SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 143, 4 November 1912, Page 8

SPORTING.

THE V.R.C. MEETING

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.

Received 2, 7.25 p.m. Flemington, November 2, The Flemington meeting opened today. Unfortunately showers fell during the morning, and 'rain fell steadily at noon, and continued until the Derby was run. The new stand accommodated the large crowd, who were squeezed out of the other stands. Several State Gubematorials arrived before the first race. Results: Maiden Plate, of 300 sovs.; one mile.— Moe, 1; Onega, 2; Waggle, 3. John McElhone, Knight of Malta, Rathfarnham and Loch Amos also started. Moe, after a few strides, took the lead from Onega, Amos and John McElhone, Waggle lying last. Onega passed Moe, and led by two lengths from John McElhone, Rathfarnham and Amos. Moe led round the turn and increased his lead at every stride, winning easily by four lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 42% sec. MARIBYRNONG PLATE, of 20 sovs. each, with 1500 sovs. added; five furlongs. Mr. J. E. O'Brien's bv c Berragoon, by Multiform —Wigelmar, 9.0 1 Mr. J. X. McArthur's ch c Kiklalton, by Wallace —Kiss-in-the-Ring, 8.10. 2 Mr. A. McCracken's blk c Scotch Malt, by Malster—Last Loch, 8.10. 3 Ordinal was the first to break the line, and then came Milly Hilton, Beragoon, Scotch Malt and Pinkerton. Ordinal lod to the turn, well on the outside, from Berragoon, Pinkerton,Kildalton and Milly Hilton. Pinkerton made an effort and passed Berragoon at the distance, where Ordinal was lying third, from Maltravers, Kildalton and Milly Hilton. The topweight immediately took charge, and won by two lengths, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 2sec. Ilotham Handicap, of 300 sovs.; one mile and a half. —Lord Alwyne, 7.11, 1; Nangar, 8.5, 2; Golden Point, 8.5, 3. Hallowmass 8.3, Sandbatli 8.1, Shuja 8.1, Blind Harry 7.7, Mountain Oak 7.5, Adgio 7.3, Pearl King 7.1, Salvator Rosa 6.13, Uncle Matt 6.0. and Deacon Skinner 6.7, also started. Pearl King led out of the straight from Salvator Rosa and Shuja. At the bridge Pearl King led by five lengths from Nangar, and Salvator Rosa, with Golden Point last. Nangar ran up to Pearl King, followed by Shuja. Pearl King led to the straight a length clear from Nangar, Lord Alwyne and Shuja. Lord Alwyne was in front at the distance from Nangar and Golden Point, and in a very fast run home won by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 36% sec. •Shuja finished seventh, and Salvator Rosa was last. VICTORIAN DERBY, of 30 sovs. each, with 3000 sovs. added; second horse 600 sovs., and third 300 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a half. Mr. E. E. D. Clarke's br c Wolawa, by Wallace—The Infanta, 8.10 1 Hon A. Wynne's br c Cider, by Ayr Laddie —Praleen, 8.1-0 2 Mr. W. Brown's ch f Perdita, by Wallace—Eloping Lady, 8.5 3 All the final acceptors started. From a good star Cider went to the front, leaving tho straight c.'ear from Aurifer, Charlatan, Rathlea and Wolawa, with Burrawang last. The field then closed up on Cider, who led round the back from Charlatan, Wolawa, Rathlea, Harpist, Burrawang, Effervescence and Symmetris. Cider led into the straight from Wolawa, Burrawang and Aurifer. Wolawa led at the distance, and won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between seconct and third. Aurifer was fourth, and Charlatan last. Time, 2min. S9%Bec. MELBOURNE STAKES, of 1000 sovs. (weight for age). One mile and a quarter. Mr. J. Baron's ch Duke Foote, by Sir Foote—Ortelle, syrs., 9.3 1 Messrs. Robinson and Clarke's ch h Eudorus (imp.), by Forfarshire Pennywise, aged, 9.3 2 Mr. W. Brown's b h Piastre, by Posifcano—Chand Bee Bee, 4yrs., 7.0... 3 Flavian, Captain White, Indiscreet, Cadonia, Aurofodina. Bobadea, Eyeglass, Artesian, Lady- Medallist and Wilari also started. Eyeglass, Eudorus and Captain White led for two furlongs. Indiscreet then ran to the front from Eyeglass, Duke Foote and Wilari. Duke Foote took charge round the turn from Aurofodina, Eyeglass, Piastre and Lady Medallist. Duke Foote led into the straight, when he was warmly challenged by Eudorus, but holding the imported horse safe he won by half a length, with three 1 lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 28sec. Aurofodina was fourth. Coburg Welter, of 300 sovs.; one mile. —Tyrell, 7.3, 1; Deeside, 7.5, 2; Tadanga, 7.11,3. Thirteen started. Deeside made i all the running. Dumfries fell in the straight. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 44% sec.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

NEW ZEALAND CUP,

I By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Ohristchurch, Last Night. Save lor a slight breeze which raised some dust in the city and on the road to Riecarton, the weather was beautifully fine for the opening day of the Spring Racing Carnival of 1012, and with ample' shelter provided at the course the wind ciiused no discomfort to the very large 1 crowd of spectators. The course was in ' splendid order, and some high-class rac- ' ing resulted. The following are the de- : tails of the racing:—■ i SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 ' sovs; second 40 sovs and third 20 sovs

from the stake. Two miles. 1 Mr. J. O'Meara's Fashion Plate, lOst 61b (W. Young) 1 4 Mr. A. M. Douglas's Golden Loop, lOst 21b (H. Dixon) 2 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Bolliu, list 21bs (J. Julian) 3 9 Gold Bird list 21b, 3 White Cockade lOst 91b, 5 Mercedo lOst 31b, 8 Gold Pin Oat 131b, (i Bracken 9st 91b, 7 Don Carlos 9»t and 10 Aema 9st also started. Won easily by six lengths. Time, 3miu 45% sec.

SPRING PLATE, of JOO sove; second 50 sovs itnd third ."0 sovs from the stake. Special wwjrhts. o>n ni!l \ 1 Sir George Clifford's Qua rai.tine, 7st Tibs (C. JC'hiik i-son) ] 8 Mr. W. Kind's Poton, 7»t 7llw (J. O'Shea) 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Peary, 7st 711 v (W. Ryan) 3 5 Ladrone 7st 131bs, 2 Phroso 7*t P.!b, 10 Andrea 7st 41b, (i Imagination, 7wt "sib, and 7 Lady Marcia 7*t 21b, also starter'. AVon by a good head. Time, lmin v> '.-! i sec. i

RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 400 soys: second 50 sovs and third 20 sovs from the stike. One. mile. I Messrs. W. 0. and CI. L. Stead's Bon Ton, Ost 71b (W. Young) ] II Mr. L. McKenzie's Sandstream, 9st 41bs (IT. Griffiths) 2 5 Mr. IT. Whitney's Ceylon, Bst 31b (L. Wilson) 3 0 North-East flst 01b, 2 Mira 9st Gib, 0 Merry Frank Ost 21b, 4 Countermine I Sr-st 131b, 12 Gnome Bst lOlbs, 11 Ngnt.ijmaru Bst 101b, C Beacon Bst 101b (includI ing lOlbs penalty), 13 Kilts Bst Olbs, 7 I Seatondale Bst 91b, 3 Kilmcny Sst 31b, | and 10 Troon Bst, also started. Won |by a bare length. Time, lmin 42 4-5 see.

NEW ZEALAND CUP,of 2000 sovs; second horee 300 sovs and third horse 200 sovs from the stakes. Two miles.

0 Mr. E. .J. Watt's br. h. Midnight Sun, toy Multiform—La Notte, 4yrs, Sst (L. Wilson) 1 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. c.Masterpieee, by Clanranald —Madowla, 4yrs; Tat 131b {F. Jones) 2 11 Mr. A. R. Durrant's b.f. Sinapis, ■by St. Ambrose —Prologue, 4yrs; fist 131b (IT. Trieklebank) 3 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's ib li ViceI Admiral, syrs; Ost lib 0 5 Mr. Highden's b m Bronze, 4yrs; Bst 81bs 0 3 Mr. W. Smart's b g Undecided, 8.4.. 0 10 Mr. A. J. Toxward's br m Lady Lucy, aged, Sst lib 0 8 Mr. W. C. Ring's b li Domino, syrs Sst lib 0 7 Mr. W. S. Davidson's br h Goldfinder, syrs; 7st 91hs 0 4 Mr. J. Ilymer's b h Soldiers' Chorus, syrs; 7st 51b 0 2 Mr." G. D. Greenwood's b g Allegory, i 4yrs; 7st 0 9 Mr. IT. Whitney's br h Odessa, syrs; 61b 91bs 0 5 Hon. J. D. Ormond's fog Haskayne, Byrs; Gst 81bs 0 12 Mr. F. Hall's b c Obligant, 3yrs; Cst 71bs 0 ITaskayne at once went to the front, and as the field came into the course proper was showing the way to Odessa, Soldiers' Chorus, Obligant and Midnight Sun. As they passed the stand Soldiers' Chorus had taken second place from Odessa, while Allegory was running at tile head of the others. So they ran to the mile post and along the ibaek where Haskayne was followed by Obligant, Odessa and Soldiers' Chorus, with Undecided at the head of the others. A furlong further on Haskayne was still in charge, but nearing the five furlong post Masterpiece, who had. been running alongside Allegory, improved his posii tion and took fifth place as the top of I the turn was reached. At this stage ' Haskayne was still in front, with Undecided and Soldiers' Chorus at the head of the others. As they rounded the turn into the straight, Masterpiece put in his run on the outside, and half-way down had taken charge. Midnight Sun then put in a claim, and finishing well -got up in time to beat Masterpiece by half a head. Sinapis, who came from a long way back, was a length and a half away third, with Soldiers' Chorus a length further back fourth. Then came Haskayne, Odessa. Goldfinder and Vice-Admiral, with Bronze last. Time, 3min 27 l-sth sec. WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 sovs; second 200 sovs and third 100 sovs the stake. For two-year-olds

1 (colts Bst 51bs, fillies Sst). Four furlongs. 9 Mr. W. Nidd's br f Peronella, by Achilles —Prelude, Sst (C. Emerson) 1' 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's b g Tatterley, by Birkenhead —Tatters, Bst 51b (L. Wilson) 2 10 Mr. T. IT. Lowry's for f The, Hague, by Stepniak Peace, Bst 51bs (Tricklebajik) 3 3 Mowbray Ost lib (including lOlbs penalty), 3 Salzburg Bst 51bs, 2 Jason, !tet 51b, 12 Prince Laddo Sst 51b, 1 Nightwatch Bst 51hs, 7 Historicttc Sst, 11 Whiz Bst, 6 Adelecia Sst, 8 Culture Bst, 5 Bonny Helen Bst, 4 Warstep Sst, 13 Flora McDonald Set, 0 Garance Sst 51b, and 14 Hermia 7st 81bs also started. Won by two lengths. Time, 48 2-ssec. LIN WOOD HANDICAP, of 130 sovs;

second 25 govs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 3 Mr. T. Sheenan's Hesione, Bst 51bs {H. Donovan) 1 4 MX J. C. N. Grigg's Foam Flake, 7st Olbs (H. Tricklebank) 2 [2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Teviotdale, Sat (ill> (B. Deeley) 3 2 Oxenbope Bst 811), 0 Edita'h Bst 41b, 8 Pleasure Bent Bst, 8 Courtley 7st 91b, 10 Susa 7st 91b, 7 Warlight 7st 71-bs (cariried 7st lOlbs), 4 Gold Ring 7st 41b, 12 Owhetoro 7st, 14 Staniboul 7.0, 9 Daylight Bill ftit 91b (including 51b allowance), 11 Scotch Melody Ost 91b (including 51bs allowance), and 3 Tyinpan 7st also started. Time, lmin 28 2-s,sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs; second horse 250 sovs and third 125 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead's b g Bon Reve, by Boniform—Dreamer, 3 years, Bst (VV. Young) t 12 Mr. C. G. Dalgety's b g Stardancer, | by Martian—Stepdaneer, 3 years; I Get 71bs (R. Berry) *. t 3 Sir Geo. Clifford's cli m Heatherbrae, ! 4 years; 7st 101b (U. Emerson) .. 3 , 9 Bobrikoff 9st 81b, 10 Gipsy Belle Bst 131bs, 1 Culprit Bst 131bs, 8 Theodore Bst 111b, 0 Peirone Bst lOlbs, Crown Per.rl Bst 71bs, 18 Sea King Bst 21bs, 13 Glade 7st 51bs, 4 Ermengarde Bst 21bs, 5 Blue Lake 7st 121bs, 17 Piriwai 7st Olbs, 11 Pilgrim's Way 7st (Silts, 15 Diavolo 7st Gibs, 7 Peroneal Ost 131bs, 10 Mount Victoria fist lOlbs, 21 Distinction Ost 71bfi (carried 7st), 20 Glenowl Ost 71bs, 19

Stepmaid (ist 71bs, and 22 King's Favourite Gst 71bs also started. At the disj tanee Bon lleve was in front, but Stcpdancer came with a very determined dlial- , lenge and in a great finish the pair flashed past the post together, the judge being I unable to separate them. Heathcrbrae was two lengths away third, followed tby 1 B.lue Lake, Culprit, Peirene and King's 1 Favourite. Time, liuin 13 2-ssee. 1 APPARENTICES' PLATE, of 150 sovs 1 (weight 7st 71b). One mile. 3 Mr. Middlepark's Armstrong (D. Anderson) 1

2 Mr. C. Maehell's Genius (J. Campbell) ). 1 Mr. J. J'm'ze'n Medallist (F. (Holmes) Time, lmin 42 4-3scc.

r J he following 1 a'-oeptances have been received for the sccuikl day's racing:— Middleton Hurdic Handicap, of 250 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.— Fashion Plate 11.13, Bollin 11.(5, Hawick 11.2, Gold Bird 11.1, Golden Loop 10.9, White Cockade 10.0, Gold Tin 9.13, Don Carlos 0.2, Aema 9.0.

Criterion Handicap, of 000 sovs; seven furlongs.—Gipsy Belle 8.10, Culprit 8.10, Soldiers' Chilis 8.9. Peireno 8.9, ITeatherbrae 8.1, Rootle 8.1, Tiumliauser 7.12, Stardancer 7.9. Merry Frank 7.9, The Cornet 7.2, Seatondale 0.13, Beacon 0.11, Ceylon 0.9.

Irwell Handicap, of 250 sovs; four furlongs— Peronella 9.1, Tatterley 0.0, Warstep 8.2, Glencannieh 8.2, Cherubim 8.2, Lens 8.2, Tiptop 8.2, Oarance 8.2, Bungebah 8.2, Culture 8.0, Soltano 7.12, Fender 7.11, Bradamante 7.11. Idealise /.11, -Joan 7.11, Briarpatch 7.11, Immer 7.4. rfartovina 7.0. New Zealand Derby Stakes, of 1350 sovs; one mile and a half.—Autumnus 8.10, Bon Reve 8.10, Bon Ton 8.10, Canute 8.10, Carolus 8.10, Gnome 8.10, Ilaskayne 8.10, Brown Owl 8.5.

Epsom Highweight Handicap, of 400 so V 6; six furlongs.—Crown Pearl 10.3, Blue Lake 9.11, Hermia 9.3, Pilgrim's Why 9.3, My Lawyer 9.3. Styx 9.3, Peroneal 9.3. Query 8.13. Balaclava 8.9, Poftoa 8.9, Perry 8.9, Glenfinnan 8.8, Kilts 8.8, Mount Victoria 8.5, Colleen Mary 8.0, Oxenhope 8.0, Teviotdale 8.0, Early Morn 8.0, Aratiatia 8.0, Bracken 8.0, May I Dalrymple 8.0, Lady Marcia 8.0, Distinction 8.0, Andrea 8.0. Metropolitan Handicap, of 1000 sovs; one mile and a half.—Los Amnios 9.13, ; Bobrikoff 9.1, Undecided 8.12, Masterpiece 8.11. Sea Queen 8.4, Coroniform 8.3, Domino 7.13, Merrivonia 7.12, Goldfinder 7.8, Sinapig 7.3, Sandstream 7.4, Brown Trout 7.3, Allegory 7.13. Mira 7.2, Ilaskayne 7.2, Odessa 0.12, True Knight 0.10. Ashley Handicap, of 130 sovs; one mile.—Kilmeny 9.3, Scottish Star 8.12, Canute 8.12,' Phroso 8.10, Tlvrax 8.5, Foam Flake 7.13. Fditah 7.13. Courtly 7.5, Gold Ring 7.2, WarligM 7.0, Umeraboy 7.0, Britain's, Crown 7.0, Owlietoro 7.0, Scotch Melody 7.0. v Juvenile Plate, of 400 sovs; five furlongs.—The Hague. Bonny Helen, Secret Link, Warstep, Ermengarde, Prince Laddo, Martel, Ventura, Nightwatch. At the Queensland Turf Club's meeting on Saturday the Hopeful Stakes was won bv Duninald from Scottish Prince and Flaxona. Fifteen horses started, and Duninald won by a length and a half. The Derby resulted in a dead heat between Cleo and Koatanui, with Barambah third. Five started, and the time was 2min. 37 1 /,flec. In the run off Cleo won in 2min. 40 1 / 4 sec. At the Moorefleld (New South Wales) meeting on Saturday the November Han- | dicap was won by the New Zealand horse Monoplane, Bon Frisco being second, and Delorium third. Six horses started. Won by half a length. Time, 2n>in. BV2sec. At the same meeting the Bexley Mile fell to Wild West (New Zealand), who beat Meses and Mandowa and eight others. Wild West won by a head in Imin. 43'/ s ( *ec,