TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 17, 29 April 1905, Page 17

TURF GOSSIP

TURF NOTES.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. A. J.. North Shore.—Tarragon finished second to Kowhai. but he was disqualified for going over the wrong couxso, and Bungarchu was placed second. RG. —No. Ugly Ruck ran second to Web come Jack in the Auckland Plate, run on January Ist, 1885. This was the only occasion they met at Ellerslie. Jenkins lias ridden more winners this season than any other two horsemen. Goo. Morris came North from Canterbury in charge of Mr Stead’s Delaware. Lucrece failed to pass Mr O’Connor, the A.R.C. measurer, on Thursday. Mr F. Moffatt, secretary of the Wanganui Jockey Club, is at present on a visit to Auckland. Nominations for all events at the Takapuna Jockey Club's Winter Meeting close tot-day Wednesday, the 26th, at V p.m. Mr J. Dalton, the owner from Waverle\. Is on a visit to Auckland with Aura i us. T. Quiniivan, Jr., came from Rotorua end met Mr Watt’s horses on their arrival on Sunday from Hawke’s Bay. The Guard is likely to be sea out again tn steeplechase events should he stand a preparation. Swagsman pulled up very lame after working at Ellerslie, and will probably have to he given a spell. Bookmakers report the hotting over the A.R.C. Easter Handicap to be the heaviest experienced for some time. The Needle has been broken into harness. and is to be taken to Western Australia to be used as a trap horse by his owner, John Kae. John Rae leaves for his new home in Western Australia by the Moana, on the Ist of May. He will take across a team of about twelve horses. Acceptances for al! events on the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s Autumn Meeting close next Thursday, the 27 th lust. The last has not yet been heard, of the alleged ringing in o* the mare Miss Wilmington at the Otahuhn Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting.

Rambler burst another blood-vessel while working on Thursday morning, and It has been decided by bis connections to give up persevering with him. and he will In all probability bo retired to the stud. Old Waiwera has lost form since he won the New Zealand CMrtrnd National two years ago, and may never be anything like the horse he was, but wants racing to improve him. The following ponies have been passed under the standard daring the week by Mr O’Connor, the A.R.C. official measurer:— Miss Cuirassier, Storyteller, Little Mabel, Sa’ly Horner, Sentinel, and Gladys Rose. The Forbury Park Company were recently bid £ll,OOO for their property near Dunedin, and it was passed at £14,000. This i? something like £6OOO less than they wanted from the Dunedin Jockey Chib before that Club shifted to Wiugatui. Nominations for the Great Northern Hurdles. Great Northern Steeplechase, and Winter Steeplechase, to he run for at the A.R.C. Great Northern Steeplechase Meeting, close on Friday, the 28th Inst., at 9 p.m. The accident which befell Autahi while being schooled at Ellerslie a short time ago, is not as serious as at first anticipated, and there is every proliability of his figuring in the jumping events during the winter months. Mr E. J. Watt, the well-known Hawke’s Bay sportsman, owner of Starshoot. King Billy, Boomerang, and Loire t. all of which are engaged at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, arrived from the South yesterday to see his horses race at the gathering. The privileges of the Auckland Trotting Club were sold at auction last Friday by Messrs Gabriel Lewis and Co., and realised the following prices:—Publican’s booth, Mr W. Abbott, £110: gates. Mr L. A. Adams, £130; and the cards, Mr L. A. Adams, £73. There was no work of Impnrtai on the tracks at Ellerslie this morning, the only Easter Handicap candidate to do fast work being Starshoot, who galloped furlongs on the sand in 1.32. Multifid, Heroism and Grenade, who arrived

yesterday, were out. but were restricted to easy pacing, spurting home a couple of fin longs.

T. Howard, the well-kuown cross-coun-try horseman, who has just recovered from an accident which befel him while riding at Rotorua in February, got two falls while riding schooling work nt Ellerslie last week, his mounts. Inniskilleu nnd Andy Regan, both toppling over with him. Fortunately, beyond a slight shaking.. Howard escaped without Injury.

There is no material alteration in the betting on the Easter Handicap. Gladstone has lengthened a point, and is now quoted at 7 to 1. which price is also on offer about Parttutu, Auratus and Lady Annie., Regulation is at 8 to 1. and 10 to 100 to 1 on offer about the others. Lady Annie, Regulation, Stnrshoot. Paritutu aud Aurutas have ail met with support at the prices quoted.

Mr W. Walters, the well-known studmaster, owner of the Glenlora Park Stud, met with a stroke of bad luck during the last week in the loss of the colt by Sou it —Princess Alice. The youngster, it appears, was playing In the paddock, and fell, breaking one of his legs, and had to be destroyed. Those who had seen the colt were unanimous in their opinion that he was one of the finest that had ever been foaled at Papaknra, and Mr Walters was confidently expecting him to realise a high price at his annual sale.

Last week at Ellerslie Major, Ludo and luuiskiileii were companions in a schooling gallop of about two miles oyer hurdles on the course proper, finishing ia the order named. The first pair jumped well, but Inniskillen did not give a good display, and. after smashing the hurdle at the six-furlong post the first time around, he fell at it the second time. Neither horse or rider (Howard) were hurt. Princess of Thule, Haydn, Panatu, and Andy Regan were given a turn of the big fences, starting at the sod wall and going twice over the hill. Andy Regan fell at the first fence of the double the second time around, but up to that he was jumping in good style. The others fenced well.

Old Straybird caused a bit of a sensation last Saturday morning by bolting from Epsom to Green Lane. The old ’chaser, who was broken to harness a short time ago, was being driven by bls owner, and when Epsom was reached it was noticed that a bit. of wire had got twisted around his leg; his owner got out to take it off, when something startled the horse, and he started off with the trap. He managed to get on all right until he cam • to Vincent Rd..where he tried to turn, with the result that be crashed into the fence around John Rae’s property, smashing the trap to pieces. The horse escaped without Injury, as did his owner, D. Moraghau.

The once great Tod Sloan, who recently resumed riding at Now Orleans, has b?en getting bls mounts to the front occasionally, aud a writer in the “Sports of the Tinies** of March 11th, says:—“Tod Sloan had five mounts during the week, and scored three times. It must be said that the vn;-e gileat crack rode with something like bls old form, albeit it is doubtful if he is now the equal of cither Phillips or Nicol. His second ride here, on Poseur, a favourite, produced nn unfavourable impression, but this has been measurably overcome by bis subsequent work. Sloan is not making himself unduly conspicuous, outside of that big cigar. Goodness gracious, it is a giant, as cigars go, and, then, in the month of a wee bit of humau-

In concluding an article on gentlemen riders, "Vigilant,” in the “Spotting Times’’ says:—Gentlemen riders of the old limes were often very queer characters. They were supposed to ride without fee or reward. and the stoiy runs of an owner who had put a gentleman of this description on a horse that was entitled to a 51b allowance, of which he desired he should make full use. Reminding the jockey of this, he said, “and bear in mind you get live pounds.” “Five pounds be d d,” said the gentleman, misunderstanding him. "if I am not to have iifiy 1 will pull bls b morning head off.” Point-to-point *aces have not. so far. given us any horsemen werth talking about. Those races arc. as a rule, won by some horse or other that comes in by himself, and consequently the finer art of riding, that is to say. the close finish on the flat, is seldom brought i?ito piny. When it is we see too frequently a woeful exhibition.

Tn the “Badminton Magazine” for March. Mr A. E. Watson has written nn interesting article on the “’Two-year-olds of the Season.” based on infonnation given him by a number of the leading owners and trainers. It Is pleasant to find that the King’s trainer, R. Marsh, has at least two juveniles that are likely to carry His Majesty’s jacket prominently if they continue to progress favourably. Mftish says. In his letter to Mr Watson: “At present I

prefer Mores to Null! Secund us. The latter looks like making a very big horse, coming late, and is rather on the coaise side. 11 late, and is rather ou the coarse side. He has not nearly such good action as Mores, whose action is almost perfect. I ciucercly hope that one of them may shine, as I badiy want a nice horse for His Majesty? Mores is a son of Ladas and Medora (dam of Ziiifnudvh. and Null! Secundus is by St. Simon out of Nunsuch. Mr L. de Rothsparted their views ou the prospects of child is one of the owneis who have hutheir youngsters, lie mentions that his best looking one is Coryanthes. a backward sou of St. Frusquiu out of Ophrys.

The American jockey Hoar, who headed the list of winning riders in Russia last year, in an Intel view. thus describes th-* method of starting followed In that country:—‘The barrier is used for starting, and the horses are sent away from a walk. The starling is the best T have ever seen. There is haidly any such thing as a horse being left at the post. The horses are lined up as much as a furling back sometimes, then walk up In their positions. There is no halting at the barrier if all arc lu line and ready, and generally it is a start the first time, with no delay of any sort. The discipline is flist class.” Discussing racing generally, he says:—“The two year-01d. 4 * are uot raced until August Ist. By that time they are fully developed, and they look as big and strong WK.tnree-y ear-olds. There were some good youngsters our there last season. In the latter part of August I won with a two-year-old I hat carried 1351 b (9.9), and ran one mile on the grass In Im 41s flat. I call that a good performance. The Russians don t care for sprint racing. The shortest race Is a verst, which Is a few yards more than five furlongs. and only two-year-olds run In racer of that distance. Races for horses three years old and upwards are at distances greater than a mile.”

LONDON. March 10. One of the new recruits to the ranks of English stallions Is the Australian-bred Parthian, by Grand Flaneur out of Archeress by Trenton. This big. goodlooking horse was a first-class performer in Australia, wining the V.R.C. and A..Lt . St. Legers, the Champion Stakes, and other good races, but the reputation he earned “down under’’ he quite failed to uphold in the Old Country. He wa*. In truth, an absolute failure on the turf here, for he was a very long time before he became acclimatised, and no sooner had he completed that process than Ln broke down whilst at exercise and became useless for racing purposes. Ho Is, how ever, sound in all other respects, and at the modest fee of 18 guineas ought to attract breedeis in search of a cheap sire combining stout breeding with ster.’ag racing merit. Partian’s granddam. Bay Archeress, was by Toxopholite out of Lady Masham, the dam of that brilliant if erratic performer Peter, and of Timothy, who was also a very good and consistent racer. Parthian proved his mettle in Australia over all sorts of distances 1 from five furlongs to three miles, and In his two St. Legers easily defeated Merriwee. lie is now standing at Mr T. Leader a place at Newmarket.

What a satisfaction it is to note that, despite all rumours to the contrary, our prominent owners are not falling over themselves to contract with jockeys (remarks a writer in the Now York “Sporting Times”). This means that at Last they have awakened to the- foolishness of paying such exhorbitant prices io the midgets. Govslness knows, I have pointed out the fallacy for long years. The late William C. Whitney was making a strong move in that direction when he died, and several prominent owners (no need to menrion names) have long grasped the fact that when they have the horse there is no difficulty in getting the boy. With a reduction of jockey's prices to something approaching a normal figure, we should .have better discipline, better supervision, less Lobster Palace, less disease, etc., and a more wholesome state of things all along the line. If a way could be seen to taking up the matter of “outside mounts” it would be still better. I suggested two years ago, that all mounts outside the “stable' should pass thrwgh a steward of the meeting (or his representative), thus sweeping away all dickering with parents, all “how much on for the boy? ’ all “what can the horse do?” etc., etc., ad nauseum. and simply bring the rider directly under the control, and into the surroundings he too evidently needs.

A New Zealand ex-master of hounds, writing io the “Spurlsuian” apropos of the lumping contests held in connection with the recent Thoroughbreds and Hunters Show at the Agricultural Hall, nrnkds some very uncomplimentary remarks upon the horsemanship of the men who w »re employed to put the competitors through their paces. He tells us that he was “shocked by the terribly bad exhibilion of horsemanship given by the great bulk of riders in the jumping competition.” and adds: —“Many of the horses one could see were very fine jumpers, but in almost every instance they were interfered with and'mauled about so badly by the ‘outside passenger* that they were entirely prevented from jumping up to their foriu. Only one rider showed those qualities- of seat, hands, aud sclentinc judgment which constitute horsemanship, and this gentleman was a Frenchman. Of the rest, v.hut may be called •butcher-boy’ riding

was the order of the day. Sana seat, saur nil notion of collecting ami balancing a horse and bringing him up to his Jump in the proper stride. The sight made me ■ad. aud saddt-r still Io think they do order those things better in Franc-, and especially in Belgium. Why do not gentlemen tide their own horses tn these competitions as thty do on the Continent, instead of putting up su-.'a incompetents to disgrace their good nurses?” Echo answers, "Why?” According to the Loudon ”Sp-»rtsman’s” Continentu! correspondent, son?*? radical changes are to be made in connection with racing In Germany. Only trainers holding the license of the Union Club will have a right t » take apprentices abi? to claim the allowances according to the Rules of Racing, a cvt’SXlerable advantage i«» u country where the term of apprenticeship may. owing to the exigencies of military servi<e, be continued until the 23rd year of the rider bound by indenture. Breeders’ premiums have also coin? under the consideration of the Union Club, aud it Is sugegsted that iu all ra<*es of ItXMJsovs f.nd upwards, a reserve of 7 per cent, shad bo made for the breeder. The breeder of a youngster having chaugt <1 hands while a yearling and having subaecuenttly won most money will receive 150 .sovs. and the breeder of the second best horse under the same conditions will get lOOsnvs. aud the Breeders of the next live best winners get (iCsovs each. It is calculated that the premiums will absorb a sum equivalent to £1685. which will be covered by the new import tax levied by the Union Club of £lO for each horse inijwrtcd into the country. The total amount of money distributed among winners during the last season in (Germany is put down at £275,770, including the entries ami forfeits during 294 days’ racing, during which ItXJS events were decided.

Perhaps as novel a sports programme as ever was put before the public, is that issued by th? Tnlhape committee for May 3rd. to be held on the Talhape Recreation Ground. The great attractions of what Is called the Talhape Horse Carnival, are the North Island Rough Riding or Buck* jumping Competitions, for which the horses are provided by the committee. Ther are three events of that kind, one for maiden riders, the horses to be ridden with knee ped saddle with headstall but no bit; horse to be ridden for two minutes; no competitor to hold on by anw part of the gear excepting the reins. In the second event, horses are to be caught, saddled, aud bridled. and ridden for two minutes; to be las soed, no pole being allowed, and the tiina limit is twenty minutts. The Champion Buck-jumping Competition is for competitors to ride in different styles, knee pad, Mexican and English saddles, each to ride in the same gear, which is provided. Horses to bo ridden with close fitting head stall, without bit, and with spurs; no competitor to be allowed to hang on by anything except reins. Horses to be ridden fot two minutes. Most points will be given for the quickest nnd neatest style of mounting, freest anti easiest style of riding a buck-jumper, nnd general all round horsemanship. Maiden hunters, pack horse r tilting in the ring, open hunters, pony jumping, lassoing, and wrestling on horseback competitions are amongst the ether attractions of this interesting anti certain to be oxciting bill of fare. What a chance for American cowboys. At the Invitation of the officials of the Auckland Trotting Club I paid a visit to Alexandra I’ark to witness several ponies being measured, the principal ones being Soultfish, Annoyed, aud Delia Rose. The first-named did not trouble the officials much, as it was al once apparent that he was n good two inches over the required height. With the other pair, however. it was greatly different, and the measurers were called upon to exercise a great deal of patience before th - pordes were got into position to he measured. Annoyed was the Jhst to come under the bar. ami it was fully half-nn-hour before she was finally passed. The mnre is the full 14.3. and there is not a sixteenth part of an Inch to spare. The measurers gave her none the best of 11. am! the spectators present, which included nn oitlclal of the Otahuhu Trotting Club and two well known pony owners, were satisfied that she went under the bar ns required. Deila Rose did not take half the time as Annoyed, and when she was eventually got into position it was easy to see that she would pass, as daylight could be seen between the bar and her wither. That these ponies fail to pass at Ellerslie suggest that one or the other standard Is at fault, but after seeing them measured on Wednesday I left perfectly satisfied that they passed fairly under the required height according to the A.T.C. standard, which I am assured by th? oflirials ha* been tested ami found absolutely correct.

With the exception of Crichton (w’h® is not likely to put In au appearance). Akarana, ami M.’ss Lottie, th“ whole of the horses that are engaged In the A.R.C. Easter Handicap are working at Ellerslie. It Is a long time since any race at headquarters has borne such an open aspect as does the event under notice, and of the first sixteen on the list It would require a good deal of nerve to write one of them out ns having no chance. Th® top weight, Romeo, has not been asked to do a great deni lately, hut what h® has done has evidently satisfied his train-

9r. Scotty is In great nick, a« H Parftotn. and be will be eoe of the fittest horses that strip Tor the race. Gladstone Is bearing a nice mellow appearance, and te probably better to-day than b* **-- ever been at any stage of his career, fitrathavon to going in good style, and Regulation, although sne appears lighter than when she won last year, looks bright and muscular. No fault can be found with Hohoro and StarFhoot. the latter especially looking \vcl|. Full Cry has tightened up a lot since Avondale. Anratu.s registered a good performance on Tuesday, and looks a g<*ud, hardy sort of a customer, that would be well suited lu a race of this description. luidv Annie is moving in good style, and will probably show the Avondale running to •e all wrong. Putty. Waikato. Delania. ■nd le Aroha, have all wore than an outside chance, but Heroism may find the Journey not quite far enough for him. The final gallops to-morrow morning may throw a little more light on the puzzle.

Ute Excellency Count Lehndorff, the German Master of the Horse, who purchased Ard Patrick for 2U.OOOgs, and subsequent I v Galtee More for about 15.009ga, has ju>t celebrated at Grauditz his golden wedding. The "Deutscher Sport.” in an admirable •nd well-written article, refers to the festivities which have taken place, and to the well-earned congratulations showered on a gentivwan who has done so much to raise the standard of racing in his own country, and ha* been the means of giving Germany a cavalry which for effective -ncss cunue.t be beaten by any European eouiitry. Count l-enndortTs racing experience extends over every country in Europe; he is* an authority on the horse, and has devoted a lifetime to placing Germany In a position which wou.d hare been second to none had he been supported by private enterprise, and had not the endeavours of those who seek lo develop racing been hampered by a scries o. laws and prescriptions which threaten to stamp racing out ns the king of sports Continental writer says that those who i ta F c , il fortune to meet Count V e ° a * a man will have learnt doubly to appreciate the sportsman and the gentleman, and will be anxious to add thete congratulations to those of his Imperial Master and of the I nion Chib of Berlin < ount and Countess L«-hndorff have had to Toly on the sporting papers to thank all Jhose who have offered their -oneratulgtions. hut the festivities at Grandi-s will long remain in their memories. The Emperor sent them as a golden wedding pre#ei:» a handsome sliver urn. as centrepiece £‘X surmounted by c mare with J" h *’» ’■"’’trusted a sllIff , sl 1 ‘" G * nt Ar,t I’atrb t. while the dav's re.loiciugs cenchnlcd with s torchlight l>ri•cession at Granditz. " *

'Milroy,” in the "Sydney Mali" pens the following article on the question of gambung and too mut b racing. Ho savs: That the presence of good racehoi scs *1 n idige or small numbers exercises a magnetic Influence upon such a sporting community as ours was well exemplified at lUndwics on Saturday. Here we found men high up in city life fore-gat hr ring F’xtb suecessnil pastoralists and breeders, and taking their pleasure as became men. They were not there with covert intentions of breaking the books or to gamh'.e with, a view of Improving their worldly J-osltious, font to satisfy an inherent desire to see a good horse run and to mix in congenial company. The investment of a sovereign or two by people who can afford it Is not a gamble In tho sense emphatl** abolitionists wonid have ns believe It inor is racing as conducted at Kandwick ever likely to fluanclaily Injure r. man of ordinary intelligence, it is absurd to suppose that ruin snd perdition await the learned lawyer, the eminent physician, and the successful business man ’ who relax their minds occasionally from th. cares of their professi/m by taking an afternoon off Tor fresh air and a little sport at headquarters. Betting, like whiskey, is not harmful, when Indulge.! in moderately. But when peop’c with a taste for habitual iH’tting or tippling hare the opportunity of satisfying their desires in every stieet In the city, small wonder that druukennrss and gambling of the worst sort are rife. And so it will be as long as there is a race meeting every day to keep betting •tops flourishing. If thete were fewer drlns.ing bars It Is reasonable to suppose the community would be very much more sober titan it generally is. and if there were less racing there would, of course, be lesa betting done by the working classes, who really keep the betting shops going and who can least afford lo lose.

I have read with interest the trnmerons letters that have appeared in the press of late touching upon the gambling er!’. All sorts of reforms are advanced, but I hare not noticed where a single correspondent has dealt with the real cause of the *» il. It may interest those worthy geut’ewen who have the betterment of mankind at heart to know that last rear over l»o horse races were run in tire metropolitan area of Sydney alone, and the average is holding good for this rear. This a population of ftxl.Ojt) are called stnon to support So mmh ra.-Jug is ont of all proportion to the population, and. ceitain’y. too much • “• f a million jKojj’f* to maintain. England, th. home of horse racing, with Ita 140 millions ~f people and •rntold riches. gets along satlsfaeto-i’v enough with under .1000 races a year. ’Tis the racing that causes gambling on horses ond the worst sort of camb’eis are those that know little or nothing about horses while the worst kind of a gambling tnaehfne is a betting shop. There the prices are arranged to make It a certaintv for the proprietor to win, and there the hacker of a scratched horse loses, tin the raeeconrae we I’ al Hast certain of a •tart for his money, and. In the open competitive market, one has a bettor chance of jetting a fair rate of odds—certainty a fairer rate, than ean be bad In the shops the proprietors of which woik in unison tn fixing the prices. The police eaunot t>r<yert any speculator, or a number of specnlatnru, from laying ent a track snd calling

themselves a race club, but if they choose they could abut up all the betting shops In 24 hours. All the world over the man with the longest pole gets the most peaches. The huge ptoflts of a city betting shop enable the proprietors to handle poles of unusual length to their own Advantage. If Ihe police closed up the shops and the I-egUlatare passed an Act curtailing horseracing to Th days a year, the fittest ou’y would survive, and the gambling fever would be reduced to normal temperature.

Concerning the action of the English Jockey Club ii» ordering "Boss” Croker's horses off Newmarket training ground, the Marquise de Fontenoy writes in the "Tribune” :■ under:—The attempt made to ascribe the action of the stewards of the Jockey Club In barring Richard Crokers horses from being trained at Newmarket Heath to bls haring bld successfully against King Edwnrd at a sale of yearlings held at Newmarket last September is preposterous to those who have any knowledge of the conditions which prevail on the English turf, and especially In the Jotkey Club, while Kurd Durham is the chief of its triumvirate of stewards. The Jockey Club is the most independent organisation of Its kliKl in the world, and so absolutely secure from the influence cither one way or ant'ther on the pr.rt of the reigning monarch timt it has time and again blackballed candidates whom Lc has proposed for uicnil’« r>L:p. whom be was most anxious to get elected, and who might possibly have cot in had it not been for the fact that they wore proposed and backed by royalty. Moreover, members ft the Jockey Club now living, sm-n as. for instance, Ix»rd Rosebery s *r J'redrrick Johnstone. Leopold Roths<hild. et<- have repeatedly run their horses against those of King Edward and defeated thereby the monarch tn heavy financial loss and to severe disappointment. It is ridiculous, therefore, to Ik lieve that the stewards of the Jockey < lull of Great Britain would have permitted for one moment the action of Richard Croker In bidding for yearlings against King Edward's representative. Lord Marcus Beresford, at an open sale, to influence their course with regard to the former V s T » ,uaj s , *y Hall. The measure to uhKh the latter has been subjected by the Earl of Durham and his two fellow stew»fgs of the Jockey Club—a measure from v.h’ch there is no appeal, and which wlil iuj , .r:o«is , .y affect the Croker stable, not <‘iih 4U England, but also in Ireland, and m ail the countries of Continental Europe must be ascribed to entirely different reasons. What those reasons are it is diffi- * r * liC€ the Awards of the Jockey ( lua decline to furnish them, and restrict themselves to the statement that the training grounds at Newmarket are the c.ubs private property, and that the club does not WkS>* to have Mr Croker's horses trained there.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

FIRST DAY. ** Auckland Racing Club commenced their Autumn Meeting on Saturday afternoon at Elleraiie. The weather, which had been very unsettled all the week, cleared In , ,be >n<.riJing, and the day was fine but c«*»d. The course, considering the large quantity 01 rain that had fallen, was in fair order, and although a trifle holding for the first two or three events, dried up splendidly, and by the time the last race was run was first-ciass. The attendance "as not up to the standard of previous years, and speculation consequently fell short of the amount handled at last season's gathering. During the afternoon the jura of £9202 was passed through the totahsators under Messrs H. H. Hayr and Co., whiesi represented a decrease of £774 on last year s amount. The racing throughoat the aftemcon was of an interesting nature, the fields In most of the events bring large and the finishes close, a result which is wholly due to the adjustments of the club's handicapper, Mr J. O. Evett. R- Busk officiated as judge, and Mr < . O'Connor as starter, the latter getting ihrcugh his afternoon's work in n style that left ao room for the most captious to grumble al. The meeting was well conducted by the secretary, Mr \y. Percival, and the various officiate, everything passing off u ithout a hitch. A slight accident oveurred during the afternoon, fortunately without serious results. Scotty, while going out to do his preliminary before the Easrer Handicap, got a bit plavful and fell, throwing bis tider, M. Ryan. It was at first feared that Ryan had fractured his i-ollarboue, but on examination by T>r. Sharmmi it was found that he hnil escaped with a bruising. He was aide to resume bis riding of the horse, and steered him to victory after a hard race.

The racing commenced with the Tradesmen s Handicap, for which the Waikato marc < ertainty was made favourite; but the distance proved :■ bit far for her. ami alter she Leo made the running for about a mile she rare way to Sir Gilead, who in turn was passed by I_adv I lune, the latter whining easily nt the finish.

lhe Mg autumn two-year-old •vent, the Northern Champagne Stakes, attracted a good field of seven. Additional Interest was added to tbe ram- by the presence of Mr E. J. Watt's r.alr. King Billy and Boomerang. from N. r.:< r; Mr D. O'Brien's colt Multifid, from New I'lymonth; and Mr Stead s colt Delaware, who bail been specially sent frem Christchurch for this one event. The local horses were CarJ Rosa. Ajiologue. and Amiette. Delaware was made a very warm favourite, while Annette also found solid support and carried tbe confidence <-f her party; but 10-yond these two nothing else was backed with any spirit. When tbe barrier lifted. Boomerang was quickly in the lead, but was soon headed by Annette, ami the local filly was In command till ther entered the straight, where she was giassed by Klug BiUy and Boomerang, and Mr Watt's pair had the finish to themselves, the pair running first and second, with Carl Hom (wks

did not get too good • run in the conelodIng stages) third. Delaware, the favourte, £* n Hke a pig, and his rider. Liudsayj wee hard at him from the word ”gn.” Hte showing was a big disappointmeut, as iW his work he had no difficulty iu beating Klug Billy and Boomerang. Probably the going affected him. Auurttc showed a lot of pace in the early stages, but failed to May it out. She gave one the impression that the would act better on dry going. Mr Watt's victory was well received, and hr was heartily congratulated on the running of hte colts, both of which were bred by himself, which makes the success doubly pleasing. The field for the Easter Handicap was reduced to 19, the only one of note to drop out being Hohoro. This number is a record for the race, the Issue of which was decidedly open, and at tbe ilse of the barrier 8 to 1 was on offer about tbe field, at which price Auratns, Lady Annie, and Faritutu were the fancies. Regulation was tbe better favourite on the machine, but there "as very little to choose between her and Gladstone. When the field were being saddled up they were eagerly scanned bv the onlookers, and each candidate had quite a number of supporters around him. Tbe top-weight. Romeo, was first to <*ome under notice, and although some voted him a trifle tig in condition, bis showing In tbe race proved there was not much to find fault with. Auratus and Regulation had the largest levee, and both were voted iu the pink of condition. Faritutu also bad a large number of friends, and he looked bright and muscular; but probably the two best-conditioned horses iu the race were Scotty and Gladstone, both o* which k-nked to be jumping cut of their skins. Starshoot also looked well, but the character he has earned of late weaned a number of fi lends from him. No fault could bo found with Strathavon, Full Cry. Miss Lottie, IT.tty. Akarana, or Waikato; but Delania, although looking we?!, was considered too light a mare for a race of this description. Heroism, Te Aroha, Lady Rose, and Fear) Necklet attracted very little attention; while Lady Annie, being of a fretful disposition, was saddled outside the paddock and did not come under review. Starshoot. as usual, gave a lot of trouble at the post, but Mr O Connor eventually got them away to a splendid start, which drew cheers from the crowd lined up at the pest. Lady Rose, Starshoot, and Lady Annie were the leading division for the first two or three furlcogs, when Gladstone and Lady Annie took charge, and at the entrance to the straight it looked as if the pair would never be headed; but at the distance a change caiue over the scene, and Romeo, Sr rat havou. Delaiila, Heroism, and Scotty all put in their claims, and at the lawn rails rhe whole seven were abreast and it was hard to say what would win, Scotty eventually shooting out and heating his stable companion, Delania, by a length, with IIer<»~ ism three parts of a length away third, just in front of Strathavon, .Romeo. Gladstone, and Lady Anule. Auratus. Regulation, Paritutu, and Full Cry were iu the ruck the whole journey, and were never noticed. The later results arc as follow; —

TRADESMEN S HANDICAP of lOOeovs Oise Mlle and three-quarters. 70—Mr W. C. Weal's Lady Ifune, 7.6 (Julian) 1 125—Sir Gilead, 7.4 (Towers) 2 70—Zulieka, 7.12 (Pinker) 3 Also started: 103, Durable; 134. Certainty; 71, Idas; 8, Cavalry: 26, Inglewood; 32, Frances Lovrjoy; 40, Yolette; 12. Souitfish; 6, Bacchus. Mr O’Connor succeeded in despatching the field at the first attempt to a beautiful start. Certainty, Durable. Bacchus, and Cavalry were first to find tbelr feet, and the quartette were abreast as they passed the stand. Going out of tie straight Durable, Certainty, and Cavalry were the leading division, with Bacchus snd Frances Lovejoy at the head of lhe others. Along the back Durable dropped behind, and Certainty and Cavalry showed tbe way half a length In front of Sir Gilead, Frances Lovejoy, and Lady Ilune. As they raced across the top stretch Sir Gilead and Certainty wore together in the lead, and tbe pair turned for home on even terms. At the distance Certainty was done with, and Sir Gile&d was in charge, but a little further on Lady Hune put in a claim, and, getting the best of it In the last twenty yards, won by balf-a-length from Sir Gilead, who wag four lengths iu front of Zuleika. Durable and Idas were together, fourth, and Inglewood last. Time, 2.15 3-5. Dividends, £7 4/ and £1 G/6. NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES of SOQsovs. Distance, six furlongs. 65—Mr E. J. Watt's King Billy. 8.10 (Euchauan) i —Mr E. J. Watt's Boomerang, 8.10 (Davis) 2 ®l-Mr A. Lennard's Carl Rosa, 8.10 (Taylor) 3 Apologue was first to break the Hue, but iiumediatedy gave way to Bcomeraug, who, w hen they had gone a furlong, was displaced by .Annette, the latter showing the way across the top stretch two lengths clear of Bcemeraug, who had King Billy on his quarters, .Carl Rosa coming next, with Delaware under the whip last but one. Annette was first to turn for home, but when they straightened up for the run to the iK»st Klug Billy took charge, and stalling off a strong challenge fium his

stable mate. Beooterang. he went on and won by a length, with Carl Kom ibrea lengths away third. Anuettc was fourth. Delaware fifth, Muitlfid sixth, and Apotegua tost. Time, 1.18 20. Dividend, £5 18/fi. Klug Billy and Boomerang were bracketed together on the machine, both horses belonging to the same owner. EASTER HANDICAP of GsDsovs. Dis tan co cue mile. 170- Vf D. Stewart s u g Scotty, 6yrs, 8.11 (Ryan) 1 53- Mr W. Ja. Thompson's b m De'.anla, 4yrs (Pinker) 2 37—Mr D. O'Brien's b b Heroism, syrs 3 After a little delay the barrier lifted to a splendid Mart. Lady Rose showed ont first, closely followed by Starshoot. Lady Auuie, Gladstone, and Waikato. In that order they raced past the seven furlong l»ost. As they went along the back Lady Annie ran up to Lady Rose, and the two were together as they ran through the cutting, just clear of Starshout, who was at the head of a bunched field. Putty being the whipper In. Going across the top stretch Gladstone was on terms with Lady Annie, and they raced in company two lengths dear of the rest of the field. Lady Annie and Gladstone were first into the straight, and it looked as If the issue would be between the pair, bur at the distance Romeo. Putty, Delania. Heroism. Auratus and_ Ktrathavon put in their claim, and an exciting race home ensued, Scotry gettJug the best of the struggle in the test twenty yards, e»;d winning by a length from lsi-5 stable mate Detenia, with Heroism three parts of a length away third, a head in front of Romeo and Stiathavon. then followed Lady Annie and Gladstone, with Lady Rose and Waikato together last. Time 1.43 2-5. Dividends, £8 13/6 and £9 5.6. BRIGHTON HURDLES of lOOsovs, second lOsovs. Two miles. 116—Mr W. Foss’ blk g llakaria. aged, by Reynard—Vieune, 10.4 . < Wilsoi.) 1 112—Mr M. Deeblc’s hr in Princess of Thule, aged. 11.0 (Deebk) 2 103—Mr J. B. Williamson's b g Irish, syrs, 10.11 »Nearer) 3 Also started: 40, Lingard, 9.0 (Burns). The field v>re all together at the liist fence,_ but once over Hakaria and Irish were in the lead, two lengths in front of Princess of Thule, with Liogard last. There was no alteration la th? order as they went past the stand, with the that Liagard was with Princess of Thu]e, but going out of the stiaignt Ifakaria showed slightly in front of Irish, with Princess of Thule hard ridden, third. Jumping dear of Irish nt the hurdle at tbe six furlong post. Hakaria showed the way through the cutting. «nd across the top stretch, and he was first to the last feuce, wheie Princess of Thule came with a run, and a good race home between the pair saw Hakaria last long enough to win bv a hare length, with Irish three lengths away third. Time, 3.57 2-5. Dividend. £2 17/6.

EDEN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. second 10 so vs. Seven furlongs. 217—Mr J. J. McVicker's b m Austerlitz. 6yrs, by St. Leger—Necklace, 8.7 1 Deelcy) 1 96 —Mr J. K. Hodge’s b g Noteorinl, 4yis» 7.3 (Sccats) 2 170—Mr F. L. Armitage’s br m Lycia, 3yrs, 7.10 (Julian) 3 Also started: 269, Jewellery. 8.7 (DeeTey): 66, Liberator, 8.3 (Pinker); 154. Cho’a. 7’6 (Gray); 75, Geordie, 7.4 (Chaafe): 35. Southern Cross. 7.3 (McCiuskie); 35, Nervine, 7.3 (Brown); 41, Gienade, 7.2 (Steens); 156, Calle Iris, 7.2 (Towers): 20. Baltimore. 6.10 (Paramere): 28. Stepmar. 6.9 (Cotton); 102, Bonomiaua, 6.7 (Butler); 3, Tahora, 6.7 (Percival). Noteorini was first on his feet, but Libels tor immediately rushed to the front, and he piloted the field along the hack two lengths clear of Noteorini, who was followed by Austerlitz, and inen came Jewellery and Lycla just at the head of the rest of the field, which, with the exception of Tahora. was all together. As they raced across the top stretch Liberator was still showing the way,. Austerlitz lying second and Noteorini third. Liberator was fi.st to the home turn, but at the distance Austerlitz was Iu tbe lead, and coming on. she won easily by a couple of lengths from Noteorini. who beat Lycla half a length for second honours. Calle Iris was fourth, and Jewellery fifth, and Tahora. who broke down badly, test. Time, 1.31. Dividends, £4 7,di and £3 5/6. Chola lost her ilder at the start, and took no part in tbe race. ONSLOW STAKES of lOOsovs, second 10 suvs. Five furlongs. 237 —Mr F. L. Armitage's b f Syren. 2yrs. by Cyreniaa—Torment, 7.0 (Deeiey) 1 182—Messrs Alexander and Gray’s br e Glenul'.in, 2yrs. 5.7 (Gray) 2 114—Mr E. J. Watt's vh f Loiret. 2yrs, 8.6 (Davis) 3 Also started: 53, Luresome, 8.12 (Julian); 65, Daidauus, 7.10 (Chaafej; 16, Silky, 7.4 (lowers). Syren was first to begin, but Dardanv.s at once rushed to the front, and followed by Glcnullln and Syren, he showed the way actoss lhe top stretch, and to the entrance to the straight. Glcnullln headed Dardanus below the distance, but Syren here put iu her claim, and quickly smothering tbe

leaders, went on and won easily by two lengths from Glenullin. who was a similar distance in front of Ix>lret. Dardanus was fourth, and Silk last Time, 1.6. Dividend, £2 10/6. PONT HANDICAP of lOGsots. second 15 sovs. Seven fndoags. 396—Messrs J. and H. Hussey’s br h Fashionable. syra. by Soult —Bit ©’-Fashion, 8.5 (Julian) 1 123—Mr R. Hannon's ch g Forth, aged, 3.3 (Pinker) - 233—Mr T. Wyllie’s ch in Souonia, 4yrs» 9.4 (Sceats) 3 Also started: Orange and Bine, 9-6 (Barr); 309, Gladys Rose. 7.8 (Buchanan); 57. Sentinel, 7.5 (Deeley); 100. Etu. 7.0 (Matthews); 49. Miss Cuhassier. 6.10 (Butler); 37, Little Mabel. G. 7 (Gray); 134, Storyteller, 6.7 (Paramore). Forth shot out when the barrier lifted, followed by Fushlonabie, Etu, and Storyteller. Forth was still tn command as they went along the back and across the top stretch. Etu lying second and Fashionable third. Forth was first to turn for home, and he was in front at the distance, where Fashionable got on terms, and a great race home between the two ended in Fashionable staying th“ longest, and winning by a length, with Sonoma three lengths away third. Storyteller font th, and Orange and Blue and Sentinel together last. Timo. 1.3 J. Dividends, £2 12/6 and £2 16/. TRAMWAY HANDICAP of lOtNovs, sectevl Kjsoys. Fire furlongs. 164- Mr T. A. Williams’ br m Alba Ruse. 4yrs, by Seaton Deiaval—Vieux Rose, 3.0 (Deploy) 1 114—Mr J. B. Williamson's br c LoreIl ok 3yrs, 7.6 (Towers) 2 #s—Mr 11. Buich’a ch g Discoverer, syrs, 6.12 (Brown) 3

Also started; 148. Hohoro. 10.3 (McLeod); 263, Black and Gold, 9.6 (Buchanan); 123. Desdemona. 8.5 (Cress); 53, Mataura. 7.5 (Gray); 43, Millie, 7.4 (Pinker); 22, LiHyiu?a. 7.2 (Chaafe); 55. Parkshot, 7.2 (Stevens*; 41, Soultmald, 7.2 (McCluskie); 63. Cuiragno. 7.0 (Butler); 38, Pearl Necklet, 6-12 (.Paramol o); 32. Woodmount. 6.10 (Sceats); 50, Merry Boult. 6-7 (Deelcy). Cuiragno was the first to break the lln*. and. with Desdemona . and Millie es his nearest attendants he showed the wav across the top stretch to the mi e and a half post, where he was supplanted by Millie, Desdemona and Discoverer, and this trio were almost on teims at the entrance to the straight. When fairly in a UueUne for home Alba Rose came through her field, and finishing in good style, won by two lengths from Leveling, who finished fast, and beat Discoverer half a length for second honours. Desdemona was fouith, just in front of Hohoro. with Parkshot last. Time. 1.5 3-5. Dividends, £5 12/6 and £2 14/. SECOND DAY. The Auckland Racing Club were favoured wltii a fine day for tm> second day or their autumn meeting, which took place at Ellerslie yp3terday (Easter Monday). The attendance was large, and quite up to previous yeais, but speculation fell a bit snort of last year’s toiai. tee sum of £10,651 being handled at lae machines as against £10.900 from the corresponding meeting last season, which is a decrease of £24u. Mr R. H. Lusk, officiated as Judge, and Mr O’Connor as starter, the latter gentleman being as successful as on the opening day. During the afternoon the stewards were called together ou one occasion to hear a protest lodged by the owner of tash-.oa-able agai’is? Etu, the winner of the Pony Race. for alleged inconsistent running. After hearing evidence they dismissed the protest. With this exception the day’s sport passed off successfully, the events being started well to time. Mr 'l'. King attended to the catering In his usual efficient manner, and the baud, under the leedeishlp of Mr Impey, played selections dnrtr# the afternoon, which were greatly eppceclale-l. The racing throughout was interesting, the Bieci-lechax* espccial-y giving rise to a spirited "contest. The Autumn Handicap also ptoJaced a good race, the favourite. Romeo a::d Strathavou, who was also well backed, luuulng a dead heat for second honours.

During the running of the Steeplechase, a peculiar accident befe! Burns, the rider of Evermore. While jumping the sod wail into the course the last time. Evermore bit it, aud stumbled, and l’i recovering himself threw up bis head, strlk’rg his rider in the face with such force as to Inflict a wound over the eye and stun him. Burns, however, although part Hl’y ?«)luscious. letalned his seat till the reached the winning post, and »h A a ;hc hvise pulled up he fell off. He was carded to the enclosure, but recovered in a very short time. The results were:—

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. 230— Mr A. Champion’s b g Full Cry. aged. 5.3 1 183—Mr B. Armitage’s br ill Jewellery. 6yrs. 7.12 • 2 142—Mr C. Weal's br m Lady Uuue, Syrs, 8.4 3 Also started: ITB. Chela. 6.12; 123. Lycia. 7.12: 35. Grenade. 6.11; IT, Baltimore. 6.7: 69. Bor.omlana. 6.7. BonotnLsna was quickest to fled her feet, and she showed the way past the seven furlong post, with Chela, Lady lluoe. and Jewellery as her nearest attendants. with Full Cry last. As they raced along the back Choi* was with Bonomlaiia In the lead, two lengths clear of Lady Hun® and Jewellery, who were almost on terms. There was uo alteration in the position as they went through the cutting, and across the top stretch, but as they reached the mile and a-ltalf post Jewellery ran up to the leaders, and she was the flrst to turn for home. At tne distance Jewellery had * good advantage, and. with Iteeley silting still on her. looked as If she would win, but Full Cry earning with a rush on the outside lust

got up In time to snateh the victory by a neck from Jewellery, with I-sdy Huoe two lengths away third. Chola was fourth and Baltimore last. Time. 1-41 4-5-Dividends, £2 17/ and £1 4/. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance, G furlongs. IOG-Mr J. E. Thorpe's Kilderkin, 7.8 (Deeleyt 1 101—Messrs Alexander and Grey’s Gleuullln. 8.0 (McCluskey! 2 111—Mr D. O’Brien’s Multifid. 8.4 (Ryau» 3 Also ran: 208, Annette; 161. Lolrct. Kilderkin hopped to the front very quickly when the barrier lifted, mid he was In the lead for a furlong, when lie was Joined by Annette and Multilid, and the trio shot away across the top stretch Just in front of Gleuuliln, with Ixdret three lengths away, last. Passing the mile aud a-half post. Kilderkin drew out, and he was first into lhe straight. At the distance Glenullin and Multifid both put in a claim, but Kilderkin easily held bis own. and going on won by two lengths from Glenullin, who was in turn a neck ahead of Multifid. Lolrette was fourth, aud Aunette, who at the tlnlsh ran all over lhe course, was last. Time, 1.18 3-5. Dividend, £G 11/6. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of StlOsovs. Distance about three and a half miles. 30f —Mr M. Deeble’s Princess of Thule, 11.6 (Heebie) - 1 161—Mr W. 1.. Coleman’s Dingo, 10.0 (Phillips) 2 304—Mr !•’. B. Boss’ Hylas. 0.12 (Wilson) 3 Scratched: Pspatu. Inuiskiilen. Kanaka, and Andy Regan. Also ran: 55, Nor’-west; 240 Evermore; 53. Kowhai; and 55, Illuan. Hylas was quickest to the first fence, with lhe rest of the field In a bunch. Hylas set out to make the running, followed by' Hinau. Princess of Thule and Evermoie. the other three being together, and iu this order th.-y raced up the hill. At the top of the Ilin Hinau was on terms with Hylas, and the pair Jumped the last fence together. As they came down the hili to the sod wail, Kowhai ran to the front, and be showed the way over the water ftom Hylas, tne rest of the field being in a bunch. At lhe old water Jump Kowhai ran wide, aud old Dingo showed in front Kromanlarliv, but Kowhai was soon in the lead agalu.'nud he piloted them up the. hilt with Hylas, Princess of Thule. Dingo aud Etermore following In that order. Kowhai was first to the double, but Hylas took charge as thev Jumped the second fer.ee. the order at the old water Jump was Hylas. Princess of Thule. Kowhai, Dingo. Evermore, Hinau, aud Nor-west. Going along the back Evermore moved up to the leaders, and he was in front as they breasted the bill the last time, having Princess of Thule, Hylas, and Dingo for ills nearest attendants. Princess of Thule put In her claim as they came down the bill for home, and she was flrst Into the straight. Evermore struck the fence hard, and losing his position. Hylas ran into second place, and down came Dingo. In the run to the post Princess of Thule easily maintained her advantage, and won by six lengths from Dingo. who beat Hylas by three lengths for second honours. Evermore whs fourth, Nor’-west fifth, and. Kowhai and Hinau walked tn with the crowd. Time. 8.15 4-5. Dividends, £1 16/6 and £1 18,6.

ST. GEORGE’S HANDICAP of 509sovs; second horse to receive 35aovs and third horse ISsovs out of the stake. Due inlie and a quarter. 500- Mr I’. James’ b g Romeo. 6yrs. by I-eolanils— Signet, 6.2 (Speakman) » 316—Mr J. Montgomery’s ch g Strathavon, aged, by Blairgowrie—Mautttla. 7.12 (Bucbanar.) * 202—Mr J. Dalton’s br g Auratus. 4yrs. by Gold Reef — Purse King. 7.8 (Sceats) 8 Also ran: 337. Gladstone, 3yrs. 8.0 (Cress); 133. Starshoot. 4yis. 7.9 (Gray); 137. Miss I-ottle. Hvrs. 7.8 (Deelcy); 138, L'etanla, 4yrs, 7.6 (Pinker/; 121, Putty. Gyrs. 7.4 (Mct’.lnskte>; 129. Heroism, Syrs, 7.2 (Stevens); 46, Sir Gilead. 4yrs, 6.10 (Towers). As usual. Starshoot gave a lot of trouble at the post, but eventually Mr O’Connor got them away to a beautiful start. Pass Ing the stand Aurntus, Strathavon, Gladstone, anti Starshoot were almost on even terms, with Sir Gilead whipping tn. As they went out of the straight the quartette were still abreast, but passing the sevenfurlong post Gladstone and Starshoot showed In front, with Strathavon, Auratus. and Delaula following in that order, and Miss Lottie at the head of the others. The leading pair showed the way through the cutting and across the top stretch, and they were first to (urn for home. As they raced to the distance Romeo came through, and at the lawn rails was winning easily, but Strathavou coming with a late run got up in time to make a dead heat of it. with Auratus two lengths away third. Gladstone was fourth. Starshoot fifth, and Sir Gilead last. Time, 2.10 4-5. Dividends, £1 16/6 and £2 18/6. HUIA HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs. Six furlongs. 346—Sir A. Hall’s b g Kremlin, aged, by Stepuiak—Aliceu, 8.12 (Davis) .. 1 95—Mr J. K. Hodge’s b g Noteorini, 4yra. 7.9 (Skeates) 2 306—Mr W. Lovett’s l> g Uolioro. aged, 0.10 (McLeod) 3 Also started: 276. Te Arolia. 8.4 (Cress): 173, Certainty. 8.4 (Deeley): 125. Liberator. 8.0 (Pinker); 40. Parkshot, 6.10 (Gray); 14, Woodnftmnt. 6.8 (Butler). Liberator was quickest to move, but be fore a furlong -was covered Kremlin rushed to the front, and he showed the way through the cutting and across the top stretch, hts nearest attendants being Parkshot and Noteorini. Setting a solid pace. Kremlin was first Into the straight, and, uercr letting the rest near him. won by two lengths from Noteorini. who was a similar distance In front of Hohoro. Te Aroha was fourth, and Parkahot last. Time, 1.16 3-5. Dividends, £2 9/0 and £B.

PONY HANDICAP of luteova; second 15sov8. Six furlongs '7l—Mr James Grant's b tn Ktu. syrs. Lebel —luipati. 7 0 (Matthews) .. 1 149—Meeara J. and H. Hussey's l»r h Fashionable. Syrs, 9.0 (Julian).... 2 130—Mr J. M.»ntgeniory’s b m Gladys Rose, aged. 7 10 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 419. Sonoma. 9.0 (Ryaui; 186. Orange and Blue, 9.0 (Barr); 248. Forth. 8.1»» (Pinker); 40. Solitary. 7.6 (Gray); 24. Whawhai. 7.4 (Butler); 30. Sally Horner, 7.3 (McCluskie): 237. Shrewsbury, 7.2 (Deeley); 30. Dr. Quest. 7.0 (Towersi; 113, Storyteller. 6.9 (Cotton); 11, Little Mabel. 6.7 (I’aramore . Faahlouable was first to begin, but Etn Immediately rushed to the fruut. aud she showed the way through the cutting an I across the top stretch. Forth running second, forX-ved by Solitary and Fashionable. Etu was flrst to the entrance to the straight, and although Fashionable and Gladys Rose both threw out strong challenges. It was of no avail, as Etu easily held her advantage, winning at the finish by a couple of fengths from Fashionable, who beat Gladys Rose a neck for second honours. Orange aud Blue was fourth and Whawhal last. Time. 1.18 2-5. Dividends. £l6 0/6 and £2 IQ/G. A protest against the winner for alleged inconsistent running was dismissed. AUTUMN HURDLES of lOOsovs. second lOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. 164—Mr J. R. Williamson’s b g Irish. Syrs. Eton—Asthore. 10.12, < Neary) 1 43—Mr 11. C. Tonis’ ch g Lingard, Gyrs?. 9.0 (Marchant) 2 154 —Mr T. Wvllie’s b g Major, aged. 9.0 (J. Wilson) 3 Also started: 224, Hakarla. 11.12 (Wilson). Hakarla. I.lngard. and Major were in « •in© as they jumped the first fence, but once over langard went to the front, with Hakarla on ills quarters, aud Irish and Major following. Lingard was still In the lead as they went past the stand, the positions of the others being practically the same. I.lngard showed the way along the back and across the top stretch, and ba was first to turn for heme. As they came to the last fence Irish put In his claim, and getting the best of it In the run to the post, won all out by a couple of lengths from Lingard. who was a similar distance In front of Major. Time, 3.25 25. Dividend, £3 4/. ELECTRIC HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs. Five furlongs. 715 —Mr A. Hail’s b g Kremlin, aged.

Stepn’ak—Alleen, 9.5 (Davis) 1 166—Mr W. Lovett’s b g Hohoro, aged. 9.12 (McLeod) 2 116 —Mr J. Hannon s ch m Millie, aged, 7.0 (Pinker) 3 Also started: 284. Black ami Gold, 9 9 (Buchanan); 136. Alba Rose, 8.19 (Speakman); 264. Lady Rose, 7.7 (McCluakle); 36. Parkshot, 6.12 (Percival); 28, Llllymea. 6.12 (Gray); 85. San Paulo, 6.10 (Pararnore); 37. Merry Sonlt, 6.7 (Deerey). Liilymea and Millie were quickest on their feet, with Kremlin at the. head of the others. As they raced across the top stretch Kremlin ran up to Millie, and the pair turned for home together. At the distance Kremlin and Millie were still together, and at the lawn rails the pair were fighting out the issue, when Hohoro came with a run from behind, but failed to get up. Kremiin beating him a bead, with Millie a length away third. Alba Rose was fourth find Lady Rose fifth. Time, 1.3 25. Dividends, £1 14/ aud £2 IV.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S MEETING. The following, handicaps have been declared by Mr Edwards for the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s autumn meeting:— Stewards’ Handicap Trot, two miles. - Little Doctor scratch, Youug Salisbury 2s, Duke C. 2s, Lady Ihjvc 2s, lx? Rosier Ids. Alteitorious 12s. K.D. 13s. Brown Ribbon 14s, Sir Robert 16s. Miss Huon 10s. Middle Class Handicap Trot, IS milcs.Le Rosier scratch, General Election 12s. Basaine 12s, Empress 13s, Eager 15s. Macquarrle 16s, Nat Gould 18s, Green Lavender IBs. Cornwall Handicap Trot, U miles. Young MVKinney scratch. Young Sallsbujy Is Baxter 6s. Rosebud 7s, Kingston Al’bertorlous 9s, Harold Abdallah 9»,

Thorndean 12a. Rell Car 12a. Celeaso 13a, Little Billy 13s, Victor C. 16s. Miss DuaUiure 19s. Electric Handicap Trot, oue mile. — Yocug McKinney acratcb. Young Salisbury Is. Ballot 2s. Waltekanri 3s. Baxter 4s. Bosebud ss. The Slooreas 5s K.D. 7s. Bell Cal Bs. Colenso 9s. Eric 10s. The Offices 13s, Baaalne 13s, Empress 14s, Macqunrrie IGs. Malden Handicap Trot. 1J miles—Miss Dui:more scratch. Eager 3s, Miss Victor 11. 4s. Seacole 7s. lago 12s. Next Time 13s, Victor Royal 15s. Tataraimaka 16s. Cleveland's I’ilde 18s. Mtss Yola ISs, I’oplujay 18s. Nokomai ISs. Lance 19s. Awlilowbto 19s. Ayrshire I,ad 19s. Cony Trot. I) miles—Victor C. scratch, S|.'clailt» lo.<. Fibre 9e. Mnngouut 10s. Heacole 10s. Glitters 10s, Lance 225. Awbiowhio 225. Olive (late Jessie) and llnox I.cal are not handicapped, pending arrival of papers from Sydney.

WAU’A RACING CLUB. The following handicaps have been d<v dared by Mr Chadwick for the ing Club's meeting, which takes place ot May SiHurdle Race. 14 mile. —Evermore 11.5 Itolf 11.0. Nick Hunt 10.2, Hector 9.13. Dot 9.4. Wairu 9.0. Greenhill Handicap. 6 furlongs.—Tasmald 9.2. Cabaret -8.13. Bellbird 8.10. Lucky Jack 8.4. I’ukstiul 8.2. Sol 7.13, Katpakl 7.11, Ilowltxer 7.3. Smudgery 7.0, Wairu 7.0. Te Awamutu Cup. 1 mile and a distance. -Liberator 9.10. Idas O.G. Jean 9.4. Hector 8.0. Whakahihi 7.13, Lucky Jack 7.3, Sol 6.13. Loch Fyne 6.12. Itapulil G. 7. Mnideu Welter. 7 furlongs.—Cabaret 9.13, Sol 9.2. Bromide 9.0. Loch Fyne 8.12. Katpiiki 8.10. Pineal 8.6. Rapuhl 8.4, Smudgery 8.1. Kurarl 8.4. Kih'.klhi Plate. 7 furlongs.—ldas 9.7, Jean 9.5. Whakahihi 8.3, Don 7.8. Lucky Jack 7.7. Ni>k Hunt 7.5. Howltuer 6.12. Mangaboo 6.12. Flying Handicap. 5 furlongs.—Liberator 10.7. Jean 9.10. llcetcr 8.7. Inspiration 8.9, Whakahihi 8.2. Tasmald 8.0. I'ukanul 7.8. So! 7.2. Bromide 7.0. Loch Fyne 6.13, Kaipakl 6.12. Rapuhl 6.7. Mangaboe 6.7.

FEILDING RACING CLUB’S MEETING. FEILDING, Monday There was a large attendance at th< above meeting. The weather was showery. with a cold wind. The sum of £16.833’ was ;o:t the machine, as against £lO.427 for ’he first day last year. Tao results are: — Maugaone Stakes. —Wet Reef 1, Chivalry 2. Solution 3. Scratched: Kaharoa, To-morrow, and Gawain. A good race, won by a length. Time, 1.14 1-5. Dividends. £ll 9/ and 10.’’. Talat Plate. —Aoratigi 1, Whatnroa 2. Maraoliaisa 3. Scratched: Aquilo, Miss Te Kl’ia. Paper. Bandolier, Blink Bonny, St- Percival. Maurn. Otarangl. Time, 1.33 4-5. Li vidends. £3 2/ and £2. Kawakawa Hurdles. —Killarney 1. Handsome Rose 2. Defoe 3. Also started: Levant Miss King. Evening. Kohuuul. and Lull. Time, 3.58 45. Dividends. £2 2/ and £1 3/. Cup.—Spoil I. Roseal 2. Rapids 3. Scratched: Ghoorka and Black Reynard. Spoil got the lead from the start and maintained it to the finish, winning two lengths. Roseal aud Rapids were separated bv about a head. Time. 2.39. Dividends, £9 13/ and 15/. Taouui Hack Hurdles. —Cassiopea 1. Sleepwell 2. Apitl 3. Scratched: Warwhit, Domestic, Handsome Rose, and Commonwealth. In the straight Casatopca and Sleepwell ran side by aide. Casslonea eventually getting tn half-a-leugth ahead. Time, 3.24. Dividends. £2 12/ and 15/. Onepuhi Hack Welter. —Admiral < erveras’l. Victoria Park 2. Explode 3. Scratched: Kuroki and Commonwealth. A good finish, won by half a-length. Time, 147 1-5. Dividends. £4 8/ aud £2 9/. Hatcombe Welter.—Veneer I. Ngatarua 2 Contingent 3. Scratched: CUrysels. Ton. Joe Chamberlain. Rapids, and St. Winifred. Time. 1.45. Dividends. £3 7/ nnd Oitgo Hack. Sir Geraint 1. Swop 2, .lollv Friar 3. Scratched: Spelt. Wnltntaida. and Mereahot. Won easily. Ttcae, t 9 45. Dividends. £2 4/ aud £2 13/. Coming into the straight, Clarebut. who wM ildlug Electric Gun. was thrown.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUBS AUTUMN MEETING. THE FIRST DAY. (By THegraph.—Piess Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The weather for the first day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting was not promising at the opening of the proceedings. The airy was overcast, and thick fog bung over the course, but later on the atmosphere became clear, and a 1101thwest breexe sprang up, which assisted in the recording of fast times over the short courses. The attendance was good. Lord Plunket and party were amongst those present. Speculation was fairly brisk, r.n i the totalizator investments amounted to £10,490, as compared wiili £12,259 10/ last year, when the ."»/ machine was in operation. In addition. £1852 was Invested on the double machine. The racing was interesting, but no big dividends were recorded. Five first favourites were successful. Machine Gun’s win in flie Great Easter Handicap under lOst 4!b was one of the best handicap perfoiinances seen at Ricca rlon for a long time, and his victory was loudly cheered. The following arc the details of the racing:— Hurdles. —Mohican 1, Rongoa 2. Tupara 8. AU started. Won comfortably by a length and a-half. Time, 3.49 3-5. Dividend. £1 IS/.

Autumn Handicap.- Royal Crown 1, Crichton 2, Biythemald 3. Also started: Redstart and Cathron. A splendid rave. Won by a long neck. Time. 1.41 1-5. Dividend. £4 10.6. Champagne Stakes. — Munjeet 1, Glenowlet 2, Gay Spark 3. All started. Won very easily. Groat Eastrr Handicap.—Machine Gun 1, Ghoorka 2. Scratched —Exmoor and Crichton. Time 1.29 4-5. Dividends—£3 6/ aud £6. Epsom Welter Handicap <»f 200sovs. one m’.1e.—(427) Sir G. Clifford’s Signalman. 8.13 (Ashby). 1; (138) Antigone. 8.0. 2; (104) Koputai. 8.11. 3. Also started: Bagpipes, Cavatina. Reduction, Pensive. Won by a length and a half. Time. 1.43 2-5. Dividends. £2 5/ a fid £2 6/. Kussley i’iate of 150sovs, five furlongs.— (410) G. G. Stead’s Largesse. 8.0 (Jones). 1: (288) Euclid. 7.11, 2: (153) Vardo. 7.9, 3. Also started: Canada. Axiadne, Makaroff. Grand Poplar. Bonnie Brae. Tsitslhar, Ventalero. Riviera. Largesse was quickest away, aud stalling o ffa strong challenge by Euclid, won by a neck. Time, 595. Dividends. £2 4/6 and £1 1/. Gimcrark Race of lOOsovs, five furlongs. — (654) Sir G. Clifford’s Tessera. 7.9 (Cotton). 1: (172) Te Taiaha, 7.10. 2: (113) Cuirrosettia. carried 7.8. 3. Also started: Gew Gaw. Quickfire, Ojxuuinee, Great Gun. Won easily by five lengths. Time. 60s. Dividends. £lB/ and £1 15/6. The winner was Bold for £lO3. Sockburn Handicap of Isosovs. one mile and a quarter.—(2Bo) G. P. Payne s Tirole, 8.0 (Jenkins). 1: (220) Calibre, 8.8. 2: (62), Beau Seaton, 7.4, 3. Also started: Cannle Chid, Stepdaneer, Speculate, Secret Society. Wet Blanket. De In Rey. Blythemaid. Calibre came with a strong run from the distance. hut was unable to reach TtroTe. who won by three parts of a length. Time, 2.10 3-5. Dividends, £4 10/ and £1 18/.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

(Ry Telegraph.—Special to “Graphic.”) CHRISTCHURCH. Monday. The C.J.C. Easter meeting was favoured by fine weather, although the sky was overcast, and the ground underfoot was wet ami cold. The course, however, was In splendid condition, and three was one of the largest attendances ever seen at Rlcearton. All the acceptors in the hurdle race started, and The Mohican was made a warm favourite. Magnificent swung round at the start and took no part lii the race, and Nikola, who is always wad-headed, galloped a mile and a-ha!f on his own before joining tEe field in the race itself. Rongoa and Tupara made all the running. but at the business cud The Mohb an was ton fast for them upon the fiat, and won comfortably, although his performance was not by any means an impressive one.

In the Autumn Plate the two Dunedin candidates. Crichton and Redstart, were most fancied, but Redstait. after getting well away, falivd to see the journey out. Crichton looked like winning at the distance, hut Royal Crown threw out a Ftrcrig • haHcnge, and in a good finish boat th-' favourite home by a long neck. The Champagne Slakes, of course, saw the Yaldhurst pah made strung favourites, though there was money for Marguerite and also for CUfford’s pair. When the barrier flew up. Munjeet. who was on feet, got away very quickly. and opentn up a six lengths’ load lx?fore th** others were fairly moving. The filly swept Into the straight with a good lead, and Glejjowlet. who was one of the last Way. went after her. but was unable to

get nearer than two lengths away at the finl-L Munjeet had bad quite enough when the winning po*t was reached, and Glom.wht was going the stronger. Had the pair got away together, the verdict Would pro)»ably have been reversed, or. at any rate, the finish would bare been much closer.

The Easter Handicap attracted the usual speculation. The Yaldhurst pair were f««r once nut so much fancied as the reps, of Sir George Clifford’s stable. Almost everyone discarded Machine Guo. the opinion being expressed that even under the most advantageous surroundings seven was a little beyond bis tether, whilst with the day raw and misty he had absolutely the smallest ch a pre of prevailing. It was whispered about that this wa» the reason for the stable starting Savoury, their second string, and this censed lotnethins of a rush for the bracket. Although To morrow and Golden Vein held

pride of place to the finish, there was also plenty of money for Vladimir, and Ailsa and Petrovna were not without their admirers. Petrovna made all the running in the race from Vladimir and Ailsa. with Machine Gun lying fourth, whilst Savoury and Ghoorka were acting as whip-pers-in. Petrovna swept into the straight well clear of the field, but Vladimir at once closed up, and at the distance appeared to have a chance second to none, whilst Ghoorka wag also moving through his field. Machine Gun put in n strong run half-way up the straight, and Petrovna and Vladimir dying away, he went on, followed by Ailsa. Ghoorka, however, came very fast over the last furlong. and. beating Ailsa. finished a good length behind the winner, who won fairly comfortably. Vladimir finished fourth and Petrovna fifth, while the much fancied Chokebore pair, who were never dangerous, next. Savoury finished in the ruck, and came in sweat tug hard. If the race-is any criterion, his chance of appropriating the Autumn Handicap is not good. Vladimir also failed to stay out the seven furlongs, and although he haf? a stone off his back In the mile and a half race. bis chance cannot be brilliant. Ghoorka, on his race to-day, must be hard to beat, and the race appears to He between him and Quarryman. Machine Gun put up a brilliant performance by winning under his heavy impost, and he pulled up apparently quite sound, and with no outward demonstration of the complaint from which is is alleged to suffer. Signalman won the Epsum Welter from end to end, aud appropriated the Glmcrack race with even greater ease, for the Chokebore s-tahle. Yaldhurst was again to the fore for the Russlev Plate, Largesse winning all out from Euclid. The latter is a fine big volt, who ran very greenly, and he will probably develop into something pretty good. Tirole won the Sockburn Handicap comfortably from Calibre. Two Autumn Handicap candidates, Stepdancer and Speculate. started hi this race, but neither showed to any advantage. Robert Ray. the famous old-time horseman and trainer, died in Christchurch on Sunday, aged 65. Ray began his connection with the New Zealand Turf in the sixties, and continued it until the nineties. He rode the winner of the first Canterbury Derby hi 1860, and was on the back of the first horse in 1871, 1872, 1874, 1875, and 1881. In 1870 he steered Knottinglcy to victory in the Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap (now the New Zealand Cup), three years previously having landed the same horse the winner of the Canterbury t up. His name will always be inseparably connected with Templeton, on whom he suc <‘ cs sfu! the Canterbury Cup in 181 8 and the Dunedin Cup of the same year. The last race of importance in which he jjas the C.J.C. Midsummer Handicap of 1884, which he won on Cheviot. As a trainer he achieved a success unequalled * ®”Thody in this colony except Mason. At different periods he acted as private ■‘"J'V F ’ W ‘ V e,amaiu - Mr r. Campbell, Mi Pilbrow. and Messrs Robinson and J4ince. For Mr Delamaiu he prepared Tcmii!.n ou r > a '“l Puagawerewere: for Mr Campbell. Daniel O Rorke, the winner of the Canterbury Derby and Cup of 1875; for Mr PHbrow, Welcome Jack, the winner of the Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap (now the w Zealand Cup), two Canterbury Cups, the Great Autumn Handicap, the Great Aoithern Derby and the Auckland Cup, ?'nn rn U y«s e ’ Xew Zealand cup In 1835: and for Messrs Robinson and Lance an innumerable list of distinguished horses, Including Cheviot, Vanguard. Guides, Disowned, hatator, Liverpool, Winchester Salvage. Nonsense, and Foul Plav. For Himself be prepared a Canterbury Derby winner in Hornby, and at one tim£ he was associated with Mara, whom be took to Australia, with the result that he and the hoi=,e were both disqualified hv the Vicfl7.!r . Ra s* a ® club f or »fe. The disqualification however, did not prevent Rav VnS/n kiUg Son of Dead Shot t 0 South Austialia. where he won the Adelaide rl'/briv ar C "2 2 nd otUer raees - Ray "« s rightly regarded as the most astute racing nre‘ l t^ l H 11 '! tlmP ’ aud that was thl pre-to.albator days, when to be a success.oL^tr^ t,!Sls . t Required capabilities of no mean description.

ear's *“ R f hrist church fishmonger s estahiUhmenr drew Famous in Tattersail s sweep on the Doncaster Handicap.

© ® © A.J.C. CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. SYDNEY, April 22. Beautiful weather was experienced for the inauguration of the A.J.C. autumn meeting at Randwick to-day. There was a splendid attendance. In the Autumn Stakes Gladsome was made a strong odds-on favourite, but had to BUike her colours to Emh. who beat her a neck. The following are the details of the racing: — The First Hurdle Race of 250sovs. about 2J miles.—Probus, 10.3, 1; Avondale. 10.7, 2: Nieve). 9.11. 3. Eleven started. Betting: 2 to 1 Marie. 6 to 1 Probus. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.464. The Autumn Stakes of BOOsovs added, li mile. —E. Clarke’s Emir, 9.0. 1; Gladsome, 8.11. 2; fiverdale, 9.0, 3. Seven started. Belting: 6 to 4 on Gladsome. 5 to 2 against Emir. Emir daehed up on the inside and joined Issue with the favouiite oppos'te the St. Leger stand. A great race home ensued, wbh-h terminated in favour of Emir by a short neck. Time. 2.40|. The A.J.C. Sires’ Produce Stakes, six furlongs.—J. McMaster’s Blnnla, 1; Lady Wallace, 2; Charles Stuart. 3. Retting: 7 to 4 Blnnla. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 1.14.

The Doncaster Handicap of lOOOsovb. added. one mile.—B. Fielder’® Famous. 9.0, 1; Ms.k, 7.10, 2: Boabdil, 7.6. 3. Betting: 3 to 1 Marvel Lock. 20 to 1 Fuboub. Won by half a length amidst great excitement. The favourite was never dangerous. Time, 1.40. The A.J.C. St. Leger of 500sovs one mile and three-quarters. — J. B. Whitehead’s Dividend. 1; Lord Fitxrny, 2; The Hawker, 8 Only starters. Betting: 9 to 4 on Dividend. War i>» lengths. Time, 3.3.

The High-weight Haadietp of 250sovs, added, six furlongs.—Weeper, 8.10, 1; Jlollette, 8.12, 2; Trenayr. 8.12, 3. Twentysix started. Won by two lengths. Time, 1-15. UP TO-DATE WINS THE STEEPLECHASE. SYDNEY, April 24. The Australian Jockey Club continued their Autumn Meeting at Raudwkk to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a splendid attendance, fully 30.000 people being present. The Sydney Cup attracted a field of 28, and the favouritism displayed for the chance of the three year-old Dividend continued throughout. A pronounced surprise proved to be in store, the leading places being filled by two outsiders. Tartan completed the two miles In 3.27, which is an Australian record. The previous best was Wakeful’s 3.28. in the same race, run in 1902. The Auckland-bred horse Up-to-Date, who was sent over to New South Wales some few weeks back by Mr W. Lyons, proved himself quite the horse he was voted, as he carried 11.13 to victory in the Steeplechase. The following are the details of the racing:— The Champagne Stakes of 750sovs; 6 furlongs.—Clarke Bros.’ Charles Stuart. 1, Istria 2, Lady Wallace 3. Nine started. Betting: 3 to 1 Ist ria, 6 to 1 Charles Stuart. Charles Stuart, in a fine finish, won by half a length. Time, 1.14. The Sydney Cup of 2000sovs; 2 miles.— J. J. Macken’s Tartan, 7.13, 1; Tatterdemalion. 2; Cherson, 3. Betting: 3 to 1 Dividend, 10 to 1 Emir and Mack, 14 to 1 Tartan and Long Tom. From a good start Overdale was best away, followed by Famous and Cherson. Passing the stand Famous and Cherson were together, just clear of a bunched field. Cherson took the lead rounding the bend, and steadily increased his advantage by four lengths round the back, the field being strung out. Cherson was first into the straight, followed by Emir, Raeburn, and Long Tom. The field closed up, and Tartan ana Tatterdemalion began to move up. Tartan shot to the front at the half-distance. Tatterdemalion went in chase of him, and a splendid struggle between the two resulted in a head win for Tartan. Cherson was a good third, followed by Raeburn, Ossian, and Lore dano. Time, 3.27. The First Steeplechase of 300sovs: about 2J miles. —W. Lyons’ Up-to-Date, by St. Hippo—Winnie. 11.13, 1; Skyward. 9.8, 2; Young Creswick, 11.4, 3. Nine started. Up-to-Date held a good position ali the way, jumping faultlessly. He took charge after passing the half-mile post, and led Kaffir, Young Crcswiek, and Skyward into the straight, where he drew away and wen in a canter by two lengths. Time. 5.43 L Upto Date started favourite at 2 to 1. The Flying Handicap of 250sovs; 6 furlongs. — Mellette, 7.6, 1; Regio. 10.2, 2; Abington, 9.4. 3. Twenty-six started. Betting: 5 to 1 Ibex. 14 to 1 Hollette. Hollette soon went to the front, and was never overhauled, eventually winning by a length. Time. 1.13?. The Malden Stakes of 250sovs; mile. —Scot Free 1, Buka 2, Postulate 3. Thirteen started. Betting: 6to 4 Keeper. 5 to 1 Scot Free. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.9. The First Nursery Handicap of 250sovs; 1 mile.—JargooD. 6.12. 1; Picturesque, 8.7. 2; Grama. 6.12, 8. Won by a length and S-half. Time, 1.425.

© © © THE ONKAPAHINGA MEETING. ADELAIDE, April 34. The Ouknparlnga Racing Club held their annual meeting to-day. The following were the results of the principal events: — Onkaparluga Cup.—Tissiphone 1. Memento 2, Bright Pilgrim 3. Eleven started. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2.34. Dividend, £3 12/. Great Eastern Steeplechase.—Poster, IJ.O, 1; Cardinal, 11.2. 2; Lamond, 12.9, 3. Thirteen started. Idala aud Lamond were prominent to the last hedge, where Poster took charge, and, making a fast run home, won bv a length and a-half. Time, 7.11. Dividend, £4 14/.