SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13729, 21 April 1908, Page 7

SPORTING.

AUTUMN CARNIVALS. ' AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. f .;!''" pji '■'." ■■ / ' THE GREAT NORTHERN OAKS. ''V,' WON BY MAHENO. t?s;:;y; ■:■;■-'■:■'■■ 13; WHEN daylight broke yesterday with heavy ' ' - rain clouds on the horizon and the wind from the north-east, grave, forebodings were uttered that the A.R.C. would have to bring off the second clay's racing of their autumn ' meeting under disadvantageous circumstances as far as the weather was concerned, Ihe showers which fell at intervals throughout ; the forenoon did not, however, deter a large number of patrons assembling at Ellerslie ; when the first race was called on, and this being augmented as the day wore on there was a largo concourse of visitors before the Great Northern Oaks was brought up for decision. Umbrellas and overcoats were, ** however, in demand, and it coidd not be ex.peeted that the scene on the lawn would be ■ as animated as on the opening day. Patrons, _ nevertheless, took the untoward weather '.'■■■ conditions in good part, and a lively interest '.-was maintained in the racing throughout. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Plun- - ket and suite were present on the course ••'■' • and remained until after the decision of the, . ./seventh race, the baud playing the National ■ : ■■:,' Anthem as His Excellency and party left the - enclosure. Other visitors included the Hon. . J. Carroll (Minister for Native. Affairs) and His Worship the Mayor (Mr. A. M. Myers). The club's officers again worked heartily r to ensure the success of the proceedings, and ''. under the direction of Mr. Hartland (the secretary) their efforts-resulted most satisfac\y ": torily. * Mr. 0. O'Connor was again highly successful as starter, and the number of close • finishes must have been highly gratifying to the handicapper, Mr. G. Morse. : The sum handled at the totalisators was £16,4*0. making a total for the two days of £31,459 10s, as compared with £29,345 10s on 1 the first two days of the autumn gathering "last year, the increase for the two days of 1908 being £2094. Last year the double machine was working, when £2598 and £1659 ' respectively wore the amounts invested, and are included in the figures for 1907 above. ! Eighteen bookmakers were betting during the day, one more than on the first clay. THE BACIXG.

The programme opened with the Stewards' . Handicap, which drew a field of 10, Delegate being made a slightly better favourite than Cranium and Carl Rosa. Landloek had most to sav in the early stages, but Scott had the Flintlock gelding beaten at the head of the Araighr. and fairly revelling in his task he came on and won his race from Carl Rosa, who finished well under pressure. Eight horses were saddled up to contest the Kllerslie Handicap, which event was eonfined to the two-year-old division. The Wellington colt. Diabolo, was the popular fancy. When the final stage came to be enter'".! upon the issue hung in the balance as between five, and the termination of an exciting finish was a short head victory for Diamond Star, Rarata, Master Souk, and Diabolo being separated from each other by a similar distance. , , The next event to come up for decision • was the Great Northern Oaks, and when the numbers went up for the fillies' race it was found th&t there was a field of seven contestants. The Hon. J. D. Ormond's representative. Woodhey. had such a strong following that she was made an odds-on favourite. The race was not, however, the good thing for the Birkenhead filly that so many were found contending. Woodhey was out making the pace when half a mile had been reeled off, and she looked like lasting it out at the head of the straight. Maheuo, how; ever, stayed it out better, and the little daughter of Soult had her Napier rival beaten at the distance, and a well deserved victory went down to Mr. Walter Da vies' representative.' The Oaks winner, who was bred in the Waikato by Mr. .1. McNicol, is held under lease. '''Gold Crest was the only withdrawal from the St. George's Handicap, which loft a field of 11 to contest the mile and a-quarter race. Veronica and Marguerite were the popular fancies- Leonator and Advocate, who raced " stride for stride for the greater part of the distance, were first into the straight. When the half distance was reached Rauparaha. Te ■ Aroha, Master Delaval and Leonator were engaged in a stiff battle for supremacy, and ■;■■". as they came on for several strides almost in line excitement ran high. Favoured by his light impost Rauparaha got the best of his rivals and won by a length. After the race T. Jones, the rider of Rauparaha, was summoned before the stewards for an infringement at-a critical juncture of the race, and by which the chance of Master Delaval was affected. A severe reprimand was administered by ,the stewards and the rider advised to be more careful in future. The field for the Huia Handicap was reduced to a quintette, a strong favourite being made of Soultline. The son of Soult was disputing the issue for most of the way, but he fell away approaching the half distance, and Golden Eagle ran home in front of Lady Rohina. The stewards challenged the running of Soultliue, and as a result the - owner and rider of the favourite were summoned. The statements forthcoming were deemed satisfactory, but the stewards considered it necessary to point out that the rule re riding out must be observed. • The Autumn Steeplechase found > eight , horses at the post, with Kiatere ruling a slightly better favourite than Inniskillen, Loch Fyne, and Kapakapa. Kapakapa acted the role of pacemaker for nearly two rounds, when he fell away beaten. Silica, who had made up his ground in good style, 'was found challenging Irish for the lead when the last mile was entered upon, and the son of Flintlock fencing in good style he won his race in a pleasing manner. . The Mangere Handicap brought out a field of 10, and when backers got fairly to work they made Dogger Bank favourite. Dogger Bank was early on hand to assist in forcing the pace, and in an exciting finish he got home first by a head from Auldearn, who made a game bid for victory. The concluding event of the programme was the Electric Handicap, for which North Head was made favourite. The followers of the Napier gelding always had cause to hold jubilant feelings over the concluding stage, as the son of Birkenhead was bowling along in comfortable style, while his opponents had to be hard ridden to keep up. North Head having finished unplaced in a race run over a similar distance on the opening day a section of the public indulged in a hostile demonstration. It may be mentioned that on the previous day, in addition to having a bad passage in the race. North Head at one juncture came down on his knee.

~. THE STEWARDS' HANDICAP of 150sovs; , second horse to receive 20sovs. and third 1 • horse lOsovs out of the stake. For three- ... .--, year-olds and upwards. One mile. Mr. D. Stewart's b g Scotty, aged, by St. :■; Leger— 7st 131b (Ryan) ... •• 1 5 ' Mr. A. Leonard's b h Carl Rosa, syrs, by Tiy Beaton Delaval— Rose, 7st 121b (Hatch) - ••; - . - 2 ' Mr. H. McManawav's blk h Mahuta, 4yrs, bv Mahaki—Spring. 9st (O'Brien) ... o ■:■': Delegate, syrs, Bs t 131b (Ackroyd) 0 Uranium, aged. Bst 111b (Brady) 0 ■ 'Landlock. aged, 7st 41b (Whittaker) ... 0 "-- ■ First Gun. 3vrs. 6-it 81b (Daveyi 0 -.'._•- Freemount, aged. 6st 91b (Brown) 0 ' Uranium and Landlock were the first to .commence, and the pair raced together to the seven-furlong post, followed by Scotty and Delegate. "A lew strides further on . Landlock drew out a neck 111 front of the Wnikato mare, the hitter's immediate attendant being Scotty. three lengths' away, -■:: : and then rame Delegate and Carl Rosa. When .. - the cutting was reached Landlock had a twolengths' advantage of Uranium, Scotty still ' going well in third place, a length away. Uranium had reduced the gap separating " . .-. her from the leader to a length, as the field • raced across the top, Scotty following 111 the immediate wake of the second horse. The ; veteran son of St. Leger had assumed com- . mand when the field turned for home, and soon establishing a two-lengths lead lie came on in his old determined style. Carl Rosa, ' who had teen in a good position from the head of the straight, threw out a. stiff chalV lenge, but could make no impression on the ' '. leader, who won comfortably by two lengths. -'- " Mahuta came with a rattle from opposite '•'-'.- the stand, and finished third, four lengths - behind Carl Rosa, Uranium was fourth. ' - Delegate fifth, Landlock next, whilst rirst Gun and Freemount were the- last to pass the post. Time. lm. 455. THE ELLERSLIE HANDICAP of 150SOVS; second horse to receive 20sovs, and third '■■■''■ horse lOsovs out of the stake. for two- • year-olds. Six furlongsHon. J. D. Ormond's b c Diamond Star, by Birkenhead-Solitaire. Bst 121b (Wilson) 1 ■ Mr. P. W. Arnold's b g Rarata, by Eton ■ : A--' -Peace, ?st ll!b (Ryan) ■ •■• L Mrs. A. M. Ooombe's br c Master Spult, by Soult— Hester, 9s t 21b (Julian) 3 Diabolo. Bst. 91b (Hatch) - " rijanumse. Bst lib (O'Brien) " Osgodbv. 7st 101 (Whittaker) ... - " ' ' - Talepitcher. 7st 91b (Killick) - * Wainiangu, 7st 51b (Greenwood) ° Master Soult shot into the lead when the tapes were released. Rarala being n«", m > ." • order. A bit further on Cbanteuse. Mastei - Soult. and Talepitcher were all m hue, but. the former, shaking herself clear, the ilawka's Bav filly showed the way into the waning, closely attended by Talepitcher, '*.-■- r ,< '. Up.

Master Soult., Earata. and Diamond Star. She was evill going well as the top stretch was being covered, where Talepitcher ran up, on terms, followed at an interval of two lengths by Master Soult, and then came Karat*,. The two leaders came into the straight together, and the otters bunching up a pretty race home resulted. At the half-dis-tance Chanteuse, Diamond Star, Master Soult, Diabolo, and Rarata were all fighting out the issue, and a hundred yards from home all had.a chance of winning. As they flashed past the port the quartette were nearly in line, the judge's placing being a head victory for Diamond Star from Earata. the latter being a like distance in front of Master Soult, Diabolo, a head further away, fourth. Time, im> lfts

THE GREAT NORTHERN OAKS of 250sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs and third horse 15sovs out of the stake. For three-year-old fillies. Bst 101b. Special weights, with penalties and allowances. One mile and a-half. Mr. W. Davies' br f Maheno, by Soult— Lottie, Bst 101b (Ryan) 1 Hon. J. 1) Ormond'a b f Woodhey, by Birkenhead—Goyt, Bst 101b (Wilson) ... 2 Mr. F. W. Arnold's ch f Cadence, by Cyrenian—Lute, Bst 101b (Davis) 3 Mr. W. Walters' ch 1. Clochette. by Seaton Delaval-La Cloche, Bst 101b (Julian) ... 0 Mr. W. J. Ralph's ch 1 Guidwife. by Clan-ranald-Safeguard, Bst 10lb (Gallagher) 0 Mr. C. Weal's br f Port Light, by Bluejacket— Radiant, Bst 101b (S. Lindsay) ... 0 Mr. W. K. Morrison's ch f Waiotahi, Bst 101b (Young) 0 When the field came into the straight Waiotahi was seen to be in front, followed by Woodhey and Cadence in that order. When the Derby stand was reached the same pair were still in the leading positions, but Maheno had run into third place, a length behind. Waiotahi maintained her advantage of Woodhey in the run to the old mile post, but at the seven-furlong mark the Napier filly had gone to the front, and she led Maheno by a couple of lengths at that point, Waiotahi falling away a bit. When another furlong had heed completed Maheno was within a length of her rival, Waiotahi and Cadence coming next, two lengths back, Port Light being fifth. Woodhey was still showing the way to Maheno through the cutting, Cadence following at. an interval of four lengths, and Clochette fourth. Maheno had reduced the gap separating her from Woodhey to half a length as they turned for home, and catching her opponent at the main stand she went to the front and won by a couple of lengths, Woodhey beating Cadence by six lengths for second honours. Then came Clochette. three lengths further back, and then came Waiotahi. followed by Port Light and Guidwife. Time, 2m. 455. PEDIGREE OP THE WINNER. MAHENO. Sire: .Soult, by St. Simon (son of Galopin) from Beauharnais, by See Saw (son of Buccaneer) from Josephine, by Birdcatcher (son of Sir Hercules). Dam: Lottie, by Muskapeer (sou of Musket) from Ladybird, by Feve (son of Lord Clifden) from Polish, by Day and Martin, by Mr. Martin. WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN OAKS. m. s. 1906—Isolt, by Multiform 2 42 2-5 1907—Helen Portland, by Dorchester 2 40 4-5 Maheno, by Soult 2 45 ST. GEORGE'S HANDICAP of 650sovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs and third horse 50sovs out of stake One mile and • aquarter. Mr. J as. Muir's ch g Rauparaha, syrs, by Seaton Delaval— Folly, 7st 041b (inc. 2£lb overweight (T. Jones) 1 Mr, W. Davies' b m Te Aroha. aged, by Seaton Delaval—Lottie, Tat 31b line- lib overweight) (Buchanan) 2 Mrs. A. M. Coombe'B b g Master Delaval, syrs, by Seaton Delaval—Campania, Sst 61b (Julian) ... 3 Mr. J. H. Prosser's b m Marguerite, svrs, 9st 21b (Hatch) _ 0 Mr J. Roulaton's br m Veronica, 4yrs. Bst 31b (Ackroyd) 0 Mr. E. J. Watt's br h King Billy. syrs. ' Sst 31b (Price) 0 Mr. L. Coleman's ch sr Leonator, aged, 7st Gib (Whittaker) 0 Mr. E. -Watt's br m Arc Light, syrs, 7st 51b (Wilson) 0 Mr. C. Nicholson's br m Lucrece, 6yrs, 6st 131b (Greenwood) 0 Mr. J. C. Colbeck's b c Advocate, 3yrs, Sst 131b (Webster) ... 0 Te Aroha was first to move, but when the stand was reached Leonator had a neck advantage of Advocate, with Te Aroha third. Turning out of the straight Leonator had increased his advantage to half i, length, but a few strides further on Advocate was again on terms, the leaders being two lengths clear of Te Aroha, who was still racing third, and then came Marguerite and Master Delaval, a neck away. Along the back Advocate and Leowator were still in pride of place, whilst Veronica had improved her position and was now in fifth place. When the cutting was reached the leaders were still together, Te Aroha still third, at an interval of a length, and then came Master Delaval. half a length in advance of Veronica. Across the top stretch Rauparaha, on the outside, raced up fourth. Hounding into the straight Advocate and Leonator were just clear of Master Delaval, with Te Aroha and Rauparaha in a handy position. The field closed up in the run up to the Derby stand, and Rauparaha shaking himself clear of the opposition a few strides further on cam© on and won by a length from Te Aroha, who beat Master Delaval by twice that distance for second honours. Veronica finished fourth, and then came Advocate and Leonator, with Marguerite last. Time, 2m. 14s.

THE HTJIA HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse, to receive 35sovs and third horse 15sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs

Mr A. Rhodes' b m Golden Eagle. 4yrs, by St. Clements— Rau. 7st 121b (McMillan) 1 Mr. P. Dodge's fa in Lady 'Eohina, syrs, ■ by Papakura— mare, 7st (C. Brown) 2 Mr. J. Twohill's b g Soultline, 4yrs, by Castorline, Bst 111b (R. E. Brown) 3 Loongana'. 4yrs. 7st 101b (Ryan) 0 Taitoko, 3yrs, 7st 81b (Hatch) 0 Lady Rohina was first to make play, followed by Loongana, the favourite, Soultline. being last to move. The two first-named were together at the half-mile post, Soultline having now run into third place, and then, at an interval of two lengths, came Taitoko. Running across the toy stretch, Lady Eohina was a neck in front, the other three being all together, within a length of the leader. Lady Rohina was first to turn for home, closely attended by Soultline, and led nearly up to me Stand, where Golden Eagle apneared on tne scene, and settling the opposition in good style, passed the post a winner by three lengths from Lady Eohina, who had a couple of lengths' advantage of Soultline. Taitoko finished fourth, and Loongana last. Time, 2m. 19s.

THE AUTUMN HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 300sovs;. second horse to receive oOsovs, and thicd horse 25sovs out of the stake. About three miles and a-half. Mr. D. Moraghan's ch g Silica, aged, by Dreamland. 9st 131b (Julian) 1 Mr. J. B. Williamson's b sr Irish, aged, by Asthore. lOst 71b (Burns) 2

Mr. C. Thede's b g Loch Fyne, a,ged, by Lochness—Pikau, lOst 31b (Young) 3 Kiatere, aged. 13st ilb (W. Wilson) ... 0 Inniskillen, aged, lOst 121b (Deerey) 0 Pierre, aged, 9st 131b (Deeble) 0 Kapakapa. aged. 9st 91b (Phillips) 0 Good Faith, 9st 71b (Selby) ... - ... 0

Inniskillen and Kapakapa jumped the first hurdle together half-a-length in advance of Irish, Good Faith being next, with Silica. last. The next obstacle was negotiated in the same order, but in the run up through the' plantation, Kapakapa assumed command, four lengths to the good of Inniskillen. and then came Irish and Good Faith. Kapakapa took the post-and-rail fence with a three lengths' advantage of Inniskillen. with Irish still third. Kapakapa held his own in the run down the hill the first time, and there was. no alteration in the leading positions in tne run up to the stone wall. Kapakapa. ridden hard, was five lengths in front of Inniskillen when he rose to the water jump. Inniskillen following at an interval of a length, next in order being Good Faith and Loch Fyne. Kapakapa continued to show the way through the rails and over the old water-jump, Inniskillen and Irish being still second and third respectively. When the hurdle at the back was undertaken. Kapakapa had an advantage of three lengths of Irish, who had supplanted Inniskillen in second place, the latter being three lengths away. So they went on up the hill for the second time, and the. fence at the top was negotiated in that order. The leader came down the hill three lengths in advance of Irish, who was one length to the good of Silica, who had run up third. Irish was first to the stone wall, and running through the rails, lie and Silica were together, with Loch Fyne. next. Along the back. Silica assumed the lead, but Irish was with him again at the next hurdle. Loch Fyne being well up, third. Silica drew away at the next hurdle, and showed the way up the hill. The post-and-ray fence was leaped in the order named, the three horses being separated by intervals of two lengths each, with Kiatere next, a long way back. Silica had a slight advantage when the hurdle in the straight was reached, and making no mistakes, the son of Flintlock drew away and won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Inniskillen. 100 yds away, was next, and then came Kapakapa, Kiatere, Good Faith, and Pierre, in that order. Time Bm. 19s.

THE MANGERE HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards that have never won a flat race of the value of lOOsovs. or fiat races of the collective value of 250sovs at time of starting. Sixfurlongs. Mr. T. Wyllie's br g Dogger Bank. 4yrs, bv Menschikoff— Bst 21b (Ryan) 1 Mr. M. G. Nasmith's b g Auldearn. 4yrs, by San Semo-Opaque, Sst 81b (Porter) 2 Mr. Wm. Scott's b g Explosive, 4vrs, by Explosion—Nellie, 89t lib (Hatch) 3 Aristocrat, syrs, Bst 21b (Buchanan) 0 Epsom Lass, 3.vrs, Bst 2lb (Greenwood) ... 0 -tvlish, 3vrs. Bst lib, (Brown) 0 Tui, aged. 7st 131b (Brady) 0 Lady Frances, 4yrs, 7st 101b (Hickton) ... 0 Ladv Dot, 3yrs, 7st 41b (Whittaker) ... 0 Escamillo, 3yrs, 7st 3sb-~<Wilson) 0 An even start saw Aristocrat and Explosive first to break the line, but before the field had gone far Dogger Bank ran through, and, closely attended by Auldearn, he showed the way across the top stretch, with Explosive lying third. Dogger Bank was first to round into the straight ,and Auldearn joining issue a bit further on, a good raW to the post resulted in a win for Dogger Bank by a head. Explosive five lengths away third. 'lime, lm. 19s.

THE ELECTRIC HANDICAP of ISOsovs; second horse to receive 20hovs, and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. For three-•year-olds and upwards. Five furlongs. Hon. J, D. Ormojid'a br e North Head, 4yrs, by Birkenhead—Norsemaid, /at - 101b (Wilson) ... ». 1: Mr. 0. Weal's blk g Haldane, 3yrs, by Hotchkiss-Mant.le, 7st 4ib, inc. 81b over (C. Brown) ... ... ■•• a Mr. W. J. Irwin's br g Lochbuhie, 4yrs, by Cyrenian-Sappho, 7st 111b (E. Brown) 3 Miss Winnie, aged, 9st 31b (Brady) ... }> Noteorini, aged, 7sfc lllb (Hatch) 0 Finery, 3yrs, 7st 111b (Jones) » Marangai, 6yrs, 7st 101b (Griffiths) ... ... 0 Waihuka. 4yrs, 7st 21b (Whittaker) ... » Kirsty, 3yrs, 6st 131b (Webster) « Frederick, 6vrs, 7st 31b, inc. 51b over (Davey) ' ° Marangai jumped away with the lead, but before the field had travelled far North Head rushed to the front, and, attended by Finery and Miss Winnie, he was out in trie lead as they ran across the top stretch. Coming on in great style, the son of Birkenhead was three lengths to the good as he rounded into the straight, and, holding ms advantage throughout, won by three lengths from Haldane, who was a similar distance in advance of Lochbuhie Marangai was fourth, whilst Kirsty was last to pass the post. Time, lm. 3s. THE THIRD DAY'S RACING. The meeting will be brought, to a conclusion to-day. A capital list of acceptances has again to be noted, and, with anything like decent weather, a large attendance may be anticipated, as there is material for some first-class racing. MAIDEN HURDLES of llOsova. One mile and three-quarters. ' si. lb. st - ~J- raritutu raritutu ... 11 12 Matakokiri ... 910 Cinque 10 0 Gipsy Queen ... 3 a Te Rahui ... 913 Philosopher ... 8 •> Yolette 911 Putaruru •■■ = J Tui 9 10 GORE-BROWNE HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. St. lb. fit - U '„ Dogger Bank ... 9 0 Mark Time ... 8 0 Roval Soult ... 8 8 Waiotahi ... '11 Cadence 8 & Cyrona ' ° Explosive ... 8 4 Lira ' ' Castadrift ... 8 0. ONSLOW STAKES of UOsovs. Six furlongs, st. lb. et. lb. Oggodby 1 7 Rimlock ... .... 7 0 Jena ' 7 2 Coromandel ... 7 0 Waimangu ... 7 'I Expletive ... 7 0 AUTUMN HANDICAP of 650sovs, One mile and u-lialf. St. lb. St. lb. Master Dehival... 810 Seotty 7 6 Rauparaha ... 713 Arc Light ... 7 1 Mahuta ... , ... 7 9 Carl Rosa. ... 7 0 Te Aroha ... 7 7 Montigo 6IZ Delegate. ... 7 6 Advocate ... 610 ST. HELIERS HURDLES of 200sovs. Two miles. St. lb. St. lb. Huiitapti ... 10 13 Swagsman ... 10 6 Lady Untie ... 10 11 hmiakUleii ... 10 3 Dolores ... 10 8 Omati 913 BUCKLAND HANDICAP of 200sovs. Seven fin longs. St. lb. St. lb. Golden Eagle ... 8 7 Lady Rohina ... 7 6 Leonator ... 8 0 Lochbuhie ... 7 6 Tui Cakobau ... 712 Waihuka ... 7 0 Certainty ... 7JO Foremost ... 6VI Maheno " 7 8 TOURIST HANDICAP of lOOsovb. Five furlongs. St. lb. St. It.. Waucliope ... 9 2 -Mark Time ... 7 12 Auldearn ... 812 Waihoihoi ... 711 Dogger Bank ... 812 Imprimus ... 710 Lucio 8 8 Lady Frances ... 7 6 Kirsty 8 6 Engraver ... 7 6 Cadence ... 8 4 Flint Island ... 7 3 Hrugbie ~. ... 8 3 Cvrettua 7 0 Stylish 7 12 AUCKLAND WELTER HANDICAP of 200sovs. ' One mile. St. lb. St. lb. Rauparaha ... 10 1 Noteorini ... 8 10, Uranium ... 9 6 Montigo 8 8 Celtic 9 2 Sweet. Alice ... 8 7 Leonator ... 9 1 Lord Seaton ... 8 3 Tui Cakobau ... 811 Frederick ... 8 0 CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. BUCCLEUCH WINS TDK GREAT EASTER. [BY XULEUHAI'H.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Chhistchurch, Monday. The weather was not altogether favourable for the ojiening of the Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn . Meeting at Ricearton today. A bitterly cold wind was blowing at the start of the first race, but it lulled somewhat before the close of the afternoon. The course and surroundings were in capital order. Although the fields were not very large there was some capital racing. The totalisator investments amounted to £15,626. as against £19,985 last year. Twenty-eight bookmakers were licensed, the fees amounting to £360. The results are as follows: — KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP of 150sovs. Two miles. Mr. F. Holmes' ch g Ability, aged, by Conqueror—Queen Bee. list 2lb (Cahill) 1 Mr. 1). Rutherford's b g Eurus, aged, 10st lilt) (W. OContiell) .. ... 2 Mr. J. V. Laneur's br g Stormont, aged, 9st (Jarvis) 3

Also started: Leeside, 12st 51b; Grandstand, lOst 131b; Southern Cross, lOst 121b; Canton. 9st 131b.

Canton was first over the initial obstacle, but was at once joined by Ability, Stormont, and Grandstand. At the end of the six furlongs Storinont, Grandstand, Canton, and Ability were on terms, well clear of Eurus. This order was maintained along the back,' but a little further on Stormont and Grandstand lost their places, and Eurus closed on Ability. The latter was the first into the straight, and won by a length. Stormont, with a late run, got into third place, a, length behind Eurus, Southern Cross fourth. Time, 3m. 49 2-os.

CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 650sovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs.

Mr. G. G. Stead's b f Golden Slipper, by' Multiform—Aura, Bst 81b (J. McCombe) 1 Sir G. Clifford's br o Husbandman, Bst 101b (McCluskey) 2 Sir G. Clifford's eh f Fleetfoot, Bst Bl'b (F. E. Jones) 3

Fleetfoot was the first and Golden Slipper the last to move. Rounding- the top. turn the former had a break of nearly six lengths but turning into the straight Golden Slipper started to reduce the gap A furlong from home Fleetfoot was beaten, and Golden Tipper overhauling her won by a length and ahalf. Husbandman beating Fleetfoot by half a head for second place. Time, lm. 14 2-ss. Fleetfoot was walking lame 011 returning to the paddock.

AUTUMN PLATE of 200sovs. One mile. Mr. E. Holmes' br g The Libyan. 3vis, by Phoebus Apollo— Alice, Bst 41b (H. Donovan) ] Hou - -L. Ormond's b g North Pole,' 3yrsi Bst 41b (F. D. Jones) .2 Mr - *;, Tl v Pvne ' s br f Nancy Stair, 3yrs, Sat 41b (L. G. King) ... ... 3 Also started: Oiyoi, 8s 41b; Helianthos, Bst 41b; Cavatina, Bst 41b. Cavatina and Helianthos were quickest to begin, while Narfcy Stair lost several lengths. Rounding the top turn the order was Cavatina, Helianthos, Oiyoi, North Pole, and The, Libyan, with Nancy Stair improving her position. In the straight Cavatina. was beaten, and North Pole, Oiyoi. and Nancy Stair joined Helianthos. At the distance North Pole shot to the front, but was at once challenged by The Libyan, who, in a good finish won by a length, Nancy Stair two and a-half lengths away third, and Oiyoi a length further back fourth. Time, lm. 42 4-58. GREAT EASTER HANDICAP of lOOOsovs. Seven fur lungs. Mr. J. F. Buchanan's b h Buccleuch. syrs, by Reunion—Reverie, Bst 41b (Jas. Pine) 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch c Goldbeater, 3yrs, Sat 31b (F. E. Jones) 2 Mr. S. Foreman's br g Full Rate, syrs, Bat 61b (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started: Petrovna, Bst 411); All Red. Bst 31b; Cross Battery. 7st 121b; Kairoma, 7st 91b; Paragon. 7st 61b; Contender, 7st 41b; All Guns, 6st 121b; Carissima, 6st 81b; Prima, 6st Sib. Full Rate and Goldbeater were first to show out, and led round the top turn, with Petrovna, Buccleuch, and Prin in close attendance. Entering the straight Full Rate was still in command, with Goldbeater at his girths, .and at the distance Petrovna was beaten and Goldbeater had Full Rate's measure. Opposite the stand Buccleuch put in his challenge, and overhauling the leader won a good race by a length and a-half, Full Rate a length away third, and Petrovna a length and a-half back fourth. Time, lm. 27 2-58. RUSSLEY PLATE of 2008OVS. For two-year-olds Five furlongs. Sir Geo. Clifford's ch f Flitaway, by Clan- " ranald—Elusive. Bst (F. E. Jones) ... 1 Mr G. G. Stead's br f Elysium, Sst 131b (J. McCombe) 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's b c Whistlecral't, Bst 21b (McCluskey) 3 Also started: Boneform, Bst 91b; Rock Ferry. Bst 21b: Kilts, Bst 21b; Santia, 7st; Night Light, 6st 71b. Flitaway was quickest to begin, and entered the course proper well clear of Elysium Whistlecvaft. and Boneform. From this out the leafler had matters all her own way. and won easily by two lengths. Whistlecraft a similar distance away third, and Bock Ferry fourth. Time. lm. 2s. EPSOM WELTER HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile Mr R. McKay's ch g Lupulite. 4yrs, by ' Mabelle. lOst 81b (Cotton) ... 1 Mr. J. Blair's b m Lady Disdain, syrs, 9st 91b (G. A. Pine) 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch h Clanchattaii. syrs 9st 41b (L. G. King) 3 Also started: Stronghold. lOst 111b; Medallist, 9st 51b; Rose Noble, Bst 131b; Hilarity. Sst 81b; Mercy. Bst 81b; Mango. Bst lib. Lupulite shot out immediately the barrier was released, and soon had a big break on

the field- He entered the straight with a lead of six lengths, aud though dain reduced tne gap. Ac tod if £?J*ffi of reaching Lupulite. who won without enort by three lengths. Lady P l ?f am was two length* in front of Clanchattan. who beat Mango a head. Time, im. 43 l<® GIMOEAOK RACE of lOOsovg. Five furlong. Weight, 7st 711). Mr. F. Nelligan's ch in Tessera, 6yrs, by — Clanranald— (Cotton) ••• •*• Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Cockle Shell. «« g (P. B. Jones) ••• ■•• .•- J" »!„"," Mr. W. Watson's br h Cense and Brae, aged (C- Hack) Also started: English Rose, Silent Member, Gold Braid (carried 7st 911b). Sweet Jim. and Gypsobel. , A .. f Cockleshell was the first into the straight, and at the distance she was still in XKWfc Opposite the stand Tessera put in her cnai lenge, and in a good finish won by » n«ft Cerise and Blue three-quarters of a lengui away third. Time, lm- 2 2-ss. BTOCKBTJRN HANDICAP of 250sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Sir Geo. Clifford's br m Stratagem. 4yrs, By Nelson-Dudu, Bst 81b (P. L- Jones p ■•• - Mr. E. Griffin's br g Thunderer, agea, Bst 31b (F. D. Jones) • ... .• . "• Mr. H. A. Knight's b g Lapland, 4yrs, Bst 131b (F. Yarr) — Also started: Armamento. 9st; f''™* 1 ' 7st 9lb- The Libyan, 7st 91b; Amhoise. 7St 61b; and Jacket. 6st 71bAmboise. with The Libyan in close■attendance, made the running for half the aw tance .where Stratagem moved up .0 x ; leaders. Stratagem was in front entermg the .straight, and" stalled off challenge from Thunderer, who hud got badly away- ±" 111 " 2m. 9 3-5 SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the second day of the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting: — PEERSWTCK HTJEDLES.-Ahility 12.2, EorjM 11.3, Grandstand 11.3, Southern Cross in."*. Storm 9.9. Canton 9.8. Stormont 9.4. AUTUMN NURSBRY.-Armlet 9.9, Flitaway 9.1, Rock Ferry 7.7. TEMPLETON HANDICAP.-Lupulite 10.0, Full Rate 9.2. Petrovna 8.13. Stronghold 8.10. Sea King 8.0, Inglenetik 7.9. Xairoma 7.9, Sister Anne 7.8. Contender 7-6. White Cockade 6.13, Prim 6.7. YALDIIUEST WELTER.- Martyrium 9.13. Cross Battery 9.9. Lady Disdain 9,9.. Thunderer 9 5. Clanchattan 9.1, The Libyan 8.10, Rose Noble 8.10, Carissima 8.5, Nancy Stair 8.4, Oiyoi 8.2, Prim 8.2. Mango 7.12, Heli-ant-hes 7.7, Cerise and Blue 7.7. FINAL HANDICAP.—-Armamento 8.13, Lady Disdain 8.11, Thunderer 8.9, Clanchattan 8.6, Medallist 8.4, All Guns 7.10, North Pole 7.9. Somaroff 7.3. Mercury 7.5, Jacket 6.7, Highland Reel 6.7. ________ PKILDING JOCKEY CLUB. [BY A PH.- PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Fkilding, Monday. Fine weather prevailed, with a very large attendance, for the first day of the Feildulg Easter meeting. The course was heavy from recent rain. There were nine bookmakers on the lawn and five outside. Results were as follows :— TRIAL PLATE HANDICAP.—San Jose, 1; Separator, 2: Nightmare, 3. Scratched: Eastmere, Ngatiapa. Won by a head. Time, lm. 335. .MANGAONE STAKES.— GoId 'thread. 1; Dusky Morn, 2: Kitchenmaid, 3. Scratched: Meteor, Maid of Astolat, Little Mary, Daisy Paul. "On bv a length. Time. lm. 15 2-ss. KAWAKAWA HURDLES HANDICAP.— 1: Gold Dust, 2; Prospector, 3. Scratched: Pushfill, Taonui. Won bv a clear length. Time, 3m. 59 2-55.. HACK HURDLES HANDICAP— 1; Defeat. 2; Reservoir, 3. Scratched: Mount Cook, The Leader. Won bv hall a length. Time, 3m. 19 2-ss. FKILDING CUP.—Bourrasque, 1; The Lark, 2; Tangimoana, 3. Scratched : Waitapu. Won by a length, a similar distance for third. Tangimoana was first away. Somali led into the straight, with Belario and placed horses close lip, and won. Tune, 2m. 39 3-ss. ONEPUHI HACK. WELTER HANDICAP Ikon, 1; Scenery, 2; Fiingot. 3. All started. Won by a clear length. Time, lm. 50 l-ss. HALCOMBE WELTER HANDlCAP.—Probability, 1: King Post, 2; Little Mary- 3. Scratched: Irish Ritie, Miss Vera, llatley, Ongo. Won by half a length. Time, lm. 30 3-sb.

HACK. RACE.— Mali. 1; Yasa, 2; Miss Advance, '3. Scratched: Ikon, Fail-land, Astiuea. Won by a length ami a-half. Time, lm. 9 2-ss. SECOND DAY. DENBIGH STAKES, six furlongs. -Lord Soulfc--9.0. Duskv .Morn 8.12, (fold Thread 8.12, Kitchenmaid 8.1,' Daisy Paul 6.10, Miss Vera 6.9. . Aw.viinu- HACK WELTER. handicap, one mile and a distance.— Rangihaeta 9.6, Flingot 9.5. Mahoe 9.4, King's Birthday 8.5, Scenery 8.1, Motukawa 7.7, >laidi 7.7. KLMBOLTON HURDLES HANDICAP, one.mile and three-quarters.—Gold Dust 11.5, Clareniont 10.8, Pushful 10.8. Immolation 9.13, Prospector 9.9, Royal Blue 9,9, Reservoir 9.3. OROUA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, one mile and 'a-half.— Stake 10.11, Commander 10.9, Reservoir 10.5, Catapult 9.13, Compass 9.12, Defeat 9.10. Repulse 9.10, The Leader 9.6, Akuroijga 9.0, Lingerer 9 0, -Kgena 9.0. EASTER HANDICAP, one mile and a-uuarter. - Waitapu 9.4, Tangimoana 9.13, The bark 8.12, Moloch 8.4, Gazeley 7.13, The Kami 7.10, Lohet 7.8, Delano 6.12, Probability 6.12. ,KKWA HACK HANDICAP, about six furlongs. — San .lose 7.12, Investment 7.9, Chase Mab 7.9,. Nicotine 7.8, Kai Emu 7.3, Slulga Bill 6.13. .MAKING WELTER HANDICAP, about one mile.— Rifle 10.1, Moscow 8.13. Climax 7.13, Immolation 7.12, Somali 7.11, Miss Vera 7.11, Silver Lead 7.9, Gleam 7.7, Uatley 7.7. WAIRARAPA RACIKHG CLUB. [BY. TELEGRAM.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.! MASTHItTON, Monday. . The Wairavapa races were held to-day in line weather. The course was in very fair order. Results: — TE WHITI HACK HURDLES, one mile and alialf —Mollis. .J: Pretty Maid, 2; Dulcineu, 3. Also started: Tilson, Oblivion, Arahuta, Time, 2m. 52 4-Ss. MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Sir Frisco, 1; Mania, 2; Conquer, 3. Also started: Lady Lethe, Straban, Knight Commander, Sealer, Ensoul Downs,, Time, lm. 19s. EASTER HANDICAP, one mile and a distance. —White Lie, 7st 21b, 1; Aberration, Bst 4!b, 2; San Julie, Bst 911>, 3. Also started: Narcotic Bst 121b. Chatterer Bst 71b, Lethean 7st 101b, San Fernando 7st 81b, Elfrida bat 91b. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2m. 1 2-ss. TEWAKA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Lucretius, 1; Penates, 2: Gaelic. 3. Also started: Wailetlie, Buoyant. Kelso, Osiris. Loeliielo, Anemone, Diplomatic. Time, lm. 32. 2-Ss. WANGAIMONA HANDICAP, seven furlongs.— Toa Tuhi. 1; Aboriginal. 2; Platypus, 3. Also started: Metric Zealand, Prism, Hinupai, Time, lm. 32 l-ss. NURSERY HANDICAP, lour furlongs.—Splash, 1; Stead}', 2; Campaign, 3. Also started: Projectile, Passive. Time, 49 2-ss. WARDELL HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Simplex, 1; Waicola, 2; Wharokura, 3. Also started: Merrie Rose, Lethean, Sherlock Holmes, Moata. Time. lm. 16s. MAKAHI HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs— Kelso and Tuinut (dead heat), 1; Skye, 3. Also started: Nauniai, Consolation, Bluebell, Wonderbobm, Lothair, Sedgmoor, Bonnie Doon, Royal Maid. Friday, Miss i'eattv Sweet Shot Time, lm. 3s. The totalisator receipts were £8478, as against £6733 last year. Bookmakers' fees totalled £134 10s, nine bookmakers paying fees of £20 inside and £10 outside, with 10s for clerks. WAIPUKURAU JOCKEY CLUB. [BV TELEGRAPH P ESS ASSOCIATION.] NAPIER, Monday. At the annual meeting of the Waipukurau Jockey Club held to-day the attendance was large, and the going heavy. The totalisator receipts amounted to £6280. a decrease of £2666. : Five bookmakers did business. Following are the results: -- MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP, seven furlongs | — Lamsdorff, 1: Utopia. 2; Merry Tiger, 3. Won by a head. Time, lm. 415.EASTER HANDICAP, once round.—King's Lynn, 1; Millennial. 2; The Seer, 3. These were the only starters. Time, 2m. 19s. HACK HANDICAP, one mile, and a-quarter.— My Darling, 1: Merry Tiger, 2; Hopeful, 3. Won by si length. Time, 2m. 55 l-ss. WAIPUKURAU HANDICAP, one mile and aquarter.—Black Reynard, 1; Grand Slam. 2; Oasis, 3. Won comfortably- bv a length. Time, 2m. 275. • • * TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, four -furlongs.— Berengaria, 1; Remission, 2; Kautuku, 3. All started. Time. 575. LADIES' HANDICAP, one mile and a-nalf.— Repute, 1; Makti, 2 ; Hopeful, 3. Won by a head. Time, 3m. 4s. FLYING HANDICAP, six furlongs. —Linkless, 1; Tarina, 2; Goldfleld, 3. Won by a neck. Time, lm. 25 2-ss. FINAL HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs.— Darling, 1; Earl King. 2; Illustrious, 3. Won bv half a length. Time, lm. 10s. RTON MEETING. [by telegraph.—press association*.] Isvercaugill, Monday. The Riverton Faster meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There was a good attendance. Results : — HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, one mile and ahalf.—Homeward, 1; Black Friar. 2; Curiosettia, 3. Also started: Guirteen and Yapes. Guirteeu fell. Won by seven lengths. Time, 2m. 575. MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP, one mile.—Bay Lupin. 1; Hornet, 2; Kamura Maid. 3. Also started Gation. Won bv four lengths. Time, lm. 48 4-ss. HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, two miles. —Gunner, 1; Honest Tom. 2; Beaumont.. 3. Also started : Terrv and Derelict. Won bv 50vds. DISTRICT HANDICAP-Embrasure, 1; Muskator, 2; Royal Shell, 3. Also started: Glengarry, Turret, Hornet, Alister. Won by half a length, with half a head between second and third. Time, lm. 8 l-ss. RIVERTON HANDICAP, one mile and a distance.—Office Girl, 1; Postcard, 2. These were the duly two starters. Won bv half a length. Time, 2m. 2 l-ss. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLECHASE, three miles.—Albury, 1; Cronje, 2; Silver Ring, 3. Also started: ,Manazona, St. Koorings, Kimua. The last two fell at the double, the first two being the only horses to go through without mishap. Won easily bv 150vds. Time, 7m. 495. FLYING HANDICAP, six' furlongs.—Regiment, 1: St. Denis, 2: Spinning Flight, 3. Also started : Cooee and Malakoif. Won by half a length. Time, lm. 16 2-ss. FARMERS' PLATE HANDICAP, one mile.— Glengarry, 1; Sirius, 2: Ridiator, 3. Also started : Eons and Bav Lupin. Won bv half a length, Time, lm. 47 3-ss.