SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 306, 4 June 1915, Page 8

SPORTING.

GREAT NORTHERN MEETING

By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night.

The Auckland Racing Club's Great Northern meeting opened to-day in perfect weather. The track was heavy and holding. There was a very large attendance of the public. The totalisator investments were ,£40,812 10s, as against £30,492 10s for tiie opening day of last year. Results: —

MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE, about two miles and a half.—3 Ngatoa 10.0, 1, '2 Sandy Paul 11.5 2, 4 Lady Sabretache 0.12 3. Also started: 1 General Webb, 5 Dogger Bank, 10 Nimblefoot, (3 Santiago, 7 Irawaddi, 0 Pairere, 8 Wakanui. Won by five lengtlis, a neck separating the second and third horses. Time amin 18 3-osec.

JERVOTS HANDICAP, seven furlongs. ] ■—4 Loroma 0.1 1, 11 'Salvia 9.12 2, 7 Coleraine 8.'7 3. Also started: 9 lung Cliiara, 0 Combustion, 12 Kiuveen, 18 Glucian 19 Opposition, 14 Hopve, 17 Brooklleld, 13 Told, 13 Fionnulla, 20 Blue Rose, 15 Lady Gwendoline, 3 Nicomar, 2 Lancaster, 8 Gallupin, 1 Hima, 16 Glutanus, I'O Stepnipaul, lfi Ulster, 21 Parsimony, 18 Lady Lobelia, 20 Krishna, 15 Crescendo. Krishna and Blue Rose, and Crescendo and Lady Gwendoline were bracketed. Won by two | lengths and a. half, one length separatI ing the second and third horses. Time lmin 33 4-ssec.

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE, one mile and three-quarters. —1 Monathol 10.3 1, 3 Soultikoff 9.7 2, 5 Vascular 9.0 3. Also started: S Blue Garment, 7 Golden Glow, 10 Valentine, 2 Harbor Light, 4 Monorail, fi Master Regal, l'l Kaimanuku, 12 Ovation, 13 Luperin, 9 Dandy Breeze. Monorail, Harbor Light, Kaimanuku and Ovation fell, and Dandy Breeze ran oft. i Won by a length, five lengths dividing tiie second and third horses. Time 3min 30sec.

CREAT NORTHERN HURDLE, RACE, two miles and a half. 4—W. G. Ralph'a El Gallo 0.0 .... 1 s—Tragedys—Tragedy King 10.13 2 7 —Morecambe 10.8 3 Also started: 0 Admiral Soult, 8 Hereford, 12 Black Northern, 2 Royal Anns, 1 Corrie, 11 Styrax, 3 Immensity, 1H Pip, 9 Joli'e Fille, lo Glenorcliy, 13 Tararua Jack, 10 Queen's Post. Won by I tliree lengths, a length separating secand third. Time 4min flTscc.

CORNWALL HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter. —1 Colonel Soult I,' 8 Self 2, 8 Tinopai 3. Also started: 10 Ladoga, 3 Emperador, 5 Haskayne, 9 Waimangu, 0 Tangiwa-i, 2 Prince Soult, l'l Campeador, 0 Castalia, _4 Gold Fran, 7 Heather Mixture. Waimangu and Tangiwai were bracketed, Castalia being bracketed with Self. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time 2min 1G 3-5 seo.

(HUNT CLUB HURDLES, two miles.— 2 Takaninl 1, 5 Waimai 2, 1 iAdvancer 3. Also started: 9 Fireaway, 8 Transfer, 4 Master Leslie, 7 'Black Bom, 3 Tarero, 11 Inspector, G Heather Boy. Won by a neck, eight lengths between the second and third horses. Time 4inin 6 3-ssec.

MEMBERS' HANDICAP, five furlong 3. —5 Tact 1, 1 Glenroy 2, 11 Lady MiddleAlso started: 12 Tatterley, 2 Bimeter, 4 Tyson, 18 Avon Park, 7 Goldfire, 13 Kaniki, 15 Worcester, 6 Try Fluke, 20 Genevieve, 9 Potoa, 8 Toreador, 10 Hyettus, 3 Bluestone, 16 '/ion, 14 Tripoli, 17 Maunini, 19 Chime. Won by two lengths, a length between secand third. Time lmin 4 2-ssec.

GOVERNMENT URGED TO RESTORE RACING.

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received June 3, 10.10 p.m. / London, June 3. A meeting of sportsmen passed a resolution, urging the Government to restore Tacing in centres where it would not prejudice, military requirements.

OTAKI MEETING. By Telegraoh.—Pres3 Association. Wellington, last Night. Tho winter -meeting oi the Otaki Maori Racing Club opened to-day in beautifully fino weather. There was a large attendance. After recent rains the track was slightly on the holding side. Nevertheless, good racing was provided. The totalisator investments were .£10,'460, as against £21,286 on the corresponding day of last winter meeting. Results:—

' -MAIDEN FLAT RACE, of 75 sovs; woight for age; six furlongs.—l W. Bidwill's Deviation 'B.ll (C. Price) 1, 2 Pearlform 8.11 2, 5 Goldbearing 8.8 3. Also started: 8 Rockaby 8.12, 13 Mahzoltore 8.'12, 10 Kawaru 8.12, 12 'Miss IVrcy 8.12. 4 Iceberg 8.11, 9 Chatto 8.11, 15 Miss Clements 8.9, 11 Need 8.0, Tiie Ferry 8.9, 13 Manu 8.8, 14 Squadron 8.8, 6 Aclxillies 8.8, 7 Welcome Nugget 8.8 14 Kellerman 8.8. Won by a length the same distance between second and third. Time lmin 18 1-osec.

FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—3 W. 11. Bowden's Husliabye 7.12 (W. Bell) 1, 6 Jean Laddo 7.1 2, Fortify 8.6 3. Also started: 8 Botanist D.B, 2 Martyress 8.5, 5 Maltegarde 8.2, 7 Improve 8.1, 13 Whisperer 7.13, 11 Multoe 7.10, 4 Boldstroke 7.13, 9 Vladineau 7.4, -14 Ally 7.0, 15 Battalion 6.12, Arrahua 6.1(i, 10 Elopement 7.3. Won l>y a length, Jean Laddo a couple of iengths ahead of iortify. Time lmin 17 2-sacc.

TATFTOA HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLES, of 100 sovs; about two miles and a quarter.—t I'. J. Barton's Sto'-kade n.lO (McMillan) 1, 1 Bonny 10;13 2, 6 Paremata 9.13 3. Also started: F&sluon Plate 11.8, 2 Katua 9.12, 3 Mahakihina 8.7, 7 Pildlio 9.7. Entering tlie straight. Stockade was four lengths to the good, and finished six lengths in front of Bonnv. Paremata ''an into /bird place, eight lengths away. Time 4min

RUIAKAWA CUP, of 500 soys; one mile and a quarter.—3 A. B. Williams's Multiply 8.0 (l)eeley) 1, 5 Lady Louisa 8.8. 2, 9 Iniarose 3. Also smarted: 2 Coldstream 8.2, 7 Maniaroa 8.2, 8 Rene 8.0. 10 Byron 7.13, 4 Allen Doone 7.12, 13 Diavolo 7.8, 1 (ieorge 7.5. 12 Immer 7.1, 14 Moutoa ftirl 7.0, G Aehilledes 7.11, Peroneal 0.7, 15 l'neuru G. 7. Entering the straight, Ineuru was displaced by Lady Louisa. At the distance, Multiply,

who had been gradually coming up, pill hi 3 nose in front, and, continuing to improve, won Ijy a length. Inmrose was third, a length and a half behind Lady Louisa. Coldstream waa fourth. Time 2min U l-ssee.

OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, of_ 12.0 ,so\'s; one mile. —3 A. Atwood's langihou 7.11 (W. Young) 1, 1 Hamnahaka 9.0 2, Master Motoa 8.4 11. Also started: 4 Merry Gain 0.3, Arlington 8.4, fl Hap Dha 7!13, 8 Perhaps 7.13, 5 Draft 7.0, 9 Rongora (>.lO. Won by two lengths, the third horse half a length away. Time lmin 45 2-ssec.

RA IUJI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs.—l J Paterson's Peroneal 8.0 (•B. Dceley) 1, 0 Wild Lupin 7.5 2, 7> Altcar 7.11 3. Also started: 2 Gold Soult 'B.B, 4 Adroit 8.1, 8 Zeus 7.9, 3 Master. Achilles 7.8, !) Powder Fox 7.3, 5 Bradamante 72. Veroneal was leading when the straight was reached, and Wild Lupin drew up, but was unable to head the filly, who won by a couple of lengths. Altcar was two" lengths away. Time lmin 17 2-sbcc.

BIRTHDAY WELTER HACK HANDICAP. of 100 aovs; minimum weight 8.7. 4 W. H. Bourdon's His Eminence 8.0 (P.owdcn) 1, ! 10 Ruatangata 9.4 2, 2 Doon fl.fi 3. Also started: 1 Glacier 9.13, Submersion 9.6, 13 Bransficld 9.4, 3 Naupata 8.12, 9 Royal Matfy 8.10, 8 Irish Fusilier 8.10, 7 Vladin 8.9, 12 Wild Daisy 8.9, 10 General Madero 8.9, 5 .Danger Signal 8.7, 11 Lady Dalesford 8.7. Won by a length. Third half a length away. Time lmin 31scc.

(The acceptances for the second day have not been telegraphed.)

TROTTING. CANTERBURY PARK MEETING. Cliristcliurch, Last Night. The weather was cold but fine for the opening day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's winter meeting. The attendance was big. Results: — LADIES" BRACELET HANDICAP 'saddle), 70 sovs—Eric Child 1, Campaign 2, The Closes 3. Time Umin 3 3-5 sec. PENINSULA HANDICAP (Harness), •!>0 sovs. two miles —1 Princess Perfection I, 3 Jinmiie Woodsir 2, 9 Neigh 3. Time smin 16 l-ssec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (harness) , 400 sovs, two miles—l Our Thorpe 1, l'l Persuader 2, 14 Frandocia 3.-Time 4min 43sec,

LYTTELTON HANDICAP (saddle), 120 sovs, two miles—l2 George Hard 1, 1 Harold Direct 2, 14 Geo Whiz 3. Time 4min 58sec.

ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness), 140 sovs, one mile and a half—lo A 1 l l 'ranz 1, 7 Succeed 2, 4 Lady Tempest 3. Time 3min 36 4-ssec.

WINTER OATS HANDICAP (harness), 115 sovs, for unhoppled trotters only, two miles.—l 4 Electrocute 1, II Arcadian 2, 10 'Bermore 3. Won by eight lengths. Time 4min 44 4-ssee.

RAILWAY HANDICAP (harness), 200 sovs, one mile—4 Mintson 1, 1 Bingana 2, G Dalwhinnie 3. Won by two lengths. Time 2min 21 l-ssec. AU REVOItt HANDICAP (saddle), 130 sovs, one mile —3 Radiant Morn 1, 5 Young Tohu, 0 May Dillon 3. Won by a neck. Time 2min 17sec. The totalisator investments were £18,477 10s, as against £13,879 10s last year.