SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1915, Page 7

SPORTING.

V.A.T.C. MEETING. By Cable— Prea* Association—Copyrigllt. Received Oct. lfi, 6.50 p.m. Melbourne, Oct. 16. The weather was cool and showery for the final day of the Caul field meeting. The course was crowded. Results:— OBY HURDLES.-Blaek Step, 1; Parral, 2; Bard of Avon, 3. Nine starters. Eishon fell at the mile hurdle, bringing down several others. Won by half a neck, Bard of Avon three lengths away. Time, 3uiin BVisec. GWYN NURSERY.—Belgian Consort, 1-; Irish Comedy, 2; Hoprig, 3. There were fourteen starters. Won by a head, Hoprig half a length away. Time, lmin %sec. CA'OLFIELD CUP, of £SOOO. One and a half miles.—Lavendo, 7.2, 1; William the Silent, 6.13, 2; Cyklon, 8.3, 3. The following horses were scratched: Golden Wire, Amata, and Robert Bruce. Burrabadeen led past tife stand fro:a Garlin, and on entering the turn tor home William the Silent, Lavendo, Garlin and Cyklon were fighting for pkces. Lavendo got his nose in front at the half distance, and beat William the Silent home by a length, Cyklon being threequarters of a length further back. Then came Garlin and Reputation, with Miss Meadows last. Time, 2min 34scc. CAXJLFIELD STEEPLECHASE. Highland Clan, 1; Expiation, 2; Big Bob, 3. There were five starters. , Won by three-quarters of a length, third horse several lengths away. Time, 4min 38sec. WINDSOR HANDIQAP.-Andesine, 1; Amata, 2; Euretta, 3. Seven starters. The winner* led all the way, and won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin ISsec MOORA HANDICAP. Fidelio, I; Linass, 2; Pistolier, 3. . Eighteen starters. Won by two and a half lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 42%9ec, Lavcndo's win in the Cup was remarkable, seeing that only a month ago he was running at suburban meetings, bis first win being a second division handicap. His first good ra«e was in the October Stakes, when he beat Traquette and Di Gama, at weight-for-age. Since then he rapidly improved, and was warmly favored for the Cup, in which be ran a fine race.

WESTRALIAN BOARD OF CONTROL. Perth, Oct. 10. The (Parliamentary Committee on horse racing recommended legislation for the appointment of a Board of Control, Its duties to include the issue of totalisator licenses. A RACING FRAUD. Sydney, Oct. 16. James Maloney has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment for tampering with the scales at the Coonairible racecourse. The evidence showed that Maloney was discovered under the floor of the weighing room'. When found he had a bag of tools, a. revolver and a piece of wire with a hook for rigging the scsles. ENGLISH RACING. London, Oct. 15. The Middle Park Plate resulted:— Argos, 1; Sirian, 2; Gratian, 3. WAVERLEY R.C, By Telegraph.—(Press Association. "Wanganui, Oct. 16. Following are the acceptances for the Waverley-Wadtotara Racing Club's meeting:— Brewer Handicap.—Rewi Poto, Avon Park, Tree Lucerne, Lady Amai, King Chiara, Denise Orme, Tyson, Lady Middleton,. Astor, Lady Nolan, Crawford, Heather, Kaniki, Epworth. Hurdles.—Ngapoto, Cokeley, St. Gate, Rexer, Royal Patron, White Plume, Go On, Epworth, Expedition. Waverley-Waitotara Cup.—Welcome Nugget, Royal Simon, Ratana, Wild Lupin, Imarose, Lady Nolan, Patronale, Ineuru, Tangiwai, Kaniki. , Flying Handicap.—King Chiara, Depredation, Iceberg, Vladin'eau, Glacier, Vestalis, Coropet, Pergola, Combustion, Bivouac, Calais. v , ; Moumahaki Stakes.—Paeroa, Welcome Nugget, Lady Amai, Cokeley, GUtcifr, Cordon, Bold Stroke, Classis, Abalone, Melodist. Jackson Memorial.—lnterlude, Kawarau, Freckles, Zion, Fidelio, Formosus, Durane, Akahai, Idolist, Tirana, Festoon, Bisogne, Maid o' Gowric, Dood, Black Ada, Bivouac, Koheroa; Tiroa, Princess Lucy, Joey. POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB. By Telegraph.—'PTess Association. •Wellington, Last Night. fThe following are the weights for the Poverty Bay Ttirf Club's spring meeting: JUNCTION HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Waiorcwa 9.0, Mystic 5.9, Evadne, Asterias B.S, Gold Foil 5.7, Rupahu 8.4, Scorch 5.2, Loreto 7.9, King of AUiol 7.0, Lord Ainslie 6.10. FIRST HURDLES. One and threequarter miles.—Bravest 10.10, Sleaconibe 10.9, Scorch, Rustic 10.7, Prince Eddie 9.10, Fagot, Cuatmos 9.4, Brunswick 9.0. ROSELAND HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Multifual 9.G, Rewanot 0.1, Loreto 5.5, 'Pacific Slope 8.4, Penroo 7.10, Multioue 7.5, King of Athol 7.4, Pearl Mario 7.0. SPRING HANDICAP. One and a quarter miles.—Birkline 9.4, Pursefiller' 8/2, Waiorcwa 7.11, Multikoff 7.G, Campeador 7.2, Jem 7.0. WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Multikoff 10.5, Goldenlyte 9.9, Perecler, Scorch 9.8, Jem 9.7, The Summit, Redloh 9.0, Carburetter 8.13, Field Forca 8.10, Cork B.fl, Smilax, Sabrcnui, Rex 8.7. MAIDEN STAKES. Four and a half furlongs. (Weight B.o).—War Tax, Anafarta, Astrologer, Anxious, Gold Shot, Sabrenui, b g Sabretache—Playmate, Woodrow, Lord Ainslie, Otara, Gazikue, Multishinc, Potentiaity, Cross Wojds, Eognits, Treas\irc King, llvthread,- Rosevear, b g Multifid—Lady Augusta, Sexton. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —lliad's Hero 9.0, Ruapani 8.12, Despatch Carrier 8.10, Pursefiller S.S, Waiorcwa 8.6, Mystic 8.2, Evadne, Asterias 8.0, Rupahu 7.9. Campeador 7.6, Loreto 7.0. OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—Multifual 9.3, Goldenlvte 8.7, Pacific Slope 8.1, Hikahakcke, The Summit 7.11, Penroe 7.8, Rustic, IPrince Eddie 7.5, Faistone 7.0.