SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 234, 8 November 1909, Page 3

SPORTING.

[. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. 3 V.R.C. MEETING. > By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyrigb; . Received November 6, 0.4 p.m. s Flemington, November 0. The concluding day of the meeting was i conducted in beautiful sunny weather ami was u large attendance. It has been the best weather meeting in the annals of the Cup. A siuuil lield conte.-U'd the Spring Handicap, iho Oaks winner. Lady San scoring handsome,,,, to the delight of the public. The Flem I ington Stakes went to Teringa, the New Zealand bred Powder-Puff running ninth, and Tornea last. The Tasmanian Flavel .won the Victoria Handicap in good style. For the Fisher Plate, Alawa went out in high favor with the public, beating Trafalgar, who led nearly all the way, in record time. Lord Nolan, the other starter, was a bad third. Rotoiu fell in the Steeplechase. Bribery, uie top weight (13.11), cantered in after the others had finished. Up-to-Date, who was seventh, jumped well. Harvest led for the greater pari di the journey, winning in time equal I u Drummer's record. Steeplechase.—Harvest (11.0) 1, Secret (9.11) 2, .lack Shay (10.3) 3. Nine others stalled. Won by a length anil a quarter, six lengths between second and t':ird. Time; Ontin. 28% sec. Spring Handicap.—Lady Sail (8.3), 1, Moruga (7.11) 2, liessemer (0.7) 3. Three others started. Won by three-1 > quarters of a length, a length "between - second and third. Time, 2min. Bsec. .

Flemington Stakes.—Teringa (7.10) 1, Chittagong (0.9) 2, Sweet Brew (7.10) 3. Thirteen others started. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 2sec.

Victoria Handicap.—Flavel (8.1) 1, Britain (7.5) 2, Aberdeen (7.9) 3. Seven others started. Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 3min. 33>,4sec. Fisher Plate.—Alawa 1, Trafalgar 2, Lord Nolan 3. Trafalgar made most of the running and seemed a winner till Alawa came at him, and in a splendid finish beat Trafalgar by three-quarters of a length, Lord Nolan twenty lengths behind. Time, 2min. 35y 2 sce. Final Handicap.—Son of Marsh (8.13) 1, Glue (7.2) 2, Artillerie (8.11)' 3. Ten others started. Son of Marsh was always prominent. Artillerie came too late with his run, but finished strongly. The winner was a long neck in advance of Glue, Artillerie a length and a half away third. Seddon finished eighth, Waipuna ninth and Katanga last. Time, 2min. 7sec.

C.J.C. SPUING CARNIVAL. LADY LUC* WINS THE CUP. ity Telegraph—Press Association. Christehurch, Saturday Night. The New Zealand Cup meeting was held at Kiccarton to-day in weather that after promising line proved very changeable and stormy. There were heavy showers while the lirst two races were being run, but then it cleared, only 10 yet in worse just about the time of the start of the Stewards' Handicap, and the day's racing ended in a heavy downpour of rain. The attendance was very good, Lord Plunket and party being present. The racing generally was interesting, though the Stewards' Handicap was marred by an accident which brought North-East, Sweet Angclus and Day Beam to grief. The last-named had his leg broken and had to be destroyed. S. Reid, the rider of North East, had his collar bone broken. War Song fell in the Welcome Stakes and Jenkins was rather badly shaken and was unable to ride Gipsy Belle in the Stewards'. The totalisator investments amounted to £24,943, as against 1£22,95fl last year, while fifteen bookmakers were licensed inside and fortytwo outside. Results:—

Spring Hurdles Handicap, of 25050v5., two miles.—Slaney (10.4) 1, Xavier (10.0) 2, Southern Cross (10.1) 3. Also started: Kairoma 10.13, Belario 10.12, Whatakura 10.10, Forest 10.0, Waipunehu 0.9, and Contender 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 46sec. Maiden Plate, of 200govs., one mile,— Taskmaster (7.7) 1, Tawhaki (7.7) 2, Ristori (7.2) 3. Also started: Bulletin 7.13, Eaglestone 7.12, Dolce 7.11, -Marengo 7.7, Auibalas 7.2, St. Felix 7.7, Sapience 7.7, Ambrosi.ui 7.2, Celaeuo 7.2, Scotch Plaid 7.2, and Dreadless 7.2. Ambaiaa cut out the running to the straight, but then fell back, aud Taskmaster came through and won easily by two lengths and a halt, a length and a half between second aud third. Time, lmin. 43sec.

lliceartmi Welter Handicap, of 300 sovs., one mile.—Kilwinning (9.4) 1, King Post 2, .Miss .Mischief (0.8) 3. Also started: Elvsian 10-7, Aberbrothock 10.0, Diabolo 10.5, Effort 5).11, Rose Noble 0.4. Swimming Belt O.fi, Diamond Star 9.0, Flingot 0.3, Dabchiek 9.3, Cymbiform 8.13, Guianfortc 8.11, Gold Braid 8.0, Monkey Puzzle 8.0, Alma 8.0, and Aisy 8.0. Kilwinning was always with the leading division, and won a good race by half a length, thiv?e-« quarters.of a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 43 2-osec. NEW ZEALAND CJUP. of 2000 soys'.; second 300 sovs., and third 200 sovs. from the stake. Two miles. Mr. F. Tilley's b.f. Lady Lucy (Seaton Dciaval—Hilda), 4 years, 7.1 (It. Young) 1 Mr. A. Jackson's b.c. Roosevelt (Men sell iko IT —Yan ke eMa ry). 4 year*. 7.0 (H. Price) .. .. 2 Mr. A. Robertson's cli.g. £ir Prize (St. Paul ), U years, 7.9 (Coleman) 3

Also Started: All Red 9.5, Bobrikoff 8.13, Downfall 8.0, Husbandman 8.8, Prim 7.0, Sandstream 7.7 (inc. 101b pen.), Grand Slam 7.2, Field Gun 0.10. Lawn Rose 0.7 (carried 6.10), Mcrrivonia 6.7, and Boutade G. 7. Merrivonia led out of the, straight, with Bobrikoff, Downfall, Sandstream and Grand Slam next. Rounding the top turn, Downfall took charge, and he entered the straight well clear of Merrivonia, Bobrikoff, Sandstream, Roosevelt, Lady Luck and Field Gun, while All Red was moving up. Approaching the distance, Roosevelt, Field Gun and Lady Lucy closed on Downfall, who dropped back beaten. At the distance Lady Lucy was in front, and won by a length and a half from Roosevelt, with Sir Prize half a length back. Then came Field Gun, Downfall, Lawn Rose, All Red, and Bobrikoff, Time, 3inin. 283-5 sec. THE WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 sovs.; second 200 sovs. and third 100 sovs. from stake. For two-year-olds. Colts Bst. 51b; fillies Bst. Four longsMr. G. D. Greenwood's b.c. Danube (Martian—Neva), 8.5 .. .. 1 Sir George Clifford's b.f. Madam Madcap (Olanranald—Madowla),

Mr. T. H. Lowry's b.c. War Song (Royal Fusilier—Caucatriee), 8.5 3 Also started: Formby 9.1', Formeden 8.5, Sunbonnet 8.5, Crown Derby 8.5, Warsong 8.5, King Soult 8.5, Master Laddo 8.5, Antoinette 8.0, Martyr 8.0, and Eagle 8.0. Kohinoor was leading at the distance, but there Danube came through and, stalling off a challenge by Madam Madcap, won by a good neck. Time, 48 4-ssee. Ladies' Purse, of 130 sovs., one mile.— Montreal (10.8) 1, Inchbonny (10.11) 2, Farley Grove (10.8) 3. Also started: First Gun 12.0, Equivocate 10.8, Narrangarie 10.0, Ratepayer 10.0, and Shillelagh ln.o. Won comfortably by two lengths and a half. Time, Imm. 46 3-ssec. The Stewards' Handicap, of 1250 sovs,; second to receive 175 sovs. and the third 75 sovs. out of the stake. —Gold Lace (8.4) 1, Penates (9.4) 2, Truganini (6.10) .1. Also started: North Bast 8.5, Nautiform 8.2, Gipsy Belle 7.10, Federal 7.7, Sweet Angelus 7.5, Daybeam 7.4, llarita 7.4, Chanteuse 7.3, Ormolu 6.13, Killindini 6.12 (carried 7.3), Mundic 6.10 (carried 6.12), Passion 6.9, Wet Day fi.7 (carried (i.fl), and Hcrmia 6.7. Federal, Gold Lace, llarita and North East were quickest to begin, but the last-named soon dropped back. Turning into the straight North East bumped and fell over the rails, and Sweet Angelus and Daybeam also came down. This caused several horses to run wide. Meantime Gold Lace was running on comfortably in the lead, and won by two lengths from Penates, who was some distance m front of Truganini. llarita was fourth. Time, lmin. 15 1-osec.

The Shorts, of 150 sovs., live furlongs, —The Seer (7.7) 1, Cerise and Bine 2, Pl'onun -i. Also -started Love Wisely, lie Witte, Mania, Heirloom, and Alexis. Won comfortably by a length. 'l'ime, lmiii. 4 3-s^. past winners of the new ZEALAND CUP. 1883 —TiiuJimn, 8.9, 3min. 3(isec. INB-1 —Vanguard, 8.!), 3min. 40sec, 1883—Fusilade, (i.7, 3min. 37sec. i )BRfi—Spade Uuintyl, fi.lo, 3min. 32sec. 1887—Lochiel. 7.12, 3min. 34V2SOC. 1888—Maiiton. (1.10, 3min. 31'/ 2 sec. I ]BBo—Tirailleur, fi.s, 3min. 34y 2 sec^. ]yjlQ—Wolverine, 0.11, 3min. 38 j jgfli—British Lion, 6.11, 3min. | is®—St. Hippo, 7,7, 3min. SOMjSCc. I jß93—Rosefcldt, 7.7, 3min. 20sec. I ]Bfl4 —Impulse, 7.0, 3min. 30% see. 1895 —Euroclydon, 7.0, 3min. 31Vasee. ISOfi—Lndv Zetland, 8.0, 3min. 30 2-5.« c. i 1897—Waiuku, 8.6, 3min. 30s'ec. 11898—Tlraut d'afiu, T. 7, 3min, 20 4-saec.

1899—Seahorse,,7.8, 3miii. 34s'ec. 1900—iFulmen 7,13; Ideal, 7.7; 3min 35 2-oscc. (dead heat). 1901—Tortulla, 8.1, 3min, 33 4-ssec. 1902—Halberdier, 8.0, 3min. 31 l-ssec. 1903—Canteen, 7.12, 3min. 27 l-ssec. 1904—Grand Rapids, 8.5, 3min, 291-oscc. 1905—Noctuiform, 7.7, 3min. 29 4-ssee. 1900—Star Rose, 0.7, 3min. 29sec. 1907—Frisco, 7.0, 3min. 284-ssec. 1908—Downfall, 7.8, 3min. 282-ssee. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Christchurch, Saturday Night. Middlobon Hurdle Handicap, of 200 ■iovs.. tivu liitlcs.—Slauey 11.9, Belarifl 10-13, Xavier 10.12, Whatakura 10.111, Southern Cros» 10.7, Tyrannic 1(1.0, Forest D.ll, Waipuncliu 9.7, Ratepayer 9.0. Criterion Handicap, of .">OO sovs., one I and three-quarter miles.—Gold Crest 9.9 Penates 9.9, Flitaway 8.8, Nautiform Bollin 7.13, Miss Mischief 7.9, Sweet Anel'l<ls J-?j llarita 7.3, Truganini 7.1. Kilindini 7.0, Ingoda 0.7.

High-Weight Handicap, of 30(1 sovs.. six furlongs.— Czar Kolohol 10.9, St. Bill 10.2, Sea King n.n, Xvland 0.7, Full Sail 9.0, Dolce 9.2, Mundic 9.1, Passion 8.13 Swimming Belt 8.13, White Cockade 5.12 Balaclava 8.11, Fasnakvle B.M, Perle d'Or 8.9, Zetland 8.7, Valdinmr 8.0, Dreadlcsw 8.5, Gunboat 8.4, Inchbonny 8.0, Wet Day 8.0, Sapience S.O, Marengo 8.0. Derby Stakes, of 1000 sovs., Iy, miles. —Gnianforte, Cymbiform, Cronstadt, Elysian, Tnwaki, Taskmaster. Full Sail Kilwinning. Colts 8.10, fillies 8.5. ' Juvenile Flute, of tOO sovs., five furlongs.—Theodore 8.7, Multiple 8.7, Broad hword 8.7, Scotch Plaid 8.2, Formby 8.0 Lord Kelvin 7.0, Formeden 0.11, Madam Madcap 6.0. Metropolitan Handicap, of 1000 sovs., one and a half miles.—All Red 9.0, Roosevelt 8.5, Merrie Zealand 8.4, Miiskerry 8.4, Sandstream 7.13, Prim 711 Gwendolina 7.7, Ringdove 7.7, Abcrbrothock 7.0, Chantcuse 7.1, King* Post 7.9, Rose Noble 0.13.

Irwell Handicap, of 250 sovs.. four furlongs.—'Lord Kelvin 8.5, War Son" 8.5, Saxifrage 8.0, Master Laddo 80, Crown Derby 8.0, Puaka 8.0, Martini 7.9, Lilywhite /.9, Deploy 7.9, Antoinette 7.9, Tenterhook 7.9, Cathc 7.9 Enyo 7.0 Fireglow 0.12, Perm 0.9, Friwolliti fi.7. Otaio Plate, of 300 sovs., one and a half miles.-Merrie Zealand 10.9, Sir Prize 10.2, Oiyoi 9.13, Bourrasque 9.12 Chief Lochiel 9.5, First Gun 8.13, Boutade 8.11, Dabchick 8.11, Bulletin 8.9, Lawn Rose 8.8, Gold Braid 8.5, Monkev Puzzle 8.0, Pretty Nell 8.0, Aisy 8.0. * AUCKLAND R.C. SPRING MEETING.

FIRST DAY. Auckland, Saturday Night. | The Auckland Racing Club's spring 1 meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather. In the hurdle race Jockey Pinker was rather badly injured when First Barrel fell, and was removed to a private hospital. Results:— President's Handicap, one mile.—C. Thedes' Weania (by Salvador—Cloud)', 7.2 (Conquest), 1; Coromandel, 8.12 (Oliver), 2; All's Well, 7.9. 3. Also started: Seldom 9.2, Epsom Lass 8.7, Michaeloff 8.0, Freevata 8.0, Zinnia 7.11. Master Crispin 7.8, Cyrona 7.3, Beach 7.1', Flying Soult 7.1, Cuirassiinon 7.0, Monocle 7.0, Lloyds 7.0, Lady Jane 7.0, and lotika 7.0. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 43 2-ssee.

Great Northern Guineas, of 500 »ovs., flecond horse to receive iuo sovs. ai,., third, horse 50 sovs. out of the stake, For three-year-olds; colts 8.10, geldings 8.7, fillies 8.5; one mile.—E. J. Watt's Moore King (bv Merriwee—lndian Queen), 8.10 (Cress), 1; D. McLeod's b.f. ICakama (by Soult—Winsome), 8.5 (Deely), 2; Mr. F. Ross' br.f. Salute (by Soult—'Lady llnsket), 8.5 (Brady), 3. Also started: First Wairiki 8.10. Royal Scotland 8.10, Hyperion S.lO, Spectre 8.7, Admiral Soult 8.7, Tetrazzini 8.5, Sea Elf 8.5. Won b.v lmlf a length. Time, lmin. 41 l-ssce. Welcome Stakes, five furlongs.—Mr. A. Morgan's Ashby (by Obligado—Tournament), 8.2 (Buchanan), 1; Obeidian, 5.2 (Julian), 2; Winning Post, 8.0 (Cress), 3. Also started: Apillon 8.5, Dnma 8-5, Goldfinder 8.5, Echo 5.2, Hamadryad 8.1), Lady Waterford 8.0, Wee Olga 8.0, Time, lmin. 2 3-ssec.

Manakau Hurdle Race, one and tl)!'•■quarter miles.—Mr. 11. Weal's Leo (by Leolantis—Bracelet), 9.4 (Howardi. I: Cyrimi, 9.9 (Dccly), 2; Reservoir, 10.S (Jones) 3. Also started: Ben Johnson 11.10. Commander 10.2. Cnvaliern 9.10. First Barrell 9.3, Dunborve 9.0. Wen easily by two lengths. Time, 3n:in. 21 sec.

Shorts Handicap, of l!V> <ov*. live furlongs.—Mr. A. E. KelK's Ladv Fivium (by Soult—Dauphin mare), 8.3 (I'wlv). I; Jena, 7.5 (Drown). 2; Devouporl 9.0 (Julian) 3. Also started: Lonnuam 8.8. Turbine 8.5, (!o:ieral Soult 8.5. Mv ,hingii 7.0, Aim well ,7.1 Sir i AilX';»:al 7.12, Rallyshannon 7.12. Neeki.ii> 7.11. Tarinn 7.10, Ilardrock (J. 12, Mary 0.10. Won by a head. City Handicap, one mile and a ({iiarlcr. —Mr. George Robinson's Santa Rosa (• y Soult—Vieux Akarana, 0.13 (Brown). 2; Tenvoha, 7.13 (Buchanan), 3. Also started: Lo:-hhiihio 8.4, Coronetted 8.2, Sedition 8.1, Advocate 8.0, Tattoo 7.12, Miss Winnie 7.7. Wauehope 7.4. Dr. Sliiinose 0.12, Arislo(■rat 0,10. Won by a length. Timn, 2min. 0 1-sscc.

Hobsnii Handicap. six furlongs.—Mr. H. Kncebones' Wild West (by Soult— The Squaw), 8.2 (Dcely)' 1; ltoliungatiihi, 0.0 (Julian), 2; Impulsive, 7.1(Cress), 3. Also started.- Blue (Garment Fleet Arrow S.IS, Wniotalii 8.2, I-lardroek 8.2, Kiinlock 8.2. Mistime 7.15. Kohepotae 7.!>. Aristes 7.1, Tumatahi 7.0, I'airawaalu 7.0, l.ady Dot 7.0. li»!ango 7.0, Prophet 7.0, Scotch 7.0, Stepsonielc 7.0, Madam Soult. 7.0, and lien Battle 7.0. Won hv half a length. Time, l'min. 111-.isec. Flying Handicap, seven furlongs.—Mr. J. B. Williamson's Carmania (by Sanfrancisco—Campania), 7.1 (Hiwn), 1; Maheno 7.11 (Rvan). '2; Delegate, 7.8 (Buchanan), 11. ' Also started: Dawn 0.0. Uranium B.li, Waimangn 8.1, Rauparaha 7.7, Earata 7.6, Jewellery 7.5. and AzofT (1.12. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 25 4-ssec.

TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.") The Canterbury J.C. Metropolitan Meeting will he continued to-day, the principal events being the Derby Stakes, and Metropolitan Handicap. lliere will be races at Ellereiie, Waverley, and Taratahi on Tuesday, oth November. Taranaki "sports" should be at the Waverley meeting, where good fields and interesting racing should furnish a good day's sport. Jockeys S. Lindsay and R. Derret*, have each ridden three New Zealand Cup winners.

To-day's Derby will be contested by Cvmbifonn, Guinnforte, Cronstadt, Elysian, Tawhaki. St. Felix, Taskmaster, Full Sail, and Kilwinning. Elysian promises to start a warm favorite. R. Hatch will ride Cronstadt. Charlie Cochrane will be up on Wainri, \fulga Bill, Loehguard, and St. Tony at Waverley to-morrow. Silken Ttein is in t'p-iop form at present, and ber owner intends to win all he can while the Caraeen mare is goin r well. Her next start will be in th<Taraua Hack Hurdles at Taratahi.

Moloch finished very fast in the Mastrrtou Cnp. making an interesting finish with Lady Medallist. Moloch should not be long in ram ill!* a winning bracket, and the Manner ichling will probably bo given a run at Carterton. Nine horses have paid up for the Waverlev Cup. Including Bismarck, who showed a good turn of speed at Otaki. A good field should line up for the Flying Handicap. The Hawera horse, engaged are reported to be very forward, Mulga Bill ami Red Wing showing best on the tracks. Te Ttotl is going well, and should be much benefited by recent racing. Timothy, has been doing ver/ nicely 011 the local tracks. Waiari is going well, and will be rid den by C. Cochrane in the Wjlson and Jackson Stakes at Wavcrley.

fiolden Loop, who showed promising I form as a two-year-old, will be taken down to Wavcrley to-dav(o contest the Morton Memorial Handicap. R. Barlow has the eolt in good nick. New Zealand Cup form is generally a poor guide to picking the winner of the Metropolitan Handicap. Apn won the latter race last year after failing in the Cup, Ringdove and All Red filling the places. Downfall, Grand Slam, ind Uhlando were unplaced. On Masterton show-ins Splash docs not appear to f>c crashed with weight in the Belvedere Hack Handicap at Carterton. full Rate been racing a bit big lately, but is rapidly running into form." Highden's track performances do not suggest Mm as an earlv winner, but ho will be given a run at, \Vaveriey. Captain Bell has been accepted for at Wavcrley as well as at Taratalii for to-morrow's races. I Shannon Lass has not been show-inf I anv brilliant track work at Wanganui lalelv, but generally does better when [ the colors are up,