Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 17, 23 April 1913, Page 9

Turf Gossip.

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The stewards of the Wellington Uaciug Club have decided to increase the stakes for the winter meeting by ±’4oo over last winter, and have also resolved to restore the St. Leger Stakes on the autumn programme.

The Rover has been purchased by G. Delaney, who is now iu Australia, and who was presumably acting for au owner on the other side. The Advance gelding will shortly be shipped across to Sydney.

Mr G. G. Stead won the first New Zealand St. Leger with the not very celebrated colt Altair in 1899. in subsequent years he scored with Cruciform (a top-notcher) and Isolt.

The Monoform gelding Monotone was in the paddock at Avondale on Wednesday, but had to be withdrawn from his engagement in the Maiden Plate because no rider was available at the weight.

The Spaipeen gelding Pyrmont is earning an unenviable reputation, and at present two riders. <’. Percival and R. Conway, are receiving attention at the hospital through his failing to negotiate the obstacles safely.

The Soult colt Marshal McDonald is improving with ev«*y race, and w’hen next season rolls round may be found winning a decent race for his popular owner, Mr. Donald McKinnon.

Two Auckland horsemen, in B. Deeley and J. Deerey, were successful at the recent Hawke’s Bay meeting, the former piloting Zeus and Historiette to victory, and the latter having the mount on Flingot when he won the Mangatarata Hurdle Race.

The Maoriland-bred pacer Ribbon wood, though not eligible for the class prizes at the Royal Agricultural Show in Sydney, won the championship for trotting stallions. He has now won more championships at Sydney shows than any other light harness horse.

On appearances, Kaween was the last of the field that one would have selected to win the Avondale Handicap on Wednesday, bur, nevertheless, the daughter of Spalpeen ran a great race, battling it right out to the finish, and securing the 20sovs. attaching to third position.

After a long absence from the racing track, Master Theory made his reappearance under silk at Avondale on Wednesday, when he was saddled up to contest the Handicap ■Hurdles. The son of Soult made a creditable showing, and should not be long before he adds something to his winning account.

The Soult gelding Admiral Soult made his first appearance over hurdles at Avondale on Wednesday, when he contested the Handicap Hurdle Race. The hitherto disappointing son of Soult made a very good showing for a maiden, but banged the fences a lot, and his legs suffered in consequence.

After her efforts at the Manawatu meeting, the Wellington-owned mare Aema was thought to hold a mortgage on the hurdle race at Avondale on Wednesday, but the best the daughter of Stepniak could do was to run third. Aema was showing symptoms of soreness when she returned to the paddock after the race.

Cadonia, the winner of the Sydney Cup, is related to several well-known performers in this country. His third dam is Aurelia, who was got by Musket from L’Orient, the dam of Alda, Maua, Francotte, Orientate, and others. Alda produced Impulse, a New Zealand Cup winner, and Uhlan, au Auckland Cup winner.

The St. Ambrose gelding Virtue did not make a very promising showing In his first attempt over hurdles, and at Avondale on Wednesday he was last throughout the journey. Virtue jumped carefully throughout, and when he gains experience through racing, may pick up a stake or two at the illegitimate game.

In declaring his weights for the Mount Rosklll Handicap, on the second' day of the Avondalo meeting, Mr. Morse put Topic in the pride of position with Ost. After the weights were Issued, It transpired that Topic not eligible for the race, and, as a consequence, a 21b rise all round was necessary In order to conform with the rules.

The Birkenhead gelding Presently, which has off the scene for about twelve months, is to rejoin P. Jones* team at Ellerslie next week. Mr. L. B. Harris, the owner of the gelding, is contemplating a trip to Sydney in the spring, in which case both Presently and Toreador will be takeu across to the other side, and given an opportunity to measure strides with the Australian cracks.

Labour Day gave another disappointing display in the Hawke’s Bay Cup, finishing out of a place, while, on the second day of rhe Hawke’s Bay meeting she came to grief through falling over Canute while contesting the Burke Memorial Handicap. The daughter of Soult may yet repay Mr. Lowry for the money he has expended on her, tout at present she can safely be written down as the best-sold mare that has raced in the Dominion for some time.

The support accorded the Invercargill non-totaiisator trotting meeting, says a Southland paper, is not as good as might have been expected, seeing the large number of trotters iu work in Southland, but officials of the club are to a great extent responsible for more entries not being forthcoming. A leading local owner informed the writer that no programme had come to Gore, and further, that he had made personal application to the secretary for a programme, which had not come to hand.

A unique proposal is under the consideration of the Christchurch trotting clubs at the present time. The idea is to hold an exhibition trotting race in connection with a public demonstration which is to take place during the visit of 11.M.5. New Zealand to the port of the Cathedral City. The suggestion is that the race should be a handicap one of one mile and a-half, and that the only prizes should be three trophies,, while the field would include seven or eight of the best harness horses in training.

Bluestone showed greatly improved form in his races at Avondale, and the son of Bluelight won both his races iu convincing style. In the Oakley Handicap his win appeared to have something of the fluke about it, for he got a lucky run through on the rails, but in the Railway Handicap, the concluding event of the day, he dispelled this idea, for he never gave the rest of the field a look in, and simply made a onehorse race of it.

Mark Ryan, who recently handed in his jockey’s license, in order to set up as a public trainer, has had a three-year-old gelding by Extractor, and a three-year-old (gelding by Monoform, placed in his charge, and the pair are to arrive at headquarters next week. The one-time prominent horseman has secured stables at Ellerslie, and, now that he has made a start, should not be long in getting his boxes full.

A horse that sadly disappointed his party at Avondale on Wednesday was Decorate, which was a good second favourite in the Malden Plate. The half-brother to Watchchain never really got going, and was a long way back at the finish. Too much notice, however, should not be taken of the form of several of the competitors in the Maiden Plate, however, for the bulk of them had their chances spoilt before a furlong was covered, by the bumping and jostling that took place Just after the start.

The president of the Auckland Racing Club, the Hon. E. Mitehelson, lias sufficiently recovered from his recent serious accident to take a motor drive, and on Thursday afternoon paid a visit to the Ellerslie Racecourse, and inspected the various works in progress. The president takes a very keen interest in the beautifying of the Ellerslie course, and his many friends will be pleased to learn that he Is able once more to keep in touch with what is going on at headquarters.

The 'Soult Ally Bleriot has won all the three races she has contested at Avondale this season. In the spring she accounted for the Avondale Cup and Avondalo Guineas, and on Wednesday the Avondale Handicap fell to her share, these events being the three principal events on the club’s programmes. On Wednesday Bleriot was •ent out a very warm favourite, and returned the shortest price returned In a handicap event In Auckland this season.

So far Antiphone has not proved to be a worthy descendant of the successful racing family he springs from, and, although ho has not raced very often, bis essays have been very disappointing. In the Maiden Plate at Avondale on Wednesday he carried the confidence of his party, and was sent out a good favourite, but not once through the race did he appear to have a winning chance, and eventually finished out of a place. Time may do a lot for Antiphone, but at present he is a good many removes from first class.

It is again stated that it has been definitely decided to retire Lady Medallist, and that she will go to St. Savin. As Lady Medallist’s sire, St. Alwync, is a grandson of St. Simon, and St. Savin is by St. Simon, that sounds fairly close breeding; but it is only natural Mr “E. J. Craven*’ should be inclined to experiment to some exteut with his very fine stallion, which lias already been represented by two winners in Eng land, Hortensia accounting for two races and Durbar one last season. Lady Medallist proved a profitable purchase on “Mr Craven’s’’ part, as she won him well on towards £6,700 in prize-money in her various races, and it is understood ho scored heavily in the way of bets when she won the Caulfield Cup.

Backers never seem tired of making Tripoli favourite for the races she contests, and in two-thirds of the events she has started in this season she has been at the head of the quotations, but has yet to make good. In the Chevalier Handicap, at Avondale, on Wednesday, she carried a lot of money, but was never seen. Her rider, however, struck trouble in the race, for, in addition to getting bumped on to the rails, was hit in the eye by a sod thrown back by one of the other horses, and consequently was unable to do his mount justice.

The recent showings of Mr. J. B. Reid's colt Rinaldo adds further to the puzzle as to which is the champion two-year-old of the season, and it is a thousand pities that Soltano, Mowbray, Rinaldo, and Nightwatch all fit and well could not toe brought together over six furlongs. It is a long time since four such- good colts have been seen out in the one season, and their meeting would create universal interest. Probably the quartet will have their first meeting as three-year-olds in the next Great Northern Derby, which is the first classical race of importance in which all are engaged.

The latest improvement at Avondale, that of providing a separate enclosure to enable trainers to saddle their horses for their engagements without any outside interference, is one that could be copied with advantage by other clubs, and more especially the Auckland Racing Club. On all the courses previously, and Ellerslie in particular, trainers, especially those who had to get the favourite ready, have beeu subjected to all sorts of annoyance by people crowding round and, In numbers of cases, actually tilling the box while the horses were being saddled. All this sort of thing the enclosure at Avondale prevents, and it is, without doubt, one of the most advanced iuqpr&vements effected ou any course in recent years.

The Works Committee of the Auckland Racing Club visited the Ellerslie racecourse on Thursday, and looked over the various works iu progress. The forming of the new entrances is being pushed on with all possible haste, and, though there is an enormous amount of blasting to toe done, in order to remove the large quantity of solid rock that has to be shifted, very satisfactory progress is being made. The long spell of line weather has greatly assisted operations, and the completion of the big job in time for the summer meeting is now practically assured. When finished, the entrances will be easily the best in the Dominion.

Mr. W. Casey, the contractor for the erection of the new stairway to the top of the main stand at Ellerslie, has made a start •with the work, and a large staff of men will be put on in order to have everything in readiness for the A.R.C. Winter Meeting. The stairway, which is an outside one, begins about tbo middle of the old publican’s booth, and goes to tbo corner of the building, then turns at right angles, and runs along the end of the stand to the top. The grade Is a very easy one from top to bottom, and, as the stairway will be 6ft wide, there should be no complaint as to the means of access provided fur those who wish to view the racing from that point.

A number of brood marcs, unbroken horses, and horses In training were submitted at auction at Palmerston North on account of Mr D. Buick, M.P., and other owners. There was a largo attendance nt the ring side, but buyers were conspicuous by their absence, and a number

of the most desirable lots elicited m> competition. Nineteen mures and unbroken thoroughbreds were disposed of for 26b

guineas, and Pupakura, the sire of at least one good one in Aberbrothock. also of Vibration and Rnngiatua, went for a modest tenner. The twenty-year-old son of St. Leger was carrying hts years well, and his present owners may be congratulated upon having been made a handsome presentation. Mr Buick placed reserves upon the promising three-year-olds Portraiture ami Papality, but he kept faith with the public in every yespect, and as neither Rangiatua, Papader, nor Aberbrothock was sold it may be taken for granted that the popular dark blue [livery will again be fluttering in the breeze next season.

The progress that trotting is making in public favour in Auckland is simply phenomenal. Alexandra Park, recently acquired tis a trotting course, is fast being transformed into one of tiie prettiest and best Equipped trotting tracks in the Dominion. The management of the Auckland and Otahuhu Clubs is developing on wise and progressive lines, with the result that the sport is being lifted right into the forefront of racing pastimes. At the recent autumn meeting of the Auckland Club there was not the slightest indication of anything but absolutely clean sport. The stewards were quick to seize on any questionable point, and twice riders and owners were summoned before the officials to make explanation as to the why and the wherefore of certain suspected anomalies. In each case, however, the reply was perfectly Satisfactory. Perhaps the best criterion of the increasing popularity . of trotting in Auckland is gained in the fact that the attendances are almost double what they Were, and in the further fact that it is not an infrequent thing to find the crowd cheering the winners as they return to the paddock. The Souk filly Self is the eighth or ninth of the local two-year-olds to get her name on the winning list this season, and although she may not prove to be in the same class as her illustrious sister, Bierlot, -may be a usefid stake earner for her owner-trainer next season. In winning the Juvenile Handicap at Avondale on Wednesday, Self showed a lot of pace. and. though there are many that hold the idea that Loloma would have defeated her but for the interference a short distance from the post, still Self ran a good race. The occurrence that did take place was the subject of much comment, and the the finding of the stewards in connection with the matter lias been in some quarters rather adversely discussed. That there was interference there seemed to bo no doubt, but the stewards gave it. as their opinion that It did not affect the result, and that ends the matter. It is interesting at times t" compare the rulings of stewards, and in the present case the finding is directly opposite to that given by the A.R.C. stewards In tiie I’earey Monorail case. In the latter •the -Auckland stewards derided that accidental Interference over seven furlongs from home affected the result; but in the present case tiie accidental interference which took place at the critical stage was held not 'to have had any bearing on the judge’s decision. although it was considered necessary 1o administer a severe caution to Chaplin, the ride of Self for careless riding. Cases of this sort are most unsatisfactory to all .parties concerned, for, when it comes to a •point being decided on a question of opinion. so many different views are expressed That whatever derision is given it will, in the majority of cases, give dissatisfaction. A straight out rule t<» govern every case would be much preferable. A big programme of improvements is contemplated by tiie Auckland Trotting Club for next season. Details have not yet been discussed by the executive, but a progressive policy for Exhibition time is mooted, and is likely to be endorsed by every member of the committee. With a view to attracting trotting horses from every part of tiie Dominion, it is probable that tiie next Summer Cup will be worth not less tlniu £S(M», a ml it is further proposed that the tidal prize-money for the ensuing sea son should be Increased from £B,OOO to JIO.bUO. The dub is actuated by a desire to popularise trotting, ami, encouraged by the splendid results of the season just over. »vlll essay a big programme for. 1913-14. In addition to improving the prise-money, the club has a big scheme In hand for the ini provenient of the course and its appointment*. Already the track itself, well bnnked ami of a wonderfully even grade throughout. Is an Ideal one. Last week, liowever, as U result of the lonff continued dry weather, there was considerable dust during the progress of each event, and the club means to cope with this effectually ■ext aeaaon. To do so it Is pro|K»aed that a four-inch main should be laid ail round the course, with hydrant* at a distance of

every 150 ft. The improvement scheme also provides for the enlargement of the stewards’ stand, and the alteration of the totalisator houses. The outside “tote” will probably be rebuilt entirely, and the inside machine much altered. At present considerable inconvenience is caused to spectators because of tiie indicators not being sufficiently high to be seen over the heads of those in front. Next season it is intended that this shall lie remedied, and other desired improvements will also be carried out. Altogether the club has a big programme in hand, and although, as stated, details have yet to be discussed by the committee, it is likely that the points above enumerated will be readily approved. A DUCKY OWNER. In having three two-year-olds of the calibre of Mowbray, Salzburg, and Rinaldo In his stable In the one season, the Canterbury sportsman, Mr. J. B. Reid, must be classed as a lucky owner, and, provided nothing unforeseen occurs, it will be strange if his colours are not carried to victory in the majority of the big three-year-old events next season. Mr. Reid has raced a number of horses in New Zealand at various times, and will be best known as the owner of that great mare, Gladsome, while a New Zealand Cup is also to his credit by the aid of Wolverine. Mr. Reid’s three colts are engaged in all the Auckland classical events, and perhaps one of them will be found contesting the Great Northern Guineas next spring. J FOUL RIDING. Before the stipendiary stewards were appointed complaints of foul riding were very frequent, but for a time after the paid official made bis appearance there was less talk of bumping and jostling than previously. Matters, however, have taken another turn, and the old order again prevaileth, and it is safe to say that at Avondale on Wednesday there was more Interference in the various races than has been the case for some time. In the opening event, the Maiden Plate, several of the starters hardly touched the ground for fully half a furlong, owing to being chopped out at the start. Why there should be so much rushing for the rails from this post is hard to understand,' for there is a good run of nearly three furlongs before a turn is reached. Only ten started in the Hurdle Race, and •there was tons of room for all, yet when the field passed the stand, after half the journey was covered, one rider, whose voire could be'easily distinguished, could be plainly beard, in language that was not altogether parliamentary, shouting out for room. Some horsemen certainly want all the course to themselves, but it was something of a surprise that no questions were asked as to the cause of all the row. In several of the other races the same state of affairs -prevailed, and, while it Is to be regretted 'that such lias to be chronicled, surely the bulk of it could be easily put down. It has at once to bo admitted that the position of stipendiary steward is anything but an enviable one, f.»r the task is beset with many difficulties. When first Messrs. McMahon, Gibson, and Gordon were appointed there were found plenty of people unreasonable enough to imagine that all the corrupt practices of the turf would be cleaned up in p day, but. the majority of those conversant with the question were quite prepared to admit that a herculean task was before the gentlemen named, and therefore It would take some little time before matters would adjust themselves. It is now close on live months since the stipendiary stewards took office, and in the writer’s opinion they have justified their existence to a large extent, but, unfortunately, do not seem to have got at the principal root of the whole trouble, foul riding. Of Mr. Gibson’s work I know nothing, but I have had numerous opportunities of observing the methods employed by Messrs. McMahon and Gordon, and must candidly confess that I cannot agree with them. At all the gatherings I have attended both gentlemen naminl have for the most part taken up. their position on the stewards’ stand, an excellent place, no doubt, to view a race from, as far as the actual running is concerned, but hardly suitable to note certain happenings which are usually practised where there Is the least possible chance of detection. Unless one Is In a direct line with the start, no matter how experienced he is, it is next door to Impossible to form a correct idea as to what takes place after the field jump off, except Rs to the positions taken up In running. Let anyone view a start directly opposite them on the far side of the course, and then got the opinions of the boys riding In the ra<e, or the starter who watches them as they leave him, and It will then be found how difficult dt is to judge what did actually occur, as regard the chopping out, etc. However, different people have different

opinions, and the officials may have every confidence in their ability to detect offen'cesfrom the point of vantage they at present occupy, but of this I am convinced, the majority of rtfeing men will agree with me, that, until « closer view is obtained of what occurs at the start, and also across the top stretch to the turn for home, so long will there be trouble and foul riding.

THE HAWKE’S BAY CUP. If the Press Association’s report of the running of the Hawke’s Bay Cup is to be relied upon, then that event was, to a large extent, spoilt by Lady Moutoa getting out with a four-lengths* break before the barrier rose. The statement on the surface hardly appears correct, for a starter could hardly declare a’start'with a horse four lengths in front of the post before he pulled the lever, and the probabilities are that Lady Moutoa was on the move when the barrier lifted, and thus gained her advantage. However, she seems to have made the best use of the luck that came her way. and was never headed, running the mile and a-half in 2.34, an exceptionally fast gallop. Bronze, which was sent out favourite, appears to have run a decent race under her weight, for, with such a pace set, she would have to do her best all through to keep -anything within striking distance of the field, and her third under the circumstances was not by any means a disappointing performance. Labour Day, Cheddar, and Merrivonia, which had a lot of friends in Auckland, were apparently never dangerous, and were probably taken off their feet in the early part of it. WAIRARAPA NOTES. Sir Solo is suffering from mouth trouble, and will be laid up some time. The Sir Laddo horse has placed a good sum to his credit this season, and has earned a rest. His chief victories were the Wellington and Manawatu Cups, while he ran second in the Feilding and Woodville Cups. Sir Solo will probably be given a special preparation for the next New Zealand Cup. Sir Knox, who has been eased off tn work lately, will next make his appearance at the Masterton meeting. He has been given 8.11 in the Waipipi Cup. of U miles, the horses above him being Undecided 9.6 and Byron 8.13. Imagination, who has been going well lately, has been allotted 7.11 iu the Waipipi Cup, while Ceylon, another good performer, has 7.6, O-bligant 7.10, ami Mangaroa 7.3. has also Wen well treated by the ’handicapper. A special fund for the jockey Pritchard, who broke his leg at the Feilding'meeting last year, and who has had to have the limb broken -again and re-set, has been opened at Mastertoil. About £2O has already been collected. Tyrannic is now trained by W. Garrett, at Opaki. The gelding was given a run in the Karere Hurdles, at the Manawatu Meeting, finishing sixth out of a field of nine. By the time the steeplechasing season comes round the bay gelding should be iu good form. lie is improving daily in his jumpIlopes are slill held out of making Full Rate a hurdler. He is to be given a run at the Pahiatua meeting. -Sweet Zinnia, a nice-looking filly by Sweet Simon—Laida. which showed good promise at the Feilding meeting, landed the Maiden Plate (six furlongs> at the Mawanatn Meeting. carrying second top weight, 8.7. Down the straight she smothered the two-year-obi Gerberga, which was a hot favourite, for pace, and won by a good two lengths. Of the horses engaged in rhe Waipipi Cup, the only ones to show anything approaching form at the Manawatu meeting were Royal Simon (second in Taikorea Welter) and Lord Renown (third in Autumn Handicap). Silver Rose (Sylvia i’ark—Pretty Polly), which landed the Flying at Awapuni in the easiest possible manner, will sport silk in the Dash Handicap at Masterton. She is weighted at 8.6, against 7.0 at the Manawatu meeting, but she is in great form just now, and will probably be little troubled with her extra burden. Jewel Chimes, which won the Hobson Handicap at the Auckland Trotting Meeting, is owned by Mr. J. D. Piper, of Makairo, WaiThe Masterion Racing Club has decided to strongly protest against the action of the New Zealand Racing Conference in deleting Easter Saturday from the Racing Calendar, inasmuch as it seriously Imperilled the existence of the club, and for the reason that It unwarrantably interferes with the rights and liberties of the sporting association. 1- * * TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. It has become customary for several years for some of the West Coast trainers to make a trip over here at the conclusion of the racing season on the other side of the ranges with a view of picking up a race or two with their charges at the meetings held in Canterbury and Otago during the months of May and June, and thus earning their support for the close season. These annual visits of our West Coast friends are welcome in giving foreign support to our suburban fixtures, and although their representatives generally speaking do not tank us high-class, they have included several useful performers, of whlen during recent years. Rosea I and Burin have been notable examples. C. Stratford, in' charge of Corrie and The Nut, was the first of the visitors to pul iu an appearance. He is quartered

it> the city, but may make New Brighton his headquarters. Stratford, who has had Cortie on lease from M. Hobbs, has handed the daughter of Cora Lynn back to her owner, as the lease has expired. Corrie won several races on the Coast, and 'I should say that Stratford will regret partsn<’h a useful performer. Another familiar West Coaster, W. Donnellan, put in an appearance during the week, bringing with him North Pole, Irish Gift, and Waipukl.

Mr Duncan Rutherford seldom visits the* local training ground, hut on Thursday lie was present to watch his horses Daylight Bill and Andrea doing wome schooling work. The former, which had Gold Pin for a companion over the hurdles, performed pleasI n l?ly» and Andrea and Gnome together gave a creditable display for novices over the pony hurdles. Another local aspirant for jumping honours, Lass Ashore, which is trained by W. Fuller, has also been giving creditable displays. but this diminutive daughter of Castashore scarcely looks the sort to develop into a successful hurdler

E. Cutts, in charge of Autumnus, Nightwatch, Briar Patch. Glenfinnan. and Scottish Star, K. D. O’Donuell. in charge of Bon Reve, and Mr ,1. B. Reid’s horses Salzberg and Ogier returned on Saturday from Palmerston North. M. Hobbs journeyed on from Manawatu to Hastings with Rinaldo to claim an engagement in the Hawke’s Bay Stakes, and on his showing at Awapuni the son of Charlemagne 11. should take a power of beating.

Coroniform was brought back from Palmerston North on Sunday, but it is now understood that the son of Helen Fauci t has been sold to a North Island sportsman, so that he will probably be shipped North again during the week Recently J. A. Bridges made a trip to Mr J. A. Holmes’ Bangor Estate for the purpose of breaking a filly by Terrapin from a mare by Royal Artillery—Crown Jewel. Bridges brought her back from Bangor, and will put her into training immediately. With the conclusion of the Manawatu meeting thq majority of the Chokebore (Lodge team have finished their hard tasks for the present season, and will now go into winter quarters. Those who are to be kept in commission during the winter months will he Winning Way, Scottish Star, and probably Glenfinnan, while Glencannich will be given a run at the Ashburton meeting, to be held next month. 4* AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. OPENING DAY. The Avondale Jockey Club comittened its autumn meeting under most favourable circumstances. There was a large attendance, the racing was of the •best, and the course looked a picture. Over £3.000 has been spent by the club during the last six months in improvements, with the result that it is now one of the most picturesque and one of the most up-to-date suburban courses in the Dominion. A particularly useful innovation is that carried out in connection with the new stalls. Accommodation for another twenty horses is provided, and an artisticallyfinished pallisading. running the full length of the structure, keeps the crowd back, ami, at the same time, affords an excellent view of the horses while being got ready for each race. The secretary. (Mr 11. II a yr) had all arrangements weP in hand, and the judge (Mr R. B. Lusk) and the starter (Mr F. W. Edwards) carried through their duties with customary satisfaction. A GOOD DIVIDEND. In the opening event Clare (which was injured in the trip up from Thames). Vic, and Monotone were withdrawn, leaving nineteen to go to the post. Antiphone wa« sorted out as the most worthy of support, but there was plenty of money for The Celt and Decorate, and a little went on Financier and Nimrod. Outside these, good prices were going. The favourites were never realty dangerous, ami an outsider in Topic, beginning quickly when the barrier lifted, was never headed, winning by a length, with Barb Wire and Prince Merriwee (both of which would also have returned good prices) in the places. The winner, which is owned and trained at Tauranga, paid close on a half-century dividend. THE FAVOURITE WINS. Ten of the eleven acceptors came out for the Handicap Hurdles, Mapuna being the defection. When the machine closed The Chef was a few pounds the better favourite than Aema, while good support was also accorded Tiri. The early running was made by Tiri and Surplus, but when the business end of the journey caiue to l>c entered on The Chef ran to the front, and eventually won by a length and a-quarter from Tiri, with Aema third, the betting indicating the places. Pyrmont and Admiral Soult fell. Aema was showing symptoms of lameness when she returned to the paddock.

ANOTHER TWO FIGURE DIVIDEND. Thirteen saddled up (for it he . Oakley Handicap, which was a good betting, race. Monoline was installed favourite, with.the bracketed pair, Ilohungatahl and Mighty Atom, next In reqiiost, the others Lady Thorn and Naumal met wlUi most

support. The pace was set by Mighty Atom, Naumai, and llohungatahi, and they were almost in line when they turned for home. Entering the straight the leading division ran out very wide, and Bluestone, getting a lucky run through next the rails, finished strongly and won by a length and a-half from llohungatahi, with the unlucky MonoJine a neck away, third. AN INQUIRY. Queenie Soult declined her engagement in the Juvenile Handicap, and of the halfdozen left, Loloma was a shade better favourite than Tinopal, but, with the exception of Glideaway, the others all had friends. Self began very quickly, and looked like making a one-horse race of it, but Loloma and Marshal McDonald looked like catching her at the distance. When danger threatened, Chaplin, the rider of Self, drew his whip, and the filiy ran away from the rails and came over on Loloma till straightened up again, when she drew out and won by a length from the favourite, with Marshal McDonald third. After the race Mr Angus Gordon called a meeting of the stewards, and, after hearing the statements of the jockeys Chaplin, Brown, and Conquest, the riders of the placed horses, decided to administer a severe caution to Chaplin for careless Tiding. The winner, which is owned by her trainer, is a full-sister to BlerioJ, the crack three-year-old. A RED HOT FAVOURITE. Montiform, Tragedy King, Monorail, and Devastation dropped out of the Avondale Handicap, leaving half-a-dozen to oppose the crack filly, Bleriot, which was made a red hot favourite, carrying nearly half the investments on the machine. Tiresome was second fancy, the order of the others in the betting being Jolie Fillo, Kaween, Cloudy Daw'n, and Monocle, with Master Jack the outsider. Jolie Fille went out, and set a solid pace, and crossing the top was two lengths in front of the favourite, which looked to be doing her best. Ar the distance Jolie Fille still had charge, but when Buchanan asked the favourite to go up and win her race, she responded generously, and, putting in a strong run, won cleverly by half-a-length, with Kaween a similar distance away, third. The winner got a good reception on returning to scale. WEE OLGA AT LAST. Thirteen came out for the Titirangi Handicap, and Tangiwai was made a good favourite. Tragedy King was second choice, while Wee Olga and Montiform both had friends, but the others did not meet with any 1 spirited support. Tangiwai badly disappointed her supporters, and Wee Olga, getting to the front early in the race, was never headed, breaking the long list of failures registered against her, winning by two lengths from Tragedy King, which was badly placed in the early stages, and did well to run second. The favourite finished absolutely last. A BIG FIELD. The Chevalier Handicap, a four furlong scramble for hacks, brought out 22, the biggest field of the day. Tripoli was favourite, and others to meet with support were Prince Merriwee, Salvia and Hinerewa. The favourite failed to make any sort of a showing, and was never sighted, the winner turning- up in Rajab, which won. after an interesting finish with Hinerewa. BLUESTONE’S SECOND WIN. As usual Kakama played up at the barrier, and Lucille also gave some trouble, with the result that the start was considerably delayed, and the race was eventually run in Berni - darkness. Bluestone immediately hopped into the lead, and thereafter there was never any doubt regarding the issue, the grey son of Bluelight winning his second race o'f the day much more easily than he did the first, although he was racing In If anything better company. MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP of lOOsov.?. Six furlomgs. T. Floyd’s br m Topic, 4yrs, by Camp Fire—Tottle, 8.2 (S. Brown) 1 P. Bolton’s br g Barb Wire, syrs, 8.1 (R. E. Brown) .'. 2 J. D Kemp’s br c Prince Merriwee, 3yrs, 8.6 (Flannigan) 3 Also started: Troublesome 8.10. Sir Stroud 8.9, The Celt 8.6, Kaiwaka 8.4, Hamlet 8.2, Master Hilda 8.2, Nimrod 8.1, Antiphone 8.1, Rouge Dragoon 8.0, Perla 7.13, Laverna 7.12, Decorate 7 12, Financier 7.12, Para para 7.12, Rukuhia 7.12, Wairikl Rose 7.12. Time, 1.16 2-5. Antiphone was favourite. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of lOOsovs. Two miles. C. Hennessy’s b n The Chef. Gyrs. by San Remo—Lady Cuisine, 9.10 (Tu teller) 1 H. Barr’s eh g Tiri, aged. 9.0 (J. F. Brady) 2 11. Whitneys b in Aema, Oyrs, 9.0 (Thompson) 3 Also started: Te Waharoa 10.7, Surplus 0.12, Master Theory 9.12, Sphinx 9.7, Admiral Soult 9.2, Pyrmout 9.0, Virtue 9.0, Percival, the rider of Admiral Soult, sustained a broken <*oliar bone, and was con▼eyed to the public hospital. Time, 3.48. The Chef was favourite.

OAKLEY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. A. B. Carley’s gr g Bluestone, 4yrs, by Bluelight—Flirt. 6.12 (Trigger) 1 W. C. Ring’s b g llohungatahi, aged, 8.1 (Warner) 2 W. L. Thomson’s ch f Monoline, 3yrs, 7.2 (E. R. Brown) 3 Also started: Naumai 8.5. Mighty Atom 7,12, Bow Bells 7.12, Overtime 7.9, Miss Livonia 7.8, Positive 7.7. Marangai 7.5, Lady Thorn 6.13, Sir Walter 6.10, and Merry Christmas 6.7. Time, 1.2*. Monoline was favourite. JUVENILE HANDICAP of lOOsoys. Five furlongs. E. J. Rae’s b f Self, 2yrs, by Soult— Elf, 6.9 (Chaplin) 1 B. Goldwater’s ch f Loloma, 2yrs, 7.4 (E. R. Brown) 2 D. McKinnon’s b c Marshall McDonald, 2yrs, 8.1 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Tinopai 8.11, Obdurate 7.1, Glideaway 6.9. After the race for the Juvenile Handicap the stipendiary steward, Mr. Gordon, reported Chaplin, the rider of Self, to the stewards for careless riding in the concluding stages of the race, it being his opinion that Chaplin’s mount had Interfered with Lufloma. After ’hearing statements of the riders concerned the stewards considered that Chaplin had been guilty of careless riding, but taking Into consideration the fact that it was a two-year-old race decided to administer a severe caution. Time, 1.3. Loloma was favourite. AVONDALE HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. F. Hall's b f Bleriot, 3yrs, by Soult— Elf, 8.9 (Buchanan) 1 J. D. Kemp’s b m Jolie Fille, syrs, 7.5 (Conquest) 2 N. Dickey's b m Kaween, 4yrs, 7.5 (Trigger) 3 Also started: Tiresome 7.6, Master Jack 6.11, Cloudy Dawn 6.7, Monocle 6 7. Time, 2.8. Bleriot was favourite. TITIRANGI HANDICAP oi lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. T. J. B. Stewart’s br m Wee Olga, syrs, by Merriwee —St. Olga, 7.5 (O’Shea).. 1 D. P. Moraghan’s br g Tragedy King, 3yrs, 8.3 (Morris) 2 J. B. Dunn’s ch g Sir Rupert, aged, 6.13 (Greenwood) 3

Also started: Montiform 8.8. Goldslze 8.3, Phosphorus 8.0. St. Amans 7.11. Almeida 7 9, Tangiwai 7.7, Flying Soult 7.5, First Wairiki 7.2, Explosive 7.0, Devastation 6.13. Time, 1.29. Tangiwai was favourite. CHEVALIER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. A. Mitchell's b g Rajah, 6yrs, by St. Flames —Richmond mare, 7.10 1 W. C. Ring’s b m Hinerewa, syrs, 7.10 2 J. D. Kemp’s br c Prince Merriwee, 3yrs, 8.0 3 Also started: Salvia 8.6, Sir Walter 8.4, Haku 8.3, Vivace 8.0, Tohora 7.8, Tripo’! 713, Kaihere 7.5, Ruffy 7.5, Reno 7.5, Kaleato 7.5, Bonikoff 7.5, Lady Elgiva 7.5, Gladys Jack 7.5, Succession 7.5, Chainman 7.5, Parapara 7.5, Rukuhia 7.5, Golden Grain 7.5. Time, 50 4-ss. Tripoli was. favourite. RAILWAY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. A. B. Carley’s gr g Bluestone. 4yrs, by Bluelight—<Flirt, 6.10 (Trigger) 1 F. Hall’s br in Waiorewa, 4 yrs, 9.10.... 2 E. Kelly’s blk g Blue Garment, aged. 7.9 3 Also Started: Kakama 8.9, Marangai 7 2, Lucille 6.12. Laverna 6.7. SECOND DAY. Superb weather prevailed for the second day of the Avondale Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting. The attendance was very large, and the racing excellent. THE OPENING EVENT. In the opening event, the Nursery Handicap, the last two-year-old race of the season, the five acceptors went to the post, and backers evidently thought that Self’s victory on the opening day was no fluke, for they sent her out a good favourite. Marshal McDonald was second in request, but there was plenty of money for Soultikoff, the two outsiders being Tinopai and Loloma. The last-named took charge after half a furlong was covered, and was never headed, winning comfortably by a length from Tinopai. Self met with, some interference crossing

the top stretch, and lost a lot of ground, which she was never able to quite make, the Boult filly finishing just outside the placed horses. TOREADOR WINS EASILY. Lady Thorn and Sir Walter were the only withdrawals from the Flying Handicap, a four furlong scramble, leaving ten to breast the tapes. When the machine closed Toreodor was a good favourite, but Glad Tidings and the bracketed pair, llohungatahi and Mighty Atom, had a lot of friends, while there was plenty of support for Naumai, Monoline, and Lucille. The start was not a good one, Naumai, which gave a lot of trouble at the post, getting the best of it, and he made the early running. When it came to racing, however, there was only one in it, for Toreador, putting in a great run on the outside, won comfortably from Tripoli, which came through a beaten field and finished second. Lucille, which was very unlucky, finished last, ami gained third honours. At the instigation of the stipendiary steward (Mr A. Gordon) an inquiry was held concerning the closing in on Lucille during The race, as the field turned to cross the top. B. Deeley, the rider of Lucille, in the course of his evidence, said that he was crushed in by Monoline (ridden by R. E. Brown), and lost six lengths. His boot bore evidence of the crushing. In his opinion, however, the incident was the result of an accident, as other horses had crushed in on Monoline. R. E. Brown stated that the occurrence had been quite an accident, and with this statement Mr Gordon said he concurred. Brown was accordingly exonerated. A NARROW VICTORY. A good field of fifteen came out for the Maiden Hurdles, Admiral Soult being the only withdrawal. Tiri, which had the services of McFlinn, was made a fairly warm

first fancy, Poletiers being a good second favourite, with Pat also well fancied, while a lot <>f money went on Pip, lleyboy, Leghorn, and Rouge Dragoon, but outside these some fancy prices were going. The favourite flattered his backers for about a mile, when he was beaten, and Pip took charge, and ha if a mile from home looked as if he would win easily, for his nearest attendants were in trouble, while the bulk of the field were strung out. Crossing the top, Merrimax could be seen coming with a great run, and with the last fence down he cut down the opposition one by one, and flashed past the post almost on terms with Pip, the judge declaring for the latter by a head. Merrimax was one of the outsiders of the field, and returned bis supporters nearly a score for their investments. lleyboy, Poictiers, Virtue, and Excalibur came to grief, Porter, the rider of the firstnamed, being badly bruised and cut about, the others escaping without injury. A DOUBLE-FIGURE' DIVIDEND. Woe Olga was the only one to decline her engagement in the Autumn Handicap, the principal event of the day, leaving fourteen to go to the post. The race was a good betting one, Kakama winding up favourite, with Tragedy King, Jolie Fille, Kaween, and Bluestone carrying a lot of money, the oruer of the others in the betting being Montiform, Phosphorus, Cloudy Dawn, Monocle, Tangiwai, First Wairikl, Flying Soult, and Troublesome, with Explosive a big outsider. Bluestone went out to win his race from end to end, and when heads were turned for homo, Tragedy King looked like being the only one to give him any trouble. Inside the distance Bluestone gave way to Tragedy King, but the hitter failed to respond to n late run by Phosphorus, and Biifl'ervd defeat by throe parts of a length. Kaween ran another good race and finished up third, but the favourite was never really

dangerous. Jollie Fille was not well served by the start, and did not look like a winher at any stage. Phosphorus returned bin supporters a double-figure dividend. THE FAVOURITE BE.ITEN. Waiorewa carried more money than Monoline in the Dominion Handicap, the pair having the bulk of the investments on their chance. Bow Bells had friends, and some money went on Topic and Overtime. Marangai, which was the biggest outsider of the field, was given every chance to win, for he got out with a couple of lengths break, but a couple of furlongs settled his chance, and Monoline and Waiorewa heading him, the pair fought out an interesting finish, Monoline getting the verdict by a head. THE JUMPERS. The seven acceptors went to the posF for the Handicap Steeplechase, and Te Waharoa was made a slightly better favourite than leel, Webfoot being the only other to be backed with any spirit. Icel early disappointed his supporters, stopping at the third fence, and the race eventually resolved itself Into a duel between Te Waharoa and Webfoot, the former staying the longest, and getting the verdict by a couple of lengths. PRINCE MERRIWEE A WINNER. Irish Maid and Golden Grain were the only ones to drop out of the Mt. Roskill Handicap, the hack event, the big field of 21 going to the tapes. Prince Merriwee was entrusted with the most money, Antlphone being second favourite, with Barb Wire, Kaihere, and Hinerewa all well backed. Kaihere made the early running, but faded out of it at the business end, where Hinerewa, and Prince Merriwee came on the scene, the latter scoring his maiden victory by a neck from Hinerewa, with Haku, which finished fast, third. When doing her preliminary before the start Salvia gave a display of buckjumping, twice unseating her rider, A. J. McFlinn, who, however, escaped unhurt. THE CURTAIN FALLS. The concluding event, the Waitakerei Handicap, saw ten go to the post, and backers made Wee Olga a very pronounced favourite. Blue Garment carried about half the investments on the favourite, and the only other to get anything like decent support was Almeida. Blue Garment hopped out quickly when the barrier lifted, and never gave anything else a chance, winning easily at the finish, with Almeida and Lady Thorn in the places. TI IE TOT ALI SATO RS. Speculation during the afternoon was very brisk, the sum of £22,143 10/ passing through the machines, as against £17,482 last year. This makes a total of £39,133 10/ for the gathering, as compared with £28,503 last season, the substantial increase of £10.630 10/. The following are (he results: - NURSERY HANDICAP, of lOOsovs., for two-year-olds. Six furlongs. B. Goldwater’s ch f Loloma, 2yrs, by Monoform- Seabird, 7.9 (E. R. Brown ) 1 R. Hannon's br f Tinopai, 2yrs., 8.9 (Brady) 2 Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s br c .Soultikoff, 2yrs.. 7.8 (C. Brown) 3 Also started : Marshall McDonald 8.3 and >Self 7.6. Time, 1.15 4-5. Self was favourite. FLYING HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. L. Harris’ b g Toreador, Spalpeen— Lorna, 4yrs, 8.10 (Conquest) 1 D. J. Lynch’s ch m Tripoli, 3yrs., 7.0 (Trigger) 2 — Cunningham's br in Lucille, syrs., 7.2 (Deeley) 3 Also started : Naumai 8.6, llohungatahi 8.4, Glad Tidings 8.4, Overtime 7.8, Monoline 7.7, Positive 7.7, Mighty Atom 7.2. Time, 49 3-ss. Toreador was favourite. •MAIDEN HANDICAP HURDLES of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. J. T. Brown's b g Pip, aged, by Merrie England—Lady Sarah, 9.10 (Anderton) 1 W. Ryan’s br g Merrimax, syrs, 9.9 (H. Wells) - Henry Barr's ch g Tiri, aged, 10.0 (MeFlynn) 3 Also started: Heyboy 9.13, Bon Cyr 9.1, Virtue 9.1. Pat 9.0, Poictiers 9.0, Atnhaere 9.0, Excalibur 9.0, Rouge Dragoon 9.0, Adherent 9.0, Rukuhia 9.0, Rutty 9.0, Leahova 9.0. Time, 3.18 3-5. Tiri was favourite. Heyboy. Virtue. Poictiers, and Excalibur fell during the race. AUTUMN HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile and one furlong. J. S. Koan's br g Phosphorus, 4yrs, by Wairikl—Bright Spark, 6.13 (E minereon) 1 D I*. Moraghan's br g Tragedy King, 3yrs, 7.8 (C. Brown) 2 N. Dickey’s b in Kaween, 4yrs, 7.9 (E. R. Brown) 3 Also started: .Jolie Fille 7.12, Kakama 7.9, Montiform 7.6, Biuesione 7.5, Tangiwai 6.13, Flying Soult 6.9, Monocle 6.9. First Wairikl 0 9, Troublesome 6.8, Explosive 6.8, Cloudy Dawn 6.8. Time. 1.55 4-5. Kakaimi was favourite. DOMINION HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. W. L. Thompson’* eh f Moimllne, 3yrs, by Monoform -Delnnln, 7.3 (K. R. Brown) 1 JT. Hall’s l> tn Waiorewa, 4yrs, 9,7» • Buchanan) 2 J. S. Kean's b m Bow Bells, 6yrs, 7.8, (Euamerson) * 3

Also Started: Overtime 7.4, Miss Tdvonla 7.8, Marangal 7.0, Topic 7.0, Sir Walter 6.0, Gladys Jack 6.8, Tohora 6.8, Kaiwaka 6.8. Time, 1.2. Waiorewa was favourite.

Spinster’s rider was weighed out for the race, but when being saddled the mare was badly kicked in the shoulder by Kakama, And the services of a veterinary surgeon had to be procured. The mare was then withdrawn from the race. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs. It. Hannon’s hr g Te Waharoa, aged, by St. Paul—Secrecy, 9.12 (Tutcheu) 1 J. A. Quinlan's ch g Webfoot, aged, 10.4 (Julian) 2 11. Windsor’s ch g Red McGregor, aged, 10.5 (McKinnon) 3 Also started: Icel 10.0, St. Wood 9.7, Siola 9.7. and Eglinton 9.7. Time, 6.23 2-5. Te Waharoa was favourite. MOUNT ROSKILL HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. J, D. Kemp's hr c Prince Merriwee, 3yrs, by M err i wee—Quiltineer, 8.8. (Buchanan* 1 SV. C Ring’s b in Hinerewa, syrs, 8.6 (O’Shea) 2 A. E. Watkins’ br g linku, aged, 8.1 (Deeley) 3 Also started: Clare 9.0, Barb Wire 8.11, Salvia 8.10, Vic 8.8, Sir Stroud 8.7, Vivace 8.4, Hamlet 8.1, Master Hilda 8.1, Antlphone 8.1, Nimrod 8.1, Monotone 8.1, Peria 7.12, Reno 7.9, Decorate 7.9. Kai here. 7.9, Ixme Moor 7.9, Othello 7.9, Parapara 7.9. Time, 1.16 4-5. Prince Merri-wee was favourite.

WAITAKEREI HANDICAP of lOOsovs. „ Six furlongs. E. Kelly’s blk g Blue Garment, aged, by Bluelight—Seamstress, 7.11 (E. It. Brown) 1 J. Williamson’s b m Almeida, 4yrs, 7.5 (Emmerson) * 2 C. McStay’s b m Eady Thorn, syrs, 6.12 (Conquest) 3 . Also started: Wee Olga 8.4, St. Amans 1.10, Sir Rupert 7.8, Explosive 6.11, Devastation 6.11. The Celt 6.9, Laverna 6.9. Time, 1.15 3-5. Wee Olga was favourite. *l* 4? 4* HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING FIRST DAY. T T7ie Hawke's Bay Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting commenced in beautiful weaklier. There was a large attendance. |j?he course was in very good order. The iotalisator handled £15,429, compared with ■£12,491 on the corresponding day last year. IA protest against Player for interference with Hurakla’ in the Longlands Hurdles was not sustained. Results are as follow:— IjONGLANDS HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. Player, 9.3 1 lllurakia, 9.0 2 Prince Eddie, 9.11 ’ ' Scratched: Fund Memory, Impostor, and .Waifoke. Time, 3.1 G. MAIDEN HACK. Zeus x Day Fly 2 Melia nios 3 Scratched: Entente, Muzella, Banny. Hamilton, Manuwhiri, Gaza lie, Free, Historiette. Time. 1.15. HANDICAP. For two year olds. Five furlongs. E. J. Wall’s Tatterley, by Birkenhead— Tatters, 9.1 (L Wilson) 1 lion, J; D. Ormond’s Anguish, carried 7.1 (C. Emerson) 2 Mr Kirkdale’s Immer (A. Olllver) 3 Also started: Historiette 7.10, Landrail 7.7 (51b allowed), Bodenham 7.2, Despatch Carrier 6.7, Sailor King 6.7 (carried 7.14), Lady Teazle 6.7. A great race home resulted in Tatterley gaining the verdict by a head, with half a length between the other placed horses. Time, 1.13. PORANGAHAF HANDICAP of 200sovs. _ Six furlongs, R Alien's Postillion, by Advance— Brown Spec, 7.12 i.L. Wilson) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Altcar, 7.12 (VV. •Ryan) 2. W. Nldd’s Peroneal, 7.12 (C. Emerson).. 3 Also started: Gladiole 0.2, Blue Lake 8.13, He rm la 8.3, Makar a 7.13, Lord Possible 7.2. Perceler 6.7.

In the run home Postillion beat Altcar by a length, ami Peroneal was about the same distance away, third. Time, 1.14 5-5» HAWKE'S BAY CUP HANDICAP of 400*ovs ami cup, valued KOsovs, presented by Mr 11. M. Campbell, M.P, One mile and n-half. Lady Moutoa 1 Arloin 2 Bronze y

Also started: Labour Day 8.9. Cheddar 8.8, Blrkllne 7.13, Haskayne 7.11, McrriVouia 7.7, Lady Mcnschikoff 7.4, Maugaroa 6.7, Fair Average 6.7. Canute 6.7, Lord Renown 6.7. Bronze was favourite.

Lady Moutoa, on the extreme outside, appeared to have a break of about four lengths when the harrier went up, and led the field by two thirds of that distance the first time passing the stand, (’auute, Arjom, Cheddar, Cnd Hasksyne running in that order, This •rder was maintained to the railway bend, where Cheddar moved up. and Byonze also forged Into fourth place. Lady Moutoa was never headed, mid won easily by two lengths Ariom held his position throughput, and beat Bronze for second place by a U6Ad. Lady Menschlkoff was fourth, Time. 2.34. KARA.MU HANDICAP HURDLES of 129MOVH. One mile and Ihree quarters. F. <>. Morris’ Marton, 9 9 (W. Adams) 1 C. Trlcklebanks Bravest, 10.3 (J. ‘ O’Connell) 2 fl. M. Campbell's Fllogot (J. Deere/)* 3

Also started: Fashion Plate 11.6, Bollin 10.9, Corazon 10.0 Bravest was favourite. Won by a length, with a nose between second and third. Time, 3.14 3-5. POUKAWA HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. F. W. Fitzpatrick’s Mummer, by Gazeley — Mimic, 7.6 (H Watson) 1 Sir W. R. Russell’s Fair Rosamond, 8.5 (L. Wilson) 2 11. McKay’s Achray, 8.6 (C. Emerson).. 3 Also started: Merton 9.0, Te Huhuti 6.7. Bunkum 8.1, Peacemaker 7 13, Teviotdaie 7.13, Settler 7.12, Misty 7.9, Redloh 7.1, Klnbombi 7.0, Arofaakau 6.7, ’Microbe 6.7, Discussion 6.7, Otama 6.7. Achray was favourite Mummer came up on the outside and won by a length. Time, 1.15. AUTUMN HANDICAP of 125sovs. Once round. A. Atwood’s Expect, 7.9 (W. Bell) 1 J. Patterson’s Passadena, 7.7 (V. Lee).. 2 N. M. White’s Ix>ch Mabin, 7.9 (IL Watson) 3 Also started: Merry Frank 9.7, Thrax 8.2, San Pluie 7.7. Sir Daniel 7.7, Diavolo 7.5, Vi 6.12, Monologue 6.7, Falsetto 6.7, Mysteriach 6.7. Sir Daniel was favourite. Won by a length Time, 1.49. SECOND DAY. Tire Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting was concluded in fine weather, with a good attendance. The totalizator investments amounted to £16,224, compared with £13,309 on the corresponding day of last year, the total for the two days being £31,673, as against £28,800 last year. The results are as follow; — OHITI HURDLES. One and threequarter miles. Hurakia, 9.7 1 Player, 10.5 2 Prince Eddie, 9.13 3 All started. Won by a length and flhalf. OKAWA HACK HANDICAP. Once round. Settler, 7.10 1 Redloh, 7.5 2 Mummer, 8.2 3 Scratched: Fair Rosamond and Misty. Won by half-a-lengtli. Time, 1.50. HAWKE’S BAY STAKES. Six furlongs and a-half. Rinaldo, 7.6 ....• 1 Emperador, 8.10 2 Tatterley, 7.3 3 Scratched: Sir Daniel, Prince Soult, and Lyrique. Won by a bare length. Time, I. 2-5. BURKE MEMORIAL STAKES of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. J. Patterson’s Passadena, by San Frau—•Ngalo, 7.3 (K. Lambess) 1 A. Atwood’s Expect, 7.11 (W. Bell) 2 N. M. White’s Loch Mabin, 7.1 (H. Watson) 3 Also started: Labour Day 8.7, Byron 83, Haskayne 7.9, Lady Moutoa 7.9, Ariom 7.7, Lady Menschikoff 7.3, Merrivonia 7.3, San Pluie 6.10, Canute 6.7, Mangaroa 6.7, Sea Pink' 6.7, Lord Renown 6.7, Misty 6.7. Expect was favourite. Misty led the field for three furlongs, followed by Lady Menschikoff, Sea Pink, Lady Moutoa, and Ariom. The rest were bunched. Canute fell at the back of the course and brought down Labour Day. J. Kemp (rider of Canute) broke his collarbone. Loch Mabin assumed the lead at the four-fv.rlong post, and Passadena took up second berth. Passadena overhauled Loch Mabin a furlong from home, and won by half a length. Expect came with a rush, and gained second money. Ariom was fourth, San Pluie being left badly. Time, 2.8 2-5. SCURRY’ HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. T. McEwan’s Astral, 7.11 (11. Griffiths) 1 H. McKay’s Achray, 8.10 (C. Emerson) 2 G. P. Donnelly’s Formality, 8.7 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: Teviotdaie 7.13, Gazalie 7.7, Field Force 7.2, Hellanois 7.2, Park Hill 7.0, Quartzite 6 12, New Guinea 6.10, Crocus 6.7, Rangipoa 6.7, Bonny Hamilton 6.7, Discusbion 6.7, Microbe 6.7. Formality was favourite. Formality led for two furlongs, but was there supplanted by Quartzite. A furlong from home Astral came through, and won by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, 1.3. MANGATARATA HURDLE RACE of 120sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 11. M. Campbell’s Flingot, 9,9 (J. Deerey) .. i * 1 C. Trieklebank’s Bravest, 10.8 (J. O’Connell) 2 H. Catherall’s Whakaweira, 10.3 (W Ayres) 3 Also started: Idealism 10.12, Elya 9.0, The Spaniard 9.0. Bravest and Elya were bracketed favourites. Elya, with Bravest, Fllngot, and Whakaweira, following in that order, led for six furlongs, when Bravest took up the lead, Elya dropping back. Fllngot and Bravest jumped the last obstacle together, and a great finish resulted in favour of Flingot by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. The Spaniard was fourth, and Elya fifth Time, 3.15. JUVENILE HANDICAP of 120sovs. Five furlongs. G. D. Greenwood’s Historlctte, 7.7 (B. Deeley) 1 Mr Klrkdhle’s limner, 8.7 (A. Oliver)..., 2 G. D. Beatson’s Astrologer, 7.0 (W Bell) 3 Also started: The Hague 8.9, Sir Moseley 7.2 (cayrled 7.10), Oppiden 6.10, Despatch. Carrier 6.7, The Summit 6.7 (carried 6.10?), Whakakoki 0.7 (carried 6.9?). The Hague was favourite. Historlette led from end to end, and won by two lengths. There was half a length between second and third. Time, 1.2 2-5»

FAREWELL HANDICAP of IJOsovs. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Altcar, 8.1 (W. Ryan) 1 T. O’Neill’s Gladiole, 8.13 (W. Young).. 2 E. Lonergan’s Blue Lake, 8.10 (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: Postillion 8.9, Lord Possible 70, Moree 6.7, Lainsdorff 6.7, Fair Rosamond 6.7. Postillion was favourite. Altcar hopped off and was never headed, and won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.14 2-5. 4* 4* 4* MAfiLBOHOUGH RACES. THE HANDICAPS. Mr G. Morse has declared the follotvine handicaps for the Marlborough Racing ( lub s Autumn Meeting, which takes place on April 24th and 25th:— Marlborough R.C. Cup, one mile and aquarter.—Undecided 9.4, Byron 8.6, Sea Queen 8.3. Sinapis 8.2. Arioni 7.11, Merri vonia 7.7. Obligant 7.6, Ceylon 7.4, Peroneal 7.4, Divorce 7.2, Sir Daniel 7.0, Brown Trout 6.13. Waipunui 6.12, Portland Lady 6.11, Lockwood 6.10. St. Felix 6.10, Rustic 6.9, Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Merry r£ an JJ, 9 ’ 0 ’ Gle «spring 9.0, Kilts 8.9, Beacon <.B, Divorce 7.7, Leapuki 7.6, Lord Possible <•4, Portland Lady 7.3. Styx 7.2, Grand Jewel 7.0, Moree 6.9, Wild Bird 6.8. Electric Handicap, five furlongs.—Heather 9.1, Ladj' Louisa 8.12, Great Mogul 8.12, Merry Guy 8.3, Teviotdale 8.3, Aratiatia 8.0. Ruapara 7.13, Sir Moutoa 7.12, Panthea 7.12, Kalulu 7.12, Elevated 7.8, Trilby 7.3, Court.7.2, Cadona 7.0, Royal Sleeves 7.0, Hellinos 7.0, Epule 7.0, Rosemary 7.0, Merry Breeze 7.0. Ugbrook Welter Handicap, seven furlongs. —Kilts 9.12, Curator 9.7, Semaphore 9.1, Beacon 9.0, Divorce 8.13, Sir Daniel 8.11, Waipunui 8.9, Leapuki 8.7, Huia 8.4, Muleteer 8.3, Stepney 8.3, Big Blast 8.1, Lady Kilcheran 8.1, Wild Bird 8.0, Glenfern 8.0, Moree 8.0. Autumn Hack Handicap, six furlongs.— Heather 9.0, Dirge 8.11, Portland Lady 8.10, Achilleads 8.2, Teviotdale 8.2, Black Lupin 8.0, Ruapara 7.12, Panthea 7.10, Nithsdale 7.10, Pleasure Bent 7.10, Glenfern 7.8. Elevated 7.6, Princess Flo 7.4, Floss 7.4, Trilby 7.2, Courtley 7.0, Gaysome 6.13, Langard 6.13, Waiotapu 6.13. Opawa Welter Handicap, seven furlongs. —Commotion 9.5, Waitoto 9.4, Teviotdale 9.1, Black Lupin 8.13, Ruapara 8.11, Astonishment 8.9, Glenfern 8.8, Princess Flo 8.4, Kurnalpi 8.4, Top Note 8.2, Indra 8.2, Trilby 8.1, Lamro'se 8.0, Rosalys 8.0, Walland 8.0, George 8.0. 4* 4* 4* MASTERTON ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances have been received by the Master ton Racing Club for the first day of the autumn meeting, which will be held on April 24th and 25th: — April Handicap (open),'six furlongs.—Blue Lake 9.5, Full Rate 9.0, Amber and White 9.4, Mon Ami 8.4, Leapuki 7.10, Aloha 6.13, Te Kahurangi 6.13, Boronla 6.10. Masterton Hack Handicap, one mile. — Papamarama 9.0, Tiwari 8.11, Austin 8.7. Topnote 8.5, Lord Palmer 8.0, Redloh 7.13, Glenfern 7.11, Elevated 7.11, Borsil 7.10, Arohakau 7.7, Renowned May 7.3, Abercoed 7.3, George 7.3. Waipipi Cup, one mile and a-quarter.—Sir Knox 8.11, Imagination 7.11, Ceylon 7.6, VI 6.12, Lord Renown 6.12, Leonta 6.7, War Queen 6.7, Montreal 6.7. Ruamahunga Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Suratura 9.0, Bunkum 8.9, Black Lupin 8.8, Otter 8.0, Elevated 7.13, Miss Vera 7.12, No Idea 7.9, Floss 77, Field Force 7.5, Whakapona 7.5, Kanlki 7.3, Otaraia 7.8, Piermont 7.3. Ladies’ Bracelet, one mile and a distance. —Huia 11.13, Marblehead 11.2, Miriam 11.2. Rangikapua 11.1, Redloh 11.1, Kurapotangl 11.1, Mediterranean 10.13, Merrie Land 10.13, Muscadine 10.13, Grandee 10.11, Supreme 10.7, Silver King 10.7, Master Malachi 10.7, Waiariki 10.7, Critic 10.7. Opaki Welter Handicap (open), one mile. —Negative 8.12, Diavojo 8.11, Mon Ami 8.10, Lady Volga 8.5, Manitau 8.2, Matlow 8.2, Muleteer 8.0, Big Blast 7.13, Cullinan 7.13, Eclogue 7.11, Glenfern 7.7.

Dash Hack Handicap, five furlongs.—The Great Mogul 9.0, Submeraion 7.11, Listen 8.6, Runaway Girl 7.13, Microbe 7.10, Chatsil 7.10, Couziska 7.7, Uadonki 7.7, Sylvan Glade 7.7, Artificial 7.7, Poroporo 7.5, Operation 7,5. Maiden Hack Race, five furlongs.— W.F.A., Juliette, Chatsil, Uudonia, Despatch, Carrier, Intention, Sailor King, Microbe, Astrologer, Merry Jack, Innaladdo, Sliverstream, Amalgamate, Charlerose, Kerg, Master Lupin, Sartovna, Conziska, Sir Moseley, Whakapona, Muscadine