SPORTING.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 583, 2 May 1876, Page 2

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. The half yearly meeting of the C.J.C. was held yesterday afternoon at the Rooms Warner's Hotel. Present—Dr Frankish, Dr Prins, Messrs E. G. Griffith, G. G. Stead, F. Brittan, P. Campbell, W. H.Wynn Williams, Q. P. Williams. Dr Prins occupied the chair. Mr W. F. Neilson was elected a member of the Club on the ballot. Mr Stead, honorary treasurer of the Club, read a statement of accounts, from which it appeared that the amount received on ac count of the Autumn Meeting was £1142 14s 6d, and the expenditure £1405 2s Bd. leaving a debit balance of £262 Bs.2d. There was also on the general account a debit of £lB2 16s, caused mainly by the expenditure of £7 0 on the new grand stand, and the loss on the Autumn Meeting. The/ alio had ac

I counts to come in, amounting to about £450 on account of the stand, and they also held £2BO as trust money for the Derbies, Champagne Stakes, and Legers pending. They would thus have a deficit of about £BOO, but this included the money held in trust already spoken of by him, and he had confidence that if the Club held its own, as it had hitherto done, they would be enabled to clear off this deficit and would have paid for the grand stand. It must be borne in mind that the Club had expended £I7OO on the course and stand during the year. The majority of members were aware of the arrangements made, by which the deficit was met, but to those who did not it might be interesting to learn that twenty five members of the Club had voluntarily come forward and had given a personal guarantee to the Union Bank, who were providingthe Club with funds on what he considered roost liberal terms The election of office bearers and committee for the ensuing year was the next business. The following gentlemen were elected as the committee for the ensuing year, viz : Messrs Stafford, Prins. F. W. Moore, Delamain, Wynn Williams, Stead, Clogstoun, Griffith, Lance, J. Campbell, Frankish, and Sir J. C. Wilson. A letter was read from the secretary of the Auckland Racing Ciub, enclosing a copy of the following reeolution passed by that club, viz—" That communication be opened with the several New Zealand Jcckey Clubs with a view for a member of each club to meet at Ohristchurch, or elsewhere, and arrange for the re-adjustment of rules, weights, and fixtures for future races ; also to endeavour that the three-year-old events (Two Thousand Guineas, Derby, and St Leger) should be held respectively in Christchurch, Auckland, and Dunedin, and be considered colonial races after the present nominations, and to consider any other matters on racing considered to have colonial importance." Mr Wynn Williams said he thought the consideration of the letter should be deferred until next meeting of the C.J.O. The chairman said that he did not think that the club would agree to the latter clause of the letter, but he thought it wouli be a good thing for the representatives of the various clubs in New Zealand to meet at a central place to arrange for one system of rules, weights, &c, and also to arrange the fixtures for the coming season. On the motion of Mr Wynn Williams the further consideration of this letter was adjourned until next meeting. A letter was received, signed by two persons, complaining of the conduct of a Mr Murphy in some betting transactions. The letter also stated that Mr W. F. Warner, the proprietor of the only recognised sporting house in Christchurch, declined to post any one as a defaulter, or allow it to be done, unless through an officer of the club. Mi Griffith thought that looking to the matter b 1 fore them, and the statements made in the letter, if the club had the power of posting a defaulter it should be done. The chairman said that he thought it would only be fair to hear the other side of the question, and allow the person mentioned in the letter to explain the matter if possible. It was resolvel—" That the secretary be instructed to forward a copy of the letter to Mr Murphy, at the same time informing him that unless he was prepared to give a satisfactory explanation at the adjourned meeting of the club on the 23rd instant, he would be warned off the course, and posted as a defaulter." A letter was read from Mr Howard, of Queenstown, complaining of the action of the stewards at the Queenstown races in not disqualifying the mare My tsry at the S 3 races. The secretary was instructed to reply that it was not withm the province of the stewards to interfere with the decision of the stewards at the Cromwell races. Dr Frankish gave notice of the following to be added to the rules of the C.J.C. as a new rule, via.— '* If it be proven to the satisfaction of the stewards of any race meeting at which the CJ.O. rules are in force, that during any race a horse has been pulled, or that any improper practices have been pursued, by owner, trainer, or jockey, it shall be in the power of the stewards to declare all bets on that horse off." He had brought this forward because of what had taken place in an adjoining province, and also the Cyclops case in Melbourne. The Victorian Tattersall's and the A.J.C. in Syduey had passed a resolution similar in spirit to the one he now proposed, and he should like to see it adopted in the rules of the C.J.C. Mr Stead quite agreed with the motion, as he thought it highly necessary that such a restriction should be enforced. The meeting then adjourned to the 23rd inst., when the officers will be elected and the committee will bring up the programme of the spring meeting. NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES. The following entries wera received last" night for the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase (Handicap), to be run on the 24th May : New Zealand Grand National Handicap, of 250 sovs, added to a sweep of 15 sovs each. Nominations of 5 sovs to go to the funds; 5 sovs of the sweepstake to be paid on acceptance, and 10 sovs at the post. Distance, four miles. Mr Lunn's gr m Phantom, 5 yrs, by Golden Grape—Banshee Mr Seabright's b g Zetland, 4 yrs Mr D. O'Brien's blk m Auckland Kate, aged. Mr L. Markey's gr g Mousetrap, aged Mr Mclvor's blk g Whalebone, aged Mr F. Rive's ch g Don Juan, 6 yrs Mr D. Cameron's gr g Septimus, aged Mr F. Brittan'fi br g Royalty, aged Mr P. Campbell's b g Tommy Dodd, aged Mr W. F. Neilson's b f Coquet Mr McCrae's Butcher Boy Mr McCrae's Rifleman Mr McCrae's Gazelle * Mr McCrae's Fifeshire. THE DUNEDIN DERBY. The following are the entries for the Dunedin Derby for the years 1877 and 1878. The stake is of the value of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 10 sovs each; half forfeit: the second horse to save his stake; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies and geldings, Bst 71b. One mile and a half:— 1877. Mr Caleb Moore'sbrf by Elswick—Lady of the Lake Mr J. F. Kitching's ch f by Maccaroni— Glenshee Mr Thos. Pollock'a b c by Mabratta— Lady Ellen

Mr J. Boxburgh'a br £ by Elswick—Myrtle Mr W. H. Taggart's b f by Scud—Chloe Mr S. G. Smith's br c Hope, by Elswick— Clytie Mr H. Gardner's cb f Lady Lea, by Sledmere—Countess Mr Peter Dunbar's br f by Stormbird— Sir Charles mare Mr Peter Dunbar's b f by Ellerington— Master Bowe mare Mr W. M'Kay's cb c Stormy Petrel, by Stormbird Mr James Hastie's cb £ Miss Elswick, by Elswick—Jenny Mr R. Richardson's br c Dead Heat, by Traducer—Misfortune Mr S. Nosworthy's b f Fallacy, by Sledmere—Deception Mr G. Fraser's br c Tasso, by FireworksLota Mr E. G. Griffith's br f Bribery, by Traducer—Ethelred Mr E. G. Griffith's b f Corruption, by Traducer—Betty Martin Mr F. W. Delamain's b f Becky Sharp, by Traducer—Miss Flat Mr F. W. Delamain's br f Titania, by Malton—Mountain Nymph Mr J. W. Mallock's ch £ Trea Deuce, by Traducer—Gitana Mr J. W. Mallock's b or br c Foul Play, by Traducer—Fancy Mr L. Wilson's ch c Danebury, by Tra- * duppr—- A rl n Mr W. O. Webb's blk c Wrangler, by Traducer—Tantrums Mr W. 0. Webb's br c by Traducer—Lady Florence Mr H. Redwood's b c Songster, by Towton —Skybird Mr H. Redwood's ch c Puriri, by Towton —TowtoD. Mr H. Redwood's b f Para, by Towton— Harakeke Mr J. Grigg's b f Veronica, by Barbarian— Koromiko Mr J.!Grigg's b c Hekatere, by BarbarianMiss Barton Mr J. Grigg's b g Purarekanui, by Sledmere —Termagant Mr W. Walters's br c by Dainty ArielFanny Fisher Mr James Watt's ch c by Totara—Ladybird 1878. Mr D. Corsan's b f by Stoimbird—Vli> ginia Mr D. Corsan's b or br c by Stormbird— Merrimac Mr Thomas Pollock's ch £ by Elswick— Lady Ellen Mr George Dodson's ch f Sapphira, by Traducer—Miss Mettle Mr Geerge Dodson's br c Satirist, by Traducer—Miss King Mr George Dodson's b f Satire, by Traducer—Little Nell Mr W. H. Taggart's ch c by Scud—Evangeline Mr H. Gardner's b c Discretion, by Deactor—Countess Mr Peter Dunbar's b c by Ellerington— Sir Charles mare Mr Peter Dunbar's b f by Ellerington— Master Rowe mare Mr George Coombe's ch f by Stormbird— Swindle Mr M. Studholme's ch f by Traducer— Flying Fish Mr M. [Studholme's b £ by DetractorMiranda Mr W. Walters's ch .£ Venus Transit, by Derby or Sledmere—Peeress Mr A. Buckland's blk f Queen Mab, by Derby—Una Mr J. Watt's ch g by Totara—Marchioness Mr J. Watt's b f by Traducer—Renga Mr G. Fraser's b f Equation, by Demonstrator —Conceit Mr E. G. Griffith's br f Tell Tale, by Traducer—Brunette Mr E. G. Griffith's ch c Ananias, by Traducer—Ticklish Mr E. G Griffith's blk fbr Traducer—Dolo Mr E. G. Griffith's grf by Traducer—Lady Jane Grey Mr F. W. Delamain's br c Oberon, by Tra* ducer—Mountain Nymph Mr F. W. Delamain's br c Parthenopoens, by Traducer—Atalanta Mr R. Wilkin's ch £ Eglantine, by Traducer —Moss Rose Mr H. Redwood's ch £ Waiiti, by Towton —Waimea Mr H. Redwood's ch g by Dead ShotQueen of the South Mr H. Redwood's bf by Towton—Toi Toi Mr H. Redwood's b g by Dead Shot— Raupo Mr S. Nosworthy's ch c Mufti, ty Traducer —Flat Iron Mr S. Nosworthy's br f Watersprite, by Traducer—Water witch Mr S. Nosworthy's ch c Le Loup, by Tra--ducer —Mermaid Mr W. C. Webb's b c by Traducer— Tantrums Mr W. C. Webb's ch c by Traducer—Be* voke Mr J. Grigg's b c by Barbarian—Miss Barton Mr P. Campbell's b f Manilla, by Traducer —Opera Mr P. Campbell's br f Undine, by Traducer _. —Penserosa Mr K. H. Campbell's colt by Traducer— Kathleen. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. The following telegrams from Bandwick appears in the Argus : First Day. The Autumn Meeting of the Australian Jockey Club opened auspiciously to-day. The weather was beautifully fine after last night's rain, and the attendance on the course large, his Excellency the Governor and Lady Robinson being amongst those present. The programme of events opened with the Hurdle Race, which was won by Gaffer Grey, beating a moderate field. The Cumberland Stakes were appropriated by Kingsborough, who started at even money, and had no difficulty in disposing of the other three opposed to him. Mr C. B. Fisher won the two-year-old race with the Chrysolite colt, landing a head in front of the Governor's filly Queen's Head. The Leger was the great race of the day, and proved a most interesting event. Richmond was an immense favorite, and 600 to 450 bad been taken about him shortly before the race. Robin Hood won by a head Only in front of Richmond, the Valetta colt being third, only a length behind, while Clifton and New Holland were well up. An unfortunate accident occurred through a irooper's horse getting in the way. Richion d and Clifton were thrown out of their tride when at a critical period of the race a coming round the home turn into the straight, and three other horses were thrown down. What might have been the result at the'finish if this had not occurred, it ia diffi-

cult to say ; but as it is, there is a great difference of opinion regarding Richmond and Robin Hood, the closing scene being cut go fine. The time, 3 min 12£ sees, is very fast. The Doncaster Handicap, a mile spin, was won by Mr Wilson's filly, Briseis ; and the Trial Stakes by Brunswick, beating eight others. Connaught, Calumny, and Bullion have been scratched for the Sydney Cup. The following are particulars of to-day's races : HURDLB RACE, a handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with ICO sovs added. About two miles and a half. Mr P. Glenister's gr g Gaffer Grey, aged, list J Mr A. Loder's ch g Erin, aged, lOst ... 2 Mr J. M'Kenzie's br g Pearl, 5 yrs, 9st 91b 3 Three others started, making up a field of six. Gaffer Grey won by four leDgths. Time—s min 32 sees. Cumberland Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added ; one mile and a half. Sir Hercules Robinson's b h Kingsborough, by Kingston.. 4 yrs, Bst 121 b... 1 Mr F. Leng's b m Southern Cross, 4 yrs, SstlOlb 2 Mr J. Tait's b h Melbourne, 4 yrs, Bstl2lb 3 ••Mr J. Wilson's b o Rapid Bay, 3 yrs, 7stl2lb 0 Lateit betting—Even on Kingsborough. Southern Cross led from the start, the three others being well together. Coming round the turn past the stand, Rapid Bay slipped and unhorsed his jockey. At the j back of the course Southern Cross led in front of Kingsborough by a length, but Melbourne was beaten off. Kingsborough drew gradually up at the trainer's stand, came to the front round the bend, and won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min 45 4-10 sec. Champagne Stakes, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, for 2-yr-olds; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 81b; five furlongs. Mr O. B. Fisher's br c by Angler—Chrysolite 1 Sir H. Robinson's b f Queen's Head ... 2 Mr A. Loder's b c The Cardinal 3 This was a fine race from start to finish, and only won by a length. Time, 1 min 4 6-10 sec. St Leger Stakes—A sweepstakes of 30 sovs each, h.ft. ; for three-year-olds; coltß, Bst lOlbs ; fillies, Bst 51bs ; the second horse to receive 60 sovs out of the stakes ; one mile and three-quarters. Mr E. De Mestre ns br c Robin Hood, by Fireworks—Sylvia 1 Mr E. Jellett's br c Richmond 2 Mr G. Hill's br c, by Kingston—Valetta 3 Latest betting—3 to 1 bar one. The following scratchings were posted:— Hyperiop, Meteor, Leonard, Sir James Fergusson, Rose de Florence colt, Timothy, Baronet, Connaught, Rataplan, Janitor, Mabel, Guelder Rose, Gascony, Peerless colt, Cerito, leaving a field of eight. There was a very good start, Clifton and the Valetta colt at once took up the running, and led to the back of the course, followed by Redwood and Richmond. The Valetta colt, Redwood, and Richmond were all together at the half-mile post, where Robin Hood, who had been running last, came up with a brilliant rush, and cutting down the leaders, turned into the straight a length in front of the "Valetta colt, after whom came Richmond. At the turn into the straight an awkward accident occurred. A trooper's horse came into collision with Richmond and Clifton, knocking them out of their Btrid<>, and, in consequence, Valentia fell, Redwood falling over him, and Saladin over the latter. The trooper's horse was killed. From the time that Robin Hood made his rush, a grand race ensued, Robin Hood only winning by a head in front of Richmond, while the Valetta colt, who secured third place, was only a length behind, Clifton and New Holland being close up. Time, 3min 12 8-103ecs. Doncaster Handicap, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added. Second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Mr J. Wilson's br f Briseis, by Tim Whiffler, 2 yrs, Bst 71b 1 MrT. Ivory's b g Wrangler, aged, 7st 21b 2 Mr F. Leng's b m Southern Cross, 4 yrs, Bst 12lb 3 Guelder Rose, the Dnke, and Liberty made most of the running, but round the last turn Briseis, Wrangler, and Southern Cross came up, and after a good race, finished in the order named. Time, lmin 45£aec. Trial Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 sovs added. One mile and a quarter. Mr T. Ivory's b h Brunswick, 5 yrs, 9st 41b 1 Mr J. J. Miller's b g Irish Steed, 2 yrs, SstlOlb 2 Mr E. De Metre's b c Timothy, 3 yrs, Bst 3 Ninehorßes started. Tradition was first away, and led for three-quarters of a mile, when Brunswick came through and won by a length. Time, 2min 16£sec. Second Day. The weather was again beautifully fine, and the attendance on the course numbered about 8000. His Excellency the Governor and party arrived before the first race, and remained to the finish. The day's programme was commenced with the Flying Handicap, a short spin of three-quarters of a mile, won easily by Mr Wilson's smart little filly Briseis. Clifton had m difficulty in disposing of the half-dozen opposed to him in the Maiden-Stakes. The Chrysolite colt appropriated the valuable stakes attached to the Breeders' Plate, and then came the Cup race, about which the greatest interest was manifested. Contrary to general expectation, the winner was found in the four-year old A. T., carrying only 6st 41b, while the Governor's pair—Kingsborough and Neredah—ran a dead heat for second place. Richmond did not show at all at the finish. The time—3ra 37 8 10s—was very fair. A. T.'s victory was the cause of great astonishment, as he was very little backed by the outside public. The Waverley Stakes were won Uy Aldinga, beating Tocal and Irish Stew and some others. . , ... The following are the particulars of the day's racing : Flying Handicap, r sweepstakes of o sovs each, with 50 sovs added ; three-quarters of a mile. Mr J. Wilson's br f Briseis, by Tim Whiffler, 2 yrs, 7st 61b ••• J Mr T. Mayo's ch m Express, 5 yrs, Bst 6'b j Mr J. Eales's ch c Rataplan, 3 yrs, 6st 81b f f Dead heat. The following did not start: -Playboy, Hyperion, Corisande, Prince Charlie, Irish Stew, Guelder Rose, Barbaroasa, Ladylike, Liberator, and Field Marshal. Latest Betting—6 to 4 agst Briseis.

Upon the lowering of the flag Rataplan and Express went to the front, followed by Briseis. At the trainers' stand Rataplan was leading, with Zarsibarnext, but at the home turn Briseis came to the front, and won by two lengths, Express and Rataplan running a dead head for second place. Time, lmin 18 4-lOsec. Autumn Maiden Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 sovs added ; second horse 20 sovs from the prize. One mile and three-quarters. Sir Hercules Robinson's b c Clifton, 3 yrs 1 Mr John Tait's b c Connaught, 3 yrs ... 2 Mr B. Richard's br c Leonard, 3 yrs ... 3 Timothy and Gillie Callum were scratched, leaving a field of seven. Latest betting—6 to 2 agst Clifton. Connaught and Clifton were the first away, Lyßander taking second place. On passing the stand at the back of the course Connaught was leading Clifton by half a length, with Leonard next, two lengths away, Lysander having already been beaten off. At the half-mile post the two leaders drew away, Clifton leading to the bend and winning easily, with Connaught next, and Leonard a bad third ; Lysander fourth. Tims, Smin 6 3-lOsec. Breeders' Plate, of 20 sovs each, with 400 sovs added ; colts, Bst 51b ; fillies, Bst 31b; second horse to receive 50 sovs from the prize, and the third to save his stake. Six furlongs. Mr C. B. Fisher's br c, by Angler—Chrysolite 1 Hon E. K. Cox's be Fernhill 2 Sir H. Robinson's b f Queen's Head ... 3 Latest betting—2 to 1 Chrysolite colt. Seven started. After two breaks away, the lot got off on pretty even terms, Queen's Head taking the lead, followed by Chrysolite colt. The latter led into the straight, and won as he liked. Time, lmin 19£secs. Sydney Cup, a handicap sweepstakes of 25 sovs each, with 350 sovs added ; second horse receives 50 sova and third 25 sovs from the prize. Two miles. Mr A. Benson's b h A. T., by Tarragon, 4 yrs, 68t41b ... ... 1 Sir H. Robinson's b h Kingsborough, 5 yrs, 9stßlb t Sir H. Robinson's br m Neredah, 4 yrs, 6st6lb t Mr J. Tait's b h Goldsbrough, 5 yrs, 9st 81b 0 Mr J. Tait's b h Melbourne, 4 yrs, Bst 81b 0 Mr E. Jellett's br c Richmond, 3 yrs, Bst 0 Mr E. De Mestre ns br c Robin Hood, 3 yrs, 7stl2lb 0 Mr J. S. Smith's b h Speculation, 5 yrs, 7st 121 b 0 Mr G. Hill, jun's, b c by KingstonValetta, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b 0 Mr J. Wilson's b f Maid of All Work, 3 y.rs,7st4lb 0 Mr J. Eales's b c New Holland, 3 yrs, 7st 21b 0 Mr B. de Mestre's br c Redwood, 5 yrs, 7st 0 Mr C. M. Lloyd's b m Ella, 5 yrs, 6st 101 b 0 Mr J. Malone's b h Gladstone, 5 yrs, 6st 121 b ... 0 f Dead heat; Latest betting—3 to 1 agst Richmond, 5 to 1 agst Maid of All Work, 6 to 1 agst Kingsborough, 7 to 1 agst Robia Hood. 8 to 1 agst Goldsbrough. There was a very bad start. New Holland, Robin Hood, and Gladstone got away with a considerable advantage, bat when the horses had settled into their strides, the Valetta colt took up the running, attended by New Holland, Neredah, and Gladstone. In this order they entered the straight with Redwood, the Maid and Ellen last. At the stand the Valetta colt was still leading, followed by Neredah, New Holland, Goldsbrough, Kingsborough, A. T., Viva, Speculation, Melbourne, and Richmond, in the order named. Neredah then succeeded in cutting down the Valetta colt at the foot of the hill, where Gladstone was eecond, followed by Goldsbrough and A. T. Gladstone showed in front for a few strides, but gave way to A. T., who, full of running, turned first into the straight, followed by Neredah and Robin Hood, who came up well. Krom this time there was a great finish, which resulted in favor of A. T. by a length. Kingsborough and Neredah came up splendidly together, and ran a dead heat for second place ; then came Robin Hood, Richmond, Goldsbrough, Melbourne, Gladstone, Viva, Maid of All Work, and the Valetta colt. Time—3min 37 8-lOsecs. Waverley Stakes, a sweepstakes of 6 sovs each, with 100 sovs added; second horse 12 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Mr S. Gardiner's br c Aldinga, 2 yrs, sst 131 b 1 Sir H. Robinson's br c Tocal, 2 yrs, sst 131 b 2 Mr J. J. Miller's b g Irish Stew, 3 yrs, 7stlllb 3 Time, 2min 14£sec. Third Day. TheTe was a fsir attendance on the course for an " off day," the Governor and party being again present. The weather was splendid. His Excellency was victorious in two events, and ran well up in others. The Produce Stakes were won easily by the Chrysolite colt. Sires' Produce Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 300 sovs added, for 2-yr-olds. Seven furlongs. Mr C. B. Fisher's br c by Angler—Chrysolite 1 Sir H. Robinson's b c Tocal 2 Munster * Luna, Lady Mary filly, ar,d Negress also started. Chrysolite colt won easily by two lengths from Tocal; Munster a bad third. Time, 1 min 32 8-lOsec. Free Handicap—A sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 sovs added. One mile and a quarter. Mr T. Troy's b g Wrangler, aged, 7st 81b 1 Mr F. Leng's b m Southern Cross, 4st 91b 2 Sir H. Robinson's br ra Neredah, 4st 71b 3 Playboy, Express, Connaught, Poacher, The King, Laertes, Sir William, Barbarossa, and Deception also started. Latest Betting—3 to 1 on the field, Wrangler and Southern Cross being most fancied. Connaught and The King made most of the running, followed by Express and Playboy. At the back of the course Laertes shot to the front, and led by four lengths. At the turn Laertes was still in front, with_ Connaught, Southern Cross, and Neredah in the order named ; but the leaders died out in the ran home, and Wrangler coming through with a great rush, won by a neck from Southern • Cross, after that came Neredah, The King, Express, Connaught, and Playboy. Time—2m 11-6-10 s. All aged Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added. One mile. Vtr J. Wilson's br t Briseis, .2 yrs, by.tb.e- ~. Marquis * Sir H. Robinson's b h Kingsborough, » yrß ••• *

Mr G. Hill's br c by Kingston—Valetta, ■ 3 yrs 3 Javelin and Rataplan also started. Latest Betting—2 to 1 agst Briseis, 6 to 4 agst Kingsborough. A good race ; won easily by a length and a half. Time—lmin 43sec 2-10ths Autumn Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added. One mile and three-quarters. Sir H." Robinson's br c Valentia, 3 yrs ... 1 Mr J. Tait's br c Connaught, 3 yrs ... 2 Mr E. DeMestre's br c Redwood, 3 yrs ... 3 Carthage was the only other starter. Latest Betting—7 to 4 agst Valentia. Connaught made all the running until entering the straight, when Valentia came to the front, and won a pretty race by a length and a half. Time—3min 15sec. The City Handicap, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added ; one mile and a half. Sir H. Robinson's b o Clifton, 3 yrs, 7st4lb 1 Mr T. Troy's b g Wrangler, aged, 7st 21b 2 Mr Richard's b g The Duke, 6st 41b ... 3 Goldsbrough, Southern Cross, Liberty, Erie, and Gladstone were the other starters. Latest Betting—3 to 1 agst Clifton, 2 to 1 agst Wrangler, and 5 to 1 agst Southern Cross. Southern Cross took the lead, followed by The Duke and Liberty. At the stand she was a length ahead, followed by Clifton, a length separating the two ; then Liberty, Wrangler, and The Dnke ; the rest together. At Cutt's there was little alteration, and at the back of the course Southern Cross led by three lengths, Clifton a length in front of the ruck, which was headed by Goldsbrough, and very closely packed. At the trainers' stand Southern Cross, Clifton, and The Duke were still in front, and coming into the straight Clifton and Wrangler drew up, Clifton finishing two lengths in advance of Wrangler, The Duke third, five lengths away, Southern Cross ten lengths behind, the others pretty well together, Goldsbrough last. Time, 2min 41sec. Fourth Day, The weather being again fine, there was a large attendance on the course, including his Excellency the Governor and party. The Rous Handicap was won by Timothy, after a close race with Clifton. A. T. had an easy victory in the Rand wick Handicap, for which he started at even money. The three-mile race excited the greatest interest, and was won by Robin flood, after a splendid struggle at the finish with Richmond and Kingsborough, who were second and third respectively. The Steeplechase fell to Hotspur, and the Nursery Handicap to Queen's Head, who won by a head in front of Tradition. The Forced Handicap was won by Rapid Bay, after one false start, and the horses had run the distance, The Rous Handicap, a sweepstakes of 10 bovs each, with 100 added, for three-yr-olds. One mile and three furlongs. Mr E. DeMestre's b c Timothy, by Tim Whiffler (Sydney), 7st 1 Sir H. Robinson's br c Clifton, Bst 81b ... 2 Mr G. Hill's br c, by Kingston—Valetta, Bstlolb 3 New Holland, Connaught, Prince Charlie and Poacher also started. At the start Clifton led past the stand, followed by Prince Charlie and the Valetta colt, and at the turn they were all together. Valetta and Poacher led for a couple of lengths, and then changed places with Prince Charlie and Clifton. At the butts Poacher led by a length, Valetta, Prince Charlie, Timothy, and Connaught following, the rest all together. At the back of the course Poacher led by a length, and proceeding up the hill was still a length in advance of Valetta: the rest in a heap. Rounding the bend Valetta and New Holland were together, followed by Poacher and Clifton, the latter ooming up very fast. At the finish Timothy won by half a length, Clifton ten lengths in front of Valetta, who was six lengths from Connaught. Time—2min 28sec. Randwick Handicap, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added; one mile and three-quarteTS, Mr A. Benson's b h A. T., by Tarragon, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b ... 1 Mr B. Richards's br g The Duke, aged, 6st 71b 2 Mr T. Ivory s b m Miss Kingston, 4 yis, 6st 101 b 3 Liberty, Ella, and Lysander also started. Latest Betting—Even on A. T., 2 to 1 bar one. The lot went away to a bad start, the Duke leading by three lengths, followed by A. T. Passing the stand, Liberty took second place, Miss Kingston, Lysander, and Ella being well up. At the trainers' stand, Liberty took the lead from the Duke, but soon gave place to him again, and the Duke first rounded the home turn, followed by Miss Kingston. At 100 yards from home A. T. came through, and won easily. Time—3min 12sec 2-llths. The Australian Jockey Club Plate, of 200 eovs, with a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each ; Queen's Plate weights. Three miles. Mr E. de Mestre ns br o Robin Hood, by Fireworks 1 Mr E. Jellett's br c Richmond 2 Sir H. Robinson's b h Kingsborough ... 3 New Holland and Maid of All Work also started. Even on Richmond, and 4 to 1 bar two. New Holland was first to the front, and led round the turn, followed by Richmond and Kingsborough. After passing the turn Richmond took the lead, attended by New Holland and Kingsborough, with Robin Hood four lengths away. The same order was maintained past the stand, but at the butts Richmond and New Holland were together, and at the back of the course Kingsborough took up the running, Richmond next, then five lengths away Robin Hood, the rest all together. Kingsborough and Richmond raced through past the halfmile post a length in front of Robin Hood, who led the others by a length. Kingsborough was first past the stand bv threequarters of a length in front of Richmond, all the others together. At the back of the course, Richmond was leading half a length in front of Kingsborough, and at the halfmile post had increased the lead to three lengths, the othir three together, New Holland last. Richmond led round the turn with Robin Hood, and there was a grand finish between Robin Hood, Richmond, and Kingsborough, which resulted in favour of the first-named, Maid of all Work fourth, six lengths away. Time—smin 51 8-10 sec. The Steeplechase—A sweepßtakes of 10 sovs each, with 150 sovs added. About three miles and a half. Hon J. White's br g Hotspur, ageSd, lOst 71b «•• ♦» ••• *

Mr Howard's gr g Greystanes, aged, 10st 91b 2 Mr G. F. Want's br g Receipt, aged, 9st7lb 3 Hotspur and Greystanes were most fancied in the betting. Harlequin made most of the running, attended by Hotspur and Greystanes, with Erin last. Erin fell after going a mile and a half, but was quickly remounted Harlequin led past the stand, but fell at the back of the course, leaving Hotspur at the front, with Greystanes. The former won with a little in hand by five lengths, Receipt a bad third. Time—Bm 48s. Nursery Handicap—A sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added; for two-year-olds. One mile. Sir H. Robinson's b f Queen's Head, by Yattendon, Bst 71b 1 Mr A. Town's b c Tradition, 7st 61b ... 2 Mr A. Loder's br o The Cardinal, Bst 51b 3 After a very bad start, Queen's Head led most of the way, attended by Briseis and the Judge, Briseis joined Queen's Head at the turn, but the weight told on her, and the Governor's filly won a beautiful race by a head from Tradition. The Cardinal third, but not placed. Time—lmin 17sec, 9-10ths. Forced Handicap, of 5 sovs each, with 50 sovs added. One mile and a quarter. Mr J. Wilson's b c Rapid Bay 1 Mr T. Ivory's b h Brunswick, 5 yrs ... ? Sir H. Robinson's b m Neredah, 4 yra ... 3 A false start took place, by which Neredah got away three lengths before the others. Great dissatisfaction was expressed, and the oommittee decided to run off again. The second start was a good one. Southern Cross led most of the distance, but it was too dark to see the horses around the course. Rapid Bay eventually won.