A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2427, 5 April 1915, Page 7

A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING

DONCASTER WON BY GARLIN. MOUNTAIN KNIGHT CAPTURES .. THE ST. LEGER. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) Sydney, April 3. The . weather lvas fine and the going good for the A.J.C. Meeting at Randwick \ which attracted a good attendauce. Meriimax disappointed his supporters in the Hurdles, and. finished sixtu. The public had selected Ulva's Isle to win the Autumn Stakes, but Sir Alwyijton beat the favourite in the last few yards. In the Doncaster there was a big field, and Woorak and Portrush. shared the popular fancy, and flattered their supporters in the early stages, but were unable' to last. Garlin, always in a useful position, took charge at the distance, ana won a good race. Mountain Knight capOqrad the St. Leger with more to spare than the result indicated. Details:— FIRST HURDLE RACE, a handicap sweepstakes of 1 sov. each, with 500 sovs. axlded. About two miles. Mr. C. Hebden's b. g. Hallmark, lOst. 121b. l Mr. W. Stadford's br. g. Jack Rice, list. 101b. 2 Mr. W. P. Donohue's br. g. Bibbenluke, lOst. 91b 3 Ten starters. Hallmark led throughout and won easily by four lengths, a length separating.second and third. Time, 3min.' 53sec. . AUTUMN STAKES, a sweepstake of 10 eovs. each, 1 forfeit, with 2000 sovs. added. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a half. Mr. J. S. Agnew's b. g. Sir Alwynton, 9st. .. i Mr. A. G. White's br. h. Ulva's Isle, 9st. 2 Messrs. Robinson and Clark's br. h. St. Spasa 3 -Twelve starters. Scotch Artillery and Jolly Beggar were first to move, and the ■order was unchanged until the distance, : when Sir Alwynton challenged, and was closely followed by Ulva's Isle and St. Spasa. Won hy two lengths, with a length and three-quarters between the second and third. Time, 2min. 36sec. A.J.C. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES, a sweepstakes of 3000 sovs. For two-ye&r-okls, the produce of sires nominated. Colts and geldings, Bst. 101b.; fillies, Bst. 71b. Seven furlongs. Mr. George Barnett's b. c. Cetinie ... 1 •kfr' D.' TJ. Seaton's b. c. Westoourt ... 2 Eleven starters. Starland made the running in the straight, when Cetinie overhauled, and won by a length and a quarter, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Del Monte was last. Timp, lmin. 293 sec. DONCASTER 1 HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of 2000 sovs. One mile. Mr. John Wren's b. c. Garlin, 7st. 121b. Mr. R. W. MTadyen's Spurn, teOlb! 1 ir < <TT w,, (M'Lachlan) 2 Messrs. "B. Bolton's" and W. Booth's bl. m. Brattle, Bst. lllb....(Lillyman) 3 _Also started: Gigandra, fllst. 61b.; Philio, Ost. 21b.; Traquetle, 9»t.; Willow Green,- 9st.; Blague, Sst. 121b.; Lochano, est. 111b.; Aleconner, Bst. 111b.; Pim, V," 5 ' r corak, Bst, 101b.; Portrush, Bst. 91b.; First Principle, Bst. 91b.; Aurifer. Sst. 61b.; Eugeny, Sst. 41b.; Giru, 7st. »lb.; Danaus, !st. 121b.; Amata, 7st. 121b.; Taunter,. 7st. 111b.; Plash of Steel, 7st. 111b.; Hush Money, 7st. 111b.; Challenge Crosse,. 7st. 91b.; Imshi, 7et. 91b : Owen Roe, 7st. Gib.; The Lintie, 7st. 4lb.j Nins, 7stl' 21b.; Herringbone, 7st.; Lady Boniforni, 6st. 101b.; Merrimee, 6st. 101b.; Modify, Gst. 71b.; Kirribilli, Sst. 71b. Imshi and Giru were left at the post. Brattle showed the way to Aleconner, and vvoorak to the five ' furlongs, when Woorak assumed command, Spurn moving up. Woorak led to the straight from Brattle, Garlin, and Spurn. At the distance Woorak dropped back, and Garlin and Spurn, coming at a greait pace, fought a, good finish. Traquette was fourth. Won by a length and a half, with two lengths and a half between second and third. Time, lmin. 39sec. A.J.C. ST. LEGER, a sweepstakes of 1000 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. E. J. Waifs br. c. Mountain Knight l Messrs. "P. Rogers's" and "J. Rivera's" b. f. Carlita 2 Messrs. A. G. and V. M. White's b. c. Secret Service 3

Three starters. Mountain Knight made the pace from Carlita; and Secret Service. At seven furlongs Carlita drew level. .Mountain Knight led at the straight, and stalled off G'arlita's challenge. Won by time-quarters of a length, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 3mm. 81sec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 500 sovs. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. Mr. P. A. Conolly's b. li. Silver Lad, 9st 111b. 1 Mr. T. C. Traultwein's. ch. ra. Ligero, 9?t. Jib 2 Mr. I' 1 . .Tacobs's b. g. Lord. Alge, Bst. 21b. ..; 3 Thirty-one starters. Silver Lad led throughout to an exciting finish, Lieero making a great race. Won by half a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. lGseo. MOUNTAIN KNIGHT'S WIN. (Eec. April ■!, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, April 3. The "Sun" says tho annexation of the St-. Leger is an interesting vindication of Mountain Knight's claim lo l>o the best thiee-year-old running. M'Fiachlan rode him with fine judgment:. It is climated .tbal fifty thousand persons attended (he races and sixty thousand tho show. SYDNEY SHOW JUMP. (By Telegraph—Press .\«n.—Copyright.) Sydney, April 3. Landlock won the high jump it tho show, cleirina; 6fU ttuv.