SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 85, 9 April 1912, Page 6

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB

THE. DONCASTER HANDICAP

(By "Electric Telegraph".—Copyrigvt.) "(United Press Association.) ! Sydney, April G The weather was fine for the opening of 'the Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting, and the track was in excellent order. The following are the details of the

racing:— First Hurdle Handicap, of 300 sovs., a,bout two miles- I'iddlestriug, 30.4, 1; Zeeholme, 10.12. 2 ; Paku, 10.10, 3. Eight horses started. Won by a length and ahalf, with Paku twelve lengths away. Time, Uniin 47lse.cs, Autumn Stakes of 1000 sovs., one mile and a-half—Trafalgar, 9.8, 1; Malt King, 9,3, 2 ; Aurofodina, 9.0, 3. Eleven horses started. Time, 2min 34secs. Sires' Produce Stakes, of 2000 sovs., seven furlongs—Wolawa, '.)., 1; Cider, 9.0, 2; Golden Hop, 9.0 3. Twelve horses started. Won comfortably by three lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 27£sec. Doncaster Handicap, of 20 sovs each, with 1500 sovs added, one 'mile—Lochano, (3.10,1; Lady Medallist, 9-7 2; Ktuncll, 8.11, 3. All staited except' Aurofcdma. Time, lmin4osecs. St. Leger Stakes, of 500 sovs., one mile and three-quarters—Jj,camar, 8.10, 1 ; Ocean Blue, 8.10, 2 ; Cisco, 9.0, 3. Five horses started. Wvjn by a length and ahalf. Time, 3m:u, tlgsecs. High-weight iJghdicap, of 500 sovs., six furlongs As\rtuin, 8.12, 1; Cayenne, 8 3, 2; Sweet ".alalt, 8 5,3. Twenty -six fioises started. Won by two lengths, Time, lmin Usees, THE SYDNEY CUP. x Sydney, April 7 The weather was fine for the continuance of the Australian Jockey Club's meeting. The following are the details of the racing : , ,Elying Handicap, of 500 sovs; six fur-lo'hgSr-Lorn, 7.5, 1 ; Yolsloane, 8.10, 2 ; Ireland, 8.7, 3. Twenty horses started. Tirue, lmin losec. 'Champagne Stakes, of 2000 sovs; s'x frirlohgs - Cider, 8 10,1; Wolawa, 8.10, 2 ; Golden Hop, 8.10, 3. Thirteen horses started. Time, lmin, ]s£secs. ''Sydney Cup, of 4000 sovs, two miles— Saxoliite, 8.7, 1 ; Jewelstone, 7-0, 2; Aurofodina, 9.1, 3 Twenty five starters. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 3niin. 2Ssec. First Handicap Steeplechase of 300 sovs, about two miles and a-half—Seldom 1, The King 2; v Nigel 3. Six Horses started Time, smin So^sec. , Eirst Kur3ery Handicap, of 500 sovs, one mile—Elystan 1, Barlos 2, Bootan 3. Seventeen hoi'ses started. Tliiio, lmin 42*[sec. Local Handicap, of 500sovs, one mile and. a-%uarter -Tiue Spec 1, Knringai 2, JI.H.W. 3. Sixteen horses started. Time, 2min 73sec. . ,'ONKAPABINGA BACING CLUB. Sydney, March 9. .The following are the results of the principal races at the Onkaparinga meeting ':— . Unkaparinga Cup of 500 sovs, one mile and three-furlongs-Permain 1. Calamus 2, LordAlwyne3. Ten horses started. Time 2min 22Jsec. Great Easter Steeplechase of 1000 sovs, three milea and a-half—Vanguard, 1, Tramp 2, Drumance 3. Nine horses started, but three fell. • Time, fjmin 3Gsec. AUCKLAND BACING CLUB. Auckland, April 0. The autumn meeting of the Auckland Racing Club commenced to'day Bain fell during the morning, but cleared oil for the races. The sum of £30,&21 passed through the tolalisator, being an increase of J510,29l 10s over the same day last year, £20,070 10s was invested. The'following are further details of the racing : Brighton Hurdle Handicap, of 200 sovs., two miles—Sandy Paul, 9.0, 1; Lloyds, 9.9, 2; Black Northern, .12.0, 3. Five starters. Won easily by six lengths. Time 3min 48sec. Lloyds was favorite. Easter Handicap of. 1000 sovs., one mile —Kakama, 7.0, 1; General Latour, 8.8, 2 ; Souhoria, 8.7, 3. Boanerges 8.11. Domino 8.8, Antoinette 8.0, Coromandal 8,4, Goldsize 7.10, Crown Pearl 7.4, Slamans 7.2, Gtoy 7.1, Wee Olga 7.1, La Beina 6.10 and First Wairiki 0.0 also started. General Latour greatly delayed the start, but was got well away, seading into the stnugbt. A magnificent race resulted in LaJ.au.a sccurthe verdict by a neck, With a head between second and third. Time, Inrm 4()S£C .Tramway Handicap, ot *uu «o\s, five fnrlorigs-Bootle, 8.0, 1; Luc-L, 8.3, 2 ; Salute, 8.5, 3, Fourteen started. Won by a length and a-quarier. with three lengths between second and mini. Time, lmin Q,3-ssec,J Onslow Stakes of 125 sovs, five furlongs —Devastation, 7.4, 1; Prince Merriwee, 8.3, 2 ; Indulgence 7.4, 3. Sixteen starters Won by a length, with two lengths and a half between second and third. 1 mie lmin 1 3-5 s"ec. Nelsoa Handicap of 125 sovs, one niiloSca Pink. 8.0, 1; Tiresome, 8.0, 2 ; Parawai 7.0, 3. Eighteen starters. Won by a heck, with three lengths between second aild third. Time, lmin 42sec. EdenHiuidicap of 200sovs, seven furlongs Jack Delavel 7.8,«1; Mahinga, 0.13, 2, Admiral Sotilt 6.12, 3. Twelve started. Won easily by four lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 27 4-5 sec. Auckland, April 8. The second day of the Aucklaud Hating Club's autumn meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There wasa large attendance. The sum of £38,020 10s was handled on the,tolalisator, compared with. £20,940 10s for the meeting, an increase of £lßsl over the total of last year, When thcro weie three days' racing. Best 1s : Stewards' Handicap of 200SOVS, one mile —Wee Olga 1, Admiral Soult 2, Waheno 3. Six starters. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time lmin 41 2-5 sec, . Mangere Handicap of 125 sovs, six furlqngs—Tangiwai 1, Ngatimaru 2. Boyal Irish 3. Twenty four starters. Won by two lengths. Time lmin 15 3-ssec. Great Northern Oaks of 400 sovs, one mile and a half—Counterfeit 1, Miss Winsome 2, Kawee 3. Pour started. Won by two lengths. Time2min4o 3-ssce. St. George's Handicap of 750 sovs, one mile and a quarter--Antoinette 1, Soultoria 2, Stamans 3. Thirteen started. Won by two lengths. Time 2min Osec. Huia Handicap of 300 sovs, six furlongs Jack Delavel 1, (ioldsize 2, Crown Pearl 3' Ten started. Won by a length. Time lmin 15 4-ssec. Autumn Steeplechase of 300 sovs, about three miles—Sol 1, Webfoot 2, Pleiades 3, Nine starters. Won by two lengths. Time Bmin ssec Victoria Handicap of 250 sovs, five furlongs—Prince Soult 1, Our King 2, Potoa n. Thirteefi started. Won by a length. Time lmin 2 3-ssec Auckland Welter Handicap of 200 sovs one mile—Wee Olga 1, Sea Pink 2, Buntangiita 3.E,ight started. Won easily. Time lmin 40see. WAIEABAP.A BACING CLUB. Carterton, April 0. There was a large at Tauherenikau to day, and the racing was good. The totalisator receipts amounted t0£11,303, against £7250 for the corresponding day last year. The following are the details of the rac-

mg • Nursery Handicap of 75aovs, four fur-longs-Kingi FavoriU 1, Mount Victoria 2,

Peronel 3. Six started. Won by a nsck. Time -17 2-ssec. Wangaimoana Handicap of 85 sovs, seven furlong—Overtime 1, Mou Ami 2, Negative 3. Seven started. Makahi Handicap of 70 sovs, five furlongs —Amber and White 1, Foreshot 2, Dogfish 3. Thirteen starters. Won by a length and a half. Time lmin lseo. Wardell Handicap of llosovs.six furlongs Blue Lake 1, British Maid 2, Full Kate 3, Eight starters. Won by two lengths. Time lmin Msec. WAIBARAPA BACING CLUB. Masterton, April 8. There was fine weather and a large at tendance for the concluding day of the Wairarapa Racing Club's meeting. The sum of jC9iG7- was put through the total - isotor, making £20,770 for the meeting, as agamst £ 15,990 last year, Results: Botowai Handicap, of llosovs, six furlongs—Full Rate 1, Overtime 2, Cullman 3. Seven started. Time lmin l'Jsee. Moroa Handicap of 70 sovs, seven fur longs—Arohakau 1, Elfish 2, Glenfcrn 3. Nine horses started. Time', lmin 2i)sec._ Autumn Handicap of 150 sovs. one mih aid a distunes—Sea Queen I, Bally Shannan 2, Ariom 3. Seven horses started. Time, lmin 57 4 ssecs. Waiohina Hack Handicap of 70 soys, six furlongs. Amber a-id White 1, Dogfish 2, Habpy New Year 3. Seven horses started. Time lmin lOsecs. Juvenile Handicap of 85 sovs, five fur-longs-Peroneal l, v King's Favourite 2, Elevated 3. The only starters. Time, lmin 2 l-ssec. Trentham Handicap of 100 sovs, live furlongs—Lsapuki 1, Blue Lake 2, Kohi noor 3. Longstep also sturted. Time lmin 1 4-sscc. Shorts Handicap of GO sovs, four furlongs—Distinction 1, Ceylon 2, Lanibton 3. Nine horses started. Time, lmin 7 4-5 sec. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. Christchurch, April 8. The autumn meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club' opened to-day in fine though dull weather. There was a large attendance. Totalisator investments amounted to £25,200 10s, against £21,810 on the first day last year. Besults: — Kildare Hurdle Handicap of 150 sovs, two miles-Dorando' 1, Jack Ashore 2, Gold Bird 3. Time Smin 40 l-ssec. Champagne stakes of 750 sovs, for two year-olds, six furlongs—Autumnus 1, Gnome 2, Winning Way 3., Time, lmin Usee. Autumn Plate of 250 sovs, one mile— Mira 1, Blackney 2, Bellah 3. Time lmin 14 2 osecs. , Great Easter Handicap of 1000 sovs,' seven furlongs. Boyal Scotch 1, Bryon 2, Culprit, 3. Time, lmin 2(5 3-ssec. Bussley, Plate of 250 sovs, for two-year-olds, five furlongs—Stardancer 1, Oxer.hope 2, Obligant 3. Time, lmin 0 4-ssoc. SockDurn Handicap of 300 sovs, one mile and a quarter—The Cornet 1, True Knight 2, Bosenoble 3. Won by a head. Tim: 2min 9 l-sses. Gimcrack Race of 120 sov3, five furlongs —Friwolliti 1, Muscadine 2, Armstrong 3. Time lmin lsec. •Courtenay Welter Handicap of 300 sovs, one mile—Thistledown 1, Tikitere 2, Theodore 3. Time, lmin 42 3 ssecs. Christchurch, April 9. -The Canterbury J.C. autumn meeting was continued to-day in beautiful weather. Results: — Peerswick Hales.—Mcreedo 1, Jack Ashore 2, Gold Bird 3. Also started: Dorando. The winner led all the way and won easily. Time 3min 18 4-osec. Nursery.—Lady Georgia I, Lady Mercia 2, Special Form 3. Scratched: Ngatapa, Anna Carlovna. W T on by half a length. . /Yaldhurst Welter.—Effort 1, Kilts 2, Sea King 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 27 4-5 sec. PATEA RACES. Following are the results : Handicap Hurdles. I.J miles—Forward ], St Prior 2, Shining Star 3. Also started, Cannon Shot, Flying Handicap, three-quarters of a mile Kiwitahi 1, Crawsford 2. Only starters, Fanners' Plate,i one mile —Loopine 1, Colporteur 2, Mountain Range 3. Also started : Nebulous. Easter Handicap, one mile and three furlongs—Red Coral 1, Rawinia 2, Sylvan Glade 3. Also started : Darby Paui. Kakaramea Stakes, 4i furlongs—Katua 1, Nukuhau 2, Glen Tuilock ,3. Seven starters. Alton High Weight Handicap, one mile St Prior 1, Nebulous 2, Rawinia 3. Also started : Red Coral. • Pinal Stakes 4> furlongs—Katua 1. Glen Tuilock 2. Twelve starters. FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB. Feilding, April 8. The weather was showery for the first day of the Feilding races, and the track grew gradually heavy as the afternoon progressed. The totalisator receipts amounted to £23,172, an increase of £3268 over last year. . The following are the details of the racing : vVaiata Hack Handicap, five and a half furlongs.—Ngakau 1, Galtee 2, Aviatrix 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin lOsec; Mangaone Stakes, six furlongs.— Herinia 1, Gladiole 2, Maka'ra 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin losec. Kawakawa Hurdles Handicap, about two miles.—Stevens 1, lleumac 2, Waterworks 3. Won by a length. Time 4'min 4-ssec. Taonui Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.—Cornelian 1, Seamen 2, Ambrosian 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Smin 23sec. Feilding Cup, one mile and a half. —Undecided 1, Manawakaha 2, Julian 3. Won bv a clear length. Time, 2min 36 3~ssee. Onepuhi Welter, about one mije.—. Euroco 1, Merrinlac 2, Matlow 3. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin IBsec. ' Ongo Hack Handicap, hvo and a half furlongs.—Handsome Maid I, Parewanui 2, Allurement 3. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 'Usee. Halcombe Welter, seven furlongs.— Khamsin 1, Ladrone 2, Afterthought 3. Won by throe lengths. Time, lmin 32 1-usec. , Feilding April 9. For the second day of the Feilding races rain fell last night and the course was very wet and heavy. The attendance was moderate. Rain was falling at noon. Results : —■ Denbigh Stakes.—St. Toney 1, Hermi'a 2, Makara 3. Also ran : Gold Batery, Parewanui. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 19 l-ssec. Awahuri Hack Welter.—Otahu 1, Moahau 2, Lord Renown 3. Scratched: Leonta. Won by three lengths. Time 2min 3 2-ssec. Kimhotton Hurtlles.—Sylva 1, Stevens 2, Waterworks 3. Scratched: Curoco, Passive, Xnvier, Captain Bell. Stevens led to the home turn. Leolantcr and Cornelian fell. Pritehard, on the former, suffered a broken ,log. Time, 3r:iin 31sec. WAIPUKURAU JOCKEY CLUB. Napier, April 8. The Waipukurau annual meeting; was held to-day in favourable weather. There was a large attendance. The sum of £10,070 was put through the totalisator, as against £8515 last year. Results: — ' Maiden Plate; seven furlongs.— Prince Eddie 8.0 1, Movella 8.0 2, Hatitu 8.0 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 31sec.

Easter Handicap, once round.— Golden Water 4> Composed 2, FanAverage 3. Time, lmin 58sec. Hack Handicap, one mile and a auavter—Waikehua 1, Mozella 2, Fond Memory 3. Time 2rnin 12scc. Waipukurau Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Loch Maben 1, Vi 2, Amato 3. Time 2min 9sec. Two-year-old Handicap, four fur-lqno-s.—Daybreak 1, Evadne 2, St. Daniel 3. .' ' Ladies' Handicap, one mile and a half.—T* I'aia 1, tvionung 2, Tupaea :',. Time 2min 42 2-sscc. Fhing Handicap, six furlongs.— Lord Possilile 1, Altcar 2, Moree 3. Time, lmin'losec. Final Hack Handicap, five furlongs. Stellaris 1, Rising Sun 2, Missile 3. Time'lmin 3ccc. WAXGAXUT T.C. MEETIXG. Wanganui, April ,7. The Wanganui Trotting. Club co.inmenced its annual meeting on Saturday in beautiful weather. A large attendance was present, and good trotting was witnessed. Results:—* ■<•■ Maiden Handicap, of 30 sovs, one mile and a half.—Master Earn, lb sec. 1- Native Child. 18scc, 2; Wild Maid, 18sec, 3. Fifteen starters;. Time, -lmin 13sec. Kirkwood Handicap, of 20 sovs; one mile and a half.—War Cloud, 12 sec, 1 ; Rothschild Lad, 27see, 2; Tiny Peri, 27sec, 3. Thirteen starters. Time 3mih 51sec. Wanganui Cup Handicap, ot bU sovs; two miles (optional).—Erin's Tracey, 1; Glenidol, 2; Grattan Chimes, 3. Twelve started. Won byseven lengths, the third horse a length away. Time, smin 6sec. Hammond Handicap, of 25 sovs; one mile (harness).—Jewel Shimes, 20sec, 1; Casey, 16sec, 2; Mansccnita, 20 sec, 3. Sewn starters. Time, 2mm 4o sec. - '„ . ' Castleclim Handicap, of :2o,sovs; N one mile and a half tlol, 22sec, 1; War Cloud, \2soc, 2; Owyho, 22sec, 3. Eleven, :;starters. Time, 4min Osec. :'! . : _ President's Handicap, of 35 sovs; two miles (optional).—Erin's Tracey, Osec, 1;' Grattan Chimes,: 2 ; Edward R., 16sec, 3. Sixteen starters. Time, omin osec. Dash Handicap, of 25 sovs; one mile (harness).— Jewel Chimes, losec l.i John H., 15sec, 2; Lucky Child, 20 sec, 3. Eleven starters .Time, 2min 3/ sec.