SPORTING

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 174, 22 January 1912, Page 8

SPORTING

THE AUSTRALIAN TURF. By yaule—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, January 21. Sydney, Last Night.—Sailed, at 1.30 p.m., Moeraki. The Randwiek Challenge Stakes resulted:—Pride of Muriljo 1, Malt Mary 2, Hot Air 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 13V;)8ec. Sixteen started. January Handicap.—Kurnell 1, Chaste 2, Lady Wilde 3. Murillo won by » length, a. head between second and third. The sixteen starters included Wild West. Time, lmin. 13y 2 sec. The New Zealand-bred loli annexed the Trial Stakes. Received 21, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, January 21. At the Caulfield meeting the Tooroonga Handicap resulted: Magas 1, Sharpshooter 2, Glendook 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin. 28sec. WELLINGTON MEETING. FIRST'DAY. UNDECIDED CAPTURES THE CUP.

By Telegraph—Pres» Association. f Wellington, Saturday Night. The Wellington Racing Club's summer meeting opened to-day in doubtful conditions. Short showers fell early in the: day, but the weather cleared up as the day progressed. The attendance was on' the short side. Some interesting, racings was witnessed, although the fields were] not large. The youngsters' event was a| gift for Styx, who had no trouble in annexing the event. The Cup produced a field of fourteen, and a capital race ensued. Undecided was a surprise packet He came right from the ruck aibout two furlongs from home, and the rest of the field were not in the hunt. The Telegraph Handicap provided a good race, Dearest securing a win after a good inside effort. The.tote figures for the day were £22,675 10s, against £19,307 for the corresponding of last year. Following are the results:— Trentham Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs; 1 mile.—Highden's Blakeney, 8.11 (A. Oliver) 1; Odessa 10.13, 2; Turna 9.13 3. Also started: Ovation 9.0, Laius 8.7, Blend 8.0. Lauis led to the bend, where Odessa supplanted him. Blakeney came with a late run and won by a neck. Time, lmin 44 l-ssec. Anniversary Welter Handicap, of 200 soys; 1 mile.—J. Cameron's Eclogue, 6yrs (T. Meagher) 8.7, 1; Beacon 8.0, 2; St. Felix 9.3, 3. Also started: Sea Queen 9.5, Golden Loop 9.0, Negative 8.0. Beacon made most of the running, but was supplanted in the straight by Eclogue, who won by half a length. Time, lmin 44 hssec. Electric Handicap, of 200 sovs; 5 furlongs.—T. O'Neill's Gladiole, syrs (A. Oliver) 8.10, 1; Naumai 9.1, 2; Ascalon 7.4, 3. Also started: Lord Soult 8.3, : Rangiatua and Khamsin 7.11, Altcar 7.8, Purakau and Emma 6.7. Naumai led the field into the straight, where Gladiole went to, the front and won by a length. Time, lmin 1 2-ssec. Nursery Handicap, of 250 sovs; 4 furlongs.—J. R. McDonald's Styx (W. Bell), 6.7, 1; Canute 8.0, 2; WaTlight. 6.7, 3. Also started: Glade 8.5, Peroneal 8.2,' Stepney and Merton 7.10, Neirene and, Obligant 7.3, Imagination 7.0, Scottish Star and Daybreak 6.7. Glade showed the way into the straight, hut then I faded away, Styx leading the field home Iby three lengths. Time, 49 2-ssec. WELLINGTON CUP, of 850 sovs; 1% miles. W. Smart's Undecided, syrs (Luke Wilson) 7.9 \ E. J. Watts Midnight Sun, 3yrs (B. Deeley) 7.13 2 A. Jackson's Coromandel, 6yrs (H. Gray) 7.7 .'............... 3 Also started: Merrivonia and Mendip 8.0, Aberbrothock 7.12,| Bliss 7.9, Birkline 7.3, Patriotic 6.10, Flingot, Kauroa, British Maid, Splash, Royal Marine 6.7. The field got away in a line, which was broken by Coromandel going to the front, followed by Midnight Sun and Bliss, the latter fading away at the seven furlong post. Midnight Sun dis-. placed Coromandel at the bend. Entering the straight Undecided- went up from the ruck and won easily by two lengths. Flingot was fourth, Royal Marine fifth, and Birkline sixth. Time, 2min 34 4-ssec. Trial Plate, of 150 sovs; 7 furlongs.— J. D. Ormond's Outward, 3yrs (L. Wilson) 7.4, l;.Kimona 2, St. Petersburg 3. Also started: Tripoli, Lady "Volley, Big Blast and Makara 8.0, Mallard 7.7, Lady Nolan and Sir Donald 7.4. Outward went to the front immediately, and was never headed,.winning by four lengths, lime, Imm 29 l-ssec. Ruapehu Handicap, of 100 sovs; 6 fur,°T?r gS J - Toxwar <l's Sanguinary, 3yrs (W. Weller) 7.7, 1; Dirge 6.11, 2; Sinapisi 8.11, 3. Also started: Seraphic 8.7, Gay! Lawless 8.5, Rongomau 7.12, Kirkby 7 7, Taonm 7.4, Indra 7.0. Sanguinary took charge four furlongs from home, and; won by a head, stalling off a determined challenge by Dirge. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. Telegraph Handicap, of 400 sovs; 6 furlongs; J. Buckley's Dearest, 4yrs (B Deeley) 7.5 1; Nyland 8.12, 2; Culprit s.y, S. Also started: Equitas, Polymorphous 7.10, Full Rate 8.12, Gipsy Belle 8.10, Ireland 8.4, Hermia 8.2, Byron 7.12, Faunus 7.8, Merry Frank 7.2, Longstep and Deploy 6.13. Gipsy Belle led for five furlongs. Then Dearest came up on the inside and won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. g 0 draw th e wight in the Telegraph Handicap, and the race was awarded to Nyland, and Eauitas was placed third. M S

s TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. 1 r, i, • Wellington, Last Night. ' nl°.«° Wmg . are the Wellington.Racing r Clubs acceptances for Monday's racing' Mungaroa Welter, 7 furlongs.-Turna • .9.8, 9.5, Tripoli 9.0, Laius i o.d, Semaphore 8.0. ' ■ . Wel]il Jfton Racing Club Handicap, \y. miles.-Undecided and Counterfeit 8 7 . Miscount 8.0, Coromandel and Mendip 7.12, Byron 7.8, Birkline 7.6, Royal Marine and Splash 6.10 J n?° n ZfIV H a^ica P , 0 furlongs.- j £s ZU A f aC ?o ß ;°' Makara SinaJ pis 8.11, Outward 8.7, Seraphic and 5dn.7.12 Hffatherbrae 7.11, Ladrone 7.6, Taonu. 7.4, Dirge 7.2, Mallard 6.11 .January Welter, 1 mile.-Eclogue 9 4 Golden Loop 9.2, Sea Queen 9.0, St. Felix s"J '£ aU -° a H' l dealism and Bla keney «•"> Avarice 8.4, Negative 8.0. Metropolitan Handicap, 6 furlongs.0?„ U i aS i» »"' ° tadiole a "d CtHprit 8. 0, »"J S" 11 «.»" Dearest 8.1, Henna 7.18, Byron 7.11, Bronze 7 9, Faunus and Lord Soult 7.6, Khamsin and Kangutua 7.3, Merry Frank 6.13, Long step Deploy and Purakau 6.7 Camt ,er sr rt TT H r dicap ' 5 f"longs.tanute 8.7, Haskeyne 7.13, Styx 7 a Stepney and Merton 7.6, Obligant 71 nTIT 1 I Warlight °' l3 ' Suhmers on 6.11, Daybreak 6.10, Simila 6.7. POXTON RACES. FIRST DAY. Palmerston N., Last Night. Foxton races opened in fine wetther. ' Ihere was a good attendance, and the < tote investments totalled £10.9111. com- i pared with £0852 for last year. Following are the results:- c p ? a « k Hurdles, iy„ miles.-Captain (C l Pnce) 10.1, 1; Alluar 9.12, 2; Attentioa <

9.11, 3. Won by three lengths. Time,/ 2min 50sec. Electric Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Pareranui (V. Lee) 7.13. 1; Waitoto 7.5, 2; Minora 8.4, 3. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 18sec. Foxton Cup, 1% miles.—Midian (A. McMillen) 7.4, 1; Julian 7.9, 2; Matlow 6.12, 3. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2min 11 l-ssiec. Trial Stakes, 5 furlongs.—Nukuatu (A. McMillen) 8.5, 1; Goodform 8.10, 2; Miss Roberts 8.10, 3. Won by a length, the same l distance between second and third. Time, lmin ssec. Awahou Hack Welter, 1 mile.—Merrie Emerald (A. McCarten) 8.3, 1; Waiputere 6.13, 2; Stevens 9.11, 3. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 45 3-sßec. Flying Hack, 6 furlongs.—Blue Lake (C. Price) 7.13, 1; Winning Post 6.7, 2; Lady Moutoa 7.9, 3. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec. Dash Handicap, 4 furlongs.—Eminent (F. Hoult) 7.7, 1; Ineuru 8.3, 2; Easy 8.4, 3. Won .by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, 50 4-sseo. Herrington Welter, 7 furlongs.—Seaton Dale (A. Neale) 8.0, lj Con t|d Shaughraun 2, Overtime 3. Won eas%. Time, lmin 32 l-saec.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Palmerston N., Last Night. I Following are the Foxton acceptances I for the second day's racing:— \ * Hurdles.-r-Captain 11.4, Eiya 10.13, Alluar 10.3, Seaman 10.0, Attention 9.13, Highden and Fon Memory 9.9, Chase Mab.and Sea wind 9.0. Telephone Handicap.—Eminent 8.13, Nukuatu and Ineuru 8.9, Moutoa Girl 7.9, Septimus 7.3, Autora and Miss Roberts 7.2, Elkmaid and Adelia 6.7. ■ I President's Handicap.—Waipaku 8.9, Midian 8.5, Julian 8.0, Vi 7.13, Seaton Dale 7.7, Matlow 7.0, Ambrosian 6.7. Carnarvon Welter.—Muleteer 9.6, Bay Paul 9.3, Waiputere 9.1, Merrie Emerald 9.0, Captain 8.10, Waitoto 8.9, Florence Nightingale 8.6, Puketotara 7.12, Miss Alba 7.11, Overheard 7,10, Chase Mab 7.9, Rangimaku, Dusky Sound and Sunrose 7.7. Newmarket Handicap.—Blue Lake 9.3, Lady Moutoa 7.13, Tekahurangi 7.12, Hinekorangi and Waiouru 6.13. January Hack Handicap.—Parewanui 8.13, Minora 8.8, Easy 8.4, Fashion Plate 7.10, Lord Palmer 7.3, Miss Alba 6.10, Kororo and Lady Ruby 6.7. Moutoa Welter.—Kohinoor 9.9, Con ] the Shaughraun 8.13, Lady Moutoa 8.12, j Meremere and Queen of Scots 8.6, Win- | ning Post 8.3, Overtime and Thetis 7.13, j Marton 7.12, Stevens 7.11, Afterthought

TARANAKI AUTUMN MEETING. Owners and trainers are finally reminded that nominations for all events to be decided at the Taranaki Jockey Club's autumn meeting on February 14 and 15 close to-night at 9 p.m. The programme, which, is advertised in another column, is one which should find favor with horse owners on account of the good stakes offered. The Taranaki Cup (one mile and a quarter) carries with it 300 sovs., and the Paul Memorial Handicap (one mile, arid a- distance), is. worth 200 so vs. The Stewards', and Grandstand Handicaps,are endowed with £l5O apiece. Two hurdle races of £IOO each and various hack events make up a fine attraction, and the club's secretary, Mr. E. P. Webster, ahould be kept ,busy this evening. This meeting follows the Egmont meeting closely and therefore draw a good number of "outside" horses.

TURF TOPICS. ■ (By"Moturoa.").' The Wellington Racing Club's summer meeting will be advanced another stage to-day when the principal events to be decided.will be the Wellington Stakes (five furlongs) and Wellington R,C Handicap ( one mile and a quarter). ihe Stakes.promises to be the keenest !. race- of -the meeting, there being very jhttle between Prince Soult, Ermengarde, Way and others over a short course. On Auckland running Prince ! Soult will probably carry most money. Thegreatest weight that has ever been Kf ,n 7in the ™»>gt<m Cup S J ' Under Which the bla « k <*am pion Advance won in 1903 the Wellington Cup of 1904 a fresh record, 2mm 33 3-ssec, .was hoisted. Glad8 W«y disqualified, so Moloch a time 2mm 33 4-ssec, registered, to 2' y re g as the fastest r>l?-Z m te man 7 years .before Bob ?vl w S ,r re l ord of sk firing rides . Hie Wellington Cup will be eclipsed Chas. Jenkins was successful on Convoy Advance and Achilles. J ' The Foxton annual meeting will he' concluded to-day. 6 Th* Te Kuiti Racing Club, now the proud possessor of a totalisator .permit has spent about £I6OO on a grandstand' various appointments and a proSy