SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 148, 11 November 1912, Page 8

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THE LIVERPOOL CUP. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, November 8. The Liverpool Autumn Cup was won by Lorenzo, with Aprille second and Wolfhind third. THE V.R.C. MEETING. Received 9, 7.25 p.m. Flemiiigtoi), November 9. There was fine worm weather and a large attendance for the closing day of the V.R.C. spring meeting. The following are the results:—

Spring Handicap, of 300 sovs.; one mile ami a quarter.—Burrawang, 9.0, 1; Aurifer, 8.10, 2; Gladwyn, 8.7, 3. Rathlea, Uncle Matt, Charlatan and King Mostyn also started. The latter led for three-quarters of the way, Burrawang running last, but he moved up at the seven-furlong post, where Uncle Matt led. At the turn Burrawang came away and won by two lengths, with half a neck between second and third. Time, 2min. 7 1 / 4 sec. Flemington Stakes, of 300 sovs.; six furlongs.—Eubulus, 6.13, 1; Doregum, 7.1,1 2; St. Bess, 0.13, 3. Seventeen started.) The winner was always prominent, and | won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin.' 14y 2 sec. V.R.C. Handicap, of 750 sovs.; one mile and three-quarters.—Lord Alwync, 8.1, 1; Bobadea, 8.1, 2; Cadonia, 8.13, 3. Eight started. Nangar led for a mile, but Bobadea led round the turn from Nangar, Lord Alwyne, Pearl King and Cadonia. Lord Alwyne took charge at the distance, and won by half a length, witlt Cadonia three-quarters of a length away. Time, 3min. 3%sec. ■ C.B. Fisher Plate, of 1000 sovs.; one mile and a half.—Cider, I; Eudorus, 2; Piastre, 3. Uncle Sam and Wolaway also started. Piastre led from Wolaway, Eudorus and Cider, for six\ furlongs, when Uncle Sam took command from Piastre, Eudorus, Wolawa and Cider. After rounding the turn they raced in line up the straight, Piastre looking the most likely to win. Uncle Sam nearly fell, and dropped back. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 42% sec.

Victoria Steeplechase, of 500 sovs.; about three miles—United Kingdom, 10.3,1; Leah Kleshna, 11.7, 2; Linto, 10.8, 3. Bibbenluke, The Sun, Lycaon, Kula and Squirm also started. The winner led all the way. Kula fell. Won by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 6min. 24% sec.

Final Handicap, of 400 sovs.; one mile and a quarter—Slipper, 1; Swagger, 2; Sandbath, 3. Twelve started. Elvanite mad 9 the early running, Swagger being last to the turn, Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 6y 2 sec.

pANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. THE GOLD CUP. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The Canterbury Jockey Club's metropolitan meeting was brought to a conclusion to-day in unsettled weather. Just before the second race a fairly heavy shower fell, and before the third race a fierce southerly squall sprang up, bring- . ing with it rain and hail. In spite of the bad weather £39,782 was put through the totalisator to-day, making £144,240 for the meeting, as against £137,583 at last year's meeting. The seven .days' racing during the carnival just closed produced £243,417 in totalisator investments, averaging £34,730 per day. The following are the details of the racing:— POET COOPER HURDLE RACE, of 205 sovs. Once round and a distance. 3 Mr. A. P. Douglas's ch g> Golden Loop (B. Cress) 1 1 Mr. A. Rore's b g Beacon, 11.10 (L.

Traill) 2 6 Mr. C. W. Hammond's ch g Gold Pin, 8.11 (F. Douglas) 3 7 Master Paul 11.13, 5 White Cockade 11.4, 4 Gold Bird 10.10, 2 Mercedo 10.3, and 8 Daylight Bill 9.0, also started. Time, 2min. 59 l-ssec. CRESSY WELTER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. 11 Messrs. J. and R. Furze's ch g Kilts, 8.11 (E. Griffen) 1 9 Teviotdale, 7.7 2 4 Countermine, 8.3 3 5 Crown Pearl 10.0, 1 Query 9.1, G Styx 8.13, 10 Peroneal 8.13, 7 Diavolo 8.11, 4 Balaclava 8.6, 3 Peg 7.13, 2 Aratiatia 7.12, 15 Bracken 7.10, 4 Glenfinnan 7.9, 16 Colleen Mary 7.7, 8 May Dalrymple 7.7, 14 Distinction 7.7, 13 Sveborg 7.7, 17 Gold Cup 7.7, also started. Time, lmin. 14% sec. SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Kilmeny, 8.8 (51b all.), J. Campbell. 1 6 Lockwood, 7.6 (51b. all.) 2 8 Canute, 8.1 (51b. all.) 3 5 Hesione S.B (51b. all), 1 Black Lupin 8.10, 4 Trireme 8.9, 7 Oxenhope 8.6, 9 Thrax 8.3, 2 Foam Flake 7.10, 11 Editah 7.6 (51b all), 12 Pleasure Bent 7.7, 14 Gunllash 7.2, 10 Owhetero 6.9 (51b all.), 13 Umeraboy €.9 (51b all.), 16 Advance Guard 6.9 (51b all.), and 15 Scotch Melody 7.0, also started. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin. 34 l-ssec. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Mrs. J. Ellis's blk h My Lawyer, 7.5 (B. Deeley) 1 . 2 Heatherbrae, 9.0 '. 2 6 Sea King, 8.3 3 1 Culprit 8.6, 8 Bootle 8.0, 4 Pilgrim's , Way 7.13, 7 Merry Frank 7.4, and 5 Obli- \\ gant 7.2, also started. Won comfortably . by two lengths. Time, lmin. 29 2-ssec. ] PIONEER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. (for I ■ two-year-olds). Five furlongs. ( 3 Mr. T. H. Lowry's b c Soltano, 7.9 1 (L. Wilson) 1 6 Whizz, 7.11 2 2 Cherubini, 7.3 3 8 Martel 7.6, 4 Veritas 7.8, 2 Historiette 7.8,1 Bonnv Helen 7.7, 9 Culture 7.7, 10 Adelicia 7.6," 7 Flora Mac Donald 7.6, 8 Bradamante 7.3, 4 Briar Patch 7.3, 12 Guiding Way 6.9, 5 Secret Link C 7, 11 \l Prince Laddo 6.7, and 13 Sartovna 6.7, also started. Time, lmin. 3y 3 see. G. G. STEAM MEMORIAL GOLD CUP, of 750 sovs. (weight for age). One f mile and a quarter. 1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Steads, br g ? Bon Reve, 3yrs., 7.9 (B. Deeley). 1 |

1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's br c Bon Ton, 3yrs., 7.1:! (E. Griffin). 2 4 Sir Goo. Cliliord's !..■ ' Prowu Owl, 3yrs., 7.7 (C. Emmcr-rou) 3 2 BobrikolV 0.0, 1 Los Angdo-, !).0, and 3 iraskii.vim 7.!), aiso ;; u'i ;!, Gravy rain was falling as ibis r-u-< uas run. Haskayne was beaten at Li:,: distance, a.id Bon Ton went in pursuit of his stable companion, the pair drawing away from the others. In a great finish Bon Reve lasted long enough (', f\n by half a head. Brown Ihvl was i. .o lengths back third, then came Los Anyelos, Haskayne and Bobrikoil'. Time, 'iuiin. 11 4-sscc. ELECTRIC PLATE, of ."(10 sovs. (weight for age). Four furlongs. 4 Mr. J. 13. field's b c Mowbray, 2yrs., J 6.0 (R. Berry) 1 1 Ventura, 7.11 2 1 Tatterley, 6.3 3 i 7Naumai 8.12, 5 Gipsy Belle 8.10, 9 Piriwai 8.10, 10 Stepmaid 8.10, 3 Blue Lake 8.!), 11 Clcnowl 8.2, 0 Winning Way 7.13, 8 King's Favorite 7.13, and 2 Peronilia 3.7, also started. Time, 40 l-ssec. FENDALTON HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Mr. 11. Whitney's br li Odessa, syrs., 7.5 (W. Bell) 1 3 Medallist, 6.13 2 6 Mira, 7.4 3 , 1 Soldiers' Chorus 8.13, 9 Theodore 8.2 8 Sinapis 8.1, 7 Mendip 7.13, 4 Quarantine 7.10, 2 Ceylon 7.7, 8 Sandstream 7 5 10 Stonedale 7.3, 12 Brown Trout •7 3 17 Tannhauser 7.2, 14 The Cornet 6.13, 11 True Knight 6.13, 6 Ngatimaru (i is' 15 Gnome 0.1?, and 10 Mamura -0.12, also started. r by a length. Time, 2min. 12sec.

AUCKLAND R.C. MEETING . CONCLUDING DAY. Auckland, Last Night.' The Auckland Racing Club's Spring meeting was concluded to-day in wet weather. The attendance was good. The totalisator turnover amounted to £25,839 as against £22,155 for the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £44,583, an increase of £7099. Mulcahy, rider of The Chief, broke his collarbone, and Nodder and Tislley were also injured as a result of Sir Rupert and Atawahi falling. The following are the results: — Hunters' Steeplechase, of 125 sovs; : about three miles.—4 Sky High, 10.13 (Tutchen), 1; 5 Eglington, 10.8, 2; 10 Captain Jack, 10.13, 3. 4 The Chief 12.8, -9 Cloudy Morn 11.0, 7 Mahonga 11.2, 2 Icel 10.9, 8 Atawhai 10.S, 1 Master Phaeton 10.S, and 6 Tangitua 10.7, also started. Won by four lengths. Time, 6min 25sec.

Gordon Handicap,of 125 sow; five furlongs.—l2 Glad Tidings 7.5 (Chaplin), 1; 10 Blue Stone, 7.3, 2; 4 Call or Davon 8.0, 3. 9 Cloudy Dawn 8.0, 1 Royal Irish 8.11, 13 Solitude 8.3, 7 Shelfish 7.10, 18 Geneva 7.10, 8 Lady Gladstone 7.0, IG Vivace 7.8, 3 Lady Betty 7.7, 3 Devastation 7.7. 6 Worcester 7.G, 15 Sir Rupert 7.5, 11 Clare 7.3, 14 All-Worthy 7.2, 2 Tripoli 7.2, 20 Romanui 7.2, 15 Antiphone 7.2, 17 Blue Rose 7.2, and 21 Pea Rifle 7.2 also started. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 3 3-ssee. Manakau Hurdle Race, of 275 sovs; one and three-quarter milcfi.—s Lloyds, 10.8 (Deeley), 1; 2 Sphinx, 9.7, 2; 9 Captain Paul, 9.0, 3. 8 Black Northern 12.4, 1 Darby Paul 10.9, 0 King Try 10.4, 4 Bully 9.9, Miss Explosion 9.8, 7 Surplus 0.0, and 10 Fuss 9.0 also started. Won by a length and a half, with eight lengths bet\yeen second and. third. Time, 3min 21sec. i

King Edward Memorial Handicap, of 050 sovs; one mile and a half.—l Bleriot 7.11 (Buchanan), 1; 3 Antoinette, 8.10, 2; 4 Roval Soult, 8.10, 3. 2 Waimangu 8.0. 7 Cloy 8.2, 6 Ooromandel 8.2, 8 Jolie Fille 7.5, 5 Scmoline 7.1, and 9 Sea Pink 7.0 also started. Royal Soult, Antoinette and Bleriot fought out a great battle in the straight, the latter winning by a head with the third horse a neck away. Time, 2min 41 2-ssec.

Epsom Handicap, of 275 soys; five furlongs.—7 Waiorewa, 8.0 (R. E. Brown), 1; 1 Our King, 8.3, 2: 2 Jack Delaval, 8.9, 3. 8 Elcctrakoff 8.9, 3 Tact 8.6, 10 Kakama 8.5, 4 Prince Soult 8.1, 5 Gold Size 8.0, 9 Monorail 8.0, (5 Dido 7.0, 13 Lucille (5.12, 11 Malmnga 0.10, 12 Overtime (3.9 and 14 Lady Elgan fi.7 also started. Waiorewa caught Our King one hundred yards from the post and won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec.

Musket Stakes, of 275 sovs (for two-year-olds) ; four furlongs.—l Merry Roe, 8.5 (M. Ryan), 1; 2 Tinopai. 8.10. 2; 3 Lady Alicia. 8.3, 3. (5 Marconi 8.2, 4 Rosea 7.12 and 5 Tikitapu 7.8 also started. Won all the way by two and a half lengths. Time, SOsec.

Normanby Handicap, of 125 sovs; seven furlongs.—l Tragedy King, 7.13 (C. Brown), 1; 5 Goodwin Sands, 8.12, 2; 2 Cloudy Dawn, 8.4, 3. 8 Manurewa 7.12, 0 General Drouet 7.6, 9 Devastation 7.6, 10 Virtue 7.4, 12 Sir Rupert 7.3, 4 Prince King 7.2. 3 Allegation 7.0, 7 Light Blue 7.0, and 11 Abner also started. Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 31 2-ssec. Welter Handicap, of 275 sovs; one mile. —5 First Wairiki, 8.5, (McMillan) 1; 7 Coromandel, 0.11, 2; 2 Wee Olga, 8.12, 3. 12 Advocate 9.2, 1 Mauinina 8.10, 2 Ngatinuanui 5.9, 8 Tiresome 8.5, 13 Grenadier 8.2. 11 Admiral Soult 8.1, 4 Watchchain 8.1. 10 Master Jack 8.0, !) Duma 8.0 and 6 Parawai also started. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin 43sec.

At the Warwick Farm (N.S.W.) meeting on Saturday fhe Flying Handicap was won by the New Zealander Ashby, from Latroma and Truxton King. Five started and Ashby won by half a length. Time, lmin 14% f1 0c. The Liverpool Welter went to Appearance, who beat Wild West (N.Z.) by a head. Fourteen, horses started. Time, lmin 15sec. At the Brisbane Turf Club's meeting on Saturday, the Sandgate Handicap resulted: Katanui 1, Brian Boru 2, Bachj elor of Arts 3. Sixteen started. Won by a neck. Time, 2min B%sec. The King's Plate was won by My Gavonni, from Katanui and Barambah. These were the only starters, and Mv Gavonni won by a length. Time, 2min 2Gsee. I