TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 14, 6 April 1910, Page 12

TURF GOSSIP

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FIXTURES. 'April 0 aud 13—Avondale J.C. Autumn. April 16. I’apakura K.C. Annual. April 23, 27, 30 — Auckland Trotting ClutAutumn Alay 21, 24—Takapuna Jockey Club.

Mr. G. P. Donnelly bought the Persian Knight Fairy Queen Lilly lor 140gns.

America has produced to date 400 trotters that have gone in 2.10 or better, and almost twice the number of pacers.

With the exception of the .jumping events and Welter not a competitor at the recent A.R.C. meeting carried 9.0.

The time. 1.16 35, recorded by Apellon in the Great Northern Champagne Stakes, is the fastest on record for the race.

Mr T. II Lowry’s horses, War Song, Virtue, Anibnla. and Reformist, will be taken south again by the Rarawa to-morrow.

The time, 1.39, recorded by Bobrikoff in Tinning the All Aged Stakes, is the fastest mile the son of Finland has yet registered.

Just 100 years .ago the trotting champion of the world was ’‘Borton Horse,’’ 2.48?.; to day the champion, is Dau Patch, 1.55, in harness.

The Hon. J. D. Ormond's horses, Woodsy and Birkdale, were shipped home yesterday, after their unsuccessful efforts* at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting.

It Is stated that a recent winner at one of the unregistered country meetings was formerly a well-known performer on Metrotpulitan courses.

The weights for tae Papakura Racing Club's annual meeting will not be declared tin til the 14 th inst., and acceptances will dose on the same date at 9 p.m. The Waikato-owned King Soult was Shipped South on Thursday last to fulfil liis engagement in the Wellington Racing Club’s Challenge Stakes. 11. Gray, who at present is at the bead Of the list of winning horsemen for New Zealand, went through the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting without riding a winner. The N.Z. Cup winner Frisco, which has been doing stud duty at Iluuterville, has been put into work again, and is in the same stable as North East and Strathmoira. Red McGregor, the winner of the Autumn Steeplechase at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, is a full-brother to Capitol, Winner of the Great Northern Steeplechase of 19W. The Avondale Jockey Club have received •pleudid acceptances for their Autumn meeting which opens next Saturday, the 9lh inst, •nd everything al present points to a record gathering. Owing to the heavy gale, a number of the Visiting horses, which were to have been shipped South on Thursday were detained In Auckland until Sunday. Mr J. B Reid, of New Zealand, bought the following lots: —Positano—Circle filly, 200gns ; Developer Minting Queen filly, 125 ftns ; Ladurland flzone filly, lOOgns; Ladurlad— Iran a filly, 1 logos. The colours of the Hawke’s Bay sportsDiua.Mr I. H. Ixiwry. have been carried into second posit ion in the great Northern Oaks two years in succession, Chanteuse being in the unenviable place lust year, while 'Atuba Ila ran second on Tuesday. The A.R.C. stewards concluded the inqniry into the mishap in the A.R.C. Easter Ila ml nap yesterday, when, after taking the rvldcuee of the jockeys. P. Brady and R. E. Brown, they <-ame to the decision that the Ovcurremo was purely accidental. The Cambria Park sire Obligado had only two representatives nt the A.R.C. mooting, ami each won the event in which they Blurted. Monoform only had one representative, Apollon, which won the Champagne Stakes, the one event he way seen out in. The prices realised by Mr. G. Currie foP the majority of hia yearlings at the Sydney Bale* will hardly eneuwrage the Wanganui •tndmaater to make further shipments. The (Birkenhead Lady Fisher colt, however, realised 7< Wigs , which should repay Mr. Currie bauiUuturlj.

The following were sold on account of Mr. Moore, of Wanganui : —Ronald, 300gns ; Bassano, 80gns. On account of the Hon. J. D. Ormond : Birkenhead—Content filly, 80gns ; Birkenhead—Lyrebird filly, 130gus. The other Birkenhead youngsters brought from 30gns to 47gns.

At the Sydney yearling sales last week, the leading prices realised were as follow . — Ayr Laddie—Oralene colt. 725gns ; Sylvanite—Ury filly, 550gns ; brother to Peru, loOOgns ; Sylvanite—Wai bene colt, GOOgns; Grafton —Lady Lochiel colt, 700gns; Malster —Lovedock colt, 560gns ; Malster — Lulas colt, 510gns.

The list of winning sires at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting is headed by Leolantts, St. Paul, and Soult, the gets of which each won three races. Field Battery, Stepniak, Obligado, and Seaton Delaval sired two each, and Monofoim, Bluelight, Royal Fusilier, Menschikoff, Castor, Eton, and Birkenhead one each.

At the yearling sales, the lot sent over by Mr. G. M. Currie, owner of the Koatanui stud, Wanganui, realised the following prices : —Field Battery—Trix filly brought 95gns. Field Battery—Keepsake filly 60 gns, Field Battery—St. Winifred filly 100 gns, Field Battery—Minola filly 75gns, Field Battery—Allinga colt 60gns.

Mark Ryan has the honour of riding the winner of both the classical races at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, being on the back of Apellon in the Champagne Stakes and Sea Elf in the Great Noithern Oaks. The veteran has now ridden the winner of the former race three times and the latter twice.

The muddling pace sot in the Great Northern Oaks yesterday will be gauged by the following times for the various stages of the race, kindly supplied by the official timekeeper, Mr A. Kohn:,—Three furlongs, 44 2-us; four furlongs, 59 4-ss; five furlongs, 1.14 2-5; six furlongs, 1.28 1-5; seven furlongs, 1.42 1-5; one mile, 1.55 2-5; mile and a-half, 2.48. The last half mile was yun la 52 3-ss.

Mr G. Morse made a ridiculously low handicap for the Onslow' Stakes on the concluding day of the A.R.C. Meeting, and of the 15 horses handicapped, only one, Solus, 7.13, had over 7.5, no less than 10 having 7.0. With a scarcity of lightweights, it was impossible to get boys to ride, and the following had to carry overweight:—Doughboy 101 bs, Virtue 81 bs, Miss Ada 141 bs, Puhi 3Jlbs, Hamadryad 41bs, Wee Olga 51bs, and Lucille 81bs.

Some riders have real strokes of luck at times. A. McMillan was engaged to ride First Wairiki in the Easter Handicap, but was unable to get down to the weight, and Price was substituted, and met with ths unfortunate accident already recorded. On the second day of the meeting he was to have ridden Tamainupo in the St. George’s Handicap, but was again unable to do the weight, 41 nd he thus got the mount on Sedition, with the result that 'he won a double.

The Victoria Handicap, run at Ellerslie on Monday last, and won by Echo, provided the biggest dividend of the meeting, while singularly enough, Wenonah, which ran second, returned the smallest dividend of the gathering. The owner of Echo, who is not a heavy bettor, invested two sovereigns on the son of Obligado. while it is stated that a well-known Waikato owner had three tickets on the gelding. Echo was the rank outsider of the party.

Although the financial resnTt of the recent A.R.C. Autumn Meeting was not as satisfactory as usual, from a racing point of view the gathering was most successful. Throughout the three days the running was clean, and although in one event on the opening day one of the competitors had its head in the air, evidently looking for ‘•Hatley’s” Comet, there was nothing really glaring, and the stewards were not called upon to undertake any unpleasant duties.

The victory of Dawn in the Wolter at Ellerslie last Saturday, is the first recorded by the son of Birkenhead since he triumphed in the Newmarket Handicap at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting of 1907-1908. Since coming Into Mr Ralph's possession, about twelve months ago. Dawn has failed to net up to expectations, but bis form on Tuesday would be very pleasing to Mr Ralph, a victory for whose colours it is always pleasing to chronicle.

The Onslow Stakes on the concluding day of the A.R.C. Anluinn Meeting served to Introduce n most promising youngster in Poictlers, a well-grown upstanding gelding by Obligado • Creecy. Pole tiers Is one of the biggest two-year olds in training, but is ns active on his feet as the proverbial kitten, and when be settles to bls work moves with great freedom and evenness. With ordinary luck, it is certain that Poletiers’ winning account will not end with Tuesday's race, and if be doe® turn on*

a racehorse, a number of good judges will have to acknowledge mistake.

A Press Association cablegram states that the prices realised for the priucipal lots offered at the Sydney blood stock sales yesterday were as follows: —Colt, by Posritauo— Etra Weenie, 1125 guineas; colt, by Positano — Lady Lybia. 1000 guineas; colt, by Maltster—ldalia, 674 guineas; filly, by Maltster

Chutney, 700 guineas. Mr J. B. Reid, of New Zealand, purchased the Orzil— Fizx fi’dy for GO guineas. Maltster—Crossfire colt realised 1125 guineas, Maltster—Rose colt G 25 guineas. Maltster—Adeiea colt 930 guineas, and Maltster —Last Loch colt 1500 guineas.

F. Macmanomin was the most successful trainer at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, turning out seven winners; T. A. Williams was responsible for four; R. Brough, H. French, and J. Chaafe, jr., two each; and Windsor, Walker, W. Gall, R. Hannon, F. Davis, Hillary, and K. Heaton one each. C. Brown was first amongst the riders, steering four winners; M. Ryan, J. Buchanan, and L. Wilson rode three each; R. W. Brown, A. McMillan, and C. Cress two each; and Windsor, R. Young, B. Oliver, A. Julian, and S. Reid one each.

The ex-Auckland ho-rse John still continue® in a winning vein in the South, his most recent success being the Awahuri Hack Welter at the Feilding meeting, in which he carried lOst lOlbs. Commenting on the performance a Southern writer says: Despite a rise of 131 b, the public pinned their confidence to John, and, apart from a little money for Strathmoira, nothing else was asked for. The Auckland horse was in a good position throughout, and, galloping strongly the whole way when his rider let him go, really won with ridiculous ease. The crowd were not slow to recognise this fine performance, and the horse was greeted with cheers on returning to scale.

Up to the last race at the Miramar pony meeting on Saturday, says the *‘N.Z. Times,” the proceedings were tame, for the winners in each case had made hacks of the company, winning without the need of encourage men t by whip or spur. The result of the last event, however, provided excitement enough to satisfy anybody.

As the horses were being unsaddled, the owner of an unplaced animal advanced in a threatening attitude towards the jockey of the third horse, declaring he would make it hot for him for having interfered with his representative. At one time it appeared as though an assault was to take place. The irate owner got near the jockey, and the latter made to protect himself behind his mount, but the owner contended himself with a wordy attack, in which he appealed to the public for support of his statements. There was a demonstration of approval, and support then came from a most unexpected quarter. The clerk of the course declared from his steed that the owner was correct.

“It was a put up job,” he announced. “The mare was bumped and carried along by Mie other two. I heard the boys arrange to do it before the race started!” At this someone attached to the club apparently protested at an official making such a statement in public. “I don’t care,” was the rejoinder of the official. “I have done with it.” He thereupon leaped from his horse, whipped his red riding coat off, and rushed into the office and handed in his regalia. The action provoked some applause from the stand. Things then quieted down somewhat, but the owner of the “bumped” horse provided*additional entertainment by offering to race either of the two horses which, he declared, had interfered with his pony. “Yes,” remarked one backer, “the winner would bet your’s again, but the second one would win the race.” The general opinion of the public wa« that the stable with the best horses won, but that its second horse, which came third, might have occupied a more prominent position at the finish if the jockey had been a little more enthusiastic "about the result. The money was paid out on the winner. Of the two-year-olds seen out at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, Apellon, Birkdale, Goldfinder, King Soult, and War Song are an exceptionally fine lot of colts, and each should develop into a useful three-year-old. Apellon, which is by the young sire Monoform, and was got by him in his first season is entitled to first word by reason of his victory in the Champion ’ Stakes in record time for the race. A sensible, eventempered colt, Apellon will probably be seen at his best next season, and all going well In the meantime, should be a striking advertisement for Monoform. Apellon claims no further engagements as a two-year-old, but is heavily engaged as a three-year-old, his engagements including the principal Australian classical races. King Soult will be well served by time, and gives promise of being a stayer. War Song is possessed of great pace, and will probably put up his best performances over distances up to a mile.

The victories of Robrikoff in the weight-for-age races at the A.J.C. Autumn Meet* ing make pleasant reading for New Zealanders, and stamp the son of Finland as a most brilliant performer. Bobrikoff's form would come as a big surprise to a number of Australians, for although be has been consistently boomed from New Zealand, several loading Sydney trainers, notably J. Burton, who saw the black crack race at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting of 1908-9, classed him as a useful horse, but not up to Australian weight-for age form. Tn the Allaged Stakes on Wednesday Robrikoff put up a great performance in downing Maltlne and the brilliant miler. Malt King. According to the cabled account, Robrikoff was a long way behind In the early stages of the race, and as the Um? hoisted for the mile was 1.39, it would be Interesting to know what time ft took the champion to run his last half mile.

My Masterton correspondent wires that Mr. r. F. Tancred, of Wairarapa, who for over thirty years has been one of the leading racenurse owners in the Dominion, has sold Penates and Laius, and has retired from the turf. Mr. Tancred has not been tn good health of late. For many years Mr. Tancred has resided at Ctareville, carrying on farming and there he has formed one of the best racing studs in New Zealand. In Jiis time Mr. Tancred raced many of the horses he bred, and often figured high In the list of winning owners. In 1871 he purchased the thoroughbred The Premier, and after coming to the Wairarapa. secured Princess Mary, Ruby, and Gossip. Later purchases included GabHe, The Spy, and Odd Trick. Among those of his own breeding that‘he raced successfully may be mentioned The Administrator, winner of the Island Bay and Marlborough Cup and numerous other events; the Consul, Wanganui Derby and Taranaki Derby, and Rmgitikei St. Leger; First Water, Wairarapa Cup and other races; Forester, a champion sprinter and weight carrier; Orator, winner of the Nelson Cup; King’s Bowman, a big winner; and Senator, b fair performer. Probably the best horse bred by Mr. Tan cred was the little roan horse, The Administrator, the best performance of which, was in 1885, when, carrying Bst. 101 b., he ran second to Fusilade, Gst., in the New Zealand Cup. In recent years Mr. Tancred, racing under the title of “Mr. Barclay,” won a nun? her of races with Sardonyx, but his star performer of late has been Penates.

According to the American “Horse Review,” the most important action of the Rule Committee of the National Trotting Association of America, at their meeting in New York City last month, was taken anent the hobble question. The text of the new rule is as follows "Hobbles shall not be used in races or in performances against time on two-year-olds or under in 1910, on three-year-olds or under in 1911. on four-year-olds or under in 1912, on five-year-olds or under in 1913, on six-year-olds or under in 1914, after which time hobbles shall be barred.” Of the many plans and suggestions offered to bring about the abolition of hobbles, the rule formulated by the N.T.A. of America seems in all respects to be the fairest and most reasonable. It places no hardship on the owners of horses now making use of “straps,” and at the same time gives adequate notice to all owners and trainers that they must in the future educate their horses to go without them. It is reasonable to assume that in 1914, or four years hence, few of the horses now wearing hobbles will still be on the turf, and in the cases of such horses only will the rule impose a hardship, the graduated provisions enumerated are far preferable to any rule that would have disfranchised the hobbles immediately, thus bringing about complete disorganisation and revolution in racing affairs. As it is now, the trainers, being forewarned, will, of necessity, keep the hobbles off their pupils in the future, and the owners, having the rule in mind, will encourage the trainers of their horses to do so. Should the rule prove satisfactory, it will mark the dawn of a new era in breeding, as well as in racing circles. The incentive to breed a better class of horses w’ili be augmented, and the training profession will be raised in tone and character to a much higher standard than is possible under present conditions. Another source of good that will result will be in the increased number of trotters that annually will appear. Many trot ting-bred horses that, through the medium of hobbles, are quickly made to pace, will be permitted to take the gait for which their breeding designed them. TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. Since the conclusion of the Autumn Meeting, racing circles have been rather quiet, and as the Canterbury horses that claim engagements at the Wellington Meeting, are leaving now, Riccarton will not be busy for a week or so. The South Canterbury Club's Meeting is barely three weeks off. however, and it will claim the attention of pretty well all the local trainers. The horses that visited Riccarton for the Autumn Meeting have all left again for their homes. The Forirua horses, Diaboio and Gipsy Bell, together wit?. Boanerges, all of which were unsuccessful in their mission, were shipped on Wednesday evening, and no doubt had a rough journey.

Mrs. R. O. Duncan’s champion trotting mare, Sal Tasker, was shipped on Thursday for Sydney, and will go into D. G. Price’s hands at Melbourne to be prepared for racing. It is understood that her owner is ready to match her against Denver Huon for £5OO a side, and that Mr. J. Wren is prepared to offer a substantial purse in addition to a sweepstake, to be put up by each of the respective owners for a triangular contest between Sal Tasker, Denver Huon, and Dan Patch. If neither contest takes place, Sa! Tasker will attempt to create a now Australian pacing record, which is at present held by the New Zea-land-bred horse Ribbo-nwood. w’bo paced a mile in 2.9 at the Metropolitan trotting track, Christchurch, some few years ago. The New Zealand Cup winner Frisco, which has been doing stud duty at Hunter - ville, has again been put into work, and is in the same stable as Northeast and Strathmoira.

The two-year-old colt Dillon Bell, which won the paring division of the Futurity Stakes at Addington, gave evidence that he is one of the best juveniles ever seen in New Zealand. His time for the mil© 2.29 4-5. has frequently been beaten, but be covered the first half-mile at a pare which. If It had been maintained for the full journey, would have easily meant a New Zealand record for a two year-old. As it was there was nothing to keep him at hi® heat speed, and he was eased up jogging the last, half-mile. It is probable that Dillon Rell will shortly be shipped to Melbourne to take part in the Melbourne Trotting Club’s Futurity Stakes, which will be decided later in the season.

The Dunedin Jockey Club declined to reopen the case of K. J. Phie, who was disqualified for crossing when riding All Gung

in the Publicans’ Handicap. The case has caused a good deal of talk amongst racing men, and several hold the opinion that the club was too severe on Pine, whom several of the riders state was not the originating cause of the trouble which took place In the race. In fact, with one exception, they signed a paper to that effect, but the stewards at the post thought otherwise, and the result was a six months’ suspension for Pine.

The North Otago Jockey. Club have issued the programme for their Winter Meeting, to take place on May 24th and 25th. The Oamaru Cup, run over a mile, carries a 300 bovs stake, which includes a cup valued at 75sovs. The Stewards’ Handicap is increased to ISOsovs, and will be run over six furlongs. Instead of five as previously. On the second day the Victoria Handicap of 150sovs, one mile, and the Members’ Handicap of 130sovs, five furlongs, form the chief events.

The programme for the meeting to be held on June 3 and 4 is the best the Dunedin Jockey Club has Issued for a winter meeting, and gives another proof of the fact that the club has unquestionably overcome the ill-fortune that dogged its footsteps for a long time. The Birthday Handicap has been increased from 250 to |3oosovs, and the Tradesmen’s Handicap from 150 to 200sovs, while the Otago Steeplechase of loOsovs takes the place of the Trial Plate. There is to be another steeplechase of 150sovs on the second day, and the principal flat event, the Provincial Handicap, will carry a stake of 200sovs. £ £ * AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. SECOND DAY. APELLON WINS THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES. THE STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of 175S0VS. Distance, one mile. J. McNicoPs ch g Tattoo, syrs, by Leolantis—Signet, 7.6 (R. W. Brown) .... 1 W. Gall’s b h Coromandel, 4yrs, 7.11 (Oliver) «... 2 W. J. Barley man's b m Miss Advance, syrs, 7.3 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Waimangu 8.10, Prince Leo 6.8, Free vat a 6.7. MANG ERE HANDICAP of 125sovs. Distance, six furlongs. C. E. Major's ch f Emblem, Syrs, by Field Battery—Vapour, 7.8 (C. Brown) 1 K. Heaton’s br m Lady Frances, 6yrs, 8.0 (Wilson) 2 J. Roulston’s br f Soultoria, Syrs, 6.12 (R. W. Brown) .* 3 Also started: Admiral Soult 8.13, Blue Garment 8.11, All's Well 7.10. Waiotahi 7.8, Caruso 7.7, Reformist 7.1, Matarere 6.12, Flying Soult 6.12. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 650sovs. Distance, six furlongs. F. J. Macmanemin’s br c Apellon, 2yrs, by Monoform —Latona, 8.10 (Ryan) 1 T. H. Lowry’s br c War Song, 2yrs, 8.10 (Wilson) 2 T. E. Ross’ br c King Soult, 2yrs, 8.10 (Brady) 3 Also started: Birkdale, Goldfinder, Antoinette, Wee Olga, and Solus. ST. GEORGE’S HANDICAP of ToOsovs. Distance, 11 mile. T. Barnaby's br g Sedition, 4yrs, by Soult—Vieux Rose, 7.6 (McMillan).... 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b m Woodhey, syrs, by Birkenhead—Goyt, 7.8 (Young).... 2 G. Robinson’s blk h Santa Rosa, 4yrs, by Soult —Vieux Rose, 7.6 (Whittaker) 3 HUIA HANDICAP of SOOsovs. Distance, six furlongs. T. A. Will lams’ ch g Sir Artegal, 4yrs, by Stepniak—Britomart, 7.8 (C. Brown) 1 J. J. Craig’s b f Sea Elf, Syrs, 7.2 (R. W. Brown) 2 Donald McLeod’s br f Kakama, 3yrs, 7.12 (R. E. Brown) 3 Also started: Miss Winnie 8.8. Auldearn General Soult 7.0, and Ambala 6.11. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, of 300sOys, about three miles. Red McGregor < 1 Cavaliero 2 First Barrel 3 Scratched: Te Arai, Flying Cloud, and Pharos. VICTORIA HANDICAP of 175sovs. Distance, live furlongs. A. Morgan's b g Echo, 2yrs, 6.11 (R. W. Brown) 1 J. Cavanagh's ch f Wenonah, 2yrs, 8.0 (Buchanan) 2 E. J. Bae’s br c Duma, 2yrs, 6.11 (W. Percival) 3 THE ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 175SOVS. Five furlongs. C. E. Major's ch f Emblem, 3yrs, by Field Battery—Vapour, 6.12, including 51b penalty (R. Young) 1 A. J. Webber's br m Mahinga, 6yrs, 8.2 (McMillan) 2 E W. Alison’s b f Elegance, 3yrs, 6.12 IR. W. Brown) .. 3 THIRD DAY. | SEA ELF WINS THE OAKS. maiden hurdle race of i2ssovs. One mile and Three-quarters. E. Hillary's ch g Wellcast, aged, by Castor—Lady Wellington, 9.8 (Julian) 1 Mr Burgess’ b g Freevata, Cyrs, by Freedom—Travata, 9.0 (W. l*orter) 2 F. B. Ross’ b g I’ukeiiui, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Lady Blair, 9.8 (O’Brien) .. 3 Also started: Rangihaeta 10.5, Kaitangata 10.4, MoKart 10.0, Celtic 9.5, Hinuera 9.0, Flying Cloud 9.0.'

ONSLOW STAKES of 125sovs. Distance, five furlongs. M. McLean’s ch g Poitiers, 2yrs, by Obligado—Crecy, 7.4 (Buchanan) .... 1 T. Cunningham’s br f Lucille, 2yrs, by Soult—Postmistress, 7.0 (Bray) 2 T. J. B. Stewart’s br f Wee Olga, 2yrs, by Merriwee —St. Olga, 7.0 (Whittaker) 3 Also started: Solus 7.13, Watchcbain 7.5, Duma 7.4. Doughboy 7.1, Virtue 7.0, Muskewai 7.0, Miss Ada 7.0, Puhi 7.0, Veitalia 7 0, Hamadryad 7.0, Master Jack 7.0, Master Wairiki 7.0. GREAT NORTHERN OAKS of 380SOVS. Distance, cue mile and a half. J. J. Craig’s b f Sea Elf, by Seaton Delaval —St. Eylen, 3yrs, 8.10 (Ryan) .. 1 T. 11. Lowry's br f Ambala, 3yrs, 8.10 (Wilson) 2 Donald McLeod's br f Kakama, 3yrs, 8.10 (Brown) 3 Also started: Ambrosian 8.10, and Elegance 8.10. AUTUMN HANDICAP of 750sovs. Distance, one mile and a-half. T. Barnaby's br g Sedition, 4yrs, by Soult—Did, 8.5 (McMillan) 1 Geo. Robinson’s blk h Santa Rosa, 4yrs (Whittaker) 2 R. C. Walker’s br g Ngapuka, oyrs, 7.4 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Equitas 8.9. _ Waiari 8.9, Rauparaha 6.10, Michaeloff 6.7. ST HELIER'S HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 200sovs. Two miles. V. Bolger's br g Prophet, by St. Paul— Tawhiti, syrs, 9.9 (Cress) 1 R. W. Duder’s b g Tui Cakobau, aged, 9.4 (Howard) 2 G. Dunnet’s b g Dunborve. Syrs, 10.0 .... 3 Also started: Shrapnel 11.4, Reservoir 10.12, and Castadrift 9.10. BUCKLAND HANDICAP of 200SOVS. Seven furlongs. T. A. Williams’ ch g Sir Artegal, by Stepniak—Britomart, 4yrs, 8.3 (Brown) 1 Walter Davies’ br m Maheno, syrs, 8.1 (Buchanan) 2* Walters and Hughes’ b h General Soult 4yrs, 6.12 (Whitaker) 2* “Dead heat. Also started: Taimainupo 7.13, Jena 7.8, Coromandel 7.7, Waiata 7.5, Eleetrakoff 6.12.

TOURIST HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Five furlongs. K. Heaton’s br m Lady Frances, 6yrs, by Eton —Gwendoline, 8.3 (Wilson) . • . 1 J. Roulston’s br f Soultoria, 3yrs, 7.0, (Gray) 2 J. Twohill’s b g Impulsive, 3yrs, 8.3, (Brown) 3 Also started: Blue Garment 8.0, All's Well 7.6, Waiotahi 7.4, Kilsyth 7.4. Ilakti 7.4, Flat Fish 6.13, Effulgence 6.12, Penwarden. 6.11, and Flying Soult 6.11. THE AUCKLAND WELTER HANDICAP of 200-sovs. One mile. W. J. Ralph's b g Dawn, syrs, by Birkenhead—Eos, 9.8 (S. Reid) 1 Mrs S. Lennard’s blk li Waimangu, 4yrs, 9.12 (Cress) 2 R. McMiken’s b g Explosive, aged, 8.4 (McMillan) 3 Also started: Wauchope 10.0, Tattoo 9.7, Manapoiiri 0.3, Waitapu 8.10, Auldearn 8.8, Miss Advance 8.8, Zinnia 8.3, Epsom Lass 8.2, Dogger Bank 8.0. Reformist 8.0, Spectre 8.0, Fuss 8.0, MichaeM 8.0. £ i 4 C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. A very heavy night's rain upset the anticipation of favourable conditions for the first day of the C.J.C. autumn meeting, and though it again held off for an hour or 'two in the morning, there was a light drizzle when the three starters in the Kildare Hurdles went to the post. KILDARE HURDLES of 15Osovs. Two miles. Wha'takura. 13.0 1 Southern Cross, 114 2 Ratepayer was the only other starter. Whatakura headed Southern Cross at last hurdle, and won by four lengths. Time, 3.57. CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 750sovs. Six furlongs. Madam Madcap 1 Formless 2 Danube < 3 Scratched: Crown Derby, AUTUMN PLATE of 250sovs. One mile. Genius 1 Guianforte 2 Ristori 3 Also started: Glenfield, Eaglestone, Shindy and Zemlia. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.45 45. GREAT EASTER HANDICAP of lOOOsovs. Seven furlongs. R. Paterson’s ch h Penates. uyrs, by Ruenalf Housewife. 9.3 (R. Hatch) 1 C. G. Dalgety’s b m Prim, syrs, 7.11 (K. King) 2 A. Macfarlane’s ch g Federal, syrs, 6.11, carried 7.3 (H. Curran) 3 Also started: Twinut 8.12. Sir Frisco 8.3, Effort 7.13, Kilindini 7.13, Prim 7.11, Boanerges 7.7, Broadsword 7.4. All Guns 7.2, Passion 7.1 (carried 7.4), Gipsy Belle 6.12, Croustadt 6.12 (including slb penalty), Sllk•web G.IO, Gunboat 6.9. RUSSLEY PLATE of 25Osovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b f Selene, by Birkenhead—Eos, 7.7, carried 7.1 i (Jenkins) 1 L. A eland's b f Martine, 7.9 (Holmes) 2 Sir George Clifford’s br c True Knight, 8.0 (F. K. Jones) li Alb*'* started: Kora 810. Crown Derby 7.13, Tiaraed 7.13, Jean 7.13, IMrectotre 7.W, Craig Athol 7.9, Pnaka 7.0. Odessa 7.0, Ferm 7.0, Frivollittl 7.0 (carried 7.3),

COURTENAY WELTER HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile. 11. A. Knight’s br g Fisticuff, Byrs, by Singlestick II, —Clytie, 8.0, carried 8.5 (11. Cairns) 1 F. H. Pyne’s ch h Rose Noble, syrs, 9.11 (F. D. Jones) 2 Prosser Brothers’ blk ni Queen of Spades, 4yrs, 8.2 (11. Paul) 3 GIMCRACK RACE of lOOsovs. Weight 77. Five furlongs. J. Cock’s b g The Seer, aged, by Turquoise—Vision (Chapman) 1 W. T. Green's b in Pretty Nell, syrs (Price) 2 F. W. Cla ridge's b g Obligate, 6yrs. 51b allowance (Tait) 3 SOCK BURN HANDICAP of 350sovs. On? mile and a-quarter. F. Hall’s br in Iranui, syrs, by Soult —Tauhei, 8.10 (W. Ryan) 1 E. J. Watt’s b g Bridge, 3yrs, 7.5 (J. McCluskey) 2 J. F. Buchanan s ch f Lovelorn, 3yiw, 6.7 (C. Emmerson) 3 Also started: Sir Tristram 8.10, Gwendolina 8.7, Osiris 8.5, Flitaway 7.11. Outlander 7.3, Boutade 6.13, The Libyan 6.7. SECOND DAY. CII RISTCIIURCII. Tuesday. For the second day of the C.J.C. autumn meeting the weather was inclined to Im* more kind, though the sky was overcast and there was at least a chance of rain. However, a fairly large gathering journeyed out to Ricearton, and the day’s sport opened well enough. PEER SWICK HURDLES of ISOsovs. One and three-quarter miles. Southern Cross, 11.8 ' 1 Whatakura, 11.13 2 Nova, 10.10 8 Scratched: Stepenfeldt. Won by a head, four lengths between second and third. Time, 3.28. AUTUMN NURSERY’ of 300sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Danube, 9.6 1 Vice- Admiral, 8.0 2 Formless, 9.8 3 YALDHURST WELTER HANDICAP of 25Osovs. tSeven furlongs. Perle d’Or, 9.2 1 'Rose Noble, 9.S 2 Ristori, 7.13 3 Scratched: Passion, Paruala, Paragon, and Libyan. Ristori led to the s’traight, where Rose‘Noble took charge, but Perle d’Or wore him down, and won by a head, Ristori a length away. Time, 1.31 2-5. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half. J. Grigg’s ch g Outlander, syrs, by Finland -Escapade, 6.7 (C. Emmersoni.. 1 E. J. Watt’s br g Bridge, 3yrs, 6.10 (C. Monk) 2 G. M. Evans' b g Oiyoi, syrs, 9.1 (Yarr) 3 Also started: Gold Lace 8.10, Diaholo S.S, Husbandman 8.7, Prim 8.3, Ingmla 7.9, Waipaku 7.8, Tiki tore 7.7, Osiris 7.0. Guianlorte 7.0, Genius 7.0 (including 71b penalty), Gunboat 6.7. ADDINGTON PT,ATE of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Sir George Clifford’s ch f Fasnakyle, 3yrs, by Clouranale —Teredina, 8.11 (F. E. Jones) 1 3. Cook's b g The Seer, aged, 8.8 (F. Douglas) ... 2 F. Holmes’ b c Sapience, 3yrs, 7.13 (Donovan) 3 Also started: Ecarte 9.2. Night light 8.2, Vinco 8.1, Susa 7.8, Windrush 6.13. EIGHTEENTH CHALLENGE STAKES <>f 650sovs. Weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. Seven furlongs. G. D. Greenwood's b m Armlet, d.vrs. by Menschikoff—Armilia, 9.2 (R. Hatch) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b c Formby, 2yrs, 7.8 (W. Holmes) 2 Sir George Clifford’s b f Madam Madcap, 2yrs, 7.5 (A. Chapman) 3 Also started: Broadsword 8.6, Crown Derby 6.7. TEMPLETON HANDICAP of 300sovs. Sb. fu r longs. J. W. Lowe's »h m Effort. 4yrs, by Advance—Endeavour. 8.5 (W. Ryan) .... 1 R. Paterson’s ch h Penates, syrs, 10.8 (R. Hatch) 2 Prosser Brothers’ blk m Queen of Spades, 4yrs, 6.7 (11. Watson) 3 FINAL HANDICAP of 250 s o vs. One mile. J. F. Buchanan’s <‘h f Lovelorn, 3yrs, by Melton —Hebrew Maid, 6.12 (Emmerson) 1 Sir George Clifford's b c Kilwinning. 3yrs, 8.12 (F. E. Jones) 2 M. Kavanagh's b c C roast ad t. 3yns. 8.2 (Donovan) 3 i i AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY’S RACING. The following acceptances have been received for the opening day's racing of the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, which takes place on Saturday n< xl Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—-Sir Ku* pert 8.10, Walotahi 8.0, Montpelier 8.0, Miss Grizzle 7.13, Yankee 7.10. Powlwro 7.8, Lloyd's 7.8, Tui Kitua 7.8. Kilsyth 7.7, Pen warden 7.7. St. Tarra 7.5. Alarm 7.5, Parawai 7.5, Maroon and Blink 7.0, Okirae 6.12, Koroirangi 6.10, Siola 6.10. Handicap Hurdles. two miles. -Paritutu 10.7, Te Aral 10.4, Dunborve 10.3, Sol 10.3, Lady Patricia 10.3, Cast adrift 9.7. Pirrn 9.4, Sabre 9.3, Hoanga 9.0, Celtic 9.4), Fly lug (’loud 9.0. Oakley Handicap, live furlongs llohungatahl 8.5, Waiata 8.3, Tarina 8.0, Lady Dot 7.13, Necktie 7.8, Lady Frances 7.8. Blue Garment 7.6, impulsive 7.3, All's Weil 6.10.

Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs. toiuette 8.12, Solus 7.12, Echo 7 4. Lucille 7.4, Duma 7.3, Doughboy 72. liamadrvad 7.0, Kapanga 6.13. Maxtor Wairiki 6.12. Veitalia 6.11, Muekewai 6.10, Miss Ad* 6.10. Avondale Handicap. one mile ami aquarter. _ Santa Rosa 7 12. Wam hope 7 11, Tattoo 7.8, Sir Artegal 7.6, Maheno 7.5, Manapouri 7.3. Rauparaha 613. Epsom Lass 6.12, Cyrona 6.7. Titirangi Handicap, seven furiongs. - Cyrene 8.0, Jena 7.12. Admiral Soult 7.10, Miss Advance 7.9. Zinnia 7.9. lialdauc 7.6, Electrakoff 7.5, Dogger Bank 7.4. Prince Leo 7.2. Montpelier 7.0. Fuss 7.0. Cyrona 6.7. Chevalier Handicap, four furl<»ugs. sir Rupert 9.0, Frontiu<» 8.7. Fremantle h. 6, Haku 8.1. M iss Grizzle 8.0. Gohl win 7 .10, Pairawaatu 7.6. Yankee 7.6. Whatashot 7.5, Mary Anu 7.5. Leafire 7.4. Patricia 7.4, Flying Soult 7.2. Maykoff 7.2. Lady Doon 7.0. Ton Tere 7.0. Maulnina 7.0. Lady Ferris 7.0, Favourite 7.0, Sabine 7.0, Eton Boy 7.0. Railway Handicap, six furlongs. Waiari 9.3. Wauchope 8.8. Sir Artegal 5.6. Kakama 7.12, Hohungatahi 7.10. Mahinga 7.9, Waiata 7.8. General Soult 7.8. Manapouri 7.4, Coromandel 7.4, Admiral Soult 6.9.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. 'SYDNEY <’UL’ WON BY VAVASOR. KIATERE WINS THE STEEPLECHASE. SYDNEY, March 29. The Australian Jockey cMib continued their meeting to-day at Randwick. and it drew a large attendance. In tU<* steeplechase the New Zealand bred horses Kiatere and Bullworth fought out the finish, the lirst-named scoring an easy victory. Later results are: - I'llE SYDNEY Cl/P. a handicap sweepstakes of 2<>sovs each, with a gold cup. value I<M> guineas, presented by Mr. Francis Foy, ami 30Wisovs added. Tlie owner of the second horse to receive st*t>sov<, and the owner of the third 250 sovs from the prize. Two miles. A. Knox’s br h Vavasor. 4yrs. by Crafton (imp.) Wai blue, 7.9 <W. 11. McLachlan) 1 Alorton ami Osborne’s b m Daisy Chain, syrs, by Elorizel IL - Chulelaim . 7.2 (Smith) 2 Hunter White’s b h Jinnee. 4y by Skopos Djin Djin, (». 10 (Bn-wm .... 3 Also ran: Trafalgar 9.5. M.illme 9 . Petidil 9.0, Barallan 5.9, Lord Nolan s I, Downfall 8.1, Kcrlie s.o. I’ngarie s.o, (Hivaster so. Hoax 7 12. Danilo 7s. l.ad.v Wide 70, Beau Vivo 7.1. Didos 7 />. Britain r. I<>. Footpad ♦>.io. I’.lack Range 0.7. Beau Vivo. Black Rango, ami • ii«- were first away. The last named w<nt t" the front before tin- straight was reached. Maltine moving into secmd p'.oc. Kerlle showed the way out of the siiaA-ht, his nearest attendants being Dean Vive. Mai tine, and Trafalgar. Passing 11- stand Kcrlie <ti’l led from Beau Vixe ..ml M.thine, with Downfall last. Al the mile and aquarfer post the order was Kcrlie. Beau \ ive. Maltine. (Hivaster. Hoax. Daisy Chain, and Downfall. i'h< r.- was little change along the back. Kcrlie pa<s<d the six furlongs clear of Beau Vive, who was followed by Black Ran_c. (Hivaster. and Maltine. Before reaching the live furlong post Kcrljc gave place Io Black Range, who had (Hivaster a«s his nearest attendant, Maltine, Kcrlie. ami Trafalgar being ahead of tin- others. (.Hivaster moved (o the front at the half-mile post, where Vavasor, who had been gradually improving hi- position, went up second. Daisy Chain ..ml Maltine lying handy. ( Hivaster was first into the straight, from Daisy Chain. Jinnee, and Vavasor. Oncp fairly on the wav for home Vavasor came through, and. drawing away, won by two lengths, a similar distance separating tin* se< oml and third horses Didus was fourth, and then followed Danilo. fingarie. Barallan. Beau Vivo, while Downfa’l finished in the ruck. Time, 3.29 A. THE FIRST STEEPLE! 'll A >E. a handicap sweepstakes of C.sovs each, with ifi»:*sovs added. About two miles and a half. J. M. Cameron's b g Kiutere. aged. by Cantor—Victoria, 11.4 1 A. F. Douglass’ ch g Bull worth, aged, by Bulldog—Badsworth mare. 9.9 2 R. Morton's br g Kuala Lumpur, aged, by Mikado 11. Honey, 12.7 3 Seven horses started. Kiatere. fencing well. held a leading position throughout. He was hrs! over the concluding obstacle, and ran home nu easy winner by lo lengths. 'rime, 5.34;. THE FIRST NPRSWRY HANDICAP, a haiidmap sweepstakes ol tisovs each, with 30bsox* added. For twoyeai adds Ono mile. A. Mansfield ami J. •’ Williamson s br c Ca<i«mm, by Prudent King Enooma • • J. Moore’s br f Muoiill.i, by St. Alwyne Diploma J. Wilson. jun.’s, b f Pendulous, by Bobadil —Vibrate 3 Sixteen horses started. After an exciting finish, (’adonis won by half a length from M<mriHa. who. ii< turn, was a bead in advamc of Pendulous, lime, 1.422. THE FOCAL HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of tisovM each. with 3oo»ovs added, one mile ami a-quarter. A. <: White’s b g Sufrai*<», 4yrw. by Fla vus Vvlox, G. 7 • • • ■ . 1 Sir Rupert Clarite's b in Pretty Peg, 4yrs. 7 11 2 Win. Rrown’a b h Bnw Bee, 4yrs, by Simile -4'hatMi Bei‘ Bee, 7.G 3 Fifteen horses slarteit. The pia<e»l h<»rses battle<l out a finish, lo’tnls separating the first and net* - end. with Baw Bee a urck away, Udi< Time, 2.1 U