AUSTRALIAN RACING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 16, 14 October 1908, Page 62

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. SYDNEY. October 7. The Australian .Turkey Club’s Spring Meeting was continued to-day at Randwick in fine weHtlw-r. In the decision of the Second Hurdle Race lhe New Zealand-bred horse Aeolus ueored another easy victory. Prior to the race Aeolus was purchased by Mr W. Lyons for 200 gs.

jn.<HHian followed up his victories in the Spring Stakes and Metropolitan Handicap annexing the Craven. Plate, in which be score*! an easy win from the Victorianowned lolaire.’ ' The following are the details of the racing:— THE SECOND HURDLE RACE, a handi- < ap sweepstakes of fisovs each, with 300 sovs added. About three utiles. b g Aeolus, 6yrs, by Kurbelydon—Santa Katarina, 11.5.... 1 Mr S. M. Wilson’s br g Mdreury, aged, by. Meteor My Nell, 9.10 2 Mr E. Donovan’s b g Ryde, aged by Splendor—Young Rosabelle, 11.4 : 3 Kight horses started. Aeolus established a lead from the jump, au_d was never headed. Ryde momentarily joined him nt the half-mile post, but the New Zealand horse easily shook him off, and won comfortably by four lengths, rime, 5.51. 3HE < RAVEN BLATE, a sweepstakes of lOsoys each, with lOOOsovs added; tho Owner of the second horse to receive -ilOsovs, and the owner of the third horse khisovs from the prize. For three-year-oMs and upwards. One mile and a-quar-Mr Gordondhas Khatau’s b h Mooltan, oyrs, by I’ositano—Dilisk. 9.4 1 Mr K. S. Macleod’s b h lolaire, syrs, by Grafton—Scotch Mary, 9.4 2 Mr J.. Mayo's b c Lord Nolan,. 3yrs by I’ositano—Lady Lybia, 7.11 3 When fairly going, Lord Nolan and lolaire made the running, and led past the mile post by two lengths from Mooltan, with Maranui a length away. There was little change till below the distance, where Mooltan shot up. and the sou of I’ositano, disposing Of his opponents, came on and won easily by two lengths from lolaire, who beat Lord Nolan by a length for second position, a similar distance separating the last named from Maranui. Time, 2.14.

THE SUBURBAN HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of fisovs each, with 300sovs titlded. For three-year-olds aud upwards. One mile.

"" • I* ari ’y’s b h Mundoie, syrs, by 1 Sir Foote—Sihamba, 6.13 1 Mr VI. R. Hall's ch h Coppertop, 4yrs, by Sir Tristram—Albicore, 7.6 2 Messrs E. T. and N. 11. Gibbs’ br or blk h Mar Bee, syrs, by War God—Beeswing, 7.2 ' O

Eleven horses started. 3 38? ndoie W °“ easily by five lengths. Time, TH® GRANTHAM STAKES, a sweepstakes of lOsovs each, with oOOsovs added. For three-year-olds, which have not since July 31st, 1908. won a race (other than a handicap! of the value of 4Oosovs Special weights, with peiwlties and allowances. One mile. Mr Ewan Fraser’s’br e Vavasor, by Grafton—Waihine, 8.7 j Mr J. Whitworth’S br f Artllieri’e, by Royal Artillery—Nantes, 8.2 2 Mr H. Bolton’s ch g Matchmaker, by Holbrook—Vesta, 8.4 o ’Ten horses started. Matchmaker was the first to move, with Beau 1 ive and Artillerie in close attendance. and Vavasor handy. Beau Vive joined the leader at the six-furlong post, but Matchmaker lead into the straight. Artillerie was in front at the distance, but lavasor caught the New Zealand filly in the run home, and eventually won comfortably by two lengths. Artillerie was Time advau '- e of Matchmaker. STAKES, a sweepstakes of lOsovs each, with SOOsovs added. For tn o-year-olds. Special weights, with penalties. Four and a-half furlongs. Mr J. F. Wynne’s br f Nandillyan Maid, by Lancaster—Nowra Maid 7 9 t Mrs Leonard's hr c Maltchester, by Mal'tstei’—Miss Clieveden, 8.0 o ■M I '| s b c Lord Palmerston, by Positanu—Orinda, 8.0 Fourteen horses started. qu™I n<l 'eL an Mald won by tbre e lengths. 1 line, sbaS. the SYDNEY HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of lOsovs each, with SOOsovs addei!. 1< or three-year-olds aud upwards One mile and a-half. 1 A * b g Pharos, aged by Ennistymon—Sphinx, 7.4 1 Mr 11. F. Nicoll’s br ni Cross Battery dyrs, by Stepniak—Fire Cross, 7.13 f.’ 2 ’.A m ks ?V s b b . Claydon I’ommoo. b sly—Maid Of Flodden, 6.7 3 SeAen horses started. Pharos won by two lengths, there being Time, 2.30l e<?n tUe seeoud “ nd third SYDNEY, October 10. RiJln® nm»Hn lia . n Jo<k, ' y , Club brought their ti dsv to a conclusion at Randwick to-daj. 1 lie weather was fine aud there W.js a large attendance. The High-weight Handicap, of 300 sovs, six furlongs.—W. J. * Miller’s b ,*!? . Empirical, 4yrs, by Regained .i.''"/’ H ,o ’ *l’ E- NiehoU’s b g Sea King, J. Barons ch h King Berry 8.7 3. Ten Marted Empirical won by’ kaif-a-neck, with a head between the second an i third horses. Time, 1.14 j. The Wnverley Handicap, of HOOsovs, one mile and three-quarters.—C. Collinwood’s b g 1 hams, aged, by Ennistymon—Sphinx. 8.2, 1; R. R. S. Mackinnon’s tn- or blk b Mentmore, 6.13, 2; A. Foley's hr m Virtu, 7.7, 3. Eight horses started. Pharos won by three-quarters of a length. Time 3.5. The Dowling Steeplechase, of 400sovs about three miles.—■ G. H. WHSmn’s blk or' br g Fllot, aged by Gunboat—Mermaid 12.18 !• J. Curjr’H b g Confederate. 2. Seven Btirt:

ed. Grafnax, with Pilot and Confederates Ms nearest ateadants, made most of the running. At the Jum. jump .Graft)ax waa leading Pilot •by'-tWo-lenieths.'aiiii appeared to have the race won, but his rider was unseated. Pilot then came" on. and won by nearty a furlong. Ttme, .7.3, - The Members’ llaudlcap, of 300sovs, one mile and a furlong.— E. T. antt*N. II -tiibbs’ I ,<ee > War ,Jod ' 7.0. I. A. 1 Oley s b g Beau Vive, 7.13 2- J; C Williamson’s b c Malteur, 7.10, 3. ’Thirteeu * started. Klug Bee won by half-a-length,, there being four lengths between the second and third horses. Time, 1.54. V. The Raudwick Plate, of ‘lOOOsovs, two miles ami a-quarter.—Hon. A. Wynne's br h 1 eru, 4yrs, by Grafton—Silver Coin 9.0 1; J. Mayo's b c Lord Nolan, 7.4 2-' E.’ A Huxley’s br c Trentmoon. 3. Also started; Five Crown and Cross Battery. I‘eru Joined the leaders at the half mile post and entered the straight with five lengths ailvantage of Icird Nolan. From this out Peru had evei ything his own way. and he eventually won by four lengths. Lord Nolan was 15 lengths) in advance of Trentmoon. Time.’ 3.563. Tlie Final Handicap, of 300sovs, one mile and a-quarter.—A. W. Barry’s b h Mundois, by Sir Foote—Sihamba, 7.10 1- J. H. trick and J. Chambers’ br h Proportion, 7.6, 2; W. Austin’s b h Wee Laddie 6yrs, 7.9, 3. Twelve horses started. Mundois won by half-a-length. Time. 2.7. V.A.T.C. SPRING MEETING, MELBOURNE, October 10. The spring racing carnival opened at Caulfield to-day under most auspicious circumstances. Wintry weather prevailed during the week, and bail, sleet, and rain fell on the day preceding the opening, when the sun shone brilliantly. The rain that had fallen favoured the appearance of the course, which never looked better, and made the lawns and surroundings bright and fresh. The suu tempted a large . number of ladies, and many spring fashions made up a picturesque -scene. The Governor-General (Lord Dudley) and party arrived long before the first race, and this being His Excellency’s first appearance at Caulfield, he ex-; pressed great pleasure at the surroundings. The New Zealand bred horse I’ink-’un. again demonsttafed that he is equal to playing his part well by capturing the Caulfield Stakes, which event was run over nine furlongs, under weight-fnr-age conditions. , The Tourak Handicap claimed the Auckland gelding Soultline as a contestant, and the New' Zealand division had the satisfaction of seeing the son of Soult lead his field home in the valuable handicap.’ The following are the details of the racing:— ■ The 1010 Welter Handicap of seven furlongs.—J. Turnbull’s b f Nushka, 3yrs, by Orzil—Kettledrum, 7.9, 1; C.‘:L. McDonald's b g Dunolly, syrs. 7.7, 2; IL Power’s b g Sequent, 4y'rs. 8.8. 3. Twenty', eight started. Nushka; won by three lengths. Time, 1.30 J. Mill Song fell. The Debutant Stakes of 1250sovs —II A Currie’s br e Mala, by Malster—La France' 1; Hon. A. Wynne’s b f Apple Pie. 2- E E* D. Clarke’s ch <• Barm, 3. ’ Won by a’ length, .two lengths separating the second and third horses. Time. 51|s. .< The Caulfield Stakes of 55osovs. one mild and a furlong.—Nettlefold and Price’s’br h Pink-’un, 6yrs, by Sfrowftn— Manutuki 9.4, 1: P. A. Connolly s ti h Post Town, 4yrs, 2; J. McLaurin’s br h Tulkeroo, 6yrs’ 9.4, 3. Also started: Emir, True - Scot’ Bright Steel, Dyed Garments, Destinist; Mazarin, Sir Aymer, Idyll. Once heads were in a line for home Pink-’un drew away, and the son of Strowan came on and won easily by two lengths and a half, five lengths between the second and third horses. Time 1.56 J. The Ringwood Steeplechase of 250sovs about two miles.—E. Manifold’s b g Bois: dtrte, aged, by Swiveller—Geometry, 11 5 1A. Kurrie’s blk g Warfield, aged, 10.7.’ 2; Findowrie, 9.10, 3. Also started: Nigel, Galway Lad, Melinite, Mayo. Fancy Free, Lady Justice. Boisdale won by five lengths, a short neck separating the second and third horses. Time, 3.571. Mayo and Melinite fell and were killed. The Caulfield Guineas of lOOOsovs. one mile.—C. Jeffries’ b e Parsee, by Metal— Pona (T. Clayton), 1; M. Gordon’s br e Alatva, 2; J. Wilson's b c Bobby, 3. Also started: Aberdeen, Demolition, Kellie Lord Desmond, Tiercel, Trafalgar, Winteriga. Kerlie led off from Bobby and Tiercel. Bobby led rotund the back, but at the railway side Parsee drew up, and disposing of his opponent before the home turn was reached, the Australian Derby winner romped home an easy winner by a length and ahalf. Time, 1.42 J. The Toorak Handicap of lOOOsovs, one nnte.—j. Twohill’s b g Soultline, svrs, by Soult—Castorline, 8.12, including 71b pen2 A ’ Connolly’s br g Enchauteur, 8.0, A: 11. P. McLachlan’s br h Carl Dour, 3. Also started: Knox, Conge d'Eslire. Mary, Thackeray, Lady Bobadil, Wai-Ila, Lady Diffidence. Pretty Peg, Royal Scot Gunpowder. Salvia, Trelo Vouni. Soultline led round the turn by three lengths from Encliantour, and without ever being seriously threatened, the New Zealand horse ran home an easy winner by two lengths from Fmchnnteur. wno was separated by a length from Carl Dour. Time, 1.42 J.