THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1686, 28 February 1913, Page 7

THE TURF.

', WANGANUI AUTUMN M EETING • 9 " . CUP DAY. , TIRESOME WINS THE BIG EVENT., < (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WanQanui, February 27. i The Wanganui Jockey Club's autumn, meeting opened to-day in fine but cloudy weather. Tlio attendance. Was largo ,and tlie-going fast. The sum of ;£23,G75 was put through the totalisator, compared J with ,£22,179 for tho first day last year. The following are tho results:— STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of , 150 sovs. ;' . ■ One mile. • '.. i Mr. E. W. Alison's b. g. Allegation, by Gladstone—Aleger,4yrs., Gst. 91b. ■ (W. Bell) 1 1 Mr. W. Smart's br. g. Merry Frank, by Merriwee—Valois, Gyrs., 7st. 101b. (C. Emerson) 3 B Mr. C. Hawkins's b. b«' Distinction. 1 .by Dauht—lntelligence, 4yrs. 7st. 91b. (L. Wilson)' 3 * Also started: 7 'Obligant, tet. 61b. (11. Berry); 5 Con the Shaughraun, Bst. 41b. (L; Nodder); llr Coromandel. Bst. ,(W. Price); 2 Patriotic, 7st. 9lb. (E. Lowe); lil \ Ceylon, 7st. 61b. (0. Child); 13 Muleteer, ' 6st. 121b. (C. Mont); Aruake,6st.l2lb. (0, M'Carten); 9. Stepney, Cst. 121b. (H,Tricklebank); 6 Red Lupin, Gst; 121b. (J. O'Shea); 8 Tiwari, 6st. 9lb. (W. Weller). A capital start and a capital race, 'Alle- >, gation and Merry Frank fighting out a great finish. Time, lnsjn. 43sec. PETRE HACK HANDICAP, of 110' so vs. j second horse 15 soys, and third horse . 5 sovs;.'Six'furlongs. '' ■ 8 Mr. Highdcn's c. c. Lockwood, by St. AmbroseWVaitemata, Syrs., 7st. 51b. <W. Bell) 1 1 Mr. J. F. Hathaway's b. f. Heather, : \ - . by Vladimir—Handsome Jack mare, 4yrs., Bst. 71b.:............ (A. Olliver) 2 J Messrs. Walsh and Quarhnan'a b. • in Silver Rose,', by Sylvia Park— ' Pretty Polly, syrs.;.7st.' ' v . (K, Lambess) 3 Also started: 5 Black Lupin,- Bst. 131b. V .T. E. Jones); 8 Crawford, 7st. 131b. ; (P. b'impkins): 4 Gerbera, 7st. 101'b; (C.'Jen--1 kins); 2Chaminade,-7st.. 91b. (B. Dceley); 9 Aviatrix, 7st; Blb. (0. M'Carten); 6 St. Luap, 7st. 21b. (R. Berry); 10 Sweet Zinnia, 7st. (H.-Richards).' An even start was effected, the ■-.' ten starters breaking the lino together. At tho distance Lockwood came up from' third in the outside position, and j passing Heather and Silver Roso won nicely by a length. Silver Rose was third half- a length away from Heather. Time,' lmin. 15 l-ssec.. -> ■ ■ ■, AVESTMERE HANDICAP HURDLES,, of . 1.75'50v5.; second .horse £0 .sovs., third horse 10 sovs. About two miles. - 1 Mr. C. Mumby's c. g. Sandy Paul, . , : - by St. Paul—Mystery Maid, Gyrs., • »st. 12ib. (A; M'Flynn) 1 2 Mr. J. R. L; Stanford's c. g.ißercola, . aged, flst. 121b. 2 3 Mr. G. Morris's br.g. Marton, aged, 9st : ... (W. Ayre) 3 Also started:. 4 Waterworks,-9st. 111b.. (W. Adtms); 5 Whimper, Ust. 2lb. (J. - O'Connoll).., •, . The field moved, off together, i ' first-going'to thofront. At the distance Bercola put. in, a. determined, .challenge, ' "but'despite tho'free, use' of the'whip lia was stalled off by-Sandy Pa'ul, who won.; comfortably by a length arid three-quar- . ters. MartbnWas- three .lengths' away third. Time, 3min. 57scc. ' TAYFORTH .HACK : HURDLES, of 110 ■■■■_ sovs.-; second horse 15 sovs., third .' horse: 5 . sovs.': 'About one .mile - and ' . • ■three-quarters. ,v-; ' ■ 1 Mr. W. M'Beth's br. g. Allure, by , ' Handsome Jack—Remuera. Gyrs., lOst. 10lb.' (l'V Flynn)_ 1 i Mr. O.Cox'sb.g. Timothy, ' by St. Paul—Ngaire; 1 aged, '9st:'l2lb. v B (A. M'Flynn) 2 8 Mr. F. Preston's b. .g, Serenity, bv • Handsome Jack—Lake Placid, aged, , <lOst. 61b. (W. Adams) 3 Also started• 6 131b. (E. Miirtagh); 2 Knutsford, Sat. 101b. (J. O Connell); 7-Clemency, :9st; .41b. (G. : Ross); 5 Mahiriaivai'Sst. (Hs .M'Sween6yW.«.^: V ~ -. The'-fieldi Well tog-ether. -.' • 'Allure v^on, by -'a.: length., ff om ..Timothy,-. ' ■ Serenity being third three lengtlis • away. ■ Time* 3min.- 15 - 4-sseo. Clemency , n?d ■ Knutsford fell. ' WANGANUI CUP -HANDICAP, of 750 : • ; ' sovs.;'second horse.JOO sovs.; third 50 sovs. One mile-and three-quarters. B Mr. E. W. Alison's o. m. Tiresome, iby Scaton Delaval-+-Torment, svrs., 6st. 81b. i .w..„ 1 8 Mr.'Highden's b. f. Bronze, by lield -Battery—Our'Lady, 4yra., 8s t.- 41b. , (A. Oliver) 2 10 Mr. F. Hnll'3 g. h. Mira, byJSoult —Tauhei, syrs., Bst. 51b. (L.Wilson) 3 . Also started: 1 Labour Day, Bst. 71b. (F. D. Jones); i Masterpieoe, Bst. 21b. (C. Emerson); 6 Domino, Bst. 21b. (J. O'Shea); • 8 Cheddar,- 7st. 21b. .(Hi Tricklebank); 9 ' Master ; Laddo, 'Gst., 131b. :(H.v. Watson); Lady MenschikoiT, 6st.'!)lb. (R. Berry); s''M!outoa Girl, Gst. 71b. (W. Weller); 11 Composed, 'Gst. Vlb. (C. Monk). ' ; -After a'slight delay,, the starter sent the • field' of eleven away in beautiful ljn6. 1 Bronjie.was the first to become.; conspiou- ' oils, and was followed by Cheddar. Tiresome -went'to the front rounding the bnnk the last--'time.'- Tiresome kept the lead, . despite numerous challenges, and secured ■ . the verdict by three-quarters of a length, ;. with Mira one length' away third. Then came Lady Menschlkoff. Laoour Day (the favourite) was fifth, and. Domino ■sixth, the remainder being 1 .close'.up. Tuue, Smini. 4'sec, v '' • JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 .sovs.; second horse 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the'stake,.. About five . iurlongs. ■ . X Mr. ,W. Nidd's b. > f. Peronilla, by , Achillos-r-Prelude,-2vrs., ■ ilst.-51b. (W." O'Halloran) 1 6 Mr. J.-M'Laughlin's: bf. f. Eocene,. • 'by Gold Reet—Eona, 3yrs., (S. Ware) 2 Mr. Frederic's br. g. Astor, by Coro*' . net—Clonpctt, Syrs,, 6st. 131b. - . . i . , . (N. Goddard) 3 . Also started: 5 Imagination,, 9st. 71b. (B.' Willis); 2 Jasou, flst. (H. Mnnson); 4 Princess.Moutoa, 7st. 41b. (H. Webb); 8 Mouette, Gst. 12lb. (F. Stevenson); . 9 ■ Lord Gladstone, 6st. 121b, (K.'Lambess); 7 Hansard, .Gst. 101b, (H.Goldflneh). 1 ; . Another..good start was ; mndb .in this T6ce.' Peronilla won comfortably by n . length and a half. Astor was very clost up. Time, lmin. "2'Msec. . WIIUTOA HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs.; sccond horse to.receive 15 sovs., . , . and third .horse 5 sovs.'-from rstake. One mile. : , '• 1 Mr, Ross Allan's blk. c. Postillion, by Advancerrßrown Spec, '3yrs., :.Bst. Blh. ..;... (A. Oliver) 1 4 Mr. P. Johnson's c..m. White' Crane,'. \ ' by Royal Artillery—Stressa, syrs., ' . 7st. 41b. (J. O'Shea) .2 B Mr. J. M'CartyV, b.' g. Patronymic, ■' by'Patronus—lrma, ayrs., Bst. 71b.; (F. D, Jones) 3 Also started: 2 Monologue, Bst. 111b. (W,-| Price); 5 Deklcho, 7st. 121b. (R. Young); 8 Howler,-7st. 51b. (C. Monk); 7 Moirette, '• \ - 7st.-51b. (Alf. Oliver); 6 Eastwind, 7st. 41b. (W; Bell). : : ~ Another good start was recorded. Postillion was the first to assume command, and, having a lot in hand, won eilflily by a length from White Crano. Patronymic being four lengths away third. Time, lmin. iisec. ... I'XYING HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; sec- • vond horse; t6-receive .35 'sovs., and third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. - / Six furlongs. ' 1 Sir ; G. Clifford's b.-c. Autumnus, by, 'Treadmill—Gold Leaf, 3yrs., Bst. ' - (C. Emerson) 1 8 Mr. J. HarleVb. g. Makara, by St. Clements—Lady of the Lake, Gyrs.,- .. , 7st. 4lb. (B. Dceley) .2 B Trustees late Mr. J.. : Ryan's b, c, Grattan, by Coronet—domain, 4yrs„. , 7st. ....; (W. Bell). 8 : Also st< .ted: 7 Gladiolo, 9st. Gib. (S. Reed);'s Culprit, 9st. 21b. (W. Young); 4 Ventura, Bst. 9lb. (Li Wilson);'.' 3 I'otoa, Bst. slb. (J.'O'Shea); 10-Dearesf, Bst. 31b. (W. Price); 13 Piriwai, 7st. Gib. (O. M'Carten); 11 Styx, 7st. slb. 111. Tricklebank); 8 Patronale, 7st. 21b.- (C. Carmont); 12 Royal j Simon; Gst; 10lb. (K. I.rtmbess); 14 Teti- ' kura, Gst. 91b. (C. Monk); 2 Ineuru, 6st. 71b. (R. Borry). ,A" good start.'' Autumnus >von by half (i length, from Makara, with Grattan a length third. Time, lmin. 14 2-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RACING,

IBy" Telegraph.—Spocial Reporter.) . ■ '■'••• Wanganul, February 27. Cap Day at Wangnmii 7was close and muggy, but this did not prevent a reCord crowd from turning out. The recent

enlargements to the grandstand and lawn afforded room for all to view tho racing in 1 comfort, the track was in perfect order, ] and the racing was of a very high stan- ; dard. Tho Cud went'to tho Auckland sportsman, Mr.'E. W. Alison, whose col- t ours were also carried successfully by Allegation. . The light-weight jockey, W. < Bell, rode three winners during tho day. The sport was free from any irregulari- ; ties, and tho stipendiary steward had a j very easy day, There were a couple of . minor falls in tho hurdle. races, but no 1 dainago was done. ' i , In a good betting race Merry Frank was made favourite for the opening i event, but there was very little difference , between him and Patriotic. After a slight ' delay tho field was sent off to an excel- j lent start. Patriotic was the'quickest to begin, but Red Lupin soon, headed him, ] and, running down the back, the order was: Red Lupin, Patriotic, Allegation, ( Distinction, and Merry Frank. The last- ; nailed was moved up at tho lialf mile, ; and he entered the straight* on terms ] with Allegation. For a moment or two j the favourite seemed-likely to win, but : the Auckland-owned 'animal, favoured fcy < "his light weight, struggled on and scored ( by a head. Distinction was a fair third, j and then came Aruake, Con the Shaugh- < raun, and Coroinandel, with Ceylon and Tlwari. in the rear of field. The win- ; ner is d. big, plain-looking gelding by Gladstone from that good mare, Aleger. ] He showed winning form at lakapuna > last month. , . I Heather Champinade, and Lockwood | carried tho public support :n the Petre Hack Handicap. At the start. Oliver, on the' first-named, was-out quickly, but ( Silver Rose carried him along at a fast , pa'ce, and-the'field quickly_ strung ont. , Lookwood moved ■ into third position rounding the bend, nnd iu the straight ( ho ran ■ past tho two leaders, and won comfortably. - Oliver had tx> rule tho i favourite very hard to beat Silver Koso bv a head. Chamanade ran yqry.oadly,. and so did Gorbera. Deniso Orme. Postulion, and Jackpin were scratched. -■ Sandy Paul, looked the best of good things in the Westtnere. Hurdles, and lie duly materialised. ;His supporters sent him out. favourite. I Over the first nnlo Marton was pulling very hard in front, but six furlongs from homo M'Flynn took th».favourite to t'he front, and, jumping nicely, he beat Bercola, who put up a good race, but jumped badly. Waterworks ran in bandages, and was tailed of? last at tha' finish. . Whimper ran well for a milo, but'when the pace was put on ho was soon found wanting. ■ Allure, with Flynn in'tho saddle, was the. medium of a plunge, in the Hack Hurdles, and ho won, but had nothing to spare afc the finish. Timothy (M'Flynn) made the running till the half-mile, when Allure took charge. ' Rounding the bona Serenity ran up to them, but ho got into .the last fence land spoilt what looked like ail excellent chance of scoring. KnulSford was heavily backed, but ho fell opposite , the • stand. the first time round when occupying a forward position. Tho Cup came next, and nearly ,£SOOO was, invested on* the machine.' _. Labour Day, as was anticipated, finished, up favourite. In the bird-cave the favourite looked big, but-solid. ■ Mira was lighter than usual, but shrewd; followers of tho I game , thought that he, would run bstter in oonsequenco. : Bronze /was a' perfect picture, and was as quiet as a sheep. was on the light side, and so was Domino,-but Cheddar and Master Laddo did not look ready. Tire--some was tho same light-fleshed animal as Before,..but.Moutoa Girl boro a -well- , trained nppearance, and so did Lady Menschikoif. At the barrier,_ Master Laddo, Moutoa Girl, and Labour Day were on-tho inside, with Bronze and Composed oiM-ho : outside. ■ A reallv good dispatch was made at the first attempt, and tho field moved together for nearly a furlong. Then Cheddar led from Tiresome, Master Laddo,' and Moutoa Girl. Entering tho straight the pacd was little better than a crawl, allowing Masterpiece/and' Composed.''who had oeeh slow to find their feet",'toioin,the field. Passing the stand the whulo field was bunched, Bronze and Labour Day being on the rails, just behind ; Mira,"Cheddar, and Master•Laddfl'.;.,Here: Masterpiece'got into a mix_up,' andaelt' back. ' At -tho : six furlongs Tiresome and Master Laddo led 0 bunched field;land, afurlong further,. Bromrhcaded M) r ? and went up on-to the-rails, but Labour Day . was too'lato. in,trying for tho samo opening)'" At-, tho- half-milo ..Tijesoms headed. Master Laddor and, a furious further, on,. tlio •Auckland • mare had a .thrco lengths lead, ■ but the -'others were running four-m a line, with! Labour Day, ,on the outside, becoming prominent. A W'k further on Bronze received a slight che jk; Tire.jim was first into the straight, and as. they lined up for.the run. home, labour Day (on, the. outsido), Mira, and Moutoa. Girl, were all nrominent. Suddenly Oliver got an opening on the rails, and Bronze.came with a lightning run, but did not reach Tiresome, who won by a length and a .hall. Mira was; third, and then came Labour Day, Master Laddo,-Moutoa Girl, Domino, and Cheddar,'in a cluster, with Composed and Masterpiece last. Jho .luck of the Tace was certainly .with the winuor, who aided by her light weight, was i always able to go the pacc,'and.commands-good position. Labour Day and Bronze had all the bad luck and in a lesser, degree, Lady Menschikoff .was a victim. ..Summed up it looked as* if the two favourites should -have-run first and second. '. ■ _' .Tho "elect" all wanted to be on Poronilla' in ? the Juvenile Handipap which. Mr.' Nidd's filly won . very comfortably. Eocene was first away, but Peronilla soon took charge, and was not. again headed; ■Astor .coino frotn. a long way. back and ran into second place, but in tho last few strides, Eocene.cam©"again,.and just cut him out. Jnson was closo up fourth. ■ The Wiritoa Hack Pace was an exercise canter for Postillion who, ridden by Oliver,-;was-in front from the rise of the barrier, and was not headed. 1 Tho Adyanco .colt was a great machine favourite, and lie won in a manner suggesting much better deeds in future. White Crane, who has a bit of a reputation, was second,!, witli Patronymic, Dckkho, and Monologues in that order.' ' The double event layers : wero busy "reinsuring" in'the Flying. Handicap, and in consequenco of their investments, several runners were well supported, that on form could have: no chancp. Autuinnus, who had been favourite sinco the appearance of, the weights, retained .his position, and won after a good race.' Ineuru, Styx, Gladiole, and,Grattan were most prominent in the early, stages, but entering the straight, Makara. ran up, and quickly settled the leaders. Just as ho appeared, to have the race won, Autumnus camo fast'on tho outsido, and finishing in his bull-dog fashion, gained the verdict by clear margin.

" WEIGHTS FOR ) SECOND DAY. (By Telegraph—PrCsa Association.) Wanganui. February 27. The following are the Wanganui Jockey Club weights for tho second day;— , AUTUMN HANDICAP. Ono mile.— Byron, 9st.; Imagination, Bst. 91b.; North East, - Bst." 81b. ; Obligant, Bst. 71b.; Kawecn, Bsu 71b.; Con the Shaughraun, Bst. 51b.; Merry Frank, Bst. 21b,; Coro-; niamlsl, Bst. lib.; Katiia, Sst. lib.; Bill, Bst. lib;; Rangiatua, Bst.; Quarantine, Bst. j Distinction, 7st, 131b. j Manawakaha, 7st. 121b.; Patriotic, 7st. lllb.; Waipakn, 7st. 111b.; Allegory, 7st. 101b.; Allegation, 7st 81b.; Piriwiii, 7st. 81b.; Ceylon, 7st. 71b.; Royal Simon, 7st. 71b; Royal Irish, 7st. 71b,; Dido, 7st. 51b.; Moutoa Girl, 7st. 21b.; Postillion, 7st.; Mulete, Gst. 131b.; Mnrton, Ost. 131b.; -Arunke, Cst. 131b;; Stopnoy, 6st. - 131b.; Roil Lupin, Gst. 131b.: Aloha, Cst. 121b.; Tiwari, Gst. 101b.; Vladinoy,-Gst. 101b.; Manuwera, Cst. 101b.; St. Serf, Gsti 101b; Master Tupuhi, Gst. 101b. HARRISON HACK. One mile and a distance.—Royal Simon, Ost. 31b.; Aruako, Bst. lllb.; Patronymio, Bst. 81b.; Monologue, Bst. 71b.; St. Sorf, Bst. 51b.; Mnmiwera, Bst. 41b.; Lockwood, Sst. 51b.; Vladinoy, 7st. 1311).; Waitcto, 7st. 131b.; Almeida, 7«t. 12lb. i Rangikapna, 7st. 121b.; Dekkho, 7st. 91b.; White Crane, 7et. 91b.; Mbiretto, 7st, lib.; Mediterranean, 7st. ! 31b*.; Eastw'ind, 7st. lib.; Austin, 7st.; Sylvan Glade, 7st>.; Styrnx, 7st.; Rosebi'uslt, 7st.; Locligar, 7st.; Nebulous, 7st.; Howler, 7st. , • „ ~ ■ MATARAWA HACK. Six furlonsaGratthn, - 9st. 51b.; Postillion, Ost. 21b.; Tetikura, Bst. lllb.; Black Lupin, Bst. lllb.; Heather, Sst. lllb.; Patronymic, Bst. Gib.; Daybreak, Bst. 41b.; Lockwood, Bst>.. !tlb.; Lady NolanT Bst. lib.; Zetes, Bst. lib.; Tree Lnoerne, Bst.; Sylvia May, 7st! 121b.; Powder Fo.x, 7st. lOib.; Crawford 7st. 01b.; Dekkho, 7st. 9U>.; White ■ Crhno, 7st. 91b.; Jackpin, 7st. 8lb.; GerIwra, 7st. 71b.; Chaminade, 7sti 711).; Floss, 7st. GIT).; Glacier. 7st. Gib.; Denisa Orme, 7st. Gib.; Avintvix, 7st. ■lib.; Yankeo Doodle, "st. 41b,: Lambton, 7st. 41b.; Silver Rose, 7«t. 21h.; Patrones?, irt. 21b.; Enshvind, 7st. 21b.; St. Limp, 75t..; Sweet Breeze. 7«K; Kaiuki.. 7st.; Ihc Pest, 7st,; Martlot, 7st.; lung Sunon,

7st.; Kathleen Mavournecn, 7st.; R°seblush, 7st.; Sweet Zinia, 7st.; Tiora, 7st.; Recilia, 7st.; Arrognncc, 7st.; Elk Lad, 7st. ' FORDELI, HURDLES. One mile ond three-quarters.—Koran, list. 121b.; Sandy Paul, Iflst. 1311).; Enroco, 10st._ 111b.: Cornelian, lOst. 91b.; Ngatiruniuti, 10=t. 71b.; Bravest, lOst. 71b.; Sleacombe, lOst. 71b.; Bercola, lOst. lib.; Paul, list. 131b.; Allure, Oat. 121b.; Leolanlcr, 9st'. 101b.i Aviatri.x, 9st. -lib.; Marton, i)st 21b.; Whimpei", i)st.; Clemency, 9st.; Maliiliawa, 9st. ' OKOIA HACK HURDLES. One mile mid five furlongs.—Bercola, list, ,121b.; Allure, list. Gib.; Serenity, 10-st. 71b.; Timothy, lOst. 'lib.; Strategist, !)st. 131b.; Aoina, 9st. lplb.; Knutsford, 9st. 101b.; Watchchain, 9st.; Mahinawa, 9st.; Pukurua, 9st.; Sir Tnllocli. flst.; Glenfern, 9st. WANGANUI STAKES. One mile and a half—Bobrikoff, !>st. IMb.; Mini, Bst. 71b.; Labour Day, Bst. 51b.; La Reina, Sit. 51b.; Domino, 7st. 131b.; Masterpiece, 7st. 131b.; Sinapis, 7st. 81b.; Tiresome, 7ft. 8lb.; Dearest, 7st. 51b.; ICaween, 7st. 41b.; Lady'Moutoa, 7st. lib.; Cheddar, 7st.; Odessa. 7st.; Quarantine, fist. 131b.; Pill, Gst. 131b.; Lady Mcii'-ohikoff, Cst. 101b. j Master Laddo.. 6st. 101b.; Patriotic, Cst. 911).; Oylon, Cst. 71b.; Almoida,, Gst. 71b.; Foam' Flake, Gst. 71b.; Composed, Cst. 71b.; Master Tupuhi, Gst. 71b. FAREWELL HANDICAP. , Six furlongs—Culprit, 9stl lib.;. Ventura, Bst. 71b.; Potoa, Bst. 31b.; Crown Pearl. Bsfc 31b.; Peroneal, Bst. 8lb.; Heatherbrae, Bst. 81b. ; Dearest, Bst.; Makara, 7st. 121b.; Nnknatu, 7st. 91b.; Kntua, 7ft. 91b.; Allegation, 7st. Gib.; Phroso, 7«t. 41b.; Oblipant) 7st. 41b.; Eocene, 7st. 41b.; Piriwai, 7st. 41b.; Styx,' 7st. 21b; Grattan, 7st. 21b,; Patrohale. Gst. 121b.; Vocation. Gst. 121b.; Mount Victoria, Gst. 101b.; Dido, ,6st. 101b.; Rnyal Irish, Gst. 101b.; Tetikura; Gst. , 8lb.; Pasadena, Gst. 81b.; Toney, Gst. 71b.; Glcnfinitan, Gst. 71b.; Jackpin, Gst. 71b.; Inouru, Gst. 71b. V AUSTRALIAN CUP. THE FINAL ACCEPTANCES. Br Telosiaoh—Preen Association—Oobyright •' ' (Rec. .February 27, 8 p.m.) 1 Melbourne, February 27. In oonneotion with the V.R.C. autumn meeting, acceptances for the principal ' handicap on Tuesday next are as followt .AUSTRALIAN CUP. A handicap sweepstake' of 25 sovs.' each, with 2000 sovs. added; second horse to receive 400 sovs., and third 200 sovs. out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Two Smiles and a quarter,—The Parisian, 9st. 91b.; Piastre, 9st.; Cadonia, Bst. 101b.; Wilari, Bst'. 31b. ; Flavian. 7st. 131b.'; Almissa, 7st. 121b.; Didus, 7st. 111b.; TJiabolo, 7st„ 101b.; Golden Point,; 7st. 71b.; Wallalo, 7st. 51b.; Uxbridge, 7st. lib.; Timipagre, Gst. 131b.; Barios (inc. slb. pen.), Cst, 121b.; Riffian, Gst. 91b.; Puaka, Gst. ,71bJ training at flemington. By. Tolosraph—rrcss Association—Oopyrltht Melbourne, February 27. At i'lemington, Piastro did a mile in Imiu. 4Ssec., .'Wilari. nine furlongs in 2min., Mala six furlongs iu lmin. 17sec., Popinjay,five furlongs in lmin. ssec., Gillamatong six furlongs in lmin. 20sec., Wolawa ten furlongs in 2min. lfisec., Riffian twelve furlongs in 2min. 47sec., Berry, Consols half a mile in 53sec,, Jemla'h tho same, Burawang beat Uxbridgo over ten furlongs in 2min. 19sec., Didus ran a mile in lmin. 53scc., The.Lintie six furlongs in lmin, 19sec., Relievo seven furlongs in lmiii. 3350 c.; Cider and Barios eleven furlongs in 2min. 30Jsec.,,Volsloanc and Euby Hampton five furlongs in lmin. ssec., Ireland half a mile in olsec., Twa Brigs six furlongs in lmin. 17sec., Widgiews five. | furlongs in Imiu. 45sec., and Gigandra five , furlongs in.-lmin; s£sec.; GALLOPS. '' Melbourne, February 27. At Caulfield Belove did six furlongs on the grass in lmin. 20seo„ Braggart a milo in 49Jscc., Rathioa beat Heatnergo over six furlongs in lmin. 17Jsec., Parolles ran half a mile in 52sec., Almisa ten furlongs |:in 2min. lljscc., Golden Point oonclndcd : 'nine of ten furlongs in 2niih., Siveet Malt Mid thrco-quarters of a imilo in lmin.' 19isec., A and. Blakeney live furlongs in ' ImimrSseo. it ' . m M) nicii REMINDERS. In connection with the, Auckland Racing Club's autuhm riiectingj' owners .' are reminded that nominations for minor events and forfeits for .the Gi'eatNfirthoni Champagne Stakes and the Great Northern Oaks close at 9 o'clock to-night with tha> 'club's secretary, Mr. J. F. Hartland. ' Nominations for the Wairornpo, Racing Club's autumn meeting close on Monday !next'wilh the club' 9: secretary, Mr. E. A. Laery, Featherston. ' , NELSON RACES. ' The annual race mcetip of the Nelson Jockey Club will be beW on Richmond Park on Wednesday and Thursday, March 12 and 13, and acceptances close with the secretary (Mr. J. Glen); • this (Friday) evening at 8 o'clock. Since the last raco meeting the courso has been re-fenced and improvements have been effected, including tho erection of a new and commodious totalisiitor house and a birdcage. A sand bath has also been provided in the saddling paddock. Arrangements are .being made with Union S'.S. Company for a convenient steamer service, and no tloubt - a number of Wellington sportsmen ' will make'tho trip across tho Strait.'