SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 37, 24 May 1910, Page 8

SPORTING.

TAKAPUNA MEETING. SECOND DiAY ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. Following are the acceptances for tne second day's Takapuna races: — Pupuke "Handicap, of 100 suvs; seven furlongs.—Yankee 8.1, Flying Soult 8.0, Maroon and Black 7.7, Don Quixote /.5, Miss Grizzle 7.5, Caruso 7.4, Waiotahi 7.4, Kilsyth 7.3, Miss Livonia 7.2, Lloyds 7.2, Steplink 7.0, Spectre 7.0, Ton, Tere 7.0, Monocle 7.0, Blue Mount 7.0, Reel Lupin 7.0, Siola 7.0. Hauturu Handicap Hurdles, of 100 sovs; 1% miles.—Ben Johnson 11.6, Shrapnel 11.1, Paritutu 10.9, Tui Cakabou 10.7, Sol 9.11, Armagh 9.9, Coramaider 9.8, Oinati 9.0, Hoanga 9.3, Pukenui 9.2, Rangihaeta 9.2, Master Paul 9.1, Luscombe 9.0.

Second Pony Handicap, of 100 sovs; 5y 2 furlongs.—Mighty Atom 9.1, Mistime 8.11, Peggy Pryde 8.0, Cyrona 8.2, Miss Stella 8.1, Lefiere 7.4, Belle Napier 0.12, Maida 0.10, Neva 0.10, Nora Soult 6.10, Norway 6.7. Britannia Handicap, of 175 sovs; one mile.—Uranium 8.9, Sir Artegal 8.5, Manapouri 8.4, Hero 7.8, Lady Frances 7.7, Explosive 7.0, Electrakoff 0.12, Elegance 6.11.

Maiden Hurdles, of 100 sovs; ly g miles and 100yds—Kjing Hippo 10.0,"Celtic 9.11, Kremlin 9.10, Red MacGregor 9.7, Rimlock O.O.iPrhice Leo 9.6, Goldsmith 9.0, Freevata 9.5, Matarere D.3, Sceptre 9.2, Whatashot 9.0, Tua Kitua 9.0, Cudweed 9.0, Hautere 9.0, Sabine 9.0, PenMd 9.0.

Victoria Handicap, of 125 sovs; 5y 2 ' furlongs. —Waiari 9.3, Sir Artegal 8.9, Advantage 8.6, Turbine 7.10, Mahimga 7.9, Lady Frances 7.9, Impulsive 7.9, Mighty Atom 7.0, Necktie 0.13, Admiral Soult 6.12, Elegance 6.12, Pairawaatu 6.10, Maroon and Black <5.8. Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile.—iManaipouri 9.4, Pohutu 8.12, Cyrene 8.7, Magneto 8.3, Dogger Bank 7.13, Miss Advance 7.13, Electrokoff 7.13, Seldom 7.12, Escamillo 7.12, Elegance 7.12, Zinnia 7.11, Fraulein 7.10, Castle Blarney 7.10, Soultoria 7.9, Baltimore 7.8, Monocle 7 - 7 - '" . -wrtJSi;: HORSES WITHDRAWN. Christchurch, Last Night. Sir Geo. Clifford will not be repre* sented at the North Otago Jockey Club's meeting this week, his horses having been withdrawn from their engagements yesterday. WANGANUI WINTER MEETING. (Notes by "Moturoa.") The Wanganui Jockey Club has reason to be well satisfied with the splendid acceptances received for its winter meeting, which opens to-day. For the seven events carded 111 horses have cried content as against 98 for last year's gathering, and the figures speak volumes for the good work done by Handicapper George Morse.

Ten horses have paid up for the Wanganui Steeplechase, and quality is well represented. Hawke's Bay claims three representatives, Eldorado and Jack Pot at the head of the handicap, and the hunter .Senorita on the 9.8 mark. Both the top weights have been confidently supported, and such seasoned junipers should give a good account of themselves, Mocassin is a safe fencer, but rather on the ancient side, and claims few admirers. Good reports come from the Wairarapa regarding Sir Lethe's form, but this horse should be held safe by several horses lower on the list. Bullworth has built up a lot since last seaI son, and his victory across the water, when he finished in front of Kaitere and a smart crowd, may be a good peg to ha<ng one's wagers upon. Lovell was hailed as a coming champion last year, when he gathered in a brace of hunters' steeples under crushing imposts, but his form at Marton in the spring was too bad for anything. The Lovell that was produced at Wanganui on Friday morning, however, was a vastly improved horse. Finer, more muscular and brighter looking, he galloped freely and fenced crisply and cleanly, ipulling up as fresh as the proverbial dairy. He should give a good account of himself if Telford can only steady him in the earlier stages of the journey. Oryx always has a jumper's chance. He fended proficiently last year, and finished up a good fourth. Senorita is rather on the small side, and on Marton form cannot claim to be class enough. 'Last on the list is Pharos—poor old Pharos! Needless to say, a victory for Mr. O'Driscoll's horse would be hailed with joy by Taranaki-ites. The old horse is getting up in years, and his legs have always been more or less unsound. True, he struck out resolutely enough on the tracks at Wa-ngani on Saturday morning, and ipulled up quite sound, but it is so long since lie was returned a winner tliat one cannot but regard him as a light of other days. Taken right through, the handicap is a good one, and the big steeplechase promises to provide a close and interesting contest. Next in importance ranks the Century Hurdle Race, run over 2 %miles. Compass, on Grand National form, is rightly placed at the top of the scale. The Daystar gelding was seen out on the second day at Hawera, and started rank outsider in the Manaia Handicap-. It was generally recognised that he was only out for a pipe-opener, and his appearance, though fresh and lusty, did not bear out the statement that he was well forward in condition. A couple of weeks would work wonders with him, but he is not earning that support which one would expect if he were considered likely to win. Maybe Mr. Casserly will have his horse in better trim about National time. Maku is reported to be very well, but, as I have already stated, I consider lie is well looked after) with 10.13. Paisano can both go fast) and jump well. The Strowan geldingj gave good exhibitions of jumping on Thiir?day and on Saturday mornings,] and if started is sure to run well. Gold| Bird is a quiet tip from the Empire City,

and he is certainly a very consistent, if not a brilliant hack. Wimmera, a

"boom" horse, did not jump any too well at Hastings, and the stiff fences at Wanganui may find the Hawke's Bay champion's weak spot. Audax must be | accounted well, and should ran out every yard of the course. If the son of Birkenhead only jumps fast enough, he may have to be reckoned with. Maidi and Hydrant have not done much for a long time, hut Continuance, in my opinion, has greater claims for support than Wimmera. With two firsts and an unkeky second out of three starts over the sticks, Continuance promises to do big things. Playmate and Xavier may find the journey rather long for them, and the same remark applies to LongTier. Aorangi has been jumping brilliantly during the week, and is in splendid form. The "Highden" horse is, on paper, well treated with 9.0. Tonderghie and Woolloomooloo have little to recommend them. How will Waitapu shape? That is the question for local punters. Mr. O'Driscoll is running after big game with the Gipsy Grand gelding, and Hawera form is hardly good enough for Century Hurdle Races. Still, he might spring a surprise. He looks very fit at .present

The defection of Kaikama leaves a fine field of ■fifteen crack sprinters in the Borough Handicap. Boanerges, St. Bill and Overtime have been responsible for, good gallops on the Wanganui tracks. Of the outsiders Mulga Bill showed up prominently at Hawera, and Parula is said to be going well. It should be a good_ race. The Electric Handicap has drawn eighteen horses, of which Stourton is likely to command most support. Gold-' en Loop was given easy work on Saturday, and Bob Barlow has him looking the picture of health. Voca has been doing the 'best track work at Wan[gaiiui, and Walter Raynor is very samIguine of success. '

Of the seventeen engaged in the Connolly Handicap, Marton puts up 71b. penalty, which brings his weight up to 7.1. The Malachi gelding won with T.ll nt Hawera. John galloped 'brilliantly on Friday and again on Saturday, and appears to be well treated with 7st. Sir Antrim has been doing good work at Foxton, and promising reports come to hand regarding Lady Menschi'koff and Penates.

Quality is lacking in the field for the Kaitoke Hack Hurdles, for which a baker's dozen have cried content. Clemency, MMiaranui and Millpond have all been showing fine form lately. Another, fine field will face the barrier itl the Puma Hack Handicap, and the rSfie looks very open. If given a run, Beacon, Patrobus, Celeano and' Valentine will (probably come in for solid support.

Wanganui tracks were very busy on Sunday morning. Waitapu and Wsikaraka rushed over a. mile in 1.40, finishing together. Golden Loop held St. Lumsden safe at the end of four furlongs run in 52 sec. Bull worth. Lovell, Kiatere and Eldorado put in an appearance and did easy work. Wimmera »md Maori King iput up the best "go" of the morning, and there was little between the pair 'at the end of a slashing mile run in 1.44 3-5. Both horses are very well. Pharos did easy work. Jack Pot and Maku, looking Al, did light work. Ormond's' horses were out and pleased greatly, but they were not asked to do anything sensational. Boanerges, Penates, St. Bill, John, Ballarat and a host of others got through light tasks satisfactorily. WANGANUI TRAINING NOTES. (By Telegraph—Special to the News.) WangaTiui, Last Night. I At to-day's winding up gallops, BoanI'ergis did four furlongs in 50 seconds. Idolatress did the same distance in 52. Aorangi and Waitapu were abreast at the end of a fast run mile. Pharos nearly came down while jumping. Golden Loop easily beat St. Lumsden over five furlongs in lunin Gsec. Bridge and Maori King covered six furlongs in lmin. l!)sec. Hydrant surprised by finishing with Penates, at the end of five furlongs. Wimmera went once round, jumping fairly. Nyland beat Celeano, and St. Bill defeated 'Frisco in fast five-furlongs '. sprints. Continuance, Eldorado, Bullworth, Parula. Audax, Woodhey, John and Voca galloped well. The tracks were dry, and the weather promises to be fine to-morrow.