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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 153, 27 December 1911, Page 8

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THE AUSTRALIAN* TUBF. By Cable —Press Association —Copyright. Sydney, December 24. The Villiers' Stakes resulted: MyraHuan 1, Utah 2, Crown Derby 3. There were 17 starters. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 38%; ec. Wild West finished in ihe ruck in the Villiere' Stakes. Bridge ran unplaced in the Grandstand Stakes. Perth, December 24. Perth aStke3.—Artesian 1, Apple Charlotte 2, Sands-of-Orient 3. There were 13 starters. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 10 2-ssec. Received 26, 9.35 p.m. Adelaide, Deember 26. Port Adelaide Cup.—Kirm 1, Lord Alwyne 2, Lady Argosy 3. There were 17 starters. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time, 2min 26eec. Melbourne, December 26. Hope to un Cup.—Gunboat 1, Prince Harold 2, Lord Kelvin 3. There were 12 starters. Won by four lengths, Prise* Harold beating Lord Kelvin by a head. Time, 4min olVjSec. MAXAWATU MEETING. FIRST DAY. Bfrf Telegraph—Press Association. Pahnerston IT., Last Night. The Manawatu races opened to-day in fine weather. There was a large crowd present, and the sum of £22.967 was invested on the tote, as compared with £16,567 on last Boxing Day. Results:— Trial Plate.—Tripoli (W. Kirk) 1, Nutuatu 2, Kingsweli 3. Also ran: Stellaris, Aviator, Mangaroa, Mallard, Kurapotangi, Sir Donald, Stockade, Elkmaid. Won easily. Time, lmin 30sec. •Hurdles.—Leolanter (C. Price) 1, Longner 2, Sea Man 3. Also ran: Gold Bird, Passive, Te Ru and Tyrannic. Won easily. Time, 3min 20sec. Gillies" Hack Handicap,—Turna (R. Young) 1, Parewanui 2, Taonui 3. Also ran: Gay Lawless, Goldemar, Boronia, Lady Kilcheran, Seraphic, Portland, lady Sanguinary, Overhead, Millbanks. and Fashion Plate. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 17 4-sse«. Sfcinawatu Cup—Waipuku 6.10 (A|. Reed) 1, Iney 6.12 2, Goodwin Park 7.2 3. Also started: Merrivonia, Aberbrothock, Martine, Espartero, Te Puia, Rauparaha, Sir Antrim, Birkline, Miscall, Gold Circle and Brown Trout. Won anyhow practically from start to finish. Time, 2min 40s ec. Juvenile Handicap. Bronze (W. Young) 1, Rangiatua 2, Imagination 3. Also started: Merton and Field Maid. Won easily. Time, lmin 4iec. Tararua Hack Welter. —Odessa (T. Pritchard) 1, Bonnie Boy 2, Stevenson 3. Scratched: Mira. Merrie Lad, Tripoli. Time, lmin 32sec. Fitzhrrbert Handicap.— Hermia (C. Pricf) 1, Lady Moutoa 2, Mon Ami 3. Also started: Gladiole, Polyniccs, Polymorphous and Thetis. Won by half a head, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 17sec. Grandstand Handicap.—Voetgang (A. Griffiths* 1. Fleet Week 2, Sea Queen 3. Also ran: Flingot. Attention and Marton. Won by a length. Time, Itain 46aec. j MANAWATU ACCEPTANCES. j Palmerston N., Last Night. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Manawatu Races: Kelvin Hack Hurdle?, 1 mile and a furlong.—Odessa 9.0, Birkline 8.13, Midian 8.12, Fleet Week 8-3, Stevens 8.2, Golden Age 7.1, Queen of Scots 7.0, Mangaroa 6.13. Tiritea Hurdles Handicap, 1% miles.— Waiputere 11.3. Gold Bird 10.11, Longner 10.9, Te Ru 10.1, Leolanter 10.1, Te Whetu 9.9, Seanum 9.2. Highden Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Beacon 9.0. Ovation 8.7, Makara 8.7, 6eaweed 8.2, Seraphic 7.10, Lady Kilcheran 7.8, Portland Lady 7.5, Pot Luck 7.3, Nukuatu 7.6, Taonui 6.12, Mallard and Aviation 6.7. Summer Handicap. 1 mile. —Sir Antrim and Vi 8.2, Bronze 8.1, Iney 7.11, Sea Queen 7.8, Fleet Week 6.12. Tornv- Haek Welter, 7 furlongs.— Tlirna anil La-lv Laddo 9.10, Tripoli 9.:!, Bonnie Boy 3.11, Kingsweli, Nukuatu, and Blakenev 3.2. Blend and Overheard 8.1, Matlow and Kurapotangi 8.0. Awapuni Handicap, 6 furlongs—Polymorphous 8.7. Lady Moutoa 7.10, Ascakin f.lO, Proji-ctile 7.3. Himatangi Walter. 7 furlongs.—Bronze 9.8, Brown Trout 8.10, Cork 8.9, Attention 8.8, Eclogue 8.0. Separator and Waiouru 8.3, Marton 8.1. The following remain in the Palmerston Stak<M.—Boanerges 9.0. Lord Soult 8.12, Rangiatua 8.4. Gowrie La»s 7.13, Vocation an I Merton Auckland t:\cixo ci.ri: mkktiny; Auckland. I.ast Xiglit. The Auckland Racing CluVs •uiumer i meeting coiunitnctd to-day i:. ;hie wea-1 1

1 ther. There was a record attendance. I The tote investments were £48,002, as against £29,542 on. the first day of last year. Results:— ! Trial Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Goldsizc (Buchanan) 1, Crown Pearl 2, Captain Soult 3. Also started: Master Wairiki, Mis® Winsome, Faunus, St. Petersburg, ! Dawn, Maheno, Admiral Soult, Morey- ! koff. Won by one and a half lengths, i Time, lmin 30sec. j Greath Northern Foal Stakes, of 1000 J sovs; 6 furlongs.—Sir G. Clifford's Winning Way 8.5 (F. E. Jones) 1; T. Lowry's Beldame 8.5 2; "Highden's" Er- , mengarde 8.5 3. Also etarted: Canute, , Monorail, Haskayne, Bleriot, Dido, Iridescence. Winning Way outstayed Beldame and won by three parts of a length. Ermengarde three and a half lengths away. Time, lmin 17 3-ssec. Robinson Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Mauinina 1, Royal Arms 2, Watchchain [ 3. Also started: Jollie Fille, Poictlers, t La Reina, Worcester, Condamine, Caedmon, Cloudy Dawn, Ngatimaru. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 30see. , AUCKLAND CUP, 2000 sovs; two miles. > Geo. Robinson's Santa Rosa, 6yrs, I 7.3 (C. Brown) I W. C. Rings' Domino 7.11 (Whittaker) 2 Jas. Roulston's Soultoria 7.11, Deeley) 3 Also started: Los Angelos, Waimangu, Miss Mischief, Sedition, Mendip, Counterfeit, Miscount, Goldfinch, Midnight Sun, Coromandel, Maxwell, Ngapuka, BeUah, Duma,. ! At the distance Domino looked to have [ a ringing chance, but Santa Rosa put in . a great run and caught him a furlong ! from home, winning by two lengths. . Domino lasted long enough to beat . Soultoria by a neck. Grafton Hurdles, 2 miles.—Delegate . (Julian) 1, Don Quex 2, Montigo 3. Also started: Prophet, Reumac, Black Northern, Master William, Mildura. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 3min | 50s ec. t Railway Handicap, 8 furlongs.—Gipsy Belle (F. E. Jones) 1, Antoinette 2, Culprit 3. Also started: Equitas, Royal , Soult, Rormby, Salute, Kakama, Byron, Ireland, Dearest, Turbine, Jack Delaval, ' Hohungatahi, Takehimu, Gloy, Lucille, ' Blue Garments, Bbjance. Won by two and a half lengtlis. Time, lmin 15 4-saec. Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Prince Soult (Deeley) 1, Centenary 2, Neame 3. Also started: Tact, Monoline, Lady Georgia, Prince Merriwee, Manette, Piki- ' rangi, Rangirua, Devastation, Scottish | Star, Lady Gladstone, Lannacost, AH- ! worthy, Kaleato, Monowai, Merry Oge. , Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. Xmas Handicap, one mile. —General Lal tour (P. Brady) 1. Sea Elf 2, Wee Olga 3. Also started: Electrakoff, St. Felix, Cheddar, Sphinx, Sea Pink, Master Jack. First Wairiki, Aristocrat. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 41 l-ssec. TARATAM-CARTERTON MEETING. Masterton, Last Night. The weather was fine though threatening for the one-day meeting of the Ta-ratahi-C'arterton Racing Club to-day. The attendance of the public was satisfactory, and the sum of £6824 was put through the totalisator, as against £4025 on the same day last year. Results:— Trial Plate, 5 furlongs.—Tcapuki (Kirk) 1. Good Form 2, India 3. (Also started: Wee Rose, Miss Ambrose, Confession. Lord Renown, Asher, Noun, Miss Vena and Alofa. Time, lmin 17sec. Belvedere Hack Handicap, 0 furlongs. —Lord Palmer (McDonald) 1, Dogfish°2, Kopane 3. Also started: Merrie Land. Time, lmin lTsec. Maungaraki Hack Handicap.—.Sir Knox (Watson) 1, Prince Hassan 2, Embrocation 3. Also started: Black Reef. Time, lmin 17sec. Wairarapa County Cup, 114 miles.— Splash (T. Catt) 1, Royal Marine 2, British Maid 3. Also started: Undecided. Negative, First Consul, Sir Solo, Awha. Sir Solo was left at the post. Undecided and British Maid cut out the running, but Splash came fast in the straight and won by a length. Time, 2min llsec. iaratahi Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Amber and White (Catt) 1, Ladino 2, India 3. Also started: Palestine and I'nvrif. Time, lmin ssec. Railway Handicap, 0 furlong?.—Sinapis (Carroll) 1, Afterthought 2, Merrie Frank •{. Also started: Tekahurangi. ( in wain and Pinakan. Time, lmin Msec. Gladstone Hack Welter, 7 furlongs.— Big Blast (Thompson) 1, Sir Knoz 2. Daunton ,J. Also started: Florence Nightingale, Kopane, Prince Eddie, Field Fare and Prince Hassan. Time, lmin lilsec. Da>h Hack Handicap, 4 furlongs.— Wee Rose (Lowe) 1, Ladino 2, Emma 1 3. Also started: Inveran, Woolnoth, Otaroa and Confusion. Time, 53sec. DUNEDIN MEETING. Dunedin, Last Night. The Dunedin Jockey Club's summer 1 meeting opened to-day in splendid wea- > ther, and there was a good attendance. ]

Owing to the recent rains the course was on the soft aide, which told against the top weights. Following are the results: — Summer Hurdles, 1% miles. —Gold Pin 1, Milo 2, Rifle Range 3. Also started: Master Paul, Simon Pure, Glenficld, Ringman, Embrasure, Sharpeye. Sharpeye fell at the second hurdle and Simon Pure at the second to last. Won by six lengths. Time, 3min 36sec. Salisbury Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Palisade 1, Kimona 2, Alfreda 3. Also started: Troon, Red, White aud Blue, Sacha, Corric. Won by a head. Time, lmin 34 2-ssec. Dunedin Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Anna Carlovna 1, Pe,g 2, Shona May 3. Also started: Pepping, Tattaramoa. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 9 3-ssec. Otago Handicap, 1% miles.—Routine . 1, Waiju 2, True Knight 3. Also started: Rose Noble, The Cornet, Warsaw, and Mumura. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 18 3-ssec. Trial Stokes, 7 furlongs.—Oratana 1, Optimeform 2, Muircock 3. Also started': Mahuri, Muitifill, White Flag, Baron Lowburn, Glentui, Good Time, Driftwood, Speybank, Th rax and Pleasure Bent. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin ■ 35 l-ssec. Federal Handicap, 0 furlongs.—Step- [ meter I', Direetoire 2, My Lawyer 3. Also started: Soldiers' Chorus, Penates, ! San Severo, Kostroma, Gapon, Gold ; Sail, Expansian and Palette. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 20sec. ' Caversham Handicap, 6 furlongs.— . Dalingdale 1, Foul 2, Mosgiel 3. Also L started: John Bunyan, Safety Pin, , Quota, Otakeho, Obi, Greyta. Won by ' a length. Time, lmin 31 l-ssec. . Oteko Welter, 1 mile.—'Fistfull 1 Merry Lass 2, Feodore 3. Also started: , Medallist, Admwell, Puaka, Pinul, Miss | Advance, Erskine. Won by a length . and a half. Time, lmin 50 l-ssec. | SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Dunedin, Last Night. Following are the acceptances for the | second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's races:— Milburn Hack Hurdles, iy 2 miles.— ' Stayboy 10.13, Milo 10.12, Jack Ashore | and Rifle Range 10.8, Ringman 9.7, Black and Brown and Optimeform 9.0. [ Fernhill Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Pali- | sade 9.7, Oblong 8.7, Friwoliti 8.6, Red, White and Blue 8.3, Foil 7.13, Mosgiel 7.10, Mahuri 7.9, Pleasure Bent 7.8, Floriline 7.7. Baron Lowburn 7.7. Allanton Welter, 7 furlongs.—Waipu 9.7. Fisticuff 9.8, Feodore 8.6, Aimwell and Merry lass 8.1, Troon 8.0, Warsaw 7.13, Crosbie 7.12, Palette 7.10, Alfreda 7.8. Miss Advance, Erskine and ATd Reigh 7.7. St. Andrew's Handicap, 1 mile.— Soldiers' Chorus 9.1, Waipu 8.4, Routine 7.13, The Cornet 7.12, Medallist 7.11, Mumura 7.3, Oratava 7.0, Field Gun 6.7. Taihoa Handicap, 6 furlongs.—John Bunyan 10.0, Safety Pin 9.12, Friwolliti 8.10, Obi 8.6, Grvta 8.4, Optimeform and Foil 8.3, Kimona, Muircock and Playboy 8.0. Grandstand Handicap, 6 furlongs.—My Lawyer 8.11, Penates 8.8, Thistledown 8.7, San Severo 7.7, Lupulite 7.5, Kostroma 7.4, Expansion 6.9. Juvenile Handicap, 4 furlongs.— Peg 7.13. Peppin 7.10, May Dalrymple 7.9, Sliona May and Carpet Knight 7.7. Farewell Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Parable 8.8, Fisticuff 8.7, Eaglestone 8.4, Warsaw 7.10, True Knight 7.7, Orosbie 7.6. Pukaka 7.5, Merry Lass 7.2, Miss Advance C.B. TARANAKI RACING CLUB. SI ".COX D DAY ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances were received last evening for to-day's races: Fitzroy Hack, of 7 furlongs—Alluar S.S, Topic 7.10, St. Prior 7:9, Royal Simon 7.7, Gordon Bell 7.7, St. Helena 7.7, Legouri 7.7. The Spy 7.7, Rangimaru 7.7, Mimosa 7.7. Royal Dragoon 7.7, Kiwitalii 7.7, Draft 7.7, Belle Paul 7.7, St. Liiiap 7.7. Electric Hack, 5 furlongs.—Piriwai 9.0. Bow Lells 8.10, Nukuhau 8.9, Avaunce H. 3, Park Tide 8.2. St. Gate 7.12, Glen 7.7. Lady Fran 7.7, Rector Girl 7.7, Kaffir Queen 7.7, Ineuru 7.7, Watine 7.7. Galtee 7.7. Hurdles, 1 y., miles—Pleaides 10.8. Star Rose 10.7, Sir Tullocli 9.7, Silva 9.5. Brilliancy 9.5, Ambergris 9.4. Darby Paul 9.2. Rawinia 9.0, Forward 9.0, Euroto 9.0. Summer Hack, 0 furlongs.—Plantation 9.12, Mortite 8.6, Dover Straits 7.6. St. "jite 7.6. Minora 7.5, Glen Fern 7.5, Red Line 7.5. East Wind 7.3, Kiwitnhi 7.3, Royal Dragoon 7.3. New Plymouth Handicap, 1 mile.—Epsom Lass 8.1:1, Smilax 8.6, Golden Loop •8.5, Jargon 8.3, Patriotic 8.3, Con tho Shaugliriuin 7.10, Te Roti 7.6, Red Lupin 7.5. Hack Welter, 1 mile. Sandy Paul 10.3, Ray Paul 9.8, Cornelian 9.4," Alluar 9.3. Silver 01r.se 8.11, Brown Star 8.10. .Muleteer 8.7, Rouge Dragoon 9.3, Mon- i sieur Xuult 8.2, Bonny Lass 8.0. 1 Farewell Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Pat- j riotic 8.5, Master Sylvia 8.5, Uon the Shaughraun 8.0, Trueshot 7.12, Red Lupin 7.9.

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Westport, Last Night. The Westport Trotting Club's first day's racing of the midsummer meeting was held to-day in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance. The tote takings were £4383, compared with £4292 for the first day of last year. Results:— Maiden Handicap.—Cupid Whispers 1, Lady Wallace 2, Black Cat 3. Nine started, Time, 3min 58 3-ssec. Telegraph Handicap. —Lucy Chance 1, Elsie Lincoln 2, Lady Wallace 3. Scratched: Stiver, Rouble, Tikarawa, Cupid Whispers. Time, 2min 36 2-ssec. Westport Trotting Club Handicap. — Midas 1, Overland 2, Charley McKinney 3. All seven acceptors started. Time,, (smin lOsec. Seddonville Handicap.—Black Cat 1, Miss Block 2, Slevelink 3. Scratched: St. Iver, Major Lincoln, Rouble, Hassen. Time, 2inin 48sec. Denniston Handicap—Adrian. Hope 1, Miss Ella 2, Miss Sylvia 3. Scratched: Princess Bell and Beach Bay. President's Handicap.—Lady Wallace 1, Sir Bedivore 2, Fiction 3. Scratched: St. Iver, Picaroon, Louis, Roth. Time, Gmin 29sec. Stockton Handicap.—Lucy Chance 1, Kitty Dillon 2, Hassen 3. Scratched: Old Fred, Sandow, Beach Bay, Umukewi, Black Cat. Time, 2min 33 l-3sec. Smilax was inadvertently omitted from the Stratford Racing Club's acceptances for the Flying Handicap.