SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 14, 20 December 1915, Page 7

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

Dec. 27. 28—Taranaki J.C. Christmas. Dec. 27, 28, 29.— Mauawatu E.O. Summer. Doc. 27, 80, Jan. 1, 3—Auckland R.O. Summer. Jan. 1, 3—Stratford RC. Annual. Jan. 1, 3—Mart on J.C. Summer. Jan. 1, 3—Hawke's Bay J.C. Summer. STRATFORD RACING CLUB. The acceptances for the Stratford Racing Club’s meeting close with the Secretary (Mr A. Coleman) at nine o’clock thi s evening. The Telegraph Office closes at eight o’clock, the nominations this year create a record, and it is expected that the majority of the nominators will accept. The increased nominations are doubtless due to the increasing popularity of the meeting, which is fast becoming the best meeting in Taranaki. The turf is in splendid condition, and the grounds arc in perfect order. The presence of the famous Wanganui Garrison Band will attract many alone. The 1918 meeting should bo a record one, and the Patriotic Funds benefit considerably.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

Uvited Pbehs Association. Sydney, December 18. The Villiers Stakes resulted: — Lord Nagar 1, La_ Penna 2, Little 3. Won by a length. Time, imiu 43 3-4 sec. , HAWKE’S BAY ACCEPTANCES. Following axe the acceptances for the Hawke’s Bay summer meeting:— Maiden Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs., six furlongs.—Strabo B. IT, Multilid mare 8.6, Lady Multi fid 8.6, Mulatto 8.3, Glen Gowrie—Miss Winnie gelding 8.3, Subduer 8.3, Subdual 8.3, Zannone 8.3, Kaiserine, Atuatoro, Con, Pendant, Woollahra, Ngaitu, Sinora, Surtax 8.0. Christmas Handicap, of 100 sovs., six furlongs.—Pursefiller 8.12, Asterias 8.1 t), Evadne 8.9, Shaki 8.4, Carillon 8.1, Pearlform 7.8, Tame Duck 7.8, Redloh 7.3, Spain 7.1, Watchful 7.1, Step 6.10.

Welter Handicap, of 125 sovs., ono mile and a quarter.—Gazette 9.IT* Bunting 9.5, The Summit 9.3, Whakahoki 9.0, Discussion 9.0, Hinemanu 8.13, Toki 8.13, Multicipal 8.13, Alces 8.8, Admiral Beattie 8.7, Sailor King, Diana, Anxious, True Gun 8.0.

President’s Handicap, of 200 sovs., one mile and a quarter.—Dispatch Carrier 8.5, Tatirai 8.2, Jem 8.3, Pursefiller 8.0, Hiwitapu 7.10, Haumakaka 7.7, Black Heart 7.6, Bunting 7.3, Sicily 6.12.

Otatara Jumpers’ Flat, of 100 sovs., one mile and a-half.—Flingot 10.12, Kew 10.6, Parawanui 9.11, Hikahakeke 9.11, Imposter 9.8, Muleteer 9.0, Okahu 9.0.

Two-year-old Handicap, of 100 sovs., four furlongs.—Hyllus 8.12, Barley Sugar 8.3, Carlatour 7.13, Tressida 7.13, Circle Lady 7.9, Queen Lizzie 7.8, Shy Girl 7.8, Tinkler 7.6, Hopeite 7.6, Communique 7.0, Bouable 7.6, Sarah Grand 7.4, Roseveai* 7.4.

Flying Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs., six furlongs.—Multiplication 9-9, Toki 8.0, Pearlform 7.11, Maraetotara 7.10, Hygia 7.9, Trials 7.6, s Ohiwia 7.5, Watchful 7.5, Ohinewairua 7.5, Instep 7.3, Falstone, Dasher Boy, Crosswords, Cleft 7.0. New Year Handicap, of 125 sovs., six furlongs and a half.—Tafcirni 8.12, Pursefiller 8.12, Zeus 8.4, Haumakaka 8.4, Black Heart 8.3, Mandoline 8.1, Carlillon 8.0, Smilax 7.7, Pearforra 7.7, India 7.7.

WAIRARAPA SUMMER MEETING.

The following are the weights for the first day’s races of the above meeing,, to be held on Saturday, January Ist: Tuhitarata Handicap, six furlongs. —Botanist 9.0, Sea Lord 8.9, Master Achilles 8.8, Altcar 8.8, Lady Black 8.5, Great Mogul 7.4, Hymettius 7.3. Rimntaka Handicap, , one mile.— lloumania 9.0, Otter 8.6, Marsinah 8.4, King of Athol 7.10, Hongoroa 7.9, Wailand 7.7, Jean Laddo 7.7, Hoseland 7.0, Ulysses 6.12. Wairarapa Cup, one mile and a quarter.—Expect 9.0, Square Deal 8.13, Montana 8,11, Siuapig 8.8, Goldstream 8.4, Byron 8.3, Sir Alba 8.2, Taringamutu 8.2, Sedd-el-BaJir 8.2, Rupahu 8.1, Immer 7.12, Stepney 7.9, Orleans 7.8, Merrie Gain 6.13, Arlington 6.13, Want 6.12, Roumania 6.12, Prince Laddo 6.12, Ceylon 6.9. Nursery Handicap, four furlongs.— Circle Lady 8.8, Determination 8.5, Napoleon 8.5, Black Hill 8.5, Elation 8.5, Quinn’s Post 8.2, Rose Pink 8.2, Struggle 8.2, Mascot 8.1, Lady General 8.2, Acrostic—Renown g 8.2, Acros—Roselyn f 8.2, Native Lady 8.0. Pukio Handicap, six furlongs—Happiness 9.0, Otter 8.8, Miraculous 8.6, Deviation 8.3, Lady Vladimar 7.10, King of Athol 7.9, Lady Daylesford 7.8, Ohiwia 7.8, Need 7.8, Braemoro 7.7, Eron Boy 7.4, Arrahna 7.3, Pall Mall 7.3, Mollyhawk 7.3, Manu 7.3, Jean Laddo 7.3, Nenno 7.1, Merry Andrew 7.1, Oraanda 7.0, Fran Bonnet} 7.0, Heeltap 7.0, Lady Lo rr aine, Sundown, Lucky Star, Martial Air, Pukerapoi 6.12. Reynolds Handicap, seven furlongs. —Rupahu 9.0, Immer 8.11, Red Boole 8.9, Orleans 8.9, Botanist 8.0, Sel

fLord 8.1, Master Achilles 8.1, Merris Gain 7.13, Plunder 7.9, Medallist 7.3, Want 7.2, Great Mogul, Oeylou, Need 6.12.

Mokai Welter, seven furlongs.— Arlington 10.9, Goon 9.13, Captain Glossop 9.7, Marsiuah 9.7, Thoughtful 9.7, Ormosby 9.1, Braemore 9.2, Rongora 9.1, Wailand 9.0, Chatto 8.13, Ally. 8.12, Roselaud 8.7, Comment 8.5, Waitoino 8.5, Old Dad 8.5, Diplomate 8.5. DUNEDIN ACCEPTANCES. v j Following are the acceptances for the Dunedin summer meeting:— Summer Hurdles, of 150 sovs., one : mile and three-quarters.—Moddito , 11.13, Kiugsway 10.6, Master Hamil- ■ ton 10.6, Castirou 10.3, Silver Shield 9.13, Bore 9.8, Peerless 9.7, Dear Annie 9.0. Salisbury Handicap, of 140 sovs, seven furlongs.—Snapdragon 9.0, Lion 8.13, Volspiel 8.13, Margarine 8.9, Down 8.9, Cortes 8.9, Treadlire 8.9, Bandy 8.9, Multoe 8.8, Giralda 8.8, Bellshire 8.5, Equivocal 7.9, Red Pennon 7.7, Sister Regis 7.7.

Dunedin Handicap, of 150 sovs, live furlongs.—Kilboyne 8.2, Kilkce 8.2, Don Pacilico 8.2, Bellrock 8.2, Royal Rain 8.2, Ambassadress 7.2. Otago Handicap, of 700 sovs., one mile and a half.—First Glance 9.6, John Barleycorn 8.9, Specialform 8.8, Hesione 8.1, United Service 7.8, Moulu 7.6, Adjutant 7.6, Ardeuviior 7.2, Multuru in Parvo 7.2, Countess Tolstoi 6.7.

Federal Handicap, of 350 sovs., six furlongs.—Bee 9.7, Palisade 9.0, Meltchikoff 8.13, -Sartorze 8.11, Marlins 8.11, Chudic 8.8, Daytime 8.4, Robert Bell 8.0, Charlotte 7.10, Findhorn 7.9, Peg 7.3, Fender 7.3, Speedometer 7.11, Red Charm 7.0, Peronilla 7.0, Medley 6.13, Salzburg 6.11, Recorder 6.10, Cortes 6.7. Burnside Handicap, of 120 sovs, six furlongs.—Charleville 9.9, Golden Rupee 9.9, Pyjama 9.7, Bellshire 9.1, Bon 9.1, Marc Anthony 8.13,- Comedy 8 10, Helicon 8.9, Zuland 8.3, Benefit 8.2, Ringform 8.2, Miss Finland 8.1, Martuk 8.1, Deltonio 8.0, Red Knight 8.0, Highwater 8.0, Red Shield 8.0, Silent Way 8.0, Forest Belle 8.0.

Gloria Welter Handicap, of 120 sovs., one mile.—Ogier 9.13, Ringform 9.6, United Service 9.6, Hap Dha 9.5, Martian Maid 9.4, Teviotdale 9.4, Peg 9.3, Court Martial 8.13, Twelfth Night 8.9, Leading Lady 8.8, Redowa 8.7, Bandy 8.5, Rongahere 8.2, Gnome 8.2, Moidant 8.0, Varanian 8.0.

TROTTING.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB Peß PbEBS -iabOCIATION. Christchurch, December 18. For the second day of the New Brighton Trotting Club’s summer meeting the attendance was a record. Results: — Ladies’ Bracelet.—2 Proud Hazel 1, 7 Irvar 2, 3 Albert Wallace 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 50 1-5 sec. New Brighton Handicap.—l Able Boy 1, 5 Havana 2, 7 Bellmind 3. Won by live lengths. Time, drain 59sec. New Brighton Trotting Cup.—l Our Thorpe 1,2 Country Belle 2, 3 Tommy C. 3. Won by two lengths. Time, drain 30soe. Summer Handicap.— 3 Nerome 1, 6 Irwin 2, 8 Frank Wilkes 3. Won by ten lengths. Time, liniu 46sec. Advance Handicap.—l Antoniou 1, 2 Tamarisk 2, 7 Crown Prince 3. Won by eight lengths. Time, 3min 33 2-5 sec. ,l

Telegraph Handicap.—2 The Whip X, 4 Biuagna 2, 1 Sungod 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 7min 46sec. Jessie Palm Handicap.—2 Whispering Willie 1, 4 Wild Tree 2, 3 Master Raymond 3. Won by four lengths. Time, drain Bsec. Final Handicap.—l 4 All Franz 1, 6 Breeze 2,- 3 Bequest 3. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 23 l-6sec. The totalisator put through £13,899 10s for the day, and for the meeting £28,986. The amount handled' last year was £33,744 10s.

COUNTRY BELLE’S RECORD. Close on 500 people put in an appearance at on Thursday morning (says the Sun) to witness an attempt by Country Belle to lower the existing mile record of 2min 8 3-ssec, held conjointly by King Cole and Emmeline. At 6 o’clock, when the test was to have been made, the weather conditions were just perfect, there being an absence of wind and clear atmosphere. By the time Mr Moreland and his great mare appeared on the track, however, there was a fairly strong nor’-wester blowing, but otherwise everything was quite favorable. After being warmed up, Country Belle, driven by her owner and with the assistance of E. Holmes on the galloper Kingsway, dashed oh from the mile post at nearly a two-minute clip. Striding out very freely she reached the first quarter pole in 30 3-ssec, and dashed past the half in Imiu 2sec, still going well within herself. So strongly was she racing at this point tliat it was apparent, bar accident, a new record would be put up, and the crowd of onlookers were all on the qui vivo. The circuit (six furlongs) occupied Imiu 35sec., and amidst intense excitement the daughter of Wildmoor and Bonnie Belle dashed past the judge’s box in 2min 7 1,-Ssec. When the official time-keep-ers made the announcement Mr Moreland and his champion were cheered to the echo; indeed, »uch a seen© of

enthusiasm has seldom been witnessed on the Addington track. Country Belle was bred by Mr Moreland at Kakaia, and 12 months ago acted as "uuner-op to Win Soon in the New Zealand. Trotting Cup. Last month she set the seal on her fame by appropriating that much-coveted race, and will now retire to the stud the undisputed trotting queen of the Dominion.