TURF RESULTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1142, 29 February 1912, Page 12

TURF RESULTS.

SOUTH AUCKLAND RACING CLUB, GOOD SPORT—BIG DIVIDEND'S. ST. AMANS WIN'S THE CUP. The weather for the opening- day of the South Auckland Rating Club’s autumn meeting was showery, but the attendance was good, and some excellent racing was witnessed. On the second day the climatic conditions were better, and as a consequence large crowds gathered at Claudelands to see the concluding day’s sport,which was distinctly interesting. Some improvements have been made to the course since last year, but still it falls very far short of what it should be. The track is rough and has one bad turn, while the appointments are certainly not worthy of a first-class country club. The stewards will be well advised to formulate a comprehensive scheme for the improvement of their’ course, or they will be in danger of having some harsh words said of the chib, which should strive to represent the progressive spirit of the Waikato. The officials of the club could also afford to regard pressmen as worthy of consideration, if not courtesy. Mr. Robert Wynyard (handicapper) was particularly successful with most of his adjustments. and as a consequence some excellent finishes were witnessed. Mr. J. Jackman,’ also is worthy of praise for the successful working of the starting barrier. Almost without exception he got his fields away on equal terms. The secretary (Mr. W. I. Conradi) worked hard and is entitled to the credit of a successful meeting. The totalisator returns for the two days amounted to £13,967 10s, as compared with £7605 last year . The results were as follows:—

TRIAD HANDICAP of SOsovs. Seven furlongs.

N. Dickey’s Kaween. by Spalpeen— Waimangu, 9.0 (McFlynn) 1 Manurewa, 7.8 (O’Shea) 2 Pukewera, B.S (R. W. Brown) 3 Also started: Rutter 8.6, Caedmon 8.3, Zulie-ma 8.0, Faida 7.12, Starline 7.5, Merrivine 7.5. Manuwera was favourite. A keenly fought race, won in the last few strides by three parts of a length. . Time, Imin 30 2-ssec. CLAUDELANDS HANDICAP of 50sovs. Five furlongs. J. Dowling’s Jena, by Cuirassier— Castorline, 7.8 (Whittaker) 1 Firelock. 8.2 (Conquest) 2 - Peggy Pryde, 7.13 (Deeley) 3 Also started: IMahinga 9.0, Bogey 8.7, Blue Mount 7.7, Hyperion 7.5, Condamine 7.4, Parawai 7.3, Poictiers 7.0, Coolstream ■ 7.0. Peggy Pryde was favourite. Firelock, who finished fast, was only ■ beaten by a neck, while half a length divided second and third. Time, Imin 3- 2-ssec. SOUTH AUCKLAND Cup of 175sovs. One mile and a-quarter, R. B. Hine’s St. Amans, by Soult — Lottie. 8.3 (Whittaker) 1 Sir Artegal, 8.0 (C. Brown) 2 Waiotahi, 7.2 (Stpckley) 3 Also started-: Jolie Fille 9.3, Maheno 8.3. Master Jack 7.9. Taketumu 7.7. Fuss 7.6. Zinnia 7.6, Scotch 7.2. Veitalia 6.10. Maheno was favourite. Taketumu led all the way till the straight was reached, when St. Amans ■ and Sir Artegal shot ahead and fought , out conclusions. iSt. Amans won a good race 'by a length and a-half, while Waiotahi. who came fast was only a neck behind Sir Artegal. Time, 2min 11 2-ssec. xIURDLE HANDICAP of 50sovs. One mile and a-half. C. Shaw’s, Bonnie Jean, by Leolantis— Jean, 9.0 (Roach) ■ 1 ■ Mavourneen, 9.0 (Mulchy) 2 , Seldom, 10.8 (McFlynn) 3 Also started: Ambergris 9.10, Golborne 9.8, Bon Cvr 9.4. Westerly 9.3, Romantic 9.2, Miss Rua 9.0. Westerly was favourite. Bonnie Jean won easily by several lengths. Seldom was a good distance back third. Time, 2min 55sec. HANDICAP TROT (Optional) of SOsovs. One mile and a-half. G. A. Duncan’s Savanna, by Young Salisbury — Dorothy Dean,- 30sec (Crotty) 1 Lord John, 28sec (Orange) ... 2 ' Macquarrie, 24sec (Wilson) 3 Also started: Vanclare scratch, Ghoam 9sec, Kirikiriroa 12sec, Doris Salisbury 30 sec, Pathfinder 31sec. Lord John was favourite. The race was practically a contest between Savanna and Lord John. The former won by three lengths. Time, 4min 4 2-ssec. 'PUBLICANS’ PURSE HANDICAP of 50 sovs. Six furlongs. T. Wilson’s iManurere, by Musketry—i-. .. Repetition, 7.2 (Curran) 1 Admiral Soult. 7.11 (Deele.y) 2 Impulsive, 7.2 (IR. <E. Brown) 3 Also started: iMiss Livonia 8.3, Necktie '7.6, .Parawai 7.0, Watch Chain 6.13, Poictiers 6.12. Watch Chain was- favourite. IManurere took the lead earlv and led till the post was passed, although she was hard pressed at the finish and only got the verdict by a head. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP of 30sovs. - Six furlongs. W. C. Ring’s Ngatimuru, by Freedom —‘Modesty, 7.13 (Whittaker) 1 (Spalfish, .7.7 (Curran) 2 Collier Lad, 7.7 (C. Scott) g Also started: Hemisphere 8.10, Rukuhia 7.12,- Paeroa 7.9, Hamlet 7.9, Starline 7.8, Moonbeam 7.8, St. Peer 7.8. Manaroa 7.7, Lady Nell 7.7, Una Godfrey 7.5, Koroirangi 7.5. Ngatiruru was favourite. Won bv a narrow margin after a good race. Time, Imin ,17-sec.

FLYING HANDICAP of 40sovs. Four furlongs.

.T. Cunningham’s Lucille, by Soult — Postmistress, 8.5 (Deeley) 1 Surplus, 8.4 (McFlynn) ... 2 Harenoa, 7.4 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Lady French 8.13, Fremantle 7.7, Vittoria 7.6, Kaween 7.3, Tipperary 7.0, Maungatete 6.10, Tipua 6.9, Report 6.8, Coolstream 6.7. Lucille was favourite. Lucille had no difficulty in winning by a couple of lengths. Time, 50 2-ssec. SECOND DAY. STR ARTEGAL WINS WAIKATO HANDICAP. 'MAIDEN HANDICAP of 30sovs. Six furlongs. C. W. Coleman’s Manuwera, by Cuirassier—Natator mare, 7.13 (Whittaker) • • 1 Caedmon, 7.12 (Conquest) 2 Kaween, 9.6 ‘(McFlynn) 3 Also started: Rutter 8.7, Pukewera 8.4, Zuleima 7.10,. Romantic 7.9, Paeroa 7.3, Moonteam 7.10, Manaroa 7.0, Pearl 7.0. Manuwera, the favourite, was quickest out, and held his own all the way. winning nicely by three lengths from Caedmon, who finished fast and beat Kaween by a neck for second money. Time, Imin 17sec.

(SHORTS HANDICAP of 50sovs. Four furlongs.

H. C. Tonks’ Bogey, by Rambler—Hippocampus mare, 8.0 (B. Deeley) .... 1 Mighty Atom, 8.8 (Whittaker) 2 Hyperion, 7.0 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Surplus 8.8, Freifiatitle 7.4, Vittoria 7.4. Tipperary 6.13, Maungatete 6.10, Coolstream .

Mighty Atom was favourite. A splendid finish resulted in a neck decision for Bogey, with Mighty Atom a s.milar distance in front of Hyperion. Time, 50 3-ssec.

HURDLE HANDICAP of bsovs. One mile and three-quar ,ers. C. Shaw’s Bonnie Jean, by Leolantis— Jean, 10. (J. Roach) 1 iMavourneen, 9.11 (Mulcahy) ...:. 2 Golborne, 9.5 (Ayres) 3 Also started: Seldom 10.10, Bon Cyr 9.0. Seldom was favourite. Two fences from home Seldom came to grief, and Mavourneen was first to enter the straight. Over the concluding stages Bonnie Jean challenged, and, quickly accounting for the leader, won, pulling up, by four lengths. Time, 3min 22 l-ssec. WAIKATO HANDICAP of 135sovs. One mile. T. A. Williams’ Sir Artegal, by Stepniak—Britomart, 8.5. (C. Brown) .... 1 Miss Livonia, 7.3 (Conquest) 2 Admiral Soult, 7.9 (Deele.y) 3 Also started: Maheno 7.13. Taketumu 7.10, Waiotahi 7.6, Peggy Pryde 6.11, Kaween 6.11, Poictiers 6.7. Admiral Soult was favourite. Won by a couple of lengths, with Admiral iSoult half a length further away third. Time, Imin 44 l-ssec. DISTRICT HACK WELTER of 30sovs. Five furlongs. ,D. Turnwald’s Spalfish, by Spalpeen— Flying Fish. 8.1 (Curran) 1 Harenoa, 9.5 (Conquest) 2 Hemisphere (R. W. Brown) 3 Also started: Ngatimuru 9.0, Syalstone 7.12, Rukuhia 7.10, Hamlet 7.8, Zinnie 7.7. St. Peer 7.7, Koroirangi 7.7, Miss Errant 7.7. Harenoa was favourite. Spalfish won by a bead from Harenoa., with Hemisphere a length away third. Time, Imin 4 4-ssec. WELTER HANDICAP of 50sovs. One mile. C. W. Coleman’s Manuwera by Cuirassier—Natator mare, 8:3 (Whit- + o "1 Zinnia, 8.8 (Ryan) 2 Fuss. 9.5 (Curran) 3 Also started: Aristocrat 9.8, Waiotahi 9.8, Master Jack 9.6. Hyperion 7.12, Invader 7.12, Wat'ch Chain 7.10. Invader was favourite.

About 50 yards from the winning post Hyperion, who led most of the way, fell.

Manuwera finished up a bare length in front of Zinnia, with Fuss another neck away third. Time, Imin 44 3-ssec.

HANDICAP TROT of 40sovs. Two miles. W. George’s Stop It, by Wildwood — Wild Rose, T4sec (McGregor) 1 Ghoam, Bsec .(Burns) 2 Macquarrie, 24sec (Wilson) 3 •Also started: Alf. McKinney scratch, Wild .Nell lOse'c, Kirikiriroa Usee, Harold’s Child ISsec, New Vita 32sec, Doris Salisbury 32sec, Pathfinder 33sec. Alf. McKinney was favourite (coupled with Ghoam). Won by three lengths, Macquarrie was a length away third.

FAREWELL HANDICAP of 70sovs. Five furlongs. H. C. Tonks’ Bogey, by Rambler —Hippocampus mare, 8.6 (inc. 71b pen.) (C. Brown) 1 Jena, 8.3 (Whittaker) 2 Line Mount, 7.2 (O’Shea) 3 Also started: Lucille 9.0, Mahinga 8.7, Firelock 8.-5, Manurere 8.4. Lucille was favourite. Jena led the field into the straight. At the distance Bogey challenged, and a fine finish was witnessed. Jena ran along gamely, but Bogey outpaced her and won by a. bare half-length, with Blue Mount close up third. Time. Imin 4 l-ssec. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. WET AND BOISTEROUS WEATHER. PARABLE WINS THE CUP. The Dunedin Jockey Club opened their autumn meeting last week in boisterous weather, but the attendance was good, and the sport generally of a high order. On the second day showerv weather was experienced and as a consequence the attendance was comparatively good. For the third day fair weather prevailed, but

the course was heavy. The attendance was only fair. The totalisator figures for the three days amounted to £41,950 10s, as against £37,487 for the three days of the last autumn meeting. The results were as follows: — AUTUMN HURDLE HANDICAP of 115 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—Gold Bird, by Love-shot—Seabird, 11.5 (T. Pritchard) 1 4—Pinul, 9.8 (L. Lloyd) 2 3—Rifle Range, 10.9 (S. Smith) 3 Also started: 5 Ringman 10.5 (L. Hegerty), 2 Mercedo 9.0 (R. Wilson), 6 Black and Brown 9.0 (G. Wheeler). (Black and Brown -unshipped his rider. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 29 l-ssec. GLADBROOK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. B—/Daringdale,, by Canroibert— St. Bridget, 9.4 (J. Rae) 1 I—Peerless, 8.3 (H.. Gray) 2 3 —Hesione, 7.7 (R. Berry) 3 ■Also started: 4 Red White and Blue 8.13 (J. Beale), 2 Safety Pin 8.11 (A. Chapman), 19 Gilt Edge 8.9 (E. Griffin), 9 Kris 8.4 (R. King), 7 Mahuri 8.2 (C. Emmerson), 6 Muircock 7.9 (A. H. Watson), 5 Lavida 7.10 (J. Gray). Won comfortably by a couple of lengths. Time, Imin 34sec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 250sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Sir Geo. Clifford’s Brown Owl, by Treadmill—Glenowlet, 8.7 (F. E. Jones) 1 2— W. G. and G. L. Stead’s Bon Ton, 8.10 (H. Gray) . 2 3— H. Friedlander’s May Dalrymple, 8.12 (R. Hatch) 3 Only starters. Won nicely by a length and a-half. Time, Imin 19sec. DUNEDIN CUP of 600sovs. One mile and a-half. 4— Parable, by Merriwee—Palaver, 7.12 (J: McCombe) 1 6—Outlander, 7.1 (Emmerson) 2 iO—The Gornet, 6.13 (A. J. Stratford) 3 Also started: 1 Masterniece 9.0 (F E Jones). 7 Soldiers’ Chorus 8.9 (A. H. Wilg2n>> 5 8 - s Yarr), 3 Rose Noble 8.1 CR. Hatch), 8 Martine 8.0 (R. King),

9 Murmura 7.10 (E. Griffen), 2 Odessa 7.10 (M. McDonald), 6 Medallist 7.3 (R. Berry) 11 Routine 6.10 (H. Richards), 1-2 True Knight 6.7 (D. Anderson). The field got well away except Routine, who lost a little ground. At the start Parable and True Knight took up the running .from Outlander and Soldiers’ Chorus. Racing past the stand Outlander was leading Parable and True Knight. Routine being last. Going past the mile post the order of the leading division was: Outlander, Parable, True Knight and Odessa. Going round the far turn Outlander was closely followed by Parable and Rose iNoble. Parable took change before reaching the straight, Soldiers’ Chorus lying third. Parable ran into a good commanding position at the distance, and, going on, won by four lengths from Outlander, who beat The Ciornet by half a length. The came Soldiers’ Chorus, Oiyoi, Odessa, Mjurmura, and Medallist. Masterpiece and Martine being the last to finish. Time, 2man 39 l-ssec.

APPRENTICES’ PLATE of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 4 —Windword, by E'uroclvdon—Confidence, 7.7 (A. Stratford) 1 1— Officious, 7.7 (E-. Downey) 2 2— Cashier. 7.7 (D. Andrews) 3 Also started: 6 Bolt from the Blue 7.7 (Kane), 3 Cuirosettia 7.7 (.El Buddicomb), 5 Port Fire 7.7 (F. Waddell). Won from start to finish. At the post Windward had an advantage of six lengths. Time, Imin 21 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ WELTER HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile. 10—Waikaraka, by Waiuku—Mistra, 8.0 (F. Waddell) - 1 2—O'bolus 8.7 (A. H. Wilson) 2 4—Troon, 8.6 (E. Griffen) 3 Also started: 6 Waiju (F. Yarr), 9 Kilts 9.2 (J. Pine), 3 -Fisticuff 9.0 (L. Hegarty), 1 Turna 8.13 (T. Pritchard), 5 Directoire 8(6 (J. Rae). 8 Avarice 8.5 (F. E ! . Jones), 11 Merry Lass 8.0 (H. Donovan), 7 Armstrong 8.0 (R. King).

Won comfortably by three len-gths-Time, Imin 48sec.

BERWICK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.

1 — Benzowen, by Benzoin—Wattle Bird 8.1-2 (F. Naddle) 1 4—-Russo, 8.11 (H. Gray) 2 9—Buff Gauntlet 9.9 (L. Hegarty) 3 Also started: 2 Kaimona 9.9 (J. McCombe). 4 Quota 8.13 (A. H. Wilson), ft Frivolliti 8.8 (H. Donovan), 5 Foil 8.8 (L. G. King), 10 Early Morn 8.10 (T. Wood), 7 Kilmeny 8.0 (F. E. Jones), 8 Mosgiel 8.0 (R. H. Ellis). 11 Gypsobel 8.0 (J. Olsen), 3 Caraid Dileas 8.0 (J. Beale). Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 19 PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP of 250sovs. Six furlongs. 2— Tannhauser, by Martian—Grand Opera, 7.9 (H. Gray) 1 6—Gold Sail, 7.4 (F. Waddell) 2 3— Oratava, 6.10 (A. J. Stratford) 3 Also started: 8 Naumai 8.9 (T. Pritchard), 5 Thistledowm 8.7 (A. H .Wilson), 7 Sea King 8.6 (J. Begbie), 4 Kostroma. 7.7 (J. Rae), 9 Lupulite 6.11 (R. Berry), 1 Gapon 6.10 (C. Emmerson), 10 San Severo 6.10 JJ. Ory). , Won comfortably by a couple of lengths. Time, Imin 18 2-ssec. SECOND DAY. ODESSA WIN’S ANNIVERSARY. HINDON HURDLE HANDICAP of 115sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2— Gold Bird, by Loveshot—<Seabird, 12-10 (T. Pritchard) 1 ck Ashore,-9.13 (L. Lloyd) ........ 2 4— Pinul, 9.13 (Smith) , 3 Also started: 3 Black and Brown 9.5 ,v . Retter), 5 Ringman 9.13 (L. Hegarty). Won by -half a length. Time, 3min SOsec. Ringman broke down. •’LEY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.. 6—Muircock, by .Treadmill—Kerrimuir, 8.0 (A. H. Wilson) 1 3 — -Hesione, 8.0 (A. J. Stratford) 2 ; 3—-Daringdale, 10.6 (J. Rae) 3 Also started: 2 Kaimona 9.9 (J. McCombe), 5 Red White and Blue' 9.2 (J-

Beale), 1 Peerless 8.12 (H. .Gray), 6 Kris 8 8 (R. King), 7 Larkspur 8.4 (H. Sparks), 8 Lavidia 8.0 (J. Gray). Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 33sec. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP of SOOsovs. One mile. 1— Odessa, by >St. Ambrose—Crimea, 7.12 ('ll Grav-) ..;. 1 2- 6-11 . (.R. Berry) 2 .6—The Cornet, 7.4 (E. Griffen) 3 Also started: 5 Soldiers’ Chorus 9.0 (A. H. Wilson). 4 Tannhauser 8.4 (L. G. King), 3 Countermine 8.3 (F. >E. Jones), 7 Kilts 7.2 (C; Emmerson), 8 Troon 6.8 (A. J. Stratford). At the home turn Tannhauser and Odessa were in the lead, but the former was under punishment. Inside the distance Soldiers’ Chorus also made a forward move. In the last 100 yards Odessa put.,in a good run, and, catching Oratava in “the last couple of strides, beat >her by a neck; The Cornet, three lengths away, third. RAILWAY PLATE of 150sovs. Five ■ furlongs. 2— Lourdes, by Grafton—Rue Pilgrim, 6.11 (R. Berry) • 1 3— Gold Sail, 9.4 (L. Lloyd) 2 I—Naumai. 9.7 (T. Pritchard) 3 Also, started: 4 Stepmaid 7.11 (R. King), 5 May Dalrymple 7.0 (C. Emmerson). A good finish. Won by a. short neck. Time, lmin ssec. OiITTRAM HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six ’ ' furlongs. 1— Buff Gauntlet, by Red Gauntlet—St. Ouida. 9.9 (L. Hegarty) 1 2— Pleasure Bent, 8.13 (R. King) 2 7—Kilmeny, 7.10 (R. Berry) a Also started: 3 Russo 9.0 (A. H. Wi'son), 4 Taft 9.6 (J. McCombe). 8 Otakeho B.TTF. 'E. Jones), 5 Mahuri 8.2 (C. Emmerson), 9 ‘Miss De Vere 7.12 (J. Beale). 6 Bucco 7.7 (E. Griffen). Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, lmin 20sec. DOMAIN HANDICAP of 150sovs. Six furlongs. 2—Gapon. by Stepniak—Lady's Maid, 7.5 (C. Emmerson) 1 1— Effort, 8.9 (H. Gray) 2 4— Directoire, 7.4 (E. Griffen) . ... 3 Also started: 2 Lupuhte 6.13 (B. Downey), 5 Armstrong 6.11 (R. Berry), 7 Ard Reigh 6.13 (J. A. Stratford). 3 Thistledoiwn 8.10 (A. H. Wilson). A keenly fought out race. Won by a bare length. Time, lmin 17 l-ssee. CITY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 2— Stardancer, by Martian—Stepdancer, 7.5 (C. Emmerson) 1 3— 7.8 (D. Anderson) 2 5— Peppin, 7.0 (R. Berry) Also started: 1 Scottish Star 8.3 (F. E. Jones), 4 Editah 7.0 (A. Grant). Won easily by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 6 l-ssec. SUBURBAN WELT 1 ' NDICAP of 135sovs. One mile. 3 —Waiju. by Waiuku —Julia, 9.2 (F. s—Medallist, 9.1 (H. Donovan) 2 I—Turna, 8.10 (T. Pritchard) 3 Also started: 2 Obolus 8.2 (A. H. Wilson), 6 Fisticuff 8.6 (L. Hegarty), 4 True Knight 8.2 (R. King). ' "Won by a short length. Time. Imm 46 l-ssec. THIRD DAY. JOCKEY CLUB HA,NDICAP WON BY ROUTINE. OWHIRO HURDLE HANDICAP of 115 sovs. One mile and a-half. I—Fisticuff, by Singlestick IL—Clytie, 10.7 (L. Hegarty) „ 7—Black and Brown. 9.0 (W. Retter) 2 s—Pinul, 9.13 (S. Smith) 3 Also started: 2 Gold Bird 13.6, 3 Jack Ashore 10.5, 4 Mercedo 9.3, 6 Don Rubyl 9.0 Won by over two lengths. Time, 2mm 58sec. FLYING HANDICAP of 150sovs. Six furlongs. 5 —L-unulite, by Lupin—Ma Belle, 7.13 (PI. Gray) 1 3—Kostroma, 8.5 (J. Rae) 2 I—Gold Sail. 8.5 (F. Waddell) Also started: 2 Gapon 8.5. 4 Pleasure Bent 7.1, 6 Palette 6.10. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 18 l-ssec. . WARRINGTON HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 1— Peerless, by Peerage—'Bouquet, 8.11 (H. Gray) \ 2— 'Benzowen, 9.13 (F. Waddell) ? s—Kilmeny, 7.10 (A. J. Stratford) .... 3 Also started: 4 Muircock 8.13, 6 Larkspur 8.3, 3 Hesione 8.2, 7 Kris 8.2, 8 Lavidia 8.0. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 20 l-ssec. DUNEDIN J.C. HANDICAP of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 10—(Routine, by Sir Lancelot—Queen of Trumps. 7.0 (J. McKearney) 1 5— Outlander. 7.6 (F. Waddell) 2 2—The Cornet, 7.2 (A. J. Stratford) ..., 3 Also started: 3 Parable 8.12, 4 Oiyoi 8.5, 1 Odessa 8.3. 9 Mumura 7.10, 6 Waiju 7.8. 5 Medallist 7.1, 8 Oratava 6.9. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 16 sec. HOPEFUL STAKES of 140sovs. Five furlongs. J. B. Reid’s Ngatapa, by St. Ambrose —Ambush, 7.13 (H. Gray) 1 Pinpin, 7.0 (R. Berry) 2 Lourdes, 8.4 (R. King) 3 Also started: Editah 6.7. Won nicely by three lengths. Time, lmin 6 l-ssec. ’’’B-OTSFORD WELTER HANDICAP of 130sovs. Seven furlongs. s—Waikaraka. by Waiuku—Mistra, 8.12 (F. Waddell) 1 1— Kimona, 7.9 (R. Berry) 2 6— Merry Lass, 7.9 (E. Griffen) 3 Also started: 2 Thistledown 9.6, 3 Directoire’ ’B’3, 8 Red White and Blue 7.10 7 Officious 7.7, 5 Obolus 8.11. A good race; won by a neck. Time, lmin 34 l-ssec. . WAIHOLA HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Buff’ Gauntlet, by Red Gauntlet—St. Ouida, 10.9 (L. Hegarty) 1 2— Safety Pin, 9.3 (A. Chapman) 2 Caraid Dileas, 7.7 (R. Berry) 3

Also started: Taft 9.9, 10 Windward 9.4, 8 Quota 8.11, 4 Ancilla 8.11, 7 Oblong 8.5, 12 Miss De Vere 7.13. 11 Early Morn 7.11, 9 Maple Leaf 7.7, 13 Pine Grove 7.7, 6 My Glove 7.7. Won by a length. Time, lmin 4sec. WINGATUI HANDICAP of 150sovs. Seven furlongs. 2— Turna, by Stepniak—Fairymaid, 7.9 (M. McDonald) 1 I—Effort, 8.10 (H. Gray) 2 s—Troon 7.13 (E. Griffen) 3 Also started: 4 Soldiers’ Chorus 9.9, 6 True Knight 6.7, 7 Pallette 6.7, 3 Sea King 8.2. A good finish, won by half a length. Time,, lmin 32 l-ssec. WOODVILLE JOCKEY CLUB. UNSETTLED WEATHER. SEATONDALE WINS AUTUMN HANDICAP. The Woodville District Jockey Club ■concluded their meeting on Thursday, and although the weather was not good the attendance was fair. The totalisator handled £19,605 for the two days, wihich was an increase of £4317 on last year. The results were as follows:— KUMEROA HACK HANDICAP of 75 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 — S. Brereton’s Ineuru, by Maniapoto —Kohma, 8.6 (C. Price) 1 3— Glenfern, 7.6 (W. Weller) 2 s—Leapuki, 7.10 (B. Oliver) 3 Also started: 2 Gay Lawless 9.9 (A. Oliver), 4 Emma 8.8 (L. Wilson). 6 Eminent 8.6 (F. Gilchrist), 7 Amber and White 7.12 (T. Catt), 10 Septimus 7.0 (A. Reid), 9 Abercoed 7.0 (W. Bell). 8 Miss Roberts 7.0 (O. McCarten). Time, lmin 2 2-ssec. SECOND HACK HANDICAP HURDLES of 85sovs. One mile and a-half. 2 — J. Bruce’s Waiputere, by The Officer —Finesse. 11.13 (Jerry O’Connell) 1 4— 'Stevens, 10.12 (C. Price) 2 I—Merrie Lad, 9.10 (S. Crawford) 3

Also started: 5 Te Ru 10.11 (G. Lee), 3 Eiya 10.8 (W. Young), 7 INedra 10.0 (W. D. Young), 6 Canadian 9.7 (H. Futcher), 9 Sapience 9.0 (H. Theile), 8 Jackman 9.0 (H. Copestake). Time, 2min 54sec.

BALLANCE HACK WELTER of 75su Seven furlongs.

2— F. J. Attfield’s Bonnie Boy, by San Fran—Melinite, 8.9 (F. Meagher) ... 1 I—Moahau,’8.12 (H. Copestake) 2 3— Field Fare, 8.7 (A. Oliver) .... 3 Also started: 6 Blend 8.7 (L. Wilson), 6 -St. Gozo 8.7 (H. Lorrigan), 5 Tuatahi 8.7 (W. Price), 7 Prince Eddie 8.7 (W. Kirk), 4 Grandee 8.7 (C. Jenkins). Time, lmin 31 2-ssec.

SECOND AUTUMN of 159 sovs. One mile and a distance. 4—J. M. Cameron’s Seatondale, by Seaton Delaval—lnnlsfail, 7.0 (El. Tricklebank) 1 10—Bally Shannon, 6.5 (with appren. allow.) (W. Bell) 2 7—Merrie Emerald, 6.10 (O- McCarten) 3 Also started: 1 Cork 7.10 CH. Griffiths), 6 Ariom 7.9 (H .Lorrigan), 2 Sinapis 7.8% (L. Wilson), 8 British Maid ’LI tW. Wei' er), 5 Kauroa 7.7 (A. McMullan), 3 Idealism 7.2 (H. Watson), 9 Ambrosian 6.10 (C. Monk). Time, lmin 57sec. SETTLERS’ HACK HANDICAP of 75 sovs. Six furlongs. 3— <F. Dorset’s Sir Solo, by Sir Laddo —Wepener, 8.12 (A. Oliver) • 1 4 — Makara, 9.0 (C. Price) 2 7 —Good Form, 7.9 (R. McDonald) 3 Also started: 11 Strategist 8.5 ( W. Price), 2 Thrave 7.9 (H. Tricklebank). 10 Waitoto 7.8 (J. Morris), 6 Florence Nightingale 7.7 (J. Kemp), 5 Ohinee 7.4 (C. Monk), 1 Glenfern 7.4 (W. Weller), 8 Happy New Year 7.3% OH. Griffiths), 12 Papamarama ■ 6.7 (W. Bell), 9 Miss Alba 6.12 (F. Gilchrist). Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. SHORTS HANDIiOAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 7—,Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Altcar, by Birkenhead— Temeraire, 7.9 (L. Wilson) 1 1— Rangiatua, 8.0 (F. Meagher) 2 2— Full Rate. 9.7 (A. Oliver) 3 Also started: 6 Kohinoor 8.7 (C. Jenkins), 5 Master (Sylvia 8.6 (R. Barlow), 4

Ascalon 8.1 <R. McDonald), 3 Khamsin 8.0 (H .Lowe), 10 All Guns 7.13 (E. Lowe) 9 Waiouru 7.0 (J. Kemp), 8 Hinekorangi 6.7 (W. Bell). Time, lmin lsec. HACK SCURRY of Gssovs. All weights 8.7. . Five furlongs. 3 —J. Mann’s Lord Renown, by Renown —Stepdaughter (B. Oliver) 1 9—Asternoun (C. Price) 2 2— Zetes (H. Copestake) 3 Also started: 7 Ngakau (P. O’Brien), 1 Missile (F. D. Jones), 11 Dusky Sound (R. McDonald), 10 Diavolo (W. Price), 8 Crown Battery (F. Meagher), 5 Millbanks (A. Oliver), 4 Lady Nolan (L. Wilson) 6 Enterprise (C. Jenkins). Time, lmin 4 l-ssec. MAHARAHARA HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. . 3— Greenside and O’Neill’s Meremere, by San Fran —Maude, 8.2 (C. Price) 1 9—• Eclogue, 8.12 (F. Meagher) 2 2—’Mallow, 8.5 (A. McMullan) 3 zviso started:- 4 Rill 9.13 <<.. verr s; 1 Seatondale 9.4 (A. Oliver), 8 Longstep 8.7 (F. D. Jones), 1 Golden Loop 8.6 vR. Barlow). 5 Loch Maben 8.4 (H. Lorrigan), 7 Royal Marine 8.2 (W. Price), 10 Golden Water 8.2 (L. Wilson). Time, lmin 53 2-ssec. AUSTRALIAN RACING. V.A.T.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s autumn meeting was brought to a conclusion at Caulfield on Saturday, when the two principal events resulted as follows :— FIFTEENTH CAULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES of 2200sovs. Nominator of the winner lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. A. Knox’s Popinjay, 3yrs, by Maltster —Pose, 9.1 1 Desire. 3yrs, by Chiron —Ambition, 7.11 (inc. 71b pen.) 2 Comedy King (imp.), syrs, by Persimmon—Tragedy Queen, 10.2 3 There were 14 starters.

At the Bend Desert Rose was leading, with Popinjay and Desire lying next. The two latter went up at the distance, and Popinjay, shooting out, won by half a length from Desire, who beat Comedy King by a neck for second place. Time, lmin 28%sec. ALMA STAKES of 500sovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. E-. E. D. Clarke’s Wolawa, by Wallace —The Infanta 1 Tadanga, by ‘Pistol—'Cardinal and Black 2 The Lintie, by Bobadil—Melly 3 Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 16% sec.