RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 2924, 30 March 1910, Page 57

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

JTAIERI RACES. The. attendance at Monday's maces at the Taieri probably constituted a record, both enclosures being very liberally patronised. It was the autumn meeting of the Taieri Amateur Turf Club that attracted such patronage. The weather was beautifully fine, and the track was in capital order, if a trifle hard. Nine bookmakers were licensed, and all appeared to be busy. The totalisator returns show that the very handsome total of £4518 was put through

during the day, but with bookmakers in attendance this does not, of course, represent the actual money handled. The Mosgiel Brass Band played a programme of music very acceptably. Some good racingwas witnessed, but the starting was not at all times of the best, and some delay was experienced in getting off two or three of the events. The fields were unusually lai-ge, notwithstanding the fact that scratchings were numerous, as many as 23 horses starting in one of tbe trots. Probably the best race of the day was the Easter Handicap, all tbe horses being close up at the finish, and not more than a length separating, the three placed horses. The officials did everything in their power to make the meeting the success it. was. Following are the results : TRIAL STAKES, Of 40sovs; second 3sovs, and third 2sovß. Six furlongs. Mr J. Ellis, jun.'s, ch c Adage, by Gasket—Motto, 3yrs, 8.10 {R. H. Ellis) 1 Mr R. M'Donald's b g Merribeek, by Welbeck, 3yrs, 8.7 (J. Beale) 2 ; Mr C. Clark's eh m Peake, Jby Stepniak Mountain Maid, 6yrs, 8.3 (W. Buddieomb) 3 , , Alts started: Simon Pure 9.0 (S. Smith), t Glenalan 8.5 overweight; W. . Bovd), Octagon 8.0 (J. Blyth), and Vandirk , 8.0 (J.Ory). Glenalan was first to break the line, andat the head of affairs till nearing the -'straight, when he was passed by Adage, who led into the straight. Adage, goingon, won comfortably by a good thive : ' lengths from Merribeek, Peak being a length away third. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 'Of 85sovs; second 7sovs, and third 3sovs. One mile. Mrs J. Ellis's blk, b My Lawyer, by Blackstone —Emmeline, 4yrs, 8.4 ' (R. H. Ellis) 1 Mr R. M'Donald's br m San Severo, by Sant llario—Savannah, syrs, 8.11 (J: Beale) 2 Mr R. G. Hudson's b g Red-and-Black, bv Black-and-Red —Evening Star. 6yrs. line. 31b overweight] (J. Blyth) 3 Also started: Pretty Face 7.13 (J. Gray) end Stepaside 8.4 (inc. 111 b overweight; W. Lloyd). My Lawyer was quickly to the front, and was closely followed along the back of the course by Stepaside, who, however, had ' to give way to San Severo on reaching the straight. San Severo could make no impression on My Lawyer, who practically won from end to end, and finished with a lead of fully three lengths, San Severo beating Red-and-Black by a good half length for" second place. Time, lmin 45sec. MOSSBURN HANDICAP TROT,- - Of 55sovs; second' 7sovs, and third 3sovs. Messrs W. and C. Samson's b.m Glen- - foot, by Rothschild—Trilby, 3yrs,

SBsec (E. M'Canh) .... ...... 1 Mr G. S. Wallace's br h Cronje, by Lincoln Yet—Virginia, aged, '2ssec • (Owner) 2 Messrs J. A. and G. P. Sligo's br g Gusty, by Gosoon, aged, 28sec. (W. Christie) 3 Also started: Claremont scr (J. M'Kay), Frisco 13sec (G. Ruthven), Bessie Tracey 15sec (A. M'Leod), :: Brighton 17see (M. H. Dawson),' Merrimac II 17sec (F. J. Conn), The Urchin 20sec (J. M'Kinnon), Tvugola 22sec (G.x Au.st.itt). Arbitration 22sec (J.

Carter), Lady Nelson 2§sec (It. Townley), : Jimmv Campbell 25sec (T. M'O'urdv). Floradel 23sec (E/ Townsend), Punch '2Bsee (S. Smith), Toko, 23sec (G. A. Lilbmne), Taurima 28see (D. Sinclair), Mechanic 28sec (G. M. Johnstone), Lady Constance 28seo (A. Inder). Eldoro 28seo (E\ M'Kewen), Strathspey 28sec (G. Lattimoi-e), and Generosity 30sec (H. Didham). At the end of a mile Glenfoot nutin a wide gran. ' and was a dozen lengths ahead of Cronje and'Gusty. With a mile oovered Glenfoot had increased her lead, and after trotting without a break won ■by a„jrood four lengths from Cronje, who finished about seven lengths in front of Gusty. Glenfoot stumbled when 50 yards from home, and) was being rapidly" over* hauled by Croni-e, when she passed the post. Time, 4min lsec. HACK HANDICAP. • Of 40sovs; second 3soys, and third 2sovs Five furlongs. Mr W. Davis's b g Scagar, by Silkworm —Cigarette, 4yrs, 8.0 (J. Horn) 1 Mr P. Toomev's ch m Lady fie Vere, by Obligardo—Gladys 11, aged. 9.2 • (.T. Blvth) 2 Mr ,T. M'Cornbe's b hi Blue Bell, by Conqueror—Foul Shot mare, 6yrs. 9.6 (S. Smith) 3 Also started: Ngawera 9.5 (J. Macdormel). Simon Pure 8.12 (J. Gray). Lupinette 8.4 (inc. lib overweight; W. Lloyd). Optimefonn 8.3 (R. H. Ellis), and Tangi Boy 8.4 .(ipc. 4lb overweight: J. Beale). From a good start the field ran in close order, with Seagar at the head of affairs. Seagar, who never lost his place, entered the straight with a lead of about a counle of lengths, and going strong won with that margin in his favour from Lady de Vere. who defeated Blue Bell by about a lensrth for second place. Time, ltnln 3 2-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP. Gf 55sovs; second 7sovs, and third 3sovs. Six furlongs. Mr G. Ruthven's ch m Red Morn, bv Obligado—Red Riding Hood, aged, 7.10 (J. Blvth) 1 Mrs J. Ellis's blk h My Lawyer, by 4vrs, 9.3 [inc. lolls penalty] (R. H. Ellis) 2 Mr R- M'Donald's br ui San Severo, by Sant Ilario—Savannah, syrs, 9.5 . - (S. Smiths 3 Afeo started Ganon 8.7 (J. Benie). Officious 8.1 (W. Buddicomb), and Redmond 7.3 (J. Dry). Red Morn went to the front, and after the field had gone about two and a-half furlongs was joined by Gapon, and the pair xa.n in close proximity to the straight. Hero Gapon dropped back, and in a good finish Red Morn defeated My Lawyer, who was always handy, by a half-length ; then a length away came San Ssvero. Time, limn 16 YSsec., . . • .'• ' ' - WINGATUI HANDICAP TROT. Of 45sovs; second 7sovs, and third 3sovs. One mile. Messrs W. and C. Samson's b m Glenfoot, by. Rothschild—Trilby, 3yrs, 15sec [inc. lOeec penalty] (E. M'Cann) 1 Mr G. D. Harle's br m Operator, by Duncan Abdallah, aged, 22sec (D. Sinclair) 2 Messrs J. A. and G. P. Sligo's b g Gusty, by Gossoon, aged. 22?e0 (W. Christie) 3 Also -started Bloomfontein scratch (W. Whitraker), Viceroy ss©e (A. Ward),

Taioma 6sec (W. Smellie), 'Frisco 12sec (G. Ruthven). Joe L. 12-sec (W. Carson), The Urchin 15see (J. M'Kewen), Arbitrate! 18sec (J. Carter), Lady Nelson 18sec (R. Tovvnlev), Trugela 18sec (R-- H. Machelle), Maid of Elmont ZOsec, (R. M'Donald), Laviiria. 20sec (J. Anderson), Last Wood 2Csec (R. Riddle). Taurima 22sec (D. Sinclair), Lady Constance 22see (E. MKewen), Brown Tom 22sec (G. Lattimore), Keepsake 22sec (J. Pedd'y), Imperial Duncan 22seo (T. Walker), Ooerator 22sec (D. Sinclair), Mechanic 22seo" (G. W. Johnstone), Rhea 22scc (G. S.. Wallace), and Fcg 24sec (W. M'Dowell). '. , ~ , . Operator was leading along the back stretch, but was caught by Glerrfoot close to the straight, and in a good run home suffered defeat by half a length. Gusty was about four lengths away, third, and Taioma. who had come through his field wonderfully well, was fourth. Time, 2min 4253 C

EASTER HANDICAP, . Of 65sovs; second 7sovs, and third 580 vs. Seven furlongs. Mr R. G-. Hudson's b g Red-and-Black, bv Black-and-Red— Evening-■Star,:.6yi*,"'7,l3.-(J: Ory) •••••■ ••■ ■••■ 1 Mr J. Ellis jun's ch c Adage, by Casket -Motto, 3vrs, « Mr J. R. Smith's b m Pretty Face, by Clanranald—Delusion, 6yrs 8.5 •' (J. Gray) 3

Also started: King Post 9./ (J. Beale), Stepaside 8.3 J (me. *& overweight; S. Smith), Blue Bell 7.13 (J. Horn), Fulmar 8 4 (inc. 61b overweight: W. Lloyd), and Lady de Vere 7.10 (J. Blyth) Fulmar, Lady de Vere, and Blue Bell were running in very close order at the head of affairs immediately after the field was sent away, and were joined by Adage at the end of three furlongs. Red-and-Black went to the .'root when well into the straight, and, holding bis own, won a splendidly-contested race by a long neck from Adage. Pretty Face was close on <t length away, third, and the others finished close up. Time, limn 31 3-596©.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 45sovs; second ssovs, and third 3sovs. Four furlongs. Mr G. Ruthveir's ch m Octave, by Obligado—Quarto rze, aged, 9.11 ; (J. BIytoh) 1 M,r J. Begg's ch g Ngawera, by Brighj ton—Chantilly mare, fayrs, 8 4 | (J. Bsale) c. Mr C. Clarke's ch m Officious, by Finland—Busybody, 4yrs, 9-9 (W. Budclicomb) o Al«o started: Pure Gold 7.13 (inc. 61b overweight; J. Horn), Tangi Boy /.7 (*. H Ellis), and Vandirk 7.7 (J. Ory). . i Octave shot out from a straggling start, and bv the "time the straight was -reached was- well out .by herself. Ste won by fully half-a-dozen lengths from .Sgawera, who just managed to beat Ofhcious for second place. Time, 50 3-sfi'SC. '-.

CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING. (Fbo'it Our Special Repokter.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 28. > For once the Canterbury Jockey Club s usual e ood fortune in the-matter of weather deserted it. and the conditions for the openlag of the autumn meeting were distinctly unfavourable. Heavy rain fell overnight, and there was a thick drizzle all the morning and during the early part of the afternoon The weather then cleared, but the attendance was naturally affected. ■ The going was heavy, and this upset the calculations of backers" in some eases. One or two events were easily won, but the racing generally was interesting. The totahsator investments amounted to £13,379, as against £17,853 last vear. Ten bookmakers were licensed inside at £2O 10s each, and 23 outside at £lO 10s each. Results: j KILDADE HURDLE HANDICAP, ! Of 150sovs. Two miles. Mr H. Whitney's b g Whatakura, by Lethe—Dolly, aged, 10.13 (H. Cairns) 1 Mr Bertram's' Southern Cross, 11.4 (E. Redmond) 2 Mr D. Rutherford's Ratepayer, 9.6 I - I (J. Levi) 3 I These were the only starters. Southern .; Cross made most of the running, but at the last fence Whatakura closed on him and won by two and a-half lengths, with Ratei payer a, length away. Time, 3-run 57sec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES; Of. 750sovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Sir G. Clifford's b f Madam Madcap, i by Clanranald —Madowla, 8.8 I (F..E. Jones) 1 ' Mr O'DOnnell's Formless, 8.8 ' I (Wj Holmes) 2 ■■ Mr Greenwood's Danube, 8.10 j ( (R. Hatch) 3 I Also started: Sunburnt 8.10, Formby 8.10, -and Countermine 8.8. '• ■ • : i Formless was the quickest to begin, while Danube was slow to move. Formless led rciund the top turn and into the straight, with Madam Madcap next. At the distance j Madam Madcap had the leader's measure. J and drawing away won by two lengtks and ' a-half. Danube was a similar distance away, with Countermine next, .and I Surburnt and Formby together. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec.

j AUTUMN PLATE. ' Of 250sovs. One mile. ! Mr H. Portland's b c Genius, by ■ Acumen —Sihamba, 3yrs, 8.7 i (H. Donovan) 1 i Mr O'Donnell's Guianforte.. 8.7 i . (W. Holmes) 2 Messrs W. G. and G, L. Stead's Ristori, 8.4 (C. Monk) 3 1 Also started: Glenfiold 8.7. Eaglestone 8.4, Shindy 8.4 (car. 8.5|). and Zemlia 8.4. Eaglestone was the first to show out, and led round the top turn, with Genius and Guianforte next. -Once in the straight Eaglestone >vas done with, and Genius took charge, winning 3asily by two and a-half lengths .from Guianforte, who was a length arid a-half in front of Ristori. with Eaglestone fourth. Time, lrnin 45 4-ssec. i GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, I Of lOOOsovs. Seven furlongs. . Mr R. Paterson's ch h Penates, by Ruenalf—Housewife, syi«, 9.3 (R. Hatch) 1 Mr Daleetv's Prim, 7.11 (R. King) ... 2 Mr MacFarlane's Federal, 6.11 [car. 7.3] j (H. Ourran) 3 I Also str.rted: Tumut 8.12, Sir Frisco 8.3, Effort 7.13. Kilindini 7.13. Boanerges 7.7, Broadsword 7.4, All Guns 7.2. Passion 7.1 fear. 7.4), Gipsy Belle 6.12, Cronstadt 6.12 (inc. 51b penalty), Silkwcb 6.10, and Gunboat 6.9. From a good start Broadsword was the first to show out, and when the field settled

down he was showing the way to Kilindini, Penates, All Guns, Federal, and Tumut. At the end of two furlongs Penates took second place, the others being headed by Federal, All Guns, Kilidini, and Tumiut. Turning into the straight Broadsword fell, leaving Penates well clear of Federal, Tumut, Silkweb, All Guns, Gunboat, and Prim. Inside the distance the last-named put in a great run, but could make no impression on Penates, who won easily by three lengths, with Federal two lengths further back, followed by Silkweb, Gunboat, and Tumut. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec. RUSSLEY PLATE, Of 250sovs. For two-jiear-olds. Five furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's b f Selene, by Birkenhead—Eos, 7.7 (carried 7.11)

(Jenkins) 1 Mr Acland's Martine, 7.9 (W. Holmes) 2 Sir G. Clifford's True Knight, 8.0 A . (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: Kora 8.10. Crown Derby 7.13, Tiaraed 7.13, Jean 7.13, Directoire 7.10, Craig Athol 7.9, Puaka 7.0, Odessa 7.0. Perm 7.0, and Friwolliti 7.0 (carried' 7.3). Selene was the first into the- course proper, and, holding her advantage, won by a length and a-half, the same distance separating second a,nd third. Odessa was fourth. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. COURTENAY WELTER HANDICAP, - Of 300sovs One mile. Mr H. A. Knight's br g Fisticuff, by '" Singlestick ll—Clytie, 3yrs, B\o [carried 8.5] (H. Cairns) ' I Mr Pyne's Rose Noble, 9.11 (F. D. Jones) 2 Messrs Prosser Bros.' Queen of Spades, .8.2" (H.Paul) ... ... 3 Also started: White Cockade 9.9, Paragon 9.9, Fasriakyle 9.7, Perle d'Or 9.7, Zetland 9.2, Me-rrv Lass 8.8. Ecarte 8.5. Luperin 8.0, Brasenose 8.0, Inchbonny 8.0, Wi'ndgun 8.0, and Cannonier 8.0. Luperin was the quickest to show out, but at the end of two furlongs .Fisticuff had taken charge, and, drawing away, won easily by two lengths'- from Rose- Noble, who was two lengths and a-half in front of Queen of Spadtss, .with Paragon fourth Tinne, lmin 46 2-ssec. GIMCRACK RACE, Of lOOsovs. Weight, 7.7 Five furlongs. Mr J. Cook's b g The Seer, by Turquoise—Vision, aged (Chapman)" ... 1 Mr Green's Pi-etty Nell (Price) 2 Mr Claridge's Obligate, 51b allowance (Tait) 3

Also started: Nithsdale 51b allowance, Nightlight. Vineo, Equivocate 51b allowance, Veda 51b allowance, Sapience (carried 7.9). and Giovanni. . The Seer was first away, • and lasted just lonsr enough to win by half a head, with Obligate a length and a-half away third. Time, lmin 4soc. SOCKBURN HANDICAP,

Of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr E F. Hall's br m Iranui, by Soult - TauhcL svm. 8.10 (W. Ryan) .. 1 Mr Watt's Bridge; 7.5 (J. M'Cluskey) 2 Mr Buchanan's Lovelorn, 6.7. •(C. Emmerson) 3

Also started: Sir Tris*ram 8:10, Gwendolina 8-.7. Osiris 8.5.' Flitaway 7.11. Outlander 7.3, Boutade 6.13, and The Libyan- ■ 6.7. ■ ' • '• i Bridge was the quickest to . move, and made all the running till the straight was; : reached. Here Iranui came w'th a well- ! sustained run. and got up just in time to ! win by a neck. Lovelorn- was two lengths : awav "third, with Gwendolina fourth and \ Sir Tristram next. Time, 2min 11 2-ssec. GREYMOUTH RACES. ; First Day—Wednesday, March 23. I The opening day of the Grey Jockey I Club's autumn meeting was held to-day [ in splendid weather, but the attendance ' was only fair. Results: — TRIAL HANDICAP.—Ito 1, Blessbok 2, Mangrove 3. Scratched: Coxswain, Ahaura, Royal Colours. Time, lmin 5 I 4-ss>sc PAROA HACK HANDICAP—Divorce j 1, Bonni-3 Jean 2, Miss Gift 3. Scratched:. j- Love Wisely, Mania. Benzine fell on, enJ tering the straight and broke, a leg, and i had to be destroyed. Time, lmin 34 3-s.sec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.—King Try 1, Ito 2, The Orient 3. Scratched: Awha, First View. Won easily. Time, 2min.

ELECTRIC HANDlCAP.—Bridesmaid 1, Jenny Coleen 2, Supplement. 3. Scratched : Bleesbok, Lubra. Time, 52 2-ssec. WELTER HANDlCAP.—Contingent 1, Sylvrie 2, Awha 3. Scratched: First View. Time, lmin 34sec. EASTER HANDICAP— North Pole. 1, Blessbok 2, Divorce 3. Scratched: Vologda, Nordoff,. Contingent, King Try, Investment, The Orient, Sylvrie. "Time, lmin 18 2-ssec. COBDEN HANDlCAP—Masterful 1, Love Wisely 2, Supplement 3. Scratched: Platinum, Ahaura, Royal Colours. Second Day—Saturday, March 26. The Grey Jockey Club meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather, and the attendance was fair. Results : FLYING HANDlCAP.—Bridesmaid 1, Ito 2, Coxswain 3. Scratched: Masterful. "Won by a length. Time, lmin 12 2-ssec. NGAHERE HANDICAP.—Miss Gift 1, Bonnie Jean 2, Divorce 3. Scratched: Lubra. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 21' 2-ssec. .MIDLAND HANDICAP.—King Try 1, De • Witte 2, The Orient 3. Scratched: North Pole. Won by several lengths. Tims, lmin 48 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDlCAP.—Millionaire 1, Masterful 2, Bridesmaid 3. Scratched: Ahua. Won by a head. Time, 5 4-ssec COUNTY HANDICAP—Mangrove 1, Contingent 2, Ble<st:ok 3. Scratched: Ito and North Pole. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 13see. AHAURA WELTER,—North Pole 1, First View 2, Hillspring 3. Scratched: Fandango, Sylvyrie. Won by a head. Time, lmin 34sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP.—Coxswain 1, Montague 2, Millionaire 3. Scratched: Contingent. Time, 52 l-ssec. STRATH-TAIERI HACK MEETING. Beautifully fine weather prevailed for the annual meeting of the Strath-Taieri Hack Racing Club, and the attendance included a large number of visitors from Dunedin. The club licensed 13 bookmakers at £4 4s each. Details: — MAIDEN PLATE, Of 12s6vs, second 2sovs. Six furlongs. Mr R. M'Donald's br c Merribeck, 9.7 (Beale) 1

Mr J. M'Lean's Vandirk, 9.0 (Lloyd)... 2 Mr R. M'Lean's Silver Star, 9.0 (King)... 3 Also started: Bourgangs 9.3, Tilton 9.0, Kettledrum 9.0.

Won easily by half a-length; six lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 23 l-ssec.

GARTHMYL TROT, Of 16sovs; second 2sovs. One mile and a-half.

Mr J. Ruttledge's ch g Vincent, scr. (E. M'Kewenj 1 Mr W. Smitn's Neglected, 35sec (Owner) 2 Mr F. Scanlan's Punch, 30sec (Wallace) 3 Also started: Major Taylor 9 seconds, Se-acliff 21, W. D. ?3, Little Patehem 33. Won by four lengths, -with 20 lengths between, second and third. Time, 3min 43sec.

MIDDLEMARCH CUP, Of 22sovs; second 2sovs. One mile

Mr W. Hore's br m Stepaside, 9.0 (Macdonnell) 1 Mr J. R- Smith's Pretty Face, 10.7 • j Smith) 2 Mr R. Moore's Roundabout, 9.1) (J. Grey) 3

Also started : Khania 10.1. ■ Stepaside took up the running, and finally won by a length and" a-half from Pretty Face, who beat Roundabout by a length. Khania slipped a fetlock during the race. Time, lmin 56 3-ssec. SPRINGS HACK RACE, Of llsovs, second lsov. Five furlongs. Mr A. Armour's blkg Reef Point, 10.0 (J. Grey) 1 Mr F. E. M-Lean's Peridot, 10.1 (Beale) 2 Mr R. M'Donald's 10.5 (W. Smith) 3 Also started: Tilton 10.0, Tangi Boy 10.0, Vaadirk 10.0, El Pata 10.0, Kettledrum 10.0. Won-by a length, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin Bsec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 15sovs; second 2sovs. Six furlongs. Mr R. M'Donald's, br g Cashier, 10.3 (Beale) 1 Mr J. R, Smith's Pretty Face, 10.9 (W. Smith) 2 Won easily by three lengths. No time was taken. SUTTON TROT, , Of 14sovs; second 2sovs. One mile. Mr W. Andersor's br m Pearl M., 22see (E. M'Kewen) 1 Mr G. Mason's Teddy, 12sec (Wallace) 2 Mr N. Smith's Neglected, 23sec (Owner) 3 Ako started: Major Taylor 6 seconds, Seaeliff 14, Punch 20. Lorna Doon 20, Operatoi 22, W. D. 22, Lady Baron 22. Won by three lengths, six lengths separating second and third. Time, 2min 49 2-sscc. FAREWELL HANDICAP-, Of lOsovs; second lsov. Five furlongs. Mr R. M'Donald's b g Cashier, 10.13 ; ' (Beale) -1 Mr A. Armour's Reefpoints, 8.7 " (J. Grey) 2 Mr A. M'Donald's Tangi Boy, 8.7 - (Lloyd) 3 Also started: Mangonel 9.2, El Puta 8.7, Silver Star 8.7.

Woi by three lengths, with Tangi Boy four lengths away. Time, lmin 3 3-ssec. RANDWICK TRAINING NOTES. SYDNEY, March 23.

Trafalgar put in a good gallop ovgr a mile and three-quarters. He ran the firat half mile; in 54sec, and the remainder of the distance in 2min 21sec. strong exercise was done by Bobrikoit', who, with an assistant at each end, cut out a mile and a-quarter in 2min 14;!>sec.

AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. First Day—Saturday, March 26. The first day of the Auckland Racing Club's autumn carnival was held at Ellerslie to-day in magnificent weather, and there was a large attendance. The sum of £ll,Blß was invested on the totalisator, and 35 bookmakers were licensed. Results: — • TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, - Of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr A. G. Edwards's br g Manapouri, by Soult—Fairytale, 6yrs, 7.6 (Buchanan) 1 Mr Muir's Rauparaha, 7.2 (Oliver) ... 2 Mr Barleyman r s Miss Advance, , 6.12 (C. Brown) 3 Scratched: Madam Soult and Fuss. "Won by. a neck. Miss Advance! was two lengths further back, with Waimangu fourth. Time, 2min 10 3-ssec. BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE, • - Of 200sovs. Two miles. Mr V. Bolger's gr g Prophet, by St. Paul—Tahiti, syrs, 9.0. (Cress) ... ... 1 Mr Davidson's Reservoir, 10.9 (Jones) 2 Mr Dunnett's Dunborve, 10.0 (Julian) ... 3: Also started: Tearai 10.6, and Lady Patricia- 10.6. At the last fence Reservoir headed Prophet, and appeared to have the race in safe keeping, but Prophet got np in the last stride, and snatched a victory by a head. Dnnborve was four lengths away, third. Time, 3m in 51sec. GORE-BROWNE HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. Muir's blk g Blue .Garment, by Bluelight—Seamstress, syrs, 7.12 (Oliver) 1 Mr Heaton's Lady Frances, 7.10 (Wilson) 2 Mr M'NichoPs Haku, 7.4 (R. Grown) ... 3 Also started: Impulsive 8.7, Emblem 7.10, Aristos 7.9, Kilsyth 8.7, Captain Soult 7.3, Spectre 7.1, Periwarden 7.0, Soult Oria 7.0, Lady Betty 7.0, Nelius 7.0. Won easily by three lengths. Lady Frances was a similar distance in front of Haku, and Emblem was fourth. Time, lmin 16sec. EASTER HANDICAP, Of 750sovs. On© mile. Mr T. Hikaka's Waiari, by St. Paul—- . Thimere, 7.13 (C. Brown) . L . ... ... 1 Mr Preston's Equitas, 8.9 (Oliver) TO 2. Mr King's Wauchope, 7.11 (Gray). ... ... 3 Also started: Salute 8.5, Merrivonia 80, Uranium 8.0, Advocate 7.13, Maheno 7.13, Ngapuga 7.12, Woodhey 7.12, Tamainupo 7.10, Dawn 7.10, Santa Rosa 7.9, First Wairiki 6.10, Elegance 6.8, Ambala 6.8. Won by half a length, Equitas just beating- Wauchope by a neck for second honours. Time, lmin Msec. Salute, First. Wairiki, and Advocate fell, Price, the rider of First Wairiki, being badly injured. The two other riders got off with a severe shaking. EDEN HANDICAP, Of 175sovs. Seven furlongs. f Mr R. Hannan's oh in Miss Winnie, by

Leolantis--Winnie, Aged, 8.0

•(Wilson) 1 Mr Dawson's Jena, 7.2 (Buchanan) ... 2 Mr Tapper's Zinnia, 6.9 (Bennett) JAlso started: Marora 8.0, Tattoo 7.8, Coromandel 7.7, Auldearn 7.5. flaldane 7.4, General Soult 7.3. Eleckakoff 7.2 Dogser. Bank 7.1.

Won by a length and a-half from Jena., who beat Zinnia by two lengths and a-half for second honours. Time, lmir 28sec. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP, Of 175sovs. Six furlongs. Mr T. H. Lowry's blk c Warsong. by Roval Fusilier —Cantatrice, 2vrs. 3.12 " (YVilsonl 1 Mr Arnold's Antoinette. 8.5 (Gray) ... 2 Mr Cavanagh's Wenonah, 7.12 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Virtue 9.2. Goldfindrr 8.3, Solus 7.13. Princes Soult 7.4, Birkdale 7.3, Master Wairiki 7.3, Lady .Kilcheran 72, Doughboy 7.0. Hamadryad 6.j3. Mis? Ada 6.12, Velta 6.12, Wee Olga 6.12. His Highness 6.12, Duma 6.12. Won by two lengths from Antoinette, the latter beating Wenonah by a length, for second honours. Time, lmin 16sec. NELSON HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. Seven furlongs. • • Air J. J. Craig's b f Sea Elf, by Seaton • Delaval—St. Evelyn, 2yrs, 8.9 (Ryan). 1 Mr Stenning's Epsom Lass, 8.1 (Greenwood) 2 Messrs ToOman and M'Hugh's Admiral; Soult, 8.12 (Gray)" , ... ...' ■ 5 Also started: Prince Leo 8.13, Mic'iaeloff 8.2, AlKs Well 7.12; Fuss 7.10. VVaiotahi 7.10, Lloyds 7.9, Flat Fish 7/4. Monacla 6.12. ' Won by a length and a-hai<\ Admiral Soult was two lengths further back, third, and then came All's Well and WaiotahS. Time, lmin 28 2-ssec. ' TRAMWAY HANDICAP, Of 130sovs. Five furlongs. Mr W. Davies's b g Turbine, dv Menschikoff—Signet, 6yrs, 7.9 (Buchanan) 1 Mahinga, 7.13 (Oliver) 2 Waiata ... - 3 Also started: Sir Artegal 8.11, Tarina Kvperion 7.10. Pairawatu 6.13. Turbine never let the field get near him, winning easily by three lengths. Mahinga was a good length in front of Waiata. and Silr Artegal was fourth. Time, lmin. 1 4-ssec. Second Day—Monday, Maech 28. The second day's meeting of the Auckland Racing Club took place to-day. in wet weather. The sum of. £12,992 went through the totalisator,. as against £15,705 or. the previous Easter Monday. For the two days the investment have been £24.810, as against £29,670 in 1909. In addition, 38 bookmakers were licensed. Results : STEWARDS' HANDICAP, ' - . . Of 175sovs. One mile. \]

Mr J. M'Nicol's Tattoo, by Leolantis— Signet. 7.6 (R. W. Brown) ... 1 Mr Gall's Coromand-el, 7.11 (Oliver)' \.. 2 Mr Barlcyman's Miss Advance 7.3 (C. Brown) - 3 Also started: Waimangu 8.10, Prince Lea 6.8, Freevata 6.7. - Won comfortably by two and a-half lengths. Miss Advance was three lengths further back third, and Waiman.gu was •fourth. Time, lmin 40 4-ssee. MANGERE HANDICAP, vOt 125sovs. Six furlongs. Mi C." E. Major's Emblem, by Field Battery—Vapour, .7.8 (C. Brown) ... 1 Mr Heaton's Lady Frances. 8.0 (Wilson) 2 Mr Roulston's Soultoria, 6.12 . (R. W. Brown) 5 Also started: Admiral Soult 8.13, Blue Garment 8.12. All's Well 7.10. Waiotahi 7.8, Caruso 7.7. Reformist 7.1, Matarer© 6.12. Flying Soult 6.12. Won by two lengths and a-half, with Soultoria three lengths away third. Time, lmin 16sec. ' GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES. Six furlongs. Mr F. J. MacManemin's Appelon, by Monogorm —Latona, 8.10 (Ryan) 1 Mr Lowry's War Song, 8.10 (Wilson) ... 2 Mr Ross's King Soult, 8.10 (Brady) . 3 Also started: Birkdale, Goldfinder, Antoinette, Wee Olga, and Solus. Won by half "a length.' King Soult was two and a-half lengths away third, and! then followed Birkdale, Antoinette, Wea Olga, and Solus, with Goldfinder last.: Time, lmin i&j3,-ssec*/..y : ,.. ST. GEORGE'S HANDICAP. " Of 750sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr T. Barnabv's Sedition, by Soult—- . Viex Rose, 7.6 (M'Millan) .'.. 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Woodhev, 7.8 ' (Yoiing) 2 Mr Robinson's Santa Rosa, 7.6 ',. '•■'", (Whittaker) 3 At the distance Sedition challenged! Woodhey, and a great race resulted in) Sedition drawing out in the last 50 yards and getting the judge's verdict by a length and a-half. Santa Rosa, who finished fast,, was very close up third, and then followed! Waiari, Ngapuka, Merrivonia, Taimanupo, Waitapu, Wauchope, and Maheno. Time,,. Zmia 9see. HUIA HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. Six furlongs. Mr T. A. Williams's Sir Artegal, by Stepniak—Britomart, 7.8 (C. Brown) 1 Mr Craig's Sea Elf, 7.2 (R. W. Brown) 2 Mr M'Leod's Kakama, 7^-12 (R. E. E. Brown) 3 Also started: Miss Winnie 8.8, Auldearn* 7.2. General Soult 7.0, Ambala 6.12. - _ After a great race down the straight Sifl Artegal caught the judge's eye half a] length in front of Sea Elf, with Kakama aj length- behind. General Soult, Ambala 1 ,, and Auldearn followed in that order, with! Miss Winnie last. Time, lmin 16 2-ssec. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, Of 300sovs. About three miles and a-halp* Mr C. Shaw's Red M'Gregor, by Leolantis —Jean. 9.9 _ (Windsor) £ % Mr Harris's Cavaliero, 9.8 (Julian) ... 3 Mr Seccombe's First Barrel, 9.10 (Cowan)- $ Also started: Loch Fyne 11.7 and Pleiades 9.7: Cavaliero led over the last jump, but Red M'Gregor, finishing strongly, won by halfi a iaagth. Time, Bmin 19sec VICTORIA HANDICAP, Of 175sovs. Mr A. Morgan's Echo, by Obligado—* Kittiroa, 6.11 (R, W. Brown) ~ ~« i Mr Cavannagh's Wenonah, 8.0 (Buchanan) 2 Mr Rae's Duma, 6.11 (Percival) 3 Also started: Doughboy 7.5. Princess Soult 7.2, Master Wairiki 7.0, Virtue 6.13, Hamadryad 6.12, Lady Kitcheran 6.10, Pahi 6.H. Master Jack 6.11. Lucille 6.11. Won by a bare half head. Time, Imiffi 453<5-

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of 175sovs. Five furlongs. Mr C. E. Major's Emblem, by Field Battery—Vapour, 6.12 (R. Young) ... 1 Mr Webber's Mahinga, 8.2 (M'Millan) ... 2 Mr Alison's Elegance, 6.12 (R. W. Brown) 3 Also started: Turbine 8.8, Hohungatahi 8.5, \Yaiata 8.4-. Won by two lengths. Time, Imm 3 2-ssec.

"WAIPUKURAU RACES. NAPIER, March 28. _ There was showery weather for the Waipukurau Jockey Club's annual meeting today. There was a large attendance, and the course was in good order. Four bookmakers were licensed. Results: MAIDEN PLATE. Seven furlongs.— Lord Irwe.ll, 8.12, 1: Stormlight; 8.12, 2; Arctic, 8.11, 3. _Also started: Bay Paul, Appin, Queen of Scots, Perceler, New Idea. Won easily. Time, lmin 32 3-ssec. EASTER -HANDICAP. Once roundSeparator, 7.7 (carried 7.10), 1; Millenial, 6.9, 2; Obscurity, 7.0 (carried 7.5), 3. Also started: Barca and Faunus. Won easily by a length. Time, 2min. HACK HANDICAP. One mile and a-quartea-.—Captain Jingle, 7.6, 1; Niwaru, .7.0, 2; Tvrpaea, 7.0. 3. Also started: Corazon, Ultimatum, Prince Hassan, All ■Trumps, Cauldron, Lord Irvvell. Worr all the wav. Time, 2min 13sec. \ WAIPUKURAU HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. —Lamsdorff, 8.7, 1; Glissade, 7.9, 2; Amato, J. 6, 3. Also started: California, Berengaria, Rose Lethe. '-. A great race; won by a nose, with Amato a neck further off.- Time, 2min 11 4-ssec. TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP. Four . furlongs-—Sea Eagle, 9.9. 1; Waikehua, 7.4, E; Derelict, 7.9, 3. Also started: Erica. (Won all the way. Time, 50 3-ssec $ LADIES' HANDICAP. One mile and afealf.—Karakaturia 11.8, 1; Dorando, 10.12, B; Blackwater, 10.11, 3. Also started:. IDan* Leno, Centaur. ' Kaiwaka Maid, and fetormlight. Won easily. Centaur and J3tormlight fell. Timej 2min. 46sec. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Mundic, 9.9, .1; Voetgang, 8.9, 2; Idealism, 8.0, 3. Also started: Glissade, Rose ILethe, Burton, Harekoa. Won easily by ft length. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. »" FINAL HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— ■Amaru, 8.5, 1; Ely a, 7.12, 2; Useful, 7.7, j 3. Also started: Andrew Mack, Lord Possible, Ultimatum, Handy Jack, Artistic, t3forkshire. Won- easily by a length. Time, •lmin 4 4-ssec.

WAIRARAPA RACES. First Day—Saturday, March 26

The autumn meeting of the Wairarapa ■Hacing Club;was opened on Saturday at 'iTauherenikau. The sum of £5422 was put > through the totalisator, as against £5148 on the first day last year. Ten bookmakers plied their calling. Results:

MAIDEN HACK RACE. Six furlongs.— (Miss Peatty 1, Leapuki 2, Stepalong 3. iAlso started: Dixie Girl, Field Fare. Won t>y v a length. Time, lmin 18£sec. EASTER HANDICAP, of 200sovs. One unite and a distance.—Lethean, 7.11, 1; ;Truganini 2, Hilarian 3. ' Also started: Mataarj, Merrie Rose, Aberration, Skye. iWdn by three-quarters of a™ length. Time, .lmin 56 4-ssec. i - TEWAKA HACK WELTER, of 75sovs. Seven furlongs.—Succession 1, Merrie Land 2, Merrie Emerald 3. Also started: Happy tNsw Year, Campaign. Kalypso. Won comfortably by four lengths. Time, lmin ,29 4-ssec.

WANGAIMOANA HANDICAP, of fßssovs. Seven furlongs.—Marengo 1, Abo--•ariginal 2, Kelso 3. Also started. "Curator, jßally Shannon, Waiwareware, Splash. pWon by two lengths, the same distance •Beparating second and third. Time, lmin '29 4-seeo. : NURSERY HANDICAP, oi 75sovs. .9Fbur furlongs.—British Maid 1, Killaloo 2, I'lrispection 3. Also started: Longwood, xongstep, Merry Widow, Royal Knight. ( Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 49sec. WARDELL HANDICAP, of 115$ovs. (Six furlongs.—Advantage 1, Te Roti 2, :Sunbonnet 3. Also started: Full Rate, jfLiza, Overtime. Won by a length, with' a head between, second and third.' Time, llmin 15sec.

MAHAKI HACK HANDICAP, of ,7030v5. Five furlongs.—Palestine 1. Prancer 2, Leahora 3. Also started: Magneto •jMerrie Land, Bow Bells, Aimwell, Fiji, 'Fighting Maid. Won by a neck. Time' lmin 2 3-ssec. Second Day—Monday, March 28. .The Wairairapa races were continued today, with the following results:'—' " MOROA. HACK HANDICAP,- of 70sovs. Six . furlongs.—Magneto, 8.8, 1; Lehora, ,7.3, 2; Merrie England, 7.9/ 3. Scratched: Palestine, Stepalong. Time, lmin 7£scc. TAUHERINAKAU SHORTS, of 70sovs. 'Five furlongs.—Merrie Goer, 9.0, 1; Maykoff,. 9.0, 2; Bernardine, 9.0, 3. Scratched: :Lady Volley Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. AUTUMN. HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile.—Aboriginal, 8.13, 1; Skye, 6.7, 2; •Merrie Rose, 7.10, 3. All started. Time, ilmin 46 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five" furlongs.—Ballyshannon, 9.6, 1; Inspection, i 7.7, 2; British Maid, 7.13, 3. All started. 'iTime, lmin ssec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs—Liza, 8.10, 1; Leahora, 7.7, 2; Teroti, 9.0, 3. Scratched: Aboriginal. (Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. WAIOHINE HACK HANDICAP, s of 65so?s. Four furlongs.—Conquestina, 8.8, •1; Bow Bells, 8.10, 2;' Palestine, 8.10, 3. : Prancer and' Penza. Time, 60sec. FEILDING EACES. Fiest Day—-Monday, March 28. Jockey Club's Easter meeting was commenced to-day. The weather jfras fine, but cold, and there was a large attendance. Four bookmakers were licensed inside and 11 outside,, .and. the Itotalieator figures were £14,138, an increase of £2035 on last year's figures. • Results:— WAIATA HACK HANDICAP. About one mile.—John 1, Toanga 2," Strathmoira 3, Also started: Repeat, Moutoa Girl, Howjer, Plantation, Won by half a length, MANGAONE STAKES. Six furlongs.— Hermia 1, St. Bill 2, Mon Ami 3. Also started: Lord Soult, North-East, True Shot, Ballarat, Golden Loop, Golden Eagle, Dervish. Won rather easily by two lengths. KAWAKAWA HURDLES. . About two miles.—Oryx 1, Maku 2, Hydrant 3. Also Started: Maidi, Gold Bird, Aorangi. Won

comfortably by half a length. . Aorangi fell. Time, 4min 2 1-Saec. TAONUI HACK. HURDLES. One mile and throe-quarters.—Windage 1, Merry Lawn 2, Pikcpo 3. Also started: Whimper, Nightmare, Himitangi. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 3min 21 2-ssec. FEILDING CUP. One mile and a-half. —Crucinella 1, Corcnetted 2, Koran 3. Also started: Sandstream, Millan, Parable, Bourasque, Te Puha, Adria, Uhlando, Marton. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 35 2-ssec. ONEPUHI HACK WELTER. About one mile.—John 1, Ukraine 2, Royal Maid 3. 'Also started : Liquid Ail", Chase Mab, Wnitota. Kimmarian. San Lass, Rangikapua, Stevens, Embrocation, Epsom Downs. Won easily bv two lengths. Time, lmin 47 2-ssec, ' , HALCOMBE WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Goodwin Park 1, Lady Morrsehikoff 2, Passive 3. ■ Also started: Hyland. Flingot, Redwing, Captain Bell, Afterthought. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec. ONGO HACK HANDICAP. About five furlongs.—Ascalom 1, Royal Marine 2, Beacon 3. Also started: Lady Doris, Genuine, Lady Moutoa, Blend, Lcolanter, St. Kildare. Won easily. Time, lmin 9 l-ssec. ' . '

KUMARA RACES. Fihst Day—Monday, March 28

Fine weather prevailed for the opening day of the Kumar;', autumn meeting, and.there was if large attendance. Results: — TRIAL STAKES'.—North Pole ■l, Mangrove 2, HiJisprini - 5 Contingent also started. '^-~ Won easily. FLYING HANDICAP.—Jennie Colzeen 1, Vologda 2, Mont d'Or 3. Also started: Bridesmaid, Millionaire, Love Wisely, and Supplement. Bridesmaid, Millionaire, and Love Wisely fell. Won easily. TROTTING HANDlCAP.—Security 1, Garret 2, Roosevelt 3. ' Nineteen started. The • placed horses finished close together. KUMARA HANDICAP.—King Try 1, The Orient 2, First View 3. Also .started: Moetoropuku. Won" with something to spare. . DILLMANS HANDICAP.—Ito 1, Blessbok 2, Love' Wisely 3. Also started: Platinum and Bonny Jean. Won easily.

KUMARA TROTTING HANDICAP.— Possum 1, Rosamond 2, Dunollie 3. Nineteen started. Won easily. WESTBROOK WELTER HANDICAP. — : First View 1, Fandango 2, Hillspring 3. Also started: Awaha and Pracilis. A good race, the placed horqss being bunched together.

WAIRAU TROTTING MEETING. BLENHEIM, March 28. Tha -Wairau Trotting meeting was held to-day,i in fine weather. Results:— MAIDEN PLATE.—Miss Olive 1, Wreifcin 2, Angelina 3. Scratched: Connecticut, Merry -Widow. Offeh'ance, Bell Corbett. Won easily. Time, 4min.34 4-seec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP.—Ayah 1, Ding-dong 2, ■ Reren.ga 3. Scratched: Ebonywood. Won "easily. Time, 4rnin 22 4-ssec.

BRACELET.—AngeIina 1, Lord Rothschild 2, Conqueror 3. Soratcher: Roan Child and Sammy. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 19 2-ssec. WAIRUA HANDICAP.—WeIcome Mary 1, War Cloud 2, Conqueror 3. Scratched : Albeit H., Ding-dong. Won by half alength. Time. smin 18sec. DASH HANDICAP.—Major Election 1, Ned Corbett 2. Lord Rothschild 3. Scratched: Bell Briar, Merry Widow, Miss Olive. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 43 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. War Cloud 1, Ding-dong 2, Welcome Mary 3. Scratched: Conqueror. Won easily. Time, 4min 11 4-ssec. . _■ GRAND STAND HANDICAP—Major Election 1, Bell Briar 2, Miss Olive 3. Scratched: Lady H., Boatman, War Cloud, Chloe, Wrekin. Won by half a-length. Time, 3min 23sec. WARRANGATE RACES. A Press Association telegram * from Wanganui states that splendid weather prevailed for the Warrengate races on Thursday. The Handicap Hurdle Race was won bv The Leader, the Flying Handicap by Vosa, the Maiden Fiat Handicap by Red- Star, the Fordell Handicap by Olemain, the Warrengate Cup by John, the Ladies' Bracelet by Strathmoira, and the St. Patrick's Handicap" by Ambergris.

METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. - CHRISTCHURCH, March 26. 'The New Zealand Metropolitan • Trotting Club's Easter meeting to s opsned.to-day at '•Addington in fine but windy weather. The track was in good order, and the attendance was large. The totalisator investments amounted to £8427 10s, as against £9301 10s last year. Twenty-three bookmakers were licensed at £2O each. Re6UINTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 120SOVS- One mile and a-half. —Dayspring, 25sec, 1; Stormlet, 25sec, 2; Vondey, 25s.ec, 3. Also started: Imperial Polly scratein, Princess Louise ■ls seconds, Pinewood 17, Miss Vera 1?., Glenallan 23, Rolf Boldrewood 23, Sunny Boy 23, Lady Mary 23, Trink Park 24-, Solo 24, Idaho 25, Ben Blackwood 25, Lord Ashton 25, King Lynn 25 Rotorua 25, Gold Lace 25, and General Blaokwood 25. Won by 40 yards. Time, LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of 60sovs. One mile and a-half.—Kavalli, 4sec, 1; Erani, 3sec, 2; St. Tralk, 4see, 3 Also started: Thelma T. 1 second, Maid of the Forest 4, Magpie 4, Beatle Nut 4, Blue Rose 4, Blackchild Boy 4, lola 4, Belle Auroge 4, Little Tib 4, Maoriwood 5, Crailwood 5, Maitriki 6, Triumph 6, Imperial Kit 6, Miramar 7, Ariramenter 7, Tiny Child 7, Prince Reynard 7, Christmas Bells 8, Black Monarch 8, and Teresina 8. Won. by .eight lanjcths. 4rmn 2sec. ..NEW ZEALAND HANDICAP, of 185sovs. Two miles.—Alliance, lSsec, 1; Also started: Blade Child 7 seconds, Wal> nut 9, Aberfeldv 12, Quineey 12, Noreem Factory Boy, 14«ec, 2; Revenue, 3see, 3. 12, Florin 13, Piecework 13, General Lincoln 14, Welfare 16, and Wild Ivy 16. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 46s.ee. FUTURITY STAKES, of For two-year-olds. One mile (trotters' division). lace 3. Also started: Jolly Bells. Won. very easily. Time, 2min 52sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Two miles. —St. Svvithin, lOsec, 1; Lenape, Usee, 2; Bonification, 4sec, 3. Also

started: Havelock 1 second, Emmeline 2, Te Kuiti 4, Stranger 4, Plush 4, Eema 8, Dick G. 8, G. T. F. 11, and St._Cyrus 12. Won by a neck. Time, 4inin 58sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Two miles.— Elm wcod, 2sec, 1; Major Rotbesea, Usee, 2; Vanclare, scratch, 3. Also started: Harold C, 1 second, Jackaroo 4, Adventuress 7, Variation 8, and LucyChild. Won by a head. Time, 4min 48sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile. —Mains, 7sec, 1; My Mistake, 7sec, 2; Wild Bill, Bsec, 3. Also started: Scottish Mac scratch, Hinau 3 seconds, Havoc 4, Franzie 6. Dumbbell 10, Dominion 11, and Leoi-e 11. Won by three lengths. Time, 2m in 19sec. .EXPRESS HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile. —Major Roths&a, 7sec, 1; Bessie 8., 7sec, 2 : Elsie, 4sec, 3. Also started: Frederick scratch, Alios Wcod 2 seconds, Repeater 2, My Mistake 3, lan to 3, De-coration-3, Bermaline 4, Vermont 4, Joy 4, Madac 6. Phingaria 6, aird Cora Lynn 6. ; Won by eight lengths. Time, 2min 24sec. j RACING IN AUSTRALIA. I A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. First Day— Saturday, March 26. | The autumn meeting of the Australian ! Jockey Club was opened to-day in fine 1 weather, and the attendance was very large. Bobrikoff's victory in the Autumn Stakes led to a popular demonstration. The following are the results : FIRST HURDLE RACE, Of 300sovs; second 60sovs and third 30sovs. About two miles. Treat, 10.4 ... •» 1 Contorp, 9.5 ... 2 Pharos, 9.10 ••• 3 Twelve horses started. Won by half a length. Time, i3min 49sec. ■ AUTUMN STAKES, Of lOOOsovs; second 200sovs and third ! • lOCsovs. One mile and a-half. Mr T. H. Lowry's blk g Bobrikoff, by Finland—Gossip, syrs, 9.0 1 Mr J. S. Brunton's ch m Maltine, syrs, - 9.0 •• •• 2 . Messrs P. and W. Miwshiell 8 ch h Trafalgar, 4yrs, 9.0 3 I Seven noises started. Downfall was scratched. From a good start Maltine was first ' away,- but once the field got going Hoax went to the front, Bobrikoff lying third. Hoax led along the back and round the turn, the field undergoing little change, except that Bobrikoff moved into second i place. On entering the straight the field i closed up, and Bobrikoff, on the inside. | moved4o the front at the distance, fighting out a fine race with Maltine and Trafalgar. Bobrikoff won nicely by three parts of a ; length, with half a length between the second and third horses. Time, 2min i SeC ' SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES, | A sweepstake of lOsovs each, added to a subscription of lOsovs each from the "owners of 31 sires and lOOOsovs from the club; owner of the sire of the winner to • receive lOOsovs, owner of the second horse -20050v5, and owner of the third lOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Colts, 8.10; fillies, 8.7. Seven furlongs. Mr C. Smith's br c Beverage, by

Malster —Wild Rose 1 Mr E. Eastern's ch f Desert Rose ... 2 .'Mr J. Siely's b f Styria ... •• 3 j Six horses started. A great finish; won by a head, with' half a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 28sec. DONCASTER HANDICAP, Of 1500sovs; second 300sovs and third 150sovs. One mile. Mi- E. Oatley's br g Storey, by Dor- ! Chester—Edna Lyall, 4yrs, 7.2 (Brown) 1 iMr A. Foley's b g Beau Vive, 4yrs

! 7.8 (Foley) '••• 2 , Hon. A. Wynne's b e Apple Pie, 3yrs, j 7.0 (Dillon) , 3 J Also started:' Parses 9.3, Miss Flaneur i 8.12, Mala 8.11, Fiavinius 8.11, Knox 8.11, 1 Blue Book 8.9, Kerlie 8.7, Oiivasfcer 8.3, War Star 8.2, Flaxen 8.2, Vavasour 7.13, Nadir I 7.10, Perkeo 7.8, Red Knight 7.8, Bright Steel 7.4, Didue 7.4, Britain 7.2, Gidyea 7.2, Snowfcot 7.0, Duke of Clarence 6.10, Black Range 6.10, Vauntie 6.7. Mala and Knox were the tirst to break the line, but when the held settled down Nadir took charge, followed by Mala, and Parsee. ' Before reaching the six-furlong nost Storey went to the front, I with Vauntie second, and then - followed ' Mala, Parkeo, Parsee, Nadir, and Apple ] Pie. A-t the half-mile post Storey still I had charge, being followed by Vauntie, ; Mala, Parse©, and Perkeo. Running into the straight, Nadir showed the way, with Parsee nearest in attendance and Storey and Mala handy. Once fairly on the way - for home Storey shot out, and going strong won by three lengths, the ssme distance separating the second and third horses. Britain finished fourth, and then came Fiavinius and Vavasour, with Duke of Clarence and- Gidyea last. Time, Imm 38isec. A..J.C. ST. LEGER, Of 750sovs; second ISOsovs and third i 50sovs. For threw year-olds. Colts and geldings, 8.10; fillies, 8.7. One mil® I and three-quartere. Mr -J. Baron's b c Prince Foote, by Sir Foote —Pefcruschka _ 1 Mr .T. C. Williamson's blk c Danilo ... 2 'Mr j. Wilson, jun.'s. br c Diabolo ... 3 The.se were the only »lart«rs. The raoe needs little description. Prince Foote was the first on his feot, Danilo second, and Bi;:bo"to third. There was no change in the positions throughout, Prince Foote easily holding his opponents, and romping home a winner by nearly a dozen lengths. Time, omin Sisec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 300sovs; second. 6050v3 and third 30sovs. Six furlongs. Poi Dance, Q.O t.v ... m 1 Gold Thread, 10.3 * -... 2 Veronite, 9.10 , .3 Twenty-one horses . started. Time, lmin ..ISsec. Second Day—Monday, Mabch 28. I The A.J.C. autumn .meeting was continued to-day. The weather cleared, and the afternoon was fine. There was a very large attendance. Results: FLYING HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs; second lOOsovs and third 50sovs. • Six furlongs. Mr J. Wilson's br m Mindful, by Bobadil—Reminder, aged, 7.4 1 Miss Corelli, 6.7 2' Brilliant Boy, 8.0 3 Seventeen horses started. A good finish; won by a neck, with a

' length between second and third. Gold Thread finished fifth. Time, lmin 15|eec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES. lOf lOOOsovs; second 200sove and third i lOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Colts 8.10, I fillies 8.8, geldings 8.7. Six furlongs. Air E. Eaistern's ch f Desert Rose, by Malster—Mangosteen (carried 9.4) ... 1 Mr J Wilson's (jun.) b o Bodadea •■• 2 Mr W H. Mate's b c Gigandra (carried , 9.6) •■ 3 Thirteen horses started. . Precious made the running well into the straight, where Desert Rose shot out and won by three lengths; Bobadea beating Gigandra by a length. Time, lnim . 15|sec. „ _ I SYDNEY CUP, Of 3000sovs: second 500sovs and third 250sovs, .Two miles. Mr E. R. Frazor's br h Vavasor, by Grafton—Waihine, 4y.rs, 7.9 (M'Lachlan) 1 Daisy Chain, 7.2 (Smith) 2 Jinnee, 6.10 (Brown) 3 Also started: Trafalgar 9.5, Maltine 9.1, ! Pondil 9.0, Barvallan 8.9, Lord Nolan 8.4, ! Downfall 8.1, Kerlio 8.0, Ungane 8.0, | Olivaster 8.0, Hoax 7.12, Danilo 7.8, Lady Wilde 7.6, Beau Vive. 7.4, Didus 7.3, Britain ! 6.10. Footpad 6.10, Black Range 6.7. The first to .show out were Beau Vive, Black Range, and Kerlie. The last-named -.vent to the front before the straight was reached, Maltine moving into second place. Kerlie showed the way into the straight, the nearest in attendance being Beau Vive, . Maltine, and Trafalgar. Passing the stand | Kerlie still led from Beau Vive and Maltine, with Downfall last. At the mile and ; a-quarter post the order was:- —Kerlie, Beau Vive, Maltine, Olivaster, Hoax, Daisy Chain, and Downfall. There was little change along the back. Kerlie passed the six-furlong post clear cf Beau Vive, who was followed by Black Range. Olivaster, and ! Maltine. Before reaching the five-furlong j post Kerlie gave place to Black Range, i who had Olivaster as his nearest attendant, i while Maltine, Kerlie, and Trafalgar were ahead of the others. Olivaster nloved to the front at the half-mile post, Vavasor, ' who had been gi'adually improving his position, lying second, with Daisy Chain and i Maltine handy. Olivaster was first into the straight, followed by Daisy Chain, Jinnee, and Vavasor. Once fairly on the way home'Vavasor came through, and won by two lengths, a. similar distance separating second and third. Then came Didus, Danilo, Ungarie, Barallan, and Beau Vive, while Downfall finished in the ruck. Time, 3min 39isee. FIRST STEEPLECHASE, Of 300sovs; second 60sovs and third 30sovs. About two miles- and a-half.. Mr -J. Cameron's b g Kiatere, -by Castor —Victoria., aged, 11.4 1 Mr A. F. Dousias's ch g Bullworthj aged, 9:9 2 Mr R! Morton's br g Kuala Luninur, • aged, 12.7 ... ... -. ,'..' 3. J Seven horses started. The winner, fencing w-,\li, held a leading position throughout. . He' was first over the last obstacle,, and landed an. easy victor by 10 lengths. - Time, smin 34 3-4s«c. FIRST NUESERY HANDICAP, Of 300sors: second 60sovs and third 30sovs. For two-year-olds. One mile. j Messrs J. C. Williamson and A. Mansfield's br c Cadonia, fay Prudent Kirig —Enooma 1 Motilla 2 Pendulous .- 3 Sixteen horses , started. An exciting finish. Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Time, lmin 42 3-4 sec. ' . TOCAL HANDICAP, iOf 300sovs; second 60sovs and third 30sovs. '■ One miie and a-quarter. Safrano, 6.7 '. 1 Pretty Peg, 7.11 .. ... ... 2 Bawbee, 7.6 ... 3 Fifteen horses started. The placed horses battled out a great finish, beads separating the first and second, with Bawbee a neck away. Time, 2min 'lOs'oc.