AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2428, 6 April 1915, Page 7

AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING

COLONEL SOULT WINS BIG HANDICAP. OAKS WON BY HOY. (By Teleerash.—Press Association.) Auckland. April 5. 'The. Auokland Racing Clubs Autumn Meeting concluded to-day in beautiful weather. The course was in excellent condition and the racing throughout was good. 'There was a large attendance, but the investment on the totalisator was not equal to last year. During the day the sum of ,£51,489 was invested on the machine, against .£52,014 10s. for the corresponding day last year, a decrease of .£525 10s. The total for the two days was ,£95,370, against i 96,882 for the previous Autumn Meeting, a decrease of <£1512. The results are:—

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile.

Mr. V. D. J. Lynch's ch. m. Tripoli, by Obligado—Cyrenaica, syrs., 6st. 101b. (Robinson) 1 Mr. Jas. Hands's b, c. Mullingar, 3yrs., Bst. lib .;. (Price) 2 2 Mr. J.. Williamson's br. g. Royal Irish, 6yrs., Bst. 91b. ... (Buchanan) 8 Also started: 3 Ventura, 9st. slb. (L. Wilson); 6 Cheddar, Vst. 21b. (Manson); ,5 Lady Alicia, 6st. 81b. (Sinclair); 8 Lady Elgiva, 6st. 71b. (Chaafe); Salvia,. 6st. 71b. (L. Brown). ' Ventura was quiokest to begin but was soon displaced by Salvia, who led into the straight. Here Tripoli, Mullingar, and' Royal Irish put in claims, and the first-named won by a neck from Mullingar, with Royal Irish a head away. Time, lmin. 43seo. MANGERE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. ' Six furlongs. 6 Mr. John Marshall's br. f. Gold 'Necklet, by Birkenhead—Pearl Necklet, 3yrs., 7st. 61b. (Chaplin) 1 5 Mr. Goldwater'a ch, f. Lploma, 4yrs., Bst. 2lb (C. Brown) 2 ■i /Mr. W. Robinson's ch,. g. Nicomar, , 6yrs., Bst. 9lb ." (Bradyjf 3 Also started: 1 Centre, 9st. 51b. (Buchanan); 7 Lady-Middleton,' 9st. 41b. (Tapp); 2 Calais, 9st. (L. Wilson); 8 Ihapuna, Bst. 91b. (Conquest); 3 Kauri King, Bst. 91b. (M'Mijlan);'l2 Don Caestro, Bst. 81b. (Price); 10 Monathol, Bst. 21b. (Jl'Devitt); 14 Blucform, 7st. 131b. (Manson); 16 Vallambrosa, Bst. 121b. (Morris); 11 Signo, 7st. 71b. (Sinclair); 9 Gallupin, 76t. 181b. (Robinson); 8 King Lupin, 7st.,' carried 7st. 81b. (Mullins); 20 Nimrod, 7st., carried 7st. 21b. (Kelly); 21 Crescendo, 7st. (Turner); 18 Manukau, 7st. (L. Brown); 15 Bouvardia, 7st. (Rice); 19 Redman, 7st. (Reid); 18 Lone Moor, 7st., carried' 7st. 71b. (Kennedy); 17 Brookefield, 7st., carried 7st. 21b. (Stockley). Ihapuna and' King Lupin were bracketed. Prom the barrier rise Kauri King and Gold Necklet went to the front of Lady Middleton and a bunched field, the leading pair being well out -at the turn, from which- 6tage Gold Necklet gradually forged ahead, and despite desperate efforts by the placed division, passed the post with two lengths' advantage. Loloma was second, a head in front of Nicomar. Lady Middleton was a close fourth. Time, lmin. 19sec. VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 850 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. ■9 Messrs. Dawson and Waller's b. c. Taj Mahal, by Marble Arch—Castle Blaney, 6st. 131b. ... (Sinclair) 1 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b, g. Hyginas, Bst. lib. (L. Wilson) -2 7 Mr. Georgo Dunnefs b. c. Harlestone. 6st. 71b (Chaplin) 3 Also started: 4 Loyal Arch, lOst. lib. (M'Millaa); 2 Arran, 9st. 101b. ' (Buchanan); 3 Housewife, Sat. 91b. (Conquest); 8 Pacific Slope, 7st. 121b. (Prioe); 6 Carlysian, 6st. 121b. (Reid); 5 Hiero, 6st. 111b. (RobiuEon); 10 Penroe, 6st. 91b. (Thompson). ■ Harlestone was first to begin from Carlysian, with Hyginas in the bunch, and Arran amongst the last division. Harlestone still led round the home turn and at the distance had a winning chanoe., Hyginas and Taj Mahal then put in their claims, the latter eventually winning by three-quarters of a length from Hyginas, with Harlestone third a head away, and Arran fourth. Time, lmin. 42-ssfie. ;GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of 400 govs. For three-year-old fillies. . One mile and a half. 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond'a b. f. Hoy, by Birkenhead—Links (Brady) 1 2 Mr. H. R. M'Kenzie's ch. f.' Lady Penury. '..... (A. Brown) 2 .3 Mr. P. Hall's b. f. Castalia (Buchanan) 8 Also started: 5 Boldstroke, 4 Marble Star. Hoy led all the way and won by two lengths, -pith Castalia ten lengths away. Time, 2n4in. 40sec. ST. GEORGE'S . HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs.; second horse 200 sovs.; and third 100 sovs. One mile and a half. 4 Messrs. Collis and Casey's b. g. Colonel Soult, by Soult—Lady Winnie, syrs., Bst. lib (C. Brown) 1 1 Mr. F. Stenning's b. g. Jack Delaval, 4yrs., 9st. Blb (M'Flinn) 2 '2 Mr. P. Hall's b. f. Merry Roe, 4yrs., 9st. 81b (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 6 Bon Reve, Bst. 51b. (L. Wilson); 7 Goldsize, Bst. 51b. (Morris); 13 Tinopai, Bst. 31b, (Robinson); 5 Balboa, Bst. 21b. (Manson); 8 Bedford, Bst. (Conquest); 11 Prinoa Merriwce, 7st. 121b. (Price); Phosphorous, 7st. 31b. (Reid); 0 Soultikoff, Gst. 7lb. (Sinclair). From a fair dispatch Bon Reve waa soon in the lead and was piloting Bedford, Colonel Soult, and Jack Delaval passing the stand. Around the back Bedford displaced Bon Reve and .was racing along kindly until the last three furlongs were entered when Jack Delaval and Colonel Soult moved up and once in the straight the pair fought out a stirring finish, victory going to Colonel Soult by three-quarters of a length. Merry Roe was third, a neck behind Jack Delaval. Goldsize was fourth, Phosphorus fifth, Soultikoff i sixth, and Bedford seventh. Time, 2min. 4flsec. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, of 400 sovs. About three miles. 2 Mr. C. Shaw's h. g. Scots Guard, by Cuirassier—Jean, fiyrs., lOst. (Tutchen) 1 7 Mr. .T. Cofkerton's br. g. Ngatoa, aged, !)st. 71b, (Kelly) 2 4 Mr. C. M'OarorS's ch. g. The Chief, aged, lOst. 121b (Mulcahy) 3 Also started: 8 Cnpfain .lack, Ilst. 131b. (Rar); 5 Vestal, 1 Ost. 81b. (Scott); 3 Hauera, lOst. (M'Flinn); 6 Caronade, • 9st. 131b: (Flynn); 5 Sportsman, flst. 121b. (Tilsley); 1 Nat Lupin, ilst. "lb. (Julian); 10 Barbwire,: Dst. "lb. (Tooman), Scotp Guard mp In fWHt Un-nttfyvit >s4 J! 0 - 8 ft? - wjtH

four lengths further back. Nat Lupin was fourth. Time, 6min. 25sec. HUIA HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Sis furlongs. I Mr. B. Hannon's ch. c. King Lupin, by Lupin — St.Crispin mare, 4yrs. t Bst. 61b (Robinson) 1 II Mr. F. Harlo's b. m. Waiorewa, fiyrs., 7sl. Gib. (Kennedy) 2 7 Mrs. Lonnard and Mr. G. Absolum's Christmas I!ose, aged, ist. (Rcid) 3 Also started: 1!) I'oton, Bsh 71b. (M'Flynn); 8 Toreador, fist. slb. (Conquest); 5 Mnllingar, Bst. 311). (Price); 3 Downham, Bst. 21b. (L. Wilson); G Goldfire, Bst. (Morris); 10 Bluestono, 7st. 81b. (Stockley); 2 Astor, 7st. sib. (C. Brown); 1 Tact, 7st. 41b. (Sinclair); 12 Kitty Bellairs, 75t.'311). (Chaplin); 9 Grattan, 7st. 31b. (Mauson). Grattan assumed command and led Downham, King Lupin, and- Christmas Rose at a strong pace. When well in the straight he commcnced to tire and showed signs of distress a furlong from homo. King Lupin Rot to the front nearing the post and after a challenge from Waiorewa defeated the latter by a length and a quarter. Christmas Rose was third r length behind Waiorewa. Astor was fourth. Time, tmin. 16 3-ssec. AUCKLAND WELTER HANDICAP, of 3'50 6otc. One mile. 2 Mesdames Poss and Stewart's br. g. .Prince Soult, by Soult—Lady Hester, Spa., Bst. 101b. ... (M'Millen) 1 4 Mr. W. J. M'lnnes's oh. g. Achillede.% syrs„ Bst. iOlb (Tapp) 2 1 Mr. J. Monk's ch. g. Belasco, 4yrs., 9st. ; (L .Wilson) 3 Also started: 7 Cheddar, Bst. 71b. (Brady); 6 Munster, Bst. 51b. (C. .Brown); 3 Tangiwai, Bst. 31b. • (Buchanan); 9 Worcester, Bst. 3lb. (M'Flinn), 5 El Gallo, Bst. lib. (Scott); 10 Kaween, Bst. (Morris) ; 12 Maui Nina, Bst. (Manson); 8 Kaimanuku, Bst. (Price); 12 Matakana, (Robinson). Worcester put a break on the field early and had Tangiwai, Achilledes and Belasco as his nearest attendants down tile back and into the straight, when Belasco made a big effort and got to the lead. At the distance Achilledes and Prinoe Soult threw out strong challenges and headed Belasco. Nearing the post they fought out- a great finish, Prince Soult gaining the honours by a head. Belasco was third a neck further back. Worcester was fourth. Time, lmin. 43sec.