SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 232, 5 November 1909, Page 3

SPORTING.

V.R.C. MEETING. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright Received November 4, 0.40 p.m. Jnemingmn, Aoveuiber 4. The weather was hot and sunny for the races to-day, una there was a fair attendance. Ilie Governor-General aid Government House parly were present. The New Zealand bled llacrini per-

formed poorly in tue hurdle cantering in nearly last. Mang.iuite, by Machm.' Gun, was sixth, There was a field of eight in the Mimosa Stakes'. Kerlie was greatly fancied for the Linlithgow Stakes, and led at the start, but apparently got bumped a furlong later, dropping back last. Recoverhg, Kerlie made a big light in the straight, but Dhobi, running flesh, beat him and finished with plenty to spare. In t>e Carnival Handicap, the New Zealand sired Golden Slipper, Waipuna and beddon failed to do anything startling. Hi the Oaks there were only three starters, Lady San winning in fairly fast time. Results:—

Oaks.—Lady San (Smith) 1, ltyplay (Wood) 2, Vivacious | Pratt) 3. Vivacious made most of the running at a smart pace. At the live furlongs post all were racing together. Lady San eame awav in -the straight and won by a length from Byplay, Vivacious ton lengths off third. Time, 2niin. 37% sec. Hurdles.—Vernier (10.13) 1, Last Mistake (11.12) 2, Coir 110.7) 3. Nino others ran. Won by a length, a length between second and third. Time, 3min. 49 '/4 see. Mimosa Stakes—Lager 1, Desert Rose 2, Flttinen 3. Five others ran. Won by a length and a half, eight lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 17sec.

Linlithgow Stakes.—Dhobi 1, Kerlie 2, Knox 3. The other starters were Pink 'Un, Parsee, lolaire, Motoa, Son of a Gun, Enchanteur, Mindful, Lady Ruenalf. From a good start, Kerlie and Pink 'Uu were first away, and maintained a good position. Motoa led into the straight, Kerlie coming fast. Dhobi shot out at the grandstand and won by tlirec lengths, three quarters of a length between second and third. Pink 'Un was fifth and Motoa sixth. Time, lmin. 41 Vi sec.

Carnival Handicap.—True Scot (8.8) 1, Britain (7.2) 2, Vinteriga (6.9) 3. Eight others started. Mala was' in the lead or the greater part of the race. True Scot, full of running, won by a half length, two and a half lengths between second and third. Waipuna was sixtJ, Seddon ninth, and Golden Slipper last. Time, 2min. 7% sec. Veteran Handicap—Mushka (8.5) 1, SVoorooma (7.3) 2, Footpad (7.1 1 ) 3. Also started: Kooringa, Crofton, Trelo Vouui Pendower, Didi, Mneinon, Idyll, Katanga. Idyll beaded the field for a furlong, and occupied a good position till the straight was reached. Nushka then made his run, winning by half a neck, a neck between second and third. Idyll was last, lime, 2min. 30>/ 4 see.

THE AUCKLAND RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Thursday. The weather was fine for the final gallops at Ellerslie. The sand and grass fucks were both open, and all the work was done on these, while several two-year-olds spurted on the course proper. Te Aroha was first out. With the assistance of Loongana in the last five furlongs he ran seven furlongs on the sand in Imin 34sec, finishing well. Hyperion was accompanied hv Rarata and All's Well. The first-named ran six furlongs on the sand in lmin 22sec. Kakawa did the same journey in lmin 21 4-asee. Santa Rosa and Waimanea registered the best morning's work, covering seven furlongs on the sand in lmin 31 4-ssec. The former was best at the finish. Ashley and Doughboy were together a I the end of four furlongs on the sand, doing the distance in 51 4-sscc. Advocate beat Epsom Lass a furlong further in lmin 6 2-ssee. Xgapuka bad the 'better of Tattoo over seven furlongs on the sand in lmin 33sec, Coronettcd beating Sedition by six lengths over a similar journey in. lmin 3Csec. Both had big weights up. Necktie assisted Komata over Hip last four fill-longs and ran live furlongs oil the sand in lmin 7 2-.> see. Winning Post did three furlongs on the course proper in 3!) 2-ssec. Dr. Sl.'imose eii-ily bent Roliepntac ov»r a mile on the sand in lmin 31 I sec. Ballyshaiinon easily held Mtnri King at the end of six furlongs on the tmne track, the time hi-iiw lmin 20 4-5 sec. Ari-tncrat beat Bully a furlong further in linin .'l4 3-.isec. Akarana, C'aimania. and Scotch were in that order at. the end of five fiirlnn<_'s on the grass; time, lmin "see. After breakfast Mahnio did six furlongs on the sand in lmin 111 l-3sec. and Tnimanupo four furlongs on the jra-s in 52 l-.")see. inch liuliie. assisted by Zinia. did the last seven furlongs around the prnss in lmin 37 (ioldfinder beat Wee Olga over three furloitjs on the course proper in 4rtsec. A large number of others also worked.

TI'RF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.") To-morrow's New Zealand Cup is the topic of the hour. Wednesday night's final payment saw Master So'ult drop out, and the field now numbers eighteen. The defection of the brilliant Aucklamler was quite expected, ami lie iias gradually receded from " sixes ' to "tens and twelves" during the last week. Following upon his brilliant showing at Hawke's Bay, Master Soult was solidly supported, and his party were very sanguine of success; but there's many a slip 'twixt the Cup and the tip. The son of Soult developed greasy heel, and despite his trainer's efforts to give punters a run for their money the task was beyond him. Exit Maste'r Soult! All Red still remains in, and has be :n responsible for some slashing gallops over twelve furlongs during the week. Bobrikoff and Downfall have both been paid up for, and the former's withdrawal from the Steward's Handicap, together with his marvellous track performances, should easily place him in the position of first favorite, and probably the hottest order sent out for the Cup since Noctuiform led Paritutu home in 1905.

Downfall is getting through good work and may repeat last year's performance. Husbandman is an in-and-out track performer, but his victories' over mile and a half courses last season arc not to by passed over lightly. Sir Prize may be depended upon f o run a good race, and his track showing in company with Uidy Lucy has been very pleasing for a horse that can go the second mile faster than the first. Mcrrie Zealand , llooscveldt and Sandstream have good races to their credit, and the last-named is' being well supported. Lady Lucy is going nicely on

the tracks, and Taskmaster impressed me by his gallop in the Champion Plate at Trentham recently. Amongst the lightweights Tikitere and Boutade have been accorded most support, but tneir staying abilties have yet to be demonstrate! Although the field will not be as strong, numerically, as last year's, our best horses over the distance are engaged, and the number of starters will probably be much above the average. The brilliancy of Prince Foot is something to marvel at. By winning both the A.J.C. and V.R.O. Derbies and the

Melbourne Cup the son of Sir Fkjotc lias put up a trio of victories which have only been twice equalled—by Grand flaneur in 1880 and Poseidon in 1900. Prince Foote's Cup victory was secured ill much faster time than that of either of the other giants of the turf mentioned, and the brilliant manner in which he came away from his,' numerous opponents at the fag end of Tuesday'- : fast-run race stamps him as real champion. It is not to be wondered at tint I "Mr. .1. Baron" declined an oiler of 31)01) guineas for the colt after his A.J.C. Derby win.

Xgaurulioe, winner of the Railway Handicap at Flcmington on Tuesday, is a five-year-old gelding by PhaetonVapour, and was bred by Mr. J. J. Taylor, of Wcstmere. Emblem, by Field liatterv, is a half-sister to Ngauruhoe, and is engaged at the forthcoming Waveiicv meeting. Half a dozen horses' dropped out of the Stewards' Handicap at the final payment. Bohrikoir has been reserved for the Xew Zealand Cup; Elysian and Cronstadt for the Derby Stakes; I'erle D'Or for the Oaks Stakes; Bonny Glen has broken down, and Waiata's form aJ Trentham was not sufficiently promising to take on the iliors at Riecarton. Nothing of note has declined the Welcome Stakes engagement, and with Fornibv, Kohinoor, King Soult and Sunburn carded a great race may be ex-

pected. Canteen's lime record of 3min. 27 1-5 see. for the New Zealand Cup Still holds good, but if liolirikofl carries the field along at his best gait in the early ] stages of to-morrow's Cup race the rcjcord may be badly fractured. The RicIcarton tracks are phenomenally fast just I now, as the wonderful gallops "clocked'' this week prove, and fast times should 'lie lltp order of the day if the tine', ! weather keeps up till after Saturday.

Owners arc again reminded that nominations for the Waitara. R.C. hack meeting close to-morrow evening, as advertised in (motto column.