THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2121, 13 April 1914, Page 4

THE TURF.

RACING AT RANDWICK ? SINdASTEft MfDIGAPTOP WEIGHT JUST BEATEN NEff;ZMDANI)ERS:FAIL h-jV By TolofTftph—Press Association—Ooprriffltf ,'■',:.,i-:\ Sydney. Aj>ril 11. i Glorious weather and the fact that the Doncaster Handicap was to be run rosultcd in a huge attendance at Rand wick for the ■6penL%'i:ef : .Hho.,.A.J.C. big Autumn Meeting. Ladiea viet with one another for tho. honour of being host dressed, pnd many gorgeous costumes were-'parnded.»< ■• H6bble»and split skirt's "were cbifspicubuß by' their absence. Generally speaking, the New Zealand competitors 'disappointed their supportors. Bon \-T6if "made .a . brave struggle inif-ihe-' Autumn /Stakes,, but that great/istayer: Alured;- proved too, good by half'a-neck:; North-East .failed badly,- in tho Hurdles, tho'Aveight/12st. 81b., being.too great a (bad:for the distance..,- r -:V ' Tho Doncaster' Handicap,,brought; out a big field'. •' •Tweiity^ight.;started ) and i the rac^^hrtd.-backersvpuzzldd, , for it was ndt,\till entering the,straight.that anyoHo-.eoiild" have an idea of possible /winner.' 'First Principle proved l wortliy-'of-.the price (loQOgns.) -paid for him w,hen. "a yearling. His dani Field Boso irby, Hotchkiss. ;" ■ : ,' ~. ? Tho ■'&&. Leger, the-classic event, of the dajv-tfas'an casySraco for Radnor, the two 6th^r.:,starters' not-being, taken seriously. '■'-:..-... . - ■ ■.'.'. .There were visitors, from all the Stakes of tho Commonwealth, a contingent of New Zealanders, and a largo influx of tho country folk, who are down foy, the Royal Horso Show. R. Lewis, the rider of Radnor, scored his fifth success in the A.J.C. St. Leger. . ■ A charge of interference, with Sunlike iiiul Sir Willie, by Rathlea in the Doncaster' Handicap' was not inquired Into, no action, being faken. Results of the racinj; are as follow: — FIRST HURDLE RACE, a handicap ' sweepstake of 1 sov. each, with 500 sovs. added. About two m ilea Mr. A. Matheson's b. g. Cloritaft, by Godwin—Coqjzee, aged 1 Mr. C.Hebdou's Hallmark .....:... 2 Mr. W. C. Kirby's- : John Willie 3 Seven started. North-East led at the start, and kept with the field until the six furlong post, when tho weight told; and he dropped back, and finished a bad last. Clontaft won by four lengths. Time, 3min. 46jseo.. • ■ .- AUTUMN STAKES, a- sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, 'with 1500 eovs. added. Weight-for-age. One mile and a' half. . .' i • ') Mr. J. Northern's br. h. Alured, by Flaviis—Aline, 9st. 31b 1 Mr. G. L. Stead's br. h. Bon Ton, by Bofliform—Class, -4yrs., pst. ? 2 Mr. I) , . Merton's ch..h.. Aurofodina, .

by Flay us—Nereid, 9st. 31b 3 Seven started. Bon Ton was tho

smartest away from Cagou and AuroJodina. After going half a mile, Cagou had' a length advantage. Four furlongs from home Aurofodina had his head in front, but entering the straight Alured took tho lead, and Bon Ton, coming with a fine, run, looked promising. Ahired, however, won * a splendid race by half a neck. Time, 2miri. 35ijsec.

A.J.C. PRODUCE STAKES, ;ira;eep3tako o£ 20 sovs.' each, aclde'd to a subscription of 10 sorfl. each from the owners of sires nominated,, and a subscription of : 2500 sors.' by the Aus'trolian Jockey Club. For two-year-olds. '■:<; Seven 1 furlongs. Mr. -W;-Brunton's b. c. Imshi',- by Persian Knight—Croemari, Bst.. ioibt-'-v.....:-.-..;:-.-;...;;.;;:;,..:....-;;.. 1 Mr. B."; J. Watt's br. c. Mountain Knight, by Mountain King—Lai Vieille,'Bst.,lo.lb .............;. 2 Mr. S'. S". Cohon'? b. f., Eugenjf, by Earls{on,—Lady '.Trenchant. Bat. ,- ■ 7ib,—;.,.,.,..;.,...,.■.,..-„;..;;..:. 3 Thirteen started. After two false starts Sir Bobadil led the way. At the distance Mountain Knpght looked a winner, but Imshi then came fast, and won by a length and a quarter." Timo, Imin. 28jjsec. , ■-~

DONCASTER HANDICAP, a-sweeb-stake of 20 sovs. each, with\2ooo sovs.,added. One mile. - "Mr. A. Milton's" ch. h. First.

Principle, by Malster—Field Bose, 4yrs., Bst. lib'.' (Barjiett) 1 Mr. H. CftWn! & \n:. \v_ Qigeadia, by Ibex—Mim, 6yrs., 9st. 81b. (Walker) 2 Mr. J. Burton's br. g. Taunter, \>y Tartan— Carinthh, ,■ 3yr,s., 6st!

(Russell) ■>-. SUs£e|n!fcea.tOideif, .M..M: ;;Gp\aen Hop, 9sC". -. Aleconner, Bst.i2lb. £ I Own It, Bet. 121b.; Manchester, Bst. 12\b.; 'Aurifcr, Bet. 111b.; LDyveil, Sat. 101b. ; Gold Brew, Bat. 101b.; Rathlea, es* 61b.; Bon Revo, Bst. 41b.; Lochano Bst. 2ib.; Sir WiJlio, Bst. 21b.; Beau Bst. lib.; Owen Roo, Bst. lib.; Brattle, 7st. 121b.;'Swiike, 7st. 101b.; Averse. 7st. 61b.; Bfunnhilda, 75t.,61b.; King Mo9tyn, 7st. 41b.; Border King, 7at. Sib.; Beck's' Lager,' let.; Herringbone, 6st. 121b.; BellaraT 6sfc. 121b.; Secrete, 6st. 71b.; John Porter, 6st. 71b. LocLano Jioaded the field, with Mnltchester in close pursuit, and then came Brattle. After going a furlong, Averse toot charge from Brattle, 1 Own It, and Aleconner. Practically the same order prevailed to the straight, where Gigandra made a beautiful run. Hβ waa hailed a winner, out in the last ievr strides First Principle, who had not previously been prominent, made a magnificent effort, and won bj half a neck. Tauntnr was only a head further away. Time, Imin. 39} sec. ' ■ . I

lA.J.C. ST. LEGER. a sweepstake of 10 . sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added. For three-year-olds. One milo and three-quarters. Mr. S. P. Mackay's b. c. Radnor, by Earlston—Burletta, Bst. 101b. ■■'■■' (R. Lewis) 1 Mr. J. E. O'Brien's b'r. c. Bcragoon, by Multiform—Wigolmar, 83t 101b 2 ffllr. Hugh MacNeil's ch. o. Simon Frisco, by San Francisco—lsdlt, Bst. 101b 3

These wero tho only starters. Simon Frisco led for.a while, hut going along the back Radnor took charge, and was never 'after troubled. . He won by two lengths "and a half. Time, 3min. 4Jsec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, a. aweewstako of 10 sovs. each, with 500 sovs. added: ■ Lowest handicap weight, Bst. Six furlongs. Mr. P. A. Connolly's b. h. Silver ■ Lad. by Ayr Laddie—Silver, syrs. 1 Mr.r.T.-W. 'Perrf'3 Rynierhild ". 2 Mr. T. W. Short's Grain 3 .. Twenty-three started. It was a {rood Kicfi until the straight. Silver Lad won by a length. Time, lmin. 14$ sec. AUCKLAND R.C, MEETING OPENINC DAY. HANDICAP WON BY VENTURA. [ STAKES BY TETE-A-TETE. | (By Telegraph.—Special CorrosDond«nt.) Auckland, April 11. Tho Auckland Racing Club's Autumn Meeting commenced at Elleralie in beautiful weather to-day. Tho track was IB good order, and. there was a, large attendance. Speculation was brisk, anft theaum <£-£-Ufi67 10s. passed through J

tbo machine, an increase on tho corresponding day last year of £12,3!5. Amottgat the visitors wero His Excellency the Governor and tho Hon. W. H. Hovries. La' Reina and Mystic "ivero the only defections from the Tradesmen's Handicap. Bonny Helen and- Sotiltikoff stripped in; tho best condition, but the former fretted badly before jho start. The daughter of Helen Portland got away last from the barrier, and, although sho threaded her way through the field, was unablo to sustain a'finisliing run, being cut out of second money, by half a. length. Rill, who is reported to bo a cripple-, together with Obari and Hauera, wore the withdrawals from tho Brighton Hurdles. Black Northern ivoro a rough .appearance., and Bercola. was fretting a. lot. First Wairiki and Merrimax were tho only two horses seriously in tho contest, and, after clearing tho last hurdle; Merrimax ran away from her opponent, and won hard held by three lengths. Bercola was well up with the leading horses when ho camo down, but is far frotn at his best. Hyiiiettius, who is erratic at the barrier, was tho best conditioned horse in the Challenge Stakes, but, after getting away better than usual, ran badly. ' It was' a great race between tho three placed horses, but, in the end, tho halfsister to Bobrikoff (who milch rc-

.sembles her distinguished relative) outstayed Mullingar, and, in a. brilliant finish, won by-'a head. Castalia was the unlucky horse in tho race,' for, after setting out' last, she finished with a great burst of speed over the last bit, and was only half a length from tho placed horses. '■ . ■ . Jack Delaval .stripped in perfect condition as the horses paraded for the big eveni: Gipsy Belle, Pavlova, and Beldame sniftered a littlo by comparison., while-.Centura.and Patronale. looked the "roughies"- of- the parade., It was a great batting race,- and a lot of. money was shut off tho machine. Ven- ', tura won from end to end. ; Only at

tho entrance to the straight did the field' got near her, but Wilson then called on her, and sho was fast-going away from her horses... at tho 'finish. Gipsy Belle was running fourth for a portion of the- journey, but was sent back by a bump at the top of the hill. Patronalo got in the ruck at tho start;-and stayed there to the finish, ■ while Beldame found tho distance too far, al-

though prominent for two-thirds of tho journey. Had Jack Delaval got away with the winner tho placing might have been altered as, from being one of the last going up the hill, ho made- his way through the large field, and was galloping over everything but the winner. at the finish. As tho timo will indicate the pace was on tho whol6 way; and the luck of the start settled the chances of a large portion of the field. After the placed horses oame Sir Moscley, Beldame, Royal Irish, Royal Arms, Kakama, 2eus, Cheddar, Tangiwai,' and Patronalo in that order.

. Opposition set out to win from end to .end, in tho 1 President/a Handicap, but entering the' straight the ' field swung wide, thus allowing Lord Lupin up on, the rails. From that stage he wont on to win by a length. _ The Onsloiv ' Stakes was decided by the luck of the start. Bedford got a break on his field at the barrier rise, which ho retained' to the finish. There was so Jittlo between the second and third horses that only the judgo could separate them.

I'isher was the popular selection in the Nelson Handicap, and his supporters never at any stag© of the journey had an anxious moment. The Maniapcto gelding jumped out clear of the 11 the rise of tlie Carrier, and led all the way, winning very easily • Red Book won tho Eden Handicap in very hollow fashion. At tho distance Mr. Watt s gelding ran right away from the field, and must be hard to beat when ho starts again. THE RESULTS. ■ (By Telesra,pli.-PreEe Association.) . / Auckland, April 12 TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter SMesdames Foss and Stewart's 1 . ,Soultikoff,-by.Soult—Hotcherina . , r 7st ; •••-■• (Brown) 1 4 Mr. J, J. Preston's Holdfast, 7st. ' v'Buchan) 2 &1T...J. Alexander's Bonny Helen. ■ , Bst. 81b. (Watson 3 ■> Also-started: 3 Glby, 7st. 121b. • 2 Tho : Haguo, 7st. .11IB.; 8 Miss Livonia, 7st.' 71b.; 6 Kawopu, . 7st. 71b.; Admiral Soult, 6st. 131b. Won by a length. Bonny Helen was a length and a half, away. Time, 2min 9 3-ssec. ' BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE, of 300 sovs. Two miles. 2 Mr. W. Ryan's - Merrimaxy .by ■ ■ ..Merriwce—Maxima, lOst. ' ! v,f :■..' (W.Ryan) I- , 4 Mr. S. Bradlcy's First Wairiki. „ o*t- (Roach) 2 6 Mr. F. Denny's Cloudy Dawn, list. I

Also started: 3 Black Northern, list. 2\\>. j 1 Bereola, list.; 7 Vestal, 9st. 51b.; '6 Dogger Bank, 9st. •Merriniax came up -i'ast in- the ran home, and won. by four lengths. Cloudy Dawn iras eighteen lengths away third. Time, 3min. 50sec. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, <,f 1000 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. T. H. , Lowry's Tete-a-Teto, by Royal Fusilier—Gossip, Bat. 81b. (W, Price) 1 2 Mr. J. Ha-id's Mullingar, Bst. 101b. (Brady) 2 4 Mr. F. Hall'e Castalia, Bst. 81b. CBucLaiiaii) 3 Also started: 3 Eymettius, Pstl 101b.; 5 Tavistock, Bst. 101b.; 6 Dolenda, Bst. 81b.; 9 Lady Penury, Bst. 81b.; 7 Queenliko, Bst. 81b.; 10 Troy, Bst. 71b. A fine finisli saw Teto-a-Teto pass iho box first by a neck. Castalia was three lengths a,ivay third. Time; lmin. 16 3-ssec. After the race the stewards cautioned L. \Vilson, Queenliko's rider, for coming in on Tavistock and bumping him on to Mullingar. EASTER HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile. 5 Mr. E. J. Watt's Ventura, by • Traquair—Sonoma, Bst. I3lb. (L. Wilson) 1 2 Mr. F. Hall's Merry Roe, by Soult —Erry Roe, Bst. 41b. <j'. Hall) 2 6 Mr. F. Stenn ing's Jack Delaval, by Seaton Delaval—Miss Jack, 9st. 31b (Stenniug), 3 Also started: 3 Potoa, Bst. 131b.; 4 Goldsize, Bst. 51b.; 18 Cheddar, Bst. olb. ; 8 Pavlova, Bst. 41b.; 14 Gipsy Bello, 6st. 41b.; 13 Zeus, 7st. 131b.: 19 Tact, 7st. 131b.; 15 I'rinco Soult, 7st. 131b.; 1 Sir Moseley, 7st. 131b.; 7 Beldame, 7st. 131b.; 11 Patronnle, 7st. 121 B.; 17 Royal Irish, 7st. lTfb.; 10 Kakama, 7st. 111b.; 16 Jolie Fillo, 7st. 101b.; 9 Spaltish. 7st. 71b.; 12 Royal Arms, -7sfc. 51b.; 6 Tangiwai, 6st. 81b. Ventura led tho field from the start, and having ottco established a lead was not afterwards troubled. She eventually won by three lengths, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, lmin. 39 4-ssec. —a record for the PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Fivo furlongs. 1 Mr. L. ,G. Bremer'a Lord Lupin, by Lupin—Toreada, Bst. 111b. (Wilson) 1

9 Mr. J. Johnston's Minister, 6st. 91b (H. Young) 2 i Mr. E. Hussoy's Opposition, Gst. 71b (Chaplain) 3 Also 6tarted: 3 Wnioreivu, 9st.; 2 Tripoli, 7st. 131b.; G Hohungatahi, 7st. 91b.; 5 Gerberga, 7st.; 8 Christmas Rose, 6st. 71b.; 7 Rose Do Guerre, Gst. 71b. Won by three lengths, while a nose separated M-unster and Opposition. Time, lmin. 1 2-ssec. ' ONSLOW STAKES, of 130 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. F. Marshall , © Bedford, by Bunyan—Mies Dir, 7st. 51b. (Buchanasi 1

s f 5 Mr. S. Bradloy's Mamikau, ' 6st. I. • ' -131b. (It. E. Brown) 2 I- 3 Mr. D. J. Lynch's Kitty Bollnirs, [. Bst. 01b (Conquest) 3 Also started: 2 Hndj, 7st. -lib.; 4 Last y Call, 7st.- 41b.; 8 Keystono, 7st.: 9 - Graduate, 6st. 331b.; 7 Go|d i\«:klot, I 6st. 131b.; G Attraction,, Ost. 131b.; JO e Carnation, Set. 131b. '. Won comfortably by two lengths. A t fine finish for second place. Tiwo, lmin. - 2sec. 1 NELSON HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Ono mile. 1 Messrs. Nicholson Brothers' Fisher, by Mnuiapoto— Eduum, 7st. ' ■ (\V. Yoiiiik) 1 [ 7 Mr. E. J. Rao's Self, Vat. lilb. (Kennedy) - I 13 Mr. J. Shepherd's (ilitloriiiK , Sands,'7st. 9ib. ...........(IJrowii) It , Also started: 4 Glenepire, Ssl. I'.'lli.; . 0 Try Fluke. Bst. I'M.; C Lnil.v Kluivsi, ■ Bst. 91b.; 12 Tho Belt, Kst, "(illi.; II , Pot, Bst, 41b.; 15 llaku, Sst,; 10 Jlatai wcrowore, 7st. 111b.; 17 Diiinii, 7.i1-. 91b.; 19 Vladinoy, 7st. i*lb.; ;l Oiitoiiary> 7at. 81b.; 10 Unity, 7sl. 711).; 1!() Nukuhau, 7st. 71b.; ,11 Pupurn, 7st. 61b.; 2 Belasco, 7st. Sib.; IS Alalnkaua, 7st. 31b.; 5 firookfiold, 7st. j 'J I I'ukomiro, 7st.: 8 Ooldfiro, 7st.; '2'2 Nimblyfoot, 7et. 101b. Won easily bv throo lengths. Soil' was half » length in front ol Glitli'l'iiU! Sands. Time, lmin. 12 4 -Usui , . EDEN HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.' Sovoii furlongs. 4 Mr. R. J. Watt's lied Boole, by Truo Blue—Lndy Mnrv, 7M. lOlb. (Ij. Wilson) 1 14 Mr. D. J. Lynch , s Tripoli, 7st. 71b (Kobiuson) '-' 3 Mr. N. Dickey's Kawocn, 7st. olli. (Greenwood) .') Also started: 1 Bloriot, Dst.; 9 Piinoo Merriwee, 9st.: G Crow'u-Pcnrl, flst.; 2 Tattoo, Bst. filb.; 11 Marslml Maodonald, 7st. 131b.; 10 Worcester, 7st. 1 lib.; 18 Multiply, 7st, 111b.; 7 Zotw, 7st. 81b. j 12 Benian, 7st. 51b.; 13_ Trnßody King, 7st. 41b.; 15 Lady Alicin, 7st. 31b.; 5 Austin, Cst. 131b.; ■Iβ Salvia,

6st.= 71b. Won comfortably. A good strugclo for second' saw Tripoli victorious by half a length.- Time; lmiii. 28 1-oscc. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By Tetojritph.— Press Association.) .'"•■.'.' Auokland, April 11. The following are the' acceptances for j tho second day of the Auckland Ruciug : .Club's Easter Meeting:—■. STEWARDS' .HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Ono mile.—Red Book, Bst. 121b.; ' Cheddar, Bst. 81b.; Pavlova, Bst. 61b.; '* Domino, Bst 51b.; Sir Moselcy, Bst. lib.; Waiorewa, Bst.; Patronalo, Bst.; Ka.- ■ knma, 7st. 131b.; Royal.lrish, 7st. 131b.; ] Gloy, 7st. 01b. : Worcester, 7st; 91b.; Kaween, 7st. 81b.; Miss Livonia, 7st. ] olb.'; Tragedy King, 7st. 31b. ; Austin, ] fet. 111b.; 4'nngiwii, 6st. 101b.; Maui j Nina, Gst. 101b;; Vladinoy, Gst. 71b. MANGERE HANDICAP of 130 sovs. ] Six furlongs—Try Fluke, Bst. 91b.; Glen- ( j epiro, Bst: 91b.;, ..Gerberga,- Bst. 61b. ; ! Munsteiy Bst.. 61b.; Pet, Bst.' 21b.; Fisher, Bst. 21b.; Signo, 7st. 121b.; Self, 7st. lllb.; Glittering Sands, 7st. 91b.; Salvia, 7st. -91b. ; Mataworewere, 7st. C 81b.'; Opposition, 7st. 71b.; Centenary, ( 7st. 51b. j Pupura, 7st. 21b.; Dandy I Breeze, 7st. 21b.; Belasco, 7st.; Brookfield; 6st. 121b.; Turakma,-'6st. 121b.; t Christmas Rose, 6st.' V2\h',; Pukomiao, I 6st. 121b.; Errant Belle, 6st. 121b.; 1 Glen Viye, 6st. 121b.; Nimblefoot, Gst. G 121b.; Menthol, 6st. 121b. OAKS 400 sovs. One mile i and a half .—Bonny' Helen, 9st. 31b.; \ Merry Roe, 9st. 31b.; The Hague, Bst. 101b. .. . T

' 'ST. GEORGE'S HANDICAP of 1000 BOVS. , Ono mile' and a half.—Jack Delaval, Bst. 121b.; • Princo Merriwce, Bst. 41b.; Goldsizo, 7st. 131b.; La Reina, 7st. lllb.; Marshal Macdonnld, 7st. 101b.; Cheddar,;; 7st. 61b.; Tifesomo, 7st;6lb.; SoultikofF, 7st. 51b.; Jolio Fillo, 7st. 31b.; Multiply, 7st.; Eoyal Arms, 7st.; Admiral Soult, 6st. 101b. ... '..: ■ :'.':.

HUIA HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six •furlongs.—Lord Lupin, Dst. j Crown Pearl, Bst. 71b.; Gipsy 80110, Bst. 21b. j Sir Moseley, 7st. 111b.; Beldame, 7st. 111b.; Tact, 7st. 111b : Princo Soult. 7st. 101b.; Zeus, 7st. 101b.; Spalfish,7st. 01b.; Tripoli, 7st. 61b..-; ZeteA 7st. 1 STEEPLECHASE; of 4<jtfeovs.. Three miles.—Glonmore, list. ..f9lb.; Hauere; 10st. lib.;' Rapid, lOst. lib.; Icel, 9st. 91b.; Santiago, 9st.. 91b.; Huffy,, 9st. 71b.; Eglinton, 9st.'7lb'.' ' ■ .' VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Mullingar, 9st.; Castalia,.' Bst. 81b.; Hymottius, Bst. 71b.; Tavistocli, Bst. 71b.; Troy, Bst. 51b.; Queenlifce, 7st. 121b.; D'olenda, 7st. 111b.; Kitty Bellairs, 7st. 91b.; Bedford, 7sjb. 81b.; Lady Penury, 6sfc. 131b.; Last Call,6st. 71b.; Attraction, 6st. 71b. ' WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Ono mile—Tattoo, 9st. 91b.; Cheddar, 9st. 71b.: Patronale, 9st.; Kakama, 9st.; Jolio Fille, Bst. 121b.; Worcester, Bst. fllb.; Fisher, Bst. Gib.; Kawcen, Sst. Gib.; Banian, Bst. Sib.; Tragedy King, feV 4U».\ Tatigiwat, Bsb. 21b.; Maul Nina, Bst. lib.; Die Celt, M.; feo\4&se, Bst..; Uatakana, Bst. '

WAIRARAPA B& MEETING FIRST DAY'S. RACES. RATANA AYINS THE HANDICAP. (From Our Special Heportcr.) Carterton, April 11. The- Easter Meeting of the Wairarapa Bacijig Club was marlted b.y fine weather and attracted a largo crowd. The- courso was iiz splendid order. Tho totalisator receipts were £14,500 for tho day, as against £11,325 for tho first day of tho [corresponding meeting last year. Hoopoe was favourite in ' tho Trial Hack, but she failed at tho turn for home. Ilanfurly was in tho forward division tho whole way, but ho was unable to stall off a good run by ,tho Blenheim marc Ruination, on whom Deelcy had the ride. Morno Gain, who should be all tho better for tho race, was only a neck away third, and then came Juliotto and Silvcrstream together. Rerchau and Asoho fell, but their riders—Emer-

son and with a shaking. The stowards ir quired into tho causo of tlio fall, but found it to bo purely aceidontal. Tho locally-owned Arlington carried a lot of money in tho Hack Welter, but ho floundered a good dear in the greasy going, and never looked liko a winner. Submersion jumped off inffrontt t and was never headed. Top Note was in second place to tho half-mile, where she fell back. She came again in tho straight, howover, and beat Bonus for second place. Arlington should do a lot better ill his next start if the weather remains fine. Vocation and Big Blast wore withdrawn from tho big handicap;- for which Manitau and Ratana divided favouritism. At the start Blue Lako led by several lengths from Ratana and Peroneal, with Manitau and Stepney next. Tho loaders came back at tho lmlf-mile, and tho field was bundled entering tho straight. Then Ratana shot out, and First Consul followed him. Insidotho distance Manitau and Stepney challenged, but Ratana held his own.and won by a couple of lengths. Heads only separated tho next three, Stepnoy being fourth. Two lengths further back camo Povoneal. . The • winner has been most consistent since tho Rangitikei Meeting, and this makes his fourth win. Several of tho runners worn well backed in the Nursery Handicap, but tho winner, Chakwnna, was neglected, despite her good effort at Tronthani. At tho start she jumped off with Goldstrenm and New York, and tho trio had tho raco to thomselves. Ohakwana always had the _ measure of tho other pair, and won nicely by three lengths, New York was a neck away, and then came Elovato and Berg, wlio was disappointed when maUir,£ a pood run at the turn for homo. Martian Princess had lier chances spoiled through being

caught ill Ilin tiipoft ivlicii ilui linrrinr whs rolcu.wl. Willi tin , Ki'i'iilcliiiif, i|l' ltnUiiii fsiul. Jlaliitiiu in llu>' WiiiiKiiiiiimiiiii IliiiiiJU nip, hnclior.i plumped for Vm'iithiii, imd lie slnrfi-il tho wnrmoHt fiivoiliiliwil' t]rt> ilny. Tho liiildliiWiii lihivio, ImtvovfH'i nut very liiully, "Hi! wmi liiiloil nil' llm whole, way. i.i'ii|iul(i jhiiiii run In Mm I'riiiil, mid led inlo Ilin tilT'ilKlll' I\V « conplo of limikMih. In tho run homo Im stopped Jmdly, jtjci l'!oc«iii« mill MnM'iit Victoria just liiili'd In lioiiil liini, iMi't'f.v (Jny w «s foiH'Mi mill Viriilimi wiui liwili/h oil'.

lleiulliiiid ivnn Ilio only willidittu-iil from tlu> Miildihi Hurl* llui|i|!<'it|i. Tiiiji left ii (ii'lil nl' «i\'lc<'ti iiiniii'i'M. Mud-' mofrtion, wt tit Dooloy in Ilin miliUm, ivim n hikkl filVOlll'ilo, lull: iilin (fill, ii hurt ttis'k on the jaw I'riim l)it!|uil('li Ciun'iT iii (hi) |)!i(ld<M'!f. In Ilio rneo nho itlimvcil n hi of piieo, Inif, itr.<w jiii mi(.<iili> HmfMrt, ;inil linil it 11 nutniilc piircinpjt |ln» «lutli:» wiiy. Slio linisliod n'«liti on the u'imiwV i|ii!irt-i<i'K. AI- Ilio jump tuviiy Sir i?i)i-ft« fun kiil. well out., Willi Will inn- )!i!i;l Hoyiil Seoul.'iioxt. Kiilorini; Ilio llto Iciidoi , .-! alill hold lltoir piwllimii!, (tut vSir iSiii'iti'on tliiMi ciimo l'ni|., nin.l u> n clo.io llni.sli wiiii by !i Dtvls. Wuthw Him it lii'nd in front of lioynl Sconl., iiml •Kiil)miii',ii(in n hliiillmi' dltlnnco n\vH,y fonrlli, wlniiov |iivid Ilio liiisgwil <liviili-ltd of (lir> iliiy. All Iho !«V('ii((if(i ."itiiiled In Urn Wftrdoll llniKJiciiii, for wliioli Hi,. M'hillos cdll, lliud'.'i lloio, «'»<) l.lii" in.-isl, hi'iivily liiickod. Ho showed jjrivil pii.'n fill- (ftcw.i fnrloiif!,'!, lint, llioii SiiMliirn inn up lo him, lliiid'ii Hpio wii!> i|liicldy iliwo with, iiiid Snvntni'ii ttlnllcd oil''i> 01-inU ' hy Arnd'ntin, and wmi hy <t j iiikl :i half. Tho Uiird hoiso fftttt * n lonj;lli fnrther invny. Iktg wti-S' limil.v loft, but run :i good nice, <ilid wltuil nt'ih 'st-aHod nuiy 'improve on Salurdit.v'n eU fort. THE RESULTS, (Hy ToU'fl'inili.- l'row ABiMctntte.U Cnrlorlou, April If. THIAI, HACK HANDICAP, of HlOs'ovs. Six fni'lotiKi*. Muitmlion, 7st. 1.311) , I .Hiiiifurly, 7st.. Tib a Morry Gain. 7si.'!)lb ,'{ All sl.nrted. Won b.y n length, 'Kinc. Iniin. 16}sor. TJE AVAKA WISLTEH. HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. ■ Swell furlongs. Submersion, Bst. 101b 1

Top Note, Ssfc , 2 Uonus, Sst. IMb jj Also started: Arlington, Stefc, Sib.; Overrate, Ost. 31b.; Mho Mount, Bst! yib.; Lord Palmer, Bst. Won bythrco lengths., 'Piino, Iniin. 31 l-ssec. EASTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile , and a quarter. Ratana, Bst. Sib I First Consul, 7st ..,.■< ~ 2 Manitau, 7st. 91b 3 Also started: Peroneal, Sst.; Bluo Lake, 7st. 71b.; Stopncy, 7A Tib. ; Odessa, 7«t. 21b. Won by a length. Time, 2mln. lOsec. NUBSEJR.Y HANDICAP, of 100 soys. Four furlongs. Clinlnvana, 7sr ~„, 1 Goldstrcam, Bst. 91b. .: 2 New York, Bst. 31b. 3 Also started: Herg, Bst. 81b.; Manntain Princess, Bst. 21b.; Gold Kwsli* 7st.; Elevate; 6st. 121b.; Bluezmiian, flst.'i 121b.: Blissful, 6st. 121b.; The Pathan, 6st. 121b. Won by three- lengths. Tfffio 3 48 4-ssec. WANGAIMOANA WELTER HANIH> CAP, of 100. sovs.. Seven furlongs, Lcapuki, 9st. lib.. '..; 1 Eocene,-9st .....;.....;.. 2' Mount Victoria, Bst. 31b.. ....;...■.',.. ' S Also : ; started': ./.Vocation,-'■ ost. 3Jb.-; Merry iGuy, Bst. . ■ Won by a neelc.. Tirne,.lniin,.3o§ec. MAKAHI HACK HANDICAP,of 100 ■ ■ ■• ' sovs. -Fivo furlongs. Sir Saracen; 7stv'l2lb. ~..■.'.';.;.......,» 1 Watinoj 75t. : ....',.. '..'..'.1. .'.V....,.,,........ 2 Royal Scout;7st; 31b'.;..'..,, ; .-;V;:.%;:.;.: "3 Also started: Dispatch"Ca.rri«r, 10»t----31b. ;■■ Rene, Sst; 131b.; Montana. Bst. 111b:; Lady Vladimir, Bstl Sib.: Listen', Bst. 61b.; Poroporo, Bst. 61b.; SttbjneJ , - sion, 7st. 131b.; Arrabria, Tst.. Iffib. j Innoladdo, -7st. 51b.'; ■ Lad? Dafegfofd-, &t. 131b.; Mangipio,'6st. 121t>.; Kme's Host,-6st. 121b:; LadyJona-n, 6st. IMb'. Won by half a length. iWARDELL HANDICAP, of 12a ; eovs. Six furlongs. ■• Suratwra, 7st. 21b „...,.. 1 Aratiatia, Bst. 21b *, 2 Ambor and White, 7st. 211s. „ 3 Also started: Peronilia, ,?st. 21b.; Iliad's Hero, 7st. 91b.; Berg, Sst. 9lb. Won. by a length. Time; . Imin. Iβ. l-ssec. SECOND DAY'S AGSEPTAttCES, (By . Telegraph.—Piefa Association.! Masierton, .April 11, • Tho following aro tiie acosptanCßS for tho-second day of tlio Wuiiatapa, meeting:— HO'iVTAWAI -HANDICAP, <st 123 soys.. Sis SvttWgs.—TShxft.laJse, 9st.(■' 41h.; Lcapuki, 9st. Sib.; Eocene, Bsi. ) 7\b.; Aratitttw, Bst. 714.; Suratura, Sst. 1 21h.; Mount' Victoria, 7st. 91b. MOROA -'RA.GK-HANDICAP, of IQQ-. sovs. Scvon.-ii\ilongs.---»Snbmissi , oHj 8«t. ; 91b.; lleve, Bst. 91b.: Montana, Bst. 81b; Sir Saracen, Bst. 71b.; Overrate, 7st. ' 91b.; Bonus, 7st. 931).; Hoopoe, 7st. 81b.; Top Note, 7st.; Whisperer, 6st. 121b.; Lord Palmer, fist. Sib.; Pukotto. Gst. 71b.-

AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 225; sofs. One milo and a distance. —Uittana, 9st. 111b.; Peroneal,. 9st.; Manitau, Bst. lib.; Stopnoy, 7st. 111b.; First Consul, 7st. 911).; Vocation, Ist. 71b.; Odessa, 7st. lib. ■~-...'

WAIOHINE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Dispatch Carrier, lOst.; Chillies, &st. 2ft.; Sttbmorsion, Bst. 101b.; .Arlington, Bst. 101b.; liene, Bst. 101b.; Ruination, Bst. 81b.; Lady Vladimir, Bst. 81b, ; PoropoiOj Bst. 51b.; Listen, Bst. oft.: Arrllma, 7st. 81b.; Innoladdo, Tst. 2ft.; Heme Gain, 6st. 131b.; Lady Daylesford, Ost. 111b.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 100 soys. Five furlongs. — Martsan, Princess, Bst. 61b.: Clialnvana. Bst. 61b.; Bey, Bst. Gib. j'Altitude, 7st. 71b.; Royal Scout, 7st. Tib:; Elevate, 6st 131b.; Sliandon Befls, Cst. 121b.- : Want, 6st. '121b/; Blnezonian, (tet. 101b.; The I'athan, , 6st. 101b.; Bauuui, 6st. 101b.; Blissful, 6st. 101b. , FBATHKRSTON HANDICAP, of US sovs. Five furlongs.—Peronilla, : 9st, 131b;; Iliad's Hero. ost. ; Monnt Victoria, Bst. ■ 131b ■; Amber tmd' White, Bst. 71b.: Mcrri Guy, Bst. ■■■lib.. THE SHOUTS, flf 100. sovs • Four furlongs. Weight, Sst. 71b. —Poter Pan, Merry Gain, To Opsii, Ross. Rifle, Jlary, Kilcheran, Altitude, Aviation, Bluefish, Bluczonian, Silverstream.. Ascho, Ka-; kawai. Whisperer, Lady Johim, Rero- j liau, Sarauollo, Watinn, Damascene, lianfurly, Mcrrima, Hoopoe, King's Host, Headlands, and Lady -Daylesfor<l.

RICCARTON NOfES & TIMES THE FINAL GALLOPS. (By Telcgraph.-- Speeial Oorrcsponiont.) Chrlstchurcli, April 12. Training operations lit Riecai'ton this morning, from a spectator's point of view, ivera of a totally uninteresting nature-, and littio enlightenment as to tho abilities of the- diiterent horses was afforded. A large nubibcr of.racing «w* tli\isiiists woro present to witness tlio final gallops, but a very heavy fog enveloped the com mi from an early. liour, and, until after seven o'clock, it was absolutely impossible to plainly discern an object at a hundred yards distaste..' :Ib was quite impossible therefore to, time tho different gnllops, fijid it was' not until tho horses had nearly finished their work.that it was jwssiblo to distinguish oho from ihootjier. . It is ai long timo since a final galloping morning was of siicls an unsatisSaetory na-j turo, and although ,i lot of fast ffork

wild flmw, llw» <iilJifitlH.y: : ..«f,.;Wiisiiig : tloft (.mo in ignoi'iHicd of tlio ■ iiiorUn^oi';/t!.K.»

iliffcii'Df. fW'i'lormaiiMH.■■■■:'. ;" Tlitiix (1 ,, , ii ■!«!<>«) wiih tho'first to v.iH'k. liif-rl >«i did n rminil-ati thmi-. i|iiinU<r pn«rt, IwinjT JuiHiHH , <»i'<n" Ui'i'ldftt jiart/'VA? 5 '?; I *." ■~ Vitllmlln. (llumphiiru)' (Hk! Kwixinic)<i.r (\V, Voiint?) K'ulkkpiHl {nix .fnrloiijiii loHi'tliDr, iMiiriiiil and iSlMMon.wore tmltilKi'd i' l wiuiil'"' work.' : = .* CliiMiilriiit (Hitm|»sit'ii!«) »'«H . wvoral liMifitlm in trim!. <i!' CJiiinito (W.-'VotrnK) , un ihti pAfi , |>!ii«'''l flin J>iii4; ; .i'fto' K«Jiii|fiiij» mivmi f)lrl»HKii. ".'■-■ ~?;'. ■|V)i (I). Aintiiniiiii) i>ii<! \Mna\do (Th(>mj>»Hi>) ftiwihi'd i«jj?,*.«tJHir ■ • (''linVM , (if (.Iμ Went wiin %<ihig IsoUcr itwifi Kiddhfii'ii. .Iniiii flfsiiilK'd WiCiirai in {rant iii' Ttnnn itlti'f ruiiniti|{ % uiil«. Vjjimhi (wily lichl' Stvidolt anil t.'ti.Hioi.nil.i'i' ilJviinj.ihrio'ii) tW««lfid Hie-; trfirmltft (W." J'lii.iitf:) hy ctivornl jMiupii (twUnpitti half ii Ktilo. Aiitnin.iimi wan (/.iiinj! inttU>c ttmii ~h\imU\i"\m'm iiu (tin I'miir \ii'fim)<\ tfus iviniiiuK-imul Ui> jiothw. It.wtl.iin <}cfci!.|i.!i:! RUvnr Bliiold and (''iutiniilj wiui iwui'li Mid j!<n!(l for (,'umiil««. , .

Ulmrnlillii' ttmi Knvnrnl Jei->j(,t}ift, h> ffirtit. of 'A.nir/'tinre «nd IJoneaty hl> tho olid o)' luiH ii iiii!«. "

Mmii iiliW'i.foiifiM ivn» K»|)>K 'wpocially wdL -ttttd wwlly hwii Onrolim. Ui'.'(';iii\v BiWl Mira Ttirvy (fiillonofl. t«(SeUioc, ii'txt tiwi finis (lid a good worlo

Lug t£iilti>ft. Vicn-Ailfiii-rii! mid I'Vhrikoff, vtark'mti wjj.Miiiitniy, «■««> (jivo)t pod ittroopni , -

iw , |.Hi«i> wi.irit. Wurulup fnilioj.MVfi nix furlongA, fundii.i,i(s h'oll. litanin mid .licrtnirlft k o * , to (he end of «ix furlm»|*n in J min. 19 4-!5 ?_•:«'., lh»> foi'hiftr linisbing tho ijctter. ffixi>(>i;t (A. Oliver) n-ml I'i.u-iforifi (W, Vomii?) rait-JBil ovoi , iivo furlongs in twin, i i-Csos!.

Afiw I>reufcfasfc tlio _ fog lifwd, nnd Bouio |j;()Os! work who v.'it.i»ascd.' unowo (Wiiijiij •Meiitnd Sv«Hborg <Wasipy) over Hovwli ((iiioiij's in. liiijfl. ,'J3soc. Kilte (I) , . Doiigiaii) and Mile (H. Colwr) ivoro seitt onco round over tho lnirdk'M-, Kilts ran oft" at tho last ob* ituulo, ?mfc Milo gpt ttJimd snfofy. .Husoonst ran six furkmes in l.min. 2Qs«. Bij; Hamilton and tilonoivl'\raro givon gecsd wos'kiiig gallops over six Ull'irtllES. ,_ E».glcsttin<3 -run fivo furfcngs hi Inun. Biscc, while Slogan, wjie is gftlfepi.u-g very well at jjroseiit, tl-ofeatccJ Kilmeny ever iivo furlongs in Imin. sJwc. Forest Hollo spurted thrco iurioiiga an tlio saMid, ' Liicl-ogn was going bettor than Sun-, beam after running six fufiongs in imm'. , 1(5 4'S.sco.—a good gallop. _ Tli.o Autuwn Handicap cswdidato finished up his task in good stylo, and is'evidently very fit. .- Oornoliin was going boit-er than -Sal.t-. thiol at the end of fivo furlongs run is lnii.ii , . 7seo.

Hop had tittle difficulty in defeating Mezzo over fivo furlongs rim ia Imin. 7Jse<!. ' ' .' Boimo Bonelio and Don Chart got ia tho end of six furlongs in Imia, 18 1-.5 sec.

Goldsccker covered n rnilo in Inirn. 52sa;'., and Owhctoro the ciid ef a similar distance jii liain, 47 1-lSsec,

The Cornet defeated Daylight Bi.ll in a m-Uniong" gullopi whM ooenpied lmifi. lOpec. Roval sprinted half a mile in 49iseo. Frer? was going just as veil as Andfaea, at tite end of sis furlongs run in lmifli. 18SCC.' ' .■'.-..

Ohsono, who ttppearß' to bo very".fit, was given good on the santf, while Sigijorilo. rattled'bvof MM a fflilo sn 52 1-ffssc. ' '" '. ' Briar Patch defoatod. Twelfth JTight ; QVer six f-url-Qiigs in Imii. 18 l-ssec. First Oiaii«e flnifijjpd' in. front , ef ■Aioddito after rrnming half,a toilo in '40 4-Ssee. ' '.' ' .' 800 covered'fiVo'. furlongs Ja:, ; 4 l-»sec. ■•'•'■'•!:'■ ■"'■_■'■_ ;' - '.'" . Gapdn *as 'givin working gA.I» lop, and TeyifltUiiJo' '(Doiiorahjl, defeated L»-Jy : Martin ''over; «S .furlongs"in: lthiu!' r lB 2i'6icci'' ■ ' '' ' Cardiff' (J. Beard)~ :; iyettii."oiiee round' over the hurd'es at a racing pace ( svnd, h<j. got rat-lier. close to one or t«'o obstacles,, still j taken all round, he gave a pleasing eitibition. ' ■■' •;

• ;■' IMPRESSIONS . : . ; LOOKING ON AT'MCCATITON.". (By -Tcisjj'rAJih.-SpeciW CouesDon-deaW Chrlstfihuwh, April: 11. Tho "Looker On" writes in tho ."Evening News" of Saturday- as follows:— . Royal arrived fr-ora Timaru on TJtafs-

day oveniii.E. Hβ has appa-rgntly iono ■a lofe of work since ke vfm ilio Wahnato ■Cup, and i$ looking strung tip. He Was givtn light exercise' oil Friday, and was rather irioJinsd to be track-.5hy,... His coniiectioHs are said to have a w'agist about li-is getting a- J>kc& ittthe Easter Handicap.

Ladoga's \ieo\iie are very confident tliat bo will run a gre«t race in tbo Great Aittmnn Handicap!

On'twcsvVs-lfevts Gucat cut frer Iwck vrhm 'galloping. She,is 3anie from 'A at, presewtV Mid at'any rate s?ip'i* not fot* ward ,'fsno'ugk to have-' a chance-es-■win*' siing o rsic-e ac this meeting, ■

Witti iho cxceptfOß of Valhalla those tsflgagod m ■ this Autumn Mate arfe a medwqro iat. Vallialla goes on tiro tfack like a one, aiid has hecii nominaied , in some good handi-, caps at tho approaebiiig 'Wellington meeting. ' Cornelian has come with, a great reputation from Tatanaki to.tofttest tho hurdto races. Ho is a paddock-trained lioyse, autt docs trot loek a cbamptoii. With the exceptiqli of Kifaeny and ■Dayliglit. Bill, liowe-ver, who aro both fast- feorsss and good jumpers, tho gjjpositioti which he will have to Jiieet is very weak. :

Tho Champagne Stakes promises to bo a fino race on Monday, Downbttm has never been bea.teii yet, a«d . his party are confident that It© will bo hard, to bent on Monday, but there are somo useful two-year-olds in the taeo, and of these Monln (who looks much issiproved since ho lost st(irte4),_ Hmiesto', Angelina, Hyetius, and Pariform are stjra to fight hard for the coveted stake. ' ■

I do not think that any stable htsliovcs. thai it has a certainty, in. the Easier Handicap, though several aro very confident about their respective candidates' ability to run prominently. It. will to ii toss-up for fareuritism botweeJi Expect, JSmparador, and AVai** step, who are all well nad have many supporters. The OhokoDoro seicotkn, with Pirsi Glftnob, will also bo well supported, aiid the. winner may not bo in, the fivij mentioned, for some of ■ tlio lijjlst-wcights aro very useful gallopers. .Vice-Admiral lms-only-be«n > vp a vory ■ short while, and can have litMo chalico j of wittuing- a race at tho meeting. Tito Sockburn Haßdfcap shouM bo a good race, for Thras, Kooya, Peg, Glenfiunau, ayd Flowor of tho West are engaged in it) hare all been doing good work, aud most of them have been rac* ing well. Kooya Ijaa won three hoiiificiipV out of iovr -starts 1 , .wd bor Jieoplo are very siingttmo as io her ellttuo.6 ef siniiosing the Groat Autumn on Tuo&> day. I Erapßi'iidor nearly ■ destroyed hie worker, had a fair weight ap to-day in his gallop with Sunbeam (light-weight). It wns a very satisf_a.otoi-y gftllop, tlra Great Autumn Handicap candidate finishing well. Emporador 'nearly dostmyod' his chance of starting in tho Easter Haudis'fip this morning, Ho wsts hitched on t-o on© of tho snitooling hurdles, and, something startling him, ho hung back, and ptilfcd tltc hurdle otit, anil was swinging it round. Things looked very spfious for a mftaient. but willing hands soon pat matters to rights. - Mr. Greenwood and Mr. Hart *oro on the course this morning to boo their rospeciiVo teatns. gnllop. Olm-dio gave Mf. Hart a very pow stewing, us ou

,i]w)'ii : oi«l .' , lo'. ; llirj:'pogt, : Jn-Joompai) l Y,-.wit]» Ituvni, i)« twHii'd,-. \^|S,; : ■■' .■.■■.! ■'■■:'.

■; .!, UiimpljiOl will havoHbe mount , 'mi Flora .Mawknald in ihe Great.Aulueiri flandißiip. . ■ ■ iShwlly lifter (jiimor-Oiiite Bent Wiso Uit'il' anfl Wold Stiolio flvo f«rfi!i!f;s «n .ilw pSoiW.li tip tl:-<i Ijisck—n. journey w'Jifi'h liioy HcnompSirtlicd in w.io fail , tiniH of .Imin, \m:k,, liiiis'iiing togutlicr, 'iliwl both pullitJK ii |> well. They wero iVillowml liy Wi>iirilii«oi" fliul Dou ciiKHi, wlio (/.frlloptel ovnr tltu nainn ctttiidrt in J win. fi l-fiKto,, Iwth Roing lazily. ■

T)i« I4i/il> to werli from Uwi stnhio were 'J'tufkmtisloF, win) line a vory doifhtfulloi>hi]|):. ]«!({, ami tins two-.y<u«.r-«M Hwaj)Tlwiy silho nullopcd fiv« i'tiri«iH!» ovw tho «aimi noUfso i» Imin. 1 d-fwcjf)., tlin «Wct' Tiorsfl Jmving tiiu Jjmit of it lit tlio jinst. (Jli.TOiitsnsi.fj was, not ivorfwd te-day, hut lw will probably liave » sprint iolIKIJI'rtIV. tin ItsinUcr, was on ihe. w>iir«(> iroltiii;,! tind r:ariton'n.(J, Most «rf th» which 1m lias ltoon doirig foe BIHHO timo is SMiliiiH nn iehoolmanUiT ittr tin) .yoiiUßKloi's. : . NOTES AND COMMENTS. ' : ' ' ' [By o».KJtcoß.] Our (.'hnciiiJ rep&rtor at ChrifttchurrA liist night OiaS Uio fin<> woiitlior which (i«« bten cxpcrioiine'J for iho toot two tv««lce ift CliristclntrcJ) belts lilsejHXi'H.iuiiff, (tnij tho pfoapcots aro Bot (jiiife gow.l /or to-day'g'rflcwg. A. light «}iowcf fell yesterday aftcrnooM, but not ,te Jiijffc tfeo tracits. 'rim aioKfc tellcod ©f eoavbination oil ■ S.'i,tnrJ'a.y was Kxpect niid See Phlk. Tho /'WMi«r is iwi assured fiiveruHto for iho i lOa-stcr HanrJicap, and- a-s Soa Pink iviii a isUo and a quariiJf iu Sniia. lOiscc-) no h Jilscly io fofoiift Jiis fwsitioii, mwc especially as Iteelcy has b««n cngag«xl !.*) ride jjiim. Mo only carried a very Sight weight in. Ins galhip. Spccialfoffn has reacJied Biccarfon. and is looking ivell. H. Donovan will rido her in tlio Kistef Handicap,, and M. ilt'Doriold in tiio Autumn llaiiaicap. IF tl.ro latter doce aiot' got p.svay from. ITeuhwiiiika-tt in , 'iiine lo catch tho ; steamer, K. M'CoE- mil rido Pressor's . mare. 11. J. Horn lias been taken off Ladoga, aitd so Sat jio ono has becii found io taho tli<) iMouut. Contolian will bo a very prois&uhecd .order hi tha.Hurdics at ilieoartou, and a similar remark a-jjpfies to Vaftiiila (Hiflrtrcli --Poaco) in tho Autiwro Plate. . a TJ-W GkaMpagno Stakes at Uiccarton is B'-very open event, tot Kmoi-sairs mount> Mowu, may be tho best backed. DeoloJ will- ba on Wisebird ili tie Riissky Plato, in whicli tbcro is a big field of tivo-year-oMs.

Kooya (W. Boll)- is a «ar<j starter iai ■tlio Sockbuni HandicJip, and , , if Gle.iifinnan is reserved fof ' the CourfceJiay Welter, he will Ito favourite., Antummi* and Musternjcce -n-il] .both • start in tbo Ea«t«r Handicap at ton f and tho forms*, who is to have Deejay's services, was never eoirjuder than he is nmr, ; Buforring to .tlw lato W. H. Sm-itli, .who mot Ins doftth a-S tho res-ult of a'fall in a raeo in. Sydney recently, an Anstraiian' writer says':—'Smiti wafe a rnjor ■*]»<> fairly fought down prejudice, "SVlinxi li.OGftme"fr-ofli' Q-u-eenskiia wit'H 3Vierloo!tts his feMov-jockeys, as well as niost owners"-and'trairiors, refused to fle-.o6pt-Wffl seriq-usly-as a horseman, an.d lie woulii-go to meeting after meeting ■svitUout. getting a Dibunt apart from tte-se Mr. G. Giiberfe -wan aolo to girohim, ' At- times ho seriojisly th-ough-t of

b returning to Queeaslan'd, bub Jntcr bis' .opportunities came, and for several i years past' prior to his death Iris i vices wore asximisly sought by ©wmers : and trainers. He ivas one of tto most ■,; ■■scßtt in liaj'-aiid he'-ha'S i'ej(fea4e<3iy. won races in ' Wl«elf ,he ii'p.pent'ed'to 'liavo "btft fit'tlft. 1 eha'a«io*a: furlaftg front hofto. ■ ' • ■ ' FSJLDINC RACES/ I . fShi Ffjijaiug Jockey Chill's EaSter , 1 Meeting' v>3l open at' Feailing to-day, '.; iUii will bo cafjclttded to-morroft-. Aa 1 tho cluls recoked capital accoptnnces for tlio first day's events, tlio- iixtasro is < certain to attract a great many visitors 'horn nil parts of tlio ptevJiree, Tho. principal eyejats'to bo decided to-day aro tho FeiMmg Onp, «>w ntild and it . iwlf, and tho Jla.iigao'n.6 Stakes, six fur- j longs., in- both of which ■reproscßtativo jtiokis will be 880n..--As tho first race does not-start -imt.iM2.3a p.m., the first triiiii froiii 'ft'oHington will lapd visitow afe JPoiMsag in plenty of time, to seo tho wioto day's spurt. ' B£M!NfIER. . Ownors ar& renundod that nominatiotta ■for"tli6 . Marltoi-ough llaekig Olab's Aut-nniii Meeting dose to-rattriw • with tlio club's secretary, Mr. L. BleiJhoiHi;