SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 109, 24 September 1912, Page 5

SPORTING.

NEW ZEALAND HORSES SCRATCHED. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 23, 11.35 p.m Sydney, September 23. 1 Midnight Sun and Posedas have been scratched for the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps. Melbourne, September 23. Midnight Sun has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup.

OTAKI-MAORI RACING CLUB. By Telegraph—Press Association. Levin, Last Night. The first day's races of the OtakiMaori Racing Club were held to-day in cloudy weather. The course was holding. The following are the details of the racing:— l

First Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 100 sovs.; one mile and a half.—Strathinoira, 9.12, 1; Sleacombe, 9.10, 2; Whimper, 9.5, 3. Silver Cluse 11.1, Fashion Plate 10.8, Flingot 10.8, Strategist 9.12, Don Carlos 9.12, Aema 9.0, Ilimitangi 9.5, Parakiore 9.0, Merryvale 9.0, and Mavourueen 9.0, also started. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 47 l-sscc. Silver Cluse fell opposite the judge's box, and his rider, Murtagh, had his ribs broken and his nose injured. ■Maiden Plate, of 70 sovs.; five furlongs, Stockade, 8.10, 1; , Courtley, 8.10, 2; Borsil, 8.10, 3. Charge 8.10, Trekker 8.10, Antithesis 8.10, Lady Ruby 8.10, Peggy 8.10, Heather 8.10, Bonnie Pollv 8.2, Yankee Doodle 8.2, Sir Daniel 8.2, Martlet 8.2, and Alecto 8.2, also started. Stockade was set going quickly by Jenkins, and raced home half a length in l'rutu of Courtley, after a good set-to in the straight. Time, lmin. 7 l-ssee. 'Te Hewa Memorial Stakes, of 100 sovs.; one, mile, —Coolbeggan, 8.5, 1; Big Blast, 7.4, 2; St. Serf, 7.7, 3. Bonnie Boy 8.10, Master Laddo 7.12, Moutoa Girl 7.12, Cornelian 7.4, and Kingswell 7.4, also started. There was a good setto between the first and second horses, the third being well beaten. Time, lmin. 47y 2 sec. Stewards' Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs.; six furlongs.—Katua, 7.13, 1; Lady Louisa, 8.4, 2; Vladinoy, 7.4,- 3. Peroneal 8.10, Eocene 8.7, War Queen 7.12, Miss Roberts 7.11, Lady Volley 7.9, Papamarama 7.4, and General Madero 7.4, also started. Eocene led in the early stages, but Lady Louisa soon ran up" to the leaders, although she started badly. Katua eanie fast in the straight, and won comfortably, Lady Louisa dying away. Time, lmin. 20 3-ssec. Flying Handicap, of 130 sovs.; six furlongs—Patriotic, 7.8, 1; Allurement, 7.12,2; Parowanui, (j.7, 3. Mt. Victoria 7.13, Tu mi a 7.12, Merry, frank 7.12, Makara 7.12, ("iay*Lawless 7.2, Ofdjgant 6.13, Deploy G. 13, Penza fi.l3, King's Favorite' 0.11, and Muleteer fi.7, also started. A good finish ended in a win for Patriotic by a neck, the third horse being two lengths away. Time, lmin. 21* 1-osec. Dominion Day Handicap, of 200 sovs.; one mile and a quarter.—Sea Queen, 8.4, 1; Routine, 7.2, 2; Cork, 7.3, 3. Undecided 9.4, Mulga Bill 8.5, Odessa 7.0, Mescal 7.4, Brown Trout 7.3, Lord Renown 7.2, and Montiform 7.0, also started. Sea Queen was first away, and passing the stand she led with Undecided, Lord Renown and Routine as her nearest attendants. Mulga Bill and Cork were prominent at the bend, but their challenges were ineffective. Odessa finished fourth. Time. 2min. Usee.

Welter Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs.; seven furlongs. —lilack Lupin, 8.7, 1; Serenity, 8.12, 2; Torpoint, 5.7, 3. Matlow 10.0, Blend 9.9, Kina 9.9, Semaphore 9.0, Panther 8.10, and Grandee 8.7, also started. The winner led throughout, Serenity just stalling off Torpoint's rush for second place. Time, Imin. 36sec. WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. , Wanganui, Last Night. The following acceptances luue been received for the first day of the spring meeting of the Wangahui Jockey Club:—Spring Handicap, of 130 sovs.; one mile. —Lady Lucy 9.0, Mendip 8.2, Sandstream 8.0, Lady MenschikofT 7-13, Labor Day 7.12, Ngatimaru 7.11. Coromandel 7.10, Mangaroa 7.8, Royal Marine 7.5, Kilrain 7.4, Con the Shaughraun 7.2, Ladrone 7.2. Aloha. 7.1, Obligant G. 12, Mallard (1.10, Ladv Kilcheran 0.9.

Putiki Hack Handicap, of 110 sovs. ; .six furlongs.—Piriwai 9.8, Avaunee 8.12, Sanguinary 8.12, Distinction 8.2, Sampan 8.1, Oxenh'ope 7.12, Ngakau 7.10, Gaultec 7.9, Semaphore 7.9, Postillion 7.5, Aratiatia 7.4, Alluar 7.4. Silver Rose 7.2, St. Helena 7.1, Eastwiml 7.0, Resonant 7.0, Princess Flo 7.0.

AVangamii Guineas, of 400 soys.; one mile. Vocation 8.10. Our King 8.10, Multiply 8.10, Bon Reve 8.5, Winning Way 8.5, Brown Owl 8.5, Ilaskayne 8.5. Oakum 8.5.

Flying Handicap, of 150 sovs.; six furlongs.—Equitas 9.11. Merrivonia 8.4, Altcar 8.3, Prosper 8.1, Piriwai 7.13, Makara 7.13, Lady Moutoa 7.12, Merry Frank 7.11. Master Sylvia 7.11, Ngatiruanui 7.5, Stepney 7.0, Obligant 7.0, Neirene (1.13. Okelm Handicap Hurdle Race, of 150 sovs.; one mile and tliree-fjuarters. Koran 10.9. Coronettod 10.S, Bollin 10.0, Waterworks 10.0, Hawick 9.13, Darby Paul 9.8, Sandy Paul 9.2, Seaman 9.0, 'Stratlnnoira 9.0.

Gouville Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 110 .sovs.; one mile and five furlongs. —Silver Cluse 10.13, Fashion Plate 10.5. Te Roti 9.12, St. Felix 9.7, Seawind 9.6, Timothy 9.0, Aviatrix 9.0, Hollicr 9.0.

Maiden Hack Race, of 110 sovs.; six furlongs.—Retrieve 8.2. Lady Mildred 8.2, Wai Wai 8.2, Eastwind 8.2, Princess Flo 8.2, Sweet Breeze 8.2, Kew 8.2, Vieux 8.2, Topic 8.2, Patronale 8.2, Lockwood 7.7, Yankee Doodle 7.7, Oxenhopc 7.7, Aleeto 7.7.,

DUXEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. Dunedin, Last Xight. The following acceptances 'have toon received for the tirst day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's spring meeting:— Spring Hurdle Handicap. of 115 sovs.; one mile ami three-quarters. Gaelic 10.11. Gangway 10.5, Jackashore 10.4. Staylioy 0.13, "Gold Pin 0.11. Don Rnbyl 9.4,' Red White and Blue !).:■!. Pure Gold <l.O. White Flag 0.0. Gipsy Bill 0.0. Trial Handicap, of 100 soys.; six furlongs.—Mosgiel 8.5, Owlietero 8.2, Caro--Ins 8.2, Jan 5.2, Jet 8.2, Marekena 8.2, Audio 8.2, Foam Flake 8.0. Good Times S.O, Ilcsione 8.0, Treinicii 7.13. Red Pennon 7.1.'!. Carpet Knight 7.13, Pellant 7.1G01d Ring 7.13, Gold Cup 7.1:5. Concordia 7.11, ('hrysotes 7.11, Eidlefonri 7.11. Leading l.adv 7.11.

Mosgiel Handicap, of 250 sows.; ono mile and a quarter.—Mavtine 8.0. Coroniform S.o. Magdala 5.2. Odessa S.l, True Knight 8.0, Countermine 7.10, Mumura 7.1. Gnome. 7.0. Electric Handicap, of 150 sots.: six furlongs.—Sea King 9.2. Stcpmeter !1.2, Soldiers' Chorus 8.11, Palisade 8.0, IJv Lawyer 8.0, Thistledown 8.2, Gapon 7.0. Orto'n 7.7, Star Dancer 7.7, Anna Carlovna 0.11. Aplinca (1.8. Taioma Handicap, of 100 sows.; six furlongs.— Bucco 9.2. Scottish Star 8.13, Hesione 8.0. Foaniflake 8.0, Coceoon S.fi. Mahnri 8.5, Carolus S.O, Miss Deverc 7.0, Saeha 7.0. Jot 7.0. Carpet Knight 7.0, Red Pennon 7.7, Grange Lily 7.7, Gold Ring 7.7, St. Roberta 7.7, Marekena 7.7 October Welter Handicap, of 125 sovs,; ono mile. —Ceylon 9.0, Russo 9.9, Medallist 9.6, Lupulite 9.0, Kilmeny 8.13,

! Grand Slam 8.11, Dlreeitjiie -S.B, Troon 8.5, Pepin 8.4, Gold Cup Dunedin Stakes, of 250 sqfs.; 'fofeiurlongs.—Nightwatch 9.0, Whiz•B , .o>',C6tlon Reel 8.0, Chinook colt 8.0, Thp, 8.0, Aye Aye 8.0, Feuder '?.9, fymir.fyfl, Stepha filly 7.9, Sartoona 7.9',. Petri™* filly 7.9, Bradamante 7.9, Warstep 7-9, Cliarlotte 7.9, St. Sophia 7.U. 1