THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1104, 18 April 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB, AUTUMN MEETING. MADAM .MADCAP WINS THE GREAT EASTER. CHAMPAGNE STAKES WON BY ■ COUNTERFEIT. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Cliristchurch, April 17. Heavy showers fell this morning, and although the rain practically ceased before, the racing'began l at tho Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting at liiecarton to-day, tho weather was dull and cold throughout tho afternoon and tho attendance was naturally all'ected. Tho course was somewhat on tlie heavy side, but the racing generally was very interesting. Tho totalisator investments, were .£21,810, ns against £13,379 last year, when bookmakers were licensed. The results were as follow:— KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Two miles. Mr. J. Buckley's br. g. Dorando, by Sail Fran—Ruby, Gyrs., 9st. (L. Coleman) 1 Mr. G. Cudbv's br. g. Gold Bird, aged, list. 31b : (Pritchard) 2 Mr. J. Wcsterman's br. g. White Cockade, aged, list, 2lb. (W. Rotter) 3 Also started: Eurus, lOst. 91b.; Southern Cioss, 10st.; Rangiwhenua, 9st 81b. Rangiwhenua led past' the stand from White Cockade and Dorando. At Cuttss Rangiwhenua fell. and Dorando went onwith a good lead of White Cookv.le aril Gold Bird. Racing round the top turn White Cockade was beaten, but Dorando lasted long enough to win by a ncclc from Gold Bird. White Cockade was a poor third. Time, 3min. 50 l-ssec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 750 sovs.; for 2-vear-olds. Six furlongs. Sir. Geo. Clifford's b. f. Counterfeit, by Treadmill—Delusive. Bst. Blb. (F. E. Jones) 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. c. Masterpiece, Bst. 101b. (R. Hatch) 2 Mr. G. ,D.' Greenwood's b. f. Peirelie, Bst. 81b'. (11.-Grayj 3 Also started: Culprit, Sst. Sib. Counterfeit was. the quickest, to begin, while Culprit was slow to move. At the end of a furlong the latter had run' to the . front and led round the top turn, and into tho straight. Here Counterfeit had the leader's measure, while Peirene took second place. Counterfeit went.on and won by half a length from Masterpiece, who made up a lot of.ground over.the last furlong, and beat Peirene by three parts of o length, Culprit being a length and a half away. Time, lmin. 1G 3-ssec. AUTUMN PLATE, of 250 sovs. Ono mile. Mr.- E. J. Watt's 1). c. Montiform, by Multiform —Happy Valley, 3yrs., . Bst. Tib. (R. Hatch) 1 Mr. C. North's br. c. Truo Knight, 3yrs., Bst. Tib (H. Donovan) 2 Mr. P. M'Cracken's b. g. Canterbury, 6yrs., Bst. 41b. (E. Cotton) 3 Also started: Crosbie, Sst. 71b.; Achray, Bst 41b.; Eaglcstone,'Bst. 41b.; Izdubar. Sst. 41b.;, Nightlight, Bst. 41b.; Mumura, Sst. 41b. -it Mumura. and Montiform were quicKcst begin, thelatter showing the way into the .straight,, where. True Knight took feconci place.. Easily holding his advantage, Mbhtitorm won by two lengths and a half, Canterbury being a length .further back, with Eaglestono next. Time, Tmiri. 4G 3-ssec. GREAT'EASTER HANDICAP, of 1000 so'vs. Seven furlongs. • Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Madam Madcap, by Clanranald—Madowla, 3 vrs.,Sst. 51b (C. Emmerson) 1 Mr.'E. O'DonnellYch. g. Los Angeles, • Gvrs., Ost. 131b. (R. Hatch) 2 Mr. 'M. Hobbs's b. g. Chief Lochiel, Gyrs., Tst. 131b. (R. King) 3 Also'started: Gold Lace, 9st. Gib.; Penates, 9st. 31b.; ObSorio, 9st'. = 3lb.'; Suiiburnt, Bst. 131b.; Merrivonia, ,Bst. Gib.; ' $narpsii6&&r,' l ßst; < ilttf; My Lawyer, Tst.' 121b.;, Kohinoor, Tst. : 71b.; Colleen Mary, 7st'. 71b.; Cheddar, 7st. 31b.; and Flambeau, Gst. 71b. Obsono was first to show out, and, passing the five-furlong post, was well clear of Kohinoor, Chief Lochiel, Colleen Mary, and Madam Madcap. Racing round the top turn Kohinoor fell, back, whilo Madam Madcap and Los Ailgeles improved their positions.: Obsono was first into tho straight, with Chief Lochiel, Madam Madcap, -and Colleen Mary next, while Los Angeles .was. making his run on the outside. At tho distance Madam Madcap had Obsono's measure, and managed to stall off a strong run by Los Angeles, who was beaten by a lieck. ; Chief Lochiel was two lengths away, with Obsono, Gold Lace, and Colleen Mary next. Time, lmin. 29 4-ssec. RUSSLEY PLATE, of 250;sovs. For two. year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr. E. J. Watt's br. c. Royal Scotch, by Royal Artillery—Barley Bree, Tst. 111b (Jas. Pine) 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch. f. Terebinth, Tst. 91b (A. Chapman) 2 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's br. f. Aphaea, Sst. Gib .(AY. Price) 3 Also started.: Query, Ost. -Tib.; Mazurka, Tst. 91b.; Stephanos, Tst. 91b.; Oka, Tst. Olb.; Muircock, Gst.. 101b.; Oratava, Gst. 101b. (carried 3St.' l?lb.); and Pert, Gst. Tib. (carried Gst. 101b.). Royal Scotch was first into the course proper, and though challenged by Terebinth inside the distance,drew away and won •by three parts of a length. Aphaea Was half a length away. Time, lmin. 2 2-ssec. . .COURTENAY WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Ono mile. Mr., F. P. Claridge's ch. g. Grand Slam, by Tho Possible—Scotia, Gyrs., Sst. 81b (A. Chapman) 1 Sir- George Clifford's br. f. Counter- - mine, 3yrs., Bst.l3lb. (F. E. Jones) 2 Mr. L. Acland's b. f. Martins, 3yrs., ' " Ost. 131b (R. King) 3 ■ Also started: Gphius, lOst. 31b.; Modallist, Ost. 121b.; Merry Lass, Sst. 91b.; Umeraboy, Sst. 41b.; Armstrong, Bst. 31b.; Probable, B'st.; Master Paul, Bst. At the end of a furlong Master Paul, was showing the-way to Grand Slam, .Merry Lass, and Countermine... Meiry .Lass was beaten with half tho distanco covered, and -Master Paul led into tho straight, with Countermine next. Master Paul was quickly beaten, and Countermine took charge, but was at once challenged by Grand Slam, ■ who-won a good race by half a head. Martini? was a similar distance away, with Genius -next. Time, lmin. 45 2-ssec. GIMCRACIv RACE, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr. W. Watsoii's blk. h. Cerise and Blue, by Lakeshell—Bloomer, aged, 7st. (M'Kearne.v) 1 Mrs. P. M'Cracken's b. h. Zetland, aged, 7st. 71b (A. Chapman) 2 Mr. J. Y. M'Cracken's br. g. Alexis, aged,. Tst. 21b (A. Stratford) 3 Also started: Kilwinning, 7st. 71b.; Kalulu, 7st. 71b.; Tho Seer, 7st. 71b.; Old Times, 7st. 71b.; Montreal, 7st. 21b.; Manchester, 7st. 21b. Kalulu led into tho course proper, but inside tho distance Cerise and Blue took charge, and just, lasted long enough to win by half a head from Zetland, who was a head in front of Alexis. Tinifc, lmin. 3 3-ssec. SOCKBURN HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. L. Acland's b. g. Coroniform, by Multiform—Helen Faueit, syrs", Tst. 131b. ; (1?. King) 1 Mr. H. A. Knight's I), g. Puaka, Byrs., Gst. 71b (C. Emmerson) 2 Mr. F. Hall's br. m. lranui, Gvrs., Ost. 21b (AV. Ryan) 3 Also started: Oullander, 7st. 21b. Outlandor cut out tho early running but was joined along the back'by Coromform, who led into the straight, wliovo Outlandor was done with. Puaka threw out a strong. challenge, but was unable to reach Coroniform, who won by half a length. Iranui was two lengths away third, Time, 2miu. 11 l-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR. SECOND : DAY. (By Telegraph—Pres3 Association.) Christchurch, April 17. Tho following arc tho acceptances for the second day of tho Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting:— PEERSAYICK HURDLEb, of 150 sov.s. One mile and three-quarters—Gold Bird list. 91b.; AA'hite Cockade, list. 31b.; Dorando, lOst.; Milo, Ost. 131b.; Southern Cross,, 9st.; 101b.; Rangiwhenua, Ost. Tib,; Gold Pin, 9st.; Full pf Trumps, Ost,

AUTUMN NURSERY, of 300 govs, Fivo furlongs.—Peirene, 9st. 51b.; Culprit, Ost. 51b.; Query, Sst. Oil).; Avarice, Bst. 911).; Terebinth, Sst.; Aphaea, Bst.; Ancilia, Tst. 1111).; Foil, Tst. 111b.; Khamsin, Tst. Gib.; Mazurka, Gst. 101b.; Stephanos, fist. 101b.. TEMPLIiTON HANDICAP, of 300 wvs. Six furlongs— Obsono, 9st'. 91b.; Gold Lace, Ost. 71b.; Penates, 9st." 21b,j Sunburnt, Sst. 121b.; Flitaway, Bst. Gib.; Formless Bst. 31b.; Kilts, Tst. 131b.; Pilgrim's Way, Tst. 81b.; Tenterhook, Tst. 'lib.; Queen of Spades, Gst. Tib.; Aehray, Gst. Tib. , YALDJIURST WELTER, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Pennies, lflst. 131b.; My Lawyer, 9s,t. 121b.; Colleen Mary, 9st. 91b.; Kohmoor, 9»t. 8lb.; Medallist, 9st. 51b.; Multiform, 9st. 31b.; Countermine, 9st. l b.; Merry Lass, Tst. 91b.; Zetland, Tst. Til).; Armstrong, Tst. Tib.; Queen of Spades, Tst. Tib.; Unieraboy, Tst. Tib.; Izdubar, Tst. Tib.; Mumura, Tst. Tib. ADDINGTON PLATE, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs—Kilwinning, Big Blast, Muircoek, Armstrong, All Guns, Grand Slam, Khamsin, Kalulu, Tho Seer, Pleasure Bent, Montreal, Friwollili, Alexis, Manchester. FINAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile.—Sharpshooter, Ost. Gib.; Chief' Lochiel, 'Jst. 21b.; Genius, Sst. lllb.; Colleen Mary, Bst. 101b.; True Knight, Gst, 131b.; Puaka, Gst. 91b.; Canterbury, 6st, ill).; Izdubar, Gst. 71b. No scratching!, are announced for tho Challenge Stakes or Great Autumn Handicap for which final payments were made last Wednesday as follow:— GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, of lOOff' sovs. Ono mile and a half. st- 1 ')- st lb, Los Angeles... 9 0 Rose Noble ... 7 U Merrivonia ... 8 11 Chief Lochiol T 7 Jjanui 8 9 Coroniform T5 • Prim' 8 5 Outlnnder ... 7 0 Husbandman 8 3 Cheddar Gl2 Martins 8 3 Cronstadt ... G 10 Vice-Admiral 8 0 Flambeau ... .G 7 NINETEENTH CHALLENGE STAKES, of 750 sovs. Seven furlongs— Peireno, Mazurka, Bandeira, Culprit, Aphaea, Sunburnt, Vice-Admiral, Madam Madcap, Masterpiece, Counterfeit, Tnnnhausor, Kohinoor, b. f. by St. Ambrose—Shepherd,

AUCKLAND R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. 1

NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES WON BY MISCOUNT.

NORTH EAST SECURES ST. GEORGE'? HANDICAP. (By TelecrapU.—Press Association.) Auckland, April 17. The second day's racing of'the Auck« land Racing Club's autumn meeting was held at Ellerslie this afternoon. The weather was fine, and the attendance large. Tho Governor (Lord Islington) and Lady Islington arrived after the first race, and :w,ero met by the officials of tlla club. The Hon. James Carroll (Acting* I'rime Minister) was also present, as well as a largo, number of southern sportsmen. Tho track was considerably drier than was generally expected, the going beiiig fairly firm. Business on the totalisator . reached large proportions, the sum of ' ,£26,919 10s. being handled, against .£12,992 on the second day of last year, an increase of ,£13,957 10s., and making .£47,651 for the two days, an increase of ,£22,841 over the first two days of 1910, when book-; makers' fees totalling JCI49G 10s. were re-' ceived. The following are the results:— STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 175 sovs.') One mile. ; Mr. J. M'Nicol's Tattoo, by Leolantis— j .Signet, Bst. 91b. (M. .Ryan) If Mr. A. Gall's C'oromandel, 6st. 1211).

(Conquest) 2 ! Mr. D. P. Moraghan's Master Theory,. 6st. 121b. , v ....... (Henderson) 3 Scratched: Santa Rosa, Port William,, Duma, Spectre. Won comfortably by Ihroo lengths, Muster Theory, who finished fast, was three lengths away third. Then cama Uranium, Sea Elf, Refcain, and Peaeis maker, with Grenadier last. Time, lmin, 41?ec.

MANGERE'HANDICAP, of 125 -sovs, '' Six furlongs. Mr. T. H. Barnaby's Gloy, by GlutenDid, 6st. 101b. (Stockley) V Mr. P. Moriarty's Hard Rock. Bst. 31b. , (S. D. Jones) a Messrs.. Foss Brothers' Master Jack, Bst. 121b. .(Deeley) 3 Also started: lvanewara, 9st. 31b.; Scotch, 9st.; Impulsive, Bst. 91b.; Poictiers, Vat. 131b.; Wee Olga, 7st, 91b.; Castle Blanev, 7st. 81b. j liarenoa, 7st, 51b.; Leafire, 7st. 511).; Taka, 7st, 31b. j Monocle, 6st. 121b.; Mildura, Gst. lOlb.j and Tctikura, Gst. 101b. ' Won by two lengths and a half. Woo Olga, Impulsive, Kanewara, Scotcli, and Harenoa followed, with Poicliet-s last. Time, lmin. 17sec. NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of ,750 sovs. Six furlongs. The Hon. J. D. Ormond's Miscount, bv Birkenhead—Miss Never. Bst. 101b (F. Jones) I! Mr. Donald M'Leod's Miss Winsome, Bst. 81b (Deeley) 9: Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Orton, Bst. 71b. (A. Oliver) 3' Also started: Sea' Pink, Sst. 101b.; General Latour, Bst. 101b.; and Counters feit, Bst. 81b. At tho distance Miss Winsome made ait. effort, but the task was a bit beyond her," for Miscount kept her at bay, winning nicely by a length. - Orton was four lengths away third, just in front of Sea, Pink, with General Latour last. Time, lmin. .15 2-ssec. ST. GEQRGE'S HANDICAP, of 750 sovs.' One mile and a quarter. Mr. A. Hall's North East, by Eurocly- ' don—Marianna, 7st. 1011). . (C. Brown) li Mr. S. Bradley's First Wairiki, Gst. : 71b (Morris) 3i Mr. J. Roulston's Soulloria, 7st. 111b. (Whittakcr) !■ Also started: Sedition, Sst. 91b.; Santa). Rosa, Sst. 41b.; Woodhey, Sst. 41b.; Monoplane, Sst.; Wauchope, 7st, 121b.; and Flying Soult, Gst. 131b. North East won an interesting race by two lengths. Soulloria was four lengths away third, and then followed in order Monoplane, Santa Rosa, Sedition, Woodhey, and Wauchope, with Flying Soult last. Time, 2min. 8 3-ssec. HUIA HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Si* furlongs. Mr. H. Highden's Boanerges, by Pilgrim's Progress—Parera, Sst. 121b. (A. Oliver) fl The Hon. J. D. Ormond's Formby, 7st. Sib. (Wilson) 31 Mr. Donald M'Leod's Kakama, Sst. 101b (Deeley) 31 Also started: Salute, Sst. 111b.; Sir Artegal, Sst. Gib.; Electrakoff, Sst. filbij. Turbine, Sst. 21b.; Ilohungatalii, 7st. fllb.; Blue Garment, 7st. Sib.; Cullinan, 7st. 51b. Won by a neck, with Kakama half a length away third. Sir Artegal waa fourth, then came. Blue Garment. Electrakoff, Salute, and Turbine, with Ilohunga-. talii last. Time, lmin. 15 2-sscc. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. About tlireo milea and a half. Mr. W. C. Morgan's Sol, by Soult— •Lorelei, list. Gib.. (Brady) 1 Mr. J. Cameron's Maifli, lOst. lib. (Futcher) 2 Mr. A. Hudson's Laddie, lOst. (M'Flynn) 3 Also started: Loch Fyne, .list. 71b.: First Barrel, lOst.; Romp, Sst. 71b. j Hunakaha, Sst. 71b.; and Lough Finn, Sst. 71b. _ , Won easily by three lengths. Laddio was six lengths away third, and then at intervals came Lech Fyue and Romp, while Hunakaha fell at the last fenec. Time, Smin. llsec. VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs, Five furlongs. The Hon. J. D. Ormond's Boolle, by Birkenhead—Leulis, Sjl. Sib. (F. Jones) 1 Mr. A, Hanson's Malwa, Sst. 31b. (C. Brown) 2 Mr. T. n. Lowry's Bellah, Sst. (51b. (A. Oliver) 3 Also started: Tranquil, 7s!. 121b.; Condamine, 7st. 71b.; Glad Tidings. 7st. 71b.; Goldsiae, 7st. 31b.; Cloudy Dawn, 7st. lib.; Sea Woif, Gst. 91b.; Harrigan. Gst. 71b.; Master Dix, Gst. 71b.; and Lady Gluten, Gst. 71b. - Won without an effort by t\yc lengths, Malwa. beating Bellah by a length for second honours. Goldsizo wns fourth) then canio Master Dix ami llarrican. tho last to finish being Lady Gluten. Time, lmin. 2 3-sscOi

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. ■' Five furlongs. Mr. A. Hall's St. Bill, by St. Clements ■—Billingsgate mare,'Bst. 111b. ' ' (A. Oliver) 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry's Cullman, Bst. (J. Conquest) 2 Mr. W. Davies's Turbine, 9st. (A. Whittakor) 3 (Also started: Faunns, Bst. 111b. OF. D. Jones); .Yliss Winnie, Sst. 61b. (P. Brady); Rod Lupin, Bst. (L. Wilson); Solus, Tst. slb. (W. Ayres); Peggy Prydo, Tst. lib. (C. Bfown); and Urukehu, 6st. 121b. (O'Shea). Won by two lengths from Cullinan, .who finished. fast, and defeated Turbine by half a length for second money. Then camo Miss AVinnie. Urukehu, Faun'us, Red Lupin, Peggy Pryde, and Solus. Timi, lrain. 1 2-sscc. ACCEPTANCES FOR THIRD DAY. (By Telegraph.—Pross Association.) Auckland, April 17. I.Tho following are tho weights and acceptances for tlie third day's races of the Auckland Racing Club's meeting:— 'MAIDEN HURDLES. One mil© and three-quarters.—Seldom, lOst. 131b.; Don Quex, lOst. 131b.; Master William, lOst. 91b.; Taiaha, lOst. 71b.; Celtic, 9st. 121b.; Miss Explosion, 9st. lib.; Dhudeen, 9st.; Excalibur, !)st.; Homo Rule, 9st. .•ST. HELIER'S HURDLES. Two miles. —Prophet, list. 111b.; Paritutu, lOst. 71b".; Hoango, lOst. 211>.; Bully, lOst. 21b.; Lady Patricia, 9st.' 71b.; Seldom, 9st. lib.; Taiaha, 9st.. . pNSLOW STAKES. Five furlougs.(Joldsize, Bst.; Cloudy , Dawn, 7st." Gib.; Sea Waif, 7st. 21b.; Harrigan, 7st.; Lady Gluten, 7st.; Master Dix, 7st.; Master Rambler, 7st.; Solitudo, 7st.; Worcester, 7st. /• AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile, and a half.—Royal Soult, 9st.; Sedition, Bst. 81b.; North East,'Bst. Blb.'; Santa Rosa, Bst.' lib.; Domino, Tst. 111b.; Soultoria, 7st; 111b.; Paisano, 7st. lib.; Delegate, Tst. 21b.; First Wairiki, 6st. lllb.; Miss Advance, Gst. Tib.; Maxwell, 6st. Tib.; Regain,. 6st. 71b. WELTER HANDICAP. One mile.Daivn, 9st. 51b.-; Uranium,'9st. lib.; Cullirlan, Bst. 91b.; Coromandel, Sst. Gib.; Master Theory, Bst. 51b.; Scotch, Bst. 21b.; Zinnia, Bst. 21b.; Master Wairiki, Bst. lib.; Captain Soult, Bst.; Caruso, Bst.; Fuss, Bst .TOURISTS' HANDICAP. Five furlongs—Kanewara, 9st.; Lucille, 9st.; Hard Rock, Bst. 81b.; Urukehu, Bst. 81b.; Fremaatle, Bst. Gib.; Habu, Bst. 51b.; Gloy, 7st. 101b.; Pnrawai, 7st. 91b.; Wee Olga, 7st. 71b,; Castle Blaney, 7st. 41b.; Harenda, 7st.- llb.; Taka, 7st.; l'-iirawaatn, Gst. lllb.; Misere Ouvert, Gst. 'Jib.; Mangu, 6st. 101b.; Tipperary, Gst. 101b,: Tctikura, 6st. 101b.; Miss Lenore, 6st. 101b. • BUCKLAND HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Tattoo, 9st. 51b.; ICakama, Sst. 101b.; Fort William, Bst; 51b.; Sir.Artegal; Sst." 41b.; E'.eetrakolt, Bst. 21b.; Wauchope, 7st. 131b.; Miss Winnie,' 7st. 41b.; Master Jack, Gs*. 121b.; Master Wairiki, Gst; lllb.; Peacemaker, Gst. 71b. GREAT NORTHERN-OAKS. One mils ■arid a half—Antoinette, Bst. 101b.( Countermine, Sst. 101b.; Directoi're, Sst. 1 ,0lb.; Mbhoplane, Bst. 10lb.; Urukehu, Bst. 101b.; Wee Olga, Bst. 10lb.; Wenonah, Bst. 101b.; Hamadryad, Bst."3lb.'

WAIRARAPA- R.C. MEETING.

THE SECOND DAY. GUNBOAT WINS THE HANDICAP. ,(By Telegraph—Spccia.l Correspondent.} Carterton, April 17. The Wairarapa Racing Club concluded its second day's racing at Tauherinikar in .fine but overcast weather, find with a large attendance. Very little rain liad fallen since Saturday,, ancl the course was not sticky. There were good fields throughout, and there were second dividends in" every race. The racing itself was gcuu and .keen, and, in. some cases," it was attended with most exciting finishes.' This teas especially so in the Moroa Hack Handicap, the Autumn Handicap," aud the Tauheri'nikau Handicap, when the judge (Mr. John Card) divided the placed lorses i by half noses. Gunboat followed up,,.-his /.win 1 of. tho, Eastef ,pa;idif on the ' first day ' by'' approprian'ife "ttfei Autumn Handicap handsomely, although he. won only by a head from fiea Queen. During th'e day, the. sum of '.£8744' was put' frliich" is i£3IGG 'more than was put through on.tho second day of the corresponding meeting last year. The grand total reached as' against .811,000 .at the 1910 Easter meeting. There were no protests, and the starting isas good, ; considering the many ine.ti)4rienced horsemen engaged. The ■meeting was exceptionally well' managed: Results:— . BOTOTAWAI HANDICAP, of 115 sovS. Six furlongs. ' r 4,J1r.,M. : Lavery'sb. f. .British Maid, by Merrie England—Waituru, 3yrs., 7st. 31b. ! (Kirk)- 1 2-Mr.'J. J. CorryVßracken, Bst. 9lb. (Traill) 2 3 Mr. W. Smart's Mcrrie Frank, Bst. . 21b. 3 ; Also started: 1 Rill, Bst. 81b. (George); i -Splash, list. 71b. (O'Halloran); 6 Simplex, Gst. 131b. (Gordon). Won by a length, a long neck separating second and third. Time, lmin. lGsfic.' ■ MOROA HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Mr, B. Speedy's blk. g. Black Reef, by Gold Reef—Victorine, 'lyrs., 6st. ■ ' Sib., and 141b. over' (M'Kay) 1 1 Mr. I'. E. Dorsefs Vite, Bst. slb. - C'/rtitsOn) i 2 Mr. J. Cress's Lady Volley, 7st. lib. (Eva) 3 Also, started: '3 .-Beacon, 9st. and 31b. ' over (Lewis); 8 Ira, Bst. 81b. (Traill); 8 Toreshot, 7st. slb. and 1011). over (Carmont); 7 Kohupatiki, 7st. lib! (M'Donald); 4 Critic, Gst.., 131b. (Marchant); 9 All Gold, 6st. ,71b. (O'Halloran). Won by a quarter of a length, Lady Volley a short neck away third. 'Time, lmin. -30 3-ssec. IUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile.' 2 Mr. 11. T. M'Grath's b. g. Gunboat, . by Calibro—Ripple,-syrs., Bst. 101b. (Watson) 1 1 Mr. M. M. Ellerton's Sea Queen, Bst. . 131b. (Traill) 2 7'Mr. H. Hodge's Mataari, 7st. 71b. • (M'lCay) 3 Also started: 3 Ainnvell, Bst. 101b. (M'Donald); 8 Afterthought, Bst. lib. (George); 6'Hilarian, 7st, 71b., and "lib. over (Carmont); 4 Manupai, 7st. 71h. (Eva); 5 Longwood, 7st. 71b., and 31b. oVer (Catt); 7 Succession, 7st. 21b. (Kirk). ..-Succession and Aftcrthdught led to about half-way where they were displaced by Sea Queen and Gunboat who both entered the straight together. A good race 'resulted in a win for Gunboat by a head, Mataari being a length away third. .Tr ne, lmin. 47scc. "VVAIO'HINE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. W. Smart's b. g. Undecided, by . Menschikoff or Sea ton Delaval—St. Amy, 3yrs., Bst. 21b. ... (M'Donald) 1 4 Mr. M. J. Gallagher's Septimus, 7st. . 111b (Kirk) 2 7 Mr. M.-C. Burr's Happy New Year, 75t..71b. (Evans) 3 . Also Started: G Miss Murphy, Bst. 41b. (Watson); 3 Astonishment, - Bst. 31b. (Traill); 5 Merrie Fly, 7st. 71b., and 41b. over (Carmont); 2 Tulloch Ard, Bst. 41b. (M'Kay). Won easily by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin., 15 3-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. Five furlongs. i Mr. E. Lonergan's blk. f. Blue Lake, by Royal Fusilier—Blue River, 2yrs., 9st (Cairns) 1 3 Mr. C. B. Pharazyn's Longstep, Bst. Gib. .....(Traill) 2 5 Mr. G. Hume's Killaloo, Bst. 131b. ' ' § (Miller)' 3 Also started: 2 Sinapis, Bst. 101b. (M'Donald); 4 Odessa, Bst. lib. (George); G Lambton, Gst. 71b., and Gib. over (Gordon); 7 Compliment, Gst. 7lb (Marchant); 8 Confusion, Gst. 71b. (M'Kay). Won casilv by a length and a half, Killaloo being half a - length away, third, Time, lmin. 2sec. TAUHERINIIvAir HANDICAP, of 10( sovs. Fivo furlongs. 1 Mr. J. J. Corry's b. g. Beacon, by Euroclydon—Guiding Star, oyrs., Bst. 31b (Traill) 1 8 Mr. C. F. Vallance's Simplex, Bst. 31b. (M'Kay) S Mr. W. Pewcuo's Naumai, lOst. 9lb. (C. Carmont) ! Also • started: 2 Mcrrie Frank, 9st. 2lb • (Miller); 1 Bally Shannon, Bst. 131b. (Mil ler); 8 Gawain, -Bst. 2lb. and 2Jlb. ovei (Watson);; 5 _ Leahora, 21b. 'George) 7 Palestine, 7st. 71b. (Cairns); 9 Purakau 7st. 91b, (O'Halloran).

Won by half a nose, tho same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin. isec. ME SHORTS, of G5 sovs. Four furlongs. 1 ,Mr. 11. Whitney's ch. g. Varna, by Stepniak—Decoy, 3yrs., 9st. and 91b. over (Cotton) 1 > Mr. P. Power's blk. c. Tobias, list. (Eva) 2 I Mr. F. J. Garment's Aurora, Ost. (Garment) 3 Also started: 3 Rumble, 9st. (Traill); |0 Whatarangi, Ost. (Kirk) j 10 Dogfish ,11'Kay); 8 St. Alma, Ost. (Miller); 2 itonej; falls. Dst. (Watson); 11 All Gold, Ist. (Catt); G Bonnie Boy, Ost. (George); ' Egypt, Ost. (M'Donald). Varna jumped away from a very even :tart, and was never headed, winning :asily by tlirco lengths, Aurora being half i length away third. Time, 49sec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Tdlccrtbh:—Special Correspondent.) Carterton, April 17. Sea Qunen (who ivns reserved for tha lutumu Handicap), Leahora, and Puiainu were withdrawn from the lirst race, n which Rill was made a decided favourte. Tho start was an indifferent one, Simplex being left behind a few lengths. 3rackcn, whose connections fancied him itrongly, led the field, followed closely jy British Maid and Merrie Frank in hat order. Entering the straight British tfaid displaced Bracken, and won by a ;ood length, with something, in hand. Bracken had to be ridden hard to beat Hcrrio Frank. Splash was fourth, Rill ifth, and Simplex last all the way. Teir starters contested tho Moroa Hack handicap, in -which Vito was a much beter favourite than Lady Volley. Black leef, who carried 141b. ovor-weight, occu>ied a good position throughout the race, ind, coming, away at the distance, won ■asily by nearly half a length. Kohuwtiki led tho field to the straight, and hen. closed down. Bcacon and Icel got ;he worst of the start, and finished eventh and last 'respectively. Vite and Policy both ran good races, and had hard uck in being put-up against a strong >roposition like Black Reef. Critic, who an sudh an excellent race on Saturday, vas fourth, Ira fifth, and Kohnpatiki isth. Forfcshot was manifestly out of ondition, and was never prominent. Rill and Passivo were the only defccions from the Autumn Handicap, leaving i field of nine. Gunboat was nearly as ;ood a favourite as Sea Queen, while her® was a ' good' "deal ' of support or Mannpaio—an apparently unknown lorse. The racc was "practically one beweon Sea Queen and Gunboat, and these wo fought "out a finish for fully tlirco urlo'ngs. Succession, after being in tho end for half a mile, dropped back, but iamb again at the finish, and dead-heated Hth Longwood for fifth' place. Manulai, who was last with Hilarian.nearly ill the way, came with a late run in tho traight,' and finished seventh. Aimwell ras eighth, Afterthought ninth, and Hiarian last. : ■There were eight starters in the Waicline Hack Handicap, tho withdrawals icing Kohupatiki, Lady Volley, and Auora. Merrie Fly. who got well away vith Septimus, collapsed when tackled by Jndecided, who won somewhat easily, lappy. New Year, who was a big outsider,"made a big effort in the straight, rat could not get past. .Septimus,- . alliougli Mr. Gallagher's gelding had to :allop hard to keep his place. Tulloch. Ird was fourth. Tho Juvenile Handicap was a good beting race,'all the lop-weiglits being well upported. Blue Lake got the-best, .and iinapis the worst of tho start. The filly e'd all the way, and won with a bit in land. Longstep managed to draw up to he winner at the head of the straight, rat was easily shaken off. • Sinapis made ip a lot of ground, and was just beaten or third place. . Lambton, a likclyooking colt, was hemmed in twice during he race, and crime fifth. Odessa was ;ixth, Compliment seventh, and Confusion ast. ■ .. • - ; The Taulierinikau Handicap- furnished ho best .race of the day, the "judge giviiig lis decision that a half-nose -separated he placed horses. The start was.greaty .delayed through Simplex, Gawais, and 'alestine playing up., Naumaiied right ip to.the straight,,.}yhero,h,c was>tackled iy Beacon and Simplex; :;uia. r p'3'^t i l' hem. ..The.. Conqueror gelding, came gain, however, and the three horses lassed tho post together. Bally Shannon he favourite, got badly away,.but .came ourth. . Merrie : Frank, who . was . with iaunlai atlthe start, was fifth,-Palestine ixth. Leahora seventh, Gawain eighth, nd Puraknu last. ' , The Shorts brought out twelve startrs—the -largest field of the day. The nly scratchiugs were Black Reef, Beulah, nd Hiriekoa. Aurora was' made afafm favourite, while Stoney: Falls ~was ilso well backed. From tho start Varnalever gave theotheTs a chance,, and won asily from a field whicli, at the business :nd, straggled all over the course. FEILDING J.C. EASTER MEETING. THE FIRST DAY. :up WON BY LADY MENSCHIKOFF. ■ (By -Telegraph.—Press Association.) Feilding, April 17. The Weather was fine but dull for tho irst day of. tho Feilding races, There ras a good attendance. The lotalisator igures for the day were ,£10,857. as compar>3 with .£10,879 for Easter Monday last -ear. Results:— WAIATA HACK. Seven furlongs. I Vibration, Bst. 51b. (C. Jenkins) 1 -Birkline, Bst. 121b 2 ! Dervish, 7st. Gib 3 Also started: 4 Floater, Bst. 131b.; 3 3aby, 7st. 51b.; 5 Golden Age, 7st.; 7 Eva, ist. 91b. Won by lialf a length, with a head beween second and third. Time, lmin. >8 4-SSCC, ; MANGAONE STAKES. Six-furlongs. I Equitas, Ost.'Slb. (C. Jenkins) 1 i Mon Ami, Gst. 111b. '. 2 ! Full Rate, Dst. 131b ..I ; 3 Also started: G True Shot, Bst.-21k; 3 Tigerine,'7st. 101b;; 9 ■ Clemora, '7st. 91b.; ' Meroze, 7st. 91b.; 8 Ascalon, 7st. 51b.; : T.ady Francis. 7st. lib. Equ'itas was first away, led all the way, md won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin. IDsec.' KAWA KAWA HURDLES. Two miles. I'Xavicr, lOst. 91b (A. M'Connon) 1 ! Marton, 9st. 121b. 2 1 Winchester, 9st. 131b, 3 Also started: 3 Hydrant, lOst. 51b.; 5 Sardonyx, Ost. 121b.; 6 Lionheart, Ost. illb. Lionheart led for the first nnle, and llien fell. Xavier then took charge from Marton, who came just too late. Xavier iron by half a length. PAONUI HACK nURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. - t Waiputere, lOst ,(W. Young) 1 3 Lcolanter, Ost. 71b 2 2 Barton, Ost. Illb.' '3 Also started: G Nightmare, lOst. 61b.; 5 Canadian, lOst. 21b.; 4 All Trumps, Ost.; 7 Cauldron, Dst. AVon easily by two lengths. Time, 3min. 20sec. FEILDING CUP, of 500 sovs. One mile ■ and a half. G Lady Menschikoff, 7st. 9lb. (C. Monk) 1 7 Ivauroa, 7st. 81b 2 2 Goodwin Park, 7st. 01b 3 Also started: 3 To Puia, Ost.; 1 John, Bst. 21b.; 5 Tentane, 7st. 121b.; 4 Shining Star, 7st. 31b.; 8 Mallet, Gst. Illb. A good racc. Won by a length and a half. Time, 2min, 37 3-ssec. ONEPUHI HACK WELTER, Ono . mile. 4 Miscal, Bst. 131b (11. Batten) 1 ft Waitoto, Bst. 41b i 1 Stevens, Bst. 81b t Also started: G Merrio Valet, Bst. 91b.; 3 Contour, Bst. 31b.; 2 Bandolero, 7st. Illb.; 7 Waihola, 7st. Illb. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin. 41 3-sscc. HALCOMBE WELTER, Seven furlongs 5 St. Tonev, Bst. 91b (C. Monk) ! 2 Irish Rifle, Ost. ,121b ! 1- Con the Shaughrauii, Bst. 91b ! Also started: 4'Wimmera, 9st. 71b.; ! Flingot, Ost. 41b.; 11 Lethean, Bst. 131b. 8 Te Roti, Bst. Illb.; G Captain Bell, Bst 91b. ;10MulgaBill, ;Bst. 41b.;7 Waipunui Bst.; 3 Thetis, 7st. 131b.; 12 Hiro, 7st Illb. A'good .race. Won by a'long neck Time, lmin. 30 l-ssec. ONGO HACK. Fivo furlongs. 5 Avaunce, Bst. lib : (F. Meagher) : I Boronia, Sst. Gib. ! II Moondine, 6st. 71b i

Also started: 4 Allurement, Bst. 121b.; ! Lady Doris, Sst. lllb.; 0 Fashion Plate, "st. .'lib.; 2 llortite, Bst.; 3 The Native, ist. 131b.; 7 Parewanv.i, 7st. 81b.; 12 Cairn Brogie, 7st. 21b.; 8 I'aruparu, 7st. 51b.; 10 Retreat, fist. 71b.; 9 Taft, fist. 81b. Won by a head. Time, lmin. 8 2-ssec. NOTES .ON THE RACING. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.! Feilding, April 17. The weather, though fine overhead, was :old and bleak for the opening day of -he Feilding meeting. The race for the Cup was a pretty one :hough, in the end, tho winner had natters all her own way. Equitas regis:ered a smart performance in the Flying Handicap for which sho was a good farourito in the running. She seemed to jo .stopping at half way, but, at the' Inish, came away again. In this race Moil Ami got a very bad passage, or she night have won, as she finished very strongly. Backers opened badly when they pre'erretl Birkliue before Vibration in the >pening event. The favourite was first nit, and led down the back but, alter loing a furlong, Dervish joined bim, and vorried him the whole way. Across the jottom Vibration cam© very fast from lie roar and, in* a few strides, he had )lnced tho position beyond doubt'. Ho •an ill a very comfortable winner with Jirkline a nose in front of pervish. Gaby vas fourth. Equitas, with C. Jenkins on top, was i strong order in tho open sprint race, jho looked lighter than usual, and lidr xaiuer had plainly been , busy on her. I'liere was a long delay at tho barrier, ;his being due tu Ascalop, Full Bate, and L'igerine repeatedly breaking through. iVhentho tapes lifted, Equitas, Hon Ami, ind l'ull Rate went off together, but the ast-named was on the outside and, getting over .mor,o ground than anything dse, Tigerine ran up to the favourite it the.turn, but the latter came awn.v lguin, and won comfortably. Mon Ami )ut in a good run at the finish, ami :ut Full Kate out of second money by v neck. , . No official time was taken in the Open Hurdle Race, but-it was certainly a very 'ast race. Winchester, tho favourite, :ould not go the pace set by Lionheart ind Sardonyx, and he was ridden in belind. At a mile, Lionheart and Sardonyx nad a twenty-length break on the reliainder of tho iield, who were piloted jy Winchester, and whipped in by Hylrant. Half a mile from home Xavier md Winchester were level, and in the ead, and both were hard ridden across :ho bottom. At tho last fenco Winches:er cried enough, and Xavier went on done. • Marton then came very fast, but Savier had only to be shaken up to refill his position. Marton was a. long way Jut of it in the first twelve furlongs md, had he been kept closer up, ho may lave won but, even if differently handled Kavier would. have still retained his lonours as hii covered more ground-than mything clso in tho race. The winner vas ridden by A. M'Connon who has not )een seen in the saddle for some time ;>a«t. Despite the failure of Winchester, anither Attwo'od-trained horse (Waiputere) vas made favourite in the Hack Hurdles, md sho won • comfortably at the finish, [/eolanter- kept her company over the ;reater part of the journey, but his jumpng was not sc good as that of the fnviiirite, and she tired badly. Burton, tho econd' favourite, was third, well back, md Cauldron, with All Trumps, were the inly others to finish. The Cup resulted in a boil-over, for the ittle-fan'eied' Lady Menschikoff' buried everything -for pace in the straight, and •an in an easy winner. John and.Cioodvin ' Park were out first, and led'from Uallet and To' Puia. Going out of the straight the field was whipped by Tc-otano md' Lady MeuschikolT. At the. half-mile "ioodwin Pnrk was taken to the front, jut at' the' turn"John 'again joined in, ns lid'lvauroa. Once heads were turned for tome 'Lady 'Menschikofl' came fast on the nitside/ li.iid -in tho run home' she -won 'omfortabijv 'Kaurba was just- clear' of :ioodwiu' Park; with John next and Teo:'ane last. The ! Foxton-owned and . trained Stevens vns thc_ehoico of backers in the Hack but' 'the' best he could' lb was 'to' finish a/poor third to 'Mescal md Waitoto. The latter led the: ibid into the straight,' where. Mescal' leaded awhbentr him rather:tasily. ,fSteyins.got a bad'run,, and was'oiily a! head n front of .Bandolero—a member of V. Jbllelo's Hastings team.. . " Con-the,Shaughraun and Irish Rifle verethe public fancies in the Halcombe iVelter Handicap. St. Toney - was soon iut in front, .(ifter an,even dispatch, and ed down,tho.back from Thetis and Wimncra. Across tho bend Irish Rifle, was :aken up, but despite the efforts of Penites, ho could not'reach St. Toney,- who von all out by a neck. The favourite was dose up .third. . , Speculation, was particularly heavy in :he last race, und several of the runners :arried big sums of money. Lady Doris ind Avaunco. wero first olf, but Boronia soon headed them, and led into: tho straight. Avaunco came again over the tnal pinch, and won a good race bv a leek. • Moondine was third and Toft 'ourtli. • ' - SECOND DAY'S, ACCEPTANCES., '.(By Telecraph—Press Association.! • Palmerston, April'l7.' The'.following are the acceptances for the second day of the Feilding meeting:— DENBIGH STAKES. Six furlongs[rish Ril'.e, Bst: .311).; True Shot, Bst.; St. I'oney, 7st. 131b.; Tigerine, 7st. 8lb.; Clemora", 7st. 81b.; Vibration,. 7st. 41b.; Mon Ami, 7st. 21b.; Winning Post, 7st. 21b.; Waiouru, fist. 71b. AWAHURI HACK AVELTER. One mile- and 1 a' distance.—Reumac, Ost. 21b.; Ladrone, Sst. 131b.; Stevens, Bst. lllb.; Valentine,' Bsl.' 91b.; Waitoto, Bst. Gib.; Merrie Valet, Sst. 41b.; Contour, Bst. 31b. j Perfectite,- 7sh 121b.; Bandolero, 7st. 101b.; Cork, ist. ill). KIMBOLTON HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Xavier, list. Gib.; Hydrant, lOst. 31b.; Winchester, Ost. 131b,; Marton, Sst. 131b.; Sardonyx, Ost. 71b. OROUA HACK HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Waiputere, list. 41b.; Canadian, lOst. 31b.; Leolanter, Bst. 131b.; Burton, Ost. 121b.; All Trumps, 9st.; Puketotara, 9st. j EASTER HANDICAP. One milo and a quarter.—Te Puia, Sst. 101b.; Lady Menschikoff, Sst. 41b.; John, Sst. 31b.; Meroze, 7st. -131b.;. Ivauroa, 7st. 121b.: Goodwin Park,' 7st. lllb.; Teotane, 7st, 51b.; Shining Star, 6st. 121b. j Con the Shaughraun, 6st. 101b.; Mulga Bill, Cst, 81b.;, Queen of Scots, fist. 71b. REWA HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs—Vibration, ,9st. 61b.; Allurement, Sst. 81b.; Boronia, Bst. 41b.; The Native, 7st. 121b.; Parawanui, 7st. lllb.; Dervish, 7st. 71b.; Mortite, 7st. 711).; Gaby, 6st! 131b.; Golden Age, 6st. 1211).; Flip Flap, 6st. 81b.; Eva, 6st. 71b,; Moondine, fist, 71b. MAKING WELTER. About one mile. —Irish' Rifle, lOst. lib.; Meroze, ,9st. 81b.: Wiinmera, 9st.- 71b.; Lethean, 9st.; T< Roti, Bst. Sib.; Floater. Bst. 21b.; Waipii nui, Sst. lib.; Attention, Bst.; Mallet, 7st 121b

GREAT EASTERN STEEPLE.

J. STEWART RIDES THE WINNER. VETERAN JOCKEY KILLED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrieht (Rec. April 17, 10.35 p.m.) Adelaide, April 17. At the Onkaparinga races to-day the following were the principal results:— ONKAI'AEIJSGA CUP, of 500 sovs. Ono mile and three furlongs.—Sparkle, 1 ; Fastness, 2; Valia, 3. Fifteen started. "Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, !imin. 21sce. GREAT EASTERN STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 sovs. Three miles and a quarter. Mr. H. S. Brcckans Matchlock, by Loclcville—The Lark, aged l Gahvay Lad 2 .Tramp. ■■••• 3 Thirteen started. Won by several lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, Gmin. Msec. Running in the Onkaparinga Hurdle Race, Kammantoo fell, and the veteran jockey H.' Holme's was killed.' • (In a private cable to our sporting editor last night, J. Stewart, the cx-N'ew Zealand jockey, says: "AYon Great Eastern Onkaparinga Steeple on Matchlock." Stewart alto • won n- cross-country event on Matchlock at Adelaide on April 1.)

RACING AT RANDWICK.

SYDNEY CUP. MOOEILLA WINS EASILY. By Telezrana—Press Association— Copyricht (Rec. April 17, 7 p.m.) Randwick, April 17. The Australian Jockey Club's meeting was continued to-day. There was dropping rain throughout with frequent heavy showers. Considering the weather, the "attendance was large. The going was heavy, and the finishes wero not by any means exciting. Results:— FLYING HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, with 500 sovs. added. Six furlongs. . !' Mr. F. Foy's gr. It- Nuwara Eliya, by Orr.il (imp.)—Paradeniya, 4yTS.,.Bst. lib. J Mr. T. Hnnnan's Lager, Sst. 121b Mr. R. Jurd's Alibi, 7st. 21b 3 Sixte-en started. Captain White did most of the running to the straight, witu Nuwara Eliya handy. The latter came with a rush and won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. Gold Thread got badly away, and finished in the ruck. Time, lmin. 171 sec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, a sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added. I'or two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr. H. R. Denison's br. c. Posadas, by . Positano (imp.)—Etra Weenie, Bst. 101b ;• 1 Mr. H. Power's Wilari, Sst. 81b., car- .. ried 9st. 4lb ; Mr. F. .Morton's Borrosov, Sst. 81b 3 Seventeen started. There, was considerable'delay at the start. Gidgiel dwelt at the post. Pride of Murillo,. Sweot Malt, and Jlivibexia v;ere most prominent-rn a packed field to the turn, where Pride o! Murillo had charge, with Wilari and Borrosov as nearest, attendants. Borrosov joined the leader in the straight, but Posadas gradually improving his position camo through at the distance,, and won by two lengths, Wilari beating Borrosov by three lengths. Time, lmin. ISisecSYDNEY CUP, a handicap sweepstake oi 20 sovs each, with 4000 .sovs. added, second horse to receive GOO sovs. and tliini horse 300 sovs. from the stake. Two miles. Mr. John Moore's br. f. Moorilla, by St. Alwyne (imp.)— Diploma, 3yrs., Gst. 71b., carried 7st. lib. (A. Hood) 1 Messrs. W. and F. A. Moses's b. in. By Play, by St. Alwyne (imp.)—\Vink, 4yrs., Sst. 01b (N. Wcod) - Mr. W. Fletcher's b. g. Eric, by Sir William—Heather. Gyrs., Bft. 41b. (F. Hood) 2 Also started: Bridge, Bst. 71b.; Danaus, Bst. 21b.; Patronatus, Sst. 21b.; Eye Glass, Sst. lib.; Wirjlla, Sst.; Apple Pie,' /st. 121b.; Sandbath (imp.), 7st, 101b.; Diabolo, 7st. 101b.; Flavian, 7st. 101b.; Lord l'oote, 7st. 01b.;■ Cadonia, 7st. 81b.; Bluo Gem, 7st. 71b.; The Lad, 7st. 71b.; Call Boy, 7st. alb.; Adgio, 7st. 21b.; Miss Corel!!, 7st. 21b.; Mindful, 7st.; Something Irish, Gst. 7,01b.; Black Prince, Gst. 101b. ; Crown Derby, Ost. 101b.; Mil, list. 71b.; Chevron, Gst. 71b.; Herova, Gst. 71b. It-was a good start. Call Boy, Apple Pie, and Eric were first to show out. At the straight entrance Call Boy was leading Mindful, Miss Corelli, and Apple Pie, with The Lad last. Before reaching the mile post Adgio took charge from Herova, followed bv Apple Pie, Flavinius, Eric, Call Boy, and Blue Gem.. Adgio ledjpast the six" furlongs post, with Apple Pie nearest. Then came Flavinius, Miss Corelli, and Herova. On reaching the four furlongs, ..Moorilla arid Bluo Gem were together in the lead, followed by Flayinius, Adgio, Mindful, Patronatus,. and' Grown Derby. Coming into, the straight Moorilla was'- clear ;of Eric,' who' was'.well ahead of Flaviniiis, with Blue.G?m aiid Miridful going strong.' Moorilla/won- by; . three lengths, with .five lengths', between second mid. third. . Then caniß ; . Mil;"'. Mindful, Crown Derby, Blue Gom," Md'Patronatus, with' Call Boy List. Time, 3min. 3Gisec. FIRST STEEPLECHASE, a handicap sweepstake of G sovs.' each, with 30C ... .sovs.- added.., ,Ahout two miles and a .'."half. :;.V ~,,, Mr. A. T. Creswick's b. g. No Trouble, by Mistake—Lucy, aged, flst. 121b. 1 Mr. £. Manifold's li.oisdale, list. 41b. 2 Sir. A. L. Wright's - Confederate, list. 71b. ••• ; - There were only four starters, A\ on by three 1 lengths. Time, smin. 40see. FIRST NURSERY HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, with 500 sovs, added. For two-year-olds. , One mile, Messrs. W. and F. A. Moses's b. c. .Tacamar, by Positano (imp.)— Jacinth, 7st. 21b ] Mr. P. H. Morton's Psytty, 7st. 21b. ; Mr. D. 1,. W T att's Cisco,, Bst.:. 71b. J ■ Nineteen'' started, .. The,. winjier,. who ivas prominent throughout,-came-away al the ■ distance, and won easily by seven lengths. Time,-limn. 4Glsec. TOCAL HANDICAP, a sweepstake of f sovs. each, with. 400 sovs. added. One mile and a quarter. Mr. W. S. Andrew's blk. h.' Snuires, by Simmer , (imp.)— The Toque, 4yrs.,. Gst. 71b ' Mr. .1. B. Whitehead's Sentronns, ist. 21b. ■ Nlr. A. Kerr's Reg, Gst. 101b i Fifteen started. A good finish. Wor by a length and a half. Time, 2nun, 12sec. THE PATEA R.C. MEETING. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Hawera, April 17. The weather was beautifully fine for the Patea. races, and there was a large attendance. The sum. of £SIIG passed through..the inqchii)e v as against d's/lt Inst year. Events and winners:— HANDICAP HURDLES, of 75 sovs. About one mile and a half.—Zante, 1] Clemency, 2; Lochguard, 3. Scratched; Rapu. Won by. four lengths. lime, 3inin. FLYING HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. About iix furlongs.—V.oea, 1; Bay Paul, 2; Starboard, 3. Scratched: Bow Bells, Lad 5 Loo, Lady Fran, and Minura. V. on by two lengths. Time, lmin. 17 2-sscc. FARMERS' PLATE, of 55 sovs. Aboul one mile. —Silver Cluse, 1; Rouge Dra goon, 2; Moahau. 3. Scratched: Cham Lightning, Charge, and Colporteur. Woi by two lengths. Time, lmin. oOsec. PATEA EASTER HANDICAP, of 10( sovs. About one mile and a quarterSt. Lumsden, 1; Jargon, 2; Valentine, 3 Scratched: Merrie Emerald. Won com fortably by ono length. Time, 2nnn. ' 2-ssec. KAIvARAMEA STAKES, of 55 sovs. About four furlongs and a half.—Mastei Sylvia, 1; Jackpin, 2; Bow Bells, 3 Scratched: Colportenr, Lady Van, nnc Senuine. Won by a length. Time, lmin, I 2-ssec. BOROUGH STAKES HANDICAP, ol 55 sovs. About seven furlongs.—Bay Paul, I; Sandy Paul, 2; Valentine, 3. Scratched: Dover Straits, Lady Loo, Maxsuma Haydn. Park, and San Pan. Entering th< home turn Tarn Glen fell, and J. Ross the rider, was rendered unconscious. H( was removed to tho Patea Hospital. Tan Glen died. Won by a length and a half Time, lmin. 31 4-sscc. ALTON HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP of 80 sovs. About ono mile.—Starboard 1: Mfrrie Emerald, 2; Kapara, 3. Scratch efl: St. Lumsden, Epsom Downs, aiu Rapu. Won by half a length. Time lmin. 48 3-ssec. FINAL STAKES, of 55 sovs. Aboul four furlongs and a half.-—Master Sylvia 1; Bow Bells, 2; Ambergris,' 3. Won b.\ n length. Time, lmin. 1 2-ssec.

WAIRAU TROTTING CLUB,

(l)y Telcfiraph.—Press Association.) Blenheim, April !". The annual meeting of 'the Wairau Trotting Club was held to-tlay m hno weather. The sum of X 1427 was put through fclio machine. Besults: MAIDEN HANDICAP.—MancIeI, 1; Terry L., Cribwood, 3. STEWARDS' lIA NDIC A P.—Sammy, 1; Angelina, 1!; Southern Cress, 3. LADIES' BRACELET—Sammy, 1; Cribwood, 2; I!«ren?a. ;i. AVAIUATI. TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP.—MandeI, 1; Franz Josef, 2; OIF Chance, 11. DASII HANDICAP.— Terry L„ 1; .Merry Widow, 2; Eclat, .1. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—Doy!?, 1; Off Chance, 2; Treason,.-3. - ■ GRANDSTAND HANDICAP,—Tuatara, 1; Terry L., 2; Kereuga, 3,

KUMARA RACES. (By Telegraph—Prosn Association.) Hokitika, April 17. Splendid weather prevailed for the opening day of the Kumara nutumn race meeting. There was a largo attendance, and .splendid racing. The sum of .14(102, a record for Kumara, passed through the totalizator. The following arc tho results :- TRIAL STAKES. Six furlongs.—Obligate, V.s-t. 1311).. 1; Hillspring, 9st. 21b., 2; Katrni, Sst. lib., ;i. Also started: Pure Rose, Overheard, Blessbok, Lady Shannon. a Time, lmiii. 20 l-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP. Vive furlongs. —Surmount, Sst. J lib., 1; Mangrove, Tst. 51b., 2; Millionaire, fist. 101b., :). Al=o started: Montague and Howard. Time, huin. 5 2-ssec. TROTTING HANDICAP. One mile— Manola, !; Toarohau, 2Gsec, 2j Prudish, 22sec., 3. Twenty-live others started. Time, 2iuin. 39 Msec. KUMARA HANDICAP. Nine fur- 'J loi:gs.—Shannon Lass, Tst. 111b., 1; Ab- . crration, 9st. 511)., 2; King Try, Sst. 311j., 3. Pv.ro Rose also started. Time, 2min. i 2 l-ssee. A brilliant race, only a neck separating the placed horses. 1 DILLMAN'S HANDICAP. Five fur- . longs and a half.—Miss Sylvia, Bst. 71b., ' 1; Moata, Tst. 31b., 2; Hillspring, Sst. 811)., 3. Also started: Surmount, Montague, Mangrove, and Glenrook. Time, lmin. 11 Msec. KUMARA TROTTING HANDICAP. < One tnilo and a half.—Miner's Eight, j 3Ssec, 1; Toarohua, 38sec, 2; Cobra, . 29see, 3. Twenty-one others started. ' Time, 4min. 2sec. I WESTBROOK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Negative, Bst. 61b., 1 i Obligate, Tst. 71b., 2. These were tho only starters. A telegram from Kumara last night states that—The first day of the Easter • meeting of the Kumara Racing Club easily constitutes a record for the club. Totalisator investments exceeded JC4OOO for tho day, and the attendance and the number of horses competing exceeded those present at all previous meetings. Excellent sport was provided, there being sev- . cral very close finishes between the placed horses. WAIPUKURAU J.C. MEETING. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Napier, Anril 17. The Waipukurau Jockey Club's annual race meeting was held to-day. There was a large attendance, but the weather was showery. An accident happened in the first race. Ngakau and Lady Edna falling. The jockeys (P. O'Brien and J. Griffiths) were taken to the Waipukurau Hospital, but though both were severely bruised it is not thought that thoy have sustained serious injuries. The'sum of .£8515 was put through tho totalisator, as against X 7022 last year. Results:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 50 sovs. Seven furlongs.-Elfbolt, Gst. 131b. (H. Watson), 1; Golden Clasp, Sst.' 131b., 2; Scots Fusilier, Bst. lllb., 3. Gold Flash, Manitou, Lady Edna, Suffragette, and Ngakau al>o started. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin. 33sec. EASTER HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Once round.—Obscurity, Tst. (J. Kemp), 1; King's Lvnn, Tst. 71b., 2. Erin, Tst. lllb., finished first, but was disqualified on the grounds that the jockey had weighed without tho breast-plate. Time, 2min. 0 l-ssec. HACK HANDICAP, of 75 : sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Cork, Tst. 71b. (H. Griffiths), 1; liaupare, Sst. 51b., 2; Appin, Tst. 131b., 3. Composed. Artie, and Waikorari also started. Won by a length. Time, 2min.' 13scc. ' WAIPUKURAU" HANDICAP, of. 130 sovs. One milo and a quarter.—Amato, Sst. (P. Moore), 1; Golden Water, Tst. 51b., 2; Voetgang, Tst. 51b., 3. Separator and Obscurity also started. Time, 2mii\. 12sec. TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs.—Altear, Sst. lib. (H. Watson), 1; Formulate, Tst. lllb.; 2; Mcrrimac, Sst. 31b., 3.. Easy and Divinia also started. Won easily. Time, 50sec. • ' LADIES' HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. One 1 mile and a half— Whakaweira, list. 21b. (G. Hirst), 1; liaupare. list. 91b.. 2; Water o' Milk. 10?t. 81b., 3. Tushful, Polynices, Wanstead, Amphora, and Lady Possiblo also started. Won by two lengths. ! Time, 2min. 45sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six ' furlongs.—Lord. Possible, Sst. 71b. (W. ' Kirk), 1; Moreykoff, Bst., 2; Erin, Tst. 131b., 3. Ample also started. Won by a nose. Time, lmin. ITsec. FINAL HACK.HANDICAP, of To sovs. ' Five furlongs.—Goldfinch, Tst. Tib. (11. ' Watson), 1; I'erceler, Tst. 91b., 2; Bravest, Tst. 121b., 3. Amaru, Ortygia, Axis, Waitoke, Scots Fusilier. Suffragette, Tua- ; tahi, Kathleen, Tyne, and Florence r Nightingale also started. Won by a nose, ' tho same distance separating second and ► third. Time, lmin. fcec. t i . LADY MEDALLIST'S GOOD RACE. a By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyrisht Sydney, April 17 . The "Herald" Says that Lady Medallist ran a. great race in the Autumn Stakes, 1 and that her owner is to be complimented on sending across the mare to tackle 2 such formidable opponents as Comedy 3 King and Trafalgar. Messrs. Harcourt and Company are holding a sale of racecourse privileges in connection with, the .Wellington Racing Club's Autumn meeting, at their rooms, Lambton Quay, on Thursday, April 20. r FIXTURES. e 3 April 18—Auckland R.C. Autumn. 3 April 18—Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 18—Feiklihg J.C. Easter. ' . ; April 20 and 21—Westland R.C. Autumn. '. April 28 and 29—Wellington R.C. Autumn '. May 3 and 4—Marlborough R.C. Annual.. ■j May' 10 and 11—Hawke's Bay J.C. Au- ■ tumn. May 11 and 12—Ashburton County R.C. 1 Autumn. '■ June 2 and 3—Dunedin J.C. Winter. r __ • y a