SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 January 1917, Page 8

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND MEETING. TniRD DAY'S RESULTS. ■ By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Lust Night, The third day's races were held in dull weather, a large attendance being present. Bain set in before the last i-.vce was run. The totalisator handled .l'i 3,491 10s, as compared with ilfjijOK") 10s last year. Results:— FEJftiUSOX HANDICAP.—I Shrill (Deeley), 7 Rekanui, 2; f> Rocklield, 3. Also started: 0 Brown Loch, 2 Llanisheen, 10 Penniless, 3 Sheila, 4 Independence, 11 Erroneous:, S Bellacity, 0 Autumn Rose and Waliinepai (coupled), 12 Lady Winsome. Won by a length. Time, 1.15. NEW YEAR'S HURDLES.—7 Fislier (Scott), 1; 3 Ulster, 2; 5 Harbor Light, 3. Also started: 2 Waimai, 1 Marconi, C Plymouth, 4 Glenorhcv. A good race Won by 0 neck. Time'. 3.48 2-D MIDSUMMER HANDICAP.—I SimonJdes (Deeley), 1; 3 Vagabond, 2; 7 L «ugl" Enncll, ;t. Also started: 2 Ample, C Pentliesilea, 5 .Mount Joy. 4 Noir 11 ' juerre a Mori, .<> lirinajth', 8 Shower Gold, 10 Royal Prince. Won by half a length. Time, 1.1.

GREAT NORTHERN DERBY—I Sasanoll' (Deeley), 1; 2 The Toll, 2; 5 Rebel, 3. Also started: ii Good Hope, 4 Tabasco, 3 Egypt. A rccat race. Won by a neck. Time, 2.38 NEWMARKET HANDICAP.—S Kin" Lupin (Robinson), 1; 7 .Sweet Corn, 2° ■i Chakwana, 3. Also started: 2 Tete-a-Tete, (i Bisogne, 1 Downham, S Multiplication, 9 Housewife, 10 Hyttns, 12 Arran, 13 Loyal Arch, 5 Torotoro, 11 'Fabriquette. Won by a length. Time !.K) 4-.V '

RACING CLUB'S HANDICAP. 1 John Barleycorn (A. Reed), 1; 2 Bjorneborg, 2: 7 Ardcnvolir, 3. Also started: 3 Chortle, 5 Colonel Soult, 4 Jlullinoar 8 Blaclcai], 0 El Gallo, 6 Tinopai, 10 San' beliastian. Won comfortably by threequarters of a length. Time, 235 MAIDEX HANDICAP.—I Llanfeheen (Keed), 1; 11 Carbiness, 2; 5 Thames, 3. Also started: 2 Jlexton, 9 CUarble Star, 4 Grand Idea, S Salvia, (1 British Arch, 3 Idra, 13 Bloomine, 7 Paddington Green, 14 Eralf, 12 Porphyry, 10 ' Sir Ralph. Won by a neck. Time 11] GLASGOW HANDICAP.—S Menelaus (Brooks), 1; 4 Cleft, 2; 8 Greenstrect, 3. Also started: 2 Bedford, 3 Gold 'Painting, 1 Waiutu, 7 Hvllus, G Lady Glen, 10 Mistic, 9 Glad Tidings. Won, pulling up, by four lengths. Time, 1.26.'

FOURTH DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Last Night. Acceptances for the fourth clay of the A.R.C. meeting are as follow: 22nd ROYAL STAKES—First forfeit: Biplane, Bisogne, Desert Goid. Empire, Estland. Greenstreet. Hymesira. Koesian, Rathlin. and Red Bock. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP.- John Barleycorn 8.11, Depredation 8.7, Colonel Soult 8.5. Ardenvohr 8.."), Egypt 7.12, Wishful 7.0. Multiplication 7.7. Prince Merriwee 7.1, Munster C.13, El Gallo 6.11, Tinopai (i.O, Kitty Bc'lairs 6,8, Alteration 0.7. GREY HANDICAP .-Shi ill O.G, Speetual 0.5, Cheloma 0.0, Gaycium 8.12, Pourparler 8.6, Remanui S.t, Rockfield 8.1, Penniless 8.0, Sheila 7.13. Wiri 7.5, Dee]i Sleep 7.7, Saloia Woodrow, Autumn Rose 7.4, Homeric. Bowler 7.3, Wahiuepai. Ahauriri 7.2, Sosori, Last Call 7.2, Lady Winsome, White Sox, Cultriforin 7.2. COUNTY HANDICAP.—Bimeter 9.2, Tete a Tete 0.1, Chakwana S.m, Koesinn 8.4, Glenroy 8.1, Downhain 7.10, Hyginas 7.3. Hexton 7.0, lion D'Or (i.I-0. Tinoreka, Torotoro 6.0. Glad Tidings f> 7.

AUCKLAND HURDLES. —Tararua Jack 11.Hi, Waimai 11.8, Harbor Light 11.7, Tenacious 11.5, Te Onga 10.11, Marconi 10.7. Ulster 10.2, Fisher, Glenorchv 9.13, Ranzamist 9.0. GOODWOOD HANDICAP. Wishful 8.0, Jack Delaval 8.."), Royal Irish 7.12, Cleft, Bedford 7.11, Bleriot 7 3, Menelaus, Pendoon 7.."). Hcxton, Beltane 7.0, Alf Delaval, Loyal Arch, Hyilus .15.13, Soultane\6.l2, Lady Glen, Sigiio, Brown Loch G.lO, Monorail 0.8, Grand Idea, Sir Ralph, Mistie 8.7. SYLVIA HANDICAP.—AmpIe 8.10, Estland 8.3, Vagabond 8.1, Agneste. 7.13, Bingham 7.10. Eathlin 7.8. Claverbouse, Elocution, Moateuv 7.4. Lough Knnell 0.13, Tearl De Mont, Deniontie li.lo. Empire ti.!>. AUCKLAXD PLATE.—King Lupin 9.4, The Toff, Bjorneborg, Sasanof 7.11.

THE MAR TON MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. Marton, Last Night. The Marton Jockey Club's Summer Meeting opened in fine weather. There was a good attendance. The totalisator handled £'23,322, as against £21,039 the same day last year. Results:— HURDLES.—3 Kurapai (F. Flynn), 1: .1 Sir Fisher, 2: 4 Jem. 3. Also ran: 2 Austin, 1 Portland Lady, fi Manilla Park, 7 Confusion, S Papatere. Wor. easilv by five lengths. Time, 2.40. TRIAL HACK PLATE.—I Ohorcka (IT. Young), 1; 3 Warmaid, 2; 2 First tine, 3. Also ran: 5 Kylshma, 0 Sir Musketry, 4 Kylena. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 1.30. DASII HANDICAP—I Vladineau (B. Morris), 1: 1 Pohehe, 2: 2 Kewarewa, 3. Also ran: 5 Coropett, 3 Golden Glade, 8 Mahzoltov, G Sabana, 7. Tutieorn, 9 Lady Alwyn, 10 Manurewa. Won by lialf a length. Time, 1.14. MARTON CUP, one mile and a quarter.—2 Client (H. Young) ,1:3 Bon Keve, 2; 4 Master Moutoa, 3. Also ran: S Square Deal, 3 Bronk Delaval. Won liy a nose. Time, 2.9. 'JUVENILE HANDICAP.—I Acre (TT i'oung), 1; 4 Coral Queen, 2: 3 Vacuum, 3. Also started: 5 War Loan. 2 Omahu. Won comfortably by several lengths Time, 1.2. RAILWAY HANDICAP.—I Interlude (W. Young), 1: 2 Gang Awa, 2; 4 Hushabye, 3. Also started: 3 Watchful. Won by a head. Time, 1.13.

NEW YEAR'S llACK.—Spain, 1; Sail Home, 2; Haupai, It. Also ran: Nannir, Vladineau, Carnival King, Quinn's Post, Time, 1.28. STEWARD,-,' WELTER.—2 Lady Amai (A. Olliver), 1; 3 Detroit, 2; I Zola, 3. The only starters. Time 1.01. SECOND DAYS ACCEPTANCES. Palmerstou N., Last Night. Acceptances for the second day are as follow: SECOND TUCK 1 ICR DlVES.—Arlington 10.12, Jem I'D.!), Sir. Fisher and Portland Ladv 10.1, Manaia Park 9.1, Papatore (1.0. JUNCTION PLATE.—Ohoreka 8.0, Coral Queen 7.12, First Line 7.0. LADIES' BRACELET. —Colden March and -Mattock 11.4, St. Hate and Silenus 11.2, Lord Nelson 11.0, General Madero, U'aitomo and Kvlena 10.7. SUMMER HANDICAP.—Square Deal 0.1, Ararat 7.4, Bon Reve 7.2, Dribble (i.ll. WELTER HACK—Spain 9.13, Namur 0.7, Vladineau 8.9, Haupai 7.11, Ilastie, Car-nival King and Quinn's Post 7.10. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Rangiiero !).S, Interlude 5.13, (Jang Awa 7.3, Watchful (i.S. .FAKE WELL HACK.—C'oropett fl.o, Vladineau 8.12, Rewarcwa 8.11, Golden Glade S.B, iPohehe B.C, Muhzoltov 7.13, Flying Spur and Saban-a 7.7, Wanuaid 7.0, Westelia, Tuticorn, Ladv Ahvvn, General Madero, Vladineau, Vacuum, Sir Musketry and Manuwera 7.5. TUIUK'INA WELTER.—Ladv Amai 0.0, Hushabve 8.1), Detroit S.7,'Namur and St. Gate 8.1. Carnival King, Hastic and Mahzoltov 7.10.

CARRIXGTON STAKES. Australiar.-N.Z. Cable Association. Sydney. December 30. The Carrington Stakes resulted:— Balarang 1, Bonnie Plume 2, Royal Laddie 3. BLOOD STOCK SALES, By Teiegrapk—Press Association. Auckland. Dec. 31. The annual blood stock sales were held to-day. The attendance was large but bidding was not spirited, the highest price realised being 500gi» for a Martian - Twosiip colt, purchased by Mr. A. R. Williams. Four lots oli'ered by Mr. J. J. Donnelly for tile Patriotic Fund to-night brought 425gns. Other high-priced lots offered by Duncan were ,i Achilles-Prelude colt. JfiOgns; H. Freidlander, Bezonian-Diree colt, ISO auineas; D. Moraghan, Ber.zonian-Sister Francis filly, 210gns; T. Hill, BenzonianLady Principal fillv, 170givs. Do llautour Walker's Marble Arch —Pomold eolt brought lOogns, Mr. J. C Wilson being Hie purchaser. Donnelly'? filly by Demosthenes —Golden Ball brought 150 gins, T. Stewart being the purchaser. The same breeder's filly Demosthenes —Ktona brought loOgns, Dr. Beveiidgo being the [urcbaser. Donnelly's lo;s offered for the Patriotic Fund were a gelding by Demosthenes —Lady Delaval, lOagns., Friedlander: Vulgar returned to him after a bid of SOgns; a filly by Demosthenes —Kaituku, flOgns, J. Hart; gelding by Fonnature— Lady Celia, lOjgns., F'riedlander: filly, by Demosthenes —Gold Provider, 45 guineas. In McKenzie's lot, a .colt bv Elysian—Cverma, brought 180giis., fi. L. Stead; the colt Elyswu'-Kowerewcre, lflOgns., Mr. Greenwood; i colt by Ely-sian-Ladv Gwen. 200gns„ A. B. MeCardie. Allison's Australian bred yearlings failed to reach <the reserves.

TURF TOPICS. j (By "Moturoa.") . Splendid acceptances have been received for the .concluding day of the Stratford meeting, and the good response by 'horse-owners is a distinct compliment to the handieapper, Mr. J. Henrys, junr., whose careful work has undoubtedly found favor with all concerned. Considering the number of horses that have "cracked up" on the hard going, the fields promise to be exceptionally good, ami racing should again be most interesting. A dozen figure in the Malone Memorial Handicap, and the winner will take some picking. Possibly Analogue, who met with interference in the principal handicap yesterday, and Zetes (who was finishing on well in the Douglas Handicap) may be the elect of backers. The Xgaere Handicap will probably see Tree Lucerne and Astor again fighting a stirring battle. The handieapper has not taken Moulu's performance yesterday too seriously, and in all probability the Wanganui horse will show to more ad vantage to-day. He stopped badly at a couple of fences in the Ohura Hurdles, but should improve with experience, and will be meeting Captain Miro'tm 191b. better terms in the Makuri Hurdles. The dozen carded for the County Hack Handicap include smart sprinters like Starcngo and Bivouac. Movement scored very easily in the Tariki 'Welter, and, being built on weight-carrying lines, may he best-backed in the Strathmore Hack Handicap, lliero may prove her most dangerous opponent. White Blaze appears to be one of the best welter "propositions" in the province at present, and although meeting Syntax on nib. worse terms than in the Midhirst Handicap, the public may be prepared to see the grey run prominently again. The fifteen paid up for in the Ladies' Purse are a fairly even crowd. Xormanby ran a gocd race yesterday, and will not have Waiotuie to beat to-day Cordon looks the best of the others.

A feature of the racing yesferdav was Owen McCarton's fine riding. He won tlie first three events on end witli Movement, Ina'n, and Crawford, and subsequently rode Syntax (second) and Tree. Lucerne (who was just beaten for a place in t : iie Douglas Handicap). Whatever lie yets a "leg up" on to-day will be well supported. Fortune rarely smiles 011 Percy Johnson, but yesterday lie bad the pleasure of leading in three winners—Movement, Captain Miro. and Mad:im Histori. If Fireless had landed the Borough Stakes, she would have paid a ''hatful " Only ,-C3 stood against her number on "the mill." i Master Lupin cost the public a tidy sum in the Stratford Cup, 110 less than £ll3l being invested upon him in the race. The number-board at Stratford has now been placed in a good position, and all particulars are plainly discernible from all parts of the enclosures. The board was capably managed yesterday.