SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 215, 4 September 1908, Page 3

SPORTING.

A DISASTROUS COLLISION. Received 3, 11.25 p.m. ~,.., Sydney, Last Night. "lute training at Randwick Proceed and Goldpieee collided violently, receiving injuries necessitating the destruction of both. MARTON RACES. SECOND DAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Marton, Last Night. the weather was beautifully fine for the concluding day. The attendance was large and the course in capital order, lhe totalisator turnover for the two days was £13,672, against £13,570 last year. A large number of licenses was issued to bookmakers, whose fees would represent an average increase of totalisator figures of about £SOOO. 'Frisco was disqualified for inconsistent running in the Telegraph Handicap. A protest svas lodged by the owner of Kareroa, and the owner and jockey (A. Olliver) anfl horse were disqualified during the pleasure of tlie club. Li the hack steeplechase Waitoa fell, fracturing A. MeConnon's collarbone. Results:—

Telegraph.— 'Frisco 1, Kareroa 2, AA'aihuka .1. Also ran: Ilangipapa, Splendid Idea, Toatuhi, Silver Lead. Millenial. A great finish. Kareroa got six lengths' start, but 'Frisco put in a great run and won by a length. Time, lmin 15see. A protest on the ground of inconsistent running was upheld, and the stakes awarded to Kareroa.

Hunters' Hurdles.—Taupo 1, Netherby 2, Baliance 3. All started. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 3inin 31see. Flying Handicap.—Llamvcru 1, Mistime 2, Sir Artegal 3. All started. Won by a length; a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 18 2-ssee. Hack Steeplechase.— Concussion 1, Mahoe 2, Whipcord 3. All started. Waitoa fell. Time, sniin 1 l-ssec. r Welter. .Sandstream 1, Windage 2, Research 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 33 2-ssee. C'rofton Handicap. Maharanui 1, Gaelic 2, Seaman 3. All started except Apa. A great finish, a neck between four horses. Time, 2min 1 4-ssec. Second Hurdles.—Gleam 1, Lyrist 2, D'Nil 3. AH started. The winner was in front most of the way. Won by a length. Time, 2min 53sec. Final Scurry. Whetuniarama 1, Roosevelt 2, Merry Tiger 3. Scratched: Lothair, Sir Artegal, Mistime, Sir Antrim and Rifleshot. Won by a length. Time, 52see.

RANGITIKEI R.C. AVEIGHTS. Marton, Last Night. Flying Handicap. Aborigine 9.0, Splendid Idea 8.11. Gawain 8.0, Toa Tuhi 7.11, Lamsdorff 7.8, Illustrious 7.4, Millenial and Tua Tahi 7.0. AVillowbank Steeplechase.—Pilot 13.5, Aroha 12.5, Janella 12.0, Mooshen 11.13, Defeat 11.12, Baltic 11.4, Concussion 11.3, Otaroa 11.2, Kuranui 10.9, A'alima 10.6, AA r aitoa 10.5, Speciosa 10.2, Clarabelle 10.2, Baliance !U3, Senorita 9.10, Bagatelle 9.9, King John, Cloudy Morn, Cavil, Clifton, Bungalow, AA'himpcr, Haumoi, Izara, Good-night, and Kura,; 9.7. !

Ptikehou Hurdles. The Stake 11.7, Lyrist 11.13, Royal Blue 10.13, Gleam 10.12, Papatawa* 10.6, Peregrine 10.'), Speciosa and Sherlock Holmes 10.0, San Jose, 9.11), The Dane 9.9, D'Nil 9.8, Lingerer and Paparaehi 9.5, Oakbourne 9.4, Firelight Bon Cyr, Forest Star, Artist, Arahura, Etesian, and Morelli 9.0. Rangitikei Steeplechase. Nadador 11.9, Pilot 11.7, Tilson 10.13, Aroha 10.6, Mahoe 10.6, Starlight and Janella 10.0, Bullworth 9.13, Mooshen 9.12, Defeat 9.11, Tetohau and Senorita 9.7.

Spring Handicap. Mahuta 9.0, Moloch, Seaman, and Irish Rifle 8.7, Silken Rein 7.13, San San and Landwern 7.9, Glcnullin 7.5, Saga 7.4, Ellerton, 7.2, Rendrock, Golden Gate, Gaelic, and Sandstream 7.0, Mussell 6.9, The Ruler 6.7.

Rangitoto Hack Race—AVhetumarama 9.13, Sandstream 9.0, Lamsdorff 8.9, Nicotine 8.3, Research 8.2, Buoyant and Chase Mab 7.13, Llanwern 7.12, Recreation and Fulminator 7.11, AA 7 indage and Crucinella 7.10, Nightmare 7.8, Royai Maid and Timothy 7.7, Sylvian Park 7.5, Zoraida 7.4, Monsieur Beaucaire 7.1, Diplomatic 7.0, Grand Rappin and Shaler 6.13, Maidi, Utopia, and Eclogue 6.12, AVaddy 6.11, Epsom Downs 6.9, Logner and Ruaputere 6.7.

Tlie North Taranaki Hunt Club steeplechase meeting, to be held on the New Plymouth racecourse next Thursday, should be highly successful. Excellent nominations have been received, and some good racing should result. A course is being arranged on the racecourse for several steeplechases, and the jumps will include a water-jump, which should create some, amusement. The Garrison Band has been engaged to play for the day, and an excellent programme will be re'ndered. Afternoon tea, etc., will be provided from noon in the grandstand. Tlie charge for admission ?s extremely reasonable; Is only will be charged "at the main gate; ladies free. Given a fine day, the Hunt Club will be rewarded with a large attendance, both from town and country. The Railway Department will delay the usual 4.10 p.m. train until 5.15 to suit the convenience of country visitors.