RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1626, 29 April 1903, Page 49

RACING IN N EW ZEALAND.

WELLINGTON AUTUMN MEETING. There Avas a largo attendance at theIlutt Park racecourse on Thursday, Die autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing Club opening under favourable Avea-t-her conditions. Among the visitors to the course were the Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, Sir George Clifford, Messrs G. G. Stead, of Christchurch, and J. B. Reid, of Eilerslie. The public Ava-s greatly disappointed at the non-appearance of the champion Achillea in the North Island Challenge Stakes. The colt suffered a slight injury to one of his hocks a feAV day s ago. His withdrawal made the event practically a walk-over for Treadmill, the best two-year-old of the year. His solitary opponent (Red Gauntlet) Avas unable to extend him. A couple of accidents happened during the running of two of the events. In the Hurdles Aide-de-Camp came to grief at the first fence and broke one of his legs. He was destroyed shortly afterwards. In the Tinakori Hack Handicap tho riders of Catherine Gordon and Royal Blue gpt knocked out of their saddles shortly after the start. H. Donovan escaped v/itii a shaking. A Watson (Royal Blue’s rider) suffered a slight concussion of the brain. The big race proved a runaway victory for Shrapnel, who showed good form at the Feilding meeting recently. Shraipnel, who put up a time record for the race, is owned in Wanganui. He was ridden by his trainer, W. Raynor. Scylla ran really well for about seven furlongs. Pallas shaped disappoint in gly. Lavalette, who received most support for the Silversbream Hack Handicap, ■QQuld iset no nearer than fifth. .Wand

had the race won at the turn, but had to be ridden at tho finish to stall off a late run by Hydrant. Wind put up a penalty in. tho Tinakori Hack Handicap later in tho afternoon, and beat fifteen opponents in good style. The So-u’-wester gelding, owned by a local sportsman who adopts the nom de course of “W. Blackmore,” is trained by W. Davis at the Hutt. This was Ills first appearance in public since the Woo-d-------villo meeting in February, where he Avon two races. Mr ChadAvick’s handicaps pro a- id ed some interesting racing. In only three out of seven events did tho first favourite get home. Mr Piper’s starling was up to that, official’s usual good standard During the afternoon the sum of £10,305 Avas passed through the totali sat or. This amount is £BO2 more than on the corresponding day last year. Following are details of the racing:— Waiwetu Handicap, of 100 so vs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 133 Mr M. Friedlander’s b c General Symons, by Perkin Warb-eck 11. —Countess of Kolmar, 3yrs, 7.10 (F. Jones) ... ... ... ... 1 87 Mr A. Peters’s ch g Pure Silver, G.yrs, 6.9 (Thomson) ... ... 2 131 Mr D. Hand’s br g Narcotic, 4yrs, 7.G (G. Price) ... ... 3 Also started- —293 St. Denis 9.3 (JMeCcmbe), 225 Exmoor 7.9 (C. Jenkins). G 9 Somerled 7.7 (J. McClusky), 161 Tikarawa 7.3 CH. Carmont), 86Livonia 6.7 IG. Gower). Sum cried played up at the start, and got left several lengths. General Symons avss momentarily m front, bub Avas pulled back. Passing the thtf&e-qua-rter mile pest St. Denis was showing the wav. Avith Livonia and Pure Silver at the head of the others. Livonia was being ridden round tho bend to keep her position Narcotic being third and General Symons next. St' Denis led into the straight, and at>tlie distance looked all over a winner, but died aAvay in the last tub and finished fourth. _ General Symons came fast cn the outside, ana Avon Tn r a length and a half rromi Pure Silver,’ -who Avas a neck in front of Narcotic. Time, Imin 29 l-ssec. Dividends, £6 and £-3 Is. Silvers!'ream Hack Handicap, of 80 soa's ; second horse to receive 10 so\ 7 s from tho stake. One mile. 188 Mr W. Black mo-re’s br g Wind, by Sou’-wester —Valetta,3yrs,7.lo (G. Price) ... ••• • •• ••• 1 79 Mr J. Hammon’s b g Hydrant, 3yrs, 7.7 (H. Carmomt) ... 2 127 Mr J. Prosser’s b c Hamua, 3yrs, 7.10 (C. Jenkins) 3 Also started —213 Lavalette 9 (W. Holmes) 39 r lne Guesser 8.12 (G. Pritchard) 39 Heritas 8-9 (H. Telford), 120 Tercelet 8.8 (J. McClusky), 201 Cumulus 7.12 (F. Jones), 123 Betsy 7.12 (E. Douglas), 27 Mauserine G.lO (T. Mathie). Hamua and Wind were’quickest on their legs and sliOAved tho way past the seven furlongs post-, where they Avere attended by Mauserine and Lavalette, Cumulus being last. Tho order of the leading division Avas unchanged along the back. At the bend Wind ranged alongside Hamua. and led into tne straight. "He Avas running comfortably at the distance, but had to be shaken up to stall off a strong challenge by Hydrant, and secured the verdict by hnjr a length. Hamua finished about three lengths away third, and Betsy forarth. Time, Imin 43 l-ssec. Dividends, £4 3s and £3 5s Gd. The Thompson Handicap, of 400 sovs ; second horse to receive 40 sovs, and the third horse 10 sovs from the stake. One miie. 324 Mr S. L. Parsons’s b g Shrapnel, by The Workman —Element, 4yrs, 7.¥2 (W. Raynor) 1 138 Mr J. A. Holmes’s ch li Terrapin, syrs, 7.10 (It. King) 2 286 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch h Cannie Chief, syrs, 8.1 (J. McClusky) 3 Also started —250 Pallas 8.12 (W. Holmes), 440 Ostiak 8.6 (C. Jenkins), 376 Scylla 8.5 (H. Donovan), 133 Hinekoa 7.10 (G. Price), 81 Shrapnel Shell 7.5 (11. Carmont), 167 Shackle 7.3 (W. King), 90 Ringman 7.3 (GoAver), 111 Ballyneety 6.10 (T. Pine). The field was sent away on even terms. There was some hustling at the start to get positions. Ostiak, Terrapin nd Shrapnel were prominent at the seven furlongs post. Racing along the back Ostiak and Shrapnel were well clear cf the field, Avith Scylla and Shrapnel Shell next, and Ringman last. Rounding the bend Shrapnel shot away from Ostiak. and had the race Avon before reaching tho turn. Terrapin and Scylla .vere running avcll at the turn, the first-named getting within five lengths of Shrapnel. Cannie Chiel, A\dio put in a late run, beat Scylla a length for third place. Ostiak and Shrapnel Shell Avere close up to the placed horses, Hinekoa aucl Shackle being the last to finish. Time, Imin 41 2-ssec. Dividends, £5 Is and £3 ss. First Hturdle of 150 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 142 Mr J. McCracken’s br m Lady Bell, by Lebel—Cocksure mare, 6yrs, 9 (C. Cochrane) ... ... 1 148 Mr R. Hannon’s ch g Bellman, aged, 11.3 (Clinton) ... ... 2 94 Mi’ W. R. Crawford’s b g Boko, aged, 9 (H. O’Leary) ... ... 3 Also started—lsß Waiwera 12.5 (A. Hall), 78 Kohunui 10.3 (W. Thomas), 253 Light 10 (O’Connell), 126 Mourner 9.9 (R. Arnott), 32 Aide-de-Carnp 9 (H. O’Leary). Aide-de-Camp came to grief at ; he first fence. Bellman cut out the run-

ning from the start, and, passing the stand, was in front, Avith Smithy and Lady Bell next, and WaiAVera la.tLadj Bell ran into second place at the back, and headed Bellman, who tired away to nothing at the bend. Lady Beil came away in the straight and woe easily by six lengths, Bellman beating Boko by tAvo lengths. Smithy Avas a good fourth, and Kohunui fifth. Time, 3min 2L 3-osec. Dividend, £5 6s and £1 13s 6d. Heretaunga Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 soa 7 s from the stake. Nine furlongs. 315 Mr D. Gordon’s ch g Porirua, by Seaton Delaval Waitemata, 3yrs, 9.3 (C. Jenkins) ... ... 1 282 Mr IT. Friedlander’s ch c Ivel-br-irn, 3yrs, 8.5 (H. Donovan) ... 2 91 Mr T. Bo van, junr.’s, ch g Rubin, aged, 8 (G. Price) ... 3 Also started—l 34 Benefactor 8-11 (H. Carmont), 152 TikaraAva 8.5 (J. Pine). Rubin shot out at tlie start, and shoAvod tho Avay round the bend, Avhere? Ivelburn and Porirua were running second and third. At the back Benefactor got his head in front of Kelburn. At the four-furlongs post Porirua ran through and joined Rubin at tho bend. Porirua headed Rubin at the distance, and Avon comfortably by tAvo lengths, Rubin a- good third. Time, Imin 58 l-ssec. Di\ r idend, £2 15s Gd. North Island Challenge Stakes, of 400 sows; second horse to receive 50 sovs and third 25 soa 7 s from the stake. Seven furlongs. 66 Sir George Clifford’s hr c Treadmill, by Bill of Portland — Catherine Wheel, 2yrs, 8.1 (J. McClusky) ... ... ••• 1L 23 Mr J. Brett’s ch c Red Gauntlet, 4yrs, 9 (J. McCombe) ... 2 From a flying start, Red Gauntlet had about half a length start. Treadmill drew level at a furlong, and at four furlongs had about three-quarters of alength advantage. The colt held hisOA\ r n in the run home, and Avon easily by a length and a half. Time, Imin 30sec. Dividend, £1 4s. Tinakori Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs;. second horse to receßs 10 soa’s from, the stake. Six furlongs. 257 Mr W. Blackmore’s br g Wind, by Sou-wester —Valetta, 3yrs, 8.7 (G. Price) ... ... ... 1 61 Mr R. Acheson’s b c Capulet, 3yrs, 7.6 (T. Pine) ... ... 2 85 Mr I. Freoth’s b m Waitoti, 3yrs, 7.7 (W. LaAvry) ... ... 3 Also started —253 Nell GAA'yn 8.9 (H. DonoA 7 an),lo9 Valima 8.6 (A. Neale), 192 Matuku 8.3 (S. Lindsay), 207 Catherine Gordon 7.13 (F. Jones) 32 Position 7.10 (A. o'l liv-er), 100 Clovelly 7.10 (C. Jenkins), 104 Hatley 7.10 (IL. Carman!), 42 Stage Whisper 7.10 (J. Gibson), 50 Ixia 7.7 (R. King). 88 Stepson 6.13 (D. Cameron), 9 Fairwater 7.5 (Woods), 143 Royal Blue 6.7 (A. Watson), 23 Bow field 6.7 (Mathie). Nell Gwyn and Royal Blue lost their riders shortly after the start. Clovelly was tho first to break the line, and was attended by Wind and Matuku. Wind joined Clovelly at the turn, Avas first into the straight, and won comfortably by a length and a quarter from Waitoti, Avho put in a great- run at the finish. Capulet AA r as about a length a way, third, and Matuku fourth. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec. Dividends, £4 15s and £6 13s 6d. Railway Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 457 Mr A. A. McMaster’s b m Tsaritza, by Stepniak—lrene, 6yrs 9 (C. Jenkins) 1 290 Mr J. B. Reid’s hr f Lolah, 3yrs, 7.4 (T. Pine) 2 345 Mr James Jeff’s ch m Petrovna, 4yrs, 8.13 (A. Godfrey) ... ... 3 Also started —212 Windwliistle 8.8 (J. McClusky), 66 Somerled 7.8 (G. Price). 72 Turepo 6.7 (GoAver), 96 Gladisla 6.7 (Thomson). Somerled Avas unruly at the post, and again lost several lengths. Gladisla shot out at the start, and led for about a furlong, Avhen Petrovna and Turepo took up the running. These tAvo Avere prominent at the four furlongs post. Tsaritza put in a strong run at the bend, Avas first into the straight, and won by a length from Lolah, with Petrovna about two lengths aAvay. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. Dividends, £2 5s and £1 3s 6d. T 1 a Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting Avas concluded on Saturday in fine Aveauier. The attendance Avas estimated at about 2500, including the Hon the Premier. The racing AA r as a great improvement- on the first day and a slashing finish was Avitnessed in the big race. In only three of the seven handicap events did the first- favourite get home. The Hutt Handicap proved the best of good things for Shrapnel. Porirua Avas a great favourite for the St..Leger Stakes, but he aa"us easily beaten by 7 Kelburn, owned by the Canterbury sportsman, Mr H. Friedlander, who was not present at the meeting. Eight of the nine runners for the Muritai Hack Handicap • were Avell hacked. Betsy, well handled by G. Price, won nicely from Capulet. Hydrant put in a, late run, and might have troubled tlie Avinner had he appeared on the scene earlier. General Symons was withdrawn, from the Autumn Handicap, the stable relying on Scylla. Motor

was tlio first lior.se beaten, and at, tho "turn for homo Terrapin looked at be would score. First Scylla and then Cannio Chiel joined in, the three finishing almost abreast. Caunie Chiel s success was received with cheers. Fellman won the Hurdle Race all the way. Three of the seven runners for the Pacific Handicap represented the Porirua stable. Exmoor led all the way, Sea Lion and Waitarere' being the laM to finish. Ixia carried nearly a stone over-weight in the Belmont Hack Handicap. Ridden by C. Jenkins, he Avon all the way. The previous day Ixia was not in the first nine in the mile hack race. Mr F. Barry purchased Ixia from Mr Dillon for £IOO, and he ran in his new owner’s interest in the race ho won. The three light-weights filled the places in the Suburban Hanclicao. Pure Silver ran consistently, but "Tikirawa showed bettor form than in the Waiwetu Handicap the previous day, in which Pure Silver finished second. Air Masters was not satisfied with Tikirawa’s running in the Waiwetu Handicap, and asked the stewards to consider tho manner in which the gelding was ridden by U. Carmont in the race lie won. During the afternoon the sum of £12,282 was passed through the totalisator, making £22,557 for the meeting. This amount was £2IOO more than the corresponding clay last year. Tho meeting was capably managed by JNlr J. F. Clark, secretary. Following are details c*f the racing: Hutt Handicap, of 100 so vs; second liorso to receive 10 sows from the stake. One mile. 567 Mr S. L. Parsons’s b g Shrapnel, by The AV o rk man—Element, 4yrs, 8.13 (AV. Raynor) ... 1 134 Mr D. Hand’s br g Narcotic, 4yrs, 6.12 (T. Mathie). ... 2 852 Mr J. Monk’s ch g Ostiak, Cyrs, 7.13 (C. Jenkins) ... ... 3 Also started —107 Shackle 6.13 (W. King), 48 Livonia 6.7 (G. Gomer), 57 Ballyneety 6.7 (T. Pine), 65 Rubin 6.7 (L. Thomson). Ostiak was first to break the line, and along the back was attended by Shrapnel, ivith Livonia and Ballyneety next. At the bend Shrapnel ranged alongside Ostiak. He came aAvay in tho straight, and Avon comfortably by a length. Narcotic came fast at the finish, and beat Ostiak a nose for second place. Time, lmin 43 l-ssec. Dividends, £1 11s fid and £2 4s 6d. New Zealand St. Leger Stakes, of 300 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stake; for three-year-olds. One mile and three-quarters. 168 Air H. Friedlander's ch c Kelburn, by Hotchkiss —Lady Augusta, 8.10 (H. Donovan) ... 1 582 Mr D. Gordon’s ch c Porirua, 8.10 (C. Jenkins) ... ... 2 120 Mr C. Machel’s b c Lava let to, 8.10 (W. Holmes) ... ... 3 Also started —196 Golden Vein 8.10 (J. MoClusky), 50 Dodona 8.7 (T. son)Golden Vein led for about half a mile, with Dcd-ona and La-valette at the head of the others and Porirua last. Passing the stand Laval ette and Dodona were together, with Porirua still last. At tho back of the course Golden Vein dropped back into last place. Porirua and Laval ette were prominent at the bend, the former being in front at the turn. 1 Kolburn headed Porirua at the distance, and won comfortably by five lengths, Lavalette the same distance away. Golden Vein was fourth and Dodona last. Time, 3min 9svc. Dividend, £5 19s 6d. Aluritai Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 180 AH Hen are Reweti’s ch J Betsy, by Euroclydon—Santa Katerina, 3yrs 7.9 (G. Price) 1 260 Mr R. Achcson’s b c Capulet, 3yrs, 7.10 (J. Pine) 2 298 Mr J. Hamm oil’s ch g Hydrant, 3yrs, 7.8 (H. Carmont) ... ... 3 Also started —143 The Guesser 8.7 (O. Pritchard), 104 Tercelet 8.4 (J. McCTusky), 210 Valima 8.1 (A. Neale), 278 Hamua 7.12 (C. Jenkins), 189 Waitoti 7.8 (Lawi-y), 80 Cumulus 7.7 (McKay). Waitoti got left a dozen lengths at the start. Passing the six-furlong post Hamua led, with Betsy and Valima next- Rounding tho bend Capulet ranged alongside the leaders, and was first into the straight. Betsy cam© fast on the outside, caught Capulet inside the distance, and Avon by a length, Hydrant Avas a neck away third. The Gueager was fourth and Hamua fifth. Time, lmin 31 l-ssec. Dividends, £6 10s 6d and £1 10s. Autumn Handicap, of 300 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs and -the-blurd 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 511 Sir George Clifford’s oh h Connie Chiel, by Clanranald —Weathercye, syrs, 7.13 (J. AloClusky) 1 287 Air H. Friedlander’sb m Scylla, oyrs, 8 (H. Donovan) ... ... 2 400 Air J. A. Holmes’s ch h Terrapin, syrs. 7.12 (R. King) ... 3 Also started —78 Hinekca 7.2 (J. G.bson), 169 Motor 7.4 (G. Price). Passing tho stand Alotor Avas in the lead, with Scylla and Terrapin next and Cannie Chiel last. Alotor continued to lead at the back, where Terrapin was running second and Hinekoa third. Scylla went in pursuit of Terrapin at the turn, and in the straight Cannie Chiel joined in. The came, home in line, an exciting finish resulting _ m Favour of Cannie Chiel by a neck, wdh

Terrapin a bead away. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. Dividend, £2 11s. Second Hurdle Handicap, of 125 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 393 Mr R. Hannon's b g Bellman, by Tetford—Orphan, aged, 11.9 (J. Quinton) ... ... ... 1 298 Mr H. Roberts’s ch g Smithy, aged, 9.12 (A. McConnon) ... 2 333 Mr J. AlcCraoken’s br m Lady Bell, 6yrs, 9.12 (C. Cochrane)... 3 Also started —48 AVa.iwera 12 (A. Hall) 82 Kohunui 10.8 (TV. Thomas), 85 Light' 9.9 (O’Connell), 117 Boko 9 (A. Mc7Alorra.n), 63 Alourner 9 (R. Arnott). Passing the stand, Bellman led, witli Boko, Lady Bell and Smithy at the head of the others. Smithy improved his position rounding the bend, and at the back was running second to Bellman. The latter continued to lead rou ul the bend .and holding h:s own. aa t oii by two lengths from Smithy, AA'ith Lady Bell a len.o-th a way third. A\ a.iwora was a good fourth and Alourner last. Timm 2mm 43 4-ssec. Dividends, £2 8s 6d a"d £1 Is 6d. Paoifio Handicap, of 150 »ovs; second horse to rcoeive 20 sovs from tho stake. One mile and a half. 357 Air J. Monk’s b g Exmoor, by Grafton —La Yivandiere, 3yrs, 7.9 (G. Price) ... ••• ••• 1 217 Air W. Alacfarlane’s br g Auratus, 2yrs, 7 (J. Collins) - ••• 2 496 Air J. B. Reid’s br f Lolah, 3yrs, 8 (W. Holmes) ... ••• ••• 3 Also started —Sea Lion 8.2 (C. ’Jenkins) (bracketed Avith Exmoor), (8 Gladisla 7.3 (L. Thomson), /3 A her low 6.7 (T. Mathie), 72 Waitarere 6.7 (A. UiliKxmoor hopnod off when the hairier rose* Aherlow and Auratus attending tho leader at the four-furlong post. Auratus ran into second place at the bend, but Exmoor held his own, and Avon easily by two lengths, Lolah three lengths aAvay third, lime, lmin It l-o seo7 Dividends, £2 8s 6d and £1 6s 6d. Belmont Hack Handicap, of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 30 -.ovs rroni the stakes. Six furlongs. . 154 Air A. W. Dillon’s blk g Ixia, by A Avarua Rose—Synnga, 7.12 (C. Jenkins) ... ••• •••.”’ 1 175 Air I. Freeth’s b in Waitoti, 3yrs, 7.8 (W. Lawry) ... ••• ••• 3 123 Air E. WarAvick’s br g llaticy, Syrs 7.8 (J. AloClusky) ... ... 3 Also started—s 47 Nell Gwyn 3.8 (Donovan), 336 Ballarat 8.4 (G. Pi ice), 263 Catherine Gordon, 7.10 (1. Jones), 103 Clovelly 7.6 (A. Olliver), 49 Stage Whisper 7.3 (J. Gibson), 105 Australasia 0.11 (L. Thomson), 36 Ascension 6 .1 (W. Hu tana), 127 Sergius 6.7 (G. Gower), 62 Stepson 7.7 (D. Cameron), 2/ Bowfield 6.7 (T. Mathie). Clovelly and Sergius jumped round at tho start, and.took no part in tho race. Ixia was the first to show out, and was attended by Australasia as they came round the ‘ bend. Catherine Gordon showed out at the head of the others. Ixia was three lengths clear of the field when ho turned into the straight. Waitoti put in a strong run at the finish but Ixia held his own, and Avon by a length and a half, Hatley close up third. Australasia finished fourth, and Catherine Gordon fifth. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. Dividends, £9 4s 6d and £2 14s. Suburban Handicap, of 150 sovs ; second liorso to receive 20 sovs from the •stakes. Seven furlongs. 93 Mr L. Masters’s b g Tikirawa, by Alerrio England—Cocksure mare, syrs, 6.10 (G. Gomer) ... 1 115 Mr W. Smart’s b g Shrapnel Shell, 4yrs, 6.13 (J. Collins) ... 2 172 Air A. Peters’s ch g Pure Silver, 6yrs, 6.7 (Thomson) .■*• 3 Also started —378 Tsaritza 9.4 (C. Jenkins), 165 Pallas 8.12 (W. Holmes), 288 St. Denis 8.7 (McCombo), 149 AAindwliistlc 7.13 (J. Ale Cl u sky), 339 Red Gauntlet 7.11 (G. Price), 120 Narcotic 7 (T.Mathie). . , , „ Red Gauntlet and St. Denis led for a couple of furlongs, where Pallas lan through and was close up to Red Gauntlet passing the half mile post. Coming round the turn Tikirawa headed Red Gauntlet, and was first in the straight. Pure Silver came fast on the outside of the field at the distance, and looked like getting tup, but Tikirawa held his oavh and Avon by a length. Shrapnel Shell put in a fast run on tho vails, and beat Pure Silver on the post for second place. Time, lmin 29sec. Dividends, £l3 4s and £3 11s. WINNING OWNERS. £ Sir Geo. Clifford—Third Thompson Handicap £lO, first North Island Challenge Stakes £350, first autumn Handicap £240 ... • •• 000 S. L. Parsons—First Thompson Handicap £350, first Waiwetu Handicap £9O ... ... ... ••• 4.40 H. Friedlander—Second Heretaunga Handicap £lO, first N.Z. St. Leger Stakes £260, second Autumn Handicap £SO ... ... ... ... 820 W. Blackmore —First Silverstream Handicap, £7O, first Tinakori Handicap £7O 140 J. McCracken —First First Hurdla Handicap ••• ••• ••• 130 R. Hannon —Second First Hurdle Handicap £2O, first Second Hturdle Handicao £llO ••• 130 A. A. McMaster First Railway Handicap _ *\ “* 130 J Monk First Pacific Handicap ... 130 L. Alasters —First Suburban Handicap • •• ••• ••• l 3 ®

D. Gordon —First Heretaunga Handicap £9O, second St. Leger Stakes £3O 120 AI. Friedlander —First AVaiwetu Handicap • •• ••• • •• 90 Renaro ReAveti First Aluritai Hack Handicap ... ••• 70 A. W. Dilion —First Belmont Hack Handicap ... ••• ••• 70 J. A. Holmes—Second Thompson Handicap £4O, third Autumn Handicap £lO J. Brett—Second North Island Challenge Stakes ••• 50 W. Alacfarlane Second Pacific Fla nd i cap ... ••• ••• -0 AV. Smart —Second Suburban Ilancheap ... ••• R. Ache.son —Second Tinakori Hack Handicap £lO, .second Aluritai Hack Handicap £lO ... ••• 20 J. B. Reid—Second Railway Handicap ... ••• ••• -0 H. Roberts Second Second Hurdles ... ••• ••• ... 15 A. p e t e rs —Second AV a i a v e t u Handicap ... ••• ••• ••• J. Hammoai—Second Silverstream Hack 10 D. Hands —Second Hutt Handicap 10 O. Alachet —Third St. Leger Stakes 10 I. Freetli —Second Belmont Hack Handicap ... ... ... ••• 10 Total £2745 WINNING SIRES. £ The AVorkman (Robinson Crusoe — Tho Alaiid) ... ••• ••• HO Bill of Portland (St. Simon —Electric Light) ••• ... ••• 350 Clanranald (St. Leger—Scottish Lassie) ... ••• 300 Hotchkiss (Musket —Petroleu.se) ... 270 Soar-wester (Goidsborough Seabreeze) ... ... ••• ••• HO Lebel (Nordonfeldt —Pulchra) ... 130 Tetford (Musket— PungaAverewere) 130 Seat on Delaval (Alelton —Rosedale) ... ... ••• ••• -*-30 Grafton (Galopin—Maid Marian) ... 130 Alerrio England (St. George— Rupee) ... ... ••• ... 130 Perkin AVarbeck 11. (Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate) 90 Euroclydon (Gorton —Lady Gertrude) ... ••• 70 A Avarua Rose (Ramarama —Rosalind) ... ... ..* _ ••• 70 Lochiel (Princo Charlie —Nellie Moore) ... ••• 59 Stepniak (Nordenfeldt —Stepp?)... 50 Lethe (Cadogan—Siesta- ) ... ... 30 Gold Reef (Bend Or —Crucible) ... 20 Son of a Gun (Anteros —Vivandiere) 20 Treason (Traducer —Lady Jane) ... 15 Puritan (Cassivelaunus Fair Puritan) ... ••• ••• ••• 10 Jet d’Eau (Cadogan —AAmterwitch) 10 Saracen (St. George—Fair Nell) ... 10 WINNING JOCKEYS. G. Price was the most successful horseman, with four Avins. C. Jenkins, with three, came next. AV. Raynor and J. AloClusky each scored twice. The following riders each had their number hoisted once —F. Jones, O. Cochrane, H. Donovan, J. Quinton and G. Gomer. AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. AUCKLAND, April 25. For tho opening of the Avondale Jockey Club’s autumn meeting the weather Avas beautifully fine. There was a largo attendance. The totalisator receipts for the day amounted to £5839. Results: — Maiden Plate, of 60 sovs; six furlongs—Alessrs Nathan’s hr g Glasgow, by Hotchkiss —Lady Augusta, 4yrs, 8.6 (Gallagher), 1; Hinetapuariki, 2; Bastion, 3. Also started —Green and Gold 9.9, ’ Aluskerdale 8.10, Swagsman 7.12, Statonia 7.5, Aw vega 7.2, Leo Delaval 6.10. Won by half a length. Leo Delaval fell, and his rider, Phillips, sustained a slight-concussion. Time, lmin 18see. Dividends, £7 4s and £1 15s. Handicap Hurdles, of 100 sovs; two miles—Air E. J. Sage’s ch g Lingard, by Leolantis—Orphan 4yrs, 10 (Noble), 1; Mokomoko, 2; HippoAvai, 3. Also started The Rioter and Sudden. Won comfortably by a couple of lengths. Time, Smin 57 2-ssec. Dividend, £2 Bs. Juvenile Handicap, of 80 sovs; five furlongs—Air T. AV. Armitago’s blk f Lady Bobs, by Soult—First Love, 7 (Satman), 1; Ropa, 2; Delania, 3. Also started—Alba Rose 8.4, Desdemona / .10, Matanui 7.9, Stibbington 7.7, Lady Rose 7.3 Agrapus 7, and Simple Simon 6.7 AVon by half a length. Time, lmin 4 2-ssec. Dividends. £7 16s and £l. Avondale Handicap, sovs; one mile and a quarter —Air E. J. Kae s b g The Needle, by Brigadier—Dressmaker, aged, 7.8 (Ryan), 1; Landlock, 2; Northumberland, 3. Also started Aal Rosa 8 Paul Seaton and JeAvellery 7.9, Miss Lottie 7 6 Alatamataliarakeke 7.4, Durable 7.3, Annoyed 7.2. Won by a clear length. Time, 2inin 10 3-osec. Dividends £5 7s and £1 12s. First Pony Handicap, of oO sovs; six furlongs—Air R. Hannon’s ch g Forth, by Lebel—Sleevelink, syrs, 7.6 (Speakman), 1; Alami, 2; Girton Gill, 3. Also started—lrish Boy 8.10, Vulpine 8.9 Sentinel 9.7, The Dodger 8.2 First Whisper 7.7, Gladys Rose 7.4, Cuisine 7. AVon easily by four lengths. Time, lmin 19sec. Dividends, £ll Is and £1 7s First Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs—Airs J. Lennard’s b c Lavadel by Seaton Delaval —Dorothy, Syrs 7 (Deeley), 1 5 Qu© en Anne, 7.4, 2; Bolbs. 7.4. 3. Also started— Apparition 8.7, Can-

non ier 7.7, Kilkenny 7. Won by a bit better than a length. Time, lmin 18seo. Dividend*. £4 9s and 12s. Auction Stakes, of 50 sovs; five furlongs—Air J. George’s ch g iviaro, by Lebel—Durus, Syrs, 8.11 (George), 1; Bacchus, 2 ; Nereid, 3. Also started — Little Jim, Telephone, Seatona, Mary Seaton. AY in by a length. The winner was bought in at £25. Time, lmin osec. Dividends. £2 13s and 17s. Railway Handicap, of 100 sovs: seven furlongs—Mr J. Chaalo’s b in St. Olga, by St. Legei -Sataneila, Sirs, (Chaafe), 1: Greta and Gold, 8.7, 2 ; The Needle, 8.6. 3. Also started —Itoseila 9.5 Marshal Soult 8 11, Formula 8.10, Paul Seaton 7.13, Camille 7.5, Soult Fish 6.12. AVon by half a length. Time, lmin 29scc. Dividends. £3 11s and £3 -LS. TIAIARU RACES. TIAIARU, April 22. Tlie autumn meeting of tho South Canterbury Jockey Club was well attended. Tho sum of £1715 10s was pub through the totalisator, or £413 10s more than last autumn. Results: — Maiden Plate.—Almanac, 1; Kolin, 2; Firebrand 3. Dividends, £2 18s and £8 6s. Cup.—Lady Lilian, 1 : Secret Society, 2 ; Zealous, 3. Ardnarff also started. AATm easily. Dividend, £1 19s. Trot, ono mile and a half.—Black Star, 1 ; Thunderbolt. 2 ; AA’ilks, 3. Dividends. £7 ,16s and £1 ss. Stewards’ AVelter. —Antigone, 1 ; Narcissus, 2: Clanburn, 3. Dividends, £2 12s and 15s. Selling Race.— Nutcracker, 1 ; Crusader, 2. Dividend, £2 17s. Flying Handicap.—Covenant Alaid, 1 ; Hypnotist. 2; Fighting Alack, 3. Dividend, £2. TIAIARU, April 23. The autumn meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey CT'ub was concluded to-day. Tiie weather was again fine and the attendance large. The sum of £1867 was pub through the totalisator, making a total for the meeting of £3582 10s, against £2841 last year. Results: — County Plate. —Firebrand, 1 ; Rye, 2 : Nutcracker, 3. Dividends, £2 10s and £3 9s. Jockey Club Handicap.—Secret Society, 1; Zealous, 2; Ardnarff, 3. Lady Lillian was scratched. Dividend, £1 17 Trot, one mile and a half. —Thunderbolt, 1; John Brown, 2; Thalia, 3. Dividends, £2 6s and £1 2s. President’s AYelter. —Narcissus, 1: Antigone, 2; Clanburn, 3. Dividend, £3 17s, Novel Race. —Nutcracker, 1; Crusader, 2 ; Hearts, 3. Dividend, £2 Bs. Levels Handicap.—Secret Society, 1; Ordnance, 2; Covenant Maid, 3. Dividend, £2 Is. The winner and Covena.it Alaid wero coupled on the machine. ACCEPTANCES FOR PALAIERSTOIS. PALMERSTON, April 22. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Manawatu Racing Club’s autumn meeting: — Flying Handicap, six furlongs.— Chasseur 8.13, Shackle 8.10, Full Cry 8.3, Warwick 7.3, Laureate 7, Alongonui 6.12, Livonia 6.11, Sunfish 6.10. First Handicap Hack Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters. —Hawera 11.2, Wait obi 10.11, Rags 10.9. Hinekura, Otaio and Ogle 9.13, Ranui 9.12. Manawatu Racing Club’s Handicap, one mile and a half. —Alotor and Plaidie 8.3, Ringman 8, Benefactor 7.5, Ballyneety 7.4, Float 7.3. A 7 olley 7.2, Gold Dust 6.13, Alenura 6.12, Gold Seal, St. Lyra, Legion of Honour and Lifebelt 6.7. First Handicap Hurdles, two- miles. —Kohunui 11.2, Light 10.9 Ivaiwhakaroa 10.3, Alourner 9.13. Alidia 9.7, Smithy 9.3, Boko, The Gryphon and Jack-ex’-Lantern 9. Hack Flat AVelter, one mile. —Di.ck Turpin 10.6, Blackwing 10.2, AVaireka 9.9, Andre© 9.5, AVairenga and Roseshoot 9.2, Katerina 9, Toledo 8.13, In the A r an 8.12, Seaweed and Arataumahi 8.11, Bellinite, First Foot and Onrapere 8.7. Borough Handicap, one mile.— Shackle 8.9, Trade-wind 8.3 St. Lyra 7.5, Mussel 7.4, Livonia 6.9, Betsy and W-airere 6.7. First Hack Flying Handicap,_six furlongs.—Valima and Taura 8.9, Alatuku 8.3, Hatley and Waireka 7.13. Repulse 7.10, Rouble 7.8, Little Turk 7.7, Waitoti 7.6, Catspaw 7.3, Stepson 6.10, Black Squall 6.7. EGAIONT WEIGHTS. Following are Air J. E. Henry s’ weights for the winter meeting of the Egmont Racing Club : —• Railway Handicap, six furlongs.— Full Cry 8.10, Crusoe 8.9, Anchorite 8.3, Glencoe 7.13, Black Reynard 7.9, Blackwing 7.7, Impati 7.2, Dewdrop 7, Kidbroolc Y. Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half. — Lady Bell 11.13, Hawera 10.12, Rags 10.5, Oracle 10.3, Tupara 10.3, Capture 9.3, Nat Gould 9.2, Highlow 9.2, The Hermit 9, Cavalcade 9, Shotover 9. Tawhiti Handicap, six furlongs.— Taiura 8.12, Hakaria 8.10, Rustique 8.8, Kohina 8.3, Waireka 8.2, Inglewood 8, Siandra 7.13, Lady Soult 7.12, Ivulbrook 7.12, Sandy 7.11, # Little Turk 7.8, Tambourina 7.8,. Recoil .7.8 Alaureen 7.7, Stepson, 7.3, Ngatoro 7, Rapids 7, Land-o’-Cake-s 7. Taranaki 7, Hikomai 7«

Eawora Cup, one mile and a quarter. —Shrapnel 9.13, Battle-axe 8.11, Hardwork 7.12, Tupa-ra 7.11, Benefactor 7.10, Glencoe 7.7, Durable 7.0 Legion of Honour 7.5, St. Lyra 7.5. Blackwing 7, Lifebelt 7. Waihi Handicap, one mile. —Rita 10.12, Prisoner 10.9, Rustique 9.11, Stampede 9.7, Toledo 9.3, Pareora 9.1, Starlight 8.7, Ngatoro 8.7, Gold Dust--8.7, Louie 8.7, Moetoropuku 8.7. Mokoia Handicap, nine furlongs.— Rita 8.13, Prisoner 8.9, Taura 8.8, Dick •Turpin 8.7, Hakaria 7.13, Inglewood 7.13, Waireka 7.13, Sandy 7.7, Waimoe 7.4, Seaweed 7.3, Tirole 7, lawliiti 7. Telegraph Handicap, five furlongs. Ivohina 8.10, Kidbrook 8.8, Lady Soult 8.8, Siandra S.B, Silver Star 8.0, Royal Flush 8.5, Little Turk 8.3, Opaeae 8.2, Tambourina 8, Recoil 8. Ora 8, Redan 7.13, Waipai 7.9, Noneen 7.7, Stepson 7.7, Rapids 7, Land-o’ -Calves 7, ComanonweaJth 7, Lord C'live 7, Parkshot 7, Taugowai 7. AUC'K LA ND NOMIN ATIONS. AUCKLAND, April 25. The -following nominations have been received for tiio chief events at tlie Auckland Grand National meeting : Great Northern Steeplecliase, of 750 sows; about three miles and a half. —Dingo, Awahuri, Sir James, Cronje, The Gryphon, Jack-o’-Lantern, Waiwera, Princess of Thule, Sudden, Tuni, Coma, Evermore, Hylas, Puffing Billy, Cannongate, Nor’-west, Tresham, Gilnockie, Haydn, Sirdar, Haw era, Sigh. Grand National Hurdles, of 500 sovs; two miles. —Mokomoko, Miss Drury, Glencoe, Lady Bell, Otairi, Mars, Oingo, Awahuri, Roseplot, Dolores, Bellman, Waiwero, Fakir, Princess of Thule, Battle-axe, Tupara, Coma, Up-to-date, Puffing Billy, Cannongate, Lingard, Tresham, Spalpeen, Gilnockie, Haydn, Royal Conqueror, Sirdar, Inchcape, Light.