AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING. Saturday, June 7.

Otago Witness, Issue 1897, 12 June 1890, Page 27

AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING. Saturday, June 7.

The Auckland Racing Olub's Winter meeting was held to-day amidst fine weather, though the sky was overcast. About 2000 were present. The ground was heavy, the result of recent rains. Tho following are the results :— HURDLE RACK, Of lOOsovs ; second lOsovb. Two miles. Mr J Rae's blk g Donald, aged, by Patriarch— Flora M'Donald, 10.11 ... ... (Owner) 1 Mr W Barnard's eh m Jenny, syrs, 10 8 (Johnston) 2 Mr J Maitland's eh g Parnell, aged, 9.8 (Morrigan) 3 Fishmougnr and Gilderoy were the other starters. Fishmonger led until reaching the half-mile post, where Parnell ran into first place

and was in front passing the stand. At the back of the course Jenny led, but as they approached the straight Donald moved up, and once in a line for home had the race at his mercy and winning easily by hvo lengths. Jenny beat Parnell by three lengths for second place. Time, 4min. Dividends, £2 9s 6d and £2 6s. MAIDEN STEBPLMOHASE, Of 80sovs. About two miles and a-half. Mr R Burk's b m Hune, 4yrs, by Capa Pie — Raupo, 10.12 ... ... ... (Crowe) 1 Mr W Howard's br g Neck or Nothing ... 2 Six others started. Dick Turpin led for a long distance, but baulked during the last round at the hurdle opposite the stand at the back of the course, leaving Hune, who was running second, to win easily. Neek-or-Nothing was the only other horse to finish. Time, 7min 24sec. Dividends, £2 14s and £2 6s. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, Of 80sov8 ; second horse lOsovs. One mile and a distance. Mr J M'Hugh's eh g Te Kootl, 4yrß, by Anteros— Queen Mab, 10.2 ... ...(M'Hugh) 1 Mr E James' blk g Nigger, aged, 10.9 ... (Hudson) 2 Mr B Xhomson's b m Torment, 6yrs, 10.4 (Lindsay) 3 St. Michael (11.7), Kiot (10.6), Prudence (10.5) also ran. Prudence was first away, and as she ran out of the straight her immediate followers were Te Kooti, St. Michael, Niggor, Torment, and Riot in that order. Te Kooti assumed the lead in the cutting, and notwithstanding a bold rush on the part of Nigger in the straight, the Anteros horse held his position, and won by half a length, Torment beating St. Michael by a head for third place. Time, 2min 9sec. Dividends, £14 Is and £11 16s 6d. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, Of 300BOVB ; second 30sovs, and third lOsovs. About three miles and a-half. Mr W Barnard's eh m Jenny, syrs, by Puriri— Dead Shot mare, 10.3 ... (Johnston) 1 Mr M'Elwain's br g Auckland, 4yrß, 10.3 (Cameron) 2 Mr G Wright's b g Orlando, aged, 10.11 (Frewin) 3 Orangeman (12.2), Kangaroo (11.5), Parnell (9.11) also ran. Auckland and Orangeman were favourites. When the flag was lowered Parnell ran out in front, with Jenny, Kangaroo, and Orangeman, Orlando, and Auckland following him in that order. Parnell did not long remain at the bead of the field, and as they ran up the hill Jenny had a length's lead, Orangeman, and Kangaroo running together third seven lengths away, and Orlando and Auckland in company last. Jenny had increased her advantage to 10 lengths at the top of the hill, but coming on to the course proper Parnell decreased her lead, and was only two lengths behind her at the water jump, which was cleared by both horses in fine style, Orangeman 15 lengths away third, a length in front of Orlando, Auckland next, whilst Kangaroo was 10 lengths away and losing a good deal of ground. This was the order of the field until the top of the hill had been again reached, when Parnell was almost on even terms with Jenny, Orangeman and Orlando together third, and the latter jumping badly. In the run down the bill Jenny gained five lengths upon her nearest opponent, Parnell, but a great shout was given when the horses were at the stone wall bounding course proper, for here Parnell baulked, and this left Jenny with 15 lengths advantage of Orangeman, who was a length in front of Orlando. Passing the stand Auckland began to improve his position, and was second as the field turned on to the back of the course, where it was evi- . dent that Orangeman and Orlando were in difficulties. Auckland set out in earnest pursuit of JennyJ who was going strongly, but at the top of the hill she had 10 lengths in her favour, and aa she increased her speed coming down the hill it was plainly seen what the issue of the race was beyond doubt, and tho Puriri mare running into the straight with about 30 lengths' lead, cleared the last hurdle without blunder, and passed the post a winner amidst great cheering. Auokland finished about 20 lengths in front of Kangaroo, but as the latter did not travel the whole of the course, Orlanno was placed third. Orangeman pulled up at the top of the hill. Time, Bmin 55sec. Dividends, £10 2s and £10 6s. SELLING STEEPLEOHABE, Of 70sovB. About three miles. Mr J Danks' gr g Jim, aged, 9.13 ... (Morrigan) 1 Mr R Burke'a b m Hune, 4yrs, 10.12 ... ... 2 Mrs Kennard's br g Falcon, aged, 10.6 ... 3 Silvio, Tawhiao, and Tairua also ran. Jim won easily, as Hune fell when holding a strong lead. Time, 7min 27sec. Dividend, £9 17s 3d and £11. The winner was bought by Mr Bond for £26. LADIES' BRACELET. A bracelet valued at 30bovb for the first horse, and a bracelet valued at lOsovs for the second horse. One mile. Mrs George's oh f Flesole, 3yrß, by Ingomar — Florence, 10.10 ... ... (Mr Haigh) 1 Mrs Walker's eh m Orleans, aged, 13.12 (MrO'Rorke) 2 Mrs Kean's br g St. Michael, aged, 11 12 (Mr Bell) 3 Torment, Operatic, Nigger, Yum Yum, and Te Kooti were the other starters. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 52sec. Dividends, £2 and £1 17s.