SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 105, 24 October 1911, Page 8

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON' HACKS. FINAL DAY. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The attendance was large, the weather lino, and the going good for the final day's racing. The tote investments were £•20,378 Ms, against £14,503 10s for the second day of last year, and for the two days ,£45,3'30 10s,* against £24,121 10s for last year. Thompson, the rider of Nedra, and Telford, the rider of Salopian, each sustained a fractured' collarbone through their mounts falling in the Steeplechase. Results: - Tararua Handicap, of 100 sovs; 7 furlongs.—.l. Foreman's Patriotic (I?. Deeley) 9.4, 1; liirkline 9.1, 2; Sir Solo 0.13, 3. Also started: St. Bees, Kina, Turna, Stevens, Lady Volley, Big Blast, Kopane, Astonishment, and Prince Hassan. Won by a length and a half, a length ibetween second and third. Time, lmin

30 2-ssw. Juvenile Handicap, of 1.30 sovs; 4 furlongs.—iron. ,]. ]). Ormond's lfandore (L. Wilaon) 7.f1, 1; Champagne 7.10, 2; Taffeta 7.0, '■',. Also started: Monolino, Trireme, Andrea. Obligant. Eogene (coupled with Bandore), Imagination, and lEvadne. Won by a length and a half, a length ■between second and third. Time, SOVL.sec. Spring Trial Stakes, of 100 sovs; 0 furlongs— W. K. Bidwill's Ovation (B. Deeley) 7.8, ,1; Kingswcll 8.0, 2; Kirfcby l.'t, 3. Also started: Lord Kileheran, Lord Palmer, Abercoed. Mt. Victoria and Indra. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmiii 18% sec. Pearei! Tfandieap, of 250 sovs: 1 mile —J. 11. Furze's Medallist (11. Watson), 0.10, 1; Bracken '7.7, 2; Sir Tristram 7.11, 3. Also started: Vootgang, Negative, iKpsom Lass, First Battery, and Splash. The winner led all the way, and won by two lengths and a half, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 41 l-ssec. Hack 'Steeplechase, of 100 sovs: 2 1 / 3 miles.—lT. J. Cameron's Olenmore (R. Orav) 10.10 1: RiTO-Atu 10.3, 2; Tvrannic ID.I.'S, 3. Also started: Nudra. Sunray, kSt, Amelia. Commodore. Soman, Salopian. Klwcll, Marangai and Westward. Won by five lengths, a length be-

tween second and third. Time, fmiiiv 34 2-ss«. Salopian, Westward and N'edra I fell. Champion Plate.—ft. D. Greenwood's Byron (Martian—Creek Maid) 7.8 (B. Deeley) 1; Miscount 7.11, 2; Equitas 8.13, 3. Also started: Boanerges, Klectrakoff and Mira. A great finish. Won by half a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min Osec. Ruahiue Handicap, of 100 govs; 5 furlongs.— \V. Nidds' Emma (McDonald) 7.8, 1; Makara 8.10, 2; Goldemar B.t, I. Also started:Longwood, Our Queen, Allurement, Ahuapai, Lady Kilcheran, Big Blast, Ebonite, Sir Moutoa, Field Fare, Pukewai, Palestine. Inveran and Oka. Won by one and a half lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 3 l-ssee. Xainai Handicap, of 100 sovs; 0 furlongs.—"Highden's" N viand (Oliver) 8.5,' V; Lady Moutoa 2, 'St.. Toney 3. Also; started: Full Kate, Undecided, Gladiole, Turbine, Vibration, Ireland, Khamsin, British Maid. Tekahurangi, Sinapis, Projectile, >San Lass, Odessa, Curator, Angi, Purakau. Won by a neck, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 10 4-flh«c. ■ WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA ANNUAL [ MEETING. Despite the threatening weather there was a record attendance at \Yaverley yesterday. Trains from north and south emptied their thousands at the course, and motor-cars were in great evidence. The weather was boisterous and there was a suggestion of rain in the air. but fortunately the moisture kept off, and the gathering was a great success viewed from all points. The principal races fell to favorites, Labor Day scoring a popular win in the Cup in slow time. Midian won the Momohaki Stakes very comfortably. The Waverley-trained Koran made a runaway race of the Hurdles, but the other events provided close and exciting sport. Mr. R. Skipworth was in good form at the barrier, only one indifferent start marring his efforts. The course and lawns were looking their best, and the secretary, Mr. W. Macfarfane, had everything well in hand. The Waverley Brass Band supplied the music. Following are details of the racing:— MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEX, of 70 sovs; second 10 sovs from the stakes. Weight-for-ags. Seven furlongs.

M. J. Goodson's br c Jargon (Cordon Rouge—Lady Hypathia) 4yr& (R. Lambess) i),O 1 D. J. Goodwin's b f Topic, 3yrs (A. Gordon) 7.8 2 .1. George's br g Royal Arms, 4yrs (J. Sceats) 8.11 3 Also started: Government (F. Coleman) 0.0.; Sylvan G'lade (L. Nodder) 9.0; Alure (H. Copestake) 9.0: Kiwitahi (A. McMullen) 8.9; St. Serf (W. Ayres) 7.10. Government, on the rails, broke the line, followed by Jargon. The latter ran into the lead after going a furlong, and Kiwitahi took second place. Government falling right back. Jargon was first into the straight, and easily holding his own to the finish beat the fast-finish-ing Topic by nearly two lengths. Then came Royal Arms close up, with. Kiwitahi fourth and the rest strung out. Jargon was favorite. Time, lmin 32 l /.aec. 1 ~ FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs: second 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. It. J. Matthews' e h Mortite (Wairiki—Daffodil) 4vrs (A. MeMullen) 0,.1,'j j J. T. Wade's b g Millbanks, svrs'(V Lee) 0.12 ' 2 J. George's b g Crown Pearl, 4yrs (J Sceats) 8.4 .' 3 Also started: Con the Shaughran (T Pine) 9.7; Brilliancy (C. Monk) 7.0; Clemency (If. McDonald) 7.4; Glenfern (C. Fowler) 7.3; Dover Straits (F Holmes) 7.1: Lady Fran (F. Simpson) 7.1; Bonnie Uss (B. OHiver) 0.13; Recipe (O. McOitrten) 0.13; Paramount (II Goldfinch) 0.12. Glenfern and Millbanks were the first to find their feet, followed by Mortite and Crown Pearl. The latter' improved his position before turning for home, and Mortite challenged Millbanks when once in the straight, Glenfern dropping out of the contest. At the distance Crown Pearl came brilliantly under the whip and looked like winning, but Mortite find MiHbanks stuck gamely to their tasks iind a splendid race 'home an/w Mortite beat MiHbanks by a iwek, with Crown Pearl the same 'distance away' [ third, and Brilliancy a bad last. Crown Pearl, Mortite and Recipe were best barked, in that order. Time, lmin 17'/iW. lIAXDICAI' HURDLE RAPE, of 70 sovs; second 10 sovs from the slakes. One mile and a half. I). Noake's b g Koran (Pilgrim's Pro-grcs-i—Mantlepiecc) aged (F. Co pes lake) 10.3 ; ] J. Granville's b g Royal Patron, .">yrs (J. Tlrnvdeii) 0.0.' ..'... 2 W. Home's blk h Mahuta aged (Camcross) 10,4 3

Also started: Pleiades (F. Lind) 9.13; Pukelotara (It. Landless) 9.10; Silva (R. !'' Kelly) 0.5; Hydraulic (T. Junes) 9.4; Contralto (11. Cordon) 9.4; Jaekman (C. I>c); Sir TnMoek (R. Home) 9.0; Seawind (A. Wara) 9.0.

From a good send-off Kjaran [immediately went to the front and led Mahuta and a hunched crtwd past 'the stand. Malmta' stumbled i-.t the fence in front of the lawn and Carncross made a great recovery. Royal Patron was lying third to this pair running out oi the straight, with Pleiades next puid Sir TuHock a bad last. Koran cleared right away from his opponents along the back, and finishing full of running won by nearly ten lengths from Royal Patron, I who headed Mahuta in the last few

strides. Pleiades, pulling up, was a close fourth, and Silva lifth. Time, 2min 54 3-sscc. WAVERLEY-WAIT.OTARA. CUP, of 120 sovs; second 20 sovs; third 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. J. E. Palmer's br f Labor Day (Soult

—.San Fran mare) 3yrs (H. Copestake) 9.4 1 A. L. Lambess' Otahu, 4yrs (R. Lam,bess) 9.1 2 A. E. Tucker's b g Euroco, aged (L. Lambess) 3 Also started: Sandy Paul (R, Barlow) 9.4; Brown Trout (A. Campbell) 8.10; St. Lumsden (Clout) 8.2; Monsieur Soult (H. Goldfinch) 7.4; Cornelian (W. Ayres) 7.4 (inc Oil) over). colors showed out first ana the field had only gone a few strides when Brown Trout fell, Euroco headed Cornelian as they swung out of the straight, and Labor Day was on the latter's heels. Labor Day moved up to second place at the seven furlong post, the pace being very slow. At the five furlong peg Labor Day was in front, , and Otahu came through with a strong run. Labor Day was the first to head for home and won without a whip by a couple of lengths from Otahu, who beat | Euroco ,by a head for second money. | Sandy Paul was a close fourth. Otahu and Labor Day were the best backed on I the machine. Time, 2min 17sec.

WILSON STAKES, of 70 soys; second 10 sovs from the stakes. Weight 8.0. Four furlongs. W. Buckle's c g Wild Lupin (Lupin — Silver Agnes) 4 yrs (R. Home) 1 D. King's br g Clemoes, syrs (0. McCarten) 2 A. Jackson's L> g Tuft, aged (F. Coleman) ' 3

Also started: Sylvia May. (L. Kemp), Simple Sam (J. Graham), Muleteer (A. Olliver). Mouhau (K. Copestake), Jackpin (F. Lind), Sylvnnia (L. Nodder), Draft (Crerar), Auglilecn (X. Campbell), Bow Bells (R. Lambess), Ladv Mildred (R. Holmes). Septimus (C. Monk), Katua (R. Barlow), Overheard (L. Lambess), The Dodger (C. Pearce), Aurora (W. Ayres).

When the field came into view Taft was wdl clear of the crowd, and the bay son of Freedom was still holding his own when the distance was rebelled. Here Clemoes challenged and Wild Lupin came with a gTeat run on the outside. Wild Lupin won on the post by nearly half a length, and Clemoes just" beat Taft for second place. Mouhau was a close fourth, and Sylvia May fifth. Time, 52 1-5 sec. BREWER 'HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; second horse .10 sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs. J. George's .1) g Crown Pearl (Coronet —»St. Ada) 4yrs (J. Sceats) 8.2 1 G. Clareburt's c m Minora, 4yrs (W. Ayres) 7.1 .' 2 J. Pawson's b g Sam Pan, (?vrs (0. McCarten) 7.12 ". 3 Also started: Brilliancy (C, Monk) 7.5; Clemency (W. McDonald) 7.2; Dover Straits (F. Holmes) 7.0; Lady Fran (Simpkins) 7.0; Plantation (McMullen) 7.0; Topic (Goodwin) 6.13; Millbanks (Lee) 0.12; Bonnie Lass (H. Goldfinch) 6.12; Loopline (L. Nodder) 6.12; Longguard (Carmom) C.12. The start was a poor one, Longuard lost ground and Clemency many lengths. Crown Pearl hopped out quickest, but was steadied and Topic ran into the lead. She latter was well clear rounding the bottom, with Plantation and Minora closing up. Once, straightened up, for the run home Crown Pearl put in- temg strides and dashed past Topic. Minora came fast on the outside, but had no chance with Crown Pearl, who went on and won by about a length and a half. Sam Pan was a fair third, and Clemency ran in the rear all the way. Minora and Crown Pearl were best supported. Time, lmin Slsec. MOMOHAKI STAKES HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; second 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance.

Wire Tokena's ,1> ni Midian (Nestor —Merope) Oyrs (A. McMullen) 7.7 1 C. Mumby's c g .Sandy Pan!, syrs (R. Barlow) 9.5 '. 2 M. Gardner's b g Ambergris, aged (V. Lee) 7.3 ; 3 Also started: Otalm (R. Lambess) 9.2; I Brown Trout (N\ Campbell) 8-1/1 j St. Lumsden (C.. Monk) 8.3; Monsieur Soult (H. Goldfinch) 7.5; Cornelian (W. Ayres) 0.13. Mr. Skipwurth sent the field off in a splendid line, Sandy Paul and Cornelian leading out of the straight, with Midian next and Otalm last. Ambergris ran to the front along the back and was leading Sandy Paul and Midian at the six furlong post. Midian headed Sandy Paul along the bottom and was in front at the home turn. Sandy Paul put in a good run in the straight, but had no hope of catching Midian, who landed the race very comfortably by a couple of lengths. Ambergris was a close third. The winner was a warm favorite. Time, 2min !sec. JAORSOX MEMORIAL STAKES, of 70 sovs; second 10 soys from the stakes. Five furlongs. A. Jackson's b ,g Taft (F. Coleman) 1 W. G. Anstis' Royal Simon (L. Nodder) 2 Mr*. S. Gower's Monhau (E. Copestake) 3 Also started: Lady Van (Graham), St. Gate (W. Price). Muleteer (A. OHiver) Jackpin (F. Bind), Ohinee (,T. Crerar), Tobias (J. Eva), Septimus (C. Monk), The Dodger (C. Pearce), Aurora (W: Ayres). Taft was first away and never left the issue in doubt, winning all out by a length from the rank outsider Royal Marine. Mouhau was a close third. Then came Muleteer and .Taekpin. Time, lmin 3y 2 see. The tote figures were a big advance on last year's. Lady Medallist, the winner of the Caulfield Cup, is syrs old. She won the Taranaki Cup on two occasions. At 3yrs old she won that event under Bst, and when a year older scored under flst 111b.