SPORTING

Taranaki Daily News, 12 November 1917, Page 8

SPORTING

V. R. C. MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY. ALMONER WINS THE FLEMINGTON STAKES. Australian-N.Z. Cable Association. | Received Nov. 10, 8.4 a p.m. Melbourne, Nov. 10. The weather was fine and sultry, whilst the crowd was probably a record for the last day, in the hopes of seeing Biplane out with Lanius, but the Derby winner split his hoof, and was withdrawn. The course was in good- order, and the racing exciting. Results: BATMAN STAKES (one mile). —Pali King 1, Modesto 2, Cosmos 3. Ten started. After two furlongs Modesto, Pah King and Prince Royal were leading. Modesto was first into the straight, but Pah King, on the rails, came through and won by a neck. Time, Imin 40.1ssfe. FLEMINGTON STAKES. (For two-year-olds; one mile). Mr. G. L. Stead's eh c ALMONER, bv Boniform—Cassock ...... 1. PEAT 2. CALIX 3. Twelve started. Verdun led into the course proper, but Almoner, wlio was already handy, put in a fast run, headed Verdun at the distance, and won by two lengths. Time, linin 14l;sec. V.R.C. HANDICAP (1} miles).—The Fortune Hunter 1, Ranger 2, Fantarie 3. Ten started. The order to the mile post was Seigneur. Almo, Sir Amyas, The Fortune Hunter, The Toll', Eastcourt, Fantarie. 'Almo and The Toff then drew up to the leaders. At the six furlongs post The Toll' was second, then came Almo, Sir Amyas, The Fortune Hunter and Ranger. The Toff was second into the straight, where The Fortune Hunter and Ranger came very fast, the former getting the verdict by a neck. Time, 3min 3sec. C. B. FISHER PLATE.

(Sweepstakes of £lO, with £IOOO added; second horse .€2OO and third horse £IOO out of the stakes; lj miles). » Mr. ,f. Baron's chh WALLACE ISINGLASS, f> years, 0.4 .... 1. Mr. T. A. Stirtou'd bh CETIGNE, !> years, 0.4 2. Mr. W.* Brown's ch m THAN A, 4 years, S.O 3.

Seven started. Thana got away well after a few strides, and ledj)ast the mile post by three lengths from Cagou, Lanius, Broken Glass, Westeourt, G'etigne and Wallace Isinglass, maintaining the advantage to the distance, where Lanius was beaten, and Cetigne was looking a winner. Wallace Isinglass here put in a challenge and won in a great finish by a neck, Thana being twelve lengths away. Time, 2min 33scc.

VICTORIA STEEPLECHASE (about 3 miles 1 furlong).—Murrangong v l, Bricks 2, Highland Clan 3. Eight started. After the first round, Murrangong always held the lead. Coradjil was lying third last a mile from home, Then Boolegal lost his rider, Tinto pulled up and Sylvan Lass fell. Won by fifteen lengths. Miser was the only othar finisher. Time, Gmin Msec.

FINAL HANDICAP (1J miles). —Deneb 1, Rael Locin 2, Rosanna 3. There were twelve starters. Deneb led throughout. Seven furlongs from home Satin Bird was second, then came Rosanna, Perform, with Rael Locin near last. Rosanna' followed Deneb into the straight. At the distance Rael Locin, forging through, chdlenged Deneb, but failed to get up by half a length. Time, 2min Osec. AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING. VAGABOND WINS GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS

By Telegraph,—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The Racing Club's spring meeting was held in fine weather. The course was in excellent condition and there was a large attendance. All the events, with the exception of the classics, were keenly contested. E. Warner, rider of Caber Feagh in the Hurdles, was dislodged and sustained a broken collar-bone. The totalisator handled £41,404, against £33,263 for the corresponding day of last year, an increase of £Bl4l. Results:

MAIDEN HURDLES.—I Con (Nesbit) I, S White Sox 2, 2 Glendalough 3. Also started: « Simple Sam, 3 Combustion, 5 Doncaster, 9 Keystone, 4 Carbiness, 7 Joss, 14 Swastika, 11 Caber Feagh, 10 Kin Kora, 12 Duiirobin, 13 Sportful. Won by half a length, a length and a half between the next. Time, 2min. 53sec. Carbiness add Simple Sam fell and Caber l'eagli dislodged its rider. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS.—I Vagabond (R. Reed) 1, 2 Bingham 2, 6 Rathlin 3. Also started: 5 Demotic, 7 Empire, 4 Mentmore, 8 Woody Glen, 3 Chuckle, 9 Rearl De Mont. Won pulling up by five lengths. Time, lmin. 40see. 'HOBSON HANDICAP.—II Meltonio (Burgess) 1, 3 Fabriquettc 2. 10 Step 3. Also started: 0 Lady Paula, 7 Mossman. I Bellacity, 5 Pink' Tic, 4 Lord Kcmilworth and Rcvpnue (coupled), 14 Kiriwinning, 2 Stilts, 0 Jocular. 15 Winning Lady, IS Pukeatua, 14) Honeymoon, II Piupiu, 15 Gold Kip, 8 Actrice, 17 Monatour 13 Backfire. Won comfortably by two lengths, a neck separating the next. Time, lmin. 7 2-Cser, WELCOME STAKES.—I Informal (Hewitt) 1, 2 Hineamaru 2, 5 Shining Light 3. Also started: 3 Cazonet. 11 Templemore, 10 Aircraft, 13 Corinth, fl Tiie Broke, 12 Demoiselle, ISJlessian, (i Kawaha, 7 Kilbeggan, 4 Miss Ellice, 14 Sugar Works, R Wish Wynne, Won easily by two and a half lengths, a length and a half -between the next. Time, lmin. 2see.

CITY HANDICAP.—I2 -Mullingnr {Goldfinch) 1, 4 Toa Tore 2. 1 Chortle and 8 Sir Ralph (dead heat) 3. Also started: 6 Colonel Sonlt, 3 Hopfiehl, o Nod, 2 Rebel. 1" Minister, 7 ITythread. 0 Moltdukoll', 10 Alteration. 14 Pendoon, 11 Cynic. Won liy half a length, the dead heaters a lioclc awav. Time, 2min. 8 3-ssec.

ONHIIUXfiA SITE EPLISCHASE. Marton (Copestake) 1, 7 The Channel 2, ■2 Collector 3. Also started: I Waimai, 8 Marconi, 5 Ingenkender, !) Fagot,, 4 [lister, <1 Ilautere. Won by eight lengths, five lengths between the next. Time, 6min. oSsec. Ingenkender fell.

SHORTS HANDICAP—4 Inah (Morris) 1, 1 Rekanui 2, 13 All Talk 3. Also [started: 7 ftlenroy, 3 Lightning. 6 Lady Jack, 12 Polydamon, 9 Ring Lupin, 5 Astor, 2 Waiuta, 8 Kitty Eellairs, 11 Pink Tie, 12 Torotoro, 13 Juanna (coupled with All Talk), 15 Taj Mahal, I Ml Runaway, 14 Cordite. Won by a head, a neck between the next. Time, lmin. Isec. NORMANBY HANDICAP.—9 Pon't (Brady) 1, 1 Lough Ennel 2, 4 Fabri3. Also started: 3

Valley, 7 Pre-eminent, 2 Colonnade, ].'! Bezmar, 14 Independence, i> 'Jiowlcr, 8 Hilly Wiggs, 11 Stop, 1({ Riga, 1.1 Ma Copper. A good race. Won by a length, two lengths between the next. Time, jlmin. 28 2-Ssec. CANTERBURY MEETING. CONCLUDING 'DAY'S RESULTS. Christeliureh, Nov. 10. The Canterbury Jockey Club's spring meeting concluded in brilliant weather and before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £46,326, making £111,">4» 10s for the meeting, against ,ei7"),«!'7 for the four days of last year. Results:

MIDDLETON TORDLES.—S Don Francisco 1. 8 Cast Iron 2, 2 Naupata 3. Also started: 3 Compulsion, 0 San Sebastian. 7 Master Hamilton, 1 Portland Lady, 4 'Want. Won bv two lengths. Time, 3min. liH-oseo. Want fell. APPRENTICES' HANDICAP.—B Golden Prince 1, 1 Spangle 2, 2 Placid 3. Also started: 5 Charley, 4 Ki Irtish, 13 Kilkee, 0 Bell Rock, 12 Malvolia, 11 Kimbolton, 3 Missouri, G Claverhouse, 7 Leaping Burn, 10 Platoon. Won by a long head. Time, lmin. 28 3-asee.

SPRING NURSERY.—2 Demagogue 1, 1 Finniark 2, 3 Pontoon 3. Also started: 0 Cherry Mart, 2 Piraeus (coupled with the winner). 4 Karo, 0 Indus, S Caverock, and Plastic (coupled), 5 Risingham, 7 Longo Range, 11 Zia, 12 Bonville. Canamana. Won l>,v a length. Time, 61 l-fisee.

M ETROPOLITAN HAN DIC'A P. Teka 1, Multiply 2, 2 Johnny Walker 3. Also started: fi Adjutant, 7 Snub, 1 Client, 3 Rorke's Drift, <i Hendra, 8 Devotion, !) Rlackall, 12 Battle Eve, 10 Wardanceiv Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 32'1-59ec.

AVON WELTER. —4 Birkenvalc 1, 1 Zulnnd 2, 17 Pariform 3. Also started: 6 Gaziquc, 12 Tip Up, 0 Kiljoy, 7 Good Hope, 2 Black Ada, 20 Kilroa. Palamon, 3 Comment, 4 Red Book, 13 Sir Malt, 12 Tremena, 13 Tyne, 5/Donnata, 10 Vandubli. Won by two lengths. Time, lmir» J1 4-ssee. STEAD MEMORIAL STAKES.—I Desert Gold 1, 2 Mortham 2. Tlio only starters. Won by nearly two hundred yards. Time, 2min. 6 3-ssec. 'RANDOLPH lIAXDICAP G The White King 1, 1 Subterfuge 2, 15 Thestius 3. Also started: 11 Ascalaphus, 4 Sunny Climes, l? Thames, 7 Matty, 9 Bomb and Post Waste (coupled), 5 Kilbrogan, 3 Lord Ainslie, 10 Rosevear, 14 Nautical, 8 Christopher Sly and Sisyphus (coupled), 1C Leaping Burn, 13 Red Cent, 18 Polygon, 2 Phil May, 17 Mythology. Won by a n«ck. Time, linin. 14 2-iisec.

FENDALTON IIANDICAP.-10 Margerine 1, 3 Branibletvc 2, 11 Cleft 3. Also started: 7 Multifual, 8 Oxenhope, 1 Paraoa, 5 Sedd-el-Bahr, 4 Miss Deval, fi Ladogour, 2 Daytime, 3 Gamecock (coupled with Brambletyp and Elocution), 12 Comely, 13 King Star, 15 Rose Pink, 14 Ogier. Won by a neck. Time, lniin. 402-ssee. <