SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 73, 24 October 1916, Page 3

SPORTING.

WAVERLEY RACES. The weather was ideal holiday stull', and a largo crowd of people journeyed to the course hy ear and train yesterday from this end of the piovince. Wanganui and the southern parts provided a big crowd also, "and the attendance was excellent, i The arrangements for the meeting were generally all that could bo desired. and the annual event grows in popularity. The favorites had a bad run as far as the speculators were concerned, and good average dividends were the order of the day. No accident marred the enjoyment of the gathering, while the crowd was particularly sober and well-conducted,. The totalfsator figures totalled £23,100, an increase of £1777 on last year’s figures. Following are details of the racing : BREWER HANDICAP (Open), of 1811 sovs; six furlongs. 2T. Long’s In- m interlude, hy Devonian—Prelude 4yrs, 8.3, 1 iuc. 21b over (W. Young) 1 5—M, Franklin’s ch in Veto, sys, 7.13 ... ' 2 3 Walsh and Quartcrman’s blk m Lady -Middleton, aged, 8.0, inc. 101 b over 3 Also started; (i Astor, I Glcnroy, 1 Gaycinm, 7 Lord Lupin. Interlude finished well and won nicely hy a couple of lengths from Veto, .who heat Lady Middleton hy a length. Time, 1.16 1-5. MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN RACE, of 105 sovs. Weight-for-age. Seven furlongs. 1— Luptoit’s blk g Campguard, by Campfire—Vanguard mare aged, 9.0 (K. Landless) 1 2W. C. Rhillip’s b m Fidelio, 4yrs, 8.9 2 3 T. Bristol’s b m Haupai, aged, 8.12 ... ... ... 3 Also started: 12 Hacrengawe, 8 St. Kiel, 10 Interval, 5 Normanby, 13 Soortronus, 7 Cordon, 1 Carmel Arch, II Compel, G Alteration, 11 Paullooloo, 9 Starforte. Campguard came through at the distance, and finishing better tim'd Fidelio, won by a length and a-half. Haupai was a similar distance away third. Time, 1.31. HANDICAP HURDLES, of 135 sovs. One mile and a-half. 5—D. Campion’s hr g Record by Renown—Famous, aged, 9.13 (A. Gordon) ... ... 1 1— C. G. Russell’s ch g Combustion, aged, 10.3 ... ... 2 2W. E. Jones’ ch g Captain Miro, aged, 9.9 ... ... 3 Also started: 3 Austin, I Dclage, 7 Cornice, 8 Epworth, 9 Silver Rose, G Union Jack, 10 Glen . Paul. Combustion and Record closed on the leaders half a mile from home, and clearing right out in the run to the post gave nothing else a chance. Austin was running in third place nearing the turn, but then gave way to Captain Miro. Time, 2.50, 3-5.

WILSON STAKES, of 105 sovs: Font

furlongs. 2—B. T. Bennett’s b g Bivouac, by Campfire—Hnikarna, aged, 9.0 (A. McMillan) 1 4—l). J. Goodwin’s hin -Munition, syrs, 9.0 - I—(J. Brown’s hr g Royal Chef, • Gyrs 9.0 3 Also started: 13 Slipshot, 5 Staron go. 10 Royal Park, 9 Royal I d, G Madam Ristori, 3 Flying Snur H "War Nurse, 7 Silver Web, 12 Leah Kleschna, 8 Miss Sat ion. Bivouac lasted long enough to score hy a good half-length from Munition, who heat Royal Chef by a length. Time, 51 2-5.

WAVERLEY - WAITOTARA CUP (Open), of 190 sovs. One mile and a quarter; 4—Hall and Leahy’s b g Monin, by Boniform—Ornjolu, pyrs, 7.7 (J. Catliro) ••• 1 I—G. Penfold’s b h Want, syrs,

7.G (B. Morris) 2—J. E. Palmer’s b lyrs, G. 7. (F. Cook)

Also started: 3 Crawford, 8 Ratana, 7. Harbor Light, 5 Vladian, G Lady Amai.

Passing the six furlongs post Ratana was in front. Three Inrlongs from home Crawford and Want headed Ratana. When Monlu put m his claim, quickly settled Want, running in a comfortable;- winner hy two lengths. AutjJogujj jfai|iO| with a rattle at the Hnjph ,3/kL.got within .~a nock of Want. Time, 2.12 3-5.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 125 sovs Six furlongs. 2—A, Mangusson’s hlk m Rewa Rewa, by Taitoko—Torpillo, lyrs, 8.2, inc. Gib over (W. Young) ... J 4—P. Johnston’s hlk m Movement, Gyrs, 7.7 £

3—J. Craig’s ch m Vladincau, Gyrs, 7.9 ... ... ... 3 Also started: 5 Sylviaroa, 8 Iceberg, 11 Duranc, 7 Golden Fan, 9 Ziiuicle, 10 Gordon, G-Crown Head.. .Wdnp till the way hy two lengths from .Movement, 'who beat Vladincau by half a length. Time, 1.16 1-5.

MOUMAHAKI STAKES HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. One mile. 2 A. "Atwood’s I) li 13rowk Delaval, by Sea lieu Delaval— Aerial Fire, ‘-Hrs,, <S.() (W. Young) ... ... ... 1 7—Cl. H. g** "Henry Clay, lyr.s, 7.10 2 3 J. Fryer’s b ' g Dood, aged, 7.1 ' ... «... » Also started: 5 Flying Camp, .1 Antwerp, S White Blaze, 10 Syntax, !) Sylvan Dale, (i Silenus, 11 I’arawanni, 13 Royal Park, ! Ticino, 12 Seaport, II Manifest. Antwerp took the lead before turning for borne, and White Blaze and Bronk Delaval were* lying handy. 13ronk Delaval came at the distance, arid won easily' by a length from Henry Clay, who just beat Dood by a neck. Time, 1.-15 2-5. JACKSON' MEMORIAL STAKES HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. Five furlongs. 2—D. J. Goodwin’s b rn Munition, ■ by Sylvia Park----Tottie. 8.5, ((). MeCarten) ... ... 1

r >G—AV. Brown’s h g Starengo, syrs, 8.13 - B—J. McKean’s li m Madam Ristori, lyrs, -8.0. 5 1 Also started; 3 Revocation, 1 Bivouac, I Need, 5 I 1 idelio, 7 Per--2 got a. 13 Claris, 11 Royal Hod, 9 Silver Web, 12 Prince Paul, 10 -Miss 3 Sation. -Munition asserted herself in tin' straight and won by a good length I from St are u go, who was n uecK ahead ! of Madam Ristori. Time 1.3 1-5. ’ WELLINGTON R,G. MEETING. Per Press Association. Wellingtoh, October 23. The Wellington' spring meeting opened to-day in good weather. There was excellent racing and a large attendance. The totalisator put through £13,825, as against last year’s total of £32.323. Results:— Hack and Hunters Steeplechase.— ; 2 Kiwitea (Ward) 1, 1 Critic 2. 6 Kanwairoa 3. Won by a good head. * Time, 5.17 3-5. Rimvitaka Handicap.— 3 Splondant ' (Deeloy) 1, 4 Devotion 2, 1 Thoughtful, 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.30 ■ 3-5. i Taita Handicap.—l Simonides (I/. ■ Wilson) 1, 5 Acre 2, 6 Vermillion 3. 'Won by a length and a half. Time. 18 3-ssec. i Wellington Handicap.—l Nones 1, 3 Taringamntu 2, 7 Gold Sonlt 3. Also started: 1 Rcwipoto, 11 Mullingar. G Square Deal, IG Bleriot, - 11 Montana, 2 Fiery Cross, 8 Adjutant, 5 Bjnrnehorg, 13 Orleans, 9 Maniaroa, 10 Seddel Bahr, 12 Master Montoa, 17 Settlor, 15 Rose Pink. Won hy a long neck, half a length between second and third, dime, 2.9 2-5. October Handicap.—9 Sheila (Roy Reed) 1, 12 Struggle, 2, 6 Tressida and 3 Gang Awa’ 3. Won hy a neck. Time, 1.1 2-5. Wainni Handicap.—3 Merrie Roe (Hatch') 1, 1 Egypt 2,2 Heeltap 3. Won by a length, half a neck between second and third, ’rime, 1.12. Wellesley Stakes.—4 Crowhnrst (8.7, 11. Rood) 1, 1 Estland 2, 9 Ample 3. Won hy three lengths. Time, 18 3-s.sec. Shorts Handicap.—2 Rang! tiro (Emerson) 1, It Tino Atna 2, 5 Miss Deval 3. AVon hy a head. Time, 1.13.

WAIPAWA MEETING. Waipawa, October 2‘5. The annual meeting of the Waipawa Racing Club was held under perfect weather conditions and there was a very large attendance. The track was in excellent order and the racing interesting throughout. The tote turnover was £ll,-121-, as against £1)711 last year. Results: — Maiden Handicap. Hyland 1, Parisian 2, Diamond King’s Armor 3. Time, 1.1 3-5. Welter.—Toka 1, Pal! Mall 2, Black Heart 3. Time. 1.32. Waipawa County Handicap.—Zens 1, Mazarna 2, Summit 3. Time, 2.18 2-5. Ladies’ Bracelet.—Black Powder J, Piranoir 2, Turehana 3. lime, 2.8 2-5. Electric Hack.-Gold Shot 1. Golden Glade 2, Hymenaeus 3. Time, 1.55. Homewood Hack.—Black Heart 1, Hyland 2, Genoe 3. Time, 1.12 2-5. Railway Handicap.—Zens and Drihhle (dead heat) 1, Martial Air 3. Time, 1.7 1-5. Hack Flying.—Maraetotara 1, Hy2, Shaki 3. Time, 1.17.