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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 223, 3 January 1911, Page 8

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MELBOURNE RACING. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 2, 9 p.m. Melbourne, January 2. The Bagot Handicap resulted:. Iliad 1, Prizefighter 2, Bollan 3. TATTERSALLS' CLUB CUP. Received 2, 9 p.m. Sydney, January 2. Tattersalls' Club Cup resulted: Byplay 1, .Jinnee 2, Britean 3. Won by a length. Time, 2min 35Visec. AUCKLAND—THIRD DAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. 'The weather was fine, with a cold breeze blowing, for the third day's racing. There was a large attendance.. His Excellency the Governor, Lord Islington, was present. The following were the results:—

Ferguson Handicap—Scotch 1, Mary Anne 2, Tipua 3. Also started: Flying Soult, Anuva, Aristos, Captain Soult, Elegance, Vivace, Bogey, Sphinx, La Reina, Wee Olga, Strathmoira. Won by three quarters of a length. New Year's Hurdles.—Continuance 1, Black Northern 2, Royal Day 3. Also started: Bully and Tui Cakobau. Tui Cakobau fell. Won by three lengths. Great Northern Derby, of 1000 sovs,, 1 % miles—Danube, by Martian—Neva, 8.10 (Gray) 1; Goldfmder (F. Jones) 2; King Soult 6.10 (Brady) 3. Domeno S.lO (Wliittaker) was the only other starter. Won by two lengths. Time, 2niin 37sec. County Handicap.—Kakama 1, Lady Medallist 2, Formby 3. Also started: Salute, Antoinette, Miss Winnie, Perle D'or, Tanekcha, Iney, Countermine, Winning Post, Ballvheigh, Lady Frances. Won by a head.

Auckland Racing Club Handicap.— Miss Mischief 1, Sedition 2, Birkdale 3. Alfeo started: Bridge, Waimangu, Dazzling, Manapouri, Paisano, Sea Elf, Master Theory. Won in a liand canter by half a dozen lengths. The stewards enquired into the running of Miss Mischief, but decided not to disturb the judge's verdict.

Midsummer Handicap.—Orton 1, Tranquil 2, Glad Tidings 3. Lady Gluten was the only other starter. Won by two lengths. .Maiden Handicap.—Monoplane 1. Maxwell 2, Waiotahi 3. Also started: Regain, First Wairiki, Wenonah, Epsom Lass, Michaeloff, Duma, Master Wairiki. Erin, Blue Mountain. Won by two lengths. Glasgow Handicap.—Santa Rosa 1, Tattoo 2, Gipsy Belle 3. Also started: Sir Artegal, Taimainupo. Won by a head.

Danube, Miss Mischief and Orton are all owned by Mr. G. D. Greenwood. AUCKLAND ACCEPTANES. FOURTH DAY. Auckland, Last Night. The following are the acceptances for the fourth day's meeting of the Auckland Placing Club: Royal Stakes.— King Soult, Danube 9.2, Kakama 9.0, Dearest S.B; Antoinette, Formby 8.0, Countermine 8.3, La Reina 7.11, Wee 01 ga 7.7, Culprit 7.5, Orton, Peirene 7.0, Glad Tidings G.2. Auckland Plate. Waimangu 9.4, Bridge 8.11, Danube B.S, Goldfinder. 'Master Theory S.O. Grandstand Handicap.—Sedition S.S, .Waimungu, Santa Rosa 8.6, Tattoo 7.10,1 Birkdnlc 7.!), Uranium, Dazzling 7.0, C'ullinan 0.12, Swimming Belt 0.10, Iney, l'irst Wairiki 0.7. Grey Handicap—Flying Soult S.C, Lucille 8.4, Poictiers 8.2, True Knight 8.1, Arawa 7.7, Aristos 7.0, g Tresentlv 0.13, Merrigee, Muskewai, Taka, Sir Waiter, Minstrel 0.12, Bogey, Bonnie Fishwife, Master Jack, Miss Wairiki, I'ulii, Strathrose, Wee Olga 0.10. Goodwood Handicap.—Lady Medallist 9.7, Shrapshooter 8.0, AVauchope 8.2, Woodhcy 7.!), Sir Artegal 7.4, Tanekaha 7.2, lnev 7.0, Tamainupo 0.13. Soultoria 0.10, Master Wairiki 0.8, Mary Ann, Scotch 0.7. Auckland Hurdles.—'Continuance 12.2, Black Northern 10.5, Hoanga 10.2, Delegate 9.0, Royal Day, Seldom 9.0. Newmarket Handicap—Lady Medallist 0.8, Salute 8.13, lyikania B.S, Antoinette, Gipsy Belle 8.1, Turbine, Ho'lnmgatahi 7.12, Miss Winnie 7.5, Tanekaha, Perle D'or, Tenterhook 0.13, Winning Post 0.9, Lady Frances 0.7. Sylvis Handicap.—Miscount 9.10, Pierene 9.7, Sea Pink S.O, Hemisphere 7.5, Condamine 6.10.

I RANGITIKEI SUMMER MEETING. I Marton, Last Night. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance at to-day's races, but the fields were small. The totalisator handled £7807, an increase of £157 on the first day at the last summer meeting. Results:— Scott Memorial.—Sea Queen 1, Waiouru 2, Moree 3. Only starters. Won by 1 half a length. Time, lmin Ifisec. I Maiden Hack Flat—Lady Kileheran 1, Beacon 2, Gaby 3. Also ran: Waipatere, Rapu, Miscal, Royal Patron, Melologue, Retreat. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. Ohokea Hurdles.—Reumac 1, Maidi 2, Gold Bird 3. Also ran: Waterworks, Showman. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 3min 2(i'/.sec. * ° Carnarvon Hack—Gladiole 1, The Rover 2, Dervish. 3. A 1 -o rail: Charge, idolatress, Harrington. Won easily by two lengths, Time, lmin 10 4-ssee. ltangitikei Cup.—Merrivonia 1, The Native 2, Lady Menschikoff 3. Also ran: Waipuku, Penza. Won by two lengths'. Time, 2min 9 4-ssec. Railway Hack Hurdles.—Waikaraka 1, Merry Lawn 2. Only starters. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2min 53 4-ssee. Makowhai Welter.—lrish Rifle 1, Kilostcri 2, Te Ru 3. Also ran: Marton, Toanga. Won by a head. Time, lmin 29 l-ssee. Pukenui Welter.—Bracken 1, Attention 2, Leolanter 3. Also ran: Waitoto, Brown Trout. Vi. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 30 I-ssec. RAXGITIKEI ACCEPTANCES. Palmerston North, Last Night. The Rangitikei acceptances for the seeond day are: Telegraph.—Bracken 9.10, Gladiole 9.(i,

• Hinekorangi 5.5 (?), Lady Kilcheran 8.8, Dervish 7.10, Idolatress 7.3, Aviuinl, Aurora 7.11. Clifton Ila ill ie:i p. —Eijuilas !).7, Lord Soult 8.12, St. Hill 8.2, Mow 7.5, Waiouru 7.4. Sandon Hurdles. —liennmc 12.,'!, f;old Bird. 11.2, Maidi 10.8, Waterworks 10.0, Merry Lawn 9.7, Waikavaka 0.3, Showman 9.0. Killeymoon Hack. The Native, The Rover 0.5, Attention S.-t, Waitoto 7.8, Brown Trout 7.7, Beacon 7.5, Blend 7.3, Harrington, Royal Patron 7.0, Creatford Stakes.—North-east S.B, Waipaku, Koran, Irish Rille 8.2, Ladv Menuchikoll 7.-1, Tcotane 7.0, L(o!antci' (!.!). Tramway Hack Hurdles. Merry I -aw n 10.7, Wiikaraka 10.3, Winchester 9.10, Captain 9.5, Rainnai Welter—Marton 9.4. St. Bill 9.0, Daisy Paul 8.12, Bracken, Te Ru, Toanga 8.10, Penza 8.7, Leolanter B.G, Capt. Bell 8.3. Taonui Seurry.—Makava, Grey EaMe, Tcotane, Toanga, Avaunt, Mesc'a, Gabv, Euroco, Bond Street, Waiputere, Seaward, Tanmlesa, Matipo, Charge, Tineari Gorlishire, .Monologue, Retreat, Pahu.

IIAWKE'.S BAY—FIRST DAY. Hastings, Last Night. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's summer meeting opened in fine weather. The attendance exceeded last year, and the totalisator investments were £Blll, as against £0515 last year. Results:— Maiden Hack.-—Kuituna 1, Kautuku 2, Goldfinch 3. Scratched: Peacemaker! Bravest, Brolga, Thrave, Miram, Amplex, Montcleone, Scots Fusilier. Won by throe lengths. Time, Imin ftsec. Christmas Handicap.—Morevkoff 1, Burton 2. Tigerinc 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin ICsec. Welter Hack.—Donzel 1, Composed 2, Entente 3. All started. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 51 4-ssee. President's Handicap.— Parable lj Yoetgang 2, Lanisdorff 3. Scratched:' Yi. Ariom. Won by a neck, the same dividing second and third. Time, 2imn Dsee. otiira Handicap Hurdles.—Rosegrove 1, Millenial 2, Appin 3. Also started: Dorando, All Trumps. Won by half a length. Time, 3juin 17 l-ssec. Two-year-old Handicap—Blue Lake 1, Golden Bell 2, Theira 3. Also started: Redloch, Steeman, Waipoha, Won by a nose. Time, Slsec. Flying Handicap—Lord Possible 1, San Pluie 2, Magneta 3. Scratched: Wee Rose, Julian. Won by half a length. Time, lmin lfisec. New Year Handicap.—Faumis 1, Peacemaker 2, Bunkum 3. Also started: Ariom, Miriam. Won easily by ,tvvo lengths. Time, lmin 27 2-ssec.

HAWKE'S BAY ACCEPTANCES. Napier, Last) Night. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Hawke's Bay summer meeting: Aotea Handicap Hurdles—Centaur 11.3, Hose-grove 10.11, Eija 10.8, Appin, Dorando 9.0. Grandstand Handicap.— Contendent, Morcykofi' 8.5, Tigerine 8.4, Burton 7.10, Peacemaker 7.9, Niwaru, Waikilma 7.7. Hack Scurry.—Lord Possible 9,0, Magneta, Kithara 8.2, San Pluie 7.13, Knutufcu 7.12, Cork 7.8, lVrcolier, Goldfinch 7.4, Seraphic 7.2, Waitoke, Reistip, Montcleone 7.0. Summer Handicap—Parable 9.G, Lamsdorft 7.10, Voetgang 7.0, Idealism 7.4, Separator 7.0, Bercngaria 0.7. Nursery Handicap.—Golden Ball B.S, Merriinac 8.4, Waipoliu, Elfboat 7.0. Epsom Handicap.—Donzel 12.0, Orf,};o' a 1 1-10. Rauparc 10.13, Pollux, Po]vnices, Boyne Water, Icel 10.7, Matapero Hack Handicap.—Composed 8.0, lOautuku 7.13, Miss Sylvia 7.10, Entente, Axis 7.7, Esmet 7,5, Miriam, Onslow Park, Julian, Mosella, Ukur.i Merry Valet. 7.3. ' January Handicap.—Faunus 9.5, Voetgang 7.12, Tina Toa 7.10, Bunkum. Ariom 7.7, Burton 7.0. Waikihua 0.7.

RACES POSTPONED. Greymouth, Last Night. Owing to the heavy northerly rain prevailing all night, and still continuing, the races had to bo postponed till tomorrow, and the trotting meeting (second day) till Wednesday. AUCKLAND TROTS. / Auckland, Sunday. \ '1 lie second day's racing in connection) with the Auckland Trotting Club's sum] mcr meeting took place at Epsom yesterday afternoon. The weather was fuvl and -there was a large attendance. Re-] suits:— | Maiden.—Lady Specialist 1, Lord Vic-I tor 2, Bob G 3! ! Epsom Trot Handicap.—Lady Wil i mington 1, Scotia 2, Harry Mace 3. , Christmas Handicap.—Mighty Atom »' Bluevale 2, Red Lupin 3. /lb Summer Cup.—All Night 1, Mr- - Nl wood 2, .Baxter 3. 7.4 Tramway Handicap.—Madam MellMso Our George 2, Bert 3. Ranfurly Class Handicap.—Miss Wilson 1, John Harold 2, Royal Victor 3. Dominion Handicap.—Hamapuku 1. Madam Melba 2, Leal 3. Dash Handicap.—General Joubert 1, Pliyllistina 2, Lord Specialist 3. STRATFORD ACCEPTANCES. SECOND DAY. Trot.—Nancy Till sscc, The Flasher' Rsec, l'carlie Maid 12sec, Gather Noi J[oss I,(s w. Uniform 20sec, Golden Rose! 22sec, Echuca. Kate Allerton, A.T.L., 1 Vanity, AVynottc, May Lady, Bezella 24sec, Singlet 2(>sce. ' i ( ardifl Stakes.—Wairose, San Due,' Labor Day, Sylvanius, Bonnie Lass, Manawakaha. St. Venton, Lady Loo, Loopguard, Patriotic, Prafcctus, East Wind, Wild Lupin, Katua. Makabu, St. Prior,! St. Helena, Dover Straits, Relict, Old' Maid. : | County Hack Handicap, six furlongs. —Solus 10.4, How Bells 8.1), Maggie Paui /.8, i .7, Lady Loo 7'.5, Ngatiranui 7.4, Con the Sliaughraun 7.0, Sinn Fein, Silver Cl'usc (i.7. Toko Welter, seven furlongs.—Silva 9.0. Maggie Paul 8.7, Ngatiruanui 8.5, Rawinia 8.2, Lady Loo 8.3, Silver Spur 5.2. Silver Cluse, Sir Tulloch, Marsuma SA Mallet 7.12. Ladies' Purse, six furlongs.—Kosclako 10.1S, Smilax 10.10, Manawaknlia 10.10, Glen Tulloch, Lady Heroine 10.7, Con the Shaugliraun, Makaliu, The Mystery 10.2, Kiwitihi, Lady Lear, Mississippi 10.10. 1 .

MakF'i H U rdles ' one mile and a hall. Pan' 11.!), Haitapu 11.4, Golden Glow jOj fvotarc 110.5, Clemency 9.12, Chase llah ! U1 - ' ]) lin union Handicap, one mile—Golden ].„o„ 8-». Hehis S.S, First Mate 8.7, Golde' Eagle 'J' O Puia 5.2, Shannon L:i*s V-". stiU 7 ' s > Cyrcne, .Mallet U 'Lain Glen 1i.7. jj.yere Handicap, six furlongs.—Golden Ld°P 9 ' 4 ' Letheiln 8.7, Te Roti, Shannon jilss Mulga Bill 7.10, Cyvenc •j ■> ] lOtliair 0.7. | TURF TOPICS. ' (lly "Moturoa.") TljfJ feature of the first day's racing !lt ylratford was the excellent starting clt'ecf' 0 '! r ' W- Pudge. The fieldsS wcrc S ot away sharp to time. proHifk'y not tcn minutes delay taking place' " le w ' lo ' e eight races, and in nearl'y ever y instance the horses left t]iu barrier in a perfect line. To his unif<| rm, y krilHant starting' the meeting owesl 110 ,nean measure of its success.

'j'jijC meeting will be concluded to-day, and .i l,( 'S' u o ''J' tlie numerous acceptance;? received, the second day's races produce interesting racing. fjjie public found it a matter to pick a favorite for the Stratford Cup. lion the tote-bell stopped ringing Wliai'mon Lass, Solus and Te Puia were I)e s t ] backed, but there was only a diffei'efc(! of flvc tickets between the first and tl'c last of the trio. Lethean was a b^ rc " inU l Joillts ' lowcr > an d Mallet andi Firßt Mato wcre only slightly less fancied. So even was the.betting that although tlio actual outsider scored he j.pj.jlrncd a very short price.

p'aul scored in decisive fashion yesterand is very well at present. Waitupii will lie meeting him on 111b better (_ Prl iis iir the Makuri Hurdles, but it remains to be seen whether that diff'erellce will bring the pair any closer to-

ge«i ,CTl „. . Al'l' 0 Wils not pruihiml at and is enjoying a spoil at. LcpPortoii. /•ftmency is 011 tlie big side, and was tlite l lls ' ; fl"' 3 ' l in the Ohura Hurdle l'ujeofc ■< (> l horses 'have pnid up for the DomipiiV M an( J' ca p run over one mile, and (.> looks open. If the top-weights spfJrt s '" < le ' r I,le °t' n g should be worth '«oan<» a Io,I S way to see. ° Cloi'''' 11 '■ ,oo l' SW)l,t 'd a popular victory in th 2 The chestnut began well, and ,vas w 'thin striking distance of tilie leadr' rs a ' OT1 o tlie back. When he was „j ve] i his head lie dashed through and f mnl ediately the roar went up "Golden LooP - " How the public does roar when a j,ofc order comes through! It should ' ( | o an owner's heart good to hear the s | lo ut. Golden Loop is very fit, and may she#* U P a g a 'n very soon. jßnekorangi did not take on the meeting, but will probably be nl ling at Bulls to-day. ■ckpin caught a cold at the Taranaki jßmeeting, and that accounted for his dißotion from Stratford engagements. ■ie Mystery proved the punters' Records of marvellous the public mad. and they The Cordon llouge gelii greenly, and should shape more experienced. one of the most consistent in the province and is genbacked. The brown horse g ftmc effort in the Midhirst '>ut ' l{l d to lower his colors to a one at the weights in Shining turn should come soon. pen was busy in the only four of the nineL r^^Wfpti n i r fl tri and even then the public did not pick it correctly. Contralto is one of the honest sort, and is generally worth following.