SPORTING.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 25, 31 January 1916, Page 4

SPORTING.

TAKAPUNA RACES. The races hvere rendered a little unpleasant on Saturday afternoon by a few shoAvers, but there was a good attendance (and speculation Avas brisk. During the afternoon the sum of £34,017 10/- passing through the machine, as against £32,354 10/ last year ,an increase of £1,663. The concluding results Avere: Hauraki Maiden Hurdles —Tararu Jack 1, Prince Eddie 2, Crispen 3. Alson ran: Gallupin, Inspector, Tiri, and Brookfield. Time, 3.5. Takapuna Cup—King Lupin 1. Master Lupin 2, Mullingar 3. Also ran: Lady Penury, Goldsize, Selection, Self and Hadj. Time, 2.30 1-5. Ferry Handicap—Tinoreka 1, Scrap o’ Paper 2, Hiero 3. Also started: Mossman, Master Florence, Thoolomi, Harlestone, Maisie Pop, Flying Feather Alf Delaval, Summer Rose, Gretchen, Glendalough, Vinaka, and Pre-eminent. Time, 1.10 2-5. Calliope Handicap—Cultriform 1, General Joffre 2, Independence 3. Also ran: Rekanui, Marabout , Waiuta, Desmoulins, Erroneous. Time, 1.10 4-5. Orevva Handicap—Tenacious 1, St. LeAvis 2, Hopye 3. Also ran: Black Northern, Master Regal, Ngapoto, Takanini, Marconi, Ulster. Time, 3.22 4-5. SteAvards’ Handicap—Tact 1, Denise Orme 2, Positive 3. Also ran: Merry Roe, Coleraine, Goldfire, Soultane, Te Papapa, Housewife, GeneA'ieve, Gold Necklet, Bogey, and Ring Lupin. Time, 1.9 3-5.