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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 147, 8 November 1912, Page 8

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THE V.R.C. MEETING. OAKS DAY. j By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 7, 10.10 p.m. Flemington, November 7. The fine weather attracted for Oaks Day a large number of people, especially ladies who were disappointed on the other two days. This accounted for the big crowd, which was a record one for the day. The Governor-General was present. The racing was interesting. Dyed Garments broke his neck. The results were as follows:

November Hurdle 'Race, of 300 sovs.; three miles. AVarwidgerie, 11.9 1Clontaft, 9.6, 2; Goldfish, 9.11, 3. There nine starters. Continuance was scratched. Goldfish led for three-quarters of a mile, when Dyed Garments went to the front', but soon afterwards fell. Goldfish led > to the last hurdle, where Warwidgerie' eanie Out and, stalling off a challenge [ by Clontaft, won by three-quarters of| a length, three lengths separating second I and third horses. Time, smin. 45sec. Mimosa Stakes, of 500 sovs.; six furlongs—Maltravera, 1; Scotch Malt, 2; Beck's Lager, 3. Wise King, Murilloj Bose and Breastwork also started. The winner led all the way, and won by half' a length, three lengths between second, and third. Time, Imin. 45% sec. LINLITHGOW STAKES, of 1000 sovs.; one mile. Mountain Princess 1 Sylvander 2 Wolawa 3 Broadsword, Burrawang, Flamen and The Lintie also started. Sylvander led 'from the start. Wolawa at the turn disputed first position, and led round the turn from Sylvander and Broadsword. Mountain Princess passed them at the distance and won by three-quar-ters of a length, four lengths separating second and third. Time, 2inin. 30y 3 sec. Carnival Handicap, of 300 sovs.; ono i mile and a quarter.—Wool, 7.9, 1; Nangar, 8.9, 2; Shuja, 8.2, 3. There were eleven starters. Elvanite and Nangar made the early running, and the latter led into the straight from Shuja and Wool. The latter took command at the distance, and won by three lengths, five lengths separating second and third. Time, 2min. 20 1 / 2 see. i THE OAKS STAKES, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs., with 500 added, for three-year-old fillies, Bst 101b; one mile and a half. Mr. J. V. Smith's ch f Moe, by Wal-.

lace —Moana 1 Mr. W. Brown's ch f Pcrdita, by Wallace—Eloping Lady 2 Messrs. Thompson Bros.' b f Syraetris, by Malster—Symmetry .... 3

Tadanga led Moe to the back. Perdita and Moe were together past the abattoirs, and a good race saw the former win by three-quarters of a length, Symetris two lengths away third. Time, 2min. 39sec. Veteran Stakes, of 300 sots.; one mile and a half.—Sandbath 1, Oakdene 2, Cidonia 3. Eleven started. Sandbath led from the rise of the barrier, and won by a length and a half, a neck separating second and third horses. Time, 2min. S4sec.

■ ( QUEENSLAND CUP. Brisbane, November 7. The Queensland Cup resulted:— Bachelor of Arts 1, Kotanui 2, Brianberuma 3. There were 11 starters. The race was won by two lengths. Time, 3 min 21sec. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. FOURTH DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. ; By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The following acceptances have been received for the fourth day's racing atj Riccarton:— Port Cooper Hurdle Race, of 200 sovs; ] once round and a distance. —Master Paul, 11.13, Beacon 11.10, White Cockade 11.4, Gold Bird 10.10, Golden Loop 10.10, Mercedo 10.3, Gold Pin 9.11, Bracken, 0.8, Daylight Bill 9.0. ' J Pioneer Handicap, of 300 sovs;, five furlongs.—Mowbray 8.13, Whizz 111 ' Soltano 7.9, Veritas 7.8, Martil 7.8, His- ] toriette 7.8, Bonny Helen 7.7, Culture 7.7, Adelicia 7.6, Flora McDonald 7.6,' C'herubini 7.4, Briar Patch 7.3, Bradauiante 7.3, Guiding Way 6.9, Secret Link; 6.7, Prince Laddo 6.7, Sartovna 6.7. I Cressy Welter, of 400 sovs; six furlongs.—Crown Pearl 10.0, Blue Lake 9.9,' Bon Ton 9.9, Potoa 9.3, Query 9.1, My I Lawyer 9.0, Styx 5.13, Poroneal 8.13, Diavolo 8.11, Countermine 8.3, Beacon 8.2, Kilts 8.1, Balaclava 8.0, Peg 7.13, Armstrong 7.12, Aratiatia 7.12, Bracken 7.10, Black Lupin 7.16, Glenfinnan 7.9, Colleen Mary 7.7, Seatondale 7.7, Oxen?' hope 7.7, May Dalrymple 7.7, Distinction 7.7, Sveaborg 7.7, Gold Cup 7.7. Seymour Handicap, of 130 aovs; seven, furlongs—Kilmeny 5.13, Hesione 8.12, Black Lupin 8.10, Trirene 8,9, Canute 8.6, Oxenhope 8.0, Thrax 8.3, Gold Ring 7.11, Loekwood 7.11, Editah 7.11, Foam Flake 7.10, Pleasure Bent 7.7, Gunflash T. 3, Owhetoro 7.0, Umeraboy 7.0, Advance Guard 7.0, Scotch Melody 7.0 ' Members' Handicap, of 600 sovs; seven furlongs—Culprit 8.6, Sea King 8.0, Pilgrim's Way 7.13, My Lawyer 7.5, Merry Frank 7.4, Obligant 7.2. * j Stead Memorial Gold Cup, of 750 sovs (weight for age); one mile and a quarter. —Bobrikoff, Los Undecided, Bon Ton, Bon Reve, Haskayne, Brown Owl. Fendalton Handicap, of 600 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Chorus 8.13, Coroni-1 form 8.9, Sea Queen 8.6, Theodore &2, Sinapis 8.1, Bon Ton 7.18, Mendip 7.J3, | Merrivonia 7.12, Quarantine 7.10, Allegory 7.10, Ceylon 7.7, Sandstream. 7.5, Odessa 7.5, Mira 7.4, Seatondale 7.3, Brown Trout 7.3, Tannhauser 7.2,. The Cornet 0.13, True Knight 6.13, Ngatimaru 6.13, Gnone 0.13, Medallist 6.13,1 Mumura 6.12. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Last Night. I The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Auckland Racing j Club's spring meeting:— | Manukau Hurdle Handicap, of 275, jovb; one and three-quarter miles Black Northern 12.4, Darby Paul 10.9, Lloyds 10.8, King Try 10.4, Bully 9.9,

Miss Explosion 9.8, Sphinx 9.7, Surplus 9.0, Fuss 9.0, Captain Paul 9.0. Musket Handicap, of ::75 snvs; fo"V furlongs.—Tinopai 8.10, Merry Eoc 8.5, Lady Alicia 8.3, Marconi 8.2, Rosea 7.12, Tikitapu 7.8. King Edward Handicap, of (150 sovs; one and a half miles.—Royal Soult 8.10, Antoinette 8.10, Wainwngu 8.0, Cloy 8.2, Coromandei 8.2, Bleriot 7.11, Jollie Fille 7.5, Semolina 7.1, Sea Pink 6.7. i Welter Handicap, of 275 sovs; one ! mile.—-Coromandei 9.11, Advocate 9.2, Wee Olga 8.12, Maui Nina 8.10, NgatiruanUi 8.9, First Wairiki, 8.5, Tiresome 8.5, Scorch 8.5, Grenadier 8.2, Admiral Soult 8.1, Watclwhain 8.1, Master Jack 8.0, Duma 8.0, IV.awai 8.0. Gordon Handicap, of 125 sovs; five furlongs.—Cloudy Dawn 8.0, Eoyal Irish 8.4, Solitude 8.3, Caher Davon 8.0, Spalfish 7.11, Geneva 7.11, Lady Gladstone 7.9, Toreador 7.9, Tobias 7.9, Lady Betty 7.7, Devastation 7.7, Worcester 7.0, Sir Rupert 7.5, Glad Tidings 7.5, Clare 7.3, Blucslone 7.3, Opposition, 7.2, Allworthy 7.2, Tripoli 7.2, Eomanui 7.2, Antiphone 7.2, Blue Rose 7.2, Pea Rifle 7.2. I Norrnanby Handicap, of 125 sovs; [seven furlongs.—Cloudy Dawn 8.4, Royal Irish 8.3, Goodwin Sands 8.1, Tragedy Kim* 7.13, Manuwera 7.12, General Drouet 7.11, Master Tupuhi 7.11, Devastation 7.0, Virtue 7.3, Sir Rupert 7.3, Prince King 7.2, Allegation 7.0, Light (Blue 7.0, Almeida 7.0, Aimer 7.0. I Epsom Handicap, of 125 sovs; six furI longs.—ElectrakofV 8.9, Jack llelavr' v ft 9, Tact B.G, Kakama 8.5, On. \Kin« 8.3, Prince Soult 8.1, GoldI size° 8.0, Waiorewa 8.0, Monorail S.O, I time 0.9, Lady Elgiva 0.7.

YEARLING- SALES. Cliristchuvch, Thursday. The Burnable and Waikanae' yearlings were offered for sale this moriiig. Competition ivas fair for the Waikanae stock and poor for Burnside. A Charlemagne ll.—Ailsa filly was sold to Murray Hobbs for lOOgs.; a Charlemagne —Madder filly to J. B?Reid for llOgs.; a Vascoe—Tlma colt to J. Johnston for 120g5.; a Charlemagne— Armilla filly to J. B. Reicl for 2-lOgs. Of the Achilles' stock, a Rum- - our"filly was sold to E. J. Watt for 170 gs.; a Tortulla filly to J. Pine for 170 gs.; a Chinwag filly to St. J. Buckley for 210g5.; A Charlemagne —Vice Reine filly to E. J. Wat't for 300g5.; an Aidecn filly Ito Stead Bros, for 150g5.; a Bezonian—[Prelude filly to Stead Bros, for 120g5.; a Martian—Success filly to St. J. Buckley for 150gs.