SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVIII, Issue 81918, 4 March 1907, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES,

[ March (i and 7—Dannevirke J.C. Annual. March S and 9—Wanganui J.C. Autumn. March 13 and 14—Napier Park R.C. Autumn. March 13 and 14—Stratford II.C. An nual. March 10 and 18—Grcyiuouth J.C. Autumn. March. 30 and April 1, 3, and 0— Australian J.C. Autumn. April 1 and 2—Fielding J.C. Easter Meeting. April 1, 2, and (i—Auckland R.C. Autumn.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Received, 2, 0.25 p.m. Fleming ton, February 2.

! The autumn meeting opened auspi c.otisiy in bright sunshine. The ne« Gambling Act provision did not seen: to ail'ect the meeting . The bookmakers in attendance were up to the average, while the attendance was, if anything, above last year's record. Results:— 110PKFUL STAKES—Vereuiee 1. Miss Malster 2, Lady Rylstone 3. Ten others started. Vereu.ee came away at the distance and won by a head. Tunc, linin 3%sec.

ST LEGEit—Poseidon 1, liooran 2 Benbow 3. Po-sedon went from tin start, and led nil the way. winning b,\ two and a half lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time timin IU--.cc. NEWMARKET HANDICAP: Ebullition ~ ~ ..1 !,' North Head 2 Collarit 3 From a good start, Pompous, StepOut, Volaire and Tortive were first to show. At the crossing tan, Jfflis got in front, followed by Pompous and Istria, the next showing in a bunch beiHg Grenadier and Dora Grey, lstria then went to the front and maintained the lead to the distance, where Collarit came with a good run, chased hard by Ebullition and North Head. After a good race up the straight, Ebulbt.ou won by a neck, half a length separating second and third. Time, Imin 15'/. sec. Retting, 3 to 1 lstna, 4to 1 North Head, 12 to 1 the winner. All the acceptors started. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES—Tangaroa 1 Seobie 2, Boastful 3. Also started: Dulius, Peru, Lady Dlllideiice, Malstcrdelle, Macl'herson. Betting: 4 to 1 Seobie, 9 to 2 Diffidence, (i to 1 Tangaroa, 7 to 1 Boastful. From a good start. Boastful and Seobie were first to show out. Peru, on the rails, went to the front at the live furlong post, followed by Malstcrdelle, who led across the tan from Boastful and P';ru. Seobie led at the distance, but Tai.garoa came fast on the outside and won by two lengths, a head separating second and third. Time, lmin 17'/, see.

ESSENDON STAKES—Dividend. 9.3, 1, May King, 9.0, 2, Dyed Garments. 9.0, 3. Also started: Rhubarb, Proceeder. Realm, Pius, Antonius. Dividend was first away, and fought out the race with Realm, Rhubarb and Dyed Garments. Realm led into the straight, but Dividend came at the distance and won by a length and a quarter, a length and a half separating seond and third. Tune, 2min 37 : XiS.-c. Betting: 4 to 1 the winner, 2 to 1 on Antonius. BRUNSWICK STAKES-Red Slrael; 1, Kaflirpan 2, Lady Esmc 3. Fourteen others started. Lady Esme and KaHirpan were prominent from the lirsl. Red Streak came at the distance, and won by one and ahalf lengths. Time, 2min B%scc. Retting: 3to 1 Esme, 4to 1 Alexis, 8 to 1 Red Streak.

AUSTRALIAN CUP ACCEPTANCES. Melbourne, February 28. The following are the acceptors for the Australian Cup, two miles and a quarter:—May King 9.7, Dividend 9.3, Procceder 8.0, Blue Spec 8.9, Antonlos 8.7, Misty Morn 8.4, Ossian 7.12, Tulkeroo 7.12, Pius 7.7, Dvcd Garments 7.0, Booran 7.5, Ellis 7.3, Rhubarb 7.1 Realm 0.13, Myra 0.0, Charmant CO, Solano 6.7, Togo 0.7.

SOUTH AUCKLAND MEETING. Per Press Association. Hamilton. March 2. Trial.—Leonctle 1. .Munapouri 2, Brooklyn 3. Won easily. . .Time, lmin 30 sec Dividends X.3 lis and

Hurdies.—Tui 1, Stepney 2, Bride 3. Won by three lengths Time, 2niin 55 see. Dividend, 17s. ■ South Auckland Cup.—Lord Seaton 1, Bononiiiina 2, Ulilander 3. Won easilv. Time, 1 rain 10 2-ssee Dividends, ill lis and 17s.

Clandcland's Handicap.—Sweet. Alee 1, Loch Buhie 2, Kola Nip 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 31 3-osec. Dividends, CI 10s and i!2 7s.

Steeplechase.—Pierre 1, Beudigo 2. The only finishers. (Sophia fell. Time, finiiii 37 4-ssccs. Dividend, 10s. Tradesmen's Plate— Chiandei- 1, Jlillie 2, Fi'eeiuoinit 3. Won by 'threequarters of a length. Time, lmin 41 2-osec. Dividends, 112 His and ss.

District Hack.—Crjgp'no'fc 1, Hump 1 2, Tela 3. Won easily. Time, lmin 18 4-oscc. Dividends,' £1 Ids and ss.

Flying.—Duart 1, Discoverer 2, Master Clements 3. Time, lmin 3 2-ssee Dividends, £1 Us and £1 ss.

STRATHMORE RACES. From Our Own Correspondent. T'He Racing Club held its annual meeting on the 21st, and good fields were the rule. The attendance was good. The officials deBerve great praise for the way they conducted the affairs. No protests and no accidents. The only regcHablo feature of the day was the large number of "Bookies'' that were prcscnl. making the scene and the day most hideous with their bawiing. Results: —

Hurry Scurry. ,(i furlongs.—Tradesman 1, Scotty 2. Betting, evens. Strathmore Local, 0 furlongs.—TMiigger 1, Clematis 2. Betting, 2to 1 on. living Handicap, 0 furlongs.—dean 1, M'awhili 2,

Handicap Trot, )'/, miles. —Ru'nation 1. Violet 2. Won easily. Strathmore Cup. IV, miles-Ma-whiti 1, Uplands 2, Jean 3. Won easily. Mawhiti carried 71hs penalty in this race.

Farmers' Plate, (i furlongs.—Tradesman 1, Scotty2. The best race of the day. Brewer-road Handicap. 1 mile.—Mawhiti 1, Uplands 2. Taihora Handicap, y., mile.—Firefly 1, Jean 2.

STRATFORD RACIMI! CLUB. FIRST DAY'S HANDICAPS. Mr •!■ E. Henrys has declorol the following handicaps for the first clay of the Stratford Racing Club's meeting, which opens on Wednesday, March 13th:—

Railway Hack Handicap. 0 furlongs. —Fishcrmaid 0.0, St. Maria 0.0, Pearlie B.S. Silver Lead 8.5. Engraver 8.3, (lohlen Eagle 8.3. The Clipper 8.3. Somali 7.11. Otaroa 7.10, Dear Dolly 7.0. Toddv 7.2, Bellevuc 7.0, Billow 7.0, Tambour Major (1.10, Lantern 0.0, Uhlando 0.7.

Stratford Cup Handicap. 0 furlongs. --Star Rose 0.0. Claremont 8.4. Rustique 8.2, Waikato 7.0, Rosea 1. 7.0. Regulation 7.0. Makikdii 7.8, Hanlwork 7.3. The Leader 7.0. Ivng's Birthday 0.12, Ladv Svlvia 0.7. Ohura Hurdle Hack Handicap. V>. miVs.—Showman 10.0. Dalkv 10.8. Le I lean Ki.fi. Fretwork 10.5, Tomlerglre 10.5. Nnteorini 10.2. llardwork 10.0. .Champion 0.13. Sonlliern Cross 11.12, IMooehen 0.0. Westward 0,3. HArarHv 10.2, Ha;r.uelli; 0.0. lielsh.nik !i.l). <JI.-n----ea riff 0.0.

Mjilhurst Hack Handicap. 1 niile.Volume 0.0. Ma line 8.11, Fishermaid S.ll. The Leader 8.0, Recreation 5.5, Aqua Keaia 8.2. Somali 7.0. Otaroa 7.0 PaiH'aroa 7.0. Aureole 7.7, Dear Dollv 7.s.Toddv 7.2, R ; llow 7.0. Slavey 7." Slavbov 7.0, Lady Sylvia (1.13. Lingerer fi 12. Turkish Maid 0.0. Waione 0.0, Paululus 0.7. Uhlando 0.7.

Flrinfr Handicap, fi furlongs.—Cyrcne 0.0, St. Claimer 0.0. Hustiqiie S.. r >, Pilvi-r Shell 7.12. TjO Beau 7.11. IfarHwork 7,7, White Star 7.2. Pearlie 7.2, The Dane 6.0. Pylades G. 7. Trinl Trot, I'/., miles.—Hanana per.

'Jersey Lady 4-ecs. Giggles 7, Weasel 0. SilVeT Hash 0, Sunib 11. Young V'eliiv 11, Hugo 14. Kanpokomii 14. Annua 14. Uremii 14, filnvc Galleon 14. Phil 14, Don Wilkes 11. Mai'tell 14 Plain Bill 10, Montv 10, Miss Ed : c 10. All Night 10. Brace 10, True Bell 18.

Niagara 10, Darky IG, Fire Away Hi, Panui Hi, Monagrafca 10, Jerry 17, .Miss Bei Pasco 17.

NAPIER PARK WEIGHTS. Omaranui Hack Handicap, 1% milse —Gold Dust 11.5, Lavinia 10.13, Outei 10.8, Careton and Oryx 0.8, No Shol 9.5, British Navy and Merriwa 0.4 White Squall, Gleu Afrie, and Kakarawa 0.0.

lisl; Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Maratigai 0.0, Sweet Helen 8.11, Chicane 8.3. Millincal 8.2, Lnkle.ss 8.1, Celerity 7.13, SnrHla and Erl King 7.0, Gatenby and The Squatter 7.8, Merrywing 7.7,

Pluck 7.3, Maul of Astolat, and Dame Fortune 7.0, Moata C.12, Ramoana, Waiar ki, Ruatamala 1i.7. Napier Park Cup, ly t miles.—Pink 'Lit 0.4, Done!- 8.0. Polyanthus 8.4, Mystification 8.3, Rourrasque 8.1. Hipporrolla 8.1, Probable 7.12, Mcdail st 7.11, Contender 7.7, lininolation 0.13, (lazoiey and Ito 1i.7.

Welter Handicap, 7 furlongs—Assayer 10.5, Wirral 10.4 Immolation 9.13, Chatterer 9:10, Te Rahui 0.8, King's Lynn 0.4. Dan Leno 0.3, Mill ileal 0.2, Pretty .Maid 8.12. Wh.tc Lie Monarque 8.8, Ballynectly 8.7. Sapling S;akes,"4 furlongs.—lloriarty 9.5, Pearl lioef 0.2, T.gress 7.13, Cloehette 7.8. Pumoana, Woodside, Comedian, and Oxton 7.5, Oasa, Kosalie. Swallow, The Limit Remark and Illustrious 7.2, Niwaru 0.12.

Rcdel'fl'e Hack Welter, 0 furlongs I Marangai 0.13. Te Rahui 0.8, Te Lira 0.5, Pantaloon 9.3. Dan Leno 9.3, liontine 0.2, -Merrywing and tioldelieht 8.10. Florio 8.0, Pluck 5.5, Dame For tune 8.4. Arulia, First Foot. Sin Fran. Brook Ceiling 8.3, .\loata, White Squall 8.2. Tigrisona, South Siar, Top Rose, Oabunic, Koliiu Bird. Sunestell. Oflalev, Lord Bobs, S.O. Flying Handicap 5 furlongs.—Pin I; TJn 0.13, Boomerang 0.3, Golden Gate 5.7, Grand Slam 8.4, Loftus and Medallist 8.3, Probable 8.0, Contender 7.10, Chatterer 7.0, Waikaraka 0.7.

SYDNEY WOOL SALES. By "Moturoa." Mr E. Russell experienced a bit of bad luck recently. After winning a hack race at the Pahialuu meeting, Cyrene was found to have, been ineligible to start, the gelding having won 'the exact amount in stakes which put. him out of hack company, consequently the owner has been asked to

return the stakes. After enjoying a short, spell, Pharo;

was again put into work recently, but he has again gone wrong, and Mr U'Driscoll has decided to give the gelding a lengthy sped, which it is hoped will have a beuelicial ell'ect. If the horse would only stand a good solid preparation, he would probably prove

to be one of the best 'chasers in the colony. Ton Tnlii, who won the Hack Scurry at the Woodville meeting, was submitted to auction after the event, and knockel down to Mr F. W. Lambess for 141 guineas. Te Kauui also changed hands at tit? same meeting, being purchased by a patron of R. Knox's stable at Opaki. For some reason or other, the acceptances received for the Wanganui autumn meeting are rather disappointing. The Cup should produce a good race between Mutfilid, Marguerite, and Mauler Delaval. The hitter in charge of D. Monaghan passed through en route to Wnnganui on I'ridav hist. it iscportcd that'"Dave"Ross (Ross and Bradshaw) is the new owner ot Aneycle. • ■] *i ■•!■ Delamere is flic popular fancy for

the Flying Handicap at the Wanganui meeting. The Sylvia Park mare is said to be doing splendid work on 'the track. Aniboiso. who won the races at the Duncdin meeting, is a full sister to Marguerite. ', * V!" A Wellington scribe remarks that Gil wain is' very well at present and should be worth watching in his future engagement's. Ebullition, winner of the Newmarket Handicap, is a three-year-old colt by Simmer, from Carbelle, and is trained bv IliekevboUmm.

The V.R.C. meeting will be continued on Tuesday, the principal event being the Australian Cup. »