SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 December 1915, Page 8

SPORTING.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB. By Telegraph.—Press Association, Palmerston North, Last Night. Very changeable weather prevailed for tlio concluding day of the Manawatu Bachig Club's races, but the course was in much better order and good times were registered. There was a large attendance. The machine put through £23,848, as against £23,240 on the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £76,577, as compared with £84,834. Results: — WHITMORI2 HACK HANDICAP.— ••' Discussion, 1; 4 Kerehau, 2; 6 Battle Tide, 3. Also started: 1 Roumania, 5 The Summit, 2 Gazette, 7 True Gun. Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 58 l-ssec.

TE MAT AT HURDLES.—I Parawanui, 1; fl Gyra, 2; 3 Hikahakeke, 3. Also started: 2 New, 5 Abcreoed, 7 ICuropotangi, 4 Whanaki. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2min 52sec. CLANDEBOYE WELTER. —1 Panmure, 1; 3 Combustion, 2; 4 Haumakaha, 3. Also started: 5 Despatch Carrier, 2 Zeus. A good race. Won by half a length. Time, liniii 30sec. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP.—I Chortle, I; 4 Square Deal, 2; 7 Byron, 3. Also started: 3 Sedd-el Balir, 2 Princess Moutoa, 5 Goldstream, 0 Mystified. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 57sec. WESTBURY HACK HANDICAP.—7 Vladineau, 1; 1 Martyress, 2; 2 Interlude, 3. Also started: 4 Martlet, 3 Goldb</u-ing, 5 Oliiwai, 6 Eron Boy, 9 The Baronet, 10 Mollvmawk, • 8 Lady Edith. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 34-ssec.

KAWAU HANDICAP.—I Multiplication, 1; 2 Mia C'ara, 2; 3 Sea Lord, 3. Also started: 4 Asterias, 5 Black Lupin. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 15sec. CHRISTMAS HACK WELTER.—I Rerehau, 1; 3 Finisterre, 2; 2 Pomerov. 3. Also started: 0 Black nivl .AiuVt. 1 Merry Dale, 6 Improve. S ?*<»••»•. 7 Wirokino. Won by a n«k. Tim:', lmin 30sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP. - 3 Sir Alba, 1; 5 Jem, 2; (1 Red Book, Also started: 1 Expect, 2 Ardent, 4 l.ndify, 7 Ceylon, Won by a neck. Time, lmin 57sec. SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, Dec. 28. Following are the handicaps for the first day of the Southland summer meeting:— NEW YEAR HANDICAP.—Sir Tarka, Garetta 9.7, Skirl 9.2, Dan Cameron 8.13, Hard Shot H.ll, Heather Bloom 9.8, Wingfnrm 8.7, Sister Regis 8,5, Gowan)irae, Kokowai 8.0, Take Down, St. Hilary 7.13, Benefit 7.9, Deltonio, Glenthorpe, Verdun 7.5, Country Queen, Cresian Maid, Dr. Bill, Jock Jubert, Lady Estella, Linmer, Orderdown, Pinnacle, Red Knight, Teddy Bear, Mohawk 7.7. MAKEREWA TROT.—Yarraville scr., Harold Jun. lsec, Annie K. 4, Quadroon 5, Louvain Chimes 0, Hectorata 8, Eros 9, Silver Shoe 11, Balnamoan 12. Molly McKinney 13, Prince Gift, Wood King, Red Diamond, McConnachie, Country Queen 14, Silvcrton 10, Moorland 17, Commander Bell 18, Ridicule 19, Kiwi, Hazelfield, Admiral Hal, Clarissa, Sobriquet 20. INVERC'ARGIT.r CUP.—Hesione 9.0, Specialform, Bee, Encore, MeltchikofT 8.13, Martius S.B, Sartorze 8.2, Golden King 8.1, Palisade 8.0, United Service, Rorke's Drift 7.11, Scotch Melody 7.10, Ogier 7.9, Ardenvolir, Multum in Parvo, Martian Maid 7.4, Volspeil 8.7, Margerine 0.13, Countess Tolstoi, Down, Bandy, Dan Cameron 0.11, Giralda, Rongahere 6.7. WAIKIWI HANDICAP. Neuroma 9.11, Parkwater, Peerless, Daringdale 8.12, Lady Trent £.1(1. Spanish Princess 8.0, Canrobur, Varanian, Fitzosborne, King Torrent 8.5, Glenspouse 8.0, Golden Web 7.9, Master Jim, Goldfish, Teddy Bear 7.7. FLYING HANDICAP.—Bee 9.7, Meltchikoff, Robert Bell, Palisade, Encore 9.0, Daytime, Martius 8.11, Buller 8.9, Findhorn 8.7, Peg 8.0, Speedometer 7.7, Icilma, Red Charm 7.3, Lion 7.1, Twelfth Night 7.0, Redowa, Marsa, Margarine 0.13, Salzburg 6.9, Lady Trent, Cortes 6.7. ORETI TROT —Baron Franz scr., Ilza 3sec, Seaward, Spot 5, Armature, Red Diamond, Papeete 0, Aero 8, Red Empress 9, Sir Gavin, Moorland 11, Flofrer of Turi 13, Hugliie Mehegan, Belgian Girl, Hardie, Indian Wolf, Japonica, Mirani Kid, Wildwood, Miss Bobbie, Nihilist, Captain Stanley, Quick March, Rartum, War Crime, Roll Up, Tartah, First Chime, Royal Step 15. AVENAL WELTER.—Sir Tarka 10.0, Lion 9.11, Gunrest 9.5, Hard Shot, Lady Trent 9.4, Seamaid, Joan, Heatherbloom 9.2, Helicon 9.1, Giralda, Agreement, Fitzosljorne 9.0, Bandy, Sister Regis 8.12, I Dorian 8.11, Treadfire 8.10, Minesweeper 8.9, Delpenia 8.1, Pinnacle, Glenterie, Lady Estella, Red Knight, Mohawk 8.0.

WATHOPAI HANDICAP. Meitchikoff 0.4, Martins (1.0, Daytime 8.13, My Lawler, Teviotdale 8.7, Golden King 8.4, Rorke's Drift, United Service. Scotch Melody 8.3, Ogier 7.13, Moddite, Martian Maid, Golden Rupee 7.10, Marc Antony, Multum in Parvo, Neuroma 7.9, Countess Tolstoi, Redowa 7.7, Marsa, Sir Tarka 7.0, Down 7.4, Cortes, Volspeil 7.2, Gnome 7.0, Treadfire 6.13, Rongahere

TROTTING. THE AUCKLAND MEETING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Dec. 28. Tlie Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting opened to-day. The totalisator investments were £24,884, as against £25,059 last year. Results were as follow: INTRODUCTORY TROT, of lOOsovs. One mile and a half.—2 Miss Huon, jun., 12sec, 1; 1 Papatina, Bsec, 2; 3 Special Bloom, 14see, 3. Also started: Conge,' Proud Moor, Rio Grande, Desmond, Dolly Bell. Won by a length. Time, 3min 51 4-ssec. DECEMBER HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a half.—4 Hymen, 12sec, 1; 7 Rotomanuka, 13sec, 2; 12 Lena Patch,

ISsec, 3. Also started: Elma Boy, Waterfall, Belgian Queen, Winston M., Prince Childe, Tim Doolan, Dorothy Dimple, Master Grattan, Bush Child, Miss Chevalier, Nellie Clive, Miss Lonsdale. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min Usee. AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP, of 1000 sovs. Two miles. 2 Cathedral Chimes, 2sec (Bryce) .. X 1 Hal Zolock, 6sec (Nyhan) 2 5 Master Park, fisec (Cunningham) 3 Also started: 9 St. Ursula, 8 Jewel Chimes, 7 Steel Bell, (i Princess Sherwood, 3 The Maid, 10 Prince Rufus, 4 G.M. The two first horses fought out the last mile. Won by a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 40 l-ssec. EDEN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Two miles—l Whispering Willie, 1; 2 Paul Huon, 2; 3 Hova, 3. Also started: Lady Wilmington, Blackthorn, Syrie, King Capitalist, Todd Bells, Matilda. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 4min 54 2-ssec. PARNELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Txvo miles.—l Rema Pointer, Ssec, 1; 4 Sundial, lOsec, 2; 5 Celtic, lOsec, 3. Also started: Stone Beldon, Selkirk, Derby Dillon. Won by three 'lengths. Time, 2min 4S 3-ssec. WAITJSMATA HANDICAP (saddle), of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. I—l Prinzora, llsec, 1; 2 Arrah Wanna, Usee, 2; 3 Flora McKinney, Gsec, 3. Also started: Lieutenant, The Nfcxt, Resurrection, Mount Albert. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 59 3-osee. GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP ! (saddle), of 200 sovs. One mile. —3 Princess Sherwood, Ssec, 1; 4 Lady Child, 7sec, 2; 5 Master Park, scr., 3. Also started: St. Ursula, Futurity, Ludski, Casling, Aotea Roa. Won easily by a length. Time, 2min 17 2-ssec. ST. HELIER'S HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. ' One mile.—lo Walnut, scr., 1; 2 Huon Patch, 7sec, 2; 1 Scenery, 3see, 3. Also started: Silver Black, Huia Gray, Wereoa, August Child, Resurrection, Joan of Arc, The Scout. Won by a length, the third horse a length ■ind a half away. Time,' 2min 17sec. TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.") The Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting will be advanced another stage to-day, the Islington Plate and Summer Cup being the principal events. Desert Gold figures in the Plate, so nothing further need be said about that "race," The Summer Cup has drawn a disappointing acceptance of eight, and of these, Colonel Soult, on liis bold showing in the Auckland Cup on Monday, is likeiy to be very warmly supported. The Visitors' Handicap will see speedy sprinters like Cliakwana, King Lupin and Downliam in action, and on Railway Handicap form the top-weight reads remarkably well. Gold Necklet found a mile too far for her on Monday, but the Bowern Handicap .(six furlongs) may see her much favored to-day. The Toff won the Great Northern Foal Stakes so handsomely on the opening day that a rise of 81bs in the Criterion Handicap does not appear to be excessive. Bjorneborg won the Nursery Handicap with even more ease, but has gone up 1411)s. It should be an interesting "go." Wishful came from a long way back when lie won the Shortland Plate, and the bay son of Boniform will not want for backers in the Salisbury Welter. Loloma may prove dangerous. Vascular ran Naupata to threequarters of a length in the Grafton Hurdles, and is set to meet the Porirua torse on 91b3 better terms to-day. The shorter distance should also be in favor of the Karamu candidate. Some owners have money to burn! Out of 65 horses weighted for the Summer Cup, only eight were paid up for. This year's Auckland Cup proved to be a race worthy of the 2650 sovs offered in stakes. 'The features of the contest were Balboa's brilliant victory over a brace of high-class lightweights, and the breakdown of the crack mare Warstep. The latter mishap robs the w.fa. races at the meeting of considerable interest, her meeting with Desert Gold in the Islington Plate being looked forward to as the most interesting contest at the gathering. Mr. C. G. Dalgety will have the sympathy of all "sports" at losing—temporarily only, it is hoped —the services of such a fine all-round performer. The bracketed pair, Warstep and Snub, carried most money in the Auckland Cup, but Colonel Soult, Balboa and Blackall were all heavily backed. The only seratchings were Merry Roe and Christine, thirteen horses going to the post. Colonel Soult delayed the start, but eventually Mr. Charlie O'Connor sent them away in perfect line. Self at once dashed to the front, but Warstep could not be restrained and 'dashed up to the light-weight at the end of a furlong. Passing the stand the order was Self, Warstep, Sir Solo, Maniaroa and El Gallo, with Blackall and Balboa well back. Warstep sprung a tendon as they ran up the hill near the "Ladies' Miie," and her stablemate Snub dashed into second place. Half a mile from home Colonel Soult ran up to third, and Balboa and Blackall came through slowly. At the turn Colonel Soult made his dash, and quickly headed the field, but it was only a spasmodic effort, for Snub came again, and Balboa and Blackall threw out challenges. The last-named fought out a neck and neek finish, Balboa just getting home. Snub was half a length away, with Colonel Soult, El Gallo, Maniaroa and Self next,