SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 224, 1 March 1915, Page 8

SPORTING.

WANOANUI JOCKEY CLUB. C'f XCLUIHNO DAY'S HACKS. I'y Ttli-g■>!:.- I'rev; A^sociat'on. Yv'angamii, Saturday Night. The Wanganui Jockey Club's auLuinn i::ivl',i:g v..,,-. n Ur'ihi. i! to-day. TV w iatiier whs again fine, and the at--1 < iniai;ec verv laif-iv The iotalisator handled CJ'l.iH!! UK as against OI£M ».i the r,v.:n-l day last year. The total for the meting was Cj7lsK, ks against for the same meeting last year. Results: AUTUMN HANDICAP: one mile ami 111) yards.—P.anksin, 1; Ilcwi Poto, 2; Leouta, 3. Scratched: lncuru. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 1 miti •I,S l-.":-e,'.

MATAHAWA TIAXDK'AP; six furlongs.- Coldstream, 1; Black iieart, 2; Bivouac, 3. Ail started. Won -easily by a clear length. Time, 1 mill l."Wec. •lACKSuX STAKI",S; sis furlongs.Fiapcrador, 1: Fl t vhi;; Slttrl, 2; liimet?r, .!. Dinner (long was left at the post. Won easily by two lengths. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec. I'OHDFLJi lICKDLES; about on.-. lr.ile and three-quarters.—Flingot, 1; SI;. 2; Kew. Also started: Lea- ] uki. e.nd (llenorchy. Won liy a long i:rck. Time, 2ni:n 15 l-.woc. OKI »IA HACK lIUKOLKS: one mil" • a-id five fi?i'loi;gs.--Tirohanga, 1; Naup.ita, 2; Muster Sirowan, 3. Also slnrtcd: St. Date. Vwm by half a length. Time, 3;;iin 3s::e. WAXCAXUf STAKKK; one mile ami ■n. h;;if.— Ladoga, 1; Riualtlo, 2; F.rr Rosamond, All started. A gr'.it, lace, won by length. Fair ltosamomi r bead away. Time, 2min !15sec. UAiUW.ON HACK HANDICAP; on* mile ar.d a distiiiier—Ararat, 1; Kvlvai |...■]••, 2: Quo Vadis. Scratched: Xew York and l'osalys. Won nicely i:y i two lengths. Time,' lmin 58scc. FA!!FWF.LL II AX 1) (CAP; six fmlongs.—Bclasco, 1; Chakwana, 2; Im urn, 3. Scratched: Grattan. Won "iisily by a length. Time, il-in Ms- e.

HOW XHEV It ACE l > (By "Moturoa.") . K,.,vi I''to was a strong order for the Autamn Handicap, with Banksia al.-o heavily -iipported. Astor led ."or 1!u!f a nil'e, tl'i. n gave way to Zcfces, 'l'.. ll«.u „n.i Banksia. The latter i,-d into the -iraighl frail Crawford an 1 Lewi Poto, hijJ will! very easily from Hev.-i Poto.' Leonta just* cut Crawford out, <»f (!.ir.l mmey. A-tor was fifth, :u:,l An-iin The rider of the winner wa- ask,d. e, but no action was tak -i:. Coldstream was •> prniinuiici-d favorite in tie- Me tar.- ! is;3e!The favorite av.'i'y i> i. :-ui. ISi■ »is> ■"* led along the 'taek. ,\!, lit', '."iiu- i'-u'n Coldstream ran late the. t-ad, and won easily from Black I! 1 :. 11 . I'vouae, Fortify, Niw ->i'k, ne i weve next. Scratciiiijes ;e!iie(d the fudd for tl--' Jackson Stakes to four, tile bracketed pair, Kmpcrador and Bimeter, being best backed. Flying Start was first away from a straggling start, Kiiipore.dor losing several lengths and Dinner Gong not taking any part in the race. I'lying Start and Bimeter led along the back, but Emperador closed up on the beiul and won easily by a length. Kew was a strong favorite in the Fordell Hurdles. Gleiiorchy led for a mile and a quarter, and then Kew took the lead, followed by Styrax. Flingot drew up at the turn. »and iust beat Styrax ill a close finish. Kew was a ] oor third, and Olenorchy came next. Naupata was voted a moral for ihe Okoia Hurdles. St. Gate and Naupata led for a ini'e, where the former retired. Tirohanga jjiined Naupata at the turn, and won a good race by ,v narrow margin.

All started in the Wangiimu Stakes, Rinaldo beuig entrusted witli mnrf money, though Ladoga and seven.! i.tlicrs were well backed. A fine start saw livrun and Moutoa fiirl lead a bunched crowd into tli<• straight, Ladoga and Marshal McDonald being' last. PasMiig the »taiid tlie order was i'l,l seme. El Callo being third and Invader fourth. El Gallo rushed to the front at tlie six furloiijr po.-,!,. followed by Moutoa Girl. Coldsize, and Fair Rosai e nd. Three furlongs f'om home Fair !>-aniond led Rinaldo, with l.adoua loming fast. Ladoga and Dinaldo came

into (lie straight together, but the former had too much foot, for Riualdo, and won easily, with Kilrnin, Invader, Master Lupin, and El Gallo next. Quo Vadis, Draft, and Ararat were ovenlv backed for the TTarrison TTack Handicap. Sylvan Dale was in front for seven furlongs, but Ararit had her measure at the turn, and won very easilv. Draft was fourth, and Combustion next.

Postillion was very heavily backed in the Farewell Handicap, but a surprise awaited backers, the light-weights l'.elaseo and Chakwana being in front; all the war.

After the last race Eligible defeated Spain in a match over four furlongs.

oTTNWKR RACING CU'B. WEIGHTS FOR MARCH MEETING. Wanganui, Last Night. The following weights have, been declared for the I Ipunake llleetili!.>': HANDICAP IiriJDI.EH. of fill sovs.; one and a half miles.—Asralon 10.2, ('leniency, Kstna 9.!!, Muster NWvia 9,7 Advancer. Nita, Captain Dick, doe V , Coiifinn. Taliors. Adam 9.0. MT.VAKj: ILACIN'G CLCI! HANDI(AI , ot l.) 0 sovs.; mi and a quarto!' mile,-.- 'haniinade 9.5, Xgapoto 8.12, "«•» Vadis, Siyrax 8.2, Draft 7.9, Silver Mood 7.5, Pairouaiu 7.2, Jted Corai. l.ad o' Cowrie ii.7. ! M I.Mi lIANDK AC. of tui sovs.: six fin-long-.. - Calais. Avon Park 9.9. Monroy 8.12. I.ady Amai 8.1. Captain M:n> 7.10, Fortifv, iiav I'nuce 7 5 Rosalys, Vestalis 7.2, Rel'le Paul (>.!_>. ' president's handicap. of no sovs; one mile.-- Chaniiiiudo 9,7, Xsrui>o!o P.'l, ("iio Vadis. Siyrax ,5.4, Ladv Amai S.O, Captain Mini 7.9, Classic Patronata 7,5. liar Prince 7.4 Relic Paul 0.12. The l.yivci-, 'i',,,,' llee.vnett li.il). ' WELTER HANDfCAP, of 90 sovs.seven furlongs.— I.ady Amai ::.|O. Ros' alvs. Pat ronaf a, <'i:i,sis 5.!2. 1,1,,] M.lO, \\ area X.B. Red Coral. Tin, Reiver I'!--' in.- Camp. .Manifest-, Nita, Antwerp 8.7.

V.K.C. AUTUMN' MEETING. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Flomington, Saturday. The weather was Jiuu for the races. The Essemlon Stakes was the most exciting race over seen on the course, lies nits:— PINTS HUKDLES. Two miles.—Dinizulu, I; Widden, 2; Chess, ii. Twenty started. Won by half a length. Time, 3min. 4!)%sec, ST. LEO ICR STAKES. One mile and three-quarters.—.Mountain Knight, 1; {'■arlila, 2. Also utarted: ITayston. Carlita led to the straight, when Mountain Knight assumed command, and, finishing strongly, won by a length, third horse three lengths away. Time, Sir,in. o%soe. (This telegraphed result is olniously incomplete.) NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Blague, ]; lownit, 2: Jolly Beggar, 3. llaavleni was scratched. Flash of Steel was first to show out. After a furlong he was joined by Blague, and the latter led into the course proper, eventually winning by a length and a half, half a length separating second and third. Hush Money was fourth, and Ltickv Bean ami »AtJ:oaiv last. Time, 1 min. 14>/ 3 8cc. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES. Six furlongs.—Bed Signal, 1; ftosanna, 2; Lesbos, 3. Six started. Won by a length and a quarter, third horse half a length away. Time, Imin. HVise?. ESSENBON STAKES. One milt' and a half. —1.,a111 of Song, 1; l)i ffama, 2; Pistol King, 3. Only starters. The pace was slow fo. five furlongs, l)i Cama leading Land of Song by a length and a half, which was reduced to half a length entering the straight, The leaders ran neck and neck to the judge's box, Land of Song winning by a head, Pistol King two lengths away. Time, 2min. fiiisee. BUI N'SWk'K -STAKKS. One milt; and a quarter.—Winnipeg, 1; Onazcr'* 2; Beceassine, 3. Sixteen started. Won by half a neck. Beceassine three lengths away. Time, 2min. 7scc.

FLKMIXGTON XOTJvS. Flemington, February 27. Wishing Cup beat Diabolo over 12 furlongs in 2niin 48scc. Kemuiicration covered two miles in 3min. 42sec. Cambello gallopeil 12 furlongs in 2min 4Ssec. Dollar and Dictator covered 11 furlongs in 2iuin 32sec. The weather is line.

A JOCKEY'S APPEAL. Wangauui, February 2ii. The appellate Board of the New Zealand Racing Conference to-day heard an appeal by R. l r onng against'the disqualification for twelve months imposed on him hy the Marton doc-key Club on a charge of obviously pulling the horse he was riding. The appeal was dismissed. Tl iOH!) Ui: 111 ill E l)S 1M PGR TED. A CLASSICAL j'AIR Wellington, Lsi---t Xinhi. Aboard the Yair.ui, which rriv> I iron) London yesterday, were two teorct ghbrcd horses consigned to (1. Jf. ( u'--rie, of Wangamii. (hi,- is the st:i!■ Absurd, said to be one of tin: bc-st two-yoa>--olds in England. He is by Snel'idge, out of Absurdity, and is'a full brother to Jester, winner of ihe Oaks and Thousand Guineas. lie is also half brother to Black Jester, who won the ■St. Leger. Xhe other importation is the mare Eulogy, by Cicero—Kelibie..

TROTTING. THE OTA.HUIIU MEEXTXG. By Telegraph.—Press Associafron. Auckland, Saturday. The Otahuhu Trotting Club's Summer meeting wa s brought to a very successful conclusion to-day in perfect weather. The totalisator registered £27.200 for the meeting, as against £25.130 for last meeting. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP (Saddle). One mile and a half—2 Springbok, 1; 12 Miss Huon, Junior, 2; 4 Oalonla, 3. 'Won by seven lengths. Time, 3m in. 57 2-.isee. FEBRUARY HANDICAP (Harness). One mile.—s Lady S., 1; 4 George K., 2; •! Huon Patch, 3. Won by live lengths. Huon patch was badly pocketed, otherwise he would have won. Time, 2min 32sec. OTATIUHU TROTTING Cl'P. Two miles—» Wallace At., 1; 10 Walnut 2; i Jioua, 3, Wallace M. led for the greater part of the distance, broke, and lost about seven lengths when crossing, but came through again in the straight and won by half a length. Time, -Imin, 44sec. ASCOT HANDICAP (Harness). One mile and a half.—4 Lieutenant, 1; 1 Erin's King, 2; Linotype, 3. Lieutenant could not be shaken off by the favorite, and drew away in the straight to win by a length and a half. Time, 3min. 33 2-b sec. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP (Harness). Two miles.—l Blackthorn, 1; II Clive, 2; S Kirikiriroa, 3. Won all the wav. Time 4min. 57sec. " ' !

PAPAKLRA HANDICAP (Harness). One mile and a half—9 Alt McKinnev, 1; 1 Lady Wilmington, 2; Phyllis Fina and Iluia Grey, dead-heat, 3. Tlie. best race of the day. All finished within three lengths.' Time, 3min. 39sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (Saddle). One mile.—l Ludski, 1; 4 Master Park, 2; 1-i Miss Duleie, 3. The favorite won as lie liked. Time, 2min. ]9 2-sscc. I'AREW ELL HANDICAP (Harness). One mile and a quarter.—l Minitson, 1; 2 Victor (1., 2; 5 Grampian, 3. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min. 54 1-5 sec.