Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 15, 10 April 1912, Page 11

T urf Gossip.

By

WHALEBONE.

FIXTCRES.

April 6. S. lu alll j 13—Australian J.C. Autumn April 10—Westland Autumn April 17—Reefton J. C. Autnmn Apr.. 17 and 3ft—Auckland Trotting Club's Aatomn Meet.-E?. April 17 aad 2fi—Wellington R C. Aut inn April 24 and 25—Manawaru R C. Au:_zm --i and 25 S iih Cante Autumn April 24 and 27— Avondale J C. Autumn May 1 and 2—MarLZ<r7 -.?*h R C. Asrumn - 1 9 and I-'—Ashburr.c-s :y R.C. Altunin May 23 and 24— T *' Winter June I and 3—Dunedla J.C. Wimer Jone 1 8 3, S—A.R.C. Winter The Iles. J. D. Ormc&d has disp.<ed •f Ki'ki y a Nj.sp . . LG . has aLi.?.:: -J zzitciiZioii <•£ from the ~y N» ■ as A- 7s- appears * ~ 7 - ■ <■ R g C«Us a-juism The gelling R-’i*’ M-'ures:z; is in w.-rk - > - : ■ - ~ quarters at >. A. WilL-iui*". The nominations for the Manawatu Aeiuieh Meeting are ex .-ep:i <aal y iarge, Bird the elu-c- have every rea-svu to aitZR.-i--paie a re*.-, rd gatheriiig. The A" k\\ <! horseman W MeKinn*?:M ■.•'■. • the hard?', sure at Mcouaee Valiev <u Mar« h 23. Private fornix ri--3 received states that 11. «?ray does B«-t intend t«> appeal Ec« the I ._ nfi _ st his lisqnalifii a-♦ic-n by she Daiaiievirkc stewards. Th» ge’.uir.g Par. whih was former y trained at Ellerslie by « N--rgrove. j< k asatn a: headquarters. and is now under G Mab eus’s «harge. The mare Lady Dot. which hs« been off the seec.e f ~ the last thre - c-r '-":r niont*. - — '. • ■ _- W Mohberiey‘s supervision. F. Flynn, who was engaged by M ■ w Montgomery to ride Seldom h;* Australian eiigagr-meiiis. did not make the trip to - - 1 ’.' 1 1 ■ . ’ . . ■ : mount <. ej the soa of Freedom. Mr. E. J. Watts hurdle horse W.mmera is goins; along mider 1- J. Price's care in Melbourne, 1 will probal ■ ■ ----- _ . - - 1 and Flemington in the winter. Although i: wa< i fr»«m the Sooth that Byron w.r< as if zse 4 - - < - - - - - -• . t . _ ; for the Welitigto-i K•- autuiuE meeting. ■ - •• bruised hi* foot when he struck the hurdle ■ ted <1 t the mis . is of •- - _ bi: The A*j- fr.liicd * ?;h have r»- - .7- . cards rarihg ext The fitly bv llierar- h par- bj-*-d at the 8 is growing so fast thai he has decided not to ifa«.e her in her early two-year-obi enSuugere. ~ * . - s* ’.f badly a: the r»-»-»-i»: Wanganui mrctiug - _ MeiEngton arttumu meetm-. ' ’ I RotKrte* n ha* praetlra.’.y *!e-i«le»! to retire from the game, and will probable give an the horse* nader h.< charge after th* E.k*ter Meeting Mr Donald Mcl.»- -1. the p.*-:ueipa« patron of the stable, aleo talk* of dL«p* <iug Of bls horses, but I think he will tw found ■ Ucking to ths game for some time yet.

I te.day. : - s away three rising :w«.-year • ids c-s-. •:.£» »y» - i\ Donnelly. ’Om wn filly by 1 • Stres r by P Reef from Edith t'uretoa. They are de- ' ''' sing young esers sh ild well. The S- r F. Poue; bf'-ker: -T Ms es:a r oi.shme: : at Aw.-puul. an 1 5 res - •. - A A g ::.tsv w..- sApp»?.-.ed <i--lds>-> wLea n -. ■ . s , ,- A -j.. -. < :r;’.:ner. a pn. - . • - . -■ . - - . - . •■ • two Maori w .... uployee at the Mae . The RaSLsrat Cup. one mile ami a half, Ma h 21st, •.•I'. .• < - g passing - arner's luire a few good ‘ ' - - - . - .- - - ‘ f ey -- ■ It - - esses a i lue t o IE ■ . • rogues g | Tc- A : k‘-n■! G «*1 ih held a sb - : ut-v. •;«.!< Ellerslie lately. ■ - ■ - ■ President's ■■ l -.u ::.e t r;p„ j rv*e: 4 re»i by Mr 11- ■ s< f SOsovs, was <. ■ . -. . • s 3 ; - -' . ring Mr I ■ - - >' 71. h* •--re re.\dl&g I. 1. 1. 1. 2. I 1. 1. 2 1. Messrs. W T-.r:ier. E R Kisg W.i *a r . A H. R-irk 1. and J W1 Tam* a = --E.d j:>■-£► bMvMed se---rd prixo w.:h mne e;'.--st. The sireng wind w.:< in favour of the birds, but neverthriess ’ - n ' s _ d -■■■-■ ting A .----.- s:ake was a>o decided. Messrs. A H. Burs:.. ar.il F. R. K::ig .Waih:* dividiiis. w.:h six kills ea= b. Tho Austra.ian ra«-e rider W. Evans, wh • rec-en:ly r»-:urned from India, saw much f Frank Woottca at ‘aleutta nd B 'Hi«iay tneezings. and he speaks very highly of :he famous young Australian. M.:h fn and out of :he saddle. Evans de- <•• riioes Woo'tcd as und<’«t>:e«i2y a great rider. Though a keen riva ry exis:s between Wootton and Maher, the boy has raise! he Ameri w-- - freely ki wiedges ' i : o Maher he pi.-ked up some useful w.-iakles In the ar: of r.o'e-riding. Evans confirms the report :i»a: W..<:ou :s rapidly de-ve--of weigh:, so snu><-a indeed, that this may e his last season -r - saddle, ess he takes t _ ... and there is l.::le likelihood of that. T] - -- ten . I - Hon G W. R z<- - - - .« . ■ ated M ster f li Affairs, in regard to *he issuing of sater permits f st season .. .- r»-fie« ’ion T .e M xeiitlemau's remark* eipt of more than «>ne permit per year not to make - ’ t t they ■ - - -• try . - t by t • - " would 1 ] li.-r.stfd ’v tht- M :’.i*:er-i,.- n :-.rs»-. I- w ; .l*. - - ... House - - - - 1 1. -- ' - . - .\ - _. . W. Tl - a « S: s fines ■ 1 ■ - - ■ - - • evident - - ■ ■■. - - - th *•' ’•■ra.* b•! a;.-I turned •l»»wn. i»t.e rboasaM guinea* was bid far -:.i •• Cjesari* si. :L - tv.i* refused r. i it 1< pnduM.- ?M : the b .r*e w 1 be . . . ie ejn •■ani m<>re thasi that in on- <aa«ou - »en:y years old. guinea* wa* deemed >•» i«e fu;l vauie f«w him. Another matter ret. h pome buyer* d.d do: like wa* the nany different strains of blood, and in tome quarter* the opinion was held that he colJeetion was poked up at random, tud was doc a*e product of uue stud.

It r< Mated that the Aurfcland Bm ns Club. Avondale I. kry <'»••-. Tak-; a i J.-Ivy A : kl. - : f 4 r . j Orahuhu Tc rrli— c ' 7 uV e all w ’hdn v > from the A- • kxar.d Sp-rt< ProTectlon League, and aifi ted -Ai-h the X Z Leacce. which has - ters H Ing the support of the local racing clubs. -' - - - matter s Jeing ke« : stead y in view.' Tl. •’ - *. 1 ? - a.- ’ _ ■ - ■ •' • ■ g was t ■ • I-.* A.’e ou.y .ms, ui:a thr.r .-w protect - . - . - . • that it - - ' ' - ■ . : : • A . S p : 1 "j***, :2i» 'Ail • ; :L..* r«-; v ',v' -

* 1 * WAIRARAPA NOTES. - ' Raring j 7 - ; A new MJ . \ • - . . was rt . li taw for th< M: $u r:« ses , t - - . - - - «v< . -- - k . Mr W E. Eidwil.. tv- a - R > o 1.- - - - . - - . . f s Stu - ' ' - Miss F - - ' ' • v A • - tO J I IvT. x-Mast< -- . :y M j ,--• h ty four - , / . ’ erected at th F teerenikau rm The WM7.I raj..; Leabora w« n Ehe -•- 1’ ’ - - ' rd 1 way Han •k'Ap. Another Wairarapa horse. !i;ver.is», ' . 7 which w.-a the Mast, rton II 1< lLiEidi<.«p :he Oj«ak: mevEitig la*? week. w:.L t-e a stirrer ia :be Great Autuar. llandb .?p a: Ris.t-arjon. . ' 1-1 • fence last weet nd • :i the retired list for tto- remainder <' Among the M\. Irani pa horses wl .ire receiving a special pre par st ion f. 7 :h» '■ “• ■ - - - ■ - _ . • Hate. 811 Knox, 1 - Sir S 1 - - \ - • " . Dis - IL igstf j Glsd.Tc- Is fu::e <r in splendid :ra« k work ’ kw ' great race at Feilding. + + + AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. g day's 1 g in wit:. i:te A R.* . Autuinn Aleeimg Ux-k. ] .a--* . k z E: er*tic vu SKUiday. The ’ s the reverst uising. s '--• 3.t.iOUg.; Lu! and t area ten: tig it rema i tied fine for the afternoon. The attend* ' - . . I suite, t J. A. Mi’dar and Te Rangihiroa. and a large gat lering of southern visitors, but ■ ■ ’ - • that . ■ r : prominent members of the club were The rain made the track a _ - st . - - sc ret try Mr I. F. Hartland) and the - - - _ 7 ’ Z n : a :.Z. THE rOTALISATORS. ’ - latien a a* again made » \ .dent, for . - * ' * have a* much, fun »«.it uf the two day* a- the\ f»»r:neHy did on the three, with the result that Me**r* li. H. Hayr and Son** -:atT had an exceptionally busy time of it. When the total* came to be Vbade up it wa* found that the record sum of t-30.921 had patted through the which is an increase of no less

1 «n 2. tv w«x*n is j'.ist . . THE RACING. W even:, w .:cii aa* oul v an exerc.se ca 1 ter f s the racing day. t - . . - g that the track - . . ‘ ■ ■ King t f eight Sir Arteg king 1 ■ - : ' S ' - r A. > _• .17.. - - - - . ■ -x Ma - _ - Sandy Paul - kN whirls p-'i a j hen menal run xe; ' e T*. Great Nort of sever:, asul :a-.kt-r* wenz - -:rcn; fori - - the Anri -.-'_ - : ■ : other t eei I ■ . - Haskayn*. E.i-ily th» m.■*: \and*r:i;e colt was th< Sis X. . . rhid ks lik making D nerj . . bit the big 3 kept - 1 to start at a false price. When they were let go. Prince Sou It 1 ved st. King soop rushed to t freely k> : : h:< neids s u-y At the distance Prince Soult put in his bit! for the sta I t hough D le a thi t finished 11 lik a g I one by ■ •. T a *. ■ a g Moi fj . . h finished at a great psce after being badly |daced in the early stages The tii 1.15 - 1 for th* ra.c. T* fir-t furlong took 14*. the t a farlnr-2* -&s. ar ! :'•>» thrrv furlongs 3C 4 A*. Prerior? winner* of the race NORTHERN * H.XMPAGNE STAKED. Six furic: g 5. IBS7 - • M sk« ] 19 >V* ... ISBO ■ u«iu*. bv Musk* 1.. .... 1 IJ> 1892— S:. ii by Sr. Lexer .... 1 *i> . . ■ . 1 * 1 17 2-5 ? \ * ■_ .’.’.* I 1 • 2 / •’- k - 1' ... . M- . a. . . ;*-. ‘ jr.n- . 1 17 37. A _ M I 10 4 '. ?’•» bl. k v •. by * u l 17 r M ■ I 1G 3 5 King V 1 15 ' 1 -« - a* wit ing . k•• • kvid of fo.irte* :■» L.utlc • ■ • - ■ we‘l t s .ii t app**;iranc«-. and it * ife b - v t it a. fim i on iiti •.• • !< - - * ■•. t | backer* to u«»rk AiHoin»:t< w.w inx’e f . ~».uand *he iimuraim* t’.c position when th*- machine «-lu*ed. inorder of the other* in the betting being Kakama, General Latour. Boain rgv*. Li Reina. W»-o Olga. Gloy. Crown Pearl. So niton a. Domino. <'oiumande!, Filat Wairiki, and GoldMzr, with St. Amaai

the outsider of the party. General Latour was very fractious at the post, and gave a lot of trouble, while Kakama was also disinclined to stand up to the barrier. Mr. O’Connor gave a lot of latitude, but the dispatch was not one of his best. Crown Pearl and General Latour being quickest out, while several got chopped out, notably, Kakama and Wee Olga. When they settled down, Crown Pearl and General Latour were the pilots, but after a couple of furlongs were covered, General Latour went on alone, and made the pace a cracker across the top, and those behind him were being bustled along to keep their places. Goldsize, First Wairiki, and Boanerges were showing a bold front, but away back the riders of Antoinette, Soultoria, and Kakama were kept busy on their mounts, and it was not till the home turn was in sight that they were noticeable. General Latour swung round into the straight, looking all over a winner, and his victory was loudly proclaimed, but just inside the. distance Kakama put in a run, and got on terms at the lawn rails. For a few strides it looked as if she would win easily, but the General hung on to his task like a bulldog, and a battle royal resulted, further excitement being added to the struggle by the appearance of Soultoria on the scene, and there was little between the trio as they flashed past the post, the judge declaring in favour of Kakama by a'neck, with Soultoria a head away, third. Goldsize ran a good race, as did (Boanerges and Antoinette, the latter haying a bad run, but the disappointment was La Reina, which finished absolutely last. The finish was an exciting one, and the struggle between Kakama and General Latour was somewhat reminiscent of the Guineas struggle between Kakaina’s younger sister Miss Winsome and the Soult colt, when the latter won. Although defeated, the. honours of the race are with General Latour, for he made a bold ’bid for victory, ami it was no disgrace to be beaten by a mare of Kakaina’s reputation, to which he was conceding 161 b. Soultoria also ran a fine race, for she was badly placed in the early part, and five furlongs from home was a long way Lack. The pace set carried her off her legs, and it was not until half the journey wa.-» covered that she could make, any headway. Iler finishing burst was a great one. and another fifty yards would have seen her returned the winner. r l he victory of Kakama was very popular, ami Mr. Donald McLeod was the recipient of numerous congratulations on the success of his colours. Kakama lias been racing below her form for some time, and everything seemed to go against her in the matter of weather Conditions, etc. She was turned out in great nick by her trainer, A. RoWrtson, who is unfortunately retiring from the game. Previous winners of the race are:— Ti me. rn - s - 1898 J. f. Booth’s Rex. 7G 1 41A 1899 -J. C. Booth’s Rex. 8.12 1 43 2-5 *9OO Douglas Gordon's Advnm e, 9.6 1 42 1901 L. I>. and N. A. Nathan’s Roselle. 7.13 1 42 19A2 J. T. Ryan’s Nonet te, 9.11.. 1 42 1903 -.1. Lynch’s Gohlen Rose, 7.8 141 1904 -J. Simi.iir’s Regulation, 8.1 1 41 1 5 1905 D. Stewart’s Scotty. 8.11... 1 43 2-5 1906- J. i>. Ormond’s Mobility, 6.7 1 43 1907 J. Muir’s Walpuna, 8.1 1 41 4 5 1908—J.R.McDonald’s Gold Crest.9.o 1 49 1909 E. J. Watt’s Aboriginie, 7.13 1 40 4-5 1910—Te Ilikaka’s Waiari, 7.13... 1 40 1911 F W. Arnold’s Antoinette. 7.10 1.41 1912 D. McLeod’s Kakania. 7.6... 1 40 Fourteen out of the fifteen acceptors came out for the Tramway Handicap, and backers sorted out Bootle as the most likely to score. Ashby being second in request, but outside the pair some good prices were going. Ashby was never prominent, the finish being left to Bootle and Ln Ule. the former winning a good race by a length and a quarter, with * Salute, which showed something of her old pace in the early stages, third. The Onslow Stakes, e maiden twoyear race, saw Prince Morri wee, which ha'l the services of Dooley, made a very strong order, carrying twice as much as the so.-ond fancy, Potoa, the only others to claim anything like docent, support being Potoa, Centenary, and Devastation. The favourite ran a crood race, but had to put up with second place to Devastation, a colt purchased by Mr G. Dunnett in Australia last year. Mr. Dunnott is one of our most enthusil«tic followers of the sport, and the rictory of his colours was very popular. Although a field of nineteen came out for Hie Nelson Handicap, a track event, backers would have nothing but Rea Pink. ain| he was made very warm At one part matters looked very black for the favourite, but when ho got through

he put in a great run, and won by a neck from Tiresome, which was finishing the fastest of the pair, and which also got a bad run. The concluding event, the Eden Handicap, saw the leniently treated Jack Delaval made an odds-on favourite, although support was also forthcoming for Outward, Maheno, and Taketumu. The race was little more than an exercise canter for the favourite, which wort, pulling up, by four lengths from Mahinga, which paid a long price for second dividend. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP of 200SOVS. One mile and a-quarter. T. A. Williams’ ch g Sir Artegal, Gyrs, by Stepni.-ik — Britomait, 8.0 (C. Brown) 1 IL R. MacKenzie’s b m Monoplane, 4yrs, by Mmioforni I.yeia, 8.2 (Curran) 2 J. J. Craig’s bin Sea Elf, syrs, by Seaton Delaval-St. Evelyn, 7.12 (M. Ryan) 3 Also .started: Maxwell 8.9, Ngapuka 7.5, Master Jack 7.0, and Fuss 7.0. They left the mark in even style. Sea Elf being quickest on her feet, but Sir Artegal immediately took up the running, and showed the way .out of the straight, followed by Master Jack ami Sea Elf. with Rnatangata. Monoplane. Ngapuka and Maxwell following, with Fuss last. Racing along the back. Sir Artegal had charge, with Master Jack on his quarter, and then came Monoplane and Spa Elf, with 'the rest of the field bunched. This order was maintained as they raced across the top and turned for home. At the distance Monoplane and Sea Elf came through and challenged the leader, but Sir Artegal easily held his own. winning comfortably at the finish by a bare length from Monoplane, which was a length and a-half in front of Sea Elf. Ngapuka, Maxwell, and Master Jack were close up in line, with Fuss last. Time, 2.10 3-5. Sea Elf was favourite.

BRIGHTON HURDLES of 2O3sovs. Two miles. C. Muniby’s ch g Sandy Paul, syrs, by St. Paul—Mystery Maid. 9.0 (Deerey) 1 T. Barr’s ch g Lloyds, aged, 9.9 (Coteman) 2 IL R. McKenzie’s blk g Black Northern, aged, 12.0 (Flynn) 3 Also started: Presently 11.8, Don Quex 10.13, Bully 9.11, Master Theory 9.9, Idealism 9.4. When the tapes lifted Presently lost a lot of ground, Don Quex and Lloyds being quickest to the first fence. When they settled down the pair were racing in close company four lengths in front of Sandy Paul, after which came Idealism. Mas er Theory, Presently, and Bully. with Black Northern last. Passing the stand Lloyds went to the front and led out of the straight, but at the six-furlong post there was little between Lloyds, Don Quex. and Sandy Paul, this trio being a dozen lengths in front of Presently, which was at the head of the others. Jumping the hurdle at the five furlong-post, Sandy Paul went to the front, and from that out the issue was never in doubt, the son of St. Paul winning as 1 e liked by six lengths from Lloyds, with Black Northern, which put in a great run over the hist half mile, eight lengths away, third. Don Quex was fourth. Then came presently and Idealism. while Master Theory pulled up. Time, 3.48. Lloyds was fa vourite. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 750 so vs. Six furlongs. C. J. Parker’s br c Our King, 2yrs, by Multifid—lndian Queen. 8.10 (T. Jones) 1 Mesdames Foss and Stewart’s br c Prince Soult, 2yrs, 8.10 (Deelev) 2 F. W. Arnold’s ch f Tact, 3yrs, 8.8 ((’. Brown) 3 Also started: Monorail 8.10, Semolina 8.8, Pekerangi 8.8. Haskayne 8.7. Prince Soult was first out when the word was given to go, Ilaskayne and Pekerangi losing several lengths. When half a furlong was covered Our King had run into the lead and piloted the team across the top, with Tact, Ilaskayne and Prince Soult ia close attendance, and Monorail. Pekerangi, and Semolina following in that order. Our King still had his advantage as they turned for home, when Prince Soult improved liis position, with Tact and Ilaskayne close up. At the distance Prince Soult made his effort, but though he battled it out gamely under punishment, had no chance with Our King, which won easily by two lengths and a half. Tact was four lengths away, third, just in front of Monorail. Then rame Haskayne, with Pekerangi last Time 1.15. Prince Soult was favourite. EASTER HANDICAP of 1000 ho vs. One mile. Donald McLeod’s br m Kakama. tiyrs, Soult Winsome. 7-6 (Deeley) 1 W. Walters’ b c General Latour, 3yrs, 8.8 (Brady) 2 Jas. Ronlston’s br m Soultoria, syrs, 8 7 (W. Ryan) ft Also started: Boanerges 8.11. Domino 8.8, Antoinette 8.6, Coromandel 8.4, Goldsize 7.10, Crown Pearl 7.4, St. Amans 7.2, Gloy 7.1, Wee Olga 7.1, I.a Reina 6.10. First Wairiki 6.9. There was a lot of trouble at the post, and It was twenty minutes after the time of closing the machine before they were lot go. General Latour and Kakama gave a 10l of trouble, and when the tapes lift»*d the former was one of the first to move. Crown Pearl being actually first out, and, with General Ixitour, made the running along the back, two lengths clear of Gold elzo and First Wairiki, which were together. Then followed Boanerges, Gloy, Antoinette, Kakama, St Amans, ami Soultoria, with the others Hose together. Going through the rutting General Latour dashed into th.* lead, and led the field arroas the top, with Crown Pearl. Goldsize, nnd First Wairiki ns his nearest attendants, while the colours of Kakama and Boanerges were most prominent of the others, which were strung nut, with Soultoria at the head. General Latour was making the (»are a eracker.

ami leil- into the straight, where Kakama Goldsize and Boanerges Were handy, while Soultoria could be seen coming fast on the outside. At the distance General Latour was still the leader, but a little further 0:1 Kakama came at him ,while Goldsize. Boanerges, and Soultoria were almost in line, with Antoinette also putting in a claim. When the lawn rails were reached Kakama had caught General Latour, and looked like winning easily, but the three-year-old was not so easily beaten, and, sticking to his task with great gameness, Deeley had to ride desperately to snatch a neck victory, while Soultoria, which finished nt a great pace on the outside, was only a head away, third. Goldsize, Boanerges, ami Antoinette wore in line, just outside the placed horses. Then followed Gloy. Crown Pearl, St. lAmnns, AVoe Olga. Coromandel, and Wairiki. with La Reina last. Time, 1.40. Antoinette was favourite. TRAMWAY HANDICAP, of 200 so vs. Five furlongs. lion. J. D. Ormond’s b g Bootle, 3yrs, by Birkenhead- Links. 8.6 (F. Jones) 1 T. Cunn ; n*fham’s br m Lucille, 4yrs, 7 3 (J. O’Shea) 2 F. E. Ross’s blk m Salute, syrs. 8.0 (Brady) 3 Also started: Rovnl So»’lt 9.2. Our Queer. R. 4, Tlohnngatahi 8.1. Ashby 7.11, Harenoa 7.4, Blue Garment 7 2. Row Bells 7 0. Jena 7.0, Bogey 7.0, Cloudy Dawn G.lO, Solitude* There was some delay at the post, but when the signal was given they left in perfect line and nearly a furlong was covered before Lucille showed in front of Salute, Bootle, Hohungatnhi, and Harenoa, which were together just i:t front of a cl^se-bunched lot. Turning for home, Lucille and Rootle were in the lead, with Salute lying third, and Hohungatahi, Hare-n-on, and Solitude at the head of the others. In the run to the post Bootle drew out, and. keeping the opposition at bay, won a good rare by a length and a-quarter from I.ucille, which was three lengths in front of Salute. Hohungatahi was fourth, just in front of Harenoa, Solitude and Blue Garment. Thon came Cloudy Dawn, Ashby, Royal Soult. Our Queen. Jena, and Bogey, with BiTw Bells last. Time, 1.9 3-5. Bootle was favourite. ONSLOW STAKES HANDICAP, of 125-ovs. Five furlongs. Mr. G. Dnr.net t’s ch •• Devastation, 2yrs, by San Francisco —Dismay, 7.4 (Stunning) 1 Mr. J. D. Kemp’s br e Prince Merriwee, 2yrs, 8.3 (Deeley) 2 Mr. C. 11. Leigh’s b f Indulgence, 2yrs, 7.4 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Centenary 8.1, Battle Abbey 7.8, Potoa 7.7, Allworthy 7.5, Miss Avalanche 7.5, Mata werewere 7.5, Lonesome 7.5, Semolina 7.4, Hazleton 7.4, Prince King 7.4, Laverna 7.4, Snlvannie 7 L All worthy was first to break the line, and showed the way across the top, followed by Devastation ami Indulgence, then came Prince Merriwee and Prince King at the h°ad of the others. Devastation ran into the lend passing the mile and a-half post, and piloted the field into the straight, where Prince Merriwee and Indulgence wore his nearest attendants, while Prince King and Semolina were also prominent. In the run to the bulge. Prince Merriwee and Indulgence challenged, but could not leach the leader, which won by a length from Priucp Merriwee, which was two and 'a-half lengths in front of Indulgence. Prince King was fourth; then came Potoa, Laverna, Semolina, and All worthy, with Hazelton last. Time, 1,13-5. ITince Mor-, riwee was favourite. NELSON HANDICAP of 125sovs. One mile. Mr. IL D. fie Latour’s hr g Sea Pink, 3yrs. by Seaton Delaval—Rose Madder 8.0 (Jenkins) 1 Mr. E. W. Alison’s ch m Tiresome, 4yrs, 8.9 (F. Jones) 2 Messrs. Waite Bros.’ I> m I’arawai, syrs, 7.6 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Mauuwera 8.6, Kopane 8.3, Watchchain 7.12, Maui Nina 7.19, Bine Mount 7.9, Lady Betty 7.8 t Worcester 7.7, Pukewera 7.7, Tipua 7.7. Royal Irish 7.7, Surplus 7.6 Rutter 7.5, Hemisphere 7.5, Collier Lad 7.4. Couutree 7.0, Wairiki Rose There was some trouble at the post, and it was only to a moderate despatch that the barrier lifted. Maui Nina was first to move, ami. joined by Lady Betty, the pair made the running along the back, followed l»y Rutter, after which came Surplus, and I’arawai. with the remainder of the field in two different bunches. There was very little change in the positions till crossing the top, when Lady Betty was out by herself two lengths clear of Parawai and Rutter, which were followed by a close-packed lot. of which the most prominent were Surplus. Sea Pink. Worcester, and Blue Mounts Turning for home Paniwai shot into the lead, but at the distance was challenged by Sea Pink, and Tiresome joining in, an interesting race resulted, Sea Pink snatching a victory by a neck from Tiresome, with Parawai throe lengths away, third. Blue Mount was fourth, then followed in order Royal Irish. Rutter, Worcester. Hemisphere, ami Lady Betty, with Collier Lad last. Time. 1.42. Sea I’ir.k was favourite. EDEN HANDICAP, 260sovs. Seven fur ongs Mr. E. Langton’s b g Jack Delaval, 1 yrs. by Seaton Delaval Mi-« Jack. 7.8 (Stennlng) 1 Mr. C. Maxwell’s br in Mahinga, age I, 6.13 (Morris) 2 Messrs Toomnii and M<lluub’s hr g Admiral Soult, syrs, 6.12 (M00re).... 3 Also Ntarted: Maheno 7.13, Ashby 7.8, Outward 7.6, Grenadier 7.2, Kaweon 7.1. Peggy Pride 6.10, Hyperion G.lO. Tfikotu’iiu 6.10, Tanglwni 6.7. There was a long nnd tiresome delay nt the post. Peggy T’rido in particular being troublesome, but when the tapes s’l* got nut with a fly, followed by (Intward ami Jack Delaval. Peggy Pryde made the running along the back, with Jack Delaval as her nearest attendant, with Outward ami Mahinga following. The*e positions were

maintained across the top, but turning home Jack Delaval dashed into the leaq and made a one-horse race of it, winning pulling up by four lengths from Mahinga, which was five lengths in front of Admiral Soult, which finished fast from a long way back. Peggy Pride was fourth. Then came Kaween and Ashby, with Grenadier last. Time, 1.27 4-5. Jack Delaval was favourite.

SECOND DAY. The Auckland Racing Club concluded their autumn meeting at Ellerslie on Monday with fine weather and a record crowd, which included their Excellencies Lord and Lady Islington and the Government House party. The weather was fine and the course, which received a good soaking by the heavy rain of Sunday, in much better order than expected, and the going, under the circumstances, good, As on the previous day, the management was all that could l>e desired, and there was nothing to mar the enjoyment of the sport. THE TOTAI.TSATOR. With a good crowd speculation was brisk, and, notwithstanding the onesided nature of the contest for the Oaks, which cramped betting, the staff of Messrs. H. Hayr and Co. had an exceptionally busy day, handling the sum of £38,026 10/, as against £26,949 10/ for the corresponding day last year. The total for the two days reached the large amount of £68,947 10/, as against £47,651 for the first two days in 1911, and was an increase of £lB5l on last aumtuinn meeting, when the gathering extended over three days. THE RACING. The racing was interesting, several well backed ones winning during the afternoon, backers being well on the spot, The opening event, the' Stewards’ Handicap, only brought out half a dozen, and Wee Olga was made a red hot favourite. The good thing came off, but she had to be hard ridden over the last furlong to beat Admiral Soult by a length. The large field of 24 saddled up for the Mangere Handicap, and several of the runners carried a lot of money, Spalfish eventually being installed favourite, but good support was forthcoming for I’arawai and Muskewai, while Tangiwai also had a lot of followes. Spalfish never once flattered his backers, and eventually finished last but one. Tangiwai winning a good race at the finish with Ngatimuri and Royal Irish in the places. The Great Northern Oaks, the fillies’ classical race, brought out three local fillies to measure strides with Sir George Clifford’s crack Counterfeit, which had been sent all the way from Canterbury to contest the event. Miss Winsome was the only one that was given the remotest chance of defeating Counterfeit, which was a very hot favourite. Counterfeit made the running practically all the way, and was going along freely in front when they entered the last half mile. Three furlongs from home Miss Winsome got alongside, and McCluskie had to hunt the favourite along, but Miss Winsome >vas unable to sustain her effort, and Counterfeit won easily at the finish. Previous winners of the race are: — WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN OAKS Time. ni. s. 1906— Isolt, by Multiform 2 42 2-5 1907— Helen Portland, by Dorchester * 2 40 4-5' 1908 — Maheno, by Soult 2) 45 1909— Gold Lace, by Gobi Reef .. 3 7 1910— Sea Elf, by Seaton Delaval .. 2 47 3 5 1911— Antoinette, by Soult 238 2-5 1912— Counterfeit, by Treadmill .. 2 40 3-5 Thirteen out of the fifteen acceptors came out for the St. George’s Handicap, and Soultoria was made a good odds on favourite, Antoinette being next in request, and then in order of favouritism were General Latour, Gk>y r , Maxwell, Sir Artegal, Coromandel, Lt Reina, Tiresome, Monoplane and St. Amans, with Sea Elf the outsider. The race was a solid run one from start to finish, and when the business end was reached Antoinette, Soultoria, St. Amans and General Latour all had winning changes, the former -staying the longest and winning by a couple of lengths from the favourite, with St. Amans, which ran a surprisingly good race, third. That there was no loafing on the road was evidenced by the following times, kindly supplied by Mr. .1. K. Douglas: One furlong, 14s; 2 furlongs, 275; 4 furlongs. 52«; 5 furlongs, 1.4 3-5; 6 furlongs, 1.17 2-5; 7 furlongs, 1.29 3-5; mile and a-quarter, Nino saddle! up for the Hina Handicap, for which Boanerges wa.s made * better favourite than Jack Delaval, with Crown Pearl, Goldsize and Kakama also well backed. The favourite, wliich gave

• lot of trouble at the post, finished out Of a place, Jack Delaval winning comfortably from Goldsize and Crown Pearl. Bully was the only withdrawal from the Autumn Steeplechase, leaving a dozen to travel the long journey. Pleiades was made very warm, but Webfoot and Sol were also well backed, while Beeline also had a lot of supporters. Tui Cakobau made the early running, then Webfoot had a turn; till going along the barok the last time Hautere took charge and looked to have a good winning chance, when he toppled over at the fence at the foot of the hill. Webfoot was then left in charge, with Pleiades and Hunakaha as his nearest attendants while Sol could ite seen making up his leeway at a great rate. Sol was with the leaders at the last fence, and the game little son of Soult wearing his opponents down in the run home won amidst a scene of great enthusiasm by two lengths from Webfoot, which was three lengths in front of the favourite. Sol got one of the Iteet receptions yet accorded at Ellerslie when he returned to scale. The little champion was very dicky on his legs as he walked back, as was Webfoot. Our King was made a good favourite in a field of thirteen that contested the Victoria Handicap with Prince Soult well backed, the only others to be fancied being Haskayne and Devastation. The two first fancies fought out the issue, Prince Soult avenging his defeat in the Champagne Stakes and winning by a good length. The concluding event only attracted eight. Wee Olga and Sea Pink carrying the bulk of the investments, with ths former a good favourite, Master J.uck and Sphinx also having followers. Master Jack was left at the post.. Wee Olga mak,ng a one horse race of it, winning as she liked, with Sea Pink and Ruatangata in the places. Results are as follows:— STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 200sovs. One mile. T. J. B. Stewart’s br m Wee Olga, 4yr-s, by Merriwee—St. Olga, 7.4 (Buchanan) 1 Tooman and McHugh’s br g Admiral feoult, oyrs, 6.13 (Moore) 2 J. Me Nicol’s br m M alien o, aged 7.8 (Foulgrain) ........ 3 Also started: Mahimga 7.1, Kaween 6.9, J aketumu 6.7. di . K P atr 'h was a good one, the field axing in even line, and a furlong was covered before Wee Olga showed out in iiont, with Taketumu lying second, and i he others in close company. Wee Olga was out three lengths in front as they raced across the top, the rest of the field, with ’the exception of Mahimga, being 'bunched Wee Olga was still in Charge when the distance was reached, and it looked as if she would win easily, but Admiral Soult and Maheno challenged, and Buchanan had to shake Wee Olga up to w ! n three-parts of a length from Admiral Soult, which was a length and a-half in fromt of Maheno. Kaween was fourth end Mahinga last. Time, 1.41 2-5. Wee oiga was favourite. MANGERE HANDICAP of 125sovs. Six furlongs. Mrs. Dennard’s ch m Tangiwai, 4yrs ■ m . !,yGluten —Marjorie, 0.12 (O’Shea) ’.. 1 Ring’s b g Ngatimuru, 6yrs, 7.3 (Curran) 2 J. Williamson’s br g Royal Irish’,"Syr's’, 7.4 (Percival) 3 Also started: Kanewnra 8.10. Wa.iowera 87, Bow Bells 5.6, Kopane 7.13, Harenoa Dl3, Mannrere 7.11, Halm 7.11, Tobias 7.11, Watehchain 7.8, Blue Mount 7.8. Parawai 7.7, Cloudy Dawn 7.0, Muskewai 7.0, Almeida 6.12, Surplus 7.3, Spanish 7.3 Hemisphere 6.12, Pet 6.12, Avalon 6.12,’ Takanlnl 6.12, Lord Delaval 6.12. Though the field was exceptionally largo, there was very little delay at the post, and they were let go in fairly even line. Muskewai was first to single himself out, and led the field through the cutting followed by Surplus, Mannrere, Tangiwai', and Harenoa, which were at the head of a ■bunched lot, of which the most prominent ■was Parawal. Muskewai lost his place crossing the top. Manurere rushing to the front and showing the way, a couple of lengths clear of Surplus, Harenoa. Muskowai, and Parawai, with Tangiwai at the head of the others. Manurere still held her advantage turning for home, but at the distance Tangiwai came through, and stalling off challenges by Ngatimuru and Royal Irish, both of which eame from a long way back, won by two lengths, with a sitmilar distance between second and third. Manurere was fourth, just In front of Harenoa, Parawai, and Hemisphere, the last pair being Spalflsh mid Takaninl. Time, 1.15 3-5. Spanish was favourite. GREAT NORTHERN OAKS of 40l)sovs. One mile and a-half. Sir George Clifford’s b f Counterfeit 3.V1-S, by Treadmill—Delusive, 9.6 (McClusky) j Donald McLeod’s br f Miss Winsome, 3yrs, 8.10 (Deeley) ’ o N. Dickey’s b f Kaween, 3yrs, 8.16 (Sceates) 3 Also started: Walrikl Rose 8.3. ‘The quartet left in line, Counterfeit and Walrikl Rose going on in the lend. They showed the wav past the stand two lenc-ths clear of Miss Winsome and Kaween, which were together. Going out of the straight Counterfeit shot to the front, anti led ntong the hack two lengths donr of Miss Winsome, after which camo Knween. Walrikl Hose falling away henten. Crossing the top Miss Winsome moved np to the loader, •nd entering the straight wns within half

a length. McClusky became uneasy on the favourite, and for about a furlong Miss Winsome had her doing her best, but failed to sustain her effort. Counterfeit drawing away in the concluding stages and winning l>y two lengths. Kaween was half a dozen lengths away, third, with Walrikl Rose, a furlong back, last. Time, 2.40 3-5. The times for the various stages of the distance (supplied by Mr J. K. Douglas) are:—Three furlongs, 39 2-55.; half mije, 52 3-55.; five furlongs, 1.6 4-5; six furlongs. 1.19 2-5; seven furlongs, 1.33 2-5; mile, 1.46 4-5. Counterfeit was favourite. ST. CEORGE’S HANDICAP of 750sovs. One mile and a-quarter. F. W. Arnold’s-b ni Antoinette. 4yrs, by Soult—Miss Annie, 8.1 (C. Brown).. 1 Jas. Roulston’s br in Soultoria, syrs, 8.7 (Deeley) - R. B. Hines’ b h St. Amans, syrs, 6.12 (Stemming) 3 Also started: General Latour <8.9. Domino 8.2, Sir Artegal 8.1, Coromandel 7.11, Maxwell 7.8, Monoplane 7.7, Sea Elf 7.1, Gloy 6.12, La Reina 6.7, Tiresome 6.7. General Latour gave a lot of trouble at the post, and whips and towels were going freely to get him up to the barrier. When the tapes lifted. General Latour was first to move, but passing the stand La Reina to move, but paging the stand La Reina, Sir Artegal, and Gloy wore In line, just clear of Antoinette, Tiresome, General Latour, and St. Amans, the last pair being Coromandel and Maxwell., Racing along the back, La Reina, Gloy, and St. Amans were together in the lead, two lengths in front of Antoinette, which was fallowed by Sir Artegal. Sea Elf, and Tii;/Some in that order, with Monoplane and General Latour next, the last pair being Coromandel and Maxwell. Crossing the top, La Reina, Gloy, St. Amans, and Sea Elf comprised the leading division, with Antoinette next, and Monoplane and General Latour at the head of the others, and these positions were. maintained as they raced into the home stretch. At the distance Antoinette moved up and was in line with Sea Elf, St. Amans, La Retain, and Gloy. while Soultoria got through, next to the rails, and General Latour came in the centre of the field. At the lawn rails everything was under punishment, but Antoinette stayed the longest and won a good race by two lengths from Soultoria, which was a length tai front of St. Amans. Gt neral Latour was fourth, and then followed in order Monoplane. La Reina, Gloy, Tiresome, Domino, Sea Elf, Coromandel, and Maxwell, with Sir Artegal last. Time, 2.9. Soultoria was favourite. HUI A HANDICAP, of 300sovs. 6 furlongs. E. Langton's b g Jack Delaval. 4yrs., by Seaton Delaval—Miss Jack, 8.3 (Stenin ng) 1 J. 11. Walter's ch g Goldsize, 3yrs., 7.11 (Buchanan) 2 J. George's b g Crown Pearl, 4yrs., 7.11 (O’Shea) 3 Also started: Boanerges, 9.0; Kakama, 8.20; Salute, 8.6; Lucille 7.7; Ashby, 7.4; Outward, 7.3; Jena 6.8. Boanerges caused a long delay at the post,* and when they were let go Ashby lost several lengths. Crown Pearl was first to move, but Salute immediately rushed to the front, and, closely attended by Goldsize, lAade the running across the top two lengths in front of Kakama, Jack Delaval, and Crown Pearl, which were together, with Outward at the head of the others. Turning for home, Salute and Goldsize were still the pilots, but at the distance Jack Delaval ran into the lead, and easily holding his own in the concluding stages, won by a length from Goldsize, which was a similar distance in front of Crown Pearl. Kakama was fourth, followed by Boanerges, "Ashby, Outward, and Lucille, with. Salute last. Time, 1.154-5. Boanerges was favourite. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE. of 300sovs. W. C. Morgan's br g Sol, aged, by Soult —Lorelei, 11.0 (Tutchen 1 J. Alfred's ch g Webfoot, aged, 10.1 (Julian) 2 Percy Johnston's b g Pleiades, aged 11.0 (F(lynn) 3 Also started: Loch Fyne. 10.10; Hinakaha, 10.1; Tui Cakobau, 9.11; Hautere 9.9; Commander, 9.8; Beeline, 9.7; Diukum,, 9.7; Mildura, 9.7; and Rebel, 9.7. When they were let go, Beeline and Tui Cakobau were first to begin, the latter showing the way up .the hill, with Loch Fyne heading the others. Racing at the water, Beeline took the wrong course, and jumped the double, Tui Cakobau having a slight, advantage of Webfoot, and then followed in order Pleiades, Commander, Loch Fyne, Hautere, Hunakaha. Mildura, Rebel, Sol, and Diukum, the last-named two being some distance away. Commander was first to make a mistake, falling at the fence at the five furlong post, Beeline, which had continued on in the lead, coming down at the first fence on the hill. When they came to the double, Webfoot had taken charge, Tui Cakobau running second, and then came Pleiades, Hautere, Hunakaha, Loch Fyne, Sol, and Rebel, with Diukum a long way last. Going along the back the last time, Hautere ran to the front, but fell nt the brush fence nt the five-fur-long post, Webfoot piloting the field up the hill, with Pleiades as his nearest attendant, utter which eame Hunakaha, while Sol had made up his leeway at a groat rate. At lhe fence loading into the straight Webfoot and Pleiades jumped together, throe length* in front of Sol, and there was little between the two at the last obstacle. Sol was interfered with somewhat by the riderless Commander, but he fenced cleverly, and, once over, outstayed his opponents, nnd won a great race by two lengths. Pleiades was three length* further bark third, with Hunakaha fourth, t he only others to finish being Rebel, Loch Fyne, and Tui Cakobau. Time, 8.5. Pleiades wa* favourite. Sol got a great reception when ho returned to acale.

VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 25Osovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s br e Prince Soi’lt, by Soult—Lady Hester, 9.1 (Deeley) 1 C. J. Parker’s br e Our King, 9.7 (T. Jones) 2 W. C. Ring’s b g Potoa, 6.12 (J. O’Shea) 3 Also started: Tact, 8.8; Bleriot, 8.6; Monoline, 8.5; Monorail, 8.5; Lannacost 8.1; Haskayne, 8.21; Prince Merriwee, 8.0; Devastation, 7.8; Indulgence, 6.13, Semo li.na, 6.10. When the barrier lifted Haskayne was left badly, Prince Soult being first to move, but Tact and Monoline soon headed him, and raced across the top in dose company, followed by Prince Soult, Monorail, and Our King, and these positions were maintained until they turned for home. At the distance Prince Soult got in front, and, stalling off a strong challenge by Our King, won by a length. Potoa was half-a-length, away, third. was fourth, and Haskayne fifth, the last to_ finish being Prince Merriwee. Time 1.2 3-5. THE AUCKLAND WELTER HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile. T. J. R. Stewart’s br m Woe Olga. 4yrs, by Merriwee —St. Olga, 8.10, Im lading 51b penalty (J. Buchanan) 1 11. D. de Latour’s br c Sea Pink, Byrs, by Seaton Delaval-Ros Madder, 8.5 (F. D. Jones) • 2 E. Rankes’ eh h Ruatangata, 4yrs, by Seaton Delaval —Flower of Gold, 80 (J. Conquest) Also started: Sphinx 8.3, Zinnia 8.1, Grenadier 8.0, Explosive 8.0, Master Jack 8.0. The barrier lifted to an uneven dispatch. Master Jack being left altogether, Sphinx being quickest to begin, but she was soon headed by Wee Olga, which soon had a gap on the rest of the field, of which the most prominent were Grenadier and Sphinx, the order of the others being Explosive, Sea Pink, Ruatangata, and Zinnia. Crosssing the top Wee Olga increased her lead, and never gave the rest of the field a look-in, winning pulling up by six lengths from Sea Pink, which beat Ruatangata half a length for second honours. Explosive was fourth, and Grenadier last. Time, 1.43. THE WINNING PAYMENTS. The following is a list of the winning payments to be made over the meeting:—

C.JC. AUTUMN MEETING CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting was commenced at Rlccarton today under favourable conditions. The weather continued fine and very warm, a slight north-west breeze blowing, and the track was in fast order, and a little hard. The attendance was as large as is seen usually at Rlccarton for this fixture. Racing opened with the Kildare Hurdles, which was contested by only three horses, Fisticuff being scratched. Gold Bird was made ft good favourite, and Dorando was better supported than Jack Ashore. The lust-named, a Southern owned Castashore gelding, was sent out to win all the way. hut Dorando look bis measure in the straight, and won easily. The winner, a San Fran Ruby gelding, came into prominence a year ago when be won both hurdle races at the autumn meeting at Rlccarton. The nature of the jumping to-day may be gathered from the fact that both Dorando and Jack Ashore out-lumped so experienced a fencer as Gold Hird. The Champagne Stakes has rarely caused greater interest than wns evinced in the meeting of Ermengarde and Autumnus. The Chnrloinange filly has been considered the best two year oh| of the season; her victories over Autumnus and Winning Way in the north having more than compensated for her defeat in the spring at Rlccarton. Autumnus, however, muy not have been at his best in Wellington, and lately he h: been galloping very well. The public stu< k to the lllghden filly, which was ti better favourite than Sir Geo. Clifford’s pair, while Gnome and Bon Tun had many friends. With one horse out the rnee would have been magnificent. Ermengarde got off very quickly, but they ha<| gone scarcely two furlongs when AutuinuuH headed her. The Treadmill colt came away la magnifi-

cent styl?, find from then It wRW * question only of how much he would win by. Ermeiu garde never had a chance with him again, and ten yards from the post Gnome au’l Winning Way, who were fighting out a great battle together, were with her. The Obligado gelding just got his nose in front of Winning Way, with Ermengarde a head away, fourth. Autumnus put up a record for the race, beating Provocation’s 1.14 1-5. This was Sir Geo. Clifford’s seventh win in the Champagne Stakes, among his successful representatives having been Treadmill, the sire ot Autumnus. The race cannot be said to have settled the question of two year old SiiprennK’y, but many people who saw It will incline to the opinion that the Treadmill colt, in view of his time record nnd hts easy win, must be given pride of place. It is significant that Geo. Pri« e. Mr llighdeu’s trainer, stated after the race th: t lie bad no excuse to make for the defeat of the Charlemagne filly. Another representative <,f the Palmerston North stable made a bold slewing in the Autumn Plate, the field for which dwindled down to seven. Blakeny was in front when the barrier went up, and he opened up a big gap from Golightly, a Golden Knight gelding, who showed pace, But did not stay too well, at Riccarton two months ago. Blakeny, however, failed to maintain his place, and the Soult—Tauhel horse Mira soon had his iVi ea . sul ’° 111 the and won easilv, Blakeny lasting long enough to boat the locall-truined Bellah for second nioiu.y. Blakeny, whose (wo victories in Wellington earned him a reputation, was a hot favourWil ’ u and Bellah next in demand. frn». ’!' eln *!, ne "’as the. only withdrawal f om the Great Easter Handicap, leaving ti e hne field of 15 horses to parade. t hey he ra n n. t “ gr " a ' d< ' nl " f “Oentrnn, and pub , lla were a long time making up llds as to ~le choice of favourite backed’n th rn‘i ha '’ !e,nagUe Hlly < ' ul l’ ri ' backed a little more solidly thin Masterpiece, Sir George Clifford’s success in lhe tie .? ag T ,® tabes Probably accounting for Dio popularity of the Clanramild colt. Btonze was third favourite, and there was not much to choose between Ginsv Belle p'o 1 1 ll,; s, art was a poor one, Kffort and Oratava being almost left at the post, wlnle Masterpiece was among oth.ss tnat got badly away. Dearest flattered her backers by jumping out in great st vic, but < ulprit soon passed her, and Gapon and Royal Scotch headed the others. These four wore still in front when the straight was reached, but Byron and Bronze began v -..T 0 ' 6 former making a very run - could not stall off 'Royal Scotch, and the Royal Artillery ( olt finished like a champion. Byron, which had run a fine race, just beat Culprit, while Bronze (which also finished well, Gatjon, and Gipsy Belle wore well clear of the rest. Royal Scotch had been sore for some days, ami was reported to have walked very lame in the morning, but showed no signs of weakness as he left the paddock. Still the rumours about him had affected backers, as six horses wore better supported. The winner’s time was only one-fifth of a second slower than Armlet’s record for the race, and much of the credit for the pace set belongs to Culprit. The thirteen two-year-olds coloured on the card for the Russley Plate were all saddled up, but they provided an unexciting race, the Martian --Stepdancer filly. Star Dancer, being in front nearly all the way, and winning very easily from oxenhopo, nn Obligado— t’yrcnienae gelding, which had not raced before. The Northern visitor Obligaut was not impressive, and there was nothing else in the field that showed much promise. The winner, which was successful at Wingatui in February, was a hot favourite, and Glentinnan, which ran poorly, a good second choice. The Stockburn Handicap was contested by a field of nine, an improvement on the usual four or five. Owners of Great Autumn candidates have usually been afraid to incur a penalty by winning the Sockburn, which is run over a mile and a quarter, but this time four of the acceptors for the mile and a-half race were included in the field. Munura went out to win all the way, and was still in charge when heads were turned for home. Then The Cornet and Tme Knight joined in, and a fine race ensue.l. Rose Noble made a big bid, but was shut In, and True Knight and The Cornet fought out the tlnlsli. the latter getting his nose jn front as they reached the post. The success of the Handsome Jack gelding was popular, and It should compensate his West Coast owner to some extent for the bad luck he experienced here two months ago, when Expansion had to be destroyed. Coroniform, which won the race last year, was a strong favourite, but could only finish fourth, while three of the Great Autumn candidates, Mumura, Outlander, and Midnight Sun, did not improve their prospects, though Midnight Sun got away so bnd y that his chance was spoilt, and he showed no dash. The Cornet was a good second favourite, so that his numerous supporters had to be content with a moderate dividend. The Gimrrack Race drew a field of eight very moderate selling platers, in which Ihe Soult gelding Aimwell was a hot favourite, Windward and Armstrong bring next fancied. None of thwe paid a dividend. FrivolHtl, a half-sister to the hurdler .lack Ashore, Jumping out and winning very ea**'y from an outsider chance. 'rhe Courtenay Welter concluded the day s racing. Thistledown was made a warm favourite In a tleW of seven, anti tin; rather erratic Clanrannld Elusive mare justinod Iter backers’ confidence. She was in front all the way. and won by n fair margin front Tlkitere. whbb was lust In front or Theodore. The ancient 1 robable rt ” , * h,d stroncly. very . lose nr. anti Kllmeny wl i trave a lot of trouble at the eta t. and got away very badly, rnt np a good per foriuaiiee by tlnishltig tiftlt.

Mr Donald McLeod Mr F. W. Arnold Mr C. J. Parker £775 585 Mr E. Langton , 375 'Mesdames Foss and Steuart 325 Sir Geo. Clifford 3<>0 Mr T. J. B. Stewart 3oo Mr J. Roulston 225 Mr W C Mnrgnn .. 225 200 Mr T. A. Williams ..... 150 Mr C. Mumby » 150 Hon. J. D. Ormond 150 Mr II. D. de Latour 130 Mr Geo. Dunnet , 05 Mr R. B. Hines 75 Mr H. R. Mackenzie . 50 Messrs Tooman and McHugh. ..., 50 Mr J. II. Walters 50 Mr J. Alfred 50 Mr T. Cunningham ....♦ 35 Mr C. Maxwell Mr W. C. Ring 35 Mr T. Barr 35 •Mfr N. Dickey Mr J. George 25 Mr Percy Johnson 25 Mr J. D. Kemp 20 Mr E. W. Alison 20 Mr J. J. Craig 15 Mr F. K. Ross 15 Mr J. Mr Nicol 15 Mr E. Bankes .... 15 Mr C. 11. Leigh 10 Messrs Waite Bros 10 Mr J. Williamson 10 Total .. . . £5325 i 4 i