AUCKLAND R.C. MEETING.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 April 1918, Page 8

AUCKLAND R.C. MEETING.

FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. Isy Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, March ISO. Tile Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting opened in glorious weather and with a very largo attendance. Owing to recent rains the .course was dead early in the day. but after the four;li nice the going was good. Totalisator investments amounted to £5.4,(138, against .£411,44? on the corresponding day last year. Results: PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—I Potentiality (R. Reed) 1, f> Hendra 2, 8 Delinotie 3. Also started: 3 I'olydamon, 2 olenopal, G Cynic, 4 Waiuta, 9 Oolil Fran, 7 British Arch, 10 Analogue. Won by half n length, a head between second and third. Time, 2min. lOsec.

GREAT NORTHERN OAKS.—I Impediment (Gray) 1, 3 Bonnie Maid 2, 2 Elocution 3. Also started: o Rock Diamond, 0 Lady Bruce, 7 Monatour, 4 Miss Leslie Won by a length, the third horse four lengths away. Time, 2mm--38 2-osee-

BRIGHTON HURDLES. —1 Gluetanus (S. R°idl 1, S Styrax 2, 10 Deviation 3. Also started: 5 Otter, 7 W'aimai, 4 To Onga, 3 Marconi, •? Ditto. 0 Clnndalougli, 11 Companion, 0 Yankee Doodle. Won by three-quarters; of a length, one and a half lengtiis separating the next. Time, Smin. 59see.

CHAMPAGNE STAKES -1 Finmark (O'Sliea) 1, 3 Informal 2.2 Demagogue 3. Also started: o King Abbey, 4 Spanner, Finmark was pulling lip and won by four lengths, Demagogue a head away. Time, Imin. 15 J-osec. EASTER HANDICAP.'—I Parisian Diamond (Gray) 1, 4 Gar.ique 2.!) Housewife 3. Also started: 3 Red Ribbon, 12 Mullingar. 5 Fionnuala, 2 Sea down, 7 Uncle Ned, 11 Royal Irish, 10 Colonel Soult. 6 llopfield, 8 Tressida A good race, won by a length, two and a half lengths between second and third. Uncl-2 Ned was fourth- Time, lmin. 40sec.

ONSLOW STAKES— -0 llineamaru (Buchanan) (coupled with Taimai) 1. 2 Philomela 2, 3 Canzonet 3. Also started: (1 Taimai, 1 Karo, 10 Te Oro, S Principal Lady, 7 Comedy Prince. 11 liuatnia, 3 Tigritza, 10 F.ginoi'.t Park, 9 Kawalia, 4 Arch Lassie, 12 Brodick. 13 Koiwi. Won by a length, the third horse one and a half lengths away. Time, lium. 1 3-s.iec.

NELSON HANDICAP.—I Mangamahono (Robinson) 1, 3 Blue Cross 2.2 Pierrot 3. Also started: 4 Paddinglon Grpen, 9 C'absllerc, S Pink Tie, 13 Sleepy Jack, I'.: Woody Glen, 13 All Talk, 10 Thrace, King of the Valley, IS Ghieian, 5 Carmen Sylva, 11 New Zealand, 12 Penniless, 14 Singular, Ritasea, Hi Lady Lyddite. Won by a neck, one and half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. J2 3-ssec

EDEN HANDICAP.—3 Lightning (Goldfinch) 1, 0 Fabriquette 2, 1 Cur<lrona .'!• Also started: 7 Bisogno, 2 Glonroy. 15 Kauri Kinjr, !» Rekanni, 8 Stilts, -t Loyal Arch. Hi Sir Ralph, 12 Flying Cowrie, 17 A!f Delaval. 13 Lady Glen, U Bellaeitv, IS Tiinglmm, 19 Hvllus, It Gold Kip, Id Rockiield, 9-Jack Delaval. Won by a short head, the third horse one and a half lengths away. Time ; lmin. 2Ssec-

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Last Night. The following acceptances liave been receiVed for the second day of the A.R.C, meeting: st. George's Handicap, u miiea. —lied liibbon 5.7, Impediment 8.2, l'ionimala 7.13, Kcadown 7.1 i>, Colonel Soult 7.8, Cynic 7.7, Tressida 73, Housewife 7.0, Sir Ralph (1.12. AUCKLAND WELTER, one mile Meltchikofi' 9.12. Kauri Kin? fl.fi. Umilield, Elocution 9.5, Munster 0.0, Loyal Arcli, Waiuta 8-12, (,!o!d Fran, British Arch, Paddington Gren., S'' i S.-3, TTvllus 8.2, Rockfield, Woody Glen f Master Kegel, JJoiicui-u-r, i.ady VICTORIA HANDICAP, live furlongs—lnformal !->.2. Silver Link, li i..\. i 8.10, Spanner 8.3, Canzonet 8.2, Karo 8.0, Shining- Light 7-13, Kin;.' Ab ;uy 7.10, Philomela 7.5, Comedy Prince, Te Oro 0.12, Ruatara, Kawaiia, Arch Lassie, Brodick 5.10-

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, one mile Bisogne 9.7, Potentiality 8.9, Colonel Soult 8.6, Glenopal 8.5, Hendra 713, Housewife 7.12. Wai'itli 7f>, Sir Ralph, Paddington Green 7.0, Blue Cross 0.12, Bingham 6 7. JIANG ERE HANDICAP, six furlongs. ■—Mossman 8.13, Bellacity 8.9, Hymeona S.B, Pateonga 8.7, Pierrot, Caballcro 8.0, Gold Kip 8.5, living Gowrie 8.3, Revenue 32, All Talk 7.12. Independence, Sylvasco 7.11, New Zealand 7.6, Carmen Svlva 7.5. Often 7.4, Penniless 7.3, Meltonio 7.2, Kiriwinning 7-0, Honeymoon 6.13, Rock Diamond, Ritase'a, Lad/ Lyddite, Rangi Aroha, Royal Piince, Notability, Shinrose, Actrice, Erinagh, Argent 0.10. HUIA IWNDJCAP, of six furlongs.— Bisogne 0.7, Gazique 91, Cardrona 5.6, Lightning, Vagabond S.J. Rekanui 7.11, Stilts, Fabriquette 7-7, Hiero 7.3, Hvme'oiia, -Alf Delaval 0.7.

METROPOLITAN TROTS. Christchurch, Last Niglit. | The Metropolitan Trotting Club's autumn meeting \\vas Held ,to-day in (lull weather. There was ail . exceptionally largo attendance. Owing to yesterday's rain the track was heavy. The totalisator handled £38,100, compared with £31,55:> on the first day of last year (a two-day meeting). Results: HARVEST HANDICAP.—I Harold Linden 1, 11 Colonel .Havclock 2, 14 Te Kuiti 3. Also started: 8 The Sprinter, 0 Lady Patricia, 4 Sol, 7 Mushroom, 12 Crailnvood, 2 Billy Parole, 15 Manresa, 3 Dubosc, 5 Petard, 13 Red Bell, 10 James Maddison, 3 Sunrise. Won by 4 lengths. Time, smin Bsee. ; PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—3 Irvav 1, 5 Pitaroa 2, 7 Ramitiairi 3. Also started: 8 Reggie Huon, 11 Antonio, 10 I Pax, (i Rorke's Drift, 1 Peter Mac, 2 Acuslila Machree, 0 Bridgewood, 4 Joan of Arc. Won by a length and a half. Time, omin 3 3-ssec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.—B Frandocia 1, 5 Evelyn 2, 1 Agathos 3. Also started: 10 Adelaide Direct, 0 Oin-' ake. (i Erin's King, 7 Sungod, 3 Soda, 4 Matchlight, 2 Mite Son. Won by ten lengths. Time, 4min 55 4-ssec.

CHAMPION STAKES—I Queen's fchimes 1, 2 Albert Cling 2, 5 Cole Nut 3. Also started: G Lunsdale, 3 Gallantry, 4 Golden Peter. Half a length separated the placed horses. Time, 4min usee. A protest against J Bryee, driver of the winner, for boring, was dismissed. An appeal has been lodged, and the totalisator investments impounded

TROTTERS' HANDlCAP.—Trajaufaii 1, 1 Paul Huon 2, 5 Olive L. '1 Also started: 1 Win All (coupled with Taul Iltton), -4 Treasure Seeker, 2 Imperial Crown. Won by si:; lengths. Time, .jmin 13 1-usee. lIALSWELL HANDICAP—O Cathedral Chimes 1, 4 Our Thorpe 2, 2 General Link 3. Also started: 10 Adelaide Direct and Wallace Wood (coupled), 8 Moneymaker, 7 John Dillon and Princess Sherwood (coupled), 1 Suhmd and Trix Pointer (coupled), 5 Don Cueser, 3 Agathos, 0 St. Kevin. Won by a length after a sterling race. Time, 2min 54sec. HIGH CLASS HANDICAP.—2 Joan of Arc 1, 8 Agnes Chief 2, 12 Rorke's Drift 3. Also started: 17 Cora Dillon, 14 Succeed, 4 Sir Fulham, 10 Bank Note, 16 Quincey Belle, 11 The Linnet, 7 Prince Poole, lf> Lady Teddington, 3 Admiral Hal, 5 B-jnduni, 6 Pax Silver, 9 Annie Dillon, 17 Bundong. Won by a length. Time, 2min 26 l-ssee. FAREWELL HANDICAP.—I Beckon 1, 1 General Wilkes (coupled with Beckon) 2, 8 Fre.ndocift 3. Also started: 12 Mintson, 6 St. Kevin and Glendalough (coupled), 4 Erin's King and Willie Lincoln (coupled), 3 Dunspey, 11 Frank Traeey, 5 Ariadne, 7 Huon Patch, 10 Harold Direct, Master Park, 13 Law Chimes, 14 Millie C., 2 Lord Dillon. Won by a length. Time, 2min 20 l-ssec.

lIORSEOWNERS' GENEROSITY. Chrlstchurch, Last Night. Following on the example set by Mr. T. 11. Lowry, Mr. G. Greenwood lias decided that any stakes won by Biplane at Riecartcn next week shall go to patrioticpurposes. It will be remembered that Mr T. Stirlon, of Sydney, owner of Cetigne, also following Mr. Lowry's lead, devoted a share of the winnings-of his horse to the Red Cross.

TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.") Waimate Plains trots to-day. Concluding day at Ellerslie. Queen Chimes will not be a starter at HawcraEstland will he a starter in the G.N. St. Leger to-day. 'Nuff sed. Tatsy Dillon should start favorite in tin; Futurity Stakes at Ilawcra.

It is stated that Dingle will- carry WC. li. Gibson's colors at Folding. Proceeding!! at ifawera t'o-day will be under the watchful eye of ''Stipe'' W. G. Garrard. Leonta is in work again, but he does not look as if he will stand another preparation. The Toatere—Chimera double at Feikling is very short, but it will take some stousiiing. . _ Sir Gavin, who will be driven by J. Brvee, will not want for backers in the Wainiate Plains Cup. Capsicum, Osier, Quadroon, and Iluon Grattan are much discussed candidates in the minor event*.. Kitboy lias dropped out of all engagements at the Australian J.C. meeting, so nil cannot be well with him. The Great Easter at Riccarton looks very open, but Hymestra and Koesiun may be depended upon to run well. If Ibex is started at Feilding, all Wanganui sports will beg, borrow, and pawn to he on him. Hector Gray has ridden 46 winners this season, the next 'best being Roy Reed with 32, and.C. Emerson with

Gluepot has been doing splendid workover the steeplechase course at Ellerslie, 1 and should be in demand to-day. Desert Gold's next engagements are in the All Aged Stakes, 1 mile, and the Cumberland Stakes, 2 miles, tooth to be | run on Wednesday. In the former she will meet Cc-tigne, but if reserved for the " longer race Westeourt. and Wallace Isinglass may worry her at the finish. A meeting between Colorado and Ar--1 lington at Feilding should be worth | watching. The handicap is framed very j high, and most punters will prefer j. 1 Bull's horse at the weights. ' The much-boomed Gloaming, by The Welkin—Light, is again showing symp- ■ toms of unsoundness. i / Rorke's Drift "came back" at South- ■ land the other day, winning the big race ' each day, under 9.2 and 9.12 respectively. 1 This season Collector's seven starts ■ have resulted in three wins, including a dead heat, and he should not be long 1 in adding to his list of winning bracketsThere are some very ancient 'chasers i in commission at present, but Stone • Ginger and Golden Glow must have earned the old-age pension.