AUCKLAND MEETING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 254, 6 April 1915, Page 8

AUCKLAND MEETING.

BECOND DAY

By Telegraph.—Press Association,

Auckland, Last Nigir

The Auckland Racing Club's autu.:' : meeting concluded to-da.y. l'eauti:'.L weather prevailed. During the diy tl'.' sum of £51,48!) was invested on t'ie machine, against £52,013 Ids for L.e corresponding (liv of last year. The total for the two days was £95,-V/' I, against. ;£!)!>,KB2 for the previous aut'imn ineeting. Results: —-

STEWARDS' HANDICAP of 350 (one mile). —4 Tripoli (0.10) 1, 1 Mulilngar (8.1) 2, 2 Royal Irish (8.9) 3. Also started: 3 entura !).5, li Cheddar 72, 5 Lady Alicia (i.S, 8 .Lady Elgiva 6.7, 7 Salvia 6.7. Won by a neck, a head between second and third. Time, 1.43.

MANGERE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs, six furlongs.—6 Gold Necklet (7.6) I, 5 Loloma (8.2) 2,. 4 Nicoma (8.9) 3. Also started: 1 Centre 9.5, 7 Lady Middle;o:i 9.4, 2 Calais fi.O, 8 Iliupur.a 8.9, 3 Kauri King 8.9, 12 Doncaster 8.8, 12 Monathol 8.2, 14 lilucforni 7.13, lit Vallambrosa 7.12, 11 Signor 7.7, 9 Galupin 7.3, 8 King Lupin 7.0 (carried 7.3), 20 Nimrod 7.0 (carried 7.2), Crescendo 7.0, 13 Mamikau 7.0, 15 lionvardia 7.0, 19 Eeilina 7 0, 18 Lone Moor 7.0 (lurried 7.7), I'Brookfield 7.0 (carried 7.2). Ihapuna awl King Lupin were bracketed. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 1.0.

VICTORIA HANDICAP o£ 350 sois, for two-year-olds, five furlongs.—o Taj Mahal (6 13) 1, Hyginas (8.1) 2, 7 Harlestone (6.7) 3. Also started: 4 Lojal Arch 10.1, 2 Arran 9.10, 3 Housewife SO, S Pacific Slope 7.12, 6 Carlysian 6.12, S Hicro 6.11, 10 Peurnc 6.9. Won by threequarters of a len.'rth, a head between second and third. Time, 14 2-5.

GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of 400 sovs., for three-year-old fillies, weight S.lO, one mile and a-half — 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Hoy 1 2 Lady Penury 2

3 Castalia -3 Also started: 5 Boldstroke, 4 Marble Star. Won by two lengths. Time, ?. JO. ST. GEORGE'S HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs., one mile and a-half —4 Colonel Soult (8.1) 1, 1 Jack Delaval (9.8) 2, 2 Merry Roe (0.8) 3. Also started: 6 lion Revo 8.5, 7 Goldsize 8.5, 3 Tinopai 8.3. 5 Balboa 5.2, 8 Bedford 8.0, 11 Prince Merriwee 7.12, 10 Phosphorus 7.7, 0 SoultikoiT G. 7. Won by three-quarters of a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2.40.

AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs, about three miles—2 Scots Guard (10.0) 1, 7 Ngatoa (0.7) 2, 4 The CVet' (10.12) 3. Also started: 8 Captain Jack 11.13, 5 Vestal 10.8, 3 Hawcra 10.0, 0 Coronade 9.13, 0 Sportsman 9.12, 1 Nat Lupin 0.7, 10 Barb Wire 9.7. Won by five lengthy, four lengths between second and third. Time, 6.25.

HUIA HANDICAP, of 400 sovs., «ix furlongs—l King Lupin (8.(1) 1, 11 Waiorewa (7.(5) 2, 7 Christmas Rose (7.0 3. Also started: 13 Potoa 8.7, 8 Toreador 8.5, 5 Mullingar 8.3, 3 Downhain 8.2, ft Goldfire S.O, 10 luestone 7.8, 2 Astor 7.8, 4 Tact 7.4, 12 Kitty Bellairs 7.3, 0 Grattan 7.3. Won by a length and aquarter, Christmas Rose a length away. Time, 1.1G2-5.

AUCKLAND WELTER, of 550 sovs., one mile—2 Prince Soult (8.10) 1, 4 Acliilledes (8.10) 2, 1 Belaseo (0.0) 3. Also started: 7 Cheddar 8.7, (! Minister 8.5, 3 Tangiwai 8.3, 0 Worcester B.!S, 5 151 Gallo 8.11, 10 Kawron 8.0, 11 M:»ii Nina 8.0, 8 Kaimamika 8.0, 12 Matakana, Won by a head, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.43.

FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB.

FIRST DAY'S RESULTS',

Feilding, Last Night.

The first day of the Feilding races attracted a record crowd and big fields. The totalisator handled £20,042, as against £24,234 last Easter Monday, Results:—

WAIATA HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs and a-half (weight Bst.) —1 Client (C. Price) 1, 10 Veto 2, 3 Coripett 3. Also ran: 14 Sir Ronald, 9 Papauira, 4 Flying Spur, 7 Bronk Delaval, 6 Vladian, 2 Iceberg, 8 Glorify, 15 Welcome Nuggett, 11 Canella, 12 Deeside, 13 White Witch, 10 Poliui and 5 Sylvia March. Won by a. head, after a good finish. Time, lmin !) 4-ssec.

MANGAONE STAKES, six furlongs—--1 Avon Park (O. McCarten), 7.0, 1; 8 Master Achilles, 7.0, 2; 3 Rewi Poto, 0.9, 3. Also ran: 1 Postillion 8.13, 4 Playoff 8.9, 6 Ineuru 8.5, 5 Lady Louisa 7.7, 9 Te Houhou 7.7, 7 Miss Kelly G. 13. Play-off was badly left. Won by half a length.. Time, lmin 15 4-ssec. FEILDING CUP, of 500 sovs., one mile and a-half—2 Leonta 0.2 [C. Price), 1; 3 Sunbird, 8.4 (11. Young) 2; 1 Master Lupin, 8.5 (L. Noddcr) 3. Also ran: 0 Birkline S.G, 5 Square Deal 8.4, 4 Maniaroa 7.12. A good race, Square Deal leading for the first round. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2min 38 2-5 sec. KAWA KAWA HURDLES, about two miles—G Sir Donald 11.0 (W.'Adams), 1; 10 Moutoa Girl, 9.5, 2; 4 Flingot, 11.3, 3. Also ran: 11 Aruake II.G, 2 Styrax 11.0, 5 Jackman 10.10, 3 Ascalon 10.3, 1 Vi 10.1, 8 Captain Macky 10.1, 7 Glenorchy 9.10, 9 Queen's Post 9.4. Won by a neck, the third streets away. Time, 3min 55sec.

HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, two miles and a-quarter—l General Webb 11.8 (L. Traill), 1; 3 Grey Renown, 10.7, 7 Roscblush 11.1, 3. Also started: 2 Bonny 12.13, 2 Captain Flint 10.7, 9 Consul 11.!), 12 Reckless 10.12, 8 Advancement 10.12, 7 Nita 10.11, 4 Otaroa 10.7, G Captain Dick 10.7, 11 Torero 10.7, 5 Heckey 10.7, 10 Salient 10.7, and 12 Gipsy Dot 10.7. Won by five lengths. Time, 4min 34 2-ssec.

OXKPCHI HACK 'WELTER, one mile and 55 yards—7 Sir Fisher 8.3 (W. Young) 1; 1 Master Moutoa, 8.7, 2; 11 Fore. 9.2, 3. Also ran: 5 Ngapoto 9.1, 12 Bivouac 0.1, 2 Hereford 9.0, f> Draft 8.9, 9 Captain Miro 8.2, S Rua'para 8.2, 10 Son 82, 3 Miralma 8.1, 4 Discussion 8.1, 15 Komako 7.11, 14 Rownet 7.11, 13 Vladian 7.11. A well-fought-out finish; won by a head. Time, Imin 40 3-5 see.

0 N (10 HACK HANDICAP, five furlongg and a-half 1 King Cliiara 9.5 (C. 'Price), 1; 2 llushabye, 7.10, 2; 5 Vladineau, 7.13, 3. Also started: 7 Ladoguer 8.13, 3 Miss Kelly 8.12, 9 Lady Amai 8.1, 8 Bay

Prince 7.4, 6 Vestalis 7-5, 4 Glacier 7.2, 11 'Mary Maid 6.12 and 8 Indrabarah. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin Usee.

HALCOMBE WELTER, seven furlongs —1 George, 8.12 (11. Young), 1; 4 Princess Moutoa, 8.13, 2; 2 Multifual, 7.12, 3. Also ran: 3 Ratana 8.!) and 5 Crawford 8.8. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 28 l-ssec.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

Feilding, Last Night,

The following are the acceptances for tlie second day of the Eeilding races:— REWA HACK—King Chiara 10.3, llivouac 8.7, Hushabye 8.5, Vladineeau 8.4, Glacier 7.3, Bay Prince, Vestalis 7.2, Sylvia March 7.0, Mary 'Maid 6.7.

MAKINO WELTER—Princess Moutoa 9.5, Ineuru 9.4, Ratana 8.10, Multifual 8.3, Crawford 8.2, Monologue 8.1, Ngapoto 7.13, Kilostcri 7-7. OROUA HACK, HUr.DLES—Ascalon 10.10, Katua 10.3, The Diver, 'Monologue 9.!), Lady Strowan 9.3, Advancement and Xita 9,2.

KIMIiOLTON lIDRDLES Flingot 11.5, A make 11.2, Bravest 10.9, Vi 10.2, (lleuorehy and Waterworks 9.7.

EASTER HANDICAP—Leonta 9.9, jßewi 'Poto 9.7, Bonny Helen 9.5, Sunbird 8.5, Sir Alba 8.4," Imarose 8.2, Master Lupin 8.1. Square Deal 8.0, Birkline 7 '3, (leorge 7.11, Maniaroa 7.6, Combustion 7.1. " DENBIGH STAKES—Rewi Poto 9.9, Postillion 8.12, Playoff 8.7, Ineuru 8.3, Avon Park 8.2, King Chiara 7.12, Master Achilles 7.8, Golilcii Sky 7.0.

AWAHUUI HACK WELTER—New York 9.2, Hereford, Sir Fisher, Master Moutoa 8.12, Bivouac 8.10, 'Multifual 8.9, His Eminence B.S, Draft 8.6, Vladineau 8.5, Miralma 8.1, Lady Amai 7.13. Discussion 7.12, Ruapa, Son 7.10, Bonny

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.

EMPERADOR WINS THE GREAT EASTER. Christchurch, Last Night. The first day of the C.J.C. autumn meeting was favored with fine weather arid a large attendance. The totaliaator investments were £37,599 as compared with £35,784 10s for the corresponding clay of last year. Results:— KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP, ot 250 sovs., two miles —Daylight Bill, 10.13, 1; 2 Naupata, 0.13, 2; 3 Commotion, 9.13, 3. Also started: 5 Umeraboy 0.1 and 4 Castiron 0. Won easily by a length, with about nine lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 4Gsec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES,'of 1100 sovs., lor 2-year-olds (colts 8.10, fillies 8.8), six furlongs—--1 Sir Geo. Clifford's Flying Start, 8.10 (F. E. Jones) I 2 G. D. Greenwood's Nones ,8.8 (C. Emerson) 2 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's Battle Eve, 8.10 (W. Bell) 3

Also ran: 3 Bonny Dream. Won by > head, with Battle Eve three lengths away third and Bonny Dream five lengths further back. Time, lmin 12 3-5 sec.

AUTUMN PLATE, of 300 sovs., one mile—2 Chrvsotis 8.4 (C. Emerson), 1; 14 Banian, 8.4, 2; 3 Meltchikoff. 8.4, 3. Also ran: 1 Snapdragon 8.4. Won by half a length, the third horse a head away. Time, lmin 41 2-ssec. GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 1300 sovs., seven furlongs—i G. D. Greenwood's Emperador, 5.13 (C. Emerson) 1 9 J. Grigg's First Glance, S.fi (A. Worimvold) i 4 A. 'Williams' Chortle, 8.13 (R. Hatch) 3

Also ran: 3 Autumnus 0.8, 11 Ladoga 8.12, Croesus 8.8, 3 Niglitwatch 5.3, fl Sartorze 8.1, 14 Chudic 7.10, 5 Clvnelish 7.0, 7 Gold Soult 7.8, 13 Charmiila 7-5, 8 Bonny Rig 7.4 (carried 7.7), 15 Peg 7.3 (carried 7.S'/ 2 ), 10 Ogier 7.2, and 12 Marsa 7.0 (including 71b penalty). Autumnus and Niglitwatch were coupled on the totalisator. Won by a bare length, heads separating Ladoga, Chudic, Peg and Charmiila. Time, Imin 27 2-ssee.

RUSSLEY PLATE, of 300 sovs. (for •2-year-olds), five furlongs—6 Recorder 7.12 (B. Deeley), 1; 7 Bellshire, 8.0, 2; 13 Down, 8.1, 3. Also ran: 4 Samisen 8.11, 10 Spangle 5.7, 0 Bonsign 7.13, 2 Xanthos 7.12, 3 San Sebastian 7.12, 3 fiowanbrae 7.12, 14 Pyjama 7.12, 12 Fiery Cross 7.4, 8 Redshire 7.0, 5 Mark Antony 7.4, 13 Uncle Dan 7.2, 11 Ardenvohr 7-0, and 15 Malvolia 7.0. Won by a length, tlic third horse half a length away. Time, lmin 2see. SOCKBURN HANDICAP jof 300 sovs., one mile and a-quarter—2 Sauci 8.0 (B. Deeley) 1; 8 Magdala, 7.2, 2; 4 Chrysotisi (1.7. 3. Also ran: 3 Kilrain 8.9, 5 Specialform 8.0, 1 Banksia 7-7, 7 Scotch Melody 7.6, and Courtmartial 7.0. Won l>y a length, with Clirysotis a length lack. Time, 2min 8 l-ssec. _ GIMCRACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., six furlongs—l Dinner Gong 8.12, (B Deeley), 1; 2 Medley, 7.8, 2; Encore,'B.l2l 3. Other starters: 4 Derby Day ,0.0, 3 Don Francisco 8.0, 0 Christmas Lily 8.8 7 Free 8.1, 8 Martigues 7.10, 0 Skirl 7.8' 10 Maltcgarde 7.7, 11 Bonny Maiden 7 0* 12 Este 7.0, 13 Bandy 7.0 (51b allowance) 15 Art 7.0, IB Lady Minerva 7.0, 14 Melford 7.0 (carried 7.1%), 17 Somnambui'n /-£ ( T' ricd 7 ' 18 Steve 7.0 (olb allowance). Won by a length, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 14see. COURTENAY WELTER, of 300 sovs., one mile—l Multiply, 10.0 (B. Deeley) 1; 2 Volspicl, 8.0, 2; 3 Twelfth Night S.G 3 Otlier starters: 4 Honesty 9.2, 5 Andrea 8.3, 6 Glcnowl 8.0, 7 Bon Rain 8.0, 8 The Pole 8.0. Won by a bare length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 41 4-ssec.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES.

Christchurcli, Last Night, l'ollowing are the acceptances for the second day of the C..1.C. autumn meet-

PEERSWICK HURDLES, of 200 sovs Hi ,?i!° „ aml three -1 l, arters—Daylight I ill 12.9, Commotion 10.4, Castiron 9 5 Optician 9.4.

AUTUMN NURSERY HANDICAP of 400 sovs., six furlongs—Recorder 8.8, Ifellslurc 8.0, Treadfire, Down 7.13 Xanthos 7.8, Redshire 6.13, Mark Antony G. 12, Gowanbrae, Fiery Cross G9 Araenvolir 0.7.

ADDTXGTOX HANDICAP, of 200 v ' ° °V 3 ' Frco S -°- Maltegarde. Martigus 7.10, Merry Trick 7.7, Art 72 Horoscope, Bandy 7.0. ' '

YALDIIU'RST WELTER, of 250 bovs., seven furlongs—l'cg !).7, Magdala, Fabrikoll', Bonny Iligg 8.13, Honesty 8.10, Twelfth Night 8.5, Marsa 8.2, Glenowl, Don Francisco, Medallist 7.7. TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of 300 soys.—Croesus 0.1, Cliudic 8.8, Clynelisll K2, Cliarmilla 8.0, Dinner Cong 7.11, ','erby Day 0.0, Day Time 0.7. FINAL "HANDICAP, of 300 sova., one ij; i I<*—Chortle !1.13, Tamihauser 5.13. S'artorze 8.11, Peg 8.0, Magdala 8.2, Banksia 8.0, Snapdragon 7.0, Scotch Melody 7.8, Marsa 8.1. Multiply has incurred 71bs penalty for tlu: Autumn Handicap.

Autumnus has been scratched for the Challenge Stakes.

WAIRARAPA MEETING,

SECOND DAY'S RESULTS.

Masterton, Last Night.

For the second day of the Wairarapa races the sum of £15,101 was put through the machine, as against £14,405 for the concluding day of last year. Th<s total for the meotihg was £28,733, against £28,9115 last year. Results:— MOROA HACK HANDICAP, seven furlongs—l Botanist 1, 2 Submersion 2, / Kil'.aloo 3. Also started: 0 Suratura, 5 Hap Dim, i Rerehau, 3 Doon, 10 Kiltie Lass, 9 Ulysses, 8 'Master Boris. Won by half a length, with Killaloo a neck away . Time, lmin 20'/ 3 sec.

ROTOTAWAI HANDICAP, six furlongs—l Blue Lake and 2 Chakwana, dead heat, 1; 3 Mt. Victoria 3. Also started: 5 Zeus and 0 Sartovna. Chakwana got up in time to make a dead heat. Time, lmin 15 2-Ssec.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, one mile and a distance—l Mummer 1, (i Immer 2, 5 Merrie Cain 3. Also started: 4 Rene, 8 Orleans, 2 Want. Won by a long neck, with Merrie Gain close up. Time, lmin 50 2-ssee. JUVENILE HANDICAP, five furlongs —3 Happiness 1, 1 Taringamutu 2, 0 Privation 3. Also started: 5 Saxatile, 2 Coldbearing, 4 Pall Mall and 7 Bairnsdale. Won by half a length, third horse a length away. Time, lmin l'/ 3 sec. WAIOHINE HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs—l Otter 1, 7 Amlier and White 2, 3 Whisperer 3. Also started: 2 Haumakaka, 8 Prosper, 5 Ormesby, 0 Elopement, 4 Captain Glossop, 9 Collector. Won by a length. Time, lmin losec, FEATHERSTON CUP, five furlongs—--2 Altear 1, 1 Royal Sleeves 2, 4 Arrahna 3. Also started: 3 'Mt. Victoria. Won by about two lengths. Time, lmin l%sec.

THE SHORTS, four furlongs—7 Jean Laddo 1, 3 Deviation 2, 4 Pink Heather 3. Also started: 5 Try Again, 1 Salado, 2 Gold Problem, 7 Grey Fleet, 8 Belgian Lass. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 49 l-sscc.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

SCOTCH ARTILLERY WINS THE C'UP

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright, Received 5. 7.20 p.m. ' Sydney, April 5.

The weather was showery and the going heavy for the second day of the A..T.0. autumn meeting. The attendance was large. The stewards investigated fi complaint lodged by the part owner of Carlita, that Bracken did not ride according to instructions in the 'St. Leger. The stewards found that Bracken did his best, and did not go to the front, simply because he could not without, unduly forcing his mount. Moonbria was made favorite for the Cup, but was never prominent, and none fit the fancied division were placed, Scoteli 'Artillery leading from start to finish. Forest Prince created excitement by winning the Steeplechase in the last few yards, creating a record for the race. Results:—

CHAMPAGNE STAKES, a sweepstake of 20 sovs., with 2000 sovs. added; for two-year-olds.

Mr. E. E. D. Clarke's eh c Two, by The Wilkin—Seville, 8.10 ...... 1 Wallace Isinglass, 8.10 2 Sir John Barlecorn, 8.10 S Eleven started. Two was prominent throughout, and won comfortably by five lengths, a length and a-half separating second and third. Time, lmin 17sec.

SYDNEY CUP, handicap sweepstake of 20 sovs.. with 5000 sovs. added; second horse 1000 sovs. and third horse 500 sovs. from the stake. Mr. 11. Berry's b g Scotch Artillery, by Royal Artillery—Scotch Annie, syrs (Hood), 7.2 1 Frasca (Barnett), 7.12 2

Onazer (Killorn), 8.1 3 Taunter was scratched. From the start Scotch Artillery made the pace, followed by Ofl'a, Ca'rlita, My Gavonni and Cisco. The order was unchanged passing the stand. Scotch Artillery, continuing to increase his lead, entered the straight six lengths ahead of Offa, Flasca and Secret Service. At the distance Frtfsca challenged Scotch Artillery, but the leader stalled off the challenge and won a great race by half a length, three lengths separating second and third. Time. 3min 20y,sec. FLYING HANDICAP - Herringbone 7.8, 1; Ligero, 8.1, 2; Merrimoe, 7.4, 3. Fifteen started. Woorak and Brattle made the pace to the straight. Herringbone challenged at the distance and won by-a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin lG%scc.

FIRST STEEPLECHASE, of 500 sovs., about two miles—Forest Prince (Moon), 11.7, 1; Bibbenluke (Clifton), 11.0, 2; Icon (Haggarty), 10.10, 3. Eight started. Home Rule made the running from Icon and Don Q, with Forest Prince and Bercola last. Entering the straight Bibbenluke ran to the front, but Forest Prince, ably ridden by Moon, snatched the victory on the post by a neck, the third horse twenty lengths away. Time, smin 26% sec. NURSERY HANDICAP—Ornato, <5.10, 1; I.apcnna, G. 7, 2; Agineourt, 7.0, 3. Nineteen started. Colugo showed the way into the straight, but Ornato overhauled him at the distance and won by a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 17%scc. LOCAL HANDlCAP—Tartanus, 8.6, 1; Taunter, 9.4, 2; Owenroe, 8.8, 3. Sixteen started. Owenroe led to the bend, where he gave way to Tartanus, who won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min 13% sec.

TRACKS SODDENED.

Received 5, 9 p.m. Sydney, April 5. Heavy showers .fell during the night and early morning. The weather is still threatening, and the tracks are sodden.

A BOON FOR Till: BET/;LANS.

Sydney, April 5,

Hfj JoKH Wren celebrated •flie coincidence of his forty-third birthday with his Doncaster win by donafe? his winnings, amounting to £f}}2s, to the Belgian funds. This year's was also the jubilee of the Doncaster event.

FitEef, GFarhVs jockey, has now rid den over 320 winners.

The Telegraph says that whether ■'Mountain Knight is a genuine stayer may be doubted, but the way he won the St. Leger leaves no doubt as to his ability t.o get something further.