SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 99, 24 May 1909, Page 3

SPORTING.

; TAKAPUNA MEETING. FIRST DAY. Auckland, Last Sight. Following are the results of tho Takayuna races;— f,„.i,.„, _VilenStet,, Waikuku * ' °S> o^¥ ' as tle Blanev, ami loa Un.. • noa »i alonzth. Time, train 3o 2-om-c. FhTt Ponv Handicap, five furlongs and ahaf-Maika 1, Etonia 2, Cyrona 3. \Ux> started: Mighty Atom, Gleuuia, Octoroon, Quadroon, Mistime, Nora Kcorrai and Tupoea.. Th. winner led throughout. Time, lunu lOsec. Empire Handicap, oue -mile and » quarter-Advocate 1, \UucUow t 2, Dardanus 3. Also started: Lochbuhie, ill* 'Winnie, Scotty, Waihuka, Bully, Carmania, Necktie, Rimloek, Lord IWberv and Lealiw. Won by three lengths. Tinie, 2min 21see. Maiden Hurdles, one mile and a-naii and 100 yaids—Eblis 1, Armagh 2, Cyrrm 3. Also started: Kremlin, Waikato, Tui Cakobau, Pukeuui, Sweet Alice, Gladsmuir, Kaitangata, Rod McGregor, Heathey, Keep-step and Hokomai. Won oy a neck. Time, 3min 15 2-asec. Hauraki Hurdles, two miles—Te Aral 1 Te Kainui 2, Irish 3. Also started: Sol, Reservoir, Le Beau, Cuiragno, Luscombe and Creusot. Won by two lengths. Time, tain 12 3-osee. Xgataringa Handicap, five furlongs and a-hali—Aimwell 1, Starboard 2, Valentine 3. Also started: Waiotahi, Norma, Don Quex, Silent) Waikuku, Madam Soult Censure, Leafire, Komati, and Olive' Rose. Won easily. Time, Imm 17 2-ssec. Royal Handicap, five furlongs and a half—Sir Artegal 1, Foremost 2, Coromandel 3. Other starters: Dogger Bank, Devonport, Tarina and John. Won easily.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTASCES. Auckland, Last Sight. The following are the acceptances for the second day"s meeting of the Takapuna Joclcey Chib:— , Pupuke Handicap—Waiotahi 8.9, Valentine 8.9, Maika 8.0, Aimwell 8.0, Starboard 7.10, Norma 7.9, Don Quex 7.2, Madam Soult 7.0, Seafire 7.0, Seldom 613, Etonia 6.13, Olive Rose 6.12, Castle Blaney «.12, Toa Tere 0.12, Waikuku 6.12, Silent 6.12. . Second Pony Handicap—lmprimus 9.0, Glenora 9.0, Mighty Atom 8.12, Octotooni 8.11, Mahinga 8.9, Mistime 8.0. Quadroon 7.12, Nora Soult 7.10, Seafiro 7.4, Tupaea 6.10. ' Britannia Handicap-^Loefrbuoie S.o, Maheno 7.10, Wauchope 7.8, Waihuka 7.7 Dardanus 7.6, Devonport 7.5, Buily 7.4, Carmania 7.3, Azoff 6.8, Miss Advance 6.7, John 6.7, Lord Rosebery 6.7. Takapuna Hurdles—Kremlin 10.8, Eblis 10.0, Waikato 9.9, Gladsmuir 9.8, Carlvle 9.8, Cvmri 9.7, Armagh 9.7, Bully 9*7, Red McGregor 9.3, Kaitangata 9.3, Pleiades 9.0, Putararu 9.0. Hauturu Hurdles<-Te Arai 10.8, Irish 100 Cuiragno 9.12, Te Kainui 9.10, Lusconibe 9.»10V Sestator 9J6, Bully! 9.3, Noteorini 9.3, Sewtown 9.0, Luminator 9.0. Victoria Handicap—Foremost 9.0, Dogger Bank 8.9, Hohungatahi 8.3, Devonport 8.0, Tarina 7.7, Necktie 7.0, John 6:10. Welter Handicap—Valentine 8.2, Tattoo 8.2, Bully 8.0. Azoff 7.10, Escamillo 7.8, Miss Advance 7.7, Lord Eosebery 7.7, Tupaea 7.7. WANGANUI MEETING. ' "' FIRST DAT.

Wanganuij. Saturday Sight The Wanganui J.O. winter meeting opened to-day. The sum of £0220 was put through "the tote, as against £9474 on the first day. of last year. Results:— Borough Handicap—lrish Rifle 1, Kamoa 2, St. Bill 3. All started. Wwij easily by two lengths. Time, lmiu 16 1-3 see. Wangaaui Steeplechase—Mocassin 1, Ti'.son 2, Kiaterc 3. All started. The placed horses ami Oryx and Ballanoe were the only starters to finish. Won comfortably by three lengths. Time, Cmin 17sec. Electric Haadieap—Waiala 1, Overtime 2, Puruksu 3. Scratched: Strategist, Guiding Step, Brilliancy, Singer, and Captain Bell. Won by half a head. Time, lmhr 4 3-osee. Kaitoke Hack Hurdles—Feu-de-Joie 1, Tokoroa 2, Stnyboy 3. Scratched: Moose. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 3inin 20 1 -ssec. Century Hurdles—Belario 1, Compass 2. Xnvier 3. Exinoor, Snip Aorangi and Master Douglas fell, the last-nmed having to be shot. "Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 20 4-3 see. Connoliv Handicap Gwendoline 1. Mahuta 2", Lady Menschikofr f. A'l started. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 12 2-ssec. Purua Hack Handicap—Mendip 1. Strategist 2, North-East' 3. Scratched: Quick March. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 46see. TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Wanganui, Last Night. Winter Oats, six furlongs—lrish Rifle 8.13, Valiant and Kareroa 8.4, Mon Ami and Waikaraka 8.2, St. Bill 7.4, Hernia 7.2, Cyrene 6.13, Nicotine 6.11, Monlpelier fi.7. Em'pire Handicap, one mile and a distance—lrish Rifle 8.9. jlaTiuta 8.1, Ovrcndqlina 7.13, Roosevelt 7.12, Biillarat 7.7, Waitapu 7.il.Mendip 7.5, Daisy Paul 7.1. Lady Mensehikoff 7.0, Astraea 6.10, Toa Tuhi and Wee Trinket 6.9, Lamsdorff B.T.

Rata Hurdles, one mile and five fur-lpngs-Stayboy 11.7, Clarempnt 10 9, Auratus 10.5, Nova and Feu-de-Jdie 9.13, Moose and Taupo 9.7, Tokaroa 0.6, Waiqne. 9.4, Indian Mutiny 9.1, Burton aad Moscow 0.0.

Farewell Hack.fek furlongs—Overtime 9.8, Xyland 9.2, Strategist 8.13, Mulga Bill 8.12, North-East 8.0, Waiata aid Brilliancy 8.1, Toanga 8.0, Sedgemoor 7.9, Redwing and Dervish 7.7, Adopted

Grandstand Steeplechase, two milei and a half—Eurus 11.2, Jack Pot 10.3, Aroha 9.11, Oryx 0.10, Playmate 9.9. Hay Hurdles, one mile and three-quar-ters—Maidi and Exmoor 11.4, Xav : er and Compass 10.3. Aorangi 10.3, Snro 10.0, Wliatakurn 9.7, Prospector 9.0. Balgownie Back, one mile and a distance—Research 8.12, Strategist B.IJ, Lady Lucy 8.0. Mallet 8.0, Anemone 7.11, Maori Ritle 7.5, Shannon Lass 7.3, Marathon and Marshall 7.0.

XORTH OTAGO RACES. FIRSTDAY. Oamani. Saturday Xight. The Xorth Otago J.C. commenced its winter meeting to-day. Rain fell during the night and made the course heavy. The tote put through £3824, Results:— Waikura Hurdles, one mile and a-half —Homeward 9.12. 1: Ringman 9.13, 2: Southern Cross 11.3. 3. Also Started: Oreino, Storm and Fulmar. Time. 3min lsee. Tokarahi Welter, six- furlongs—Mks Gal 9.1,1; Master Alex 0.3, 2; Oiyoi 9.2, 3 Also started: Tto. Aid Heigh. Tie Wittv, Luresoiue, Red and Black. Time, lmin 2>/ s sce. Trial Plate, four furlongs—Merry lass 1, Obsona 2. Ripple 3. Also ran: Windward, Bruce, Gold Sail. Simon Pine, jjeijitbic, Santa Clara, Eagelstone, and BirtrVala. Time, 52see. Onmar'n Cup. one mile—Chief Lochiel •T \" I; Federal 8.0. 2: Flitaway 8.11. 3. > '■ • started: Czar Klohol 8.13. Warsaw 0.10, Ronaldshay 0.7. Time, lmin 45 2-3 spe, ; Wnireka Hack, six furlongs—Sarsfield 7.9. 1; Salaam 7.10, 2; Xorth Pole 9.12, ;i. Also started: British Peer and Mon-tn-al. Time, lmin 20'/ 2 sec. Railway Handicap, five furlongsMerry Las 9 8.3, 1; Balaclava 8.8, 2; la hbonny 7.2. 3. Also started: Clav- • Rosina and Vagrancc. Time, lmin

li 1-asec. Stewards' Handicap Lady Orizoin 7.13. 1; Gapon fl.lo, 2; Passion 7.13. 3 Also started: Tctrovria, Kostroma, Cerise and Blue, Cute, Liza' and Miss Oal. Time, lmin Osec. : '"' TODAY'S ACCEPTANCES. r-n- . ■ msi Oamaru, List Vight. The following are the acceptances for Monday's races: — Empire Hurdles—Southern Cross 11.7, Homeward 11.0, Ringman 10.5, Orsino 0.13. Fulmar 9.2, Storm D.O. Parkside Welter—Petrovna 10.4, Ard Reigh 9.7, Oiroi 9.6, Ito 9.0, Luresomc 8.0, Red and Black 8.0, Liza 7.9, Ronalds'liay 7.7. The Shortfi Newlands, Santa Clara, Obsona, Sumata. Lady Ranald, Lady Kirk, Ripple a'nd Benzoic. Victoria Handicap—Chief Lochiel 9.0. Czar Kololiol 8.13, Stratagem 8.9, Fed-1 " er* 818, De Wlttc 7.3, Warsaw 0.7, Pinil • 0.7? I Redcastle Hack Handicap—Xortli Polo ( 0.8, Kostroma 9.0, British Peer 8.9, Claymore 8.6. Sarsfield 8.5. Balaclava 8.5, Montreal 7.13, Salaam 7.9, Inchbonny 0.8, Simon Pure 0.7. i-\ Pukeuri Handicap—Merry Lass 8.12,

Lady Orizciin 5.13. federal S.li, his-i m S.l, Muster Alex 7.13. Ho 7.13. .V.J Heigh 7.12. Kostroma 7.11. Loft us 7.i«. Miss Gal 7.."), Cerise and Blue. 7.2. Cute 7.1, Gapon 7.1, Liza 8.9, British Peer 0.7. TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa"). The Wauganni. Takapuna and Nor'll Otago winter meetings will be conelultil to-day. The whole town knew all about Valentine in the Maiden on Saturday, and look out at a short price. Cyrene was well fancied for the Borough Handicap on Saturday, but failed to r uu up to track form." Irish Rille won easily in good time, considering tne state of thee ourse.

The Wanganui Steeplechase saw the survivors of the old junipers, Mocassin, Tilson and Kiatere, being the "old stagers" of the crowd. Xogi. Jack Pot, Emus, Clarabelle and I'layniato came to grief and the race must "have provided what might be called a disastrous fall in meat-horse-meat. Before the meeting a number of horseowners approached the stewards of ihe Wauganni J.C. and drew their attention to the stiffness of the course, but the club's officials could not see any cause for complaint. After Saturday's race there is no wonder that only five horses have accepted for today's race.

Another good horse was added to the Big Paddock on Saturday, when Master i Douglas was shot after falling in the Century Hurdle Race. Mr. F. Attfield's fine horse had a short hut brilliant ca-1 reer on the turf, winning consistently I on the flat and over hurdles. His latest cftorU at the Hawke's Bay meeting when he won the open hurdle race cadi day, are fresh in the minds of all sport followers, and he had manv backers for the. Great Northern Hurdle Race, in which the son of Douglas was on the same mark as Paritutu with list 61b. Much sympathy will be felt for Mr. Atfcfield, whose loss is a serious one, and' the turf can ill afford to lose one of its brightest stars in the jumping line. The Daystar gelding, Compass, must be reckoned unlucky. In last year's Century Hurdles he filled the roll of runner-up to Waipu, and in Saturday's race finished in a like position behind Belano.

Advocate was in heavy commission away from the course on Saturday, and paid a surprisingly large price, considering his partiality for the Takapuna course. Horses for courses fits the case exactly.

Sir Artegal added another bracket to his record on Saturday, when he scored an easy victory in the Royal Handicap. The chestnut has done well over short courses recently, and was accorded solid 60lid_ support in his recent success. Irish-Rifle scored an easy victory on Saturday, and has gone up 131bs in the Winter Oats, in which race he led Ballarat home hist year.

Wauchope appears to r* staving better at the end of the season 'than at mid-summer, and the "Freedom Jiorse created a surprise by his bold showin» in the mile and a-quarter event at Taka° puna on Saturday. Wauchope figures in the Britannia Handicap, run over a mile this' afternoon. '

The Tarannki-trained Starboard ran a decent race in the Ngataringa Handicap at Takapunn. Jjnt the bad luck experienced at Hawera recently stuck to the Daystar gelding There is no doubt 1i» can travel fast, and „o one would liegrndse Mr B Sieholfe a win if the bay got home to-day. - Jfaiki < stored another success in the pony ranks on Saturday, and the Uhlan lilliputian should prove „ good winner for Mr J. George. Malta is Only a little bit of horseflesh, but can fly for a short distance and has the advantage of being a quick beginner. °