SPORTING.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18458, 17 April 1922, Page 6

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FIXTURES. April 15. 17.—Auckland R. April 15," 17.—Feiliiag J.C April 15, 17.—Riverton R.C. April 15. 17. —Wairarapa R.C. April 17.—Waimate Plains Trots. April 17, IS.—Canterbury J.C. April 17.—Waipukurau J.C. April 19.—Westland R.C. April 22. —-Greymouth J.C. April 22, 24. —Avondale J.C. April 26.—Reefton J.C. April 26, 27.—Hawke’s Bay J.C. April 28. 29.—South Canterbury J.C AUCKLAND R.C. MEETING. GROTESQUE WINS THE EASTER. (Per Press Association. > AUCKLAND, April 15. The' Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting opened in fairly good weather. There was an occasional light shower. The course was heavy owing to recent rain. There was a large attendance, including the Governor-General. The totalisator handled £70,819. against £97,639 10/- for the corresponding day last year. Results:—• Presidents’ Handicap.—Uncle Ned (O’Shea) 1, Glen Canny 2, Boomerday 3. Also ran: *Forest Gold, Mangamahoe, Scion, Perfect Day, Pente, Stork, Khublai Khan, Nighttime, Sylvan, War Tank, Bang, Gold Plane, Canowindra. Nose; two and a-half lengths. Time: 2.12 3.5. Great Northern Oaks. —Bonny Doreen (Buchanan) 1, Cleasanta 2. Two and a-half lengths. Time: 2.48 2-5.

Brighton Hurdles. —Killard I Turner) 1, Poanui 2, Oakleigh 3. Also ran: Luperino. Thrace, Starland. Old Gold, Coroglen, Active. Paddington Green, Snake. Sea De'il, Tenacious, Bezant. Blue Cross. Guianform. Terohae, Ginger Mick. Four eight lengths. Time: 3.57. Champagne Stakes.—Rapine (R. Reed) 1. Highland 2. Epitaph 3. Also ran: King’s Trumpeter.’Refinement, Dorina. Two lengths; neck. Time: 1.19.

Easter Handicap. Grotesque (Dickson) 1, Gasbag 2, Income 3. klso ran: Rational. Insurrection. Tinohoro, Golden Bubble. Raceful. landslide. Loyal Irish. Quest, Tama-a-roa, Royal Box, Askari. Penona. Dovelet, Broadwood. Neck each way; Insurrection fourth. Time: 1.44.

Onslow Stakes—Bretland (Thompson) 1, Florent 2. Lucius 3. Also ran: John Dix. Lightwood. After Dark. Just. Electrode, Our Prince. Nocturn Bay. Dighton. Owen Shef--se!d, Rosavella. The Linnet. Matinee, Arch Lily, Bonny Canny. Half length; neck. Time: 1.5. Nelson Handicap.—Royal Present (George) 1, Marble Slab 2. Cantoris 5. Also ran: Arizona Maid. Flowng Bowl. Nightraider, Bitholia, Pentagram. Gold Jacket. Elsie Aroha. Midget, Prince Charming. Jolly Gay, Waikaretu. Navana, Tireless. Phyllmena. Mangawhero. Rosullus, Quintillian, Marble Crag. Marble Glass, Pagoda, Prince Charles. Spirit Level, Sussex, Ben Nevis. Merry Times, Salvor. Three and a-halt length; neck. Time: 1.45 4-5.

Eden Handicap. Namutere (Dixon) 1, Prince Abbey 2, Pavo 3. Also ran: Anomaly, Prince Jewell. Arch Salute, Illumination, Some Fashion. Stammer, Golden -Dream. Prince Charleroi. Mistian. La Puerile, Danton, Regent. Clomel. Blanche Abbey. Half length; one length. Time; 1.31 2-5. HQW THEY RACED. (By Telegraph,. <By Our Special Reporter). AUCKLAND. April 15. fl*me good racing was witnessed on the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting, notwithstanding that the course was heavy owing to recent rain. The Easter Handicap was a fine race. Owing to the state of the course the bracketed pair (Gasbag and G rotesque), both strong compact horses, were given a first rate chance in the heavy going, the pair being the favourite selection. Both went well in the preliminary. Quest, Raceful. Income and Askari also taking the eye. Loyal Irish looked well, though slightly above himself. The story’ of the race is «oou told. After Rational and Gol4en Bubble had ben indulged in the »ead in turn. Income ran to the front. Turning into the straight. Income had Golden Bubble in trouble, and it looked like winning. At the distance the was bunched, with Income still holding a slight advantage, but Gasbag. Grotesque, and Insurrection were all putting in strong claims. The Williams’ pair showed the most dash and together headed. Income 100 yards from the post. In the last 50 yards Grotesque, with a fine finishing effort, drew out to win by a neck, Income, who had stuck well to his task, being a neck behind Gasbag, with Insurrection fourth. The Champagne Stakes showed Rapine in attractive colours. Early In the contest he was well hack. Epitaph being in the lead with Highland and Refinement close up. At the distance, Highland headed the Absurd filly, but Rapine could be seen coming very far on the outside. Epitaph and Highland were fighting out a great battle in the last hundred yards, when Rapine swooped down full of running, going on to win by two lengths. Highland staying better than Epitaph, and beating her by a neck. Refinement was close up fourth. Rapine was responsible for a good performance, and should do better.

The Oaks was a disappointing race, only Cleasanta and Bonny Doreen parading. The former was a warm fa\ourite. Cleasanta ran to the front after a furlong had been traversed, Buchanan, on Bonny Doreen. being content to ride a waiting race. Both were und*r a strong pull on entering the straight. At the distance Bonny Doreen challenged and Cleasanta failing to respond, the former had an easy victory. Buchanan, on the winner, received an ovation at the finish. The Brighton Hurdles saw a good contest between Poanui and Killard. but the latter outstayed his opponent and won in good style. The

winner lias greatly improved, and should win again before long. The President's Handicap saw Glen Canny installed favourite and Unvie Ned second choice. The public opinion proved sound, the finish being between the pair, Uncle Ned prevailing by a nose. Royal Abbey was the early leader, but when the real business commenced only the two were seriously considered. Boomerday was a fair third. TO-DAYS ACCEPTANCES. Atltnmn Handle.ip.—Gasbag 9.4. Insurrection. Unc'e Ned 8.10, Tinohoro ''.3. Baeeftil 7.8, Boonterday 7.6, Quest 7.-5, Mnngantahoe. Income 7-4. titork 6.9, Glencanny 6.8, Perfect Day, Pente

Victoria Handicap.—Uncle Alex 9.6, King's Trumpeter 9.1. Refinement 9.0. Finelli 8.6. Lucius 8.3. Shebang. Lady Lots 8.2 Breiland 7-9. Steel Bar, Gum Chips 7.5, Just 7.0. Ruapapa, Dorinda, l.ightwork 6.13. Nocturne. Sheffield, Rosa.ella. Bustler. Matinee, Bonny Canny 6.7.

Mangere Handicap Tolerance, Whiti.-nga 9.3. Shortland 8.8. Machree 8.4. Flowing Bowl 8.3. Irish Knight 8.1. Antiform. Lady Polly Sir Burnett 8-0. Gold Jacket 7.12. Polini, Lady Glisas 7.11, Menance, St. Waipa, Euphoria 7.10. Midget. Miss Leslie 7.9, Utakura 7.8. Election 7.7. Salvaless 7.5. Jolly Gay 7.3. Pagoda 7.2, Auditor 7.0, Editorrn. Winsome Arch. Royal Fancy, Princess Bell. Dardanella, Snowden, Phyllona, Quinteliian, Marble Crag, Merry Times. Uncle .lack 7-0.

Hiiia Handicap.—Rational. Surveyor 9.2. Pavo 9.0 Anomaly 8.12, Golden Bubble 8.11, Absurdum 8.6. Landslide 5.4. 8.3, Hipo 7.9. Dovelet 6.11.

Stewards* Handicap-—Grotesque 9.8. Golden Bubble 9.0. Royal Abbey 8.11. Raceful 8.10. larval Irish 8.5. Scion 8.1, Tama-a-roa 7.13. Illumination 7.8. Mistian 6.9. Penona. Marble Slab 6.7. Auckland Welter —Royal Abbey 10.2, Arch Salute 9.6. Prince Jewel 9.3, Tieki 3.12. Some Fashion 8.10, Khublai Khan 8.9. Night Time 8.7, Stammer. Mumble 8.4. Sylvan 8.3. Royal Van, Royal Present 8.3. Canowindra. Goldplane, Mistian. Oranga. Arizona Maid. Bitholia, Bang. Fort Regal. Marble Slab. Navana. Nightraider. Marble Bell 8.0FEILDING J.C. EASTER MEETING MARQUETEUR WINS THE CUP. IRAPUKA SCORES IN THE MANGAONE HANDICAP. (By Opr Special Reporter). Heavy rain fell the night previous to the meeting, and the course was somewhat heavy. There was a 1 large attendance of the public, and : speculation was fairly brisk. The bracketed couple—Trespass and I Vagabond—was favourite for the ■ tup, with Paouui next in demand. .Marqueteur was third favourite, despite his defeat of Amyl has at Manawatu. When it came to the business part of the race, B. H. Morris brought the son of King Mark along with a splendidly judged run in the straight and won by a length and three-quarters. With ■A. Oliver on Irapuka, which was made favourite for the Mangaone Handicap, it hopped out with the I lead, and had no difficulty in win- | ning by a length and a-half from Jovial. The investments for the clay amounted to £32,463, against i £51,641 for Easter Monday of last ; year. Results:—■

KAWA KAWA HURDLES, of 250 sovs.; 1* miles: 4—Mr S. Kirkpatrick’s GOLDSCENE, 9.0 (C. McSweeney) 1 1 —Mr R. T. Reid’s NO BOTHER, 10.8 (S. Walls) 2 3—Mr J. Bull’s OMAHU, 11.9 (L. G. Morris) 3

Also started: 7 Ngakanui 10.10 (H. Bowden). 8 War Loan 10.5 (P. Webley), 5 Simonides 10.5 (N. McDonnell), 2 Whanoko 9.6 (R. Hunt). Ngakanui. Omahu, and Mattock were »the first to show out, and after a .furlong had been traversed. Whanoko led over the next hurdle, which it jumped badly. Passing the stand Goldscene led from Whanoko and Omahu. At the back of the course, Goldscene had a commanding lead from Omahu and No Bother. Goldscene had the race won as the : field entered the straight, and No Bother landed in front of Omahu over the last fence. Goldscene won by four lengths, with Omahu two lengths away third, and War Loan fourth. Time: 3 min. 23 secs. MAIDEN STAKES, of 150 sovs; 7 furlongs: 1— Mr R. Grace’s LEFT 8.0 (M. McCarten > 1 2 Mr G. Bur-ows’ RELEASED 8.0 (B. H. Morris) 2 4—Mr J. T. Cole’s WHIZZ BANG 8.0 (W. Young) 3

Also started: 3 Naughty (W. E. Pine), $ Adrienne (H. Griffiths), 6 Rangiata (L. C. Morris), 7 Orellana (A. Oliver), 8 Fran (M. Conway), 5 Tussore (J. Kelly) 8.0. Left and Released were together as the field settled down, and ran along together till the straight was reached; with Rangiata in third plaoe. A good finish resulted in Left passing the post with half a length’s advantage. and Whizz Bang, which finished fast, a length away third, and Rangiata fourth. Time: 1.32 2-5. FEILDING CUP, of 600 sovs.; 11 " miles: 3—Mr F. Besley’s MARQUETEUR, 9.7 (B. H. Morris) . . . . 1 2—Mr L. McKenzie's PAONUI, 8.2 (J. Dwyer) 2 I—Mr W. R. Kemball’s TRESPASS. 9.7 (L. G. Morris) .- 3

Also started: 1 Vagabond 8.9 (M. McCarten) 5 Egmont Park 7.13 (M. Conway), 4 Royal Gift 6.7 (A. Hare), 6 Skylight 6.7 (L. A. Pine). Egmont Park was the first to show out. with Royal Gift and Skylight handy. Passing the stand the first time, Egmont Park was leading from Royal Gift, with Skylight. Paoanui. Marqueteur. Trespass and Vagabond in that order. At the end of a mile Royal Gift ran to the front and down the back stretch assumed

the lead from Royal Gift. Rounding the bend Paoanui made a forward move and ted into the slraight from Marqueteur and Skylight. Marqueteur collared Paoanui two hundred yards from home, and won comfortably by a length and threequarters, with Trespass, which finished fast, a length away third, and then came Vagabond, Skylight, Egmont Park, and Royal Gift. Time: 2.41 3-5.

ONGO HACK ,of 200 sovs.; 5J furlongs: I— Mr L. G. Paul’s ORCHID, 7.3 (A. Hare) 1 4 Mr E. L. Barnes’ EONMARK, 7.5 (R. Mackie) 2 II — Mr D. J. Hughes’ OTAPAWA, 6.12 (C. Edwards) 3 Also started: 5 Regard 8.3 (M. Conway), 6 Mixture 8.3 (W. E. Pine), 2 Pouma 8.2 (M. McCarten), 3 Otapo 7.13 (W. Young), 7 Martulla 7.5 (J. Kelly), 9 Cream de Menthe 7.4 (J. Page), 10 Santiago 7.3 (J. White), 12 Lady Faa 7.0 (S. Head), 8 Country Life 7.0 (W. Ayres). 13 Merry Ann 6.12 (H. Ashton). Orchid went to the front from the rise of the barrier, and had no difficulty in maintaining its lead to the finish, winning by four lengths from Eonmark (which had occupied second place throughout the race), and Otapawa two lengths away third, with Cream de Menthe fourth. Time: 1.10. MANGAONE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; 6 furlongs: 1— Mr T. O’Donnell’s IRAPUKA, 8.6 (A. Olliver) 1 2 Mr C. Morse’s JOVIAL, 8.9 (M. Conway) • • ■ 2 5 Mr C. Louisson's BIRKIE, 8.2 IR. Mackie) 3 Also started: 7 Awake 9.0 (L. G. Morris), 4 Amber Tips 8.2 (G. C. Young), 3 Passionless 8.2 (B. H. Morris), 6 Inah 8.1 (W. E. Fine), 8 Triboulet 7.11 (R. Hunt). Irapuka was the first to begin from a goad start, and ran to the front. At the half mile Inah was running4»vith the leader and the pair entered '.he straight together. Irapuka left Inah In the run down the straight, where Awake, Jovial and Birkie improved their positions, but failed to make any impression on Irapuka, which won nicely by a length and ahalf from Jovial, with Birkie a length away third and Awake fourth. Time: 1.16 4-5. Amber Tips was slow to move at the start and lost several lengths, finishing at the rear of the field.

TAONUI HACK, of 200 sovs.; 7 fur longs: 4—Mr E. Whittle's CROSSFIRE, (C. Edwards) 1 I—Mr T. Peapell’s VELOCIFORM,

8.2 (W. E. Pine) 7 —Mrs J. Macbinas GOLD STAR, 7.3 (M. Conway)

Also started: 3 Erie 8.11 (A. Rutherford), 6 Spare Moment 7.13 (J. White), 2 Sunny Spec 7.2 (L. A. Pine), 5 Released 7.1 (A. Hare). Crossfire showed the way down the back stretch from Velociform and Sunny Spec. The latter ran up to Crossfire three furlongs from home; and the pair raced together to the home bend, where Sunny Spec dropped back, and Velociform ran into second place. Crossfire maintained its advantage and won by a length and a-half from Velociform, with Gold Star a length away third, and Erie fourth. Time: 1.32 3-5. HALCOMBE WELTER, of 300 sovs; 7 furlongs: 3 Messrs Allen and Kirkpatrick’s SCOTCH MIXTURE, 8.6 (O. McCarten) 1 4 Mr H. Spratt’s ROMAN, 7.11 (L. A. Pine) 2 2—Mr R. J. Harper's KUIA, 7.11 (R. Hunt) 3

Also started: 14 Punka 9.5 (E. Lowe), 12 Tenterfield 9.5 (J. Murtagh), 7 Princess Pat 9.4 (H. Godfrey), 6 Passin Through 9.4 (W. E. Pine), 1 Voluble 8.8 (L. G. Morris), 12 Ladogeur 8.7 (H. Griffiths), 5 Equitable 8.6 (A. Oliver), 11 Festive 8.3 (B. H. Morris), 10 Sunny Jim 8.2 (G. C. Young), 8 Tresor 7.11 (W. Young), 9 Hallowroz 7.11 (J. Dwyer). From a good start, Roman led the field out of the barrier, and as they settled down, Scotch Mixture was running second, with Equitable and Kuia handy. Kuia ran into second place two furlongs from home, with Scotch Mixture in third place. Roman was still bowling along in front as the field hit the straight, but Scotch Mixture came with a well sustained run on the outside from the straight entrance, headed Roman a chain from the post, and won by a head, with Kuia two lengths away third and Voluble fourth. Time: 1.31.

ONEPUHI HACK WELTER, of 200 sovs.; 1 mile and 54 yards:

1 — Mr J. J. O'Connor’s PLEASURE, 8.2 (B. H. Morris) .. 1 2 Mr P. O.’Neill’s LADY NASSAU, 8.9 (M. McCarten) . . 2 4—Mr A. Atwood's MERRY QUEEN, 8.3 (W. Young) . . 3

Also started: 3 Mort Avis 9.13, (R. Hatch), 5 Helen Rufus 9.4 (L. G. Morris), 6 Springtide 8.3 (J. Dwyer). Mort Avis assumed the lead going out of the straight, with Helen Rufus and Lady Nassau handy. Merry Queen ran into second place three furlongs from home, with Pleasure, which had been running last, making a forward move. When heads were turned for home Mort Avis and Merry Queen and Lady Nassau were prominent, but Pleasure came with a great rattle on the outside, and won by a head, with Merry Queen two lengths away third. Time: I. 9 4-5. Springtide was left at the barrier. TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. PALMERSTON N., April 16. Kimbolton Hurdles Maniahera 11. No Bother 11.0, Ngakanui 10.10, War Loan and Simonides 10.6, Goldscene 10.3, Sprtngtide 9.12, Whanoko 9.8, Kuranui 9.0, and Naughty 9.0. Waiatu Stakes—Peep o’ Day, Rangiata. Red Stag, Haligan, Santonin, Elvaette, Merry Ann, Lady Faa, Daubpines, Tussore. Loval Maid, Eonmark, and Orellana. Easter Handicap.—Trespass 9.8, Volo 96, Vagabond 8.8, Paoanui 8.6 Egmont Pank 7.1.

Rewa Hack —Scotch Mixture 9.11 Crossfire 9.0, Regard, Mixture 7.12, Paunia 7.11, Lively Fire 7.19, Gold Star 9.4, Sunny Spec 7.0, Santiago, 6.13, Otapawa 6.10. Country ■Life 6.9.

Denbigh Handicap—lrapuka 9.3, Jovial 5.13, Birkie 8.3, Passionless 8.0, Triboulet 7.8, Roman 6.13, Kuia 6.11, Orchid 6.9,

Oroua Hack—Mort Avis 9.0, Erie 8.11, No Bother 5.9, Left 8.5, Lady Nassau and Pleasure 8.1, Merry Queen 7.5. Makino Welter—Princess Pat 9.1, Parsin’ Through 9.0, Detlroit 9.0, Voluble 8.4, Ladoguer 8.4, Equitable 8.3, Festive 8.0, Sunny Jim 7.13, Trevor 7.7, Hallowroz 7.7. Awahuri Hack Welter.—Crossfire 9.8, Velociform 9.3, Helen Rufus 9.0 Lady Nassau 8.13, Spare Moment 8.9, Skylight 8.4, Martulla 8.3, Released 8.0, Gold Star 7.12, Creme de Menthe 7.11, Pantier 7.9, RIVERTO 4 RACES. " (Per Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, April 15. The Riverton Racing Club’s Eas ter meeting opened tb-day in fine weather, but the going was heavy. Investments were £18,966, against £19,821 on the first day last year. Results;—■

Trial Stakes. —Moulin Rouge 1, Londonderry 2, Oversea 3. Also ran: Warglen, Coastguard, Calamon, Lord Barkley, High Admiral, Naomi, Soldiers' Thought, Taproot. Won by a neck. Time: 1.47 3-5. Waiau Steeple.—Blazing Light 1, Hollow Log 2, Coal King 3. Also ran: Mettle Drift, Lady Winston, Somerset, Palencia, Gleneden, Lilly Pale, Lartton, Monomore, Mystic Steep. Won by 10 chains. Time: 5.4 2-5.

Aprima Handicap.—Bella Lake 1, Francai.se 2, Listening Post 3. Only starters. Won by a length. Time: 1.16 3-5.

Longwood Handicap.—Lady Blissful 1, Soldiers’ Pride 2, Kilmeedy 3. Also ran: Wild Night, Blue Admiral, Jubert, Illume, Londonderry. Won by two lengths. Time: 1.33 1-5. Cup.—Corn Rigs (A. H. Wilson) 1, Sartolite 2, Redstone 3. Also ran: General Advance, Rorke’s Drift, Silent King, Twinkle, Tin Soldier, Night Alarm. Won by one and ahalf lengths. Time: 2.12 1-5. • Great Western Steeples.—Lady Winston 1, Juan 2, Lochella 3. Also ran: Aohilleus, Silverspire, Gelisla, Palladio, Wicklow, Carnmore. Won by eight lengths. Time: 6.52.

Visitors’ Hack Handicap.—Kilmeedy 1, Gunlayer 2, Kerb 3. Also ran:Tunic, Merry Dora, Muzzle, Salermo. July Spark, Border Knight, Bright Spot, Janus. Won by a nose. Time: 1.18 3-5.

Pourakino Handicap. Thistlecrown 1, Vice Grand 2, Calibration 3. Also ran: Palamon, Linden, Kilkee, Sembric, Hineamiru, Marching Order, Lawsuit. Won by half a length. Time: 1.45. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES.

(Per Frese Association.) INVERCARGILL, April 16. President's Slake, one mile,—. Blazing Light 9.0, Moulin Rouge 8.13, Londonderry 8.7, Cartoon 7.13, Warglen, High Admiral and Coastguard 7.12, Nagmi Tatton 7.12. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.— General Advance, Listening Post 9.0, Cornrigs 8.13, Mantua 8.4, Bella ■Lake 7.12, Glentruin 7.10, Francaise 7.9, Thistlecrown Tunic 6.9, Pallah 6.7.

Thornbury Hack, six furlongs.— Morse Signal 9.0, Kilmedy 8.12, Winsome Lady 8.7, Soldiers’ Pride 8.5, Salerno 8.4, Wild Night 7.12, Border Knight and Sunlit 7.9, Illume 7.8, Kawatiri 7.7. Easter Handicap, one mile and a distance.— General Advance 9.0, Cornrigs 8.13, Rorke’s Drift 8.6, Silent King 8.0, Palamon 7.12, Sartolite 7.9, Linden 7.7, Twinkle 7.5, Tin Soldier 7.2, Red Stone 7.0, Vice Grand 6.12, Night Alarm 6.7. Otaitai Hack, seven furlongs.— Kerb 9.9, Calibration 8.13, Kilmeedy 8.11, Samum 8.8, Orange Bitters and Blue Admiral 8.4, Gunlayer 8.1, Muzzle 8.0, Janus 7.9, Coastguard 7.7.

Riverton Steeplechase, about 2J miles.—Lochella 12.10, Zarkoma 10.10, Silverspire and Achilleus 10.9, Lady Winston 10.2, Glenisla 10.0, Juan 9.10, Magdala 9.7, Wicklow 9.3, Somerset 9.0. Wallace Hack, one mile.—Vice Grand 8.13, Soldiers’ Pride 8.3, Gunlayer 7.13, Merry Dora, Vice Royal, Blue Admiral, and Londonderry 7.12, Oversea 7.7. Farewell, one mile.—Palamon 9.7, Sartolite 9.3, Red Stone, St Easel 8.11, Tin Soldier and Kilkee 8.10, Lady Blissful 8.9, Calibration 8.2. Marching Order 7.12, Lawsuit, and Mettle Drift 7.7. 4VAIRARAPA RESULTS. (Far Fraas Association.) FEATHERSTON, April 15. Mokai Hack Welter.—Tekuri 1, Pam 2, Reset 3, Scratched: Edendale. Won by a neck. Time, 1.29 4-5. Maiden Hack Stakes. — Basso 1, Lady Pan 2, Manchester 3. Won easily. All started. Zero Hour, and Fuishment fell. Time 1.8 4-5. Railway Handicap. Merry Day 1, Capping Day 2, Dainty Step 3. All started. Won by a length. Time 1.14 1-5.

Easter Handicap Bonnetter 1, Hyrax 2, Printemps 3 Bitters was fourth. All started. Won by a length. Time 2.8%. Two-year-old Stakes.—Solrino 1, Stream 2. Menthe 3. Scratched: Uleaborg. A good race. Won by a head. Time 1.2 3-5.

Members’ Handicap—Lord Desmond 1, Pitch Dark 2, Helvonia 3. Six lengths. Time 1.42. Martinborough Welter. Lord Muskerry 1, Vasilkof 2, Halifax 3. Half length. Time 1.29. Ferry Hack Handicap.—Jackaroo 1, Yankee Dan 2. Prince Hal 3. Head. No time given.

TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Moroa Hack.—Tekuri 9.6, Basso 8.13, Edendale, Pam 8.11, Rebuff, Rosett 8.9 Moonstruck 8.0, Lord Usk 8.4, Silk Rein 7.13

Stewards. —Dainty Step 9.6, Capping Day 8.8, Backsheesh 8.3, Merry Day 7.13, Rose of Athens 7.9, Jackaroo 7-5, Mountain March 7.3, Prince Hall, Martian Miss 7.2, Tommy Rot Island 6.7.

Autumn.—Printemps 9.9, Bitters 8.6, Hyrax 8.3, Bonnie Heather 7.13, Esperance 7.9, Halifax 7.5, Maiiitua

Electric.—Jackaroo 9.2, Motoua’s Gift 8.7, Douoement. Blackhead 7.13, Yankee Dan 7.12, Melting Moment

7.7, Will Prosper. Salutus, Black Arrow, Manchester 6.7.

Juvenile—Solrino, Uleaberg, Menthe Zanv 8.5. Bonnie Nurse 7.12, Waetea, Stream 7.8, Refrigeration 6.11, Lady Duleene 6 7.

Tauherenikau. —Probate, Lord Muskerry, Vasilkof 9.3, Capping Day 8.13. Backsheesh 8.9, Island 7-13,. Pam 7.7.

Settlers —Sir Wai 9.7. Jx>rd Desmond 9.3. Prince Hal 8.13, Birkenelhi. 8.9, Yankee Dan, Pitch Dark 7.12, Ilallowvonia 7.9, Orane 6.12, Red Band 6.7. Farewell. —Gold Pan, Lady Ben, Manchester. Native Call, Punishment, Sagacity, Submerge, Rimutaka. Zero Hour (all 8.7). AUSTRALLAN RESULTS. BEAUFORD BEATS EURYTHMIC. DONCASTER TO JULIA GREY. Received, April 16, 5.5 p.m. 9?DNEY, April 18. For the first day of the Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, the weather was bright and warm and the course excellent. The attendance was upwards of ninety thousand, a record. Features of the day’s racing were Beauford’s signal triumph over Eurythmlc and the victory of the popular Julia Grey in the Doncaster Handicap. The conflict between Beauford and Eurythmic aroused intense interest and enthusiasm among sporting circles. It was primarily responsible for the record attendance. The consensus of opinion favoured Eurythmlc’s prospects on the score of ability, but sentiment favoured Beauford, The easy manner in which he vanquished his adversary electrified the spectators, who all joined in wild cheering at the finish, irrespective of whether they backed him or not. Julia Grey, which was always noted for honest work, won comfortably with Toobey in the saddle. Toobey won the last Doncaster on Speciality. The time on each occasion was 1.38. Solfanello -was not sighted at any stage of the race. Results: First Hurdle.—Reducine, 11.6, 1; Prince Stockrington, 9.0, 2; Bendoc 9.11, 3. Five lengths. Time 3.42%. Autumn Stakes. —Beauford, 9.0, 1; Sister Olive, 8.1, 2; Eurythmic, 9.3, 3. Also started: David. Salitros. Beauford assumed the lead almost at the commencement and led for the slraight by three lengths, Eurythmic ahead of Sister Olive, with Salitros and David in the rear. Beauford increased the lead at the six furlong post, where it looked a runaway victory. Entering the straight the leader was challenged, but Eurythmic was unequal to the task. Sister Olive failed to overhaul Beauford, who passed the post with two lengths to spare, amidst the wildest enthusiasm. David fourth, and Sa.lltros last, lime 2.32 1-4. Doncaster Handicap.—Julia Grey, 8.12, (Toohey/ 1; Sir Maitland, 8.0, (McLachlan) 2, Tressady Queen, 7.10 (Brown) 3. All the acceptors started. The race created considerably less interest than the Autumn Stakes. Tressady Queen was the first out of the barrier, followed by Braehead and Julia Grey. Isa led into the straight. Julia Grey, always handy, went to the front at the half distance and won by two lengths. Sir Maitland beat Tressady Queen by half a length. Time 1.38.

A. J. C. Sires’ Produce Stakes — Soorak, 8.10, 1; Theory, 8.7, 2; Rosina, 8.7 3. Eleven started. Soorak shot to the front at the distance anu won by half a length. Time l.Uts. A. J. C St. Leger—Harvest King, 8.10, 1, Furious 8,7, 2; Publicity, 8.10 3. Others starters: Galahad, Prank. Harvest King was second all the way till approaching the straight. Furious challenged Harvest King to the half distance, but the lattei- came away to win by one and a half lengths. Time 3.2%. Local Handicap.—Royal Alwyne, 7,9,. 1; King Forest, 8.0, 2; Bitalli, 7.0, 3; Twenty starters. Five lengths. Time 2.33%, The Sunday Sun says Beauford convincingly proved his superiority over Eurythmic after the first two furlongs. There was no semblance between the pair—it was always Beauford first and the rest nowhere. NEW ZEALAND METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, April 15. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting opened to-day in perfect weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator investments were £34,585 10/ against £59,715 10/ on the opening day last year. Results:— Preliminary Handicap.—Koraki 1, Bon Sonty 2, Welcome Feta 3. Also ran: Wallacetown, Marvolo, Bundaderg, Dajidenong, Bonette, Uandiligong, Bon Elect, St. Quentin, Swiftest, Tidewater, Wonder Why, Stella A, Ashley, Culverden. Carblner, Red Bell, Maori Princess. Won by a length. Time 3.44 J. Fendalton Handicap. Logan Wood 1, Wild Thyme 2, Lucky Prince 3. Also started: Indra, Watchman, Madeline, Prince Burlington, Elsie Gay, Wilkes Dillon, Eddy. Huia Bird, Gold Crest, Effie, Bingen Kilmarnock, Bing Boy, Final Leave, Leila, Denver Avenue, Edith Chivies, Eric Rothschild, Waiptro, Malachy, Apres Mol, Pedro and Pronto. Won by a length. Time 3.41. Easter Handicap.—Vile (E. C. McDermott) 1 Tatsy Dillon 2, Oruarangi 3, Agathos 4. Also started: Man-o’-War, Willie Lincoln, Vice Admiral, Gold Girfy, Goldstream, Nancy Stair, Comedy Chief. Won by a length; third horse two lengths away. Time 4.31 4-5. Wilkin Handicap.—Grand Denver 1, Olive Huon 2, Malachy 3. Also started; Bush Boy, Dandy Chimes, Madeline Dillon, Eddy, Merry Soui, Dillon, Shine, Phil Smith, Placid. Waipiro, Dolly Dillon, Wet Day, Cardinal and Blue, Tawera, Royal Oak, Fireman. Won by ten lengths. Time 3.48 1-5. Autumn Handicap.—Pieter Timmerman (A. Pringle) 1, Whist «. Tradesman 3. Also started: Homleigh, Dick Marvin Junr., Jack McKinney, Theseus, Harold Child, Marrietta, Bon Patch, Peter Jackson, First Fashion, Merry Bingen, Paul Huon, Mushroom. Won by a neck, second horse two lengths away. Time 4.474-5.

Flying Handicap.—Tatsy Dillon 1, Logan Queen 2, Chid 3. Alson ran Marie Tempest, Locando Dillon, Bell Fashion, Emperor, The Dingo, Guynemer, Hayseed, Colenut, Coil, Glen Mavis. Won by a length. Time 2.11 3-5. Belfast Handicap.—Wild Briar, 1, Lady Joan 2, Prince Lyons 3. Also started: Paul Dufaultr Prize Pearl, Sympathy, Nellie Scott, Peter Mack, Star Queen, Rorke’s Drift,

Marvella, Stormy Marven Junr., Pringora, Lincoln Huon, Lady Swithin. Peter King, Master Hal. Won by lour lengths. Time 4.35. Express Handicap.—Thixendale 1, Logan Queen 2, Imperial Fan 3. Also started: Onyx, Legacy, Pleasant Mount, Bundura, Downcast, Salamander, Latona, Doreen DilHon, Embracer, Morning Chimes, Makomako, Proud Logan. Won by two lengths. Time 2.52.