SPORTING

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 121, 13 November 1911, Page 8

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Till' V.R.C. MEETING. FOURTH DAY. TRAFALGAR WINS THE BIG RACE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Received LI, 6.45 p.m. Flemington, Saturday. The actual records shows that the attendance at Flemington has been several thousand each day better than the record last year. The last day was no exception. The weather was cool and bright. The principal interest in a day's good all-round racing was centred in the struggle between Malt King, Trafalgar and Comedy King. The Wallace horse I had hosts of friends, who were afraid that Malt King, coming in fresh and well after Trafalgar and Comedv King's hard work, would triumph. The Tace

proved the best of good things for Trafalgar, who maintained his lead. It was a slow rac.fi for the first mile and a quarter, but after gaining the straight Trafalgar ran away, winning amidst ringing cheers. Results:— Spring Handicap, of 300 sovs; 1% miles.—Orvieto, 7.11, 1; Xyan, G. 7, 2; Elvanite, 7.13, 3. Also started: Sanskirt, Radiator, St. Abbs and Ecuador. I Klvanite led to the home turn, where J

Orvicto easily cut him down and won by a length and a half, three-quarters of a length separating third from second. Time, 2min. Bsec. Flemington Stakes, of 300 sovs; five furlongs. Golden Hop 1-, Misspent 2, Rockefeller 3. Also started: Kurrakai. j Roaring Camp and Wavell. Misspent led for two furlongs. Then Golden Hop ) passed and without effort won by flvi lengths, two lengths being the distanc between second and third horses. Time, litiii). 2%see. V.R.C. Handicap, of 750 sovs, 1% miles.—Cadonia, 9.1, 1; Mountain Oak, 7.-3, 2; Crown Grant, 7.3, 3. Also started: Flavian, Bridge, Flavel, Adagio, Mutilator, Posadas, Deacon, Skinner, Halloween. Posadas and Flavian together led round the river-side by three lengths from Cadonia. Then came Halloween. Adagio, Skinner, Bridge, Flavel, Mountain Oak, Mutilator, Crown Grant. Under the lash, Flavian maintained his lead to the home turn, where Posadas took charge. Mountain Oak, by a fast run, rail alongside Cadonia. and both 'headed the field together. Crown Grant then made a run. Flavian shot its bolt, and Cadonia drew away. A good race for second place;' Won by 1% lengths, a short neck separating Mountain Oak and Crown Grant; Time, 3min. 2sec. C. B. Fisher Plate, of 730 sovs.; 1% miles.—Trafalgar 1, Comedy King 2, Malt King 3. Also ran: Beverage and Lady Medallist. After turning out of the j straight furlong. Lady Medallist came j away from the field, but was soon caught j by Trafalgar, who was in front at the > bridge from Lady Medallist and Comedy j King. At the six furlongs Trafalgar had a three lengths lead from Lady Medallist, and half a length from Comedy King and Malt King. At the last Comedy King made a run, followed by Malt King, but it was a hopeless chase. Trafalgar winning by four lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 37% sec. Victoria Steeplechase, of 500 sovs.; about tlirco miles.—Alert Dream, 9.13, 1; V.R.M..11.4, 2: Wolseley, 11.11, 3. Also started: Lord Emms, Steam, Comus and Tamburello. Alert Dream and Lord Emms led all the way to the second to last fence, but Lord Emms fell. Alert Dream meanwhile made up a lot of ground, and won by eight lengths, twelve lengths separating second and third. Tamburello was the only other horse that finished. Time, 6min. 30y 3 8ec. Final Handicap, of 400 sovs; 1% miles.—Kerlie, 8.7. 1; Flamen, 7.1, 2; Kuringai, 9.7, 3. Also started: Burston, Late Hours, Mary Seaton, Prince Lack. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min. S^sec.

THE QUEENSLAND TURF. Received 12 5,.5 p.m. Brisbane, November 12. The Sandgate Handicap resulted: Braw Lady 1, Comforter 2, Forward Lady 3, Fifteen started. Won by hall a length. Time, 2min 7y 3 sec. ENGLISH RACING. London, November 10. Liverpool Autumn Cup resulted:— Trepida 1, Willaura 2, Mustahha 3. C.J.C. MEETING. LAST DAY. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The C.J.C. Metropolitan meeting concluded to-day in beautiful weather. Results :- Port Cooper Hurdles, of 200 sovs; once round and a distance.—Milo. 9.0, 1; Masterton, 10.2, 2. Also started: Gold Bird 10.3. Hiuvick 11.1, Passive 10.10, Idealism 10.r, Tyrannic 10.0, Gold Pin 9.4, Southern Cross 9.0, Santa Clans 9.0] Goiil Bird finished first, but was disqualified for inconsistent running. Time, 2m in. 57 <Kssec.

Cressy Welter Handicap, of 300 sovs; six furlongs.—Culprit, 9.0, 1; Bronze. 8.0. 2: Stoney, 8.5. 3. Also started: Sea King 0.3. C'ollen Mary 9.2. Fisticuff 8.5, Crosbie 8.0. Kilts 8.5. Rangitaua 8.5, Lady Moutoa 8.4, Outward 8.4, Ainiwell 8.3. Expansion 7.13, Goldemar 7.7, Nithsdale 5.7, Heatherbrac 7.7. Time, lmin. Usee. Seymour Handicap, of 130 sovs.; for apprentices who have not won six races; six furlongs.—Pilgrim's Way. 9.5, 1; Aphaea, 9.3 (51b allowed). 2; Odessa', 5.12. 3. Also started: Somersault 8.4, Gangway 7.8 ('slb allowed). Big Blast 7.7 (51b allowed), Kimona 7.7, Troon 7.4. Foam Flake 7.0, Battalion 7.0. Corrie 0.9 (51b allowed). Time. lmin. 15 2-asec. The Members' Handicap, of 000 sovs:' seven furlongs.—Equitas. 9.0. 1; Byron, 7.11. 2: Ireland. 8.0, 3. Also started: Nyliind 9.4, Formby 8.13. Undecided 8.0, Effort 9.1. Dazzling 7.10. Hermia7.9. Medellist 11.11. Avarice 0.10. Lougstep C.7. Floater 0.7. Time, lmin. 27sec. The Pioneer Handicap, of 300 sovs. for two year-olds: five furlongs.—Gnome] 7.7. 1: Anna Carlovna. 2; Star Dancer.' 7.3, 3. Also started: Bandore. Bon Ton 8.2. Ghnlinnan 8.1, Scottish Star 7.3, L'onitas "JO. Taffeta 7.10, Drown Owl /.3. Pippin 7.3. Nyx 0.11, Art G. 7. Time, lmin. 1 4-ssec.

G. f{. Stead Memorial Gold Cup, of 750 sovs, serond ICO sovs. and third 50 sots frnm the stake: weigh t-for-age; one mile and a quarter—Counterfeit, 7.7 1 • .Miscount. 7.1-2, 2; Vicc-Admiral, 3. ' Also ■started: Los Angelos 0.0. Madam Madf"M) S.n. St. Petersburg 7.12. Miscount .lumped away in the lead, with Eos Angelos next. Vice-Admiral bringing up the rear. Going towards the mile "post. Miscount was in front with Los Anglos, Counterfeit. Madam Madcap. St. Petersburg and Vice-Admiral bringing up the rear a long way off. Rounding" the turn Miscount had Madam Madcap as his nearest attendant. Los Angelos being in the third place, and Counterfeit n-x*. Coming into the straight. Miscount still held command, but when well in line for home. Counterfeit headed hiiu and finUhed in brilliant stvle. Won bv two lengths. Vice-Admirnl, who came with a great run in the straight, was two lengths behind Miscount, and then

came Madam Madcap, St. Petersburg and Los Angelos in that order. Time, 2min. Osec, a New Zealand record. The Randolph Handicap, of 350 sovs; six furlongs—Gold Batterv, fi.l3, 1; Kuril:, 8.8, 2; Merry Frank, 7.11, 3. Also -started: Faunus !).0. All Guns 8.0, Glenspring 7.13, Genius 7.13, Medallist 7.12 (carried Bst), Croshie 7.7 (carried 7.8%), Beacon 7.0 (carried 7.2), Passion 0.1.2, Clamnena fi.ll. Armstrong 6.10, True Knight 6.H), Tnrna '6.7, Ahuapai 6.7. Time, lmin. 14 4-ssec. Fendalton Handicap, of 50 sovs.; one mile and a quarter. —Rose Noble, 7.10, I; Bonny Glen, 7.1, 2: Rirkline. 7.7, 3. Also started: Mendip 8.13, Electrakoff 8.11, Merrivonia 8.0, I'ranui 8.4, Morecambe 8.3, St. Aidan 7.11, Patriotic 7.9, Parable 7.8, The Cornet 0.13, Tannhauser 6.13, Mumura 6.11, Cronstadt 6:7, Outlander 6.7, Xightlight 6.7. Time, 2min 7%sec.