Racing Reviewed

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIX, Issue 1097, 20 April 1911, Page 4

Racing Reviewed

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S MEETINGANTOINETTE WINS THE EASTER HANDICAP. FIRST DAY’S RACING. The Easter meeting of the Auckland Racing Club was ushered in on Saturday last in dull and showery weather, and the attendance suffered cons’derably. The weather kept fine till the first couple of races had been decided, but just before the Easter Handicap was started it came down heavy, and continued at intervals throughout the afternoon. The racing was only fa’rly interesting, and most of the events were fought out by the first two horses, there being none of those exciting finishes where half-a-dozen • horses look to have chances when nearing home. In fact the day’s sport appeared a little dead all through, and cannot be compared with the opening day at previous Easter meetings. Mr J. F. Hartland, secretary, saw that everything was in order to carry the programme out. Mr R. B. Dusk (judge) gave his decisions promptly and accurately, while Mr C. O’Connor despatched the fields fairly evenly, although he has performed better with the barrier. Betting was very brisk, and the totalisator turnover showed a big increase at the end of the day. The facilities for the betting portion of the crowd are inadequate, and many were the complaints made by those who were unable to get their money on the machine. During the day £20,791 10s was handled, compared with £ll,BlB on the opening day last year, when £717 10s was collected in bookmaker’s fees. THE RAC’NG. Racing opened with the Tradesmens’ Handicap, and when backers set their heads together they gave first choice to the Karamu mare. Woodhey, with Monoplane next best. That their judgment was correct was manifest when the pair ran first and second. When they started along the ■balcik Uranium and Coromandel had drawn out a couple of lengths with Paisano next, and Woodhey a long way back. Uranium led past the half-mile post, just in front of Monoplane, and so they turned into the straight. At the distance. Monoplane and Uranium were fighting out the issue, when Wilson got an opening on the rails, and shooting up on W r oodhey, he soon had the leaders, and drawing away, won by three lengths from Monoplane, who just beat Uranium by a head for second dividend. Pa’sano was fourth, and Highden, who ran in the rear throughout, last. Delegate ran badly and Whittaker was hard at him all the way. Only five went out to contest the Brighton Hurdles, and a poor quintette they were. Hoanga was made favourite, the roan mare Maidi coming next in the betting. The race is easily described, as Bully was soon out in front, and with the favourite on h’s quarters, the pair had the race to themselves, and Bully, staying best, won by two lengths. Maidi shaped poorly, and was three lengths away. The others starters, Seldom and Master William, were never in the running. There were thirteen runners in the Gore-Browne Handicap, Lucille, with Arthur Olliver in the saddle, being being made favourite, Sphinx second choice. She was the first to show out, but when settled in their places she was steadied, and Harenoa, with Hard Rock, took charge, and followed by Mary Ann and Lucille, they raced past the five . furlongs post. Before the home turn was reached, Parawai rushed to the front, and when straightened up for the run to the box, she was followed by . Lucille and Wee Olga, with Kanewarra well up. At the distance Lucille and Kanewarria threw out strong challen-

ges, and a great race to the box ensued, Lucille getting the verdict by a head from Kanewara with Parawt.i the same distance away third. The latter ran well, and should be hard to beat over short courses. Sphinx, the second cho.ce, was never dangerous. The event of the day, the Eastei’ Handicap, came next, and the race was voted the most open at Ellerslie for years. The horses were eagerly scanned as they paraded the bird cage, and the summing up was that a fitter lot of horses 1 it would be impossible to find. Boanerges was the one most favoured, land Kakama was the second choice, and Royal Soult next. The start was a fair one, Miss Winnie jumping into the lead only to give way to Formby, but at the six furlongs post the light-weight Urukehu dashed into the lead, with Royal Soult and Wauchope next, followed by Sedition and Salute, with a big bunch close up. Clapping on the pace, Urukehu ran past the five furlongs post and across the cutting a couple of lengths out from Royal Soult, with Anto hette now third, closely attended by Salute and Kakama. Across the top stretch Buchanan raced Royal Soult up into the lead, aind Antoinette followed, Urukehu losing her position, and dying away fast. At the head of the straight Royal Soult and Antoinette were well clear of the field, of which Kakama and Sialute were prominent. Royal Soult still had charge at the distance, and it looked as though he would win, but Antoinette was not done with, and closing on the leader a great race between the pair took place-. Both riders urged their mounts on, and they flashed past the post locked together, the judge giving his decision a head in favour of Antoinette with Soultoria, who came from a long way back and finished well, about four lengths away third. Then came Boanerges, Kakama, and Fort William, the J°:st pair being First Wairiki • and Urukehu C. Brown rode a fine race on the winner, as did also J. Buchanan on Royal Soult. All the placed horses were sired by Soult. There was only six runners in the Eden Handicap. Sir Artegal being made favourite, with Tattoo second choice. The mice was the best of good th ,ngs for Tattoo, who M. Ryan quickly took to the front, and sitting still let Hie chestnut stride along in front, and he won easily by two lengths, from Sir Artegal, with Master Jack the same distance further back, Impulsive was next. Tattoo won so nicely that many were of opin on that he would have been a fiord horse to beat in the Easter had he been left in the race. Malwa carried most money in the Ellerslie Handicap, but there was also plenty of coin for General Latour, who was making his first appearance under silk. When the tapes flew up General Latour was slow to find his. feet,, and lost several lengths, while Bootle was quickly out in front, and clapping on the pace, the Birkenhead colt was soon, right out by himself and it just looked a matter of - how much he would win by. At the turn for home, Bootle still had a commanding lead, but a furlong from the box he began to stop, and General Latour, who had made up his ground at a great pace, and Sea Pink came fast, but could not quite reach Bootle, who won all out by a neck from General Latour, with Sea Pink a head away third. Malwa was fourth Had General Latour begun well it must have been a certainty for him, and it was bad luck for his connections that he was beaten. Maxwell was sorted out as the most Ikely to win the Nelson Handicap, for which fifteen horses lined up at the post. The vagaries of Regain caused a long delay at the post, and when the tapes went up the colours of Captain Soult were discerned in the lead, but soon Master Wairiki took charge, and he led across the cutting, followed by Captain Soult, Maxwell, Wenonah, and Spectre. The latter ran up , third approaching the home turn, where Master Wairiki had a, substantial lead of Captain Soult. When the distance was reached, Captadn Soult and Spectre threw out strong challenges, but could not quite reach Master Wairiki,

who won by three-quarters of a length from Spectre, w.th Captain Soult half a-length away third. Maxwell, who may run better later on, was fourth, just in front of Duma, Ministrel was a long wjay back last. St. Bill was the popular fancy in the Tramway Handicap, which event brought proceedings to a close. He was first away, and led into the straight, just in front of Blue Garment. In the run to the post Blue Garment had the best of matters, and won by a neck, which distance could have been increased. Faunus, which got badly away, was going well at the end, and gained third place, just in front of Peggy Pryde. Pairawaatu was last. The following are the results: — THE TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b m Woodhey, Gyrs, by Birkenhead—-Goyt, 7.10 (L. Wilson) i 2— Mr. H.- R. Mackenzie’s b f Monoplane, 3yrs, 7.12 (J. Conquest) 2 4 —Mr. N. Banks’ ch m Uranium, aged, 7.9 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 5 Paisano 7.11, 3 Delegate 7.9, 6 Coromandel 6.13, 7 Master Theory 6.13, 8 Highden 6.10, 9 Caruso 6.8. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 10 2— THE BRIGHTON HURDLE HANDICAP of 200sovs. Two miles. 3— Mr. G. Cremer’s b g Bully, aged, by Freedom —Natator mare, 9.4 (A. Julian) 1 1— Mr. W. Montgomery’s ch g Hoanga, syrs,- 9.12 (Thompson) 2 2— Mr. J. Cameron’s rn m Maidi, aged, 10.5 (Futcher) 3 Also started: 5 Seldom 9.4, 4 Master Wi'liam 9.1. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 48sec. THE HANDICAP of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr. ,T. Cunningham’s br f Lucille, 3yrs, by Soult—Postmistress, 8.5 (A. Oliver) i 4 — Mr. N. Bank’s b g Kanewarra, oyrs, 9.0 (P. Brady) ■ 2 10—Messrs. Waite Brothers’ b m Parawai, syrs, 7.11 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 13 Hard Rock 8.6, 8 Mary Ann 8.0, 7 Castle Blayney 7.12, 5 Wee Olga 7.11, 2 Sphinx 7.11, 3 Harenoa 7.8, 12 Tipua 7.7, 11 Gloy 6.12, 6 Monolope 6.12, 9 Tetekura 6.12. AVon by a head. Time, Imin 17sec. THE THIRTY-EIGHTH A.R.C. EASTER HANDICAP of 750SOVS. One mile. 5— Mr. F. W. Arnold’s b f Antoinette, 3yrs, by Soult—Miss Annie, 7.10 (C. Brown) 1 3— Mr. S. G. Lindsay’s br h Royal Soult, 6yrs, by Soult —Bavaria, 8.10 (J. Buchanan) 2 B—Mr.8 —Mr. J. Roulston’s bi’ m Soultoria, 4yrs, by Soult—Pretoria, 7.10 (A. Whittaker) 3 Also started: 17 Sedition 8.11, 9 Santa Rosa 8.8, 7 Fort Wilbam 8.7, 6 Salute 8.7, 1 Boanerges 8.7, 15 Electrakoff 8.6, 2 Kakama 8.6, 11 Wauchope 8.3, 10 NorthEast 8.1, 4 Formby 7.6, 14 Cullinan 7.2, 18 Sea Elf 7.2, 16 Miss Winnie 7.1, 12 Flying Soult 7.1, 13 First Wairiki 6.8, 20 Miss Advance 6.8, 19 Urukehu 6.7. Won by a head. Time, Imin 41sec. THE EDEN HANDICAP of 175sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 — Mr. J. McNicol’s ch g Tattoo, 6yrs, by Leolantis —‘Signet, 8.0 (M. Ryan) 1 1— Mr. T. A. Williams’ ch g Sir Artegal, syrs, 8.6 (Whittaker) 2 3— Messrs. Foss Brothers’ br c Master Jack, 3yrs, 7.6 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 4 Grenadier 8.9, 5 Implusive 7.6, 6 Zinnia 6.11. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 29 4— THE ELLERSLIE HANDICAP of 175 sovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 3— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Bootle, by Birkenhead —Links, 8.11 (F. D, Jones) 1 2— Mr. W. Walter’s b c General Latour, by Soult —Merry Nif, 6.13 (B. Deeley) 2 4 — Mr. T. H. Lowry’s br c Sea Pink, by Seaton Delaval—Rose Madder, 7.11 (J. Conquest) 3 Also started: 5 Bellah 8.9, 1 Malwa 8.6, 7 Tranquil 8.2, 8 Condamine 7.11, 6 Glad Tidings 7.11, 10 Gold Size 7.6, 11 Harrigan 6.9, 9 Worcester 6.9, 12 Lady Gluten 6.8, 13 Master Dix 6.8. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec. THE NELSON HANDICAP of 125sovs. Seven furlongs. 7—Mr. B. T. Hawkin’s br g Master Wairiki, 3yrs, by Wairiki—Little Mabel, 7.7 (L. Wilson) 1 3— Mr. G. Cremer’s b g Spectre, 4yrs, 7.5 (C. Brown) 2 5 — Mr. T. Cunningham’s b g Captain Soult. 4yrs, 8.0 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 2 Peacemaker 9.4, 2 Scotch 9.2, 6 Regain 8.9, 1 Maxwell 8.5, 8 Lloyds 8.0, 14 Minstrel 7.11,. 12, Wenonah 7.10, 10 Madam Paul 7.5, 4 Duma 7.3, 11 Mildura 6.13, 9 Monocle 6.11, 13 . Caedmon 6.10. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 30sec. ’ ■ THE TRAMWAY HANDICAP of 175sovs. Five furlongs. 4— Mr. J. Muir’s blk g Blue Garment, 6yrs, by Bluelight—-Seamstress, 7.3 (J. Conquest) 1 I—Mr. A. Hall’s, b g St. Bill, aged, 8.8 (A. Oliver) ........................ 2 3—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br g Faunus, 6yrs, 8.10 (F. D. Jones) . .......... .. 3 Also started: 2 Turbine 9.1, 7 Solus 7.9, 6 Fremantle 7.5, 5 Peggy Pryde 7.5, 8 Pairawaatu 6.10. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 2sec.

SECOND DAY. The meeting was continued on Monday, when the attendance was much larger than on the opening day. The weather was fine, and the racing passed off without a hitch. Business on the totalisator reached large proportions, the sum of £26,949 10s being handled, against £12,992 on the second day of last year, an increase of £13,957 10s, and making £47,651 for the two days, an increase of £22,841 over the first two days of 1910, when the bookmakers were present. TUK RACING. Business started with the Stewards’ Handicap, • and when betting commenced Fort William, who had out, was installed favourite. He was afterwards withdrawn, and then Uranium was the popular choice. From a fair start Tattoo was the first to show out in front, and he ran along the back a length out from Coromandel and Uranium, with Sea Elf next. Through the cutting Tattoo still had charge, and racing across the top stretch he was a couple of lengths in front of Coromandel, with Uranium next. Bowling along in good style, Tattoo was still in charge at the home turn, iaind stalling off a challenge from Coromandel, he won by three lengths. Master Theory, who finished well from a long way back, was two lengths away third. Manapouri was badly left at the start, and never caught his field. Master Jack carried most coin in the Mangere Handicap, but there was also plenty of money for Gloy and Kanewara,. The field had not gone far before Hard Rock was in front, and setting a solid pace, he ran through the cutting well clear of Wee Olga and Kanewara, with >a. bunch close up. Turning for home, Hard Rock was still going well in front, and it looked as though he would score. Just inside the distance Gloy came out from the field, and finishing strongly, he caught Hard Rock, and drawing away, won by two and ahialf lengths. Master Jack was two lengths further back third, and Wee Olga next. In a field of five in the Champagne Stakes, Orton was a strong favourite, while Miscount and Miss Winsome also had admirers. Orton, as usual, played up at the start, but eventually Mr O’Connor sent the horses away in a line. Miscount was the first to get in front, and he was soon joined by Orton, and closely attended by Miss Winsome, the pair led past the five furlongs post. Running through the cutting, Miscount drew out a bit, and Miss Winsome ranged alongside Orton.. At the top stretch Miscount was still in front, with Miss Winsome in hot pursuit, and Orton next. Miscount was the first to turn for home, and although Miss Winsome made a game effort the local filly had to taste defeat for the first time, Miscount winning by a length and a-half. Orton was about four lengths away third. Sea Pink was next, and General Latour last. A field of nine faced Mr O’Connor in the St. George’s Handicap, Soultoria being backed down to a ridiculously short price. Sedition was second choice, while a good price was going about the others. The field jumped away on fairly even terms, and when they raced past the stand North East and First Wairiki were in the van, and they ran together till the back stretch was entered, when First Wairiki drew out a bit from North East, with Wauchope third, and Monoplane next, Squltoria being boxed in on the rails. Running across the cutting North East closed on First Wairiki, but the latter was still in front when the straight was entered, with Soultoria now making a run. In the run home North East headed First Wairiki, and had little difficulty in winning by two lengths from First Wairiki, with Soultoria about three lengths further back third, and Monoplane fourth, the last to finish being Flying Soult. Boanerges was selected as the correct solution to the Huia Handicap problem, with Kakama second choice. Boanerges and Formby were the first to show out, but they soon gave place to Turbine, and the latter carried on the running through the cutting and across the top stretch a couple of lengths in front of Formby, with Boanerges next, followed by Kakama and Blue Garment. At the distance the field closed up, and a great race to the post ensued, Boanerges winning by ai long neck from Formby, with Kakama half-a-length away third Sir Artegal was fourth.

Loch Fyne was in most demand in the Steeplechase, for which Antarctic was the only withdrawal. First Bar-

rel led till the water jump was reached, when he cjame to grief, leaving Romp in demand, and the latter led the field over the next circuit. Going up the hill the last time Malidi had taken charge, while Sol and Laddie closed up. Maid! jumped the second fence on the top of the hill just in front of Sol, but the latter closed up. Maidi was first over the stone w r all, but Sol was in front at the last hurdle, and he had no difficulty in winning by some half a dozen lengths from Maidi, with Laddie about five lengths away third. Loch Fyne was fourth. Hunakaha fell at the last hurdle, and Lough Finn stopped at the top of the hill. On the strength of his first day’s performance, Bootle wias sent out at oddson for the Victoria Handicap. He was soon out in front, and that was the end, the son of Birkenhead running home a winner by a couple of lengths from Malwa, with Bellah a length further back third, just in front of old Size. Glad Tidings ran well till the straight was reached, when she died right away and finished a long way back. In the Electric Handicap, St. Bill was a strong favourite, and he won very easily by a couple of lengths. Turbine was out making the pace in the early stages, but he died away at the end. Cullinan was running on at the end, and gained second money. The others were a long way behind. The following are the results: — THE STEWARDS' HANDICAP of 175 sovs. One mile. 3— Mr. J. McNicol’s ch g Tattoo, 6yrs, by Leolantis —Signet, 8.9 1 (M. Ryan) 1 4— Mr. W. Gall’s- b g Coromandel, syrs, 6.12 (J. Conquest) 2 9— .Mr. D. P. Moraghan’s br c Master Theory, 3yrs, 6.12 (Henderson) .... 3 Also started: 7 Grenadier 8.5, 1 Uranium 7.13, 5 Manapourl 7.11, 2 -Sea Elf 7.0,. 6 Peacemaker 6.10, 10 Duma 6.7, 8 Regain 6.7. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin Msec. THE MANGERE HANDICAP of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 3— Mr. T. H. Barnaby’s b g Gloy, 3yrs, by Gluten—Did, 6.10 (Stockley) .... 1 10— Mr. P. Moriarity’s ch g Hard Rock, 6yrs, 8.3 .(F. D. Jones) 2 2—Messrs. Foss Brothers’ br c Master Jack, 3yrs, 8.12 (Deeley) 3 Also.started: 1 Kanewarra 9.3, 6 Scotch 9 0, 5 Impulsive 8.9, 9 Poictiers 7.13, 4 Wee Olga 7.9, 7 Castle Blayney 7.8, 12 Harenoa 7 5 15 Leafire 7.5, 11 Taka 7.3, 13 Monocle 6.12, 14 Mildura 6.10, 8 T’etekura 6.10. Won by two and a-half lengths. Time, Imin 17sec. NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE. STAKE’S of 750sovs. For two-year-olds. Colts, 8.10; fillies, 8.8; geldings, 8.7. Six furlongs. 2— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Miscount, by Birkenhead—(Miss -Never, 8.10 (F. D. Jones) 1 3— Mr. Donald McLeod’s br f Miss Winsome, by -Soult —-Winsome, 8.8 (B. Deeley) 2 I—Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s b g Orton, by Obligado—Kitiroa, 8.7 (A. Oliver) 3 Also started: 4 General Latour 8.10, 5 Siea Pink 8.10. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec. THE ST. GEORGE’S HANDICAP of 750 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 4— Mr. A. Plan’s ch -g North-East, 6yrs, by Euroclydon—Marianne, 7.10 (C. Brown) 1 9—Mr. i 9. Bradley’s b h First Wairiki, 4yrs, by Wairiki —Leo Delaval, 6.7 (Morris) 2 I—Mr. J. Roulston’s br m Soultoria, 4yrs, toy Soult—Pretoria, 7.H (A. Whittaker) 3 Also started: 2 Sedition 8.9, 3 Santa Rosa 8.4, 5 Woodhey 8.4, 8 Monoplane 8.0, 7 Wauchope 7.12, 6 Flying Soult 6.13. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec. THE HUIA HANDICAP of 300sovs. Six furlongs. 1— “Mr. Highden’s” br h Boanerges, 4yrs, by Pilgrim’s Progress—-Parera, 8.12 (A. Oliver) 1 3— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Formby, 3yrs, 7.8 (F. D. Jones) 2 2— Mr. Donald McLeod’s br m Kakama, 4yrs, 8.10 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 5 Salute 8.11, 9 Sir Artegal 8.6 8 Electrakoff 8.6, 7 Turbine 8.2, 4 Hohungatahi 7.9, 6 Blue Garment 7.8. Won by a neck. Time, imin 15 2-ssec. THE' AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 300SOVS. About three miles and a-half. 4— Mr. W. C. Morgan’s br g Sol, aged, by Soult—Lorelei, 11.6 (P. Brady) .. 1 2— Mr. J. Cameron’s rn m Maidi, aged, 10.1 (Futcher) 2 3— Mr. A. Hudson’s br g Laddie, aged, 10.0 (McFlynn) 3 Also started: 1 Loch Fyne 11.7, 5 First Barrel 10.1, 8 Romp 9.7, 6 Hunakaha 9.7, 7 Lough Finn 9.7. Won easily by six length. Time, Bmin llsec. THE VICTORIA HANDICAP of 175sovs. For two-year-old's. Five furlongs. l_Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Bootle, by -Birkenhead- —Links, 9.8 (F. D. Jones) 1 2— Mr- A. Hanson’s b c Malwa. by Seaton Delaval—Avalanche, 8.3 (C. Brown) 2 4— Mr. T. H. Lowry’s br c Bellah, by Royal Fusilier—Lissadurn, 8.6 (A. Oliver) 3 Also started: 6 Tranquil 7.12, 7 Condamine 7.7 3 Glad Tidings 7.7, 5 Gold Size 7.3 8 Cloudy Dawn 7.1, 9 Seawai 6.9, 12 Harrigan 6-7, 10 Master Dix 6.7, 11 Lady Gluten 6.7. - . B Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 2 3-

THE ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 175sovs. Five furlongs. 1— Mr.'A. Hall’s b g St. Bill, aged, by St. Clements —Billingsgate mare, 8.11 (A. Oliver) 1 4— Mr. T. H. Lowry’s blk g Cullinan, 4yrs, 8.0 (J. Conquest) 2 5— Mr. W. Davies’ br g Turbine, aged, 9.0 (A. Whittaker) 3 Also started: 2 Faunus 8.11, 6 Miss Winnie 8.6, 7 Red Lupin 8.0, 9 Solus 7.5, 8 Peggy Pry de 7.1, 3 Urukehu 6.12. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 1 2THIRD DAY. The meeting was brought to a close on Tuesday, when the- Club was again favoured with fine weather. As on the two previous days the programme was run off without a hitch, and the secretary, Mr J. F. Hartland, is to be congratulated on the success of the gathering. The attendance on Tuesday was hardly up to expectations, but there was nevertheless a large crowd present. The various officials of the Club carried out their duties satisfactorily, and the only complaints were heard from those who had backed losers. The sum of £19,445 was handled on the totalisators, against £9538 10s on the concluding day of last year, and making £67,096 10s for the meeting, an increase of £32,748 over 1910, when £2029 10s was received by way of bookmakers’ fees. THE RACING. The whole of the nine horses carded went to the post in the Maiden Hurdles, which opened proceedings. Taiaha, who has been carrying all before him at the country meetings, was a staunch favourite. D'hudeen led over the first hurdle, and setting the pace he was still in the van, followed by Don Quex, at the next obstacle, where Excalibur came to grief. Don Quex ran to the front approaching the back stretch, and he then led, followed by Dhudeen, Home Rule, and Miss Explosion. In the run through the cutting Don Quex was still well out from Miss Explosion, and striding along freely, he came into the straight full of running, and going on he won easily by three lengths from Celtic, who beat Miss Explosion in the run home by a neck. Seldom was fourth, and Master Williiam fell at the final hurdle. Gold Size was sorted out as the most likely to win the Onslow Stakes, but Worcester was a good second favourite. The latter was one of the first to move, and in company with Harrigan he showed the way across the top stretch, with Gold Size in third place. Worcester was the first to turn for home, and stalling off Harrigan he won by a length, with Seawai. about three lengths away third, and Gold Size fourth. A poor field of four went out for the Oaks, with the Easter Handicap winner, Antoinette, an odds-on favourite. Monoplane was soon out in front, and she showed the way to Antoinette, and th© other pair all the way till the distance was reached, when Antoinette ranged alongside, and Directoire shot up on the rails. Hard ridden, Antoinette kept off the opposition, and won by two lengths from Monoplane, with Directoire a length and a-half away third. Hamadryad was outclassed. Twelve went out for the Autumn Handicap, for which Santa Rosa was most in demand, with Sedition second choice. Miss Advance soon went to the head of affairs, and she showed the way past the stand and along the back stretch, closely followed by Regain, Maxwell, North East, and Domino. Miss Advance was done 'With at the top stretch, and Maxwell and Regain went to the front, while Santa Rosa and Soultoria improved their positons. Maxwell was having the best of matters when they turned for home, and finishing up nicely, the brother to Soultline won nicely by a length and a-half from Soultoria, with Santa Rosa a couple of lengths away third. Sedition, who made up a lot of ground over the concluding stages, was fourth. . Bully was sent out favourite in the St. Helier’s Hurdles, and had to put up with second place. Bully and Pari tutu jumped the first fence together in front, and the pair raced together in front till six furlongs from home, when Bully drew out a bit, and Hoanga raced up to Paritutu. Bully wtas just in front of Hoanga turning for home, but the pair were almost on terms at the last obstacle. Once over Hoanga soon settled Blilly, and won by a couple of lengths. Paritutu was about three lengths away third, and Prophet fourth.

Kakama was the public choice in the Buckland Handicap, while Fort

William also carried a lot of money. Miss Winnie was soon out in the lead, and she showed the way along the back stretch, followed by Wauchope, Tattoo, and Fort William, with Sir Artegal last. Running through the cutting Fort William ran up second, and he wjas close behind Miss Winnie when they turned into the straight. At the distance Fort William was in front, and holding off a challenge from Tattoo, he won by a length and a-half. Wauchope was a neck behind Tattoo third. Miss Winnie was fourth and Peacemaker next. The big field of 16 went to the post for the Tour±st Handicap, which proved a splendid betting race. Hard Rock was a slightly better favourite than Urukehu, but several others were well supported. When the tapes went up Harenoa shot to the front, and followed by Lucille, he ran across the cutting well clear of the field. Harenoa turned into the straight well clear of Lucille and Kanewara, with Gloy close up. At the distance they were all hard at Lt, when Gloy shot to the front, and stalling off Parawai, which came with a great rattle from the back, he won by a length, Kanewara was a neck behind Parawai third, and Harenoa next. Cullinan was a screaming hot favourite for the Welter, which brought the meetifag to a close. The field had not gone far before Master Wairiki was out in front, and he led along the back and through the cutting, followed by Cullinan and Captain Soult. Master Wairiki was still in front turning for home, and holding his own in the run to the box, he won by a length and a-half from Cullinan, with Captlaiin Soult. two lengths away third. Master Theory and Coromandel finished together next. Zinnia broke down. The following are the results: — MAIDEN HURDLE. RACE of 125sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 4—A. E- Watkins’ ch g Don Quex, aged, by Cardigan—Jessamine, 10.3 (McFlynn) 1 6 — G. Hyde’s ch g Celtic, aged, 9.12 (Hickton) 2 7— C. Stevens’ br m Miss Explosion, syi-s, 9.1 (Julian) 3 Also started' 3 Seldom 10.13, 2 Master William 10.9, 1 Taiaha 10.7, 9 Home Rule 9.0, 5 Dudeen 9.0, 8 Excalibur 9.0. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 28sec. ONSLOW STAKES of 125sove. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2—W. Handley’s br c Worcester, by iSoult—Merry Maid, 7.7 (Deeley) .... 1 4— G. Cremer’s ch g Harrigan, 7.0 (C. Brown) 2 5— D. McKinnon’s ch g Seawai, 7.2 (Wilson) 3 Also started: 1 Gold Size 8.0, 3 Cloudy Dawn 7.6, 8 Lady Gluten 7.0, 6 Master Dix 7.0, 9 Master Rambler 7.0, 7 Solitudo 7A Won by a length. Time Imin 12sec. GREAT NORTHERN OAKS of 400sovs. For three-year-old fillies. One mile and a-half. 1— F. W. • Arnold’s b f Antoinette, by Soult—Miss Annie, 8.10 (C. Brown) 1 2— H. McKenzie’s b f Monoplane, 8.10 (J. Conquest) 2 3— G. D. Greenwood’s br f Directoire, 8.10 (A. Oliver) 3 Also started: 4 Hamadryad. Won by a length. Time. 2min 38sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP of 750sovs. One mile and a-half. 8— J. McNicol’s br g Maxwell, 4yrs, by Soult —Castorline, 6.7 (Morris) 1 5—J. Roulston’s br m Soultoria, 4yrs, 7.11 (Whittaker) bracketed with Delegate 2 I—Geo. Robinson’s blk h Santa Rosa, syrs, 8.1 (Jones) 3 Also started: 3 Royal Soult 9.0, 2 Sedition 8.8, 4 North-East 8.8, 7 Domino 7.11, 12 Delegate 7.2, 6 Paisano 7.4, 9 First Wairiki 6.11, 11 Miss Advance 6.7, 10 Regain 6.7. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 36sec. ST. HELIER’S HURDLES of 200sovs. Two miles. 3— W. Montgomery’s ch g Hoanga, syrs, by Regel—Onga, 10.2 (Thompson) . . 1 I—G, Cremer’s b g 'Bully, aged, 10.2 (Julian) 2 4— J. George’s b g .Paritutu, 10.7 (Brady) 3 Also started: 3 Prophet 11.11, 5 Lady Patricia 9.7, 6 Taiaha 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 50 3-ssec. BUCKLAND HANDICAP of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 3—C. J. Parker’s b h Fort William, 4yrs, by Soult—Siminia, 8.5 (Whittaker) ••••••••••• ••• ••• •••••••••••••••• 5— J. McNicol’s ”qh g Tattoo,. 6yrs, 9.5 i(M- Ryan) 2 3— W. C. Ring’s b h Wauchope, 7.13 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 1 Kakama 8.10, 4 Sir Artegal 8.4, 8 Electrakoff 8.2, 7 Mliss Winnie 7.4, 9 Master Jack 6.12, 6 Peacemaker 6.7. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Imin 28sec. TOURIST HANDICAP of 125sovs. Five furlongs. 6— T. Barnaby’s 1 b g Gloy, 3yrs, by Gluten—Did, 7.10 (Stockley) 1 4— Waite Brothers* b-m Parawai, syrs, 7.9 (Deeley) 2 5— N. Bank’s b g Kanewarra. syrs, 9.0 (Brady) 3 Also started: 3 Lucille 9.0, 1 Hard Rock 8.8 2 Urukehu 8.8, 10 Fremantle 8 6, 8 Haku 8.5, 9 Wee Olga 7.7, 11 Castle

Blayney 7.4, 7 Harenoa 7.1, 12 Paira- ‘ • wattu ’ '6.11, 14 Misere Ouvert 6.10, 16 Mangu 6.10, 13 Tipperary 6.10, 15 Miss Lenore::6.lo • ' ■'■■•■ - Won by a. length. Time, Imin 2sec. AUCKLAND WELTER of 200sovs. One mile. 3— B. T. Haw kin’s br c-Master Wadriki, 3yrs, by Wairiki—Little Mabel, 8.1 (C. B'rown) 1 I—T. H. Lowry’s blk g Cullinan, 4yrs, 8.9 (A. Oliver) 2 4— -T. Cunningham’s b g Captain Soult. 4yrs, 8.0 (Whittaker) ... 3 Also started: 9 Dawn 9.5, 5 Uranium 9.1. 2 Coromandel 8.6, 7 Master Theory 8.5, 6 Scotch 8.2, 8 Zinnia 8.2, 10 Caruso 8.0, 11 Fuss 8.0. Won by a length and a-half. . Time, lmin 41sec. THE .'WINNING PAYMENTS. The winning’ payments over the meeting are:— £ Hon. J. D. Ormond 1040 Mr. J. McNicol 865 Mr. F. W. Arnold 850 Mr. A. Hall 715 Mr. J. Roulston 275 Mr. T. B. Hawkins .... 245 Mr. G. Cremer 225 Mr. W\ C. Morgan 225 Mr. Highdien . 225 Mr. T. H. Barnaby 190 Mr. W. Montgomery .. 185 Mr. C. J. Parker 150 Mr. Donald McLeod 150 Mr. J. Muir 140 Mr. S. G. Lindsay 125 Mr. S. Bradley 135 Mr. T. Cunningham .... 120 Mr. H. P. Mackenzie 110 Mr. G. D. Greenwood 100 Mr. A. E. Watkins 95 Mr. W. Handley .... 95 Mr. T. H. Lowry 80 ■ Mr. G. Robinson .. ( 75 Mr. J. Cameron 65 Mr. Norman Banks 45 Messrs. Waite Bros 30 Mr. T. A. Williams 25 Mr. W. Walters 25 Mr. W. Gall 25 Mr. A. Hudson 25 Mr. A. Hanson ' 25 Messrs. Foss Bros 20 Mr. P. Moriarty 20 Mr. G. Hyde ; 20 Mr. W. C. . Ring 15 Mr. J. George 15 Mr. D. P. Moraghan 10 Mr. W. Davies 10 Mr. Donald McKinnon 10 Mr. C. S. .Stevens 10 Total 6800 THE WINNING SIRE®. During the three days over which the ■meeting extended 24 events came up for decision, 12 different sires claimed winning descendants. The progeny of Soult were very strongly in evidence, with the result that the St. Simon horse was once again in the leading position. The following is the sires’ record for the meeting:— Soult (by- St. Simon) —Lucille, Antoiniette (2). Sol, Worcester. Maxwell, Fort William. Birkenhead (by Orme) —Woodhey, Miscount. Bootle (2). Leolantis (by Leolinus) —Tattoo (2). Wairiki (by Soult) —Master Wairiki (2). Gluten (by Thurio) —Gloy (2). Freedom (by Captivator)—Bully. Bluelight (by Hotchkiss) —Blue Garment. Euro cl yd on (by Gorton) —North-East. Pilgrim’s Progress (by Isonomy)— Boanerges. St. Clements (by St. Leger)—St. Bill. Cardigan (by Goldsborough)—Don Quex. Regel (by St. Leger)—Hoanga. THE WINNING TRAINERS. The 24 winners registered during the meeting came from 13 different stables, and with regard to the leading position S. Waddell and H. French finished level, each securing a quartette of winners. The successful trainers and their winning representatives were as follow:— S. Waddell —Woodhey. Bootle (2), Miscount. H. French—Master Wairiki (2). Gloy (2) F. McManemin —Tattoo (2), Maxwell. D. Moraghan—Antoinette (2), Worcester. A. Hall—North-East, and St. BBL D. Bannatyne—Bully. T. Cunningham—Lucille. W. Gall—Blue Garment. G. Price—Boanerges. R. Hannon —Sol. W. Sharp—Don Quex. C. Coleman—Hoanga. W. Smith—Fort William. THE WINNING JOCKEYS. Honours were fairly well distributed amongst the jockeys. C. Brown came out in rhe leading place with four wins, which Included two of the three principal handicaps and the great Northern Oaks. The winning jockeys’ list reads as follows:— C. Brown —Antoinette (2), North-East, Master Wairiki. F. D. Jones —Bootle (2). Miscount. A. Oliver—Lucille. Boanerges. St. Bill. L. Wilson—Woodhey. Master Wairiki. M. Ryan—Tattoo (2). H. Stockley—Gloy (2). A. Julian—Bully. J. Conquest—Blue Garment. P. Brady—Sol. A. J. McFlynn—Don Quex. B. Deeley—Worcester. L. Morris—Maxwell. R. Thompson—Hoanga. A. Whittaker—Fort William.