SPORTING.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 6 November 1901, Page 3

SPORTING.

The New Zealand Gup.

New Zealand Cup, of 1500 sovs ; second horse 200 sovs, and third horse 100 sovs. Two miles. 509—Tortulla, 6yrs, 8s t 11b (C. Jenkins) ... ••• 1 261—Melwood, 4yrs, 7st (Price) ... ... ••• 2 204—Sirius, 4yrs, fist 131 b (King) 3

Also started —580 Battleaxc Bst 111 b, 1187 Fulmen Bst slb, 1062 Ideal Bst 11b, 1341 Palaver 7st 91b, 109 Strathnairn 7st Blb, 321 Djin Djin 7st 71b, 132 Fashion 7st olb, 319 Kahuwai7st 31b, 698 Canteen 7st 21b, 167 Military 7st, 177 Will-o’-the-Wisp 6st 13lb, 142 Glcnaladale 6st 101 b. Strathnairn got hung in the tapes, dis lodging his rider and falling himself, and took no part in the race. Canteen was the first to show in front from Tortulla and Fulmen, Kalmwai bringing up the rear. Passing the stand Glenalaiale led Canteen, Battleaxe, Palaver, Ideal. At a mile and a quarter Glenaladale was still in the van, but shortly after Palaver joined the leader, Fulmen lying third, and Canteen falling right away. Hounding the turn Glenaladale was beaten, and Tortulla took up the running. Entering the straight, Palaver, Ideal, and Tortulla were in line, just in front of Melwood and Fulmen. At the distance Tortulla headed Palaver, who faded away, and, coming on, she easily stalled off Melwood and Sirius, winning comfortably by two lengths, Melwood beating Sirius by a head. Palaver was fourth, Military fifth, Ideal sixth. Time, 3min 35 2-ssec. Dividends—Tortulla, £9 11s; Melwood, £6 4s.

The Canterbury Races.—Third Day. (pee press association.) Christchurch, November 0. The weather is fine, but there is a strong nor’-wester, making things unpleasant for the public. The attendance is good. Course is hard and dusty. Suburban Hurdles—Huku 1, Hempie 2, Dundee 3. Right Metal and Dartmoor were scratched. Won by a head. Divs, £2 3s and £1 10s. Nursery Handicap —Yladimer 1, King Stock 2, Ascension 3. All started ; close finish. Won by a bare length. Tivs £7 19s fid and 16s. Avon Welter —Westguard 1, Magnificent 2, A ' .'dale 3. Scratched—Will o’Wisp rhd Shrapnel Shell. Won by half a length. Div £2 12s fid and £3 2s fid. Jockey Club Handicap.—Pa'avcr 1, Cannie duel 2. Canteen 3, Scratched — San Kemo. The Auckland Races. Auckland This Day. There is fine weather and a good attendance. The course is in splendid order. Presidents Handicap Blaircarry 1, Highlander 2, Donny-brook 3. Scratched, Pokomoko. Divs, £2 12s 61 and 19s fid. Great Northern Guineas—Nonette 1, Scotty 2, Sparkling Water 3. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 1 435; divs, £1 3s fid and £2 9s. Welcome Sfakes —Idas 1, Northumberland 2, Kclburne 3. Scratched— Grey Seaton and Irish. A great race. Wonbyaneck, Divs £1 13s and 15s fid. Hurdles—Regalia II 1, Cavaliero 2, Princess Thule 3. Divs £2 Is fid and 14s.