SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 291, 5 June 1912, Page 8

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Adelaide, .hine 4. The followingis the result of Lhe Alderman Cup:—Swagger 1, Sergius 2, Obi 3. There were fourteen starters. Won by two and a half lengths, with one and a half lengths between second and third.

WOOTTOX CENSURED. Received 5, 12.40 a.m. London, June 4. The Jockey Club has decided that Wootton must ride Gingling Geordie in the Derby instead of Mordred. The stewards expressed strong disapproval of Wootton's carelessness in making the engagement. °

THE SPRING HANDICAPS. Received 5, 12.40 a.m. s Sydiiey, June 4. The entries so far received for the Epsom Handicap number 158 and for the Metropolitan 131. Local entries for the Melbourne Cup totalled 88 and for the Caulfield Cup 80. The Melbourne entries are not available.

THE NEW ZEALAND CUP. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The following nominations have been received for the

NEW ZEALAND C<TP, of 2000 sovs.; two miles.—Bronze, uakum, Sir Daniel, Birkline, Undecided, Shuja, Lady Lucy, Taskmaster, Counterfeit, Masterpiece, Sea Queen, Routine, Grandee, Montiform, Byron, Bellah, Prince Soult, Mira, Domino, Obligant, Labor Day, Bandeira, Bon Reve, Bon Ton, Vice-Admiral, Allegory, Peirene, Valhalla, Martine, Midnight Sun, Cheddar, Gnome, Julian, Gipsy Belle, Mumura, Coromandel, John, Miscount, Peary, Birkdale, Aphaea, Haskayne, Auzant, Mangaroa, Soldiers' Chorus, Royal Arms, Formulate, Sinapis, Carolus, Gay Soult, Odessa, Turna, Mt. Victoria, The Rorer, Our King, Multiply, Tannhauser, Matlow, Goldfindei - 1 ■ UftJftsSSffll OTAKI RACING CLUB.

Levin, Last Night. The second day's racing of the Otaki Maori Racing Club's winter meeting was held to-day in fine but cold weather. The public attendance was good for an of day, but speculation was not brisk, and the total handled was nearly £2OOO less than on the second day of last year. The racing was good and some little fancied runners triumphed, as well &« some favorites. Though a high wind blew, the course continued "holding," and the times were decidedly slow. The following are the details of the racing:— Telegraph Handicap, of 80 sovs; six furlongs.—Prosper 8.10, 1; Lady Volga 9.2, 2; Miss Vena 7.7, 3. Piriwai .8.11, Boronia 8.2, Katua 7.13, Kina 7.11 Goldsley 7.10, Overhead 7.3, Serenity 7.3. Ladino 7.0, and Fiondora 7.0 also started. The winner led all the way, and won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 5 3-ssec.

Huia Handicap, oE 220 sots; one mile. —Merry Frank 7.5, 1; Mulga Bill 7.12, 2; Bally Shannon 6.13, 3. Khamsin 8.7, Byron 8.1, Sea Queen 8.1, The Rover 7.11, Lady Menschikoff 7.0, Sir Tristram 7.6, Labor Day 7.5, Lady Moutoa 7.1, and Bonnie Boy 7.1 also started. After a good finish Merrj Frank won on the post, Bally Shannon being two lengths away third. Sir Tristram was prominent in the straight and finished fourth. Sea Queen, the favorite, was left at th» post thorough turning as the barrier ro«8. Time, lmin 48 2-ssec.

Second Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 00 sots; one mile and a half.—'Goodwin Park 10.2, 1; Matapouri 9.8, t\ Bray-eat 9.0, 3. Elfish 10.6 and Ascalon %A also started. After running in the ruck over tk« flrat mile Goodwin Park moved «p, and, jumping well, won rather easily by three lengths. Half a length separated second and third. Time, 3min ssec. Stewards' Handicap, of 80 soys; seven furlongs.—Shuja 8.6, 1; Waikehu 8.12, 2; Panthea 6.7, 3. Easy 7.9, Moutoa Girl 7.9, Kina 7.5, Lambton 7.4, Arokahou 7.3, Gordon Bell 6.7, and San Port 6.7 also started. Kina and Easy were prominent in the .early stages, but Ki-a burst a blood vessel and was pulled i> >. Easy, hard ridden,ran fourth, well behind the placed horses, Time, lmin 34 j 3-saec.

Railway Handicap, of 120 sots; six furlongs.—Bootle 8.10, 1; Mon Ami 7.5, 2; Allurement 7.11, 3. Hermia 9.3, Makara 8.0, Sir Frisco 7.8, Mara 7.4, Piriwai 6.13, Deploy 7.4 (inc. 81b over), Parawanui 6.12, and Lady Fran 6.8 also started. The placed horses showed out a furlong from home, and Bootle waa never troubled, though Mon Ami finished resolutely and faster than anything else. Time, lmin 20 3-ssec.

Ohau Hack Welter, of 90 sovs; one mile.—Blend 8.0, 1; Kilrain 8.11, 2; Strategist 9.6, 3. Brown Trout 10.0, Foreshot 8.2 and Royal Maid 8.0 also itarted. The placed horses led all the way, and Blend swung into the straight with a two lengths' lead. Kilrain, under pressure, ran the winner to a head, but Strategist was well' beaten. Time, lmin 49 3-ssec.

Fiual Hack Scurry, of 80 sovs; five furlongs.—War Queen 8.7, 1; Lady Louisa 8.7, 2; Miss Jean 8.7, 3. Frecher 8.7, Shady Girl 8.7, Facsimile 8.7, Invicta 8.7, Black Lupin 8.7, Abercoed 8.7, Borsil 8.7, Stockade 8.7, Biddy 8.7, Waiwetu 8.7, and Peggy 8.7 also started. The winner was first away and was never headed. Time, lmin 7 3-ssec.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. THIRD DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Last Night. The following acceptances have been received for the third day's racing:— Hunt Club Steeplechase, of 125 sovs; about three miles and a half.—Golborne 11.5, Hina 10.12, Red Seal 10.9, The Reckoner 10.7, Galvata 10.7, Master Phaeton 10.7, Sky High 10.7, Merry Dancer 10.7, Hakari 10.7, Comrade 10.7. Tamaki Steeplechase, of 200 sots; about two miles and a half—Ben Jonson 11.1, Glenmore 11.0, Tut Cakobau 10.10, Appin 10.7, Armagh 10.7, Hunakaha 9.13, The Spaniard 9.13, Bonnie Jean 9.13, Romp 9.10, Rebel 9.9, Wirihana 9.8, Golden Glow 9.7, Hina 9.7, Joe 9.7, Zante 9.7. York Welter, of 500 sot&; one mile.—

Antoinette 11.1, Waimangu 11.1, Gloy 10.13, Salute 10.0, Sir Artegal 10.5, Miscount 9.12, La Reina 0.2. Sir Solo 0.4, Sea Elf 9.2, Smilax 9.2, St. Amans 9.2, Sea Pink 9.0, Thrave 9.0, Takatuma 9.0, Admiral Soult 9.0.

Winter Steeplechase, of 400 sovs; about three miles.—llniitere ] 1.8, ])o----rando 11.3, Blue Mountain 10?0, Ben Jonson 9.13, Glenmore 9.10, Hunakaha 9.7, Tui Cakobau 9.7, Creusot 9.7, Rebel 9.7, Kapakapa 9.7. Campbell Hurdle Handicap, of 250 sovs; two miles.—Black Northern 10.11, Woolloomooloo 10.0, Lloyds 9.12, Bully 9.8, Dunborve 9.G, Leolanter 9.4, Sandy Paiul 9.1, Gaelic 9.0, Coronet'ted 9.0, Master Theory 9.0, Napenape 9.0, Omati 9.0.

Fitzroy Welter, of 125 sovs; six furlongs.—Mauinina 11.8, Watclichain 10.1, Ruatangata 10.1, Manitau 9.11, Glenfern 9.11,- ITarenoa 9.11, Ngatimuru 9.0. Cloudy Dawn 9.6, Arawa 9.3, Lady Betty 9.3, Pairawatu 9.2, Goodwin Sands 9.1, Sir Rupert 9.1, Gibson ©irl 9.0, Hemisphere 9.0, Bonny Cuckoo 9.0, Light Blue 9.0, Whakarewa 9.0. Farewell Handicap, of 200 sovs; five furlr:igs.—Naumai 11.11, Crown Pearl 10.12, Salute 10.9, Irish Rifle 10.2, Altcar 9.10, Tangiwai 9.6, Lucille 9.4, Marangi 19.3, Urukehu 9.2, Bow Bells 0,1, Mighty Atom 9.1, Bogey 9.0, Cloudy Dawn 9.0, Jena 9.0, Lady Dot 9.0.

A Sydney cablegram announces the death of Mr. T. Lamond, the veteran horse trainer. J. Olsen has been suspended by the Dunedrn Jockey Club for six months for crossing in the Invennay Welter. A Sydney cablegram states that the inquiry into the New Zealand horse Hautapu losing a lead bag in yesterday's steeplechase resulted in the owner being fined £lO.