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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1096, 3 March 1893, Page 25

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V.A.T.C. aUTUAIN MEETING. (PREiS ASSOCIATION.) Melbourne, February 25. At the V.A.T.C. Autumn Meeting the principal results were : The Oakleigh Plate, of 600 sovs. Five and a half furlongs. Mr A Summers’ b c Lord Hopetoun, 4yrs, by Neckersgat—Promise,, 9st lib ... 1 Mr J. E. Brewer's ch h Gladstone, aged, by Gang Forward—lrish Queen, Bst 51b ... 2 Air J. B. Clark's b c Autonomy, 3yrs, by Chester—Aveline, 9st 41b y 3 Thirteen horses started. Betting—7 to 4 agst Autonomy, 20 to 1 Lord Hopetoun. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 12-jec. Oakleigh Purse, of 600 sovs. Five and a half furlongs, Mr G. D. Radcliffa’a br m Omaha, 6yrs, by Armament—Cornelia, Bst 10 b ... 1 Vestatia, 8-t 2 Streak o’ Light, 7st 101 b 3 Sixteen started. Betting—7 to 2 against Vestatia. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 12^sec. Omaha is an ex-Nevv Zealander, having run as a hack at several meetings, her last performance in New Zealand being second in the Momohaki Cup, won by Swindler. In the Hawkesburn Handicap, of 500 sovs, one mile, Mr S. H. Gollan's Sternchaser, 4yrs, by Nordenfeldt—Crinoline, romped home in front of Dramatist and Little Maid and 13 others, traversing the mile in lmin 44sec. Betting—4 to 1 against Yarran, 6 to 1 Arquebus, and 7 to 1 Sternchaser. ST HIPPO SCRATCHED. Melbourne, February 28. St Hippo was scratched for all engagements at the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting at 12.20 today. Melbourne, Alarch 1. . St Hippo’s withdrawal was caused by bis striking himself a few days ago, and not recovering quickly enough, his owner decided to scratch him rather than risk the chance of a permanent breakdown. At Caulfield yesterday Miss Albans covered six furlongs in lmin 18|sec, and Sternchaser, with White up, did two miles comfortably in 3mi” 50sec. The betting market is dull. A disposition is evinced to knock Warpaint back for the Newmarket Handicap, 100 to 5 being offered, but when it was accepted 100 to 11 was the best price ; 2000 to 100 was taken about Hero, and also several hundreds about All There at 100 to 5, and The Swell at 100 to 3. Redleap is scratched for all engagements at the meeting. Gaillardia executed a great trial prior to leaving Queenscliffe, where Zeph and Etra Weenie are displaying excellent form. Sydney, March 1. Sulphide has been scratched for the Sydney Cup. DUNEDIN J.C. AUTUMN AIEETING. (PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Dunedin, February 23. The Dunediu Jockey Club were again fortunate in the weather for the second day of the Autumn Meeting, the day being beautifully fine. The racing was excellent. The D.J.C. Handicap, the principal event of the day, was one of the finest races seen on Forbury. In the straight all seven horses engaged appeared to have a show. Clanranald had the most foot at the finish, and when he was taken to the front he managed to maintain his position, winning by a bare length. The Domain Handicap furnished a series of mishaps, which created intense excitement and much fear for the safety of the riders and horses. The scene in front of the stand when three houses came down in rapid succession, and the horses and riders seemed to be tumbling in every direction, while others barely escaped a similar fate, will long be remembered. Women screamed and nearly fainted, and men were paralysed, expecting a catastrophe. The mishaps commenced with Forbury, who was leading, going into a ditch three furlongs from home, but he kept his feet. Rounding into the straight before the rails, Reflection, who was coming fast, stumbled and fell, and rolled into the ditch, Ro* gan, the jockey, having his collarbone broken. Two strides past the winning post.Tangi Alaid, who was third, came down. Some say that Glencairn, who was just in front, swerved and brought i he Alaid down. Rosehill, Kate Greenaway and Vogengang were, in a bunch next. Rosehill fell over'l’angi Alaid, and Kate Greenaway stumbled and fell two lengths fmtlier on, Emmerson, the rider of Tangi Maid, got up and walked a few paces and fell ugain. He bad to be carried in on a stretcher. He escaped with severe bmises. Connop and Jackson, the other jockeys, were also bruised and shaken. The amount inves'ed on the machine during the day was 1.6936, as against LS2OB on the corresponding clay last year. The following are the result? Tally-Ho Handicap, of 90 sovs ; two miles —99 Alagpie, list 12ib, 1; 107 Rebel, list 7lb, 2; 50 Moonlight, 9st 51b, 3. Also ran 31 Erin-go-Bragh, list 101 b; S 5 Justice, 9st 71b, Won by half a length, Aloonlight, a

length anil a half behind Rebel, third, Justice fourth, Erin-go-Bragh being last all the way. Time, 1 niu 12jiec. Dividends, L 3 5j and L 3 12s. A protest, lodged by Rebel’s owner on the ground < f inconsistent form on Magpie’s p.ut, was dismissed, City Stakes Handicap, of 120 sovs; for two-year-olds only ; five furlongs—93 Beadonwe’d. 7xt 111 b, 1; 435 Lakeshell, Sst 71b, 2 ; 10G Tafltnna, Kpinuvay. 7st lUh, and 61 Gitino, 7st 41b. Won easily by over a length, Turanna two lengths off. Hpinawny was fourth and Gitano last. Time, lmin 4£sec. Dividends, L 9 and L 6 Is. D.J.O. Handicap, of 350 sovs, with sweep of 5 sovs ; one mile and a half—36l Clanraiiakl, Sst 111'), 1; 188 Tempest, 7st 1211), 2 ; 139 Wyvern, Warden, 9st; 67 Scot Free, 7st 81b; 201 Freelance, 7*tßlb; 89 Awarua Rose, 7st 41b, also ran. This was the race ot the meeting. Heading for home, all tbe whips were out and an excellent finish resulted, first the victory of Awarua Rose, then of Wyvern and next of Tempest being declared, but Olanranald had to be reckoned with, and coming resolutely on the outside lie caught tbe leaders and won all out by three parts of a length from Tempest, with Wyvern third a head off, and Prime Warden fourth a neck away. Freelance was last to finish. Time, 2min 52sec. Dividends, L 3 7-s and L2 12s. Novel Race Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile —ll6 Rothamstead, 7st 101 b, 1 ; 196 Langley, 7st 51b, 2; 164 Stonehenge, Sst 61b, 3. 59 Emperor, Bst 81b; 104 liondinella, Bet 41b ;32 Sweetbriar, Sst 21b; 32 The Chief, Sst; 29) Francotte, 7st 12ib ; 78 Gloaming, 7st, also started. Won comfortably by a length. Time, lmin 48£mc. Dividends, LS 4s and L 5 ig 3# Langley, the winner of the Selling Two-year-old, vva3 put up and sold to D. O Brien for LISO. The winner of the Novel was bought in for L3l. . , Domain Handicap, of 100 sovs; six fur-loijo-s—lso Lady Zetland, Sst 41b (Cochrane), 1; 131 Glencairn, 7st 21b (Marks), 2; 63 Tangi Maid, 6rt 121 b (Emmerson), 3. 243 Vogengang, Sst 61b; 310 Paramu, 7*t 121 b; 37 Kate Greenaway, 7st 101 b; 16 Wolseley, 7st 101 b; 117 Forbury. 7st 71b ; 30 '.Reflection, 7„t, 21b ;34 lioeehill, 7st; 18 Golden Pippin, 6it 101 b; 6 Changeling, 6st 71b, also ran. Along the back stretch Forbury and Paramu held a good lead, but a little later began the first of a set 103 of accidents, as Forbury went info the ditch. Paramu went on with a lead Rosehill and Kate Greenaway following. Rounding into the straight, Reflection was being brought up under the whip, when she fell and rolled into the ditch, Rogan, her rider, having his collarbone broken. Once in the straight, Lady Zetland was _ taken to the irort, GLncairn running into second place. Lady Zetland won very comfortably by a lengih and a half. A few strides past the poet Vangi Maid fell and bn,light down Rosehill and Rate Greenaway. Connop, rider pf Rosehill, had to bo carried in, but he and Emmerson and Jackson escaped.with severe bruises. Time, lmin Dividends, L 6 9s and L 7 19s. Jackson and Connop were each fined L2 by the starter. Kailway Plate, of 100 sovs, w.f.a. ; four furlongs Scrowan, 7«t 101 b. 2 ; 87 Persuasion, 6st 111 b, 3, 32 Huguenot, Bst 111 b; 67 North Atlantic, Bst 4 b ; 29 Roseguard, Sst 41b ; 38 Busybody, fl-t 111 b. also ran. Won by a clear length. Time, Dividend, L 3 lls and L 3 6 1. Suburban Welter Handicap, of IQO sovs; one mile and a furlong—l4B 1 rivolity, 3yrs, 8 t 31b, 1 ; 241 Lumper, Bsfc 101 b, 2; 130 Au Devoir, Bit 101 b, 3. 103 Mariner, 9st 121 b; 77 Warrington, 9st 51b ; 75 Inez. 7st 51b; 59 Lupus, B<t 311), also ran. Won by a length. Time, lmin 59sec. Dividends, L 5 as and L 4 9s. . r l Po,ST Stakes, of 20 sovs ; six furlongs— Langley, 1; Lady Mab, 2 ; Pennine.. 3. Three others also ran. Won easily, lime, lmin 19.ee, Dividends, L2 2s and LI 17s. Dunedin, February 25. Fortune again favoured the D.J.C. with beautiful weather for tbe third day of the Autumn Meeting, and the attendance was large. The following are the results Handicap Hurdle Race, of 100sovs; two miles and a quarter —144 Rebel, 6ytß, list 51b, 1; 256 Magpie, 12st51b, 2 ; 99 Moonlight, 9st 2ib, 3lb. 91 Erin-go-Bragh, list, also ran. Won by two lengths. Time, 4mm 45sec. Dividends, L3l2s. Hopeful Stakes Handicap., oi 120 sovs; six furlongs ; for 2 and 3-year-olds only—l 62 Au Revoir, 3yrs. 7st 21b, 1: 65 Persuasion, 2v’r->, 7st 71b, 2 ; 56 Rosehill. 3yr<. 6<t 1218, 3. 135 Vogengang. Sst 101 b; 195 Response, Bst 101 b : 161 Saracen, Bst 51b ; 133 Beadoaweß, 8s 21b, also ran. Won by a length and a half from Persuasion. Time, linin 17sec. Dividends, L 4 15 s and L 5 9i. Fohbup.y Handicap of 250 sovs; one rtnle and a quarter—2BL Prime Warden, oyrs, Sat 10lh, 1-; 271 Heather Bell, syrs. 7st 121 b, 2; 20G Kulnine, syra, Sst 51b, 3. 87 Scot Free, 7st 51h; 114 Freelance, 7st 5.1 b; 200 Lustre, 7st 2ib; 63 Captive, 7st; 144 Awarua R ise, 6st 121 b ; 132 Conjurer, G-t 121 b, also stalled. Won by alengih and a h*!f. 'lime, 2mi a 13$ sec. Dividends, L 5 3* and L 4. Marshall Mi mortal Stakes, of 250 sovs; penalties and allowances; six furlongs-678 Btrowan, 2yrs. 7*t 71b, 1; 229 O tpost, 2yrs, 7st 51b, 2; 154 The Lumper, Bit 7lb, 3. lhe Changeling, 7st 111 k, also ran. Won by the shortest of heads. Time, lmin 18iec. Dividends LI 8s and LI 9s. Flying Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile 1 ; 190 Saracen, 3yrs, Sit 31b, 2; 104 Paramu, 7st 71b, 3. 319 Lady Zetland, Sst 71b; 101 Huguenot, Sst 21b ; 59 Warrington, 7st 91b; 712 Wyvern, 7st 51h ; 127 Frivolity, 7st 31b ; and 131 Reflection, 7st 61b, a'sn ran. A bad start. When' Powell gave the word to go Huguenot’s head was turned the wrong way. When he attempted to turn round he was jammed against the fence, and he did not take p-,rt in the race Frivolity also was not ready, and lost over a doz*n lengths. Won by a /opt! half length. Time, lmin 44;ec. Dividends, L 7 12s and L 9 19s Maiden Two year-old Handicap, of 80 sovs ; five furlongs—ss Gitauo, 6st 21b, 1; 394 Lakeshell, Sst 51b, 2 ; 138 Taranna, 7et 4!b, 3. 12 Erringtnn 7st 51b ; 91 Busybody. 7st 21b ; 210 Mount Royal, 7*t; 36 Crown Prince, 6 s t PH,. <an 3 85 Miss Lochiel, 6st 71b, also ran. Won by a good length. Time, lrnin 4siec. Dividends, L 23 9s and L 23 3s. Disposal Stakes, of 20 sovs; winner to be sold for 15 sovs ; five furlongs—77 RondmelD, 1; 332 Rothamstead, 2 ; 180Emp-ror, 3. Won by a short half length. Time, lmin 4£sec. Dividends, LIl 6s and Lll Bs. Consolation Handicap, of 80 sovs ; or.e mi'e -139 Wyvern, 3vrs, 7at, 1; 256 Awarua Rose, Gst 7ib" 2; 300 Yogengang, Bsts b, 3. 159 Iniz, 7«t 91b ; 101 Forbury, 7-st 31b ; and 53 Lupus, (i t 71b, also ran. Won by a bare length Vogengmg running into third place. Time, lmin 45sec. Dividends, 1-7 4? and L 5

3a .Some seven cases of fielders were reported as betting to the D -J.C., and were disqualified

and warned off the course. A number of others reported wore warned that if they again offended they would be disqualified. One so warned was T. Barnett, secretary of the Official Bookmakers’ Association. It was reported to the club that he had again offended, when the stewards at o:;ce met and disqualified him, and removed him from the course. Dunedin, February 28.

The principal winners at the late meeting were :—Mr Stephenson, L 650 ; Messrs Hobbs, L3GS; Mr O’Brien, L 359; Mr Lunn, L 33 7; Mr Butler, L 31 9; Mr Hungerford, L 282 ;Mr Stead, L 228; Mr Mercer, L 123; Mr Alexander, Lll3. The total 3takes paid amounted to L 3580.

TARANAKI J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. New Plymouth, February 23.

The Anniversary Meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club was held to-day. The weather was overcast, but the rain held off. Results : Hurdles— Songster, 9st 31b, 1; Whalebone, list 121 b, 2 ; Tattler, 9st 7H>, 3. _ T.J.C. Handicap, of 250 sov3; one mile and a half—Mr J. B. Williamson’s Tulloch, Gst 111 b, 1; Captain Russell’s Krina, 7st 31b, 2 ; Mr J. George's Durns, 64 101 b, 3. Tulloch led all the way and won_ easily. Time, 2min 43 3-ssec. Dividend, L 25 63. Welter Handicap, one mile—Mr W tlliamson’s Tulloch, 9st 51b, 1; Mr C’. A. Durie’s Musket, 94, 2 ; Mr D. Knight’s Prioress, Sst, 3, Time, lmin oOGec. Dividend, L 3 2s. Flying Handicap, six furlongs Mr J. Sutton’s Eve, 7st, 1; Mr W. Wilson’s Fraternity Sst 91b, 2; Mr J. Freeth’s Rebellion, 9st 61b, 3. Time, lmin 19sec, Dividend, L 3. Hack Hurdles, about a mile and a quarter —Union Jack, 10st 51b, 1; Darebin, 9sfc 31b, 2; Pembroke. 9st 31b, 3. Time, 2min 34 l-ssec. Dividend, LI 163, Hack Race, one mile—Melas, 9st 81b, 1; Thunderbolt, 54 71b, 2 ; Cutlass, 6-sfc 121 b, 3. Time, lmin 49 3-saec. Dividend, L 5 3s. Scurry— Disposed, 1; Aymour, 2 ; Inasaro, 3. New Plymouth, February 25. The Taranaki Jockey Club's second days races were held to-day in a continuous downpour of rain. The attendance was small. Results Grandstand Handicap Rebellion, Bst 121 b, 1; Krina, Sst 21b, 2; Sirius,, 6st Bib, 3. Other starters —Fraternitfi, Rangipuhi, lit, Prioress and Cyru3. Rebellion led all the way and won by half a length. Time, lmin 37 l-ssec. Dividend, L 6 7s. Second Handicap HuRDLES-Tattler, 1 ; Songster, 2; Marchel Neil, 3. These were the only starters. Won by a length. Time, 4min 12sec. Dividend, L 4 13s. Autumn Handicap— Musket, Gst 101 b, 1; Boulanger, Sst 1211), 2 ; Rangipuhi, 74 91b, 3. Won by five lengths. _ Musket led all the way. Time, 2min 22sec. Dividend, L 7 12s. Shorts Handicap Sirius, 1; 12ve. 2 ; Snapcap, 3. Won by two lengths. Dividend, L 5 13. Farewell Handicap -Tit, 1; Sinus, 2; Dunn, 3. Tit led from start to finish. Dividend, L 3.

MASTERTON-OPAKI NOMINATIONS. Masterton, February 27. Masterton-Opaki Jockey Club St. Patrick's Day Meeting nominations : St. Patrick’s Handicap— H. Killeen’s Kaitara, Wi Hntana's Tuhitarata, W. Buick’s Cock o’ the Walk, K. McKenzie’s Viola 11., J. Freeths Violence, J. Thompson’s Little Scrub, P. F. Taricied's Oddfellow, N. Grace’s Legislator, C. R. Bidwill’s Thalia. Frying Handicap Kaitara, Campbell’s Alma, Tuhitarata, W. Brack's Revenge, T. Ray's Welcome Nat, Viola 11., W. Best’s Sweet Dream, Violence, Legislator, Thalia, P. F. Tancred’s Princess of Whales, J, Freeth's Mutineer, J. Macara’s Frolic. ' Hack Hurdle Handicap— J. Skee-’s Dromedary, F. Seccombe's Jimmy, H. Welch’s Nimrod, C. F. Yaliance's Desmond, J. Pringle’s Roger, H. T. Mahupakq's The Toad, J. W. Pemberton’s Kaikaku, W. Buick’s Silent Friend, W. Strang’s Twilight, T. Benton junr.'s Makomako, H. Killeen's La Grippe. ' Handicap Hack Race-Dromedary, Nimrod, The Toad, Brooklyn, Delos, Makomako, Donovan, Sea Serpent, Ahitanga, Wee Jim, Brookfield. Flying Hack Handicap—Venosta, Baldhead, The Toad, Silent Friend, Banjor, Starlight, Twilight, Margrave, Makomako, Waikato, Delos. Donovan, Sea Serpent, Ahitanga, Wee Jim, Brookfield. WANGANUI CUP. Wanganui, February 28, The following aic the final payments for the Wanganui Cup, one mile and three-quarters : Retina. Sst; Rosefeldt, Fraternild and Q ’een of Trumps 7st 121 b ; Impulse, 7st lllb; Revolution, 74 10:b ; Rangipuhi, 7st 71b ; St Katherine, 7st lllb (including 51b penalty); Awarua Rose and Sunbeam, 7st; Cordelia, Gst 12lb, and Musket, 6st 91b, WANGANUI HACK WEIGHTS, Wanganui, March 1. The secretary to the Wanganui Jockey Club states that the weights for the hack races wired to the press from Auckland yesterday were unofficial and incorrect, and tbe following are the official handicaps ; First Hack Flat—Melas, 9st 131 b; Pill, Bxt 121 b ; Strike, 84 91b ; Goodwood and War Cry, Sst 61b ; Slip, Sst lib ; S snday School, 7-st 12 s b; Pennant anrt Veracity, 74 lllb; Bonoveree and Rewa, 7-st 81b ; Hlarlr, Outer, Fiske, Tukaroa. K viwi, Lady Pakeha, Derry, and Omahu, 7st 7ib. Hack Hurdres— Bradshaw, lOst 91b; Nat, lOst 81b; Respond, 104 7lb : Karevva, lOst 41b ; Sister, 104 21b ; Omahu. 9.4 121 b ; Little Tom, 9st 71b ; Manino, 9st 51b ; The Lamb, 9st 31b; Cutlass, Hilaiion, Cainlachie. Lucifer, and Broadle.if, 9st. HAWKE'S BAY J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. ACCEPTANCES. Napier, February 28, The following acceptances have been declared for the 11.8. J.C. Autumn Meeting : Hawke’s Bay Cup, of 400 sovs ; one mile and three-quarters Merganser, 9.4; Boulanger, Bst 12ib ; Crackshot, 8-t 61b ; Queen of Trumps, 7st 12ib; Fraternitd, 74 lllb; Revolution and St Katherine, 7st 101 b ; Rangipuhi, 7st 81b ; Thame, 7stslb; Loch Ness, 74 21b ; Maid of Lome, Gst lllb. Railway Stakes Handicap, of 125 sovs ; six furlongs —Rebellion, 94 61b ; Dreamland, Bst 101 b; Fraternitd and Retina, 84 71b; Scot Fiee 84 51b; Krina, Sst 21b ; Pani, Bst; Thame, 74 121 b ; Ua, 7st 71b ; Haeata, Gst lllb ; Spinaway, 6st 101 b. In consequence of the Wanganui Meeting, weights for the minor evtntswill not appear until Saturday, 11th March. Acceptances are deferred till 3 p.m,, Tuesday (he 14th.