SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 162, 15 December 1914, Page 7

SPORTING.

FIRST TARANARI STAKES, SECOND FORFEITS. After the declaration of second forfeits, the fine total of 32 horses remain in the first Taranaki States, of 500 sovs., six furlongs, to be run at the Taranaki TJ.C.'s Autumn meeting, 1915. All the leading Btables in the Dominion have representatives engaged, and there will assuredly be a keen contest to secure honors of winning the first stakes. Sir G. Clifford lias five first-class horses engaged, and Mr G. D. Greenwood comes next with three horses. It is pleasing to see that so many outside ownere have extended their patronage to this progressive club. Following horses now remain in:— Mr A. Alexander's rn. g. Patron ale, 8 yrs., by Patronus—Vivandel. Mr A. Alexander's eh c Bisogne, 2yra., by Bezonian—St. Evangeline. Mr L. G. Bremer's br c Lord Lupin, syrs., by Lupin—Torida. Mr T. O'Neill's eh m Gladiole, aged, by St. Clements—Daisy Clipper. Mr T. O'Neill's b c Promenade, ivra., by Advance—Daisy Clipper. Mr Kirkdale's br f Inimer, by Martian —Everlasting. Mr J. Fredrie's b g Quo Vadia, 4yra., by Coronet—Rau Rau. Mr W. H. Webley's ch f Sliprail, 2 yr». by Achilles—Pearlie. Mr P. E. Baldwin's br m Bradamante, 4yrs., by Charlemagne ll.—Hamattan. Mr "J. Britton'a" ch f Slyvan Dale, 4yrs., by Sylvia Park—Tottie. M. H. L. Wolland's br g The Great Mogul, syrs., by Royal Fusilier—Bijou. Mr F. E. Looinb's b f Shepherd's Bush, 3yra, by Marble Arch—Hotcharina. Mr J. George's ch f Wahine, 3yrs., by King Rufus—St. Ada. Mr E. J. Watt's b c 2yrs., by All Black—Red Plume. Mr H. Hodge's b c 4yre., by Achilles —Ballicient. Mr G. D. Greenwood's br g Emperador, syrs., by Charlemagne ll.—Lady Wayward 11. Mr G. D. Greenwood's ch f Banksla, 4yrs., by Achilles—Tortulla. Mr "C. Machell's" b c Meltchikoff, 3yrs., by Menschikoff—Lady Melton. Mr G. D. Greenwood's blk c Bimeter, 3yrs., by Malster—Comely. Mr T. H. Lowry's b f Desert Gold 2yrs., by All Black—Aurarius. Sir George Clifford's b c Adjutant, 2 yrs., by Martian—Discipline. Sir George Cliffords b c Battle Eve, 2 years, by Martian —To-morrow. Sir George Clifford's ch c Flying Start, 2yrs., by San Francisco—Fleetfoot. Sir George Clifford's b c Harlequin, 2 yrs., by Treadmill—Delusive. Sir George Clifford's b c Autumnus, syrs., by Treadmill—Goldleaf. ' Mr T. Jupp's b c Paraoa, 3yra. ( by King Rufus—Tlie Boync. Mr W. G. Epping's eh f Ormi, 4yrs„ by Rangipuihi—Mouriwai. Mr W. G. Epping's br c Awihia, 4yrs., by Coronet—Kohina. Mr F. Hall's br in Merry Roe, 4yra., by Soult—Erry Roe. Mr G. L. Stead's b f Recorder, 2yrs., by Vasco —Pedometer. \ Mr S. Brereton's b in Ineuru, aged, by Maniapoto—Kohina. Mr J. Hawkins' b c Lord Multifid, 1 3yrs., by Multifid—Lady Nell. STRATFORD J.C. FIRST DAY'S HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr J. C.< Henrys for the first day pf the Stratford meeting:— Tariki Welter Handicap, 7 furlongs:"— Florist 9.9, Bivouac 9.7, Patroness 9.3, Miralma 9.3, Patronata 8.11, Lad o' Gowrie, Vladian, Seaplane, and Royal Loop / 8.9,- Rosalys and Avena 8.8, Armature, Red Coral, Paraoa, Joy Bells, Glen Tulloek, Captain Miro, Svlvan Dale and Iceberg 8.7. Stratford Cup, Handicap, 1} mileß. Draft 9.0, Patronymic 8.12, Toa Tere 8.11, Invader 8.4, Conney 8.3, Chaminade 8.2, Quo Vadis 7.9, Martingale and Minora 7.7, Bercola 7.4, Sweet Van 7.3, Cordon 7.2, Fore 7.0, Harbour Light 6.12. Railway Handicap, five furlongs.—Watine 9.5, Calais 9.4, The Dodger 8.9 Crawford 8.3, Lady Ann 8.3, Patroon 8.3, Bay Paul 8.1, Formulate 8.0, Lady Daylesford 7.13, Tiora 7.12, Magneta 7.10, Vestalis 7.9, St. Luap, Mahlstock, Oblikoff, Flying Camp, Tezrau, Flying Queen, Paraoa and Miss Fisher 7.7. Ohura Hurdles Handicap, 12 miles. Manawhakaha 10.8, Florist 10.7, Katua 10.5, Styrar 10.2, Tirohanga 9.8, Nita 9.7, Millbanks 9.5, Advancer, Captain Maeky and Grandson 9.4, Ngapoto, Seaplane and Chaban 9.3, Royal Loop and Tarero 9.0. Midhirst Handicap, 1' mile, 110 yards. —Patronymic 9.0, Toa Tere 8.13, Conney 8.5, John Willie and Invader 8.4, Quo Vadis 7.11, Patroness 7.7, Bercola 7.4, Sweet Van and Cordon 7.3, Fore 7.1, Mahlstock 7.0, Harbour Light fi.l3. FLYING HANDICAP, C furlonga.— Calais 9.0, Avon Park and Watine 8.10, Quo Vadis 7.13, Martingale and Project 7.12, Crawford 7.11, Glenroy 7.10, Bay Paul 7.7, Shandon Bells 7.3, Vladian 7.0 Avena and Sylvan Dale 8.12. ' TURF TOPICS.

(By "Moturoa.") The acceptances received for the Tarnnaki Christmas meeting exceeded all expectations, and stand out as a glowing testimonial to the popularity of the local club and the good work of the club's handicapper, Mr Geo. Morse. Of eleven horses weighted for the Christmas Handicap eight hold their ground. The withdrawals include Maniaroa, who claimed a prior engagement in the Auckland Cup; Byron, who stands down in favour of his stable-mate Passadcna; and Matlow, who has engagements nearer home. Kight is a nice field, and if Kewi Poto, Katana, Passadcna, Wild Lupin, and Sir Antrim go to the post the race should be a fine one. Matlow is the on I v defection froin the Flying Handicap, all the "cracks" holding their ground. Master C'atesby and Royal Loop have dropped out of the Hahotu Hurdles, but a field of ten is well above the average. Patronymic (who is engaged in the Welter), Conney, Fore, and Crawford (the latter being in the Borough Hack Handicap), are the only scratchings for the Stewards' Hack Handicap, a dozen or more less smart hacks holding their ground. Calais (who takes on the Stewards' Handicap), Glacier and The Keveir have not had their engagements continued in the Lepperton Welter, but sufficient ''talent" remains in the eleven acceptors to provide an interesting contest. A nice field of ten, including Toa Tere, Watine and has been paid up for in the Borough Handicap. The entries received for the minor events are very nurnorous, eighteen figuring in the Huatoki Plate, twenty-six in the Warea Scurry, and twenty-three in the Tikorangi Scurry. Glenroy and Zion should keep the others busy in these "flutters." Everything points to the Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas meeting being even more successful than those of previous years. It is a rare thing to see so many Southerners ticked off as likely starters in the Auckland Cup. Of the twentyfour acceptors no less than fifteen hail frojn the South.