SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 65, 13 April 1909, Page 3

SPORTING.

ACSTRALIAN J.C. ACTIMN MEETING. Bv Telegraph.-Pres3 Association. Sydney, April 10. There was line weather and a very large attendance at Kandwiek today for the opening of the Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting. The Doncaster Handicap, for which there were twonlyscven starters, resulted in a great surprise, being won by a complete outsider, Hyman. Detailed results are as follow: First Hurdle Race, about two miles and a half—Old Chappie 1, Karrabundie 2, Alert Dream 3. Ten started. i\ on by three lengths. Time, 4min. 47'/ : .*ec

Autumn Stakes, one mile and a halt. — Trafalgar 1, Parsee 2, Artillerie 3. Ten »tarted. Trafalgar won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 3jy 3 sec. A.J.C. Sires' Produce Stakes, seven furlongs.—Prince Foote 1, Jlalt King 2, (.lidyea 3. Ten started. Won by a length and a half. Time, luun. 2o'/..scc. Australasian record.

Doncaster Handicap, one mile—Hyman 1, Irishman 2, Virtu 3. Twentyfour others started. Hyman entered the straight a length and a half in front of Virtu, who was followed by True Scot, Irishman, Legation, and Scotland. Nothing could get near Hyman, who ran home an easy winner by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 38'/ 3 sec. A record for the race.

AJ.C. St. Leger, one mile and threequarters.—Lord Nolan 1, Vavasour 2, Monobel 3. Also started: Flaxen. Time, 3min. ssec. High-Weight Handicap, six furlongs Param 1, La Patrie 2, Barley lirew. 3. Twenty-eight started. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 15sec. j

SECOND DAY. Received April 12, 7.40 p.m. Sydney, April 12. Flying Handicap.—<Haco 1, Irishman •2, Matchmaker 3. Won easily by a length, in lmin. Maiden Stakes.—Hoax 1, Five Crown 2, Paspalum 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min. 13Visec. Champagne Stakes.—Jlalt King 1, Prince Foote 2, Carry 3.' Won by four lengths. Time, lmin. IBaec. Cup.—Trafalgar 1, Ungarie 2, Didus 3. At six furlongs Flavinius was leading Flaxen by two lengths, Slipper and Trafalgar well up. T'he same order *»s maintained at the half-mile, where Flaxen and Flavinius died away. Trafalgar, Black Prince, and l/>otpad showed the way into the straight, where Ungarie and Didus put in a claim, and despite a great run by Ungarie at the half distance, Trafalgar struggled home a winner by half a length. Time, 3min. 20 Vi sec.

First Steeple.—Saverne 1, Kuala Lumpus 2, Postboy 3. Of eight starters, only four finished. Won by half a length. Time, smin. 40sec. First Nursery Handicap.—Danilo 1, Byplay 2, Grist 3. Won by two lengths. Time, linin. 2!)%sec.

The weather was line and the attendance very large. Kingberry broke down in the Cup and was destroyed.

! CANTERBURY MEETING. ; FIRST DAY. : Christchurch, Last Night. The Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather, with the course in good order and a capital attendance. Although one or two events were won rather easily, there was still some very interesting racing. W. O'Cbnnell, who rode Stronghold in the hurdle race, received a verybad spill aud had to be brought in to the hospital. The totalisator investments amounted to £17,853, as against £15,626 last year, while the bookmaKers' fees totalled £342 10s. Armlet's time in .the Great Easter Handicap beat Savoury's Australasian record by onefifth of a second. Results:— KUdare Hurdles, of 150 sovs., two miles.—Southern Cross 1, Eurus 2. Stronghold and Snip (the only other starters) fell at the last hurdle. Southern Cross won easily by twelve lengths. Time, 3min 50 3-asec.

- Champagne -Stakes, of 050 sovs., for two-year-olds, six furlongs—Provoeatio-j 1, Nautiform 2, Zealia 3. Also started: Broadsword, Sharpshooter and Xylophone. Provocation at once went to the front, and won easily by two lengths and a-half, Zealia two lengths back. Time, lmia 14 l-ssee. Autumn Plate, of 200 sovs., one mile. —Bollin and Miss Mischief (dead heat) 1, Gold Treasure 3. AUo started: Whis4le Craft, Lady Lochiel, Orsino, Bountiful, Lesperus and Blythehoy. A good race, the judge being unable to Separate them. Time, lmin 42sec. Great Easter Handicap, of 1000 sovs., seven furloags—Armlet 7.13, 1; Los Angelos 7.11, 2; Passion 0:13 (including 511) pen.) 3. Also started: Tumut 8.10, Czar Kolohol 8.3, Sir Tristram 7.13, Flitaway 7.13, Sea King 7.12, Gold Thread 7.12, Petrovira 7:3. Lady Disdain 7.3, Consolation 0.13, and Valdimir 0.10. Sea King was quickest away, and led round the topfitnrn, but was beaten when the straight was reached. Armlet then took command and won very easily by three lengths, Los Angelos beating Passion by a neck. Time, lmin 20 2-ssec.

Rusley Plate, of 20 eovs., for two-year-olds, five furlongs—Perle Don 1, Bialto 2, Ristoni 3. Also started: Scotehplaid, Ploughshare, St. Felix, Guianforts, and Ingoda. Won by a length and a-half. Time, linin 2 3-osec. i Epsom Welter Handicap, of 300 sovs., One mile—Federal l„0iyoi 2, Osirig 3, Ateo started: Woitapu, Merrie Zealand, Chief Loehiel, Contende:, De Witte, and Ohiarinian. Won easily by three lengths. Time, Imin 40 3-osec. ■ Gimorack Race, of 100 govs., five furlongs—Cerise and Blue 1, Mythical 2. Bister Anne 3. ,Also started: IvanolT, Vale and Zealand. Won by a neck, jime, linin 1 2-ssee. Sockburn Handicap, of 230 sovs., one mile and a-quarter—Field Gun 1, Dabchick 2, Tikitere 3. Also started: Glenculloch, Harvest, Ellerton, Roscommon, and Tremulous. Dabchick made nil the tunning, but was beaten by half a head Jjy Field Gun. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Christehurch, Last Night.

Peerswiek Hurdles—Stronghold 118, 'Ability 10.9, Leonardo 10.0, Emus 10.5, Southern Cross 9.10. Autumn Nursery-Broadsword !).o, Sharpshooter 8.7, Perle Der 8.0, Cyiubiforai 8.4, Boutade 8.2, Scotch Plaid 8.0, Bialto 7.10, Kistorc 7.5, Guianforte i.O, Shawnee 0.12, Ingoda 0.7. Templeton Handicap—Armlet 0.8, Los 'Angelos 8.9, Gold Thread 8.5, Woodhey 8.4, Serenade 8.0, Petrovna 7.0, Ihirita n\ Whistleeraft 0.9, Cerise and Blue |).7, Montreal 0.7. . . . Caldhnrat Welter.-Federal 9... Oiyoi 05 Merrie Zealand 9.2, Miss Mischief Sl3 Passion 8.9, Contender 8.0. Orsmo 7 - 13 Zetland 7.11 Euclid 7.7, Blytbeboy

Final Handicap—Lady Disdain 8-10, Sea King 8.5, Chief Loehiel 8.5, MenuZealand 8.4, Bollin 8.3, Dabchick 8.2, Passion 7.11. Valdimar 7.10, Harvest ,7.2, Ellcrton 0.13, Roscommon b.ll, Euclid 0.7.

AUCKLAND MEETING. FIRST DAY. Auckland, April 10. Tradesmen's Handicap, one "" le and H quarter.—Clianteufle 1, Delegate 2. Dunborve Dunborve 3. Also started: Spotty, First Gun, Azoff, Carmania, Gladsmuir. lime, gmin. 12sec. Brighton Hurdles, two miles-Ben *~ Jonson 1, Te Aral 2, Okaihau 3. lime, Jjmin. 15sec. . •Northern Champagne Stakes, six tur- - longs.—Kakarna 1, Maori King 2, Wysian 3. Also started: First Wainki, Masterful, Meriwa, Salute, Elegance Sea Elf, and Excalibur. Time, lmin. 1/sec. Easter Handicap, one mile.-Aborigine 1 Master Soult 2, Tamainupo 3. Also •tarted: Moral, Downfall, Xgapuka, Waimangu, Santa Rosa, Wancliope, ' DeAonport, Bully, Sedition, Sir Antrim, Golden Eagle ami Coroimuidel. lime, Jmin. 404-ssec. Eden Handicap, seven furlongs—.ua- <► Jieno 1, Auldearn 2, Lochbuic 3. Also started: Miss Winnie, Manapoun, 1m Cakobau, Inglis, First Mate, and Waif luka. Time, lmin. 30sec. Victoria Handicap, five furlongs ' Tctraasini 1, Fleet Arrow 3, Hyperion 3 Ylso started: Het Volt, impulsive, f lady Do"". a1I(l Mar . v Al ""'- T " n< '' i* lmin. 3 3-ssec. V Nelson Handicap, seven furlongs r.it- ? »oo 1, Wimmera 2, Escamillo 3. . Also 9 started: Rarata, Epsom Lass Spate, F Rmlock, Freevata, Mistime, Pukenui, t' 'Till Urania, Michaeloff, and Apollnmns. I Time, lmin. 302-ssee. ~ Tramway Handicap, five furlongs.— £- -noaEer Bank 1, Hohungatalii 2, ForeM «fl Also started: Moriarty. Mall C Caron, Aimwell, and Don Hamuli til Won by a length. Foremost was H three lengths away third. Time, lmm. ■£;, SECOND DAY. Ejp~ Auckland. Last Night Auckland Baring Club's meeting to-da-". Results:— HWSXp:# 1. Maheno

Sir Antrim, Dunborne, First Mate, Ayznil nnil Frecvarta. Won by a lcngtn.

Ellcrslie Handicap.—Elvaiau 1, Utilv I 1 Medallist 2, Sea Eli .;. '.Also parted": Merriwn, Palate, Fleet Arrow, T.lcgancc, Excalibur, Tuka Tuka, llet \'olk. Won by a neck. Great Northern Oaks.—Uoht Lace 1, I Chantciise 2. Only starters. Won uy a neck. St. George's Handicap —Sedition 1, Downfall 2, Ngapuka 3. Also started: ] All Hed, Master Soult, Moral, Sir Prize | Waiinangu and liullv. Won m- a i length. Huia Handicap.-Taiinanu|io 1. Dogger Bank 2, Devonpnrt 3. Also started: Golden Eaglf, Wailiuka, Glenora. ami Coromandel. Won bv three-quarter* oi a length. Autumn Steeplechase.—Creusot i Capitol 2, Okaihau 3. Won bv ten lengths. Magere Handicap.— Miss Advance 1. All's \\ ell 2, Tattoo 3. Won l.v a neck Electric Handicap.—AYimmcrul Necktie 2, Coromandel 3. Won l>y'n.uf a neck.

THIRD DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Auckland. Last Night. The following are the acceptances for the third day's meeting of the Auckland Racing Club:— Maiden Hurdles.—Paritutu 12.3 Noteorini 10.0, Haeremai 0.11, Molton Hall !'.i, Ebbs 0.4, Welcast 0.3, Carl vie 0.1. Pleides 0.0.

St. lleliers Hurdles.—Ben Jonson 11.0 Paritutu 11.8, Cuiragno 10.0, Reservoii 'J.I2, Creusot 0.5, Okaihau 0.3, Onslow Stakes and Fleet Arrow 7.0, Tuka Tuku 7*B, Het \"olt 7.0. Impulsive 0.1:5 .May, kwr 0.13, Lady Doon 0.13, Mary Anne 0.10, Etonian 0.13.

Gore Browne Cup.—Tattoo 0.3, Explosive 8.13, Miss Advance 8.10, Escamillo 8.0, Spate 7.11, All's Well 7.7, Urania 7.0, Michaelolf 7.0, Don Hannibal 7.0. Buckland Handicap.—Taimuimno 8.12. Moriarty 8.7, Gold 8.5, Jlaheno 8.0, Devonport 7.13, luglis 7.12, AVauehopc 7.10, Auldearn 7.8, Dardanus 7.4, Santa Rose 7.4, Sir Artegal 7.3, Foremost 7.3, Sir Antrim 7.1, Carmania 0.11, Coromandel 0.0.

Autumn Handicap.—All Red 0 8 Downfall 8.13, Sedition 7.13, Ngapuka 7.10, Sir Prize 7.8, Waiinangu 7.2, t-irst Gun 0.13.

Auckland Welter Handicap.—Waiinangu 0.2 .Delegate 8.13. Scottv 8.0, Dardanus 8.7 Dunborve 8.4. Gladsmuir 8.2, Explosive 8.0, First Mate 8.0, Waihuku 8.0, Azoff 8.0, FYeevata 8.0, Spate 8.0. Tour-t Handicap.—Hohungatahi 0.0, Miss Au.ance 8.11, Rarata 8.0, Hardrock 8.3, Turbine 7.11, Positive 7.11, LadyFrances 7.11, Aimwell 7.0, Mistime .7.9, All's Well 7.8, Durability 7.7 Don Quex 7.5, Silent 7.1, Laurel Wreath 1i.12, Matarere 6.12.

FEILDING MEETING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Feilding, Last Xiglit. Persistent rain fell all day yesterday, hut fine weather prevailed to-day for the Feilding races. There was a large attendance. The track was a little bit heavy, but the racing was good, Three bookmakers were inside and six outside. The totalisator takings were £12,103, against £17,240 last year. The weather i promises well for to-morrow. Results:

Waiata Hack Handicap. Nyland, 8.2, 1; Waipunui, 7.2, 2; Maidi, 7*13, 3. Also started: Wharckoa 0.12, Dervish 0.9. Nyland led all the way,, and won easily by a length. Time, lmiu 31 1-5 see.

Mangaone Stakes.—Tanekaha, 0.7, 1; Mon Ami, 8.2, 2; Sandstream, 7.13, '6. From a bad start Mon Ami was first away and led to the distance. Tanekaha came with a fast run on the outside, and won by a length. Time, lmin 10 1-oscc. Also started: Longuer 8.5, Vi 8.2, Aberbrothock 7-7, Hermia 0.13, Genuine 0.10, Debonairc 0.10, Xoa Tuhi 6.7.

Kawakawa Hurdles.—Oryx, 0.12, 1; Rookby, 9.12, 2; Scenery, !1.0, 3. Also started: Xavier .10.10, »Show;mau! nelK Xavicr led from Showman the first time round. Nearing the home turn. Rookby and Oryx joined Xavier. The three were together at the last hurdle, where Xavier fell, Oryx winning after an exciting finish bv a neck. Time, 4min 4 3-ssee.

Taonui Hack Hurdles.—Rangihacta, 9.13, 1; Finnesseur, 9.5, 2; Whimper, 10.0, 3. Also started: Speeiosa 11.3, Grenade 9.9, Montagne 9.0. Speciosa and Finnesseur raced the first mi|e. Rangihacta then came away and won easily by four lengths. Time, 3min. 212-ssec.

Feilding Cup.—Waipaku, 7.7, 1; Uhlando, 7.11, 2; Arclight, 0.10, 3. Also started: Tangimoana 9.0, Mahuta 8.5, Tangeroa 6.10, Bejario 0.10, Anemone 6.7, Paione 0.7. Waitapu, Mahuta and I'hlando led past the post the first time. Waipaku gradually increased his lead and won easily by six lengths. Time, 2min. 37 l-ssec. Onepuhi Hack Welter.—Paparaehi, 8.3, 1; Midian, 8.13, 2; Candian, 7.12, 3. Also started: Liquid Air 8.0, Sylvan Song 7.11, Aviorc 7.11. The field were bunched for the greater part of the journey. Paparaehi came out at the home turn and won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 51 l-ssec. Halcombe Welter.—Flingot, 8.5. 1: Eclogue, 8.13, 2: , Sandstream, 9.11, 3. Also started: Roosevelt 9.0. Perolina 9.5, Probability 9.3. From a good start Sandstream went to the front and led to the home turn, where Flingot and Eclogue came up, the former winning by two lengths. Time, lmin. 31 4-ssec. Ongo Hack.—Hernia, 9.0, 1; Guiding Step, 7.8, 2; The Saint, 8.9, 3. Also started: Coni|uestina 8.0, Quickstep 7.4, Singer 7,4, Thetis 7.3. Hermia led all the way and won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin. 9 l-ssec. TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

Palmenston, Last Night. Denbigh Stakes, six furlongs.—Mon Ami B.U, Sandstream 8.10, Tanekaha 8.1, Aberbrothock 7.13, Hermia 7.8, Nicotine 7.4, Toa Tuhi 0.12, Debonnalre 0.10, Guiding Step 0.7. Awahuri Hack Welter, one and a quarter miles.—Clemora 11.3, Midian 9.2, Canadian 7.9, .Mississippi 7.7. Kiinbolton Hurdles, one and threequarter las 11.4, Xavier 10.13, Oryx 10.8, Rookby 10.2, Paparaehi 9.13, Whatakura 9.9, Showman 9.8.

Oroua Hack Hurdles, one ana n halt miles.—Speciosa, and Kangihaeta 10.13, Whimper and Moose 0.13, Kimwsseur 0.7, Prince Hassan 9.3, Montague 0.0.

Easter Handicap, one and a quarter miles.—Tangimoana 9.0, Mahuta S.i. Waipaku 8.7, I'hlando 8.0, ITmgot 7.0, Taugeroa ti.O .Golden Gate 0.8, Paione C.7. ■'»■£

Rewa Hack Handicap, six furlongs Nyland 9.3, Nicotine 7.13, Guiding Step 7.11. Hydraulic 7.8, Waipunui 7.7. Singer 0.12, Quick March 0.10, Dervish 0.7. Liquid Air 0.7. Makino Welter, about one mile.— Bourrasque 9.5, Longner 0.2, Eclogue 8.13, Roosevelt 8.11, Probability 8.0, Jtelario 8.3, Tangeroa 5.2, Moscow 8.1, Clemora 8.0, Anemone 7.9.

WAIRARAPA MEETING. FIRST DAY. Doubtful weather conditions On Saturday morning probably affected the attfiidane:' at the Wairarapa Racing Club's autumn meeting. An outsider triumphed in the Easter Handicap in the sliape of Gaelic, who was a winner at the recent Nelson fixture. K. \\ lutelimise received a bad fall from Lcbcceio in the hurdle race, and was -tunned and badly cut about the face. Thirteen bookmakers were licensed by the clubsix inside and seven outsidt —and the totali-sator investments amounted 10 £4959. Results:Te Whiti Hack Hurdles, one mile and a-half—Straban 1, Lebeccio 2. No time taken. , , Maiden Hack Race (weight-for-agc). Six furlongs—Te Ru 1, Hilarian 2, Knnmvrian 3. Also started: Waiata, Merrie Land, Te Utuatu. Projectile. Won easily by ho lengths. Time, linin 17 l-ssec. ' Easter Hunilicap, one- mile and a di»tallc ,—Oaolic 1. Effort 2, Maiora 3. Also started: Merrie Rose. Aberration, Silken Rein, and Merrivona. Won by three len-tlis from Effort, who was a neck in front of Maiora. Merrivoma was fourth, and Silken Rein fifth. Time. Imin 57 l-Ssec. Te Waka Hack Welter, seven furlongs —Sealer I, Diplomatic i, Mildura ■>. \Uo started: Knight Commander. Royal Maid, Oistiglionc. Time, limn '' Wangaiimmna Handicap, seven fur-l„i,.,s-San Fernando 1, Silken Rein u DakvPa.,l3. ANo started: Abongmal and Splash. Won by half a length. Time, linin 30scc. Nursery Handicap (for two-year-olds four furlongs-Kiltie Lass 1 Aema :. Sea Queen 3. Also started: S tepalo g. Undveidvd, First Consul. Royalty, Suli\l. Won by a head.. Time 48 3-ose, Wardell Handicap, six fi.iloiyp-Ad-vanlage 1. Rock Ferry 2. luev •!. AI»o sorted: Kelso and Elfrida. Won easil) l,v three lengths. Tune, limn 1»1-.*<(. "• J akabi Hack Handicap, ve .ur.ongs -Toan-a 1. Leahora 2. Swallow .. A»o ,ta\Sria.crctius, Miss Vera. Ax. e Andrew Mack. Conquer, Oblivion. Ma ,ra. virrin" Ladv Paul, Happy New Yea. • r won comfortably by two length f rom'u.abora. clear of Swallow. Time,lmin2'/ 2 scc.

SECOND DAY. Jfasteiton. Last Night. Te Ngftwra Hurdles, one mile . and

The only starters. Time, 3min Msec. Rotoawai Handicap, six furlmnw— Mvantage I. Andrew .Mack 2, Conquer 3. Also started: Inez, Musscll and Elfrida. time, limn ISsce.

Moroa Hack, six furlongs—Tern I. Ali*s Vera 2. Kiininerian 3. Also ran-' .Sealer Diplomatic, Horal Maid. Swallow reimiatua. (Irani! ilvrella and Sweet Shot. Time, lmia IDsee.

I Tauhercuikaii Short*, live furlong— Projectile 1. Waiata 2. Campaign" 3. Also started: Mcrring. Ladv ne Lass. Time, linin 7 1-jscc. Autumn llandieup, one mile—Merrie Lose I, llavli,. 2. Silken liein 3. \U„ started: Etrort. Maiora, Kelso, Merrivoina. and Aboriginal. Time, linin 45 2-.i see.

•ruvenile Handicap, five furlongs—Tney 1. Aema 2. Sea Queen 3. Also started': Kiltie Lass and Stepalong. Time, lmin 4 4-osec.

Stewards' Handicap, five furlongsRock Ferry 1, Aboriginal 2. Clem 3. Also ran: KeUo and Oblivion. Time lmin ."> l-.jsec. '

Wnioliine Hack Handicap, four fur-longs-Andrew Mack 1, I'urakau 2. Lucretius 3. Also started: Axite, Merry Christina*. Kiinmerian, Remission. LadV Paul. Matira, Sweet Shot, and Happv New Year. Time, 50sec.

WAIPUKURAU RACES. Napier, Last Night. Maiden Plate, seven furlongs.—Mundic I, Mediterranean 2. The Limit 3. Also started: Paratah Maimoe, Ru, Mornniont, Atiuuii, Amato, Obscurity, Parable, Turqiioena, Appin. Won by eight lengths. Time, lmin. 35scc. Easter Handicap, once round.—Paisano 1, Sea ton Dale 2. Highden 3. Also started: Golden Gate, Chicane, Sir Possible. Won by a neck. Time, 2min. I 7secs.

Hack Handicap, one and a quarter miles.—Nadine 1, Aroha 2, Nero 3. Also started: Parable, Forest, Polynices, Wonderbohni, Icel, Water and ' Milk. Won by a length. Time, 2min. 20 2-osec. Waipukurau Handicap, one and. a quarter miles.—lierengaria 1, Chamois, 2, Sir Possible 3. Also started: Hipporoll'la, Lamsilorll'. Won comfortably bv a couple of lengths. Time, 2min. 11) 3-5 sec. Two-year-old Handicap, four furlongs. —Bliss 1, Scots Fusilier 2, Ideate 3. Also started: Seraphic, Arionvbridge. Reformist, Ruapare. Won by two lengths. Time, S3see.. Ladies' Handicap, one and a half miles.—Tikopo 1, Ccrazon 2, Monsieur Beaucaire 3. Also started: Aroha, Nero, Jet de More, Hopeful, Water O Milk, Konini 11, Waratah. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 54sec. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Northhead I, Chamois 2, Voetgan'g 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 202-sscc.

Final Hack Handicap, five furlongs.— The Limit 1, Illustrious 2 Mayflower i. ,Also started: Awha, Wonderliolim, Tuatahi, Ru. Amato, Highflier, Master Stent. Won by a long head. Time, ■ 1 min. Bscc.

PATEA RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Putea. Racing Club, held on the Egmont Racing Club's course, yesterday. Ideal weather favored the club's operations and the course, which was at first a trifle holding after the recent heavy rains, but dried up after the iirst race, and the going was excellent. Racing was keen and finishes close and exciting. Astraea won the big race after a brilliant finish with Mendip, and the New Plymouth horse, Hydraulic, scored easily in the Flyiii" Handicap and Kakaramea Stakes. Mr. Budge sent the fields away in close order, and the decisions of Mr. A. Pearee, although slow in appearing, were perfectly fair. After the running of the Borough Stakes, Starlike and Valentino were offered for sale, but neither found a buyer, and were passed in at 85 and 50 guineas respectively. Eight bookmakers were licensed, and the totalisator* handled £7364, a substantial increase on last year's 'figures. The Patea Band played a good programme of music, and a pair of strolling musicians lent additional enjoyment to the outing. The secretary, Mr. R. W. Hamerton, had everything in apple-pie order, and the meeting was a most successful one. The following are detail's of the racing:— HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70 sovs.; second 15 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a-half. Mr. O'Reilly's b g Taupo, 9.5, including 51bs over, 6yrs, Chasseur (H. Copestake) 1 Mr. H. Glejand'e cfy g Golden Glow, 4yrs, 0.0 (F. Flynn) 2 Mr. O. George's ilk m Somali, aged, 9.3 (W.. Hurle) .. ..' .. 3

Also started: Recreation (K. Aninttl 9.0, Tokoroa, (T. Jones) 9.0, Gratiano (C. Crowley) 9.5 (including Sllis over), Flying West (11. Kiugan) 9.4 (including 411)9 over), Chase Mali, who was a warm favorite, was first to break the line, and with Tokoroa was a couple of lengths out from Golden Glow after going a furlong. Tokoroa had assumed the lead liefore the straight was reached and passed the stand the first time nearly two lenghs ahead of Chase Mali, Golden Glow, Somali and Recreation lying next. Taupo ran up into third place, running to the six furlong peg, and at four furlongs Tokoroa and Chase Mab struck heavily. Taupo taking the lead. Taupo was kept going and had no difficulty in winning by a length from Golden Glow, who finished fast. Somali just headed Chase Mab in the last few yards, and Flying West was last. Time, 2min 54scc.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs.; second 15 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. Mr. S. I'itt's b g Hydraulic. 4yrs, Waiuku—liinenuipo, 8.0(0. Pearce) 1 Mr. R. Narelle's bill f Shannon Lass, 3yrs, 8.4, Including 31b over, (Den-

nahy) * Mr. 1). Hughes' lir g Te Waharoa, 3 vrs, 8.0 (W. Wee) 3 Also started: Clemencv (C. Jackson) 8.1, Muskerado (E. Gilbert) 7.9 (includin" lib over), Valentine (L. Nodder) 7.0, Ladv Heroine (J. Clareburt) 7.13 (including lOlbs over), Muse (A. Ward) (S.V2, Redwing (E. Copestakc 74 (including llllis over), Wliana (A. Scott) 7.2 (including 411) over). Muskerado was lir-st away, followed by Shannon Lass and a compact bunch, Redwing losing three or four lengths. Shannon Lass was in front at the four furlong peg, hut Muskerado was upsides will] the leader before the straight was reached, and Hydraulic, who had been lving fifth, came very fast on the outside. At the distance the field was well together, Hydraulic. Shannon Lass, and Te" Waharoa all appearing to have a winning chance, but in the run home. Hydraulic, galloping freely, scored comfortably by a length from Shannon Lass, who ra-'as a couple of lengths in front of Te Wharoa. Time, linin lSsvc. FARMERS' PLATE, of .10 sow.: second 10 sovs. from the stakes, (me mile. Mr. L. Bremer's br c Marathon, syrs. 11.0, Phaeton—Toredo (C. Coch-

rane) * Mr. .T. Sheaban's li g Starlike, liyrs, (W. Price) 2 Mr. B. T. Bennett's br g Waione. 5 ■vrs. 10.12 (0. Jackson) .. .. 3 Also started: Overdraft (A. Mitchell) 10.13, Pukengahu (T. Jones: 10.13. Mi-s Kit (W. Awdry) 10.13. Bedrock (E. Kirkwond) 10.12. Gil Rook (B. Gordon) 10,11, Handsome Paul (S. Mcßac) 10.13. The Rieven ((!. Clout) 10.8. Silva (F. Fl vun 10.8. From a splendid start Pukcngabii took up the running, Waione. on the rails, losing ground. Overdraft was up with Piikengaliu before going a furlong, an I nt six furlongs was in front. Starlike was lying third. Marathon fourth, and Waione, who had made up his lost irround, next. Overdraft was Iwwling alon" freelv three furlongs from home, where Marathon and Miss Kit enine through, and the former easily held ins own in the run home, scoring by a couiilc of lengths from Slarlike, who finished fast. " Waione was three lengths away third, and Miss Kit and The Rieven'most prominent of the others. (.1 Rook started badly, and was last all Hie -ivav Time. Imin 51 2-ssec. P\Te\ EASTER HANDICAP, of 10« "sovs!; second 15 sovs., third 5 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a

iinortcr. Mr. -I. Termer's b in Aslraca, 4yrs. ' Davstar-Researeh, D.I (C. CoehMr." 11. Kprall'-i b g Memlip, 3yrs, 8.3 If. Jack-Min) •• •• ,•• •■ - Mr .1. Melville's b g Valentine. 4yrs. ' 7 0 (L XoddcrV ; f Also slarled: Kaiicwara (T. Jones) 7 n>. Tan, «iU,i (J. Olarobiirt, 7.11 (in- ,,,„,•„,, jll* .ivitl. Rohepotae ( fc. Cop*; sl'ike) 7.3 (including 21b over). Maoii Ri'ne (U. flilberl) 7.0. \s usual Maori Rifle caused trouble at" the P'li-t. but all went away to a beautiful start. Maori Rifle was the flrst on bis feet, but Mendip muckly took up the ninning ami hd Kanewarainto the straight.. Mendip and Rohenotae ran !>™t the stand 'the first timin front of Maori Uille, Kauiwava beme next, and Asfc'aca last. liohepolac Train assumed <he lead turning out nt the straHit, buj Mmdiu was plonjsside the blockhouse at the six furlong post and going on was soou out a couple of lengths from Kanewara, who had run past Roliepotae. Astraea could be seen putting in great work nun was fourth half-a-mile from home. Mendip •leMntO; tire -straight from-.K»ne.vara,

looked all over a winner. Inside the distance Cochrane, brought Astraea alon" with a brilliant run, and catching the leaders m the last few strides, won a splendid race by a short neck from ■Mendip. \ alentinc was about the same dis- I lance away third, and Rohepotae was hirst, lime, -2iniu lOsoc. KAKAUAMIvA STAKES, of 55 sovs.; second II) sovs . frolu t|lß stilk(|S _ \\ eight Bst. About 4%- furlongs. Mr. S. Pitt's I, g Hydraulic, 4vrs, Himiku—llmeiiuipo, 0.0, including 1-Hb pc.i. (C. I'carce.) .. , 1 , if. Robert's b g Lang-han, aged (T. I ■ |ol " S * •■ '.. ." ~2 Mr. G. McKenzie's blk m Clonpett. -i

i yrs |C. .lackson) .. .. ' #i 3 Also started: Scdgemoor. lib over (F Lind), Black \im. (E. Copeslake) St Tarra (L. Nodder), Flying Wind (F. J'lyim, Pavo, iy 2 lh over (B. Dnlton), Te AVahnroa (W. Price), Muse (AV. Raynor), Johnston. 31b over (L. Dennahay), Tauhara (C. Cochrane), Speedy Men- (J Clareburt). Te Roti (R. Milne). TV Waharoa was first to show out. ' followed by Johnston. The latter took command after going a furlong, and Hydraulic ran into third place. Before reaching the straight Hydraulic was in front and was never afterwards troubled, winning comfortably from LaTigshan, who came through in the rtm home. Clonpett was a fair third, and the rest were strung out. BOHOUGII. STAKES HANDICAP, of (50 so vs.; second H) sovs. from the stales. Seven furlongs. Mr. U. Narelle's blk f Shannon Lass, • 3,vrs, ilerriwee—The Shannon, 7.12 (W. Price) J Mr. 11. Spratt's b g Mendip, 3yrs, 8.5 (C. Jackson) '. ..2

.Air. J. Melville's br g Roval Youngster, 5.7 (L. Nodder) •.. ..3 Also started: Clemora (F. Lind) 0.0, Astrara (C. Cochrane) 0.7 (including 71b pen.), Maori Rille (J. Clareburt) 7.3, llontpelier (E. Copestake) 0.10, Pukenguhu (A. Scott) 0.10, Park Lady (R. Gilbert) 11.7. Shannon Lass and Mendip were quickest away, Clemora moving slowly. , Shannon lass showed well clear of Mendip in the run along the back, and came into the straight three lengths in advance of the St. Paul gelding, Park Lady and Clemora being next. Shannon Lass was never troubled, and won comfortably by three lengths from Mendip, who was the same distance in front of Royal Youngster. Clemora was fourth and Pukengahu last. Time, lmin 32 I-ssee. ALTON HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of SI) sovs.; second 15 sovs. from the stakes,

Sir. 0. H, Gibson's eii g Coronetted, 3yre, Coronet—Kau Kau, 9.12 (C. Cochrane) .. .. .. .. 1 Mr. S. Pitt's b g Paul, syrs, 10.3 (&> ■Mitchell) 2 I Mr. G. Moir'.s b g Tarn Glen, 3yrs, 9.10 (T. Jones) 3 I Also started: Holwpotae (E. Copeslake) 0.5. Silva (L. Dennahay) 8.7. Prom a fine start Paul and Coronetted were first away, but when the field settled dowa Bohepotao took up the running and led along the back from Coronetted and Paul. The leader was done with at four furlongs, and Paul. Coronetted and Tani Glen ran into the straight together. Paul looked all over a winner at the distance, but in a slashing race home Coronetted won by a good half length. Tam Gfcn was cl'oee up third, Rohepotac fourth and Silva last. Time. Imin 50see. j FIXAL STAKES, of 55 sovs.; second 10 sovs. from the stakes. Weight 9st. About 4'/. furlongs. Mr. J. O'lioiincll's eh g Clemency, *yrs, St. Clements (C. Jackson) 1 Mr. 11. Jeffrey's ch g Sedgemoor,

agcu (!■■ jjiiio.) z Mr. ti. T. Lyneh's c]i I Redwing, 3yro (A. C'rerer) ..• 3 ! Also started: Maggie Paul {h. Dbiiuliny). Waiknranga (J. Clareburt), Flying Wind (F. Flynn), Loch Guard (C. Cloutt). I-iangfilian (T. Jones), Timothy (0. Pearcc). Hoval Youngster, lib over (A. Scottl. Wliana, (W. Hurle). TailIntra, (W. Price), lnaha (0. Cochrane). Overdraft, lolbs over (A. Mitchell), Lady Heroine (H. Copestake). Sedgeinoor hopped out quickly and made the pace a cracker to the straight, where Redwing and Clemency moved up. At the distance Clemency was <up with Sedgeinoor. and easily holding her own in the last bit, won'by half a length. Redwing was a length away third. Time, 58 3-osee.

BOOKMAKERS AND BACKERS. DISGRACEFUL SCMES AT ELLEKSLIE. Auckland, April 11. A disgraceful scene occurred, at the end of the last race of the Auckland Racing Club's Easter meeting on Saturday. A young man had laid a (lonl)le of'3o to'l with a bookmaker. When Dogger Hank won the last race the backer's hopes had been realised, and he went along to the bookmaker to claim his winnings, C2.) 10s. It is then alleged that the bookmaker passed a wad of notes to a confederate, and turned round to the successful backers with the storv that the cash had run out, but that the money would be obtained from the bank and all made right the next day. Fury thereupon seized the crowd, and things would have gone badly with the bookmaker, his clerk, and tile alleged confederate, if the police had not stepped in and taken a hand. The men were taken to the stewards' stand, but as most of the stewards had departed, nil inquiry was postponed till Monday. The crowd then took a hand again, and things looked very bad for tile two. With many imprecations they were seized by the"throats, by the hair, by the collar, in fact everywhere a hand could be gripped. For the time alt was riot. Totqilants went crashing over the stairs, ilower-beds were trodden upon and crushed, and pandemonium reigned suprelne. Eventually the man paid straight-out odds, and the police got him away. Another bookmaker, who earlier m the day failed to make good his wagers, was witti his clerk brought before the stewards, who, after hearing evidence, ordered his immediate removal from the course, and recommended that no license be issued to him in future, and that he be warned off all racecourses in Xew Zealand.