Racing Reviewed.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIX, Issue 1104, 8 June 1911, Page 4

Racing Reviewed.

AUCKLAND R.C. GREAT NORTHERN MEETING. WHAKAWEIRA W!NS THE G.N. H|URDLES. SEA ELF THE CORNWALL HANDICAP. A RECORD GATHERING'. With rain falling on Friday and a dull sky overhead early on Saturday morning, matters looked anything but promising for the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club’s winter carnival. However, towards 10 o’clock the weather cleared and the sun making its appearance the weather for the remainder of the day was typical of beautiful summer. The attendance was large, in fact a record for an opening day of a winter meeting at Ellerslie. Amongst the number present being a strong contingent of visitors from all parts of New Zealand. The course and lawns were seen at their best and were greatly admired by the visitors. Consequent upon the heavy rain experienced throughout the week the going was heavy which accounts for the slow times registered in the various events. The racing throughout was interesting, the contest for the Great Northern Hurdles being a fine one, although the winner, Whakaweira scored easily at the finish. Big fields were the order throughout and backers found the task of selecting winners a difficult one, the only favourites to prevail during the afternoon being Whakaweira and the bracketed pair, Wauchope and Mighty Atom. In the Jervois Handicap and Hunt Club Hurdles, there were two complete boil overs, Goodwin Stands, who won the Jervois, paying well on towards a century, while Golborne, winner of the Hunt Club Hurdles, returned a dividend of nearly half a hundred. The facilities for betting- on the totalisators were very inadequate and thousands of pounds must have been shut out. The conduct of the meeting was all that could be desired and the secretary, Mr. J. F. Hartland, and his assistants are to ’be congratulated on the way in which everything passed off. Mr. C. O’Connor, assisted by MrJ. Vincent manipulated the barrier and in all but two instances he despatched the fields in good order. Mr. R. B. Lusk occupied his usual place in the judges’ box and gave his decisions promptly, while Mr. J. K. Douglas struck off the various times, during the day. The Auckland City Band, under the conductorship of Mr. J. West rendered a choice programme of music which was highly appreciated. THE RACING. The first problem which backers bad to solve, was the Maiden Steeplechase and as rumour credited Pleiades with making a wonderful improvement since leaving Auckland, it was always a certainty that he would go out first choice. Bonnie Jean, a sister to Red McGregor was second fancy and Castout next. The latter led up the hill the first time and over the two fences on top, with the field closely bunched together just behind. There was very little alteration over the stone and sod -walls, except that Reseryoir was a long way back last. At the double, Humakaha and Castout were together in the van, but. just before reaching the old water jump, Castout fell on the flat. Okaihau and Pleiades then raced to the front and the pair ran together along the ’back and up the hill. At the top Pleiades was in front with Okaihau on his quarters and Humakaha next, the others all being well beaten. Okaihau showed the way down the hill and over the stone wall and in the run home had matters all his own way, winning easily from Humakaha who finished well and beat Pleiades for second honours. Connecticut was fourth and Romp next.

For the Jervois Handicap, five furlongs, the big field of 23 lined up. Backers’ selections took a wide range and the favourite, Gloy, was paying a fair price. Gold Circle, Sir Walter and Sphinx were backed in the order written. A complete surprise was in store, the winner turning up in Goodwin Sand's, who paid a dividend well on towards a hundred. Tua Kitua played up at the post and there was a long delay before Mr. O’Connor pulled the lever and sent the field away. Bogey and Harenoa were the quickest to show out and they raced across the cutting followed by Lady Betty, Gold Circle, Wee Olga, and Goodwin Sands. At the turn for home, Harenoa and Bogey were still fighting for the lead when Oliver shot up on the rails with Lady Betty and she took charge. About 200 yards from home R. E. Brown brought Goodwin Sands along with a rattle and Lady Betty faltering in the last few strides, Goodwin Sands just got up in time to annex by. a head. Bogey was a couple of lengths away third with Tiresome fourth and Wee Olga close up next. Mary Ann being the last to reach the box. Luperin fell just after the start, both horse and rider (Ackroyd) escaping without injury. The next event, the Maiden Hurdles, attracted 10 runners, Master William being a £7 better favourite than iKremlin. Captain Paul was third choice, but the chances of the others were not seriously considered. Once over the first fence Captain Paul assumed command, followed by Kremlin and Castle Blaney. The order remained the same passing the stand, the fence just past the judges’ bcfx bringing down Pat. Along the back Kremlin was upsides with Captain Paul, the pair being well cut from Castle Blaney, with the others outclassed. At the fence near the three furlongs post Castle Blaney fell, bringing down Master William but thev were well out of it at the time. Kremlin and Captain Paul raced together till the last fence was negotiated, when Kremlin drew away and won very easily by four lengths. Napenape was about four lengths further back third and Blue Mountain fourth. The favourite, Master William gave a wretched display. The event of the day, the Great Northern Hurdle Race came next, and when the numbers were hoisted it was found that Auratus was the only withdrawal from the 13 carded. It was bad luck for the connections of Auratus that one of his legs had filled as he promised to be very hard to beat. Paisano looked well to the eye, but the easy preparation he had undergone caused many to stand off the son of iStrowan. Reumac and The Native looked well and it was given out that those behind the . last-named would not hear of defeat. Bully did not move well in his preliminary, but Paritutu bore a well-trained appearance and looked quite ready. Delegate was star-gazing as usual, but he looked well, as did also Sol, whose size was in marked contrast to those opposed to him. Whakaweira was a ball of muscle and it was no surprise to hear that his trainer would not hear of his being 'beaten. No fault could be found with the appearance of Appin or Don Quex, but John did not look himself and Ribstone Pippin seemed a little on the big size. When the totalisator bell ceased ringing it was found that the horses were supported in the following order : —1 Whakaweira, 2 The Native, 3 Paisano, 4 Appin, 5 Bully, 6 Sol, 7 Ribstone Pippin, 8 Paritutu, 9 Delegate, 10 Reumac, 11 John, 12 Don Quex. The start was a poor one, the field leaving in straggling order. Delegate was left several lengths, while Paritutu was left altogether and took no part in the race. Don Quex led' over the first fence followed by The Native, Ribstone Pippin, Renmac and Appin, and in this order they took the hurdle in front of the Stewards’ stand. The fence at the seven furlongs post saw Paisano come to grief and Don Quex led along the (back followed by The Native, Ribstone Pippin, Reumac, Appin, Whakaweira, Delegate, John, Bully and Sol following in that order. The only alteration in the positions till the back stretch was reached the next time, was that

Bully had broken down and was pulled up. Along the back Whakaweira and Appin made a forward move and at the five furlongs post were close up to the leaders. Here Ribstone Pippin cried a go. In the run across the cutting Whakaweira and Appin ran up to The Native and Don Quex while Sol could be discerned making up ground fast- The hurdle just past the half mile post brought The Native to grief and Appin. showed out in front but before the turn was reached Whakaweira was on terms, the pair being followed by Don Quex and Sol, with Ribstone Pippin next. Whakaweira was in front at the last fence and getting over safely he had no difficulty in winning by four lengths from Sol, who put in a great run over the last three furlongs and beat Appin by three lengths for second place. Reumac was fourth and then in order came Don Quex, Delegate, Ribstone Pippin and John- On returning to scale the winner and rider (T. Pritchard) were accorded a great reception while that old favourite Sol and Brady were loudly cheered. Pritchard rode a splendid race on the winner, who is a horse a good deal above the ordinary. The performance of Sol was a great one and stamps the little fellow as about the best for his. inches ever seen in allround jumping events in the Dominion. Reumac of the “also starteds” made the best showing and it was only in the last half mile that he failed. Just a baker’s dozen went to the post for the Cornwall Handicap for which Maxwell was first choice, Boenerges next and Santa Rosa third selection. A beautiful start was effected, the first to show out being Boanerges, who showed the way past the stand and out of the straight followed by Domino, Sea Elf and Coromandel with Ngapuka and Monoplane in the rear. Along the ’back Boanerges was still bowling along in front with Coromandel now second, just clear of Flying Soult, Coromandel and Sea Elf. Running through the cutting across the top Ryan gave Sea Elf a breather and she dropped back a couple of lengths. At the turn for home Boanerges had a slight advantage of Flying Soult with Santa Rosa, Maxwell, Regain and Sea Elf all close up. Half way down the running Sea Elf put in her claim and quickly settling the opposition, she came on and won by a couple of lengths from Domino, who was putting in a great run after being disappointed several times during the race. Had Domino not been eased and allowed to drop back early in the piece he may have troubled the winner. Flying Soult was a good third and Sedition next. Then came Maxwell, Boanerges and Santa Rosa, the last being Ngapuka. The Hunt Club Hurdles, an event for gentlemen riders came next, and Cloudy Morn started favourite with Winiata, who it was said could not be beaten, second choice. Joe May led till the hurdle in the straight was reached the first time, when he came down leaving Sabine in front and the latter led along the back followed by Golborne, Hina and Cloudy Morn. Hina made a ’bad jump three furlongs from home and Sabine and Golborne entered the straight almost on terms. In the run home Golborne had most to say and won nicely by a couple of lengths, with Winiata, who finished fast, a fair third and Cloudy Morn fourth. The winner was neglected on the totalisator and returned his supporters a dividend of nearly half a hundred. A most successful outing was brought to a close with the Members’ Handicap, a five furlongs flutter, for which a field of 14 lined up at the post. The bracketteid pair, Wauchope and Mighty Atom carried most money but individually Lucille was favourite with Smilax second choiceTurbine refused to face the barrier and there was a long delay, the field being despatched to a poor start, Blue Garment was quickest on his legs, but he quickly gave way to Wauchope and the latter led across the cutting followed by Mighty Atom and Turbine, the latter having run through the field at a great pace after being left. At the turn for home Wauchope had a couple of lengths lead of Mighty Atom and Turbine, who were together followed by Lucille and Dogger Bank. In

the run home Wauchope had no difficulty in holding the field at 'bay and he won comfortably by a length and a. half from Dogger Bank with Lucille a head away third. Kanewara was fourth and Blue Garment fifth, the last to finish being Mighty Atom. The results are as follows: — ■MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of 125sovs. Two miles and a-half. 5— J. Williamson’s ch g Okaihau, 6yrs, by Salvadan—Orini, 9.13 (Cowan) .. 1 4—F. P. Selby’s br g Hunakaha, syrs, 9.10 (Deerey) 2 1— F. Salway’s b g Pleiades, aged, 10.1 Lind) 8 Also started: 9 Reservoir 11.0, 11 Whatashot 11.0, 7 Connecticut 10.10, 6 Bachelor 10.9, 10 Riro Atu 10.1, 2 Bonnie Jean 9.11, 8 Romp 9.10, 3 Castout 9.9. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 45sec. JERVOIS HANDICAP of 125sovs. Five furlongs. 18— W. Gall’s b f Goodwin Sands, by Soult—Golden Sands, 3yrs, 8.1 . (Brown) 1 6— N. ‘Mackenzie’s b m Lady Betty, 6yrs, 9.5 (A. Oliver) 2 17—H. C. Tonk’s b g ißogey, syrs, 8.6 (Brady) 2 Also started: 1 Gloy 9.9, 8 Poictiers 9.6, 5 Wee Olga 9.4. 7 Hard Rock 8.13, 10 Parawai 8.10. 20 Master Stead 8.7, 2 Gold Circle 8.6, 11 Harenoa 8.6, 14 Mary Ann 8.6, 4 Sphinx 8.5, 9 St. Amans 8.3, 16 iLa Reina 8.3, 22 Tua Kitua 8.3, 21 Luperin 8.3, 13 Presently 8.1, 3 Sir Walter 8.1, 15 Tiresome 8.1, 23 Hesperian 8.1, 19 Rutter 8.1, 12 Bell Crispin 8.0. Won by a head. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. MAIDEN HURDLE RACE of 125sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2— A. Raynes’ b g Kremlin, aged, by Stepniak—Aileen. 10.0 (McFlynn) .. 1 3— <F. Hendon’s b g Captain Paul, syrs, 9.3 (Pinker) Q 10—N. Dickey’s br g Napenape, aged, 9.0 (Tucker) 3 Also started: 1 Master William 10.0, 8 Mozart 9.3, 6 Arty 9.0, 4 Castle Blaney 9.0, 9 Penfold 9.0, 5 Blue Mountain 9.0, 7 Pat 9.0. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 31 3GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE of lOOOsovs. Two miles. 1— H. H. Catherall’s b g Whakaweira, aged, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Espaniola, 9.10 (inc. 51b pen.) (Pritchard) 1 6— W. C. Morgan’s br g Sol, aged, 9.10 (Brady) 2 4— A. Stuart’s br g Appin, syrs, 9.10 (inc. 101 b pen.) (Hercock) 3 Also started: 3 Paisano 12.4, 10 Reumas 11.0, 2 The Native 10.3, 5 Bully 10.2, 8 Paritutu 10.1, 9 Delegate 9.10, 12 Don Quex 9.7, 11 John 9.6, 7 Ribstone Pippin 9.1. Won by four lengths. Time, smin 0 4CORNWALL HANDICAP of 400 s o vs. One mile and a-quarter. 5— J. J. Craig’s b m Sea Elf, 4yrs, by Seaton Delaval —St. Evelyn, 8.1 (M. Ryan) 1 4— Mr. W. C. Ring’s b c Domino, 3yrs, 10.0 (Whittaker) 2 10— Mr. W. Campton’s br g Flying Soult, syrs, 8.0 (Bodwen) 3 Also started: 6 Sedition 10.8, 2 Boanerges 10.0, 3 Santa Rosa 9.11, 8 Ngapuka 9.0. i Maxwell 8.11. 7 Monoplane 8.8, 12 Coromandel 8.5. 9 Master Theory 8.0, 11 Regain 8.0, 13 Duma 8.0. Won by two lengths. Time. 2min 16sec. HUNT CLUB HURDLES of lOOsovs. TWo miles. 11- A. W. Dingle’s br g Golborne (late Pat). syrs. by Lochness—Pinfire, 10.0 (Mr. N. Dingle) 1 4—Mr. A. E. Watkin’s b g Sabine, 6yrs, 10.7 (Mr. Kerr-Taylor) 2 2— Mr. J. Cameron’s b g Winiata (late Leo Grand), aged. 10.2 (Mr. Hammond) 3 Also started: 1 Cloudy Morn 11.6, 5 Hina 10.13, 6 Rangitane. 10.6, 7 Stroller 10.5, 3 Rebel 10.5, 9 Romantic 10.1. 10 Joe May 10.0, 9 Master Phaeton 10.0, 8 Wirihana 10.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min Bsec. ■MEMBERS’ HANDICAP of 175sovs. Five furlongs. 4— W. C. Ring’s b h Wauchope, 6yrs. by Freedom — Blackwatch, 9.5 (Brown) 1 3— T. Wyllie’s b g Dogger Bank, aged. 8.8 (Buchanan) 2 I—T. Cunningham’s br f Lucille, 3yrs, 8.3 (Deeley) 3 Wauchope and Mighty Atom were bracketed on the totalisator. Also started: 5 Nyland 10.1, 9 Tattoo 9.13, 6 Turbine 9.10, 10 Mighty Atom 8.9. 12 Blue Garment 8.13, 2 Smilax 8.8, 13 Elegance 8.6. 11 Kanewarra 8.6, 8 Lord Possible 8.6, 7 Urukehu 8.1, 14 Luperin 8.0. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 4sec.

SECOND DAY. The weather was beautiful on Monday, and the result was that a record attendance has to be chronicled for a Great Northern Steeplechase day. Amongst those present were His Excellency the Governor (Lord Islington) and Captain Shannon, A.D.C. The going was fairly good, the facing interesting, while the meeting was admirably managed by

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the secretary Mr. J. F. Hartland and his assistants. Buslncrs was very brisk bn the machines, the sum of £25,864 being handled, compared with £12,354 10s on the corresponding day of last year, and making £48,545 10s for the two days concluded, an increase of £21,478 over 1910, when £1394 was collected in fees from the bookmakers. Racing opened with the Maiden Hurdles, for which the most fancied were Kremlin and Blue Mountain, Sabine and Kremlin set out to make the pace and they jumped the first couple of fences with Denbies third. Running out of the straight, Mozart ran up. into third position. Denbies falling back. At the fence by the five furlongs post Sabine came to grief, interfering with Kremlin, but the latter was just in front of Miss Explosion at the turn for home, where Denbies was coming fast just in front of Mozart. At the last hurdle Miss Explosion and Denbies were in front and a good race home saw Miss Explosion win by three-quarters of a length, Kremlin being two lengths behind Denbies in third place. Mozart and Penfold fell at the last fence. Miss Explosion has now won four races on end. The Ranfurly Welter was a splendid betting race, at least a dozen of the 20 runners having their chances estimated highly. The actual favourite was Gold Circle. When the field settled down Wee Olga was in front, closely followed by Tua Kitua and Bell Crispin, but at the five furlongs post Bell Crispin was leading Wee Olga and Tua Kitua, with a bunched field well up. Wee Olga had charge at the head of the straight, and at the distance looked a winner, when Sphinx and Duma challenged, and a great race to the post saw Sphink win by a neck from Wee Olga, with Duma a head away third. Lloyds and Epsom Lass were finishing at a great rate, and had it been a furlong further may have been first and second. The eagerly-awaited event, the Great Northern Steeplechase, came next and the eleven horses which made the final payment were closely scanned as they paraded the birdcage and accomplished their preliminaries. It was always a certainty that Sol would start favourite, and though there was nothing wrong with his appearance many good judges ©pined that the Great Northern Hurdles had cost him a big effort. Corazon looked a picture and it was no surprise to see him running Sol close for first favourite in the betting. It was reported that one of Le Beau’s legs had filled and that he was only paid up for at the last minute. He looked well, but the leg had the effect of losing him many admirers. Red McGregor bore a well-trained appearance and was expected to be hard to beat. Antarctic looked a trifle pot-bellied, and, as he had done practically no solid work at all, it was contended that he would be done with a long way from home. His forward running was the surprise of the race, and the chances are that with a thorough preparation he would have won easily. The starters and order of betting was as follows: —1 Sol, 2 Corazon, 3 Le Beau, 4 Red McGregor, 5 Paritutu, 6 Antarctic , 7 Hunakaha, 8 Laddie, 9 Pleiades, 10 Loch Fyne, 11 Reservoir. Mr. O’Connor was not long in sending the field on its journey, the colours of Paritutu being discerned in front, and he ran along the back and was the first to negotiate the initial fence. Running up through the trees, Laddie was taken to the front, but at the second fence on the hill Antarctic had assumed command, and he showed the way down to the stone wall several lengths out from Laddie, with Paritutu and Hunakaha following, the last three being Corazon, Red McGregor and Sol. Running into the centre of the course Hunakaha passed Paritutu and Laddie and he was running four lengths behind Antarctic at the water jump, then a couple of lengths away came Paritutu, with Laddie, Corazon and Loch Fyne following, Red McGregor landing in the water and getting rid of his rider. The stone wall proved disastrous to Reservoir, who fell heavily. Antarctic was about ten lengths in front at the old water jump, and he showed the way along the back a long way out from Hunakaha, with Paritutu and Corazon following, and Sol still plodding away in the rear. The next alteration took place, running up the hill, Corazon taking third position, with Le Beau also making a forward move. Paritutu ran up to Antarctic in the run down to the

stone wall, which obstacle put Paritutu out of court. Antarctic led over the sod wall and had about . four lengths advantage of Corazon at the double, with Le Beau now third. The second fence of the double saw Hunakaha come down, and at the next obstacle (the stone wall) Pleiades came to grief. At this juncture there were only six left in the race and Antarctic led over the old water jump, but along the back Corazon was upsides with Antarctic, the order of the others being Le Beau, Loch Fyne, Sol and Laddie. Up through the tree Sol was being hard ridden, but he was making very little headway, and his chance of success did not look good. Here Laddie was pulled up. Corazon led over the first fence on the hill, but at the second obstacle Le Beau and Antarctic closed on him, and there was very little between them when they rose at the fence which proved too formidable for Sol, who came down. Running down the hill to the course proper Corazon drew out and he took the stone wall at the head of the straight well clear of Le Beau, with Antarctic close up, and Loch Fyne, the only other one in the. race, a long way back. Corazon increased his advantage running to the last fence, where Hercock steadied him, and had about two lengths advantage of Antarctic when they took off, the lastnamed having headed Le Beau again. Making no mistakes at the final obstacle Corazon came away in the run to the judges’ box and won a fine race by half a dozen lengths from Antarctic. Le Beau was about a dozen lengths away third, and Loch Fyne last. The success of Sir William Russel’s horse was well received, and both horse and rider were loudly cheered on returning to scale, while the trainer, V. Collello, was warmly congratulated on the condition of the horse. The time (Bmin 9sec) constitutes a fresh record for the race. None of the horses or riders who came to grief were injured. Whakaweira and Miss Explosion were withdrawn from the Remuera Hurdles, for which Appin was made a strong favourite. John showed the way over the first fence, when Don Quex took charge, and he led across the cutting and into the straight, followed by Delegate and Appin, with Ribstone Pippin bringing up in the rear. At the stand Don Quex and Delegate were almost on terms with Appin third, and so they raced out of the straight and along the back. Across the cutting Delegate had charge, with Don Quex dropping back and Appin now in second place. Delegate was first over the final obstacle, but though he was inclined to shirk it he kept off Appin, and won nicely by two lengths. Don Quex was a poor third and Paisano fourth. The whole of the 13 carded lined up for the Prince of Wales Handicap, the bracketted pair Boanerges and Nyland being a screaming hot favourite. Tattoo and Wauchope were a pair well supported. The event calls for very little comment. After the field had gone a furlong, Buchanan took Turbine to the front and there he remained to the end, winning by two lengths from Flying Soult, who just beat Sir Artegal for second money. Wauchope was running second in the early stages, but died right out a furlong from home. Boanerges and Tattoo finished, well and were in front of a bunched lot. Master Soult broke down and his turf career is at an end. Only four contested the Jumpers’ Flat, Whakaweira being a slightly better favourite than Spectre. The field ran well together till the straight was entered, when Spectre drew away and won in a canter by a couple of lengths from Whakaweira, who in a good race just beat Lady Patricia by a neck for second money. Denbies made the running in the early portion, but died away in the straight. The Native was a strong order for the Ladies’ Bracelet, for which a field of 11 went to the post. Bogey was one of the first to begin, and he led along the back and through the cutting, followed by Blue Mount and Jolie Fille, with The Native showingout prominent of the others. Bogey was still in front at the turn, where Jolie Fille shot up on the rails, and quickly getting to the front, she looked all over a winner at the distance.

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However, Lloyds then got a clear run and coming along in great style he gradually wore Jolie Fille down and won by a neck. Scotch, who also finished well, was a length away third and The Native fourth. . The following are the details of the racing:— ORAKIEI HURDLE' RACE HANDICAP of 125sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 4 —Mr. C. S. Stevens’ br m Miss Explosion, syrs, by Explosion—Nettle, 12.3 (T. Howard) 1 3— Mr. T. Collinson’s ch g Denbies, 6yrs, 9.8 (C. Pritchard) 2 1— Mr. A. Raynes’ b g Kremlin, aged, 11.2 (McFlynn) 5 Also started: 5 Sabine 9.7, 8 Mozart 9.2, 6 Napenape 9.1. 7 Pat 9.0, 9 Penfold 9.0, 2 Blue Mountain 9.0. Won by half a length. Time, Smin 29sec. RANFURLY WELTER HANDICAP of 125SOVS. One mile. 2— Mr. C. Dawson’s ch m Sphinx, syrs, by Bluejacket—Houri, 9.3 (A. Whittaker) 4 ; 1 4— T. J. B. Stewart’s br f Wee Olga, 3yrs, 10.2 (W. Young) 2 B—Messlrs. Colbeck and Elliott’s br c Duma, 3yrs, 9.2 (H. Telford) 3 Also started: 6 Regain 10.7, 5 Kilosteri 10.7, 3 Epsom (Lass 10.5 10 Master Jack 10.5, 7 Scotch 10.2, 12 Poictiers 10.0, 11 Lloyds 9.7, 9 Ruatangata 9.7, 15 Miss Ada 9.7, 17 Virtue 9.5, 1 Gold Cirle 9.4, 14 Tipua 9.2, 16 Tua Kitua 9.1, 20 La Reina 9.1, 19 Hesperian 9.0, 18 Madam Paul 9.0, 13 Bell Crispin 9.0, Won by a neck. Time, lmin 48sec. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of lOOOsovs. About three miles and a-half. 2 — Sir William Russell’s ch g Corazon, aged, by Coeur de Lion—Rasulka, 10.9 (inc. 101 b pen.) (J. Hercock) ... 1 6— (Mr. T. M. Bowling’s ch g Antarctic, 6yrs, by Salvadan—Coiryphce, 11.12 (S. Scott) 2 3— Mr. R. MclMiken’s b g Le Beau, aged, by Leolantis—Belle, 10.6 (J. Pinker) 3 1— Mr. W. C. Morgan’s br g Sol, aged, by Soult—Lorelei, 11.12 (P. Brady) 0 4— Mr. C. Shaw’s ch g Red McGregor, aged, by Leolantis—Jean, 11.8 (W. H. Windsor) 0 10— Mr. C. Thede’s b g Loch Fyne, aged, by Lochness—Pikau, 11.2 (T. Howard) ‘ o 11— Mr. W. S. Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, aged, by Jet d’Eau—Cartouche, 10.2 (R. Thompson) 0 5— Mr. J. George’s b g Paritutu, aged, by Castor—Yattaghan, 10.0 (R. Percival) o 8— Mr. A. Hudson’s b g Laddie, aged, by St. Hippo—Merrymaid, 9.12 (McFlynn) o 7— Mr. F. P. Selby’s b g Hunakaha, syrs, by Powerful—(Mary Seaton, 9.7 (J. Deerey) 0 9— Mr. F. Salway’s b g Pleiades, aged, by Daystar—Myra, 9.7 (F. Lind) ... 0 Won by six lengths. Time, Bmin 9sec. WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE. 1885— Mr. W. Proffitt’s Macaroni, 12.0 9.19 1886— <Mr. Duder’s Belle, 11.2 9.20 1887— Mr. Maloney’s Silvio, 11.2 .... 9. 8 1888— Mr. Keith’s Allegro, 9.0 8.44 1889— Mr. Kea’s Don, 9.0 8.54 1890— Mr. Barnard’s Jenny, 10.0 .... 8.55 1891— (Mr. J. Maitland’s Parnell. 9.11 9.16% 1892— Mr. J. B. Williamson’s Shillelagh, 10,1 8.44 1893— Mr. T. Wyley’s Despised, 9.7 9.56% 1894— Mr. R. Burke’s Bombadier, • 10.0 9. 2 1895— (Mir. P. Butler’s Liberator .11.12 8.57 1896 — Mr. J. Rae’s Levanter, 10.0 ... 8.57 1897 — Mr. J. Rae’s Levanter, 12.1 ... 8.57 1898— Mr. F. Watson’s Muscatel, 10.3 8.22 1899— Mr. F. Watson’s Dummy, 11.11 8.34 1900— Mr. F. Ross’ Voltigeur 11., 9.9 9. 5 2-5 1901— Mrs. A. Ellingham’s Moifaa, 10.7 8.19 4-5 1902— Mr. J. H. Prosser’s The Guard, 12.3 8.34 1903 — Messrs. McManemin and Salisbury’s Haydn, 11.6 P. 1 1904— Mr. W. Morgan’s Moccasin, 10.0 8.35 1905— Mr. S. Darragh’s Kiatere, 11.0 8.26 1906— Mr. W. C. Morgan’s Sol, 11.3 8.17 3-5 1907— Mr. S. Darragh’s Kiatere, 12.13 8.18 1908— Mr. C. Thede’s Loch Fyne, 10.2 8.23 1909— Mr. J. TwohiH’s Capitol, 10.4 8.27 1910 — Mr. C. Shaw’s Red McGregor, 10-1 8.32 1911— ‘Sir Wm. Russell’s Corazon ,10.9 8. 9 PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP of 400sovs. Seven furlongs. 11—Mr. W. Davies’ br g Turbine, aged, by Menschikoff—(Signet, 9.4 (J. Buchanan) 1 4— Mr. W. Campton’s br g Flying S’oult, syrs, 9.2 (Bowden) 2 6— Mr. T. A. Williams’ ch g Sir Artegal, syrs, 10.6 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 9 Master Soult 12.3, 1 Boanerges 11.2, 3 Wauchope 11.2. 7 Electrakoff 11.0, 5 Nyland 10.7, 2 Tattoo 10.6. 14 Sea Elf 10.1, 10 Captain Soult 9.7, 8 Smilax 9.4, 12 Blue Garment 9.4, 13 Elegance 9.1. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 32 2JUMPERS’ FLAT RACE HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile and a-half. 2— Mr. G, Cremer’s b g Spectre. 4yrs. by Soult—Anparition. 9.0 (W. Young) 1 I—Mr. H. H. Catherall’s b g Whakaweira, aged, 10.10 (Pritchard) 2 3— Mr. C. Thede’s ch m Lady Patricia, syrs, 9.0 (T. Howard) 3 Also started: Denbies 9.0. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min 50 4-ssec. LADIES’ BRACELET of 65sovs. Gentlemen riders. One mile. 3—‘Miss R. Barr’s ch g Lloyds. 6yrs. by Monaco—Zena, 11.0 (Mr. G. Hirst) 1 7—Mrs. J. Kemp’s b f Jolie Fille, 3yrs. 10.10 (Mr. D. Gorrie) 2 2—(Miss Abbott’s br g Scotch. 4yrs, 11.0 (Mr. H. Dingle) 3 Also started: 5 Bogey 11.0. 4 Blue Mount 11.0, 11 Hauera 11.0, 9 Mildura 11.0,

10 Romantic 11.0, 1 The Native 11.0, 6 Tiresome. 10,10, .8. Tip.ua. 10.10. _ - - Won by a neck. Time, Imin 50 3-ssec. THIRD DAY. The weather kept fine for the concluding day’s racing of the winter meeting of the A.R.C., and there was again a large attendance. The racing was interesting and passed off without a hitch. ■Betting was again brisk, the siim of £22,079 10s being handled at the machines, against £14,153 10s on the third day of the winter meeting last year- This makes a total for the meeting of £70,625, an increase of £29,413 on last years figures.

THE RACING.

Racing opened with the Hunt Club Cup for which nine horses faced the starter. Hunakaha was a slightly better favourite than Winiata. Hunakaha, Connecticut and Prince Crispin were the leading division in the early stages of the race and when they approached the hill the last time Connecticut was showing the way to Hunakaha and Prince Crispin with Winiata making up his ground m great style Hunakaha fell at the first fence on the hill and at the succeeding obstacle Prince Crispin came, downThese mishaps left Connecticut in front with Winiata now second and Rebel third. In the run down to the course proper Winiata took charge and safely getting over the last two obstacles he won in a canter by a dozen lengths from Connecticut with Rebel about a dozen lengths away third. Wirihana was fourth. A field of eight lined up for the Tamaki Steeplechase for which hau was a good favourite with Castout and Pleiades well backed. Castout led over the hill the first time 'but just before the double was reached in front of the stand, Okaihau was on terms and the pair negotiated the obstacles just in front of Arty and Pleiades. Running along the back the order was Okaihau, Arty, Pleiades, Castout and Cloudy Morn and at the first fence on the hill Okaihau and Pleiades were almost on terms with Arty next the others being well out ot it. In the run down the hill the two leaders (Cleared out from the field and Pleiades having all the best ot it he came away and won easily by some six lengths from Okaihau with Arty a long way back third and Dhudeen fourth. The whole of the thirteen horses carded went to the post in the or Welter, the bracketted pair Maxwell and Tattoo, carrying slightly more than Santa Rosa. From a fairly even start Smilax was the first to show out and he led along the ’back where Santa Rosa who was running in the middle of the field was interfered with and dropped right back. Running, across the cutting, Smilax was showing the way to Tattoo and Coromandel with Electrakoff and Maxwell close up. Across the top stretch Smilax was leading Electrakoff and Maxwell and so they turned for home. At the distance, Electrakoff and Smilax were fighting out a great battle and a great struggle to the post saw Sinilax win by a head. Coromandel was a couple of lengths away third and Santa Rosa, who was flying at the end, close up fourth, followed by Maxwell. The field for the Winter Steeplechase only numbered five, with Antarctic a strong favourite. Kapakapa led till the stone wall at the bottom of the straight was negotiated, when Antarctic took charge, and when the hill was approached the last time, there was practically nothing between Antarctic, Sol, Kapakapa, and Loch Fyne. Red McGregor at this time being hopelessly out of the race. Sol came to grief at the second fence on the hill, and in the run to the straight Antarctic drew away, and negotiating the last fence safely, he ran home an easy winner by half-a-dozen lengths from Loch Fyne, with Kapakapa, about the same distance away third, and Red McGregor a furlong further back last. Miss Explosion, who was making her first appearance in open company, was an equal favourite with Delegate in the Campbell Hurdles, for which only four horses lined up at the post. John was first over the initial fence, when Delegate rushed to the front, and joined by Miss Explosion, the pair ran together across the cutting six lengths out from John, who was followed by Don Quex. Runnnig past the stand the first time, John closed on the leaders, and when they entered the back stretch he had worked his way to the front. From thence onwards the result was never in doubt,

and simply playing with his opponents, .he came right away, and won, pulling up, by four lengths from Delegate, with Don Quex a poor third, and Miss Explosion last. A record field of 25 lined up for the Fitzroy Welter, and selections took a very wide range. Many backers held off, knowing the start would play an important part in the decision of the race. Bogey was in front when the field settled down and he showed the way into the straight, followed by Luperin, Tua Kitua and Haku. In the run home the field closed up and St. Amans shooting out at the distance, he came away and won by two lengths from Gloy with Haku third. Then came Wee Olga and Tui Kitua close up with Alma Rose last.

The meeting concluded with the Farewell Handicap, for which Jack Delaval was a slightly better favourite than Nyland. The bracketted pair Wauchope and Hohungatahi also carried a lot of money. The start was a w|retched one, the field leaving in straggling order, while Lucille did not run at all. Wauchope was soon out in front and he led to the straight followed by Nyland. Wauchope was always going well in front and he had no difficulty in winning by two lengths from Nyland, who beat Dogger Bank by a head for second money. Jack Delaval and Gold Circle were well up next. The results are as follows: — HUNT CLUB CUP of lOOsovs. About three miles and a-half. 2— Mr. J. Cameron’s b g Winiata, aged, by Leolantis—King of the Forest, 10.9 (Mr. G. Hirst) 1 s—Mr. A. N. Dingle’s b g Connecticut, aged, 11.13 (Mr. N. Dingle) ... 2 3- A. Chadwick’s br g Rebel, aged, 10.13 ('Mr. Chadwick) 3 Also started: 4 Hina 11.6, 7 Potiki 11.0, 1 Hunakaha 10.11, 8 Wirihana 10.7, 6 P'rince Crispin 10.7, 9 Joe May 10.7. Won by a dozen lengths. Time, Smin 22sec. TAMAKI STEEPLECHASE of 200sovs. About two miles and a-ha’f. 3— F. fialway’s b g Pleiades, aged, by Daystar—Myra, 10.0 (Lind) 1 I— J. Williamson’s ch g Okaihau, 6yrs, 10.12 (Cowan.) 2 5—J. Twohill’s b g Arty, aged, 9.7 (Speakman) 3 Also started: 4 Cloudy Morn 10.9, 8 Mozart 9.13, 7 Bonnie Jean 9.7, 6 Dhudeen 9.7, 2 Ca.stout 9.7. Won easily by six lengths. Time, 4min 41sec. YORK WELTER of 400sovs. One mile. 9—R. Hick’s b g Smilax, 4yrs, by Obligado—Convulvus, 9.1 (Coleman) .. 1 5—R. E Price’s b g Electrakoff, 4yrs, 10.9 (H. Gray) 2 ll— W. Gall’s b g Coromandel, syrs, 9.0 (Graydon) 3 Also started: 6 Domino 11.1, 1 Santa ißosa 10.6, 7 Sir Artegal 10.6, 3 Tattoo 10.1, 8 Sea Elf 9.12, 2 Maxwell 9.8, 4 Flying Soult 9.6, 13 Master Jack 9.0, 12 Spectre 9.0, 10 Solus 9.0. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 43 2-ssec. WINTER 'STEEPLECHASE of SoOsovs. About three miles. I—T. M. Bowling’s ch g Antarctic, 6yrs, by Salvadan—Coryphee, 12.3 (Scott) 1 4— C. Thede’s b g Loch Fyne, aged, 10.11 (Howard) 2 5— H. Swaffield’s b g Kapakapa, aged, 9.10 (McKinnon) 3 Also started: 2’ Sol 11.11, 3 Red McGregor 11.6. Won easily by ten lengths. Time, 6min 21 3-ssec. CAMPBELL HURDLES of 200sovs. Two miles. 3—A. Jackson’s b g John, syrs, by Cuirassier — Matamataharakeke, 9.1 (Coleman) 1 1— J. Roulston’s b g Delegate, aged, 10.6 (Cowan) 2 2— H. ig. Wilson’s ch g Don Quex, aged, 9.9 (McFlynn) 3 Also started: 1 Miss Explosion 10.3. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 51sec. FITZROY WELTER of 125sovs. Six furlongs. B—R. B. Hine’s b h St. Amans, 4yrs, by Soult—Lottie, 9.2 (C. Brown) .... 1 I—T. H. Barnaby’s b g Gloy, 3yrs, 10.5 (Deeley) 2 5—J. McNicol’s br g Haku, syrs, 9.6 (M. Ryan) 3 Also started: 7 Kanewarra 10.6, 2 Wee Olga 10.5, 19 Blue Mount 10.3, 4 Sphinx 10.13 13 Scotch 9.13, 12 Goodwin Sands 9 12, 10 Fuss 9.12, 6 Poictiers' 9.10, 9 Bogey 9*6, 15 Hard Rock 9.5, 14 Jolie Fille 9.4, 16 ’Ruatangata 9.4, 3 Parawai 9.3, 24 Master Stead 9.3, 25 Luperin 9.2, 18 Taka 9.1, 21 Manuwera 9.1, 22 Tipua 9.0, 17 Tua Kitua 9.0, 23 Rambling Rose 9.0, 11 Rutter 9.0, 20 Tiresome 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 19sec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP of 200sov«. Five furlongs. 5— W. C. Ring’s b ih Wauichope, 6yrs, by Freedom—Black Watch, 10.12 (H. Gray) 1 2—Mr. Highden’s br g Nyland, 6yrs, 10.2 (Oliver) 2 6— T. Wyllie’s b g Dogger Bank, aged, 9.11 (Ryan) . 3 • Also started: 4 Turbine 10.13, 7 Hohungatahi 10.7, 1 Jack Delaval 9.11, 10 Flying Soult 9.8, 8 Lucille 9.4, 9 Blue Garment 9.2, 11 'Elegance 9.0, 3 Gold Circle 9.0. Won by two. lengths. Time, Imin Ssec.