four-furlong post, Major was running second. The son of Flintlock closed a bit on Irish coining to the home turn, but the latter was still showing the wav when they raced at. the last hurdle in the straight, and won his race by just over a length from Major, who finished fast over the last few strides oil the hat. Cannongate, eased up, was half-a-dozen lengths away, third, and Lingard fourth. Bellman was the last to reach the judge's box, finishing up lame. Time, 3m. Ma. Totulisaior, 247; dividend, £4 12s lid. JUVENILE HANDICAP of SOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 99—Mr. F. W. Arnold's b f Annette, by Soult— Miss Annie), "st 111b (.Cotton) 1 25—Mr. V. Foss' b c. Master Delaval, 7st 31b (Gray) ... ••• " 55—Messrs 1!. and 1!. Duder's br c Devonport, Sat 31b (Buchanan) 3 44— Foremost, Bst 101b (ISyan) ° Darhanils, 7st bib (Chaste) <> Mrrv Delaval, "st 61b (Deery) U C— I'utiiii, 7st 311) (Julian) « C— Dear Dolly, 7st 101b (Sceats) ... • ... 0 The youngsters lined up in good style, and they we're despatched at the first attempt. Merry Delaval shot right away as they dashed off, her closest attendants being Master Delaval ami Annette. At the end of a furlong and n-lialf, Annette was racing Merry Delaval for the lead, and though the latter kept the matter in doubt for a few strides two furlongs from home, Annette speedily settled the question once in the straight, and the daughter of Sonlt, clearing right, away from her opponents, she romped in tour lengths in front of Master Delaval, who was two lengths in advance of Devonport, after whom came Merry Delaval. Time, lm. 3 2-ss. Totalisator, 319; dividends, £2 3s Cd and £2 17s. AVONDALE HANDICAP of 200=ovs; second horse to receive 20sova and third horse lOsovs out of stake. One mile and a-quarter. 194_Mr. J. Montgomery's ch g Strathavon, aged, by Blairgowrie—Mantilla, S?t (Cotton) 1 47—Messrs. It and R. Duder's b c Akarana, "st Sib (Buchanan) 2 109—Mr. T. A. Williams' ch g Putty, Gyrs, by St. Lever,-Ellerslie, 7st 71b (McClnsky) ... dis. Romeo, Ovrs, Hit 51b (Speakman) 0 113—Durable, "Ovrs, 7st 121b (Gray) 0 51—Zuleika, aged, 7st 71b (Pinker) O 13—Sir Gilead, 4yrs, 7st (Towers) 0 81—Delania, 4yrs, Jut .81b, including 51b penalty (Sceats) ... 0 12—Soultfish, aged, list 71b (E. Cotton) ... 0 A capital start was effected, and they were all bunched together as they dashed into the straight and down past the stand, where Zuleika had a neck the best of Durable, with Putty, Strathavon, and Borneo almost in line with the Sylvia Park gelding. Going out of the straight, Zuleika was just clear of Durable and Putty, who were racing in line, with Strathavon well up fourth, and she carried on the running past the six-furlong post, where Putty raced through, and was playing the pari of pacemaker when the five-furlong post was reached. A few strides further on Sir (Ulead closed up into second place, and ran accss the back to the top stretch half-a-length bt.ck fiom Putty, with Strathavon, Durable, and Ser.ltfish most" prominent of the others. Putty continued in charge coming to the home turn, followed by Sir oileal, and was still at the head of af'.aira when they settled down for the run up the straight, where Strathavon came through again, and challenged Putty at the distance. When- excitement was at its height the two chestnuts collided, and .Strathavon was knocked out of his stride. Bidden vigorously, Putty came on, and passed the judge's box a long neck'in front of the favourite, Akarana, who was four length* back in third place, followed by liomeo. An inquiry was held touching the interference, and the stewards decided that Putty should be distanced, and the race was awarded to Strathavon. Time, 2m. 9 4-ss. Totalisator, 632; dividends, £2 3s Cd and £3 U; Cd. WINNERS OP THE AVONDALE HANDICAP. m. s. JSfln—Mr. G. H. Dawson's Firefiv. Sit... 2 13.V 1900—Mr. K. J. Bae's The Needle, Bst 71b 2 1U 1901—Mr. E. J. Bae's The Needle, S«t ... 2 11 2-5 1902—Mr. McLennan's Highlander, Sst 31b 2 13 3-0 1903—Mr. R. J. Bae's The Needle, 7st 81b 2 10 1-5 1904— J. George's Durable. 7»t 21b ... 2 13 1-5 P'Oj—Mr. J. Montgomery's Strathavon, Bst — FIRST PONY HANDICAP of 50sovs; second horse to receive osovs out of stake. Six furlongs. 44—Mr. H. Bafr's br in Orange and Blue, aged, by Soult—Rose and White, Sit 4ib (Parr) 1 54—Mr. B. Cunningham's br m Lucrece, 4yrs, 7st 121b (Sceats) 2 70—Mr.' J. Montgomery's b m Gladys Rose, aged, 7st 81b (Cotton) 3 Girton Girl, Gyrs, Sst 41b (Julian) 0 39—Sentinel, Cyrs, 7st Sib (Pinker) 0 10—Dr. Quest, syrs, 7st (Towers) 0 42—Miss Cuirassier, Cyrs, 7st (Buchanan) ... 0 51—Hurlhuri, aged, 7st (Gray) 0 Storyteller, 4*i*.,2*t (Percival) 0

The first to get going was Huriliuri, who ran across the back just in front of Orange and Blue and Sentinel, and then came Lucrece and Girton Girl. Orange and Blue got on terms with Hurihuri in the top stretch, where Lucrece was well up in third place, and taking up the running a bit further on, the brown daughter of Soult held a substantial lead wnen the home turn was reached. Thence on the issue was not in doubt, and Orange and Blue ran past the post a three-lengths winner | from Lucrece, with Gladys Rose well up third. Girton Girl filled fourth place. Time, lm. 17s. Totalisator, 464; dividends. £7 2s and £1 183 6d. CHEVALIER HANDICAP of 50sovs; second horse to receive ssovs out of stake. Sjix furlongs. 84—Mr. F. L. Armitage's br m Lycia, 3yrs', by Soult—Lady Musket, Sst olb (Wilson) ... 1 j 12—Mr. A. Teller's br g Nervine, 3yrs, 9st Olb ! (Mobberley) 2 ] 24Mr. W. Lang's b m Jean, -lyrs, lOst (.Julian) 3 I Discoverer, nyrtt, Sst 111b (White) 0 j 23—Silicia, 4vrs, Bst 31b (Gray) 0 75—Autahi, uvrs, bst 31b (Ryan) O I 6— Godirey, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Pinker) ... O j Star 01 the South, oyrs, 7st 71b (Cotton) ... 0 '< Jean, Discoverer, and Lycia, ran in close company over the first furlong, at the end of which Discoverer was most prominent of the trio. The I Tasman gelding showed the way through the top . stretch, with Lycia handy, and Nervine a couple of j lengths back third, and' the leading positions re- j mained unchanged to the home turn. Lycia I showed most pace in the run up the straight, and ! won by two lengths from Nervine, Jean, close on ; three lengths away, third. Discoverer was fourth, j Time, lm. 17s. Totalisator, 291; dividends, £2 , 6s 6d and £5 93. j AUCTION STAKES of SOsovs. For three-year- j olds and upwards. Three-year-olds to carry list; tour-year-olds, list 121b; rive, siv, and pyid, .'U:t ! 41b. Five furlongs. I 06—Mr. W. Lovett's b g Mechanic (£2O), Gyrs, by j Hotchkiss—Mantiaa, Bat 111b (McLeod) 1 80— J. George's oh m Mataura (£3O), Oyrs, j 9st 41b (George) 2 | 45—Mr. A. Brav's cii in Seatonia (£3O), Oyrs, j 9st 41b (Julian) 3 13—Brookland (£2O), aged, Bat 111b (Seeats) ... 0 1 28— Cyril (£4O), 3yra, Sst 71b (Cotton) ... 0 j 01—Sir Hector (£2O), 3yrs, V'st 71b (Mat-chant) ... 0 ; Sir Hector was slow to get going, while of the ] others Mataura was the first to show out. Getting , very smartly off, the Sylvia Park mare was three I lengths out from Seatonia, going to the top stretch, I with St. Cyril running third, and Mechanic well up, fourth. Coming to the home turn Mechanic closed up, and being handy to -Mataura when they landed into the straight, the pair fought out an exciting finish, Mechanic winning by p. short neck. Seatonia was third, three lengths away, and St. Cyril finished fourth. Time, lm. 4 2-ss. Totalisator, 288; dividends, £3 8s Gd and 16s. On being submitted to auction, the winner was bought by Mr. Brophy, of Fiji, for £20. BAILWAY HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs, and third horse Osovs out of stake. Seven furlongs. 77—Mr. J. J. McVicker's b m Austerlitz, Oyrs, bv Soult—Sappho, 7st 61b (Marchant) ... 1 229—Mr. B. Armitage's b m Lady Annie, 4yrs, Sst (Juiiani 2 67— A. Champion's b g Full Cry, aged, Bst (Lindsav) ... 3 37—Genera! Average, 3rrs, 7st 81b (Buchanan) 0 58—Lovelink, 3yrs, 7st 21b (Towers) 0 58—Chola, 4vrs, 7st 21b (Gray) O 15— fish! aged, 6st 101b (E. Cotton) ... O Merry Soult, 4yrs, Cst 101b (Decry) 0 Full Crv, Merry Soult, and Lovelink opened the running, Merry Soult playing the part of pacemaker before they had gone a furlong, with Lovelink handy. Drawing away, going to the back, Merry Soult was three lengths in front when they ran past the five-furlong post and settled down for the run to the top stretch, where Lady Annie began to improve her position. Passing "the four-furlong post, Full Cry and Lady Annie had got to within a length of .Merry Soult, and they were on terms with the daughter of Soult before the" home turn was reached. Once in the straight, the whips came out all round, and until sell inside the distance the result looked very -in; but Austerlitz came with a rush in the i-..,« tew strides, and won by close on two lengths (rem Lady Annie. Full Cry a head away in third place. Tin:", Jtn. 29 4-.>«. Totalisator, 509; dividends, £1 18s and 10* 6d. MANAWATU RACING CLHIVS AUTUMN MEETING. THE MANAWATU STAKES: MACHINE GUN DEFEATS ACHILLES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Pat.mkv.ston North, Wednesday. The Manawatu meeting opened in glorious weather to-day, hut the attendance was not up to thai of last yea,-. His Excellency the- Governor (Lord Plunket) war amongst tho guests. The going was very good. The raw for the Manawatu Stakes aroused great enthusiasm. Achilles, who was made, a strong favourite, did not get away well, and floundered a bit in the early stages of the race, whereas Machine Gun was full of running, and made a magnificent' dash at the entrance, of the straight, which made it impossible for the favourite to get up with him, although he was galloping fastest at tho finish. The Champion Hack Race was won by Mr. Stead's filly Lady Lyonors, who was a strong favourite. The totalisator takings were £585 less than last year, the respective figures being £10,556 and £9951. Tho results are as follows: — TELEGRAPH HANDICAP of ISOsovs; second horse to receive "'i.-ovs and third horse lOsovs from the stakes. Sis furlongs. 27G—Hon'.T.' D. Ormond's Tlii Stake, .lyre, by The Officer—Martyrdom, list 101b (A. Oliver) ... ••• 1 89—Mr. H. Franks' Noneen, syra, by Johnny Faa—Daisy Clipper, list Tib (S. Heed)... 2 Messrs. Baxter Eros.' Veneer, 3yre, by Quilt—Maude, Cst Sib (Stopford) ■ ... 3 also started: 270, Wet Reef, Sst 21b", 118, PurOev, 7st Olb; DOS, Ziska, 7st Sib; M, Qoldwai, list" 71b. Won easily by a length, a similar distance separating the second "and third horses. Time, lm V, 4-.'is. Totalisator, 1099; on winner, 27J; dividends, ,':2 13s and £2 los. WELTER HACK HANDICAP of 7Jsov«; second horse to receive lOsovs and third horse isov'a out of the stakes. One mile. 383—Mr. H. E. Good's Maniapoto, 4yrs, by SiKlt Lady Fisher, Sst ]31b (C. Jenkins) . 1 97— A.'Watson's Royal Dine, .'«yrs, ,v Merry England—One Eve, Bst Gib (A. Wilson) 2 70-Mr. F. Hall's Faro, oyrs, by Monaco—Play- ' mate, Sst 131b (J. Griffin) '•'> Also started: 07, Spoil, Sst lSlb; 270. Explode, Bsfc lilb; Bit, Bombastes, Sst Sib; 17, Loch Tay, Bs,t Sib- 83, Cictoria Park, Sst 21b; 123, Commonwealth, Sst; 71, Fishermaid, Sst; 2«, Chartreuse, Sst. Won easily by a length, four lengths separatingthe second "and third horses. Time, lm. 435. Dividends, £2 Is and £2 lis. FIKBT HANDICAP HACK HURDLES cf 7CkiVS. One mile and three-'iuarters. 04—Mr. F. Pose's Eoseplot, by Catesby—Eoselind, lOst (J. Griffiths) ~ ■ ... ... 1 Messrs. Hogg and Watson's Wind, 10s 131b CW. Higgins) 2 123—Mr. J. Harle's Valima, Hst 41b (H. Telford) 3 \lso ran: 401, Handsome liose, lOst 31b; fi.'t, In-tlii-Van, Sat 21b; 131, Gipsy Jack, 9st; U, Whataroa, flat. A promising race was spoilt, from the first hurdle, where Handsome Rose crashed down and sent his jockey skidding along the turf. The disaster was but a prelude to that which took place at the second hurdle, when Gipsy Jack, who was leading, and In-the-Van, turned over the fence. The race degenerated into a contest between ■ Wind and Koseplot, and after changing places twice, Foseplot slipped out from the distance, and won by three lengths. Valima and Whataroa tailed away. Time, 3m. 21 4-Ss. Dividends, £7 Ills and £1; totalisator, £1091. FIRST MANAWATU STAKES of DOOsovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs, and the third DOsovs out of the stakes. Weight-for-age. Six furlongs. 207— 0. G. Stead's b c Machine Gun, 4yrs, by Hotchkiss—Bubina, 9st 31b, including 31b penalty (*'. Jones) 1 629—Mr. J. Monk's ch h Achilles, Syrs, by Medallion— 9st 71b, including 71b penalty (C. Jenkins) 2 137—Hon. J. D. Ormond's Sir Tristram, 2yVs, by Sir Lancelot— 6st 101b (A. Oliver) 3 18—Sir George Clifford's eh c Stronghold, 3yrs, by Clanrauald—Safeguard, Bst 111b .. 0 Machine Gun was inclined to be frisky at the post, and when the barrier rose, caused Sir Tristram to lose a length. The start otherwise was flawless. Stronghold and Achilles moved away fast, but were speedily overhauled by Sir Tristram, who took up the running, with Stronghold, Machine Sun following them a length away along the back stretch. At the top of the bend the latter closed up, and Achilles, who was last, improved his position. Machine Gun was the first to show in front at the head of the straight, and the son of Hotchkiss slipped in on to the rails.. Achilles, when in the straight, followed with a sudden spurt, which left Sir Tristram and Stronghold hopelessly in the rear. The Hotchkiss colt was full of running, and notwithstanding the sustained challenge from Achilles, streaked home with a bare length to the good. Sir Tristram was six lengths awav, with Stronghold's nose on his flanks. Tinie, lm. 14 l-ss. Dividend, £4 lis; totalisator, £1049. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES of 120sovs. Two miles. 162—Mr. J. Hocg's Levant, by Natator—Roulette, lOst 21b (T. Pritchard) 1 271— A. Attwood's Killarney, 9st 121b (W. Young) ... 2 2-13—Mr. J. O'Driacoll'a Waiwera, lOst 131b (P. Johnson) 3 Also started: 108, Lissa, 9st 31b; 101, Magnificent, 9st 211). .Magnificent and Killarney were responsible for the pace in the early stages of the race, but from the stretch on the second time round the contest developed into n procession. Levant won by about six lengths, and tho same distance was between the other horses, Magnificent being fourth and Lissa a poor last. Time, 3m. 455, a record for the colony. Dividend, i.i IS-. CHAMPION HACK PLATE of 200sovs. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight-for-age. Seven furlongs. 697—Mr. G. G. Stead's b f Lady I.vouor. , 3vr,, by Multiform—Belllceut, 7st 13lb (F. Jones) 1 133—Mr. C. H. Smith's ch. g Gawain, svrs by Sir Lancelot—Delft, S.-t 12lb" (P. Lang-tone) 2 223—Mr. V. C. Tong's br m Pretty Maid, 4yi-.-, bv The Officer Nursemaid, list Sib (W. Price) - ... -... 3 Also started: 204, Pardon, fist 111b; ' 105. St. Winifred, Sst 81b; 76, Immolation, Sst 131b; Bourrasque, Sst lilb; 30, Jolly Friar, Sst 101b; 64, Pearl Necklet, 7»t 131b.

Pardon ami St. Winifred shot away first from : the barrier, with the field all in a bunch. Lady "yemors speedily emerged from the ruck In company with U-awain, and was well in front when the bend lfai readied. Pretty Maid came up into third place from the bend. Lady Lyouors withstood si hot challenge from the Sir Lancelot gelding, and passed the post a length to the good. Pretty Maid was the same distance away from the j second horse, and was followed by Pardon and St. Winifred. Time, lm. 2iis. Dividends, £1 123 and £2 Hi. Totalisa'.or, £1701. LONGBUKX HANDICAP of SoOsovs. One mile and a distance. 4S2—Mr. J. Dalton's Auratus, by Gold Beef Pursestring, Bst Sib, including 101b l penalty (W. Price) 1 j 138 Mr. H. Franks' IConeen. bv Johnny Fat— j Daisy Clipper, Gat 71b (F. ReidJ ... 2 Messrs. Baxter Brothers' Veneer, Gst 71b (J. Sandford) 3 J Also started: 300, Boseal, Bst 21b; 133, Gold | Dust, 7st; 264, Ngataroa, liit 131b; 98, Crimson Lake, (jst 71b. [ Gold Dust bounded away from the jump, but v-i----quickly smothered by Koneeti, Venter, and Auratus, with Crimson Lake tailing off. | Tins order maintained in I" the turn, ! where the Gold Reef gr'.dinsr shot ah«ai.f, and wo.: ;by a length. Veneer finished two lenzths behind j Noneen. with Crimson Lake and Gold Dust followi inp. Time, lin. OGjs. Dividends, ii'2 lis and £2 j lis. ! ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP of 75sovs. Sis | fnrlonca. j 689—Mr. H. Pi, Good's Vm'-ovMo, by Sonlt— i Lady Fisher, Sst 13lb (C. Jenkins) ... 1 243—Messrs. Jewell and Monro's Sir Geraint, ; 6?t 71b (C. Price, 2 i 16-I—Hon. .1. P. Ormond's Tonderghie, 7st j 41b (A. Olliver) 3 ! Also started: 133, Fnrnffiiis. "st "lb: 39. Spark, i Gst T"li; 50, St. Amelia, list 111b; 35, Waikakaho, | Cst 71b. I From a flawless start Maniopoto showed superior I form, and was speedily to the fore. Furneaur I raced «econd to the torn, win-re Sir Geraint came ! up, followed by Tonrlerghie. The Soult horse j raced home freely with two lengths to spare. I Ton ler:hic finished a lent'th ami a-linlf away. ; Time, lm. 15 4-ss. Dividends, £1 6s and £1 4s. i SECOND DAY. i The following arc the acceptances for the second j day:i BOROUGH HANDICAP of 130sov8, seven furlongs Regulation 9.5, Auratus !'.O, Maniopoto 7.13, ! ■Wei, Reef 7.f1, Noneen G. 13, Le Beau C.13, Crimson Lake C.7, Assayer C.7. FLYING HACK HANDICAP of ISOsovs, sis furManiopoto 10.0, Gawain B.!', Pardon 8.8, Pretty Maid 8.8, St. Winifred 7.13. Royal Blue 7.9, Spoil 7.4, Immolation 7.3, Furneaux 7.2, Aolea 7.2, Tonder-liie 6.13. Explode 0.12, Spark 6.7, St. Amelia 6.7, Chartreuse 6-7, Victoria Park C.7, Commonwealth 6.7, Waikakaho 0.7. SECOND HACK HURDLE PACE of 70sovs. one mile and a-half.—Wind 11.4. Repulse 10.12, Valium ft.6, In-the-Van 9.5, Gipsy Jack 9.2, Whataroa 9.0, Haerere 9.0. AUTUMN HANDICAP of SOOsova, one mile and a-quartcr.— 9.2, Roseal 8.3, Submarine 7.8, The Stake 7.5, Veneer 6.9, Spoil 6.7. ] SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of lOOsovs, one mile and three-quarters.—Levant 11.3, Waiwera 10.11, Killarney 10.4, Talune 9.0 JUVENILE STAKES of 130sovs. five furlongs.— Purdy 8.0, Prelude 7.10, Purity 7.8, Lady White 6.13, Aorangi 0.7. FAREWELL WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs, one mile.—Roseal 10.2, Maniopoto 9.8, Ziska 5.12, Ngatarua 8.11, Gold Dust S.li, Koneen.B.9, Crimson. Lake 8.3, Pardon 8.3, Bombastes 8.0, Le Beau 8.9. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. [BY TICLF.GRArH.-~ ASSOCIATION.] CiiP.iSTC;TURi'it, Wednesday. At the meeting of tl:o Now Zealand Trotting Association the action of tho stewards of 'the Otahuhu Club, in dismissing a, protest by the owner of Carbolic against Macquarrie in tho Telegraph .Stakes at the club's last meeting, was upheld. It was decided to forward to the .same club correspondence received regarding the. disqualification, during pleasure, of the. owner and trainer of Carbolic lor using abusive language, to the stewards, and to inform the. club that the association disapproves of an indefinite term of disqualification. Tho Auckland Club was granted permission to hold the- next meeting on the Takapuna Jockey Club's course.

Another brace of Auckland-bred yearlings arc to find homes in Australia. Fillies by Phoebus Apollo—Lady Augusta and by lotc-likir.i— Crescent have been purchased from the Wellington Park Stud Company by a patron of J. Scobie's stable, and they will be shipped to Victoria in the course of a few weeks. Tho first-named filly is a half-sister to Kelburn (winner of the New Zealand St. Leger Stake?), and the latter claims full sistership to Starshoot (winner of the A.B.C. Century Stakes).