Racing Results.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VI, Issue 299, 16 April 1896, Page 9

Racing Results.

AUSTRALIAN. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. Third Day.—Thursday, April 9th. [Weather Fine.] The Second Hurdle Race, a handicap sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. About three miles. Mr W. E. Boyd’s br or blk g Hiram, by Grandmaster (imp.) —Beatrice, 11.5, Lawler 1 Palmetto, 9.5 ... ... ... ... ... 2 Escort, 10.2 ... ... 1 Won easily. Time, 6min 27sec. The All-aged Stakes, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 400 sovs added ; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. Ono mile. Mr S. H. Gollan’s ch g Tire, 2yrs, by Medal-lion—-Florence McCarthy, 6.12, Hook ... 1 Mr W. R. Hall’s br h Delaware, syrs, 9.1, Parker ... ... ... ... ... 2 Messrs W. and A. Moses’ b g Courallie, syrs, 8.10, Delaney ... .. ... ... 3 Also started—Newcastle, Little Agnes, True Blue, Valiant, and Huret. Betting—Even money Courallie, 4 to 1 against Delaware, 7 to 1 Valiant, 20 to 1 Tire. Tire came with a wet sail from the centre of the field, and won by two lengths, a length betweon second and third. Time, Imin 40Jsec. The Welter Handicap, a handicap sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added ; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Lowest weight, Bst. One mile. Mr H. Oxenham’s b m Laura, syrs, by Niagara—Cerise and Blue, 8.5 .... ... 1 Cravat, 8.0 ... ... ... ... ... 2 Aurates, 8.0 ... ... ... ... ... 3 Fourteen started. A great struggle resulted from the half distance, Laura winning by half a head from Cravot. Time, Imin 44sec. EASTER STAKES, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, one forfeit, with 300 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr AV. T. Jones’ ch c NLWHAVEN by Newminstei —Oceania, 9.7 (inc. 141 b penalty), Ett ridge ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr AV. R. Wilson’s br c CYNDUS, 9.0 (inc. 51b penalty), Gough... ... ... ... 2 Mr J. Dobson’s b g GOZOCZAR, 8.5, Delaney 3 Also started —Coil, Adoration, Gulliver, Sayles. Betting—s to 2 against Coil, 3 to 1 Newhaven, 4 to 1 Cyndns. Won all the way. Time, Imin 16sec. The Cumberland Stakes, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 400 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. Two miles. Mr W. R. "Wilson’s ch c Wallace, 3yrs, by Carbine—Melodious, 8.2, Gough ... ... 1 Mr J. Monaghan’s b c Valiant, 3yrs, 8.2, Cox 2 Mr S. G. Cook’s ch h The Harvester, 4yrs, 9.0, Huxley ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —Cabin Boy and Toreador. Betting—s to 2 on Wallace, 6 to 1 against Toreador, 7 to 1 The Harvester, 10 to 1 Valiant. Won easily by a length and a half,"a length between second and third. Time, 3min 46jsec. The City Handicap, a handicap sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 300 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Mr S. Horden’s blk c The Skipper, 3yrs, by Robinson Crusoe—Lady Maiden, 6.12 ... 1 The Trier, syrs, 8.10 ... ... ... ... 2 Scotch Lassie, 4yrs, 6.12 ... ... ... 3 Seventeen started, The Skipper being favourite at 4 to 1. "Won comfortably by a length. Time, 2min 38sec.

Fourth Day.—Saturday, April 11th. [Weather Fine.] Rous Handicap, a sweepstake of 50 sovs each, with 200 sovs added. For three-year-olds. Second horse to receive 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and three furlongs. Mr H. C. Hangar’s ch c Leonidas, 3yrs, by Gibraltar —Lady Spec, 8.0 ... ... 1 Mr H. Hordern’s b c Cravat, 3yrs, 8.3 ... 2 Mr S. G. Cook’s b c The Merry Boy, 3yrs, 8.5 3 Nine started. Betting —3 to 1 Waihine, 7 to 2 Leonidas, 7 to 1 Patrona. Won all out by a length. Time, 2inin 28sec. Place Handicap, a free handicap sweepstake of 10 sovs each for starters, with 300 sovs added; second horse to receive 50 sovs from the stake. For horses that have run first, second, or third in any race of the value of 100 sovs or upwards, in which not less than six horses have started, after the Autumn Meeting. One mile and a half. Mr W. Kelso’s b c The Enchanter, 3yrs, by Trenton —The Charmer, 7.3 ... ... 1 Mr H. C. White’s b c Fort, 3vrs, 7.3... ... 2 Mr 8. Hordern’s b c The Skipper, 3yrs, 712 3 Nine started. Won all out by half a length, a head between second and third. Time, 2min 41sec. Second Steeplechase, a handicap sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 300 sovs ; second horse to receive 50 sovs from the stake. About three miles. Mr J. Gardiner’s b h Mikado 11, aged, by Apreniont — Forget-Me-Not, 11.10 ... 1 Bushman ... ... ... ... . 2 Othello ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Nine started. Won comfortably by four lengths. Four horses fell and two baulked. Time, BminSsec. Second Nursery Handicap, a handicap sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added ; second horse to receive 50 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs.

Mr W. R. Wilson’s b c Resolute, by Trenton —Umilta ... ... ... ... ... 1 Honiton... ... ... ... ... ... 2 Gozoczar ... ... ... ... ... 3 Won all the way by a length ; a length between second and third. Time, Imin 19see. A.J.C. PLATE, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 500 sovs added ; second horse to receive 100 sovs from the stake. Weight-for-age. Three miles. Mr S. G. Cook’s ch h THE HARVESTER, 4yrs, by Sheet Anchor —Springtime, 9.0, Huxley 1 Mr H C. White’s b e FORT, 3yrs, 8.0, Nerriker ... ... ... ... ... 2 Mr W. R. Wilson’s ch c WALLACE, syrs, 8.0, Gough ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—Valiant and Cabin Boy. Betting —2 to 1 against Wallace, 3 to 1 The Harvester, 6 to 1 Valiant, 10 to 1 Fort and Cabin Boy.

On the second round, Wallace and Valiant were racing on terms with Fort, but just before reaching the St. Leger stand The Harvester crept up on the inside, and with a great rush cut down the leading division, and won easily by five lengths, Fort a length ahead of Wallace. Time, 6min 17sec.

Final Handicap, a handicap sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse to receive 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Mr S. Hordern’s blk h Hindoo, 4yrs, by Rightaway —Idolatory, 7.2 ... .. ... 1 Mr H. Belasario’s br m Patroness, 4yrs, 7.13 2 Messrs Thompson and Son’s b c Loch Leigh, 7.4 3

Twenty-one started. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min llsec.

NEW ZEALAND.

WAIRARAPA JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING.

First Day.—Easter Monday, April 6.

No totalisator. Weather inclement. The attendance was small compared with former ears, the usual contingent from Wellington being conspicuous by their absence. A number of bookmakers were present, and, after being licensed by the club, the betting at the meeting was conducted through their agency. Results . — Trial Hack Handicap of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. Mr R. Buckeridge’s br f Meadow, 3yrs, by Brigadier—Across the Grass, 7.10, owner... 1 Mr C. Lyford’s The Gem, 7.7, Ayres... ... 2 Mr J. Kelleher’s Kia Aro, 6.0, Drinkwater ... 3 Also started —Blue Mountain 8.2, Ivy 7.13, Nero 7.9, Miss Minnie 7.5, Mould 7.3, Scout 7.3, Winnie 7.5, Miss Shannon 7.5, Wairoa 7.0, Sylvan 7.0, Jeanette 6.11. Betting—2 to 1 Blue Mountain, 5 to 1 Ivy, 6 to 1 Meadow, 6 to 1 Nero, 7 to 1 Wairoa, 10 to 1 the others. Won by a clear length, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 24sec. Telegraph Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs. Mr W. A. Donald’s b g Voltaire, syrs, by Master Agnes —Polly, 7.6, Armstrong ... 1 Mr Wi Hutana’s Slaiden, 7.9, Barry... ... 2 Mr J. R. Orr’s Salute, 6.10, Peters ... ... 3 Also started— King’s Bowman, 9.6, Gravestock; Listener, 6.10, Drinkwater. Betting -2 to 1 Voltaire, 3 to 1 King’s Bowman and Salute, 4 to 1 Listener and Slaiden. Won easily by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 35sec. Autumn Hack Handicap of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Air T. Rosa’s b m Springtime, aged, by Tim AVhilller —Gentle Annie, 7.13, Barry ... 1 Air C. Cress’ Aliss Shannon, 6.7, Spicer ... 2 Mr W. Corlett’s Sir Agnes, 7.8, Corlett ... 3 Also started —Bona Fide, 8.7 ; Disenter, 7.8; Trout, 7.3; Aliss Massey, 7.2; The Gem, 7.0; The Dean, 6.12. Betting—2 to 1 Springtime, 3to 1 Bona Fide, 4 to 1 Dissenter and Sir Agnes, 5 to 1 Trout, 6 to 1 The Gem and The Dean, 10 to 1 Miss Shannon. AVon comfortably by a head, one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 23sec. Easter Handicap of 55 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Mr AVi Hutana’s b h Prince Cole, aged, by King Cole—Diosraa, 9.0, Barry ... ... 1 Mr I. Freeth’s ch h Revolution, aged, 8.5, Buckeridge ... ... ... ... ... 2 Mr AV. Strang’s ch h Porepo, aged, 7.4, Armstrong... ... ... ... ... ... 3 ■ Also started —King’s Bowman, 9.12 ; Sea Ser-

pent, 7.10 ; Primero, 6.12. Betting—2 to 1 Revolution, 4 to 1 Primero and Porepo, sto 1 A r on Tempsky, 6to 1 Prince Cole, 10 to 1 King’s Bowman. AVon easily by half a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, 2inin 51 3-ssec. Flying Hack Handicap of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. Four furlongs. Mr AV. Corlett’s ch c Sir Agnes, 3yrs, by Alaster Agnes, 9.5, Ayers ... ... ... 1 Mr J. Cress’s ch g Persimmon, 6yrs, 7.12, Armstrong ... ... ... ... 2 Air J. Orr’s b g Amberite, 4yrs, 7.10, Barry 3 Also started — Vaseline 9.0, Napoleon 9.3, Bloodstone 8.7, Guardfish 8.0, Donovan 8.3 (inc. 31b over), Ivy 7.12, Meadow 8.6, Aleddler 7.7, Trout 7.0. AA’airoa 7.0, Kia-Ora, Roseminster 7.10 (inc. 61bs over). Betting —4 to 1 Sir Agnes, 7to 1 Persimmon, 6 to 1 Amberite. Won all the way. Time, 531 sec. Open AVelter Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. About one mile.

Mr N. Grace’s rn g Legislator, 6yrs, by Administrator —Kuby, 9.10, Daly „ Mr J. Macara’s b f Warnote, 3yrs, 8.7, Ayres 2 Mr F. Martin’s ch h Review, 6yrs, 9.0, God-

frey ... ... ... ••• ••• ••• ” Also started—Primero 8.9, Von Tempsky 9.6. Betting—s to 2 Legislator, 3to 1 Slaiden, sto 1 Von Tempsky, 6 to 1 Review and Warnote. Good race. Won by half a length, same distance between second third. Time, Imin 53sec.

Hack Welter Handicap of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. One mile. Mr J. Cress’s ch g Persimmon, 6yrs, by Master Agnes —Oleander, 8.9, Beale ... ... 1 Mr J. Taggart’s b g Disraeli, aged, 10.4 ... 2 Mr W. E. Bidwell’s Nero, 8.7 3 Also started — Scrap Iron 8.11, Trout 8.11, Guardfish 8.21, Miss Gertie 8.9, Mould 8.7, Sylvan 8.7, Betting —Even money Disraeli, 2 to 1 Persimmon, 5 to 1 Nero. Good race. Won by a neck, length between second and third. Time, Imin 55 l-ssec. Second Day —Tuesday, April 7. Weather showery, and consequently attendance much diminished from first day. Results : — Winter Oats Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Mr W. A. Donald’s b g Voltaire, syrs, by Master Agnes—Polly, 8.0, Armstrong ... 1 Mr J. F. Orr’s b m Salute, 7.8 (including 151 b over), Ayers ... ... ... ... ... 2 These were the only starters. Betting —6 to 4 Voltaire, 3to 1 Salute. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, Imin 25 l-ssec. Hack Hurdle Handicap of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. Mr T. Benton’s b g Mako Mako, aged, by The Admiral—Makura, 10.10, Pilbrow ... 1 Mr T. D. Thompson’s b g Bird, aged, 10.2 Russell ... ... ... ••• ••• 2 Mr F. Breutnall’s Frisco, 9.0, Buckeridge ... 3 Also started —Kaika Scrap Iron 10.9, Bull’s Eye 9.6, Premier’s Mistake 9.0. Betting—s to 1 Mako Mako, 3to 1 Scrapiron, 6 to 1 Frisco. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 3min 4 3-ssec. Moroa Hack Handicap of 20 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Mr J. Cress’ ch g Persimmon, 6yrs, by Master Agnes—Oleander, 8.7, Beale ... ... 1 Mr W. Corlett’s ch c Sir Agnes, 3yrs, 9.9, Ayers... ... ... ... ... ... 2 Mr T. D. Thompson’s b g Guardfish, 7.0 Sweeney ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—Vaseline 8.7, Meadow 8.3, Amberite 7.13, Nero 7.5, Dissenter 7.13, Wairoa, 7.0, Miss Gertie 7.0, Sylvan 6.7, Mould 6.8. Betting —2 to 1 Sir Agnes, 3to 1 Persimmon, 10 to 1 Guardfish. Won by a length, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 21 l-ssec.

Stewards’ Handicap of 45 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Mr A. W. Cave’s b g Sea Serpent, aged, by Piscatorious—Rumour, 7.8, Ayers ... ... 1 Mr F. Martin’s ch h Review, 6yrs, 7.1, Godfrey ... ... ... ••• • ... 2 Mr 1. Freeth’s ch h Revolution, aged, 8.5, Buckeridge ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —Prince Cole 9.6, King’s Bowman 8.0, Porepo 7.4, Von Tempsky 7.0. Betting —3 to 1 Revolution, Prince Cole, and King’s Bowman; 4 to 1 Sea Serpent, 5 to 1 Von Tempsky and Porepo, 6 to 1 Review. Good race. Won by a clear length, length and a half between second and third. Time, 2min 18 l-ssec.

County Hack Handicap of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. One mile and half. Mr T. Roes’ b m Springtime, aged, by Tim Whiffler —Gentle Annie, 8.7, Barry ... 1 Mr W. E. Bidwill’s Nero. 7.0, Armstrong ... 2 Mr H. Pi ters’ blk h Bona Fide, 4yrs, 7.13, Godfrey ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —Disraeli 8.7, The Gem 7.0, The Dean 6.7. Betting —6 to 4 Springtime, stol on Nero, 3 to 1 Bona Fide. Splendid finish between first and second. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 50 l-ssec.

Farewell Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. One mile. Mr W. A. Donald’s b g Voltaire, syrs, 7.10, Armstrong ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr I. Freeth’s ch h Revolution, aged, 7.11, H. Reed 2 Mr F. Martin’s ch h Review, 6yrs, 7.6 (inc. 61bs over), Barry ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—Von Tempsky 7.0, Warnote 6.10. Betting—3 to lon the field. Won by a length Time, Imin 49 2-ssec.

Final Hack Handicap of 20 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. One mile. Mr T. Ross’ b m Springtime, aged, by Tim Whiffler —Gentle Annie, 9.2 (inc. 91bs pen.) Ayres ... ... ... ••• ••• 1 Mr W. Corlett’s ch c Stir Agnes, 3yrs, 8.7, Gravestock ... ... .. ... ... 2 Mr C. J. Tully’s b c Mould, 3yrs, 6.7, Drinkwater ... ... ••• ••• ••• 3 Also started — Disraeli 8.7, Trout 7.2, Blue Mountain 7.2. Miss Shannon 7.2,Miss Massey 6.13 Betting—6 to 4 Springtime, 2to 1 Sir Agnes, 10 to 1 Mould. Won all out by a length, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 52see.

PATEA EASTER MEETING.

Weather wet. Handicap Hurdles of 30 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr Nix’s ch h Conspiracy, 4yrs, by Natator 1 Mr Anthony’s br g Tell Tale ... ... ••• 2 Also started —Docility (H. Stevens) and Spermaceti. Docility won this event comfortably, but Stevens, her rider, was found guilty of striking the rider of Tell Tale, and was disqualified for three years, and the race (as per Rnle 103) awarded to the second horse (Conspiracy). Time, 3min 6sec. Dividend, £5 17s. Flying Handicap of 25 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr W. J. Crozier’s blk g Kanaka, 4yrs, by The Australian, Gillie ... ... ••• 1 Errand Boy ... ... ... ••• 2 Sydney ... ... ... ... ... ••• 3 Also started —Novelty and Kuaaka. Won bv half a head. Time, Imin 20 2-ssec. Dividend, £2 17s. Catch Weights of 20 sovs. Four furlongs. Mr C. M. Lepper’s ch g St. Vincent, 4yrs, by Nelson —Florence, H. Julian ... ••• 1 Waylay ... ... ... ... 2 Pauline ... ... ... ... ••• ••• 3 Marama was barred on account of being nominated at Feilding. Time, Imin. Dividend, £2 10s. Patea Handicap of 65 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr D. Knight’s b h Voltigeur, 4yrs, by Tim Whiffler—Voltarina, F. Lind ... ... 1 Fish Oh 2 Factory Lass ... ... ... ••• ••• 3 Also started —Novelty and Navigator. Won easily. Time, 2min 51sec. Dividend, £2 Bs. Farmers’ Plate of 20 sovs. One mile. Mr Mitchell’s b m Bilbah, 4yrs, by Gipsy King ... ... ... ... • ••• 1 Nadjy ... ... ... ... 2 Mamaku ... ... ... ... ... 3 Time, 2min. Dividend, £6 12s. Alton Handicap of 30 sovs. One mile. Mr Nix’s b h Errand Boy, 4yrs, by Cap-a-pie —Midnight ... ... ... ... ... 1 Kanaka ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 Sydney ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —Fish Oh and Factory Lass. Won by a nose. Time, Imin 56sec. Dividend, £3 16s. Post Stakes of 20 sovs. Four furlongs and a half. Mr C. M. Lepper’s ch g St. Vincent, 4yrs, by Nelson—Florence ... ... ... ... 1 Waylay ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 Pauline ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Dividend, £1 18s. FEILDING EASTER MEETING. FIRST DAY. MONNDAY, 6TH APRIL. (Weather wet.) Flying Handicap. Six furlongs. Umslopogaas... ... ... .. 1 Gold Cup 2 Sedgebrook ... ... ... ... 3 Time, Imin 19s. Dividend, £4 6s. First Hurdles. Two miles and a distance. Nat 1 Auroa... ... ... ••• ••• 2 Napoleon ... ... ... ••• + Canard ... ... ... ••• t Time, 4min 15sec. Dividend, £4 19s. Hack Hurdles. One mile and three-quarters. Satellite ... ... ... ••• 1 Rossall ... ... ... ••• 2 Sir Athol ... ... ■■■ 3 No time taken. Dividend, £4 7s. Feilding Handicap. One mile and a half. Mr G. Williams’ Man-o’-War ... 1 Mr Connop’s Lotion ... ... 2 Mr Douglas’Aio ... ... ... 3 Time, 2min 43sec. Dividend, £25 12s. Hack Flat. One mile and a half. Opai ... ... ... ... 1 Sweet Sleep ... .. ... 2 Wild Vixen ... ... ... ... 3 Time, 2min 50sec. Dividend, £2 6s. Winter Oats. One mile. Lotion ... ... ... ... 1 Umslopogaas... ... ... ... 2 Sedgebrook ... ... ... .. 3 Time, Imin 44sec. Dividend, £4 16s. Ha p k Flying. Six furlongs. Crescent ... ... ... ... 1 Titoki 2 Return ... ... ... ... 3 Dividend, £l6 12s. Second Day.—Tuesday, 7th April. (Weather fine. Course heavy.) Denbigh Stakes, one mile. Bloomsbury ... ... 1 Ebor 11. ... ... ... ... 2 Westmere ... ... ... ... 3 Time, Imin 50sec. Dividend, £l7 18s. Handicap Hurdles, one mile and three quarters. Canard ... ••• ••• ••• 1 Auroa... ... ... ... 2 Nat 3 Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half. Steel King ... ... ... ••• 1 Satellite ... ... ... ••• 2 Tenby... ... ... ... ••• 3 Time, 2min 57sec. Dividend, £3 19s. Oroua Handicap, one mile and a quarter. Mr R. Connop’s Lotion, 8.13 ... 1 Mr W. Homes’ Ngatuere, 8.10 ... 2 Mr J. Paul’s Westmere, 7.10 ... 3 Also started—Leda, Aio, Man-o’-War, Flying Shot, Ebor 11.. Swift, and Crimson Streak. Time, 2min 13 3-ssec. Dividend, £B. Hack Flying, six furlongs. Titoki... ... ... ... ••• 1 Light ... ... ... ... ••• 2 Secrecy ... ... ... 3 Time, Imin 25sec. Dividend, £6 13s.

Shorts Handicap, five furlongs. Sedgebrook ... ... 1 Flying Shot 2 Bowshot ... ... ... ••• 3 Time, Imin 6 l-ssec. Dividend, £6 15s. Final Hack Handicap, one mile. Swordfish ... ... ... ■ 1 Return ... ... ••• 2 Mystical ... ... ••• 3 Time, Imin 50sec. Dividend, £l5 2s. NORTHERN WAIROA RACING CLUB. First Day.—Saturday, 4th April. The above annual fixture was commenced on the Margawhare course on Saturday, 4th inst., and continued on Easter Monday. The weather yfas fine, but the attendance only numbered about 700 people, not so many as last year. No totalisator was used. Results : — Handicap Hurdle Race of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Two miles. Mr W. Sarah’s b g Clarence, aged, 11.12, McLennan ... ... ... ••• 1 Mr D. White’s ch g Chester, aged, 11.12, owner... ... .. ••• ••• 2 Mr Pene’s b g Ben, 9.6 ... ■ ■■■ 3 Ravenswood also started. Won easily by two lengths. Maiden Plate Handicap of 12 sovs; second horse to receive 20 per cent, of the entrance money. One mile and a half. Mr T. McLennan’s b g Kawau, aged, 10.6, Sarah ... ... ... ••• ••• ••• I Mr Snelling’s b m Maharanee, 9.7 ... ... 2 Mr Hoffman’s b m Maid of Erin, syrs, 8.10 3 Also started —The Kid and Toby. Won easily by three lengths. Autumn Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and three-quarters. Mr Mete Kake’s b g Marquis, aged, 8.12, owner... ... ... ... ••• ••• 1 Mr H. A. Mclnnes’ br h Clinch, aged, 8.10, White... ... ... ••• ••• 2 Mr E. Hillary’s b g Dauntless, 3yrs, 8.10, Morgan ... ... ... ••• 3 Also started —Sir Roland and The Kid. Won by a neck ; poor third. Local Hack Race of 10 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 per cent, of entrance money. One mile. Mr W. A. Spier’s ch g Archie, aged, 8.0, Morgan ... ... ... ... ••• 1 Mr Mohi Rohu’s b g Jack The Ripper, aged, 7.6 2 Mr Eric’s blk g Kohai, aged, 7.6 ... ... 3 Rebel also started. Kohai fell on entering the home turn, otherwise he would have won easily. Railway Plate Handicap of 12 sovs; second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. Mr T. McLennan’s b g Kawau, aged, 8.0, Swanson ... ... ... ... ••• 1 Mr J. B. Litherland’s br h Count Lamont, 4yrs, Tomlinson ... ... ... ... 2 Mr H. A. Mclnnes’ b m Miss Grip, aged, 8.5, White 3 Also started —Red Rose. Won easily by two lengths. Gumdiggebs’ Purse Handicap of 15 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Mr Litherland’s br h Count Lamont, 4yrs, 9.2. Tomlinson ... ••• ••• ••• 1 Mr Mclnnis’ br h Clinch, aged, 8.9, White ... 2 Mr Snelling’s b m Maharanee, syrs, 7.5, Swanson ... .. ••• ••• 3 Also started —-Dauntless. Won after a most exciting finish by half a length. Second Day, Monday, April 6th. Second Handicap Hurdle' Race of 20 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Two miles. Mr Sarah’s b g Clarence, aged, 12.15, McLennan ... ... ... ... ••• 1 Mr Aickin’s ch g Chester, 12.0 ... ... 2 Mr Seymour’s ch g Ravenswood, 9.7... ... 3 Won easily by two lengths. Kaipara Handicap of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Mr T. McLennan’s Kawau, 8.12, Morgon ... 1 Mr Litherland’s Count Lamont, 9.8 ... ... 2 Mr Mclnnes’br h Clinch, 8.12 ... ... 3 Also rtarted—Sir Roland and Marquis. Won easily by two lengths. Handicap Hack Race of 10 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 per cent of entrance money. One mile. Mr Beresford’s b m Ida, aged, 8.0, Donovan 1 Mr Eric’s blk g Kohai, 9.0, King ... ... 2 Mr Rohu’s b g Jack the Ripper, 7.0... ... 3 Also started—Mick O’Brien, Bernard, and Mick. Won by a head. Publican’s Purse Handicap of 12 sovs ; second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Mr Snelling’s Maharanee, 7.12 ... ... 1 Mr Mclnnis’ Miss Grip, 7.7 ... ... ... 2 Mr Litherland’s Count LaMont, 10.7 ... 3 Won easily by a length. Count LaMont broke down in this event. Handicap Flying Stakes of 15 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Mr McLennan’s Kawau ... ... ... 1 Mr Mclnnis’ Clinch ... ... ... ... 2 Mr Pene’s ch g Ben ... ... ... .. 3 Also started —Fancy Free. Won easily. Forced Handicap of 12 sovs ; second horse 2 sovs from the stakes. Mr H. Mclnnis’ bm Miss Grip, 7.7 ... ... 1 Mr Sarah’s Clarence ... ... ... ... 2 Won all the wav.