Sporting Carnival

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 269, 14 April 1914, Page 8

Sporting Carnival

A..J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright Received 12, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, April 12. There was glorious weather, and a large attendance. Many gorgeous costumes were paraded, but hobble and split skirts were conspicuous by their absence. Generally speaking, the New Zealand competitors disappointed their supporters. Bon Ton made a brave strnggla i in the Autumn Stakes, but North-East failed badly in the hurdles, liis weight, 1*2.8, being too great a load for the distance.

The Doncaster Handicap was a great race, and not until the field entered t-he straight could anyone have an idea oE the possible winner. The classic race proved a soft thing' for Radnor, the other starters not being taken seriously. First Hurdle Race, of 500 sovs., two miles—Clontaft 1, Halmark 2, John Willie 3. Seven started. Won by Jour lengths. Time, 3min 40% sec. NorthEast finished last.

Autumn Stakes, of 1500 sovs. (w.f.a.),, one mile and a-half—Allured 1, Bon Ton 2, Aurofodina 3. Seveii started. Won by half a neck. Time, 2min 35% sec. A.J.C. Sires' Produce Stakes, seven furlongs —Imslii 1, Mountain Knight 2, Engeny 3. Thirteen started. Won by a. length and a-quarter. Time, lmin "28% sec. Doncaster Handicap, sweepstake of 20 sovs., with 2000 sovs. added—First Principle, 8.1, 1; Gigranda, 9.8, 2; Taunter, 0.7, 3. All started. First Principle, with a magnificent effort got up in the last few strides, and won by half a neck. Taunter was a bead further back. Time, lmin 39V4sec.

St. Leger, sweepstake of 10 sovs., with 1000 sovs. added (for three-year-olds)— Radnor, 8.10, 1; Beragoon, 8.10, 2; Simon Frisco, 8.10, 3. Only starters. Radnor took charge along the back and was never after troubled. He won by two and a-half lengths. Time, 3min 4>/ 2 sec. High-weight Handicap, of 500 sovs., gix furlongs—Silver Lad 1, Rymerhild 2, Grain 3. Twenty-three started. Won by a length. Time, lmin W^sec. Received 12, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, April 12. The charge of interference with Sunlike and Sir Willie by Rathlea was not enquired into, and no action was taken.

LILYVEIL WINS THE CUP.

NEW ZEALANDERS NOWHERE

Received 13, 8.5 p.m. Sydney, April 13. There was a greater crowd than oil Saturday, when the attendance was estimated at 45,000. The sky was absolutely cloudless, and the weather conditions were ideal.

Sinapis did not show any sign of her reported lameness. In fact, she looked particularly fit.

After Bon Ton's performance on Saturday, it was . reported that Mackay, owner of-Radnor, bought him for' 1000 guineas.

Flying Handicap, of GOO sovs., six furlong's—Gold Brew 1, Aleconner 2, Manchester 3. Nineteen started, including Tatterley. A good finish; won by threequarters #f a length. Time, lmin 13% sec.

Champagne .Stakes, 2000 sovs, added—- " oorak l, Carlita 2, Eugeny 3. Ten started. YVoorak and Carlita had the race to themselves. Carlita ran crooked near the finish, otherwise she must have won. A great finish; won by a neck two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 14y 2 seo. Sydney Cup, 5000 sovs. 'added, two miles—Lilyveil (McLachlan), 8.8, 1; Multifoil, 6.7, 2; Belovei'7.ll, 3. Scratched: Cider. The field included horses from New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and New Zealand. All got away well. Simon Frisco led into the straight the first time, 'Sinapis running nearly last. At the mile Aurifer took the lead from Multifoil and Simon Frisco but at the four furlongs post Lilyveil began to move up, followed bv . ing beautifully, gradually drew ahead and increased her lead right along to the Post winch she pa3sed four ahead of Multifoil, who was two or three lengths ahead of Bclove. Barlow was a good fourth. Sinapis contested the last place with Aurifer, beating him by half a length. Midnight Sun was never prominent. Time, 3min 26y 3 sec. First Steeplechase, of 500 sovs., about no m, ' e , a r Mi3er 1. Fiddlestring 2, Dou f'e ■ u race P roville <l one of the finest finishes ever seen in a steeplechase, hwng won by half a nec k, after an ex-str'nio-h^ aCe T° nff K the - fuU len^h ° f straight. Time, smin 32sec. First Nursery Handicap, of 500 sovs., ne mile—Ravello 1, Regent Bird 2, Indiscretion 3. Twenty-two started. A great race, eight being fairly level at the distance. Won by half a length. Time, Imm 41% sec. b Tocal Handicap, of 500 sovs., one mile and a-quarter—Lochano 1, Moonbria 2. Kilmeadno 3. Nineteen started. Won oi'" qUartCrS ° f !l lon ? th ' Time, .smin O^sec.

I SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RACING. Received 12, 9.55 p.m. Adelaide,' April 12. At the Onkaparinga meeting, the principal races resulted:— Handicap Hurdles-Kelvin 1, Arquemse 2, Journeyman 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 53% sec. Onkaparinga Cup-Eltham 1, Eighteen Carat 2, Eager 3. Won by two lengths. Tune, 2min 21% sec. fe Great Eastern Steeplechase— Vang-uard , linto 2, Tramp 3. Six starters. Won b> tin ee lengths. Time, flmiu 40'/ 3 aec.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

FIRST DAY. "iiy Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Saturday. 'Die Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting commenced. to-day in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance and the course was in good order. The suai of ,£44,807 10s. passed through the machine, an increase of £12,329 on the first day of last vear. Results:— TItAUBSMKX'S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. one mile and a quarter.—s Mesdiimcs Foss and Stewart's Soultikoti (L. Brown) 7.0 1; 4 J. J. Preston's Holdfast 7.0 2; 1 A. Alexander's Bony Helen 18.8 11. Also started: 3 Gloy 7.12, 2 The ! Hague 7.11, 8 Miss Livonia 7.7, 0 Kaween ! 7.7, 7 Admiral Soult 0.13 . At the disI tunee Holdfast was leading, but SoultiI kolV came through and led to the post, j winning by a 1 length. Time 2min. 9 3-5 1 sec.

BRIGHTON HURDLES, 300sovs., two miles.—2 \V. Ryan's Jlerrimax 10.0 (W. Ryan) 1; 4 S. Bradley's First Wairiki 9.0, 2; 6 I<\ Dennize's Cloudy Dawn 11.0 3. Also started: 3 Black Northern 11.12, 1 llercola 11.0, 7 Vestal 9.5, 5 Dogger Bank 9.0, Bercola lost his rider at the last obstacle, but Jlerrimax, finishing very fast, w'bn by four lengths, Cloudy Davyn IS lengths away third. Time 3 iniii. 50sec.

GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, lOOOsovs., six furlongs.—l T. H. Lowry's Tete-a-tete S.B, (W. Price) I, 2 .J. Hands Mullingar 8.10 2, 4 F, Hall's Castalia 8.8 3. Also started: 3 Hymettius 8.10, 5 Tavistock 8.13, 6 Delenda 8.8, 9 Lady Penury 8.8, 7 Queenlike 8.8, 10 Troy 8.7. Tete-a-tete led throughout. Entering the* straight, Mullingar was almost on terms, and a line finish saw Tete-a-tete pass the box first by a neck, Castalia three lengths away third. Time lmin. 1G 3-oscc. .

L. Wilson, rider of Queenlike, was cautioned after the race for boring in on Tavistock and bumping him on to Mullingur. EASTER HANDICAP, lOOOsovs., one mile.—s li. J. Watts' Vencura 8.13 (L. Wilson) 1, 2 F. Hall's Merry Roe 8.4 2, 6 F. Steiming's Jack Delaval' 9.3 3. Also started: 3 Potoa 8.13, 4 Goldsize 8.5, 18 Cheddar 8.3, 8 Pavlova 8.4, 14 Gipsy Belle 8.4, 13 Zeus 7.13. 19 Tact 7.13, 15 Prince Soult 7.13, Sir Mosley 7.13, 7 Beldame 7.13, 1) Patronale 7.12. 17 Royal Irish 7.11, 10 Kakama 7.11, 16 Jolie- Fille 7.10, 9 Spalfish 7.7, 12 Royal Arms 7.5, 0 Tangiwai 6.8. From a good start Ventura jumped to the rails aud was never troubled. Won comfortably by three lengths. Jack Delaval made a great bid in the closing stages. Time lmin. 311 4-asec., a record for the race.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 300sovs. five furlongs.—l L. G. Bremer's Lord Lupin 8.11 (Wilson) 1, 9 W. Johnson's .Minister ti.9 2, 4 E. Iltissey's Opposition 0.7 3. Also started: 3 Waiorewa 9.8, 2 Tripoli 7.13, (j Hohuiigatahi 7.9, 5 Gerberga 7.0, 9 Christinas Rose, 6.7, 7 Ruse lie Guerre (i.7. With a furlong gone, Lord Lupin established a slight lead from Opposition and Gerberga, and eventually won by three lengths, while a bare nose separated Munster and Opposition. Time lmin 1 2-asec. *

OXSLOW STAKES, lilOsovs,, live furF. Marshall's Bedford 7.5 (Buchanan) 1, 5 S. Bradley's Manukau 6.13 2, 3 D. J. Lyneh's Kitty Bellairs B.G .1. Also started: 2 Hadj 7.4, 4 Last Call 7.4, 8 Keystone 7.0, 9 Graduate 0.13, i Gold Necklet 6.13, 6 Attraction 6.13. 10 Carnation 6.13. Bedford early assumed the lead, and won comfortably by two lengths. Manukau got second by a nose. Time lmin 2scc.

NELSON HANDICAP, 130sovs. 1 mile.-' Nicholson Bros.' Fisher 7.0, (H. Young) 1, E. J. Rae's Self 7.0 2, J. Shepherd's Cllittering Sands 7.9 3. Also started: Glenspur 8.12, Tryfluke 8.12, Lady Elgiva 8.9, The Celt 8.8, Pet 8.4, Ilaku 8.0, Matawerewcre 7.11, Duna 7.9, Vladinoy 7.8, Centenary 7.8, Unity 7.7, Nukuhau 7.7, Ptipura 7.0, Belarco 7.5, Matakana 7.3, Brookueld 7.0, Pukerino 7.0, Goldfirc 7.0, Nimblcfoot 7.0. Fisher had the raca in hand all through. Winning by three lengths. Self was half a length in front of Glittering Sands, Time lmin. 42 4-osec.

LDUN HANDICAP of 300.sovs, seven ! furlongs.—Watt's Red Book 7.10 (L. Wilson) 1, D. J. Lynch's Tripoli 7.7 2, N. Dickey's Kaween 7.5 3. Also started: Bleriot 0.0. Prince Merriwec 9.0 Crown Pearl 9.0, Tatto 8.9, Marshall Mac Donald 7.13, Worcester 7.11, Multiply 7.11, Zetes 7.8 Banian 7.5, Tragedy King 7.4, Lady Alicia 7.3, Austin 0.13, Salvia 0.7. Tripoli led until entering the straight, when he was cliallenged by Red Book, who won comfortably by three lengths. Time lmin. 28 l-ssec.

THE CONCLUDING DAY. Auckland, Last Night, fhe Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting concluded to-day. There was finn weather, and a very large attendance. The totalisator figures for the day were £52,014 10s, as against £41,;>l4 10s last year, making a total of £9ii,882, an increase of £22,829 on last year. Results:—

Stewards' Handicap, of 300 sovs., one mile—3 Patronale 1, 1 R o y a l Irish 2, .5 | Ivakama 3. Also started: 4 Red Book, \n 0Va -' Domino, 9 Waiorewa, 8 Gloy, 7 Kaween, 10 Miss Livonia, It) Tragedy King, 0 Austin 11 Maui Nina. Patronale led the field all through, Patronale finishing strongly. Won by a length and a-half, Kakama being a length away. Time, lmin 40 3-osec. Mangere Handicap, 0 f l-'iO sovs., six furlongs—Belasco 1, Gerberga 2, MomMai 3. Also started: Try Fluke, Glanspirc, Munster, Pet, Fisher, Signo, Self, Salvia, Glittering Sands, Matawerewere, Opposition, Purpura, Brookfield, Turakina, Christmas Rose, Glen Vine, Nimblefoot. Opposition lost his rider just after the start. Won by two lengths, half a length separating secondhand third. Time, lmin lGsec. fireat Northern Oaks, of 400 sovs., one mile and a-lialf—l Merry Roe 1, 2 Bonny Helen 2, 3 The Hague 3. The only starters. In front of the stand Merry Roe left the others and won very easily by three lengths, with The Hague another two lengths away. Time, 2min 40 2'dsec,

'r:L. George's Handicap, of 1000 soys., mile and a-half—2 Jack Dclaval 1, ■iieina 2, Goldsize 3. Also started: i rince Merriwee, Jolie I'ille, Marshal ,Y> icDonald, Haskaync, Tiresome, Soußi- ! ull', iioj'al Arms ami Admiral Sonlt. Prince Merriwee and Joiie Kille were biacketed. A great finish; won by a ticek. Gohlsize a length behind. A very popular win. Time ,2min 45 4-ssec. lluia Handicap, of 400 sovs., six furlough -fi Lord Lupin I, 11 Prince Soult 2, 8 Spall'ish 3. Also started: Crown Pearl, (iijpaiy Belle, Sir Moselcy, lieldame, Tact, Plus, Tripoli, Zetes. Won by half a hea'i, Spalflsh a lepgth away. Time, lmin 14 4-ssec.

Autumn Steeplechase Handicap, of 400 sovs,, about three miles—4 Rull'y 1, I Glenmore 2, 3 Icel 3. Also started: Rapid, Santiago, Eglinton. At the top of the hill, Rull'y went to the front, and ho and Glenmore took the last hurdle almost together. Won by four lengths, Icel another twenty lengths away third. Time, Oinin 17sec.

Victoria Handicap, of 300 sovs., .five furlongs—2 Mullinger 1, 8 Delenda 2, 4 Bedford 3. Also started: Castalia, Hymettius, Tavistock, Troy, Queenlike, Kitty Bellairs, Lady Penury, Last Call. Won by a head, Delenda beating Bedford by a head. Time, lmin 2sec. Auckland Welter Handicap—s Kakama 1, 2 Tangiwai 2, 0 Kaween 3. Also started: Tattoo, Cheddar, I'atronale, Worcester, Banian, Tragedy King, Maui Nina, The Celt, Goldiire, Matakana, Won by a length, Kaween another lengtli away. Time, lmin 41sec,

FEILDIXG J.C. MEETING,

FIRST DAY. Fcilding, Last Night. For the first day of the Fcilding Easter meeting the attendance was easily a record. The weather was fine, but the track rather heavy. The totalisator handled £30,607, against £23,289 last Easter Monday. Results:Waiata Hack, five furlongs and a-half (weight Bst) —1 Xgarua 1, 4 Geue.al Aladero 2, 8 Patronata 3. Won by a long neck. Time, lmin lOsec. Also started: Kovroff, Krishna, Rosalys, Grey Guard, Miralma, Vladineau, Glen Nevis, Mystified, White Plume, Fidessa, Kceonnoitre, Move On.

Mangaone Stakes, six furlongs—l [neurit 1, 6 Play Off 2, 5 Lady Louisa 3. Also ran: Gladiole, Altcar, Lady Volga, Adroit, Sanguinary, Epworth, Glenfern. The Great Mogul. A very close finish. Time, lmin 10 3-osee.

Kawakawa Hack Hurdles, of 175 sovs., about two miles—6 Huia 1, 7 Timothy 2, 5 Maku 3. Also ran: Rover, Kurnalpi, Rill, Aruake, Passive, Ibhar. Won, pulling up, by a dozen lengths. Time, 3min 58 l-ssec.

Taonui Hack Hurdles, one miles and three-quarters—3 Stockade 1, 1 Papalitz 2, 4 Jackman 3. Also ran: Clcmenc','. Okahu, Florist, Master Malachi, Jack Green. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 3min 22 2-ssec.

I'Gilding Cup, of .500 sovs., one mi!e and a-lntlf—7 Manawakaha (Henry Nees) 1, Sir Knox 2, 9 Birkline 3. Also ran: Lady Laddo, Moutoa Girl, Otahu, limner, Fair Rosamond, Guiding Wav. Won easily by .three lengths, Birkline a neckaway. Time, 2min 37 3-53 ec, Onepulii Hack Welter, of 100 sovs., one mile aud 54,, yards—7 John Willie -, 4 Victoria 2, Sty rax 3. Also ran :Sir Donald, Combustion, Raupani, Sir Fisher, Glonorchy. Won by a length. Time, lmin 48 3-3 sec.

Ongo Hack, five furlongs aud a-half—--6 Kurapai 1, 4 Martingale 2, 2 Brunswick 3. Also ran: Miss Kelly, Tiora, Roseblush. Won by four lengths. Timo, lmin 9 4-sscc.

Halcombe Welter, seven furlongs— 1 Lndv Louisa 1, 7 Sanguinary 2, i Monologno 3. Also ran: Smila'x, Lubriline, Tetikura, Grattan, Ngatimaru, Alecco Won by a length. Time, lmin 20 4-jsec.

SECOND DAY. Feilding, yesterday, til ";5 Ce Ptances for the second day or the faster meeting 1 are: RimboltoiL JHurillcs, ],;O sovs.; l.y. miles. Timothy 10.9, K.urnalpi, iluia 10..S Kauroa 10.5, Aruake 9.12 Alaku J.o, Jackman, Jbhar, Taurangi 9.0. Oroua Hack liurdlco, Krj sovs* 1 1 /, miles.—Mgittimaru, Jackman " 11.0. htockade 10.5, The Diver 9.11, Okahu 9 .7 l'lonst St.gate 9.5, Master Malachi 9.3! Advancement, Crocus, Muscadine, Ij;idv Lad 1 i/.0.

Awahuri Hack Welter, 100 sovs; 7 furlongs.—oohn Willie 9.2, S*r Donald 8.13, Classis Victoria 8.12, Combustion 8.0, Kaupani 7.12, Grey Guard 7.10, Vladineau 7.9, Sir Fisher 7.7. Easter Handicap, 300 sovs.; 1% m ji ( . s . —Birkliue 9.9, Lady Laddo b.5, Moutoa Girl 8.4, Manawakana, Immcr 7.11. Otahu 7.9, Guiding Waiy 7.5. Malrino Welter, 150 sovs.; 1 niiile 5+ yards.—Lady Louisa 9.9, vne ltover 9.0, Lady Volga 8.13, Monolog-e 8.12, Tetikura 8.7, Gratton,B.6, Alecto 8.0, Kilosteri 7.7.

Denbigh Stakes, 200 govs.; tj fiu-lon»s. —Altcar G'ladiole 8.0, Incuru 8.5, Play Off 8.0, Lady Louisa 7.13, Bradamaaite 7.8, Smilar 7.5, Gienfern Epworth. (i.10.. Rewa Hack Handicap, 100 sov>:>.; Q furlongs.—Brunswick 8.2, Martingale 7.11. Victoria 7.9, Krishna (U3.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUII.

FIRST DAY. Christeliurch, Last Night. The autumn meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was held to-day in splendid weather. The course was in excellent condition. The totalisator handled £35,1584 1 os, as against £81.5)8 last year. Details:—

Kildare Hurdle handicap, of 230 sovs., t\yo miles—2 Kilmony ], 3 Daylight Hill 2, .1 Cornelian 3. Also ran: 4'tSoldseeUer and Opuka. Time, 3inin 42 l-sscc. Champagne Stakes, of 1000 sovs., for two-year-olds (colts Sst 101b, fillies Bst 81b), six furlongs— 4 Kencontre I, 3 Bold Stroke 2, Piriform 3. Also ran: » Ringform, 1 Doivnliani, 5 Hyettus, 10 Marea, 7 Angelina, S Honesty, i Moulu. Rencontre and Bold Stroke were allowing the way when the course proper was reached, and raced together to the distance, where the former drew away, and won by half a length. Time,' lmin 12 4-ssec. Autumn-Plate, of 300 sovs., one mile—--1 Valhalla 1, 4 Chrysotis 2, 2 Sveaborg Also ran: 7 Scotch Alelouy, 3 lloddite, r> Sir Hamilton, 0 Free. Valhalla, won under a strong pull by two lengths an.l a-half. r I ime, luiin 40 2-ssee. Great Easter Handicap, of 1300 sovs., seven furlongs—l 4 Cliudie, 3yrs, 7.3 (fj. Clarke), 1; 1 Expect, 4yrs, 8.12 (A. Oliver), 2; 9 Silver Shield, oyrs, 0.7 (C. C'urmont) 3. Also started: 4 Masterpiece, 4 Autumnus, 2 Emperador, 3 AVarstep, 13 Rinaldo, 12 Speeialform, 10 Obsono, 15 Gapon, 7 First Glance, 6 Sauci, 8 Peg, o Reveal, 11 Respond. As the field turned into the straight, Peg on the outside, had a slight advantage from Sauci, Cliudie, Silver Shield and Reveal. A little further on, the field closed up, and Sauci, Beveal and Peg dropped back, while Chudic took charge; • ■ Inside the distance, Expect, who had a lot of ground

to make up, came with a great run, but Clmdic finished gamely and won a good race by a head. Silver Shield was half iv length away third, with ltinaldo threequarters oi a length further back, fourth. Time, 28 4-asuc.

Husslisy Plate, Sill) iov.s., for two-year-olds, live furlongs—l VVisebird 1, 8 Findhorn ■>, 5 JJee 3. Also ran: 4 Cortes, 2 La Favorite, i Marceline, 3 Hamuli).;, Fastridi, I Wharfinger, fi Purseforni, ;i 11 hignoi'ite, 7 Atheldana. La Favorite and .Marceline, Calumus and ltaslridi, and Wharfinger and Wisebird ■were coupled on the tote. Time, Imin 0 4-Sst.c. >Si)ckbiirn Handicap, of 300 sovs, <mo mile and a-quarter—l Kooyu 1, 2 Cicnlinnan 2, 3 Thrax 3. Also ran; 4 The Coriu-t, .) Lad>- Mania, fi Joan. Won comfortably by a length and a-lialf. Thrax a lcnji.li away. . Time, 2min 4 see.

Cinirrark Handicap, of 140 sovs., six furlongs—-7 Vanquish ,1, 8 .Judith 2, 1 Vauna 3. Also ran: 4 Historiette, !i Forest Belle, 2 Madama, (! <ire< r ory 1 Hops, 10 Owhetoro, 11 Tririme, 3 Bonne Jiouchc, 5 Andrea, 12 Mezzo, Miss Terry and Pukerau. Hops and Vauna were bracketed. Won nicely by two and a half lengths. Time, Imin 12 3-ssec. Courtcnay Welter Handicap, of 300 sovs., one mile—Bertrada 1, 2 Canute 2 Milenlinnan 3. Also ran: C Gnome, 8 Troon, 0 Con the Shaughraun, 5 Glenowl, 7 Tcviotdale, 8 Sunbeam. Won in nice style by a head, with Glenfinnan half a length away third. Time, Imin 41 2-saec. r " .

TO-1M i \S ACCEPTANCES.

, r , , „ C'hristchurch, last night, to day arc t' le acceptances for

Addington iiate, 140sova , one mile.— Ihstoriette 9.0, Chrysalis 8.9, Joan 7.13, . 7.H) 7.9, vwhetoro, Sir Hamilton 7.4, Bonne Douche, Tiritine, K&.Ymontj Glenthorp 7«s. i|' ' ,? i Yaldhurst Welter, of 200 80v 8 .,sm»' fmlop-Obsono 9.7, Gnome, Canute J.?), laskmaster 9,4, Sveaborff 0.3 Historiette 8.9, Olencwl, Teriotaale *Briarpatch 8.3, Forest Belle, Free, Kaglestona

1 eerwick Hurdles, vf 'J)O sovs., one mile anil a quarter.—Kilmenv ÜB, Day. light Bill, Cornelian 11.8, Cardiff 10-' Goldseeker, Salathiel 0.0. .

Autumn Nursery Handicap, of 400 sovs.; six furlongs.—Fabrikoff 8.13, Moulu 8..6, Honesty, Oharmilia, Kmgfonn 7.13 lice 7.12, La Favorite, Cortes, rirulhorn, Snapdragon 7.7, Fastradi 70 lemplcton flantticsip,. 300 sova; six furlongs.—Utudic, Vertrada; S.i>, Sauci c. 2; , ,' r 'V., til ? uce 7 - 13 » KCTaI 7.12; Silver .Shield, (rlenfmnan 7.7, Twslfth Knight

*inal Handicap, of 300 sovs.; one mile. —licftrada 9.4, fcapom 8.0, Gnome 8.4 blonfiiman, Canute 8.3, oarolus 7,11 Xlic Cornet 7.7, Lady Mareia 7.2. Sunbeajn <J,7.

Great -Autumn Handicap, 1300 sovsone mile and a h&ii.—Kmperador 8 12 Bronze 8.10, Expect 8.8, ifca Pink 8.5,' l hrax, Mora McDonald a.3, YVarstep 7.13, Kooya (mc. 141b. penalty* 7.10, Ladoga /.!), Speciiilform 7.0, Capo a (inc. (lb. penalty) 7.3, Peg. 0.9.

WAIBARAPA MEETING.

FIRST DAY'S RESULTS.

The Easter meeting of the Wairarapa Kacing Club opened to-day. There was a large crowd and fine weatier prevailed. The course was splendid. The toto receipts for the day amounted to £14,500, against £11,325 for the first day of last year. .Results:— TRIAL HACK HANDlCAP.—Ruination 1, Kanfurly 2, Merry Gain 3. All started. Won by a lengtfy. Time lmin. 16'/ s seca.

TEWAKA HACK WELTER.—Submersion 1, Top Note 2, Bonus 3. All started. Won by three lengths. Time lmin. 31 I-ssec. MASTER HANDICAP. Katana 1 First Consul 2, Manitau 3. Won by a length. Scratched; Vocation and Big I blast. Time 2min. lOsec. NLRSEKY HANDICAP.— Chakwana 1, tioldstveam 2, New York 3. Scratched: Altitude, Shandon Bells and Hananui. Won by three lengths. Time 48 4-saec. MAMJALMOANA HANDICAP.—LeaE 1 Eocene i, Mt. Victoria 3. Scratched: Ratana aiul Manitau. Won by a neck. Time lmin. 30see. MAKAHI HACK HANDICAP.—Sir i.araccn 1, YVatine 2, Royal Scout 3. Scratched, Headland. Won by half a' length. Time lmin. 2y a sec. W ARDLLL HANDlCAP.—Suratura I, Aratiutm 2, Amber and White 3. AH started. Won by a length. Time lmin it) 1-oaec.

| SECOND DRY'S MEETING. rpi T , . Masterton, last night. I lie lauherinikau races concluded toua y in dull and stormy weather. The sum of £14,405 passed through tho totalisator, against £10,028 for th» cor.responding day last year. The Wn.l for the meeting was £68,005, asainat £20,81!) last year. Results:— Rotota-wai Handicap.— I Eocene 1 3 Leaupki 2, 4 Mount Victoria. 3. Ak. ran: Blue Lake, Aritiatia, Suratura. , °. n b y 11 sl 'ort head witn Mounf Victoria a neck away. fnn', 01 ? 1 ' la " < ' ica P' >' Bonus 1, 1 Montana 2.2 Sir Saracen 3. Also ran: Rene, Hoopoe, Topnotc, Whisper, Lord 1 aimer; Julfette. Won |:yf len.ft.li, with Sir Saracen two lengths away. Time, lmin. 29>/ ? sec. •' Autumn Hanaicap.—4 First Consul 1 2 Alnnita-u 2, 3 Peroneal 3. Also ran: Ratana, 'Stepney, Vocation, Odessa Won by a length, with Peroneal tin. lengths away. Time, lmin. 58 t-sth st .. •i ,\ a .i"' line Wa( 'k Hanaicap.— 4 Listen 1 .! l-hillies' 2, 5 Arlington 3. Also ran: iJespa tch Carrier, Ruination, Lady VI idrniivr, Arrahana, Innolaitdo, ' Morrie Oaui. Half way down the straight Listen challenged Chillies and w,n easily by a length, Arlington three lengths away. 11,ne, lmin. Hi l-,>th s .\- - , !i UV( ' n 1 ,l « Handicap.—2 C,iakwana and ? lo >' al »co»t dead heat 1, 3 llanlian U" ,n | W ;i ,., Also ra,l: Altitude. Elerate, Want, Bluezoman, Huanui. Blissful. A great linUn, the ju,! lv being unable to separate the two. Time lmin. 1 4-sth sec. ' Mount VicU° P J 'T omlla 2 ' 4 Amber and vr ',, A '®° ran: Hhid's Hero. Merry Guy. Won comfortably bv two lengths, lime, lmin. 2sec. , T ' le Shorts.—3 Pakawai 1, 9 Aviation 2. Jo Kings Host 3.. Abo ran: Peter Pan. Jlerrie Gam, Toopai, ftoss j?;h 0 lilnelish, Asche, Ron,nam, Sajabelle' Ualnne, Demasccne, Ranfurly, Merrimoa. Headland, k«ly Dalesford. Won b.v two lengths. Time, 48 4-sth soe