SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 85, 7 November 1916, Page 7

SPORTING.

FIXTURES. Nov. 4,0, B.—Canterbury J.C. Xov. 4, B.—Auckland R.C. Xov. 22. —Ashlnu st-Pohangina R.C. MELBOURNE CUP POSTPONED. ABNORMAL RAINFALL. 1 THE COURSE UNSAFE. J Press Association—Copyright. (Received 8.55 a.m.) Melbourne, Xovember 7. I Owing to rains which the Committee considered had made the course unsafe, it was decided to postpone the Cup until Saturday.

BETTING TAX REALISES £23,752. (Received 10.15 a.m.) Melbourne. November 7. Four days’ operation of the betting tax realised £23,752. I C.J.C. MEETING. THE TOFF WINS THE DERI3Y. Per Press Association. Christchurch, November 5. The totalisator handled £39,223 10s, against £39,803 last year. Additional results:— NEW ZEALAND DERRY, One mile and a half. 2—The Toff <L. H. Hewitt) ... 1 I—Egypt (J. O’Shea) 2 ■l Good Hope ( F. E. Jones) ... 3 Also ran: 5 Rockbound, 3 Wardancer. Egypt ran to the front at , .the back, and was leading by a length no the,distance. In a desperate finish , The Toff won by half a length. Time, 2.3-1 1-5. Juvenile Plate.—l Biplane 1. 3 • Estland 2,2 Koesian 3. Also ran: 7 Thestius. 6 Kilboyne, 5 Hyttus, 4 Disdainful, 1 Ribblo (coupled with Biplane), 8 Tremonda, 9 Sanacre. Won by four lengths. Time, COsec. Metropolitan Handicap.—9 Marco Bello 1, 1 Mullingar 2,2 John Barleycorn 3. Alsso started; 7 Indigo, 8 , Ardouvhor, 5 Rorko’s Drift, 0 Mare Antony, 4 Fiery Cross, 8 Ringform. Won hy a head. Time, 2.3(3. ’ Ashley Handicap.—7 Thaddeus 1, 5 Ascalaphus 2, 11 British Rose 3. Also started: 8 Ladify, 10 Bell shire, 1 Gallupin, 3 Rose Pink, 4 San Sebastian, 2 Rongoia, 1 Deviation, 12 Aycliffe, C Thames, 3 Kilbrogan, 9 Pourparler, 5 Sport, 16 Aaland. Won ' by a length. Time, 1.40 3-5. Epsom Handicap.—l Ladoguer 1, 3 Beltauq Comely 3. Also started: (J j 2 Cherry. Blossom, 8 Beript, 11 Coldstream. 9 Battle Eve, 9 Slogan, 10 Settler, 12 Ogier, 4 Black Ada. Won by a neck. Time, 1.40 3-5. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW. Auckland, November 6. The Auckland Racing Club’s acceptances for the second day are as follows: Manukau Hurdles. One mile and three-quarters.—Tararu Jack 11.6, Marconi 11.3, Tragedy King 11.2, Tenacious 10.12, To Onga 10.9, Brookfield, Guiding Way 9.5, Worcester, Gluterino, Tljie Celt 9.0. Musket Stakes. Four furlongs.— Penthislea 8.8, Rathlin 8.6, Guerre a’ Mort, Persian King 8.0, Empire, Miss Leslie, Lombardy, Loughenell. Woody Glen, Bagdad 7.11, Waiomi. Agnestes, Scottish Queen, Cooirroo, Erinagh 7.9, Princess Bee, Lady Bruce 7.8. Pearl de Mont, Shower Gold, Whitford Bell, Royal Prince, Malaya 7.7. Welter Handicap. One mild.— Royal Irish 10.0, Loyal Arch 9.5, Prince Meriwee 9.5, Tact 9.0, Soultane 8.11, Prince Soult 8.10, Munster 8.8, Soldier, Pendoon 8.7, General Joffre 8.6, Penniless 8.5, Worcester 8.1, Rebel, Lady Glen, Sir Ralpn 8.0. Gordon Handicap. Five furlongs.— Ring Lupin 9.7, Royal Chef 9.2 Rekanui 8.7, Independence 8.5, Gold Necklet, Blue and Black. Deep Sleep 8.3, Bcllacity. Genevieve 7.13, Bowler, Homeric 7.11, Harlestone 7.10 Erroneous 7.9, Maisie Pop, Autumr Rose 7.8, Floss, Silver Lupin, Bessmar, Archway, Rexona, Wiri. Lady Winsome, Waihinepai, Last Call Sandy Lupin, All Talk. Pierrot, Argent, Rosori, Kidderminster 7.7. Norman by Handicap. Seven iurongs.—Pateonga 9.0, Tinoreka 8.13, Biown Loch 8.12, Salvia 8.3, Jocular, Hemisphere 8.0, Independence, Pacific Slope 7.13, British Arch 7.12. King of the Valley 7.11, Whitehall 7.9, St. Francis 7.9, Cardrona, Alf. Deluval, Genevieve 7.7, TSlueform, Manuku 7.6, Luperino, Erroneous 7.5, Cultriform. Eralf 7.1, Sir Multifid, Escolta, Wiri, Tewhetumarama, Lira, Dohutaute. Chilblain, Paddington Green 7.3. Epsom Handicap. Six furlongs.— Hopfield 9.11, Glenroy 9.2, Bisogne. Tatterley 8.10, Bedford. _ Aster 8.4. Hyllns 8.2, Kitty Bellairs 8.0, Wtonio 7.9, Tact 7.8, Gollfire 7.6. King Edward Handicap. One mile mid a half.—Colonel Soult 8.11, Lady Penury 8.6, Tinopai 7.11, El Gnlln Te Papapa 7.3, Fisher, M a rule S,a v I Alteration 6.7.