SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 109, 5 June 1909, Page 5

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The following acceptances have been received for the second day's races: Great Northern Steeples'—Kaitere 12.5 Sol 12.2, Maidi 10.5, Irish 10.4, Capitol 10.4, Le Beau H).3, Creusot 10.2, Jack Pot !U;S, Tearai 9.8.

Drakei Hurdles, one mile and threequarters—Cpnri IO.G, Waikato 9.8 L>'o 9.8, Tui Cakolmu 9.7, Carlylc ».u, 'u,., v . then 9.3, Pleiades 9.0, Red McGregor inn™!?";!' 11 , Ilm ' (Ilos > 'wo miles—Waipu 10..1, Bully 10.3, Swagsman 10.0, Reservoir 9.11, Waikato 9.0.

Jumpers' Flat, one mile and a-lialf—-laritutu 10.13, Stay,boy 11.12, Notcorini - ewton 9.4, Waione 9.3, Luininator Prince of Wales' Handicap, seven fu"1U ' lrisl ' «'"e 10.13, in 1 <;r(,n,u,i,M ' 10-7. Dcvonpurt 10.!. Sedition 10.4, Loclibuhie 10.2 Mnn \Vlllnle 10.1 Santa Rosa 9.9, Sir Avtegal link-, li >V,lucllo l l( ' »-8, Wailuika I). 1, l'irst Gun !J.O. Ranfurly Mile—Epsom Lass 10.0 Yalentine 9.12, Escamillo 9.12, Miss' Ad 7hmin "il 1 "' r mIWJi st «' l>oard 0.5, /mum 9.0, Cyrona 9.3, Michaeloff 9 0 oTtL.u* olf" Totikil '

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. Napier, Last Night. The Napier Park Racing Cluli has received the following nominations for the Napier Steeplechase, about three miles: lekahu, Speciosa, Wairaka, Sylvia Maid Capitol, Aroha, Jackpot, Starlight, Moccasin, Aadador, Lingerer, Defeat, Creusot, Coy Eldorado, Goldshower, Auda.t Lebeau, Enuis, Northern Star. ,

OTAKI RACES. SECOND DAY. Wellington, Last Night. \|.?nri tl,e cont-J u ain s day Of tile OtaKi .Ujuu meeting unfavorable weather was experienced. Tile attendance was fair, ten bookmakers were licensed, and the Mm ,ol H xtio2,i ipaased through ,tilm totalisator, making ± - .10,309 lor tne meeting, against tlj,!Ws. In tiiu nrst race l ie Saint broke a leg and was destroyed. Results:—

~, ■l e | l 'P'apli Hack Handicap.—Turn 1, il v mkl.r l, Waiata a. Also started: The Saint, le fioti, l'urakau, Prevail, Alatira, Murrie Christmas, I'lora. Twinkle led to the turn, where Tile Saint fell and spoiled Purakan's chance. Teru collared 1 winkle at the distance and won by two lengths. Time, lmm 2-ssec. • Huia Handicap—Roosevelt 1, Maliutu 2, loatuln 3. Also started: Sir Frisco, YVaitapu, Woodhey, liopu, Seaman. Maion., 1 reliability, Silken Rein, l'ohutu, Mallet, Kuawaka, Mataari, Roosevelt began smartly, and at the back was at tended by Mataari and Toatuhi. Pohuta joined the leaders at the bend. Koosevelt continued to lead into the straigat and lasted long enough to win by three parts of a length, a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 47sec. Hack Hurdles.—Rendrock I, Diplomatic 2, Mount Cook 3. Also started: Aauratus', Aotea, Polyanthus, Erl King lokaroa, Chicane. Diplomatic led for a mile, with Rendrock next. The latter drew level at the turn and won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 9min 54 4-ssec.

Stewards' Handicap.—Xorth East 1 Waipuuui 2, Buoyant 3. Also started: Goodwin Park, Mallet, Splash, Sir Possible, Awha, Swallow, Vinco, Celebration, Tethis, Quarry Girl. Buoyant led for six furlongs, where North East took charge and won by a length. Time, lmin. 34sec.

Railway Handicap.—Gipsy Belle 1, Sunbonnet 2,' Simplex 3. Also started: Waikaraka, Overtime and -Nlcotnu:. rviinbonnet and Gipsy Belle drew right out from the field. At the distance nunbonnet was being ridden, but suffered defeat by half a length. Time, lmin. 17sec.

Ohau Welter.—Coronctted 1, Pikipn 2, Gold Bird 3. Also started: Sir Possible, Castiglione, Maggie Paul, Arivorc, Channel. Gold Bird led to the turn, where Pikipo drew level. At the dijtancc Coronetted challenged, and won by a length. Time, lmin. 4!)sce. Final Hack Scurry (weight Bst. 71b).— Waiouru 1, Pukewai 2, Rangikapua 3. Also started: Kennedy, Pikiho, Inverau, La Mansee, Jackmnn, Morec, Succession, Park Lady, Captain Bill, Spontaneous. Won by six lengths. Time, lmin. 5 3-5 sec.

DfXEDIX RACES. SECOND DAY. Dunedin, Last Sight. The Dunedin winter meeting concluded in wet weather. There was a moderate attendance. Eleven ouoamaiiers were licensed, and totalisator investments totalled .CU3U2. The total for tlie meeting showed a decrease of £133 on lust year. Uesults:—

Silverstreaiii Hack, live furlongs.— Inchbonny 1, British Peer 2, Simon Pure 3. Also started, Kostroma, Olisona, Sarslield, My Lawyer, Lady Ranald, Little Medallist, Anarchist, Alexandra. Won by a length. Time, lniin. 7 3-ssec. Inverinay Walter, seven furlongs.— Eous 1, Luresome 2, Sunt Itosaleer 3. Also started: Grand Stand, Zetland, Loftus, Red and lllack, Sacim, Adjudge, Strathfillan. HVon liv two lengths. Time, lniin. 3 4-ssec. Wingatui Steeple, two and a halt miles—Wanganui 1, Kooriiigu 2. Also started: Albury and Homeward. Only the placed horses finished. Homeward fell at the second jump and Albury baulked. Won easily by four lengths. Time, (imin. 22sec.

Provincial Handicap, one mile.—Jlarita 1, Piniii 2, Apollodoris 3. Also started: Federal, Field Uun, Sea King, All Guns, Stratagem, Ashaken, Warsaw. Won by a length and a half. Time, lniin. 41!4-.lsee.

Wairongoa Handicap, six furlongs.— Balaclava 1, Flitaway 2, Master Alix 3. Also started.-. Ard lteigh, Erskinv, Gapon, Liza. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, lniin. 21sec. Clarendon llacl; Handicap, six furlongs.—Whistlecraft 1, Gunboat 2, Sant Rosaleer 3. Also started: Santa Clara, Fire Bell, Glenfield, Lady Ranald, Fvodor. Won by a neck. Time, lmin. 21sce. Farewell Handicap, seven furlongs.— Ladv Disdain 1, Apollodoris 2, Dabchick 3. Also started: l'etrovna. Cuirosetta, Warsaw, Miss Gal, Eous, Casquet. Won by three lengths. Time, lniin. 33sec.