SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 3, 4 June 1913, Page 8

SPORTING.

THE BRISBANE CUP.

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 3, 10.30 p.m. Brisbane, June 3. At the Queensland Turf Club's meeting the Brisbane Cup resulted.—Rosard 1, Russian Lady 2, Rosalio 3. Nineteen horses started. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 22y 2 sec.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

BERCOLA WINS THE STEEPLES.

Per Press Association.

Auckland, Last Night,

The weather was fine but cold for Steeplechase Day at the A.R.C. meeting. Rain on the previous night made ' the j course heavy and no fast times were registered. There was a very large attendance, and speculation was brisk, the machine handling ,£-39,550, as against £35,590 for the corresponding day of last year. Results:— Oraki Hurdles, of 125 sovs.; one mile and three-quarters —8 Pip 9.11,1; 13 Poictiers, 9.2, 2; P> Ambergris, 10.4, 3. 3 Timothy 10.7, 12 Naumai 10.11, 2 Rajah 10.6, and Mapuna 9.0 (coupled), 6 Tiri 10.1, 1 Sphinx 9.13, 4 Merrimac 9.9, 14 Admiral Soult 9.6, 15 Napenape 9.6, 7 First Wairiki 9.5, 9 Manurewa 9.0, 17 Vic fl.O, 20 Davey Paul 9.0, 10 The Celt 9.0, 11 Rugby 9.0, 18 Pat 9jo, 19 Irish Maid 9.0, and 17 Rukuhia 9.0, also started. Won easily by six lengths. Time, ,3min. 30sec.

Ranfurly Welter,' of 125 sovs.; one mile.—6 Decorate, 9.0,1; 3 Colonel Soult, 9.0, 2; 1 Antiplione, 9.6, 3. 2 Paoli 10.10,.5 Devastation 9.6, 7 Clare 9.5, 14 Nukuhau 9.5, 4 Monocle 9.5, 5. Parawai 9.3, S Vestal 9.3, 12 Sir Stroud 9.1, 10 Troublespme 9.0, 9 Parapara 9.0, 11 Nimrod 9.0, and 13 Laverna 9.0, also started. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin. 45 3-ssec. Remuera Hurdles, of 275 sovs.; two miles—2 Chief Marshall, 10.5, 1; 4 Prince Eddie, 9.0, 2; 3 Bollin, 9.11, 3. 1, St. Kevin 9.11, and 5 The Chef 9.11, also started. The Chef made the running for three parts of the distance.. There was a great finish between the placed horses, Chief Marshall winning by half a length. Timei 4min. 0 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 sovs.; about 3% miles. 6 Mr. J. R. L. Stanford's Bercola, by The Officer—Noon, 9.13 (J.O'Connel!) 1 I> Mr. C. Gordon's Dorando, 9.13 (A. Gordon) 2 4 Mr. J. George's Paritutu, 11.10 (Julian) 3

2 Hautere 11.4 and Okaihau 10.8 (coupled), 3 Glenmore 11.3, 7 The Native 11.0, 5 Red McGregor 9.13, and 6 Bismarck 9.7 (coupled with the winner) also started. Glenmore and Paritutu made the running for three miles. The former then tired. Bercola was first over the last jump, and stalling off Dorando won by four lengths. The Native and Bismarck fell, and Okaihau broke dcjwn. Time, Bmin. 20sec. Prince of AVales Handicap, of 500 sovs.;' seven furlongs.—ll Jolie Fille, 9.12, 1; 20 Worcester, 9.0, 2: 16 Tangiwai, 9.3, 3. 8 Crown Pearl 11.11, 4 Bluestone 10.8, 17 Fort .William 10.7. 2 Gloy 10.2, 16 Tragedy King 9.13, 18 Kaween 9.13, 3 Haskavne 9.10, 7 Tattoo 9.10, 10 Stepney 9.9, 14 Phosphorous 9.9, 22 Blue Garment 9.9, 13 Scorch 9.9, 19 Dawn 9.6, 15 Montiform 9.6. 23 Ladv Georgia 9.5, 9 Wee Olga 9.5, 24 Locli Mabin 9.5, 5 Denis Orme 9.2, 12 Red Book 9.0, 91 Gerbera 9.0, and 25 Aristocrat 9.0, also' started. Denise Orme led to the straight, where Jolie Fille : joined issue, and in a fine finish won by a neck. Time, lmin. 34sec. .Tampers' Flat Race, of 150 sovs.; one mile and a half.—2 Watchcliain, 9.4, 1; I Flingot, 10.9, 2; 4 St. Kevin, 10.4, 3. 3 Marton 10.0, 7 King Try 9.7. 8 Explosive 9.5, 6 Regain 9.4, and 5 Surplus 9.3, also started. Won easily by a length. Time, 2mm. 50sec. Ladies' Bracelet, of 125 sovs.; one mile. —1 Sea Pink, 11.0, 1; 4 Prince Merriwee, 10,10, 2; 7 Haku, 11.0, 3. 2 Barbwire 11.0. 5 Monocle 11.0, 8 Nimrod 11.0, 9 Roraioi 11.0, 3 White Grane, 11.0, 8 Hamurana 10.10,10 Lone Moor 10.1.0, and II Master Regel 10.10, also started. Won easily by half a length. Time, lmin. 50scc.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. OPENING DAY. Dunedin, Last Night. The Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting opened to-day in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator investments amounted to £17,051, compared with £17,112 10s last year. Results:—

Pacific Hurdles, of 150 sovs.; 1% miles. —2 Ribston Pippin, 9,2, 1; 1 Red Ear!, 11.11, 2; 3 Coy, 9.11, 3. 4 Warsaw 9.0, 5 Cocoon 9.0, and 6 Golden Clasp 9.0, also started. Won by half a length. Time, 3min. 29sec.

Brighton Handicap, of 100 sovs.; seven furlongs.—6 Wild Pilgrim, 8.2, 1; 5 Sartorze, 8.2, 2; 4 Kimona, 8.2, 3. 1 Scottish Star 9.3, 3 Fitzosborne 8.8, 9 Vid 8.2, 10 Seagar 8.2, 2 jßongahere 7.11, 11 Miss de Vere 7.9, 7 Wedding Ring 7.7, 13 Hubert 7.7,12 Baron Lowburn 7.7, and 8 Achilla 7.7, also started. Won by three and a half lengths. Time, lmin 36sec.

Birthday Handicap, of 400 sovs.; one mile and a quarter.—6 Gapon, 7.10, 1; 4 Daringdale, 7.8, 2; 7'The Cornet, 8.13, 3. 7 Glenfinnan 9.3, 8 Parable 8.3. 2 Waikehua 7.13, 5 Seekashore 7.8. and 3 Rock Ferry 6.10, also started. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 17 2-ssec.

The Otago Steeplechase Handicap, of 300 sovs.; two miles and four and a half furlongs—o Sportsman, 9.7, 1; 1 Gold Pin, 11.9, 2; 7 The Gunner, 11.3, 3. 2 Lugeon 11.9, 5 Laghmor 11.3. S Rifle Range 10.8, and 4 Baltic 9.9, also started. Won by twelve lengths. Time, Grain. Tradesmen's Handicap, of 200 sovs.; six furlongs—l Seaking. 9.3. 1;,4 Martian Maid, 0.7, 2; 2 Buff Gauntlet. 7.13, 3 3 Safety Pin 7.4, 5 Lupulite 0.13, and C Apliaea 6.7, also started. Won by a neck. Time, lmin. lftsoc. Hunters' Steeplechase Handicap, of 100 sovs.; about two miles—2 llovil Medal, 10.7, 1; 1 Royal Guard, 10.7, 2; 7 Donation, 10.7, 3. ',3 Red Troon U. 7, 0 King of Trumps 11.2, 4 Don Ilubvl 10.3, 2 The Sweep 10.0, 8 Silvertni! 10,8, 10 Shepherd 10.7, 5 Crossgnaid 10.7, 11 Kiwi 19.7, 12 Zingaree 10.7, 0 Resolution

10.7, and 13 Kildare 10.7, also started. Won by half a length. Time, smin. 23

Winter Welter Handicap, of . 135 sovs.;' one mile.—3 Czar Kolohol, 8.11, 1; 5 Dircctoire, 8.9, 2; 7 Pure Gold, 8.0, 3. 1 Waipunui !). - 2, 4 Whistlecraft 8.11, 6 Mosgiel 8.11, 2 John Bunyan 8.9, and 8 Lupulite 8.5, also started. Won by a short length. Time, lmin. 40 2-ssec. Dunedin, Last Night. The following acceptances have been received for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's winter meeting:— Fairfield Hurdles, of 130 sovs; one mile and a half—Red Earl 12.2, Ribstone Pippin 10.5, Redwing 9.11, Coy 9.5, Pure Gold 9.3, Cocoon 9.0.

Silverstream Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs.; seven furlongs.—Wild Pilgrim 9.7, Fitzosborne 9.1, 'Sartoze 9.13, Kimona S.lO, Vid 8.4, Miss de Vere 8.0, Robert : Bell 8.0, Achilla 8.0. Provincial Handicap, of 250 aovs.; one mile—Gilfinnan 9:0, The Cornet 9.0, Capon 8.0, Daringdale 7.13, Seekashore 7.9, Waipunui 6.13, Rook Ferry 6.12, Mosgiel 6.10, Martian Maid 6.9. Wingatui Steeples, of 225 sovs.; two miles and one and a half furlongs..— Gold Pin 11.13, Lugeon 11.9, Laghmor 11.2, Sportsman 11.2, Rifle Rai)ge 10.5, Red Troon 9.13, Heatherlea 9.13, Royal Guard 9.13, Baltic 9.7, Craig Dugald 9.7, Donation 9.7, Don Rubyl 9.7, Resolution 9.7, Kiklare 9.7, Santa Clause 9.7, Silver- , tail 9.7.

Waironga Handicap, of 150 sovs.; six furlongs.—Sea King 10.2, Gapon 9.0, Obsono 8.13, Czar Kolohol 8.3, Buff Gauntlet 7.7, Safetv Pin 7.5, Thuringa 6.9. . Clarendon Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs.; six furlongs—Wild Pilgrim 9.3, Sartoze 8.8, Kimona 8.5, Otakelio 7.13, Orange Lily 7.13, Seagar 7.11, Miss de Vere 7.9, | Robert Bell 7.8, Wedding Ring 7.7, Baron Lowburn 7.7, Ngapuna 7.7, Hubbub 7.7, Playboy 7.7. Invermay Welter, of 130 sovs; seven furlongs.—Waikehua 9.9, Czar Kolohol 9.8, Seekashore 9.3, Rock Ferry 8.8, Directoire 8.8, Mosgiel 8.0, Miss Sylvia 8.3, John Bunyan 8.2, Whistlecraft 8.2, Lupulite 7.10, Pure Gold 7.10, Aphaea 7.7, Achilla 7.7. OTAKI RACING CLUB.

Wellington, Last Night,

The. Otaki races, were held in fine weather, but the track was rather heavy. There was a record attendance, and the totalisator turnover reached £18,520, against £14.134 for the first day last year. Results:— Maiden Handicap, of 00 sovs.; six furlongs—l Kew 8.11, 1; 0 Rosalys 8.12, 2; 0 Sir Donald, 8.11, 3. 9 Paralitz, 8 Pukekura." 12 Lanyard, 15 Waldemar, 13 Cadonia, 12 Luberiline, 19 Chatsil, 3 Tnnoladdo, 2 Amity, 4 Victoris, 5" Glenli'vct, 14 Merry Jack, 7 Record, and 11 Paperlitz, also started. Won in a canter.' Time, lmin 19 1-5 sec.

: Flying Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—3 Redline, 6.12, 1; 1 Yankee Doodle, 7.10, 2; 7 Courtley, 7.10, 3. 0 Lady Louise, 2 Ladoga, 4 Aratiatia, 5 Sir Moutoa, 8 Axis, 10 Elevated, 11 Charge. 12 Sylvan Glade, 13 Glacier and 9 George also started. A good finish. Won by half a length, with Courtly close up. Time, 1 min 17% sees.

First Hack Hurdles, of 100 sovs; one mile and a-half.—2 Nyland. 10.7, 1; 1 Sea Queen, 10,3, 2; 3 Aberbrothock, 10.3, 3. 3 Gay Lawless 0.12, 4 Fond l Memory 9.4, 1 Buoyant 9.2, (i Rongomai 9.2 9 Paremata 9.0, 8 Aviator 9.10, and 5 Royal Maid 9.0, also started. Won by a length. Time, 2 min 51 4-ssec. Ruakawa Cup, of 400 sovs; one mile and a^quarter.—7 Moutoa Girl 7.0, 1; 4 Undecided 9.0, 2; 13 Toney 7.0, 3. 2 Peronneal 8.9, 9 Byron 8.8, 3 Sir Knox 8,8, 1 Leonta 8.2, 16 Otahu 7.8, 6 Mulga Bill 7.8. 8 Redloh 7.2, 12 Vi 7.0, 5 Matlow 6.7, and 11 Timari G. 7, also started. {Won by ten lengths, with Toney a length further back. Time, 2 min 11 2-5 spc.

Otaki Handicap of 120 sovs; one mile. —9 Dirge, S.O, 1; 7 Haurakia, 7.0, 2; 9 Lord Kilcheran 7.5, 3. 4 Papamaram(i 9.0, 1 Settler 8.6, 5 Rangikapua 7.11, 8 Borsil 7.0, and 6 Parkhill 7.0, also started. Won by four lengths. Time, 1 min 47 4-5 sees.

Fuihui Handicap, of 200 sovs.; six furlongs.—4 Makara, 8.0. 1; 1 Altcar, 8.5, 2: 7 Ladv Volga, 7.8, 3. 12 Gladiole 9.2. 8 Blue Lake 8.11. 17 Full Rate 8.4, 3 Sanguinary 8.4, 5 Ineuru 8.0, 6 Hon Ami 7.8, 2 "Atua -7.7, .- -Tetikura 7.3, Ifi Ttirna 7,2. 15 Roosevelt 6.13,4) Aloha. Turnii 7.2, 15 Roosevelt 6.13, 9 Aloha 6.12. 14 Mysteriach 0.7, 10 Tekahaurangi 0.7. and 13 War Queen 6.7. also started.

Birthday Welter, of 100 sova.; seven furlong.—2 Parkv, 8.9, 1: 7 Otnma. 8.7, 2: 3 Grandee 8.9, 3. 6 Hini 9.11, 1 Kaniki 9.8. 6 Stevens 9.3, 3 Astonishment 8.9, 4 Artificial 8.9, and 8 Perhaps 8.7, also started. Won by a head. Time. 1 min 33 2-5 sees.

A Melbourne cablegram states that the entries so far received for the Epsom H"ndiqar» nri»_ 170, and for the Metropolitan Handicap 149. They include Valido. The Melbourne and Cau! field Cuo entries are unavailable yet.

A Sydney cablegram states that the racehorse Barios has been purchased by Mr. C. B. Kellow for 1125 guineas.