SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17140, 21 April 1919, Page 7

SPORTING.

I" AUTUMN CARNIVAL, i THE A,R,O. MEETING. EASTER WON BY UNOLE NED. A few light showers were experienced at Ellerslie on Saturday on the occasion of the opening of the Auckland Racing Club's autumn carnival, though for the most part the weather was fine and the racing conducted in the presence of & good attendance. The general arrangements, under the ablet conductorship of Mr. W. S. Spence, secretary. and a competent set of officials, were ■ omplete, and the racing of a high order. Among those present were the Hons. A. M. Myers, Ac ting-Minister for Finance, and W. H. Harries. Minister or Railways. During the aft* moon, the band cf H M. 3rd. Auckland, Mounted Rifles, under the conductorship of Lieutenant H. Seymour, contributed a select musical programme whioh considerably enlivened proceedings. The course and grounds reflected credit on Mr. A. Hill and his staff. Tho horticultural display was especially pleasing to the eye and the gardening staff, under Mr. Carson is to be warmly complimented on their fine work. Speculation was spirited throughout the day, while on several occasions the totalisator staff failed to oope with the demand of investors, many hundreds of pounds being shut out. However, a total of £67,697 was registered, which was an increase of £9059 over the amount handled on the previous Easter Handicap afternoon. Appended are the results of the racing.:— PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 1350; second horse £70; third horse £30. One mile and a-quarter. j 1-R. Hannou's br g Mangnmahoe, ijed, by Charlemagne ll—Castellina, Bst Sib, ino. lib over (Rennie) .. 1 8-J. J. Regan's br g All Talk. syra, Bit (L. Morris) g f-B. Davis's b m Lady Energy, 6st 7lb (Downing) .. .. ~3 Also started: 4. Hyllus. Bst 21b (Hewitt); 5. Royal liish, Bst 2lb (McFlynn); 3, Waiuta. 7st slb (Bagby); 7, Blue Cross, Sat 121b, inc. 2lb over (M. O'Shea); 8. Singular, 6st 9lb, inc. 2Jb over (Hamilton). Mangamahoe was favourite. Singular and Waiuta were the leaders past the stand from Blue Cross, All T*lk, Mangamahoe and Royal Irish, Lady Energy being last. Singular had command from All Talk down the back. Across the top Lady Energy had joined All Talk and this pair came round the home turn in front and were fighting out a keen struggle inside the distance when Mangamahoe joined in .and finally gained the verdict by a email margin from All Talk, who was just in front of Lady Energy. Then followed Waiuta, Hyllus. Blue Cross and Royal Irish, with Singular pulled up in the straight, having broke down. Time, 2m 8 3-Ss. GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of £700; flint horse £500. second horse £100, third horse £50, and £50 to breeder of winner. One mile and a-half. B—A. J. Torward'a br I Star Lady, 2yrs. by Demosthenes— Lucy, Bst 101b (L. Morris) .. . . .. 1 I—G. D. Greenwood's br f Afterglow, Syrs. Bst 101b (Mackie) 5 Mrs. M. A. Perry's b f Lore Match, Syrs, Bst 101b (A. Reed) .. .. 3 Also started: 3, Taiamai, Bst 101b (Buchanan), and Hineamaru, Bat 101b (McFlynnJ, bracketed. Afterglow wan favourite. Taiamai soon rushed past the others to the' lead, and she was in front of Star Lady, Hineamaru, aiid Afterglow going past the 6tand. but lour before entering on the back •tretch Star Lady had taken command, and •with Afterglow, Hineamaru, and Love Match in order behind her, maintained her lead round the home turn, from which stage she never looked like suffering defeat. She won by two and a-half lengths from Afterglow, who wis three lengths in front of Love ' - Match. Then followed Taiamai and Hineamaru. Tine, 2m 37 3-ss. The official time-keeper, Mr J. B. Douglas, •truck off the following. times for tho different stages: Two furlongs, 23 l-ss; three furlongs, 425; four furlongs, 555; five furlongs, lm 8 4-ss; six furlongs, lm 21s; sewn furlongs. lm S3 2-ss; one mile, lm 475; mile »nd a-half, 2m 37 2-53 WINNERS OP THE GREAT NORTHERN OAKS. Time, m. s. 1906—Isolt, by Multiform ._ 2 42 2-5 1907— Portland, by Dorchester 2 40 4-5 1908—Maheno, by Soult ... ... 345 I 1909— Lace, by Gold Reef ... 3 7 I 1910—Sea Elf, by Seaton Delaval... 247 3-5 1911—Antoinette, by Soult ... _ ... 2 38 2-5 Counterfeit, by Treadmill ... 2 40 3-5 Bleriot. by 'Soult 2 40 1914—Merry Roe. by Soult ... ... 240 2-5 1915—Hoy, by Birkenhead ...... 2 40 1916—Desert Gold, by All Black ... 2 43 3-5 Tressida, by Tressady .. ... 2 97 2918—Impediment, by Demosthenes 2 38 2-5 1919—Star Lady, by Demosthenes 237 2-5 BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE, of £500; second horse £100, third horse £50. Two miles. Wilson's b g Waimai, aged, by Spalpeen — Capa-i-pie mar®, lOst (Tutchen) •*, .«•: * B—W. C. Morgan's b m Ditto, aged, list 21b (Roach) .. -• •• •• » 1— W. Alison's (jun.) br g Thrace, aged, 12st (Henderson) 3 Also started: 6, Te Ongo, lOst 2lb (Erickaen); 2, Tenacious, 9at 81b (E. Rao); 4, Kin Kora, 9st (Warner); 7. Kurapai, 9at (Ayres). Thrace was favourite. • Ditto rushed to the front early and, though beaded by Waimai, when they reached the stand she again held a distinct lead from Waimai, Tenacious, Te Onga, Kurapai, Thrace, and Kin Kora. Ditto was still out in front along the back, where Thrace went up closer to the leaders. Waimai and Tenacious were signalled as dangerous round the home turn, at which stage it was a pretty race. However, once over the last fence, Waimai asserted himself, and he finally defeated Ditto by threesuarters of a length, with Thrace third, a length further back. Then followed Tenacious, Te Onga, Kurapai, and Kin Kora. Time, 3m 48 3-os. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of £1000; first horse £600, second horse £200, third horse £100, and breeder of winner £100. I—A. McDonald's bo Affectation, 2yr» by Kilbroney—Bimper, Bst 101b 6—V. Riddiford's br e Motuihi. 2yrs. Bst 101b (A. Reed) Vf 4 • - 2 2-Exors. W. J. Douglas's blk g Hetaua, 2yrs, Bst 7lb (B. Morns) . • . - 3 Also started: 9 Glen Canny, Bst 101b ("Warner); 3, Lucid, Bst 101b (L. Moms): 7, Rom Queen. Bst 2!b (Maokie); 6, l'inkop, Sat lllb, inc. 4lb over (Robinson); _ 4, Crenides Sst 71b (Goldfinch); 8. Canowindra, Sat 7lb (McFlynn). Affectation was favourite, ..." ■ . Credines was in his at ride quickly, but when they settled down Motnihi was the leader from Affectation, wlo rushed to that position smartly. This pair, .in the ordei named carried on the running in the middlji stages' but in the straight Affectation tool: the lead from Motuihi, and finally gained he verdictby half a length Hetaua was two and a-half lengths behind M°tuihi. Then followed Crraides, C aow ™ and Lucid. Glen Canny was last. lime, ; Ira 14 8-sfl. WINNERS OF THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES. (Since 1907.) Time Downfall, by San Francisco - 1 181-5 1908 Aborigine, by Merrlwee 1909—Kakama, by Soult - •» - 1910—Apellor., by Monoform ... - 1 —Miscount, by Birkenhead ~ 1 I^1912—Our King, by M ultlfid - „ 5 ssssaAfe Fusilier" 1 16 2-5 1915—Arran, by Marble Arch - h 1918-Biorneborg, by - 1 3917— Hymestra, by Hyroettus - 1918— Finma-k, by Finland .. ... 115 3 ? 1919—Affectation, by Kilbroney . • EASTER HANDICAP. of * 10 e horse £200, third horee £100. tme mi 7-Mrs E. A. Lindsay's b g Uncle Ned, Syrs. by Marble Arch-Lady Gladys, Sat lib. inc. 'lb over Hewitt) - 1 1) T J. Corry's cb ( Rebekah, 3rys,. by Bezonian—Snowstell, Bat lllb. inc. 4lb over (Bagby) •. • • B-E. W. Alison's (jun ) .b c Spannor, 3yrs 7st 7lb (Sinclair) . • •• » ai 1 Desort Gold, 9st 131b ,\t pVnM King Lupin, Bat 13lb and , ; „p„ 8,, ilh « over B Moms), 8, Bedford, 7!" o , g h .. 1-teodl; 13. 80-Peep. 7st 21b )> li, Tres'ida. 6ft 10!b 'Hami n , j* j, j field, 6st Sib, inc., Ub o'er (Dowluing, Taunaha, 7st lib, inc. Blb over (L. aorns;. Desert Gold was favourite. Though Uncle Ned made » dash from barrier rise, in a few strides King Lupin fluid be seen in front and as ♦ they settled dn-TO Spanner. Rebekah, Desert Gold, and 'J'aunaha were his nearest attendants. Rtwing down the back, Spanner was pacing it along- , de King Lupin, while Rebekah was handy with Taunaha not .far away and Uncle Ned in the middle division. Rebekah had distinct ■ ommand long before the home turn, where Desert Gold, Scanner and Taunaha looked most likely to displace her. Their challenges were fruitless. Rebekah maintaining her lead until well within the distance, when Uncle Ked loomed alongside, and in the race to the posit won by a length, Spanner being two lengths further biKk third, and Desert join fourth. Then followed Dusky Eve, "lnopal, Bedford. Taunaha, Mascot, Gazigue, Rockfield, Tressida. Bo Peep, and King Lupin. Time, lm 38 3-ss, a record for the rwe, The following times were struck off for th« different stages:—lf nr., 13 l-ss; S-ss; 3fur., 365: 4fur, 48 l-sa; sfur-> 69 3-ss; 1 mile, lm 38 8-Ss.

WINNERS OF THE EASTER HANDICAP ' (Since 1898). Time. ißtttr* & Booth's Bex, 7.8 ... 1°«»* „ lnwtrL °-, Booth's Rex. 8.12 ... 143 2-5 ion? 'P°®Slas Gordon's Advance, 9.8 1 42 1901—L. D. and N. A. Nathan's iqm T _ Rosalia, 7.13 1 42 Si' T, Ryan's Nonette, 9.11 142 Iflntr inch's Golden Rose, 7.8 1 41 S2K. Sinclair's Regulation, 8.1 1411-5 lflfttix Stewart's Scotty, 8.11 ... 1 48 2-5 1306-—Hon. J. d. Ormond's lniv? t ..Mobility, 6.7 1 48 £~t - % lr ' 6 Waipima. 8.1 ... 1 41 4-5 1908—J, r. McDonald's Gold 10 .„ _ _ Crest, 9.0 1 40 ™9~E. J. Watt's Aborigine. 7.13 1 40 4-5 }®*?-Te Hikaka's Waian, 7.13 ... 1 40 1911— W. Arnold's Antoinette, 101n „ 7.10 141 inio~£' McLeod's Knkaraa, 7.8 1 40 "13— E. L«n?ton's Jack Delaval, , nll „ 7.11 1 40 1914-E. J, Watt's Ventura, . 8.13 1 39 4-5 ini£~C' Hall's Merry Roe ... 1 43 2-6 1916— A. B Williams's Chortle, .... „ 9.7 1 39 4-5 1917—?. and E. Biddiford's ioio /i Menelans, 7.9 1 40 isia— d. Beatson's Parisian ioio it Diamond, 7.11 .. .. 1 40 1919—Mrs- E. A. Lindsay's Uncle Ned, 8.1 1 88 3-9 ONSLOW STAKES, of <£2KO: second horse 450, third here© £25. Five furlongs. 2 ~ T " I®' Jury's ch c Red Pepper, 2yrs, by Demosthenes Gipsy 8011, 7at 2lb (I#. Morris) . * ~ 1 ! *~A. McDonald's br f Rose Wreath, 2yrs, Bst 31b (Bagby) .2 3 ~& Dawson's b g Pentagram, 2yrs, 7at -lb, -inc. 21b over (Cotter) •. . • 3 Wso started: 6, No Mistake, 7st 131b, ino. lib over (Carmont); 12. Gold Plane, 7st 121b. Js®. ,21b over (Goldfinch); 7, Treso, 7?t 101b (0 Shea); 6, Marble Slab, 7st 10lb, inc. lib over (Sinclair!: 9, Loved One, Vat 12lb, inc. niu °™ (B. Morris); 11, Merrie Prince, 7at I'L'f Reed); 6, Emerald Hill, 7st 21b (C. Keed); 4, Stammer, fat 2lb (TricWebank); 10, Olga Petrova, 7st (Hamilton); 13, Valley Queen, 7rt (Downing). Rose Wreath was favouriteAfter some delay, Emerald Hill, Pent*tram and Rose Wreath were among those to begin early, Emerald Hill and Rose Wreath being together in front of Pentagram as they came to the home turn. Once in line for the judge's box, Red Pepper came through ana won comfortably by two lengths , from Rose Wreath, who was ft length m front of Pentagram. Then foldmi i x) , T , ec L.O no ' Stammer, and Emerald Hill. Gold Plane was last. Time, lm 2s. NELSON HANDICAP, of £260; second horse £50, third horse £25, One mile. 4—J. Twohill's b g Escaped, Syrs. by Genoral Latour— 7st 91b (L. Morris) 1 6—D. Tye's b g Mountain Gold, 4yr», 7st 21b (M. O'Shea) 9 B—W. G. Irwin's br m Independence, Syrs, Bst 51b (McPlynn) .. .. 3 AL» started; 8, Imaribbon, Bst 91b (Vorrath); 7, Canzonet, 83t 6lb (Goldfinch); 1, Pierrot. Bst lib (Ryan); 10, Step, Sat 6lb> mo. lib over (Warner); 6, New Zealand, 7st 111b (Mackie); 2, Penona, 7st filb (Bagby); 12, Blue and Black, 7st 21b. inc. 21b over (Gussie); 9, Penella, 7st (Downing); 12, Preeminent, 7st (Hamilton); 11, Slowcoach, 7st 31b, inc. 3lb over (Gosper). Pierrot was favourite. Escaped began early and had Canzonet, Penella, Penona and Independence among his nearest attendants in the early stages. Canzonet was lundy at straight entrance, but in the concluding stages Mountain Gold and Independence set after the leader. However, Escaped maintained his lead; and won by a head from Mountain Gold, Independence being » similar distance away third. Cantonet was fourth. Then followed Imaribbon, Penona, Slowcoach, Penella, and Pierrot. Time, lm 41 8-ss. EDEN HANDICAP, of £350; second horse £70, third horse £30. Seven furlongs. I—Mrs. M. A. Perry's b g Demagogue, Syrs, by Demosthenes—Gold Bound, 7st 111b (A. Reed) .. .. •• 1 5—W. E. Herbert's ch o Active, Syrs, 7st (Bagby) .. .. . • . • ♦ 4—W- J. Irwin's ch m Ohinewairua, aged, 7st (L. Morris) tDead heat. Also started: 5, Rekanui, Bst Bib (Rennie); 9, Kauri King, Bst 4lb (Hewitt); 8, Downham, Bst 4lb (Morris); 6, Crowhurst. 7st 111b (Carmont); 2, F&briQuette, 7st slb (C. Reed); 10, Bellacity. 6st 9lb (O'Shea);. 11, Pariform, 6st 7lb (Bittle); 7. Comedy Prince. 6st'7lb (Downing); 12. Winning Shot. 6sl 71b (Hamilton). Demagogue was favourite. Crowhuret, Demagogue, Active and Downham were the most conspicuous from barrier rise, but in the middle stages Deans' fogue held command, and pnoe round the ome turn Active and Ohinewairua made great efforts. Howovsr, Demagogue won by three-quarters of ft length from the pair mentioned, the jndee being unable to separate them. Tien followed Crowhurst, Comedy Prince, Downham, and Tims# lm 28 2-sa. NOTES ON THE RACING. The opening event of the programme was the President's Handicap, for which the ten colours on the card went to the post, with Mangamahoo standing out a warm favourite. All Talk and Waiuta being the others most fancied. Singular acted the role of pwfr maker for nearly half-vmile. wl*m he faded away, and All Talk and Lady Energy came on together. The latter pair were still fightme it out for the lead well inside the <ustance. and matters did not look very hopeful for the favourite, who was running third. Mangamahoe, however, proved equal to the occasion and finished up his task in fine style. He just got up in time to win by half » head from All Talk, a similar distance separating Lady Energy from All I Talk. Singular broke down eo badly that it was some minuteD before he could be brought off the race track. Tho field for the Great Northern Oaks was reduced to five contestants by the »- spectivo withdrawals of Rebekah and Mary Bruae. Afterglow oouruted sufficient friends to send her out a better favourite than Star Lady, but the latter showed herself to be the better filly. After Taiamai lid filled the role of pacemaker for three i furlongs. Star Lady took up the running, I and the daughter of Demosthenes earned i the fi*id along at a solid pace. Inside the distance Afterglow submitted her challenge, and she got to within a length of the leader, but Star Lady had only to be asked for a final eliort to piace the issue beyond doubt, and finishing up her task in deter- | mined style, she won easily at the end by two ltmgtl's and a-half. Star Lady is nice cut ol a filly by Demosthenes from the Seaton Delaval mare, Lady Luck. She was bred by her owner, Mr. A. J. loxward, who was present to see his oolours earned to victory. , , ... The Brighton Hurdle Race found ft field of seven saddled up; and when backers got to work they made Thrace favourite, with Tenacious and Wajmai . next in dlemand. Ditto had most to say m the early stages, and at one time the Waikato mare had such a commanding lead that her victory wim loudly proclaimed. Waimai had nearly I closed up the gap separating him from the ! leader when the last hurdle came to to negotiated, and ihough he jeopardised his chance by running down the fence a bit, yet he straightened himself spleßidly 5 the run home, and getting the better of his opponent at the stand, won by threenarts of a length. Thrace made a game effort under his 12st, and he was only separtied by a couple of lengths from the leader when the post was reached. The Great Northern Champagne Stakes brought out the nine youngsters coloured on X card, and they filled, the eye as a well-conditioned lot. A3^t^' on A.^b B c |™y on the scene as a winner of the nawKe s flay Sialics, uas well in the limelight, Mid he "hari such a strong following that it was certain ho would rule favourite. Eetaua and Lucid were the others most Ftronsly backed. Motmhi, who was one of rff-Sft find his feet L rls make the pace, audi ho carr.ed the neia 1„! with a lead of several lenjtlba to the Btrafzht. Inside the distance Affectation shot up with a fine run, and the favwrite better"ol « nkJl'y at Symington mare Simper '*> {. ssz the appearance of one thjt will De sec advantage at three years old. rru. succeeding event was the Easter fsssutefe. ~ fp aS£ a field ol 14 thus being left to contest the a eld t ° With Desert Gold numbered 5« te i"to The XmZT™ th aite thaT i h h er a coa7 b^T'darl^ned'' since' 1 she last graced the scene at Ellersl.e she was very much the same Desert Gold as of d. j «« fViA urore of condition no lauii muM be found with her. When the bay more hied out of the gateway on to the fourse proper ther» was much app ause onH Rhe received Quite an ovation at the people's stand when she m entered on of Bpeculation ifwiTs would 8 made aStrong tfiat Desert Gold would rule » strong favourite and when the face of the» machine was scanned it was found . tha , no a sum than £3796 "as opposite her number Hcbfkah was second favourite, w'h the bracketed pair, King Lupin and Tlnofai, next in demand, other contestants being backed in the following °f d ® r Jklascot, iSnannor Taunaha, Uncle Ned. Bedford, nLfcv Eve G»zinne. Trospida. Rockfield, Sid 80-Peep. There was little delay at the ™st and Mr. O'Connor got them off to a soleiidtd start the colours borne respective!} by Uncle "ed and King Lupin being th« ji'ret to be picked out m the lead. Wher a furlong bod been covered. Kma Lupin racing lust in front of a fairly compact bunch, composed of Rebekah, Spanner, anc Desert Gold. King Lupin had given placi to Rebekah at the three furlongs post ant as Desert Gold challenged there> were en thuaiastic cries for the top weight. Deser Gold struggled on gamely under her bi { weight, but the task proved beyond he, and her fate was ready sealed at the heat of the strni"ht. Rebekah bad a slight advantage o? Spanner at the distance, ant it looked as though either one or e ,°% ( of that pair would be first to reach th. judge. A glance to the outside, however revealed Uncle Ned finishing fit ft F'eft rate, and the little .son of Marble Arc! settled the question in X '3.4 instantaneously directly lie jeaolwd th

leaden, and it might be said that he limply i played with the opposition in the conclud-' ins stage. i Unci# Ned had previously demonstrated that he could play his part attractively in good company, but it was » popular belief that the winning of tliii taster Handicap was a bit beyond his powers. Oncle Ned's victory was of the complete order, for in compassing the distance in lm 88 8-58 he created a fresh record for the race, Uncle Ned was bred by hi? owner, Mrs, E. A. Lindsay. _ ine Onslow Stakes brought out thirteen. •S5 f?^ r i4 e Masterton filly Rose Wreath ana tied Pepper .being almost equal favourites. J.he summing-up proved accurate, for that pair fought out tne finish. Red Pepper r?j i? • up h\ B task in determined fashion, and he i» to be accepted as a youngster of promise, .. 1° *. field of IS saddled up to contest the Nelson Handicap, Pierrot was made lavounte, with Pennon and Independence next in demand, Pierrot never succeeded in getting uj) to the leaders, and a most exft 8 finish .between Escaped, Mountain Gold, ami Independence saw the first-named home by a head, * The field for the Eden Handicap numbered a dozen, with Demagogue favourite. The Demosthenes gelding fulfilled all demands, for ? went to the front at the end- of a couple of furlongs and, withstanding all challenges, won by a three-quarters of a length.

SECOND DAY'S RACING. , The mwting will be concluded to day, and it should only reauire fine weather to ensure a most enjoyable gathering, for the acceptances are of a satisfactory character His Exoell«n:y the Governor-General, the Earl of Liverpool, had expressed his intention of being present at Elleralio to-day. Tho first race is timed to start at a quarter to twelve. The, following is a list of the acceptance d rooeived for the various events. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, one mile.Tinopai 9.7, Bedford 8.12. Rebekah 8.9, All Talk 7.13, Royal Irish 7.10, Taiamai 7.7, Corregidor 6.7, Comedy Prince 6.7. MANGERE HANDICAP, six furlonga.— Active 9.11. Flying Gowne 8.13. Independence 8.8, Imaribbon 8.5, Scottish Knight 8.6. Winning Shot 8.6, Don't 8.6. Canzonet 8.6. Woody Glen 8.6, Escaped 8.6, Revenue 7.12, Flowing Bowl 7.12, Royal Prince 7.11, Ranffi Aroha 7.9, Gatherer 7.8, Penona 7.6, Bang 7.6, Tuipa 7.0, Elyan 7.0, Blue and Black 7.0, Duchess Eudorua 7.0, Admiral Advance 7.0, Aotrice 7.0, Argent 7.0. Salvaless 7.0, Arab King 7,0, Sil"erton 7.0, Penella 7.0. Monocr&t 7.0, VICTORIA HANDICAP, five furlongs,-. Hetaua 9.7, Crenides 9.2, Murihiku 8.0, Canowindra 8.0, Rod Pepper 8.0, Mistress Biddy 7.13, Finkop 7.7. Treso 7.'2, Pentignun 7.0, Rose Queen 7.0, Stammer 6.10, Olga Petrova 6.7.

GREAT NORTHERN ST, LEGER, one mile and three-quarters.— (by The Nut Lady Molly), Hineamaru (by Poseidon —Forfar Girl), Rebekah (by Bezonian—Snowstfll), Afterglow (by, Demosthenes—Sunglow), Killowen (by Kilbroney— Love Match (by Martian—Lovelorn). ST. GEORGE'S HANDICAP, one mile Mid a-half. St. lb, it. lb. Desert Gold .. 912 Dusky Ev« ~78 Uncle Ned ..89 Mullingu ..78 Gaiiane ..82 Mangamahoe 811 Mascot ..80 Tressida ..67 Timopai ..SO

AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, about thres Tenacious 11.12, Troublesome 9.7, Kara 9.7, Peneton 9.7, Speedwell Mao 9.7, Golden Glow 9.7, Ulster 9.7.$ HTJIA HANDICAP, six furlongs,—Kin? Lupin 9.4, Spanner 8.10, Torfreda 8.7, BoPoop 8.0, Demagogue 7.11, Rekanui 7.10, Bownham 7.2, Shoila 7.1, Ohinowainia 0.7, AUCKLAND WELTER HANDICAP, one mile.—Hyllua 9.8, Crowhurst 9.1, Housewife 8.9, Waiuta 8.7, Korehono 8.6, Pabriquotto 8.2, Blue Cross 8.0, Pariform 8.0, Pierrot 8.0, Yellow and White 8.0.

NOTES ON TO-DAY'S EVENTS. Rebekah. who figures in the Stewards' Handicap, will, if started, probably claim a deal of attention after her brilliant second in the Easter Handicap. . However, there is the possibility of her being, resented for the more important St. Leger, in which t»so both Tinopai and Bedford, who finished sixth and seventh in the Easter, would bo in the market. Taiamai would appeal as a possibility at her best, .but her Oaka form was not good. All Talk's second to Mangamahoo cannot be entirely discarded. A large field will go to the post for the Members' Handicap, in which Active had been made to pay the penalty in poundage for his good form in the Eden Handicap on Saturday. Don't showed up prominently in * better class in the oonntry, while. Bang and Flowing Bowl are other hack winners who have given promise. . Woody Glen, at his best, would need consideration, but lost his good form after Hamilton, while Gatherer ib a hack that may improve. Escaped, who waa in the hack class on Saturday, is not overburdened, while Canzonet, who finished fourth to him, was handy at six furlongs. Hetaua will have neither Affectation nor Motnihi. who finished in front of him in the Champagne Stakes on Saturday, to contend with in the Viotoria Handicap, and he may ' go out favourite over Red Pepper, who won the On slow Stakes like a good one. Mun- i hiku has a reputation, but may not be at her best yet, while Crenidee may improvo with the race of Saturday, when he finished fourth. Of the others, Pentagram ran into , third place behind Red Popper on the opening day, but the latter should again hold him safe. Afterglow appeared to be finishing out the Oaks distance satisfactorily behind Star Lady, and if looking well would share favouritism with Rebesah in the St. Loser, provided the latter contests that event, while Love Match, who finished third in the Oaks. should flee the distance out. Killowen, who was withdrawn from the Easter Handicap, will be ridden by McFlynn. Hineamaru did not give any great promise as a stayer in the Oaks. There! was a rumour current yesterday that Afterglow was causing some anxiety to her charge, but no reliable news is to hand. Keen surprise was expressed when Star Lady, with the handy impost of 7st 41b, failed to appear in the acceptance list for the St. George's Handicap, in which Desert Gold has only lib less than when she finished fourth in the Easter, but if the pace is on in the early part, the weight may again tell against her. McFlynn may again be found riding her. Mascot, who finished ninth in the Easter Handicap, and Dusky Eve, who was fifth— behind | Desert Gold-should both be better suited - by the extra distanoe to-day, while, Mullin- 1 gar is in lighf enough if at his best. ; Mangamahoe may give the field trouble at i some stage of the journey with his light Impost, while Tinopai and Uncle Ned have yet to win over a mile and a-half course. ; However, the latter won the Easter Handicap i with such a brilliant effort in the concluding stages that it is hard to dismiss his pros- | pects, with only 9lb more than ho survived • with on Saturday. He received a nasty kick . the starting - post in the Easter, but i Hewitt kept him moving, and probably | before he felt any ill-effects he had won the Easter. However, it may be well to | note how he saddles np to-day Gazique > and Tressida did not perform well enough in the Easter to bo oven suggested as pro-1 liabilities. I The Autumn Steeplechase field threatens ! to be small, for Speedwell M<ao and Kurapai are mentioned as unlikely starters, while , both Troublesomewho is in light—and : Peneton have been under careful treatment. 1 However, this pair will come in for attention ' if they go to the post, Old Golden Glow is very aged, while Tenacious has his full share of weight, though it is in his favous . that he is sound in limb. ! A great contest is predicted between Span- j ner, King Lupin and Torfreda in the Quia Handicap, and if anything , outside tho trio happens to win a good dividend should result. Both King Lupin and Spanner will be improved by their Easter Handicap efforts. The former has not been harshly treated, though there is a tendency to favour Spanner, who met with misfortune about three furlongs from home on Saturday, and then finished in third place. Ho has his full , share of weight. Torfreda ib also speedy, , but will be tested by tl-oee above her. Dema- - gogue may be the best, of the others, the eoing is favourable, it wouid not be surprising to see tho distance carved out in somewnore near record time for the course.; There is scope for deep thought in connection with the Auckland Welter Handicap, of qne mile, for which Kerehone, who defeated Uncle lied over a mile ft Jhame recently, is in Borne demand. Blue L-ross is in hie right class, while Fabnquette is expected to shape bettor than on Saturday. Crowhurst has been talked of but a mi e may bo more than ho will relish, while Waiuta and Byllus, who finished fourth and fifth respectively in tl'eir mile and a- j quarter engagement on Saturday, will come , in for some attention. Hyllus may soon iSme back to his best form. Pierrot d*graced himself in the hack class on Batordaywhen made favourite, while Housewife in not. reliable at tho post, and is a n«Ky proposition for investment on that account. C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. [BY raEOßAPH.—press association.] CHRIBTCHURCH. Saturday.

The weather was fine for the final gallops at Riccarton. All the work was done inside the trial grass. Gloaming ran six furlongs in lm 15 4-5s assisted by Valencia over the first part. Sasanof, with a light weight and a racing start, did six furlongs in lm 15 3-58, Margorine nine furlongs in lm 57 2-s&> and Miss Mimic four in 49 4-6fl. Heathero-to beat John Barleycorn over a mile in lm 445, Indus beat .Vagabond and Hurry Up over six furlongs in lm 18s. Gay 1 ad with a good weight up, did five furlongs m lm 2 1-ss, Punka boat Tortrix over five furlongs in lm 3 3.6b, Wplane. boat Tieritiva over five furlongs in lm 3s. light Commander beat Actinial over . five urlongs, Nystad ran an. furlong Bin lbs and Jeannot a mile in lm 46 l-6s. lied Ribbon beat Rorke s Drift and Eleus over seven furlongs in lm 30s. , Sunart and Kil?our did four furlongs up the back in 49 l-ss, Kilbrogan and Old Gold were together over six furlongs in lm 15 2-ss. Jingo beat Tip Up over six furlongs, the last five in lm 4 4-ss. Art and Vascular did a mile in lm 44 2-ss, Braid five furlongs in lm 2 4-53, and Marsa the last six of seven furlongs in lm 17 3-58. Wardancer easily beat Achilledeo over a mile in lm 45 2-sb. Some Kid went three furlongs in 37 2-6s, while Glendower did a working gallop, the last six furlongs in lm 19 S-ss. .. Bon Spec was scratched for all engagements fit th« meeting at 9.46 a.m. to-day.

CANTERBURY TROTS. FIRST DAY'S RACING. [by TELEGRAPH. — jLSSOOIiHOJf.] CHRISTCHURCB. Saturday. The Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter meeting opened to-day in ideal WWIIM. Th« track was in splendid order and the'attendance very large. The toUlisator h*ndJ®d £3", 10a, against 188.169 last year. Results are as follows:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP.-U.Te Kuiu. 1; 6, Pfttard. 2; 10, Colonel Havelock, 8. Also started: 14. Gay Wilkes, 18, Treasure-seeker: 2, Mushroom; 6, wa • wood: 8, Koraki; 9. Dr&gßon Jun.; 1. Timmerman; 12, Arcadian; 7, Jamos Maddi Bon; 13, Jessie's Dream: 4. Ben BeU' • Rota Peter. Won by six lengths, Time, «n 545. FENDALTON HANDICAP.— Lady Superior. 1: 13, Partner, 2: 10, Imperial Jun. a. Also started: 18, Hugen Drift; 18, I Gold Crest; 12. Proud Spring; 18. ,Caltou; 8. Embracer; 8, Underscrub; 4, Gleaming. 6, Rearguard; 12, Guynemer; 1, Rotljplin. v, Wastewood: 14, Pegaaus: 17, Eileen, <, Jessie Dillon; 2, Molisaude. Won by six lengths. Time, 8m 475. EASTER HANDICAP.—I, Wfflie Lincoln, 1: 3, Trix Pointer. 2; 6, Moneymaker, 8. Also started: 9, John Dillon; *>. Albert Cliue; 6. Asathos; 1, Erin's Oueen (oouplefl with the winner): 9, Mmtson: 8. Nancy Star; 2. Cora Dillon. Won by four lengths. Time, 4m 81 8-6s. A. Hendricksen, driver .01 the winner, was fined £10 for careless aming. AUTUMN HANDICAP,—I, Ret* P« ter .'. l: 9, Red Heather, 2; 2, Billy Parol®. 8. Also started: 10. Electrocute: 6. Imperial Crown; 7, Paul Huon-. 4, Lady Patricia; 7, Truginini; 5. Beeswing; 8, Bon Patch. Won-, by sis lengths. Time, 4m 47 l-ss. WILKIN HANDICAP.—I. Silver Nut, 1; 3. Granger, 2; 7, Sir Gavin, 8 Also started: 2, Peter Mac: ,5, Mahinga: 11, Irvingwood; 4, Underscrub'; 9, Seychelles; . 6, King Karrin; 10, Auriferous; 8, Pleasant Mount, Won by three lengths. Time, 4m 45 2*ss. IMPROVERS' HANDICAP.— Dean Dillon, 1; 11, Silver Quick, 2: 7, Invar. 8. Also started: 8, Vice-Admiral; 10, Hannah M.: 4, Joan of Arc; 12, George Hard; 9, Red Prince; 8, Par; 6, Bundong; 2, Bird* wood: 5, Acushla Machree, Won by six lengths. Time, 4m 88s. FT.TTNG HANDICAP.—7, Sashwood, 1; 2, Hectorata, 2' 6. Nancy Stair. 8. Also started: 9. Admiral Wood; 8. Stockade; 10, General Link; 8. Frank Trftcey; 6, Patarva: 4, Bnndura; ?, Lord Roanchild (coupled with Hector&ta): 1, Sympathy. Won by two lengths. Time, 2m 49 4-ss. EXPRESS HANDICAP.—2, Huon Patch. 1: 1, Rorke's Drift, 2; 8, Joan of Arc, 8. Also started: 4. Captain Stanley; 6, Bridgewood ; 5, Lord Dillon. Won by four lengths. i Time, 2m 12 8-6s.