SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13728, 20 April 1908, Page 7

SPORTING.

AUTOIX CARNIVALS. ; ©— AUCKLAND RACING' CLUB. I i GOLD CREST WINS THE EASTER HANDICAP IN RECORD TIME. | Eu.KKRr.tK racecourse and its surroundings j have seldom looked better than on Saturday j last, when the Auckland Racing Club ! brought, off the first day's racing of their I autumn carnival. The copious rains which j had latterly fallen had given the course ft j rich coat of emerald green, and when set j against the lovely flower beds, with their wealth of bloom, the scene on the lawn during the afternoon was indeed grateful to the eye. His Excellency the Governor And suite were present on the course, arid remained throughout the day. and in addition there was a numerous sprinkling of visitors from districts outside Auckland, among others being the lion. J. Carroll (Minister for NativeAffairs), Messrs. .1. W. Abbott (Wellington), K. Duncan (Wellington!, J. K. McDonald (Wellington), E. J. Wat! (Napier), Newton I King (New Plymouth), W. ■). Whyte (secrej tary Wellington Racing Club*, M. G. NaI smith (secretary Gishorne Hating Club), and ; De Costa Secretary Poverty Bay Turf Club). Everything went with a good swing, and as happily as the proverbial marriage bell. Chief credit for the smooth manner in which everything worked during the afternoon must bo given to the secretary (Mr. J. F. Hartland). The attendance was a large one. and has never been exceeded on any previous occasion when the first day's racing of the autumn gathering has been held on a Saturday, and although ominous clouds banked up once or twice during the proceedings the | weather fortunately remained fine till after the last race, and patrons were enabled to reach home before the rain which set in later on began to fall. The racing track was in good order, and the adjustments of Mr. 0. Morse in the various events brought up for decision gave rise to several stirring finishes, the issue on more than one occasion being in doubt right up to the judge's box. Mr. C. O'Connor had .some difficult tasks to discharge, the fields being large and not too tractable, but as usual the starter performed his duties in a manner satisfactory to all. One. well-known figure was absent on Saturday in the person of Mr. J. Selby, the clerk of the course, whose cheery "Course, please!" has been heard at metropolitan gatherings for years past. Mr. Selby had the misfortune to be kicked by a horse on the knee on the morning of the races, and was. therefore incapacitated from carrying out his duties, which were, however, satisfactorily performed by his son. Happily no accidents occurred to mar the enjoyment, and as nothing calling for the interference of the stewards eventuated it will bo admitted that interest and pleasure in the racing were maintained right, up to the decision of the eighth race.

Seventeen bookmakers were calling the odds during the afternoon, the fee fixed by the club for licenses being £20 per day, in addition to 10s per day for each clerk. The new 23-horse totalisator erected by the club worked satisfactorily and largely obviated the crushing and discomfort which have been so unpleasant a feature of this part of a race meeting at headquarters since the decision of the authorities to limit the number of machines in use at any one meeting to the number fixed by statute— The amount, handled by Mr. H. H. Hayr and his staff on the eight events of Saturday's programme totalled £14,999 10s, a decrease of £57 on the sum put through on eight races last year (£15,056 10s). In 1907, however, a double machine was in use, and the sum invested through this medium (over £1700) is not included in last year's figures given above. Against this the fees received from the metalliciana are this year £348 10s, whilst in 1907 no bookmakers were allowed on the course. It will be seen, therefore, I hat when last year's commission from tho double investments is set against the bookmakers' fees this year the result to the club from a financial standpoint is more satisfacBy invitation of the A.R.C. Committee a section of tho St. John Ambulance. Brigade, Auckland division, with Ashford litter, was in attendance on Saturday, but happily their services were not required. Mr. H. Monteith Dou.ll, brigade's hum secretary, was in charge of tho section.

THE RACING. The opening .event of the programme was Lite Tradesmen's Handicap, for which the nine horses coloured on the card went to the post, Delegate and Woodhey being the popular fancies. The summing up proved well based, as that pair fought out the issue. Delegate was always on hand to play his part well, and when the last bit was demanded of him to ward off a stiff challenge on the part of Woodhey, he answered the question in a game manner. Lord Beaton made a good bid for victory at the half-distance, and for a few strides lie seemed to liavo.a chance; but lie died away in the concluding stage. The scratching pen was kept pretty busy in connection with the Brighton Hurdle Race, the field for which was reduced to nine. Oinati and Hautapu were made almost equal favourites. The first-named, who was quickly into his stride when the barrier shot up. was found carrying the field along when a circuit was completed, but. as the fifth hurdle was reached there was a rapid transformation. Omati fell away beaten, and Hautapu and Dolores went on just in front of Banana. At the head of the straight Banana was in command, and the veteran rolling into his task with his old-time vigour, he came on and scored an easy victory. A win for Banana was a long way overdue, a period of over two years having elapsed since ho last claimed the attention of the judge.

Six youngsters were saddled-up to contest lite Northern Champagne Stakes, and on the strength of the victory gained by Aborigine in the Manawatu Stakes, the Merxiwee gelding was always a strong favourke. Aborigine proved the confidence to be well placed, for lie had Ids race won at the head of the straight, and it might bo said that nothing had a chance with him when it came to a run up the home-stretch. Aborigine has furnished a little since ho was seen at Ellerslie in the summer; but that he has improved a great deal in his galloping he has given unbounded proof. The Champagne Stakes winner was brod by his owner, Mr. E. .J. Watt, who, it may be remarked, furnished the winner of the Ellerslie two-year-old race in. the autumn of 1905 with King Billy (a full-brother to Aborigine), who was also bred at Longkinds. Master Soult finished gamely under punishment, and the straight manner in which Diabolo completed his task created a, favourable impression. The succeeding event was the Easter Handicap, and when the numbers were hoisted for the mile raca it was found that Golden Eagle was the only withdrawal, the fine field of 17 going to the post for the principal event The adjusting of the toilets of the various contestants was watched with keen interest, and when the horses filed out of the birdcage to undertake the preliminary gallop it was generally conceded that the field was one- of the best-looking that has contested a race at Ellerslie. The issuo was regarded as so open that opinions varied greatly as to which horse would fill the role of honour. Gold Crest counted sufficient admirers to place him in the post of honour, Soultline and Dawn being the pair most fancied of the others. The topweight, Marguerite, was quickest away, but the daughter of Stepniak had only a short life in the van, for as they ran out at the seven-furlong post Souitline dashed into the lead. Clapping on the pace, the Souk gelding had established si oh a commanding lead when half the distance was completed than he looked like coming in by himself. Gold Crest could however, be seen coming in great style, and the chestnut colt was within a length of his bay rival when heads were fairly in a line for homo. It was all up with Souitline before the distance was reached, and though Gold Crest had to withstand a stiff challenge from the speedy Veronica ho answered all demands, and ran home a winner in record time. Looked at from every point, Cold Crest's performance is entitled to rank with the most brilliant exploits recorded by a three-year-old in the mile race. Gold Crest was bred by tin) Messrs. Douglas at Te Mahanga, Hawke's Bay, and when sold as a yearling he was secured at 160 guineas by Mr. d. R. McDonald, in whoso colours he won his race at Ellerslie on Saturday. Seven hows went to the post for the Eden Handicap, Taitoki being made favourite. He ami Mahono were early engaged in a stiff bat'lo for . supremacy, and when the final stage catno to bo faced that pair were still fighting it out stubbornly, first one and then the other Lav-

itiS th« advantage. Msbf-no go*, the lastrun. ; ; and she s<y>rft(?: a J;, .id victory stabbr! a good j Mmsri'.T '•{ esLCatoiaCiS*. p j The Victoria Handicap, wlskli **»«' limited i in the two-year-oil division, brought out j eight youngster*, the- Hon. J, I). < >rjnorittV 5 'table vuppfying the favourite with Diamond j Star. winner, however, turned up in j Gipsy Belle, a smart looking daughter of ! Stepuiafc, who was making iter ttrbut under < silk. Gipsy Belie finished tip with a good I n»-!» of pace, and Diamond Star, who was j hard ridden at dm distance, never had ft [ (-banco of catching her in the run home, _ j The Nelson Handicap brought out A '*■>'•'* i i of 15, Epsom Lass being mad*? a warm lav- { J ourite. The daughter of. Hotchkis-* won her j raw, but it wad a. close thins between victory ; i and defeat;, a,; she only got up in time to | J detest Auldearn a boat!. The Tramway Handicap bronchi out a field of 15, North Head Point: the popular i fancy. Tho wn of Birkenhead wo* never, ] however, in a position u> di pv.c tiers in I front. Mi.-s Winnie and Wauchope wefts i always fighting it out in the lead, and the j first-nauirtl won by a neck, which could have i bet-n considerably increased had the ruler id j the Waikato mart* so wish* ! - \ The following tiro {ho details of the rati- j ! ing: i j THE TRADESMEN'S? HANDICAP '■■ :*nvs: \ second horse to receive Cosovs, and third | horse lasovs on?, «i the at ike. Fur three- i year-olds and upward*, cue mile and a- | quarter. j Mr.J.RouUion's br ? 1 .donate sy«. by . Phoebus Ajwho—i'rc'.niM, i.:- tit) j lAckroif!) ' j j Hon. ,1. 1). Ormon Ist< ' -..di ey. 3>t.-:. j j by Birkenhead—Govt, 7st ir\ mvi I'.me; p : alb penalty '.Wilson.; • • ... ■• " ... - i iMr W Gall It g Lord ft ■• ■'•■ by J I sea ton DolavaL— M.-..! Lett;.', <-a ~.' : ' d'tdii ,• ; I Seotiy. rued. Est inb -r.y m ... ■< | j Carl Kotsa, oj r?. t-i 'vi'o >■;':;;::■ ... -"■ . j fcweet Alice, -:• i"'. Est '.-;!• n'r:<:e .. ... - ' Moiuigo, 6jr». S.*t Hib i.i'orttr; ~ ; ! Syren. 6yr=. Tit lib iV,"binaii.er) Uj i fctarina, aged, 6:t 151b ilbittni U i j A Ions: delay nt the post was caused hy I j Sweet Alice, who j;ers»stenti.y rcinacn !■' ; face the barrier, but Mr. O'Connor was at i ! leiittth enabled to ue>rj>ate-b the held to an • | oven -tart. Carl JRosa, i>eleg;uie, ana Scott ! ; were first to find tneir lee:. Woodhey beins ! | next in order. Tae tii,-t-uaroeU two came ! | cast the stand togetiier, a nccK in from el ; Scotty, who in turn was leaning WooUhey i l.'.v a lent;'.;], Sloutnro vdtisijnus »» ire field, j Taming oat of th-o ,*tra:gut, Delegate was j a length in front o% »wee' Alice, who was ; I followed by Carl Jtosh, Woodhty, unci Scotty \ in that order. W*e.n the* s-even-t'uriona | jtnst wa3 left Uehiiif., the leading positions ■ were unaltered. ala<duu; tbrnngh the j cutting, Delegate' was showing the ; way, with a tv.a}-!co;t!n»' advantage of. Wooclhe.v, last hail-way along the ton stretch J the latter had ranged alongside the leader, ; and the rair raced together to the head [ of the straight. Lord Sea ton lasvinj run up .' third at this jwint. When beads were { turned tor iit>!ue. V»'o<">ri]iiy bad a slisht ad- i vantage. but 1H>Ic:;:i:o wad still howli;-,' ! alons in pood rty!3, and. this pair and Lord I tfeaton settled down for a battle, royal j jto the nojt. Vv'otKlhcy and l;elcKate I I raced t-trido for stride half-way up the home I j Btretch. and when the distance, was reached , the issue wa : - .-till in doubt. Every inch of j ground was stubbornly contested, but Dele- j Kate, sticking to Ins task determinedly. j {rot the better of bis. opponent in the hist I few stride-", and won by a neck. Lord ><■;>- I ton Ivoin? three-quarters of a. leusrh helmul > I Woodhey. Montipo finished fourth, whilst I Sweet Alice whinned in the Si ,1 Time, : 2>u. lis. i TIIR 15RIGHTOX JfURrd.E KAI V. niandf- : cap' of ZOCaovs: nctond • lunsj to r'ecive! 55sov», and third horse 33y#<8 out of the ! stake. , Over eight fliftlits <n hurdle;-. Two ' nnies. | Mrs. A. Hughes' b rr Ranruia. a?ed, by The ; Australian—CUliope. yst (Deerey) .. 1 : Mr. A. Baird'a hlk m Dolores, aged, by I Freedom— Mist. 10st4lb (Jlicktoii) 2.! Mr. \V. Douglas' b m Lady llnne, aged, by ; Cuirassier—Huno, Itet 111b (Howard) ... 3 ! Cuiirrosrno, aged, lltt 91b (Burnej u i Hautapu, used, list 31b (W. Wilson) ... 0 | Le Bean, aged, lOst 111b (Juliani 0 I Omati. need. lOafc 2ib (I'hillips) ... 0 I Good Faith, Gyrs, 9=t iSelby) 0 I When tbo horses were fairly into their stride, Otuati was seen to have a length's j advantage of Hautapu, who iu turn was a j like distance in front of Dolores. Omati leaped tho first hurdle three lengths in advance of Hautapu, but the pair were level as they ran through the cutting, with Lady lluue third, five lengths away. The leaders leaned the second obstacle together. Lady .Unne being still third, and liana fourth. Omati led into the straight on the first round and at tho third hurdle was two lengths out. Lady Hune making a bad jump at this point. Omati was still bowling along in front at the main stand, and, turnins out of the straight had still a twolengths' advantage. Lady Hune. half-a-length behind, next, a length in front of Dolores. When the fourth obstacle was negotiated, Omati, Jfautapu. and Dolores were all together, but Dolores immediately assumed command, whilst Banana, ran up second, Uady Hune being three lengths away next'. Halfway across toe too stretch, Banana budplanted Dolores in the lead, and holding the opposition safe over the remainder of i the journey, .tho veteran won by ittixee lengths from Dolores, a, similar distance separating second and third horses. Le Beau - was fourth, five lengths behind Lady Hune Omati was last to finish. Time, 3m. 47 2-5?

THF2 NORTJTEKW CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 50090v5; second horse to receive 75sovb, and third horse 25sovs out. of the stake For two year-olds. Colts, gst 101b; fillies, m 81b: geldings, Sit 7ib. Distance, six furlongs. Hr. E. J. Watt's br g- Aborigine, by MendIndian Queen, Sat 7ib (U. Price) ... 1 Mrs. A. ML Coorube's br o Maxtor Soult, by «otilt—Lady Hester, Bst 101b (Julian) 2 Mr. J. Monk's b!k o Diabolo, by KL«puiak— Tortulla, Bat 101b (Hatch) ... ... "... 3 Aimwell, by Soult...Gladya May, gut 101 Kyan 0 Osgodbv. by Ponton ..Harpist, Bnt 101b (Wluttaker) ... " ... ... ... 0 ChantenHo. by Merriwee—Gantatrice, 3-t 81b (Davis) ._ ~, 0 A good start sow the colours of Master Poult and Chant into the van, ami they ran on for a short distance a length in front of Aborigine. At the cutting, however, the son of Merriwm*a-an up level, and Chanteuse meanwhile falling away Master .Soult was left in pride of place, a length in advance of Aborigine. Crossing the top stretch the latter assumed command, Osgodby following at on interval of a length. Master Soult third, and dxurteuse fourth. Aborigine was first to turn into the straight, and easily holding the opposition, Mr. Watt's representative came on and won by two lengths from Master Soult, who beat Diabolo by a neck for second honours. Ogodby was fourth, Chautense fifth, Aimwell whipping hi the field. Time, lm. 16 4-us. PEDICEEE OP THE WINNER. ABORIGINE. Sire: Merriwee, by Hill of Portland (son of .St. Simon from Ktra, Weenie, by Trenton (son of Musket) from Nellie, by Tim Whiffler (son of Vaugalenj. Dam: Indian Queen, by Stepniak (son of Ncrdenfeldt) . from Ranee Nuna. by St. George (son of Yatlendon) from Watersprite, by Traducer (son of The Libel;, WIXXi:K3 OP THE CHAMPAGNE STAKE?!. Time. Bansrlc. bv Musket ' '.'»' " 1833—Hilda, by Musket : :■■ Comma, by Musket : ■, 1890—Aronoel, by Apremont : u —Tiraillerie, liv Nordenfeidt ... 1 1' 1892—St. Hippo, by St. Legcr 1 19 1893—Eve, by Brigadier 1 V) 1894 —Three Star, by Castor L ]■> 183-3—Forma, by Kotehkiss i y>-. 1895— Hani, by Ist. Leger ... ~. 1 19* 1397 — Emmy, by Cuirasgier ... i IH% 1893-sHermosa, by St. Leger ..'. 1 39 1399-Miss Delaval, by Scaton Delaval l 17" 1900— Beddington, by Seaton Delaval 1 174 N'oncttc, by Seaton Delaval ... 1 33l Porirua, by Pea ton Delaval ... 1 lßi 1905—Kamo, by Seaton Delaval ... 1 IT; Boris, by Stepniak 1 19 2-5 1905—King Billy, by Merriwee ... 1 18 2-5 1906—Cambrian, by Cyreniau ... l 17 3-5 1907—Downfall, by San. Francisco ... 1 13i 1203—Aborigine, by Merriwee ... 1 16 4-5

THE EASTEP. HANDICAP of CoOsova; second horse to receive lOOsovs, and third horse 50aov8 out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Distance, one mile. Mr. J. It. McDonald's eh o Gold Crest. 3yrs, by Gold Keel'—»lymph, 9st (Young) ... 1 Mr. J. Ronlston'a br m. Veronica. 4yrs, by iiouilPretoria. 7*t, 12ib (Aekrovd) ... 2 Eon. J. D. Or mend's b c Dawn, Syrs, by Birkenhead— 8 ; ;t (Wilson) 3 Mr. J'. !L Dresser's br m. Marguerite, syrs, Pst 41b (Hatch) 0 Mrs. A. M. Coombe'3 b g Master Deiaval, ■ivr3. Est Sib (Julian* 0 M.:. if. Eva's br g Uhlamlo, syrs. Est 7ib (including 71b penalty) (Burlaw) 0 Mr. E. J.. Watt's br h Kin? Billy, Syrs, Bit Gib (Price) 0 Mr. H. McMana, way's blk h Mahrtta, 3-y:\-, Sat Sib (O'Brien) 0 Mr. N. Banks' eh m. Uranium, aged, Est 2ib (Brady) 0 Mr. J. TwohiH'9 b g Soalthne, <yrd, lit 111b (Brown) 0 Mr. M. McLean's eh g Celtic, 4yrs, 7at Sib divan) 0 Mr. A. J. Coloman'a cli g Lconator, aged, 7st 91 b AVhittaker) 0 Mr. W. Davis' b m To Arena, aged, Tit Sib (Buchanan) 0 Hr. J. 0. Oolbeck'3 b c AdvcczV.), 3yrs, 7.-t 31b (Webster) 0 11-. J. Moir'a ch g Raup&rafca, Syrs, 7st lib (T. Jones) Mr. W. 0. -King's b m Certain tv, a*?ec! ( 7s 041b. inc. IMb overweight (Davey) ... 0 Mr" P. Dodge"'s b in Lai;.- Rohina. Syr*, est 13* ib, ino. lilb overweight (0. Brown) 0 Mr O'Connor despatched the field to a beantifull mars. Marguerite-, who was on the extreme outside, was tkelirst to show in front, her closest attendants being Bad;,- Bohina. and Gold Crest. Souitlir.o ran through in tlio ran to the seven-furlongs post and was in command at that point, a, length to the good of Lady Bohina, Uranium being next in order, a similar distance behind the second horse. Setting a merry pare, the son of Soalt had increased hia advantage to tour lengths when the six-iurlougw post was left behind, an advantage which he increased to five lengths a furlong further on. Gold Crest here put in a good piece of work, and was in second position as the field ran into the top stretch, and. setting' sail alter the loader. had reduced the gap separating him from Soultiine to three lengths ere- the run aeross had been completed. Still coming with a wet sail, five favourite had set to within a length of Soultiine when they turned for home. The I'niirua represent*live had the measure of his opponent he/ore

rhst ,}, ; *;.!? i.■«, whm p*»tf,.bed. a,ftd, *it*Ui«§ o!? ,!,,?->,•■;■<;ospd cha!senc;M from Ver<»»ie»'iuid ffewti '.« .the cl«»iug *t»jtff*» the *rm ot (J'»W • Kticf answered all ■ .ilemstttdif f»AU*factorttf..-. ■-.•■'.: and sfm in VrMe*nvAi\\\k*- .*tyl« 'by < h.*lf»a< : - ■■■■:' icna'.h from "Veronte*, with ntn 'thrs*", *■ :* Qiiat'tera <•■( a length it»*jf third. Marsfu«»rtfs was I'n-rtit. and then fain* Ts Aroha, Leon*- ' •' tor. and Sonltlioe. ftni&hfMg n«st in tli« ".";■■ order. The rear division wstj rompo*?d of '■ King Ritiy, L'ranifisji, Cervafnty. and f.ri*fiy -- Eoh:na. Tim*. 1.40. i'KDTGBBB 01' THK WISSIXS. "■?■;..';.'. GOLB< C!u;at, Sire': Gob! Heef, by Be« 4 Or C*3« of Dnft raster! from Crucible, by T-?,o*icT«vf**j is-Mii. of f)c.:td.itr.aii) front Apple S«w:», bf. i »a«mo f»on of Stt«c&w«Hj, Dam: N'vrnph. by InKomar !»it of I n<-s»*i lr?fra Woodnytnpb, by .Maskflt from SylTi*. !>y 1 iTi'uertr.au from JaUet, by Totsch»to.rfe. WI'f'NERS or THE BASTKB HANDICAP. ■i-'-Mr. .I. C. Booth's £*>*, 7.5 ... t *Sj lt»-Mr. d. C B<:»otb'j| Kes, 8,12 ... f 4JJ I'm—Mr. l>. tSordon's Advanto. 9.6 I Cs 1301—Jtf***rs. D. li. and X. A. S*than'* KnspJSa, 7-55 ... ... 1 *2 I'M Mr. J. T. Itystti'* N'onette, 051 '« « *;>,';.!»-Mr. .1. Lvrtch's <!*>ld*n fl/jw, 7.4 5. *1 S>C-s Mr. J. Sinclair'* tlegnlation. 8 I 1 4! Lis l?C6"-Mr,'D. St«Wftris'* ->coilr. 3.11 1 ■Si 2-5 t9G6~llon. .1. D, Orn:oad'»MobOtty,6.7 I 4 3 39--.7-Arr. ,5. .V'n;r'» lV'aipnr.a, S! ... I »l *-5 ;«-Mr. .1. K. McDonaUlfl Gold (rest, 5.0 ... ... ? *) THE kden* handicap of Isi)gwi; «p€*>nd use to re reive iP»or* and third horn* Jo*O¥s out of the .•.take. For t#r*c-year-oidi and upwards, .Seven inrlong*. Mr. W. !>.ivics' hr f Mabeno, jyra. by •^•:; ! ; Lottie, for Ulb OV«*st«r>\- .'.. t Mr. J U. MV'Donatd'x Pr c Vaitofco. jvr*. :•')' SHTjiniak—Whij'fK>i)l. 6-t, JjHi '.Kit!. lib merweight) (Hutch) ... 'J Mr. W. <;. lrwjn'4 br g Li'chbnhic, **r», by t.'y rcuian-A-iinpbo, 7-»t sib (Rranj ... 'A Tai (akd;j;t, 6yr*. ,?-t lib [Aekrordi ... 0 i.andlock. aged. 7 t fib (IHrkton! ... .. , 0 H.tn,*pottri •Syr-', 7s? 7'.b (Brown) 0 Waihuki, 4yr*. 7,,t 4ib (Wilson) 0 The colours of Waber.n were the fir'? to 1*? distinguished in 'the van, tho daughter of Souls being closely attended by the favourite, Titoki, and then c.uuo Walhuka and Tui Cahoban. Maheno ftad a *!icht. advantage in the run across the top, but a* thev turned for home she at<l Titoki were leeki.-d togetber. The pair fought out a stubborn battle all the way up the straight, and as they flashed past- the po«t it was hard to say which of the pair bad won. but the ; judge gave his decision in favour of Maheno. by a head. .Lochbnbie orcopicd third ; place, two lengths behind Titoki. Time, Jm. 58 1-os. THK VICTOIUA HANDICAP of J30«ot»; second hoivc to receive 20*.">v.<t and third horse lOsovs out of th.e stake. For two-year-old. Five furlongs. Mr. J, Monk's h f Gipsy Relic, he Stepnia.lt-- belle Clair. ?.-t (Bab'lii ... .'.. 1 Hon. .T. I>. Orxuoud's b c Diamond Star, by liirkcnhea<t~Sc lira ire. 8«t Sib tWilsoin 2 Mr. .Tames Lynch's b f Jena, bv Cttirnssler -Castoriine, 7.<t lib (inc. over*eh?ht> "" (Blown) i " .„ 3 Tbirata. B*t (Ryan) ... it Talepiteher, 7.~t 121b (!<re:ttsl ... . " 0 V. i'tiinaniru. 7»t. 81b (Wfiittakerj 0 Coiromattdel, 7st Mb {iuc. 61b overwelghti (Lindsay) [ a Rimloek, 6at 121b (inc. 21b overweightJ (ocboter; ' __ 0 .; Waimangii was first to break the tine, and He led Karat a a length a.r* the held ran through the cutting, where the loader was" .joined by t)ip-y DHlc. ibia pair being two lengths to the good of Diamond cttar wild Harala. and then came Talepiteher. When tne top stretch wus being traversed Gipsy Bade had drawn out two lengths from H'ab manffu. but in the run to the straight the hitter was cut (lowa by Diamond Him-, who followed Gipsy Belle into the home stretch, the result was never afterward* in doubt. lor the daughter of SteimiaJt holding her own won by three h,«usrtlfflfroiu the lavoiinic Diamond .Star, tho lattc«Celiijr an equal di*tance in advance of Jena, whilst Rarata, lnusuert close up fourth. Time, int. i Lis. THE JTELSON HANDICAP of 100»v»: second horse to receive lfJHOva out of the stake ' lor three-year-olds and upward* that, hare*, never won a, fiat race of the value of fyi •'V v A or flafc rat of the collective value > or i.9so?s at tim-2 of starting, {seven furngs. Mr. F Stenning's b f Epsom 3yrs. • ■■■: by Hot Sister France*, 7st Sib (Greenwood) | Mr M. (i .Wi-inith's I) g Auldearn. 4vi-s, by •Van Renio-Opaoue, act. 41b (Porter) ~.2 : Mr. J. Mc.Nicol'3 eh g Mark Time. syj-s. by I leolantia-CJastanette. Est lib (Ityjin) ... 3 »■ I Ficemount, aged, <ist. (Brown; ... .. o j Loyal Soulfc, iyrs, gab 12ll> (Jones) ... '.'.'. 0 ; Cioebeite, Jyrs Bst 81b (Julian) ... ... 0 "■"' ' Aristocrat, syrg, 8«t 71b (Buohnna«) ... 0 —' First Gun, 3yrs, Btfi 7lb (Davev) ... ... (y, "■., Cadence, 3yrs, Bst 6lb (Price) ~ ... "o ■■■ Tui, aged., tet 61b (Brady) \.fV^ ° Waiotahi, 3yrs, B=-t 41b (Young) ... .... a - Baltimore, aged, a*t 41b (Hloktoij) ."o. (Jyrwia, sy», 7s* lllb (Brown) .., . 0' - ' Lira, 3yra. 7st 101b (Ac'kroyd) ... • .„'fi'""~ lysoamillo. 3yrs. 7st 711> (Wilson) ... •-•:■ ... 0 «smj

The big field moved away in line, Cadence *''*■'* being first to show out in front, Auldearn and Mark Time following' next in order. No alteration in tho leading positions took place as they came across the top stretch, hut Auldearn was first to turn into the straight, ana then canto Mark Time, and' ' the others pretty close together. Auldearn v Showed tho way Up to the main trtand. but at this point the favourite, Epsom La**, shot out, and galloping; strongly she just got up in time to defeat Auldearn by a head for first, honours. Mark Time was throWensrUm behind the second horse, Wajotabi being c;<oae up fourth. Time, las. 29 3-Ss. THE TRAMWAY IfAMIIOAP of IStem: second horns to receive 20 *ovs, and third horn.'. 109OV8 out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Five furlong*, Mr. K. Hannon'e oh m Mim Winnie, aged, by Leolajifis— 8»t 7!b (Brady; ... 1 Mr. W. (1 i:ing'» t> c Wain-hope. ivn, by Freedom—BlaekWatch, 7sMH> Whitt alien % Mr. J. K Hodge's b ff Xoteorlnf, aged, by Eton— 7a lolb (Hatch) ~. ~ J Black ami Gold, aged, Sst 31b (Aekroyd) ... D Tamaimipo, 3yr», list 211> (Buchanan) ... o " Looupma, lyra, &4 lib (Ryan) ... ... (> (luidwife, 3yr*. 8s» (Gallagher) ... ... 0 &&■ Finery, Zfr% M, (Price) ... ... „. 0 North Head, 4yr*. 7*»t 131b (Wilton) ... o Marangai, 6yr«, 7»it 101b (Griffiths! ... 0 Fowuwwt, 6yi% 7«fc 41b (McMillan) 0] Tvirsrty. 3yrs. 7*t» 31' (Jones) ... 0 Piraieriek, Ojts, 7»t 2lb (Brown) 0 • Haldane, 3yrs, 7«fc (Uavev) ... ,0 Waihoihoi, 4yra, 6st 131b (O. Brown) ... 0 When the harrier was released Miss units shot to tho front, and streaking away from her field she was leading Taniamtipo by two lengths before half a furlong had been left behind, Wauehope following the second horse at a similar internal. Mis» Winnie wa<* will setting a merry pace as the field ran across the top, where IfcUdtuie ran up third. Mi** Winnie wm first into tit* straight, haif-a-length in adranos of Wauehope, the latter being followed at an interval of two length* . by Haldane, the others handy. Maintaining he*? advantage in the wnoludkig itage* <■>! the race. the Waikato inaro won by a neck from Wawbone, the last/named beating Noteorini by a. length*) for second honours North Oaflgfend J.«ong»na HnW»ing together, last-, Time. lm. J 2 2-ss. i ; THE SECOND DAY'S RACES. The meeting will be continued to <!hv. »pA . iioold fine weather prevail a capital nU«r- ---; noon's sport Bhoulti result, as tics »ccepU'»ce» I all round are of a highly satisfactory char- , THE ACCEPTANCES. ] STEWARDS' HANDICAP of 150*nvs. Our mil*. si. Id. ■...,■ . •*•■ IK ; : .^ ! Mahal* ... ... 3 0 Cur! Rota ' ... 7''itP : --% Delegate ... ... 813 Advocate ... •-,:. ? It' ;> Cranio™ 811 bandto k ... ... 7 4- - Leonator 8 1 First (inn ... & S Bcotty ... .... 7Vi Ffeemouut ... *> 8^ ELtERSLIE HANDICAP of IdOsovj. Sis furlong, ' st. in. ' . «t lb. \ Master Soitlt ... 9 2 o*j;odby ....... 7 10* : Diamond .Mar ... 8 I.! Taiepitchet ... 7 3 Diabolo ... 8 0 Waimaogu ... 7 5 » ',' Uipsy Belle .. 8 2 Jena ... ... 7 2;' ("haiiteuge ... 8 1 Coromand«l ... 7 0 lUrata. ... ... 7 11 THE GREAT NORTHERS' OAKS of 250«ev*. One mile and a-balf. St. ib. . , ' *t. 11* " Cadence BlO'Miheno ..'.-" ... <Mft' i Carmania 810 Fort bight - ... <<§ !»•- - i Clochette ... 810 Wniotahl .. AlO ■ . | ouidwiie 8 10 Woodbe.v ... 810 | Lira ... ... 8i ( 1 ST. GEORGES HANDICAP of 65fcov*. Onfl mile ■•• i and a-qusrter. i St. lb. " at |i,. 1 Gold Crest ..." 9 1° Are Light ... 7 ', i Margnerite ... 9 2 T« A Kit a ... 7 i ! Mj.i-t tielival .. >i 6 ttocreca to i.i - ' Veronica 8 3 Advocate ... ... 6 13' King Billy ... 'A 3 R*uj>*rih4 ... ft M Leonalor 7 !• lIL'IA HANDICAP of EOCteors. ?:.v furlong* ;,t. It.. .«: IK Dawn 9 0 LocbbubJo .... 7 3 j Soulttine -. ... 811 Finery ... ... " a Ce taint/ ... 7 12 TulMiko '8 UoUlMi" Eagle ... 712 W»ih U KA ... . 7 0 Sidbhgsni'i ... 730 Lady Kebiaa ..7 0 'K&teoiiai ... 7 10 ALTt.'MK STF.EPLIX'HASK HANDICAP of 309*6**. : Abous Utr'.e mile* »ad u-b*if. lit. lb. It !!». ' Kiatere 13 3 Silk-* ... ... 3D. Jnnisf.Ht'n ... 10 la Pierre ... ... 315 jriMi 10 7 Mosruki ... ...9 1! Ux-.h ?vr.-: ... 10 3 Kapakap* ... 0 9 Claque" ... ... 10 i U>od F*utt ... 9 7 • MANGERS HANDICAP of leOsev*. Six furlong* „c. ii>. at. Ib, Auldearn ... S 8 Explosive ... 8 I Royal SouU •• 8 » Tut " 13 Dogger Bank ... 8 2 Lady Fraaes* ... 753 Arititoetat 8 2 Lady Dot. ... 7 X RlwiMd La*< ... H .. liiwatmilo ... 7 } Siylish ... ... 8 1 • 12LKCTR1C HA-NDtCAr of ISOsov*. Five furlong* ' ilk lb. *<■- lb , Mi*s Winnie ... 9 3 North Head ... 7 Its I'.U.cs and G01d... 8 0 Mstranjai ... 7 6 !,oung-<U!» ... "13 Wtibolia ... ... 7 a NPt«oruti ill Kirsty ... ... ft 13 , Finerv 7 11 Frederick ... 6 U ".■■.'.■» Lochbuhie ... 1 U Hihiaae ... ; ... 4IS .-