AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S EASTER CARNIVAL.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 997, 15 April 1909, Page 5

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S EASTER CARNIVAL.

A SUCCESSFUL THREE DAYS’ GATHERING. The Auckland Racing Club opened its Autumn Meeting on Saturday. As the Easter Meeting is always a favourite one with racegoers, it need hardly be said that the attendance was good, and, the racing proving to be most exciting, a splendid afternoon’s sport was witnessed. The weather looked anything but promising, but the rain held off, and the afternoon’s programme was got through without a shower. The Secretary (Mr. Hartland) lhad all the necessary arrangements well in hand, and the various other officials filled their position capably. The starting was satisfactory, although Mr. O’Connor has been seen in better form. During the afternoon the sum of £13,965, against £14,999 10s. on the first day last year, was placed on the totalisator. Thirty-one bookmakers were licensed at £2O 10s. each. THE RACING. ABORIGINE WINS THE EASTER HANDICAP. Proceedings opened with the Tradesmen’s Handicap, one mile and a-quar-ter, Chanteuse being the most fancied of the eight starters. Carmania was the smartest on her legs, and she showed the way past the stand, closely attended by Dunborve and Azoff, with Delegate the most prominent of the others. The latter began to improve his position in the run out of the straight and along the back stretch, where Chanteuse was running a long way behind the leaders, last. In the run through the cutting, Delegate was within half a length of Carmania, with Azoff and Dunborve together next. Delegate was the 'first into the straight, and it looked as il he would win, but Chanteuse, putting in a great run on the rails, the daughter of Merriwee just got up in time to win by half a head, with Dunborve two and a-half lengths further back third. First Gan was a little further back fourth. Ben Johnson was a strong favourite .for the Brighton Hurdles, and he fully justified the confidence of his numerous supporters. Hautapu was soon out in front, with Ben Jonson in close attendance, and then came Okaihau and Luscombe, with the others a long way back. Hautapu continued to set the

pace till they reached the six furlongpost at the back of the course, the last time, where Okaihau and Ben Johnson ranged alongside, and Te Arai, who had been some distance back, began to close up. Ben Jonsson then began to draw away, while Te Arai set out in pursuit. Ben Jonson was the first to turn into the straight, and, keeping the opposition at bay, he won comfortably by two lengths from Te Arai, with Okaihau five lengths further back third. Reservoir was fourth and Waipu fell at the last hurdle. Ten two-year-olds faced the starter in the Northern Champagne Stakes, Maori King being made favourite. Sea Elf and Maori King were quickest away, and with Masterful next the pair carried on the running till well into the straight. At the distance Maori King looked like winning, but a few strides further on Kakama shot up, and, quickly settling the leader, he scored by half a length, with Elysian three lengths behind Maori King in third place, was fourth. When backers got to work on the Easter Handicap Aborigine was made favourite, with Master Soult next in demand. Waimangu was the first to get going, but the field had not got far before Aborigine was found at the head of affairs, and when they raced past the six-furlong post the order was Aborigine, Wauchope, Devonport, Sedition, Sir Antrim, Tamainupo. while Master Soult was in the ruck, and Downfall last. Aborigine continued to set the pace along the back and through the cutting, just clear of Wauchope, with Tamainupo now in third place. Sedition then put in a run and reached second place, but soon dropped back again, and when the home bend was reached the order was Aborigine, Tamainupo, Wauchope, and Devonport. The field then began to close up, and at the distance Aborigine and Tamainupo were the most prominent. Here Master Soult dashed up, and a ding-dong finish was witnessed, Aborigine staying it out to the bitter end, and winning amidst much excitement by a nose from Master Soult, with Tamainupo only a neck away third. Then came Devonport, Wauchope, Sedition, and Ngapuka in that order, with Bully last. The Eden Handicap, seven furlongs, saw ten horses go to the post, Maheno coming in for most support, and once again the pub’ic were right in summing up the situation. Auldearn was the first to show out, with Miss Winnie as his nearest attendant, and then came Maheno, Tui Cakobau, and Lochbuie. Auldearn increased his lead in the run across the dip, and entered tne straight well clear of the field, of whom Miss Winnie was most prominent. Once in a line for home Maheno and Lochbuie challenged, and the former, catching Auldearn a few yards from the post, she drew away and won by a length, with Lochbuie two lengths further back third. Waihuku was fourth. The second two-year-old event of the day. the Victoria Handicap, saw Hyperion go out a strong favourite, but the best he could do was to finish third. The race was a good one, the whole field running bunched together. At the distance post the whips were out all round, and Tetrazzini, finishing the strongest, she won a good race by half a length from Fleet Arrow, with Hyperion a length further back third. Tattoo, on the inside, was the smartest away in the Nelson Handicap, for which event 15 horses went to the post. Running along the back stretch Tattoo was in front, followed by Winfoaston, and then came Apollonaris and Rarata. The order was practically tne same when the straight was reached, and Tattoo, stalling off all opposition, the son of Leolantis won nicely by a length and a-half from Wimmera, with Escamillo two lengths further back third. Epsom Lass was fourth, and Rarata next.

Eight faced the starter in the concluding event, the Tramway Handicap, Hohungataui receiving most supnort. Mahinga and Hohungatahi were soon out in front, and this pair carried on the running, well clear of Doggerbank and Aimwell. This order was maintained till they rounded into the straight, when Doggerbank challenged, and, having all the best of it, he won a good race by a length.

SECOND DAY. CREUSOT WINS THE STEEPLECHASE. The meeting was continued on Monday, when beautiful weather prevailed and the attendance was good. Betting was brisk, £15,705 being passed through the machines. Twenty-five bookmakers were licensed at £2O 10s. The curtain was raised with the Stewards’ Handicap, one mile, for which event twelve horses faced the starter, Santa Rosa being made favourite. Auldearn, who is a good beginner, was soon out in front, and at the six-furlong post was two lengths clear of Dardanus and Maheno, with the others well bunched. A furlong further on Dardanus was on terms with Auldearn, and the pair carried on the running through the cutting, just clear of Sir Antrim and Lochbuie, and then came Inglis. Tne order was practically the same when the straight was entered, but at the distance Inglis and Maheno put in their claims, and a good race ended in a victory for Inglis by a length and a-quarter from Maheno, with Dardanus two lengths further back third. Auldearn was fourth and Sir Antrim next.

Lady Medallist was made favourite in the Ellerslie Handicap, but the best she could do was to finish second. Salute was quickest away, and she carried on the running to the head of the straight, where Lady Medallist was her nearest attendant. In the run to the post Elysian challenged, and, getting the best of Lady Medallist a short distance from home, he won in good style. Sea Elf was close up third. The Great Northern Oaks produced the small field of two —Gold Lace and Chanteuse, the former being made favourite. Chanteuse made the running a length out from Gold Lace till half a mile from home, where Gold Lace ranged alongside Chanteuse, and the pair raced together. In the run up the straight a real good race took place, Gold Lace prevailing by a long neck amidst great excitement. All the horses figuring on the card went to the post in the St. George’s Handicap, for which Master Soult was sent out favourite. With the exception of Sir Prize (late Kilmarnock), who was left several lengths, all got away o;i even terms, Master Soult being the first into prominence, followed by Bully, Downfall, Moral, and Sedition, and this was the order when the back stretch was reached. Here Moral ran up second, close up to Master Soult, and t :cn followed Bully and All Red, with Downfall next. In the run across the dip Moral dropped back and Ngapuka and All Red closed on Master Soult, while Downfall was still in fourth place, and Sedition well up amongst tne others. This was the order when the straight was entered, and the field then closed up. At the distance at least half a dozen had a chance, but Sedition, shooting up in the centre of the course, he kept off the opposition and won, all out, by a length from Downfall, who was only a neck in front of Ngapuka. Then came All Red and Master Soult, with Waimangu next. Tamainupo was sorted out as tie most likely to win the Huia Handicap, and he justified the confidence reposed in him by winning in good style. At tne end of a furlong Glenora was in front, closely followed by Doggerbank and Tamainupo, while Golden Eagle was a long way back last. Doggerbank was the first to turn into the straight, but Tamainupo always had his measure, and won comfortably by threequarters of a length, with Devonport two lengths further back third. Coromandel was fourth. Goldsmith was backed with most confidence of the seven runners in tne Autumn Steeplechase. Warden carried on the runirng over the first circuit and up to the post and rails on the top of the hill the second time, when Okaihau assumed command, and the latter was in front till the double was reached, when Capitol was found in pride of place, all the field being close handy. Capitol was in front over the old water-jump and along the back, with Creusot second and Okaihau next. In the run up through the trees Capitol was three lengths out from Creusot, but at the second fence on the hill

there was only a length between them, with the remainder of the field strung out. Creusot headed Capitol in the run down the hill, and >he was first over the stonewall, and, galloping in good style he cleared right away, winning very comfortably by 15 lengths from Capitol, with Okaihau about 100 yards away third. Post-haste was fourth and Goldsmith next, while the last to finish was Warden. Mozart fell at the first fence. Both horse and rider were loudly cheered on returning to scale.

All’s Well was made a strong favourite in the Mangere Handicap. Tattoo was quickest on his legs, but they had not gone far before Hard Rock was out in front, with Rarata and Miss Advance next. The latter ran to the front approaching the straight, and, keeping off all opposition, she won by half a length from All's Well, with Tattoo well up third. Blue Garments was fourth and Rarata fifth, while Hard Rock was the last to pass the post. The racing was brought to a close with the Electric, Devonport being the only withdrawal. Tarina was quickest on her legs, and, closely attended by Wimmera, she showed the way past the half-mile post and to the head of the straight, were Wauchope and Foremost were well up. Once in the straight, the field closed up, and a great race to the post saw Wimmera last long enough to win by half a head from Necktie, with Coromandel threequarters of a length further back, third. Wauchope was fourth, and Tarina, who died away at the finish, last. THIRD DAY. ALL RED WINS THE AUTUMN HANDICAP. The meeting was concluded on Tuesday in beautiful weather and the usual off-day attendance. Betting was fairly brisk at the machines, £13,324 10s. being handled. This makes £42,994 10s. for the three days, a decrease of £217 compared with the Autumn Meeting last year, but the bookmakers’ fees more than made up for the deficiency. As on the two previous days, the racing passed off without a hitch, and for this. Mr. Hartland is deserving of praise. Racing commenced with the Maiden Hurdles, for which event Noteorini was sent out favourite. Noteorini was the first to reach the initial fence, where Pleiades fell. At the next fence Melton Hall came to grief, and at the third fence still another came down, this time the favourite. These mishaps left Wellcast in charge, with Eblis next, and then came Carlyle and Haeremai. Haeremai ran up third running along the back, and this was the only alteration over the remainder of the journey, Wellcast winning by six lengths from Eblis, with Haeremai three lengths away third, and Carlyle last.

In the Gore-Browne Handicap, All’s Well was made a strong favourite. Michaeloff was first to get going, and he piloted the field to the entrance to the straight, where his nearest attendants were Tattoo and All’s Well. Tne trio were racing level at the distance, and a great race to the post saw All’s Well prevail by a head from Tattoo and Michaeloff, whom the judge was unable to separate. Miss Advance was fourth.

Tuku Tuku was made a strong favourite in the Onslow Stakes, for which all the horses figuring on the card went to the post. Fleet Arrow was quickest away, and she led till the straight was reached, just clear of Tuku Tuku and Impulsive. At the distance Tuku Tuku appeared to be in front, but a little further on Het Volt put in her calim, and, getting the best, of (he favourite, won a good race by a neck. Impulsive was close up third, and Fleet Arrow next. The chief event of the day, the Autumn Handicap, saw All Red a strong favourite. Ngapuka was first away, while Sir Prize got badly left. They 'ad only gone a few strides when All Red shot to the head of affairs, and when they raced past the stand the order was All Red, Downfall, First Gun. Waimangu, Ngapuka, Sedition, and Sir Prize. First Gun dropped back running out of the straight, and when they started for the run along the

back All Red was a length in front of Downfall and Waimangu, and in this order they raced along till half a mile from home, where the field was altogether. All Red, Waimangu, and Ngapuka were almost on terms when they rounded into the straight, and a great race to the judge’s box saw All Red gain the verdict by a short head from Downfall, with Waimangu a length and a-quarter away third. Ngapuka was fourth, and Sir Prize last.

Ben Jonson carried most money in the St. Helier’s Hurdles. The race needs very little description. Ben Jonson was soon out in front, and with Reservoir as his nearest attendant he led all the way, and although Reservoir threw out a determined challenge Ben Jonson lasted long enough to win by a neck, with Paritutu a couple of lengths further back third. Okaihau was fourth and Cuiragno a long way back last. The Buckland Handicap saw Tamainupo made favourite, but a surprise proved to be in store. Wauchope was early in the lead, with Devonport, Moriarty, and Lochbuie close handy, and Tamainupo next, and then came Santa Rosa. Wauchope was first into tne straight, where he died away, and a great finish then ensued, Santa Rosa beating Tamainupo by a head, with Devonport only a neck away third. Maheno, who made up a lot of ground in tne straight, was fourth, and Wauchope next. The Tourist Handicap saw Hohungatahi go out favourite, with All’s Well best backed of the others, but neither succeeded in gaining a place. Turbine jumped out quickly, and, making every post a winning one, he ran into the straight well clear of the field, of whom Hard Rock was most conspicuous. Once in the straight, however, the field closed up the gap, and a great race to the post saw Rarata and Turbine flash past locked together, the judge declaring a dead heat, while Aimwell was only a head away third, and All’s Well fourth. The meeting was brought to a close with the Welter Handicap, Delegate being the one to receive most support. First Mate carried on the running to the straight, where Dardanus and Waihuka were his nearest attendants. At the distance Spate came fast, and getting the best of the argument, he won by a head from Waihuka, who was only a head in front of Delegate. The following were the results. FIRST DAY. TRADESMAN’S HANDICAP of 200SOVS; second horse to receive 35sovs, and third 15sovs from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 1— Mr. T. H. Lowry’s b f Chanteuse, 3yrs, by Merriwee —Cintatrice, 7.9 (Buchanan) 1 2— Mr. J. Roulston’s br g Delegate, 6yrs, by Phoebus Apollo—Pretoria, 7.4 (Killick) 2 s—Mr. Geo. Dunnett’s b g Dunborve, 4yrs, by Bluejacket—Lady Peer, 7.2 (Greenwood) 3 Also started: 8, Scotty, 8.0; 4, First Gun, 7.3; 7, Azoff, 6.12; 6, Carmania, 6.12; 3, Gladsmuir, 6.11. Won by half-a-head, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time, 2m. 12s. BRIGHTON HANDICAP HURDLES of 200sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs and third 15sovs out of the stake. Two miles. 1— Mr. C. Dawson’s b g Ben Jonson, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Hourl, 10.8 (Percival) 1 2— Mr. C. Morse’s b g Te Arai, aged, by Monarco —Frolic, 9.9 (Hall) 2 B—Mr.8 —Mr. J. B. Williamson’s ch g Okaihau, 4yrs, by Salvadan —Orini, 9.3 (McKinnon) 3 Also started: 6, Hautapu, 10.13; 3, Waipu, 10.12; 9, Nestator, 10.8; 4, Reservoir, 10 0; 7, Luscombe, 9.7; 5, Creusot, 9.2. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 3m. 51s. NORTHERN HAMPAGNE STAKES of 550sovs; second horse to receive, 100 sovs, and third 50sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 2—Mr. D. McLeod’s br f Kakama, by Soult —Winsome, 8.8 (Deeley) .. 1 I—Mr. E. J. Watt’s br c Maori King, by Merriwee —Indian Queen, 8.10 (H. Price) 2 s—Trustees A. M. Combe’s br c Elysian, by Soult —Dreamland, 8.10 (Brown) • 3 Also started: 9, First Wairiki, 8.10; 6, Masterful, 8.10; 3, Merriwa, 8.10; 4, Salute, 8.8; 8, Elegance, 8.8; 10, Sea Elf, 8.8; 7, Excalibur, 8.7. Won by half-a-length. Time, lm. 17s. EASTER HANDICAP of 650sovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs, and third 50sovs from the stake. One mile. 1— Mr. E. J. Watt’s blk g Aborigine, 3yrs, by Merriwee —Indian Queen, 7.13 (Jenkins) 1 2— Trustees A. M. Combe’s b c Master Soult, 3yrs, by Soult —Lady Hester, 9.3 (R. E. Brown) 2 B—Mr. D. McLeod’s br g Tamainupo, by Soult —Winsome, 7.12 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 15, Moral, 9.5; 5, Downfall, 8.10; 7, Ngapuka, 7.12; 12, Waimangu, 7.11; 14, Santa Rosa, 8.3; 9, Wauchope, 7.8; 4, Devonport, 7.8; 11, Bully, 7.6; 10, Sedition, 7.4; 13, Sir Antrim, 7.0; 6, Golden Eagle, 7.0; 8. Coromandel, 6.7. Won by a neck. Time, lm. 40 4-ss.

EDEN HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and third 10 sovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs. 1 — Mr. W. Davies’ br m Maheno, 4yrs, by Soult—Lottie, 7.3 (R. Brown) 1 2— Mr. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, syrs, by San Remo—Opaque, 7.7 (Buchanan) 2 3— Mr. W. G. Irwin’s b g Loochbuie, syrs, by Cyrenian—Sappho, 8.7 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 8, Miss Winnie, 8.2; 10, Manapouri, 7.10; 7, Tui Cakobau, 7.9; 9, Dardanus, 7.6; 6, Inglis, 7.6; 5, First Mate, 7.2; 4, Waihuka, 7.2. Won by a length. Time, lm. 30s. VICTORIA HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and third lOsovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 3— Trustees A. M. Combe’s b f Tetrazzini, by Soult —Miss Annie, 7.7 (R. Brown) 1 s—Mr. F. E. Ross’ b c Fleet Arrow, by Eton —Rapid, 7.3 (Trill) 2 I—Mr. R. Millett’s b c Hyperion, by Soult —Thea, 8.8 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 4, Het Volt, 6.12; 2, Impulsive, 6.12 (including 21b over); 7, Lady Doon, 6.12; 6, Mary Anne, 6.13 (including 31b over). Won by half-a-length. Time, lm. 3 3-ss. NELSON HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs. 7—Mr. J. McNicol’s ch g Tattoo, 4yrs, by Leolantis —Signet, 8.1 (Ryan) 1 1— Mr. E. J. Watt’s br g Wimmera, 3yrs, by Me'-’riwee —Mousqueterie, 8.5 (H. Price) 2 11 —Mr. W. Howard’s b h Escamillo, 4yrs, by Explosion—Carmen, 8.5 (Cress) 3 Also started: 13, Rarata, 8.11; 6, Epsom Lass, 8.4; 3, Spate, 8.4; 9, Rimlock, 8 2; 4, Freevata, 8.1; 8, Mistime, 7.13; 10, Zinnia, 7.13; 12, Pukenui, 7.11; 5, Jill, 7.10; 15, Urania, 7.6; 2, Mchaeloff, 7.4; 14, Apollinaris, 7.4. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lm. 30 2-ss. TRAMWAY HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and third lOsovs out of the stake. Five furlongs. 2 — Mr. T. Wylie’s br g Dogger Bank, syrs, by Menschikoff —Mysterious, 7.13 (Ryan) 2 1— Mr. W. C. Ring’s b g Hohungatahl, 3yrs, by Freedom —Black Watch, 7.10 (Deeley) 2 4— Messrs. Connolly’s and Winder’s br h Foremostt, 6yrs, by Phoebus polio—Forme, 8.8 (McMillan) 3 Also started: 3, Moriarty, 9.3; 5, Mahinga, 7.4; 7, Caron, 7.3; 6, Aimwell, 7.1; 8, Don Hannibal, 7.13 (including 31b over). Won by a length. Time, lm. 2s. SECOND DAY. THE STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and third lOsovs from the stake. One mile. 5 — Mr. A. Hanson’s b g Inglis, syrs, by Hotchkiss —Lady Marion, 7.4 (Price) J 2 — Mr. W. Davies’ br m Maheno, 4yrs, by Soult —Lottie, 7.13 (Ryan) . . 2 U—Mr. F. E. Loomb’s b g Dardanus, ased, by St. Paul —Electra, 7.4 (McMillan) 3 Also started: 4, Lochbuie, 8.11; 3. Delegate, 7.13; 6, Auldearn. 7.12; 1, Santa Rosa, 7.8; 10, Sir Antrim. 7.5: 7, Dunborve, 7.5; 9, First Mate, 6.12; 11, Azoff, 6.12: 8, Freevata, 6.10. Won by two lengths. Time, lm. 455. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and third lOsovs out of the stake. Fo 1 -' two-year-olds. Six furlongs. s—Trustees’5 —Trustees’ A. M. Coombe’s br c Elysian, by Soult —Dreamland, 9.0 (Brown) 1 I—Mr J. H. Prosser’s br f Lady Medallist, by St. Alwynne—Diploma, 8.7 (Jenkins) 2 9—Mr. J. J. Craig’s b f Sea Elf, by Seaton Delaval —St. Evelyn, 8.3 (Ryan) 3 Also started: 3, Merriwa. 8.9; 4, Salute, 8.6; 8, Fleet Arrow, 7.6: 7, Elegance, 7.13; 11, Excalibur, 7.9; 2, Tuku Tuku, 7.5; 6, Het Volt, 6.12 (including 31b over). Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lm, 20s. GREAT NORTHERN OAKS of 250sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs from the stake. For three-year-old Allies, Bst 101 b. One mile and a-half. 1— Mr. T. Hall’s br f Gold Lace, by Gold Reef—Kahuwai (Jenkins) 1 2— Mr. T. H. Lowry’s b f Chanteuse, by Merriwee —Cantatrice (Buchanan) 2 Only sta’ters. Won by a long neck. Time, 3m. 7s. ST. GEORGE’S HANDICAP of 650sovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs, and third 50sovs from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 4— Mr. J. H Walter’s br g Sedition, 3yrs, by Soult—Did, 6.13 (H. Price) 1 3— Mr. T .H. Lowry’s eh h Downfall, by San Francisco—Cantatrice, 8.7 (Buchanan) 1 5— Mr. R. C. Wallace’s br g Ngapuka, 4yrs, by Soult—Paulina, 7.8 (McKinnon) 3 Also started: 2, All Red, 9.11; 1, Master Soult. 9.5; 7, Moral, 9.1; 9, Sir Prize, 7.12; 6, Waimangu, 7.7; 8, Bully, 7.0. Won by a length. Time, 2m. 14 3-ss. HUIA HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs, and third 15 sovs out of the stake. Six furlongs. 1— Mr. D. McLeod’s br g Tamainupo, 4yrs, by Soult—Winsome, 8.5 (Deeley) 1 s—Mr.5 —Mr. T. Wyllie’s b g Dogger Bank, svrs, by Menschikoff —Mysterious, 7.10 (Ryan) 2 2 — Mr. R. W. Duder’s br g Devonport, 6yrs, by Soult —Anna, 8.0 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 4, Golden Eagle, 7.6; 3, Waihuka, 6.10; 7, Glenora, 6.9; 6, Coromandel, 6.7. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time. lm. 18s.

AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE of 300sovs; second horse to leceive 50sovs ,and third 25sovs out of the stake. About three miles and a-half. 4 — Mr. H. Howe’s blk g Creusot, aged, by Torpedo—Egyptilla, 9.12 (O’Brien) 1 5— Mr. J. Twohill’s ch g Capitol, aged, by Leolantis—Jean, 10.3 (Deeble) 2 2 — Mr. J. B. Williamson’s ch g Okaihau, 4yrs, by Salvadan —Orini, 9.10 (McKinnon) 3 Also started: 6, Post-Haste, 10.5; 1, Goldsmith, 10.5; 3, Mozart, 10.3; 7, Warden, 9.7. Won by about 15 lengths. Mozart fell. Time Bm. 0 3-ss. MANGARE HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Six furlongs. 3 — Hon J. Carroll’s b m Miss Advance, 4yrs, by Advance —Couriere, 7.13 (Jenkins) 1 1 — M’-'. A. Morgan’s b m All’s Well, aged, by Hotchkiss —Miss Annie, 7.3 (Deeley) 2 4 — Mr. J. McNicol’s ch g Tattoo, 4yrs, by Leolantis —Signet, 9.2 (Ryan) 3 Also started: 6, Jena, 8.10; 7, Rarata, 8.9; 9, Hard Rock, 8.6; 2, Spate, 8.1; 8, Rimlock, 7.13; 10, Zinnia, 7.10; 5, Blue Garment, 7.6; 12, Urania, 7.4; 11, Censure. 6.13; 6, Matarere, 6.13. Won by half-a-length. Time, lm. 19s. ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs, and third lOsovs out of the stake. Five furlongs. 4 — Mr. E. J. Watt’s br g Wimmera, 3yrs, by Merriwee—Mousqueterie, 7.6 (Price) 1 6 — Mr. D. Tye’s b m Necktie, 4yis, by Menschikoff — Castorlace, 7.8 (Percival) 2 7— Mr. J. Lynch’s b c Coromandel, 3yrs, by Menschikoff—Golden Rose, 6.10 (Trill) 3 Also started: 1, Wauchope, 8.12; 3, Tarina, 8.8; 2, Foremost, 8.8; 5, Dogger Bank, 8.8; 9, Caron, 6.13; 8, Aimwell, 6.12. Won by half-a-head. Time, lm. 4s. THIRD DAY. MAIDEN HANDICAP HURDLES of 110 sovs; second horse to receive ssovs out of the stake. One mile and threequarters. 5 — Mr. E. Hillary’s ch g Wellcast, aged, by Castor —Lady Wellington, 9.3 (Pinker) 1 2— Mr. J. Molloy’s br g Eblis, aged, by Ben Godfrey — Houri, 9.4 (Coleman) 2 4 — Mr. S. Darragh’s b g Haeremai, aged, by Freedom — Loegwyn, 9.11 (Brady) 3 Also started: 1, Noteorini, 10.9; 7, Melton Hall, 9.7; 3, Carlyle, 9.1; 6, Pleiades, 9.0. Won by six lengths. Time, 3m. 275. GORE-BROWNE HANDIAP of lOOsovs; second sorse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Six fu: longs. I—M’.'.1 —M’.'. A. Morgan’s b m All’s Well, aged, by Hotchkiss —Miss Annie, 7.7 (Deeley) 1 3— Mr. J. McNicol’s ch g Tattoo, 4yrs, by Leolantis —Signet, 9.3 (Ryan) * 5— Messrs. Dawson and Waller’s b g Michaeloffi, syrs, by Menschikoff —Victoria, 7.0 (H. Price) . . * Also started: 4, Miss Advance, 8.10; 2, Escamillo, 8.6; 6, Urania, 7.0. Won by a head. Time, lm. 18s. ONSLOW STAKES of llOsovs; second horse to receive 15sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. __ s—Mr.5 —Mr. F Barlow’s b f Het Volt, by Uhlan —Heriot, 7.0 (H. Price) . . 1 I—Mr. H. Sydney’s br g Tuku Tuku, by Kilcheran —Spun Gold, 7.8 (Percival) 2 3—Mr. J. Twohill’s b g Impulsive, by Soult —St. Edith, 6.13 (Brown) 3 Also started: 2, Fleet A’.row, 7.9; 6, Maykoff, 6.13; 7, Lady Doon, 6.13; 4, Mary Anne, 6.13; 8, Etonian, 6.13. Won by a neck. Time, lm. 3 2-ss. AUTUMN HANDICAP of 650sovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs, and third 50 sovs out of the stake. One mile and ahalf. 1 — Mr. St. J. Buckley’s b h All Red, 4yrs, by Stepniak—Madder, 9.8 (Jenkins) 1 2— Mr. T. H. Lowry’s ch h Downfall, 4yrs, by San Francisco —Cantatrice, 8.3 (Buchanan) 2 s—Mrs.5 —Mrs. A. Lennard’s blk h Waimangu, 3yrs, by Soult — Roxana, 7.2 (Deeley) 3 Also started: Sedition, 7.13; 4, Ngapuka, 7.10; 3, Sir Prize, 7.8; 7, First Gun, 6.13. Won by a head. Time, 2m. 40 3-ss. ST. HELIER’S HURDLE RACE of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs, and third 15sovs out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. 1— Mr. C. Dawson’s b g Ben Jonson, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Houri, 11.9 (Percival 1 2 — Mr. W. Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, aged, by Jet d’Eau —Cartouche, 9.12 (Jones) 2 3 — Mr. J. George’s b g Paritutu, aged, by Castor — Yattaghan, 11.8 (Cress) 3 Also started: 5, Cuiragno, 10.9; 4, Okaihau, 9.3. Won by a long neck. Time, 3m. 51s. BUCKLAND HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs, and third 15sovs out of the stake Seven furlongs. 12—Mr. G. Robinson’s blk c Santa Rosa, 3yrs, by Soult — Vieux Rose, 7.4 (McMillan) .... 1 I—Mr. D. McLeod’s br g Tamainupo, 4yrs, by Soult —Winsome, 8.12 (Deeley) 2 3—Mr. R. W. Duder’s or g Devonport, 6yrs, by Soult —Anna, 7.13 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 2, Moriarty, 8.7; 10, Lochbuie, 8,5; 11, Maheno, 8.0; 5, Inglis, 7.12; 4, Wauchope, 7.10; 8, Sir Artegal, 7.3; 9, Foremost, 7.3; 6, Sir Antrim, 7.1; 7, Coromandel, 6.9. TOURIST HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Five furlongs. 8— Mr. W. Davies’ br g Turbine, syrs by Menschikoff — Signett, 7.11 (Buchanan) •

9 —Mr. G. Mills’ b g Rarata, 3yrs, by Eton—Peace, 8.6 (McMillan) . . ♦ 7 —Mr. W. Handley’s br g Aimwell, 3yrs, by Soult — Gladys Mary, 7.9 (R. Brown) 3 Also started: 1, Hohungatahi, 9.0; 6, Hard Rock, 8.3; 3, Positive, 7.11; 4, Lady Frances, 7.11; 10, Mistime, 7.9; 2, All’s Well, 7.8; 11, Don Quex, 7.5; 12, Silent, 71; 5, Laurel Wreath, 6.12; 13, Mata- : ere 6.12. A dead heat, the judge beng unable to separate Turbine and Rarata. AUCKLAND WELTER HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 35 sovs, and third 15sovs out of the stake. One mile. 2— Mr. J. Clark’s b m Spate, syrs. by Monaco — Pouawa, 8.0 (Buchanan) 1 3 — Mr. J. George’s br g Waihuku, syrs, by San Fran — Ua, 8.0 (Jenkins) 2 I—Mr. J. Roulston’s br g Delegate, 6yrs, by Phoebus Apollo—Pretoria, 813 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 11, Scotty, 8.9; 4, Dardanus, 8.7; 7, Dunborve, 8.4; 5, Gladsmuir, 8.2; 6, Explosion, 8.0; 8, First Mate, 8.0; 9, Azoff, 9, Freevata, 8.0. Won by a head. Time, lm. 435. THE SUCCESSFUL TRAINERS. F. W. Macmanemin headed the list of winning trainers, four horses hailing from his stable, viz., Turbine (dead heat), Maheno, Tattoo, and Dogger Bank, all scoring a victory. Other trainers to turn out winners were: — Coleman (Ben Jonson, twice), French (Inglis and Sedition), Moraghan (Elysian, Tetrazzini), Robertson (Tamainupo and Kakama), Quinlivan (Aborigine and Wimmera), Pinker (Wellcast), Irwin (All’s Well), Barlow (Het Volt), Prosser (All Red), Absolum (Santa Rosa), Hodge (Rarata, dead heat), McGuire (Spate), Rae (Gold Lace), Howe (Creusot), .McLaughlin (Miss Advance), Davis (Chanteuse). THE WINNING JOCKEYS. Amongst the riders, C. Jenkins and H. Price tied for first place with four wins each, Jenkins riding Aborigine, Gold Lace, Miss Advance, and All Red to victory; and Price, Inglis, Sedition, Wimmera and Het Volt. Deeley and Brown had three wins each, the former riding Kakama, Tamainupo, and All’s Well, and the latter Tetrazzini, Maheno and Elysian. J. Buchanan rode Chanteuse, Spate and Turbine (dead heat); M. Ryan, Tattoo, Dogger Bank; Percival, Ben Jonson (2). McMillan, Santa Rosa and Rarata (dead heat); Pinker, Wellcast; and O’Brien, Creusot.