Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 14, 2 April 1913, Page 10

Turf Gossip.

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FIXTURES. April 2 and 5— Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 9, 12—Auckland Trotting club* Autumn. April 16 and 17—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Autumn. April 16, 19—Avondale J.C, Autumn.

rfhe hunter Captain Jack has gone Into J. Rae’s charge to be prepared for the skinters* events at the A.R.C. Winter Meeting.

Christmas Rose, the full-sister to Santa Rosa, was only seen out on one day of the 'A.ft.C. Autumn Meeting, and has since been giving her trainer a lot of anxiety. The exact cause of the trouble is not yet known.

The Auckland Cup winner of 1910, Watxnangu, which has been off the scene for some time, has put in an appearance again at Ellerslie. So far his tasks have been oi the lightest description.

Southern exchanges state that Cally Bridge broke a blood-vessel during the running of the Hack Hurdles at Felldlng, and had to be pulled up. Cally Bridge 'was to have been taken to Sydney next month.

The Auckland horseman, J. Conquest, lias been engaged to ride several of J. H. Prosser's horses at the Wellington R.C. Autumn Meeting.

Mr Selby has now Atahaere, the full brother to Hunakaha, in work, and last week the gelding was schooled over a couple of hurdles at Ellerslie, jumping well.

At a sale of horses at Chrlschurch on Wednesday, Los Angelos was disposed of for 860 gs, and has gone into W. Clarke’s stable. At the same sale Culprit was passed in at 405 gs.

A largo number of punters are waiting for Kooya, one - of T. Quinlivan’s team. The daughter of Signalman is engaged in the Silverstream Handicap at the Wellington Autumn Meeting.

J. McLaughlin took Prince Eddie South for the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting, but the big ton of Royal Fusilier over-reached and cut himself badly, and had to be withdrawn from his engagements.

Several would-be purchasers have been after the Wairiki gelding Phosphorus, but his owner will not put a price on him. There Is some talk of Phosphorus being taken across to Sydney after the A.R.C. Winter Meeting.

Sir George Clifford headed the list of winning owners at the recent C.J.C. Autumn Meeting, bls horses accounting for £2,190. The Messrs Stead Bros, were second with £1.015, and Mr E. J. Watt third, with £7OO.

The Hawke’s Bay Cup this year carries t\ith it a trophy presented by Mr H. M. Campbell, M.P. The trophy is 22in in height, weighs 1450z5, and is of handsome design.

The Auckland owned Toreador, which has Deen nominated for the Manawatu R.C. meeting, has been well taken care of by the handicapper, and the sou of Spalpeen will need to be every bit as good as his admirers think to land a stake.

The St. Paul gelding Nukuhau had his first lesson at jumping at Ellerslie last week, when he was tried over the pony hurdles. Nukuhau did not take kindly to his task at first, but after a few trials fenced fairly well.

C. Coleman has decided to give Mannwera a chance to earn distinction over hurdles, and the son of Cuirassier was given his first lesson over the obstacles nt Ellerslie on n rerent morning, when he shaped exceptionally well for a beginner.

The Foremost — Kirsty filly, which is only a pony in stature, has gone Into N. Cunningham’s charge, at Ellerslie. ’There is a probability of the filly finding her way to Sydney shortly to race in the pony ranks.

Mr W. Ryan recently tried to purchase Soldier'a Chorus for an Australian buyer, but the price asked for the son of Martian, I.OOOgus., was considered too high, and no •uaineaa resulted.

The Auckland-owned colt Potoa was made

a warm favourite for the Thompson Handicap Immediately the .weights appeared. Potoa will be ridden in his engagements by J. O’Shea, whose apprenticeship with C. Coleman has now terminated.

After a long run of furnishing the runnerup in big events, J. Rae’s luck turned on Easter Monday, and he had the satisfaction of leading In three winners—-Montlform, Blerlot and La Reina, the latter pair winning the two principal events.

After the Feilding races a large number of thoroughbreds owned by Mr D. W. Fraser, and mostly by the erstwhile champion Advance, were offered for sale, but realised very poor prices, the' list being headed by a filly by Advance from Ballarat, which brought lOOgs.

The committee of the Egmont Racing Club recently discussed the question of installing a 10/ totallsator, and after a lot of discussion on a motion that such be not installed, the motion was lost, and a 10/ machine will be working at the club’s next meeting.

Matters are very quiet at Ellerslie at present, most of the horses having done a lot of racing and in consequence are not being unduly bustled. The course proper is at present being top-dressed and rolled in anticipation of the Winter Meeting.

One of the most pleasing victories to record at the recent A<R.C. Autumn Meeting was that scored by La Reina in the St. George’s Handicap. The daughter of Soult has run quite a number of heartbreaking seconds in big events, and her win was a very popular one.

The Hon. J. D. Ormond bad terrlbje luck at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting. Peary won a race and was disqualified, Day Fly was left at the post, and Haskayne had to be withdrawn from the St. George’s Handicap because no capable rider was available at the weight.

Both Bobrlkoff and Soltano finished up their season’s work with their efforts at the A.R.C, Autumn Meeting, and after being given a short rest will be put into training again with the view of competing at Randwick next spring: that is, of course, providing everything goes on all right in the meantime.

According to the “New Zealand Times” there was some dispute over the riding of Los Angelos in the Sockburn Handicap on the opening day of the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting, and as a consequence W. Young has severed his connection with the Messrs Stead Bros? stable-.

Tfwo maiden aspirants for jumping honours in Waitara and the Jet d’Eau gelding were schooled over four hurdles at Ellerslie last week. The latter ran about a lot at the first couple of fences, but fenced quickly at the last two. Waitara jumped well, and was afterwards tried over the double, over which he jumped slowly.

An effort is being made to make a jumper of Virtue, and he has been given a couple of lessons at Ellerslie during last week. Ou Thursday morning he showed a decided disinclination for his task, and was only induced to jump by the aid of a vigorous application of a stick wielded by bls trainer.

Private information received in Auckland states that several, of Mr G. M. Currie's yearlings were passed In, amongst the number being the colt by King Rufus—Liquefy, which numbers of good judges preferred to the Traquair—Roscommon colt, which realised 1,025gn5. This youngster, it transpires, was knocked down to the Victorian owner, Mr A. D. Murphy.

Admiral Soult has been such a disappointment on the flat that he is to be given a chance to earn distinction at the jumping game. The son of Soult was tried over the small fences at Ellerslie during last week, and gave a good display. A descendant of a well known jumping family on the dam's side, Admiral Soult might turn out a payable proposition at the jumping game.

Mr. T. H. Lowry’s colt Soltano has Hie honour of being the first horse tn win the Great Northern Fqai Slakes. A.R.C. Royal Stakes, and Great Northern Champagne Stakes. Only three horses. Thiee Star in IW3-4. St. Paul In 18956, and Soltano this

season, have succeeded in winning both the Foal Stakes and Champagne Stakes.

Two of the biggest disappointments at the recent A.R.C. Autumn Meeting were Kakama and Devastation. Both were registering exceptionally good work on the tracks at Ellerslie before the gathering opened, and the majority of the course watchers fully expected the pair to land a stake at the meeting.

The success of Spinster in the Mangere Handicap was very gratifying to her owner, Mr. J. Muir, who not only bred the Soult filly, but also puts in some of his spare time training her. Mr. Muir informs me that It is only seven months since Spinster was taken out of the paddock and handled, so that there is every prospect of her turning out a useful filly.

Mr Geo. Currie seems to have got hold of a good colt in Beau Soult, which is by Soult from Our Lady, therefore half-bro-ther to Bronze. Beau Soult, which is held under lease from Mr Currie by a patron of P. Nolan’s stable, won the Easter Stakes on the third day of the A.J.C. Autumn Meeting, and as his victory was well anticipated, hls connections are sure to have throw’n in for a substantial win.

The stewards of thie Felldlng Jockey Club bad a curious case before them at their recent meeting. It appears that A. Hall in saddling up North East for the Halcombe Welter, omitted to put on the horse a lead bag weighing some 5 or 6 lbs. North East finished -out of a place, but had he won must of course been disqualified. The stew’ards fined Hall £5 for his carelessness.

The Menschlkoff gelding Coromandel, which has been something of a disappointment on the flat, made' a successful debut as a hurdler on the second day of the Feilding meeting, winning the Oroua Hack Hurdles. Although the field he beat was not an exceptionally strong one, Coromandel appears to have won easily, and as he bad a fair weight In the saddle, 10.7, matters look promising for bls turning out useful at the illegitimate game.

The absence of a stipendiary steward from the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting was the ■subject of much comment, and it seems strange that such an important fixture should be neglected, when it would have been easy for a substitute to be appointed to attend some of the smaller fixtures. More than one question would probably have been -asked bad an official been officiating.

The running of the Champagne Stakes at Ellerslie makes Merry Roe out to be a first-class filly, for it w’as only in the last twenty yards that she succumbed to Soltano, who bas fully earned the right to be classed as one of the best two-year-olds of the season. The son of Soult may not have been at his very best/for a bad back gave his trainer some anxiety on the day before the race, and he had to be bard ridden to win.

The Messrs Stead Bros.’ colt Bon Ton. Is reported to have pulled up very lame after his effort in the Great Autumn Handicap, and appeared to have broken down badly. It transpired afterwards that the mishap was not treated seriously, for the son of Boniform has been similarly afflicted several times of late, but the seat of the trouble Is difficult to locate. Bon Ton’s victory in the Great Autumn Handicap did not come as any surprise, and the dividend attaching to his victory was a short-priced one.

That the black champion Bobrlkoff has earned a warm place in the hearts of Auckland racegoers was fully evidenced on each occasion he appeared at Ellerslie on Saturday and Monday last, his appearance on the course being the signal for an outburst of applause. Bobrlkoff did not hit out with any freedom in either of his races, and w-as plainly feeling the effects of the bard ground. Had any rain fallen to take the sting out of the going, the son of Finland would probably have been seen to better advantage.

When a number of sportsmen paid a visit to Mr. Geo. Currie’s farm during the progress of the Wanganui Meeting, tbere w’ere no two opinions about the Traquair— Roscommon colt, and the Southern sportsman who offered l,ooogns. for the youngster about bit hls value, for when sent Into the ring at Randwick the colt topped .the sale at 1,025gn5. The rest of Mr. Currie’s yearlings, which were an exceptionally fine lot, hardly reached the prices expected, probably owing to the fact that several were by an untried sire.

One of the most consistent performers Auckland has produced for n long time Is the Beaton Delaval gelding. Jack Delaval

which hls victory in the A.R.C. Easter Handicap makes him out to be every bit as. good as bls connections claimed. In the .running of the big mile race Jack Delaval. was never further back than fourth, and when the real pressure came he left hls opponents as if they w’ere anchored, and it is a long time since an Easter Handicap has been won so easily. On the second day Jack. Delaval again ran a good race, and it was no disgrace to be defeated by Potoa, to which he was conceding lllbs.

At the last meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association, Messrs. Hill and Frazer, solicitors, wrote stating that they bad been requested by Messrs. Earl and Kent, solicitors, Auckland, to obtain for them a copy of the minutes of the meeting of the association when J. Brown and 8. Tanner were disqualified in connection with the alleged “ringlng-in” of the horse Tring Park. Messrs. Earl and Kent wrote stating that on the facts as alleged by their clients it appeared they had been harshly treated. It was decided to reply that If Tanner ami Brown could furnish evidence showing that they bad been harshly treated, and w’ere entitled to a re-hearing, the Board w’ould consider the matter.

A statement recently appeared in print to the effect that the. skin of the celebrated stallion Musket had been stored in Auckland and had been destroyed by rats. This, ascording to Mr. R. 8. Abraham, the wellknown Manawatu sportsman, is incorrect, and writing to a Manawatu exchange he states:—“lt may be of interest to you to know that Musket’s skin bangs in my hail at Palmerston North in a good state of preservation. It came into my hands through my brother-in-law, the late James Philson, who purchased the skin when the Auckland Racing Club had not the sense to acquire it.’’ It appears that Mr. Abraham has also in his possession part of one of Musket’s hoofs.

After the war comes the compilation of stories that sometimes throw light on the good, bad, and indifferent form exhibited at a meeting (says a Dunedin writer). One of the stories in connection with the Dunedin Cup meeting runs to the effect that a rider donned the colours to ride a Wellkuow'n performer, but it is alleged that on being given the time-honoured Instructions “not to knock him about,” promptly discarded the jacket and elected to stand down. Someone else, however, obtained the mount, and had bad luck with hls moupt, as the horse remained in the ruck, and was not seen. There may be absolutely nothing In the story. The horse, for instance, may have passed a sleepless night, and the trainer probably did not wish to have charge disturbed during the day.

Whether by means of Mendelism we shall ever be able to reduce the breeding of thoroughbreds to a more or less exact science may be doubted. Anything which to add to our knowledge of the subject, however, is to be welcomed (says ‘•Vigilant” in the London “Sportsman”). I am sure, for example, that the Bruce Lowe theory lias been in many ways helpful to breeders, more especially in regard to building up a family by means of judicious crossing, as, for instance, was the case with Rascal, the best horse of his year in AustriaHungary a couple of seasons ago. He was the result of continuous blending of successive generations of mares belonging to an obscure outside family with sires of the best running and sire families. This gradual process may, of course, at the outset have been rule of thumb, or even chance work, but breeders in Hungary and Austria were quick to appreciate the good in Bruce Lowe’s ideas, and even if chance was responsible for the matings of some of the earlier mares in the bottom line of Rascal’s pedigree, there is no doubt that the continuance of the principle involved was due to design, and the final mating of his dam with Raeburn can only have been the result of careful study. AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. The Avondale Jockey Club advertises the programme fur their autumn meeting, widen takes place on April 16 and 19. The principal events at the gathering are the Avondale Handicap of 300sovs, and the Autumn Handicap of 200sovs, each of the other events being of the value of luusovs. With only two meetings to go to finish up the Auckland racing season, the Club are sure to get good nominations, and a record gathering should result. EXIT PAISANO. The accident which necessitated the destruction of Paisa no removes from the scan* one of the best of latter-day hurdlers, and a real good handicap horse as well. After a very successful career on the flat, the son of Strowau made his debut as a hurdlsr at

the Napier Park Spring Meeting of 1909, when he won the Greeuiueadows Hack Hurdles, under 16.0, with the greatest of ease. He followed this up by winning the two principal handicaps on the flat at the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s Spring Meeting. He then won the President’s Handicap at the Hawke’s Bay Summer Meeting, and was afterwards tried again at the jumping game, winning the Hurdles at the Gisborne Steeplechase Meeting' under 11.9, the Winter Hurdles under 10.10, at the Wellington Winter Meeting, and the Final Hurdles under 11.11 at the same fixture. A few weeks after he set the seal on his fame by winning the N.Z. Grand National Hurdles under 12.1, which included a 141 b. penalty. Last season he was taken across to Australia, ■where he gave a taste of his quality, winning several races under big weights. His loss to his owners is a severe one. EASTER TOTALISATOR RETURNS. A large number of race meetings were held during the Easter holidays, and in each case .were attended by large crowds. The totallsator staffs handled a lot of money, and, with .the exception of .the Westland and Wanganui trotting meetings, all, the other chibs , showed substantial increases. The Auckland Racing ,Club easily heads the list, which is as follows: — Auckland Racing Club (two days) £74,053 Canterbury J.C. (two days) .. 57,650 Feilding-J.C. (two days) 42,683 Wairarapa R.C. (two days) .... 20,890 Walpukurau (one day) 12,821 Wanganui T.C. (two days) .. 6,971 10/ Westland R.C. (one day) .... 4,946 Kumara R.C. (one day) 4,941 Total £224,955 10/ Meetings were also held by the Beaumont and Riverton Clubs, but the totallsator returns are lot to hand. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS. •At the Summer Meeting of the Thames Jockey Club some friction occurred between the stipendiary stewards present and the club's starter, Mr. K. 11. Hankins, with the result that the latter official tendered bls resignation. This the committee of the club declined to entertain, and in upholding their official, have forwarded a very caustic letter to the president of the New Zealand Racing Conference, the resolution passed being as follows:—“That the strongest' possible objection be taken against the action of the stipendiary stewards in the matter, and that the committee resent any interference with the chib’s officials by the stipendiary stewards or any other person or persons.” The club also wish the duties of the stipendiary stewards to be clearly defined, and also object to the stipendiary stewards taking their place of observation on the stand particularly set aside for the stewards of the club, and suggest that the stipendiaries take up their position on the part of the course not closely under observation. Altogether, the letter can be classed as pretty warm, and it will be interesting to see what will be the out* *ome. DISQUALIFICATION OF PEAREY. Easily the sensation of the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting was the decision given by the A.R.C. stewards in the protest lodged by Mr. de Latour against Pearey being declared the winner of the Tradesmen's Handicap, on the ground of interference with Monorail after two - furlongs had been covered. The evidence taken in connection with the inquiry was not available to the Press, but from the finding of the stewards it appears that the statements bore out the allegations that there was some interference, and it was considered serious enough to take the race away from the winner. Mr. de Latour's protest came as a big surprise, for most people who witnessed the race were of the opinion that U protest had been lodged by the owner of Maxwell for certain happenings at the finish of the race, when Monorail badly interfered with Maxwell, but it is understood Mr. Cornaga refused to lodge an objection. That Pearey interfered with Monorail there seems to be little doubt, but whether the accidental interference at such an early stage affected the result of the ra<-e is a matter on which there was a wide diversity of opinion. The stewards, however, considered it did, and that ends the matter as far as that particular occur-, rence is concerned. What concerns most people, however, is: “Why did the stewards not take some notice of the Interference that took place at the finish of the race?” The stewards saw the first bumping, which took place away from the observation of most people, but the bumping in the concluding stages, which plainly affected Maxwell's chance, and which took place in full view of everyone, they overlooked entirely. Both cases were undoubtedly accidental, but the interference with Maxwell by Monorail was so pronounced that no protest should have been necessary for action to be taken. From what can be gathered, the

action of the stewards is likely to be.the: subject of an appeal to the conference, principally in connection with the conducting of the inquiry, it being claimed that the Hon. J. D. Ormond's trainer, who was representing his employer, had a right to he present to hear the evidence given by the parties concerned. •F + dr WAIRARAFA NOTES. The Tauherenikau course was very fast on the first day of the Wairarapa Meeting, and in the Easter and Nursery Handicaps new records for the course were put up. The former, which was the chief event, w ® i ’ t annexed by the Patron us—Pauline gelding Patriotic, owned by Mr J. Foreman, trained by T. Goddard. Patriotic. Wjhich carried 7.13, went to the front from the jump, and never gave the opposition any chance at all. He made the pace very hot, and had the others doing their best before the straight was reached. Down the straight Sea Queen came at Patriotic, but Tricklebank shook the latter up, and he easily stalled off Mr Ellerton’s mare t winning comfortably by nearly two lengths. The mile and a-quarter was cut out in the fast time of 2m 7 2-ss. Sea Queen managed to beat the fast-finishing Ceylon by a neck for third place. Ariom. which was favourite, finished fifth, and Sir Knox, which was heavily backed on account of the good form shown by him lately, last. On the second day Sir Knox won the big money (the Easter Handicap) easily by two lengths. There was a hostile demonstration against Sir Knox at the conclusion of the race. An Inquiry was held into a complaint of crossing on the part of Sir Knox, and the stewards disqualified the Masterton horse, and awarded the race to Brown Trout, which ran second. An inquiry was also held into Sir Knox's running as compared with the manner in which he shaped in the Easter Handicap, and it wasj decided to disqualify the jockey, A Watson, for three months. Borsil was badly left in the Te Whaka Hack Handicap, the field being several lengths ahead before he got going. In the turn for home, the favourite. Braeburn, a brown gelding by Sir Laddo—Tuhurangl, shot to the front, and soon had the remainder of the field settled, eventually winning as he liked by two lengths from Lord Palmer. Braeburn is owned bv Mr K. White, and is trained by V. 11. Colello. Borsil finished third, a head behind Lord Palmer. He w’as ridden poorly, or otherwise might have finished closer up. These three horses met again on the second day in the Moroa Hack Handicap. Braeburn gave away eleven pounds to Lord Palmer, and twenty-five pounds to Borsil. The distance was the same as in the Te Waka Handicap. viz., seven furlongs. Despite his impost of nine stone, the Sir Laddo —Tuhurangi gelding made no race of it. and again won. this time by two lengths from Borsil. Lord Palmer was fourth. The Martian—Everlasting filly. Immer. owned by Mr Kirkdale, and trained by C. Pritchard, accounted for the Nursery Handicap (four furlongs). She showed great pace in the straight, cutting the other horses down in great style, beating Lister by half a length in 47 2-ss. The start of the race was delaved by Hellanois, a nice-looking filly, by Achilles—Livonia, which threw her rider and bolted for three furlongs. Immer started in the Juven’-le Handicap (five furlongs) on the second day. but only got fifth place in a field of six. The winner turned up in the Masterton horse Otter (Kilcheran—Platypus), which beat Lister bv a length. Hellanois ran into third place. The weight (9.9) Immer was asked to carry was too big an impost for the filly. The consistent Amber and White (St. Ambrose—Blue and White), owned by Mr C. F. Va Hance. of Kahumingi, easily accounted for the Wardell Handicap (six furlongs), beating the favourite. Exertion, by three lengths, in Im 15s. On the second day, Mr Valla nee’s mare was “up against it’’ in the Rototawai Handicap, and finished second to R. Cooper's Full Rate (The Officer—Kinimer), being beaten by a head. Full Rate w r as t onceding the mare six pounds. Katun, which was favourite, got badly left at the post. The Trial Hack saw the red-hot favourite Ladoga (Sir Laddo—Happy Land), carrying 7.8, first past the post after a keen struggle with Perhaps, a half-length separating the horses. Ladoga is trained at Trentham by Joe Ayers, and is ow’ned by Mr P. Soames. Perhaps claims The Possible as her sire, and Primula as dam. Both have a good turn of speed, and cut out the six furlongs in Im 14 4-ss. Ladoga started favourite in the Mahaki Hack (five furlongs) later in the day. but could only get fourth place. She finished wide, and many of the public thought she had won. There was a demonstration against the Judge, but there was no doubt that the race was won by Sir Moutoa, another Sir Laddo representative. A sheet would have covered the first four horses at the finish, heads separating them all. Ladoga did not race on the second day. Sir Moutoa started in the Waiohine Handicap (six furlongs), but finished sixth in a field of seven, the winner being Mr W. Smart’s Big Blast, a fine stamy of a mare, by Quarry man —Brave Heart. Mr J. McKelvie's Awahou, a black gelding, by Mahaki—Te Hau, was made favourite for the Wangalmoana Handicap (seven furlongs), and justified the confidence placed in him by passing the post two lengths ahead of his nearest attendant. Elevated (Elevation —Surflsh). Awahou is the exact counterpart of that old giant of the Turf, Mahaki, and should develop into a very useful horse. He is four years old, and is trained by J*. Coyle. Manitau, which was purchased the previous week by Mr A. J. Htone-Wigg, of Masterton, from Mr W. Cooper, ran third in the race, being beaten on the post by Elevated. This was Mr Htone-Wlgg’s debut as a racehorse owner. Awahou had top-weight (9.13) to carry In the Featherston Handicap (five furlongs) on the second day, and found it a steadier, for he could only finish third to Nauinal (a-Conqueror gelding), 8.13, and Full Rate, •.10.

PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB. The annua) meeting of the club, held last week, was well attended. The report stated that the hunting season for. 1913 had been excellent in all respects, .and the balance* sheet disclosed a satisfactory position. It was unanimously decided to ask his Excellency the Governor to act as patron. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: —President, Hon. W. F. Massey (Prime Minister!: vice-presidents, Messrs. A. R. Harris, A. M. Myers, H. T. Gorrlo, C. J. Parr, and T. A. Brown ; executive committee. Messrs. H. B. Webster, J. 11. Dalton, 11. Swaffield, J. Adams, At! R. Harris, H. R McKenzie, — Worsp, B. 11. Bishop, R. D. Neale, E. J. Rae, B. Myers., and Sir Robert Lockhart ; general committee Messrs. I. Gray. ('. Roberts, J. Johnston, H. Ilattaway, C. Motion. E. G. Eliott, A. P. Reis, H. S. Wilson. C. C. Dunlop, W. Muir Douglas, J. G. Rutherford. H. Wynyard, F. (Waters, H. Kinloch, R. P. Eccles, T. M. (Finlayson, J. Dunn, W. McLaughlin, J. Wyllie, R. Tyndall, and J. W. Williamson. A vote that the present master (Mr. R. A. Bent) should continue in office was passed with acclamation. The following were also re-elected : Treasurer, Mr. W. S. Dalton ; auditor, Mr. R. D. Neale; and secretary, Mr. R. P. Kinloch. Mr. 11. Bullock-Web-stpr was elected deputy-master. A vote of thanks was passed to those farmers who had assisted so much to make the hunts successful by allowing the huntsmen to traverse their property. 4» 4» 4» HAWKES BAY CUP. Following are the nominations for the Hawke’s Bay Cup of 430sovs, one mile and a-half, to be run on April 16:—Sir Knox, Imagination, Cheddar.; Mangaroa, Ariom, Bronze, Brown Trout. Lord Renown. VI, Multiply, Haskayne, Birkline, Mira, Fair Average, Canute, Sir Solo, Merrlvonia. Bobrikoff, Labour Day, Lady Moutoa, Sunbeam, Byron, Lady Menschikoff. 4* 4* 4* AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY’S EVENTS. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. F. IV. Edwards for events to be decided at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting which opens at Alexandra Park on April 9:— MAIDEN HANDICAP, one mile and ahaif.—Rothschild Lad ‘scratch, Wynotte bs, Rothschild D. 7s, Mangere 7, Adelaide Broadway 9s, Igho Os, Proud Child Junior 9s, Ma kauri Lass 10s, Le Lawn 10s, Black Gin 10s, Ddris Salisbury 10s, Sir Irize 10s, Dan O'Connell 12s, Miss Vola J2s, Special Bloom 12s, Kotiri 12s, Burly 12s. Timidity 12s. MANGERE HANDICAP, one mile and aha If.—Uniform scratch, Todd Bells 3s, rukekura 4s. Gwelo 6s, G.M. 6s. Lady Doctor Bs. Woodmount Bs. Hova 10s, Sundial 10s, Hauruia 10s, Mattie 10s, Miss Judy 10s, Thelma McKinney 13s, Flora McKinney 13s, Lieutenant 13s, Albert Wilkes 13s, Bogey 15s. King of Diamonds 15s, Dimboola 15s, Lord Rothschild 15s, Linotype 15s, Mountain King 15s. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP, two miles.— Havoc scratch, Mandarene Is, St. Michael ss, Bingana 7s, Clingston Bs, Charming Boy Bs, Stop It 9s, Wallace M. Ils, (’live 12s, Haldane 16s, Sylvie 16s. EASTER HANDICAP, two miles.— Scotia scratch, Craibwood 2s, Lord Vivian 2», Highden 4s, Erin’s Tracey ss, Full Sail 6s, Miss Bell Boy 6s, Rawene 9s, Stranger Os, Annoyed 10s, Miss Salisbury 10s. HOBSON HANDICAP, one mile and a-half.—Lady Lylian scratch, Miss Bell Boy Is, Lady Park 4s, Royal Albert ss, Lady Wilmington 7s. Kirikiriroa 7s, Lady Specialist Bs, Pukekura 9s, Jewel Chimes 9s. Weary Willie 9s, Sundial 10s, Lincoln Guard lt)s, Ludski 10s, Gwelo 10s, Receiver 10s, Good Friday 10s. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, one mile and a-half. —Craibwood scratch. Gray W. Is, Erin’s Tracey 2s, Stranger ss, Huon Leal ss, Viscount ss, Todd Bells 7s, Savanna 10s, lago 10s, Treason Ils, Black Diamond 12s, Wynotte 13s, Beualla Boy 13s, Proud Child Junior 13s. CORNWALL HANDICAP, one mile.— Maplewood scratch, Dicky Fly scratch, Walnut scratch, Norminstou scratch, Molly wood Is, Bell Gray 2s, Charming Boy 3s, Casting 4s, Royal Victor 4s. Stop It 4s, Undine 4s, Lord Victor ss, Madam Melba ss, Highden 6s, Alf McKinney 6s, Mahurangl 7s, Uniform 7s, Miss Ethel 7s, Reuben 7s, Baron Leugen 7s. MARCONI HANDICAP, one mile. Normlnston scratch, Phylllstina 3s, Mistle Bs, Sylvie 9s, Annoyed 9s. Louis Dillon 10s, Ben F. Ils, Victor G. 12s, Jewel Chimes 12s, Lady M. 12s, Lady Specialist 12s, Jungle 12s, Monotype 13s, Hauruia 13s. Ludski 13s, Count- 13s. Acceptances close on Friday next at 9 p.m. * * * A.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. LA REINA WINS AT LAST. The A.R.C. Autumn Meeting was coneluded nt Ellerslie, when there was a large attendance on Easter Monday. THE OPENING EVENT. Phosphorus was the only withdrawal from the Stewards’ Handicap, ami of the eight runners Wee Olga was made favourite, but there was nearly as much money for Gloy, Scorch and Royal Irish, and it was a good betting race. The favourite made a good showing, and eventually finished third, the winner turning up lu

which outstayed the opposition over the last furlong, and won by half a length from Tanglwai, which cut Uie favourite «.mt of second uioney. A GOOD DIVIDEND. 1-if teen out of the twenty-one acceptors went to the post for the Mangere, and backers again made Devastation a strong favourite. Hinerewa was second in request, and there was a little money for Salvia, Nukubau, and Colonel Soult. The race resulted in a bit of a boll-over, for Spinster, which was making her first appearance under silk, beginning quickly, was never headed, lasting long enough to wi-i by three-parts of a length from another outsider in The Celt, with still another outsider in Sir Rupert third. The winner was bred by her owner, Mr. J. Muir, who also trains the filly, and the victory was a popular one BLE RIOT'S OAKS VICTORY. Only a trio saddled up for the filliea* race, the Great Northern Oaks, the Auck-land-trained filly Blcriot being opposed by the Southerners Imagination and Winning Way. Notwithstanding her 71b. penalty. Bleriot was made a warm odds on favourite, and justified the confidence reposed in her, winning bj’ a length, after having made nil the running, from imagination, with Winning Way last. Previous winners of the race are:—

A WELL-EARNED WIN. Labour Day (withdrawn in favour of Bobrikoff), Haskayne and Dearest were the scratchings for the St. George’s Handicap, which left a field of eight. Bobrikoff got his usual reception when he camo out to do bis preliminary, and when the machine closed he was favourite. La Reina was nearly as well backed, the order of the others in the betting being Maxwell, Tiresome, Kakama, Prime Soult, nnd Jolie Fille, with Monorail the outsider. Bobrikoff made a good showing under his weight, but did not hit out with his accustomed freedom, and was plainly feeling the effects of the ground. When the final stages were entered on La Reina was in\ a handy position, and taking charge in the straight, made some amends for the long lists of seconds registered in big events by winning by a couple of lengths from the Wanganui Cup winner Tiresome, with Maxwell third, and the favourite fourth. THE FAVOURITE SCORES. Potoa was sorted out as the best of gon ’ things for the Hula Handicap, for which all the acceptors started, Tact also carrying a lot of money, while support was also accorded Crown Pearl, Bootle, and Jack Delaval, with Goldsize the best-backed ut the others. The favourite duly rewarded his supporters, wearing down Jack Dglaval in the last half furlong, and winning by half a length from the consistent little son of Seaton Delaval, which struggled on gamely under his weight. ANOTHER FAVOURITE. SUCCESSFUL. Seven of the ten acceptors declined their engagements in the Autumn Steeplechase, and backers picked on Hoanga as the most likely to score, the only others to meet with anything like decent support being Golden Glow ami Te Waharoa. Tiri made the pace a cracker, and going up the hill the last time it looked as if he would nut be caught; but he commenced to tire, and hung out badly after jumping the second fence on the hill, and finished out of a place, the favourite winning comfortably from The Chief, with Te Waharoa third. A BAD START. Day Fly was made a very warm favourite in a field of six that contested the youngsters’ race, the Victoria Handicap, Tinopai being next in request, the pair carrying the bulk of the investments. The start was not a goud one, the favourite being left altogether, while Self also lost a lot of ground. Tikitapu was early to begin, and though Tinopai headed her at the distance, Tikitapu came again and snatched a halfhead victory. THE CURTAIN FALLS. The only withdrawal from the Auckland Welter Handicap, the concluding event of the day, was Manurewa, and Pearey was sorted out ns something approaching a moral. Tragedy King was second in request, while there was also support for First Walrikl, Tanglwai, Phosphorus, Wee Olga, Scorch nnd Almeida. The favourite made n \ery poor showing, and waa in the rear the whole way, eventually fi>

Ishing last. and Tragedy King getting to the front in the straight, won by two lengths from Scorch, which had a great battle for second place with Tangiwai. Wee Olga, Flying Soult, Cloudy Dawn, and Phosphorus. THE TOTALISATOR. The totalizator staff had a busy time during the afternoon, the sum of £41.514 10/ passing through the machines, an increase of £3,488 on last year. This, added to the amount invested on the opening day. £32,538 10/. makes a total for the meeting of £74,053. as against £68,947 10/ last Easter, an increase of £5,106 10'. THE WINNING OWNERS. Tire total sum to be paid away in_ prise monev over the meeting, totals £bloo, no less than 32 owners appearing on the list. The following is a list of the winning owners: —Mr. F. Hall £S2->, Mr. E. Langton £770 Mr. R. It. Duder £7OO. Mr. T. 11. Dowry £550. Mr. W. Montgomery £445. Mr V. Cornaga £350, Mr. W. C. Ring £3OO, Mr. H. D. de Latour £250, Mr. D. I*. Moraghan £220. Mr. G. Hyde £2OO. Mr. E. W. Alison £2OO. Mr. 1.. Harris £2OO, Mr. J Williamson £145. Mr. I>. McKinnon £l2O. Mr F W. Arnold £lOO. Mr. R. Hannon £lOO. Mr. J. Muir £95. Mr. J. George £BO. Hou. J. D. Ormond £75, Mr. W. E. Bidwill £75 Mrs. Lennard £75. Mr. J. Molloy £5O. Mr.’ Colin D. McLaren £5O, Mr. E. Kelly £25. Mr. T. J. B. Stewart £25, Sir Geo. Clifford £25. Mr. H. Tobin £25, Mr. W. L. Thomson £25. Mr. R. Walker £2O. Mr. C. Mooney £lO, Mr. W. J. Ralph £lo* Mr. Geo. Dunnet £lO. Total. £6150. THE WINNING TRAINERS. E. J. Rae was the most successful trainer with Bkriot, Montiform. and La Reina, while P. Jones (Toreador and Marshal McDonald) and C. Coleman (Hoanga and Tiki Tapu) turned out two winners, and F. Loemb (Monorail). J. Chaafe (Prophet!, F. Davis (Soitano), F. Steuning (Jack De'.avall. J. Williamson (Almeidai, N. Cunningham (Gloy), I>. Moraghan (Tragedy King), Mr. Jas. Muir (Spinster!, and Mr. W. C. Ring (Potoa), one each. THE WINNING JOCKEYS. J. Buchanan heads the list of the jockeys, riding La Reina, Montiform. Bleriot. and Monorail; J. Conquest (Toreador, Marshal McDonald!. V. Brown (Gloy and Tragedy King!, and J. O’Shea (Potoa and Tiki Tapu) each rode a couple of winners, and R. Percival (Prophet!. F. D. Jones (Soitano), G. J Steuning (Jack Delaval). A. J. McF.ynn (Almeidai. It. E. Brown (Spinster), and J. Deerey (Hoanga) one each. THE WINNING SIRES. The defunct Sonlt sired seven winner* (Soitano. Marshal M< Donald, Spinster, Tiki Tapu, La Reina. Bleriot, and Tragedy King), Moaoform was responsible for two Monorail and Potoa!. and Multiform (Montiform), St. Paul (Prophet). Seaton Delaval (Jack Delaval!. Spalpeen (Todeador), Field Battery (Almeida). Gluten (Gloy), and Regal (Hoanga) one each. + + + FEILDING J.C. MEETING. There was glorious weather for the first day of the.Feilding races, and a very large attendance. The totalizator receipts amounted to £23.289. as against £23,172 for Easter Monday last year. Following are the results: — WAIATA HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. Weight, Bst. J. Forrester s Courtly (B. Olliver) 1 A. W. McDonald s Sepoy (J Morris) .. 2 W. Holmes’ Victoria (R. Young) 3 Also started: Muscadine, Rosalys, Sweet Zinia, Paramata. Eidmaid. General Madero, Squireen, St. Hubert, Innaladdo, Moero, Radiancy. Lyrock, Martlet, and Waiotapu. Innaladdo was favourite. Won by two lengths. MANGAONE STAKES of 300sovs. Six furlongs. G. F. Moore’s Phroso, 84 (L. Nodder) 1 R. A. McDonald’s Hermia, 8 8 (R. McDonald) 2 P. W. Sea Uy’s Boronia, 6.7 (A. Reed) .. 8 Also started: Gladiole 9.8. Blue Lake 9.7, Peroneal 8.8. Grattan 7.5. Rector Girl 6.7. The winner was favourite. Won by half a length. Time. 1.16. KAWAKAWA HURDLE RACE of 175sovs About two miles. G. Morris’ Marton. 9.0 (W. Adams) .... 1 W. Holmes’ Whimper, 9.0 (R. Young) .. 2 J. Torren s Rendrock. 9.0 (G. Lee) 3 Also started: Fashion Plate 11.11. Euroco 10.10, Sunray 10.0. Leolauter 9.7, Forward 9 0. Tnl Cakobsu 9.0 Rendrock was favourite. Won easily by several lengths. Time. 8 22 2 5. TAONUI HACK HURDLE RACE of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. J. M. Liurent’s Clemency. 9.10 (J. O’Connell) 1 W. Mcßeth’s Allure. 11 6 (T. Taylor) 2 W. G. Johnston’s Knutsford. 9.6 (A. McConnon) 8 Also started: Glenniore 9.13. Aseaton 5.0, Supreme 9.0. Cully Bridge 9.0. Knntsford received most support. Won easily -by four length*. Time. 3 22 2-5. w FEILOIXf; CUP of 500sovs. One mile and a half. J. Hsrle’s b-g Byron. 8.10 (C. Jenkins) 1 J. Mann's Lord Renown, 6.8 (A. Reed) .. 2 G Clireburt a Lady Mimschlkoff. 8 1 (O Mot's r ten) g Also started: Con the Shanghrann 8.2, Bonnie Boy 7.7, Kins 76, Mangaroa 75, Mouton Girl 7.4. Moutoa Girl was favourite.

Byron was first out, and led all the way, winning by a short head, with the rest of the field bunched together. Time, 2.37 4-5. ONE PUHI HACK WELTER of lOOsovs. One mile and 51yds. T. Bristol's fronts, 8.3 (W. Weller) .... 1 J. Bruce's Topnote, 7.11 (O C'tellds) .... 2 W. Hooker's Charge, 7.11 (W. Lee) .... 3 Also started: Hula 9.8, Serenity 9.3, Paparama 9.2, Dekkho 8.10, Kuropotangi 7.13, Eastwiud 7.11. Knightly 7.11, Kesonant7.il. Huia was favourite. Topnote, who had had a bad passage, looked an assured winner, when Leonta put in a run In the last 20yds, and won by half a length. Time, 1.48 3-5. ONGA HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. R. J. Stanfield’s Elkmaid. 6.7 (A. Reed) 1 A. L. Buckman’s Lady Louisa. 8.2 (W. Lee) 2 A. Hall's Denise Orme, 7.8 (L. Nodder) 3 Also started: Heather 8.6. Rector Girl 8.0, The Diver 7.11, Sylvia May 7.10. Handsome Maid 7.8. Denise Orme was favourite. Won by half a length. Time, 1.9. HALCOMBE WELTER HANDICAP of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. A. Alexander’s Patronale, 8.3 (L. Nodder) 1 J. Paterson's Passadena (W. 2 A. Jackson’s Coromandel, 9.0 (G. Ross) 3 Also started: North-East 9.11, Distinction 8.13, Red Lupin 7.13, Vibration 7.12, Kilosterl 7.2, Monologue 7.11. Simple Sam 7.11, Aruake 7.11. North-East was favourite. Won easily by a length and a-haif. Time. 1.29 3 5. SECOND DAY. The second day of the Fe tiding Jockey Club’s Easter Meeting was signalled by a very large crowd, and by good racing. The only regrettable incident was a demonstration against the Judge’s decision in the seventh race. The totalizator investments amounted to £19,394, against £15,355 last year. The total for the meeting was £42,683, against £38,527 last year. Results: Awahuri Hack Wetter, one mile and a distance. —Leonta, 8.12, 1; Top Note, 8.2, 2: Huia 9.7, 3. All started. Won oy two lengths easily. Time. 1.58 4-5. Denbigh Stakes, six furlongs.—Patronale. 7.12, 1; Lady Volga, 7.7, 2; Giadiole, 9.6, 3. Scratched: Blue Lake Won by a neck. Kimbolton Hurdles, one mile and threequarters.—Leolanter, 9.7, 1: Whimper, 9.8, 2; Marton, 10.3, 3. Scratched: Allure. Won by a length. Time, 3.19. Orua Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half.—Coromandel, 10.7, 1; Serenity, 10.4, 2; Clemency, 10.9, 3. Scratched: Allure. Won by a length and a half, after leading all the way Time, 3.48 3-5. The Easter Handicap of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—J. A. Hall’s NorthEast, 8.6 (R. Young), 1; w. J. Douglas’ Mangaroa, 7.0 (C Rollo). 2; G. Clareburt's Lady Menschikoff, 8.3 (O. MeCarten), 3. Also started: Kina, Bonnie Boy, Moutoa Girl, Lord Renown. The winner was favourite. North-East led after going a furlong, and won easily by a length and a half, with a neck between the second and third. Time, 2.8. Rewa Hack Handicap of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—J. A. Hall's Denise Orme, 7.10 (L. Nodder), 1; The Diver. 7.2 (H. Tricklebank), 2; Monologue, 8.4 (0. McCarten), 3. Also started: Simple Sam, Rector Girl. Won easily by four lengths. Time, 1.15 3-5. Maiden Scurry Handicap of lOOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. Weight 9.0.—W. Hooker’s Charge (V. Lee). 1; Silver Rose <W. Price), 2: Squireen (Alf O.’Kver), 3. Also started; Nebulous, Muscadine, Kosalys, Sweet Zinia, Knightly, Sir Donald, Aviator, Whakapona, St. Hubert, Innaladdo. Moeroa, Mood, Golden Bell. Silver Rose and Aviator were bracketed favourites. There was trouble over the judge’s decision, but the unanimous decision from the press stand was that Silver Rose won by a good neck. The crowd made a hostile demonstration against the judge, lasting for 15 minutes. Time, 1.9 4-5. Makino Welter Handicap of I.jOsovs. One mile and 54yds.—J. O’Hal'uran's Aruake, 7.7 (H. Richards), 1; Merrj Frank. 9.12 (S. Reid), 2; Royal Simon, 83. 3. Also started: Expect, Red Lupin, Vibration. Eclogue. Expect was favourite. Won easily Time, 4» 4r *F C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The autumn meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was opened under fairly good conditions. There was a large attendance. The racing on the whole was only moderate. THE OPENING EVENT. Prince Eddie and Cardiff were withdrawn from the Kildare Hurdle Handicap, leaving a field of five, of which White Cockade had just a slight call in the betting over Rercola. The second hurdle reduced the size of the field, as St. Kevin bumped his rider off. Aema made the running till five furlongs from home, when she dropped ■back. White Cockade going on in front, to be joined a furlong further on by Bercola. These two rose at the last hurdle together, but Bertoia then drew away and won by two lengths. The other pair were two lengths behind White Cockade, only a head separating them. Bercola jumped well, and altogether ran a good rare. He has done a lot of racing lately, and his form was decidedly useful. White Cockade hit one or two hurdles, but afterwards jumped nicely. MOWBRAY BEATEN. A fine field of nine, representing eight owners, lined up for the Champagne Stakes. A* was expected, the bracketed pair. Mowbray and Salzburg, had most friends, while Nightwatch was best backed of the others. Rertradk and Jason were smartest to begin, while Nightwatch, as In ail hit earlier races, was slow at leaving the mark. When the course proper was reached, Ber-

trada and Jason were still out in front, with Mowbray and Salzburg prominent among the others, and Nightwatch making up his lost ground. Mowbray aod Salzburg were almost on terms with the leaders at the distance, but a little further on Bertrada, Jason, and Salzburg retired, then Nightwatch aud Cherubini appeared on rhe scene, and a fine finish saw Nightwatch win by a neck from Mowbray, which beat Cherubini by half a length. Two lengths away came Salzburg, which just beat Bertrada and Warstep, with the other three two lengths further back. The winner finished very strongly, and though not a quick beginner be shaped like a stayer. He has done a good deal of racing, but this was only his second win, the other success being in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes last month. Mowbray ran a good race, but has not maintained his early superiority. Cherubini shaped like a good one, but Salzburg and Bertrada and Jason failed to stay. The winner was bred by his owner, being by Treadmill —Gtenowlet, a good mare in her* day, and he looks as If he would grow iuto a fine three-year-old. This was the fourth successive win scored by Sir George Clifford in the Champagne Stakes, Madam Madcap, Counterfeit, and Autumuus being the other three winners. THE FAVOURITE BEATEN. Carolus was favourite in a field of seven which went out for the Autumn Plate, five of them being three-year-olds. The favourite shot out smartly and made all the early running. Canute. Lockwood, and Lad rone being prominent among the others. For the first five furlongs, Glenfinnan was in the rear, but when the straight was reached he came through the field in brilliant style and won as he liked by two lengths from Carolus, the rider of which seemed to be taking things easily below the distance. Canute was a moderate third, ■with Lady Nolan and Lad rone next. Glenfinnan which is by Clauranald —Lady Annie,* a mare that won several useful stakes for Sir George Clifford, has a big deputation on the tracks, but this was the first time be has acted up to expectations In public. A SURPRISE WIN. Next came the Great Easter Handicap, from which Coroniform aud Peg were withdrawn. leaving a field of fifteen. Emperador was a good favourite, followed by the Stead pair. Bon Ton and Culprit, with the Clifford Heatberbrae and Brown Owl, third hoice, followed by Sanguinary and Ventura. The first to show out was Sea King, but by the time a furlong had been covered Ventura was in front, followed by Pilgrim s Way, Sea King, Emperador, Sanguinary, Query, and Bon Ton. with Bronze in the rear of a strung out field. Ventura drew out several lengths before the straight was reached, and stayed there to the end, winning an uninteresting race by two lengths from Pilgrim's Way, which was three lengths in front of Emperador. after which came Heatherbrae, Specialform, Gapon, Bon Ton, and Query, with Culprit last. The winner was bred in Australia, where she showed great form as a two-year-old, but few people credited her with the ability to stay seven furlongs as she did to-day, after her* recent running, when she has failed to show much pace or to stay. As it was, she gave nothing in the race a chance. I’ilgrim s Way ran a good race, and so did Emperador and* Heatherbrae, but none of the other fancied candidates even showed up. It was in fact a poor contest for such an important event. The winner is owned by Mr E. J. Watt, who was successful last year with Royai Scotch. ANOTHER FAVOURITE BEATEN. Eight two-year-olds lined up for the Russley Plate, and backers went strongly for Mr J. B. Reid’s pair Rinaldo and Bradamante. When the field reached the course proper after going about two furlongs. Martins was well out in front, and be stayed there to the end, beating Rinaldo easily by two lengths, with Historiette three lengths away, a head in front of Joan. The winner, which was bretl by his owner, is by Martian from Starshot, which has left several winners. including Pawkey Lass, a useful two-year-old in the early part of last season. There was nothing exciting about’the race, but Martins won like a good one. MASTERPIECE AGAIN. There were six starters for the Sockburn Handicap, and a very even betting race ended in Los Angelos, Masterpiece. Mira, and The Cornet being backed in that order. Masterpiece and Los Angelos were slowest io move, but there was not much between the other four for a couple of furlongs, when Troon drew out clear. She was still in front five furlongs from home, where the field was bunched. The Cornet took charge at the entrance to the straight, where Masterpiece and Los Angelos were also handy. At the distance Masterpiece was in front, and he went on to win comfortably by a length and a half from The Comet, which beat. Los Angelos by a length, with Mira close up. Masterpiece, which has earned a reputation as a very erratic customer, was on his best behaviour to-day, under which conditions he is a good horse. This was Sir Geo. Clifford’s third win for the day. and his racing luck appears to have changed for the better lately. Los Angelos ran a good race, but found the heavy weight a trifle beyond his powers. The Cornet went very close to repeating his performance a year ago, when he won this event. THE HACKS. A Mg field of fifteen hacks turned up for the Gimcrack Handicap, (told Wave, a half sister to Gunl»oat, betag a strong favourite. Xbe jumped out smartly and led most of the way. but Bulletin, the second favourite, cut her down easily at the finish, while Nithsdale finished up with a strong run, and just cut the favourite out of second money Bulletin, which is a half brother by Pilgrim’s Progress to Bobrikoff, has been on the scene for some time, but has shown very useful form in hack class lately, aud If he remains sound should i*ot be nearly at the end of his tether yet. THR FINISH. 9?he day’s sport closed with the Courtenay

Welter Handicap. for which there were nine starters, hackers showing a preference foe Kilmeny, Kilts, Eocene, and Thrax in that order. Eocene showed momentarily In front, but Kilts and Thistledown soon’ took up the running, and stayed there till the home turn was reached. Thistledown then retired, and at the distance Kilts was just clear of Mumura, with Kilmeny and Thrax moving up fast. A hundred yards from home there was nothing to cnoose between the four, bnt Thrax drew right awav and beat Kilmeny by a length and a''half, Mumura being a length further back, another length in front of Kilts. The winner is a stable mate of Bulletin, and a good sort, which seems to be improving with age He is by Martian, from the English mare Hebrew Maid, and looks like making a stayer. Kilmeny. after being badly placed in the early stages, finished well, and was a trifle unlucky. SECOND DAY. AUTUMNUS WINS THE STAKES. There were not so many people present as on the first day. but the attendance was still large. The tote investments for the meeting were £57,050 10/, or £12.983 more than last year's figures. The racing was a great improvement on Monday’s display, and on the whole was very interesting. A JOCKEY SUSPENDED. The stewards inquired into a complaint regarding some interference which took place in the Autnmn Nursery Handicap, and L. At ilson, rider of Jason, was suspended for the day. In the same race Chorale ran very green and collided with a fence, her rider having a rib injured. A ONE-SIDED RACE. The Peerswick Hurdles Handicap was a very one-sided race. At the end of two furlongs Cardiff drew right away by himself. and jumping like a stag soon had a lead of a dozen lengths. Daylight Bill made a good effort to overhaul him over the last five furlongs, but finding pursuit unavailing he was eased at the last hurdle, leaving Cardiff to win by ten lengths. Gold Pin finished well, and caught the rider of Daylight Bill napping, but failed by a head to snatch second money. The winner has not shown much form for some time, though he ran a few good races a season or two ago. St. Kevin jumped badly, and Bercola never looked dangerous. THE YOUNGSTERS. *' There were thirteen starters for .de Autumn Nursery Handicap, and it was a « n , e K^ tt,n ® race between five, Bertrada finished up favourite, but with only a sl’ght f a ‘‘ 5?? ier ' Mar «”S. Jason, and the bracketed Glencanulch and Veritas. As in . ? n ’I' a - gne Stabes - Bertrada was at once taken to the front, and in the early stages was welW-lear of Jason and The « hl f, h " ere at the he ad of the others. So they ran till two furlongs from home when the field closed up a little. At the distance Historiette, Veritas and Ogier H Ut ® er ‘ rada "’as Still in front. In the last hundred yards Ogier and Veritas finished strongly, Ogier winning a good race by a neck from Bertrada. which beat Veri tas by half a length. with Historiette next”’ The H ? gue > a <' d . Flora MacDonald next. rhe winner, which is bv Charlo magne H.-Nautiloid, is a brother to Caro-half-brother to Pilgrim's Way. He finished up well, and looks a solid customer Bertrada again showed lots of pace but does uot stay too well. THE FAVOURITE WINS. „ TSl r^ee J 1 a » a in the main for the laldhurst Welter Handicap. Specialform 0 Cr«t re S gt ? her f ° rWard ™ an ‘“g la the Great Easter, was a strong favourite Carolus and Kilme'ny being best backed among the others. Oxenhope beat the opposition badly off the mark and was out mol f , ront at the end of a furlong. where Lockwood was leading the others, among which Thistledown, Specialform, Carolus, and Mere were prominent. Turning for home, Oxenhope was still well clear, but Specialform went In pursuit and drawing away in the last hundred yards won nicely by a length. Ladrone, which came from a long way back, put in a brilliant run in the straight, and just failed by a bead to catch Oxenhope. Carolus which failed to run on. was fourth, just in front of Thrax and Kilmeny, lioth of which finished well, Thrax in particular putting in good work over the last furlong. The winner. which Is by Bonifonn— Signal, has been racing very consistently for some time but this was her first decent win this season Oxenhope ran a good race, and showed great Improvement on bls first day's effort. BON TON RETURNS TO FORM. The twelve marked on the card lined u» for the Great Autumn Handicap, and when the betting finished the Stead bracket Los Angelos and Boil Ton, bad a decided call over the Clifford pair. Masterpiece and Brown Owl, which were just a little better backed than Cheddar. There was very little delay at the start, which was a fairly good one. Masterpiece being left a length or two. Browu Owl, Cheddar, Canute, Sanguinary, Mira mid Bon Ton comprised the front division going out of the straight, bnt Passing Cutty, Sanguinary and Brown Owl were acting as pilots, followed by Bon Ton, after which came Cheddar, Mira and Sir Solo, with Coroulform, Masterpiece and Lon Angelos last. Going down the back, Coronlform commenced to move up, and at the seven furlong post there were no great changes in the front division. Bronze being one of the rear trio at thia stage. Sanguinary was done with before

the straight was reached, where Utstvii Owl was leading Bou Ton, while Masterpiece, Los Angelos ami Bronxe were moving up fast. At the distance this trio were close behind the leaders, and a great race home ended in Bou Tou beating uronae by a neck, with Masterpiece half a length away. Brown Owl was close up, fourth, just iu frout of Los Angelos, with Mira next, the last to finish being Sanguinary and Corouiiorm. The winner ran a really good race, being nicely plated ail tne way, and must be classed as a smart eolc. Brouze performed well, aud is evidently coming back to her best form. Masterpiece was again in a racing mood, and gave a line display, us did nis stable mate. Brown Owl. Cheddar looked well, but net er threatened serious danger. It was a sue race, aud made up to some extent for the Great Easter. THE HACKS. Eight horses saddled up for the Addingten iiaiidicap, run under hack conditions. Scottish Mar was favourite, EOlcau, Eauy Noian, and Bulletin following iu tuat order. Three or four of them bad a hand iu the pa< eiiiaking, bnt when it came to business there was only one lu it. Bulletin mowing the opposition down -ike a t.adesmau. He is a rare good sort, aud will win lots of open races yet. AUTUMN US AGAIN. There were live scratchings for the Challenge stakes, .tne bracketeu Autuiunus aud Nightwatch ueiug iu strong demand with backers. Bou neve was slow to move, Nigntwateh showing out first irorn Autuuiuus. At tpe end of a furloug Autuiunus was steadied, and Nightwatch went ois from Emperaaor aud Mowbray. At tne entrance to lae srraigut Autuiunus went after tne leaders, and a little further on aioworay lost his place. There was not much to cuoose between the tnree leaders at the distance, but Autumnus nuislied wed. aud beat Nightwatch by about threequarters of u leugtu, Emperauor being a neck away, with .wowbray aud Bone reeve three leugtlis further back. The winner registered a smart performance, and is evidently back to his best two-year-old form, on which he was generally conceded to be a good horse. Nigiitwatcri rau tne journey out wen, and tue easy manner in which he disposed of Mowbray confirmed the Champagne Stakes running. Emperauor put up a good effort, but Bon Reve was a disappointment. DEFEAT OF THE FAVOURITE. There were eight starters for the Templeton Hauuicap, Culprit beiug a strong favourite, witu Heatnerbrae better backed than Pilgrim's May. when tne held came well into view Kuts and Culprit were in the lead, but Culprit faded out below the distance, where iieatuerurae came with strong ruu from the back. (She caught Kilts a hundred yards from home, and went on to wiu by a leugtu. Query finished well, ami was two lengths away third, with Eoceue, Culprit and Pilgrim’s May some distance away next. Tne winner begau Slowlv, but Uiiisheit well. She was tue second Treadmill to win for Sir Geo. Clifford during the day. Culprits poor showing came as a great surprise. THE FINAL. The meeting was brought to a close with the Final Handicap, lor which there were five scratchings, leaving a field of six starters, Giemiuuau, Toe Coruet aud Gapou being fancied iu that order. Troon aud John Bunvan. led to the straight, where John Bunyan retired, aud The Coruet ran up to Troon. At the distance Gapou aud Glenfinnan moved up, but Glenfinnan missed an opening, and bad to come round on the outside, aud a good finish ended iu The Cornet beating Troon by half a length, with Glenliunaii, which was going very strong at the finish, half a length further back. The Cornet s win was well anticipated by the Back watchers, as he bad been galloping well, while he had a good race in the Sockburn Handicap to further recommeud him. Glenfinnan ran well, and is evidently ub Improving sort. ♦ + ♦ AUSTRALIAN RACING. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. The Australian Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting was continued at Bandwick in beautiful weather. Au enormous crowd of people were present. A New Zealand-owned horse opened the proceedings bv annexing the Flying Handicap, through the agency of the Englishbred Valido, which was third favourite. Valido got away with the leaders, and ran the distance out web. The winner started twice previously, and ran fairly well on each occasion. J. Burton was again to the fore m the < ‘hanipague Stakes, in which Barragoou was expected to reverse the position with Radnor, owing to his being improved since Saturday’s race, and to the penalty carried by Radnor. Mr. E. J. M'att’s colt Athenie, however began quickly as usual, and led throughout. Bicragoou was again slow lu getting away, and never regained the lost ground. He finished close behind Radnor, with Dakai a?d Maltbrook. Atheuic proved •a better stayer than was anticipated earlier In the season. Two withdrawals left 27 starters for the Sydney Cup. Hallowmas was a strong favourite, but a surprise was in store in Cadonla, which has recently been running more generously for MacDonald. Cagou, which was second, was also a surprise, after beiug beaten by Barios on Saturday. The favourite was never prominent, and finished in the ruck, after a bad passage. I’oslnatua ran an unexpectedly good race, leading all the way to the di&v tance.

The New Zealand gelding Blr I-etbe was made favourite for the Steeplechase, but he faded away in tbe contest. The Miser, which, though penalised 101 b on account of his victory In the Hurdle Race on Saturday, still had a substantial advantage of ■Mb, came away on entering the straight, •nd woo easily.

Audelosla, whi«?h was third in the Sires’ Produce Stakes on Saturday, repeated the «ood gallop that he showed on that occasion, beating 19 other youngsters, to whom he conceded from 121 b upwards. The starters for tbe Tocal Handicap included Seatoudale, which ran well, finiabiag a close fourth. The winner, N.S.W., led throughout. An kiteresting fact connected with the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup double is that Jolly Beggar aud Cadonia (the winners) ran second in the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup respectively. The following are the result® of the racing:— THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES, a sweep stakes of IQsovs each, with 2,Wbsova added. Six furlongs. E. J. Watt’s br c Athenlc, by Traquair— Arajoel, including 71b extra, 9.3 (McLachlan) 1 J. Widdes’ eh c Eubulus, by Prudent King—Carpoo Roti, including 71b extra, 9.3 (Lewis) 2 I. Earnshaw’s b e Radnor, by Earlston— Burletta, 8.10 (Wood) 3 Andelcsia was scratched. Radnor was penalised 191 b. Atheuic hopped away smartly with Dakai, and led to the distance, where Eubulus moved up. The latter finished, strongly, but failed to reach Athenlc, which won by a length, Radnor being a length away, third. Time, 1.14. THE SYDNEY CUP, a handicap sweepstake of 20sovs each, with. s,Uoosovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 700sovs, and the owner of the third 35<teovs from the prize. Two miles. J. Birks’ ” br h Cadonia, oyrs, by Prudent King —Euooma, 9.1 (MacDonald) .. 1 J. and P. Brun’s b c Cagou, 4yrs, by Ayr Laddie —Tartar, 745- (Callings) .. 2 W. and F. A. Moses’ b h Jacamar, 4yrs, by Posltano —Jacinth, 8.9 (Connell) .... 3 Also started: My Gavonni 9.1, Aurofodina 9.1, Aimissa 8.11, HartfeU 8.8 f Zilper 8.6, Hallomas 8.4, Goard 8.2, Alured 8.1, Loehano 8.0 Ocean Blue 7.13, Angelique 7.11, Flavian 7.10, Bernard 7.10, Harpist 7.7, Moor Ula 7.6, Diabolo 7.5, Sheriff Muir 7.0, Barios 7.1, Belove 6.11, Bootan 6.10, Adgio 6.10, Waltz 6.7, Posinatus 6.7, Port Hunter 6.7. A good start, with the exception that Port Hunter was left at the post, was effected. Posinatus, Barios, Lochano, and Goard took the running from Bernard, Alured aud Cagou. Passing the stand the order ’ wag Lochano, Posinatus, Barios, Alured, Cagou. Bernard, Waltz, and Ocean Blue. At the nine-furlong post My Gavonni, Jaeamar, and Zilper had improved their positions. Along the back Posinatus was out by himself, followed by Bernard, Barios, Waltz, Cagou, Jacamar, and Ocean. Blue. In the straight Posinatus, Barios, Jacamar, and Cagou wer leading, Cadonia leading the others. At the distance Cagou and Jacamar headed Posinatus. Cadonia, finishing strongly, won by a length, with half a length bet wen second and third. Tne next to finish were Posinatus, My Gavonni, Waltz and Ocean Blue. Moonlia, which was last, was distressed. Time, 3.285. THE FIRST STEEPLECHASE, a handicap sweepstakes of 6sovs each, with 300sovs added. About two miles and a-half. ”S A. Rawdew's” ch g The Miser, aged, by The Jew-Lord Milton mare, including 191 b penalty. 10.10 (Robertson) 1 J M. Cameron's b g Sir Lethe, aged, by Lethe—Master Agnes mare, 12.2 (Cress) 2 Mrs. A. Phillips’ b g Hautapu, aged, by Mitiora—Lady Sarah, 10.13 I Murtagh) 3 The only other starter. Rude Boy, fell, ana broke his neck and bad to be destroyed. Tho winner won by six lengths, a furlong separating Sir Lethe and Hautapu. Time, 5.30. THE FIRST NURSERY HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of IDsovs each, with 500SOV8 added. One mile. A. D. Murphy and M. Sheldon's br c Andelosia, by Fortunatus—Diffidence, 9.2 1 F. Foy’s b c The Christian Brother, by Something Irish—Charmed Life, 7.9 .. 2 Waiter Brunton's b c Flamboyant, by Positano —Lady Trenchant, 7.6 3 There were 11 starters. Audelosia won by a neck. Time. 1.415. THE TOCAL HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of lOsovs each, with oOOsovs added. One mile aud a-quarter. E. R. White's br m N.S.W., 4yrs. by San Francisco—Vigil, 6.10 (Thomas) 1 ”W. Norman's” ch h Embracer (imp), 4yrs by Woolsthorpe— Embrace, 7.11 (Williams) • 2 Jos. Brown’s b in Patrimony, ayrs, by Patronage—Sway, 6.8 (Bracken) 3 Seventeen horses started, including Seatondale. Won by a ne< k, tbe same distance separating second aud third horses. Time, 2.75. The Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting was brought to a conclusion at Randwick iu beautiful, bright, cool weather. This was the stayers’ day, no race (except that for two-year-olds) being under a mile and a-quarter. Barios had the best credentials as a stayer of the lot saddled up to contest tbe Rouse Handicap, whhh event was limited to the three-year-old division, and he was a firm favourite. Tartanus had a lead of eight lengths at the five-furlong post, but Barios • aught him at the distance, aud won easily at the finish. Ja<*an>.r, v.Uo is going to India, was made a strong favourite for the Place Handicap, but failed to repeat his good gallops of tbe first two days, and only got fourth. Hallowmas finished well, and bent tbe unlucky Lochano for the leading place. Beth steeplechases were failures from the standisiiut of the number of starters. Only four horses contested Monday's rare, and two to-day. The Miser fell n mile from the post, leaving the New Zealand gelding Sir Lethe to canter home alone. Piastre's absence from the A.J.C. Plate was due to his off foreleg being troublesome. A long spell will perhaps be necessary for the Melbourne Cup winner. Cadonia’s usual pilot, McDonald, not having recovered from his sensational Cnp ride, Lambert, who has figurefl well iu long races, had the mount on the <*np winner. Cadonia galloped kindly for two adles. Then, despite hard riding, he dropped back. He came again, but was

unable to wipe off the deficiency, and Harpist. who was well rlddeu by McLachlan, scored. The Nursery Handicap saw Malbrook, when showing a bold front in the straight, break a fetlock. The following are the details of the racing:— THE ROUS HANDICAP of 500sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile and three furlongs. E. R. Fraser’s br c Barios, by Grafton—Diamonds, 8.5 (Connell) 1 J. 8. Agnew's Tartauus. 7.2 2 C. Hebdeu’s br f Leta, 7.3 3 Ten started, Barios winning by three lengths. Time, 2.22. THE PLACE HANDICAP of 750sovs. On® mile and a-balf. F. Merton's b h Hallowas, by Martagou— Halloween, 8.10 (Lambert) 1 J. McMaster’s b m Lochano, 9.7 2 Jos. Brown’s b m Patrimony, 7.0 3 Also ran: Jacamar, Bernard, Didus, N.S.W. Patrimony led for a mile, followed by Lochano, Hallowmas, and Bernard. At the straight Lochano was leading Jacamar and Patrimony, but Hallowmas with a tine run in the last 100 yards settled the opposition easily, and won by two lengths aud a-half. Time, 2.35. THE SECOND STEEPLECHASE of 400 sovs. About three miles. J. M. Cameron's b g Sir Lethe, by Lethe —Master Agnes mare, 12.0 (Cress).... 1 Also ran: The Miser, 11.12 (fell). Time, 7.25. THE A.J.C. PLATE of l,s6teovs. Three miles. Hunter White's ch c Harpist, 3yrs, by Sir Tristram —Choir Girl, 7.12 (McLachlan) 1 J. Birk’s Tw li Cadonia, syrs» 9 5 2 F. Merton’s eh h Aurofodina, 9.3 3 Also ran: Flavian, My Gavonrrt, Cagou. At the stand Aurofodina was leading Harpist, Flavian, Cagou, and Cadonta. The latter took fourth place along the back, where Aurofodina bad a four lengths lead from Harpist. Cadonia improved his position entering the straight the first time, where the order was: Aurofodina, three lengths from Harpist, who in turn wan two lengths in front of Cadorna, with Flavian nest. Cadouia crept up until passing the mile, where Cagou passed him. Harpist led into the straight by a length from Cagou, with Cadonia coming agaiu. Harpist huur. on gamely, and beat the Cup winner by four lengths. Time, 5.29. THE SECOND NURSERY HANDICAP of oOOsovs. Six furlongs. S. Hordern’s b c Portrush, by Petrillo— Irish Corner, 7.12 (Baruett) 1 John McDonald's b f Lady Multiform, 7 22 J. Baron’s ch g Sir Tarka, 7.7 3 Thirteen started. Portrush wou by threequarters of a length. 'Time, 1.15. THE FINAL HANDICAP of 50Qsevs. One mile and a-quarter. M. Harris’ br m Angelique, 6yrs, by Newhaven —Angela, 7.1 (Lightfoot) I W. Norman’s ch h Embracer, 8.2 2 J. Baron’s b g John Porter, 6.10 3 Nine started. Angelique won by a neck. 4» 4* 4* SALE OF YEARLINGS IN SYDNEY. The annual sales of thoroughbred yearlings took place at Randwick. The attendance and bidding was good. Mr G. M. Currie, of Koatuniil (New Zealand) topped prices with a Traquair—Roscommon colt, which brought 1,025 guineas. Mr Murphs, of Victoria, purchased the Fla s— Albuera filly for 250 guineas. The King Rufus —Alannah colt brought 210 guineas, and six others of Mr Currie’s ranged frtrn 65 guineas to 145 guineas. Mr R. H. Dangar's Bobadil—Ringlet filly brought 1000 guineas, Mr E. R. White’s Flavors —Gold Grip colt 975 guineas, Fiavus—Boiiirg colt 000 guineas, and Flavus —Many Celom's cott 700 guineas. Mr Hunter White’s Antonio— Sonoma filly realised 530 guineas. Mr E. J. Watt (New Zealand) paid 219 guineas for a Mountain King—PavHie colt. At the yearling sales the following were the New’ Zealand purchasers:—G. D. Greenwood, Maltster—Comedy colt, 550 gs, Menschikoff —Lady Melton colt, 200 gs; G. M. Currie, Grafton—Ural filly. Togs; L. C. Haslett, Sylvanite—Jenny Moore colt, lOOgs. Other sales included a Maltster —Marie Corel! colt, 825 gs, and a Maltster—Wahine colt. 500 gs. At the yearling sales on behalf ef Mr. H. Moses, the Earlston—Burletta colt realised 1275gns, the Bobadil—Helois colt 1025gna, the Earlston-Velox colt 9Uogns, the Earlston —Solution colt SOOgus. the Kartston —Terala colt 700 gas, and the Ma Is ter— Wakeful cult 825gns.

Time. m, . s. 1906—Isolt, by Multiform 2 42 2-5 1907—-Helen Port la ml, by DorChester 2 40 4 5 1908—Maheno, by Soult J 45 1909—Gold Lace, by Gohl Keef . . 3 7 1910—Sea Elf, by Seaton Delaval . . 2 47 3-5 1911—Antoinette, by Soult 2 38 1912—Counterfeit, by Treadmill . . 2 40 3-5 1913—Bleriot, by Soult 2 40