THE TURF.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1831, 10 April 1907, Page 37

THE TURF.

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SEASON 1307. April 10— Manaia Hack R.C. Annual April 10 and 11—Reef ton J.C. Autumn. April 10 and 11— South Canterbury J.C. ApriMTand 20— Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 18-North Canterbury J.C. Annual. April 24 and .25—Mauawatu Autumn. May 4 —Cnnstehurch R.C. Autumn. May 8, 9— Marlborough Racing Clubs May^ 8 and^O—Hawke’s Bay J.O. Autumn. June 1 and 9 Dunedin J.C- Wmtei. NOMINATIONS. April 19—Christchurch R.C. Autumn. April 19—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Autumn. April 20— Marlborough R.C. Autumn. May 17 —Dunedin J.C. Winter. \ WEIGHTS ARE DUE. April as—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Autumn. April 27— Marlborough R.C. Autumn. April 27—Christchurch R.C. Autumn. May 25—Dunedin J.C. Winter. ACCEPTANCES. April 10—Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 13 —North Canterbury J.C. Annual. /Vpril 6—Mauawatu R.C. Autumn. May I—Christchurch R.C. Autumn. M . iy 3 —Hawke's Bay J.C. Autumn. May 4 —Marlborough R.C. Autumn. May 28 —Dunedin J.C. Winter. FINAL PAYMENTS. April 10—North Island Challenge Stakes and New Zealand St. Leger Stakes. April 19 —Mauawatu R.C. Autumn (Manawatu Stakes, Champion Hack Plate;. CHATTER. The St. Simon horse San Francisco, now at the stud in New' South Wales, had three splendid advertisements at the Faster" in Dow nfall (Auckland Champagne Stakes), Seal Rock (Great Autumn Handicap), and Elevation ('Challenge Stakes). The burial of the late Mr David Scott took place at the Clifton Cemetery. Bulls, on Good Friday afternoon, in the preBence of a very large number of mourners and sorrowing friends. Dorchester, sire of the Great Northern Oaks- winner, Helen Portland, is a beautifully-bred horse by Bill of Portland—Woodnymph (sister to Martini Henry). Several New Zealand buyers were among the purchasers at the Sydney yearling sales last week. The colt purchased by Mr D. O’Brien for 130 guineas is well connected. He is by Grafton Cello (sister to Gavotte, the dam of St. Simmer) by Splendor—Orchesra, by Goldsborough—Melody (dam of Melos and granddam of Wallace). Mr Hazlitt, of Dunedin, secured a half brother to Lady Orzil for 80 guineas. He is a brown colt by Ayr Laddie —Lady Grafton (sister to Mura) by Grafton— Lady Roodee (dam of the Scotchman and Crosslake) bv Roodee (brother to St. George and Chester). These youngsters were both bred at Qakleigh as also was the half brother to Lord Cardigan and Dividend, for whom a Victorian buyer went to 1300 guineas. This high-priced youngster was also sired by Ayr Laddie (imp.), Ayrshire—Catherine Douglas, dam of Air Motor and Ayrdale, who raced successfully in this colony. Ayrshire is at Mr James Thompson's Woodlawn stud, where the chestnut colt purchased by Mr G. Palmer, of Christ church, was bred, His darn, Annerlie, is half-sister to Helene (dam of Banzai, by Lochiel—Scandal). Mr Hazlitt's other purchase was a brown colt by Simmet Toque (half sister to Jim Dorset and Eatcomba), by Cambria (Nordenfeldt— Erycma) from Bonnetie, by Cheviot (imp.) from Milliner, by Millionaire (imp.). . Says the Nelson ‘Colonist There passed away at the Nelson Hospital on Wednesday last a horse trainer welt known in various parts of New Zealand, and more particularly on the West Coast of this island. Walter Hugh Fergus, better known as “Wattle,’* who was 52 years of age at the time of his death, was in his younger days a very fair horseman and a capable trainer, and during his career owned a few decent performers, including Cheque (by Cocksure), Sea Breeze, Millstream, etc. Of late years. “Wattie” has been, occupying the, .training stables erected oil Rahhit.lMand by Mr H. Redwood. . but fortune had not smiled on him for some time past, and an attack of gastritis of only a few days’ duration ended fatally, as stated. The Nelson. Jockey Club'was represented at the funeral. Mr 8. Gibbons, of Marton, has leased his horses to F. Tilley, the Fordell trainer.

Benzoin, sire of the Great Easter Handicap winner, was imported to this colony by Mr G. G. Stead as a yearling. Benzoin was by Friar’s Balsam dam by Bendigo—Lady Paramount. He was imported in company with a black yearling colt owned by Sir Wilson, of St. Albans. The latteV' was by Amphion, afterwards nained , Argonaut, and is making';- a name for himself at the stud in New South 1 Wales. Benzoin first carried Mr £ Stead’s colours, blit' was sold' to Mufray Hobbs before he won a race, is three-year-old, he won a qeuple •' . stu:". ■■ * ' - ■ •

of maiden races and a sprint race at Oamaru. As a four-year-old he started well by acting as runner-up to Jupiter in the Winter Cup. The following day he scored in the August Handicap. At the New Zealand Cup meeting he won the Stewards’ and Farewell Handicaps. One of his best performances was in the Great Easter Handicap, in which he ran fourth with 9st 41b. As a five-year-old he won the St. Albans Handicap, one mile, at the C.J.O. summer meeting, and the Autumn Handicap, one mile and a quarter, at South Canterbury. Benzoin, who did stud duty at Mr E. Gates’s Buccleuch farm, in the Mount Somers district, died before his stock has made a name for him.

In the absence of first-class sprinters in tlie Railway Handicap at Treutham, tlie Foxton-owned Lord Soult must be regarded as well treated. He won with 9st at Feilding, and now lias lib less, and meets Contender 'on exactly the same terms as when he defeated the Gold Reef gelding in tlio Mangaone Stakes. After the Wairarapa meeting Lavinia was purchased by the Hawke’s Bay sport who races as B. Clinton, and accompanied Waratah and Rosalie back to Hastings. The Onkaparinga Cup winner, Ledan, is a three-year-old colt by Projectile—Lindella. He won the principal event at the Adelaide R.C. meeting on March 23. The Hilad—Monsoon gelding Horsa, who won a race at Takapuna as ,a two-year-old, has had his name changed to George Rennie. At the Albion Park (Queensland) meeting last month he won tlie Flying Handicap. The failure or St. Bill and St. Clements to score at six furlongs at the Wairarapa was responsible for a discussion which arose through a statement made, probably, by a disappointed supporter of the horses named, that five furlongs was the length of their tether. That does not apply to the St. Clements breed in general. At Feilding Pixie won over seven furlongs, Climax being placed at the same meeting over a similar course. As the writer has pointed out on previous occasions, St. Legcr’s sons were both great sprinters and good stayers. St. Clements at bis best took a lot of beating at five furlongs. He won a let of races over tlie distance. One of his first trips away from home was to Egmont, Taranaki. At the lastnamed place he won over five furlongs, carrying 9st I2lb. He gave a taste of his quality at Hastings, and on icturning home won the Shorts Handicap, carrying lOst, in lmin 3sec. The following season lie was taken South. At Riccarton he won the Final Handicap, one mile, in lmin 43sec. At the Forbury he added the Musselburgh Plate, five furlongs, two weight-for-age events, to his list. At the Taranaki -Cup meeting he ran second in a seven-furlong race, and scored over his favourite distance the same afternoon. At Ellerslie, in the autumn, he was tried over a distance, and won the Autumn Handicap, one mile and a quarter, easily. The same day he pulled off the Shorts, five furlongs, for the third year in succession. He finished up a big season at the Hurt, where he ran second to Waiuku (in receipt, of 201 b) in the Thompson Haiidicap, and won the Electric Handicap, five furlongs, carrying lOst. This was the meeting at which the Autumn and Steeplechase meetings were combined, and held in tlie winter. The welter weight of lOst 41b failed to stop him in the Shorts at Ellerslie the following spring. He made his second trip to Dunedin, and was again handicapped out of the Federal Handicap. Barmhy heat him in the Musselburgh Plate, but he held his own in the Glasgow Plate, which he won for the third year as an aged horse. His last appearance that season was in the Wellington Cup, won by Strathbraan. He made his fourth trip to Dunedin the following autumn, and suffered defeat in each of his three engagements. At ten years of age he got in the Newmarket Handicap, at the Auckland summer meeting, with Bst 121 b, and, beating a good field, paid a dividend of £27. At Ellerslie m the spring he won the Shorts foi the fourth time. The same afternoon he won tlie Flying Handicap, earying 9st 10lb, and finished up with a third victory in the Publicans’ Handicap, caiTying lOst 71b. After that; the Auckland handieapper did not treat him as a back-marker.

When at Palmerston North recently Mr E. D'. Browne, tb.e well-known livery stable-keeper, informed the writer that Mr L. D. Pelichet brought five yearlings from Australia, not four, as reported in some papers. The fifth mem ber of tiie team which accompanied Tupcno, Truce, Glenulliu and Blue Diamond was a filly by Medallion—Salutation. She was purchased by Mr Teschemater and name-d Salaam. She competed unsuccessfully as a two-year-old at Dunedin, but was not seen out last season. She was put up to auction at Christchurch last week and found a new owner at 3 2 guineas. Since its last meeting 1 he Lower Valley -Jockey Club has had the question of improving its racing track under consideration. Particulars of the for-

mation of the j_Torowhenua and Trentliam tracks has been obtained for the guidance of the course committee. The Martinborougli track has been ploughed. A liberal top-dressing of sawdust twenty-one feet from the rails has been added an cl: should have the effect of improving the going and minimise the jar exper enced by horses galloping on it dining the dry season. The club has got the work well under way before the wet seas >n sets in. When completed the track will be a great improvement on previous years, and will no doubt be greatly appreciated by horse-owners. RACING AT RANT)WICK. The curtain was rung down on tlie A.J.C. autumn carnival on Saturday last. In the weight-for-ago. class Dividend stood out by himself. He competed three times and went through without defeat, winning the Autumn Stakes, one mile and a half; Cumberland Stakes, two miles; and A.J.C. Plate, three miles. Dividend was making liis first apearanee at an A.J.C. autumn meeting. Lady Wallace was seen out there at the meeting, in the Autumn Stakes, in which she ran unplaced and the All Aged Stakes, in which she was successful She was beaten half a head in tho same race last year by Gladsome. Poseidon took part in the St. Leger Stakes, in which he had'no difficult}' in beating his only opponent Qakton, and the Cumberland Stakes, in which be was defeated by Dividend. The half-brothers Proceed and Proceedor were the unlucky horses at the meeting. They came of a good staying family. Progression (dam of the horses named) is by Newminster — Progressive, by Progress (winner of the Sydney Cup) from Royal Maid, by King of tlie Ring—Maid of All Work. Proceed and Proceed or are not quite good enough for the weiglit-for-age division, and get the' most of tlieir light-weight-ed opponents in tlie handicap events. Mr J. C. Williamson, of theatrical fame, scored his second win at the n eating with Roosevelt in the Rous Handicap. He showed some form as a two-year-old, although he failed to win at that age. He cost 270 guineas as a v ear ling at the Randwick sales last April. His dam, Molly Masham, is an imported mare by Curfew —Lady Dorset, hv Victor Chief. Roosevelt, whi had a "liberal allowance in -weight from Oakton and Barranjoey, should be heard of next season. The Place Handicap winner, Lord Fitzrov, is a member of T. Payten’s team. Disgrace (by Loc-hiel) has mated well with Grafton, the union producing Graceton, Nothos, Duke of Grafton and Kaffirpan. The placed horses in the race both represent the successful sire Lochiel. Comely, who had previously scored twice at the meeting, was conceding the winner a year and a slight concession in weight. The New' Zealand-bred gelding Sultana scored an easy win in the Second Steeplechase, in which he started at the good price of 5 to 1. Sultana was seen out at Randw'ick in the spring of last year. On that occasion he won the First Steeplechase and fell in the second event, won by Up to Date. By winning the Second Nursery Handicap with 9.0 Maltine proved that she is tlie best of her age and sex and that her success in the Maribvrneng Plate was no fluke. She should be heard of in classic and weight-for-age events next season. The Final Handicap winner, Fez, is by Morocco (Splendid—Algerine) who as a three-year-old beat Sabertaclie in tlie Duff Memorial Stakes at Randw'ick. Randwick form points to The Owl, Peru, Blue Book Lady Rylstene, and Maltine as tlie most likely of the New South Wales two-year-olds to win the A.J.C. Derby.. Among the older horses La Veille. Comely, Fez, Florance, Roosevelt, Oakton and Barranjoey should be heard, of in handicap events if they train on. THE AUCKLAND MEETING. ‘ Wellington followers of Aeolus at Ellerslie went through without draiving a dividend. The Euroclydon gelding is best suited at a mile and altnough lie was brought out in events up to a mile and a half, it is not surprising he did not show up over the longer distances. Master Delaval on the other hand, is better suited over a mile and a half, on - w'hich distance there docs not ippear to be much between him and Paritutu. In the Auckland Racing Club Handicap they met on level terms, Paritutu beating the Auckland horse. In the Plate, Paritutu conceded liis opponent 41b and a heating. In the Wanganui Cup at a difference < f 61b Master Delaval had the best of it. Ho scored in the Stakes with 8.6, Part* tutu being a non-starter. On Satin - day Paritutu tried to concede the boator Delaval gelding 71b and failed Master Delaval, who has more than earned his winter oats will, occupy a prominent position m the lis, o- win ning horses at the end of the montl . The Nestors are coming cut m a ne.v role. Probably Nestator gets bis jumping ability from his dam, a, dauglitoi of Natator, who gave us as many jumpers as any other sire the writer can remember. It was reported, that Nestator’s success in tlie Brighton bun o le*. was due to the way in which Hautapn was ridden. On Saturday Hantayu aid most of the runners m tlie Brigh-

ton Hurdles were included in the fieli. Mr M. McLean scored his second w-iir at the meeting with Celtic, Seaton D&laval—St. Margaretti. Tw t o of Menschikoff’s progeny were successful during the afternoon. Quadroon (Merrschikoff —The Slave) accounted for Pohutu (Explosion—Miss Rose) and eight?, others in the Victoria Handicap, for two-year-olds. Lady Cressy (Menschikoff —Crcssy) accounted for the Criterion Handicap.. The Buckland Handicap went to Carl Rosa, and Delegate (a gelding by defunct Phoebus Apollo) was first home in tlie Tourist Handicap. RACING AT TAUHERENIKAU. Tfho unfavourable weather experienced at Tauherenikau on Monday was no* doubt responsible for tlie falling off in tho totalisator receipts, which fell short of last season's figures by £3617. The welter weight of 12.10 stopped 1 Lavinia, who is only a pony, in theHurdles. She just failed to concede. Acetylene, who has been persevered* with since Christmas time, 3st 31bs. In the Rototaw'ai Handicap, Sun bonnet carried 9.0, and ran six fnrionga in lmin 16 3-ssec, her best performance so far. Platypus and St. Bill, the only other runners, were both, better backed, and the winner paid the* good price of £3. St. Bill did notscore out of his turn in the Stewards* Handicap later in the afternoon. He had only Clem (also by St. Clements), Te Kainui, and Sherlock Holmes to* beat, and paid the fair price of £33s. Th<r latter, who is not a sprinter,, carried a penalty for winning \ the principal event earlier in the afternoon. He only just beat Sharkeyn, who is almost certain to be heard of next season. Aberration, wbo was making his first appearanoe in the cot ours of his new- ow*ner, filled third place. In the Juvenile Handicap Mahuta conceded Rosalie, winner of the Nursery Handicap on the first day, two stone and a beating over five furlongs. In the Tauherenikau Hack Handicap, the Cyrenian horse Hire, who would appear to have benefited by the spell he has had, carried 9.3,. and ran a mile in lmin the Moroa Hack Handicap The Voucher put down an odds on favourite in St. Killian. The roan mare was* brought out again in the Waiohine Hack Handicap, and just failed toconcede Culmination 171bs. This , was* the only representative Mr BidwilT had on the second day. THE FEILDING MEETING. The Feilding Jockey Club was very fortunate with the weather experienced for its autumn meeting. The totalisator figures were nearly £IBOO ahead of last year. The principal event each day went to the Waitara-owned Volume, who has been pretty regular at meetings between Feilding and Auckland during the Present season. Volume won his first- race at the Raugitikei summer meeting last season. He also competed unsuccessfully at Manawatu and Trentham. He was then two years old, and is now three, although returned as a four-year-old in the Feilding card. This season he made an early start at Wanganui, where he ran third to Ito and Frisco in the Guineas. The following day he was unplaced in a hack handicap. At Ellerslie the following month he was third to Cambrian and Loftus in the Guineas. On the second and third days of the meeting he failed to show up prominently. At the Feilding spring meeting he won tlie Fitzroy Hack Handicap, beating Kitclienmaid and others, and on the second day wonthe Nikau Hack Handicap. At the Auckland summer meeting he competed unsuccessfully in the Cup, ran second to Zimmerman in the Derby and third in the Visitors’ Plate. He next appeared at Egmont, finishing unplaced in a sprint race each day. At Taranaki he ran third in a Welter Handicap to Silver Shell and King’s Birthday. Volume is owned and trainedby Mr J. Goodwin, who did well with; that horse’s sire Sylvia Park. He carried the “crimson’’ jacket to victory on many occasions. * Sylvia Park did not appear till four years of age, and was racing at eleven years of age. Like Volume; Sylvia Park scored hia first win at Rangitikei (where he deadheated with The Artist). He did not appear at five years, and at six years failed to score. The following season lie won a double at Egmont, and was Mso successful at Taranaki. A trip to Ellerslie proved successful. The following season he scored at Egmont,, Wanganui, and Ellerslie in the autumn. The Greatford Stakes was placed to Mr Goodwin's credit the following term. -The last two seasons tho St. Leger horse was on tlio turf he was successful. Volume is a. full sister to Delamere, a smart sprinter, wbo appears to have lost her form for tho present. Tovtie (dam ef the performers named) was by Dishonour (Captivatoi—Maid of Honour) Miss Colo (King Cole —Tinambra) dam, who was half-sister to Raglan and Caribou. Miss Cole was also* the dam of -Major(a welding by Vanguard)* and BelleColo"(bv Label), a smart galloway that, was scut to Australia. Volume, \vit&

Gazeley, cut out the running in the Fielding Cup, the fiTst named having a length advantage passing the post. In tho Easier Handicap, a quarter mile shorter, Volume was raised lOlbs, and he won almost as easily as on the previous day. He carried £2OO less than in the Cup, and returned the good prioo ot £6 17s. Flamc-n just beat Polycaste for second place. After running well to the home turn Gazeley broke down and came in last. Had Flamen got home A. Shearsby would have led in the winner three years in succession.» Flamen was successful last year, and Rapids the previous season.

The only;other double winner at the meeting was Merriwai, who pulled off the ±iack Hurdle ©vent each day. He scored easily enough on the first day, but on the second day had to be kept . going to secure the verdict from Aorangi, who is also by Merriwee. Mr Fred Douglas purchased Merriwai at the Napier Park meeting for 200 guineas, and he has turned out a cheap horse. Ho is out of Bubbles, by Quilt —Waikalia,Jby Torpedo. Aorangi is .on the improve, and should make a*jumper. His dam, Ponaturi, by Natator —'Sunshine, is a full sister to Waterbury. The owner of Lord Seult and his Foxton followers must have had a good time this season. The field for the Mangaone Stakes, worth 230 sovs to the winner, did not include any Munjeets or Ballarats. The going was holding and the time slow. Contender, who promises to turn out as useful as Captain Shannon, paid £3 10s for second. Full Rat© shaped disappointingly, as also did Splendid Idea, who was made seoond favourite. Both horses were without their usual pilots, Jenkins being engaged at Riocarton, and Reid at Wairarapa. The latter was available on the second day when Full Rate was unlucky at the start. He got to the leaders in great style but the effort was too much and he dropped back in the straight, finishing fourth. With Lord Soult out backers supported Contender solidly. He won fairly easily from Kitcbenmaid. Contender returned slightly less than when he ran second. The Trial Plate went to Pixie (St. Clements —Merry Soul), who won from end to end. She failed at Horowhenua, as also did two other winners, Lord Soult and Kaiuku. An impression has prevailed that the St. Clements are best suited at five furlongs, but Pixie ran seven out in good style. The Feilding-owner-train-er, A. Attwood, started three horses at the meeting and won a race with each, an excellent record. All three were ridden by W. Young. The second victory for the stable was in the Kawakawa Hurdles, in which Capulet put up his best performance. The Lethe gelding was picked up at Master ton a year ago by his present owner v and lias turned out a bargain. He put down a better favourite than Handsome Rose and Assayer, who failed to see the distance out. On the seoond. day, over a mile and threequarters course, lie had his opponents settled a long way from home. No less than four of the runners (Prospector, Geld Dust, Gold Seal, and Assayer ). were sired by Gold Reef. The Weodvilie owner-trainer, Arthur Lord, scored with Routine in the Onepuhi Hack Welter, in which she accounted for Rend rock and Moloch. The latter was ridden right out, and, as at Dannevirke, did his best in H. Telford's hands. He shaped no better on the seoond day when another horseman was substituted. Routine ran with one of her legs bandaged on the second day, and it does not look as if she will be able to take the place of Millennial, who has been temporarily laid aside. Rendrock made a favourable •impression by the manner in which he cut down his opponents on the second - day. In the Halcom.be Welter, Sandix scored his beet win to date. He put out a strong favourite Climax. Martello got home in the Makino Welter on the second day with little to spare from Southern Cross (who had taken part in the Hurdles earlier in the' day). Sandix, Makikihi, and Te Raliui were also saddled up a second time in the race. Mr Walter Smart, of Wellington, had a win with Kaiuku in the Onga Hack on the first day. Little Mary was a good favourite, but failed to get a clear run. On the second diay , she got out in front and won in good style, paying £l2 17s. She was well handled by R. Hatch, a promising apprentice attached to F. Higgott’s stable. W. Young scored his fourth win at the meeting on Waihuka in the Scurry. Hie began smartly on the rails and never gave any of his opponents a chance. Moata, who ran in seoond place throughout, was similarly plaoed behind Toatuhi at Woodville. • The meeting was capably managed by Mr Edmund Goodbehere (seoretary), and passed off pleasantly.

teee canterbury meeting. The Porirua stable was so unfortunate, as to shelter top weights good enough to bo handicapped out" of important events like the Easter and Autumn Handicaps.- Prosser sent Achilles and Marguerite to the post in

the pink of condition. They had the services of the best available horsemen in the country, but the weights stopped them. Achilles was beaten by Fireiron, who was in receipt of 3st 31bs, and won comfortably in lmin, 30 l-ssec. Had' Fireh’on not been coupled with his stable mate (Buccleuch) he would probably have returned a much better price than he did. That his win was no fluke he demonstrated on the second day when lio carried 9st—291bs more than in the Easter Handicap—and won easily in lmin 42 3-ssec. In the Great Autumn Handicap Marguerite was beaten by Seal Rock, who had an allowance of 251bs. Tlio racing the colt did at Trentham and Wanganui sharpened him up. After witnessing his Wanganui Cup run the writer •expressed the opinion that ho would win a decent long distance handicap. The half-brother to Gladsomo is a gross colt, and tho Yaldhurst mentor prob--ahly had the Riccarton race in his mind’s eye. Mr Mason, it is hardly necessary to state, takes a prominent place among tho trainers in this colony and Australia. The Hawke’s Bay bred Evenlodo (King George—Even dale) won tho hurdle race each day. Mr G. G. Stead, who is on his way to the Md Country, won the Champagne Stakes with Do Witte (Menschikoff — Problem), lialf-brother to Solution. At the Wellington Park sale Mr Stead got Problem (in foal to Menschikoff) for 340 guineas. Elevation, who beat Glenculloch for second money, competed unsuccessfully at the spring and summer mootings. He rewarded Mr Bidwill with a win in the Challenge Stakes on tho second day, beating Isolt and Glenculloch in lmin 27 2-5 sec. Achilles, winner of the race tho two previous years, was a good favourite. The race was robbed of a lot of interest by the Medallion horse falling after going two furlongs. Tho Dunedin sport, who races t as “J. Brett,” won the Russley Plate with one of his New South Wales purchases, viz., Rose Noble (by Medallion—Miss -Ivilmany). He put dow r n a good favourite in Oxton. Tho Karamu colours prevailed in the Autumn Plate in which Ideaus (Birkenhead —Mount Ida!-put down Watershoot. The Soult mare Pas Seul gave C. Jenkins liis' only win in the Epsom Welter, and Submarine returned D. J. Price 175 guineas of his purchase money in tho Sockburn Handicap. Sir Georgo Clifford pulled off two handicap events on tho second day with Goldbeater (Clanranald —Gold Leaf) and Lady Annie (Soult —Miss Annie), who carried 9.3, and won the Yaldhurst Welter, seven furlongs, in lmin 2-3 4-sseo. At tho sale of Mr B. Armitage’s horses a few weeks back La-uy Annie was purchaed for 255 guineas. The race she won on Tuesday last was worth 175 guineas. The Lochiel horse, Red Gauntlet, ridden by A. Oliver, beat a good field in the Templeton Handicap.

RACING AT RANDWIGIv. After winning the Australian Cup with 0.13, Realm was considered fortunate to get into the Sydney Cup with 7.10—a rise of only lllbs under a light scale of Aveights. Only on three occasions since 1879 has the big Australian long distance handicap double been A\ r on by the same horse in the same year.. The previous Avinners Ave-re Savanaka and La Carabine. Highborn and Tartan Avon both e Agents in different years. Proceed (one of the Pilgrinrs Progress tribe) started a better favourite than Realm, and suffered defeat by tAvo length. Florance, Avho filled third place, is one of the first of the progeny of ESir Tristram (Bend Or —Angola) from Mr Dan O’Brien’s old favourite Florrie. _ Wandin, who acted as runner-up in the Newmarket, beat all the others. He is under orders for India, and. should pay his way there. Picturesque, Avinner of the Flying Stakes, is by Mostyn —from the A.J.C. Derby winner Picture, a daughter of Russley. Comely, winner of the Maiden Stakes and Coogee Handicap, is by Lochiel—Symmetry (a daughter of Trenton), avlio won the V.R.C. Oaks for the late Mr W. R. Wilson, of St. Albans. The Sires Produce Stakes winner (The Ovvl) was beaten in the Champagne Stakes by Lady Rylstone (Grafton— Lady Trenton), sister to Strata Florida, Lord Grafton, and Sudbury, and half-sister to Lord Cardigan and Dividend. Mr J. C. Williamson owns a promising youngster in Bluo Book, who ran a mile in lmin 42tsec with 7.4 on his back. At the last Sydney autumn sales this youngster was sold for 140 guineas. The Easter Stakes went to Peru, who finished between The Owl and Lady Rylstone in the Sires Produce Stakes. He is trained by his breeder, T. Payten, and OAvaied by Hon. A. Wynne, one of Payton’s patrons. Silver Coin (dam of Peru) is a Tasmanian-bred mare by Napoleon—Silverhair, by Oervus. Those critics who, a feAv weeks back, were coupling Poseidon’s name Avith Carbine Avould have none the best of the argument now. In the Cumberland Stakes, two miles, Dividend defeated him easily. Proceed is an unlucky horse. He was similarly placed behind Dividend and Realm m the Autumn Stakes, and acted as runner-up in the Oup The handicapper tried to oorrect the Cup mistake in the City Handicap, one mile and a half, but failed. Although ■Realm carried 9.0—161bs more than, in

the Cup—lie was well in. In the Autumn Stakes, a mile and a half, on the first day, carrying 9.0, he ran Dividend, 9.3, to a neck in 2min 37|sec. In the Cup Realm mot Proceed on 51bs, and Dividend on 201bs bettor terms. By beating Collarit and Istria at weight-for-ago in tho All-aged Stakes Lady Wallace proved that she is the best in tho Commonwealth over a mile course.

THE AUCKLAND MEETING. Tho southern division did not have much luck at Ellerslie. Of tho three runners in the Easter Handicap, Aeolus, who got 50 sovs third money, made the best showing. Tho winner, Waipuna (by Soult—Folly), was actual favourite. Ho was ridden by R. McNamara, a successful light-weight a few seasons back, who has been kept out of the saddle the last year or two by severe attacks of rheumatics. Waipuna won by half a length from Uranium (Le-olantis —Brownie), with Aeolus a ueok away. Taylor rode Aeolus, and Towers Sir Tristram, who was some distance back. On account of getting knocked about ou tho voyage King Billy, who ran last, was one of the least fancied. Mr J. Miur, who owns Waipuna, won tho same race with his dam, Folly. She was by C'apt i vat or — The Jilt, and among other races won the Takapuna Cup. Folly was a great stayer, and on more than one occasion won three races tho same day. Waipuna' can get over a distance of ground. At the Auckland spring meeting last year ho won the City Handicap, one mile and a quarter. Folly brought off a surprise in the same raoo by putting down Blarney at level weights. At tho Auckland summer meeting Waipuna carried the Grandstand Handicap, one milo and a quarter. Waipuna was not seen out on tho second day, when Aeolus and Uranium were unplaced in tho St. George’s Handicap, won by Paritutu, who retains his form well, and is a well-known performer at Ellerslie. On the concluding uay of the Cup meeting lio won tlie Plato. The Champagne Stakes went to Downfall, who acted as runner-up to Glenculloch in the Great Northern Foal Stakes at the summer meeting. Tho San Francisco colt was ridden by his trainer, F. Davis, and was followed homo by Cadence (Cyrenian—Lute) and Pohutu (Explosion— Miss Rose), owned by Mrs G. Wright. Mr G. F. Moore, of Wanganui, has been fortunate with his Australian purchases at Ellerslie. Colleen and Fontenoy were both successful at tho Cup meeting. This week Helen Portland (Dorchester —Lady Helen) won the Nelson Handicap and Great Northern Oaks. In the- latter event she beat. Munjista (winner of tho O.J.C. Oaks, easily. The disappointing Uenuku (Stepniak—Rainbow) won tho Tradesmen’s Handicap, and got to the end of a mile and a quarter in 2min lessee. Black and Gold (Cuirassier — Hune) placed the Tramway Handicap to the credit of tho Messrs Burke. Tho pony, Lucrero (Soult —Postmistress) won 'the Eden Handicap; Hautapu was beaten in the Brighton Hurdles by a beginner in Nestator (Nestor —Nafcotor mare). Tho Onslow Stakes, for two-year-olds, went to Haldane (Hotchkiss —Mantle) by Tasman—'Mantilla, dam of Korowai, Stratliavon, Motor, Mechanic, and other performers. On tho second day of the meeting the Great Northern Guineas winner, Cambrian, pulled off a double. Ho carried 8.9, and ran six furlongs in lmin 15 3-ssec. With lib more on his back he won at five furlongs easily in lmin 3 l-ssec. Celtic (Seaton Delaval—St. Margaretta), Tamainupo (Soult —Winsome), and Miss Crispin (St. Crispin— Winnie) were also successful. The autumn steeplechase was practically a match between Kaitero and Haydn. The latter had just double the support given Kaitere, who had 161bs worst of the weights, and won comfortably at tho end.

THOMPSON HANDICAP WEIGHTS.

Handicaps for the Thompson Handicap Avere available for owners on Thursday. The half hundred horses engaged in the Thompson Handicap are headed by the Yaldhurst pair, Isolt (9.4) and Munjeet (9.2). Both were seen out at Riccarton, where Munjeet failed in the Easter Handicap, carrying 9.5. In the Challenge Stakes Isolt ran second with 9.1. In the Easter Handicap they were placed on level terms, 9.5 apiece. Up to six furlongs Munjeet may bo the better of tho pair. Isolt has the best performances over a distance before her wind became affected. Pink ’Un (8.12) lias generally won his sprint races at tho end. He gave a disappointing display on his only appearance at Riccarton, when he ran last all the way in the Great Autumn. Marguerite (8.10) is about in her right plaoe. The writer prefers her chanoe to Full Rate (8.7), Cross Battery (8.5), and Lord Soult (8.4) Aeolus (8.1) is a solid miler, and ran third at Mlerslie carrying 8.3. Contender (7.12) has reoently been showing good form over six furlongs. That he can stay a mile he demonstrated at the Poverty Bay meeting a oouple of months back,, when he carried 8.13, and ran the distance in lanin

46 l-ssec without being extended. Submarine would probably be better suited over a mile and a quarter oourse. Mystification (7.9) has Gibs more than he won with last year, when Polyanthus finished third with 8.0. She has been off colour of late, and with 7.G has as much as she is entitled to on recent performances. St. Joe (7.8) is another horse that has recently failed to show his best form. Sir Tristrim (7.7) is entitled to consideration. He has not done much sinoo he won the Summer Handicap at Trentham. Ho now meets Fontenoy on tho same terms, and allows Polyanthus 71bs for a beating. Fontenoy also ran second to Aeolus at a difference of 21bs. Now Fontenoy is allowed 171bs for the beating. Mr Moore also has a useful string in Helen Portland (7.1). At Ellerslie on Monday slio carried 9.0, and ran seven furlongs comfortably in lmin 30sec. Kuku (7.4), Pas Seul (7.2), Mahuta (7.2), Landwern (7.0), Wirral (7.0), Golden Cairn (6.13) have recently shown some form. A likely half dozen from which the winner may come aro Pas Seul, Sir Tristram, Aeolus, Landwern, Fontenoy, Mahuta, and Lsolt. Contender, Lord Soult, and Sunbonnet may run well in the Railway Handicap.

EXIT EXPLOSION. Tho black son of Cuirassier —Jade, stone met with an accident on Monday last at Feilding. While galloping in a paddock the horse got staked. Peretonitis set in and resulted fatally. Explosion was bred by the Messrs L. and D. Nathan at the Sylvia Park stud in 1895, and carried the colours of his breeders in all his races. He was a massive youngster, and being a big tipped horse was a difficult one to train. Ho scored his first success as a three-year-old in tho Auckland Guineas. At tho Hutt ho ran second in tho Cup, won by Daunt, and turned tho tables on the Hon. J. D. Ormond’s representative in the Racing Club Handicap on the second day, when he had a good pull in the weigths. He ran last in tho Hawke’s Bay Cup, won by Douglas, and the following day put down Castashore in the Burke Memorial. As a fouiiycar-old he ran third to Soahoi’so and Malatua in the New Zealand Cup. lie curried top weight (8.8) and won the Metropolitan Handicap. At the Wellington spring meeting ho put up two of his best performances. In tho Wellington Handicap he carried 9.0, and won, Advance being third. In tho Pearce Handicap he carried 9.12, and beat Boreas (9.8) by five lengths. At the Auckland summer meeting he won the Summer Cup and Racing Club Handicap, carrying 9.0 and 9.10 respectively. "When he retired from the turf lie was given a chanoe to mako a name for himself at tho Sylvia Park stud. W T hen that establishment was dispersed three years back Explosion fetched 220 guineas. His stock have been slow to make a nam® for themselves, but lio appears to have sired a useful horse in Rendrock, a son of Stepfast (St. Hippo—Stepfeldt). The Raven (another of Explosion’s progeny) is showing winning form in (Queensland. Explosion was a comparatively young horse, had become a favourite with breeders in the Feilding district, and his decease will be a severe loss to his owner, Mr A. Walker.

A sale ol : blood stock Avas held at Christchurch on Wednesday last, when the following changed hands: — Gns. On account of Mr J. F. Reid— Oil c by Stepniak—Tempest, lyr, Mr F. Nelligan ... ... B c by Seaton Delaval—Field Rose,' lyr, Mr Melville ... ... 55 On account of Mr J. B. Reid— Ch f by Pilgrim’s Progress—Caledonia, lyr, Mr A. Gray ... 24 B f by Sant Ilario —Bivalve, lyr, Mir Melville ... ... ... 66 On account of Mr R. Allen — Br g by Finland—Walda, 3yrs, Mr J. C. N. Grigg 46 Br f by Soult —Chiara, 2yrs, Mr M. Hobbs ... ... ••• ... 69 B m Walda, by Perkin War beck ll.—Chiara, aged, Mr J. C. N. Grigg - ... 26 On account of Messrs Hobbs and Allen— B c Ivanoff, by Stepniak—Airline, 3yrs, Mr M. Hobbs ... ... 196 B f Aimee Soult, by Soult—Hotcherina, 3yrs Mr M. Hobbs ... 130 Br c Field Gun, by Hotchkiss —Gannett, 3yrs, Mr M. Hobbs ... 65 On aocount of Mr Y. Watson— Br f Whiteshield, by Stepniak— Corselet, 4yrs, Mr R. W. Fleming 27 On acoount of the Executors of tho late Mr McGovern— Blk f Volodia, by Stepniak—Wjaimate Maid, 4yrs, Mr H. Smith 40 On account of Mir J. F. Buchanan — B m Corselet, by Cuirassier —Rubina. aged Mr R. W. Fleming 25 Blk m Whirlwind, by Stepniak— Tempest, aged, Mr W. Pine ... 30 On account of Mr C. die S. Tesohemaker— Oh f Salaam, by Medallion—Salutation, 4yrs, Mr Fairbairn ... 33 On aocount of Mr J. Granger— Oh m Orkan, by Euroclydon—Lady Lear, aged, Mr A- Gray 2J

BETTING MARKET. w. - ••»*! . * . I • •. . •* ; ■■ " 1 Messrs Scot!: and Martindale import tho fol]owing business eii tlie ' THOMPSON „ AND RAILWAY HANDI--200 to 3f: Marguerite and Lady Annie. SOD 4£ Mahutu and Lord Soult. 300 —2 Mahutu and Chicane. 400 300 2003 Sir" Tristram and Sunbdnnet. 300 —• 2£ Pas (Seul and Lady^Annie. 300 2;m Sherlock Holmes and Sunbonnet. 400 1 Kuku and Volume.. 350 —2 Montigo and Lord Soult. 400 1 Regulation and Volume. . 400 500 200 1 Lord Soult and Volume. 450 300:-—2 The Lark , and Lord Soult. 300 1 Aboriginal and Lady Annie. THOMPSON HANDICAP STRAIGHTOUT PRICES. 150 to 7£ Contender. '209 250 - 20 Mahutu. 1, 200 150 ' . 200 8 The Lark. ,;•, 200.. ‘ / • FEILDING AUTUMN MEETING. (From Our Special Reporter). • FEILDING, April 2. The Feikling Jockey Club's Easter meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather; The attendance was large. Lord Soult and Probable were withdrawn from the Denbigh Stakes, which was won comfortably by Contender. The Awaliuri Hack Welter went to Rendrock, who was funner-up to Routine on the previous day. Only four horses started in the Kimbolton Hurdles, and Aesayer had the race won some distance from home. Merriwai repeated his first day’s performance in the Oroua Hack Hurdles. Vohjme won the piaster Handicap with something to spare from Flamen and Poly caste. The Bulls-owned Little Mary got home in the Rewa Hack Handicap. Waihuka, a stablemate of Splendid Idea, scored his'first win in the Scurry. The Fordell-owned Martello gave a glimpse of his spring form in the Makino Welter. The sum of -£14,180 went through the totalisator, making a total of <£31,436 for the meeting, an increase of £I7BO, compared with last year’s amount. • Re(SuHs: — • .

Denbigh Stakeo, of 200 sovs; six furlongs.—344 Mr J. McLaughlin’s Contender, by Gold Reef—Contend, 8.8 (W. Young), 1; 187 Hon W. W. Johnston’s Kitchenmaid, 8.7 (H. Csfirns), 2; 329 Mr A. Wilson’s Splendid Idea 7.10 (G. Price), 3. Also ran—472 Full Rate 9.4, 88 Boomerang 8.7, 167 Delamei'e 8.0, 129 Scotch Reel 6.12. From a straggling start, Kitchenmaid was first to show in front; and with Splendid Idea led to the home turn. Here Contender joined issue, and a good race home resulted in a win for Contender by a length, Splendid Idea two lengths away, third. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. Dividends, £3 7s and £2 le. Awahuri Hack Welter, of lOOsovs; one mile arid a distance.—2Bß Mr A. Atwood’s Rendrock,' by Explosion—Stepfast 9.9 (W. Young),:. 1; 281 Mr B. J. Williams’s- Te Rahui, 9.5 (T. Obrien), 2; 387 Mr W. Loved ay’s Routine, 9.10 (A. Lord), 3. Also ran—332 Moloch 9.4*, 171 Gold Guard 7.10. Gold'Guard was the first to break the line.'and she led Te Rahui and Moloch round the back stretch to the far turn, where 'Routine and closed up. Te Rahui Avas first into the straight, but was passed at the stand by Rendrock, who ; won by a length. Routine close up thirds r Time, 2min 3sec. Dividend, £4 lie.

Kimbolton Hurdles, of 150 sovs; one miles and three-quarters.—679 Mr A. btuartfs Assayer, by Gold Reef —Thyra, 10.9 (J. O’Connell), 1; 135 Mr G. P. DonnellytenGold Seal, 9.10 (D. Watt), 2; 442 Mr'C. D. Kennedy’s Florio, 10.0 ([Whitehouse), 3. Also started —134 Prospector 10.13. Assayer led all the way,-and won easily by four lengths. Prospector fell a couple of hurdles from home when• racing. with Assayer. Time, 3min 26sec. Dividend, <£l 16s. Oroua Hack Hurdles, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half.—4oß Mr A. F. Douglas’s Merriwai, by Merriwee—Bubbles, 10.3 (J. O’Connell), 1; 154 Hon. W. W. Johnston’s Aorangi, 9.7 (Fletcher), 2; 80 Mr G. P. Donnelly’s Te Uira, 9.9 (D. Watt), 3. Also starte<F7-232 Lull 10.11, 450 Bonheur 10.10, .130 Southern Gross 10.9, 142 Maidi 10.2; 43 Hokio 9.5, 94 No Shot 9.0. Merriwai took charge half a mile from home, Aorangi putting in a strong claim at the bottom .of the straight. A punishing finish resulted in favour of Merriwai by half a length. Time, 2min 52sec. Dividends, <£2 17s and <£2 10s. Easter Handicap, of 350 sovs; one mile and a quarter. 221 Mr J. Goodwin’s b c Volume, 4vrs, by Sylvia Park—Lottie, 7.10 (Par- - rainore) ... ... . 1 205 ;Tfpn. W. W. . Johnston’s b h Flamen,; syrs, 7,6 (S. Reid) .... ... 2 436 Air T:' McGovern’s b m Polycaste, '^yrs, 1 8.6 (W. Price) .:. ..V J ... 3 Also started—l 66 Montigo 8.9, 254 Ikmrraeque 8.4, - 38 Riflemaid 8.2, ’ 475 Gazeley 8.2, 255 ffSandix 6.13, 93 Makikihi 6.12. Gazeley and Volume were in front of a closely-bunched field passing the stand, with Riflemaid and Polycaste next. At the five-furlong post Volume displaced Gazeley, who a few. chains further on fell back |ast. ; Polycaste ran up into second position, and Gazeley dropped back, with Montigo and Flamen at hie quarters. At the distance Polycaste was on terms-with Volume, and opposite the stand Flamen joined issue. - A desperate finish resulted in (Volume scoring by a short length, heads, between second and third horses. Tim^ w 2ihin 11 3-ssec. Dividends, 1 176 and <£2 9s.

Rewa . Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; abdttfc six furlongs, Little Mary, by Merriwee Moira, 7.3 (Hatch), !;• 484) Mr J. M. Currin’s[Climax, 8.2 (Muftagh), '2; 187 Hon. W. W. Jelwfston’s Moscow. 7.9 (S. Beid>, 3DAleo

started' 'gai 8.4, 142 Lady Beresford 7.13, 81 Mauira 7.9, 233 Pixie 7.8, 89 Houyhnknm 7.8, 70 Ori 6.7. Climax and Pixie were first on their legs) but at the end of a couple of furlongs Avere headed by Little Mary, avlio led for the rest of the distance.. and won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 17 4~ssee. Dividends, £l2 17s and ISs.

Hack Scurry, of ICO sovs; weight 9.0; about five furlongs and a half. Mr A. Wilson’s Waihuka, by San Fran -Ua (W. Young), 1 : 431 Mr S. W. Carter’s Motoa (W. 11. McKay), 2; 169 Mr P. J. Quirk’s Monkey (S. lleid), 3.A150 started tus, 2£3 Handsome Daddy, 50 Papareaihi, 69 MarerG. Waihuka and Motoa were smartest on their legs, and led throughout, the former Avinning comfortably by a length. Time, lmin 9 3-ssec. Dividends, £1 17s and 17s. Makino Welter Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile. tello, by Hotchkiss—Rose of Wellington, 9.0 (W. Price), 1; 33 Mr M. Mills’s Southern Cross, 7.8, 2; 245 Mr D. McCorkindale V Sandix, 8.9 (Cairns), 3. Also started thus 9.5, 120 Makikilii 8.2, 182 Waikato 7.11, 103 Te Rahui 7.8, 121 Fishermaid 7.7 (carried 7.13). Martello came through at the bottom of the straight, and Avon by a bare half-length from Southern Cross, Avho Avas some distance in front of Sandix. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. Dividends, £2 Cs and £l2 10s.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, April 2. The Canterbury Jockey Chib’s .autumn meeting Avas concluded to-day in fine Aveatlier, though there Avas a keen easterly breeze bloAving most of the afternoon. Under the influence of sun and Avind the course had dried rapidly, and the going was A'ery good. The attendance was again large and speculation brisk. The totalisator investments for the day amounted to £17,738, an increase of £7,897, Avhile the total for the two days, £37,721, is £12,094 in excess of last year’s amount. The racing afforded plenty of interest. The Avinning double, Fireiron and Seal Rock, paid £4B 2s. Results:— Peers wick Hurdle Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and three-quarter's.— 296 Mr J., Baxter’s Evenlode, bv King George —Evendale, 11.10 (Hart), 1;" 229 Mr W. J. Taggart’s Leeside, 11.3 (G. J. Pine), 2; 72 Mr T. Mon talt’s Narcissus, 9.0 (Ayres), 3. Also started — 375 Ability 11.3, 90 Sloav Tom 10.13, and 29 Wild Cat 9.0. Wild Cat and Slow. Tom led out of tire straight and into the back stretch, Avhere Ability ran off. Narcissus si lowed the way round the top turn to Leeside and Evenlode, but. once in the straight the latter took command, and Avon comfortably by two and a half lengths, Narcissus two lengths array, third. Time, 3min 22 4-ssec. Dividend, £4 7s 6d. Slow Tom fell at the last hurdle.

Autumn Nursery Handicap, of 250 sovs; for two-year-olds; firm furlongs. —283 Sir G. Clifford’s Goldbeater, by Clanranald —Goldleaf, 7.6 (F. Jones), 1; 415 Hon. J D. Ormond’s Oxton, 8.5 (F. D. Jones), 2; 373 Mr J. Brett’s Rose Noble, 8.10 (Jenkins), 3. Also started—3Bl Bonny Glen 9.1, 258 Ambcise 8.11, Cockleshell 7.6 (bracketed. Avith Goldbeater), arid 53 Santa Clairs 6.7. Gold Beater Avas first awaj', and led on to the course proper, followed by Amboise. At the distance Oxton and Rose Noble joined issue, but were unable to reach Goldbeater, who Avon by a length and a half. Rose Noble Avas a head behind Oxton, while Cockleshell av&s fourth. Time, lmin 3 l-se?c. Dividend, £5 11s. Yald hurst Welter Handicap, of 200 sovs; se\*en furlongs.—3lo Sir George Clifford’s Lady Annie, by Soult—Miss Annie, 9.3 (p. Jones), 1; 500 Mr A. Boyle’s Pas Seal, 9.11 (Jenkins), 2; 30 Mr M. Hobbs’s Ivanoff, 9.0 (James Pine), 3. Also started 9 8 164 Terrapin 9.2, 60 Czar Kolohol 8.4; 131 Tessera 7.13, 161 Grand Stand 6.11, 231 Somalia 7.9, 48 Fancywork 7.8, 24 Reform 7 7, and 49 GAvendalina 7.7. Wirral played up at the start, and getting over the rails, the field wae despatched Avithout him. Ivanoff Avas first away, followed by Pas Seul and Grand Stand. Rounding the top turn the order Avas, Ivanoff Pas Seul, Tessera. Lady Annie, and Grand Stand, and these positions! Avere unchanged until the lionre turn was reached. Two furlongs from home Pas Seul had Ivanoff’e measure, but Avas then challenged by Lady Annie. In a good finish the latter won by a head, Ivanoff being two lengths aAvay tbiicl, and leoeera fourth. Time, lmin 4-osec. Dividends, £4 18s and £1 2s.

Great Autumn Handicap, of 750 sovs; one mile and a half. 591 Mr G. G. Stead’s- br c Seal Rock, bv San Francisco —Miss Gladys, 3yrs, 7.3 (Monk) .... 1 481 Mr J. BL Prosser’s b m Marguerite, 4 V rs, 9.0 (Jenkins) 2 G 57 Hon W W. Johnston’s 1 br in True;, 4yrs, 8.2 (Oliver) 3 Alsio started—692 Pink ’Un 8.7; 360 Chryseis 7.12.. 165 Lapland 6.7. and 106 Field Gun 6.7. Marguerite and Lapland were quickest to move from a good start, and they made the running along; the back Field Gun.. Seal Rock, and Truce were next, and this order . was unchanged until the five furlong post was reached, where Lapland .. dropped back, and Seal Rock displaced Field Gun. Turning into the straight Marguerite still held command, but inside the distance was challenged by Seal Rock, who cut her down, and won by a head. Truce was two lengths away third, and Chryseis, along way back, fourth. Pink ’Un was last. Time, 2min 35 4-ssec. Dividends, =£3 9s 6d and dll 8s fid. Addington Plate, of 100 ©ovs; five furlongs—733 Messrs White Bros.’ The Seer, by Turquoise—Vision (McCombie). 1; 297 Mr F. Holmes’® Jolly Roger, 8.1 (F. Jones), 2; .284 Mr C. Rowley’s Monkey Puzzle, 8.4 (Oliver), 3. Also started—lo2 Pram 9.1. The Seer was in front all the way, and won by thi*ee lengths. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. Dividend, J2l 14s 6d.

Fifteenth Challenge Stakes, of CSO cove; .seven .furlongs. .252 Mr W. R. -Bidwell’s ch.c Elevation, 5 by San Francisco—BtepfeUlt, 3yns, ' 7:1 (G. Av'Pm^-'l.:'-' 1 ... ... 1

634 Mr G. G. Stead’s b m Iso-lt, 4yits, ’9.1 (McCombe) 2 167 Sir Geo. Clifford’s br c Glenculloch, 2yrs, 7.11 (F. Jones) 3 Also' started 68 Eona 7.7. Eona was quickest aivay, and at the six-furlong post she was showing the Avay to Glencullocli and Elevation, with Achilles and Isolt on terms, two lengths back. Just after reaching the five-furlong post Achilles fell, and Jenkins received a rather severe shaking. Rounding the top turn, Elevation ran past Glencullocli, and Isolt also moved up in the straight. Eona retired beaten, and Elevation, draiving away, Avon by three lengths, Glencullocli being tw’o and., a half lengths behind Isolt. Time, lmin 27 3-5 sec. Dividend, £7 8s 6d. Templeton Handicap, of 300 sovs; six furlongs. let, by Locliiel—Russet, 7.10 (Oliver), 1; 55 Mr J. Grigg’s Harita, 7.0 (Murfitt), 2; 497 Mi* A. Sutherland’s Replete, 7.12 (L. G, King), 3. Also started cleuch 9.0, 244 Stronghold 8.8, 459 Golden Cairn 7.11, 386 Medallist 7.9, 78 Zetland 7.8 (carried 7.12), 161 Savoury 7.7, 135 Aimee Soult 7.6, 42 Makaroff 7.2, and 255 Alexis 6.7. Red Gauntlet was the first to show out, but before a furlong had been covered he Avas joined by Ilarita, Avith Aimee Soult and Buccleuch most prominent of the others. Turning into the straight, Ilarita held a light lead from Red Gauntlet, but at the distance the latter had her measure, and Avon by a length and a half. Replete, Avho finished fast, Avas a head behind Ilarita. Time, lmin 15sec. Dividends, £6 18s and £l2 19s 6d. Final Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile. —235 Mr J. F. Buchanan’s Fireiron, by Benzoin—Fireside, 9.0 (J. A. Pine), 1; 151 Mr F. Helligan’s Harvest, 7.1 (E. Cotton), 2; 471 Sir Geo. Clifford’s Claiichattan, 8.3 (F. Jones), 3. Also started —ll9 Terrapin 8.5, 832 Apollodoris 8.5, 502 Idaeus 8.5, 262 Man jess 7.8 (carried 7.12), 89 Mango 6.7, and 74 Koputai 6.7. Idaeus, with Mango in close attendance, led to the turn into the straight. Soon after entering the straight Fireiron took command, and won easily by two and a half lengths, Clanohattan beiug a length and .a half aAvay, and Apollodoris fourth. Time, lmin 42 3-ssec. Dividends, £6 11s. 6d and £2 2s 6d.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. SECOND DAY. AUCKLAND, April 2. The Auckland Racing Club’s meeting was continued to-day in excellent Aveavher, and in the presence of a good attendance. During the afternoon £10,032 was put Ihrough the totalisators, as against £15,611 on the second day last year. The double machine Avas worked on the Iluia and St. George’s Handicaps, the winning combination, Cambrian and Paritutu, returning £4O 7s 4d. The principal race, the Great Northern Oaks, attracted only four starters, and it proved a good thing for Helen Portland, who Avent to the front coon after the start, and remained there throughout. Results:— Stewards’ Handicap, of 110 sovs, one mi1e.—3587,; Mr M. McLean’s Celtic, by Seaton lie Laval—St. Margueretta, 7.2 (Lindsay), 1; 2434 Mr P. Woods’s Claremont, 7.9 (Deeley), 2; 106 Mr J. Twobills’a Freemount, 7.4 (Brown), 3. Also started —167 Uenuku, 41 Conductor, and 67- Bonomiana. Bonomiana shoAved the way for a couple of ■ furlongs, when she AA-a’s joined by Freemount, with Celtic running last. Entering the straight the order Avas Bonomiana, Freemount, Uenuku, -.Celtic, and Claremont. The field closed tip at the distance, and a good race resulted in a neck victory for Celtic, Claremont a length in front of Freemount. Time, lmin 41see. Dividends, £1 17s and 18s. The Great Northern Oaks, of 506 soas; for three-year-old fillies, 8.10; one mile and a half. 445 Mr G. F. Moore’s Helc-n Portland, by Dorchester Lady Helen (Buchanan) 1 177 Mr Geo. Hunter’s Mungista

(Davis) 77i Mr H. Thompson’s Sweet Alice (Macintosh)

Also- started—lo 6 Martyrium. Helen Portland at once jumped into the lead, and when they passed the stand she was leading by a length from Martyrium, with Sweet Alice next, and Mem gist a vvnf. This order was .maintained all along the back, but at the five furlongs post Sweet: Alice and Mungieta drew up a bit, and were racing level with Mart.yrium, who was a length behind Helen Portland. Galloping in good style Helen Portland was first into the straight, and though Mungista finished we'll she had no chance with the leader, who won easily by a length, with Sweet Alice five lengths further back. Martyrium was six lengths away. Time, 2min 40 4-ssec. Dividend, <£l .12(3. Huia Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs.—l9Bl Mr F. W. Arnold’s Cambrian, by Cvrenian —Miss Annie, 8.9 (Ryan), 1; 2461 Mr W. C. Ring’s Certainty, 8.6 (Gray), 2; 130 Mr R. Hannon’s Miss Winnie, 8.11. (Julian), 3. Also started —2044 Te Aroha 8.5, 2804- Tui Cakobau 8.3, 135.) Loftus 7.12, 70 Silver shell' 7.7, 19J Kola Nip 7.0. Miss Winnie was first into prominence, but was soon joined by Tui Cakobau, and this pair showed the way for the first three furlongs. Tui Cakobau then retired, and Cambrian took his place, with Certainty well up. Miss Winnie was first into the straight, and a great race to the box resulted in a neck victory for Cambrian, with Miss Winnie the same distance behind Certainty. Silver Shell was fourth. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec. Dividends, <£4 7s and oti 3s.

St. George’s Handicap, of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter. 1624 Mr J. George’s) Paritutu,, by Castor—Yattaghan, 8.12 (Gray) ... 1 87 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Sir Trist-

nanj, 7.6 (Brown) ... 2 64i Mr W. L. Thompson’s Delania, 7.5 (Lindsay) 3 . Also started—9s Master Delaval 9.2, 483 Aeolus 8.5, 165£ Land lock 8.0, 1604 Scotty 8.0, 30-i King'Billy 7.13, 212 Uranium 7.8, 121 Carl Rosa 7.2, 28 Uhlander 7.2, 58J Syren 6.9. Passing the stand

the first time Uranium was lending, just clear of King Billy and Paritutu, with Sir Tristram next. At the five furlong post the order Avas Uranium and iving Billy, racing level, closely attended by Master Delaval; then came Sir Tristram, Aoelus, Paritutu, and Delania. The field closed up on entering the straight, and at the distance half a dozen had a chance. A great race ended in favour of Paritutu by a head from Sir Tristram, with Delania a couple of lengths aAvay third. Carl Rosa finished fourth. Time, 2min 9 l-ssec. Dividends, £6 11s and £4 7s.

Ellerslie Handicap, of 100 sovs; for two-year-olds; six furlongs.—Bo Mr D. McLeod’s Tamainupo, by Soult—Winsome, 7.7 (Chaafe), 1; 321| Mr- W. Davies’s Maheno, 8.4 (Lindsay), 2; 287 Mr C. Port Light,' 8.4 (McNamara), 3. Also started—l4lJ Moriaity 8.3, 14 Jolly Tar 7.12, 51 Warotahi 7.7. At the end of a furlong Moriaity and Tamainupo Avere racing level, a length in front of Maheno. Then came Port Lignt. Maheno closed up. on entering the straight, but could not reach Tamainupo, Avho Avon by a length, with Port Light close up third, and Mori arty fourth. Time, lmin 17 2-ssee. Dividends, £7 11s and 12s.

Mangere Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—7B Mr J. Hannon’s Miss Crispin, by St. Crispin—Winnie, 7.10 (Brady), 1; 146£ Mr R. Hannon’s Napenape, 7.7 (Gray), 2; 204| Mr J. B. Williamson’s Engraver, 8 (ToAvers), 3. Also started—l6l Pearl Necklet 8.12, Peregrine 8.11, 33g- Lochbuie 8.4, Waitati 8,2, 421 Lady Ciessy 8.0, 271 Puhipuhi 7.12, 45-| Inglis 7.7, 24 Cymri 7.7. Napenape, closely followed by('Engraver, shoAved the way to the turn for home, and led to the distance, Avhere Miss Crispin challenged, and a good race ended in the latter’s favour by a length, Avith . Engraver close up third. Time, lmin 18 2-ssec. Dividends, £l3 10s and £2 7s.

The stewards held an inquiry into the running of Napenape, but no action Avas taken. ' !

Autumn Steeplechase, of 300 sovs; about three miles and a half. 241 Mr S. Darragh’s Iviatere, by Castor Victoria, 12.8 (W. Wilson) 487 Mr W. Davies’s Haydn, 11.6 (Julian) ... .2 255 Mr C. Thede’s Loch Fyne, 9.7 (Nesbit) ... ... 3 Also started Baritone 9.13, Westward 9.7, 19 Brigham 9.7. Hautapu shoAved the way over the first fence, with Loch Fyne second. Westrvard fell at the stone Avail the second time round and Brigham ran off. Loch Fyne ran to the front on entering on the final round, and Kiatere and Haydn closed up. Approaching the hill Loch Fyne Avas a length in front of Iviatere, A\*ith Haydn a couple of lengths further back, Avhile Hautapu and Baritone Avere both pulled up. Kiate.re was first oA*er the jump on the hill, and, making no mistakes over the remainder of the journey, he Avon easily by four lengths from Haydn, with Loch Fyne six lengths further back, third. Time, Bmin 9 l-ssec. Dividends, £4 11s and 13s. ' . Electric Handicap, of 110 soa*s; five furlongs. —559 A W. Arnold’s Cambrian, by Cyvenian—Miss Annie, 8.10, (Ryan), 1; 136 J Messrs Burch ’and Lynch’s Discoverer, 8.9 (Julian), 2; 423 Mr C. W. Coleman’s Omati, 9,2 (Cress)* 3. Also started 7.3, Metliuraa 7.0. The field Avas led by Mighty Atom to the cutting, when; Cambrian took command, and, completely shaking off all opposition, ran home an easy winner by three lengths* Time, lmin 3 L-ssec. Dividend, £2 3s»

- THIRD DAY. AUCKLAND, April 6. The Auckland Racing Club’s auttimss meeting was concluded to-day in ideal weather. The sum of <£15,839 10s wag put through the machines, against .£12,727 on the concluding day last year. This makes the total for the meeting <£45,185, compared with <£41,440 at the autumn meeting in 1906. The double to-day was of the Criterion and Autumn Handicaps, the winning combination returning £36 12s. A man was found on tlie : course laying odds, and on being brought before the stewards produced a bock containing the names of large numbers of persons with whom lie had been laying totalisator odds. The offender was warned off the course for life. The persons vho.se names are in the book repudiate the transactions. The club will' probably take further action in respect of them. Results: —

Maiden Hurdles, of 110 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.—2lG Messrs Worsp Bros.’ Cachuca, by Leolantis— Castanet, 9.6 (R. Wi.sonj, 1; 2014 HeywoOd, 9.10, 2: 334 V Tui. 10.3, 3:" Also started—B6 Westward 9.2, 39 Fabricator 9..0. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 20sec. Dividend, <£3 IBs.

Victoria Handicap, of 110 sovs-; for two-year-olds; five furlongs.—23B4 MrJ. Murphy’s. Quadroon, by Meiiscbikofi —The Slave; 8.5 (McNamara), 1; 78i Pohutu, 8.9, 2; 387 Cadence, 8.12, 3. . 1 Also started—l4B Maheno 8.7. 524 Tune-v wlia 8.3, 141 Haldane 8.2. 994- Advocate ■’ 7.13, .34,4 Queen’k I’l-icr 7.4. 1054-. Hugliie ; 7.3, 19 Frontino 7.3. Won easily by two , .r-: lengths. Time; lmin 2 3-ssee. Dividends, <£3 l3s and <£3 14s.

Criterion Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—lol Mr W. Gall’s Lauv Cressy, by Slenschikofi—Cressv, • 8.2 (Pell), 1; 2184 Doggerbank, 8.4, 2; 3594 Napenape, 8.2. 3. A Isos started—2o24- • Henry Havelock 8.2, 93 Sdoniness 8.2~ 179 Glenora 7 .*U Wex. by threequarters of a iriigth. Time, lmin 17sec. Dividends, £7 i4s and <£l 3s. Autumn Handicap, of GSO sovs; one mile an/t p h;ur. 448.1 Mrs A. M. Master , Delaval, by . 8.-;.ton Delaval— , • Canipania, 8.13 (Buchanan) J i: 89 Uhlander, 6.12 ..' 2 397 Paritutu, 9.6 ..; ... ’ Also stflrted—33B Waipuna *8.12, ; ssG‘ 7.IS, 314 Scotty 8.10, 1504 Bully A 6.9. • LlhlandOr..; wav- fivst. i into ;,the> A straight, followed hy Master Delaval.

A great race ended in favour of the latter by two lengths, with Paritutu a nose behind Uhlander. Time, 2min 35 3-ssec. Dividends, <£3 8s and £5 jLt)S ' ’St. Heliers Hurdles, of 200 sovs; two miles. —354 Mi- W. C. Morgan's Nestater, bv Nestator —Natator mare, 9.6 (Howard), 1; ’ll9l Soultfish, 9.3, 2; - 533 Lady Hune, 12.7,' 3. Also started— Hautapu 12.3, 148 Cuiragno 11.2, 140 Aqua Eegia 9.13, 109 Loch Fyne 9.0. - Won easily bv three lengths. Time, 3min 48 3-ssec. Dividends, £3 7s and £3 6s. Auckland Welter, of 150 sovs; one mile.—lß4 Mr M. McLean's Celtic, by

Seaton Delaval —St. Marguerietta, 9.7 (Ryan), 1; 75 Lord Seaton, 8.11, 2; 518 Uranium, 9.7, 3. Also started—l3ol. Claremont 9.7, Tui Cakobau, 9.0, 2ißl Omati 8.13, 1251 Free Mount 8.13, Geordie 8.13, 343 Silver Shell 8.9, 26 Conductor 8.3, 51 Annoyed 8.3, 64 Sweet Alice 8.3, “ 137 Pearl Necklet 8.2, 9GI Bonorniana '8:0. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 411 sec. Dividends, £8 Is and £6 12s.

Tourist Handicap, of 100 sovs; five furlongs.—ls 3Mr J. Roulston’s Delegate, bv Phoebus- Apollo—Pretoria, 7.7 (Deeley), 1; 3011 Waitati, 7.11, 2; 306 Octoroon, 7.7, 3. Also started —199 Miss Crispin 8.11, 4731- ‘ Engyaver 8.3, 62 Lochbuhie 8.2, 2081 Mighty Atom 7.12, 79 Rambler 7.7, 331 Leura 7.7, Delegate 7.7. Won by half a length. Time, linin 2 2-ssec. Dividends, £7 17s and , £1 ,7s. Buckland Handicap, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs. —479 Mr A. Leonard's Carl Rosa, by Seaton Delaval—Vieux > Rose, 7.7 (Deely), .1; 1251 Miss Winnie, 8.1, 2; 213 Lucrece, 8.4, 3. Also started —556 Cambrian 8.13, 480 Certainty 8.3, 2121 Landlock 8.1, 149 Syren 6.12, 48 Kolanip 6.10. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 28sec. D : vidends, £3 6s and £4 4s. A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. THIRD DAY. * "SYDNEY. April 3. Beautiful weather prevailed for the third day } of the A.J.C. autumn meeting. There was a good attendance. Results: Second Hurdle Race, a handicap sweepstake of 6 sovs each, with 300 soys added; the owner of the second horse to -receive 60 and third 30 sovs from the stake. About three miles. J. Ste-enson’s gr g Sandboy, by The Dancer—Perfume, aged, 11.0 ... 1 W. J. Day's blk g South Head, by Projectile—Loch Mea, 6yrs, 10.2 ... 2 J. Howard's b h Cockney Boy, by St.. V Swithin—Liguria, syrs, 9.7 ... ... 3 starters. Betting—2 to 1 South Biead, 3 to 1 Sandboy, 4 to 1 Mercury and Cockney Boy. .Won by half a length. Time, smin 55|sec. ‘ A-li-Aged Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 1000 sovs added; the owner -of the second horse to receive 200, and third 100 sovs from the stake. *One mile. J; McDonald's br m Lady Wallace, by Wallace—Lady Mcstyn, 4yrs, 8.12 (Clayton) J. ... ... 1 W. P. Crick's b e Collarit, s by Haut • Brion (imp.)—Collai*ette, 3yrs, 8.8 ’•> (Barden) ... ... ... 2 J. Brennan's br m Istria, by Haut ’ Brion (imp.)—Trieste, 4yrs, 8.12 (Hood) ... ... ... J W. T. Mowlem'e br h North Head, by Grafton (imp.)—Loch Mea, 4yrs, 9.0 (Brennan) ... ... ... t Five started. Betting—2 to 1 Istria, 7 to 2 Berthier and Collarit, 8 to 1 North Head, 10 to 1 Lady Wallace: From a good start Collarit and Istria were first away. Collarit led along the back by a couple of lengths, followed by Berthier, Melodrama and Lady Wallace. - This order wae maintained round the bend. Entering the straight Collarit had an advantage of a length from Istria, with Berthier and Lady Wallace two lengths away. At the distance Istria aimost reached Collarit. Then Lady Wallace made her run on the outside. At the half distance she had command, and / won by threequarters of a length: Istria and North Head dividing third position. Time, lmin 33-Jsec. Coogee Handicap, a handicap sweepstake ;of 6 sovs each, with 300 sovs added; the owner of second horse to receive ■6O and third 30* sovs from the stake. One mile and a furlong. W. A. Gee's b m Comely, by Lochiel i ■ —Symmetry, 4yrs, 7.4 1 W. T. Mowlan's br c Bar.ranjoey, by Grafton (imp.)—Ury, 3yrs, 6.13 ... 2 L. Forest's b m Rose Ray, by Rnenalf —Tea Rose, 4yrs, 7.5 • S Twenty-three started. Betting—4 to 1 Maximise, 8 to 1 Ellis and Rose Ray, 10 to 1 Comely, Oakton and La Veille. A great race home from the distance between placed horses resulted in favour of Comely by a neck. Time, lmin 53£®ec. Easter Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 500 sovs added, the owner of the second honse to receive 100 and third 50 sova from the prize. For • two-year-olds. Seven furlongs. Hon. A. Wynne's br c Pern, by Grafton (imp.)—Silver Coin, 8.9-(inc. 71b penalty) ... ’ 1

J. Reudford'e b c Oboe, by Holbrook —Clarionette, 8.2 ... ... ... I' W. T. Mowlan’e br f -Miss Malster, by Malefcer—Mies Clieveden, 8.0 ... 3

Fourteen star tens. Betting—s to 2 against Blue Book and Miss Malster, 5 to 1 Confetti, 6 to 1 Peru.. (Won by half a length. Time, Imin 2Ssec. Cumberland Stakes, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with' 750 eovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 150,. and third 50 sovs from the prize. Two miles. J. S: Whitehead’s blk h Dividend, by Simmer (imp.) Lady Trenton, . syrs; 9.4 (Barden) 1 . W. R. : Robertson’s br c Poseidon, by . Positano (imp.)—Jacinth, 3yrs, 8.2 gV. (Clayton) ... ... - & J. Brown's b g Proceed, by Pilgrim's vProgress—Progression, aged, 9.1 ... 3 v '- Also started—Proceedor 9.1. Betting—--3 Ito 1 Poseidon, 6 to 1 Dividend and -Proceed,- 20 to 1 Procee-dox*.

Poseidon was first off, but quickly fell back last. Dividend went to the front, and led from Proceedor with Proceed next. Entering the straight Dividend led by three lengths. Before the mile post was reached Proceedor had n-ained on the leader, Proceed a length further off, Poseidon clcse up last. No alteration took place along the back. At the half mile Dividend increased bis lead to three lengths. At the bend Poseidon ran into second place, followed by Dividend. At the distance Poseidon made an enort, but Dividend came away and won easily by a good length. Time, 3min 33Jsec.

City Handicap, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 500 sovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 100,. and third 50 sovs from the prize. One mile and a half. K. S. McLeod's br g Realm, by Ma- • jestic—Lynette, 6vrs, 9.0 (Cooper) 1 S. J. Hendrick's b i'Lady Esme, by Grafton (imp.) Queen Agnes, 3yrs, 7.0 (Barr) ... 2 H. Seabrook’s b in Clyde, by Lochiel —Cradle, syrs (Brennan) 3

Twelve starters. Betting —7to 4 Realm, 6 to 1 Dyed Garments and Cryde, 8 to 1 Lady Esme, 10 to 20 to 1 the others.

Ladv Esme led past the stand, Realm in attendance. Leaving the straight Lady Esme had two lengths lead from Fitzroy, and Tatterdemalion with Realm in the next bunch. Little alteration took place till half a mile from home, where Fitzroy led, with Realm close up on the leaders. Entering the straight Cryde came up. Realm took charge at tho distance, and won by a couple cf Jcngtns. Time, 2min 35 : jcec.

FOURTH DAY. SYDNEY, April 6. The A.J.C. autumn meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. Details are appended : Rous Handicap, a eweep.stakes of 6 eovs each, with 300 sovs added; for three->ear-olds; one mile and throe furlongs.—Mr J C. Williamson’s Roosevelt, by P~«i J a>in (imp.)—Molly Mnsharn (imp.), 7.2, 1; Oakton, 9.0, 2; Barranjoey, 8.4, 3. Nine started. Betting—7 to 4 agst Lady Grove, 5 to 1 Barranjoey, 6 to 1 Roosevelt. At the distance Roosevelt had gone clean away from the field, winning by six lengths. Time, 2min 22lsec.

Place Handicap, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each for startera, with 500 eovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 100 and third 50 sovs from the prize. One mile and a half. Mr E. R. Frazer's Lord Fitzroy, by Grafton (imp.)—Disgrace, 7.10 ... 1 Mr W. A. Gee's Comely, 7.13 2 Mr 11. Seabrook's Cryde, 7.11 ... ... 3 Nine started. Betting—7 to 2 Florence, 4 to 1 Realm, 5 to i Refrain, 6 to 1 Comely, 7 to 1 Lord Fitzroy. At a mile Lord Fitzroy had a couple of lengths' lead, which Comely and Cryde reduced to half a.length at the half-mile, closing on the leader in the straight. I - Fitzroy, however, responded, winning by half a length. Time, 2min 37-^sec. Second Steeplechase, a sweepstakes of 8 sove each, with 400 sovs added; three miles.—Mr A lister Clark's Sultana, by Gay Deceiver, 11.0, 1; Marjorie, 10.2, 2. Five started. Betting —8 to 4 Karamba, sto 2 Rongoa, 5 to 1 Sultana. At the Logs Rongoa fell. While on the second round Karamba and Auriculum had a long lead until both fell at difficult points, leaving Sultana and Marjorie to finish the race. Sultana won by a furlong. Time, 7min 231 sec.

A.J.C. Plate, a sweepstakes of 10 sove each, with 1000 sovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 200 and the third 100 sovs from the prize. About three miles. v Mr J. B. Whitehead’s Dividend, by Simmer (imp.)—Lady Trenton, 9.5 (Barden) ... 1 J. Brown’s Proceed, 9.2 2 Mr E. M. Jones’s Proceedor, 9.2 ... 3

Blue Spec, 9.5, was the only other starter. Betting—s to 2 on Dividend, 5 to 1 Proceed, 7 to 1 Blue Spec, 10 to 1 Proceedor. The field moved off slowly, Dividend being in front, Proceedor and Blue Spec next. This order was maintained out of the straight and along the back. At Kensington, Proceedor moved up to Dividend, but the latter got away again. Passing the stand the second time Dividend had a length lead from Proceedor, with the others close handy. Rounding the bend Proceed ran up into second place. Diyidend had no serious difficulty in winning by a length. Time, smin 34sec.

Second Nursery Handicap, a sweepstakes of 6 sovs each, with 300 sovs added; for two-year-olds; six furlongs.—Mr J. S. Brunton's Maltine, by Malster —Loch Lava, 9.0, 1; Vaporise, 8.4, 2; Gecko, 7.0, 3. Eighteen started. Betting—3 to 1 Maltine, 4to 1 Oboe, 6 to 1 Gecko. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15|sec. Final Handicap, a sweepstakes of 6 sovs each, with 300 sovs added; one mile and a quarter. —Mr Roy White's Fez (late Sunbeam), by Morocco—Miranda, 6.7, 1; La Veille, 7.7, 2; Wandin, 8.4, 3. Eighteen started. Betting—2 to 1 Wandin., 4 to 1 Roosevelt, 8 to 1 Berthier and Rose Bay. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min Bsec.

WELLINGTON WEIGHTS. CHRISTCHURCH, April S. The following weights have been declared for the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting handicaps: Thompson Handicap, of 400 sovs; one mile. 'Un 8.12, Marguerite 8,10, Full Rate 8.7, Cross Battery 8.5, Lord Soxilt 8.4, Aeolus 8.1, Contender 7.12, Submarine 7.11, Mystification 7.9, Stronghold 7.8, St. Joe 7.8, Sir Tristram 7.7, Montigo 7.7, Polyanthus 7.6, Ghoorka 7.6, Chryseis 7.6, Kuku 7.4, Delamere 7.3, Pas Seul 7.2, Mahuta 7.2, Riflemaid 7.2, Helen Portland 7.1, Landwern 7.0, Fontenoy 7.0, Wirrall 7.0, Clanchattan 7.0, Black Reynard 6.13, Golden Cairn 6.13, Splendid Idea 6.11, Grand Slam 6.11, Regulation 6.11, Tupono 6.11, Ivanoff 6.11, The Lark 6.9, Gawain~6., Declination 6.9, Sherlock Holmes 6.9, Chatterer 6.7, Watershoot 6.7, Loftus 6.7, Immolation. 6.7, Blythemaid 6.7, Aboriginal 6.7, Scotch

Reel 6.7, Aberration 6.7, Terrapin 6.7, Hatley 6.7, Naphtha 6.7. Railway Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs. Full Rate 9.0, Lord Soult 8.13, Contender 8.5, Delamere 7.11, Sir Tristram 7.11, Gawain 7.11, Volume 7.10, Lady Annie 7.10, St. Claimer 7.6, Medallist 7.6, Martello 7.6, Helen Portland 7.5, Probable 7.5, Golden Cairn 7.4, Sunboimet 7.4, Aimee Soult 7.1, Sea King 6.13, Platypus 6.13, Savoury 6.13, Loftus 6.13, Chicane 6.11, Stepmar 6.7, Waikaraka 6.7.

Plunket Nursery Handicap, of 100 sovs; five furlongs. Gold Crest 9.1, Rose Noble 8.8, Oxton 8.4, Cockleshell 7.8, Happy Maid 7.6, English Rose 7.3, Wonderland colt 7.3, Bunyan 6.12. Waiwetu Handicap, of 10!) sovs; seven furlongs.—Aeolus 9.4, Volume 8.13, Mahuta 8.6, Probable 8.6, Wirvall 8.6, Grand Slam 8.5, Royal Blue 8.4, Seaman 8.2, He Witte 8.0, I (leans 7.13, Immolation 7.13, Blazer 7.10, Bl.vthemaid 7.10, Scotch Reel 7.5, Moloch 6.7, Hatley 6.7, Kurawaka 6.7.

First Hurdle Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and three-quarters. —Maui 11.4, Capulet 11.4, Assayer 11.0, Leeside 10.11, Gold Dust 10.8, Pawn 10.5, Slow -Tom 10.5, Faro 10.1, Levant 10.0, Sen Sim 9.12, FI orio 9.10, Black Reynard 9.10, Rangitoto 9.0, Bonheur 9.0, Le Beau 9.0, Tilson 9.0, South Star 9.0. Sil verst ream Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—Merrie Rose 9.0, Armament© 8,12, Held Gun 8.7, Bendrock 8.7, Truthful 8.2, Devonia 8.0, Mata ari 7.13, Gaiety 7.10, Seal Sim 7.10, Moata 7.9, Hii-o 7.9, Moloch 7.7, Culmination 7.6, Lomaria 7.3, Swimming Beit 7.0, Gold Guard 6.12, Warlock 6.12, Grand Circle 6.10, Nero 6.10, Lady Lethe 6.10, Oakley 6.10. Tinakori Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—Tupono 9.3, Merrie Rove 8.13, "William 8.10, Kaiuku 8.7, Erl King 8.5. St. Maria 8.2, Moata 7.12, Gaiety 7.12, Lodv Beresfovd 7.8, Com pass 7.8, Playmate 7.8, Gauze 7.2, Ail cycle 7.2, Waihuka 7.0, Czar Kolohol 7.0, Clem 6.7, Sequestrator 6.7, Kinloch 6.7.

Acceptances for the first clay's handicaps and final payments for the North Island Challenge Stakes and New Zealand St. Leger Stakes at the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting will close with th eeltib’s secretary to-night, Wednesday, at 9 o’clock.

METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB

CHRISTCHURCH, April 5

The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting was continued to-day. The totalizator investments totalled £12,466. Results:

April Handicap.—Miss Youngley (15sec) 1, Prince Warbeck (sc) 2, Thistle (17sec) 3. Dividends. £1 8s and £7 Bs. Juvenile Stakes. —Wood thorp Maid 1, Royal Ribbon 2, Conqueror 3. Dividend, £1 4e.

Harvest Handicap.—Alliance (11 sec) 1, Nellie Spec (15sec) 2, Receiver (9sec) 3. Dividends. £1 14s and £5 18s.

Metropolitan Handicap, of 200 eovs. — Onward (13=©e) 1, Austerlitz (ssec) 2, Vincent (6sec) 3. . Dividends, £l3 6s and £4 18:,

Dash Handicap. Muriel Maddieon (17sec) 1, Ghoai (15«ec) 2, Motorist (Msec) 3. Dividend®, £1 12s and £2 4s. Easter Handicap. —Miss Florrie C. (2lsec), 1; Te Whiti (16sec), 2; Myosotis (scratch), 3. Dividends, £9 10s and £4 16s.

Flyers’ Handicap.—Florin (ssec), 1; Bellevue (6sec), 2; B-old re wood (ssec), 3. Dividends, £7 and £1 Bs.

Telegraph Handicap. —Miss Burlington (6sec), 1; Roseshield (ssec), 2; lanto (4sec), 3. Dividends, £7 10s and £4 18s. CHRISTCHURCH, April 7.

The weather was beautiful for the concluding day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting. The totalisator investments amounted to £12,734. Results :

Halswell Handicap. —Bell Boy, 17sec, 1; Cleopatra, 19sec, 2; Enterprise, lOsec, 3. Dividends, £1 10s and £1 14s.

Champion Handicap, of 250 sovs; two miles. —Sal Tasker, scr, 1; Lord Elmo, 4sec, 2; ZBoldrev’Ood, 7sec, 3. Eleven started. Time, 4min 40sec. Dividends, £2 4s and £2 2s. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap. Joy, 15sec, 1; Lady Lillian, 3sec, 2; Bangor, Msec, 3. Dividends, £6 12s and £l. High-class, Handicap.—Beilis, Msec, 1; Sweet Patch, Msec, 2; Duchess of Rothschild, IGsec, 3. Dividends, £8 10s and £2 4s. _ ’ Wilkin Handicap.—Durbar, 3sec„ 1; Te Whiti, 12sec, 2; Miss Florrie C., Msec, 3. Dividends, £8 and £2 6s. Speedwell Handicap. Vanish, lsec, 1; Wild Arab, 6sec, 2; Ghoai, 12sec, 3. Dividends, £l3 10s and £4 2s. Inter nat i onal Hand icap —Ter ran ova, lsec 1; Discoverer, 3sec, 2; Verax, 3sec* 3. Dividends, £M 10s and £4 14s Farewell Handicap.—Alice Wood, 3sec, 1; Lopp, lsec, 2; Hamlin, 3sec, 3. Dividends, £8 16s and £2 6s.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the New Zealand Txxxtting Association held last week, Mr W. Armstrong, secretary of the South Wairarapa Trotting Club, wrote that he had not taken part in an unregistered trotting meeting held at Greytown North. The names of those persons who had taken part in the meeting would, if necessaiy, be removed from the Trotting Club's programme. lie had attended the meeting, but only as an authorised sporting reporter. lie said that the Metropolitan Trotting Club had not given official notice of any of the disqualifications in the official calendar. The explanation was accepted, and it was decided to ask Mr Armstrong to remove the names from his calendar.

The Hutt Valley Trotting Club wrote asking for permission to hold a trotting meeting on May 25 on the recreation ground at Petone. Mr Pollock reported upon the position of the club, which he said was in a very floui'ishing state. The Petone Borough Council had granted the use of the recreation ground, ahd several donations had been made to the resuscitated club. The ; president stated that Mr T. Duncan had inspected the

ground, and telegraphed that it was suitable, and that he was preparing a full report. The passing of the programm® forwarded by the secretary of the club was left to the executive to deal with, as it was not in order for passing yet.