THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1103, 17 April 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

RACING AT RANDWICK. THE DONCASTER HANDICAP, WON BY BROADSWORD. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrieht . . (Bee. April 15, G.-JO. p.m.) , ;. Sydney, April 15. There was glorious weather , and. a very largo Attendance at Randwick to-day for the'opening, day of the Australian Jockey -. Club's Autumn meeting. . The following are the results: — FIRST HURDLE RACE, a ( handicap sweepstake of G sovs. each, with SOU sovs , . added. About two miles. Mr. A. T. Creswick's bv'. a. Boyong, by ■ Sehimmel—Campanula, 6vrs., ' ■. 9st. 101b 1 Mr. , W. J. Stewart's Niinrod, Ost. 101b. 2 Mr. J. ker's Ennismar, list. 71b 3 ■There were thirteen starters. Pakau ind Woolloomooloo were scratched. I'ar-rell-made the running to the last obstacle, where'he'fell. Boyong won by ten lengths. Time, 3min.' 41ssec., AUTUMN STAKES, a sweepstake of 10 • sovs.'each, with 1000 sovs. added. Weight-for-age. One mile and a half. Mr.'S. Green's blk. h. Coniedy Kin? (imp.), by Persimmon—Tragedy Queen (imp.), 4yrs., Bst. 71b 1 Messrs. 1 , , and YV;' Mitchell's Tr'afalgar, 9st. 31b. .;..; 2 Mr. J. B. Eeid's Lady Medallist, Bst." i 121b 3 ■ There were seven starters. From a good start, Lady Medallist quickly established a lead of three lengths from Comedy Kins, the field being; well up. Little change took place, excepting that Lady Medallist widened the gap till appfoachirig- the turn, where the field commenced to close up. Lady Medallist led into Jhe straight, but Comedy King overhauled her below the Leger.. Trafalgar joined issue and in' a good race home Comedy King ■won-by three-quarters of a length, wit Lady. Medallist four lengths, away third. Time, 2min. 33Jsec.. A.J .C. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES, a ; sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, and' a subscription of 10 sovs. each fromowners of sires nominated, with-1000 ; soys, added. For two-year-olds. Seven ' furlongs, ■ Alessis. : P.., and W.. Mitchell's br. c. .'Gillamatong, by Challenger (imp.) —Grand Canary, Bst.'lolb. 1 Mr. F. Merton's Borrosov, Bst. 71b. ... 2 Mr.' D. O'Brien's Respect, Bst. 71b. .'..'... . 3 'There wero twelve .'starters. Borrosov acted/as pilot : nntil well into the straight. Gillamatong,-on the outside, shot to the front.at the half distance, and.won by a length'and a half. Respect was a length furtller' away. Time, lmin, 27Jsec. DONCASTEB HANDICAP, a sweepstake , of 20 sovs. each, with 1500 sovs. added. One mile. ■•/ . ■ Mr; S. A: Rawdon's b. h. Broadsword, -by Clanranald—Safeguard, : 4yrs., ~8at...81b......,, .....(M. Connell) 1 Mr. J. Baron's b. g. Sjmlike, by Simile '"' (imp.)—Sunlilco- . (imp.),-syrs;,- 7st. ■ ; 2tb., carried 7st. 31b. (Dillon) 2 Mr. .P. Mertoii's ch. It. Fkvinius, by :i Flavus (imp.)—Goldgrip, syrs., 9st. ,',- s .7lb. .....A.. (W. H. Smith) 3 Also started: Maltchester. Bst; 121b.; Electric Wire, - Bst. 121b.; Bright Laddie, Bst Sib.; Wirilla, Bst. 31b.; Captain WJiite, Sst. 31b.; Lager; Bst. -lib. i . Sequarious, Bst.; Sandbath (imp.), 7st. 131b.; Kerlie,"7st. 131b.; Gold Thread, 7st. 121b.; GHst, 7st. lllb.;lS T uwara Eliya, 7st. 101b.; Ldki, 7st. 71b.; Coll' Boy; 7st. Tib.;' The E«ckoning, 7st. 71b.; Motoa,' 7st.' 61b.; H'artfell, 7st: 51b. ;■ Miss Corelli, 7st; 41b.; JPiill'.'Sail, -7st. "41b.; Sir Lawrence, 7st. 3lb;;-Safrano,.7st, 31b.; Boyal Merv, 7st. 2lb.;'Crown Derby, 6st. 121b.; Sentronus, 6st. 101b.; Tdrula, Gst. ;oib.; Nari, Cst.71b.; Locomotion, 6st. 71b. /There was a. long delay at'the post. Ffpm'a good start, Grist.and Toi'ula ! wbW first to shoiv out. After settling down, the places were Grist and Broadsword incharge: from .■ Miss Corelli, Siinlike, find Lager, withithe othersiri a heap.' At'the six-furlong post, Broadsword and Grist still .showed the way, with Sir Lawrence n.exl;. A little further, on Lager dashed out; and led at the half-mile two lengths clear, of' Gold Thread, Broadsword, and Bright Laddie. Rounding the bend Lager was a length clear of Gold 'Thread, Broadsword, Royal Merv, Miss Corelli, and Bright Laddie. Lager was first into the straight, but below the. distance Gold Thread and Bright Laddie shoved most prominently from Broadsword, Miss Corelli, and Flavinius. .At the half-distance Broadsword came again, with Sunlike in his wake. 'After a desperate race, Broadsword won by three-quarters of a length, with Flavinius'half a length off. Then came Miss , Corelli, Bright Laddie, Gold Thread, and Royal Merv. Time, lmin. 38} sec—a record for the race. A.J.C. ST. LEGER, a sweepstake of 10 sbvs. each, with 750 sovs. added. For three-year-olds. One mile and threequarters. Messrs. J. C. Williamson and A. Mans-r .. field's br. c. Cadonia, by Prudent King (imp.)—Enooma, Bst. 101b. ... 1. Mr. J.Allsop's Nangar, Bst. 101b 2 Mr. F. Merton's Aurofodina, Bst. 101b. 3 'There were nine starters. Nangar went te .the, front, with Aurofodina as nearest attendant, and led the field along the back' and' into. the straight. Aurofodina closed up below the distance, but Cadonia coming with a great .run won by two lerigths from Nangar, with half • a neck between' second and third. Time, 3min. IJsec. ■'.■■■' HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 8 sovs. each, with 400 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Mr. J. M'Laurin's blk. h. Burston, by Malster—Sequel, iyrs., 9st. lib. ...:.. 1 Mr. F. G. White's Hot Air, Bst. 71b. 2 Messrs. Palmer Bros'. Volsloane, Bst. 111b 3 There were twenty-iive starters. It was a good finish. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 14sec. ■,

WAIRARAPA RACING CL ÜB,

AUTUMN MEETING. GUNBOAT .WINS THE HANDICAP. Steady rain fell at Tauherinikau all Satnrtlay morning mid had the effect of ;onsidcrably curtailing the attendance at the alitumn meeting of the Wairarapa Itaciiig Club. Tiie going soon became false but though ' some fair fields faced the starter, only ouo horso fell during tho day. Tho racing was interesting mid some , good performances were put up. Sea Queen, who is owned by a Wellington sportsman, scored a popular win in the Wardell Handicap, alter slipping badly and. losing several .lengths at the halfway. Gunboat won the- principal handicap, with about a stone in. hand. Down the back his rider' had a big hold on him and once his head was loosed he simply bolted. Both he and Sea Queen will want substantial rises to stop them to-day.. Tho running of Sinapis in the Juvenile Handicap was most unsatisfactory and his rider, ■ after getting out well, seemed to take things ver.y leisurely. Several reputed totalisator bettors wen; removed from the ground during* the day. One of them, who owns a horse, refused to leave the ground when requested to do so. Tho following aro the results:— TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of CO sots. Six furlongs. 5 llr. A. W. Cave's br. in. San Port, by San I'ran—Eeport, dyrs., Bst 51b. (W. Young) 1 !) Mr. P. A. Belti's Critic, Bst. Gib. ... 2 8 Mr, B. Speedy's Black Reef, Bst. Gib. 3 Also started: 1 Kohirpattki, tefc. ; 11 Inveran, Sst. 91b.; ■! Varna, Bst. 81b.; 10 Jicnni-> Boy. &>t. 81b.; 2 Humble, Bst. 71b.; 11 Tobias, Bst. 51b.; l> All Gold, Bst. 51b;; 13 Beulah, Bst. 51b.; 7 Egypt, Bst. 51b.; 3 Mperoa, Bst. 51b'. Won comfortably, a head separating Eccond and third. Time, lmin. 18scc. EASTER HANDICAP, of 200 sov.s. One mile and a distance. 1 jfr. Jf. T. M'Grath's b. g. Gunboat, . by Calibre—Hippie, syrs., 7st. 71b. (C. Kmerson) 1 6 Mr. F. Higgott's Aimivell, Sst. 31b. 2 i Mr. J., A. Lucas's liauparaha, 9st. S Also started: 2 Rill, Bst. 211).; 5 Passive, 7st. 101b.; 7 Jlanupai, 7st. 71b.; 3 Hilarian, 7st. 71b. Won very easily. Time, lmin. 57Jsec.

TE WHAKA WELTER, of 75 sots. Sovei furlougs. 1 Mr. C. Kingston's br. g.- Merry Lad, by Mcrriweo—Zaida, 4yrs., Bst. . - ■ ■ (W. Ryan) 1 G Mr. P. Dorset's Vite, Bst. Blb '. o Mr. L. Gibson's Astonishment, Bst. nib : Also started: 8 Ira, 9st. 31b.; 2 Icel, Bst 121b. ; 3 Happy New Year, Sst. 81b.; < Merry Ply, Sst. 71b.; 7 Foreshot, Bst. 51b Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 30 3-ssec. WANGAIMOANA HANDICAP, of 8i sovs. Seven furlougs. 5 Mr. 0. M'Ginn's b. m. Afterthought, by Merriwoe— Codicil,' syrs., Bst.-slb. (W. Young) : ■i Mr. 0. Hume's Ballyshanuon, Bst. 131b ■! •2. Mr. J. J. Corry's Beacon, Bst. 7lb. ... i Also started: 3 Mataari, Bst. 131b.; : Succession, Bst. 8lb.; 6 Lochiela, Sst.; ! Clem, Sst. ' ' Won by a length. A good race foi saeqnd pluce. Time, lmin. 30sec. . NURSERY HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Foi tiro and three-year-olda Pour furlongs. 3 Mr. E. Lonergan's blk. f. Blue Lalte, by Royal Fusilier-Bine Hirer, 2yrs., 7st, 101b. ....'. (C. Price) 1 0 Mr. H. Whitney's Odessn, 7st. 131b. '. 2 Mr. C. B. Pharazyn's Longstep, Bst. Gib ; 1 Also started: 1 Sinapis, Sst. 111b. ; 5 Mis; Murphy, Sst. 81b.; C Mount Victoria, 7st i Lady Kilcherait, 7st. 131b.; 8 Lambton 7st.; 1 Compliment, 7st.; 9 Mungaroa 7st.; 10 Confusion, 7st. Won very easily at the finish. Time 48 d-Osec, WARDELL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Si? . ■ furlongs. 1 Mr. M. M, Ellerton's b. m. Sea Queen, by St. Ambrose ■or Grand Circle—Sequin, -4yrs., Bst. 51b. 1 7 Mr. M. Lavery's British Maid, Gst. 7ib. :. ; 5 Mr. H. Hodge's Splash, Gst. 71b. ... i Also started: 3 Bracken, Bst. 101b.; •! Merry Prank,.Sst. 31b.; 2 Lady Moutoa 7st. 9!b; ; 5 Simplex, 7st. lib.; G Leahora 7st. • . • ' 'Won by a length, after a hard race lime, lmin. lGsec. MAKAHI HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs Five furlongs. 2 Mr. J. Matthews's b.- f. Longwcod, by Merriwee—Spoil, 3yrs., Bst. 71b. (L. Trail!) 1 7 Mrs. M. M'Kenzie's Tulloch Ard, 7st. 121b ' 6 Mr, W. Smart's Undecided, 7st. 131b" ! Also started: 5 Palestine, Bst. 71b.; ; Stourton, 7st. 131b.; 1 Septimus, 7st. 131b. i Ahuapai, 7st. 71b.; 11 Kiltie Lass, 7st 41b.;.10 Lady Volley, Gst. 131b.; 9 Aurora, Sst., 91b.; 8 Operation, Gst. 91b. A good race the whole way. Won bj half a length. Tame, lmin. 33-ssec. NOTES 'ON THE PACING. The whole of the acceptors went to th< post.in the Trial Hack Handicap. 4< was anticipated,,Kohupatiki was favourite but he made a poor showing, and finiskee well in the ruck-. At the start San Porl led, with the favourite in the rear. A'crosi the bottom straight Beulah fell, and in terfered with several of the' rear division ban Port' easily held his own in lh< run home',, and-won comfortably. It wai a good-face for second place.' Bonnie Boj was close- up fourth. Varna broke 't blood-vessel, .and had to be pulled up. ' (uinboat,; who bears the reputation oi being good in the mud, was the besi in the Easter Handicap, and In won handily after being in a winning position any part of the last six fur longs. Aimwell made the pace, with Gunboat and Hilarian in the rear.- At tht six furlongs Kill was second, just clear oi Otuuboat, but the latter headed the chestnut, mare at the turn, and Von comfortably. Kill has been up no time aftei a spell and.is not ready. .Rauparaha finished well, but the distance was not fai enough. Passive and Hanupai both raad< poor showings. ■ . Merry Lad and Tcel "disputed favouritism in the Hack Welter, for which Merrk Ply for once was persuaded to" leave the barrier. He nnd Merry Lad soon had n big break on the-field, but both stopped across the bottom, and-,th0,,-fiel.d-jclosed up. .Merry Lad was first into tho straight! but his rider appeared to be uneasy on him. 'However,.-he lasted it out and won by a couple of -lengths. Vite was a neck in front of Astonishment. ,'.'"■ '■ ' • ; Bracken was withdrawn in favour of Beacon from the Wangaimoana Handicap, for which' Succession was slightly better backed than the . Euroclydon gelding. Afterthought and Succession were soon in front, and, with Beacon ahead of the remainder, they raced to : the turn. Ballyihannon then challenged,' and though he ;oon collared the others he could make no impression on Afterthought. Mataari, Lochiela, and' Clem were in the rear the ivholo way. Succession tired to nothing in the straight. • ' Tho result of the Nursery Handicap vas a boil-over. Several of the runners ivere well backed, and.tho winner turnid up in Blue Lake, a rather useful filly ly Royal Fusilier, who formerly was nyned by Mr. E. J. Watt, but is now the iroporty of Mr. E, Lonergan. She held :econd position at the turn,, and in the straight buried Odessa, who was in the ead. Lady Kilcheran ran well to tho ;urn, but'tho,form of Sinapis was too Dad to be true, and sho may do better tolay. Confusion, a green gelding by Boris, ran very well at the home turn, iml after passing the post his rider was lnseated, but was unhurt. Sea Queen was always favourite in the fVardell Handicap, and at the start of the jetting it looked as if she would be one >f the hottest favourites on record. At he start Bracken led her, but soon Similex headed the favourito and led with 3racken to the turn. Here the field swept vide,-and. Lady Moutoa slinned up on the ■ails, but shp could not sustain her run. 'n tho straight .Bracken and Simolex topped badly, and Sea Queen came" on ilone. British Maid just beat Splash for econd honours. Merry Frank, who has >een up- no time, was in tho rear the rholo way. The Trentham-trained Septimus was the >est backed of the eleven starters in the itakahi Hack Handicap. As usual, he was oon out in front, but slinped about a food deal, and across the bottom straight iis rider had great difficulty in keeping lim on his feet. At the home turn LongI'ood, Stourton. Tulloch Ard, nnd ITndeided all put in claims. Traill finished ■cry stronsly on Longwooii. who gained . half-length victory. Tulloch Ard, who iatl been prominent the while way, just asted long enouili to beat "Undecided for econd place. Smart's gelding was most inlucky, and came from last place in :bout two furlongs. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Masterton, April 15. The jfollowing are the acceptances for ho second day of the Wairarapa Racing 31nb's meeting:— ROTOTAWAI HANDICAP. Six furong's.—Sea Queen,. 9st. 51b.; Bracken, Bst. lb.; Rill,-Bst. 81b.; Merrie Frank, Bst. lb.; British Maid, 7st. 31b.; Simplex, 6st. 31b.; Leahora, 6st. 101b.; Splash, Gst. 71b.; 'iirakau, Gjt. 71b. MOROA HACK. HANDICAP. Seven urlongs.—Beacon, 9st.; Ira, Bst. 81b.; -Icel, Ist 71b.; Vite, Bst. 51b.; Fireshot, 7st. ilb.; Kohupatiki, 7st. .lib.; Lady Volley, st. lib.; Critic, Gst. 131b.; Black Reef, ist. 81b.; All Gold, Gst. 71b. AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile.jea Queen, Bst. 131b.; Gunboat, Bsfc. 101b.; Vimwcll, Bst. 101b.; Rill, 8;t. Gib.; Ai'terhought, Sst. lib.; Passive, 7st. 111b.; Ma:aari, 7st. 71b ; Hilarian,' 7st. 71b.; 7st. 71b.; Longwood, 7st. 71b. ; Succession, 7st. 2lb. WAIOHINE HACK HANDICAP. Six 'urlongs.—Beacon, 9st.; Tujloch -Vrd, Bst. Hb.; Miss Murphy, Bst .lib.; Astonishnent, Bst. 31b.; 'Undecided, Bst. 21b.; Sep:imus, 7st. 111b. ; Happy New Year, 7st. 'lb.; Merry Fly, ,7st. 71b.; Kohupatiki, |st. 31b.; Lady Volley, 7st.; Aurora, Gst. ~7'UVENILE HANDICAP. Five fur(ings.—Blue Lake, flst.; • Killaloo, Bst. 131b.; Sinapis, Sst. 101b.; Longstep, gst. ilb.; Odessa, 8?t. 41b.; Lambton, Gst. 71b. ; ?nmplimeut, Gst. 71b.; Maungarara, Gst. r lb.; Confession/Gst. 7lb. TAIIHKRINIKAU HANDICAP. Fivo iurlongs.—Naumai, lOst. 91b.; Longner, Ist. 91b.; Merrie Frank, 9st. 21b. ; Ballyihannon, B=t. 131b.; Beacon, Bst. 31b.; J[aniori, Bst. 31b.; Simplex, Bst. 31b.; Ga,vain, Sst. 21b.; Leahora, Bst. 21b.; Tulloch \rd, 7st. lllb.; Purakau, 7st. 91b.; Pales,ine, 7st. 71b.; Amora, 7st. 71b. THE SHORTS. Four furlongs.—Piim:le, 9st; Vnrna, .9st.j Lady Aurora, flst.; iVhatarangi, 9st. Hinekoa, ilst.; Tobias, Ist.; Dofrfish, 9st.: St. Alma, 9st.; Stoney■alls, flst.; Beulah, flst.; All Gold. Ost.; Bonnie Boy, flst.; Black Reef, Ost.; Egypt,

AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING,

EASTER HANDICAP. A WIN FOR ANTOINETTE. (By Tolesrarih.-Pross Association.! Auckland, April 15. The opening day's racing in connectior with tlio Auckland Racing Club's Autumr meeting took place on the Ellerslie courss this afternoon. The weather was dull aiu overcast, but tho attendance was large and included tho Acting-Prime Ministei (tho Hon. J. Carroll) ami a big sprinklin; of southern visitors, practically all th< districts from Auckland to Wellingtoi being represented. The course, althougl perhaps a bit tho slow side, was h good order, and' tho racing was decidedly interesting. Results are as follow:— TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP; of 200 sovs One mile and a quarter. Hon. J. D. Ormomi's Woodhey, by Birkenhead-Goyt, fiyrs., 7st. 101b. (L. Wilson) 1 Monoplane, 7st. 121b (Conquest) '. Uranium, 7st (C. Brown) ; Also started: Paisano, 7st. 111b.; Dele Rate, 7st. alb.; Coromandcl, Cst. 13lb. Master Theory, Gst. 131b.; lliglulen, Gst 101b.; Caruso, Gst. 81b. Won by.three lengths from Monoplane who outstayed Uranium and beat her bj a head for second honours. Coromande was close up fourth, and then came Pai sano and Master Theory, with Highdei last.- Time, 2min. 10 3-ssec. BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE, of 200 sovs Two miles. Mr. G. Cremer's Bully, by Freedom— Natator mare, aged, 9st. 41b. (A. Julian) : Hoanga, 9st. 121b (Thompson) ! Maidi, lOst. 51b (Futcher) ! Also started: Seldom, Ost. -lib.; Mastei William, 9st. lib. Bully turned for home with a sliglii advantage of Hoanga, who, however, wa: on terms at the last fence, and momentarlily appeared to hold his opponent. Bui Bully came again, and, gradually wear ing down his rival, won a great race 1)3 two lengths. Maidi was three length; away third, with Master William last Time, 3min. 48sec. GOHE-BEOWNII HANDICAP, of 12; sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. T. Cunningham's Lucille, by Soult-Postmistress, 3yrs., Bst. slb. (Oliver) ; Kanewara, 9st (Brady) I Parawai, 7st. 111b (Deeley) i Also started: Hard Rock, Bst. Gib.; Marj Ann, Bst.j Castle Elaney, 7st. 121b.; Wei Olga, Ist. 111b.; Harekoa, 7st. 81b.; Tipna 7st. 71b.; Monolope, Ost. 121b.; Gloy, Gst 121b.; Totekura, Gst. 121b. At tho distance Parawai looked to hav< the race in safe keeping, but tired in tlu last bit, and Lucille and Kanewara. finish ing fast just caught her on the post Lucille gained the verdict by a head iron Kanewara, with Parawai a similar ■ ill's tanco away third. Wee Olga was r.ighl up fourth, and then came Gloy. Time imin. 17see. After the race Mary Ann's rider wai unable to pull her up, and she collidec with tho assistant starter's horse, botl coming down. Mary Ann was a bit lami on returning to tho paddock, but hei ridef escaped without injury. EASTER HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. Oni mile. Mr. F. W. Arnold's Antoinette, by Soult —Miss Annie, 3yrs., 7s(. 101b. (C. Brown) : Mr. S. G. Lindsay's Royal Sonlt, Bst. 101b (Buchanan) ! Soultoria, 75t..101b (Whittakcr) ! Also started: Sedition, Bst. lllb.; Snntt Rosa, Sst. 81b.; Fort William, Bst. 71b. Salute, Sst. 71b.; Boanerges, Bst. 71b. Kakama, Bst. Gib.; Electrakoff, Sst. Gib. Wauchope, Bst. 31b.; North East, Sst. lib. Formby, 7st. 61b.; Cullinan, 7st. 2lb. Sea Elf; 7st. 21b.; Miss Winnie, 7st. lib. Flying Soult, 7st. lib.; First Wairiki Gst. 81b.; Miss Advance, Gst. 81b.; Urn kehu, 6st. 71b. Won by a neck. Soultoria, four length; away, was third, and then came Boanerges, kakama, Fort William, North East, Sen Elf, and Sedition, the last thret being Santa Rosa, First Wairiki, and •U,rukohu. Time, Imin. llsec. ELLER&LIe" HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's Bootle, by Birkenhead—Links, Bst. lllb. (F. D. Jones) 1 General Latour, Gst. 131b (Deeley) 2 Sea Pink, 7st. lllb .-. (Conquest) 3 Also started: Bcllah, Bst 91b.; Mahva, Bst. Gib;; Tranquil, Bst. 21b.; Coudamine, 7st. lllb.; Glad Tidings, 7st. lllb.; Goldrize, 7st. 81b.; Harrigan, Gst. 91b.; Worcester,- Gst. 91b.; Lady Gluten, Gst. 81b.; Master Dix, Gst. 81b. Won by a neck from General Latour, who gained second honours in the last stride by a head. Malwa was fourth, and then camo Goldsize and Bellah, with Lady Gluten last. Time, Imin. 16 3-ssec. EDEN HANDICAP, of-175 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. J. Jf'Nicol's Tattoo, by Leolantis— Signet, Bst. (M. Ryan) 1 Sir Artegal, Sst '. (Whittaker) 2 Master Jack, 7st. filb (Dseley) 3 Also started: Grenadier, Bst. 91b.; Impulsive, 7st. Gib.; Zinnia, Gst. lllb. Won comfortably by two lengths. Master Jack was a similar distance away third, just in front of Impulsive, with Zinnia latet..' Time,: Imin. 29 4-ssod. NELSON HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. B. T. Hawkins's Master Wairiki, by Wairiki—Little Mabel, 7st. 71b. (Wilson) 1 Spectre, 7st. slb (C. Brown) 2 3aptain Soult, Bst (Buchanan) 3 Alf-o started: Peacemaker, 9st. 41b.; Scotch, 9st. 21b.; Kegain, Sst. 91b.; Maxveil, Sst. filb.; Lloyds, Sst.; Minstrel, rsti lllb.; Wenonah, 7st. 101b.; Madam Paul, 7st. 51b.; Duma, 7st. 31b.; Mildura, ist. 131b.;-Monocle, 6st. lllb.; Caedraon, ist. 101b. Won by three parts of a length from Spectre, who beat Captain Soult by half i length for second place. Maxwell was fourth, and then came Duma, Caedmon, \nd Peacemaker, with Minstrel a bad last. I'ime, Imin. 30iec. TRAMWAI HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr. J. Muir's Bluo Garment, by Blue Light—Seamstress, 7st. 31b. (Conquest) 1 St. Bill, Bst. 81b (A. Oliver) 2 Faunus, Sst. 101b (F. Jones) 3 Also started: Turbine, 9st. lib.; Solus, rst. !)lb;; Fremantle, 7st. 51b.; Peggy Pryde, 7st.'slb.; Pairawaatu, Gst. 101b. _ Won by a neck. Faunus, who finished 'ast, was five lengths away third. Then :ame Peggy Prydo, Turbine, and Solus, lime, Imin. 2sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND ' DAY. (By Toleeraph.-Press Association.) m .... Auckland, April 15. Tho following are tho weights and ae:eptances for the second day of the Auckland Club's autumn meeting' ST. GEORGE'S HANDICAP. One mile ind a quarter.—Sedition, Bst. 91b.; Santa lost, Bst. lib.; Woodhey, Sst. 41b.; Monoilane, Sst.; Wauchope, 7st. 121b.; Soul;oria, 7st. lllb.; North East, 7st. 101b.; md Flying Soult, Gst. I3lb. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. One mile -Tattoo, Sst. 91b.; Santa Rosa, Sst. 51b.; Tort William, Sst. 51b.; Grenadier, Bst. ilb.; Uranium. 7st. 131b.; Manapouri, 7st. !tlb.; Sea Elf, 7st.; Coroniandel. Gst. 21b.; Master Theory, Gst. 121b.; Peacenakcr. Gst. 101b.; Duma, Gst. Tib.; Spectre, ist. 711).; and Regain, Gst. 71b. VICTORIA HANDICAP. Five furon»s.—Bootle. 9st. 81b.; Bellah, Bst. Gib.; rtalwa, _Bst. 31b.|_ Tranquil, 7st. 121b.; 7st. 71b.; Glad Tidings, 7st. ■lb.; Goldsize, 7st. 3!b.; Cloudy Dawn, r st. lib.; Sea Waif. 6st. 91b.; Harrigan ist. 71b.; Master Dix, Gst. 71b.; and Lady Sluten, Gst. 71b. HUIA HANDICAP. Six furlonfts.3oanerges, Bst. 121b.; Salute, Bst. lllb.; Jakama, Bst. 101b.; Sir Artegal, Sst. 61b.; ■Hcctrakoff. Bst. Gib.; Turbine. Sst. 21b.; fCohungatahi. 7st. 911).; Formby, 7rl 81b.; 31ue Garment, 7st. 81b.; mid Ciillinan, 'st. 51b. MANGERE HANDICAP. Seven furongs.—Kanewara, 9st. 31b.; Scotch, Ost.; llaster Jack, Sst. 121b.; Impulsive, Sst. lib.; Hard Rock, Sst. 31b.; Poictiers, 7st. 31b.; Woo Olga, 7st. 91b.; Spectre, 7st. lib.; Cnstlo Blanoy, 7st. 81b.: Sphinx, 7st. l\h. ; Harekoa, 7st. 51b.; Leafire, 7st. 51b.; Fnka, 7st; 31b.; Monolope, 6st. 121b.; Monocle, Gst. 121b.; Mildura, fist. 101b.; Cetikiira, Gst. 10lb.; and Glory, Gst. 101b. AUTUMN ' STEEPLECHASE, of 300 iovs. About three miles and a half.— 'Yntarctic, V2it; Loch Fyii", list. 71b.; Sol, list. Gib.; First Barrel. lOst. lib.; Maidi, lOst. lib.; Laddie, lOst; Romp, Ist. 71b.; Hunakaka, 9st. 71b.; and Loujh Finn, 9st. 7lb.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs—Turbine, 9st. ; l-'aunus, Bft. 1111).; St. Bill, Bst. 111b.; Miss Winnie, Sst. (ill).; Cullinzn, Sst.; Red Lupin, Ssf.; Solus, 7st. 51b.; Kanewara, 7st. 41b.; Peggy Pjyde, 7st. lib.; and Urukchu, Gst. 121b. CHAMPAGNE STAKES—BeIIah, Bst. lOlb.; Sea Pink, fist. 101b.; General Latour, Sst. 101b.; Mahva, Sst. 101b.; Miscount, Sst. 101b.; Counterfeit. Bst. Sib.; Condaminc, Sst. 81b.; Miss Winsome, Sst. 81b.; Tranquil, Sst. Sib.; and Orton, Sst. 71b. Dearest and Aloha were scratched for all engagements at 7 p.m.

N.Z, METROPOLITAN T.C.

EASTER MEETING. (Eγ Telegraph.—l'rcsa Association.! Christchurch, April 15. Tho New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter meeting opened to-day at Addington in beautiful weather. There was a good attendance. The course was in capital order. Totalisator investments amounted to XUA3S, as against JSI27 last year. Results:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Ono mile, and a half.—Seychelles, Gssc, 1; Uniform, lOsec, 2; Futurity, 10 sec., 3. Also started: Millie C, scr.; Luluchild, 3sec.; Rosechild, 4sec.; Sister Julian, 6sec; Miss Moore, Ssec; Lincoln, Junr., Bsec.; and Lyonette, 9«c. 'Won by half a length. Time, 3miu. 35 l-ssec. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of SO sovs. One mile and a half.—Golden Mary, Tsec, 1; Richard E., osce, 2; Chrysos, ssec, 3. Also started: Destruction, scr..; Coiner, 2sec.; Otoiiga, 7sec; Rheims, 7sec; Hardwood, isec.; Busy Bee, isec; Proud Bess, "sec.; Myrtle Wood, 7sec.; Proud Child, Junr., flsec; Red Morn, 9sec; Terrific, 9s«c; Lady Lou, 9sec; T. D., 9sec.; Adieu, 9 sec; Ophelia, Dsec; Special Lass, 9-ee.; Ella Princess, 9sec; Lady Wallace, llrec; Pepperwood, 9sec.; Shakespeare, llsec; Roy C, llsec; The Boss, llsec; Bravo, llsec.; Punter W., llsec; and Penaulum, llsec. Won by half a length. Time, irnin. dsec. NEW ZEALAND HANDICAP, of 170 fovs. Two miles.—Little Fib, 9scc, 1; Gianella, Smc, 2; Princess Louise, 7scc, 3. Also started: Aljerfeldy, scr.; Ravenschild, 2?ec.; Maelstrom, s?cc.; Electrocute, 6s«c.j Croesus, 6sec; Belroy. S.?;c.; Adventuress, 8.-ec.; Franzie, 9£-ec.; General Lyons, 9;ec; Miramar, Psec.; and Kalgoorlie, llsec. Won by a length. Time, 4min. -lOsec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Two miles.—Esma, 17sec, 1; Ngarata, 17 sec, 2; Luluchild. 17sec. 3. Also started: Tea Tree, scr.; Clive, 4sec; Timothy, G sec; Te Kuiti, 9sec.; Te Awahuri. 13scc.; Glcnloth, l'sec.; and Lord Cardigan, 17 sec. Won by a length. Time, Smin. 3 l-s?ec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 95sovs. Ono mile and a half.—Adonis, 4sec. 1; Jingle. Csec, 2; Clotah, 4wc, 3. Also started: Blackchild Boy, scr.; Bernie L., scr.; Onawa, scr.; Starchild, 2-ec.; Cora Lynn, 4?cc; Lady Child, isee.; Lady Lyons, Gsec.; Grifstte. G.-cc; and Brown Belle, Gsec Won by a length. Time, 3min. 39sec. MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. One mile and a half.—Delia, tec, 1; Restoration, 3sec, 2; Little Jee, ssec, 3. Also started: Prince Reynard, scr.; First View, scr.; Lyonette, 2sec.; Mayflower, 3 sec.; Olive Child, -Isec; Black" Betty. 5 KC.; Rose Mary. ssec.; Ws-lie, ssec.; and Sun View, 7sec Won by ten lengths. Time, 3min. 51 2-ssec. EXPRESS HANDICAP, of 100 wvs. One mile.—May Dillon, 9?w., 1; The Middie, Bsec,. 2; Prince Wilkin, Gsec, 3. Also started: Imperial Polly, scr.; lanto, 3500.; Dominion, ssec.; Jackirco, sscc.; Lucky Mount. ssec.; Blue Rose, Bsee.; King Tracy, Ssec: and Gold Lace, 9sec AVon by two lengths Time, 2min. 21sec. A. protest nwinst the winner for wei.ching in with tho martingale was adjourned till Monday morning. FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 fovs. One mile.—Troubadour, 9sec, 1; lola, 9=ec, 2; Wild Arab, Biec, 3. Abo started: Little Arthur, ssec; Dominion, 7sec.: Grampian, 9sfc; Kenny K., 9sce.; Child Bcldnn. lOscc; and Erinn, llsec. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 27 2-ssec

GREY JOCKEY CLUB, SECOND DAY. : (By Tcleeraph-Presa Association.! Greymouth, April 15. Tho second day of the Grey Jockey Club's autumn meeting was held in perfect weather nml before a largo attendance. Tho fields were a record for tho Coast and the racing was most exciting Tho totnlisator investments amounted to JIBB3O. an increase of .£3300 for the meeting. Tho following are the results:— PLYING HANDICAP. Six furloiißis.— Rurik, 1; Miss Sylvia, 2; Wild Bird, 3. L'Aiglon was scratched. TKire were 10 starters. A splendid race. Won by a short length. Time, lmin. losec. 1 NGAHERE HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Negative, 1; Katua, 2; Divorce, 3. Scratched: Feathorston. Won easily. Time, lmin. lOscc. MIDLAND RAILWAY HANDICAP. One mile.—Wildbird, 1; Shannon Lass, 2; The Cornet, 3. Scratched: Enrifc. Nine started. A splendid race.' Won on the post. Time, lmin. 461-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Four fur-: longs.—Hereward, 1; L'Aiglon, 2; Millionaire, 3. Scratched: Surmount, Conqiiestina, Balmy Breeze, Redwing, mid Sea Spray. Won easily. Time, IH 2-ssec. COUNTY HANDICAP. Five furious and a half.—Rurik. 1; King Try, 2; Miss Sylvia, 3. Scratched: lto and Mnnia. Won easily. Time, lmin. 12sec. AHAURA WELTER. Seven furlongs.Divorce, 1; Pure Rose, 2; First View, 3. Scratched: North Pole, lto, The Cornet, Uproar, Redwing, and Tho Orient. Time, lmin. 31 4-f>?ec. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Four furlongs.—Katua, 1; Balmy Breeze, 2; Millionaire, 3. Won by a length. Time, 51 3-ssec.

MARLBOROUGH R.C. NOMINATIONS,

AUTUMN MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Pres3 Association.) Blenheim, April 15. The following nominations have been received for the Autumn meeting of the Marlborough Kacing Club:— FIRST DAT. MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 60 sovs. Five furlongs.—Finola, Aloha, Madeira, Long Tom, Portland Bill, Subdue, Noxal, Jolly Maiden, Emma, Inyeran, Tainini, Glenfern, Operation, Lifeline, Goldfinch, Makara, T.aft, Criterion, Lady Mildred. UGBROOKE WELTER HANDICAP, of SO sovs. Seven furlongs.—Ribstone Pippin, Tho Native, Wildbird, Sunbonnet, Aimwell, Succession, Jlataari, Curator, Amato, Llanwern, Aberration, Floater, Toanga, Pinzeron, Merry Zealand, Beacon, Ballyshannon, First Consul, Afterthought. OPAWA WELTER HANDICAP, of GO sovs. Seven furlongs.—Septimus, Laius, Negative, Big Blast, Brown Trout, Boyne Water, Astonishment, Daunton, Icel, Flashstone, Greystom?, Pure Rose, Ira, Beacon, Leahora, Critic. MARLBOROUGH CUP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter—Laius, St. Felix, Penza, Equitas, Irish Rille. Kilosteri, Bracken, Sunbonnet, Succession, Waiwareware, Brown Trout, Tangeroa, The Cornet, Deploy, Directoire, Aberration, Mahuta, Stevens, Merry Zealand, Ariom, John, Heacon, Hilarian, Patrobus, Aimwell, Gunboat, Rauparaha. AUTUMN HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs.—Negative, Miss Sylvia, Deploy, Big Blast, Astonishment, Daunton, Directoire, Miss Murphy, Merry Time, Lady Volley, Pino Kose, San Port, Ahuanai. FLYING HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs.—Te Kalmrangi. Penza, Equitas, Irish Rifle, Bracken, Gipsy Belle, Wildbird, Mon Ami, Sunbonnet, Merry Frank, Iturik, The Cornet, Splash, Glcnspring, Red Liipin, Allurement, Surmount, Zealand, Leahora. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of GO sovs. Five furlongs.—Kina, Lares, Long Tom, Yeodol, Miss Sylvia, .Tnlly Maiden, Undecided, Inveran, Tainini, Operation, Hereward, Makara, Miss Murphy, Puketotara. Lady Volley, Merrio Goer, Allurement, Jennie Colleen, All Gold, Taft, Criterion, Portland Bill, Glenrock. SECOND DAY. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP, of 80 eovs. Five furlongs.—Fiuola. J.onz Tom, Portland Bill, Subdue, Noxal. Jolly Maiden, Emma, Inveran, Tainini, Glenfern, Operation, Makara, Miss Murphy, Taft, Criterion, and Puke. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 100 fovs. Six furlongs.—Te Kaluirangi. Equitas, Irish Rifle, Bracken, Gipsy Belle, Wild bird, lion Ami, Suubonnet, Herrie Frank,

Rurik, The Cornet, Splash, GieiiEpring, Curator, Red Lupin, Deploy, Toaiiga. Allurement, Surmount, Zealand, l.eahora, and Tumut. RIVERLANDS HACK HANDICAP, of 50 eovs. Four furlongs.—Finoln, Septimus, Lares, Long Tom, Parllaml Hill, Subdue, Yeodel, Sliss Sylvia, Noxal, Undecided, lnveran, Ta'inini, Glenforu, Operation, Hereward, Dirpc:oiri\ Goldfinch, Makara, Miss Murphy, Pukololara, Merrie (jeer, Allurement, Jennie Colleen, All Gold, Taft, Glenrock. Lady Mildred, San Port, Kina, and Ahuapai. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 150 ■sovs. About one mile and a distance.— Laius, St. Felix, Penza, Equitas, Irish Rille, Kilosteri, Bracken, Sunbonnet. Aimwell. Succession, Waiwaro\';nre, Brown Trout, Tangoroa, The Cornet, Icel, Red Lupin, Deploy, .Aberration, Mahuta, Stevens, Merrie Zealand, Ariom, John, Beacon, Hilarian, Patrobus, Gunboat, and Rauparaha. OMAKA HACK HANDICAP, of GO sovs. Six furlongs.—Septimus, The Native, Negative, Long Tom, Big Blast, Astonishment, Daunton, Ice!, Lifeline, Miss Murphy, Puketotara, Merrie. Time, Recollection, Pure Rose, Criterion, Ira, Beacon, and Critic. SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Ribstone Pippin. The Native, Kilosteri, Bracken, Wildbird, Merry Frank, Wahvareware, Brown Trout, Mataari, Curator, Glenspring, Amato, Llanwern, Floate?, Mahuta, Toanga, Pinzeron, Merrie Zealand, Surmount, Ira, Leahora, Ballyshannon, First Consul, and Afterthought. FINAL HA'JK HANDICAP, of CO sovs. Once round. —Laius, Negative, Portland Bill, Jolly Maiden, Daunton, Boyno Water, Astonishment; Flashstone, Greystone, Lady Volley,' Recollection, Pure Eose, Ira, Beacon, and Critic.

TO-DAY'S RACE MEETINGS.

At Tauherinikau to-day the Wairarapa Racing Club's autumn nieeting will be concluded. Special train arrangements have been made for tho convenience of city people, and another good day's racing is promised. In the absence' of W. Ryan at Christchurch, the Porirua apprentice, L. Traill, will ride Sea Queen and the Endeavour Lodge candidates in addition to Longwood and Longstep. Ryan left for the south on Saturday night in company with C. Emerson. The Feilding Jockey Club's meeting op-ens at Feilding to-day, when the Feilding Cup will be decided. A feature of the meeting will be the race for the Mangaono Stakes, in which Full Rate, Equitas, Lord Soult, Tigerino, and several other good sprinters are engaged. W. Young and S. Reid, who were riding at Tauherinikau on Saturday, motored through yesterday to Feilding, where the former will ride John in the Cup, while Reid will have the mount on Full Rate in the Mangaone Stakes. At Ellerslie, the Auckland Racing Club's meeting will be continued. Among the events to be decided is the Great Northern Champagne Stakes, in which the Yaldhurst candidate, Orton, is to bo ridden by A. Oliver. Smaller race meetings will be held at Patea and Wnipukurau in tho North Island. In the South Island sporting men will assemble chiefly at Kiccarton, where the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting commences. Amongst events to be decided to-day nro the Great Easter Handicap and the Champagne Stakes, while tomorrow the Great Autumn Handicap and the Challenge Stakes come up for decision. No report of Saturday's track-work is to hand, and the report of Friday's work shows that most of the horses were restricted to light work, though Obsoiio (H. Donovan) shaped brilliantly by leaving three furlongs behind in 3G 4-ssec. The connections of Obsono nro very pleassed with the way the horse is going, but it is anticipated that he will have considerable trouble in defeating My Lawyer, who was breaking records on the track before ho left for Riccarton. Both Christchurch' morning papers state .ttuii the unbeaten thrcD-year-old Danube show-, ed signs of. soreness on the tracks on Friday morning. Tho Australian Jockey Club's big race at Hamhviek to-day is the Sydney Cup, two miles, in which the New Zealaudoivned Bridge will probably start favourite. Added interest is given lo this event by tho presence of Bridge in the field, and also by tho fact (hat a New /cnlnndbred horse. Broiulsword, won (ho first .leg of the double, tho Doncastcr Handicap.

RACING COMMISSION. , Mr. A. E. Cohen, a member of Iho Racing Commission, has fi\en the JJiiiicdin "btar" 6omo information about the work accomplished. The commission''found the racecourses - in various stages of perfection and neglect. ."Ellerslie," says Mr. Cohen, "is an ideal courso, which compares favourably with Flemiugton in its appointments. At the time of our viMt a live furlong course was being prepared, at a cost of JC3OOO, exclusively for the training of tiro-year-olds. Mind, exclusively for their training! Some of the courses, on the other hand, were sadly neglected. On one, (he only 'improvement' was a judge's box, sole designation of the use to which the ground was put. There you have the best and the worst," The commissioners were distinctly impressed by the beautiful snrroumlings'of the Tauheririikan course, where nikau and climbing rata made a picturesque 'background; and by the siables and jockeys' fjuartcrs, which wero a feature at Timaru. In one respect, the commission found something novel at Hokitika, in tho guise of n special stand for patients from the local mental hospital—a privilege greatly enjoyed by such patients as were permitted to attend the meetings. The commission was originated under the Gaming Act of last session, under which the Governor-in-Council was empowered to appoint a commission of five persons to report with a view to restricting the number of days' racing and trotting by fifty-four, thus bringing the total number of days of racing down to 250. The commissioners selected weio Sir Geo. Clifford (chairman), Messrs. ,T. Rowe (Auckland), E. H." Nolan (Hawora), J. M'Vay (Napier), and A. E. Cohen (Dunedin). The investigations made by these gentlemen in their scurry through the country v;ero in respect of tho history of clubs, ago of courses, area of ground, financial position of clubs, contiguity to other courses, and a host of other details which will heli) them in their delicate task, which may include tho abolition or absorption of some of the clubs. The commission reassembles in Wellington on May 8.

FIXTURES. April. 17—Wairarapa R.C. Autumn. April 17 and 18—Auckland R-.C. Autumn. April 17 and 18—Canterbury .T.C. Autumn. April 17—ratea R.C. Annual. April 17 and IS—Feilding .T.C. Easter. April 20 and 21—Westland R.O. Autumn. April 28 and 29—AVelliugton R.C. Autumn May 3 and 4— Marlborough R.C. Annual. May 10 and 11-Hawkn's Bay J.C. Autumn. May 11 and 12—Ashburton County E.C, Autumn. June 2 and 3—Dunedin J.C. Winter.