TURF NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 18, 6 May 1905, Page 17

TURF NOTES.

Annoyed is now being trained by T. Cotton, jun. Romeo figures amongst the nominations for the Great Northern Hurdles. W. O’Connel, the well known horseman, has severed his connection with C. Weal’s stable. The Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting will be continued to-day (Wednesday) and Saturday next. It is very probable that Starshoot will be added to the list when the present racing season is over. Regulation was cniy seen out on one day of the Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting. The filly by Menschikoff—Cressy. purchased at the last Wellington Park sale by Mr W. Lyons, has gone into Frank Macmanemin’s stable. The weights for the opening day of the Takapuna Jockey Club’s winter meeting are due next Friday. May sth. Mr G. J. Thursby, the English amatav rider, has been granted permission to riae on even terms with jockeys in 1905. Mr Evett will declare the weights for the Great Northern Hurdles and Great Northern Steeplechase on or about Saturday, May 13th. The Guard is evidently standing up to his work, as his name figures in the nominations for both the Great Northern and Wanganui steeplechases. Yolette changed hands last week, Geo. Absolom disposing of her to a Coromandel resident. Yolette figures amongst the nominations for the Great Northern Hurdles. The ex-Aucklauder Needlework is reported to be jumping and galloping well at Hastings. Needlework claims an engagement in the Great Northern Hurdles. Avalanche is again in commission at Ellerslie. The little mare seems to have been greatly benefited by her spell. She is still an inmate of Koss Heaton’s stable. Waikato got badly cut about in the Easter Handicap through being galloped on, and he was not seen out again at the meeting. Mr Geo. Cutts has been appointed course Inspector by the stewards of the Auckland Racing Club. The position is practically that of a stipendiary steward. There are 26 horses nominated for the Maiden Hurdles at the Takapuna Winter Meeting, more than half of which have never raced over sticks. Mr W. Lyons has disposed of Waikare, by Cuirassier —Repulse, to John Rao. The price received for him did not transpire. He was one of the team Rae took to Western Australia. The last New Zealand Grand National Hurdle Race winner, Medallion, figures amongst the nominations for the hurdle events at the Taka puna Jockey Club’s meeting. J. Stewart, the well known cross-country horseman, accomponied John Rae to Western Australia. G. Comer and the two light-weights, the Percival brothers, also went over. Moccassiu, the winner of last year’s Great Northern Steeplechase, figures amongst this year’s nominations, but Ake Ake, the winner of the Great Northern Hurdles, is an absentee. Baltimore was given a turn over the schooling hurdles at Ellerslie on Thursday morning. Baltimore over-jumped himself at one fence, and came down, but afterwards fenced in good style. On Thursday morning, at Ellerslie, Cui- ■ ragno and Jean were both tried over the small schooling hurdles, but their displays were anything but satisfactory; both ran off and stopped at the fences. The rising three-year-old filly A morello, by Phoebus Apollo Lady Gertrude, has been given to J. Gainsford to prepare for her future engagements. Gainsford took over John Rae’s old place ou Monday. The racehorses Parltutu, Chola, Durable, Mataura, Glenullin. Tai France, Etu, Multifid, Heroism, Grenade, and Southern Cross were taken South by the Rarawa alst Thursday. After the running of the Autumn Handicap at Ellerslie last week, Miss Lottie changed hands, being purchased by Mr J. McGrath, a Waikato sportsman. She Is now an inmate of F. Macmanemln’s stable.

At the yearling sales held at Melbourne yesterday a brother of Hautboy brought 950 guineas. Mr D’Arcy, of New Zealand, paid 110 guineas for a Gossoon Idolatory filly. One hundred and fifty-four yearling-* realised 22.666 guineas.

BcUman’s name is missing from .>he list et hoiblmmUqiu, for. the events at the A.R.C/ winter meeting. In conversation with Ids*owner, Mr R. Hannon, he informed' me that it is doubtful if the old gelding will be asked to race again. Sonoma's win in the Pony Race nt Ellerslie did not benefit much her connections, who did not support her for that event. She was well barked on the two previous occasions, but in each case she let her supporters into a hole. Boomerang was withdrawn from all the handicap events at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting immediately after the running of the Champagne Stakes. Mr Watt did not wish the colt knocked about in view of the Hawke’s Bay Stakes, which is run at Hastings to-day. The foul riding that has been so noticeable for some time at the various meetings in and around Auckland was not very prevalent at the recent A.R.C. gathering. Evidently the steps that have been taken to stop it by the authorities is beginning to bear good fruit. One Sydney writer, in commenting upon the steeplechase run at Randwick last Saturday, and which was won by the exNew Zealander Vp-to-Date, stated that the horse could fall down twice and then win. This is booming things with a vengeance, and to my mind seems hardly fair to the connections of the horse. Mr Daly, the A.J.C. handicapper, raised Up-to-Date a stone and three lbs. biinging his weight up to thirteen stone two lbs, for winning the First Steeplechase. Acting under the advice of his trainer. I. Earnshaw, who considered the horse badly handicapped, Mr Lyons wisely withdrew him from the race. r F. Davis, the first horseman for Mr yysitt, had the choice of mounts in the Northern Champagne Stakes, and chose Bjbbuiprang in preference to King Billy. h.|s opinion bping that Boomerang would cai'yy the weight in the heavy going better. j.hnn his stable mate. There was notfi|pg petw.cen the pair at the finish. The- list of winning sires at the recent A.R.C’. meeting was headed by Soult and Seaton Delaval, who each had three winning representatives; (’yrenian. Lord of the Is’ts, Reynard, and Stepniak had two each; ami Cuirassier, Meriiwee, St. Leger. Lebo), Eton. Sabretache, Lord Rosslyn, St. Cyr, Multiform, Blairgowrie one each. Wellington Park Stud Company recently lost one of their most valuable foals. This was the colt by Hotchkiss — Formo, who got cast in his box, and, breaking one of his legs, had to be destroyed. The colt, it is understood, was insured for £lOOO, so his loss is hot « total one. F. Mac.manemin and C. Weal headed the list of winning trainers at the recent A.R.C. meeting with three wins apiece; J. Thorpe. T. Williams, M. Deeble. and A. Hall had two each; and T. Quinllvan, I). Moi raghan, H. French, W. Irwin, J. B. Williamson. J. George, R. Hall, W. Clark, J. Grant, J. Rae, and J. Jones one each.

it is a long time since the hurdle events at Elleislie have been contested by weaker fields than those seen out at the recent A.R.C. meeting. It would have been almost impossible to have put sufficient weight on a really first class horse to have prevented him from winning the whole three. The list of successful jockeys at the recent A.R.C. meeting Is headed by A. Julian and B. Deeley, with three winning rides each; J. Buchanan, M. Ryan. H. Gray, M. Deeble, F. Davis, and W. Speakman had two each; and W. Wilson. 8. Lindsay, Matthews, W. Nearey. F. Howard, J. McCluskie, and S. Stevens one each. W. La up, who has been staying at Sidmonth, Devonshire, for several weeks past, undergoing a special course of massage treatment, has so far recovered that his father, who has been in attendance on him. has returned to London. It was expected that Lane would be able to journey to town in a fortnight. There seems a peculiar misfortune hanging over the horses trained by T. Wiliams, at Avondale. Putty, after winning the Handicap, was disqualified for a cross, while W’altati. who won the Criterion Handicap at Ellerslie on the concluding day of th? meeting, had to survive <a protest for interference before getting the stake. Mr R. Ray, sen., the well known Southern horseownor, died on Sunday last at Christchurch. In his day Mr Ray figured ns both trainer ami jockey, and was very successful till his health failed him nnd he retired. On the opening day of the Canterbury meeting the flags at Rhea rton were lowered to half-mast out of respect to his memory. In an Interview before leaving New \«»ik Mr Richard Croker is reported to have said: “No matter what you may hear. deny lha.t I shall reside permanently abroad. I h»ii through with England, and sha’.l sell my place there as soon as possible, and shail never live there again. 1 refuse to dlscjiss racing nt all. J will only say that I am, not going to give it up." Tod Sloan got a tremendous shock shortly after he resumed riding in New Orleans. h!s effort on one of his mounts being so poor that the stewards suapended him for Incompetency. However, he did not stand down long, and nt latest was again showing fair form in the saddle. A writer In a New York exchange says that Sloan has dropped the crouch that made him famous.

The nominations received last night .by Mr Percival for the Great Northern Hurdles, Great Northern Steeplechase*’ and Winter .Steeplechase, it is to note, show no signs of falling off, bull on the contiary are an increase on those *»f the last two preceding years. The Hurdle Race has an entry of thirty, the Steeplechase thirty-one, and the Winter Steeplechase thirty-four.

Kremlin had one of his legs badly cut through being galloped on in the Unia Handicap on the second day of the A.R.C. Meeting, and although he managed to scramble home in the Electric Handicap later on in the day. it was touch and go, and had Hohoro been as well handled as KiPinlin, It was almost a certainty he would have been returned the winner.

The principal winning owners’ at the recent A.R.C. meeting were Messrs Sinune’hag and Jackson, £500; Mr 1). Stewart, xst;o’; Mr E. J. Watt. £475; Mr M. Deeble. £410; Mr I'. James. £292 16/; Mr J. Montgomery, £252 10/: Mr A. Hall. £180; Mr D. O’Brien. £140; Mr B. Armitage. £135; Mr J Goodson, £130; Mr J. B. Williamson, £125; Mr W. L. Thomson. £ll5. The total amount distributed in stakes amounted to £4700 6/.

The fol’owing nominations have been received for the Wanganui Steeplechase, of 400 sovs.. three miles, to be run at the Wanganui Jockey Club’s Winter Meeting: • —l’ipi. Kapanui, Kaimoe, Creusot, Nadador, Errus, Duffer, Kaitere, Hylas. Cairo, Trumpery, Evening. The Guard. Waitarere. Moccasin, Eclair. Slow Tom. Kohatu, Miss King, Victory. St. Rene. Defoe. Haydn, Athol Maid, " Tupara, Princess of Thule, Sunmos.

The disappointment of the recent A.R.C. Meeting was undoubtedly the showing made by Mr G. G. Stead’s colt Delaware in the Champagne Stakes. The colt in his work was doing all that was asked of him, and was running over Mr Watts’ pair, but. in the actual race he ran like a pig, and cQiild never get near the leaders. It is a long time since one <>f Mr Stead’s two-year olds has so disappointed his connections.

Dolores could hardly walk when she went out to compete in the St. Heller’s Hurdle Race, run at Ellerslie last Tuesday, & when the* field had gone seven furlongs, she was seventeen seconds behind the leaders, when her rider (Burns) mercifully pulled her up. Last year the stewards refused to allow Cannon-gate to go out until he had been passed by a veterinary surgeon, and it seems a pity that they did not exercise the same authority in connection with Dolores yesterday.

The “SporUing Chronicle" says:—•’Although sundry amendments to the Street Betting Bill were agreed to in the House of Lords, the . Lord Chancellor, who declared some of these suggestions as a very- bad example of class legislation, said he would ieserve his opposition until the third reading. when he would move the rejection of the bill. This is the b;st piece of news sportsmen have heard for many a day concerning what, if it were tolerated, would be a piece of manifestly unfair legislation.

An interesting fact .in connection with the St. George’s Handicap, run on the second day of the A.R.C. autumn meeting, is that Romeo has run a dead heat for that race two years in succession, and that on each occasion the same riders were concerned in the dead heat. Last year Regulation, ridden by Buchanan, dead heated with Romeo, ridden ny Speakman. This year Buchanan was on Strathavon. and Speakman again on Borneo. Borneo also carried the same weight, 8.2, as he had last year.

Up-to-Date. by winning the First Steeplechase at Randwick on Monday, lias dully re paid Mr W. Lyons, the well known nietal- - for his pluck in purchasing the horse and sending him to Sydney to .compete there. The field that contested the event is stated to hpve been the strongest that has been seen out for some time.so Up-to-Date’s victoiy is all the more meritorious. Mr Lyons has been warmly congratulated on the success of his horse, and it Is reported that he threw fn for a good stake by his victory. John Rae took his departure from Auckland for Western Australia on Monday last, by the Moana. Rae took over altogether, including a pony, 13 horses, as follow: -Strathavon, Waikare, The Needle. I’iata. Hauraki. Hildebrand, the Phoebus Apollo—Problem filly, the San Francisco — Campania filly, the Phoebus Apollo —Vivandiere colt, the Hotchkiss — Lorelei colt, the filly by Hotchkiss —Crescent. and the filly by Phoebus Apollo — Lady Augusta. The last-named two are booked to go to Melbourne, ami only go over in charge of Rae. - The following from the “London Sportsman,”. evidently referh to a well known spoilsman ’who was leeently ordered off the English racecourse: On leaving one of our leading music halls the other night, a certain philosophic one-time “owner," who incurred the displeasure of the stewards ami was warned off, gazed interestedly at the twelve inch inscriptions while the L.C.C. •has ordeteil to be put over all theatre i»ut-lets —“Exit. no return.’’ ’•Blymy!" tried hr. "do those blighting Weatherby’s run this show, too?" The English Racing Calendar states that the stewards of the Jockey Club havO given nt tier to owners, trainers, and jockeys that the following instructions have been given to starters: “Th<‘ start is to be made from a ‘stand.’ and jockeys (especia'ly seniors)* who wilfully pievent their horses from standing, still should Invariafily be reported. Cnruly horses must suffer for their bad behaviour, ami If they ■ <*aifße prolonged delay they should either h<* staited ‘at a stand’ behind the rest of the horses or be ‘left.’ M

An exchange says; —Edward Corrigan, the Chicago Tiu’fmuii, so’ well’ known iu England, whtn eft routes from Ixmisville on February came near whipping a preacher within an inch of his IlftT* The clergyman took the seat of-a woman who had gone to the far end of the coach on some business. She returned and demanded her seat, but the preacher was obstinate. Corrigan sprang to his feet, and, making for the man in cloth, seized him by the arm and hauled him out*of the seat. Pas-“ r.engers expected bkHMlsiied. but the clergyman. after siscii’g up the Master of Hawthorne, quit the seat.

A farcical affair yqas witnessed in the Graham Steeplechase England. recently. Four horses were saddled, among them Flor <li Cuba, and although he had fallen in bis first steeplechase he was—in rare instances only, for there was very little betting—a 3 to 1 on favourite. At the first’fence Flor di Cuba, St. Alexis, and Despised refused, while Vilage Beau jumped the rails and got out of the course. The favourites and St. Alexis were eventually persuaded to face the first obstacle, and getting over it they went on, with Flor di Cuba in front. lie kept there to the end. and although he was swerving badly won by a length.

The “Sporting < ’bromide"- says that news has been received in England by cable of the success of the Duke of Westminster’s horses, Forbidden Fruit ami Grey Mullet, in two of. the principal handicap races at the Kimberley meeting, recently . held in South Africa. Forbidden Fruit is by Persimmon out of Quetta, and Grey Mullet by Grey Leg out of Princess Mary. The Duke of Westminster takes a keen interest in South African racing, where he is represented by Mr Garnett as trainer and Gwenneth as* jockey to the stable. Forbidden Fruit has previously carried his Grace’s colours successfully in South Africa, having won races at Bloemfontein and Johannesburg.

An English exchange says that matches, or rather rumours of matches, between good steeplechasers have been numerous of late. Irresponsible parties tried hard to fix one up between Leinster and Desert Chief, ami an after-dinner joke led to categorical details of one between Desert Chief and Royal Drake being published. It is a fact, however, that last week one was nearly arranged betw’een Kirkland and Royal Drake for £5(M> over four miles: but it fell through on the question of venue, Derby being stipulated for by the Royal Drake party, whilst those connected with Kirkland. wanting a bigger country, suggested Cheltenham or Kempton.

The fee for being allowed to bet in Vienna is pretty stiff', £2OO a day, but there are always those prepared to pay ,t. If anyone on the racecourse wants to make a bet for less than £B, he must ploce his money on the pari-mutuel. The plan in France Is an improvement on this: There all the ready money goes to the mutuels. and the* bookmakers only do business \Vlth those who have sufficient credit for an account. The Austrian ride forbidding ••home” bets to be made for a less sum than 8/ is a sensible one. If the small -bettors wer<’ deterred from betting so often they would stand a greater chance of winning.

The Duke of Portland lias presented to the British Museum the skull of the thoroughbred stallion- Donovan. T’nfoitunately the hinder part was smashed by the bullet with which the horse was destroyed after his accident, but the facial portion is uninjured. The latter shows that Donovan (assessed an unusually well-marked remnant of the cavity for the face-gland of the hippaiious: ami. with the evidence re- • ently obtained from an examination of the skeletons of Eclipse. Orlando, and Hermit. it may. therefore, be now considered as practically certain that this feature is characteristic’<>f thoroughbreds and Aiabs. as distinct from the ordinary horses of Europe.

The purchaser of Seahorse 11. from Mr Golian proves to be Mr ‘•(’otton." the well known American sportsman. who takes such a great interest in steeplechasing in the States. The sale was ai ranged ami completed by cable, and Mr “(’otton" immediately the purchase was ratified started for England to sec his green and white stripes carried in the big Aintree race. It is his intention to lake Sea’horse 11. back to America with him. This is not the first time Mr ‘•(’otton" has pm chased steeplechasers in England, for he bought I’awnbroker (now named Whineray) and Delivery on this side. He is the employer in the States of the English steeplechase jockev. J. O’Brien.

An American writer says:—A grave crime against the dignity of the Missouri Legislature was committed a little while back. A bill, having for its object the closing of the race tracks in the State named, was passed by a practically unanimous vote, but before it could be passed on to the Senate It. mysteriously disap•pcaied. First of all it was alleged that the bill was stolen by someone in the i mploy of the raw tracks, but this the various managements indignantly denied, and offered.a reward of £2OO for information leading to tin* recovery of the bill. They further added that they had nothing

to fear, from the Wil. ns it waa clearly on* constßutlomii. ’and nut Tiaxe held good iu aby coinf. lldw'evfe'; tbc tfpfHHiSuts uf-Tseliig quh hly got to-wotk 4’.gain. and. rushing another bill through the House, gave it no chance of disappearing before it icached the Senate.

A Continental writer says that many French bookmakers have v registered 4be;r velours ou the fl*t and over- the hiirales In order to take -advantage-of a clause in the Gambling f Aet, which di«tingW«bea horseracing from gambling. This distinction has been admitted by the Courts of Appeal, which hold that owners may bet aiming themselves without, inclining-any of the pains and penalties of . the • Riottvau Bill, which introduced the “Mutuais” and made all other form of turf speculation il egal. Stewards at some of the meetings within the Paris district have been compelled to tolerate the presence of the open market, and the question is how. to con(iliate the interests of owners w’th-the abolition of all other kind of speculation as prescribed by the Diotteau Bill. If this problem can be solved. no doubt the “fielders" will have a bad time, and a corresponding period of affluence will be granted to the small offices which bet at “Mutual” prices in almost every corner of Paris, notwithstanding the stimulant given to the police in the 400i)sovs. granted by the different racing societies for the purpose of checking clandestine betting.

A writer in the London is responsible for the following:—The Street Betting Bill, about which I see there is such a stir in England just now, is the offspring of bigotry and ignorance. No measure of this kind should be allowed to become law. What is wanted is a bill framed by practical racing men. who know - what the real evils are and how they can be remedied. That legislation is wanted there can be no denial, but the reformers would do Avell-to study some of the Continental methods instead of attempting wholesale suppression. A man'who has an opinion of his own will always be prepared to bet, and is no worse a fellow for that. A worthy wearer of the cloth gave evidence of this in my presence a few nights ago. A group of men were discussing the • news from Mukden? “The war will be over in a month." exclaimed one. "I’ll bet you a fiver it is not," quickly answered another, a clergyman, who added fervently, ‘‘and if I lose the bet I’ll go down on my knees and thank God." There was no irreverence —indeed, there was the ring of a true, manly heart, ’ both in the ready offer to wager and in the thought of thanksgiving for peace.

From an English exchange we clip the following:—lt was whilst stationed at the Curragh that Captain Machell first got his name up. Not having been on the Turf before, he probably looked a bit green. A particular . bookmaker monopolised most of the betting at this noted Irish meeting, and was anxious to add to his already large connection. ‘‘Will you back' one for this race, Captain?" he called out as Machell sauntered by. There were only three starters. “What about so-and-so?" “Even money." “Book it to fifty." The race was soon over, and Captain Machell’s horse won by the length of a street. The next race came on. and the bookmaker, wanting to get his £5O back, almost implored the Captain to have a bet on with him. Four horses started, and on being pressed our subject laid £5O to £4O on one. The favourite again’eantered in first, 50 yards of daylight separating him from the second horse. So again the new hand drew. The next event was the Cup race, and the crowd gathered eagerly round the big bookmaker and began to speculate briskly. There were 13 runners, and it seemed a good betting race. The bookie caught sight of his new client strolling by, and. eager to get his century back, called out from the middle of the’ crowd that surrounded him. “Have a bet on for the Cup. Captain?’’- “Let me see,” said the Captain, getting on his tiptoes and stretching his neck. “Thirteen runners: no. no. my boy, I won’t bet just this time. You’ve got a chance."

One of the surprises on the concluding day of the A.R.C. meeting was the price paid by Gladstone, when he won the Autumn Handicap. In the Easter Handicap Gladstone carried 8.10, being in receipt of lib from Scotty, and conceding Delania a atone and Gibs, and Heroism a stone and 10 lbs, these being the placed horses; while Romeo, who finished on terms with him. gave him Gibs, and I‘aritutu, who finished behind him. carried the same weight. On the second day. Mr Evett dropped .Gladstone loibs. Romeo a stone, and Strathavon Dibs, the two both finishing in front of Gladstone, who finished just outside a place. On the concluding day Mr Evett dropped Gladstone to 7.7. raised Romeo to 8.7. ami Strathavon to 8.0. Scotty to 9.5, and dropped Parltutu Gibs from his Easter Handicap weight. Gladstone thus met Scotty on a stone and 11 lbs’. Romeo on 81bs, I‘aritutu on lllbs. and Strut ha von von lOlbs better terms than he oid in the Easter Handicap; while he met Romeo on 121bs, and Strathavon on 91b better than in the St. George's Handicap. Ceitainly, the distance in tlie Autumn Handicap was a mile and a half, but a keen judge could easily have discerned that Gladstone seemed .to improve with every gallop. In the faster he was out In front the greater part of the

journey with Lady Annie, and his weight and the mud seemed to stop him in the last bit, and he finished just outside a place, about three lengths away from the winner, which, all things considered, was a great performance. On the second day. forcing tactics were again adopted with him, and after making all the running with Starshoot< bt? *inynhi‘failed in the last bit. Ou the concluding day- he was’Hdden a /lifferent r -race, and aftew get ting* a good position AS'tbey passed the seven fnrk>i»g/pbs’t, he was not asked to go pp to the loaders til! about half a mile from home, when, aided by his light weight, he went on and won with ease, which was only to lie expected when the differences in the weights in his favour come to be considered. After the nice, however, the usual number of knoWalls begin to point out the strong reversal of form by the colt, when a few moments consideration would satisfy them that on previous running the race looked practically a moral for Gladstone, which it proved to be.

Horse-racing appears to be very flourishing in India, especially under the Calcutta Turf Club rules.’ Looking backward, the “Asian” says:—“We think that it may Justly be claimed that the season just past has been one of the most successful In the annals of Calcutta racing. The number of owners shows a healthy sign of increase, and we find at the conclusion of the season one or two, who have only just come on the turf and have had their appetites whetted by a small modicum of success, are unsatisfied to be represented by the class of animal that has hitherto carried their colours, and have sent off commissions post-haste to buy heavier artillery for the campaign of next season. We have had representatives' from the Straits, Ceylon, South Africa, and even from Kabul. We have no manner of doubt that Qalcatta in the years that are to come will always uphold its reputation for cosmopolitanism, and.that it* will increase in popularity- as a common battlefield upon which the representatives? of many countries may enter the lists. India as a resort during the cold weather is high in favour. *imd in the coming" when the capital will be visited by -T.H.H.*the Prince-and Princess of Wales, we may look, forward to an influx of people from all parts of the world in.* greater* --number** than was the case in the-'l’’urbnryear,*-when ail Belgravia from Hyde Park Corner to the Marble Arch came out en masse, and America and other countries’sent their cohorts of visitors and sight-seers.” Fields were good all through, both in numbers and class. Lochiel was the most successful sire, his stock having won the-greatest number of races and the highest sum in stakes. The principal winning owners were Mr A. A. Apcar (46,765 rupees). and Mr J. (’. Galstaun > (33,230 rupees). Mr Apcar is the owner of Great Scot. The chief winning jockeys were J. Robinson (Australian) and Ames (American). Robinson (says the “Asian”) stands head and shoulders above any jockey in India. He won 12 races out of 52 mounts, and Ames 11 out of a similar number of inountsC -Mr K. A. C. Pugh and Captain Randall rode best of the amateurs, and Mumford, Wishart, J. D. Scott, Smallman, and Watson were the most successful trainers.

AUCKLAND R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Tlie Auckland Kaelug Club brought their autuuiir.meeting to a close yesterday at Ellerslie. With the exception of a light shower just before racing commenced, the weather was line, but the attendance was not up to expectations, and speculation fell far short of last year's amount. The racing was interestlng- throughout, and the meeting was well conducted by the Secretary (Mr Percival), and the various officials. Mr It. B. Lusk-officiated as judge, and Mr C.' O’Connor-as stat ter, the latter performin'llls usual efficient manner. During the day the stewards were together on no less than three occasions. I’he first time they had the jockey Pinker before them for alleged careless-riding on the preceding-day. and administered a cantion. The second was to hear a protest entered by the owner of Nervine against Waitatt being awarded the Criterion Hainlieap on the grounds of interference, which they dismissed; and the last occasion was to consider a complaint lodged by the course Inspector, Mr Cutts, against McCabe-, the rider of Albuefa, In the Maiden Hurdles, for an interference at the head of the straight. After hearing

the statements of McCal»e and Ross, the rider of Hector*, they derided that no further action was necessary.- . .v. . ■■< The sum invested daring the afternoon was £Bl4l, a decrease of £1142 on laet year’s amount. The total handled .durinc the ■ meeting amounted to £27.994, as against £30,155», showing a decrease uf £2165. Tift* results are: — maiden HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of KMisovs. One mile_wnd‘three-quarters. 138—Mr-W; Curtis’*Ludo. 10.0 (Howard) 1 •55—Mr E. J. Denwardln’s Hector, 0.10 (Ross) 2 82—Messis Murdoch ami Smith’s Albuera, 9.7 (McCabe) 3 Also started: 70, Corporal; 20, Reporter. Hector and, Albuera were quickest to the first fence. Albuera jumped cleanest and led to the next hurdle, where Hector headed her. Corporal following. Passing the stand Albuera and Hector were together, a couple of lengths clear of Ludo. •with Reporter two lengths away. As they went along the back Ludo was on terms with Albuera and Hector, and the three took the hurdle at the six furlong post together. Ludo went into the lead, and fiom there out was not headed, lasting long enough to win by half a length from Hector, who fenced badly throughout. Albuera was twelve lengths away third. Time, 3.25. Dividend, £2 8/6. CRITERION HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs. Six furlongs*. 182—Mr F. Williams’ b g Waitati, 3yrs, Lord Roslyn—Jennie. 6.7 (Gray) 1 78—Mr A. Telfer’s br g Nervine. 3yrs, 8.9 (Mobberly) 2 144—Mr 11. Burch’s ch g Discoverer, syrs, 8.6 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 38. Jean; 38, Southern Cross; 91. Sir Hector; 99, Pearl Necklet, 17, Simple Simon; 73, Piper; 53, Cuiragno; 112, Soult Maid; 11. Kercru; 42,• Lady Clements: 18, Stepinar: 47, Air Gun. Waitati was first to commence, and he lead the way through the cutting a length in front of Jean. Discoverer and Cuiragno, who were all abreast. Waitati still retained command as they raced across the top stretch, Lady elements being on terms with the other three. Waitati was the first to turn for home, where Nervine ran up' into second place. At the distance Waitati had a couple of lengths’ advantage, and, stalling oft’ a determined challenge by Nervine, he lasted long enough to win by a bare length, with Discoverer three lengths away third. A protest on the grounds of boring was dismissed. Time, 1.18. Dividends, £3 17/ and £3. AUTUMN HANDICAP of GoOsovs, second KXteovs/ One mile and a half. 172—Messis S’mmelhaig and Jackson’s <di c Gladstone, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval—Miss Gladys, 7.7 (MeCluskie) 1 432--Mr J. George’s b. g Pari tutu, syrs, 8.4 (Gray) .’ 2 133 —Mr I'. James’ b g Romeo, 6yrs, 8.7, (Speakman) 3

Also started: 329, Scotty; 220, Strallinvon? 90, Starshoot; 36, Miss Lottie; 69, Putty; 5k Akarana; 61, Heroism; 130, Zv.lieka; 23, Sir Gilead. ’ There was very.-little delay nt the post. Mr O’Connor getting them away to,a beautiful start at the first attempt. Paritutu was first to make pfayt' but ‘ as-’thpy faced past the stand he gave-place to Starshoot, and Miss ’Lottie, with Gladstone; Pari tutu. Putty and Romeo following in that.orde*v Passing the seven furlong post, Miss. Lottie was a length in front of Starshoot, and bail Gladstone on his quaiters, followed by Paritutu, Putty. Scotty, Romeo, and Strat Illi von in that older. There was no alteration In their positions as they they ran through the cutting, but as they crossed the. top stretch Gladstone got on terms with Miss Lottie, and he was first into the straight, with Putty, Paritutu. Romeo, and Stiathavon in hot pursuit. In drawing out for- the., run to rhe pc.st Gladstone easily held his opponents.at bay, eventually winning by four lengths from Paritutu, who was half a length in front of Romeo. Then came Putty and Strathavon, with Sir Gilead last. Time. 2.36 3-5. Dividends. £6 17/ and 18/. ST. HELIER’S lIURDI.ES of 200 govs, second 25sovs. Two miles. 152—Mr M. Deeblo’s br in Princess of Thule, aged' by Lord of the Isles — Lady Sarah, 11.7 (Double) 1 175 —Mr J. B. Williamson’s br g Irish, syrs, 10.7 (Neary) 2 28—Mr 11. C. Tonks’ eh g Lingard, 6yrs, 9.0 (Maichant).. 3

Aiso started: 106. Duloics; 27. Major. Princess- of Thule led to lhe first fence, followed by Irish and M»jor. She was yu fi (Hit till the stain! was reached, when Irish took charge, and showed the woy along the back a length, ins Front of Princess of Thule, with Lingard thiid. Crossing the top stretch Piiucess of Thule ran up to Irish, and was first into the straight, and increased her advantage Lithe run home, winning by tluee lengths from Irish, who was five lengths in iruut of Lingaid. Dolores pulled up after the first round. Time, 353 1-5. Dividend. £2 17/6 MAHUTU WELTER HANDICAP of 150 sovs. second horse 15sovs, third ssovs. One mile. 237 M. J. Good-son's b in Chula, 4yrs, by St. Cyr Gondola, 8.11 (Gray).. 1 86--A. Tooman’s blk iu Bonomiana. 8.0 (Buchanan) 2 113— IL Gibbon’s br g Calle Iris, 8.6 (Julian) 3 Also started: <B6 Durable. 10.7; 116 Lady I lune. 10.6; 168 Noteorini. 9.9; I*6 Geordlc. 8.6; 34 Leo D“laval, 8.2; 33 Seatoiiia 8.0; 37, Yolette, 8.0; 10 Bacchus, 8.0; 125 Idas C’hola was first to show out, followed by Bonomiana and Noteorini, with the rest of the field iu a bunch. As they passed the six furlong post Noteorini took charge, and he showed the way through the cutting. and across the top stretch, having as his immediate attendants Cho’.a, Bonomiana, with Lady Hum* and Gcordie ac the head of the others. Noteorini was first to turn for home, but at the distance Clola shot out, and going on won a good race by two lengths from Bonomiana, with Calle Iris a neck further back th’rd. Geordlo was fourth, cud Yolette and Bacchus together last. Time, 1.42 1-5. Dividends, £3 9/6 and £3 3,-6. PONY HANDICAP of lOOsovs, second horse losovs, third ssovs. F’ve furlongs. 116—T. Wyl'.ie’s eh in Sonoma, by Seaton Delaval —Mara tea. 8.11 (Ryan) 1 33—11. York’s ch m Little Mabel. G. 7

tParamere) ■ 2 77 —J. Montgomery’s b ni Gladys Rose, 8.2 (Bncnanan) 3 Also started: 345 Orange and Blue, 8.12; 196 Etu, 8.9: 200 Forth, 8.7; 36 La France. 7.6; 111 Hurihuii. 7.2; 69 Shrewsbury, G. 12, 62 Storyteller, 6.10. Iluriliurl hopped out smartly when the barrier lifted, and joined by Forth ami Etu, the trio made the pace to the'entrance to the straight where Etu showed hi front, and she led to the distance, where Sonoma, Little Mabel, Gladys Rose, and Storyteller put in their claims, Sonoma getting in front at the lawn rails and going on won by n length and a hair fmni Little Mabel, who was a head in front of Gladys Rose. Shrewsbury was fourth. Storyteller fifth, and La France last. Time, 1.4 4-5. Dividends, £7 4/6 and £8 9/6. BUCKLAND HANDICAP of loOsovs. second horse losovs. and third 1 Oso vs. 279 —B. Armitage’s b 111 Lady Annie, by Soult—Miss Annie, 8.7 (Julian) .. I 310 —W. L. Thomson’s b m Dclania. 7.12 (Ryan) 2 204 —-J. J. McVicker's b hi Austerlitz, 8.10 (Speakman) ..; 3 Aiso started- 91 Liberator, 7.10; 93 Lovelink, 7.9; 101 Lady Rose. 7.0; 33 Grenade, 6 11. The barrier was released to a goo<’ start, Lt.dy Rose and Liberator being the first pair to single themselves out, and they showed the way along the back two lengths iu front of Austerlitz and Lovelhik r with Grenade last. Liberator took charge going, through the cutting, and he was first »to--enter the straight, where Lady Annie came-through on the inside, and she was in the lead irt the distance. Delan-.a here put in a run, and a desperate race home between the pair was witnessed. Lady Annie lasting long enough to win by half a length, with Austerlitz a length and a half further back, third; Grenade was Vurth, and Lady Rose last. Time, 1.28 2-5. Dividend's, £2 13/6 and 16/. VICTORIA IIANDI(‘AP of lOOsovs, second horse 1 Oso vs. _D. O’Brien’s br e Multifid, by Multiform— Heriot, 8.2 (Stevens) 1 187- J K. Thorpe’s br g Kilderkin, $.l (Speakman)- 2 336—A. Leniuird’s b c Carl Rosa, 8.8 (Tiiylor) ?••••_• Also started: 119 Gionulliu, 8.1 (McClnskle); 40 Luresome, 7.10 (Gray); 101 Darda-

nus. 7.0 (Dce’ey). Kilderkin was quick y into iiis stride, fuiiowt d by Mtihiud and (ilvtiuHin, Carl Rosa being stow to move. Kilderkin made play crossing th* top stretch, and he was first t«» turn f<»r luqiif. with Multifid and Glenuilin on his quarters. At the dmtai-ce Multifid put in his c:aiiu,*and soon si/ltliug Ki’derkin went on and won casUy by n length. Kilderkin beating Carl Rosa the same distance for second honours. Time. LI 3-5. Dividend. £6 10/G.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUBS AUTUMN MEETING. The Auckland Trotting Club commenced their Autumn Meeting on Saturday on the Taka puna Jockey Club’s course at Devouport. The went Her was fine ami the course hi good order, but the attendance was not up i<» expectations, and s(M*culation was stow, the machines under Messrs \V. Blomlleld and Co. only handling £1946 iu 10/ tickets during the day. The racing throughout was Interesting, but tho programme, which consisted of eight events, was too loijg for a day’s racing which does not commence till 1 o'clock; and it was dusk when the hist race was run, and at times it was hard to discern the competitors. Mr Ike Hill officiated as judge, and Mr C. O’Connor as st alter, the latter gentleman performing in his usual manner. Mr Edwgrds as handicapper scored a success, especially in the pony galloping events. The meeting was well conducted by the secretary. Mr (’. F. Mark, and the otticials, the events being got off well to time. Tho catering was in the hands of Mr T. King, and was served up In. that gentleman’s well known style. During the afternoon tho stewards were called together on two occasions. On the first they had the jockey Julian before them for cutting-in tactics In "the Pony Race, and administered a caution. On the second they sat to consider lhe finish in tho last race, the Elect tic Trot Handicap, in which both Macquarrie and Empress, who finished first and second, galloped past the post. After a lengthy discussion they decided by three vote’s to two to disqualify Macquarrie and award the race to Empress, placing The Moure®* second. The decision was unquestionably a bad one. and will not tend to Inspire public confidence, the geueral opinion being that both horses in fact, the whole three that finished in the places—were, equally to blame, and If Macquarrie was not entitled to the race on the grounds of galloping, then neither were Empress or The, Mooresa. 'l'he results are as follow: —. Tho racing commenced with the Maidea'l’rot Handicap, for which nine went to the post. Next Time and Awhiowhio being the withdrawals. Tataraimaka was installed favourite. Lance was quickest to settle down to his work, but before they had gone three furlongs (’levelands Pride was In front, ami ho led past the stand, elosely followed by Mokomal and Miss Vola. Going out of the straight (’leveland’s Pride swerved across the course, losing a lot of ground, and Miss Vola took charge, and trotting steadily was never afterwards troubled.winning at the finish by 10 lengths - froni (’leveland’s Pride, who was a similar distance in front <»f Miss Victor 11. The favourite, Tataraimaka, refused to settle down, and was never prominent. Time, 4.28 4-5. Dividends, £1 12/ and 15/. Mangonul was nunle a better favourite than Victor C. for tho Pony Trot, from which Awhiowhio was the only withdrawal. The race calls for very little description, as after they had gone seven furlongs the scratch horse, Victor C.. got- In front, and trotting In an even style eventually won pulling up by 50 yards from Mangonul. who was live lengths in front of Lance. Time, 4.2. Dividend, £1 14/. Sentinel and Whawhai dropped out of the Pony Race, for which Forth was nuulf* ■favourite, with Annoyed and Fashionable also well supported. Fashionable was first to move from a good start, but Annoyed immediately rushed to the front, and she showed the way out of the straight, having ns her nearest attendants Miss Cuirassier and Forth. Going along the back Miss Cuirassier was on terms with Annoyed, and the pair raced together to the top stretch, where Sally Horner moved up, nn(l. passing tho .mile post tho trio were abreast, but as they turned for home Sally Horner showed in the lead, and slip had charge at the distance, where Fashionable

and Forth both put in their claims, and a <rent race to the post result cd. Fashionable just getting up in the last stride and winning by a head from Sally Horner, with Forth a neck away third, and Annoyed and Miss Cuirassier together half a length away from Forth. Time, 1.27. Dividend, £1 17/. Brown Kibbon declined bis engagement in the Stewards’ Handicap, punters going

strongly for Albertorious. Sir Robert was the first of the limit horses to settle down, and he piloted the field past the stand 20 lengths <dear of Miss Huon, who hold a similar advantage over Albertorious, with Little Doctor, the scratch horse, gradually making up his ground. Sir Robert still held his position as they went around the second time, Albertorious breaking continually and losing a lot of ground. Two furlongs from home Albertorious was almost on terms with Sir Robert, with Little Doctor close up third. Albertorious got up entering the straight, throwing away a good eha nee, and Sir Robert led to the distance, where he also got up, and Little Doctor coining strongly on the outside got In front at the terraces, and going on won a good race by a clear length from Sir Robert. with Albertorious six lengths further back third. Miss Huon was fourth, and Lady Love, who was pulled up. last. Time, 6.7. Dividend,s £1 3/ and 16/.

Five came out for the Middle Class Trot. Nat Gould being scratched. Bazaine found most favour with backers. Macquarrle soon headed the limit horse, Green Lavender, end although the latter got in front again When they bad covered half the journey, Macquarrle soon regained the leading position, and. aided by Green Lavender and Bazaine both mixing it. he had no difficulty In going on and winning by eight lengths from Bazaine, who was two lengths in front of Green Lavender. Time, 4.10. Dividend. £2 14/.

The whole of the 10 carded for the Cornwall Trot went to the post. Victor C. and Miss Dunmore being made the medium of most support. Miss Dunmore from the limit made play for about half a mile, when Rosebud headed her. Passing the stand Victor C. was in the lead, but his hobbles breaking he had to be pulled up, leaving Rosebud to again go on in front, ?nd the mare showed the way to the enrance to the straight, where the scratch horse, Baxter, who had made up his ground In good style, pnt In a run. and quickly settling Rosebud came on and won pulling up by a length. Rosebud beating Miss Dunmore by 10 lengths for second honours. Time, 3.58. Dividends. £2 19/ and £1 2/.

. Inspiration and Wbawbaf failed to come out for the Flying Handicap, leaving six In the starter's hands, and of these Forth •nd Solitary were the most solidly backed. Forth was quickest on his feet when the barrier lifted, but before he had gone a chain Lady French shot out and soon put a break between herself and the rest of the field. Filtering the straight Lady French still held her advantage, but Forth coming with a strong run gradually wore her down, winning at the finish by a length, with Solitary three lengths further back third. Time, 1.6 3-5. Dividends, £1 7/ and 11/. Eight lined up for the concluding event of the day, the Electric Trot. Waitekaurl and Bazaine being the defections. Officer was made favourite. The limit mare. Empress, was In the lead for about six furlongs, when Macquarrle headed her. and the pair practically had the race to themselves. Macquarrle was in front 50 yards from the post, where he got up. and EmSress got on terms, but she also got up. nd the two galloped past the post locked together, the judge’s verdict going to Macquarrle by a head, with Mooress, who broke consistently all the way up the straight, a length away third. After the horses came back to the paddock the stewards held a meeting and disqualified Macquarrle and awarded the race to Empress, The Mooress taking second place. Time, 2.47. Dividends: Empress, £5 13/; The Mooress, £1 1/.

The following namneaps have -been declared by Mr Edwards for the second day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s Autumn Meeting:— Handicap Trot, 2 miles.—Little Doctor •er, Duke C. 6s, Young Salisbury 6s, Le Rosier 14s, Kingston 15s, Albertorious 16s, K.D. 17s, Brown Ribbon 18s, Harold Abdallah 18s, Miss Huon 21s, Bell Car 21s, Thorndean 245. Class Trot, 1 mile.—Young McKinney •er. Ballot 2s, Baxter 2s, Typewriter 3s, Waitekaurl 3s. Kingston ss, Rosebud ss, The Mooress ss, Taihoa 6s. K.D. 6s, Sir Robert 7s, Brown Ribbon 7s, Miss Huon Bs, Colenso 9s. Thorndean 10s. Autumn Trot. 1J mile.--Young McKinney •cr. Young Salisbury Is, Duke C. Is, Baxter 3s, Hosebud 7s. The Mooress Bs. Sir Robert >os, 801 l Car 12s, Victor <’. 12s, Colenso 13s. Little Billy 15s. Empress 18s, Bazaine 19s, Eager 225. Nat Gould 325. Novel Trot. 1 mile. —Miss Dunmore scr. Eager Is, Bryn 2s. Miss Victor 11. 3s. Huon Leal 6s. Miss Vola 7s. Next Time Bs. Victor Royal 9s. Judge ('tyden 9s, Albert Edward (late Albert A.) 9s, Cleve 10s, Tataraiinaka 10s, Popinjay Ils. Porangi Ils, Nokomai J2s. Ayrshire Lad 12s. Lance 12s. April Handicap, 64 furlongs.—Fashionable 9.12. Annoyed 9.5, Forth 9.0. Sally Horner 7.5. Sentinel 7.1. Whawhai 7.0, Shrewsbury 6.12. Leona 6.10, Miss Cuirassier 6.7, Dr. Quest 6.7. Shorts Handicap. 41 furlongs.—Annoyed $.5, Forth 9.5, Inspiration 8.6, Delia Rose 8.10, Lady French 7.7. Solitary 7.7, Whavrhal 7.4, Sally Horner 7.3, Hurlhurl 7.0, Shrewsbury 7.0, Lenna 6.10, Resurgam 6.10, Lady Isabel 6.7, Dr. Quest 6.7. Pony Trot, H mile.—Victor C. arr. The Officer 6s. Mangonul 12s. Glitters 12s. Fibre 12s, Bpeelalite 12s, Qlex’eland’s Pride 21s, Lance 22a. Acceptances for all events close to-night •t 9 © clock.

HAWKER HAY JOCKEY CLUB’S ' AUTUMN MEETING. NAPIER, Thursday. Training operations -io preparation for the meeting are now hi full swing, and •oxera! of the outside candidates have al-

icady arrived. On the track this morning Dalny ran a fast live furlongs, shaping very well. Melodeon, who is rapidly legalning his form, did a fast once round. The two-year-olds Rosebery (by Pilgrim’s Progress — Espa niola) ami Mecca (by Pilgrim’s Progress — Lady Bev.vs) had a fast spin over five furlongs, the tiist-named showing to most advantage. Needlework is showing splendid form over the small sticks, both galloping and jumping in great style.

NAPIER, Sunday. The following acceptances have been received for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, which opens on Wednesday next:— Longtands Hark Hurdles, one mile and tin ee-quarters.— Roseplot 11.5, Sleep well 10.12. Nadador 10.3, Needlework 10.0, Natella 9.0. Autumn Handicap, one mile. —Full Ciy 8.11. Rose Madder 8.4, Fleka 8.2, Joe Chamberlain 7.9, Polyanthus 7.3, Whakawehi 7.0. Lyrist 7.0, Tyrone 6.7, Faro 6.7, Spark 6.7. Karamu Hurdles, two miles.—Creusot 11.6, Trumpery 11.4. Cavalry 10.9, Evening 10.5, Aroha 9.11, Athol Maid 9.0, Eclair 9.3, Duffer 9.3. Hawke’s Bay Cup, one mile and a quarter.—Maniopoto 8.2, Starshoot 7.13. Madrigal 7.12, Full Cry 7.11, Veneer 7.5, Fleka 7.3. Joe Chamberlain, 7.0, Flamen 6.13, Mystification 6.8. Gold Dust 6.8, Ballyaeety 6.7, Abydos 6.7. Nursery Handicap. five furlongs.—Contender 8.8, Scotch Reel 7.7. Martyr King Hill 8.8, Horatio 8.6. Captain Shannon 8.5, 7.7, Aorangi 7.7. Rosebery 7.7, Dalny 7.5, Sweet Helen 7.5. Waipnnehu 7.2, Merriwing 6.12, Marseillaise 6.9, Canetoi 6.9. Foukawa Handicap, five furlongs.—Tondeighie 9.5, The Seer 8.10. Spark 8.8, St. Baltic 8.5. Barca 7.7. Eone 7.5, Hipporofla 7.5. Cadeau 6.12. Sarilla 6.12. Lady Warwick 6.12,-Ladylike 6.10. Golden Comb 6.9, Melba 6.9, Spartivento 6.9, Tibi 6.7, Lady Gold 6.7. Porangahau Handicap, six furlongs.— Wet Reef 9.2. Melodeon 8.0, Catspaw 80, The Stake 7.9. Veneer 7.3, Ziska 7.3. Assayer 7.0. Bally neety 6.13, Will-o'-the-Wisp 6.7, Electric Light 6.7. © © ©

EGMONT RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. WELLINGTON. Thursday. Mr llenrys has declared the following handicaps for the Egmont Racing Club's meeting on May loth and 11th:— Railway Handicap, six furlongs.—Maniopoto 9.9. Shrapnel 8.11. Rustiqne 8.9, Veneer 8.2. Cliola 7.11. Lovelink 7.9, Bowman 7.9, St. Bill 7.3, St. Lyra 7.2, Parkshot 7.0, Makikihi 7.0, Crimson Lake 7.0, The Ganger 7.0, Dick Turpin 7.0, King’s Birthday 7.0. Tawhetr Handicap, six furlongs. —Blesbok 8.13. St. Bill 8.11, Cyrene 8.8, Matakokiri 8.3. St. Claimer 7.13. Benair 7.13. I'atunn 7.10. Etu 7.9. Curfew 7.8. Fair Jess 7.8, The ('lipper 7.7. Lualla 7.7. Signora 7.3, Kaimere 7.0. Otaroa 7.0. Rosegrove 7.0, Reticent 7.0. Man ia 7.10, Ebb Tide 7.0. Tongahoe Hark Hurdles, one mile and a half. — Bounce 11.5. Le Beau 10.6. Katoa 10.4. Inill 10.0, Katerina 10.0, Lauree 10.0, The Ganger 9.8, Throstle 9.8. Rongopai 9.7, Kuroki 9.5. Toledo 9.2. Hokio 9.0, Commonwealth 9.0, Wild Cat 9.0, Tambowie 9.0, Albuera 9.0, Jonquil 9.0, Nora 9.0, Unicorn 9.0. Kohatu 9.0. Hawera Cup, one mile and a quarter.— Regulation 9.9. Rosea! 8.11. Maniopoto 8.10, Durable 8.4. Armistice 8.3, Beddington 7.13, Veneer 7.13. Inglewood 7.5. Idassa 7.5. Pardon 7.0, Crimson Lake 7.0. Contingent 7.0, Southern Cross 7.0. Gilnockie 7.0. VVaihi Handicap, one mile.—Lurcher 10.10, The Leader 10.9, Makikihi 10.3, Immolation 9.11. Explode 9.4. Fairwind 9.1. Kensington 8.11. Katoa 8.10, Tambowie 8.8. Clifton 8.7. Simple Simon 8.7. Fish mere 8.7 Slavey 8.7. Mokoia Handicap, seven furlongs.—The Leader 8.13. Blesbok 8.12. Benmore 8.8. Immolation 8.0. Benair 7.13. Firelight 7.9, St. Cyrus 7.7. Wild Duck 7.7, Fishermaid 7.5, Hindoo 7.5, Kuroki 7.5, Blue Lake 7.0, Stafford 7.0. Rosegiove 7.0, Recreation 7.0, Ebb Tide 7.0. Otoroa 7.0. Telegraph Handicap, five furlongs.—St. B’ll 9.3. Royal Flush 8.13. Cyrene 8.13, Matakokiri 8.6. St. dalmer 8.4. Srdgemere 8.2. Patuna 7.13. Tambourina 7.13. Mataura 7.12. Etu 7.11. 7.11. Fair Jess 7.11, Clipper 7.10. Lami o'Cakrs 7.8. Signora 7.6 Rotoiti 7.3. Progee 7.2. Merry Lad 7.0. Two’ Bob 7.0, Kaimere 7.0, Aquillo 7.0, Marvin 7.0

FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. FEILDING, Tuesday. The following are the results of the second day's racing:— Denbigh Stakes.—Wet Reef 1. Chivalry a Matuku 3. Scratched: Rustiqne and Gawain. Time, 1.17. Dividends, £5 8/ and £l. Awahuri Hack Welter.—Refine 1, Victoria Park 2. Admiral Cerveras 3. Scratched: Waitatapia. Won by four lengths, a neck separating second and third. Time, 2.2 2-5. Dividemla, £l5 16./ and £ll/. Klniboltun Hurdles.—Evening 1, Handsome Rose 2. Ml£s King 3. Also started: Killarney, Defoe. Evening got the lead at the three-<|iiarter ihile post, ami won by a head. Time. 3.22 1-5. Dividend. £4 13/. Easter Handicap Rapids 1. Rosea! 2. Gold Crown 3. Won by a head. Time 2.12 4 5. Dividend £3 14/. Orona Hack Hurdle Race.—Bleef»well 1, Le Beau 2, Swop 3. Also started: Cnssiopea. Laurel, Apiti. Kuroki, Hokio Whataroa. Bandolier, Wild Cat. Bnnnorkburn. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.12. Dividends, £2 15/ ami £2 19/. Rewa Hhik Handicap. Sir Geraint 1, Jolly Friar 2, Pretty Maid 3. Scratched: Swop. Won by a length. Time, 1.18. Dividends, £1 17/ and £1 16/. Malden Huck Scurry.--Jlipporangl 1, Paper 2. Ebbtide 3. Scratched: Hukanid, Mina, Te Rina, Blink Bonny, and Trephine.

The best race of tbe day; won by a head. Time, 1.10 2-5. Dividends, £2 and £2 2/. Makhio Welter Handicap.—Ngatarua 1, Joe Chamlierlain 2, Idasa 3. Scratched: Makikihi and Mnniapoto. Time, 1.45 2-5. Dividends, £3 1/ aim £3 6/. The sum of £12.938 was put through the machine, ns against £12,612 for ,the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £29.767, an against £29,039, an increase over last year of £728.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting was concluded to-day under rather unfavourable conditions. The weather was dull and threatening during the early part of the afternoon, and after the fifth race a thick drizzle set in, which made it very difficult to distinguish the horses in the concluding events. Lord Plunket and party were again present, but the attendance of the public was not as large as on the previous day. Speculation was only moderate. The investments amounted to £7942. making « total of £19.784, against £23,671 15/ last year. Twenty investors selected the Machine Gum Vladimir double, aud they received £6O 16/6 each.

The Chokebore double was the favourite for the Autumn Handicap, but Savoury was well backed, despite his iguominious display on the first day, whilst theie was also plenty of money for Ghoorka, and for Convoy. Vladimir was comparatively neglected. When the tapes flew up Quarryman very quickly went to the front, Vladimir being slow to move. Quarryman led all the way round the back, and into the straight, Ghooika and Convoy being his nearest attendants. At the distance Quarryman was still in front, but Vladimir, putting in a strong challenge, wore him down and won all out by half a length.. Ghoorka was third, and Sir G. Cliffoid's pair, who were never dangerous, fourth and fifth. The victory of Vladimir was very popular, and the winning combination on the double machine paid £6O 16/6. Achilles won the Challenge Stakes from end to end with lidiculous ease; and the Addington Plate, a selling race of no great value, was won comfortably by Alexis. In the Templeton Handicap Petrovna was made favourite, but there were plenty of backers for Alisa and Sir G. Clifford's double. In the race itself Master Alix made all the running to the straight, wheie Ailsa put in a strong run, and won comfortably by a length. Tlrole, who won the last race on the first day, repeated his performance by securing the Final Handicap, run over a mile. Beau Seaton being his nearest attendant. Results:—

Perswick Hurdles of 150sovs; ig mile. Tupara, 10.5, 1; Slow Tom. 10.13, 2; Rongoa. 9.5, 3. AH started. Slow Tom made the running to the straight, where Tupara came through and won easily. Time, 3.20 3-5 Dividend, £3 8/.

Nursery Handicap of 250sovs; 5 furlongs. —Apollodoris, 7/3, 1; Eden, 8.0, 2; Bonnie Brae, 6.10, 3. All started. Ingleneuk and Eden made the running to tbe half-dis-tance. when Apollodoris joined in. and after a good finish beat Eden by half a length. Time, 1.3 2-5. Dividends £5 19/ and 14/. Welter Handicap.—Sandy 1, Chrvseis 2, Pensive 3. Scratched—Tirole. Sandy took charge after running two furlongs, and won easily by a length. Time 1.30 2-5. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP of 750sovs. One mile and a-ha If, 152—Messrs Hazlett’s Vladimir, 8.4 (Derrett) i 352—Quarryman. 8.6 2 328—Ghoorka, 7.13 3 Also started: Convoy. Cannie Chiel, Savoury, Crichton, Stepdancer. From a good start Quarryman at once went to the front, and made the running, followed by Crichton and Convoy with Savoury running next. Going along the back stretch Convoy ranged alongside of Quarry man, but faded out when the turn was reached. Here Vladimir, who had been lying well back, commenced to make up his ground, ami Ghoorka also moved up. Quarryman was first into the straight, followed by Vladimir, who was iust clear of Ghoorka and Stepdancer. ' Vladimir came gamely under pressure, and w’on by a neck from Quarryman, who was three lengths in front of Ghoorka. Stepdancer was close up fourth and Savoury fifth. Dividends, £7 2/6 and £1 0/6. THIRTEENTH CHALLENGE STAKES of 500sovs. Seven furlongs. 404— J. Monk's Achilles, 9.6 (Jenkins).. 1 77 —Stronghold. 8.11 2 117 —Sungod, 7.6 3 These were the only starters. From an even start Stronghold showed the way, with Achilles in close attendance. After travelling a furlong Stronghold and Achilles were well clear of Sungod. At the half-mile mark Achilles had drawn nearly level with Stronghold, and when fairly in the straight he had the measure of the three-yf ar-o’d, and, going on. won c-omfortably by a length. Sungod was six lengths away third. Time, 1.28 4-5. Dividend, £1 6/6. ADDINGTON PLATE of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 253 Hon. G. Mci-enn's Alexis, 7.5 (McCombe) 1 162 Te Taiaha. 8.1 2 77—Quiekfire, 8.4 3

Also started: Clanburn, Hecuba. Ettafre, Cuirosettla. Ordnance. Alexis got badly away, but inside the distance be earn® through and won comfortably by a length and a half. Time, 1.3 2-5. Dividends. £2 8/ and £1 5/. The winner was sold for £lO5. TEMPLETON HANDICAP of 200sovs. Six furlongs. 281—J. Brett’s Ailsa, 8.1 (McCombe).. 1 207- Signalman, 8.10 2 375—Petrovna. 9.8 3 Also started: Master Aiix, To-morrow, Boris, Lady Lyonors. Won by half-a-head, Petrovna being a length away third. Master Alix was fourth. Time, 1.14 4-5. Dividend, £3 18/6. EINAL HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. 215—G. P. Payue’a Tirole, 8.13 (Derrett) 1 235—Beau Seaton, 7.8 2 159—Royal Crown. 7.11 3 Also started: Calibre, The Mohican, Antigone, De la Hey. Won by a length, lime, 1.43 4-5. Dividends, £3 5/ and 19/0, © © © N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting was continued today. Tbe weather was fine, un<k the attendance good for an off day. The results were:— April Handicap (in harness) of Sss<»vs. 2 miles.—Birchmark. Bs, 1; Black Prince, 6s, 2; L.E.A.. Bs, 3. Scratched: Master Dudley and Merry Prince. Time, 5.13 4-5. Dividend, £1 4/. Ladies' Bracelet (harness) of 60sovs, If mile.—Electrician. 16s, 1; Wild Arab. 15s, 2; Len Rothschild, 15s. 3. Scratched: Egmont, Plain Tom. Time, 4.6. Dividends, £4 and 12/. Harvest Handicap (saddle) of 80sovs. 2 miles.—Tea tree, 10s, 1; Veneda. 6s. 2; Te Whiti, ger, 3. Also started: Sombrino. 6s; Mystery, 10s: and Te Porangi, 10s. Time, 5.6. Dividend, £2O 6/. Metropolitan Handicap (harness) of 160 sovs, 2 miles. —Black Child. 2s, 1: General Lincoln, 9s, 2; Cocoanut, Ids, 3. Ail started. Time. 4.41. Dividends, £5 8/ and 14/. Easter Handicap (saddle) of HOsovs, 2 miles. —Miss Banks. 14s, 1; General Grigg, 9s, 2; Austerlitz, 12s, 3. All started. Time, 4.58 1-5. Dividends, £l5 2/ and £1 8 . President’s Handicap (harness) of SOsovs, H mile. —Revenue, scr, 1; Felony. ss, 2; Valentia, 2s, 3. All started. Time, 3.42. Dividends. £5 10/ and 12/.

Telegraph Handicap (saddle) of 90sov», 1 mile.—Bessie 8., 1; Marian. 4s, 2; s:r Hector, 3s, 3. Scratched: General Mac. Time, 2.27. Dividends, £35 and £1 8/. Flying Handicap (harness) of lOOsovs, 1 mile.—Myrtle Dean, 9s, 1; Wild Wave, 9s, 2; All Day, 9s, 3. All started. Time, 2.24, Dividends, £1 12/ and £2 10/. © © © A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. SYDNEY, April 26. The third day's racing of the Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting took place to-day at Randwick. The weather was beautifully fine, and there was a splendid attendance. A great deal of Interest was centred in the contest for the All-aged Stakes, in which the New Zealand mare Gladsome had to measure strides with Charles Stuart, the crack two-year-old. Odds of 7 to 4 were laid on Gladsome's ability to win, but the youngster defeated the daughter of Seaton Delaval decisively, and be romped home four lengths in front. Charles Stuart was timed to gallop the mile in 1.38, which creates a fresh Australasian record for the distance. Emir was made an odds-on favourite for the Cmnberland Stakes, and the son of Wailace. being in great galloping humour, defeated the opposition in brilliant style, completing the two miles in 3-271. The following are the details of tbe rating:— 'The Second Hurdle Race of 306sovs; about 3 miles. —Old Chappie 1, Niebel 2, Avondale 3. Six started. Betting-. 7 to 4 Bellis. 10 to 1 Old Chappie. Won by 2$ lengths. Time, 5.51. The Welter Handicap of 250sovs; 1 mile. —Fashoda 1, Gig 2, Marie Corelli 3. Twen-ty-six started. Betting: 5 to 1 Birdia, 15 to 1 Fashoda. Won by a length. Time, 1.401. The All-aged Stakes of 6(M)sovs; 1 mile. —Clarke Bros.’ Charles Stuart 1. Gladsome 2, Famous 3. Other starters: Sir Leonard ami Ibex. Betting: 7t04 on Gladsome. 3 to 1 against Charles Stuart. Getting away smartly. Charles Stuart went to the front. Gladsome and Ibex following a length off. Excepting that Charles Stuart improved his position, no change took place. Once in the straight the son of Wallace shot right away, and he won by four lengths. Time, 1.38 (an Australasian mile record). The Easter Stakes of 300sovs; for two-venr-olds; 7 furlongs.—J. McDonald's Lady Wallace 1, Istria 2. North Head 3. Nine horses started. Betting: 10 to 9 Istria, 3 to 1 Ladv Wallace. Won by half a length. Time. 1.27 J. The Cumberland Stakes of 60Q»ovs; 2 miles. —E. E. Clarke’s Emir 1, Cherson 2. These were the only starters. Betting: 7 to 4 on Emir, 5 to 2 against Cberson. Wen easily by two and a-half lengths. Time, 3.271. The City Handicap of 500sovs; 1$ inHe. —Marvel Loch 1, Nothos 2, Lore<lam» 3. Sixteen started. Won by a head. Time, *A34i.

SYDNEY, April 20. The A.J.C. brought their autumn meeting to ti elose at Rnndwick to-day. file Weaih r was tine, mid there was a largo attendance. In the running of rhe Place Handicap, l ong Toni succeeded in putting up a fresh Australian record for a mile and a half by compassing the distance in 2.3-1. The following are the details of the raring:- .. The Rons Handicap of 25USOVS, one mile ami 3 furlongs. Itcseiuenrl I. Mack Hawker 3. Won hy a head. Time 2.22. Tin- flare Handicap of dnOsovs. one mile and a half. —Long Tom 1. Marvel Loea 2. Notlios 3. Seventeen started. Won by two lengths. Time 2.34. The Second Steeplechase of 400 SOTS, about 3 miles.— Young r'reswlek 1. Snowstorm 2. Marjorie 3. Seven started. Won easily. Time 7.12. The AJ.(’. Plate of GOOsovs. 3 miles. — Mr E K Clarke’s Emir. 4yrs. by Wallace Emmie. 1: Mr I>. V. Seaton’s br g Signatore. syrs. 2: Mr E. Fraser s br c Lord Fitzroy. 3yrs. 3. The only starters. Retting: io to 1 on Emir. Emir took the lead, ami achievtsl a hollow victory by 30 lengths, lime 5.245. The Second Nursery Handicap or -«jU Bovs, f» furlongs.—-Howley 1. Dantzic 2, Vibrate 3. Twenty started. Won by two lengths. Time 1.141. The Final Handicap of 25Osovs. one mite and a quarter.—Graceton 1, Lucknow 2, Fashodn 3. Twenty one started. V.K. came in first, I Hit his jockey failed to draw the weight, and Gracetou wos declared winner. Time 2:7.

ENGLISH RAGING. LONDON, April 2K. At the Epsom Spring Meeting the t'ity and Suburban Handicap resulted: —Pharisee 1, Ambition 2, Dean Swift 3.

SALE OF BLOODSTOCK. CIIRISTC H U RCH. Wedliesday. There was a fair attendance at Tattersail’s Bazaar this morning, when the Kelburn Lodge yearlings and a number of other thoroughbreds were submitted to auction. Many well know-u spoilsmen were present at the sale, but bidding was painfully slow, and the majority of the lots offered were passed in. The yearlings sold ranged m ■price from 10 to 50 guineas. The sale of Mr G. G. Stead's thoroughbreds took place in the afternoon. Uranus was knocked down to Mr J. G. N. Grigg for ITOgs; and Largesse to Mr G. J. F. I’almer for loltgs. The champion sprinter Machine Gun started at 30(>gs, and at 575 gs was knocked down to Messrs Nettlefold and Solomon. The imported mare Fan Tan was sold to Mr J. C. N. Grigg for 100 guineas.

YEARLING SALE AT SYDNEY. SYDNEY, April 27. At the yearling sales to-day there was a large attendance, and competition was active. The Grafton -Scotch Mary colt (half brother to Gieat Scot) bought 1420g5. The Walhiec—Menah colt realised 1250g5. Two golts belonging to Mr J. B. Reid, of New Zealand, sold nt SOgs and 75gs, ami a tllly at KOgs. Mr Craig, of New Zealand, bought a half sister to Dewey for 85gs, and the Simmer —New Star colt for IGOgs.