SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 184, 14 November 1910, Page 8

SPORTING.

(..I.e. MF.ETIXG. By Telegmpli.—Press Association. ClirUtchurch, La.-t Night. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan meeting was concluded to-day in beautiful weather. The attendance was very large, including Lord Islington and suite. Racing was good, but the con-, test for the Stead Gold Cup was robbed of Dutch of its interest through the withdrawal of Danube, who met with severe injuries shortly after being brought on to the course, through getting his hind legs over a fence. The totalisator investments were £22.340. making a total for four days of £1)0,142, as against £90.301 last* year. Bookmakers' tees totalled £SOO. Results:—

Port Cooper Hurdles—Goldbird 1, Coy 2, Aorangi 3. Also started: Xavier, Stone Ginger. Southern Cross, Milo, Nova, Red King, Full of Trumps. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min 59soc.

Cressv Welter.—Gipsv Belle 1, Fasnakyle 2," Scotch Plaid :S. Also started: Sunburnt, Balaclava, Humming Bird, Federal, San Severo, Fisticuff, Kora. Rock Ferry, and Free Knight. Gipsy Belle got away well, and led throughout. winning by two lengths. Time, lmin 14 see.

Seymour Handicap.—Flambeau 1, Kilts 2, Directoire 3. Also started: Elfish, Umeraboy, Guinforte, Queen of Spades, Crown Derby, Armstrong, Busyland,. Aunt Sally, Achray, Mediterranean, Izdubar, Sapience and Queen's Scarf.. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 14% see. 'Members' Handicap. Sharpshooter, 1; 'Theodore. 2; Genius, 3. Also started: Equitas, Boanerges. Wauchope, Formby, Tribulation and Miss Mischief. Won e'asily by two lengths and a halt. Time, lmin 2(i 2-ssec.

Pioneer Handicap.—Orton 1, Bronze 2, Tannhauser 3. Also started: Muircock and Lady ■ Alma. Won easily by five lengths. "Time, lmin 7 l-ssec. C G. Stead Memorial Gold Cup, of 750 sovs, weight for age; 1% miles.— Los Angelos ), Maori King 2, Madam Madcap 3. Also started: Diabolo, Prim, and Ingoda. Los Angelos made all the running, and won by two lengths. Time, 2min 7sec.

Randolph Handicap.—Ascalon 1, Scotch Plaid 2, Obsono 3. Also started: Naumai, Dreadless, Perle d'Or, Tenterhook, All Guns, Lady Orizoin, Glenspring and Perm. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec.

Fendalton Handicap.—Kopu 1, Rose Noble 2, John 3. Also started: Coroniform, Merrivonia, Swimming Belt, Adage, Cronstadt, Countermine, Adjudge, Dabchick, Medallist and Puka, Won by three parts of a length. Time, 2min 1 3-ssec.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. Auckland, Saturday. The Auckland Racing Club's Spring meeting concluded this afternoon. Results: —

Hunters' Steeplechase. Laddie, 11.5 (Dingle), 1; Rebel, 2; Hunakaha, 3. Others: Star Lass, Togoshima, Gaiety, Atawhai, Ringaway, Powerful, Secret Gun, Lough Finn, Hobart i Town. Won by j length. Wynyard Handicap.—Sir Artegal, 5.4 (C. Brown), 1; Tamainupo, 2; Duma, 3. Also started: Sea Elf, Lady Francis, Jinnia, Admiral Soult, Golden Loop, Solus. Won by a length. Penrose Hurdles.—Prophet 11. (R. Percival), 1; Delegate, 2; Continuance, 3. Also ran; Swagsman, Reservoir, Tui Cokobau, Wellcast, Hoanga and Don Quex. Won by four lengths. Parnell Handicap. Turbine, 7.13 (Whittaker), 1; Salute, 2; St. Bill, 3. Also ran: Miss Winnie, Kakama, Waiari, Emblem, Dogger Bank, Apellon, First Wairiki. Won by two lengths. Ascot Handicap.—Santa Rosa, 7.8 (Conquest), 1; Antoinette, 2; NorthEast, 3. Also ran: Uranium, Paisano, Lochbuhie, Goldfinder, Iney, Flying Soult, Michaeloff. Won by a length. Juvenile Handicap.—Maiwa (Linday), 1; Hemisphere, 2; Tranquil, 3. Also ran: Cloudy Dawn, Silverlyte, Panthea, Harrigan, Oboe, Merci. Won by two lengths. Gordon Handicap. Kapanga, 8.13 (Whittaker), 1; Kanewarra, 2; Peggy Pryde, 3. Also started: Alba Rose, Luperin, Freievata, Haku, Minstrel, Egotist, Princess Sonlt, Mu&kewai, Prophesied, Hamadryad, Countree, Arawa, Miss Wairiki, Monoplane, Gloy, His Highness, Bonny Fishwife, Lady Betty, Vivace, Mary Ann. Won by a length. Welter Handioap.'—Master Theory, 8.0 (Conquest), 1; Iney, 2; 3. Also started: Waimangu, Golden Loop, Bulky. Won by a length.

TAKAPUNA WEIGHTS. Auckland, Last Night. The following weights have been declared for the Takapuna races:— Trial Handicap, one mile.—Caruso 9.2, Spectre 8.3, Frontine 7.9, Royal News 7.7, Musterer 7.6, Heta 7.5, Waiotahi 7.4, Scotch, Maroon and Black, His Highness, Monoplane, Hamadryad, Columbia and Monoplane 7.0. Cambrian Handicap, four furlongs. Malwa 8.5. Tranquil 8.1, Cloudy Dawn 7.9, Svlverite, Allegation, Worcester 7.5, Oboe 7.2, Panthea 7.1, Kaween. Eolitude, Gibson Girl, Harrigan, Merci, Condamine 7.0.

St. Andrews' Handicap, 1% miles. Uranium fl.O, Antoinette 8.5, Lochlmliie 8.0, Sea Elf 7.11, Mast Theory, Manapouri 7.9. Regain'7.B. Zinnia, Dazzling 7.3., Prophet 7.2, Admiral Soult 7.0, Azoff. Haldane 6.13, Solus 0.12, Coromandel. Bully 6.11. Spectre G.lO, Royal News, Monoplane, Escamillo 0.9. Tiri Hurdles. 1% miles.—Black Northern 10.3, Hautapu 10.1, Swagsman 0.13, Tui Cakanau 9.10, Hoanga, Rangihatea 9.6, Kaiwakn, Nelius, King Hippo 9.0. Melrose Handicap, SV» furlongs.—Spec tre 9.0, Haku S.O, Pairawaatu. Muskewai Miss Grozzlc, Egotist, Lucille 8.2, Miss Ada 8.0, Miss Livonia. La Reine 7.13, Ruffy, Watcluhain, Goodwin Sands, Alma Rose, Vivace, His Highness, Bonny Fishwife, Monolope, Mary Ann, Marykoft, Master Jack, Arawa, Countree, Kowaru, Presently, Bogey. Caedmon. Parawai, Hamadryad, Rangiora, Lady Betty 7.12. Cheltenham Handicap, 0 1 /, furlongs.— St. Bill 9.0, Turbine. Sir Artegal 8.12, Miss Winnie 8.10, Waiari 8.2, Devonport, Kapunga 8.0, Dogger Bank 7.10, Apellon. Lady Frances 7.7, Ladv Dot, Toa Tuhi 7.2, Golden Loop 0.13. Jena' (5.12, Captain Soult, Impulsive 0.11. Elegance, Spectre 0.9, Aristos, Flying Soult, Taka. Frontino, Prophesied, Princess 'Soult 6.8. Maiden Hurdles, V/ : . miles and 100

vanK—Delegate 10.(1, Don Quex. Kaiwaka 9.0. Sabine. Matarere 0.4. Arty 9.2. St. Maria 9.1, Whataroa, Po.verful," Nelius, J Sonny Joan, Blue Rocket. Seldom, Eanginrn. Pen fold. Miss Explosion 0.0. T'iivt I'onv Handicap. s'/> furlongs.— Miss Time 0.0. Miirhtv Atom 5.12, Pride S.S, Norway! Miss Stella 8.0. Mai'ka 7.3. Red Lupin.. Seatonella 7.2, Kuratau, Lord Mensehikoff, Kororangi, Caedmon, C'rissy, Sea Slave 7.0.

"Mr. Dan O'Brien, the one-time owner nf the mighty Carbine. Tasman, Loyalty. Florrie, Gipsy King, Rubina, and other good horses, and formerly of Xew Plymouth, is in Christehurch on a visit, and it is rumored he may take up his residence at Eiecarton. says an exchange; but it is also stated that Mr. o'Brien"intends commencing training operations '"on the other side."