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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 92, 18 April 1912, Page 8

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TARANAKI METROPOLITAN ,CO3I--3UTTEE. The Taranaki Metropolitan Committee met on 'Tuesday evening, .when there wore present Messrs' C. 31. Lrpi> e (in the clvair), 0. AV. Sole, L. A. Nolan, AV. C. AVeston, A. otandish, E. F. lUnndell, .mid 001. FlKs. A trainer’s license was (granted to Mr R. T. Rennet, of Pa tea, land ia jockey’s license to AV. J. Porter. H. iG'olelfineh. ami A. C'rea.r ‘arc to ho '(-ailed before the 'committee to show cause why their jockeys’ licenses should not Ihc suspended. Tlio dates of the .proposed meetings of the several totalisator clubs ,in the province were submitted '-and approved by the committee as follows: Taranaki Jockey Club—Ninas meeting, iDeeem'her ,20 and 27, Autumn meeting, February ,12 and Id. Egmiori't .Racing Club—February 5 and

G, and May Ul and 15, 1913. Strut-1 ford Baring Club—January 1 .and 2. Opunakc Bating G'lub—March 17. TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. , The Jockey Club met subsequently, the same members 'being present. The Hon. 0. Samuel, M.L.C., .Was iehosen -as the club’s representative afc the 'next meeting of the Racing Conference. The Secretary reported that the contract for the 'alteration and improvements to the Training track was almost completed. ’Further proposed improvements ;to the property wore gone into, but ft yas decided (to .hold the matters /over until the incoming committee took ‘-office in July. The secretary was instructed to obtain information re an ’improved water service to the chilis’ property. The New Plymouth Coursig Club wrote for permission to use a- portion of ‘the club’s property for tlicir meeting.—Referred to the course- committee for a, report. ; Alocou-rit-s amounting to £63 14s 7d were .passed for payment. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. (For Fr“ss Association ' Wellington, ,April 17. Glorious weather favoured the opening day of the Wellington Racing Club’.s autumn ,meeting. The field? were fair and the racing good. Punters T.iad a Bad time, only one favourite getting home. The tote figures for the day were £19,686 ,10s. against £13,044 .for the cm’responding dV.y of ,tho 1911 meeting. Concluding results: — North Island Challenge Stakes, of 550 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Bronze, 9.6, 1: Autlumnus, 8.1, 2; .Brown Owl, ’6.13. 3. Jan 7.6 and ,Bon Ton 7.1 ak;o started. Auturanus took the lead from Bon Ton at the 'bend and ,1-ed into the straight. Bronze then’ challenged and prevailed by half a length Time, Imin 20 rt-usec. Plunked. Nursery Handicap, of 125 sows; 5 furlongs.—Miskayne, 7.10, ,1: Eocene, 7.9, 2; Styx, .8.10, 3. Stepney 8.1, Peroneal 8.5, Obligant ,7.10, Glenfinnan 7.8, and Bon Soir /.0 also started. Eocene led for four furlongs, and waiS then displaced by Haskayne, .who won ‘by two lengths. Time, Imin 3 l-ssec. •

Railway Handicap, of 300 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Merry Frank, 6.7, I; Makaiir, 6.12, 2 ; Bandiera, ,8.8, ,3. Full Rate 8.10, Bootle 8.4, -Theodore 8.4, Blue Laics 7.11, Ineuru 7.5, and Longistep ,6.13, .also started. Boodle, with Theodore and Bandiera, led the field into the straight, where Merry Frank and Makara displaced them, the former getting the verdict by ,a head, with 'Blue LElco fourth. Time, Imin 14 2-ilsec.

Tinakort Handicap, of 100 sovs; 6 furllongs.—Alt. Victoria, 7.3, .1; Distinction, 7.7, 2; Dirge, .8.9, 3, Thrave 9.0, Dogfish 7.0, plbercoed 6.11, and War Queen 6.7 also started, The race practically .resolved itseli into a battle .between Mt. \ let or; a and Distinction, resulting in a victory for the former by a nose. Time, Imin A 6 4-ssec. , SECOND DAY’S HANDICAPS. , Wellington, April 17. The following handicaps have been declared for the second day’s racing : Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, of JOO sovs; 21 ( milos.—Dorando 12.4, Beeline 11.5, Nedra 11.3, Glenmore 11.0, Appin 10.4, Xavier 9.11, Silver Cluse ,9.11, Stourton 9.11, Zante 9.7, Rosegrovo 9.7, ,Hiil Lass 9.7, Spaniard 9.7, Sowmau 9.7. Hurt .Handicap, of 150 sovs; 1 mile. —Gipsy Belle 10.6, Coromandel 9.12, Bandiera 9.12, Sea ( Quee.n 9.9, St. Toney 9.7, Mira 9.7, .Countermine 9.5, Rill 9.5, Golden Loop 9.3, Lady Moutoa 9.2, Flingot 9.0, lAnio-m 8.12, BTakoney 8.11, Turna 8.-10, Master Sylvia 8.9, Sir Solo 8.9, Kauroa- .8.7, St. Felix 8.7, Ngataranui 8.4, Avaunce 8.0, Llamvern 8.0, Lady Ki-1-cheran 8.0, Clomoc-s 8.0, Fashion Plate ,8.0, Penza 8.0, Acrna 8.0. Murttai Handicap, of 100 sovs; 7 furlongs —Ngataranui 9.0, St. Petersburg 9.0, Avauuce 8.12, Bonnie Boy 8.10, Lord Renown 8.7, Maiiitau 8.5, Moutoa Girl 8.5, Toney 8.5, Lady Kilcheran 8.4, Ala! la id 8.0, Glenfern 7.9, Te Wharoa 7.8, Taiwara 7.5, Mediterranean 7.0, Lady Volley 6.13, Grandee 6.13, Dogfish 6.13, Lambt-on 6.7, Otaraia 6.7.

Belmont Handicap, of ,100 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Thrave 9.0, Dirge 8.10, Monologue 8.9, Gay Lawless 8.9, Ait. Victoria 8.4, Distinction 8.2, Amaru 7.12, Semaphore 7.9, Glenfern 7.9, To Waharea 7.8, Ceylon 7.5, Lady Volley 7.3, Ariatiatia 7.3, Lady Nolan 6.7, Lambton 6.7, Ohinco 6.7, War Queen 6.7, Borsill 6.7, Patroness 6.7, Abercocd 6.7.

Autumn Handicap, of 400 sovs; 1 mils aim] 3 furlongs.—Los Angelos 9.10, Undecided 9.2, Bronze 9.0, Boanerges 8.12, Masterpiece 8.5, Dearest 8.2, Byron '7.13, Midnight Sun 7.13, Coromandel 7.9, Sir Knox 7.7, Labor Day .7.6, Soa Queen 7.0, 1 Hie Rover 7.4, Lady Menschikoff 7.2, Merrivonia 7.2, Mira 7.2, Countermine 7.2, Rill 6.13, Golden Loop 6.11, Julian 6.11, Arioan 6.10, Mnlga .Bill 6.10, ( Odessa 6.10, Waipumii 6.7, Flingot 6.7, St. Felix 8.7, Sir Solo 6.7, Fashion Plato 0.7, Mangaroa 6.7, Lhunvem 6.7. Pacific Handicap, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Winning Way 8.13, 'Gnome 8.13, Styx 8.10, Haskayne 8.6, Jan 8.4, Bon Ton 7.13, Eocene 7.13, Peroneal 7.11. .Steyney 7.10. Ohligant 7.7, Master Kilcheran '7.7, Olenfinnan 7.3, Daybreak 7.3, Bon Soir 6.10, Elevated 0.7. Suburban Handicap, of 250 sovs : 6 furl ongs.—Gladiole 9.0, Gipsy Belle 9.0, Culprit 8.12, Bandiera 8.12, Full Rate 8.7, Bootle 8.3, St. Toney 8.3, Byron 8.2, Theodore 8.1, Hcathcrhrao 8.0, Labor Day 7.13, Khamsin 7.10, Bhie Lake 7.8, Metric rank 7.6, Mar j

kara. 7.C, Merrivonia 7.5, Jiioani 7.1, Master Sylvia 6.13, Con the Shaugihr a it'll G. 12, Longstep (' 7, Blakcncy (i. 7, Beacon G. 7, Negntivo C.<, Aloha G./. SOUTH CAN TER BUB Y J.C. Timaru, April 16. The following acceptances have been '•received:— Rosw dI .Hancheap, of /5 .so.vs ; six furlongs.—Nithsdalo 8.13, Russo 8.12, Mademoiselle Ixe 8.11, Respond 8.5, Foainflakc 8.-1, Gilt Edgr 8.2, Heeione 7.9, Ceylon 7.7, Eirmhoid 7.7. Smithfield Handicap, of 85 so vs; foam* furlongs.—Nauntui 10.9, Skep•meter 10.4, Kilts 9.9, Buff Gauntlet 9.8, Kostroma 9.2, Icilma 9.2, Stepmaid 9.0, Pleasure Bent 7.13, Friwclliti 7.12, Eary Morn 7.11, Quota 7.10, John Buoyant 7.10. Otipua Hurdle Handicap, of 85 sovs; one mile and a lialf.—Stone (linger 10.11, Mercedo 10.10, Jack AsLiore 10.7, Warsaw 10.6, Red White and Blue 9.11, Red Earl 9.9, Gan gw ay 9.5. Timaru Cup, of sows; one mile and a quarter.—Outlander 9.0, True Knight 8.13, Waiju 8.13, Bellah 8.9, Gold Coin 8.8, Oratava 8.7. W'ashdyke We'lter, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—Grandslam 9.9, Eaglestone 9.6, King Try 8.8, Early Morn 8.7, Golightly 8.4, Silvario 8.0, King Torrent 8.0. Gladstone Trot, of GO sovs; one mile and a half.— Mambrino Girl scr., Violet M. 2sec, Red font 2 sec, Kelson 4sec, Black Ling 9scc, Celtic lOsec, Princess Myra 11 sec, Pring 13sec, ’Ard Cairn 15sec, Brown King 15sec, Hoax 15sec, Bell B. 16sec. Hack Race, of 50 sovs; five furlongs.—Wedding Ring, Failure, Bonitas, Gunflaah, Jot, Maple Leaf, Wax Flower, Berlin, Hesione, Stcperina, Overland, Owhetoroa., ‘Even Wave, Ceylon. Flying Handicap, of 109 sovs; six furlongs.—Thistledown 9.4, Pilgrims Way 8.10, Kilts .8.9, Sea King 8.8, Buff Gauntlet B.G, Kirnona 6.11, King Torrent 0.7.