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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 241, 11 April 1912, Page 8

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AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. ■ THE ALL-AG ED STAKES. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 10. '6.40 p.m. ■Sydney, April 10. After rain in the forenoon, the weather turned fair, but dull. The course was a trifle heavy. . The attendance was large. The following are the details of the racing: 'Second Hurdle Handicap, of 300 sovs.; about two miles and a half.—Zoeholme, 11.2, 1; Dinyah, 10.0, 2; Pakau, 10.4, 3. Six horses 'started. The winner took charge at the back, and was never overhauled, winning by eight lengths, with Pakau ten lengths away. Time, smin. 9%see. All-aged Stakes, of 2000 sovs.; one mile.—Malt King, 1; Lady Medallist, 2; Volsloane, 3. Danaus, Aurofodina, Popinjay, Cisco, Wilari and Wolawa also started. iFrom a, good start Wolawa was first to show out. At the half mile post he was half a length in front of Volsloane, Lady Medallist and Popinjay. At the three-furlong post Wolawa and Volsloane were together in front of Lady Medallist and Malt King. Before reaching the turn Wolawa retired, and Volsloane and 'Lady Medallist rounded the turn together and led into the straight. Malt King, coming fast, joined the leaders at the'distanee, and'finished strongly, beating Lady Medallist by four lengths, with Volsloane five behind. Then came Aurofodina, D?v us and Wolawa. Time, lmin. 44sec.

Coogee Handicap, of 500 sovs.; one mile and a furlong. —Alibi, 7.6,'1; Wassail, 6.13, 2; Kuringai, 8.12, 3. Fourteen horses started. Sunlike and Alibi made the running to the straight, where Alibi came on and won by four lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 59y 3 sec.

Easter Stakes, of 500 sovs.; seven furlongs.—Symetus, 7.8, 1: Cuneewa, 8.5, 2; Darios, 8.0, 3. Fourteen horses started. Golden Hop was quickest away, but Symetris soon took charge, and was never headed, winning by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 3i3%sec. Cumberland Stakes,'of 1009 sovs.; two miles.—Trafalgar, 9.4, 1; Eyeglass, 0.1, 2.; Saxonite, 9.1, 3. The only starters. Trafalgar was away first, followed by i Eyeglass and Saxonite. Passing the judge's box Trafalgar led Saxonite by a length, with Eyeglass a length behind. This order was maintained round the bend and along the back. At the six furlong post, where the pace livened, Trafalgar had half a length advantage from Saxonite, who was a length ahead of Eyeglass, who closed up at the turn. Once fairly on the way for home the champion came away and won by four lengths. Saxonite ran wide aud was three lengths away. No time was taken, owing to the stoppage of the clock. City Handicap, of 500 sovs; ons mile and five furlongs.—Dorando, 6.7, 1; ]U.itouree, '8.2, 2; Woad, 7.3, 3. Eleven horses started. A good finish. Won by a length. Time., 2min. 57% sec.

YEARLING SALES. Sydney, April 10. At fhe yearling sales a M&lster—lmpellant colt brought 800 gns., and a Prudent King—Enooma colt 900 gns. MANAWATU RACING CLUB. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, last Night. The following handicaps have been declared for the iManawatu Racing Club:— Karere Hurdle Handicap, of 120 sovs.; one mile and three-quarters.—Esperanto, 12.11, Reumac 11.4, The Native 11.0, Koran 10.13, Waiputere 10.1.1, Compass 10.9, Gold Bird 10.8, Euroco 10.5, Eliva 10.4, Leolanter 10.3, Idealism 9.13, Passive 9.12, Te Ru 9.D, Tyrannic 9.3, Golden Water .9.2, Seaman 0.0, Waterworks 9.0. Zante 9.0, Captain Bell 9.0, Ambrosian 9.0, tMatapouri 0.0. Taikorea Welter, of 130 sovs.; one mile and a quarter.—Coromandel 9.13, Mira 9,11, Countermine 9.9, Plantation 9.6, Rill 9.0, jfringot 9.2, Montiform 8.13, Turna 8.12, Eclogue 8.10, Kilosteri 8.9, Blakeney 8.9, Merry Frank 8.9, Raunaraha 8.8, Matlow 8.8, Llanwern 8.7, Negative 8.4, Gaelic 8.3, Ladrone 8.2, Queen of Scots 8.0, Composed 'B.O, Bonnie Boy 8.6, Clemoes 8.0, Thetis 8.0, Tiwari 8.0, Master Tepuhi 8.0. Longburn Handicap, of 200 sovs.; one mile and a quarter.—'Los Angelos 9.13. General Latour 8.9, Masterpiece 8.9, Midnight Sun >8.6. Boanerges 8.4, Aberbrothoek 7.13, Coromandel 7.11, Waipaku 7.10, Lady Menscliikoff 7.9, Merrivonia 7.0, Mira 7.8, The Rover 7.7, Sir Tristram 7.4, Manawakaha 6.13, Golden Loop 6.13, Miscal 6.13, Plantation 6.13, Mulga Bill 6.13, Odessa 6.13, Lady Moutoa 6.12, Vi 6.9, Mangaioa 0.8, Cork 6.7, Kauroa 6.7, Bonnie Boy 6.7, Con the Shaughraun 6.7, Rauparaha .6.7, Fashion Plate 6.7. Linton Welter, of 100 sovs; one mile. —Matlow 10,7, Otahu 9.13, Manitou 9.12, Lord Renown 9.9, Toney 9.9, Elfish 9.8,1 Moahau 8.13, Muleteer 8.12, Mallard 8.11, Tiwari 8,8, Lady Kilcheran 8:8j Master! Tepuhi 8.7, Tewjiaroa 8.6, Strategist 8.6, St. Brandon 8.5, OPuketotara 8.5, Merimac 8.5, Mediterranean 8.3, Waitoto 8.2, Grandee 8.2, Morning 8.2, Bercola 8.1, Good Form 8.1, Florence Nightingale 8.0, Dervish 7.13, Leon'ta 7.13, Foreshot 7.12, Panfthea 7.12, St. Gozo 7.12, Prosperg 7.12, Eastwind 7.12, Crown Battery 7.12, Sir Donald 7A2, Kurapo 7.12, Bayadaro 7.12, Enterprise 7.12.

Woodhey Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs.; six furlongs.—Leapuki 9.0, Thrave 8.11, Nukuatu 8.9, Allurement 8.3, Monologue 8.3, Queen of Scots 8.0, Melalogue 7.13, Amaru 7.12, Lady Volga 7.11, Handsome Maid 7.1'1j Lady .Kilcheran 7.10, Borania 7.10, Millard 7.0, Tewharoa 7.7, Glenfern 7.7, Moutoa Girl 7.7, Semaphore 7.7, Kina 7.7, Miss Roberts 7.3, Epworth 7.2, Distinction 7.0, Ohinee •6.11, Mount Victoria 0.10, Temerite 6.8, Septimus 6.7, Ze'tes ,6.7, Sylvia May 6.7, Foreshot 6.7, Blend 6.7.

WESTLAND RACING CLUB. Hokitika, Last Night. The Westland Racing Club's autumn meeting began in splendid weather. There was a good attendance. The sum of £5120, against £4-280 for the first day last April, was put through the totalisator. Results:— Railway Handicap, of 50 sovs.; six fur-

1, , longs.—The Nut, 1: Miss Sylvia, 2; Bridegroom, 3. Three others started, l Won easily by throe- lengths. Time, ! lmin, 14 2-osee.

'Tradesmen's Handicap, of 60 sovs.; seven furlongs. —Gasoline, 7.11, 1; Obligate, 8.5, 2; llillspring, !UJ, 3. Four horses started. Won by several lengtlis. Time, lmin. '34 4-ssec. Borough Handicap Trot, of 50 sovs.; one mile.—'•Dolly Varden 11., 9sec., 1; Lauderliill, Ssec., 2; Childless, 7sec., 3. Seventeen horses started. Won easily. Time, 2min. 38 4-ssec. Electric Handicap, of 00 sovs; four furlongs.—Grand Jewel, 7.7, 1; Red Wing, 8.6, '2; Irish Gift, 7.7, 2. Five others started. Grand Jewel led throughout, and won with something to spare. Time, 51 l-ssec.

Autumn Handicap, of 100 sovs.; one mile and a quarter.—.Seraphic, 10.10, 1; Corrie, 7.7, '2; Portland Bill, 0.2, 3. Seven horses started. Won comfortably. Time, 2min. 17 2-ssec. County Handicap Trot, of 70 sovs.; one mile and a half.—Motor, 12sec., 1; Old F-ed, 2sec., 2; Rita H., 24sec, 3. Twenty-one others started. Old Ginger led until coming into the straight, but Motor came with a good run and won by four lengths, Old Fred running into second place. Time, 3min. 50 2-ssec. High-weight Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs ancl a half.—Hill Spring, 9,5, 1; Shannon Lass, 8.1, 2; "Corrie, 8.0, 3. Three others started. Hill Spring got away with the lead and was never beaded. Time, lmin. 28 2-ssec.

'Farewell Handicap, of 60 sovs.; five furlongs—Red Wing, '8.6, 1; Grand Jewel, 7.,7 2; Miss Sylvia, 9.4, 3. Six others , started. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 6 4-osec.