SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 201, 22 February 1912, Page 8

SPORTING.

WOODVILLE JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. By Telegraph—Press Association. Woodville, Last Night. The autumn meeting of the Woodville; Jockey Club commenced under rather un-j favorable circumstances so far as the j weather was concerned. There was al very high wind blowing all the afternoon, j which made things unpleasant, but luckily the rain kept off. The attendance was very satisfactory, and speculation was.brisk. The sum of £10,069 was put through the tote, as against £8604 for the corresponding meeting last year. Results: — Maiden Handicap, of 65 sovs; 6 fur-' longs.—Hon. Ormond's Haskyne, 2yrs, 6.11 (H. Watson) 1; Master Kilcheran 2, Lockwood 3. Won with the greatest of ease by five lengths, same distance between second and third. Time, lmin ISsec. Scratched: Miss Jean, JockeyJack, Katipo, Blue Blouse and Merrimac.

Hack Hurdles, of 85 sovs; 1% miles A. M. Wright's Stevens, 9.13 (C. Price)) 1, Canadian 2, Waiputere 3. All started. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 3min 32sec. Nedra was favorite, but jumped! badly. Whariti Hack Handicap, of 75 sovs;' 7 furlongs.—D. King's Clenroes, syrs, 8.13, (Olliver) 1; Moutoa Girl 2, Loch Maben 3. Scratched: Te Wharoa and Otaria. There was a great struggle between Clemoes and Moutoa Girl from the distance, the former winning by a head. Time,,,lmhi 31 2-ssec. Woodville Cup, of 200 sovs; 1% miles. ~% Ne'e's Sir Knox, 3yrs, 8.3 (B. Deeley); I';'Co'rk 2, Ariom 3. Vi was scratched. This, was a magnificent race, mostly all the horses being bunched. At the entrance to the straight Golden Loop and Ariom took command and raeed neck and neck to within SO yards of the post, when Sir Knox and Cork came through, the former gaining the verdict by half a length, Ariom a length away third. Time, 2min 9 4-ssec. County Hack, of 75 sovs; 6 furlongs.— F. Dorset's Sir Solo (B. Deeley) 1, Glen-' fern 2, Thrave 3. A splendid finish. Won by a short head, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 17 3-ssec. Scratched: Ineuru, Leapuki, Happy New Year and Miss Roberts. President's Handicap, of 100 sovs; 7 furlongs.—F. S. Easton's Lady Moutoa, syrs, 8.8 (Deeley) 1, Master Sylvia 2, Seatondale 3. Rill was scratched. Master Sylvia should have won the race, but the rider was so intent on watching Seatondale on his right and got out from the rails. A few yards from the post Lady Moutoa got through on the rails and won by half a length. Time, lmin 30sec.

Victoria Hack, of 75 sovs; 1 mile.—

C. Kingston's Merrie Lad, syrs, 8.13 (C. Jenkins) 1, Merrie Emerald 2, Matlow 3. Scratched: Stevens, Loch Maben, and Strategist. All the horses were together coming down the straight. A few yards from home Merrie Lad got in front and won by half a length. Time, lmin 46 2-seec.

Telephone Handicap.—A. R. Durrant's Sinapis, 3yrs, 7.S (McMillen) 1, Khamsin] 2, Ascalon 3. Scratched: Labor Day, Master Sylvia, Emma, Ineuru and Parakau. Longstep was very troublesome at the post and caused a lot of delay before a start was effected. Altcar and Rangiatua led the field into the straight, where Sinapis and Khamsin came through, the former winning by half a length, the third horse two lengths away, and the rest of the field another length. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. SECOXD DAY ACCEPTANCES. Woodville, Last Night. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Woodville autumn meeting:— Kumeroa Hack, 5 furlongs.—Makara 9.0, Gay Lawless '8.9, Emma 8.8, Eminent, Inueru*B.6, Amber and Whie 7.12, Leapuki 7.10, Glenfern 7.6, Happy New Year 7.1, Septimus, Abereoed, Miss Roberts 7.0. Second Hack Hurdles, iy 2 miles—WaiI putere 11.13, Stevens 10.12, Teru 10.11, Eiya 10.8, Nedra 10.0, Merrie Lad 9.10, Canadian 9.7, Sapience, Jackman 9.0. Balance Hack Welter, 7 furlongs. Mouhau, Fashion Plate 8.12, Bonnie Boy 8.9, Blend, St. Gozo, Tuatahi, Prince Eddie, Grandee, Field Faro 8.7. Autumn Handicap, one mile and a dis--1 tancc—Cork 7.10., Ariom 7.9, Sinapis 7.7, British Maid 7.6, Kauroa 7.5, Idealism 7.2, Seaton Dale 7.0, Golden Loop 6.13, Bally Shannon 0.10, Merrie Emerald, Ambrosian 6.7.

Settlers' Hack Handicap, (5 furlongs. Makara 9.0, Sir Solo 8.12, Strategist 8.5, Good Form, Thrave 7.9, Waitoto, Florence Nightingale 7.7, Ohinee, Glenfem 7.4, Happy New Year 7.0, The Nut 6.12, Papamara, Miss Alba fi.io!

Shorts Handicap, 5 furlongs, open.— Full Rate 9.7, Kohinoor 8.7, Master Sylvia 8.6, Ascalon 8,1, Khamsin, Rangiatua 8.0, All Guns 7.13, Altcar 7.9, Longstep 7.5, Waiouru 7.0, Hinekoranei, Ineuru 6.7.

Maharahara Handicap, 1 mile. —Rill 9.13, Eclogue 8.12, Seaton Dale 8.8, Longstep 8.7, Golden Loop 8.6, Matlow 8.5, Loch Maben 8.4, Royal Marine, Golden Water, Mercmere 8.2, Composed 8.0. Hack Sourry, 5 furlongs.—Ngakau, Missile, Miss Jean, Miss Roberts, Dusky Sound, Diavolo, Crown Battery, Zetes, Millbank, Lady Nolan, Katipo, Asternoun, Wairoto, Blue Blouse, Enterprise and Lord Renown.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY'S' RESULTS. _, Dunedin, Last Night. The Dunedin Jockey Club was not favored with particularly fine weather for the opening of the autumn meeting to-day, showers falling at intervals and a strong wind prevailing. The attendance was good, but hardly up to that of the opening day of last year. The sum of £15,115 was put through the tote, as against £14,814 10s for the corresponding day of last year. Results Autumn Hurdles, of 116 sovs- 1% miles.—Cold Bird 11.5, I; Pinul 9 8 2Rifle Range 10.9, 3. Also started: Rin"man 10.5, Mercedo 9.0, Black and Brown 9.0. Won by three quarters of a length. Black and Brown fell, and the rider (Wheeler) sustained a wound on the head. Time, 3min 29 l-ssec. Gladbrook Handicap, of 100 sovs- T furlongs.—Daringdale 9.4, 1; Peerless 8 3 2; Hesione 7-7, 3. Also started: Red

White and Blue 8.13, Safety Pin 8.11, ( Gilt Edge 8.1), Kris 8.4, Mahuri 8.2, La-1 vidia 7.10, Muircock 7.9. Won by nearly j two lengths. Time, lmin 34sec. Champagne Stakes, of 250 sova; 6 fur- j longs.—Brown Owl 8.7, 1.; Bon Ton 8.10, i 2; May Dalrymple 8.10, 3. Won by a little over a length. Dunedin Cup, of 600 sovs; 1% miles.— Parable 7.12, 1; Outlander 7.12, 2; The ; Cornet 6.13, 3. Also started: Master- > piece 9.0, Soldiers' Chorus 8.9, Oiyoi 8.8, ! Rose Noble 8.9, Martirie 8.0, Mumura 17.10, Odessa 7.10, Medallist 7.3, Routine j 6.10, True Knight 6.7. Parable was first away, but was soon joined by Outlander. Parable had a decided lead on entering the straight, and keeping clear she won by four lengths, with the third horse half a length away. Time, 2min 39 l-ssec.

Apprentices' Plate, of 125 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Windward 7.7, 1; Officious 7.7, 2; Cashier 7.7, 3. Also started: Bolt from the Blue, Cuirosettia and Port Fire 7.7. Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 21 , l-ssec.

Stewards' Welter, of 150 sovs; l.mile. —Waikaraka 8.0,1; Obolas 8.7, 2; Troon 8.6, 3. Also started: Waiju 9.5, Kilts 9.2, Fisticuff 9.0, Turna 8.13, Directoire 8.6, Avarice 8.5, Grey Lass 8.0, Armstrong 8.0. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 28sec.

Berwick Handicap, of 100 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Benzowen 8.12, 1; Russo 8.11, 2; Buff Gauntlet 9.9, 3. Also started: Kamona 9.9, Quota 8.13, Friwolitte and Foil 8.8, Early Morn, Kilmeny, Mosgiel, Gypsobel and Caraiddileas 8.0., Won by nearly two lengths. Time, lmin 19sec. Publicans' Handicap, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Tannhauser 7.9, 1; Gold Sail 7.4, 2; Oratava 6.10, 3. Also started: Naumai 8.9, Thistledown 8.7, Sea King 8.5, Kostrama 7.7, Lupulite 6.11, Gapon and San Severo 6.10. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 18 2-ssec.

DUNEDIN J.C. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Dunediu, Last Night. The following acceptances have been' received for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's races : Hindon Hurdles, of 115 sovs; 1% miles. —Goldbird 12.10, Jack Ashore 9.13, Penulo 9.3, Ringman 9.11, Black and Brown 9.0. Henley Handicap, of 100 sovs; 7 fur--1 longs.—Daringdale 10.6, Kimona 9.9, Thrax 9.3, Red White and Blue 9.2, Peerless 8.12, Kris 8.8, Larkspur 8.4, Hesione, Lavidia and Muircock 'B.O. Anniversary Handicap, of 300 sovs; 1 mile.—Soldiers' Chorus 9.0, Tannhauser, 8.4, Countermine 5.3, Effort 8.2, Odessa ! 7.12, The Cornet 7.4, Kilts 7.2, Oratava I 6.11, Troon 6.8. Railway Plate, of 100 sovs; 5 furlongs. —Naumai 9.7, Gold Sail i 9.4, Stepmaid 8.10, Peppin 7.3, May Dalrymple 7.0, ; Lourdes and Stardancer 6.11. Outram Handicap, of 100 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Benz Owen 9.11, Buff Gauntlet 9.9, Taft 9.6, Russo 9.0, Pleasure Bent 8.13, Otakeho 8.3, Mahuri 8.2, Miss Devene 7.12, Kilmeny 7.10, Buctb 7.7, Maple Leaf 7.7. Domain Handicap, of 150 sovs; 6 furj longs.—Tannhauser 9.0, Thistledown 8.10, I Effort 8.9, Gold Sail 8.1, Kostroma 7.10," Gapon 7.5, Directoire 7.4, Lupulite 6.13, Armstrong 6.11, Ard Reigh 6.7. City Handicap, of 100 sovs; 5 furlongs. —Scottish Star -8.3, Ngatapu 7.8, Lourdes 7.5. Stardancer 7.5, Peppin Editha 7.0. Suburban Welter, of 135 sovs, 1 mile.— Waiju 9.2, Medallist 9.,11, Waikaraka 8.13, Outlander, Oboluso 8.12, Fisticuff, Turna 8.10, True Knight 8.8, Paletto 7.10.