AFTER THE RACES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIII, Issue 790, 27 April 1905, Page 7

AFTER THE RACES.

AUCKLAND] RACING CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING.

OPENING DAY.

With almost constant showers falling on Friday and on Saturday up till after daybreak', matters augured very badly for a successful opening for the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting. At breakfast time, however, a welcome shift of wind to the south soon brought about a change, the result being a beautifully fine day. The course was a little heavy at first, but dried very rapidly. The attendance was hardly as large as might have been expected, but the racing left nothing to be desired, being particularly interesting throughout, while there were no accidents to mar the enjoyment of the spectators. Mr O’Connor’s starting was in his very best style, while judge Lusk’s decisions left nothing to cavill at Proceedings opened with the Trades’ men’s Handicap, and of the dozen runners Certainty carried the most money. Certainty and Cavalry were responsible for the early running, but then the latter was displaced by Francis Lovejoy, and Sir Gilead went up to the leaders when heads were turned for home. Before reaching the distance Certainty cried content, and Lady Hune, coming with a good run, beat Sir Gilead in the last little bit by half a length, with Zulieka three lengths behind the son of Gilead. When the time arrived to call on the Northern Champagne Stakes, it was found that there were seven absentees, this leaving a field of seven to contest the rich stake. Delaware, chiefly on account of his hailing from Yaldhurst, was made a warm favourite. Mr O’Connor got them away to a good start, the first to show out being Apologue, who was immediately supplanted by Annette. The latter filly made matters very willing to the home bend at which point Delaware was in hopeless trouble. With heads turned for home, Mr Watts’ pair ranged alongside Annette, and after a struggle the filly succumbed, King Billy defeating his stable mate. Boomerang, by over a length, with Carl Rosa three lengths away third. Annette was fourth, Delaware fifth, and Apologue last.

A grand field of nineteen went to the post for the Easter Handicap, and so open was the result considered that eight to one on the field was freely offered, the actual favourites on the machine being Regulation, Gladstone, Akarana, and Scotty. After some delay at the post, a good start was effected, of which Lady Rose and Lady Annie got the best, and Heroism, Put-

ty, and Te Aroha about the worst. The two leaders carried the field along past the six furlong post when their nearest attendants were Starshoot and Gladstone. As they neared the home turn Te Aroha was raced up into third place while the field closed up. At the distance it looked anybody’s race, nearly a dozen fighting for the lead, but' here Ryan brought Scotty on the outsidd with a well-sustained run, and the St. Leger gelding gallantly answering the call, won amidst great applause by over a length from his stable mate Delania. Heroism was third, just ahead of a bunch, which included Strathavon, Romeo, Lady Annie, Gladstone, and Full Cry. Only a quartette went to the post for the Brighton Hurdles, but the race proved none the less interesting. There was very little to choose between Irish, Princess of Thule, and Hakaria in the betting, but the latter was a trifle better favourite. He led from start to finish, attended nearly all the ./Way by Irish, who was supplanted in the final struggle home by Princess of Thule, while Lingard was never in the hunt. The Eden Handicap provided a very interesting race. There were fifteen starters, and on many of these there was some spirited wagering, Austerlitz being the chief public fancy. Liberator was Smartest on his feet from a capital start, and he led down the back by a length from the favourite, with a big bunch following with the riderless Choi a whipping in the field. Directly heads were turned for home Austerlitz went to the front, and 'Coming on won without pressure by nearly two lengths from Noteorini, who beat Lycia by a length. Half-a-dozen two-year-olds tried their luck in the Onslow Stakes, punters - selecting Syren as being the best of the bunch. From a capital start Dardanui was soon in front, and he led to the bend, when Syren moved up and getting in front below the distance came on and won by two lengths, with Loiret as far away again, third. It was left to the Pony Handicap to provide the most interesting finish of the day, Fashionable being favourite. As usual, Forth jumped off in front, and at his best pace he took the field along down the back, his nearest attendant being Fashionable. When straightened for home, Fashionable drew up to the leader, and a desperate struggle ensued the whole wav up the straight. A hundred yards from home Fashionable got his head in front, and by that margin he won. Sonoma was a poor third, and the rest spreadeagled. Black and Gold was a strong favourite for the concluding event, the Tramway Handicap, but’he drew a bad berth and was never out of the ruck. Millie was soon in front, but when heads were turned for home Alba Rose joined issue and coming on won easily by two lengths from Lovelink, with Discoverer third, a length further off. SECOND DAY. The weather, although fine, was dull on Easter Monday, notwithstanding wffiich fact there .was a very large attendance of the public at Ellerslie to witness the second portion of the programme got through with. Once again some good sport was. seen the. big event , the St. George’s Handicap resulting in a dead heat. Proceedings commenced with the Stewards’ Handicap, for which Full Cry was sorted out as something fairly choice with Jewellery' and Chola next in demand. Bonomiana and Chola

made most of the running, but at the bend lor home Jewel.cry went to t..e iront, and looked a sure winner. The

favouKite came with a rush in the last hundred yards, and won by 7 a neck, with -Lauy Hune two lengths off third. Although there were but five starters an the Ellerslie Handicap, the result was a boil over. Annette was made a strong odds-on favourite, but she ran very unkindly 7 and finished last. Kilderkin dashed away in the lead, and holding his position all the way won by two lengths from Glenullin, who just defeated Multifid by a neck. The autumn Steeplechase gave rise to an exceedingly 7 interesting race, and one without any accident. Princess of Thule was made a red-hot favourite, with Hylas next in demand, while none of the others were much fancied. From a capital start Hylas went to the front, and he was responsible for the great bulk of the running, with Kowhai close up.

On the second time round Evermore nearly got rid of Burns, who made a clever recovery, and up the hill the las;

time he went to the front with 1 rincr.s ; of Thule and Hylas in close attendance. The three raced down the hill together, but at the stoi e wall Evermore blundered, Burns being almost out of the saddle, but he got back all right. Princess had more foot home than her rivals and won comfortably by foi r lengths from Dingo who, finishing resolutely, in the straight, beat Hylas by over three lengths, with Evermore a fair third. The St. George’s Handicap was another exceedingly fine race. Romeo was a pronounced favourite, while of the others Gladstone and Strathavon were well fancied. A capital start was effected!, and soon Strathavon took up the running, but at the top bend Gladstone had* supplanted him. At the five furlongs mark the order was Gladstone, Mass Lottie, Strathavon, while Speakman commenced to bring up Romeo from a bad position. Gladsome’s brother was still in command as they swept round the home bend, but at the distance the field closed up. A hundred yards from home it looked a certainty for Romeo, but Strathavon came at the Leolantis gelding in the last little bit and must have reached him in the last stride, although it appeared to most people that Romeo had won by a neck. Auratus was a poor third, Gladstone fourth, and Starshoot fifth. The Huia Handicap proved rather a runaway affair. Of the eight runners Kremlin was made favourite, with Te Aroha next in demand. The race needs little description, for Kremlin jumped away in front, and never giving anything else a chance, won in a canter by nearly three lengths from Noteorini, who beat Hohoro by as much again.

A somewhat similar state of affairs was the case in the Pony Handicap, for which thirteen went to the post, Sonoma being the public fancy. From a good start Etu was quickest to begin, and she led from Forth down the back and into the straight. Stalling off every challenge the Lebel mare ran home the easiest of winners by three lengths from Fashionable, with Gladys Rose a fair third.

There were but four competitors for the Autumn Hurdle Race, for which Hakaria was the most fancied. Lingard made most of the running, with the favourite at his heels, but nearing the bend for the second time the field closed up. At the distance Irish challenged Lingard, and staying it out best won by two lengths, . with Major a fair third, and the favourite last. In the concluding event, the Electric Handicap, there were ten runners and on the strength of his previous win

Fr.mlin was served up a warm favourite. with Black and Gold also in good demand. Millie was smartest away, and closely attended by Lillymea led from the favourite into the s'raight. At the distance Kremlin went to the front, and although Hohoro threw out a strong challenge in the last fifty yards, the favourite won by a head, with Millie a length off, third. Alba Rose was fourth, and Lady Rose If th. THIRD DAY. The racing carnival was to a close at Ellerslie on Tuesday. The weather proved dull and the attendance was not up to expectations. 'lhe racing proved interesting, however, the handicaps coming out very well. The totalisator investments for the day brought up the grand total for the meeting to £27,994, a decrease on last year of £2165. The Maiden Hurdle opened the ball, and punters dropped on the right pea for a start, going strongly for Ludo, who managed to catch the judge’s eye first, but only- by a length after a desperate race with Hector, while Albuera was a dozen lengths off, third.

A nice field of fifteen went out to contest the Criterion Handicap, the popu lar fancies being Waitati and Discoverer. The start was a very good one, the first to show out being Waitati, Discoverer, and Jean. The former drew out and showed the way into the straight two lengths ahead of a bunch. At the distance Nervine singled out in pursuit of the leader, and a fine finish ensued over the last hundred yards Waitati winning by half a length, while Discoverer was three lengths behind Nervine. Southern Cross was fourth, Sir Hector fifth, and Air Gun last. All the twelve coloured on the card went to the post for the Autumn Handicap, for which Paritutu and Scotty were the best backed. Mr O’Connor sent them away on very even terms, Starshoot and Miss Lottie leading the field past the stand. At the top end

Miss Lottie was just clear of Starshoot, with Paritutu and Gladstone next, and so they ran to the five furlong post, when Gladstone went to the front and drawing out he was two lengths in advance as the field turned into the straight. Paritutu and Romeo set out in chase of the flying leader, but they could make no sort of impression on Gladsome’s brother who, running in a very different fashion to his race on the preceding day, won without any apparent effort by nearly four lengths from Paritutu, who was a neck in front of Romeo, while Putty and Strathavon were the next in, with Sir Gilead last. Of the five candidates in the St. Heller’s Hurdles, Irish was in most request, although both Princess of Thule and Dolores had a fair number of supporters. From the word go, Princess of Thule set out to make the running, while Irish was close handy, but Dolores was tailed off. The battle between Princess and Irish was keen all the way, but once into the straight for home the mare came to the front, and showing more foot than Irish home won by four lengths, with Lingard five lengths further off third. Dolores was pulled up after going a round. Choi a was best supported in the Mahutu Welter, for which there were a dozen competitors. Noteorini and Chola made the running to the home turn, when the field closed up. A good race home saw the favourite win by two lengths from Bonomiana, with Calle Iris third, Lady Hune fourth, Durable fifth, and Bacchus last. The Pony Handicap gave rise to a good betting race, Orange and Blue being considered the most likely. From a good start Forth {and Hurihuri were soon a couple of lengths in advance, but before a furlong had been traversed Little Mabel had joined them. At the distance half-a-dozen looked to have a chance, but at the crucial moment Sonoma came to light, and in a punishing finish won by two lengths from Little Mabel, who beat Gladys Rose by a neck, with Storyteller, Etu, and Forth almost alongside. There were seven runners in the Buckland Handicap, and of these Delania and Lady Annie were the popular picks. A capital start was effected, Liberator immediately going to the front, and he led down the back by a length from Austerlitz, with Lovelink next. At the home bend Lady Annie moved up as did Delania, and a great battle ensued! up the- straight, this resulting irv a halflength win for Lady Annie, while Austerlitz was over a length behind Delania, with Grenade fourth. Of the six horses in the final event, the Victoria Handicap, Carl Rosa was made a very strong favourite, but he got a bad run, and could get no nearer than third. Kilderkin made most of the running, but Multifid drew up at the distance, and showing more pace in the last fifty yards won by nearly two lengths, this bringing a very pleasant meeting to a close. The following were the results : — • FIRST DAY. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. Mr C. Weal’s br m Lady Hune, syrs, by Cuirassier—Hune, 7.6 (Julian)... 1 Mr A. H. Lloyd’s br h Sir Gilead, 4yrs, 7.4 (Towers) 2

Mr R. Hannon’s b m Zuleika, aged, 7.12 (Pinker) 3 Other starters : Durable, 8.10 ; Certainty, 7.10 ; Idas, 7.8 ; Cavalry, 7.5 ; Inglewood, 7.3 ; Frances Lovejoy, 7.2 ; Y’olette, 6.12 ; Soultfish, 6.10 ; Bacchus, 6.7. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 15 3-ssec. Dividends, £7 4s and £1 6s. NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES. Six furlongs. Mr E. J. Watts’ br c King Billy, 2yrs, by Merriwee —Indian Queen, 8.10 (Buchanan) 1 Mr E. J. Watts’ blk c Boomerang, 8.10 (F. Davis) 2 Mr A. Lennard’s b c Carl Rosa, 2yrs, 8.10 (T. Taylor) 3 Other starters : Multifid 8.10, Delaware 8.10, Apologue 8.10, Annette 8.8. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 18 2-ssec. Dividend, £5 18s 6d. EASTER HANDICAP. One mile. Mr D. Stewart’s b g Scotty, 6yrs, by St. Leger—Janet, 8.11 (Ryan) 1 Mr W. L. Thompson’s b m Delania, 7.4 (Pinker) . 2 Mr D. O’Brien’s b h Heroism, syrs, 7.0 (Stevens) 3 Other starters : Romeo 9.2, Paritutu 8.10, Gladstone 8.10, Strathavon 8.7 (including 71b penalty), Regulation 8.6, Starshoot, 8.0, Miss Lottie 7.12, Full Cry 7.12, Auratus 7.12 (including 101 b penalty), Akarana 7.10 (including 31b penalty), Lady Annie 7.7, Putty 7.7, Waikato 7.5, Te Aroha 7.0, Lady Rose 6.9, Pearl Necklet 6.9. Won by a length. Time, 2min 43 2-5-sec. Dividends, £8 13 6d and £9 5s 6d. BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE HANDICAP. Two miles. Mr W. Foss’ blk g Hakaria, aged, by Reynard—Vienne, 10.4 (W. Wilson) 1 Air M. Deeble’s br m Princess of Thule, 11.0 (owner) 2 Air J. B. Williamson’s b g Irish, 10.11, including 71b penalty, (Neary) 3 Also ran : Lingard 9.0. Won by a length. Time, 3min 57 2-ssec. Dividend, £2 17s 6d._ EDEN HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Air J. J. McVickers’ b m Austerlitz, syrs, by Soult—Sappho, 8.6 (Speakman) 1 Mr J, K. Hodge’s b g Noteorini, 4yrs, 7.3 (Sceats) 2 Air F. L. Armitage’s br m Lycia, 3yrs, 7.10 (Julian) 3 Other starters : Jewellery 8.7, Liberator 8.3, Chola 7.6, Geordie 7.4, Southern Cross 7.3, Nervine 7.3, Grenade 7.2, Calle Iris, 7.2, Baltimore 6.10, Stepmar 6.9, Bonomiana 6.7, Tahora 6.7. Won by three. lengths. Time, Imin 31sec. Dividends, £4 7s 6d and £3 5s 6d ONSLOW STAKES HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Air F. L. Armitage’s b f Syren, 2yrs, by Cyrenian—Torment, 7.0 (Deeley) 1 Messrs Alexander and Gray’s br c Glenullin, 2yrs, 8.7 (Gray) 2 Air E. J. Watts’ ch f Loiret, 2yrs, 8.6 (Davis) 3 Other starters : Luresome 8.12. Dardanus 7.10, Silky 7.4. Won by five lengths. Time, Imin 6sec. Dividend, £2 10s 6d.

PONY HANDICAP. Seven fuf longs. Messrs J. and J. Hussey’s br li Fashionable, syrs, by Soult —Bit o’ Fashion, 8.5 (Julian) 1 Mr R. Hannon’S ch g Forth, aged, 8.3 (Pinker) 2 Mr T. Wylie’s ch m Sonoma, 4yrs, 9.4 (Sceats) 3 Other starters : Orange and Blue 9.6, Gladys Rose 7.8, Sentinel 7.5, Etu 7.C, Miss Cuirassier 6.10, Little Mabel 6.7, Storyteller 6.7. Won by half a head. Time, Imin 32sec. Dividends, £2 12s fid and £2 16s. TRAMWAY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Mr T. A. Williams’ br m Alba Rose, lyrs, by Seaton Delaval —A ieux Rose, 8.0 (Deeley) 1 Mr J. B. Williamson’s b c Lovelink, 3yrs, 7.6 (Towers) 2 Mr H. Burchjs ch g Discoverer, sjrs, 6.12 (Brown) 3 Other startirs: Hohoro 10.3, Black and Gold, 9.6, Desdemona 8.5, Mataura Necklet 6.12, Woodmount 6.10, Merry 7.2, Soult Maid 7.2, Cuiragno 7.0, Pearl Necklet 6.12, Woodmount 6.10, Merry Soult 6.7. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 5 3- Dividends, £5 12s 6d and £2 14s SECOND DAY. THE STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. One mile. Mr A. Champion’s b g Full Cry, aged, by Reynard—Yienne, 8.3 (S. Lindsay) 1 Mr B. Armitage’s br m Jewellery, 6yrs, 7.12 (Deeley) 2 Mr C. Weal’s br m Lady Hune, syrs, 8.4 (Cress) 3 Other starters : Lycia 7.12, Chola 6.12, Grenade 6.11, Baltimore 6.7, Bonomiana 6.7. Won by a short head. Time, Imin 41 4- Dividends, £2 17s and £1 4s. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mr J. E. Thorpe’s br g Kilderkin, by Cyrenian—Kilmorey, 7.8 (Deeley) 1 Messrs Alexander and Gray’s br c Glenullin, 8.0 (McCluskie) 2 Mr D. O’Brien’s br c Multifid, 8.4 (Ryan) 3 Other starters : Annette 8.8, Loiret 7.6. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 18 1- Dividend, £6 Ils 6d. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. About three miles and a-half. Mr M. Deeble’s br m Princess of Thule, aged, by Lord of the Isles — Lady Sarah, 11.0 (owner) 1 Mr W. L. Coleman’s ch g Dingo, aged, 10.0 (H. Phillips) 2 Mr F. B. Ross’ br g Hylas, aged, 9.12 (Wilson) 3 Other starters : Nor’-west 10.0, Evermore 9.8, Kowhai 9.7, Hinau 9.7. Won by six lengths. Time, Bmin 15 4-ssec. Dividends, £1 16s 6d and £1 18s 6d. ST. GEORGE’S HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. Mr P. James’ b g Romeo, 6yrs, by Leolantis —Signet, 8.2 (Speakman)... * Mr J. Montgomery’s ch g Strathavon, aged, 7.12 (Buchanan) * Mr JI Dalton’s br g Auratus, 4yrs, 7.8 (Sceats) 3 Other starters : Gladstone 8.0, Starshoot 7.9, Miss Lottie 7.8, Delania 7.6, Putty 7.4, Heroism 7.2, Sir Gilead 6.10. A dead heat. Time, 2min 10 4-ssec. Dividends, £1 10s 6d and £2 18s 6d. HUI A HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mr A. Hall’s b g Kremlin, aged, by Stepniak —Aileen, 8.12 (Davis) 1 Mr J, K. Hodge’s b g Noteorini, 4yrs, 7.9 (Sceats) 2 Mr W. Lovett’s b g Hohoro, aged, 9.10 (McLeod) '. 3 Other starters : Te Aroha 8.4, Certainty 8.4, Liberator 8.0, Parkshot 6.10, Woodmount 6.8. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. Dividends, £2 9s 6d and £3. PONY HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mr Jas. Grant’s b m Etu, syrs, by Lebel—lmpati, 7.0 (Matthews) 1 Messrs J. and J. Hussey’s br h Fashionable, syrs, 9.0 (Julian) 2 Mr J. Montgomery’s b m Gladys Rose, aged, 7.10 (Buchanan) 3 Other starters : Sonoma 9.0, Orange and Blue, 9.8. Forth B.lo’, Solitary 7.6, Whawhai 7.4, Sally Horner 7.3, Shrewsbury 7.2, Dr Quest 7.0 Storyteller 6.9, Little Mabel 6.7. Won by over a length. Time, Imin 18 2- Dividends, £l6 0s 6d and £2 10s 6d. AUTUMN HURDLE RACE HANDICAP. One mile and three-quarters. Mr J. B. Williamson’s b g Irish, syrs, by Eton —Asthore, 10.12 (Neary) 1 Mr H. C. Tonks’ ch g Lingard, 6yrs, 9.0 (Marchant) 2 Mr T. Wylie’s b g Major, aged, 9.0 (Wilson) 3 Also ran : Hakaria 11.2. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 25 2-ssec. Dividend, £3 4s.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Mr A. Hall’s b g Kremlin, aged, by Stepniak—Aileen, 9.5, including 5.1 o penalty (Buchanan) . 1 Mr W. Lovett’s b g Hohoro, aged, 9.12 (McLeod) 2 Mr J. Hannon’s ch m Millie, aged, 7.0 (Pinker) .. . 3 Other starters : Black and Gold 9.0'. Alba Rose, 8.10, Lady Rose 7.7, Park shot 6.12, Lillymea 6.12, San Paulo 6.16, Merry Soult 6.7. Won by half a length. Time, Imoi 3 2-ssec. Dividends, £1 14s and £2 11’. THIRD DAY. THE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP). One mile and three-quarters. Mr W. Curtis’ b g Ludo, aged, by Sabretache, 10.0 (Howard) 1 Mr E. J. Penwardin’s br g Hector, aged, 9.10 (Ross) 2 Messrs Murdoch and Smith’s b m Albuera, aged, 9.7 (McCabe) 3 Other starters : . Corporal 10.5, Reporter 9.0. Won by rather over a length. Time, 3min 25sec. Dividend, £2 8s 6d. THE CRITERION HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mr F. Williams’ b g Waitati, 3yrs, by Lord Roslyn—Jennie, 6.7 (Gray).. . 1 Mr A. Teller’s br g Nervine, 3yrs, 8.9 (Mobberley) 2 Mr H. Burch’s ch g Discoverer, syrs, 8.6 (Buchanan) 3 Other starters : Jean 9.0, Southern Cross 8.3, Air Gun B.C, Sir Hector, 7.10, Pearl Necklet 7.10, Simple Simon 7.8, Piper 7.8, Cuiragno 7.6, Soult Maid 7.5, Kereru 7.0, Lady Clements 6.12, Stepmar 6.1 C. Won by close on a length. Time, Imin 18sec. Dividends, £3 17s and £3. THE AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. __ Messrs Simmelhag and Jackson’s ch c Gladstone, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval —Miss Gladys, 7.7 (McCluskie) 1 Mr J. George’s b g Paritutu, syrs, 8.4 (Gray) 2 Mr P. James’ b g Romeo, 6yrs, 8.7 (Speakman) 3 Other starters : Scotty 9.5, Strathavon 8.0, Starshoot 7.5, Miss Lottie 7.4, Putty 7.0, Akarana 7.0, Heroism 6.12, Zuleika 6.10, Sir Gilead 6.7. Won comfortably by upwards of three lengths. Time, 2min 36 3-ssec. Dividends, £6 17s and 18s. THE ST. HELIER’S HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP). Two miles. Mr M. Deeble’s br m Princess of Thule, aged, by Lord of the Isles —Lady Sarah, 11.7 (owner) 1 Mr J. B. Williamson’t b g Irish, syrs, 10.7 (Neary) 2 Mr H. C. Tonks’ ch g Lingard, 6yrs, 9.0 (Marchant) 3 Other starters : Dolores 11.0, Major 9.0. Won by close on four lengths. Time, 3min 53 l-ssec. Dividend, £2 17s 6d. THE MAHUTU WELTER HANDICAP. One mile. Mr M. J. Goodson’s b m Chola, 4yrs, by St. Cyr—Gondola, 8.11 (Gray)... 1 Mr A. Tooman’s blk m Bonomiana, 4yrs, 8.0 (Buchanan) 2 Mr H. Gibbons’ br g Calle Iris, 6urs, 8.6 (Julian) , 3 Other starters : Durable 10.7, Lady Hune 10.6, Noteorini 9.9, Idas 9.5, Geordie 8.6, Leo Delaval 8.2, Seatonia 8.0, Yolette 8.0, Bacchus 8.0. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 42 1- Dividends, £3 9s 6d and £3 3s 6d. THE PONY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Mr T. Wyllie’s ch m Sonoma, lyrs, by Seaton Delaval —Marat ea, 8.11 (Ryan) 1 Mr H. York’s ch m Little Mabel, 4yrs, 6.7 (Parramore) 2 Mr J. Montgomery’s b m Gladys Rose, aged, 8.2 (Buchanan) 3 Other starters : Orange and Blue 8.12, Etu 8.9, Forth 8.7, La France 7.6, Hurihuri, 7.2, Shrewsbury 6.12, Storyteller 6.10. Won by two lengths. Time. Imin 4 4-ssec. Dividends, £7 4s fid and £S 9s 6d. THE BUCKLAND HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Mr B. Armitage’s b m Lady Annie, lyrs, by Soult —Miss Annie, 8.7 (Julian) 1 Mr W. L. Thompson’s b m Delania, 4yrs, 7.12 (Ryan) 2 Mr J. J. McVickers’ b m Austerlitz, syrs, 8.10 (Speakman) 3 Other starters : Liberator 7.10, Lovelink 7.9, Lady Rose 7.0, Grenade 6.11. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 29 2- Dividends, £2 13s 6d and 16s. THE VICTORIA HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Mr D. O’Brien’s br c Multifid, by Multiform —Heriot, 8.2 (Stevens)....’. ] Mr J. E. Thorpe’s br g Kilderkin,

8.11 (Speakman) 2 Mr A. Leonard’s b c Carl Rosa, 8.8 (Taylor) 3 Other starters : Glenullin 8.0, Luresome 7.10, Dardanus 7.0. Won comfortably by a length and ahalf. Time, Imin 4 3-ssec. Dividend, £6 ICs 6d. .

CANTERBURY JOCKEY TCLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING.

FIRST DAY. 4he Autumn citing- of the Canterbury -J-C. was commenced on Monday. The racing was full of interest, but speculation was far from brisk, the amount invested on the totalisator, t£ 10,490, being a comparatively small amount for a metropolitan club whim compared with the £16,833 handled by the Feilding J.C. The present great strength of Sir Geo. ( lifford and Mr G. G. Stead’s stables probably accounts for the small number of visiting horses taking part at the C.J.C. Meeting this year. Were it not for a sprinkling of Wellington and Otago horses the Easter Meeting this year would have been of purely local interest. The visiting owners pulled off some of the principal events, while of the local owners Mr G. G. Stead and Sir G. Clifford again to'ok the lion’s share of the stake money.

Racing commenced with the Kildare Hurdles, The Mohican going- out a strongfavourite in a field of live. Before the start Nikola bolted, and was not pulled up before he had run a mile and a-half. Magnificent whipped round at the start, and took no part in the race. Tupara and Rongoa led at intervals for a mile and a-half, when The Mohican ran up to them. Tupara was first over the last hurdle, but once on the flat Mohican drew out and won easily by a length and a-half. The Autumn Plate brought out five starters, of whom Crichton was made a firm favourite. Calhron was in the lead during- the early stage of the race, but at the end of half-a-mile the field was bunched. Five horses came on to the distance almost in a line, but a little further on Royal Crown and Crichton drew out. and after an interesting- finish Royal Crown beat the favourite by a neck, with Blyth Maid third five lengths away. Quite a fashionably-bred lot of youngsters saddled up for the Champagne Stakes. Mr Stead's pair, Munjeot and Sungod being preferred to the others. Munieet got a substantial lead at the start, being fully five lengths ahead of the field at the end of a furlong. Glonowlet was at the head of the others, but nothinghad a chance with the leader, who romped home an easy winner two lengths in front of Glenov.jl.ct, with Gay Spark third and Sun god fourth. Exmoor (owing to lameness) anil Crichton were withdrawn from the Great Easter Handicap, leaving eleven horses to face the starter. The race was a good betting one. Vladimir having a slight advantage over Sii- Geo. Clifford and Mr Stead’s representative. Petrovna was first to show out from Ailsa, Machine Gun. and Vladimir, trie two last to move being Ghoorka and Golden Vein. Petrovna set a solid pace, and at the straight was leading by a length from Vladimir, who was closely followed by Machine Gun and To-morrow. Half way down the straight Petrovna commenced to tire, and was soon overhauled by Vladimir and Machine Gun. while Ghoorka was coming fast. Machine Gun drew out in the last hundred yards, and never once flinching under his big weight, won by a length and a-half from Ghoorka. who was a similar distance in front of Ailsa. Vladimir , was( fourth, Petrovna fifth, and To-morrow sixth. Machine Gun’s performance was fittingly rewarded, and he is undoubtedly one of the greatest weight carriers ever seen in New Zealand.

The Epsom Welter proved an easy victory for the top-weight, Signalman, who proved himself a class above the rest of the field. Antigone ran a <>•<>< ui race, but nothing had any chance with the winner, who had his field beaten right from the start. Koputai was third two lengths behind Antigone. Reduction fourth, and Pensive fifth.

’lhe Russley Plate brought out eleven starters, the Seaton I'olaval filly Largesse being voted the pick of the bunch. Largesse was in front nearly al] the way, and won by a neck from Euclid, who was two lengths ahead of Vardo. with Bonnie Brae fourth.

The Gimcrack Race saw Tessera have the easiest win of the meeting. The filly jumped away in front at the start and won very easily from Te Taraha. Cuirossetia being third. The winner was bought by Mr F. Nelligan for £lO5.

Ten' horses faced the starter for the Sockburn Handicap. Stepdancer was the popular selection, but she failed to show any form. Beau Seaton was at the head of the field passing the mile post, Tirole being next best. Beau Seaton led into

the straight, but at the distance he commenced to tire, and was soon passed bj Tirole and Calibre. This pair fought out the finish, Tirole winning by a length while Beau Seaton was two lengths awai third. SECOND DAY. Showery and rather unpleasant weathei was in evidence on the concluding day ol the C.J.C. Meeting-, and the attendance was consequently only moderate. The sum of £7942 went through the totalisator, making a total of £19,784 for the two days, a decrease of £3887 on last year's total. The first item was the Peerswick Hurdles, for which a strong favourite in Slow Tom was found, but after making most of the running he succumbed to Tupara by two lengths, with Rongoa third. Mr Stead sent out Eden for the Autumn Nursery, and the filly was made a hot favourite, but she had to put uj with a neck deleat at the hands of th Phoebus Apollo colt Apollodoris, while Sir Geo. Clifford's Bonnie Brae was hal a leng-th further away. For the Yaldhurst Welter Chryseis was sorted out as a good thing, but backers were again astray. Pensive made most of the running, but at the distanc Sandy came through and won by twe two lengths from the favourite.

The big event, the Autumn Handicap drew a field of eight, and of these Sa voury was a pronounced favourite, wit! Quarryman and Ghoorka next in demand Quarryman was responsible for the pace to the home turn, where Vladimir Ghoorka, and Stepdancer were close handy. A great battle up the straight resulted in a win for Vladimir by 1 neck from Quarryman, with Ghoorkt three lengths further away. The Challenge Stakes was generally looked upon as a really good thing foi Achilles, and so it proved, for aftei Stronghold had led to the straight th Porirua crack joined issue and won com fortably by a length, with Sungod, th only other starter, six lengths off lasL

Backers made Alexis favourite for th Addington Plate, and the son of Lon Rosslyn justified the confidence reposec in him by winning by over a length fron Te Taraha. with Quickfire a good third. •Although there were but seven runner ifithe ’l'empleton Handicap it gave rise t a u'<>od betting- race, /nearly everythin; being backed. Petrovna was the actua favourite, but she could get no nearei than third, the Wallace filly Ailsa beatinc Signalman home by half a head after great finish.

’l’he Final Handicap brought proceec iugs to ti close, Beau Seaton being' made a slightly better favourite than Tirolt These two lupd the race virtuaHv to then' selves, and after Beau Seaton had led t< the distance Tirole passed him and wq. by a length, with Royal Crown tw, lengths off third.