SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 274, 22 November 1901, Page 2

SPORTING.

WAITARA. J.O. MEETING. j Prpsident, Walter Symts, Esq., I M. H.R.; vice-president, Newton King, Esq.; stewards, Messrs C. H. Stott. 0. JS, Brewer, J. Sarten, J. Finnerty, E. Beckbessinger, J. M. Hignett, W. P. Snell, R, CunniDgham, J. Telfar, J. D. Wyllie, and T. Buchanan; judge, W. Svmes, Esq., M.H.R.; handicapper, Mr J. E. Henrys; clerk of course, Mr W. Kerr; clerk of scales, Mr J. D. Wyllie; starter, Mr A. W. Budge; timekeeper, Mr J. F. Watson ; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Spurdle.

Fob the annual meeting of the above' club at Sentry Hill the weather was as nearly perfect as possible, and the recent rain had not only laid the dust, but made herbage and foliage have a most refreshed appearance. It is an ideal racecourse, though at present most of the arrangements are of a primitive character; but time and money will alter things for the better, especially as the executive of the club are full of energy and administrative ability. The large attendance this year, especially in the enclosure, should have a very beneficial effect on the club's funds, There was A very considerable contingent of Maoris, who followed the various events with keen interest, and the pleasure of the meeting was greatly enhanced by the excellent selection of music performed by the Waitara Band, which was reinforced by several members of the Garrison Band. A special word of praise is due to the officials for their courtesy, i and particularly to the Socretary, Mr Spurdle. Over £3BOO was put through the totalisator, dividends being paid on first and second horses. The following are the results: Handicap Hurdle Race, of 40 sovs., over six flights, one and a-hilf miles. 86 Mr J. J. Russell's bg Sultana, 11.0 (Bfrt P.ussell) .. .. 1 43 Mr P. Coffey's br g Midas, 9.7 2 Mr T. L. P/sgets Clarion, 9.7 8 These were the only starters. Sultana was ridden with considerable judgment, and reached home hard held, winning by half a length. Time, 3min 2 Div., £llßs. Maiden Plate, 30 sovs., about one mile. mile. 53 Mr F. McQovera'a b g Loch Erin, 7.11 (Whitehouse) .. 1 47 Mr W. J. Young's br g Convoy,

8.11 19 Mr T. Elliot's chg Die Hard,

Also ran: Durable, Gold Dust, Parearea, Black Oat, Sylvrip, Silver Scar, Fleet, Rita, Werekino. There was some difficulty in starting, but eventually the field got well away and settled down to work. At the distancs Durable looked like winning, but Loch Erin cjiue away with a grand stride and ■won comfortably. Time, lmin. 49 2-ssec. Dive, £6 2s and £2 6s. All Aged Stakes, 30 eovs., five furlongs, 8.0. 73 Mr O. E. Major's bg Bowman, (Parker) 1 87 Mrs W. Graham's chg Reyal

flush 2 82 Mr S. Maher'sbg Laertes .. 3 Also ran: Bugler, Singleshot, Kohia, Taplow, Whistler (late Black Eagle), Queenie and Kidbrook. Royal Flush was first away, and kept ahead till rounding the b nd, when Bowman came with a rush, and woo by a length and a hnlf. Time lmin 5 2-sth eec. Divs £i 7s and XI 4s. Waitara Oup, 80 sovs., one mile and a-quarter. 176 Mr J. George's Maro. 8.13 (Giorge) 1 113 Mr R. Bishop's bm Kohina, 7.11 2. 130 Mr J. J. Kennedy's bm Siacdra, 7.10 .. .. .. 3 Also ran: Onutie, Otflio and Liable. This was a good race. Onataetook up the lead, and Otaio subsequently taking up the running, but at the finish Maro came well to the front »nd won bv half a length. Tim?, 2min. 18 2 5 sec. Divs., £2 1 and £1 Is. Olifton Stakes, 25 sovs v four fourlongs, 9.0. 204 Mr J. Corrigan's br g Klondjke (Julian).. .. .. 1 62 Mr J. Gtorgo's Durable .. 2 8 MrR, Johnston's ohm Calliope 2 Also ran: Dick Turpio, Sul'ana, Kidbrook and Rita. After two attempts a fairly good start was madr, Klondyke at once jumping into tin lead and keeping it to tha finish, winning by suveral langths. The race for second phce was very close. Tim', 52 2-ssep. Divs., £1 lis and £1 14s. Welter Handicap, 35 sovs., seven furlongs. 90 Mr Lwb E:in, 8 7 (Parker) 1 53 Mr F. S. Cooper's br g Proge°,

9.13 45 Mr G. Gibson's bl g Hautonga,

Also ran: Mo'.uroa, St. Ada, Laertes, St. Vincent, Olarion and Watch Guard. St. Ada (186) was favourite, but was never in the race after the first two furlongs. On nearing borne, Loch Erin came away id grand style and won easily by about thrt e lengths, a length separating second and third. Time, Irain. 35 2 ssec. Divd., £1 5sJ and £2 B*.

Flying Handicap, 50 sovs., six furl ngs. 124 Mr R. Bishop's bm Kohina, B.7(Pa.kei) 1 l p l MrG.Symes'bgKingEdward, 7.9 2 .215 Mr J. J. Kennedy's bl m Mariaothus, 8.9 3 Also ran: Moturoa, Golnookie and Queen'e. Mari&nthus took up the running, followed closely by Qaejnie, but in tho straight Kohina, who was very cleverly handled, came to tba, front and won by over a length. Time, • lmin. 19 2-s«c. Divs., £'i 2s and 17s. Final Flutter, 25 sovs., four furlongs. Mr J. Crockett's Liable, 8.2 .. 1 Mr Wiri Kiug's Weta, 7.9 .. % Mr W. Keith's European, 7.7 .. 3 Also ran: Horungi, Klondyk*', Bugler, Mussell, Retrieve, Miss Belle, Silver Bell, Nikoa. Owing to the la'e start in this event, most of those who were getting back by tiaio, were on

their way to the station before the race commenced. European made the running, but was beaten in th 9 straight, the finish being a fairly close one. Divs., £2 8s and £i 13s. The starting was controlled by a portable machine, which worked fairly well. Both starter and jnd<e give thorough satisfaction to all the competitors. WELLINGTON SPUING MEBTING. PES IHESS ASSOCIATION. Wbllikgton, November 21. For the first day of tho Wellington spring meeting the weather was far [from satisfactory, a very strong northerly blowing across the courst. , There win fairly large attendance, A

gum of £10,050 was put through lb* totalisator, as compared with £9994 OB the first day last year. Result* : November Handicap.—Cornea and Indian Shot dead heat, Aide-de-Oamp 3. Timp, lmin 45 2-ssee. Diva., Cornea £5 12s 6d, Indian Shot £6 16s. I Nursery Handicap. Imperator l f Rajah 2, Hamua 3. Won by half • length. Sime, lmin 3 l-ssec. Diva., £2 8s and £2 13s.

Wellington Handicap. Oannfc Ohiel 1, Tortulla 2, Kahuwai 3. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 12 2-6-sec. Divs., £3 15s and £1 14a. Maiden Handicap.—Trade Wind 1, Mooi 2. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 19 2-saco, Divs,, £4 18s 6d and £1 14s.

Shorts Handicap.—Torowai 1, Bantry 2, Ringlet 3. Won by a neok. Time, lmin 4st>c. Divs., £8 9§6d and £1 13s.

First Hack Handicap,- Reclaimer 1, Fleka 2, Laureate 3. Won ny two lengths. Time, lmin 45 3-sseo. Divs, £ls 3s6dand£ll2s6d. First Welter.—Calceolaria 1, Stockade 2, Rebel 3. Won by five lengths. T ime, 2min. Divs., £5 2s and £1 If 6d. Flying Handicap. Musoovite 1, Shannon 2, Gotdenmere 3. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15 3-sseo, Divs.,£3l3e6d»ndl2s6d. WKIGHTS TOR SBOOND DAY. Wbxuhcrd*, November 21. The following weights b\"e too declared for the second day : Petone Handicap, of 100 ao, 7 * • M» mile. Bitrleaxa 10.7, Ruamkhaoga 8.6, Muscovite 8.2, Volley, Aide-de-Camp 7,11, Cornea 7.10, Rubjn 7.tf» Rebel, Regret 7.4, F*kir, Lady's link? 7.0, March 6.12, Motor 6.10, Gorrick 6.7.

Hick Welter Handicap, of 70 tan ; one mile.—Ra-ma, Jingle 10.9, Oiptf Jack 10.8, Westerly 10.7, Rata 10.1, Hokio 10.2, MissiW 9.11. Greygown 9.7, Aiding i, Puritans, The Gtteeier 9.0.

Fearce Handleip, of 300 sow; on* mile and a furlong.—Boreas 9.13, Tortulla 9.10, Battlwx* 9.0, OaonieCbiel, Palaver 8.11, Me'wovl 8.6, Djin Djfa 7.12, Hhuroon 7.11, Sirhn, Kahuwaf 710, Skobeleff 7.8, Dundaa 7.6, Fashion, Wind whistle, Volley 7.4, Perfection, Tukapi, Jewel Gun 70, Rabin 6.12, Fakir 6.10, St. Mio»w 6,0, Mackintosh, March, Robin Adair 67.

j Juvenile Handicap, of 100 bow, four furlongs —Torowai, Ringlet 9.7, B>s«h» j Loobiel-Fiancce colt 8.5, Sunfish, Step- ' daughter, Dodooa 8.0, Hamae 7.10; | Optimist, Aherlow 7.7, Ringman, Gold Purs<>7.6, Drakensburg7.4, Aeeension, Ort, Stepson 7.0 Second Welter Handicap, of 100 eovs, seven furlongs. - Ruamthung* 11.7, Calceolaria 10.11, Indian Shot, Stockade 9.12, Waterford 9.7, Rebel, Regret 9.3, Tim 9.0, Lid/* Link 8 9, Jewel Gun, Motor 8.8, Skylark, Wileon, Osborne, General Wolfe 8.7. Hutt Park Spring Handicap, of 150 jfovs, stven furlongs.—Borate 10.6, Okoari 9.5, Palaver 9.4, Osiak 8.12, Glenogle 8.11, The Shannon 8.8, Djin JDjin 85, Indian Sho*, Someded 8.4, I Aide de-oimp7 12, Perfection, Tukap* J 7.7, Fakir, Goldenmere 7.2, Ayrdale. 1 7.0, Gorrick 6.7. i Hack Flying Handicap, of 90 ton, 'six furlongs.—Reclaimer 9.7, Jleka. :9.5, Shrapnel Shell 8.13, Blaekwinf, ! Stage Whisper 8.8, Te Pake 8.6, Jingle 18.2, Raema 8.1, Gipsy Jack, Ogle, i Benefactor 8.0, Trade Wind, Laureate, Westerly 7.13, Valkyrie 7.8, BCooi 7.7, Hokio 7.6, Missile, Pure Silver 7.3, Zieka 7.2, Aldinga, Motai, ParitUM, Shelter, Languid 6.7. Nuioai Handicap, of 100 ion, firo furlongs.—Okoari 9.12, Ostiak 9.3, Muscovite 9.1, Sentry 8.3, RlnfUt, Torowai 8.0, Tukapa, Rebel Stepta* 7.10, Ayrdale 73, Osborne, QaOlaM 7.0, Gorrick 6.7. A BOOKMAKER'S PEO3BOUTIOH. Dcxioor, November 21. In a cae against Michael Delabuuty, heird on Thursday last, in which the defendant was charged with frequent* ing Ratt ray-street for the purpose of bookraaking, Mr Oarew, S.M., gave) judgment this morning. He held that Deiahucit/s presence was for purpose* of bettiog, and he inflict* i a fine' ;of £3 and costs. Barry Goodman wag similarly fioed. An information ! against John Burton was dism seed, on insufficient evidence. Mr Sim asked that the conviction against Dclahunty and G.odman be drawn up imme« diatsly, with a view to an appeal.