SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 129, 18 October 1912, Page 8

SPORTING.

THE CESAR EWITCII STAKES. 13y Cable —Press Association—Copyright. London, October Hi. The Cesarcwitcli ...akes resulted:— Warlinghani 1, Tootles 2, Winthorpe THE KING RETIRING. London, October 10. The Pall Mall Gazette says there are indications that the King will retire from the turf and disUum his stud at the end of the season. FLEMINGTON NOTES. Fleniington, October 17.

Gillamatong and Elaith did ten furlongs in 2min lOsec, Mountain Princess a mile in hnin 48sec, Eyeglass twelve furlongs in 2niin 4(isec, Wolawa and Lady Medallist a half-mile in 53sec, Unc Lady Medallist a ilialf-mile in 53sec, Uncle Sam a mile in lmin 54sec, and Puringa a mile in lmin filsec. Trafalgar's case is serious.

TRAFALGAR. 3y Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 18, 12,55 a.m. . Melbourne, October 17. An exhaustive examination has convinced Trafalgar's trainer that he will not stand a further preparation. He will advise the owners to release him from his engagements and .send him to retirement. He has raced ovei a hundred miles and won over £22,000. ROYAL SCOTCH AMISS. Received 17, 9.30 p.m. Melbourne, October 17. Wilari ihas been scratched for the Caulfield Cup. Royal Scotch lias split n hoof and is a doubtful starter on Saturday.

NEW ZEALAND TIiOTTING CUP. SECOND PAYMENTS. Christchurch, October lfi. The following are the second payments for the New Zealand Trotting Cup, of 1000 sovs; two miles.—Emuieline scr., St. Swithin ssee, Aberfeldy 5, Bright 6, Lady Clare 7, Princess Louise 7, .Sjlver Princess 7, Gold Bell 8, Redchild 8, Quincey 8, Prince Alert 8, Little Tib 8, Albert H. 8, Glendalough 8, Piecework 9, Ravenschild 9, Mandercne 9, Medallion 9.

MARTON JOCKEY CLUB. Marton, Last Night. Fine weather prevailed for the Masterton races, and there was a record attendance. The sum of £0744 was put through the totalisator during the day. Five out of eight events were won by ,the favourites. Results: — Final Stakes, of 50 sovs; five furlongs. —l, Expect, S.G, I; 12, Exertion, 8.3, 2; •f>, Offer, 8.3, 3. 14 Merry Vale. 9 Sir Saracen, 8 Suratora, 3 Vladinoy, 10 Rosaleys, 20 Operation, 7 Top Note, 13 Olenliven, 6 Yankee Doodle, 15 Elevated, Iff ValtirQ, 2 Warlight, 12 Hamuratia, 18 Gay Lass, 10 Guiding Way, 4 Secret Link, and 3 Golden Sky also started. Won easily bv two lengths, with ihnlf a length separating second and third. Time lmin 4 2-ssec.

Telephone Hack Handicap, of GO sov.s; 6 furlongs.—2 Imagination, 7.8, 1; 5 King's Favourite, 8.2, 2; 0, Ladino, 8.9, 3. 1 Mertori, 4 Stockade. 3 Papamarama, 7 Dogfish, and 8 San Port ateo started. Favourite made the running, but Imagination came in the straight and won by two lengths. Time, lmin I 6y 2 sec. Flying Handicap, of, 70 sovs; 0 furlongs.—2 Leapuki, 7.4, 1; 7 Blue Lake, 9.0, 2; 1 Thrave, 7.12., 3. 4 Rangiatua, 9 Ascalon, 3 Deploy, 3 Killaloo, 0 Winning Post, 5 Parewanui and 5 Longstcp also started. Leapuki' won all the way, and passed the post two lengths in front; of Blue Lake. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec.

Masterton Cup, of 120 sovs; one mile and 1 a quarter—l, Undecided, 9.5, 1; B Mira, 7.12, 2; 11 Master Laddo, 6.7, 3. 7 Tlie "Rover, 3 Byron, 2 Sinapis, 9 Routine, 4 Ngatimaru, 10 Bally Shannon, 8 Bonnie Boy, and 5 Lady Kilcheran also started. Lady Kilcheran and Bally Shannon made the Tunning for half the distance. Coming to the straight the field was bunched. Undecided then drew out and won by a length and a half from Mira, who finished fast. Time, 2 min 12 2-ssec.

Ladies' Bracelet, of 40 sovs; one mile. —I, Fashion Plate, 11.8, 1; 2 Manitau, 11.10, 2; 4, Bravest,-ll.fi, 3. 10 Himi-, ta«gi, 3 Black Reef, 5 Whimper, 9 Kiwi-' tea, 8 Waimahora, 0 Ranter, 7 ClilTside, and 10 Rexer also started. Won with the greatest ease, by two lengths. Time, lmin 49sec.

Masterton Hack Handicap, of 00 sovs; seven furlongs.—l Black Lupin, 8.9, 1; 2 Easy, 9.0, 2; 3 Strategist. 8.12, 3. Maxima, 4 Warlight. and fi Vesuvius, also started. Won from end to end. Time, Imiu 31 2-osec.

Stewards' Handicap, of 70 sovs; seven furlongs.—l'Coromandel, 8.5. 1; 3 Thrave 7.0. 2: 4 Sir Solo, (S.n. 3. 5 Sir Knox, (j British Maid, 2 Lord Renown. S Ngatiri, 7 Longstep, and 0 Hilari also started.' Won by a length. Time. lmin. 30sec. , Dash ITaek Handicap, of .">0 sovs; five furlongs—l Imagination. 7.7. 1; S, Ladino, 7.0. 2; 3, MertOTi. B.S, 3. 5 Ladv Volga, 4 King's Favourite, 2 War Queen, 13 Stockade, (1 Borjil. 7 Epworth, 8 Peggy. 9 Biddy, 10 Royal Maid. 11 Sir Saracen, 12 Woolnoth also started. AYoo by a length. Time, lmin 4 l-ssec.

AUCKLAXD SPRTXG MEETIXG. ■A final reminder is given horse-owners and trainers that general entries for the above meeting dose to-nirrht at 9 p.ui. At the same lime Mr. J. V. Hart.lan-1 will take accentunces for the Oitv 1! indieap and forfeits for the Welcome Stakes and Great Northern Guineas. Particulars arc advertised on page 1 of this issue.