SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 272, 10 November 1908, Page 3

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. (By PTWM^Ass»ciation.— <3opyReceived 10, 1 a.m. Melbourne, November 9 The WUliainstown Cup results a* follows:—lolaire 1, Delaware gar 3. There were nine starters A great race between the placed hinel Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2mm 21% sec.

CJ.C. RACES. By Telegrapb.~Presß Association. tl xt Christchurch, Last Night, ..it- , eW Zea '»nd Cuj> meeting wa* •rotinned to-day at Riccarton in bcauti lul weather, a nd with the public holiday tie attendance was again very good among those present being Lord Plunkct and suite. The racing was extremely interesting throughout, and the win of worge Clifford's colt in the Ueroy was very popular. The totalisator investments amounted to £12134 ag against £21,739 last year, in addition to which there were seventeen bookmakers licensed inside and thirtv-five outside. Results:— Middletou Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.—Snip 1, Leonardo A 1 laymate 3. Also started: Stormont, Northern Star, and Oasis. Won by two lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 21sec. i Criterion Handicap, seven furlongs.— Chanteuse 1, Truganini 2, Count Witte 3. Also started: Gold Crest, Penates, 5® wn > ™1 Rate, Jloriarty, Gold ihread, Field Gun, and Tremulous. ° n a neck; a head between second and third. Gold Crest was fourth. Time lmin 28 3-ssec. Epsom High-weight Handicap, six furlongs.—Los Angelos 1, Passion 2. Pellicle 3 Also started: Lupulite, Petrovna, stronghold, Bonny Glen, Vasa, Volodii, tontender Golden Cairn, Zetland, Helianthes, Gold Treasure, and Prism. Won by three-quarters of a length; a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 15 3-asec.

Derby Stakes, of 2000 sovs, for three-year-olds; one mile and a-half.—Hus-bandman 1, St, Aidan 2, Diabolo 3. Also started: Nobel, Master Soult, Gold Lace, and Sunglow, Husbandman and Diabolo cut out all the running, tile former W'nnijg comfortably by a length and naif, St. Aidan beating Diabolo on the post by a neck for second place. Time, 2mm 39 2-osec.

Juvenile Plate, five furlongs.—Armlet 1, Nautiform 2, Flitaway 3. Also started: Serenade and Kilts. Armlet led into the course proper, but Nautiform came with a great run and was onlv beaten by half a head, Flitaway a neck away. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec. Metropolitan Handicap, one mile Mid a-half.—Apa 1, Ringdove 2, All Red 3. Also started: Master Delaval, Downfall, Tangimoana, Grand Slam, Uhlando, Moloch, Stratagem, Heorthen, and Riflemaid. Ringdove at once took the lead, and was in front till inside the distance', where Apa overhauled her and won by half a length, All Red a length and ahalf away. Downfall was fourth. Time, 2min 34 4-asec.

Irwell Handicap, four iurlongs.—Fasnakyle 1, Celaeno 2, Boutade 3. AI9O atarted: Elyeian, Expansion, SergieTitch, Merigale, Perle d'Or, Ristori, lAtchet, Ambroeian, and Alma, Won by ft neck, Boutade a similar distance away. Time, 50 l-ssec.

Otaio Plate, one mile and a-half.— White Ue 1, Outlander 2, Lyrist 3. Also started: Mahuta, Armamento, St. Joe, The Libyan, Monkey Puzzle, Tsitsihar, Cavatina, and Somareff. Won by a length, the same distance between lecosd and third. Time, 2mhi 38sec.

AUCKLAND MEETING. SECOND DAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. Following are the results of tlie second day's races:— Spring Handicap, one mile.—Tui Cakobau 1, Celtic 2, Sandstrcam 3. Other starters: Advocate, Rauparaba, ami Landlock. Won by three-quarters of a length. Penrose Hurdles.—Dolores 1, Reservoir 2, Hautapu 3. The other start.ir was Greusot. Won by two lengths. Normanby Handicap—Rarata 1, lagiis 2. Carmania 3. Other starters: Advance, Jena, Flint Island, Hard Rock, Mentira, and Cyreniac. Won by a length.

Birthday Handicap, one mile and ahalf.—Carl Rosa 1, Te Arolia 2, Tan San 3. Other starters: Moral, Douche, Delegate, Paritutu, Pohutu, and Sandstream. Won by a head. Time, 2min 38sec.

Musket Stakes, four furlongs—Salute 1, Maori King 2, Sea Elf 3. Other starters: St. Amans, Etna, Vic, Fig'iting Fish, and Elegance. Won by half & length. Onehunga Steeplechase, about three miles.—Bullworth 1, Connecticut 2, Cinque 3. Scratched: Dolores and M:i■\vhiti. Bullworth took charge at the last fence and won iiy three lengths. Time, fiinin 12sec. Maiden Plate.—Waimangu 1, Escamillo 2, Kim lock 3. Scratched: Tartan. .Won by Jialf a length. Epsom Handicap—Cambrian 1, Tariaa 2, Muskerry 3. Scratched: Santa R<h.l. Lycia, Royal Soult, and Lindsay. The rider of Haldane was kicked at the post and had his leg broken.

TARATAHI-CARTERTON RACES. * By Telegraph.—Press Association. Mastcrton, Last Night, The Taratahi-Carterton races were , held to-day in fine weather. The sum * of i £7442 was put through the machine, } against £0153 last year. Fourteen . bookmakers plied their calling. Results: Tararua Hack Hurdles, one mile and 1 a-half.—Haeremai 1, Lebeocio 2, Forest ' 3. Also started: Commander, Hatley, Speciosa, Liberator, Don Carlos, Indian Mutiny, Clovial, Oakburne, Whakatika, ' Huriniii, and Diplomatic. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 5 3-ssec. Belvedere Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Tumut 1, Rock Ferry 2, Thera 3. Also started: Blue Ribbon, Conquer, Lochiela, No Tramps, and Castiglione. Won by a length. Time, lmin 18sec. Railway Handicap, 9ix furlongs. - Lothair 1, Flotilla 2, Golden Eagle .1. Also started: Toa Tuhi, Polyanthus, Matau, Aberration, and Waicola. Won by a neck. Time, lmin lC«ec. Wairarapa Hack Guineas, seven furlongs.—Passive 1, Splash Waitoto 3. Also started: Mildura, Colossus, Merry Christmas, and Bravorv. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 30sec. Wairarapa County Cup, one mile and a-quarter. —San Julie 1, Merrie Rose 2, Silken Rein 3. Also started: Irish Rifle and Iranui. Won by half a length. King Edward Handicap, one mile Tangaroa 1, King Post 2, Blue Ribl>on o. Also started: Skye, Windage, St. Brandon, Osiris, The Cockatoo, and Pukew.ii. | Won uv a length. Time, lmin 44 2-ssec. Trial" Plate, six furlongs.—Sir Antrim 1, Vinco 2, Afterthought 3. Also started: Silver Light. on by a length. Time, lmin 18 2-ssec. , Gladstone Hack Welter, seven furlongs.— Espartero 1, Lucretius 2, Sealer 3. °Also started: Local Maid, Kelso, Flintgun, The Dane, and Knight Commander. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec.

WAIPAWA RACES. By Telegraph.—Pre:s Association. Napier, Last JCiglit. The Waipawa Racing Club Birthday meeting took place to-day in fine but dull weather, with a big attendance. The totalisator handled £3311, »3 against £5119 last year. Nine bookmakers were licensed. Results:— Maiden Hack.—Polynices 1, Cork 2. Kiminerian 3. Also started: Sir Possible. Won by a length. Time, lmm | lOsec. Welter Hack—Rose Lethe 1, Peregrine 2, Robin Link 3. Also started: Monarque, Tuatalii, and Minister. Won bv three-quarters of a length. Tim.',

lmin 31 4-ssee. Waipawa County Handicap. Lams ■ (lorff 1, Voetgang 2. Ilipporolla s. Also started: Millenniar, Separator, and Ballyneetv. .Won b>- half a length, a I head between second and third. Time, lmin 44 4-ssec. Ilomewood Hack.—Jet de More 1 .yi Benson 2, Waikareao 3. Also start.-.: Perchance and Minister. Won by a neck after a groat finish. Time, lmin 34 4-j sec. , , ~ , Scurry Stakes.-Ora Pinsent 1. ( ork 2, Tauniano 3. Also slarted: kinimenaii. Xubian Lion, and St. Helena. Won Hi' the wav. Time. 52«e<\ Grandstand Hack.—Peregrine l.Kobn Link 2, Ro«elethe 3. Ako started: My DaTling. Won easily- by a length. Tiiu- 1 . lmin 44 4-ssec. Railway Handicap, furlong®. —Ttfpporofla 1, MiHeniar 2, V<»et<ran;r Al.«o started: Golden Gate nnd Cliantre?*. Won by a long neck. IS 3 •» sec. - ! Hack Flying.—MUtleloe 1, I'"*" I gible 2, Wonderbohni 3. Also started: Prince Hassan, Tuatalii, and Merry Tiger. Woe by a bead. Time, lmin 18 4-6360. 1

WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA HACK MEETING.

annual meeting 01 the Waverlevnaitotara Club took place yesterday in fine weather, and there was a record attendance. Large fields faced the starter, and the racing was very interesting. Rangihaeta won the Cup and Momohaki Stakes iu good style; the u aitara-owned Shuza won the Morton -Memorial Maiden; and Lingerer stored a long overdue win in the Hurdle Rate. Xicotine gathered in the Prince of Wales Handicap after a good lace with Clmse Mab, and outsiders in Clampett and Kiistv Hew away with the fourfurlong sprint events. The totalisator recorded a larger amount of money than last year, despite the fact th.it five bookmakers who were licensed did good business. The course, lawn, and paddock was in splendid order, and rolled great credit on the caretaker. The WavOrley Brass Band discoursed sweet anisic during the afternoon, and everything passed off smoothly under tlie energetic guidance of Mr. J. W. Eminer- : son. The following are the details cf 1 the racing:—

Morton Memorial Maiden, of 00 sovs; second 10 sovs trom the stakes; w.f.a. Seven furlongs. R. J. and H. D. Matthews' b c Shuza, by Soult—Sprite, 8.0 (L. Dennaliy) 1 F. Jackson's c g Clemency, S. 13 (C. Jackson) .. ~ _ ..2 Miss Dempster's b in Astraea, 8.9 (W. Raynor) 3 Also started: Dennis 9.0 (H. Tate l , Andover 9.0 (F. Jones), Coy 8.13 (A. Neale), Whimper 8.13 (H. Jackson;,. Tauhara 8.13 (C. Cochrane), Tiinitu Pouri S.ll (Kingan), Tanekalia B.U 'J. Clareburt), Headlight 8.11 (L. Xodder), Marshal 8.0 (11. Carrell), Rohepotae 8.0 (C. Pearce).

From a good send-off Whimper. Coy, and Clemency took up the running, Astraea and Shuza lying next along the back. At the iour-furlong post Shu/.a started to move up, and coming round the field at the bend had everything settled at the distance, and, galloping in beautiful style, won by five iengtis from Clemency, who beat Astraea by a short neck, and the rest were close up. Time, lmin 31see. A protest against the winner for not carrying weight-for-age was entered through an oversight on the objector's part, and was quickly dismissed.

Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs; second 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. A. E. Tucker's c m Chase Mab, 6yrs, by Chasseur—Mab, 7.13 (W. Raynor) 1 S. Pitt's b g Timothy, 4yrs, 7.13 (C.

| Pearce) .. * 2 R. Johnson's b m Nicotine, 9.0 (C. Cochrane)' 3 Also started: Lady Menschikoff 8.5 (J. Clareburt), Otaraoa 7.9 (T. Jones). Chase Mab was first away from Timothy and Otaraoa, Nicotine and Lady Menschikoff losing ground. Chase Mab had a lead of several lengths entering the straight, and won easing up by a long neck from Timothy, who was under punishment. Nicotine was a couple of lengths away third, Lady Menschikoff next, and Otaraoa last. Time, lmin 16sec.

Handicap. Hurdle Race, of 60 sovs. One mile and a-half. H. Fryer's c g Lingerer, by Apremont—Taihoa, 9.6 (Mr. Flynn).. 1 Geo. Smith's br g Xavier, aged (H. Crera) .. .. .. .. 2 J. N. Coleman's br g Moose, oyrs (H. Kingan) 3

Also started: Gleam 10.12 (J. Stewart), Moosheo 9.13 (J. Morris), Taupo 9.4 (H. Oopestake), Bon Cyr 9.0 (A.

Leeth). From a Hag start Moose : .id Taupo were first away, Lingerer ] several

lengths. Moose ran wide and tried to run off at the first fence, Xavier being first over. Going out of the straight Lingerer and Mooshen improved their positions, and Gleam momentarily showed in front, Bon Cyr losing ground.

Lingerer came with a rush half-a-mile from home, and won vtrv easily i>y eiglit lengths from Xnvier, who heat Moose, whose rider lost a stirrup-iron, by a neck. Mooshen and Gleam were next, and Bon Cyr last. Taupo burst a blood-vessel and was pulled up. Time, 2min 52 3*ssec. Waverley-AVaitotara Cup, of 105 sovs; second 20 sows; third 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. E. Robinson's c h Rangihaeta, 6yrs, by Bangipuhi—Tawera, 9.0 (C. Price) .. .. ..I

S. Pitt's 1> g Fulniinator, oyrs, 7.13 (C. Pearce) J. Pawson's b g .Stayboy, aged, 8.10 (C. Cochrane) "I Also started: Research S.(i (C. -la:kson), Lull B.(i (>S. Crera), Kilmarnock 8.3 (F. -Tones), Tonderghie 8.2 (A. Xeale), Anemone 7.5 (J. C'olemai), Chattel 7.2 (T. Jeffrey). Rangihaeta and Kilmarnock were first away, and the former led past the stand the first time from Kilmarnock, Stayboy, and Fulniinator. The order was unchanged to the four-furlong post, where the white jacket of Research was seen coming through the field, but the top-weight was not to be ileuied, and won a good race by three-parts of a length from Fulniinator, with Stayboy the same distance away third. Research was next, just in front of Kilmarnock. Time, 2min H 4-ssee. Wilson Stakes, of 00 sovs; second 10 sovs from the stake; weight S.O. Four furlongs. G. G. llcKenna', blk m Clampctt,

aged, by St. Clements—Nita (C. Jackson) 1 M. Roberts' b g Langshan, aged (J. Clareburt) 2 A. Marsh's br g Mar-Ton, 3yrs (C.

Price) 3 Also started: Guiding Step (A. Neale), Seilgemoor (G. Laing), Roosevelt (F. Li ltd), Tanekaha (C. Pearce), The Saint (Lyford), Muskerado ("E. Hendry), Flying Wind (Craren), Stepmar (W. Raynor), Billington (L. Dennahy), Pleiades (T. Jones). Clampett shot out with a couple of lengths' lead, and gave nothing else a chance, winning anyhow by over half-a-dozen lengths from Langshan, who beat Mar-Ton by a length. Sedgemoor was fourth, just in front of a bunched crowd. Time, 50sec. Prince of Wales Handicap, of 00 sov.»; second 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs.

R. Johnson's b m Nicotine, 4yrs, by St. Clements—Rau Rau, 8.10 (C. Cochrane) 1 A. E. Tucker's c m Chase Mab, 6yrs, 8.5 (inc. 101b pen.) (W. Raynor) 2 Bowen and Corrigan's br m Pearlie, 9.0 (F. Flynn) 3'

Also started: Otaraoa 7.5 (F. Jones), Clemency 7.1 (Clareburt), Headlight 7.9 (H. Jeffrey). Otaraoa and Chase Mab were first 70 take up the running from a good start, and the pair were out on their own to the straight, where Nicotine appeared on tTie scene, and, taking command at the distance, won by a good length from Cliasc Mab. Pearlie was half a length away third, and Otaraoa was next, Clemency tilth, and Headlight' last. Time, lmin 31sec. Momahaki Stakes Handicap, of U0 sovj; second 10 sovs from tile stakes. One mile and a distance. E. Robinson's e h Rangiliaela, Uyrs, liv Ranjtipnhi —Tawera, 9.10 (inc. I 101b pen.) (C. Price) .. 1 G.' Friniley's c g Research, 4yrs, 8.0 (W. Raynor) 2 A. Robertson's e « Kilmarnock, syrs,

8.3 (F. Jones) li Also started: Stayboy 8.10 (C. Cochrane), The Leader B.(> (C. .Jackson), Tonderghic 8.2 (A. Seal), Anemone 75 (Coleman), Mistress 7.5 (A. Russell), Chattel 7.2 (Jeffrey). Chattel delayed the start for some considerable time, but when they finally "ot away Rangihaeta shot to the front, followed bv Research and Stayboy, To>id.T"hie being left. The top-weight cracked on the pace along the back, and, spread-eagled his opponents, Stayboy being most prominent of the rue.:. Rangihaeta was first into the straig.it, and wo,i without a whip by two lengths frn-ji Research. who finished fast, beat--1 ing Kilmarnock on the post liv a lie-id. ' Time, -inill I 2-osee.

Jackson Memorial Stakes. 01 uO sov;, second 10 sovi f rom l,ie 9tnke ' ! weight 0.0. Four furlongs. C. K. Major's b m Kirstv. 4yr=, by Sedgebrook—Rosie (Jackson) .. 1 M. Roberts' b g Langshan, aged (C'lareburt) W. 1). Mcßeth's b f Crucinclla, >yrs (Cochrane) 1 \l-t> started: (Gliding Step (C. Pl'iC't. I Roosevelt l\V. Raynorl, Longner (C. Jack-onl, (iohlwai (F. Jones), Mar-Toil ( \ Xcal). The Saint (Colem.au). Flying I Wind iA. liti—ell I. (ivertiine (Jeffrey), l'leiadi--, Monc-i. Stepinar (Raynor). Kiivtv was quickly in the lead, and making every po*t a winning one. led Lnn"-lian home by a little over a length. Crneiii'-lh was close up third, and made up a l"t of ground inside tile distant. Time. 40 4-jsce.

Lender, Recreation, Black Banner, Lingerer, Haeremai, otaraoa, Glengaritf. Dominion Handicap.—Kanewara, Glen, Golden Glow, Red Star, Clorine, Tokomam, Advance Sail, Westermere lillv, Trevalli, Starfish, Diuagesy, Malaphi'i, Tuna.

Waitara Cup Handicap.—Mallet, The Leader, Fulminator, Stayboy, Handover, Research, Tonderghie, Mikotahi, Nictorino, Mistress, Kilmarnock, Rohepotae, Larue, Bismark, Ney, •Maiden Handicap. Kanewara, Glen, Valentine, Denis, Tauhara, Red Star, (Umstock, (ilenrook, Durability, shan, Shining Star, Malaphin. ' Welter Handicap.—The Leader, Bil-j low, Clemara, Burton, Glen, Rappel, Golden Glow, Paul, White Star, Pearlie, j Bou Cyr, Tauhara, Recreation, Mistress, Lingerer, Kotere. Clifton Stakes.—Kirsty, Glen, Sir Artegal, Hydraulic, Muskerado, Golden Dream, Redwing, Pleiades, Gilrook, Whana, Tokomaru, Durability, Langshan, Faida, Gold Bit. Lepperton Stakes. Lady Lancelot, Nictorino, Kirsty, Burton, Sir Arteg.il, St. Paul—Release colt, Paul, Lady Heroine, Muskerado, Tauhara, Golden .

Dream, Pleiades, Gilrook, Otaraoa, Kotere, Faida, Haupulii, Whana, Shilling Star. Flying Handicap.—Valentine, Tii;rna, Clemency, Billow. Burton, Timothy, Headlight, White Star, I'earlie, Tauhara, Pleiades, Chase Mab, Nictmiue, Bismark, Nev, Taneliaka, Otaraoa, Rohepotae. '