TURF FIXTURES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XX, 17 November 1900, Page 918

TURF FIXTURES.

November 21. 22—Coromandel Racing Club November 22, 24—Wellington Racing Club November 22, 30—Dunedin Jockey Club November 24.—Mercury Bay Racing Club. November 28, December 1 — Takapuna Jockey Club _ , December 8 and 12—Otahuhu Trotting Club Spring. . . . . December 26. 28, January 1, 2—Auckland Racing Club December -’6— Bay of Plenty Jockey Club December 26, 27—Gisborne Racing Club December 26. 27—Taranaki Jockey Club December 26. 27—Thames Jockey Club January 1. 2—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club January 29, 30, February 2— Takapuna Jockey Club „ . April 8,9, 13—Auckland Racing Club April 20. 24—Avondale Jockey Club May 24. 25—Takapuna Jockey Club Winter June 8. 10. 12—A.R.C. North N.Z. Grand National Meeting DATES OF COMING EVENTS November 29—Otago Cup December 26—Auckland Cup January I—Great Northern Derby January 2—A.R.C. Royal Stakes January 22—Wellington Cup January 29—Takapuna Cup February 20 —Egmont Cup February 27 —Dunt din Cup ® ® ®

NOTES BY MONITOR.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. The Auckland Racing Club were favoured with glorious weather for the opening day’s racing of their Spring Carnival, which took place on 1‘ riday last. There was a very large attendance of the public present to witness the (.port, and everything passed off in a very satisfactory manner. The course was in splendid order, and the lawn during the afternoon looked exceedingly pretty, for the many costumes worn by the ladies furnished a most picturesque sight, which was quite in keeping with the beautiful spring day which marked the inauguration of the season. Major Banks occupied the responsible position as judge, while Mr. Geo. Cutts was in his usual place at the barrier, and in almost every case got liis fields away well together. Speculation proved brisk throughout, the sum of £10.042 going through the machine as against £6,873 on the corresponding day held last year. Proceedings opened with the President’s Handicap, for which Balbirnie was in great request, while Swiftfoot and the Papakura pair, Donnybrook and Defender, were well supported. The race was a good one, and fell to the little thought-of Motor, who held a good position throughout, winning by half a length from Mataiuataharakiki, while Volee was a nick further away. The winner returned the useful dividend of £32 6/- to bis 27 admirers. The Great Northern Guineas of 500 sovst followed, for which a field of eight turned out to try conclusions. The two which received consistent support were Beddington and Vai Rosa, the first-named being made a strong favourite. The nice calls for little description, for after Lady Avon, Zealous, and Rosipheie had made play for the first seven furlongs of the journey, the favourite could be seen making his way to the head of affairs, which advantage he held until the judge’s box was reached, the Seaton Delaval horse passing it three lengths abend of Formula, while Zealous was a length farther back. Then came the Welcome Stakes, and for this nine youngsters turned out to do battle. Mr. J. T. Ryan’s chestnut colt Nonette was the popular choice, and the son of Seaton Delaval was supported in real > amest. while of the others Maroon and Gold received most attention of backers. The start was a poor one. and Kissaline whipping round'as the barrier flew up was left nt the post, 'rhe colours of Sparkling Water were the first'to show out. closely followed by Green and Gold, while the rest of the field were bunched. As they entered the straight the favourite was seen to be coming through the field, and when the lawn rails were reached Nonette was in command, and, coming on in fifreat ntvle the ehestaut ran ho ae a

winner by fully three lengths in front of Green and Gold, while Gladys May was in third place. The First Handicap Hurdles followed, and for this eight horses were sent into the starter's bands. Bellman was made a slightly better favourite than the visiting horse Troubadour, while with the exception of Straybird and Tahaka, the rest were all evenly supported. Cannogate and Bellman were first into their stride, and the pair led the field over the first hurdle, but as they came past the distance Hylas was racing the Waikato - owned gelding for the lead, the remainder of the field, with the exception of Tahaka, who had dislodged his rider at the second obstacle, being close handy. Bellman was again in the van until rounding the bend for home, when Cannongate was seen to be coming through very fast, and, catching the leader in the straight, came on and won in a very hollow fashion by nearly five lengths, while Hylas was two or three lengths in front of Bellman. The Shorts Handicap was the next item on the card, and for this a good field of 15 lined up behind the barrier. Hohoro was made favourite, and tbe bay son of Tasman fully justified the confidence placed in him by defeating the opposition in great style. Second place was filled by the little-thought-of Takapuna, while the veteran Telephone was in third position. The Prince of Wales Handicap was the next event to which backers had to direct their attention. Coronet was the fancied one. while Bluejacket was next in request, all the others being very evenly supported on the machine. The race was a good one, and fell to Mr. J. T. Ryan’s chestnut mare La Gloria, who held a good position throughout the contest, finally winning by a couple of lengths from Coronet. who finished half a length in front of Bluejacket. Eleven runners went out to contest the First Pony Handicap, and of these Mara was elected a slightly better favourite than Nora, on the machine. Pipiwharauroa was first away, closely followed by Mara, with the rest of the field close up. Going through the cutting Mara was ahead of Mr. Tooman’s gelding, and this order was maintained until the straight was reached, when Blue Paul put in his claim, and, wearing Pipiwharauroa down in the last few strides, ran home a winner by fully a length while Brookiand finished third. The concluding event was the Flying Handicap, for which a field of fen carried silk. Hohoro was the popular pick, while St. Peter also came in for a fair share of support. The field was sent off to a fair start, Knight of Athol and Okoari being most conspicuous at the commencement. When the Derby stand was reached the favourite shot out from the field with a great rattle, and coming on full of running won bv fully a length from Hastings, while Cuirassette was a similar distance away third. SECOND DAY. The A.R.C. were again greeted with beautifully fine weather for their second day’s racing, which took place on Saturday. The attendance, of course, was not so large as on the preceding day, although it is estimated there Were between four and five thousand people present to witness proceedings, wl-i-'i passed off very pleasantly, not a le hitch occurring throughout the programme. Colonel Banks was in his usual place as judge, while Mr Geo. Cutts had charge of the starting machine. Speculation proved brisk during the day, the sum of £8073 going through the totalise tor, which gives a grand total of £18,115 for the two days’ gathering. The programme opened with the Spring Handicap, nine out of the ten figuring on the card going to the post. St. Peter was made favourite, while Zealous, Dayntree., and Laeti’"a were all evenly supported. Immediately the barrier rose Deyntvee’s colours were the first to show out. closely followed by Formula, Motor, and ..St. Peter. This order was mainteinwi until the

straight was reached, when St. Peter uuxue a forward move, and coming through in great ktyle, he ran home u winner a length in front of Zealous, while formula was in third place. The Handicap Hurdle Race followed, and for this Tim was a very strong order on the machine. The public were again right in their selection, lor the Woolbroker gelding won the race in good style from Drum Major, who came with a fast run in the straight, while Bellman occupied third place. For the Musket Stakes ten youngsters turned out to contest the 200 sovereigns race. Nonette carried by far the most money on the machine, while of the others to receive support were Kissaline, Rattler, Maroon and Gold, and Scotty. The start was not a good one, the field moving off in a ragged order. After Liquidator had made play until the straight was entered, the favourite was seen to make a forward move, and running through the bunch at a great rattle, the Seaton Delaval colt had them all in trouble, finally winning very comfortably by a length from Kissaline, while Rattler finished third. The big event of the day, the City Handicap, followed, and for this .i field of ten donned silk. La Gloria was sorted out as the one most likely to score, and she carried by far the most weight of gold. The field were let off to a splendid start, St. Ursula’s colours being most prominent, but it was not for long, for when the field reached the main stand Beddingtou and Coronet were in the van. while the rest of the field were all well up together. When the home turn was reached La Gloria was on terms with the leaders, and coming on in great style, she drew away from the field, passing the judge’s box two lengths in front of Firefly, while Battleaxe was third. The Handicap Steeplechase followed. a field of seven going to the post. Once again the public were right in their selection, for they made a very warm favourite of Cannongate, who ran a good race throughout, finally winning by five lengths from the Napier-owned Tally-ho, who finished three lengths in front of Dingo. Then came the Maiden Plate, for which a field of eight lined up behind the Barrier. Balbirnie made most of the running for the first part of the journey, when Volee joined issue, with the rest of the'field well up together. Messrs Duder’s mare showed the way across the top stretch, and was first into the straight, but here Minerve made a move forward, and coming on very gamely she secured a two lengths victory from Volee. while Regulus was a neck further back. For the .Pony Handicap there were a dozen starters. The Slave being most in request, while all the others, with the exception of Mamoa. were very evenly supported. Brookland and Tbe Slave were the first to commence, closely followed by Clansman. This order was maintained for the greater nart of the rourney. when Cuisine put in her claim, and coming very fast in the last few strides, just defeated Clansman by half a length, while Myrene finished in third nlace. Proceedings were brought to a close with the running of the Ellerslie Handicap. Hohoro was the fancied one. while Rosella also came in for a good deal of favour. Immediately the barrier flew an Dayntree and Rosella were tbe first to show out. but they had not travelled far before Cnirasette and Okoari joined issue. When the straight was entered St. Peter closed nr>. but here the favourite put in his claim, and never left the issue in doubt, finally winning by two lengths from Dayntree. ® ® ® CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S JUBILEE MEETING. FOURTH DAY. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Jubilee Metropolitan Meeting was brought to a conclusion on Saturday last. The weather was fine, though the dust fiend was greatly in evidence throughout the day. The attendance was large and the Ufialiaator invest-

ments amounted to £16.250. making a grand total of £<>9.lH3 for the four days’ gathering. The first race to come up for decision ns. the Port Cooper Hurdle Race, for which Zither was made a very warm favourite. The race calls for litt'e description. for the Flageolet gelding won from start to finish, being in the van throughout. Zither was sold prior to the race to Mr A. G. Hulmes for 225 sovereigns. The Uressy Welter Har.di ap followed. for which a good field <-f 17 turned out. The winner turned up in Mr W. G. Stead’s brown geldi g Magnificent, who came through at the distance, and though challenged by Terrapin and Peerage, heir! his Own under pressure, and won by -a length and a half. The winner returned a dividend of £ 17 16/6. Then came the Pioneer Handicap, a five furlong flutter for two-year-olds. There were nine competit rs including three of Mr Stead's, who were bracketed on the machine. Red Gauntlet was first away, but was soon overhauled by Field Battery and Royal Artillery. Antgone showed up prominently at the half distance but Royal Artillery then shot to. the front, and ran home a winner by fully two lengths. For the Jubilee Cup of 500 sows, there were only four contestants. Advance was made a red hot favourite, money being piled on to the son of Vanguard. The race lay between Formosan and Advance from the rise of the barrier. The former led to the five furlong mark, when Advance ran up to him and the two ran into the straight side by side. The pair had not gone far when Advance raced to the front, and holding his own won by a length and a-half. The Exhibition Handicap followed, and for this ten sported silk. Pampero was made favourite, while the rest of the field were fairly evenly supported. Ostiak was first -into the straight, but here the favoui ite put in his claim, and stalling off a challenge thrown out by Malatua. Pampero ran home a winner by two lengths in front of the Malua. horse. For the Randolph Handicap, a five furlong dash, money was piled on to Blazer. That the public were right in their choice was fully justified by the manner in which the son of St. Clair won his race. Blazer was in command as they ran into the straight, and from thenceout never left the Issue in doubt, winning very easily by a clear length from Goldspur, while Tzaritsa was third. Another five furlong raee followed, this being the Seymour Selling Race, which was contested by a field of 13 runners. Cora Linn was made favourite, and the public were figa’n right in their selection, for the speedy daughter of Foulshot had but small difficulty in placing the race to her credit, •‘five being in the van throughout the whole journey. The curtain was rung down on the meeting with the running of the Farewell Handicap, for which a dozen went out to try conclusions. Dundas was at the head of affairs until the straight was entered, when Cameo came very fast from the half dis'ance, and won by n length. The winner returned the good dividend of £2O 4/ to her support ers. ® ® ® VICTORIA RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. The V.R.C. concluded their Spring meeting at Flemington on Saturday last. The weather was beautifully fine, and in consequence’ the attendance of the public was very large. Proceedings opened with the Spring Stakes, for which Clean Sweep was backed down to 8 to 1 on in a field of three. Fides led to the seven furlong post, where the favourite took command. The Idler challenged the Melbourne Cup winner vigorously below the distance, Clean Sweep, however, finished gamely, and won by a length. The Flemington Stakes for two-year-olds followed. This was annexed by Mr W. Leonard’s bay gelding Cadenas by Padlock—Tortile, who defeated the favourite Manlock by threequarters of a length. The time taken to run the five furlongs waa I.2Jsec. The big race of the day, the V.B. Handicap, came next, and for this La Carabine started favourite at 4 to 1. The race was a good one, and at the distance the favourite shot out, and coming along strongly. La Carabine won by a length and three-quarters from Alix, while Tarquin finisfhed third. Ths Cup Steeplechase followed, the

ex-Aueklander Ditto going out favourite at 3 to 1. The race, however, fell to lite Duke, who took command half way up the straight, and coming on very gamely won by two lengths from tilendower, while Euro finished half-a-length further back. The time taken to run the three miles was (>.331 sec For the C.B. Fisher Plate, Ma'ster was in strong request, and the son of Bill of Portland was supported down to 4to 1 on. Merriwee was first away, followed by Wait-a-Bit and Tarquin. At the home turn Malster assumed command, and drawing away, the favourite won easily by two lengths, a length and a half separating Tarquin and Wait-a-Bit. The Aidful Stakes which followed was taken by the favourite Beanba, wlio started at an even money c’hanee. Beanba. who is a brown filly by Wallace from Emmie, led all the way and won by three lengths. The final Handicap terminated the bill of fare, and for this a good field of 15 turned out. The winner turned up in Auld Dang Syne, who came with a great rattle at the finish and won easily by two lengths and a half from Borromeo, while Nitre was only a nose further back in third place. ® © © To-day (Wednesday) the A.R.C. will conclude their spring meeting at Ellerslie. and with favourable weather conditions there should be a bumper attendance to witness the racing. There are the usual eight events to be decided, and the first race, the Maiden Hurdles, is timed to start at 1 o’clock. In this event Marksman or Tahaka should have something to say at the finish. The chief event will be the Ascot Handicap, over li miles, and for this I like Hohoro or The Needle. The Nursery Handicap—a four-furlong flutter, may go to Kissaline. In the Hunt Club Cup Woodcock may have most to say in the finish. Cannongate should be hard to beat in the Tally-ho Steeplechase, while the Publican's Handicap may be won by Okoari or Dayntree. Among our illustrations will be found an excellent picture of New Zealand’s champion racehorse, Advance. It will be remembered this four-year-old son of Vanguard and Laurel placed several important races to his credit last season, most of his victories being scored in a very hollow fashion. His latest achievements were obtained at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Jubilee meeting last week, when the black horse placed the Canterbury and Exhibition Cups to his credit. Advance is raced by Mr. Douglas Gordon, and is trained by T. Prosser, of Porirua, Wellington. The other picture shown is that of .Cannongate, who placed a couple of Jumping events to his credit at the A.R.C. meeting last week. On the opening day Cannongate won the Hurdle Race in good style, and the following day he was sent out to contest the Steeplechase. This was Cannongate’s initial attempt in public over country, and by the manner in which he jumped the big country gives one the impression that he will be quite capable of placing many a crosscountry race to his credit before the season closes. During the week the cable gave us the result, of the Liverpool Autumn Cup. This fell to Fabulist, by St. Florian—Chance, while Japonica and Good Luck filled the other places. At the same meeting the ex-Australian horse Old Clo, by Lochiel—Tatters, won the Omerod Plate. The Needle’s name prior to the A.R.C. meeting was whispered about by many of the knowing ones as haying a mortgage over one of the big handicaps at the gathering. The eon of Brigadier was a competitor in both the Prince of Wales’ and City Handicaps last week, and although well supported never once did he show to advantage at any part of the race. The Needle has been awarded 7.10 in the Ascot Handicap, run to-day, and he may make amends for his recent bad display by annexing the li mile event. Hohoro was in fine form at the Ellerslie gathering last week. On the opening day the bay son of Tasman placed the Shorts and Flying Handicaps to his credit, while on the second day he won the Ellerslie Handicap, carrying 9.12 to victory in great style. In all three races Hohoro had top weight, and started favourite on the machine. If given a run in the Ascot Handicap to-day Mr. Lovatt’s horse will no doubt have a big say in the ■ettlement of the question.

Mr. J. T. Ryan's mare La Gloria placed the two principal handicaps to her credit at the A.R.C. meeting last week. On the opening day the daughter of St. Leger carried 7.5 to victory in a very easy manner, and although given an additional 151 bs to carry in the City Handicap on the second day, the chestnut mare scored another very easy win from the opposition. I>a Gloria is a four-year-old, by St. Leger from Charente, and it will be remembered she distinguished herself last season by winning the Auckland Guineas. She was bred by the Messrs. Nathan at Sylvia Park, and was picked up very cheaply by her present owner. At the Carterton races, held on Friday last, the chief event, the Wairarapa Cup, fell to IV ba rio, who defeated Oracle by four lengths, and returned a dividend of £l5 18/. The Prince of Wales’ aHndieap was taken by Regret, witlh Transvaal and Field Trick in the places. Messrs R. and R. Duder’s brown colt Takapuna was very nearly bringing off a surprise at Ellerslie on Friday last in the Shorts Handicap. Taka puna male a great effort to get up to Hohoro, but had to put up with a three parts defeat from the Tasman gelding. The North Shore horse was paying a nice price on the machine. By placing tlhe Welcome and Musket Stakes to his credit at the A.R.C. meeting last week, Nonette proved himself to be a colt of a very high order. In the first named event there were nine competitors, and the chestnut defeated them in good style at the right end, while in the Musket Stakes on Saturday the colt did not get away any too well, but before the lawn rails were reached he was seen to be coming very fast, and ran home a winner by a clear length. Nonette was bred at Sylvia Park, aud is by Seaton Delaval from Charente. He was picked up by his present owner, Mr J. T. Ryan, for 105 guineas at the Messrs Nathan’s sale. A mare called Miss Childe annexed the Ladies’ Bracelet, a two mile trot at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Meeting last week and paid the sensational dividend of £206 4/. A protest for inconsistent running was dismissed, but the stakes and totalisator investments were impounded pending an appeal to the Association. Motor, who annexed the President’s Handicap on Friday last, is a fine upstanding brown colt, by Hotchkiss fromi Mantilla, and is owned by Mr T. B. Bell. Motor returned a very decent price on the machine, the dividend being 32 6/. It is stated the stable fully anticipated the colt’s victory in the mile race. On Monday last Mr J. O. Evett declared the weaghfts for the chief events at the Wellington Racing Club’s Spring Meeting, which opens on the 22nd of November. In the principal event, the Wellington Handicap, Advance is at the top of the poll with 10.12, and despite this impost, should Vanguard’s speedy son be sent to the post, he is sure to have a large following. Others who stand out prominently are Ideal 8.8, and Miss Delaval 8.6. In the Flying Handicap Jabber heads the list with 10.0 opposite his name. Hastings and Brilliant were both run in winkers at the Ellerslie gathering. The Hon. J. D. Ormond headed the list of winning owners at the. recent C.J.C. Jubilee Meeting, the Napier sportsman’s cheque amounting to £ 1595, which was chiefly won by Ideal and Renown. Mr G. G. Stead was next on the list with £ 1535, while Mr D. Gordon came third with £930, which was accounted for by the aid of Advance. dean Sweep, the Melbourne Cup winner, placed another race to his credit on the concluding day of the V.R.C. meeting. This was in the Spring Stakes, over 1} miles, in which Mr Forrester’s black colt carried 8.10, and won by a length and a half. The time taken to run the journey was 2m BJs.