SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 62, 15 March 1913, Page 2

SPORTING.

NAPIER PARK RACES

(Per Press Association.) Napier, March 14

The Napier Park autumn meeting concluded to-day in tine weather. There was a largo attendance. The sum of £12,807 passed through the totalisator, making a total for the two days of £25,258, as against a total of £24,807 for the meeting last year. Results: — Omaha Hack Hurdles, one and a half milts.—2 Chief Marshall, 11.13, 1; 4 Prince Eddie, 2; 5 Hurakia, 3. 3 Gay Lawless, 1 Player, 7 Bandalero, 6 Ascalon, 8 .Master Stead, and 9 Divinia also started. Won by three parts of a length, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, 2min 46sec.

Telegraph Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—l Fair Rosamond, 7.9, 1; 8 Perceler, 2; 2 Passadena, 3. 3 Caber Davon, 6 Settler, 5 Daybreak, 4 Falsetto, 9 No Idea ,and 7 Portraiture also started. Won by a length, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin 6sec. Close Memorial Handicap, one mile and a distance.—s Ariorn, 7.7, 1; 2, Obligant, 2; 1, Birkline, 3. 3 Multiply, 6 Altcar, 7 Mangaroa, 4 Vi, and 8 Peacemaker also started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 52 2-ssec.

Kuao Handicap, four and a half furlongs.—2 Tatterley, 8.9,- 1; 1 The Hague 2 ; 5 Birkful, 3. 6 Lyrique, 9 Astrologer, 4 The Summit, 3 Pavlova, 8 Bodenham, 11 Whakahoki, 12 Sailor King, 7 Oppiden, and 10 Lady Teazle also started. Won by a long neck. Time, 55iisec.

High Weight Handicap, once round. —5 Tyne Lass, 8.0, 1; 6 Loch Mabin, 2; 3 Brown Trout, 3. 2 Thave, 1 San Pluie, 4 Aloha, 7 Fair Average, and 8 Repeal also started. Won by a short neck. Time, Imin 55sec. Maiden Hack Scurry, five furlongs. —1 Red Book, 9.0, 1; 6 Microbe, 2; 4 Te Huhuti, 3. 2 Master Achilles, 9 Fighting Maid, 10 Bonny Hamilton, 7 Glouria, 5 Perhaps, 8 Rangipoa, 11 Rightoh, 3 Discussion also started. Lengths separated the placed horses. Time, Imin 3 2-ssecs. St. Patrick’s Handicap, six furlongs. —1 Blue Lake, 9.5, 1; 5 Eocend, 2; 2 Lord Possible, 3. .3 Our Queen, 7, Vibration, 4 Formality, 8 Waiouru and 1 * 6 Marimba also started. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 15 l-osec.

Stewards’ Stakes Handicap, seven furlongs.—3 Sir Daniel, 9.2, 1; 7 Rodloh, 2; 2 Tatimi, 3. 4 Teviotdale, 11 Memo Valet, 9 Repeal, 1 Kooya, 2 Braeburn, 8 Prestwick, 6 Parky, 5 Otama, arid 10 Gfassmere also started. Won.' by 'a clear length.. Time, Imin 29 J l-ssCc. 'l< , { *<ls *I ; 5* ’ ‘ !tjf? .1 ) f ! ■ ■ AUCKLAND RAPING CLUB.

Auckland, March 14. For the Auckland Racing Club’s Autumn meeting the following are the final j>ayments :■ — Raster’ Handicap, of lOOOsovs; onb mile.—Bobrikoff (including 31bs penalty) 10.4, La Reina 8.11, Blcriot 8.6, Kakama 8'.3, Haskayne 8.2, Crown Pearl, 8.0, Kaween 7.12, Potoa 7.12, Jack Delayed 7.11, Tact 7,11, Prince Soult 7.10, Imagination 7.10, Dearest 7.8, Goklsize 7.6,.Montiform 7.3, Gloy 7,3, Scorch 7.2, Wee Olga 6.10, First Wairiki 6.10, Tangiwai' 6.8. Great Northern (Champagne Stakes, of 750sovs; six furlongs.—King Lupin 8.10, Soltano 8.10, Salzburg B.lo,Glide away 8.8, Merry Roe 8.8, Lady Alicia 8.8, The Hague 8.8, Day Fly 8.7.

Great Northern Oaks, of 400 sovs; one mile and a half.—Bleriot (including 71bs penalty) 9.3, Brown Owl (including slhs penalty) 9.1, Tact 8.10, Imagination 8.10, Winning Way 8.10, Editah 8.10, Semolina 8.10, Dido 8.10, Tekarangi 8.3. Tradesmen’s Handicap, of 275 sovs; 11 miles—Maxwell 9.0, Jolie Fille 8.12, Monorail 7.11, Semolina 7.8, Dido 7.2, Worcester 7.2, Admiral Soult 7.2, Flying Soult 7.1, Tangiwai 7.0, Peary 7.0.

Onslow Stakes, of 125 sovs ; five furlongs.—Soultikoff B.l,Marshall McDonald 8.1, Christine 7.5, Obdurate 7.3, Day Fly 7.3, Tikitapu 7.0, Self 7.0, Queenie Soult 7.0, Glideaway 7.0, Tenacious 7.0.

Nelson Handicap, of 125 sovs; one mile.—Phosphorous (including 51bs penalty) 9.7, Toreador . 9.3, Tragedy King 8.9, Manuewara 8.5, Virtue 8.5, Makura 8.0, Almeida 7.11, Devastation 7.10, Sir Rupert 7.7, Vestal 7.7, Vac 7.7, Hinerewa (including 51bs penalty) 7.5, Nimrod 7.2, Troublesome 6.13, Succession 6.13, Financier 6.13, Colonel Soult 6.13, Pekerangi 6.13, Decorate 6.13, Havilah 6.13, The Gift 6.13, The Celt 6.13.

President’s Handicap, of 275 sovs; five furlongs. Crown Pearl 8.13, Bootle 8.8, Glad Tidings 8.5, Hohungatahi 8.5, Overtime 7.13, Bow Bells (including 51bs penalty) 7.13, Toreador 7.10, Moftoline 6.12, Nukuhau 6.10, Wairiki Rose 6.7.

Edep. Handicap, of 275 -sovs; seven furlongs.—Bleriot 8.8, Kakama 8.5, Jack Delaval 8.1, Blue Garment 7.9, Gold Size 7.9, Gloy 7.6, Scorch 7.6, St. Amans 7.4, Overtime 7.4, Lucille (including 51bs penalty) 7.3, Royal Irish 6.13, Worcester 6.13, First Wairiki 6.13, Christmas Rose 6.7.

WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. Masterton, March 14. The following are the Wairarapa Racing Club’s acceptances : Trial Handicap, of 60sovs; six furlongs.—Merrimoa 7.13, Submersion 7.8, Ladega 7.8, Juliette 7.3, Renowned May 7.3, Field Force 7.3, Conziska 7.3, Petrolina 7.3, Purmont 7.3, Asche 7.0. Tewake Welter, of 85 so vs; seven furlongs.—Awahau 10.10, Hamurana 8.11, Sir Saracen 8.9, Merry Land 8.5, Lord Palmer 8.3, Perhaps 8.0, Braeburn 8.0, Dogfish 8.0, Borsil 8.0. Nursery Handicap, of 100 sovr; four furlongs.—Eocene 8.12, Miner 8.7, Aster 7.13, Listen 7.3, Otter 7.3, Fief-

lenis 6.13, Charlerosc 6.13, Saitovna 6.13, Casko 6.13, Despatch Carrier 6.10.

Easter Handicap, of 250 sovs; one mile and a half.—Sea Queen 9.3, Sir Knox 8.13, Patriotic 7.13, Ariorn 7.12, Rill 7.12, Ceylon 7.10, Brown Trout 7.0, British Maid 6.10.

Handicap, of lOOsovs ; seven furlongs.—Rill 9.9, Awahou 8.11, Manitau 8.6, Negative 8.2, Mcremere 7.9, Elevated 6.7, Silver King 6.7. Makahi Hack, of 80 lovs; five furlongs.—Merry Guy 8.7, Suratura 8.6, Big Blast 8.6, Powder Fox 8.5, Sir Saracen 7.12, Sir Moutoa 7.3, Chatsil 6.13, Cadouia 6.10, Operation 6.10. Ladoga 6.10, Sarabell 6.10, Our Guest 6.10.

Warded Handicap, of 115’sovs; six furlongs.—Full Rate 8.10, Kotua 8.3, Exertion 8.0, Leapuki 7.11, Alecto 7.3, Amber and'White 7.2, War Queen 6.13, Killiloo 6.7. NOTES BY CICERO'

Stratford sports will muster in strong force at Opunake on Monday, the attraction being the annual race meeting of that club. Of a poor lot engaged in the Maiden, Joey and Lady Gordon are best known. Timothy ran two good races at Wanganui, and will probably touch a short price in the hurdles, in which event he is opposed by a pool - lot. Five only paid up for the flying. Crawford is more “seasoned” than the rest of the field. The Club deserved a better field than six for their ‘£l2o Handicap. Styrax and Minora are ; both very well at present. Patronata, who showed good form at New Plymouth and Stratford; appeared to have struck form again, and will be meeting a very moderate lot in the Electric Stakes. From those that should know, Lucky Child is looked upon as the “goods” in the Trot. A poor class are engaged in the Welter. Styrax will start in this event, but his run in the Cup may not improve the son of Patronus. Lady Fran, who looks very well, is an acceptor. in this event. A very large field figure in the Final Stakes. Park Tide who is well just now, will probably start favourite. L. Nodder, the Stratford jockey, will probably give up riding, after Opunake, as he finds a great difficulty in keeping weight down.

Clonpett, the dam of the brilliant Astor, figures amongst the nominations at Opunake. The black marc was very fast in her day, and out of half a dozbn starts, was never out of a place. ; in. Styrax is moving very well at present, and providing the half-brother to Smilax get,s away well must run well at Opupake, at which meeting he will be ridden: by Bell, the successful light-weight,. ~ ■■ ■ .Arthur ( 01iyefl was |to, have riddeii Minora in the (ppunake, Handicap, but finds he cannot ride the w, jght (8.3).

hucky Child f is repoj;tpd, as being very well and will probably be well backed in the Trot at Opunake. He finished third at the same meeting last year, afterwards winning at Wanganui. V? .. 1.... Vi ........ i .

'Recipe Wan unhlt'ely starter ait Opunake. Mr McMahon, , the well-known (to the jockeys) Stipendiirf'Steward, will he a visitof 'tdOpuhhlvG on Monday, and no doitbf, 1 twill the “hoys” any help In annoiihting that' 1 the skull of the famous Musket was ih' the possession of a Papakura resident; the Auckland writer “Phaeton” recently remarked: “From what 1 can learn, the skin of the celebrated horse, when stored in the city, was v pretty well destroyed by the attacks of rodents, and it may have completely disappeared long since.’ Mr R. S. Abraham, the wellknown Manawatu sportsman, writes: “It may be of interest to you to know that Musket’s skin hangs in my hall at Palmerston North in a good state of preservation. It came into my hands through my brother-in-law, the late James Philson, who purchased the skin when the Auckland Racing Club had not the sense to acquire it.” It appears That Mr Abraham lias also in his possession part of one of Musket’s hoofs.