SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 139, 5 November 1914, Page 8

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING. MULLINGAR WINS THE BIG MONEY. By Telegraph.—Per Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The Auckland Racing Club's Spring meeting opened at Ellerslie to-day. The weather was dull, but fine, and the attendance fair. The totalisator receipts for the day were £87,999 10s, as against £23,145 10s for the corresponding day of last year. Results; —

MAIDEN iHUiRDLE RACE, of 130 sovs.; second, 25 so vs.; third, 10 so vs. from the stake. One mile and a half.— 1 D. Monaghan's Tragedr King, 10.S (McFlynn), 1; 2W. Sharp ; s Spalfish, 9.9 (Tutchen), 2; B. R. T. Bead's Dogger Bank, 9.5, carried 9.0 (Grey), 3. Also started: 4 First Wairiki, 9.3; 3 King Try, 0.10; 10 Providence, 9.1; 8 Monathol, 9.1 (carried 0.8); 7 Centenary, 9.0; 12 Waitopa, 9.0; 9 Salvanne, 0.0; 11 Companion, 9.0 (carried 0.1); 13 Recap, 0.0; 2 St. Helena, 9.0 (carried 9.2). The placed horses led all the way. Won by a neck, Dogger Bank ten lengths away. Waitopa and St. Helena fell. Time, 2 nihi. 53sec.

GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, Of 1000 sovs. First horse, 700 sovs.; second, 200; third, 100 sovs. from the stake. One mile. 1 James Hand's Mullingar, 8.10 (B. Deeley) 1

2F. Hall's Castalia, 8.5 (Buchanan).. 2 4 F. Marshall's Bedford, 8.10 (Conquest) 3 Also started: 3 Manakau, 8.7; 6 Troy, 8.7.

The field kept together, following Manukau, until turning into the straight, when the three placed horses moved out, Castalia and Mullingar loading, and the latter won in a punishing finish by three-quarters of a length, Bedford being' a length away. Time, lmin. 41 3-ssec.

WELCOME STAKES, of 659 sovs.; sec- j ond horse 100, third 50 sovs. from the ■ stakes. Five furlongs.—l J. McNieoi's Aram, 8.5 (Buchanan), 1; 5 J. Paterson's Analogue, 8.5 (Conquest), 2; J. Hand's Lady Paula, 8.0 (Deeley), 3. Also started: 10 Credo, 8.5; 9 Novation, 8.5; 6 Torotoro, 8.5; 2 Gold Lace, 8.5; 3 King's Courier, 8.2; Car, 8.3; 1.1 lazy Girl, S.O; 8 March, 8.0;' 7 Glissander, 8.0. The favorite and Analogue showed out at the turn, with Glissando, Credo; Torotoro, and Lady Paula iu close attendance. Lady 'Paula made her run a little late, ' but, with Analogue alongside, was com- , ing up fast when the post was reached. Won by a length, a length between second and third. Time, linin. 3scc.

ONEHUNCA STEEPLECHASE, of 300 , sovs.; second 50 sovs,. and third 25 soys. About three miles.—l Ernest Alison's KufFy, by Soaton, 10.8 (Julian), 1; 3 J. R. Stanford's Eorcola, 12.3 (Copestake), 2; 7 C. D. McLaren's The Chief, 10,13 (Mulcahy), 3. .Also started: 6 Kauroa, 10.11; 2'Vestal, 10.8; 13 Rangltane, 10.2; 9 Sportsman, ■ 14X2; 10 Coronade, 10.1; 5 Pip, 9.12; 4 Goldborns, 0.9; 11 Ngatoa, 0.8; 11 Nat Lupin, 9.8; 12 Coroner, 9.7. Vestal led for a considerable distance, with Rudy, Coronade, and Kauroa close up, but the last time over the bill Euffy displaced Vestal, with Beroola coming fast. The next fence brought down Vestal, and Ruffy and Bercola fought out the finish, but the latter could not get up in time, and Ruffy won by two lengths. The Chief, ten lengths away, just {rot in front of Coronade by a head. Time, 6min. lOsec SHORTS HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second horse to receive 00 sovs., and third 25 sovs. out of the stake. Five furlongs.—4 Mesdames Foss and Stuart's Prince Soult, 8.3 (Deeley), 1; 7 D. J. LyncVs Kittv Bellairs, 7.1 (Kennedy), 2; 1 Ryan Trustees' Grattan, 8.7 (L. Wilson), 3. Also started: 5 Waiorewa, 5.13; 3 Toreador, 5.5; 8 Patroiiale, 8.2; 9 Glad Tidings, 8.1; 6 Tact, 7.13; 13 Appelon, 7.7; 11 Delenda, 7.5; 2 Tinopai, 7.4; 12 Climio, 7.2; 10 Gold Necklet, 0.12. Kitiy Bellairs led to the turn, when Deeley brought Prince Soult along fast on the outside, and Crattan also challenged strongly. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, limn. 1 l-ssec. CITY HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs.; second horse 200, and third 100 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a quarter.—! .1. 'Williamson'.-; Rovo.l Irish, S.ii (1,. Wilson), 1; 0 J. D. Kemp's Prince Oderriwce, 8.0 (Gilchrist), 2; 3 J. 11. Walters' Goldsizc, S.O (O'Shca), 3. Also started: 4 Jack Delaval, 9.8; 2 Monojiick, 7.0j Allegation, 7.13; 9 Golilfire, 7.1 J: 13 Worcester, 7.0; S Ratana. 7.0; 10 Soldier, 7.2; 11 So-.iltikoli, 0.3:5: 5 Soli, (1.12; 12 Gloy, 0.1O; 14 Devastation, 8.7. From a bad start 'Ratana led along the back, followed by Cloy, .lack Delaval, Allegation, Soldier, Self,. 'Worcester, and Prince Mi rriwoe, the last pair being Monojaek and Goldfiro. Turning for home, Ratana and Gloy were done"with, Prince Merriwee going into the lead, closely attended by Allegation, Worcester, and Royal Irish, while Jack Delaval and .Monojaek were a long way back. At the distance Prince Merriwec was well clear, and his victory was loudly proclaimed, but Royal Irish, putting in a run in the centre of the course, gradually overhauled the leader, and just got up to snatch a victory by a neck. Goldsize, who got a bad run, but put in a fine finishing effort, was three-parts of a length further back, third, and then came SoullikolT. .'.Allegation, Self, Monojaek, Jack Delaval, Gloy, Ratana, Devastation. Soldier, and Worcester, with Goldfire last. Time,'2min. Osec. HOCSON HANDICAP, of 130 sovs.: second horse 25 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stake. Si:c furlongs.—(i Ixuinard and Absolom's Christmas Rose, 7.0 (Goldfinch), 1; 1 Alexander and Brace's Soultaine, 7.10 (Deeley). 2; 15 P. MaeMnnamia',l Hadj 7.6 (Rice), 3. Also started: 4 Antir-hone. 9.0;. 10 'Fisher, 8.11; 2 Aehilledc's, 8.11; 5 Selection, S.O; S Lady Elgiva, 8.5: 4 Parawai, 8.5; 7 Makura, 8.4; 3 Loloma, 8.0; 9 Rector Girl, 7.13; 11 Ruso de Guerre, 7.0; 21 Takanini, 7.0; 14 Glittering Sands, 7.4; 12 Salvia. 7.3: 17 Lady Penury, 7.3; 27 Gluopot. 7.0; 13 Blueform, 7.0: 16 Mnnette, 7.0; 23 'Ulster, 7.8; 20 Maiiakana, 7.0: 30 Glucian, 7.0; 23 Tainahere, 7.0; 10 Waiomu, 7.0; ]f> Last Call, 7.0; 22 Christine, 7.0; 19 Gluetanus, 7.9; 19 Gilmar. 7.0; 25 El Gallo, 7.0. Won all tlie way by four lengthy, half a length between second aud third horses. Time, Imin. lOsee. FLYING HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second horse 50 sovs., and third 25 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs.—l Alesdailies Foss and Stewart's Prince Soult. 8.! (Deeley), 1; 5 F. W. Arnold's Tact, 7.11 (C. Brown), 2; 3 Rua .Moetubuna's Tnor.ru, 8.4, 3. Also started: 4 Electrakofi', 0.0; 9 Bluestoiie, B.S: 8 Phosphorus, 7.13; 7 Tripoli, 7.10; 9 Kaiveen, 7.9; 2 Tangiwai, 7.7; TO King Cliira, 7.5; C 'Monorail, 7.0; 11 Signature, 0.7. Tact quickly took command, and hold the lead until Prince Soult broke through and challenged, and in a good finish won hy a. length, with Ineuru coming fast, two lengths away. Time, lmin. 28sec.