SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 79, 7 April 1915, Page 7

SPORTING.

SYDNEY YEARLING SALES. United Pbeb* Association Sydney, April G, The It and wick ihnrmighhml yearling sales were held to-day. The continuous downpour nflected the attendance, bidding was dispirited, and prices easy. The top price was paid, lor the Achilles—-Stepimi colt, GlOgns. Lots on behalf of Reid’s, ot Oamarn. and Sir George McLean, ranged from 10 to 3G()gns. J. S. .McLeod paid 75 irns. each for a Poseidon—Pleasant Surprise colt, and a Varco—Our Gin fillv.

One hundred and sixteen tots were sold, for a total figure of lG,Bßsgns, The bidding improved later. Draft’s brother Haystin wrought LlOOgus., 'and a three-quarter brother to Lady Wallace brought LlOOgus. On behalf lof lan Duncan, of the Waikanae stud.

besides the Achilles—Stepiua colt, an Achilles—Mayhap filly brought 210gns, a Benzonian—Nerve colt 220gns,, Benzonian— Mallaig colt 250gns., .Martian —Portland Lass colt 200gns., and six other lots ranged Irom lOgns to MG gns. C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Pkr PIIKBB Anson ATI ON. Christchurch, April G. The totalisator invetments for the day were £.‘12,950 10s, compared with £29,099 for the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting wa-. £70.519 10s, compared with £01.78:1 10s last year. Additional results:— Great Autumn Handicap, of 13000 sovs., one mile and a-half. 1 C. G. Dalgety’s Wnrstep, 9.11 K. F. Jones) ... ... 1 2 P. Soame’s Ladoga. 9.1 ••• ‘2 SJ. Grigg’s First Glance, 8.9 ... •«! Also started; 7 Kilrain, .3 Multiple, 9 Court Martial, 8 Specialform, 9 Ogier, G Gold Sonlt. There was very little delay at the post, and the nine competitors were sent off to a capital start Inside the distance Ladoga threw out a strong challenge and finished very strongly, hut Warstcp lasted long enough to win by a neck. First Glance, who met with some interference before coming into the straight, secured third place with a late run, but was six lengths behind Ladoga. Specialform, Multiply, and Court Martial were next in order, Ogier being the last to finish. Time, 2.33 3-5.

I Addington ’ Handicap, 20dsovs., oho niile.—-4 Sir Geo. Clifford’s Merry Triok, 7.7 (W. Boil), 1 7 Art, 2; 2 Maltegarde, d. Won I»y a length. Time, 1.44 1-5. Templeton Handicap, dOusovs., six furlongs.—2 R. Sutherland’s Clynelish 8.2 (R. Horry), ]; (i Daytime, 2; 1 Christie d. Won by a length. Time, 1.12 4-5. Final Handicap, dOOsovs., one mile. I A. 15. William’s Chortle, 9.13 (B. Dooley», I: d Magdala, 2; 2 Bauksia, d. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.10 d-5. Challenge Stakes, lOOOsovs., weight for age, with penalties and allowances, seven furlongs.—l Sir G. Clifford’s Flying Start, 7.1! (W. Bell), 1; 2 C. I). Greenwood’s b g Emperador, 9.0 (C. Emerson), 2; 3G. L. Stead’s Sauci. 9.2 (B. Deeley), d. Also started: d Bonny Dream, 1 Battle Eve. Won by a length. Time, 1.27 3-5. RIVERTON RACES. —SECOND DAY. Invercargill, April (5. The second (lay of the Riverton meeting was held to-day. Results:— President’s Welter Handicap.—(s King Torrent 1, 1 Xeurona 2, 5 Varmian d. Waiau Steeplechase.—l Tetua 1,2 Ghent 2, 5 Zingabee d. Aparima Handicap.—d Buller 1,2 Soldier’s Chorus 2. 1 Golden King d. County Handicap.—B Miss Signal 1, () Fablo 2, d Bonelly d. Riverton Steeplechase.—2 Black Sea 1, I Golden Grape 2, I The Brewer d. Easter Handicap.—2 Wild Pilgrim 1, 1 Hesiona 2, d Uirectoire !). Visitors’ Handicap Hack Race.—2 Giralda 1, 9 Golden Wehh 2, 8 Taft 3.

Farewell Handicap.—.‘l Vocation 1, 2 Peerless 2, 3 Fesdona 3.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. « Wellintgon, April (i. The following weights are declared 'For the autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing Club:— Hack and Hunters’ Steeples, two and a-haif miles.—The Pole 11.13, Leapuki 11.7, Captain Macky 10.8, Merry Guy 10.7, Grit Lawless, Xaupata 10..1, Grey Renown 0.13, Supreme and Xita 9.0, Salient, AJakahihina, Agatha Green, laidy Renown, Malstar, Capt. Flint, Otaroa 9.7. Plunket .Nursery Handicap, live furlong;.—.Nones 9.7, Adjutant 9.3, Asterias 9.2, Rangitero 8.7, Recorder, Hygenias 8.5, Taringamutu 8.3. Xanthos 8.‘2, Three 8.1, Bonny Dream, | Lightning 7.9, Happiness 7.0, Bonsign 7.5, Depredation. Li. Dean 7.1, Helsingfors 7.2, Seadown 7.1, Spain, Card- I lon 0.13, Carlysian 6.12, Hyettusa 0,11, ! Probation 0.10, Penroe, Gowranhrae,

Privation, Pall Mall, Hylamai, Bainis«].;U* (5.7, Thump’ton Handicap, one mile.—-Em* pcnulor 9.8, Pavlova 9.7, Ventura 9.5, Chortle 9.1, Ladoga 9.2. Sami, Bonny ,Helen 8.11, Rinnldo 8.8, Hoy 8.1, Sir Alba. 1 inline 8.3, Kilnlin, Mummer 8.2, John Barleycorn, Tree Lucerne, Nightwatch. Dowllllam 8,1, Bcdiord (1 ald stream 7.13. Croesus, I>,\roil (.12. rannllaUsc 1 ! 1 7.11. Sili'tor/o, Specialform, Red Hook 7,10, Berlnula 7,7. Astor, Gold Soult 7.(1, Belasco, Bel dame, Chudio 7.s,limner. Charmilla 7.1, Lady Louisa 7.3, Bene 7.2, Banksia 7.1, Bonny Bigg, Ogier, Teto-a-tete 7.0, Allen Doom (5.13, Master Achilles (5.11. Stepney. Want, Merry Gain, Comhustioii. Saaki, His F.mineuce Of.

Silverstiearn Handicap, one mile.Banian 9.3. Blackall 8.13. Ararat, Kalmnohe 8.9, Martyrcss, Don 1' rancisco 8.7, Prince Lad do 8.2, Hapdha 7.13, Hanmakaka 7.12, Ruatangata 7.9, Alces 7.8, Sylvandale 7.7. Down 7.(5, Uerohaii 7.5, Alartigue.s ..1, Bonmania 7.2, Field Force, Bongora 7.0, Arralma, Flevonia (5.10, Waitomo (5.7. Railway Handicap, six furlongs,—Fmperador 9.9, Ventura 9.7, Expect 8.12, Bon Bevo 8.8. Croesus 8.(5, Bimeter, Hoy 8.4, Downham 8.3, Avon Park. Nightwatch, Chudic 8.1, Multiply 7.1-3, Goldstream 7.12. Astor 7.10, Belasco, Gold Soult 7.8, Blue Lake, George' 7.7, Charmilla 7.0, Tete-a-tete 7.5. Bonny Bigg 7.3, Lady Louisa, Glia'.wana 7.2. Master Achilles 7.1, Peroneal 0.13, Mt. Victoria -(5.10, Powder Fox, Shaki 0.9, Submersion, Gold-

• H»aring (5.7. Tinakori Handicap, six furlongs.— Avon Park 10.-1, Dinner. Gong 9,1 Snapdragon 8.13, Hnsheen, Veroneal 8.12, Combustion, Martyross 8.9, Hotanint 8.8. Tirana 8.7, Montana 8.3, Hushahye 8.0, Miraculous, Otter 7.13, Arlington 7.12. Submersion 7.11, Saitovna 7,10, Alecs 7.9. Client 7.8, Maltogarde 7.7. Ormesby 7.5, Multop, Amber and White 7.2. Mandoline, Serutineer, Deviation, Rongora 7.0, Iceberg 6.13, Childbearing 6.12, Salado, Arrahna, Elevonia, -Miss Clements, JPink Headier 6.10, Try Again, Oriando, Capt. Joseph 6.7. AVONDALE WEIGHTS. Auckland, April 6. ihe following weigms have oeeu declared tor tlie Avoiiclaie mceu..g;— -UaiUen, six uirlongs.—ivmg omara j. 0.0, iaaiy Alicluieuou 9.0, Lilenroy J.i, Gleumpire and Aicouiar 9.0, evauri iving, namlet and bulimia B.io, Dan s.as,.or 0.9, Gold .secKiet 8.8, Kuinai,ion 0.2, Goldmount, lima Aianurere, and Porauai 8.1, bluetorm 8.0, Valiant orosa and Glucian / .13, Signo 7.8, ilosea i .6, Opposition 7.4, Gallupin i.o, tduepot 7.4, Goldcatclier i. 3, rlogye ixmg’s Guide, Fiounula, Redaiaa, Anno Devlin, imminent, King laip-.n, Romanui, Dourvadia, Monodon, Crescendo, Nildah, Unemoor, Miss Avalanche, Pupura, Jlrooklield, iJlue Rose, and Stepinpa.nl 7.2. Juvenile, live furlongs.-—Loyal Arch 9.13, Housewife 8.6, Taj Mahal 7.12, Lightning *7.10, Pacific Slope 7.9, tlarlestono 1 , Hiero and Marble Arch 7.3, Wartime 7.2, Glensando, Golotiade, Causeway, March, Torotora, and Deleuda 7.0

Maiden ihmlles, one mile and threequarters. Tragedy King 12.6, Tirohanga 11.0, Ascalon 10.12, Doggerhank 10.7, Valentine 0.13, El Gallo 0.12, Mon Athol 7.5, Golden Glow 9.5, The Celt 9.1, Onnoloid 9.1, Starket 0.2, Whakanni, Takikini, Dandy Breeze, Master Regal, Nimblefoot, Luros 9.0. Chevalier Steeples.—Captain .lack 11.10, Scots Guard 11.3, The Chief 10.12, Vestal 10.1, Wehhfoot 10.0, Spalperinn 9.13, Ngatoa and iirohanga 9.13. Coronade 9.10, Golden Glow 9.10, Barbwire, Moclian, Ballygowan, Starwood, Maisonette, Nimble Foot, and Xat Lupin 9.7. Railway, six furlongs.—King Lupin 0 3. Tinopai 8.5, Toreador and Prince Sou It 8.2, Gold fire 7.11, Waiorewa 7.11, Tripoli 7.6, Bluestone 7.6. Lady Middleton 7.8, Simple Sam 7.5, Tact 7.3, Soultnno, Glad Tidings and Blue Garment 7.2, Kitty Bellairs, Munster and Christmas Rose 7.1, Loloma, Ihapuna and Kauri King 6.12, Chief 0.8, Mima, Signo and Mildah 6.7. Oakley, seven furlongs.-—Crown Pearl 9.0, Jollie Eillc 8.9, Goldfiro 8.3, King Chiara 8.8, Tripoli 7.13, Lady Middleton 7.10, Multifual and Cheddar 7.9. Soultanc and Munster 7.7, Try I'Tuke, Silvia, Alicia and Delenda 7.6, Marble Star 7,2, Maui Nina 7.1, Positive and Ruination 7.0, Lady Klgiva and Carbinus 6.12.

Tirirangi Welter, nine furlongs.— Royal Anns 9.3, Tragedy Kiup;, Achilledes ami JolHe Fille 9.0, Glny 8.9, Worcester 8.3, Cheddar and Mnltifnal 8.2. Adjut 8.1, Gold Fran and Kl Gallo 7.13, Kaivvhakahero and Dan Castor 7.12, Lady Klgiva, Tararun Jack and I'lster 7.9,( Lonernoor and M a taken a 7,7. j Avondale Handicap, one and a quarter miles.—Jack Delaval 9.3, Colonel Snult 8.13, Royal Irish 8.5, Goldjsi/.e 8.1, Tinopai 8.1. Mullingar 8.0, I Lady. Penury and Bedford 7.12, Prince iMerriwee 7.9, Phosphorus and Waioi reu'a 7.5. Tanghvai 0.12, Lady Alicia, iSoultikoff, Marhle Star and Kaween ■6.7.