SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 234, 21 February 1913, Page 8

SPORTING.

A.J.C. STAKE MONEY. By Cubic—Press Association —Copyright. Received 21. 1.10 a.m. Sydney, February 21. The A.J.C'. is increasing the prize money in all its minor events by £7500. WOODVILLIO JOCK 10V CLUB. i By Telegraph—Press Association. ( Woodville, Last Night. The weather was again delightful for the second day's racing of the Woodville District Jockey Club's autumn meeting. The attendance, although not quite as large as the day before, was satisfactory, Speculation was brisk, a sum of' £10,094 passing through the totalisator, making £21,173 for the meeting, which i; £ISOB more than last year. The following are the details of the racing:— Knmaroa Hack Handicap, of 75 sovs.; five furlongs.—Handsome Maid, 7.8, 1; Alccto. 9.0, 2; Axis. 8.0, 3. Sylvia May] 8.4. Muscadine 7.8, Artificial 7.3, Master Achilles 7.3, Yankee Doodle 7.3, The Diver 7.0, Elk Maid 7.0, and Martlet 7.0, I also started. Won after a good finish by half a length, with a bead between second and third. Time, lmin. 2 3-ssec. Second Handicap Hurdle Race, of 85 sovs.; one mile and a half. Kauroa, 10.12, 1; Eiya. 10.0, 2; Gay . Lawless, 9.10. 3. Strategist 10.7, Knutsford. 10.3. Aema 9.10, Park tide 9.3. Divinia 9.0, Royal Maid 9.0, Master Stead 9.0, and Overheard 9.0, also started. Master Stead fell. Kauroa took command a mile from home, and won by three lengths, with a length between second antl third. Time, 2min. 53 2-ssee. Ballance Hack Welter, of 75 sovs.; seven furlongs.—Huia, 8.7, 1; The Settler, 8.7, 2; Waitoto, 10.5, S. Kuropateiigi 9.4. Mediterranean 9.3, Whimper 8.1(i, Top Note 8.10, Taurangi 8.7, Otama 8.7, Abercoed 8.7, Deflect 8.7, Resonant 8.7, and Crown Battery 8.7, also started. Won by half a length, with Waitoto two lengths away third. Time, lmin. 29 2-5 tec.

Autumn Handicap, of 150 sovs.; one mile and a distance.—Ariom, 8.5, 1; Bonnie Boy, 7.9, 2; Manitau, 7.12. 3. Lady Moutoa 8.8, Rangiatua 8.5, Katua 8.0. British Maid 7.4, Falsetto 7.2, and Lord Renown 7.0, also started. Katua led to the home turn, where Ariom drew 'out and won by a length and a half, with Manitau a good third. Time, lmin. 58 l-ssec.

Settlers' Handicap, of 75 sovs.; six furlongs. —Expect. 0.0, 1; Black Lupin, 8.7, 2; Borsil, fi.l2, 3. Sir Daniel 8.0, Sir Snracen 7.7. Yankee Doodle 7.2, Lambton 7.0. Moondine 0.12, and Waiotapu 6.12, also started. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 6 3-ssec.

Shorts Handicap, of 100 sovs.; five furlongs.—Sinapis. 8.5, 1; Lord Possible, 8.4, 2 ; Vibration, 8.5, 3. Naumai 8.8, Ascalon 8.0, Merton 7.8, Waiouru 7.2, and Handsome Maid (1.7, also started. Won hy a clear length, a bead separating second and third. Time. lmin. V/^ec. Hack Scurry, of 65 sovs.: five furlong 3. -No Idea I.Chatsi! 2. Oadonia 3. Invicta, Prcstwich. Courtley, Lady Worry, Viper, Kokiri, Operation, Rangipai, Innoladdo, Elk Maid. Lyrock and Merrimoe also started. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin. S^see.

Maharahara Handicap, of 100 sovs.; one mile. —Lsulv Nolan, 8.0, 1: Mon Ami, !).3. 2: Throve. 10.3. 3. Eclogue 0.0, Negative 8.13, Mt. Victoria 8.11. and Montreal S.lO, also started. Won by a length and a half, with a length between second and thiid. Time, lmin. 44sec. W. Yonng rode Merrimoo in the Hack Scurry, and when a few yards from the post fell off and suffered a slight concussion.

Before the start in the Autumn Handicap. British Maid bolted and threw her rider, completing two circuits of the course before being recaptured.

D.J.C. MEETING. Dunedin, Last; Xiglit. The D.J.C. ,'Uitunin meeting was continued to-day in dull weather. The attendance was not so large as on the opening day. The racing was good, and the totalisalor receipts amounted to C 1.3.124 10s. as compared with £10.21!) 10s for the corresponding dav last vear. Results: Ifindou Hurdles, of 11.5 sovs.: one mile and three-quarters.—l St. Kevin. 11.1. 1: 2 Warsaw. !U. i: 4 Simon Pure, 10.5, 3. 3 Red Earl 12.2. 5 Rifle Range 11.2, and (i Redwing !U3. also started. Won by a neck. Time, liniin. 22sec. Heulov Handicap, of 100 sovs.: seven furlongs'. - 3 Edifuh, 0.11. 1; 2 Bulletin, 8.8. 2; 1 Triumphator. 0.2. 3. 4 Mere 8.!). 5 Punchinello 8.8. 7 Andrea 8.4. and 6 Oplinieform 8.3. also started. Won hy a neck, with the third horse a similar distance awav. Time, Iniin. 30 4-;>sec. Anniversary Handicap, of 300 sovs.; one mile.—2 Soldiers' Chorus. 0.7. .1; 4 Gapou. 7.5, 2; 1 Tannlmnser, 8.4, 3. 0 Sombrero 8.10, S My Lawyer 8.0. 5 Thistledown 8.3. 7 Troon 7.3, 3 Caraid Bileas 7.0. and 0 Foam Flake f!.7. also started. Won hy two lengths. Time, Iniin. 42 3-5 aec.

Railway Plate, of 150 sovs.; five furlongs.—2 Warstep. 7.4, 1 ; 4 Fender. 7.4, 2: 1 R'maldo. 7.0. 3. 5 Gold Sail 8.11, and 3 Thuringa 8.4. also started. Won j by a length. Time. lmin. 4 l-ssec. On tram Handicap, of 100 sovs.; six furlongs. 3 Britain's Crown. 8.2, 1; I Thrax, S.S, 2: 2 Pleasure Pent, 7.13. 3. 8 Champagne 0.4. 4 Tympan 8.13. 7 Safety Phi 8.0. (i Siepei'ina 8.8, 5 Takahau 5.2, !> Lady Bomba 7.7, 10 My Clove 7.7, and 11 Ohapi 7.7. also started. Won by a. length and ; quarter. Time, lmin. 17 3-5 sec. Domain Handicap, of 150 sovs.; six furlongs. 1 Query. 8.10, 1; 3 Speeialform, 7.1. 2: li Sister' Radius, 7.0. 3. 2 Pilgrim's 8.13. 5 Sea King S.fi. 4 Kostroma 7.12. and 7 Lnpulite 7.8. also started. Won hv a short head. Time. lmin.. lOsec. City Handicap, of 100 sovs. (for two-J yenr-olds): five furlongs.—l Ogier. 7.13, j 1: 2 I'nitcd Service, 7.0. 2; 3 Aye Aye. i li.ll. 3. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 4>or. Suburban Welter, of 135 sovs.: one mile.—o San Severo. 7.13, l ; 5 Waikchu, 8.2. 2; (i King Torrent, 5.5. 3. 8 Medallist 0.13. 7 Mumura 0.1. 2 Rock Ferrv 8.12, 1 Gnome 8.11, 4 Direcfoire 8.5, 3 Seekashore 7.10. and 10 Red and Black 7.10. also started. Won by a long neck. Time, lmin. 4-lsee,

Dunedin, Last Night. ' The following weights have been de- | clared for the' 1 liiiil day of the D.-IA. ; Autumn meeting:— Owliiro Hurdles, of 115 sovs; one mile and a half.- -lied Karl ll.i:J. St. Kevin 11.13, Kille linn-: 1 ' "'•'• , - Gangway 10.9, Simon Pure 0.13. Warsaw !).11, Redwing I).C, Red. White and Blue 9.2; Xgawera 9.0, Radium 0.0, Agito 0.0, Imp 9.0; Bay Lupin 9.0, Tolstoi 9.0, Tat't 9.0, Gold Becker 9.0, Golden Clasp 9.0. ' Flyin" Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furI longs.—Peg 9.0, Pilgrim's Way 8.11, Objsono 8.8, My Lawyer 8.5, Anna Carlovna 8.4, Thistledown 8.4, Sea King 8.3, Winning Way 7.0. Special I'orm 7.3. Caraid Dileas 7.6, Gold Sail 0.11. Lupulite 0.11, Sister Radius 0.11, Land Hose 0.7. Maple Leaf 0.7, Tynipan 0.7, Thurina 0.7, Malum 0.7, Takahau 0.7. Warrington Handicap, of 100 sovs; 'six furlongs. —Editah 9.9. Triumpliator 9.4, Champagne 9.2, Bulletin 9.0, Britain's Crown 9.0. Safety Pin 8.0. Takahau SA. Oplimeform S.o,'Andrea 8.0. Santorze 8.0. Miss De Vere 8.0. Lady Bomba 8.0, Beta 8.0. Ngapuna 8.0, Rongahere 8.0, Jockey Club Handicap, of 500 sovs; . one mile and a quarter.—Soldiers'Chorus . 10.2, Coroniform 9.0, Sombrero 8.10, Anna Carlovna 8.10. Mira 8.9. Mv Lawyer 8.5, : Tannhanser 8.5, Parable 7.1.3. St. Peters- ' burg. 7.9. Brown Owl 7.3, The Cornet 1 7.0. Kilmenv 0.13, Troon 0.11, Mumura 1 6.10, Daringdale 0.9. Mosgiel 0.8. Special Form 0.8. Oratava 0.8. Gnome 6.8, Foam ' Flake 0.7, Thuringa 0.7. > Hopeful Handicap, of 150 sovs; five - furlongs.—Ogier 8.10. Rinaldo 8.10, Fen- '■ der 5.7, Whizz 8.0, Veritas 8.0, United l Service 7.10, Aye Aye 6.7, Sea Maid 0.7. , Abbotsford Welter, of 130 sovs; seven - furlongs.—Mira 10.2, Thistledown 10.1, i Medallist 0.9, Kostroma 9.8. Kilmeny > 9.6, Troon 9.5, Russo 8.12, St. Aidan I 8.12. Daringilale 8.12, San Severo 8.11. Rock Ferrv 8.10, Gold Sail 8.9, Gnome ; S.S, Wnikehnu 8.4, Lupulite 8.3, King 1 Torrent 8.2, Czar Kolohol 8.2. Directoire 8.1, Orataha 8.0. Redwing 7.7. Aphnea r 7.7, Kimona 7.7, Mere 7.7. Officious 7.7, Thrax 7.7. Peppin 7.7, tSeekasliore 7.7, Red [ and Black 7.7. Waihola Handicap, of 150 sovs; six ' furlongs.—Caraid Dileas 10.2. Thuringa I 9.0, Champagne 8.13, Britain's Crown 3 8.11, Tynvpan 8.10, Thrax 8.10, Mere 8.8, Steperlna 5.5, Punchinello 8.5. Safety ? Pin 8.3. Pleasure Bent 7.13. Eidp 7.12, Form 7.12. Summertime 7.12. Cosy Corn- < er 7.12, Agito 7.ll.'Otakeho 7.10, Bucco >• 7.9, My Glove 7.7, May Thorn 7.7, Baron' 1 Lowbtirn 7.7. Free 7.7.! Robert Bell 7.7. 1 Wingatui Handicap, of 150 sovs; seven t furlongs.—Soldiers' Chorus 10.11, Peg r 9.3, Sombrero 9.2, Tannbauser 9.1. Ob--3 sono 9.1. Thistledown 9.1, Medallist 8.9, Gapon 8.4. St: Petersburg 8.3. Brown . Owl 7.13. St. Aidan 7.12, San Severo 7.11. Rock Ferry 7.10, Mumura 7.0. Mosgiel r 7.9. Directoire 7.0. Editab 7.0, Kimona 1 6.7, Mahuri 6.7, Triumph. 6.7. Otoro 6.7. !' ATTEMPTED DOPING.

CORROSIVE LIQUID USED. Blenheim. February 10. A sensation was caused at Blenheim this morning early by the discovery that Mr. M. Hollard's trotter. Lucy Wallace, engaged at the Dashwood meeting, had been tampered with, the object being to dope her. The act was perpetrated during the night. Corrosive liquid was used, but only with partial success. The horse's mouth and nose were burned. | She was nevertheless taken to the [course, and was successful in winning the principal event