SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13456, 8 April 1907, Page 8

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. THIRD DAY. MAS'ti'i: DELAVAL WINS THE AUTUMN HANDICAP. The third and concluding day of the. Auckland Racing Club's Autumn Meeting was lip-Id at Ellerslie on .Saturday. Though the overcast, sky, which was accompanied by a northerly wind, had an ominous appearance, the rain held off till well on in ho afternoon, and only slight showers fell Wforo the holiday-makers left the ground after witnessing the filial race of tin l * programme, Thews was a sparse at tendance, when the first race was called on : but as the afternoon wore on racegoers came out in fairly strong force, and the number present was well up to that ol previous days in corresponding seasons. The meeting was again admirably managed by Mr. Hartlaud. and everything throughout passing off without n hitch, the afternoon's sport proved one of ilia most enjoyable held in the autumn season. All through the meeting the starter, Mr. O'Connor, discharged his difficult duties in e manner that left nothing to be desired. and the handieapper, Mr. George Morse, i* entitled to a word of warm praise for the success which followed his adjustments. Tho Auckland City Band, under Mr. J. West, played a number of choice selections on the lawn (luring the afternoon. The totalisator staff experienced a busy time, handling throughout the day no leas „a .sum than £15.839 10a (including £2075 on the double machine), whit represented an increase of several thousands on the eorre*ponding day last autumn. The Criterion and Autumn Handicaps were associated for the double, and Lady Cressy and Master Delaval were the winning combination, the inventors receiving a dividend of £35 12s. For tho three days this year the sum put through the totalisator amounts to £45,185, compared with £11,44-0 last year, bfting an increase of £3745. THE racing;. The field for the Maiden Hurdle Race numbered five, Tui being the one mast, strongly backed. The finish for the leading positions, however, devolved upon Caclmca and Hey wood, both of whom were making their debut at the illegitimate game-, and the termination of an interesting battle between that pair was a two lengths' victory for ' Caehuea. A field of 10 two-year-olds went to the post for the Victoria Handicap, the top weight. Cadence, being the popular fancy. The Oyronian filly was quick-to commence, and flattered the hopes of her admirers until below the distance, when Quadroon had her beaten, and the Menschi- ' koff filly scored a decisive victory. The field for the Criterion Handicap was reduced to half-a-dozen, the Waikato gelding Napenape* .being made favourite. A surprise ; proven to be 'U.store, however. Lady Cressy shot into the lead in the run across the top stretch, and staying it out- and finishing with gamenoss she interrupted a long string of failures that are entered against'her name-. Seven horses were saddled up to contest the Autumn Handicap, for which the Welling- I ton horse jEolus was made favourite. • He never got into the lead, however, the finish being 'eft to Master Delaval. Uhlander, and Paritutu. At the distance it looked as though Uhlander would bring off a surprise, but Master Delaval answered all demands when it came to a race home from that point, and a victory went down to the bay son of Seaton Delaval in tho record time of 2m. 35 3-5?. There were no withdrawals from the St. Heliers Hurdie Race, for which Lady Hune was made favourite. The Cuirassier mare went up to win her race half-a-mile from home, but she was always in trouble in the run up the straight, and Nestator beat her in easy style. The Auckland Welter Handicap brought out a fine field of 14, and it gave rise to a most interesting contest. Uranium, who was always taking a hand in forcing the pace, looked like winning at the distance, but in a stirring finish Celtic emerged triumphant. Nino horses went to the post for the Tourist Handicap, for which Engraver was made favourite. The half-brother to Convoy, however, proved unequal to the task set him. Waitati looked like winning at the half;di.stance, but Delegate, coming with a strong ' run, -cored decisively. Delegate, who was making his first appearance in public, carried the colours of his breeder, Mr. James RouUton, and the Pukekohe sportsman', who was present to witness his horse run, was warmly congratulated on the suece«« that came to him. The concluding event of the programme was the Buokland Handicap, which brought out a field of eight, tiro top weight, Cambrian, ruling as tho popular fancy. The Cyronian colt played his part well, but the closing stage found a weak spot in him, and Carl Rosa, Miss Winnie, and Lucrece filled tho places. ''The following are the details of the racing:— THE MAiDEXTIL'RDbE RACE (HANDICAP) of llOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Over seven flights of hurdles. One mile and three-quarters. 216 —Messrs. Worsp Brothers' ch g Cachuea. syri, by Leolairtis— Castanet, Out bib (Wilson) 1 201 i— O. Morraghan's br h Heywood, sm, by Saracen— Ladybird, 9*'t 10lb (Julian)' 2 334£—Mr. W. C. Morgan's br g Tui, 6vrs, by Flirtation. last 3II> (Howard)... 3 86 —Westward, aged, list 21b (Towers) ... 0 39 —Fabricator, aged, 9st 31b, including 31b over (Xearv) 0 877 As they moved away Cachuca took command, but he was steadied and Tui led over the Hist obstacle. Tut then fell back, and Cachnca .md Westward inking the lead they rose almost together at the second fence, Heywood being three length* away third, a length separating the latter from Tui, >\hile Fabricator «;io tint* early clean out, of it. Cachuea and Westward were still together racing up to the third obstacle, but as they rail past the .stand Westward took command, Cachuea laying halt-a-lensjlh away, with Heywood a length further back third. In the run across the. back stretch .Julian rattled Heywood along, and the Saracen gelding leaped the iouith hurdle two lengths in advance ni Cacluien, with Tui next. Cachuea had got to within a length of Heywood when the fifth hurdle came to be negoMated, but the Saracen gelding nuking the better jump he was two lengths ahead when they landed. Making up his ground in good style, Cachuca was level with his opponent at the "sixth fence, and they came on to the last obstacle together. Both lumped the fence proficiently, but, though Heywood fought it out gamely, Cachuca always held him safe, and the Leolantifl gelding won easily by two lengths. Heywood was three length.-i in advance of Tin. while Westward una 20 lengths a wav fourth. Tune. 3m. 2f>. Dividends, £3 13s. THE VICTORIA HANDICAP of llOsovs: second horse to receive lOkovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2384—Mr. .1 Murphy's b f Quadroon, bv Menschikofl—The Slave, 8»t 51b (MeNaniara) 1 784— Mrs. 0. Wright's br c l'ohutu. bv Explosion—Miss l!<**e. S«t 911. (Tavlor) ... 2 387 —Mr. F. W Arnold's ch i Cadence, bv Cvrenian— Lute, fist 1211) (Grav) ... 3 148 —Miilieuo. Bst 71), (I/mdsav) ' 0 524—Tunewha, B*t- 3lb (Whittaker) 0 141 —Haldane. Bst 21b (Cress) 0 Advocate. 'V. 1311. (fhnafe) 0 34j— Queen's Prize. 7st 411. (A Rae) ... 0 1064—Hughie. 7st 3lh (Keani 0 19 —Frnntino, 7al 3II> (Porter) 0

The Held jumped away in perfect line, and a.s they dashed away Cadence, who was next the tails, showed out in front of Maheuo. As they ran out of the cutting Quadroon, who was in third place behind Maheno, improved her position, and she was racing level with Cadence in the lead as tlu-r came to the bend. Frointo, I'nliinn. and llaldane being most prominent of the otheta. Quadroon not the he.st of Cadence a* they came into tnr straight, and the daughter of Menschikoff finishing up her task in very vigorous style she drew away and won l.v three lengths, Pohutu, who got. the heat, of Cadence in the last few strides, being half-a length in advance if the daughter of Cvrentau. after whom, at an interval of a couple of lengths, came Halrime Time, lm. 22 3s. Dividends, £3'l3s and £3 14*. THE CRITERION HANDICAP of lQOaova; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlong*. 101 —Mr. W. Calls eh f Ladv Cressv. 3vrs. by MenschikorT—Dressy, fist 211. (Pell) ... 1 218i— Mr. T. Wyllie'fl br g Dogger Bank, 3vrn. by Menschlkoff—My«tery. Ast 41b (Ryan) 2 359;— Mr. I! Gannon's In g Napenape, 4yrs. l.v Explosion—Boadicea, Sal 211. (tirav) 3 2024—Henry llavelock, 6rrs. B*t 21b (Dee-ley)!.. 0 93 — Stromtieas, svrs, Bst 211. (K. Rae) ... 0 179 — Glenora, 4yrs, 7st 101b (Han) 0 11534 The field jumped away in perfect order, and ah they found their leg... StromneM and Dogger Bank wero iu the van, a length in advance of

the other four, who were racing in line. Dogger Bank shook himself clear as they ran through the cutting, but drawing up to the half-mile post Lady Cressy came through with a dashing run, and, the little daughter of MenschikolT picking up her feet in tine style, she was two lengths in advance when they "got to the three-furlong post. Dogger Hank being separated by a similar distance from N'apenape. As they dashed into th«* straight Dogger Hank and Napenape closed up, and passing the distance the first-named was utmost on terms with bis rival, while N'apenape was less than a length sway. The trio rseed home st a good bat, and Lady Creasy sticking to her task with gam en ess she kept the opposition at bay and won by three-quarters of i length ft.,un Dogger .Stank, the latber being separated by a similar distance from Nnpeirape, with Stromness and Glenora finishing in that order. Time, lm. 17s. Dividends. £7 14s and £1 3». THE AUTUMN* HANDICAP of 650»0v5; second horse to receive lOOsovs and third horse 50sovs out of the stake. For thr-e-year-olds slid upward*. One mile and a-half. 448J—Mm. A. M. Coombe's l> g Master Delaval, 4yra, by Seaton Delaval—'Campania. B*l 131b (Buchanan) 1 89 —Mr. .1. Renwkk's hi x I'hlander, 4y,-. by Uhlan—Dolly, 6st 111b, including 21b over (Ericksonj 2 397 —Sir. J. George's I. g I'arrlutti, aged, by Castor—Yattaghan, 9st 61b (Gray) ... 3 338 —Waipuna. 6vr«. Est 121b (McN'amara) ... 0 536 .Eolus, svrs, 7*t l'2lb (Price) 0 314 -Scottv, aged. 7.-1 101b (Ryan) 0 lft6i—Bully, &yrs, 6>t 911. (Whittakerj ... 0 2279 From ft beautiful start .liolus was the first to show out. iii front., hut as they got to the turn Scottv dashed into the lend, and he showed the wav 'up to the Derby stand. In between that point and the end of the main .stand Bully worked Ins wav into the lead, am! Ihe sen of Freedom led the field out of the straight, Scotty being a length ttwar. and then at. a .short interval came I'aritutu, Mollis, I'hlander, and Master Delaval. Clapping on the pace in quite attractive style Chlnndcr shot up to the leader, and he was racing level wittl his opponent as they i cached i th- six-furlong po.-t, Psiittitu and Scotty. on I L-iose teims, being next, while the olhei three were all of a heap close handv. Shaking him- ! self clear, I'hlander showed the way tin..ugh the cutting, Paritutu and Bullv being *>«ill his closest attendants, while Master Delaval had his neck in front of a compact bunch that wen- running almost in line next. With the pace tight on I'hlander led his opponent! across the top stretch and into the .straight. I'm ilutii. .-Coins. and Master Delaval being close up. while Scottv and Wai| a whipped ill Hie field. In the run up to the distance I'aritutu and Master Delaval dashed up with strong challenge*, and the trio were racing almost level at the half-distance. Muster Delaval had the full measure of his opponents in a few strides, and. finishing up his task in attractive style, the son of Seaton Delaval ran home a length and a-half in advance of I'hlander. who jiifit lasted long enough to deteat I'aritutu bv a head for second honours. .Kolll* was two lengths away fourth', then came Bully, .with Scottv and Waipuna following 111 that order. Time, 2m.'35 3-s*. Dividends. £3 Si- and £5 13s. WINNERS OF THE AUTUMN HANDICAP. due mile anil a-half. Time. 1874—Mr, .1 Watt's Hatter. 9.10 — 1875—Mr. W. Walters' Vatterina. 8.10 ... — 1376— Mr, W. Walters' l/.aak Walton. 8.0 — 1877—Mr. W. Walters' Hippocampus, 7.13 — 1878—Mr. W. Walters' lzaak Walton. 88 — 1879— .1. Leonard's Malvern, 6 S ... — 1880—Mr. Hor«fall's Kin? Quail. 6.8 ... 240 1831—Mr. A. McDonald's Foul Play, 9.4 — 1882—Mr. Horefall'a King Quail, 7.10 ... 2 581 1883— Mr. (i Donne's The Poet. 8.2 ... 2 534 1884— Major P. N. George's Nelson, 7.7 ... 2 40j. 1885—Mr! J. Marshal!'* Turciuoise. 9.10 240 i 1336— Mr. D. Twohill's Cinderella. 7.13 ... 2 41 , 1887—Mr. A. Drake's Spade Guinea. 9.8 ... 2 39 ! 1888—Mr. G. Wright's Tainora. 7.6 ... 2 44} 1889—Mr. C. Hereford'* Leopold. 7.10 ... 242 One mile and »-n.narter. 1890—Mr. W. Somervllle'B Hilda. 10.0 ... 2 14 1891—Mr. Bradley's Irapu'se. 7.10 2 12J 1832—Mr. G. Hunt's Cynisca. 96 2 13 1893—Mr. 8. Bradley's Imnnlse. 9 6 ... 2 121 1804—Mr. Fraser's Royal Rose. 7.12 ... 212 1895— Mr. Macinamemin'sSt. Clements. 7.12 2 121 1896—Mrs. W. Duncan's Fabulist. 9.5 ... 213 i 1897—Mr, J, Chaafe'i St. Paul, 8.9 ... 2Hi 1898—Mr. McNicol'a Waiorongomai, 7.11 2 101 On* mile end a-lnlf. 1899—Mr E. J. Evani' Coronet. 7.12 ... 2 383 . 1900—Mr. I). Oordoni Advance. 10.5 ... 2 401 j 1901—Mr. J. Chaafe'a St. Ur««la, 7.7 ... 2 40} I 1902—Mr.. A. Teller's Mataiuataharakeke. 6.7 2 441 1903— S. Bradley's Wairiki, 95 ... 2 373 I 1904—Mr. E. J. Watt's Float. 7.6 2 oSi ! 1905—Messrs. Jackson and Simmelhas's Gladstona 7.7 2?6 3-5 1906— Mr. .1. George's Paritutu, 9.2 ... 2 37 2-5 1907—Mrs. A. M. Coombe's Master Delaval. 8.13 , ?- 3-5 THE ST. HELIERS HURDLE PACK (HANDICAP) of 200sov» ; second horse to receive 35sovs and third hor.»e 15s,ovs out of the ."take. Over eight flights of hurdles. Tun miles). 354 —Mr. W. C. Morgan's ch g Keafcator, aged, by Nestor— mare, 9st 61b (Howard) 1 119i—Mr. .1. McHujrh's br » Soultflsh, aged, by Sodlt— FUhpirl, 9st 31b (Neary) ... 2 / 533 —Mr. C. Weal's Ii m Lady Huns, avis, by Cuirassier— Hunt', 12.st 7II> (Julian) .. 3 362 i— Hautapu, aged, 12st 31b (Wilson) ... 0 148 —Cuiragno, byis, list 21b (W. Wilson),... 0 140 —Aqua Regis, 4vrs, 9«t 131b (Tower*) ... 0 109 —Loch Fyne, aged, 3at (Nesbilt) ... 0 I

As they dashed away Hautapu took command, and the "Minora, gelding clapping on the pace he was well out in front when they reached the tirst hurdle. Lady Hune being his clodest Attendant. Streaking light away in his usual tree style Hautapu showed the way over the second obstacle, and when they jumped the third hurdle he was 10 lengths in advance of Lady Hune, Aqua Itegia and N'estotor following. In the run up to the fourth hurdle Hautspu's lead was considerably decreased, and as they galloped past the stand Aqua Regi? was within tliiee lengths of him. Lady Hun* *«d N'eatator being close up next, while Cuiragno whipped in Hie field. Hauliipu was still in trout as the bottom stretch was reached, but in the rim up the back Uidy Hune mid Nestator closed up the gap. and when Ihey reached the fifth olsdacle the Waikato horse only had a ienirth'ii advantage of Lady Hune, while Nestator was a neck away third. Hautapu drew away again in the run up to the hurdle at the half-mile post, but be was dead 111 trouble before many strides, and Lady Hune taking command she and Nestator raced at the aeventh hurdle together. Nestator had shaken himself clear of Lady Hune before they got to the head of the straight, and tbe son of Nestor leaping Die last hurdle with precision lie came on and won in good style by tour 'engths, Soulttlsh, who finished up his task with an attractive run, snapping second honours from Lady Hune on the post. Loch Fyne was a length away fourth, A'lii.'i Regia fifth. Hautapu sixth, and Cuiragno last. Time, 3m. 48 3-ss. Dividends, £3 7s and £3 6.5.

THE AUCKLAND WELTER HANDICAP of ISOsovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and

third horse lOsovs out of the stake. For three year-olds and upwards). One mile.

184 —Mr. M. McLean's ch g Celtic, oyrs, by Seaton Delaval—St. Margueretta, 9st 711, (Ryan) 1 75 —.Mr. W. Hall's b <r Lord .Seaton, 6yr», , bv Seaton Delaval—Miss Lotty, ' Bst lilb (Fell) ... 2 518 —Mr. N. Hanks' cli m Cranium, nyrs, by Leolanti Brownie, 9 ; t 71b (Bradv) ... 3 Clai-t'inoiit, syrs, 9at 71l> (Towers) ' ... 0 1774—Tui Cakobau, syrs, ftst (Ackrovd) ... 0 218.J—Omati, '6vr«, fist 131b (Cr«ss) 0 1254—Freemouut, aprtd, R-t 131b (Brown) ... 0 Sl4_Geordie, aged, &( 131b (Julian) ... 0 348 —Silver Shell, aged. Bst 3;h (Deelev) ... 0 26 —Conductor. 3vr.s. Bst 31b (Porter) ... 0 57 - Annoved, aged. Bst- 311. (Urav) 0 64 —Sweet Alice. 3vra. Bsl 31l> (Lindsiiv) ... 0 137 —Pearl Necklet. syrs. Pat 21b (MeNamara) 0 96.;- -Bonomiana. aged. B~t (Riicbiiuan) ... 0

As they dashed away Tui Cakoban and Cranium took •oiiimund, and that pair led the field out by the seven-furlong post, closely attended by Bonomiana. The leading trio van almost stride for stride up the back. Pearl Necklet and Celtic being most prominent of the others. The lenders held their positions in the run across lh» top stroteli. and when they reached the bead of the straight Cranium had' slightly the be.-; of Tui Cakobau, while Celtic and Lord Seaton could lie seen rapidly improving their positions. Cranium led past the distance, and a.s her rider was fitting still » victory for the Leolantis mare seemed probable, but Celtic (in the centre) and Lord Seaton (next the rails) both challenging'strongly the whip was taken out to the favourite. For a few strides it seemed as though ihe Waikato mare would hold tlie opposition at- bay, but Celtic finishing with his usual gntnenei-s he got Hie lie.st of it in the last two strides and he scored by a neck' from Lord Seaton, who beat Uranium by a head for second honours. Bonomian* was two lengths awav fourth, and than came Freemount. Time, lm 4Us. Dividends. £8 Is and £6 12s.

THE TOURIST HANDICAP of lOOsovs: second horse U> receive lOsovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upward* that have never won ,i flat race of the value ot lOOsovs or flat, i,ires of flic collective value of 250snva at time of starting. Five furlongs. In -Mr. .1. Ituulston'i lit g Delegate, 3vm, liv I'll.finis A|vollo— Pretoria, 7Ht*7lb (Deelev) l 3011-Mr. T. A. Williams' b g Waitati. svr.«. bv 1.0r.l Rnalvn—Tenni*, Bsl 111. (Rv'ani .'.. 2 306 —Mr. .1. Murphv's eh i- Octoroon. 3vrs. I.v Meiudiikoff -The Slave, 7»t 711. (McXamaru) ... 3 199 -Mi** Crispin, 4vts. B*l 111!) (Bradv) ... 0 473',—Engraver. svrs. 8-t 31b (Towers) ... 0 62 -Loohhnhie. Zvrx. 8»t 21b (Whittaker) ... 0 2G*U—Mightr Atom, 4tu. '~1 12lh (<;ra.v> ... 0 79 —Rambler. Syrs, 7sl 711. (Brown) ..'. ... D 33J- Leui-a, 3yr», 7*t 711. (Porter) 0

Mighty Atom was the lii-t awav, and. elosel) attended l.v Waitati and Uichbnliie, he showed the way across the top .stretch and into the straight, Octoroon showing most prominent of the others. As they dashed nasi the half-distance Octoroon, Waitati. and Mighty Atom were all lighting it out in the lead, and it looked as though the winner would come from that trio, but- Delegate coming along with a Hue run a bundled yards from home he cut down the opposition in dashing style, and. drawing away, he won by u length from Waitati, who in turn was half-a-length in advance of Octoroon, with Engraver fourth. Tune. lm. ,: 3-ss. Dividends, £7 17s and £1 7s. THE AUCKLAND HANDICAP of ISOsovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovh out of the stake. For year-olds and upwards. Seven furlongs. 479 —Mr. A. Leonard's h h Carl Rosa, 4vrs. by Seaton Delaval-- Vieux Rose. 7st 711.' (Oeeley) l 1254—Mr. [{. . Gannon's eh m Miss Winnie, aged, by Leolniiti*—Winnie, Est 111. (Brady) ' ... ~ 2 213 —Mr. T. Cunningham's br in Lucrece. svts, bv Suult— Postmistress. Bst 411, (Buchanan) ... 3 556—Cambrian, 3\rs, Bsl 1011. (Rvan) ... 0 480 —Certainty, 6vr«, Bat 31b (Grav) ... . 0 3124— L.indlock, aged. Bst 111. (CrwM) . . 0 149 —Syren. 4yrs, 6st 121b (Whittaker) ... 0 48 —Kola, Nip, 6yrs, 6et 181b (Tell) 0

From ft beautiful start Miss Winnie and Cam- .' brian wore the Brat to find their fret, and the J first-named" had a neck the bent of the Cyrenian , colt, as thev ran pout the fix-furlong post, with » Syren and 'Carl Rosa a length away next. Cami brian got up level with Miss Winnie as they reached the top of I tie rutting, and with the pace right on they ran stride for stride to the > entrance of the straight, at which point Carl , HOfii »>< lving well up third. Cambrian and Miss Winnie were still in command when the disi tance wan passed, but Carl Rosa challenged them as they got to the Derby stand, and the little ton of Seaton Did aval lolling into Sis task in resolute i *tvle he cut ti.em down, and, drawing away, won comfortably at the end by two lengths from Miss Winnie, while Lucrece, who finished '.veil over towards the judge's box. just best Cambrian for third honour*. Time, lin. 235. Dividends, £3 to and £4 4s. THE WINNING PAYMENTS The fallowing it * list of the winning payments to tie mole over the meeting:— Mr. .1. Mini —It Easter Handicap ... £500 Mrs A. M. Coonibe—lst Autumn Handicap bOO Mr (I. V. Mooie-lst Oak* £400, I*l Nelson Handicap £90 490 Mr. J, George—lst St. Ceorge's Handicap £400. 3rd Autumn Handicap £50 ... C ; 0 Mr. T. 11. Lowrv—lst Champagne Stakes... 400 Mi F. •'. Arnold -Ist lima Handicap £1.0. Ist Electric Handicap £100. 2nd Chain- _ pagne St,ikon £75 325 Mr. W. (' Morgan—lst Brighton Hurdle Race £120, Ist St. Helit-rs Hurdle Race £150... 270 Mr S. l):ii nigh-Ist Autumn Steeplechase 225 Mr. M. McLean—lst Stewards' Handicap £100, Ist Auckland Welter Handicap £120 .. 220 Mr. A. Lennard-lsl Biickland Handicap ... 120 Mr C Weal—lst Onslow .Stakes £100. 3rd St. (Miens Hurdle Race £15 115 Mr N. Hanks—2ml Easter Handicap £100, 3rd Auckland Welter Handicap £10 ... 110 Mr. T. Cunningbam-lst Eden Handicap £100. 3rd Bn.-klaud Handicap £10 110 Mr. W. Hall- Ist Criterion Handicap £90. 2nd Auckland Welter Handicap £20 ... 110 Mi E. •'. R.-»■■- Ift Tradesmen's Handicap... 100 Messrs. It. and R. Under—lst Tramway Handicap ]0 ° Messrs. Wor-p Brothers- Ist Maiden Hurdles 100 Mr. .1. Ilenwick—2nd Autumn Handicap ... 100 Mr. .1. Murphv—lst Victoria Handicap ... 100 Mr. I). MrLeo'd—lst Bller*lie Handicap ... 90 Mr. .1. Ilannon Ist Mangeiv Handicap .. 90 Mr. .1. Roulston-lst Tourist Handicap ... DO Mr. XV. Haves—.-'nd Autumn Steeplechase £.-,0. 2nd Eden Handicap £10. 2nd Tram wav Handicap £10. 2nd F.llerslie Handicap £10 ••' -° Mr. U. Hunter—2nd Oaks ••■ •_•• <•' Hon. .1. I). Orirtond—2nd St. Oeorge s Handicap , ■•• „ ■■• 7: ' Mr. It. Ilannon—2nd Brighton Hurdle Race £20, 2nd Biickland Handicap £20. 2nd Mangers Handicap £10. 2nd Hum Handicap £15 , o5 Mi- \. Peters—3rd Easter Handicap ... M Mr .1. Mellugh— St. Heliers Hurdle Race £35. 3rd Brighton Hurdle Race £10 ... 45 I Mrs. G. Wright— Champagne Stakes £25 2nd Victoria Handicap £10 ... 35 Mr. W. C. Ring— 2nd lima Handicap ... 3d Mr. 11. Thompson—3rd Oaks ... ... ... 2o i Mr W. L. Thomson— St. George a Handicap • • - ? ' Mr. C, The do- 3rd Autumn steeplechase ... 2o Mr. -I. Two!.ill— md Tradesmen's Handicap.. 10 Mr. ,1 ('. Colheek-2nd Onslow Stakes ... 10 Mr. S. Bradlev- Nelson Handicap ... 10 Mr. I*. Woods— 2nd Stewards' Handicap ... 10 Messrs. March and Lynch—2nd Electric Handicap ••• ■• ■•• }° Mr D. Monaglwvii—2nd Maiden Hurdle Race 10 Mr T. Wvllie— Criterion Handicap ... 10 Mr. T. A. Williams—2nd Tourist Handicap... 10 Total - Zs^ o AVOXDALK JOCK IVY CLUB'S AUTUMN MKKTING. WEIGHTS FOR OPENING DAY'S RACES. Mr. Morse has declared the following handicaps for the opening day of the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, on the 27th m>l. :— WONDALE HANDICAP.—Akarana 9.0, Scotty 8.2, Delania 8.0, I'hlander 7.13, Lucrece 7.11. Carl Rosa 7.9. Cluremont 7.9. Lord Seaton 7.5, Millie 7.7, Lsdv lliine 7.7, Bully 7.5, L'enuku 7.5, lieordi* 7.3, "Lady (..'lady a 7.1, Pearl Necklet 6.12, Conductor 6 12.' Sir fiend 6.12. JUVENILE HANDICAP.— 9.1. Cadence 8.13. l'ohutu 8.12, NVcktic 8.7, Tuiiewha 8.0. llaldaue 8.0, Advocate 7.10, Denbies 7.1, Japan 7.0, llugliie 7.0, Aimatliea 7.0. PON'T HANDICAP. -Octoroon 9.0. Mighty Atom 8.13, Manupouri 8 0. Storyteller 8.5, Uleuora 8.1, Kuatamata 7.11, Cyrona 7.9, La Annie 7.4, Herculean 7.3. Dr. Quest 7.3, Norma i ' 3. Rawhiti 7.0, Master Hippo 7.0, Bengola 7.0, Waihou 7.0. HANDICAP HURDLES.—Lady llunc 12.7, Cuirngno 11.0, Sw'agoiiiun 11.0. Shrapuell 10.13. Alca Aka 10 12. Laudlock 10.7, Volftte 10.2. Tin 9.8. Soulttish 9.7, St Harp 9.7, Men Jonsun 9.!). Heywood 9.5, Bonomiana 9.2. Loch Fyne 9 0, Fabricator 9.0. CHEVALIER HANDICAP.—IIikuai 9.2, Sarilla 9.0. Lady Creasy 8.13, Klondyke 8.11, Celerity 8.6, Delegate 8.0, 'i'olieion 8.0, Confide 8.4, Octoroon 8.2, Turbine 8.2, Aqua Begin 82, Crespinot 8.0. Sterling 8.0, Fre.ebird 80, Henry Havelock 7.13, Lady trench 7.15, Waihckau 7.12, /.off 7.12. Sabine 7.10, Waihou 7.10. Phoebus Apollo— Lady Wellington mare 7.10, Flying Scud 7.10, Cay Pans 7.10, Cyreniae 7.10. Poiiltowa 7.10, Cyrettns 7.10, Appollonnris 7.10, Cast adrift 7.10, Cymri 7.10. MAIDEN HANDICAP— 9.0. Ilikuai 90. Sarilla 8.12. Paroquet 8.3, Dogger Bank 8.7, Integrity 8.7, Toheroa 8.5, Delegate 8.4, Aqua Regia 8.1. Freebird 7.13, Crispeuot 7.13. Waihckau 7.11, St. Cyren 7.11. Star 7.9. Hardship 7 9, Cyrcniac 7.7, Merrimanu 7.7, Poult 7.7, Field Marshal 7.7, Cast adrift 7.7. Inglis 7.7. OAKLEY HANDICAP.— and Gold 10.0, Discoverer 8.12. Luresome 8.8. Stiathavon 8.5, Aristocrat 7.11, Duart 7.7, Waitati 7.5. Lady Cressy 7.4, Kola Nip 7.0. Engraver 6.13, Manapouri 6.13, Stromness 6.12. Henry Havelock 6.12, Star 6.12. RAILWAY HANDlCAP.—Cambrian 9.0. Celtic 8.12, Lucrece 8.8, Certainty 8.2. Delania 8.2. Ulilaildet' 8.0. Te A rob a 7.13, Discoverer 7.12. Luresome 7.10, Tui Cakoban 7.7, Oninti 7.5. Soultmaid 7.2. Syren 6.13. Sweet Alice 6.13. Annoyed 6.12. Mis.* Crispin 6 11, Duart 6.11, Luminous 6.10. Pearl Necklet 6.10.' X.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTIXO CLUB'S EASTER MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION".] CnRiSTCHVHCH. Saturday. The weather was beautiful for the concluding I day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting J Club's Easter Meeting, ami the attendance was i large. The totalizator investments amounted to { £12,731. The results are as follows: i HALSWKLL HANDICAP ot ICOsovs. Two miles. J —Bell Boy. 175., 1; Cleopatra, 195., 2; Enterprise. 10s, 3. Also started: Victor lluon, scr. ; Prince Warbeok. 3s; First Pet, Bs.: Havelock, IBs.; Egmont, 19s. ; Thistle. 19s. Woo by four lengths. 'Time, sm. 8 2-ss. Dividends, £1 10a and £1 14s.

CHAMPION HANDICAP of 250soVs. Two miles. T.isker, scr., 1; Lord Elmo, 45., 2; Boldrewood, 75., 3. Also started: Black Child, scr.. Terra Nova, 25.; Verax, 35.; Vincent, 35.,; Sir Hector, 45.: Albertorious, 45.: The Needle, 4s. ; Factory Boy, 6s. Won comfortably, by four lengths. Time, 4m. 40s. Dividends, £2 4s and £2 2s.

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP of SOsovs One mile and a-linlf.—Joy, 155., 1; Lady Lillian, 35., 2; Bangor, 145., .'..' Also started: Tohu, scr.; Frithioff, scr.: Seaweed. 25.: V.R., ss. ; Thicket, 9*. ; Wild Victor, 95.; lluonetle, 10s.; Micklebrook. lis.: Wild Bonnie, lis. : Britannic, lis.; Sever Tire. 145.; Waibi, 245.; Ladv Jurdon, 1.-s. ; Mentio, IDs.: 8.C., 155.; Itotholia, 175.; Maori Child. IBs.: Cyclone, 18s. Won by two lengths. Time. 3in. 56 3 r-s. Dividends, £0 12s and CI.

HHHI-CLAS.S HANDICAP of 115sovs. One mile and a-half.- Belli*. 145., 1; Sweet Patch. IK. 2: Duchess of Rothschild, 16-., 3. Also started: Franceses. 35.; Onward, 3- ; Revenue, 55. : Wild Arab. 9-.: P.elioy. 10.-.: Major llot'ise.i. 10s. : neath, 12s. : Prince Warberk, 135.; Dan Tracer. 14s. Won bv three lengths. Time, ."in. 33 l-ss. Dividends.' £8 10s and £2 4s.

WILKIN HANDICAP of I2osovs. Two mile's Durbar, 35.. 1: 'IV Whiti. 125., 2: Miss Florrie C. !4s ,3. Also started : Myosofis, scr.: Viewmonl a-<. ; Vane!,ire. !0s ; Cinders, 14s : Begonia, 15s. Wildie, 10s Won bv two lengths. ' Tim-. 4m 42 4-. : s. Dividends. £8 and £2 6-.

SPKKDWKLL HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile.—Vanish, Is.. 1; Wild Aral., bs . ': Choui. 125., 3. Also started : Revenue, 3s . Dan Tracer, 95.; Fancy tiiil. 10s.; Roosevelt, 125.: The Middie, 125.; Bill. 125.; Lucia. 12s ; Motorist, IN Won bv Ihree lengths. Tune, 2'm. 1.6*. Dividends, £13 10s and £4 2s.

INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP of 130sovs. Twice round, about one mile and a-f|iiarter.~ Terra Nova. Is.. 1; Discoverer, 3- , 2: Verax, 35.. 3. Also stalled: Hal Tusker, scr. (Is. penalty): Lord Elmo, Is.; Florin, Is.: Aiisterlitz. 2*. Black Child. 3s ; Sir Hector, 3- : Boldrewood. ,35.: Wild Rose. fig. Won bv half-a he id. Time, .in 50 l-ss. Dividends. £14 10s sin £4 14s.

FARKiTKU- HANDICAP ol lMsovs. One mile. —Alice WoJrTi. 3'., I; Lopp. Ik. 2; Hamlin, 3*.. 3. Also started: Flo-tor. siM-.: AuslerliU, scr.; Miss Burlington. 25.: P'lin (1., 25.; Si Simon, 2s ; lanto, 25.: Pen "hi. 35.: Ann rev, 35.; Sierra. 45.: Harold ('.. -I*. Won l.v three ieiijrtli*. Tune. Jin. 22 2-5». Dividends. £8 lbs and £.: 6* TTMARU RACTNCi CLUB. ACCF.PTANCFS FOR Till: TIMARC MEETING. [ID TY:l.E>ißA£*.— I'KKHS ASSOCIATION'.] Tim inu. Saturday. The Following are tin" acceptances for the an 11tit) meeting of the Tiinaru Racing Club ROBEWILL HANDICAP Sin longs.— Silk Web 8.13, Assegai 8.12, Aid R"»igh >~". The Malsier 8 J. A fere E.O. Gvpsnbel 8.0. Jack Ashore 7.13. Patuna 7.11. Sahara 7.9. Me> rymakei 7.5. Zero 7.5, Postcard 7.3. Steplink 6.7. TIMARC i IT. One mile and u-quartei Apollodoris 8.3. Makaroff 8.0. Kosebloom 7 10, Thunderer 7.5. Field Gun 7.5. Lapland 7.2, Harvest 7.2. Abusive 7 2, Idasa 7.0. Somateria 6.7. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP Six furlongs Manjess 10.3, Ivanoff 10.3. Grandstand 9.3. King's (iuost, 9.2. Tessera 9.2, Svchein 8 13. Mango 8.11 Thunderer 8.10. Jolly Roger 8.10, Bombastes 8.5, Bagpipes 8.5, Curiosity 8.3. Ruapehu 8.2, Storniont 8.0. Rio Grande 8.0. Postcard SO WAITAKI DISTRICT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs Clementine 10.12, Grosveuor 10.3, Sahara 95, Sam Weller 8.12, Narrangarie 8.10, Design 8.9, Steplink 8.3. FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Bueclench 9.13. Red Gauntlet 9 4. Zetland 89. The Seer 8.7, Aimee Soult 8.6, Sea King 82, Tessera 7.13. Imaginary 7.11, San Severn 7.5, Aid Reigh 6.10 WASHDYKE TROT. One mile and a-half.— Bay King set., Bellona 3*., Mambrino King bs . Prince Handle 75.. Necklace 95.. Lady Lillian 9- , Edward R. 10s., Nellie S 135., Imperial (.Sir] 13s . Wild Victor lbs.. Pompom 155., The Article 18s.. Opiht 205.. Darkie Sam 205., Queen Mambriuu 245.. Dummy 255., Kintorc 255.. Advance 255., 1 Golden Lake 265.. Peter Allen' 265.. Waitoli Maid 265., Tracy May 27b., Dolly Linton 275., I'ua 11. 275.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB'S

AUTUMN MEETING.

FOURTH DAY'S RACING. DIVIDEND WINS THE A.J.C. PLATE. NEW ZEALAND-BRED HORSE WINS THE STEEPLECHASE. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. Sviinet, April 6. The Australian Jockey Club brought their autumn meeting to a close to-day at. Randwick in fine weather and in the presence of a large assemblage. Poseidon was withdrawn from the A..1.C. Plate, for which Dividend was made an odds-on favourite. The son of Simmer justified the confidence reposed in him by winning the three miles weight-for-age rare in easy style. The Second Steeplechase wa= won bv the New Zealand gelding Sultana. Them were several mishaps during the contest, and the favourite, Karamha, who won the First Steeplechase, wit- amongst the number that failed to complete the course. The following are the details, of the ing:--Tin: Itol'S HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes nf 6.-OVS each, with 30feov.« added. For three. year-old*. One mile mid three tuilongp. Mi. . ('. Williamson - I, ,■ Roosevelt, by Positano—Molly Ma si i.mi, 7at 211) ... '. 1 .Mr. U. Steinbeck's la c Oaktori, hv raft on - lilenrifll. 9si ' 2 Mr. TV. T. Nowlan'a br c Karrenjoer, |, v (Jrafion -Cry, i-'si 411. ... ' .;. 3 Nine torse* started. Iter 1 ir>ir: 7 to 4 asrainst Lady Ksme, ."i to 1 Il.ii imjoey. 6 10 1 Roosevelt. ' At. I lie distance Roosevelt. dashed .■;,-,,,, . wav from the field and won bv id.v lengths. Time, i'ni. 22> TIIK PLACE HANDICAP, it free handicap sweepstaler* of lOsov* each tot starters, with 500sovs added. One mile and a-lialf. Mr. K. R. iter's l.r h Lord Fitzrov, syrs, by Uraftoii—Disgrace. 7>t lull') ' ... 1 Mr. W. A. Gee's 1. m Comely, 4yre, 7.-t 121b... 2 Mi II Seahrook's 1. m Cryde, ayrs, 7st 1111. ... 3 Nine horses started. Netting: 7 to 2 against. Flora 4 lo 1 Realm, 5 to 1 Refrain, 6 to 1 Comely. 7 to 1 Lord Fitzrov. At the mile past Lord Fitzrov had 11 couple of 'digltis' lead, which Comely and Clyde reduced la half-a-lenarth at the half-mile. ' Lord Fitzloy, however, kept them at- bay and won by lialt-a-ietigtb. Time, .-.'lll 37's. THE SIOCON'D STKKPI.KCIIASI-:. a handicap sweepstake* of Ssovs each, with 400s<>vs added. About three miles. Mr. Alister ('lark's 1; g Sultana, aged, hv (Jay Deceiver, list ■ ' .'. 1 Mr. 11. .1. Gillespie's h m Matjorie, aged, bv Acrobat—Main-. 10st 21b '.. 2 Five horses started. Betting: 6 to 4 against Karamba, 3 to 2 Rongoa, 5 to 1 Sultana. At ill- logs Rougoa fell, while on the second round Karamba and Aiiricultun, when holding a iniijc lead, came down at difficult points, leaving Sultana and Marjorie to fcicii (lie race. Sultana won by a furlong, 'rime, on. 23ie. Till-: A..lf. PLATK. a sweepstakes of lOaovs each, with lOOOsovs added. Foi three-year-olds and upwards. Weigbl-loi-age. Three miles. Mr .1. It. Whitehead's blk 1. Dividend, Svrs, bv Simmer— Lady Trenton, 9si nil. (Barden) ... 1 Mr. .1. Hie Air... I. g Proceed, aged, bv Pilgrim's Progress Progres..-ion. 9*l 2II> (Cl'ayum) 2 Mr. E. M. .lone?' h g Pi r,\. n . used, bv tilt Colour I'rogiiß»ion, 3s' 21b (Trott) ... 3 Mi. P. A. Couuollv's br a Blue Spec, aged, S ? t 51b ' 0 Betting: 0 to 2 on Dividend, .-. to 1 against Proceed, 7 11. 1 Blue Spec. 10 to 1 I'roeeedor. The field moved off slowly, with Dividend in front, Proceedor and Blue Spec following. At Kensington I'roceedui' moved up it- Dividend, hut the favourite got away again, and parsing the wand the second time Dividend had .1 length's lead from Proceedor, with the othern close handy. Proceed ran up second 'iitciing the straight, but Dividend had no serious difficulty in winning by a length. Time, sm. 31s. TIIK SECOND NURSERY HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of 6sovs each, with 300sovs added. Fur two year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr. .1. S. Brunton's eh f Maltine, bv Malster — Loch Lava, 9.st 1 Mr. V. White's in- 1 Vaporize, by Simmer— Carbolic, Bsl 41b .' 2 Mr. Stirling's b c Gecko, by Trilby, 7sl 3 Eighteen horses started Betting: 3 to 1 against Maltine, 4 to I Oboe, 6 to 1 Gecko. Maltine won by two lengths. Tunc, Int. 15£s. THE FINAL HANDICAP, 1 handicap sweepstakes of 6«0v.-» each, with 30(teovs added. One mile and a-qtisrter. , » Mr. Rov White's eh g Fez (late Sunbeam),' avis or 6yrs, by Morocco— fast. 7lbc. 1 Mi! J. Butler's i> in La Veille, 4yrs, bv Mostyn—Vigil.. 7.-t 711. 2 Mr. ('. L. Maedonald's I. c Wandin, syi'S, bv Ru^ley—AVooddove, Bsi 41!> 3 Etglitern hois;;* p'.arted Betting: 2 to 1 against Wandin. 4 Co 1 Roosevelt, 8 to 1 !>rthier and Rose Ray. Fez woo by two lengths.. Time. 2m. Bs. DKATH OF A VALUABLE STALLION. By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright. Sydset, April 7 The stallion Sir Funic in dead. On beitlft brought, track to his stable after l>eiii}{ on exhibition at- the New South Wales show. at. which be was awarded cbampioji honours, the horse was found to be suffering and lie succumbed yesterday. Sir F'oote was regarded us one of the most valuable stallions at the stud in Australasia, lie was an English-bred hois,, by the Derby winner Sir Hugo, and was owned by the Messrs. Brown, of New South Wales. RECORD AUSTRALASIAN PRICE FOR ,A YEARLING. By Telegraph.- Press Association.—Copyright, Sydney, April 6. The sum (3050 guineas) paid for the yearling colt, by —Jacinth (lull brother to Poseidon) is a record one for Australasia. Bidding .-tailed at 2COO guinea';, and was carried by hundreds to 3000 guinea?, at. which figure Sir Rupert. Clarke withdrew, and the colt, as reported, was knocked down to " Mr. I,'. It. Robertson." By the *.s. Rarawa, which I'll yesterday, the following horses were shipp?d to New Pi; mouth : — Paritiitu. Westward, Silver Shell, and .Kola.-. The. -.ven-vear-old brood mine Beisv (bv EuroeIvdon—Santa Katetina) ami the coll foal by SOIIII Bodonfl were also shipped by the same steamer.