SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 33, 9 October 1913, Page 3

SPORTING.

THE A.J.C. MEETING.

[By Elect*io lelegkaph—Copyright] [United Press (Association.] 1 Sydney, October 8.

There was a good attendance and line ttearlier tor the second day's racing. 'J lie surprise of the day was the nmning of Beragoon and Soltano in the Craven Plate. Duke Foote was a hot favorite, but it was expected that the three-year-olds would give the champion a good race. Soltano was third favorite, but after making the pace for six furlongs, he was headed by Duke Foote, and thereafter dropped back. Beragoon was hard ridden nearly ah the way. Duke "Foote was loudly cheered on .his victory. Tin following are the results: — Second Hurdle Handicap, of 500 sovs; two miles and ;l half.—Hallmark 1, King Lucre 2, Ficldlestring 3. Fifteen started, including Wiramera, Marton and Beacon. Marton was favourite, but was badly left, and eventually fell at the mile and three•qajar+er post. Won by a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 44|sec.

Craven Plate, of 2000sovs; one mile and a quarter .—-Duke Foote 1, Posmatus 2, 'Gigandra 3. Eight started. Won by two lengths. Beragoon was fourth and Soltano last. Time 2min o^sec. Suburban Handicap, of SOOsovs; one mile.—Mandowo (C. Emmerson) 1, Coradil 2, Woolerina 3. Twelve started. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, lmin 39sec. .•'■-' "■ ;! - :

Grantham Stakes, of ToOsovs;, one milel—Marculpufl 1, Larelle2, Cedilla 3, Twelve started, including Banksia.h Won by three lengths, with threcS-quarters of- # a length between second and third. .Time; lmin ■■ 40sec. Gimcrack Stakes,:-of sQosovs; four furlongs and a half,-Mr. K. S. Maoleod's ch c Woorak, By Traquair (imp,)—Madam !•; Messrs .P. Boger's and J- Rivers' b" or br f Carlita by Charlemagne IT—Couronne 2; Mr W. Mate's cli ,f Makea, by Bardolph (imp.)—Nauta 3. Nineteen started. Won by five lengths* with three lengths between second and third. Tims 54}sec. Sydney Handicap, of 750sovs; one mile and a half.—Allured 1, Limelight 2, Sir Vive 3. Ten started, including Midnight Sun, who, fipished fourth. Won by four lengths', with three lengths between second arid third. Time, 2min 94jjeep;. , , ( ." Wporak's time, ( 5-tjsec, in'the Gim- ■ crack. Stakes, in a second faster than Merriment's long-established 'record. g| SOLTANO'S fiONNINC. ■';" tj (Received l^1 a.m.) ! , : ' ! ' l f | . 'Sydney, October 9. ; Tlie Daily Telegraph', coinmentihg •on the I race Plate,' saysVsiltano milde the' price- a' cracker to the half-mile post, and once headed was done/ and knocking up completely, finished last. Probably he will require a spell.

DUNEIIN RACES.

" ; - *"*'TPeu Pres 6 (Aaso'ciiTiON.] a '? M° ;, Dunedin, | Ther ij was a fair attendance. £11,85$ fluent flUugh tht machine, against £11,59 [( for the. first day of-the 'Mi spmig [nieeting.';/R'esnlts:— /';"' ; . Mosgiel Handicap, of 300sovs;. one and a~r iniies.—l Tannluuisev. 9 0 1;' 2 Ladrone, 7,0/2; 3 Daringdal'e, 7.7, 3.' Won by a head.-Thne, 2min 11 2-osoc." "' Diuiedin Guinea's, of '3oosovs; one mile.-l Ogier, ;,i ß.lo-, 1; 2 Martins 8.10, 2; 3 Warstep, 8.5, .3. 1 Martol 8.10, 4 Veritas S.lO, 5 Somnifora 8.5, 6 Flora McDonald B.sJttisq started. Martel and Ogier were bracketed on the machine.' Won by a head. Time, Imin 42 4-ssec. .

Electric Handicap, of ISOsovs; six furlongs.-3 Robert Bell 6.8, 1; 9 Kostroma, 7.1, 2; 4 Teviotdale 7.11, 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 17sec. .'■''' ,T:

Taioma Handicap, of lOOsovs; six furlongs.—3 Chudic, 7.7, 1; 2 Formal 8.4, 2; 9 Gunfiash, 9.9, 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. October Welter. Handicap, of 125 sovs; one mile—l Thrak, 10.9, 1; 2 Glenowl, 9.4, 2; 7 Medallist, 9.13, 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 44 1-5 sec. ''"

The following handicaps havd been declared for Saturday's racing:— Makari Hurdle Handicap, of 115 sovs; one mile anch a-half.—Coronet-ted 13.5, Umeraboy 11.8, Coy 10.3, Cardiff 9.13, Margo 9.12, Ribston Pippin 9.12, Simon Pure 9.6, Jolly Friar 9 IS, lied wing, Golden Clasp, Francesqtie, Optician, Combination, Black and Brown 9.0.

Ranfurly Handicap, of 200sovs; one Chorus 9.12, Glenfinan 8.13, Sea King S-. 12, Pallisade 8.12, Ciicr 8.6 y My Lawyer 8.3, Martius 8.3, The 1 Cornet 8.2, Ladrone 8.0, Medallist 8.0, Capon 8.0, Daringdale 7.11, Martil 7.11, Specialform 7.9, Robert;Bell 7.7, St. Aidan 7.4, Czar Kolohoj 7.4, St.' Petersburg"7lo, "Staniboul, Rock Ferry, Aphaea and Pure Gold 6.7.

Dominion Handicap, of 120sove; lour fjrlongs.—Botanist 8.0, Silva 7.12, Shorts Handicap, of 150sovs; six furlongs.—Soldier*? Chorus 9.13, Sea Kino; 9.5, Palisade 8.13, My Lawyer 8.5, Obsono 8.4, Stepmeter 8.3, Teviotd'al'e 7,13, Martel 7.13, Robert Bell 7.10, Kostroma 7.8, Veritas -7.7, Jan 7.0, Formnal 6.9, Ma him and Otakelio G. 7.

Kaikorai Handicap, of lOOsovs; seven fnrloiigs.—£funflash 9.12, Wild Pilgrim 9.2, Jan 8.10, Formnal 8.10, Chudic 8.8, Sartoze 5.7, United Service 8.0, Giralda 7.13, Brooksdale 7.1:], Leading Lady 7.12, Madarna 7.12, Trireme 7.11, Bon 7.10, Ropa-

I here 7.9, Glericannich 7.9, Lady Marcia 7.8, Aye A#e 7.7, Red Pennon 7.7; Pride of Clutha 7.7, Volspeil 7.7, Kim 7.7. Telegraph Welter Handicap, of 125 sovs; seven furlongs.—Medallist 10.2, Toviotdale 9.9, Specialform 9.5, Glenowl 9.8, Czar Kolohol 9.5, Mosgiel: 9.4, Kostroma 9.4, Rock Ferry 8.9. j Gunflash 5.9, Britain's Crown b.fi, I Wild Pilgrim 7.13, Pure Gold 7.9, Officious 7.7, Mahuri, Taft, Sartoze, and Leading Lady 7.7.