SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14925, 24 February 1912, Page 9

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. February 23. 24—South Auckland Racing Club. February 24—Tolago Bay Jockey Club. February 29. March Wanganui Jockey Club. March 4. 5-To Aroha Jockey Club. March Akaroa County Racing Club. March 6. 7—Dannevirke Racing Club. March 13. Napier Park Racing Club. March 14— Waimate Racing Club. March 16. IS—Ohinemuri Jockey Club. March 18-Opunakc Racing Club. March 20. 21-N'elson Jockey Club. March 28—Bay of. Plenty Jockey Club. March 28. 29—Masterton Racing Club. April 6, B—Auckland Racing Club. • April 3. "-Canterbury Jockey Club. April 8. 9-Fcilding Jockey Club. April lO—Woßtland Racing Club. April 17, CO—Auckland Trotting Club. April 24. 27—Avondale Jockey Club. May 1, Hawke's Bay Jockey Club.

j DATES OF COMING EVENTS. NEW ZEALAND. February 29—Wanpanui Cup. March Jackson Stakes. March 13—Napier Cup. April fr-A.R.C. Easter Handicap. April 6—Great Northern Champatmo Stakes. April B—Great Northern Oaks. April 8-Feilding Cup. AUSTRALIA. March 2—V.R.C. St. I-eger. March Australian Cup. March 9— Champion Stakes. England. "March Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase. > May Two Thousand Guineas. May 3.—Ope Thousand Guineas. Jane s.—The Derby. June 6.—The Oaks. , ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. W.. Itemnera.—A filly has won the A.R.C. Champagne Stakes on 10 occasions, viz.: Bansrle (1887). Hilda (1888), Aronoel (1690), Tirallcrie (1891). Eve (1893). Forma (1895), Miss Bmuiv (1897). Hermosa (1898). Miss Delaval (1899). Kakami (1909). WAGER, Newmarket.—The Autumn Steeplechase has not fisrurcd continuously on the A.R.C. programme. It was withdrawn in 1890. and not run .-urain until 1905. The Auckland (summer) Steeplechase was with drawn in 1906. NAVIGATOR, Rotorna. — Tho following horses have won tho double, V.R.C. Derby and Melbourne Cnp:—Bris«is (1876). Chester Om), Grand Flaneur (1880). Martini-Henry , (1885). Newh&ven (18%). Merriwco (1899). Poseidon (1906) and Prince Foote (1909). Briseis is the only filly that has won the double. Auraria won tho Melbourne Cup in the same year as she was defeated in tho Derby. A.J.D..—In tho Old Country the term "classic nice" is confined to the Two Thousand Guineas. One Thousa id Guinea?. Derby. Oaks, and St. Losrcr. The V.B.C. Champion Stakes mishi appropriately be leferred to as a ctassio nice, though to follow the'custom observed in tho Old Country it should not be so viewed. I

NOTES BY PHAETON. UNLUCKY HORSES. In* the course of an article on' " Unlucky Horses," tho Pink 'Un singles out Lord Garnavon's Mustapha for special reference as follows:—"Mustapha ran second for the Cambridgeshire, of £1370, won by Christmas Daisy in 1909, and second again to the same horse- in 1910. tho stake, being of tho value of £1350. In 1911 ho was second once more, tho race being worth £1255. He was second for the Duko of York Stakes of £1655. and second best for the Liverpool Cup of £1375. Before that he was second for the City and Suburban of £1675. He was second for the Durham Stakes of £1000, and then, after being badly interfered with, was in the same place in the Peveril of the Teak Plate of £1000 at. Derby. Ho was second in the Trial Stakes of £SSO at Ascot- He was also second toe tho Durdans Plate' of £1000- Counting the Liverpool Cup, Mustapha ran second for nino races of primary importance, of tho total value of £11,260." Colonial records reveal many cases where horses have been persistently dogged by illluck. In 1879 Sweetmeat filled the role of runner-up to Darriwell in the Melbourne Cup, in the Australian Cup of 1881 he beat all his opponents save First Water, and in the same year he finished third to Zulu and Tho Czar for the Melbourne Cup. In 1886 Silvcrmine ran second to Cerise and Blue for tho Sydney Cup, filled a like position to Ben Bolt for tho Caulfield Chip, and came homo third behind Arsenal and Trenton for tho Melbourne Cup. The following year lie finished second to Dunlop for the last-named race. Silvcrmine had a most unlucky career, tragically terminated when be was killed out- j right by a fall whilo contesting a big race j at Randwick, and poor Aleo Robertson, who had been the pilot, of tho black son of Napoleon in most of his defeats, was also killed. Silvermino might well be cited as the most unlucky horse that figured on the Australasian turf. In New Zealand racing the case of Waitiri will not have been forgotten by those in touch with turf affairs in Maoriland in the eighties. The ill-luck that Waitiri met was striking tho same season as that in which Nelson came out of his shell. In tho Auckland Cup of 1885 Waitiri ran second to Nelson, and the big chestnut was again in tho way of the Musket mare when she tickled the A.R.C. Handicap and Wellington Cup of that period. In 1886 Waitiri again had Nelson as an opponent in the Auckland Cup, and once again she had to be content with second position in the big Ellerglie handicap. Flavian stands out as the unlucky horse in Australia this season, he having filled the role of runner-u-) in the Caulfield, Melbourne and Williamstown Cups.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. This year the Auckland Racing Club's autumn fixture is restricted to two day*, one day having been taken away through the recommendation of the much-discussed Racing Commission. However, tho fartprovided for the. two remaining days is ot the attractive order, with £5325 set aside for prize-money, or only £1475 less than was distributed over the three days last Easter On the opening day, April 6, the big attraction is the A.R.C. Easter Handicap, of ICOOsovs, ono mile, with the Great Northern Champagne Stakes, of 750sovs, running it a. close second. This latter is a class race for twe-year-olds only. Tho big race on Easter Monday, tho St. George's Handicap, carried Make money valued at, 750sovs. Unfortunately this race has been fixed at a distance of one utile and a-quarter, whereas tho old Autumn Handicap distance of one mile find a-half would have been more appropriate. Tho Great Northern Oaks Stakes, of 400sovs, for three-year-old fillies, is tho only flat race run over a mile and a-half. An. interesting event is the Autumn Steeplechase Handicap, of 300sovs, while the Huia Handicap is also similarly endowed. Two races of the hack description and a two-year-old event are each worth , 125sovs, but no other race is worth less than 200sovs. Viewed from all standpoints tho programme is varied, and meets with general favour, although the absence of a flat race of 12 furlongs is rather to be regretted. '

ours will beat, you," said Mr. Miller. "Well, if he can give my fellow three stone and a | beating," returned Mr. Watson, "you had hotter havo him stuffed when ho dies, as | vou will never live to wee another horse like him." Mr. Watson's advice- was taken, as Redleorp was stuffed after his death, and is how adorning the Melbourne Museum. Redleap and Boulevard cleared right out (mm the field, hut nt the second last fence Kodloap hit, heavily. Mr. Watson then mndo all haste for home, at the same time i hoping "Willio Cox would go after him. Cox, however, was far too clever to make a mistake of that sort- He allowed Redloap to get balanced again before he set off after Boulevard. Boulevard was still in front at tho last fence, but Mr. Watson did not havo long to wait before he found Cox alongside him again, and that, was tho end of Boulevard. Messrs. Miller afterwards bought Boulevard, and tried him to bo up to fair handicap form on the flat, so Redloap must. [ indeed, have been a wonder to beat him at a difference of three stone. Nevertheless, Mr. Watson declares no one but Willio Cox j would have won On Kedleap that day. He < was the only rider that Redloap would go at ! all kindly for, and even then he tried to get off at one of tho stand fences. Cox , rode him with a bit and bridoon, and, seizing the situation 'in a trice, lie got him over, safely. Until lie was smashed up when Springfield fell with him at Moonee Valloy, Cox managed to avoid serious falls; but, nevertheless, they were to a certain extent responsible for his death at a comparatively ' early age.

'• | In referring to tho death, of the late Mr. George Lee, '" Tcrlingn," of the Australasian, says:—One of the startling happenings of the heavy betting old days of the turf, is supposed to luno happened in connection with Lecturer, a colt, bred by Mr. Lee. He was sold by Mr. Ix;e to John Tait, but the ' real buyer was .100 Thompson, who had great hopes of winning the Derby with e " Kinf of the Ring, and wanted Lecturer out of the way. Tho story goes that, when Thompson bought Lecturer and gave him to Tait, ho had no intention of running him for the A J.C. Derby, but the scratching was delayed longer than it should have been. Having the colt in John Tait's name suited Thompson's plans, and " Honest i. John" probably saw a way of benefiting himself and showing tho astute Joe a point. C. Lecturer, having cleared the board of the .: two-year-old races at the A.J.C. Autumn )V 'Meeting, was tho winter favourite for the ) ( Derby. His backers no doubt included g. thick and thin followers of John Tait, but the real owner wanted to win with King of -tho Ring in his own name. The trouble °* came when Thompson, on his arrival in ie Sydney, went, out to Byron Lodge to see " Lecturer, and. having" seen him, said: ie "Well, John, I suppose you will scratch him h now. It's no use keeping him in any longer." Then " Honest John" started to g play his cards, and, as the horse was in y his name, his hand was a very strong one. r Tho fact was, John said, his friends had' j- backed Lecturer pretty heavily, and ho inl. tended to give them a run for their money. j_ This was awkward for Joe, # but, from all " accounts. Tait made a mistake. Being called away, ho left Joe in the stable-yard. p That worthy picked up an axe-handle, and, n going into poor Lecturer's box, he gave him a tap on the back tendon which settled his a chance of winning that narticular Derby. >- When Tait came back, Joe showed him the -. colt, and said. "Now. John, will you 11 scratch him?" The story may not be true , in all its details, but I think it is very ~ near the mark. I told it to Joe Thompson , when he was out here some years ago. He insisted on my croing right, through with it, .'Hid then said: "You are telling that, tale; not me. But T will say this. John Tait said ho would start Lecturer for that Derby, and if yon look up the Truf Register you will see that he didn't." That was fairly f-trontr confirmation of the story that poor Lecturer was sacrificed when Joe Thompson and John Tait fell out, Thomnson was in a hole, and he had to tret out of it. somehowj He probably ruined a valuable horse, hut ] ' h > got. his wav. There is no doubt Lecturer > was one of the best horses Mr. Georso Lee , ever bred, and ho bred many good : ones. The Seaton DelavalMiss Nelson two-year - ' oil Centenary is progressing nicely under ' D. Bannatyno's care at headquarters. A , win for this colt, would be very popular, for I his trainer, who is most patient and careI ful. has not experienced much luck of late. | B. Deeley and 0. Price each rode three winners at. Woodville, A. Oliver and H. 1 Watson two each, C. Jenkins. McMullan, Meagher. Tricklebank, B. Oliver and O'Con- , noil one eachCaptain Soult's leg continues to give Norman Cunningham some trouble, and not ouly had the Taranaki engagements of the Sou It, i gelding to be foregone, but likewise his engagements at South Auckland. | Kaween, by Spalpeen—Wabnangu. won | the Trial Handicap at South Auckland yesterday, beating a strong favourite in Ma-nu-I wera, with Pukewera third. Kaweon, who is on tho improve, is engaged in tho Great j Northern Oaks. Regain, who is again in work at Ellerslie, is going along the right, way, and it should not lye long ere this young hurdler is once more in a position to run up to the form ho displayed at Avondale in the spring. After a long interval Jena has again won j a race, the Claudelancls Handicap going to the credit of Soultline's half-sister at Hamilton yesterday. I N. Cunningham has Lord TVlaval, by Seaton Delaval— in band at head- ] quarters. Lucille, in the same stable, apI pears none the worse for her racing at j Taranaki. Tornea. a. Now Zealand-bred equine, by Stepniak—Gipsy Countess, won a race at tho recent Sandown Park races in VictoriaMaxwell, by Castorline, will be shipped for New Plymouth in the Rarawa by F. McManemin to-morrow. The brother to Soultline is to contest the Wanganui Cup, ! in which race he will havo Mark Ryan in the saddle. A. Oliver who has been engaged to ride Bronze in the Wanganui Cup, won that race on Merrivonia last season, and on Milan the previous year. Oliver is riding with success this season. By her success in the Oaklcigh Plato at Caulfiohl on Saturday, Queen o' Scots has Incurred a penalty of 101b, which increases her weight, to 9sfc 51b for the Y.R.C. Newmarket Handicap. The Auckland-bred Chauvelin, by Soult— Inamorata, won a race each day at tho recent. Tasmanian Racing Club's meeting at Hobart. Chauvelin is a full-brother to the Kighden colt Blakeney, who scored twice at the last Wellington races.

Bully, winner of (lie Great Northern Hurdle Raoo in 1909. is in steady work at Kllerslie. On Thursday morning the Freedom gelding was schooled over tiro hurdles, but his fencing was not. of the best.

The ApromontNautilus liorso Pygmalion. ivli.) was seen out in Medallion's year, and won, amongst other races, the 0.. T.C. Welcome Stakes of 1839, anil O.J.C. Challenge Stakes of 1890 was responsible for two winners at the recent Adelaide races.

Solitude continues to skip along smartly over short .-prints at. Klltvrt-lie, with a light weight tip. However, her performances under silk have been most disappointing so far.

Old Mutiny, who won the CT.O. Grand National Steeplechase of 1595 and 1896, and acted as runner-up to Levanter iii 1897, is still in fclvo laud of the living, in his 27th year, and is to be seen running about at To Mahanga Station. Hawke's Bay.

That smart, two-year-old. Autumnus, will probably be Sir George Clifford's sole representative at the Wiinganui Cup meeting. The next, contest, between this colt and Ermengarde will be awaited with interest.

ElectrakofF has been treated to a fourth change of trainers this season, and is now in A. Hall's care. This smart gelding will be a runner at Waaganui next week.

Eiya. who fell when leading in the Second Hack Hurdle Race at. Woodville on Thursday, and broke W. Young's collarbone, is an aged gelding by the Ingomar horso Mahaki from Luna.

Prior to being entrained • for Hamilton on Thursday to take part at. the South Auckland gathering, the Soult mar© Jolio Fill© is said to have met with an injury to one of her legs-

Ineurn. the winner of the Kumeron, Handicap at Woodville, » a promising four-year-old mare owned by -Mr. S. Brereton. She is by the A.-T.C. Metropolitan victor, Manial>ot,o from Kohina.

The yearling colt by Monoform from Orange and Blue (sister to Wairiki) 'is a. smart-looking voungster. but is on the small side, and will be placed under the knife shortly.

Clemoes followed up* his Taranaki success by winninir the Whareti Handicap at Woodville on Wednesday. In this five-year-old son of St.. dements and Mirth. R. Brough has a horse of the useful and improving order.

Moahaw, the runner-up for tho Ballance I welter at Woodvillo on Thursday, was one jof the warmest odds-on favourites imagin- !? •01 i cxncr ">ncod had luck at the start, for Blend fell and considerably interfered with the Sylvia Park—Huiakarna gelding, who, in addition, was not over-vigorously .ridden at the finish.

Miss Ada, who has not, shown winning form for some time, was first homo in tho vvaingaro Handicap at Ngaruawahia last Saturday.

1 ukowera, the Explosion—Miscalculation gelding m W. Sharp's stable, secured a double at Ngaruawahia on Saturday, winning the Cup, and tho Publicans' Purse.

In Sir Knox, Mr. H. Nee has a. promising colt, who should bo capable of better deeds m the near future. At the meeting th-j three-year-old son of Sir Laddo carried oil the Atkinson Memorial Stakes, one mile and a-quarter, while on Wednesday he landed the Woodville Cup, which is run over a similar distance- On each occasion he had the services of the successful Auckland horseman, B. Heeler, who seems to thoroughly understand tho chestnut.

Mcremere. the half-sister to Mnhutonga, by w l Maude » got on the winning list at Woodville on Thursday, when she was first homo for the Maharahara Handicap, one fliue.

Parable, by Merriwee— has paid her way well since Mr. E. J. Watt parted with her. On Wednesday she won the 39th Jhinedin Cup in fine style bv four lengths from Medallist, with The 'Cornet »third. Thirteen horses competed, and the time for Vtho one mile and a-half on a wet track was 2m. 39 l-ss.

B. Deeley. the crack Auckland horseman, performed the "hat. trick " on the opening day at Woodville, riding Sir Knox, Sir Solo, an J Lady Moutoa to victory in successive races. Deeley was not riding at Woodville on Thursday, having left to take part at, the South Auckland meeting, and in his absence A. Oliver rode Sir Solo to victory.

Geneva, by Obligado— a two-year-old cast-off from F. McManemin's ftablo, has filled out somewhat of late. Ho is now in W. Thomas's hands.

| Muircock (Treadmill—Kerriemuir), who was disposed of some time back by Sir George Clifford, 'brought off a big surprise at Wingatui on Thursday, when ho landed tho Henley Handicap, and returned in the region of a score-

Gold Bird won the Autumn Hurdles at Dunedin on Wednesday, while on Thursday he landed the Hindon Hurdle Race in fine style, with 12st 10lb in the saddle. The Loveshot gelding was ridden on each occasion by T. Pritchard.

Daringdale, winner of the Gladbrook Handicap at Dunedin, is a three-year-old bv the Auckland-bred Canrobert, from St. Bridgit. Canrobert, who is bv Soult— Hotcherina, was foaled in 190*. but did not race, owing to a term of disqualification meted out to the parties owning him when tho Soult horse was a youngster.

Ihe*o!d Waiuku— gelding Waikaraka was responsible for a mild surprise when ho won the. Stewards' Welter at Wingatui on Wednesday, and "returned each of his supporters a long-priced dividend.

Master Kilcheran, who ran second to Haskjno at Woodville. got away badlv in tho race in question—the" Maiden Plate—and then made up his ground too quickly. He is possessed of pace, and being a good game colt should win at an early uatc.

J. McCombie, Parable's pilot in tho Dunedin Cup on Wednesday, will be remembered as the rider of Canteen in the somewhat sensational New Zealand Cup of 1903. In addition to winning on Parable, McCornbie won the 1895 Dunedin Cup on Casket, and the 1901 Cup on Jupiter.

Lockwood is a Highdon two-year-old likely to show up well in the near future. This colt is by St. Ambrose from the ex-Auckland mare Waitemata. and knows how to gallop. At Woodville he ran third to Haekvne in the Maiden Plate.

As was generally anticipated, Brown Owl credited Sir George Clifford with tho Dunedin Champagne Stakes on Wednesday, the daughter of Treadmill and Glenowlet winning comfortably from Bon Ton and May Dalrymple. Gl«iowlot, dam of the winner, also landed this race in 1905. Both dam and daughter wero bred by Sir George.

The First Woodvillo Hack Hurdles winner. Stevens, is credited with being a hurdler of promise, and shapes really well for a beginner. He was ridden by C- Price, who also won on the flat at Woodville. ».

Masterpiece was installed favourite for the Dunedin Cup on Wednesday, but, was never dangerous at. anytime, and'at the finish tho C.J.C. Derby winner was lying in eighth position.

Tho four-year-old Julian, by Merriwee— Maxima, was well supported for the Woodvillo Cup, but, failed to gain a place, and pulled up lame.

Spectre, the disappointing Soult—Apparition gelding, is to be tried again over hurdles, and it is probable that he will not lie persevered with further on the flat.

Jubilee Queen, who is engaged at the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting, which opens at Flemington next Saturday, is a two-year-old filly by Positano from Tragedy Queen, and therefore a half-sister to Comedy King.

Orange and Blue (Soult—Rose and White) is followed in the paddock at Mangere by a nice foal by the Ascot Stud eire Penury.

Sir Solo was the only horse to win more than one race at Woodvillo, tho County Handicap, on tho opening day, and the Settlers' Handicap, on Thursday, going to his credit.

Mahonn —Lottie) went out favourite for tho South Auckland Cup yesterday afternoon, but failed to get plaoed, victory resting with her full brother, St. Amans, who won nicely.

Miss Winsome, who lost her forrn after winning the Avondale Guineas in the spring, is putting in good work at headquarters, and it is possible that tho little Soult, filly will show to much better advantage in the autumn.

Scotch, the —Vano gelding, trained by J. Williamson, and owned by the sportsman who races as Mr. Mack, had his, career brought to an end yesterday, sustaining a broken leg while contesting the South Auckland Cup. v Mr. R. 0. Wallace, of Mangere, has boon treating Ngapuka to an easy time since the Takapuna meeting, but will soon bo sending him along with a view to the autumn and winter meetings. iota hi was a runner in the South Auckland Cup yesterday, hut. although sheran well forward, had to put up with third place to St. Amans and Sir Artegal. Ilaku continoes to improve in appearance since entering W. Mobberlcy's stable, and it is evident that a light preparation suits him best. On Thursday morning the Freedom gelding skipped over three furlongs en the grass in 36 3-ss.

The leading winning owners at the Otahuhi! Trotting (Hub were: Messrs. E. Stockley, £155; W. Douglas. £85; T. Richards, £85; and 0. W. Mcßride, £80.

Dawn, who landed a double on the second day of the recent A.R.C. Summer Meeting, is being apportioned steady exercise on the tan at Ellerslie. and promises to be in good fettle for the autumn.

Clenfern, by Patronus from a Sou'-wester mare, is said to be a gelding possessed of i' fair dash of pace. On Wednesday be ran second to Sir Solo in the County Handicap at Woodville. and his defeat is ascribed to indifferent riding.

Master Sly, who was schooled at Ellorslie on Tuesday, was again sent over the hurdles on Thursday, with .T. Pinker in the saddle, and acquitted himself creditablv.

Trainer T. A. Williams is sprinting the Worry filly, the latest addition to his string. This filly is on the small side, but. although not yet. ready, can muster up a fair amount of speed.

Manurere. who disappointed her connections at Takapuna. accounted for the Publicans' Purse, at the South Auckland gathering yesterday. ,

W. Tozer has the St. Crispin gelding Crispineer in steady work at headquarters. This hurdler has. proved a disappointment, up till now, but he may stay better with age.

W. Orange piloted five winners at the Otahuhu Trotting Club's meeting, T. Richards W. Osborne, and T. McLennan two S. Hamilton, A. Julian, H. Gladding, G. Chatteris, J. McClcnnan, and J. T. Paul one each.

The Day6tar—Fairy Queen gelding Invader, one of E. Wvlds's string, and who ran prominently each time he was started at Takapuna, is nominated for races at Dannevirke.

Haskyne, winner of the Maiden Plates Woodvillo, a two-year-old brother to Outward, by Birkenhead— and is owned by the Hon. .1. D. Ormond.

Goldfinder, tho unlucky San Fran Dazzle horse, of whom big things were expected this season, has again gone into W. Whittaker's hands at Hastings.

Invader, by DaystarFairy Queen, claims engagement!; at the Dannevirko meetiiig, whither the Ellerslio-trained hor=o will be taken by Trainer-owner E. Wylds.

Auckland's crack . steeplechase horse Antarctic; is shaping nicely under the direotion of his owner at Ellerslie. It is probable that Antarctic, should, be stand up to his work, will race in early winter steeplechase ©vent?, and then go to Australia.

The well-known horseman, A. Oliver, was railed before the stewards at Woodvillo for alleged interference with Idealism in the Cup", but after hearing tho evidence it was decided to take no action.

The Auckland sportsman who races as Mr. " W. y Lang " has tired of the unwieldylooking Royal Armour, and last week disposed of him to the One-tree Hill trainer, Mr. .T. Williamson, for 30gna. It is intended to give the half-brother to Tattoo and Turbine a trial in the hunting field next season.

Antoinette, last, year's A.R.C. E*i3tor HanJ dicap viotress, is getting through useful work at headquarters, and should bo in her old form when the big autumn gathering rolls round.

A new arrival at Ellerslie is"the Coronet horse Engrader, who is now attached to E. Wylds's stable. The newcomer appears to be of the useful order.

The investment of £1 on every horse taking part at the Otahuhu Trotting Club's meeting would have resulted in a profit of £19 18s to tho speculator so doing.

On Thursday morning Ellerslie racecourse bore quite a deserted appearance, most of the local trainers being engaged entraining horses to Hamilton for the South Auckland fixture, or. else having already left for the Waikato gathering.

Only 18 horses figure on tho entry sheet for the Napier Cup. No Auckland horse has been nominated.

Sir Knox is' reported to have not done well since the Hawera meetincr, and looked lighter at Woodville, but he is one of tho useful, game sort, and galloping well in Deeley's hands he saw out tho journey, and landed the Woodvillo Cup.

Bonny Jean, the full-sister to the Great Northern Steeplechase winners Capitol and Red McGregor, accounted for the Hurdle Race at Hamilton yesterday.

_ Nominations for the big events to be ddcided at tho Auckland Racing Club's autumn fixture dose with the secretary, Mr. J. F. Hartland, on Friday next, at nine p.m.

Takanini, the half-brother to Ngapuka, is looking well at present, and is being worked at Mangere by his owner, Mr. It. C. Wallace. So far Takanini has not shown over much pace in his essays on the track.

Old Paritutu, who has been again placed in commission, is said to be carrying himself well, his lengthy epcll having brightened him up considerably.

Mr. A. Paul, of Mangere, has a six-year-old brother to Takanini in his care. This equine has not been raced. Big Blast is on tho improve, and .it should not be long ere the Chokebore cast-off gets on the winning lust. SOUTH AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING. BT. AMANS WINS THE CUP. [bi TELZGSAPB.—OWff COHRK.JPOSIIBST.] HAMILTON. Friday. The South Auckland Racing Club'* annual meeting to-day was opened in threatening and windy weather, but there was a good attendance. The sum of £5905 10s was invested on the totaliaator. as against £3517 10s last year. Tho following are the results : TRIAL HANDICAP.—Kaween, 9st. 1 ; Faida. 7st 121b, 2; Pukiewera, &st 81b, 3. Scratched: Lunerin, Marie Eegina, Paeroa, Kotereho, and Pearl. Won by half a length. Time, lm. 30 3-ss.

CLATJI>KLANDS HANDICAP, five furlongs. —Jena, 7st 81b. 1: Firelock, 7st 21b, 2; Peggy Pryde, 7st 131b, 3. Scratched: Luperin ana viva. Won by two lengths. Time, lm. 3 2-ss. SOUTH AUCKLAND CUP—St. Amans Bst 31b, 1; Sir Arteeal, Bst, 2; Waiotahi, 7st' 2lb, 3. Scratched. Monoplane and Invader. Won easily by a length. Time. 2m. 11 2-ss. HURDLE RACE.— Jean. 9st, 1- Mavourneen, 9st, 2; Seldom, lOst 81b, 3. Scratched: Sphinx. Hokio, and Siolo. Won easily. Ambergris and Bon Oyr fell. Time, 2m. 555. TROT, one mile and a-half.—Savannah, 305., 1; Lord John. 28b., 2; Macquarric, 245., 3. Won easily. Time, 4m. 4 2-ss. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Manurere. 7st 21b. 1; Admiral Soult, 7st lllb, 2; Impulsive, 7st 21b, 3. Scratched: Captain Soult, - Blue Garment, Scotch Blue Mount, Kopane, and Veitalia. Won by a head, after leading all tho way. Time, lm. 16 l-5«. DISH-RIOT HAHK HANDICAP, six furlongs. — Ngatimuru, 7st 13lb, 1; Spanish. 7st 71b, 2: Collier. Lad, 7st 71b, 3. Scratched: Kaween. Egotist,, Clipper, Parapara, and Joe. Won easily. FLYING HANDICAP, • four furlongsLucille, Bat 51b, 1: Surplus, Bst 41b, 2; Fare-nc-a, 7st 61b. 3. Scratched. Hikuai. Mahinga, Mighty Atom, Bogey, Viva, and Gibson Girl. Won by a length and a-half. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

NOMINATIONS FOR CHIEF EVENTS. . {BX TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION. Christchobch, Friday. The following- nominations have been received for the Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting:— GREAT EASTER HANDICAP of lOOOsovs, seven furlongs.— Allcgorv. Valido. Byron. Royal Scotch, Midnight Sun. Montiform, Theodore, Countermine, Masterpiece Counterfeit. Heather Brae, Domino Colleen Mary, Gapon. Effort, M'ira, Culprit. Los Angelos. Tannhauscr, Soldier's Chorus, Oratava. Kilts, Miss Advance. John Banyan. Odessa. Turna, Pilgrim's Way Bronze, N-. land, Polymorphorus, Merrivonia, Ladv Kiliheran, Gipsy Belle, Miscount, Temerite Labour Day. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP of lOOOsovs. one mile and a-half.—Bellah, Dearest, Mumura Waipaku. Byrone. Midnight Sun Montiform. undecided, Countermine. Masterpiece, Counterfeit, Heather Brae, The Cornet Domino, Taketuma, Colleen Mary, Rose Noble, Mira, Los Ansrelos, Soldier's Chorus. Oratava, Oufclander, Parable, Gold" Coin' Odessa, Turna Bronte. Nyland. Merrivonia' Lady Kilcheran, Miscount, Temerite', Martine, Bonny Glen, St. Felix, Labour Day