AFTER THE RACES

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIV, Issue 841, 19 April 1906, Page 6

AFTER THE RACES

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S

AUTUMN MEETING.

OPENING DAY. Beautiful weather favoured the Auckland Racing Club for the opening day of the Autumn Meeting. Despite this fact the attendance was not so great as might have been expected, and was more suggestive of an “ off day.” The track was still a little on the heavy side as a result of the recent rains, the grass also being over long. All the arrangements were well attended to by Mr. Hartland and his staff, and everything passed off smoothly. During the day the sum of £13,102 was passed through the totalisator, which is

£3900 over the sum haridled last year, when, however, there was opposition from the

Seven went out to do battle in the opening event, the Tradesmen’s Handicap, one mile and a-quarter, and of these Rose Madder was made a better favourite than Nervine. From a very fair start Rose Madder led past the stand from Nervine and King Paul, but directly the top bend was negotiated Ryan sent Nervine along in front, and he led by two lengths down the back and into the straight. Here the field closed up, and a great race home ensued,, Nervine under strong punishment just lastinng long enough to win by a neck from Rose Madder, who was a length in front of Master Delaval, the latter being followed home by Akarana and King Paul.

The two-year-olds intending to compete in the Northern Champagne Stakes, six furlongs, were closely scanned in the paddock, and of the eight runners Cambrian, Loftus, and Zimmerman found most admirers, and they were backed in that order. The race was devoid of any incident, for Cambrian jumped away very smartly, and drawing out a nice lead, turned into the straight so full of running that Loftus was quite unable to get nearer than two lengths to him, although the son of Seaton Delaval put in a good finishing run. Celtic was four lengths off third, and the others all finished in a body some lengths back, the last being Sweet Alice. Next came the Easter Handicap, one mile, for which the fine field of seventeen carried silk. To the surprise of many Marguerite was among the absentees, and Leonator and Landlock carried the most tickets. The start was a fair one, but Waipuna was left several lengths. Leonator immediately assumed the role of pacemaker, and he led the field, at the head of which was Certainty, down the back stretch and into the straight. Below the distance Mobility commenced to put in a vigorous challenge, and sustaining it all the way to the post, got up in time to win by a nose, ' with Gladstone three-parts of a length off third. Te Aroha was fourth, Ironmould fifth, and Delania sixth, while the field was whipped in by Annette. Seven turned out to try their luck in the Brighton Hurdles, two miles, for which Cuiragno, despite a 71b penalty, was generally considered the right thing. The race virtually resolved itself into a duel between the favourite and Hautapu. The pair ran together for a mile and a-half with nothing else within ten lengths of them. Nearing the home bend Hautapu had half a length advantage, and hopping over the last hurdle a trifle in front, came on and won by two lengths, while Khama, whose run was left until too late, was only a head behind Cuiragno. Vexation ran last all the way.

Seven runners went to the post for the Eden Handicap, seven furlongs, Carl Rosa being made a hot favourite at odds on. Bonomiana jumped off very smartly, and led to the bend from Intombi and Noteorini. Once headed for home Bonomiana drew away from all but the favourite, who set out in chase, and catching the mare fifty yards from home, won by over a length, with Noteorini a poor third and the rest beaten off.

Eight moderates turned out for the Onslow Stakes, five furlongs, and with no form to guide them, punters were in something of a quandary. Ultimately Arai-te-Uru was made favourite, and the race was a good one throughout. Friskie and Arai-te-Uru were at the head of affairs down the back and into the bend. The latter then ran right across the course, and Lochbuhie challenged the leader. A good race home saw Friskie win by half a length, with Cymri three lengths behind Lochbuhie, and the others tailed off.

The Pony Handicap, seven furlongs, followed, and this usually popular event only attracted a quintette of runners, Fashionable being made a hot favourite. Lady Nannie was quickest to begin, and she led to the home bend, when Fashionable moved up, and coming away won by two lengths from Merry Delaval, with Kjlderkin two lengths further off in third place. The concluding event was the Tramway Handicap, five furlongs, and in this a field of eight went into Mr. O’Connor’s hands. The good old battler Hohoro carried rather more investments than Waitati, a very correct forecast, as they ran first and second. Waitati was out making play from San Paulo and Ben in the early stages, but at the distance Hohoro put in a long run, and smothering the opposition, won by a length

from Waitati. with Ben a similar distance off in third place. SECOND DAY. Another beautiful day favoured the club for the second day of the meet ng, and, unlike the opening day, there was a capital attendance, the fair sex being very largely in evidence. The racing was excellent, some very exciting finishes taking place. During the afternoon the sum of was put through the totalisator, an advance of on last year’s figures. Racing was resumed with the Stewards’ Handicap, and of the seven starters punters were never for a moment in doubt which to make favour.te, Leonator being rushed in the betting, and he went out an odds-on chance. Bully made most of the running from Trephine, but going wide at the home bend Leonator ran up on the ins de, and easily holding his own up the straight won by a length, with Bonomiana half a length behind Bullv.

Celtic and Zimmerman were the best backed of the nine two-year-olds in the Ellersl e Handicap six furlongs. After Pylades had shown the way for a bit, Celtic went to the front and he turned into the straight just clear of Pylades and Loongana. A great race home ensued, Celtic winning by half a length from the fast-finishing Uenuku, who was brought too late, wh.le Pylades was a good third. The Oaks, miles, was generally expected to be merely an exercise canter for Isolt, and so strongly did punters come for her that she started at 5 to 1 on. Marguerite made play for a mile, when Isolt moved up, and the pair entered the straigh* together. The favourite, however, had the measure of the Porrua filly, winning comfortably by two lengths from Luresome, who beat Marguerite in the last few strides by a neck. The St. George’s Handicap, miles, gave rise to a very fine race. With no scratchings, 14 faced the starter, Landlock be ng made favourite. The start was a capital one, Gladstone just showing past the stand from Paritutu, Jewellery and Ironmould. At the top bend Paritutu was a length in front of Ironmould, but at the six-furlong post Mobility had raced up alongside the leader. Mob lity showed the way into the straight, but at the distance Paritutu. Ironmould and Gladstone all put in their claims. A great finish ensued. Ironmould winning by half a head from Paritutu, who was over a length in front of Mobility, with Gladstone close up fourth, and the rest bunched.

Of the six starters in the Huia Handicap, s’x furlongs, the favourite selections were Te Aroha and Millie. The latter jumped off very smartly, and making the pace very willing down the back was two lengths in advance of Te Aroha at the four-furlong post. At the home bend the field closed up somewhat, and a great finish resulted. In the last 100 yards Lucrece got an opening on the rails, and coming with a great rush won by threequarters of a length from Te Aroha, who was a head in front of Millie.

Only five turned out for the Pony Handicap, six furlongs, the public fancy being for Fashionable, Sonoma and Etu. The start was a good one, Etu promptly rushing to the front, and she was soon four lengths : n front of Lady Nannie and Sonoma. The daughter of Lebel was two lengths in advance as they headed for home, when Sonoma and Kilderkin put ia a run, and the latter, who was the outsider of the party, galloping over the others, won by two lengths from Sonoma, who beat Etu by a neck in the last little bit.

The Autumn Hurdle Race, if m : les, needs little description. Hautapu was favourite of the four runners, and jumping away in front he made all the running, and won without pressure by four lengths from Cuiragno, who was three lengths ahead of Cather'ne Gordon. Seabird fell at the hurdle opposite the Derby stand in the first round. The final event was the Electric Ha-di-cap, five furlongs, for which there were nine runners, asd of these the popular pick was Medallist. Miss Winnie got under way very smartly, and was soon three lengths in front of Medallist. Holding her own with ease the speedy daughter of Leolantis won by a length and a-half. Lucrece appeared to be second, but was not nlaced. the judge giving the positions tc Tambourina and Ben. CONCLUDING DAY. The weather was still on its very best behaviour for the final day of the meeting, and the attendance was very fair. The going was in perfect order, and the racing of the most interesting descr ption. The sum of was handled a: the tottlisator, an increase of 01 last year’s figures. This made a total of for the three days, which represents an advance of on the Easter Meeting of 1905. The Maiden Hurdle Race, if miles, was the first event, and for it Liberator

was a better favourite than Yolette. The former took up the i running after ; the l start, arid he led for nearly a mile, when Silic'a supplanted him. Loch Fyne then made a forward move, and he was on the -chestnut’s quarters as they topped the last hurdle, with Defender coming fast. The latter, continuing his run, got past, and won by two lengths from Silica, with Loch Fyne a poor third. The Criterion Handicap, six furlongs, gave rise to a very pretty race. There were eight runners, Ben and The Scotchman be.ng favourites. Ben jumped off very smartly, and before 50 yards had been traversed he was two lengths ahead, when he was steadied. Nearing the straight he led Fretwork by a length. With heads turned for home Sir Hector and The Scotchman closed up, and after a desperate struggle Sir Hector beat Ben by half a head, with The Scotchman two lengths off third, and Fretwork fourth. The Autumn Handicap, 15 m les, followed, and in this the public fancy was for Paritutu. The start was a pretty one, Paritutu showing in front of Gladstone. At the stand Bully was taken to the front, while Cress pulled Gladstone back last. At the s x-furlong post Bully was showing the way a length clear of Apologue, Paritutu and Lyrist. Before the home turn was reached Apologue went to the front, and at the distance looked to have the race in hand. Paritutu set out in chase, and wear.ng down the leader won by a length and a-half, with Ironmould a length behind Apologue. Gladstone was fourth, Bully fifth and Lyrist last.

The St. Helier’s Hurdles, two miles, gave Hautapu another chance of showing in what fine form he is. Aka Aka was made a red-hot favourite of the ten runners, the next in demand being Khama. From a good start, Lady Hune momentarily showed in front, but before they had gone far Hautapu went to the front nd, attended by Cuirago, opened out a ten-lengths gap, and so they ran for a mile, when Cuiragno was done with, and Ala Aka went up to the leader, these two clea.ing right away from the field. On the bend for home it could be seen that Phil ips was riding Aka Aka, and the ram was C v er, Hautapu winn ng by three lengths from Aka Aka, while Khama was «ix 'engths off third, Lady Hune being a re* k o?.>ind fourth.

Leonator was a strong order for the Mahutu Welter, one mile, in which there were seven runners, and this was a correct summing up of the solution. Rookby made the running at h's best for six furlongs, when Leonator drew up, and coming away won very easily by two lengths, with Fashionable four lengths off third. The Pony Handicap, five furlongs, followed, punters going for Sonoma and Merry Delaval. The latter and Orange and Blue were first away, but before they had reached the home turn Hopscotch was running alongs'de them. At the distance Sonoma joined in, and a rare struggle ensued to the finish. Merry De-

laval coming again in the last little bit won by a neck from Sonoma, who was a neck in front of Hopscotch, although many, cnsidered the second and third should have been placed the other way. about. There were eight runners in the Buckland Handicap, seven furlongs, and when the machine closed up it was found that most money was invested on Landlock. The start was a good one, Millie immediately adopting the role of pacemaker. Down the back she led Certainty by two lengths, with Landlock and Marguerite close handy. So they ran to the home stretch, where Ryan brought Nervine with a great run, and the wall-eyed son of Phoebus Apollo, answering his rider’s call in great style, came away and wifri comfortably by two lengths from Delania, who was a neck in front of Lucrece.

The Victoria Handicap, five furlongs, brought proceedings to a close, and for this 13 two-year-olds went to the post. Despite his heavy penalty, such a demand se _ in for Cambrian that he went out at even money, Ito being next in favour. After a long delay, Mr. O’Connor got them away together, but Cambrian was into his stride the quickest, and the son of Cyrenian, running straight as a gun barrel, led all the way, and won without pressure by two lengths from William 1., with Pylades a head further back. Tre details were as follows :— THE TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. Mr. A. Teller’s br g Nervine, 4yrs, by Phoebus Apollo—Eve, 7.12 (Ryan) . . - . ■ ■ . . 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry’s b m Rose Madder, syrs, by Stepniak—Madder, 8.9 (Davis) .. .. . . . . 2 Mr. W. Foss’ b c Master Delaval, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval —Campania, 8.1 (Julian) . . . . . . 3 Other starters: Akarana 8.2, King Paul 7.13, Defender 6.12, Baltimore 6.10%, including 3% lb over. Time, 2min 15sec. Dividends, £2 3s and 12s. THE NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 500sovs. For two-year-olds. Colts 8.10, fillies 8.8, geldings 8.7. Six furlongs. Mr. F. W. Arnold’s b c Cambrian, by Cyrenian —Miss Annie, 8.10 (Ryan) 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry’s b g Loftus, by Seaton Delaval —Lissadurn, 8.7 ( Davis) . . . . • • . . 2 Mr. M. McLean’s ch g Celtic, by Seaton Delaval —St. Margaretta, 8.7 (Deeley) . . . . •. • • .3 Other starters: Conductor 8.10, Inglis 8.10, William I. 8.10, Zimmerman 8.10, Sweet Alice 8.8. Time lmin 17 3-ssec. Dividends, £2 4s and £1 2s. THE EASTER HANDICAP of 575sovs. One mile. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br f Mobility, 3yrs, by The Officer —Montdread, 6.7 (Parramore) . . . . 1 Mr. L. Coleman’s ch g Leonator, 4yrs, by Leolantis —Natator mare, 7.8 (Gray) . . . . . • . . 2 Mr. C. Weal’s ch h Gladstone, 4yrs, by Seaton Delaval —Miss Gladys, 8.11, including 71b penatty (Cress) 3 Other starters: Landlock 9.3, Lady Annie 8.0, Strathavon 7.13, Annette 7.12, Delania 7.9 (including 71b penalty), Jewellery 7.7, Te Aroha 7.6, Waipuna 7.5, Apologue 7.5, Ironmould 7.5, Millie 7.4, Certainty 7.4, Rookby 6.12, Bully 6.13 (including 31b over). Time, lmin 43sec. Dividends, £lO 13s and 19s. THE BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP). Two miles. Mr. R. Hannon’s b g Hautapu, aged, by Mitiora —Lady Sarah, 11.2 (W. Wilson) . . . . • • 1 Mr. W. Foss’ br g Cuiragno, syrs, by Cuirassier —Miss Agnes, 9.7 (including 71b penalty) (Julian) . . 2 Mr. B. Armitage’s b g Khama, aged, by Castor —Valentina, 11.0 (R. Hall) .3 Other starjers: Aka Aka 11.5, Princess of Thule 11.2, Lady Hune 10.3, Vexation 9.6. Time 3min 57 3-ssec. Dividends £5 18s and 10s. THE EDEN HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Mr. A. Lennard’s b c Carl Rosa, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval —Vieux Rose, 8.11 (Lindsay) . . . . . . 1 Mr. A. Tooman’s b m Bonomiana, syrs, by Soult —Eileen Bawn, 7.11 ( Buchanan) . . . . ■ ■ . . 2 Mr. J. K. Hodge’s b g Noteorini, syrs, 8.3 (Ryan) . . . . . . 3 Other starters: Avalanche 8.11, Trephine 7.13. Vivandel 6.12, Intomba 6.9. Time, lmin 31sec. Dividends, £1 15s and 17s. THE ONSLO WSTAKES (HANDICAP). Five furlongs. Mr. W. A. Scott’s ch c Friskie, by . . San Francisco —Lady Moth, 7.3 (Conquest) . . . . ■ ■ . . 1 Mr. M. McLean’s br g Lochbuhie, by Cyrenian—Sappho, 7.3 (Deeley) . . 2 Mr. D. McKinnon’s b g Cymri ,by Cyrenian—Agate, 7.3 (Gray) . . 3 Other starters: Lady Cressy 7.9, Apollonaris 7.9, Arai-te-Uru 7.5, Paroquet (late Warbler) 7.3, Dean Park 7.4% (including l%lb over). Time, lmin 5 2-ssec. Dividends, £3 17s and 18s. THE PONY HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Messrs. J. and H. Hussey’s br h Fashionable, Gyrs, by Soult —Bit o’-Fashion, 9.10 (Julian) . . . . 1 Mr. W. Verran’s ch f Merry Delaval, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval —Merry Maid, 7.8 (Deeley) . . . . . . 2 Mr. W. Lyons’ br g Kilderkin, 3yrs, by Cyrenian—Kilmorey, 8.13 (Rae) 3 Other starters: Lady Nannie 8.3, Miss' Cuirassier 7.0. Time, lmin 33sec. Dividend, £1 15s. THE TRAMWAY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Mr. D. Cavanagh’s br g Hohoro, aged, by Tasman —Lady Moth, 9.9 (Cress) • • • • ' • *1 Mr. F. Williams’ b g Waitati, . 4yrs, by Lord Roslyn—Jennie, 7.13 (Deeley) . . '. . • • 2

Mr. C. Dawson’s br g Ben, ‘6yrs, by ' Ben Godfrey—-Houri, . 7.5,., includr liig. Gio penalty TB'ucnanari) 3 Other starters: San Paplo 7:6,' Omati 7.6, Tambourina 7.6, Rambler 7.6%, Including 2% lb over, Lucrece 7.3. . Time, lmin ssec. Dividends, £2 16s and 19s. SECOND DAY. THE STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. One mile. Mr. L. Coleman’s ch g Leonator, 4yrs, by Leolantis —Natator mare, 9.0 (Gray) 1 Mr. L. Gordon’s b g Bully, 4yrs, by Freedom —Nattor mre, 6.12 (Brown) 2 Mr. A. Tooman’s b m Bonomiana, syrs, by Soult—Eileen Bawn, 7.12 (Buchanan) .. . . . . .. 3 Other starters: Cyrano 7.8, Trephine 7.3, Haeremai 6.10 (includig lib over), Baltimore 6.11 (including 21b over).. Time, lmin 43sec. Dividends, £1 8s and £1 2s. THE ELLERSLIE HANDICAP. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr. M. McLean’s ch g Celtic, by Seaton Delaval—Margaretta, 8.9 (Ryan) . . . . . . . . 1 Mr. E. J. Rae’s br g Uunuku, by Stepniak—Rainbow, 7.13 (Rae) .. 2 Mr. A. H. Lennard’s ch c Pylades, by Menschikoff —Marjorie, 8.10 (Buchanan) . . . . . . 3 Other starters: Zimmerman 8.9, Loongana 8.7, Conductor 8.6, William I. 8.0, Saga 7.10, Cymri 7.2 . Time, lmin 18 4-ssec. Dividends, £2 12s and £5 3s. THE GREAT NORTHERN OAKS of 500sovs. For three-year-old fillies, 8.10. One mile and a-half. Mr. G. G. Stead’s Isolt, by Multiform—Bellicent, 8.10 (Holmes) . . 1 Mr. A. Wightman’s br f Luresame, by Seaton Delaval—Lissadurn 8.10 (Conquest) . . . . . . 2 Mr. J. H. Prosser’s b f Marguerite, by Stepniak—Huguenot, 8.10 (Oliver) . . . . . . .., 3 Other starter: Annette 8.10. Time, 2min 42 2-ssec. Dividends, £1 4s and £4 3s. THE ST. GEORGE’S HANDICAP of 450sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr. G. Wright’s b g Ironmould, 6yrs, by Metal —Hopabout, 7.3 (Buchanan) . . . . . . 1 Mr. J. George’s b g Paritutu, aged, by Castor —Yattaghan, 8.12 (George) . . ... . . . . 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br f Mobility, 3yrs, by The Officer —Montdread, 7.6 (Parramore) . . . . 3 Other starters: Landlock 9.1, Gladstone 8.11, Strathavon 7.10, Nervine 7.10, Geordie 7.7, Delania 7.6, Master Delaval 7.4, Zuleika 7.4, Jewellery 7.3, Waipuna 7.1, Apologue 7.2% (including l%lb over). Time, 2min 10 3-ssec. Dividends, £6 19s and £1 17s. THE HUIA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mr. J. Donald’s b m Lucrece, 4yrs, by Soult —Postmistress, 7.3, includ 31b over (Gray) . . 1 Mr. W. Davies’ b m Te Aroha, syrs, by Seaton Delaval—Lottie, 8.6 (Deeley) . . . . . . . . 2 Mr. J. Hannon’s ch m Millie, aged, by Tasman —Duchess, 8.4 (Ericksen) . . . . . . . . . . 3 Other starters: Hohoro 10.2, Certainty 8.4, Soultmaid 8.4. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. Dividend, £l3 10s. THE PONY HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mr. W. Lyons’ br g Kilderkin, 3yrs, by Cyrenian—Kilmorey, 9.0 (F. Davies) . . . . . . . . 1 Mr. L. B. Harris’ ch m Sonoma, syrs, by Seaton Delaval —Maratea, 9.8 (Ryan) .. • . . . . . . 2 Mr. T. Cunningham’s b m Etu, 6yrs, by Lebel—lmpati, 7.11 (Gray) . . 3 Other starters: Fashionable 10.6, Lady Nannie 8.3. Time, lmin 18sec. Dividend, £8 Bs. THE AUTUMN HURDLE RACE .(HANDICAP. One mile and three-quar-ters. Mr. R. Hannon’s b g Hautapu, aged, by Mitiora—Lady Sarah, 11.12 (Wilson) . . . . . . 1 Mr. W. Foss’ br g Cuiragno, syrs, by Cuirassier —Miss Agnes, 9.12 (Julian) . . . . . . . . 2 Mr. G. M. Currie’s br m Catherine Gordon, aged, by Perkin Warbeck ll.—Sprightly, 9.9 (Neary) . . 3 Other starter: Seabird 10.0 . Time, 3min 21 4-ssec. Dividend, £2 7s.

THE ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Mr. R. Hannon’s ch m Miss Winnie, 6yrs, by Leolantis —Winnie, 8.0 (Ericksen) . . . . . . 1 Mr. A. Alexander’s ch m Tambourina, aged, by Tambour —Linnet, 7.4 (Holmes) . . . «' . . 1 . . 2 Mr. C. Dawson’s br g Ben, 6yrs, by Ben Godfrey—Houri, 7.6 (Buchanan) . . . . . . . . 3 Other starters: Hohoro 10.4, Te Aroha 8.8, Medallist 8.5, Waitati 8.3, San Paulo 7.4, Lucrece 7.5 (including 51b penalty). Time, lmin 4 l-ssec. Dividends, £3 15s and £2 9s. THIRD DAY. THE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP). One mile and three-quar-ters. Mr. H. French’s b g Defender, aged, by Cuirassier —Helen McGregor, 9.10, including 41b over (Woodward) . . . . . . . . 1 Mr. D. Moraghan’s ch g Silicia, syrs, by Flintlock—Dreamland, 9.3 (Reid) . . . . . . ...2 Mr. C. Thede’s br g Loch Fyne, Gyrs, by Loch Ness—Pikau, 9.12 (Towers) . . . . . . 3 Other starters: Yolette 9.12, Liberator 9.8, Sterling 9.7 (including 41b over), Jess 9.0. Time, 3mih 24sec. Dividends, £4 16s and £4 16s. The 10s tickets paid £2 8s and £2 Bs. THE CRITERION HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mr. J. E. Thorpe's b g Sir Hector, 4yrs, by Lochness—-Delilah, 7.4 (Deeley) .. .. .. .. 1 Mr. C. Dawson’s br g Ben, 6yrs, by Ben Godfrey—Houri, 9.0 (Buchanan) ... ...... ... ... . 2 ; Mr. G. M. Currie’S br g Fretwork 4yrs, by The Workman —-Vanity, 7.3 (Oliver) .. .. .. ... . 3.

Other starters: Haererriar '876, Integrity 7.9, Paderewski 7.9, Intomib 7.6, The Scotchman 7.4. .Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. Dividends* £3 19s and 15s. ...... ..v THE AUTUMN HANDICAP of 575sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr. J. George’s b g Paritutu, aged, by Castor —Yattaghan, 9.2 <# (George) .. .. .. .. 1 Mr. R. L. Cleland’s br c Apologue, 3 yrs, by Phoebus Apollo—Miss Gladys, 6.12 (Ericksen) .. .. 2 Mr. G. Wright’s b g Ironmould, 6yrs, by Metal —Hopabout, 7.12 (Buchanan) . . . . . . ; . 3 Other starters: Gladstone 8.7, Lyrist 7.7, Bully 6.12. Time, 2min 37 2-ssec. Dividend, £2 15s. THE ST. HELIER’S HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP). Two miles. Mr. R. Hannon’s b g Hautapu, aged, by Mitiora—Lady Sarah, 12.6 (W. Wilson) .. .. . . .. 1 Messrs. A. and A. J. Kidd’s b g Aka Aka, aged, by Regel—Mysterious, 11.2 (Phillips) 2 Mr. B. Armitage’s b g Khama, aged, by Castor—Valentine, 10.13 (R. Hall) J . . . . 3 Other starters: Hakaria 11.1, Princess of Thule 10.12, King Paul 10.3, Lady Hune 10.1, Cuiragno 10.0, Catherine Gordon 9.5, Vexation 9.0. Time, 3min 50sec. Dividends, £5 12s and 13 s. THE MAH UTA WELTER HANDICAP. One mile. Mr. L. Coleman’s ch g Leonator 4yrs, by Leolantis—Natator mare, 10.6 (Gray) . . . . . . . . 1 Mr. E. Morrison’s br g Rookby, 6yrs, by Brookby, 8.7 (Ryan) . . 2 Messrs. J. and H. Hussey’s br h Fashionable, 6yrs, by Soult—Bit o’ Fashion, 8.2 (Julian) .. .. 3 Other starters: Zuleika 8.12, Bonomiana 8.12, Trephine 8.0, Baltimore 8.0. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. Dividends, £1 17s and £1 7s. THE PONY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Mr. W. Verran’s ch f Merry Delaval, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval —Merry Maid, 7.11 (Deeley) . . .. 1 Mr. L. B. Harris’ ch m Sonoma, syrs, by Seaton Delaval —Maratea, 9.13 (Speakman) . . . . . . 2 Mr. J. E. Paul’s blk g Hopscotch, syrs, by Soult —Chrysalis, 7.1, including lib over (Oliver) .. .. 3 Other starters: Orange and Blue 7.12, Inspiration 7.11, La Annie 7.3, Rapid 7.0, Kaipaki 7.3 (including 31b over). Time, lmin 5 2-ssec. Dividends, £3 10s and 16s. THE BUCKLAND HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Mr. A. Telfer’s br g Nervine, 4yrs, by Phoebus Apollo—Eve, 8.1 (Ryan) .... . . . . 1 Mr. W. L. Thomson’s b m Delania, syrs, by Seaton Delaval—Campania, 7.12 (Deeley) . . . . 2 Mr. J. Donald’s b m Lucrece, 4yrs, by Soult —Postmistress (Buchanan) 3 Other starters: Landlock 9.8, Lady Annie 8.6, Marguerite 8.1, Strathavon 7.13, Millie 7.13, Certainty 7.10. Time, lmin 29 l-sec. Dividends, £27 5s and £2 13s. THE VICTORIA HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Mr. F. W. Aronld’s b c Cambrian, by Cyrenian—Miss Annie, 9.8 (Ryan) 1 Mr. J. Monk’s b c William 1., by Conqueror—Moreze, 7.11 (Oliver) ... 2 Mr. A. H. Lennard’s ch c Pylades, by Menschikoff—Marjorie, 8.11 (Buchanan) . . . . . . .. 3 Other starters: Loongana 8.4, Uenuku 8.4, Conductor 8.3, Duart 8.0, Sweet Alice 8.0, Friskie 7.12, Ito 7.10, Cardoon 7.8 (including 61b over), Arai-te-Uru 7.3 (including lib over), Cymri 6.12. Time, lmin 4 2-ssec. Dividends, £2 and £4 2s. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. The Autumn Race Meeting of the Canteibury Jockey Club has come and gone, and it is safe to say the meeting brought to a close to-day furnished racing equal in every respect to that witnessed at any previous Autumn fixture. Beaut ful weather prevailed throughout, and with brisk speculation, pleasant surround ngs and the keenest competition Canterbury sportsmen could not help feeling pleased with themselves. Whether they were pleased or not of course depended upon the state of' their pockets at the conclusion of the Farewell Handicap, but those who followed the selections made by your correspondent a week ago came away from the course with smil’hg faces, but this by the way. The racing during the two days was full of interest; in fact, better all-round sport has seldom been witnessed at Riccarton. In this week’s issue I shall . deal briefly with the principal events on, each day, reserving fuller notes for the, future. Starting on the first day with the Kildare Hurdles Handicap, the field was reduced to four, Rongoa, on the form he displayed at Dunedin, having most supporters. Eurus and Narcissus led out from the start, but the latter 10-t ground at the first hurdle through a faulty jump. Magnificent ran off at the next hurdle. After being in the lead most of the way Eurus came away, and beat Rongoa by a length, Narcissus being ten lengths, away. ~,, ~ The Autumn Maiden Plate saw Czarey-', na produce her Dunedin form. Although Hi.'aritv was only a neck away at tli.e' w nning post the Stepniak filly hadi a lot. in hand. Farley Grove, vigorously- , ridden by McComb, was two Jenetbs he- tt! hind Hilarity, Tsitsihar, was fourth, ard.,* Ladv Wayward, who. was in. front at. .Ijh.Q, ~ d stance, fifth. 1

The field for the Champagne Stakes numbered seven, including Kirriemuir, Huascar, Ivanoff, Lady Landon, De Witte, Lapland and Field Gun. Huascar, who was looking much more racy than when Kirriemuir defeated him in the spring, was made favourite, but although he got well away he soon lost his position. After getting a bad passage he had no chance with Kirriemuir, who, despite apparent signs of lameness, showed a vast amount of pace, and lasted long enough to win by a bare length. Ivanoff finished gamely, and was only a head behind ' Huascar, Lapland being close up fourth. Thirteen faced the starter in the Great Easter Handicap, Savoury and Pas Seul being withdrawn. Munjeet was made a strong favourite, Cross Battery coming second in demand. Signalman caused some delay at the post, but eventually Mr. Piper got h.’s field away on even terms. Boomerang soon got to the front, follwed by Petrovna and Signalman, and h° showed round the top turn. Cross Battery and Munjeet headed the next division, Martian being last. Signalman, followed by Boomerang, led into the stra ght, and this pair showed the way to the distance, where Cross Battery came through with a fine run, and quickly overhauling the leaders she went on and beat Signalman by two lengths. Starshoot, who was only seen during the last quarter, also came with a late run, and finished a length behind S.gnalman. Munjeet was fourth, and Boomerang fifth. The Epsom Welter Handicap provided a capital contest, Ability, who put in a splendid run from the d.stance, just beating Highland Reel on the post by a head, Pas Seul being two lengths away third, just in front of Koputai and Antigone. The Russley Plate brought out u two-year-olds, the Multiform —Helen Fauc.'t filly Edna May being voted the best looking of the lot. A fine race saw Stratagem who got away badly, catch Edna May and Aimee Soult, who were leading at the distance, and after a great set-to the Nelson —Dudu filly beat Edna May by a length, Pattypan being a short head away third, . and Aimee Soult fourth. After lead ng all the way Matuku won Gimcrack Race by a couple of lengths from Handel. Another fine race was witnessed in the Sockburn Handicap. There were eight starters, and Somaroff lost some ground at the start, but at the mile the field was in close order. Quickfire was first into the stra ( ght, but at the distance Beau Seaton, Notus, Somaroff and Tsitsihar were in line with the leader. A great race home saw Tsitsihar beat Beau Seaton by a head, with Notus half a length

away, just clear of Somaroff. SECOND DAY. Racing on the second day commenced with the Peerswick Hurdles, there being five starters. Graduated Tax, followed by Slow Tom, made the running for six furlongs, and this pair and Eurus jumped the last hurdles together, but once on the flat Graduated Tax easily held her own and beat Eurus by two lengths. In the Autumn Nursery Handicap, F reiron got away smartly, and after being in front all the way won by two lengths from Ivanoff and Franc, who dead-heated for second place. , The Yaldhurst Welter produced a good race, the field of ten being in close order at the distance. Here Pas Seul came away and easily stalling off a challenge by Ant gone beat her by two lengths. Hilarity was third, a head behind Antigone.

The only withdrawal from the Great Autumn was Notus, leaving 12 to face the starter. Makaroff and Delaware singled themselves out at the start, and led the field at the mle and a-quarter post. A little furthr on Cannie Chiel took up first position, and piloted the field down the back, his closest attendants being Delaware and Boomerang, with Makaroff and Stepdancer next. Cann : e Chitl retired shortly after going past the six-fur-long post, and Boomerang went on in front. Delaware came next, followed by Stepdancer, Starshoot and Martian. When heads were turned for home Boomerang had a two lengths’ advantage, and easily holding his own down the straight he beat Delaware by a length. Martian was barely a length beh nd Delaware, then came Starshoot, Makaroff and Savoury.

Then followed the Fourteenth Challenge Stakes. Scratchings reduced the field to

four —Achilles, Porcelain, De Witte and Field Gun. The race was one of the finest ever seen at Riccarton, and fairly roused the enthusiasm of the onlookers. Porcelain drew out at the start, and after go ng a furlong he was a length in front of Achilles. The pair then drew away from the others, and entered the straight almost in a line. From the distance they ran almost locked together, and amidst a scene of great excitement Achilles secured the verdict by a short head. The time, 1.27, constitutes a record for the race.

In the Addington Plate, Alexis lead all the way, and beat Soltikoff by four lengths. H? was bought in at Signalman again played up at the post in the Templeton Handicap, but when the barrier went up he shot to the front. Red Gauntlet soon displaced him, but at the distance the son of Clanrahald came again and won by a length. Czarevna was third and Pas Seul fourth.

In the Final Handicap Chryseis easily held her five opponents, and won comfortably from Bagpipes, with Quickfire third.