SPORTING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 8946, 11 October 1907, Page 2

SPORTING.

Melbourne NotesPress Association.- Copyright. Melbourne, october_lo- - owing to Ins defeat at Kandwick yesterday, has been knocked back in the Caulfield Cup betting and 10 to 1 can now be obtained- about bun. Subterranean, on the other hand, has advanced in favor and has been well supported at 5 to 1. 11 to 2 is taken and is wanted m expectation that a movement would be made by those connected with lolaire and Apologue, and punters have stepped in and taken 100 to 8 about each other. Prices are 14 to 1 Ebullition, Bendigo and Yabba Gabba, and 16 to 1 Booran. There is little or no betting over the Melbourne Cup, for which Apologue is the nominal favourite at 7to 1. Zinskie has been scratched for all engagements.

Otaki MeetingSecond Day. The Otaki Spring Meeting was concluded yesterday. The attendance was limited. The amount put through the totalisator totalled £3303, making the two day’s figures £10,581, as against £13,138 for the corresponding fixture last year, a decrease of £1617. Kailway Handicap, 6 furlongs. 78 Mr J. George's Waihuka, San Fran —Ua, 8 4 (A. Olliver) 1 67 Mr G. Penfold’s Flotilla; 7.3 (E. Murfitt) ••• 2 35 Mr A. Wilson’s Splendid Idea, 7.10 (C. Jenkins) 2 The only starters. The winner was out in front practically all the way and won in hollow fashion. lime, Imin 17iseo. Div, £3 1.

Second Huedles, 1J miles. 72 Mr 11. W. Parata’s St. Amelia, St. Hippo—The Eoo, 10.3, (H. Telford) ... ... ••• 1 184 Mr J. Jackman junr’s Paparaebi, 9.8, (W. Young) 2 79 Mr N. Johnston’s The Voucher, 9.4, (11. Kingan) • 3 Also ran: 227 To Kanui, 94 Playmate, 12 St. Ludlam. The Voucher and Paparaebi were out iu front of a bunched field as they crossed the jump opposite the box. St. Amelia joined Paparaebi in the lead going down the back and these two were still in the van on the homo bend and entering the straight. The Voucher heading the rest. In the run to the post St. Amelia had all the best of the argument with Paparaebi, winning by a length and a half. The latter had to bo ridden right out to keep a small margin from Tho Voucher who came with a rattle. Time, 3min ssoc. Divs, £0 Is and 15s. Otaki Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.

105 Mr W. Rowan’s Lady Disdain. The Officer —Orifiamme, 7.13 (6. Reid) 1 C 9 Mr 8. W. Tatham’s Houhyuhmn, 7.4 (E. Murfitt) 2 31 Mr J. Ormond's Marseillaise, 7.13 (R. Hatch) ... ... ... ••• 2 Also ran : 199 Gauze. Lady Disdain, accompanied by Marseillaise, led from the start and on to the bond with Gauze last, where she stayed all the time. Lady Disdain ran homo a very easy winner. Time, Imln 35socs Div, £3 10s. Trial Handicap, 5 furlongs. 81 Mr Caber’s Supplement, St. Clements —Ban, 8.0 (It. Barlow)... 1 171 Mr T. R. Taylor’s Zoraida, 9.0 (A. Olliver)... ... ... 2 126 Mr W. Kingis’ Plving Wind, 8.0 (R. Milne) ... ‘ 2 Also ran : 07 Bonnie Doon, 19 Heroine, 14, Lady Storm, 76 Kawinia, 10 Reveille, 27 Chattel. Supplement getting a fly from an indifferent follow-my-leader start led from beginning to end, winning easily by three lengths from the favorite. Time, Imin 7 i-ssecs. Divs, £4 18s and 15s. Demonstration Handicap, 7 furlongs. 19 Mr S. Messena’s Waitapu, Gipsy King—Waipuna, 7.9 (W. H. McKay) 1 84 Mr J. Monk’s William, 8.5 (C. Jenkins) ... ... ... ... 2 129 Mr A; Attwood’s Rendrock, 8.0 (A. Olliver) ... 2 Also ran: 118 The Stake, 91 Saga, 88 Moata.

The Stake held a slight advantage from a bunched field down the back and well round the home bend. At straight entrance a sheet would have covered the lot. At the distance they all looked to have a winning chance. Under the whip Waitapu gradually forged ahead while William also drew out. Waitapu had no difficulty in keeping William at bay and won fairly comfortably by a length and a half, about two lengths between second and third. Saga was fourth. Time, Imiii 35secs. Divs, £lB 15s and £1 Bs. Rangiuru Welter, 1 mile. 32 Mr W. Homes’ Hurimoana, Torpedo—Como, 9.13 (11. Gray) ... 1 13 Mr D. Hughes’ Turkish Maid, 9.1 (Barlow) ... ... ... ... 2 5 Mr F. Fowler’s Galahad, 8.11 (Telford) ... ... ... ... 2 This was one of those races that require no description. There was only one in it, the winner. Time, (alleged) Imin oCsoc. Div, £1 Bs. Electric Handicap, 6 furlongs. 34 Mr J. Ormond’s Marsollaiso, by Soult—Lady Antrim, 8.0 (R. Hatch) 1 127 Mr J. GeorgTs Ney, 7.5 (A. Olliver) ... ... ... ... 2 74 Mr E. W. Collins’ Greenleaf, 7.7 (W. H. McKay) 3 Also ran : 103 Clem, 76 Golden Eagle, 30 Probability, 139 Pearlie, 32 Lothair. Nothing gained any material advantage at the start, but when they had gone a furlong Marsollaiso put some daylight between her and a bunched field. None of them could get within striking distance of Marsellaiso at the business end, and she won easily by two lengths, a length between second and third. Divs, £l2 4s and £1 Is. 'Welter Handicap, 7 furlongs. 163 Mr j. George’s Paritutttj Castor— Yattaghan, 10.5 (E. George) ... 1 76 Mr J. Coyle’s The Stake, 9.2 (C. Jenkins) .;. .:. .;. ;;; 2 41 Mr W. Smart’s Miretta, 8.0 (R. Hatch) 3 Also ran : 73 Hatley. The Stake and Miretta acted as pacemakers for 4 furlongs, with Paritutu lying handy and Hatley, who got loft at the barrier, last, The Stake led into the straight, but at the distance Paritutu moved up. A slashing finish took place between these two to the 'post, Paritutu winning all out by a short half length. Time, Imin 37 3-sseo. Div, £1 18s. Napier Park Meeting. Second Day. Press Association Napier, October 10. The Napier Park Racing Club’s Spring Meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. The attendance was large for a second day. The sum of £7510 was invested on the totalisator, making £17,048 for the two days, an increase of £2689 on last year’s total. Results : Caledonian Hack Hurdles. 1) miles: Taura 1, Pantaloon 2, Earmark 3. Also rani Te Uira, Te Eahui. No Shot. Won easily. Time, 2min 53 4-5 sec. Divs, £3 5s and £1 10s.

Puketapu Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs : Comedian 1, Scenery 2, Gold Thread 3. Also ran; Erl King, San Cruz, Gaiety, Hippolytus, Snowstell, Oakburne. Won by a length. Time, Imin 33sec. Divs, £2 lls and £6 15s.

Korokipo Handicap Hurdles, If miles : St. Albert 1, Gold Dust 2, Pushful 3. Also started: Assayer, Aroha, Lavinia. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 20sec. Divs, £7 10s and 14s.

Nursery Handicap, 4i furlongs: Formative 1, Wetgang 2, Staidan 3. Also ran : Shannon Lass, Chanteusc, Splash, Girton, Berengaria. Won by a noso. Time, 57sec. Divs, £1 IDs and £1 15s.

Racing Club Handicap, 1 mile and a distance: Moral 1, Lyrist 2, Oasis 3' Also ran: Gazoley, Wallassey. Arclight, Barca, Chrysoprase. Won easily. Time, Imin 5S 4-ssecs. Divs, £2 6s and £l.

Telephone Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs : San Fernando 1, Gaiety 2, Commander 3. Also ran: Loiret, Goldfield, Ahoi. Won easily. Time, Imin 18 4-ssecs. Diva. £1 IDs and £1 ss. Scurry Hack Race, 5 furlongs: Wonderholm 1, Woodhey 2, Hyde Park 3. Also ran : Seaton, Dale, Pronoun, Sandstream, Maharatanga, Formidable, Captain Jingle, Glenafric. Won by a length. Divs. £5 18s and 12s.

Grandstand Handicap, 5 furlongs: Linkless 1, Contender 2, Moriarty 3. Also ran: Chicane and Finery. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 2 4-ssecs. Div, £6 16s. North Otago WeightsPer Press Association. Dunedin, October 10. The following weights have been declared by Mr Henrys for the North Otago Jockey Club’s meeting : Spring Handicap Tremulous 9st, Spinning Flight Bst 91b, 'Aid Reigh, Benzoline 6st 81b, Kaikomaho Bst Gib, Adrea Bst lib, San Servero, Mangrove, Persuader, Santa Claus, 7sfc 91b, Master Leslie, Tabu, Zero 7st 71b, Lady Devore, Ronaldshay j7st 41b, Salaam, Oiyoi 7st 31b, Meroy 7sfc 21b, Sailmaker, Lady Etta, Citadel, Manonet, Fireaway 7st. North Otago Cup—Harvest 9st, Bueoleuoh Bst 131 b, Cross Battery Bst 111 b, Lapland Sst,. Blythomaid 7st 91b, Apollo-

doris 7st 816, Astrakhan Tsfc 6lb, Fandango 7st 81b, Notes 7st, Outlander 6st 71b. Plying Handicap—Bed Gauntlet 9st 81b, Petrovna 9st, Lupulite, Inglonuk Bst 111 b, Eeplote Sat 31b, Sea King 7st 131 b, Apollodoris 7st 12lb, Zetland 7st 111 b, Grand Stand 7st 101 b, Harita 7st 91b, Jolly Friar 7st 81b, Numa. Lady Landon 7st 71b, Cockle Sheli _6st 131 b Tremulous, Clementine, Adria, San Sovero, Little Medallist 6st 71b. Eedcastle Welter —Eeplete, lOst 4lb ; Jolly Friar, lost 31b; Blythemaid, lOst 21b; Numa, 9st 13lb , Lady Landon. Ost 91b; Paragon, Ost 4lb; Tho Seer, 9st 31b j Notus, Boscastle, Ost 2lb; Vardo, Ost; English Rose, Bst 121 b ; Jack Ashore, Bst 111 b; Monkey Puzzle, Bst Sib; Sam Weller, Spinning Flight, Bst7lb; Heirloom, Bst Sib; Mangrove, Santa Clans, Zero, Eio Grande, Mercy, Bst.