THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1402, 30 March 1912, Page 8

THE TURF.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN RACES. THE NOMINATIONS Tho following nominations'have been received for tho Wellington Kacing Club's Autumn meelinu', to bo held on April 17 and 20:FIRST DAY. FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS* SI IIIOPLr.CHASE. Two miles and a half. —Hoscgrove, .Silver Clnse, Soman, Appin, Iha Spaniard, Dorando, Glenmnre, liceline, Xavier, Hill Lass, Nedra, Stourton, /ante. W.UWETU HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—St. Tniiey, Beacon, Negative, Bandeira, Blakeney, Kauroa, Mira, Penza, J-auiius, Llamvern,. Con (ho Shnughraun, Countermine, Aema, Sea Queen, Kill, St. •elix, Master Sylvia, Ariom, Fashion Plato, 'lurna, Clemoes. SfIA'EKSTKKAM HANDICAP. Seven fur ongs.-Mouloa Clirl, Avaunce, Ladrone, Lady Volley, Grandee. Mallard, Otaraia, lemerite St. Petersburg, Lady Kilcheran, Bonnie Boy, Mediterranean, Lambtnn, loncy, Ngatiivmui, Glenf'ern, Lord Kenown, To Wahaioa, Tiwari. Manitou THE THOMPSON HANDICAP 'One mile.—Lany Moutoa, Sir Solo, St. Tonev Avaunce, Waipumii, Coromandel, Mnng'aroa, Los Angeles, Lady Mcnschi'koff, Sir Knox, Boanerges, Bronze, Mira, Effort Penza, Sir Tristram, Khamsin, Mulga Bill, Con tho Shaughraun, Dearest, Mcrrivonia, Gipsy Belle, Counterfeit, Masterpiece, Countermine, Heatherbrao, Royal Scotch, Midnight Sun, Undecided, Odessa, Byron, Allegory, Sea Queen, Thetis, Ineuru, Ariom, Labour Day, Julian, Golden Loop, Ngcitiranui, Rill, Equitas, The Rover, Clemoes. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, for 2-year-olds. Five furlongs— Daybreak, Eocene, Master Kilcheran, Bon Soir, Bon Ton, Achilla, Plunder, Elevated, Lockwood, Peroneal, Submersion, Obligant, llaskayne, Mureniba, Jan, Stepnev, Stvx, Glenfinnan. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Beacon, Culprit, Bandoira, Longstop, Blakeney, Effort, Blue Lake, Bootle, Altcar, Khamsin, Aloha, Makara, Gipsy .Belle, Heatherbrao, Royal Scotch. Theodore, Merry Prank, Byron, Allegory, Gladiole, Ineuru, Full Rate, Labour Day, Equitas. TINAKORI HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Dogfish, Ladrone, War Queen, Ladv Volley, Distinction, Gay Lawless, Missile, Aborcoed, Patroness, Dirge, Aratiatia, Semaphore, Mount Victoria, Lambton, Monologue, Ohince, Borsil, Throve, Amaru. SECOND DAY. ' SECOND HACK AND HUNTERS* STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half — Rosegrove, Silver Cluse, Soman, Appin, The Spaniard, Dorando, Gleniuore, Beelinc, Aiavier, Nedra, Hill Lass, Stourtori, Zante. HUTT HANDICAP. One mile.-Ladv Moutoa, Sir Solo, St. Toney, Avaunce", Coromandel, Ladrone, Bandeira, Blakeney, Kauroa, Mira, Penza, Llamvern, Lady Kilcheran, Gipsy Belle, Countermine, lurna, Aema, Sea Queen, Rill, Master Sylvia, Golden Loop, St. Felix, Ariom, Ngatrraum, Fashion Plate, Clemoes. MURITAI HANDICAP. Seven furlonga. —Dogfish, Moutoa Girl, Avaunce, Ladrone, Lady Volley, Grandee, Mallard, Otarai Tcmorite, St. Petersburg, Lady Kilcheran, Bonnie Boy, Mediterranean, Lambton, Toney, Ngatiranui, Tiwari, Manitou, Glenfcrn, Lord Renown, To Waharoa.

AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile and. three furlongs—Sir Solo, Waipunui, Coromandcl, Mangaroa, Los Angoles, Lady Menschikoff, Sir Knox, Boanerges. Bronze, Mira, Sir Tristram, Llanwern, Mulgaßill, Dearest, Merrivonia, Countermine, Masterpiece, Midnight Sun, Undecided, Odessa, Byron, Allegory, Sea Queen, Rill, Julian, Golden Loop, Labour Day, Ariom, St. Felix, Fashion Plate, Equitas, Tho Rover.

PACIFIC HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Daybroak, Eocene, Master Kilcheran, Bon Ton, Bon Soir, Achilla, Elevated, Peroneal, Submersion, Obligant, Hoskayne, Maremba, .fan, Stepney, Styx, Winning AVay, Gleniiunan, Gnome, Lady Georgia', Teviotdnlo.

SUBURBAN HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —St. Toney, Beacon, Negative, Culprit, Bandeira, Longstep, Blakeney. Effort, Blue Lake, Bootle, Altcar, Khamsin,' Aloha, Con the Sliaughraun, Merrivonia, Makara, Gipsy Belle, Heatherbrae, Roval Scotch, Theodore, Merry Frank, Byron, Allegory, Gladiole. Ineuru. Master Sylvia, Full Rate, Labour Dav, Equitas. BELMONT HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —AVar Queen, Lady Volley, Distinction, Gay Lawless, Missule, Abercood, Patroness, Dirge, Aratiatia, Semaphore, Mount Victoria, Ceylon, Lambton, Monologue, Ohinee, Borsil, Te AVaharoa, Glenfern, Throve, Amaru. SECOND FORFEITS. After declaration of second forfeits, the following horses remain in the undermentioned events:— NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES; of 550 sovs. Weight-for-age, with penalties. Seven furlongs. Mr. AV. E. Bidwill's eh. f. Submersion. Mr. F. Hall's b. c. Obligant. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's ch. c. Gnome. Sir Geo. Clifford's b.'f. Autumnus. Sir Geo. Clifford's br. f. Brown Owl. Sir Geo. Clifford's b. c. Masterpiece. Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Counterfeit. Mr. A\'m. Davies's br. c. by Field Bat- . tcry—Companion. Mr. Jno. Buckley's b. c. Stepney. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br. c. Canuto. Mr. W. Nidd's b. f. Sinapis. Mr. Highdcn's b. f. Bronze. Mr. Highdon's br. c. Boanerges. Mr. J. R, M'Douald's br. o. Styx. Mr. H. AV. Parata's b. c. Rongapai. Mr. Jno. Buckley's b. c. Jan. Mr. Highden's b. f. Ermengarde. Messrs. AV. G. and G. L. Stead's b. c. Bon Soir. Messrs. AV. G. and G. L. Stead's br. o. Bon Ton Mr. J. Symonds's br. f. by Strowan—St. Clair mare. Mr. H. AVhitney's b. c. Turna. NEAV ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of 450 sovs. For three-year-olds. Colts, Sst. 101b.; fillies and geldings, Bst. 71b. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. J. F. Buchanan's b. c. Phobos, by Martian—Fireside. Mr. J. F. Buchanan's b. f. Foil, by Martian—Assegai. Mr. J. F. Buchanan's b. o. Thrai, by Martian—Hebrew Maid. Mr. C. A. Parker's b. c. by Hierarcl— Lute. Sir Jas. Carroll's b. c, by Kilohoran— Ariateuru. Sir Jas. Carroll's b. f., by Glenapp—Tauheti. Sir Jas. Carroll's b. (~ by Sir Laddo— Hakirirangi. Sir Geo. Clifford's b. c. Masterpiece, by Clanranald—Madowla. Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Counterfeit, by Treadmill—Elusive. Messrs. AA T . J. and A. F. Douglas's br, o. bv St. Ambrose—Maude. Mr. G. L. Stead's b. f„ by AchillesBluewater. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. c. Allegory, by Martian—Allegrosse. Mr. Moore's b. f., by Sylvia Park—Frisco Maid. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. c. Byron, by Martian—Greekmaid. Air. F. Ross's b. c. Emile Soult, by Soult —Lady Emmeline. Mesdames Foss and Stewart's b. c., by Hiorarch—Tournament. MASTERTON AUTUMN RACES. SECOND DAY. BIG RACE WON BY GOLDEN LOOP. (By Telecrraph.—Press Association.) Masterton, March 20. The Masterton Racing Club's Autumn meeting was concluded (o-day in fine weather, and with a large attendance of the public. The sum of ,£8353 was put through tho totalizator, making £17,053 for the meeting. Results:— GRANDSTAND HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Sevei furlongs. 3 Lord Renown, 7st. 9lb. ... (B. Ollivor) 1 .1 Glenfern, 7st. Olb 2 2 Mira, Sst. 121b 3 Also started: ■! Bonnie Boy, Sst. 121b.; 0 Rongoniau. 7st. 101b.; 1 Morrimac, 7st. fllb.; 8 Goodform, 7st. 71b.; (! Kingswell, 7st. 71b.: 7 Black Reef, 7st. 411). Won by (wo lengths, half a length separating second and third. Time, lmin. 28>cc. TF,Li;riIOXK HANDICAI', of 00 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Noßiuai, CKt. 111b. ... <T. Pn'tcbord) 1 3 JJirpii, fcil. ,'l|u 2 J! AViuouiu. 7ot. 71b. .._ ™. „„_., a

Also slarted: 4 Rangiatua, Bst. 101b.; 5 To Koti, Sst. 101b. Won comfortably. Time, lmin. 1 2-ssec. HACK SCURRY, "of CO sovs. Weight-for-age. Five furlongs. 3 Miss Roberts, Ost (Ryan) 1 !) Miss Vena, 7st. 111b. 2 5 lialmmii, Vsl. 111b 3 Won by a length. Time, lmin. 1 4-ssec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. One mile. 1 Toney, lOst. Mb (Bull) 1 4 Waikohua, lOst. 71b : 2 2 Elfish, 12st. 71b 3 Also started: 7 Strathcona, lOst. 131b.; I! Prince Eddie, lOst. Kill).; I) Overheard, 10»t. !llb.; 10 Fusilier, lOst. !Üb.; 9 Master Webb, lOst. 71b.; 5 Miriam, lOst. 71b.; G L'ivinia, 10.it. 71b. Won from start to finish. Time, lmin. ■15 l-s?ee. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. One mile. 2 Golden Loop, Bst. lib lUran) 1 1 Sinapis, 7st. 111b (Dceley) 2 10 liallyshaniion, fist. 101b (Bell) 3 Also started: G Tho Rover, Sst. 71b.; 7 Sea Queen, Sst. 41b.; 5 Red Lupin, 7st. 71b.; It St. Felix, 7st. 41b.; 8 Son Pluie, 751.; !) British Maid, 7st.; -1 Negative, 7st. Sib. Won by two lengths, after a hard-fought race. Time, lmin. Usee. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 00 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Simplo Sam, 7st. Bib (L. Noddor) 1. 1 Allurement, Sst. 51b 2 2 Nukuatu, list 3 Also started: 3 Aloha, 9st.; 5 Goldslcy, Sst. Gib.; S Kingswell, 7st. 01b.; 7 Florence Nightingale, 7st. 31b.; 9 Mediterranean, 7st. Won easily. Time, lmin. 15 4-sscc. FINAL WELTER, of SO sovs. Seven furlongs. 2To Roti, Sst. 131b (C. Jenkins) 1, 1 Effort, Ost. 111b 2 5 Full Rate, lOst. 31b 3 . Also started: i Master Sylvia, Ost. 41b.: 0 Negative, Sst. 111b.; 5 Overtime, Bst. 31b.; 3 Afterthought, Sst. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 21) 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Five furlongs. 2 Lcapuki, Sst. 21b (Meagher) 1 3 Allurement, Sst. 21b 2 Amber and White, 7st. 41b 3 Also started: 5 Gay Lawless, Sst. 91b.; 10 Muleteer, 7st. 131b.; 7 Kina, 7st. IMb.; 1 Miss Augusta, 7st. 101b.; 8 Wee Rose, 7st. 81b;; 11 Pukototara, 7et. 51b.; 4 Aratiatia, 7st. 51b.; 6 Ladino, 7st. 21b.; 13 San Port, Gst. 101b.; 9 Silver Fox, Sst. 101b.; 12 Rangi, Gst. 101b.; 14 Rahani, Gst. 101b. Won by two longths. Tinio, lmin, 2 2-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Mastcrton, March 29.' It was dull overhead for to-day's racing, but tho rein held oil'. A good second-day crowd turned out, and the racing was nearly as good as on the first day. The totalisator money on Miss Vena, who ran second in the Scurry, was impounded pending tho result of a protest. In tho opening event tho public strongly supported Merrimac, who had Deeley in the saddle. Tho favourite, was unlucky at the turn, where tho field closed on him as he was trying to get through on the rails, and he was sent right back. This spoilt his chances. Lord Renown, who was evidently much improved by the race he had the first day, took charge soon after the start, and was not again headed. Mira could not go the pace, and in tho first part none of the others seemed disposed to go out aftor Lord Renown. Waiouru, who only arrived from Foxton in tho morning, was a fresh horse ill tho Telephono Handicap. Old Naumai, looking fresh and well, was the favourite, but many of his usual backers stood off, thinking tho long, straight would beat 'him. As a matter of fact, he seemed to stay on better. After appearing to be in trouble at the bottom of tho straight ho came on again and won easily. Tho pace was too fast for Tc Roti at the start, and the first day's winner was well beaten.

Yesterday's form pointed to Miss Roberts as the best of the Scurry field, but the public were waiting and waiting for Decley to win a race, and his mount, Karoro, was a better favourite than Miss Roberta. Panthca, on .tho Tuils, and Miss A r ena were the quickest to begin, but Miss Roberts was always handy, and in the' straight she came fast on the outside, and won a good race by a length. Thcro was a complaint laid after the race tment tho ownership of tho second horse, but the matter was adjourned. Toney was a better favourite than, Elfish in the High Weight Handicap, and after Divinia had played np badly and delayed the rise of tho barrier tho rider of Toney eventually anticipated it, and was not headed. .The winner seems a good useful hack, cud at the weights would heat the same field. He is by Advance from a Natator mare, and was ridden by Mr. Melville Bull. Prince Eddie was in second position till tho last hundred yards, when ho tired to nothing. The Autumn Handicap was the big event of the afternoon's raciDg. The hotting was confined to two horses, Sinapis (Deelcy) and Golden Loop , (Ryan). The former was a slightly better favouritethan tho New Plymouth horse, and onco again the public was proved to be right, for the pair ran first and second, and the eight furlongs was timed as lmin. llsec. St. Felix acted as pacemaker from Sinapis and Bally Shannon till the four-furlong post, when the latter took charge. In the straight Ryan brought Goldoa Loop along, and in a fine finish heat Sinapis by a length and a half. The latter got a clear, run on the rails, but Golden Loop's run was irresistible. The Rover and Sea Queen wore just behind tho placed horses. Allurement, who had tho scrriees of W. Young, was the best backed in tho Railway Hack Handicap, with Nukuatu and Aloha in that order. The field gave a lot of bother at tho barrier, and eventually tho favourite was left. Nukuatu was the first to become prominent, but Simple Sam soon headed him, and was not again troubled. Allurement finished well, and beat all but the winner. Goldsley, Aloha, and Kingswell were tho last to pass tho post.

Te Roti, who was making bis fourth appearance at the meeting, proved tho winner of tho Welter, in which the Trenfham mare Effort was a strong favourite. Full Rate was. in charge when the field settled flown, andlialf-way down the straight he looked- to have the raco to himself, but Effort then came- on tho scene, and her victory was. loudly pro-, claimed. However, To Roti came fast on the outside, and in tho last few strides ho caught up and won. C. Jenkins, who rode the winner, was received with a round of applause on returning to tho weighing enclosure. Tho winner.is an apt illustration of tho "horses for courses" motto, as at this meeting last year he won three races. Another big field contested the last raco, which went to Leapuki after an interesting struggle with Allurement and Amber and White. The latter went down very well in the preliminary, and , many good judges selected it to win. Allurement was unlucky in being; badly stopped at the turn into, the straight. A.J.C. SCRATCHINGS.; By Telegraph—Pre6s Association—Copyrleht Sydney, March 29. . Chaste has been scratched for all engagements, and Hoanga for both ste>nlcchases at tho Australian Jockey Club meeting. AUCKLAND R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. ACCEPTANCES. (By Telegraph—Pro?« Assoctntloa.i Auckland, March 29. The following are tho final payments for events on the first day of tho Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting:— EASTER HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile.—Boanerges, Sst. 111b.; General Lntour, Bst. 81b.; Domino, Bst. 81b.; Koultoria. Sst. 71b.; Antoinette, Sst. Glb.;Coroinandel, Bst. 411).; Goldsize. 7st. 101b.; Kakama, 7st. 01b.; Crown Pearl,- 7st. 41b.; Miss Winsome, 7st. 41b.; St. Amans, 7st. 21b.: Glov, 7st. lib.; Wee Olsa, 7st. lib.; La Roina, 6st. 101b.; First Wairiki, Cst. 91b. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES. Six furlongs-Monorail, Sst. 101b.; Our King. Sst. 101b.; Prince Smilt, Sst. 101b.; Bleriof. Sst. Sib.; Tact, Sst. 81b.; Semolina, Rsl. 81b.; Pekoranjji, Ssf. Sib.; Davbrenk, SM. Sib.: Hnskaviio, Sst. 71b. GREAT NORTHERN 'OAKS. One mi!o nuil a half.—CnunVrfi'ir, lift, fill), (including 101b. penalty); Kawpen, Sst. 1011).; Mi.=s Winsome. R-l. IMb.: YVhaknvMu'a. S.'t. 101b.; "'airilii Hose, Sst. 101b.; War Scare, SM. 1011). NELSON HANDICAP. One mikTircsome, Sst. Olb.; M.inuwcra. Rsl. 01b.: Kopnue, Sst. 31b.; Sea Pink. Pst.: WnHi Chain, "ct. 121b.; Maui Nina, 7sl. 101b.: Blue Mount, 7st 91b.; Lady Betty, 7st.

81b.; Worcester, Tst. 71b.; Pukewcraj 7st. 711).; Tipua, 7st. 711).; Royal Irish, Tst. 71b.; Surplus, Tst. Gib.; F.vnwai, Tst. Gib.; Nutter, Tst. Mb.; Hemisphere, Tst.- .lib.; P.vrutes, Tst. 51b.; Collier Lad, Tst.-41b.; Ngaiimuru, Tst. 41b.; Pet, Tst. 21b.; Whakarahia, Tst. 21b.; Cuckoo, Tst.'; Avaloii", 7st; Counlrce, Tst.; Wuiriki Rose, Tst.

EDEN HANDICAP. Seven furlongsMahcuo, Tst. 131b.; Jack Dclaval, 7st. 811,.; Ashhy. 7st. 81b.; Outward, 7st. Gib.; Flvin;; Soult, Tst. Ml).; Grenadier, 7st. 211).; Miilnnga, Gst. 131b.; Admiral Soult, Gst. 121b.; 'Peggy Pryde, Gst. 101b.; Hvperion, fist. 1011). j Tufcetumu, fist. 1011).; Kuwccu (including 51b. penalty) Tat. lib.; Tangiwai, Gst. 711).

TRADESMEN HANDICAP. Ono mile and a quarter.—Maxwell, Bst. 91b.; Monoplano, Est. 21b.; Sir Artegal, Bst.; Miss Winsome, Tst. 131b.; Sea Elf, Tst. 121b.; Ngapuka, 7st, 51b.; Master Jack, Tst.; Flying Soult, Ts!\; Fuss, Tst,; Ruatnngata, Gst. 1311).; Waiofahi, Gst, 1211).; Tiresome, 6st. 111!). TRAMWAY HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs—Roval Soult. 9st. 21b.; Bootlc, Sst. 01b.; Salute, Sst. 51b.; Our Queen, Sst. 41b.; H.ohungatahi, Sst. lib.; Ashby, Tst. 1111).; Harcnoa, Tst. 41b.; Lucille, 7st. 31b.; Bluo Garment, 7st. 21b.; Bow Bells, Tst.;.l Bogey, 7st.; Jena, Tst.; Manure.ro, Gst. 111b.; Cloudy Dawn, Gst. 101b.; Sohtudo, Gst. 71b. ONSLOW STAKES. Five furlongs.— Prince Merriwee, Sst. 31b.; Geneva. Sst. 31b.; Centenary, Bst. lib.; Battle Abbev, Tst. 81b.; Potoa. Tst. 71b.; Allworthy, Tst.. 51b.; Miss Avalanche, Tst. 51b.; Matswore were-, 7st, 51b.; Lonesome, Tst. slb. ; Indulgence, 7st. 41b.; Semolina, Tst. 41b.; Hazlelon, Tst. -lib.; Prince King, Tst. 41b.; Devastation, Tst. 41b.; Laverna, Tst. 41b.; Salvannic, Tst, 41b. BAY OF PLENTY RACES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Tauranga, March 28. There was a good attendance at tho Bay of Plenty Jockey Club's race meeting, which was held here . to-day. The totalisator investments amounted to J31739 10s. The following are the results;— MAIDEN PLATE.-Weka, 1; Crossy, 2; Manaroa, 3. SHORTS. HANDICAP.-Arawa, 1; InTeran, 2; Winhaston, 3, TAURANGA CUP.-Kaw.een, 1; Falchion, 2; The Chef, 3. HACK RACE.-Weka, 1; Maßtor Lane, 2; Manaroa, 3. PUBLICANS' PURSE.-Leahora, 1; Marangai, 2; Faida, 8. WELTER HANDICAP.-Napenape, 1; Falchion, 2; Montpellier, 3. RAILWAY HANDICAP .-Marangai, 1; Kaween, 2; Lcahofa, 3; FAREWELL HANDICAP.-Arawa, 1; Faida, 2; Heyboy, 3. APPEAL DISMISSED. H, GRAY'S DISQUALIFICATION. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Hastings, March 29. Tho Metropolitan Committee- of tho Hawke's Bay Jockey Club heard the appeal of Hector Gray against tho decision of the Dannorirko Jockey Club, disqualifying him for twelve months for not riding Miss Augusta to win and for deliberately interfering with rlio running of Ladino in tho Telephone- Hack Handicap at tho autumn meeting of tho Dannevirko Jockey Club. The appeal .was dismissed and tho action of tno Danncvirko Club was confirmed. NOTES AND COMMENTS. [Bi GlenvJob.] Owners are reminded that acceptances for the first day'B events at the- Feilding Jockey Club's Easter mooting closo on I Tuesday next.

C. Jenkins will ride Boanerges in tho Faster Handicap at Fllerslio' next Saturday.

Mr. G. M. Currio was a passenger for Sydney by tho Moeraki lost evening. ' Miscount was withdrawn from nil ongagemcnts_ at the A.R.C. autiunn meeting at i) o'clock on Thursday morning. Queen's Prize, who won tho Southland Cup on Wednesday; js an. aged, maro by 'Baystnr, by Castorr-Cissy, Ky"'MusketFrailty; her daiii litfiugi'War- Mddtil, who 'does riot' appear''fit -the ' '.!>tnd "Book. Queen's Prize did her early racing in tho A r orth Island, but her only win thero was in a Farmers' Plato at Fa tea. Last season she was raced in Southland without success, but during the present season she has won several races in that district, the most important being tho Gladstone Handicap on tho second day of tho Southland Facing Club's summer meeting.

. Haskayne, Idealism, Bootlo, Outward. Our King, and Our Queen have arrived at Auckland to fulfil their engagements at tho autumn meeting. Lady Medallist, tho top-weight in tho Doncaster Handicap, is encased at the Hawkesbury meeting this afternoon. Polymorphous will not bo raced again this season.

As tho Manawatu Racing Club's autumn meeting follows closely upon tho Trontham fixture, tho Wellington Racing Club is arranging for a special- train- to run from Trentham to Awapunt on tho day following tho close of-the meeting for the convenience Of all tho trainers, who havo horses engaged at tho' Manawatu meeting.

Iho smart 2-vear-old Ermeugarde has done well on tbo racing and travelling that sho has had during tho season, and when she was being shipped on tho Maori for Lyttelton yesterday sho looked in the pink of condition. In the Challenge Stakes at Riccarton next Tuesday week "Mr. Highden's" fillv will havo to carry 7st. 91b. A. Oliver will not bo nblo to rido her and as yet no jockey has been definitely engaged. It is understood, however, that W. Ryan will havo tho mount if his services aro available. Ryan returned from Syd7ioy on Wednesday last and quickly showed form by riding a couplo of winners at tho Masterton meeting.

Efforts «ro being mado by tho Wellington Racing Club to arrango a match between Bronzo and Counterfeit over 12 furlongs to bo run at the Trentham Autumn, meeting next month. Tho owner of Bronze has expressed his willingness to allow tho Field Battery filly to run, and Mr. A. K. YVbyt?, secretary of tho club, has written to Sir Geo. Clifford to see 1 if he will allow Counterfeit to run. If Sir George consents, the club will allot a 100-guinea trophy for tho match, which will certainly arouse great interest.

Nominations for the Manawatu Racing Club's' autumn meeting will closo on April 2 at' 10 a.m. ■ It is gratifying to note (says an English' writer) that although South America, tbo United States, .Kussia, and Germany havo during tho last fifteen years acquired a-number of our Derby winners, and others havo died, there are, in Messrs. Weatherby's list no fewer than nine heroes of tho bluo Riband down for stud duty this season. In Auckland, Kakama is favourite for the Easter Handicap, to bo run at Ellcrslie to-morrow week. The annals of sport would not, perhaps, require to bo too diligently searched (says the "Arrow") for the discovery of records of instances in which judges have been rushed and maltreated by dissatisfied human competitors; but tho pony which deliberately charged and upended tho judge's box and its occupants nt tho Pyramid Hill (Vic.) meeting the other day has surely created a precedent, Fortuna'clv, beyond a few. scratches, none of the officials were hurt; but one of the bystanders sustained a broken jaw, and another a fractured rib.' ■ ■