THE AUTUMN CARNIVAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15884, 3 April 1915, Page 10

THE AUTUMN CARNIVAL.

J AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. (| TirE Auckland Racing Club v ill inaugurat 6 another autumn gathering at Ellerslie to y day, and on Easter Monday tho flags wiJ n ho again flying on tho metropolitan ground The autumn luturo never fails to attrae ~ a good number of horses from outside th d local area, and once again they are fouii' a in strong force, which, of course, wil * tend to invest tho racing with specia interest. The tropical downpour of yestei e day rudely disturbed the optimists wlr 1; wcro predicting lino weather; and, thong 0 at tho time of writing the wind is' in quarter favourable for line weather for th inauguration, the going cannot be other , wise than heavy, as a result of yesterday' , soaking rains. This may to some exten . affect the situation in the various events. ; The leading event of the programme to " day is t.'io Easter Handicap, in which 11 horses aro engaged. The question 0 ' favouritism is divided between several n . tho contestants, and opinions vary as ti the exact ono between four or five tha ' will lie entrusted with most support wliei 1 backers get fairly to work. In castinj tho handicap, Mr. Morse succeeded ii throwing a, deal of uncertainty round th 1 issue; and with the track in a heavy sUit 1 | that circumstance will probably encourag' 8 I the opinion in many quarters that a stir j j prise may be the accompaniment of tin mile race, I j The following is a list of the horses en l , gapd in to-day's events: — I TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, one mil< : and a-nuartcr. Prince Merriwee 8.9 i Phosphorus 8.4. Lady Penury 8.4, Koya ; Irish 8.3, Red Book 7.11. Achilledoi , 17 5, Soultikoff 7.1 Self 7.1. Lady Alicia 6.12 , j Tangiwai 6.11, El Ga'lo 6.11, Boldatroke 6.0 ' I BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE, tw< ; -Admiral Soul! 12.5, Black Northen 1 1 11.8. To Onga 10.9, Spalperion 10 8, Cloud) , Dawn 10 8, Tragedy King 10.7, Barbwire 9.10 ; St. Lewis 9.9. Sphinx 9.4, Cloy 9.1, Dandj ; Breeze 9.0, Tho Celt 9.0, Takanini 9.0. I PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, five furlongs Toreador 9.0, Potoa 8.12, Tinopai 8.12, Co lone I Soult 8 G. Bluestone 8.1, Belasco 8.0, Waiorewt 80, Lady Middleton 7.12, Simple Sam 7 10 1 Uit 7.11, Coldfiro 7.10, Grattan 7.10. Kitty , Bellairs 7.10. Glad Tidings 7.9, lhapuna 7 G | Try Fluko 7.3, Nicomar 7.1, Kauri King (j'i'J ! Centre 6.12, Chime C.lO, Gold Nicltlet 6 9 i Manukau 6.7. | CHAMPAGNE STAKES, fix furlongs.lArran 8 10, Caber Fbagh 8.10, Desert Gold 18.8, Housewife 8.8, Lightning 8.8, March 88, ; 1 enroo 8 8. j EASTER HANDICAP, ono mile— Roe 0.0. Jack Delaval 8 13, Bedford 8.4. ilullmgai 8.1, Goldsizj 83, Down ham 8.3, King Lupil 1 8.0, Bolasco 7.9, Beldame 7.7, Astor 77, Tac I 7.6, Prince Soult 7 6. Red Book 7.5, Tete-a i ieie 7.0, Castalia 7.0, Munster 7.0, Selectior , 6.12, Salvia 6.7. ! ONSLOW STAKES, five furlongs.-Light- • j ning 8.3, Pacific Slope 8.3, Hyginas 7.8. Gils- . sando 7.2, King's Courier 7.2, Taj Mahal 7.0, | Carlysian 7.0. Colonnade 6 12, To Papapa 12, | Helsingfors 6.12, Torotoro 6.9, March 6.9 Harlestone 6.9, Hiera 6.9, Causeway 6.9, Dolimbro 6.9. NELSON HANDICAP, one mile-Calais 8.10, Semolina 8.4, Mnkura 8.3, Kaween 8.1, I Loloma 7.12. Lady Elgiva 7 12. Gold Fran 7.9, Vnllambrosa 79, lladj 7.8. Monnthol 76, Ovouon 7.5, Signo 7.4, Kainianuka 7.2, Tararu Jack 7.2, Doncastor 7.0, Opposition 7.0, Fionnuala 7 0, llopye 6.13, Matakana 6.10. Ulster 610, Romanui 6.10, Stcpnipaul 6.10, Lone I Moor 6.10, Brooltfield 6.10. EDEN HANDICAP, seven furlongn.-Ven- | tura 9.8. Bon Revo 8 10. Colonel Soult 8.4, I Prince Merriwee 8 3. Bluestone 7.12. Belasco 7.11, Poidame 79, Astor 7.9, Tact 7 8, Goldfire 7.7, Cheddar 7.1). Hoy 7.5, Soultane 7.2, Tripoli 7.0, Christmas Rose IS, Worcester 6.10, Maui Nina 6.9, Gnllupin 7, Rosea 67. I Signo 6.7. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. The race gatherings held at Alexandra Park under the auspices of the Auckland Trotting Club have increased in popularity to such a marked degree that the approaching gathering fixed to be held at I the Ipiin ground on Wednesday and | Saturday next firms a prominent part iii j the Faster carnixal. The acccptaiiiK-s for the first day's racing are still in abeyance; but everything' points to such being of a particularly strong character. With a good number of visitors engaged in the various events, the lacing promises to be of a highly interesting character; j and some very pleasing incidents'in connection therewith may be expected. Acceptances for all events to he tun at the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting close to-nignt at nine o'clock.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. The C.J.C. hold their autumn mooting on Monday and Tuesday. On the opening day the Great Easter Handicap figures as the- leading event, and on the second day the Great Autumn Handicap will command must attention. In each rac o some very speedy horses are engaged. The meeting of Autumniis, Chortle, Emperador, Cnesus, and Nightwatch in. the first-named race should be worth it long journey to witness; and with Warstep ticked off as a probable starter for the Great Autumn a strong dash of interest will be centred in the miio and a-half race, for no such weight as that allotted to Martian's little daughter has ever been earned to victory in the Great Autumn. The following are the acceptances for tho two leading events: — THE GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, seven furlongs.— 9.8, Chortle 8.18, Emperador 8 13, Ladoga 812. First Glance 86. Crcesus 86, Nightwatch 8.3, Sartorzc 81, Chudic 7.10. Clynelish 79, Gold Soult 7.7, Charmilla 7.6, Bonny Rigg 7.4, Peg 7.3, Ogier 7.2, Marsa (inc. Bib pen.) 6.12, Magdala 6.9. THE GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, one mile and a-half.—Warstep 9.11, Ladoga 9.1, Kilrain 89. First Glance 89. Nightwatch 8.0, Multiply 7.13, Spocialform 711, Osier 7.6, Gold Soult 77, Banksia 7.6, Court Martial 7.0. Scotch Melody (inc. 71b pen.) 7.0. [dt TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRiSTCnntcH, Thursday. In the final payments for the Groat Autumn Handicap, which were telegraphed last evening, Rewi Poto and Bcrtrada were wrongly included.