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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 158, 13 October 1910, Page 8

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V.A.T.C. MEETING. C —— £ MASTER SOULT WINS THE BIG " MONEY. c r By Telegraph.—Press Association. * Received 12, 5.5 p.m. , Melbourne, October 12. The Caulfleld meeting was continued j; to-day. The weather was dull but fine and the track heavy. A fair crowd was present. Results: —' . Emro Hurdles—Norley, 9.13, 1; Concave. 10.9, 2; Tentdoon, 9.0, 3. Ten ' started. Norley led all the way and * won by four lengths, three-quarters of a " length separating second and third. Time, 3min 56% sec. Mona Handicap—-Two Brigs, 8.1, 1; Sweet Malt, 7.13, 2; Bhilio, 8.0, 3. Six- ; teen others started! After settling down, ' Two Brigs led all the way and won by 1 three-quarters of a length. Time, 51 y ;t J see. 1. Eclipse Stakes—Master Soult 1, Oil-1 vaster 2, Danaus 3. Conge, Danaus and Olivaster led to the mile post from Master .Soult, Mindful an'l Posture. Master Soult ran into third place at the bark, where Olivaster overhauled him and ran level with Conge, Master Soult being next. Danaus fell away at the last stage, and Master Soult chased Olivaster into the straight, where Conge dropped ; back, Danaus meanwhile regaining lost ground rapidly. Olivaster led to the distance from Master Soult, who overhauled him after an exciting finish and won by half a length, three-quarters of a length separating second and third horses. Time, 2min 24% sec. Conge was fourth and Mindful last. Corinthian Stakes—Battery, 10.0, 1;! Optimism, 11;.13, 2; Alcido, 10.10, 3. Eight others started. Port Logun made the running to the railway side, where Battery took charge and won by a length, four lengths »; t\veen second and third. Time, lmin 47M>sec. Coogv Handicap—Eyeglass ,7.5, 1; Flavian, 6.9, 2; Artilleriej" 8.0, 3. Nine others started. Eyeglass headed the field all the way and won by a head, half a neck separating Flavian and Artillerie. Time,! 2min 23y 2 sec. ivfoonga Handicap—Advantage, 7.3, 1; Gundaros, 7.3, 2; Speerv, 7.5, 3. Nineteen others started. Won by half a head, the same distance separating the other placed horses. Time, lmin 10y 2 sec.

UAPIER PARK MEETING. Napier, Last Night. There was fine weather and a large attendance for the first day of the Spring Meeting of the Napier Park ,Rac-, ing Club. The course was in good order. I Eleven bookmakers were licensed, five inside at £2O 10s each, and six outside at £ls 15s each. The sum of £6347 was put through the machine. Results: Greenmeadows Hack Hurdles, 1% miles.—Captain Jingle, 10.7, 1; Appin, 10.0, 2; Te Wheta, 3. Won easily. Te Whetu was pulled up owing to the saddale slipping. Time, 3mm 17sec. Trial Hack Handicap; 6 furlongs. Virtue, 8.0, 1; Waikehua, 7.9, 2; Merrie Valet, 7.7, 3. Also started: Stellaris, Goldemar, All Trumps, Ultim. Won by a length. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec.

Taradale Handicap Hurdles, l%miles. —Aorangi, 9.0, 1; Nogi, 9.0, 2; Rangiliaeta, 9.5, 3. Also started: Whatakura. Won easily by half a dozei* lengths. Time, 3min 15 l-ssec. County Hack Handicap, 1 mile.—Cullinan, 10.2, 1; Idealism, 8.10, 2; Entente, 6.10, 3. Also started: Strathmoira, Mediterranean, Polynices. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 44 l-ssec. Park Stakes Handicap, ly 4 miles. Sandstream, 8.13, 1; Parable, 7.6, 2; Kopu, 7.13, 3. Also started: Iranui 8.9, Woodhey 8.8, Lamsdorff 7.6, Spate 7.2, Bunkum 6.7. Parable made the running into the straight, closely followed by Sandstream. Before the distance was reached, Sandstream had drawn to the front and won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min 7 3-ssec. . Juvenile Handicap. Bellah, 8.1, 1; Golden Ball, 7.7, 2j Rangiatua, 7.12, 3. Also started: TrebeM, Elfbolt, Sanguinary, Ireland. Won by half a length. Time, 49 1-osec.

Ahuriri Hack Handicap; 5 furlongs. Tina Toa, 8.2, 1; Eiya, 7.0, 2; Amaru, 9.3, 3. Also started: Contendent, Niwaru, Moreykoff, Waitoke, Lord Possible, Ngakau, Perceler, Raupare, Miriam. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec. Raiiway Handicap; 6 furlongs. Winning Post, 7.6, 1; Gold Battery, 6.7 (carried 6.12), 2; War Song, 8.3, 3. Also started: Faunus, Vi, Voetgang. A great race. Worn by a head. Time, 1 min 15 l-ssec. | SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Napier, Last Night. Following are the acceptances for the second day of the Napier Park Spring Meeting:— Caledonian Hack Hurdles, IYz miles.— Te Whetu 10.8, Appin, 10.1, Eiya 9.7, Captain 9.0, Woollongong 9.0. Telephone Hack, 6 furlongs. Gold Battery 8.11, Niwaru 8.3, Moreykoff 7.11, Ortygia 7.13, Lord Possible 7.8, Raupare 7.7, PerceJer 7.5, Merrie Valet 7.0. Koropiko Hurdles, 1% miles.—Centaur 11.2, Aorangi 10.4, Rangihaeta 9.5, Whatakura 9.5, Appin 9.5, Nogi 9.0. Nursery Handicap, 4% furlongs.—Sea Pink 8.0, Rangiatua 8.0, Golden Field 7.11, Thera 7.9, Ireland 7.5, Elfboat 7.0, Sanguinary 7.0. Racing Club Handicap, one mile and a ' distance.—Bridge 8.10, > Woodhey 8.6, Iranui 81.5, Kopu 7.13, Merriwa 7.12, Parable 7.10, Lamsdorff 7.5, Spate 7.0, Amato 7.0, Separator 7.0, Vi 6.13. Puketapu liack, 7 furlongs.—ldealism 9.0, Strathmoira 8.8, Niwaru 8.6, Mediterranean. 7.11. Waikehu 7.3, Polynices 6.11, Entente 6.11, All Trumps 6.10, Miriam 6.10. Scurry Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Peacemaker, Castleside, Red Seal, Boyne Water, Julian, Ngakau, Montelone, Waitoke, Magneta, Lolita, Ultimatum, Goldemar, Wee Rose, all 8.7. Grandstand Handicap, 6 furlongs. Multiple 9.7, War Song 8.3, Winning Post 7.13, Contendent 7.12, Gold Battery 7.2, Yoetgang 6.10, Burton 6.7.

OTAKI SPUING MEKTING. } Levin, Last Night. j On the new course at Otaki to-day tin?' Utaki Maori Racing Club began its Spring -Meeting. When the -racing com- j menced, the going was very slippery, in; consequence of the previous day's heavy rains, but at noon the elements cleared and tempted local people to join the visitors from Wellington and Palmerston North in participating. In the downpours which occurred frequently during' the afternoon, the course became a quagmire, and each succeeding race was run relatively slower and slower. A large number of Parliamentarians were amongst the visitors, and the attendance as a whole was astonishingly large. The meeting was the first held upon the new course. Results:—

Flying Handicap, of 70 sovereigns; six furlongs— Jf. Monk's Gipsy Bielle, 8.6 (C. Jenkins), 1; J. Buckley's Dearest, 7.5 (F. G. Roes), 2; Thetis, 6.7, 3. Also ran: Sea Queen 7.0, Dervish 6.12. Dear-', est and Gipsy Belle were first out, but Gipsy Belle soon had a substantial lead,! which she held to the finish. Time, lmin 1!) 3-ssec. Maiden Handicap Hurdles, of 40 sovs; iy 2 miles.—Mr. Hehir's fiimitangi, 9.8 (J~ Morris), 1; J. H. Prosser's Pakau, 9.0, '2; W. Smart's Castup, 9.0, 3. Also ran: Howler 9.13, Makiri 9.0. The-un-placed horses fell at the first hurdle. Himitangi had the race well in hand and won bv two score of lengths. Time, 2min 57 3-ssec. Te Hiwi Memorial stakes, of 00 sovs; 1 mile.—Mrs. E. Ki .linson's Notorious, 7.10 (W. Price). 1; M. T. Bevan's (jun.) Teotane, 8.7, 2; M. A. Hall's Torpoint, 8.0, 3. Also ran: Mallet 8.0, Louis 7.7, Wild Bird 7.7. The placed horses made all the running. Time, lmin 49 3-ssec.

Labor Day Handicap, of 135 sovs; 1 mile.—W. Davies' Lanwern (C. Emmerson), G. 12, 1; W. Ravner's Astrea, 6.7, 2; J. Brett's St. Felix, 7.11, 3. Also ran: Sir Frisco 9.7, Clemora 8.9, Maliuta 7.11, Bourrasque 7.9, Golden Loop 7.0, Ambrosian 7.0, Marton 6.12, Royal Marine 6.1 r 2. The fittest horse on the course was Llanwern, and lie ran up to his looks! Ambrosian and Golden Loop were prominent ill the early parts of the race, but the placed horses raced clear o-f the opposition at the business end. Astrea finished very fast, and cut St. Felix out of second place in the lasi few strides. Time, 48 2-ssec.' First Hack Hurdles Handicap, of 65 sovs 5 1% miles.—J. R. McDonald's Teru (W. Young), 10.6, 1; G. H. Wilson's Makiri, 9.0, 2. Also ran: Rosegrove 11.5. The result was never in doubt. Time, 2min 58sec. Stewards' Hack Handicap, of 55 sovs; ,six furlongs.—H. Whitney's Turna (G. Jenkins), 7.11, 1; H. W. Parata's Rongojmai, 8.2, 2; J. Smith's Master Sylvia, 8.13, 3. Also ran: Mukahau 8.5, Rili 8.2, Lady Doris 8.2. Rongomai ran well, but Turna ran best over the Jast furlong. Time, lmin 20 3-ssec. Maiden Plate, of 45 sovs; 6 furlongs. —R. A. McKenzie's Golden Age (Ly-

(ford), 1; W. Harden's Eva, 2; W. H. Gyde's Coldstream, 3. Also ran: Portcullis 8.10, Rangiuru. 8.10, Moanui 8.10, Goldsley 8.10, Pahu 8.10, Dusky Sound 8.2, Rumble 8.2, Ebonite 8.2, Master Laddo 8.2, Parewanui 8.2. Coldstream took the field along merrily for threeparts of the way, but failed in the last lot of heavy going. Time, lmin 21 3-5 Sec . -

Welter E[ack Handicap, of §0 sovs; 7 furlongs.—H. Eva's Highden (J. Eva), 8.10, 1; C. Hammond's Captain Bell, 9.7, 2; J. Brace's Waipunui, 9.10, 3. Also ran: The Native 9.10, Celebrity 8.7. The -winner was always within striking distance, and he won rather easily at the finish. Time, lmin 37 3-ssee. The totalisator turnover for the day was £6167. . u _ TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Otaki, Last Night. Railway Handicap, six furlongs —GipsyBelle 9.0, Sea Queen 6.10, Dervish 6.7, Thetis 6.7. Second Hack Hurdles Handicap, one mile and a-half—Rosegrove 11.5, Teru I'M, Bismarck 9.12, Makiri 9.6. ' Otaki Hack Handicap, seven furlongs— Teotane 9JO, Waipunui 8.11, Notorious 8.9, Torpoint 8.7, Rill 8.2, Wild Bird 7.7, Lams 7.7, Moanui 7.7. Trial Handicap, five furlongs—Merry Frank 9.6, Golden Age 9.2, Jones 9.0, Eva -8.5, Red Lupin 8.0, Portcullis 8.0, Goldsly , 7.13, Moeroa 7.12, Ivopane 7.7, Dusky I Sound 7.7, Ebonite 7.7, Aurora 7.7, Ra-1 ngiuru 7.7, Subdue 7.7. • I

Demonstration Handicap (open), seven furlongs—Polymorphous 9.8, Sir Antrim 8.7, St. Felix 8.0, Mahuta 7.11, Ambroeian 7.0. Rahui Welter Hack Handicap, one mile —The Native 9.3, Highden 9.1, Mallet 8.13, Himitangi 8.0, Floater 8.0. . Electric Hack Handicap, five furlongs— Yarra 8.9, Nukuhau 8.5, Rongomai 8.5, Rill 8.3, Red Lupin 7.l'L, Pairawanui 7.7. Subdue 7.7, Rumble 7.7. Welter Handicap (open), seven furlongs—.Mahuta 9.5. Golden Loop 9.0, Astraea S.lli, Ambrosian 8.5, Marton 8.5.

DUNEDIN J.C. MEETINGS. Dunedin, Yesteriay. The Dunedin J.C. Spring Meeting opened to-day in flue but dull weather. The attendance was large. A sum oi £6406 10s was put through the tote, as compared with £5524 10s on the corresponding day of last year. Twelve bookmakers'were licensed.' Results:— Spring Hurdles, of 100 sovs; 1% miles. —Coy, 9.10, _ 1; Stayboy, 11.2, 2; Jack Ashore, 10.5, 3. Also started: Forest 9.13, Royal Shell 9.0. Won by a length. Time, 3min 23 1-osee. Trial Plate, of 100 sovs; six furlongs. —Colleen Mary, 7.11, 1; True Knight, 8.2, 2; Pure Gold, 8.1, 3. Also started: Royal Step 8.5, Mailed Fist 8.5, Larkspur 8.2, Lady Margaret 8.0. Won by nearly four lengths. Time, lmin 18 2-5 sec. Mosgiel Handicap, of 125 sovs; milt and a quarter.—Martist, 6.13, 1; Outlander, 8.2, 2; Adjudge, 7.11, 3. Also started: Oiyoi 9.9, Stratagem 7.2. Won by 2y s lengths. Time, 2min 10 4-ssec. Dunedin Stakes, of 250 sovs; for two-year-olds; four furlongs.—Masterpiece, 8.8, 1; Phobos, 8.0, 2; Lady Alma, 7.9, 3. Also started Daringdale 8.0, First Robert 8.0. Won by 2% lengths. Time, 52 l-ssec.

Electric Handicap, of 115 sovs; six furlongs— My Lawyer, 9.0, 1; All Guns, 8.7, Balaclava, 8.8, 3. Also started: . Federal 8.9, ban iSevero 8.0, Officious 7.9, Übsu;io 7.8, Wliistlecraft 0.13, Gapon 0.9, Mademoiselle lxe 0.7. Won by six lengths. Time, lrain 10 3-sscc. Taioma Handicap, of 100 sovs; five furlongs.—Oblong, 8.9, 1; Achray, 7.7, 2; Nitlisdale, 8.2, 3. Also started: Zealand 8.12, Optimet'orm 8.2, Simon Pure 7.11, Moudjik 7.10, Redmond 7.9, Blue Bell 7.9, Firebell 7.7, Multifoil 7.7, Glenalan 7.7, Won by 2% lengths. Time, lmin, 4sec. October Welter, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—Boutade, 1; Cashier, 8.13, 2; Warsaw, 9.9, 3. Also started: Genius 9.7, Cuirosettia 9,3, King Post 9.1, Adage 8.8, Pinul 8.0, Erskine 8.0, Sacha 8.0. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 31sec.

DUNEDIN HANDICAPS. Dunedin, Last Night. The following handicaps have been declared for the second day of the Dunedin Sprig Meeting:— Wakari Hurdles, of 100 sovs; 1% miles. —Tyrant 11.13, Stayboy 11.8, Coy| 10.11, White Cockade 10.9, Rifle Range 10.7, Forest 9.13, Kaikomako 9.3, Royta Shell 9.0, Fandango 9.0, Xgawera 9.0. Burnside Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs. —Adage 9.11, Palette 9.9, Zealand 8.13, Seager 8.12, Achray 8.11, Trut Knight 8.9, Sarsfield 8.8, Blue Bell 5.2, Simon Pure 8.1, Moudjik 8.1, Redmond 8.1, Ngaripua 8.0, Firebell 8.0, Cocoa S.O, Bo!t from the Blue 8.0, Larkspur 8.0. Ranfurly Handicap, of 125 sovs; i mile.-i-Oiyoi 9.7, Boutade 8.9, All Guns 8.8, Dabcliick 5.4, Warsaw 8.3, Gunboat 8.2, Martist 8.1, Onius S.l, Adjudge 7.12, Obsouo 7.7, Ofi'ice Girl 7.0, Pinm 0.7.

Dominion Handicap, of 200 sovs; 4 furlongs— I'liobos 8.5, Palisade 7.13, Daringdalc 7.13, Tannhauser 7.10, Speybank 7. It), Lady Alma 7.8, Fongasse 7.8, Orotaoa 7.B,'First Robert 7.3. Shorts Handicap, of 100 sovs; 5 furLawyer 8.13, Federal 8.13, Al ,o Guns 8.13, Balaclava 8.10, San Severo 8.5, Octave 8.5, Cute 8.2, Officious 8.0, Obsono 8.0, Cashier 8.0, Cvmbiform 7.7, Gapon 6.13, Whistlecraft 6.12, Mademoiselle 6.7, Stepmaid 6.7. Kaikorai Handicap Handicap, of 100 sovs; 5 furlongs. —Palette 9.11, Oblong 9.11, Colleen Mary 9.4, Ideate 8.9, Acliray 8.8, Seager 8.8, Sarsfield 8.4, Nithsdale 5.13. Stepmaid 8.2, Optimeform 7.12, Blue Bell 7.10, Soldiers' Chorus 7.10, Moudiik 7.9, Redmond 7.8, Miss Adair, Pure Gold, Bonny Clnel, Mailed Fist, Platinum, Yeodel, Multifoil, Larkspur, Glenalan and Bolt from the Blue 7.7. Telegraph Welter, of 100 sovs; 7 furlon^s.—Boutade 10.0, Warsaw 9.9, MartislT 9.7, Genius 9.7, Cashier 8.13, Cuirosettia 8.13, King Post 8.12, Zetland 8.11, Adage 8.5, Cymbifonn 8.3, Whistlecraft 8.0, Erskine, Pinul, Lindor, Zealand and Sachas 7.7.