SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 January 1918, Page 8

SPORTING.

■SOUTHLAND PENALTIES.

AUCKLAND MEETING COXCLUDIX G R KSULT.S. ESTLANU WINS TIIIC DERBY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland. Last Xight. The summer meeting concluded in dull and showery weather, hut with a large itten-'knee. The totalizator handled £78,9 IS, against £73.491 10* for the corresponding day of last year, the total for the meeting being ,(.'237,924, against t'200.373 for the three days last year. Results:

FERGUSOX HAXDTCAP.—3 Fabriquette (Cray) 1, fi Woody Glen 2. 7 G:\rryowen 3. Also started: 13 Lady Paula ! K 'rone. 8 Mossman, 2 Bellaeitv, 5 Al ' !4 T.ast Call, .4 Pateonga, 9 Mi!" Empire, 10 Penniless, 12 Tilde; , 1.4 Lady Lyddite, 15 Kiri'viiin— ili Heta-ea, IS Roi, 17 Backfire. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 25 3-5 see.

NEW YEAR HURDLES—7 Glendaj lough (Preston) .1, 2 Tenacious 2, a filnepot 3. Also started: 1 Sir Solo, 3 Marconi. 4 Ghretanus, fl Teonga, S Crispen, 10 Plenipotent, 11 Dancastor, 9 Ulster. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 47 3-5 sec.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP—3 Killowen (Emerson). 1, 1 Long Range 2, S Philomela 3. Also started: fi Shining Light, 5 Cherry Mart, 4 FirH Raid. 2 Piraeus, 12 Egmont Park. 7 Canzonet, !) Midland. 13 Aircraft, 11 War March. 10 Comedy Prince. 14 Mary Bruce. Won comfortably by two length's. Time, lmin. 1 3-ssec.

GREAT NORTHERN DERBY.—I Estland (O'Sliea) 1, 3 Lord Kenilworth 2. i Vagabond 3. Also started: 5 Gnmecock. fi Bingham. 4 Silver Tongue. Won easily by 24 lengths, two lengths between second and third horses. Time, 2min. 38 3-osec.

NEWMARKET HANDICAP.—2 Hymestra (O'Sliea) 1. fi Wrestler 2, 5 Ayah 3. Also ,- tarted: 1 King Lupin and Mill o' Cowrie (coupled)., 4 Simonides, 7 Sheila. Won by half a head. Time, lmin. 13 4-osee

RACING CLUB HANDICAP.—2 Multiply (Cray) 1, 0 Cynic 2. 1 Desert Gold 3. Also started: 2 Chortle ('.oupled with Multiply). 3 Fiery Cross, 7 Menelaus and •Johnny Walker (coupled), ;j Teka. 4 Adjutant, 12 Snub, S Mullingar, 10 Multiftial, G Red Ribbon. 11 Rebel, 13 Sir Ralph. Won by half a length. Time, 2niin. 35sec.

MAIDEN HANDICAP.—4 British Arch (O'Shca) 1. !) Thrace 2, 0 Lough Ennell 3. Also started: 8 Stilts, 3 Pierrot, 2 Demotic, 10 Olucian, 1 Multive, 11 Meltonis. 12 Step, 5 Blue Cross, 1"> White Sox. 14 Bowler, 10 Monatour, 7 Singular, 13 Macopper. Won by a neck. Time, lmin. 41 4-sseo,

GLASGOW HANDICAP—I Nanna (Emerson) 1, 2 Elocution 2, 3 Hopfield 3. Also started: 6 Colonel Soult, S McHchikolT, 0 Lightning. ,7 Tinopni, 4 Waiuta, 12 Te Papapa, 9 Fionnuala. II Royal Irish, 14 -Tack Delaval, 13 Cardrona, 10 Ratlilea. Nanna led all the way and won very easily by two and a half lengths from Elocution, which was always handy. Hopfield was one and a half lengths away. Cardrona being fourth Time, lmin. f"7 l-ssec. [ MARTON RESULTS, MULTICIPAL WINS THE CUP.

Martoij, .Tan. 1. At the Marton J.C. summer meeting there was a large attendance. Rain fell till the second race and then the weather cleared. The totalisator handled £33,394, against £23,322 for the first day of last year. Results: HURDLES.—4 Portland Lady (Burt) 1, 3 Calais 2, 7 Miss Sation 3. Also started: 1 Mattock, 5 Mahzoltov„2 Want, 6 Combustion, !) Lady Amai, 8 Pawerewere. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 45 4-!>sec.

DASH HANDICAP.—i Cello (Young) 1, 3 Vladieau 2, 1 Hupana 3. Also started: 2 Warmaid, f> Zela, 7 .Jean Delaval, 8 Little Ann, !) Mick, 6 Gold Problem Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin lGsee.

JUVENILE HANDICAP.—S Demos (Young) 1, Coolpan 2, 1 Torfreda 3. Also started: 7 Maniahera, 3 Staccato, 4 Tit Willow, 8 Sylla, 6 Oratrpss. Won by half n length.' Time, lmin 2sec, MARTON CUP.—I Multicipal (11. Young) 1, 2 Rude 2, f. Gold Soult 3. Also started: 4 Square Deal, Sleight of Hand, 0 Namur. Won by half" a length. Time, 2min 8 l-Ssec. LADIES' BRACELET.—3 Sir Fisher (McCarten) 1, 1 Colorado 2, 4 Engari Also started: 2 Blue Thread, !) Briton, 8 Jackal, 10 Seaweed, 5 General Madero, 0 Gaekwar, 7 Lupinite. Won easily bv 3 lengths. Time, lmin fiOsec. RAILWAY HANDICAP.—2 Waimatoa (W. Price) 1, 1 Moutoa Queen) 2. 5 Glorify 3. Also started: 3 Sweet Tipperarv, () Hyginas, 4 Interlude. Won easily by 2 lengths. Time, lmin I:>i.=ec. NEW YEAR HACK.— 1 Signorolla (11. Y'oung) 1, 4 Quinn's Post 2, 1 llastie 3. Also started: 3 Bay Berry. f> Vacuum, 0 Gold Problem. Won easily. Time', lmin Slsec. * '

- STEWARDS' WELTER.—I Black Ada (R. Hatch) ), ii Colorado 2, 3 Arrowfield 3. Also started: 2 Zola, 4 Mystified,.? Combustion, 0 Fore. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 52 2-ssec. HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. Hastings, Last Night. There was line weather and a large attendance for the first day of the ITawke's Bin- meeting. The totalisator handled : £2(i,277, as against £19,301 last year, i.-i- Kit-nig throughout was particularly good. Results: MAIDEN HANDICAP.—I Lady Kilwortli 1. 2 Kohikuihui 2. 3 Hookah 3. Scratched: Maori, Tikangi, Multipotent, Willie's Knight, Multiline, and Master Inev. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin. lOsec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP.—I Comment 1, 4 Carlatour 2, 7 Tavistock. 3. All started. Won by a neck. Time, lmin. 52'Osee.

WELTER HACK HANDICAP.—I Altercation 1, 3 Dusky Eve 2, 4 Kahumangu 3. Also started: Ohoreka, Powder Kin", Sir Multifid, Mania, Sunbright, Oreore, Hylami, Fornick, and Belgian Maid, A good race. 'Won by a length, Time, 2imn. lOsec.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.-l Trials 1, 5 Maraetotara. 2, -2 Perfidy 3. Scratched: Ladogeur, Dribble, Cleft, Multieipal, Bon Reve, Raumanuwheri, and Castalia. Won by a 'bare neck. Time, 2mln. 81-5 sec.

OTARA JUMPERS' ELAT HANDICAP.—S Zeus 1, 3 Bon Reve 2, G Tornea Sswtskedf Ari'flirtoa. FwWon Plate.

ami Koliinaliiria. Won by a length. Time, 2min. 39se<>. TWO-YHAR-OU) ITANDICAP —:i Palm Oil ). 2 Wawata 2, 7 Maioha 3. Scratched: Torfreda. Won by :i head. Time, FLYIXC TlAi'lv HANDICAP.—I AstroI 1. 'i IVrrier 2, :i Vermillion Scratched: drawl Idea, Humorist, |fe\Woudlark, Tinkler, Sabine, Willie';-: Knight. Won by a U:ny lis and a half. Time, (mitt, Msec. New Year 1 f :<lidicap.—."J Potentiality 1, I Bagdad 2, 1 Dribbie :i. Scratched: Cleft, Otara. Colonnade, Whakabok:, Mysteriiil. aud Queen Lizzie. Won liy a' head. Time, lmin. COsec. I SECOND'DAY ACCEPTANCES.

Napier. Last Night. The following acceptances have been received for the second day:

A'OTEA JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter.—Pursefiller, Bon Reve 11.3, Zeus 10.10, Con 9. ill, Atuatoro 9.9, Xicomar 9.7, Tornea, Sensitive 9.0.

C.RANDSTAXD HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Comment 9.2, Astrophel 5.13, Carlvsian 8.7, Tavistock 5.3. Carlatour 7.8, Colonade 7.4, Ardent, Queen Liiiiie

SCURRY HACK HAXDTCAP, five longs.—Comment 10.3. Humorist !>.)0, ; Vermillion S.S, Shaki. Lady Kilwortli 5.2," Metallum, Multiline, Pao, Antler 7.0.

SUMMER HANDICAP, one mile,-. Ladogeiir 9.2. Potentiality S!S, -CWt. 8.5, Ohiwia. Dribble S.O, Ron Reve 7.1-, Maraetotara, Altercation 7.5, Castalia .7.3, Tale-teller, Dusky Eve 7.0.

NURSERY HANDICAP, five furlongs. —Waiwata S.O, Palm Oil 8.3, Persic 7.10, Tamiianaha 7.7, The Pagan 7.4, Thefe, Brown Aster, Asterial 7.2.

EPSOM HANDICAP, once round.— The Summit 11.11, Otara U.n, Rauinakaka 11.7, Merry Ouest, Main Force, Belgian Maid, Mania 10.7.

MATAPIRA HACK HANDICAP, once ronn'il.—Blackall 9.4, Altercation 5.13, Whakahoki 8.8, Kahumaiign 8.2, Master Timi 7.13, Black J.-ace 7.10, Snnbright 7.3, Powder King, Tfvlami, Ohoreka, Sir •Mitllififl, Oreore, Sabine, lliipa 7.0.

January handicap, six and a half furlongs.—Crowhurst. 8.10. Dribble S.S. Raumanttwhiri 5.2, Otara ".0, Bagdad r.S, Mysterial, Queen Lizzie 7.0.

Invercargill, Last Night. Penalties in the Southland Racing C'mb first day are:— Nei* Year Handicap, Rokdane lOlb. Makerewa Trot, Evening Chimes 12 yards. Cup, Spangle 12 yards. Waikiwi Handicap, Multoe 101b;' Flying, Belair 31b. Oretio Trot, Kvenmu Chimes 12yds, Waiteopai Handicap, Spangle Sib. AUSTRALIAN TURF. Received Jan. 1, 11.30 p.m. Sydney. Jan. 1. Tattersall's Club Clip resulted: Poitrel 1, Hitachi 2. Chantemerle 3. Won by a 'ength. Time, 2min. 32 l-4see. Atelbonrne, Jan. 1. Bagot. Handicap, one and a half-miles.— Vocal King fi.l2 1, First iVmi 5.3 2, Star Comedian 5.9 3. Won by a length. Time 2min. 37sec. TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa"), The large crowd that journeyed to Stratford yesterday to attend the annual racs meeting was doomed to disappointment, the rain of the previous day and yesterday morning rendering the course unfit to race on. The committee met about 10 a.m., and after hearing tlic opinions of various horseowners, who stated their intention to scratch their horses if the gathering was proceeded with, reluctantly decided to postpone the meeting until to-day. Visiting sportsmen, particularly those who had come from afar, were loud in their condemnation of the club's decision, and the fact that the rain cleared off in the afternoon did not improve the atmosphere of discontent. However, the club's officials know their course best, and in acting in the interests of safety they probably did right. The fact that race 'meetings have been "got off" under worse conditions would not have lessened the club's liability had ar. accident occurred. While sympathising with those who suffered the inconvenience of long car journeys to attend the meeting, and were then slipped up, most people will recognise that the club acted solely in the interests of those most vitally concerned. If Tom, Dick and Harry had thoir day's outing spoiled it was regrotable, but ifnavoidable. Why spill blood to make a Roman holiday? To-day the Stratford course is sure to be on the heavy side, and in making their selections the public should not lose sight of the enhanced prospects of known "mudlarks." Alteration and Glenroy are still favored for the. "double," but Parana Golden Grafton, Innli and Tree Lucerne may also give a good account of themselves. White Ranger gallops well in tho mud, but at a difference of fllbs Yolo seems to have the "pull." Jtoyal Chef' prefers a dry track, but he is not set-'tty meet anything very select in the StrAtlj-. more Hack Handicap, Dasher Bov has. come up from Wanganui with a floaftsji oF trumpets, but he will require improved form to foot it with horse, like' Collector and Zetes. The minor events hjj<ve attracted recent runners into prominence like Compel, Beaufort, Ladv Beaufort, etc., and should provide Interesting racing. TROTTING. CANTERBURY PARK MEETING. Chrisfchurcb, Last Night. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's summer meeting was held to-day. The weather was unpromising at the commencement, but ideal later on. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £.12,0!I0, against £20,520 10s Inst year. Results: FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP.—S Precision 1, 2 Sherry 2, 5 Gunpowder 3. Also started; 1 Panama and Honest Injin (coupled), 14 Sally Dillon. 1,5 Fartinzie Bell, 10 Captain Rothschild, !) Wild -Vigh t. 15 Overrate, Ml General Victor, I!) Valuation, 18 Real Mackay, 22 Elsie Trvington, 4 Belgium Lad. 14 Ben Bolt, 31 Manila, 20 Huon Child, 12 Zone, 11 llavonsworth, 3 Lady Biggs, 17 My Bov, Hi Fulverden, J Peter Bell and Wild Sun (coupled), Won by fifty yards, tho sapre between spegnd and thifd. Time,-3n|in. •Wise#. TKMPLETON HANDICAP.—7 Rorke's Drift 1, 0 Will o' the Wisp 2, 2 Nora Crena 3. Also started; S' Bridge-wood, 11 Falton, 4 Erin's Queen, 1 Chaos, 9 Harold D., 10 Woodrift, 12 King Karri, 3 Lady Moth, s Silvpr Quick. Won by hal/ « tojish. THM. tatfn, 40m

CHAMPION HANDICAP.—■( Catl.odral Chimes I. I Mintson 2, 11 Frandoeia 3. Also started: (> Author Dillon and John Dillon (coupled). 4 Soda Sherwood (coupled with first, horse), 5 Oinako, 2 'AgaMios, !) Hnngocl, 1 Evelyn, 7 Reggie lluon. K Succeed, 10 Brown Pell. Won }>y ;i licad. Time, Jniin. "J.jftec—a race record. LVTTKLTON HANDICAP.--? lllack I'ord I, .'! .St. L'rsiiln. ■>, ■> Kridgewood 3. Ats<; .started: 1 'Dillon Eddy, 4 <!oldt'treum, (i Harold.!,., 3 Uranston. Won iiy three lengths. Time, 4min. 37 ;j-ssec STEWARDS' HANDICAP.—4 Roancluld 1, 0 Trugunini 2, 1 Imperial Crown H. Also started: 7 Olive L. 8 Rnmmv, 2 .Eruption. 5 Treasure Seeker. !) Louie Drift, 3 Lady J-'atrieia. Won bv Jive lengths. Time, 4min. 45scc. ISIJXCroX JI A \') >! {'A P.—l ."Moneymaker I, S Agatlios 2.«) Drown Pell Also started: 3 Adelaide Direct, 1(1 l>inoca. (i Cora Dillon, 5 Matchlight and Pen Dillon (coupled). 7 Evelyn, 13 Ariadne. 11 Eccentric, 12 Succeed. 2 Willie Lincoln and Jewel Chimes (coupled), 4 Tamarisk. Won bv three lengths. Time, 2min. 4!Mec. KAILUaV HANDICAP.—7 Lord Dillon 1, !> St. Michael 2, 4 St. Ursula 3. Also started: o Soda and General Wilkes ..(cpMpled), 10 Master Parte, 13 Ariadne, r! I Jrl lion Patch and Bird wood (coupled), 12: Millie C., 14 Mountnin Eose. 4 WinMon.M. (coupled with St.. Ursula), 15 Iltjawa, 2 Rlvino, 11 Miss Audrey, t> Hed;vjie. IS Aberfeldy, 17 Queen Traeey, S Limletta, 3 Xgaiora. 10 Young Tolio. Won by eight lengths. Time, 2min. .IS.I-wc.

AU REYOIR HANDICAP.—I Trix Pointer 1, ,'J Will o' the Wisp 2. 7 Vice Admiral 3. Also started: 12 Lndv Tedington, 11 Dillon Eddy. S Sir Elmo, in Seychelles. 5 Annie Dillon, fi Woodvere. !1 Agnes Chief, 4 Tirana. 2 Xancv Stair. 'Yon bv five lengths. Tine, 2miu. Usee. ; AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. Auckland, December 31. The Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting continued in fine weather to-dav. TW-ro was a largo attendance. The totalisator handled £35,007 10s, as against AT24,350 Ms for the corresponding day of last year. Results:

'tAlv HANDICAP.—3 Special Tri-h 1, I 5 Hint -• 9 Malthorn 3. Also started: j - Mancoutu, 1 Hutu, 4 Miss Murphy. S | tiolil Red, 1(1 Javlyii. (i Lord Lonsdale. 7 Kereone. Won by six lengths. Time, 3min. 4;! sec.

TRAMWAY HANDICAP.—I Gold Girl I, ft Dabster 2.2 Jimmie Harden 3. Also started: lo Dimboola, ;"> Sabiska, 0 Marinoto, 4 Ruanui, 3 George the Fourth, 12 Sweet Mint, 13 Nellie Clive, S Belgian Queen, 13 Dandy Jack, 10 .Miss Chevalier, 4 Comedy Chief, 11 Prince C'hilde, H Huon Griittan. Won by four lengths. Time, 2niin. 23 3-sser. ' °

SUMMER CUP.—(I Whispering Willie 1. 'S Sir Fulliam 2, 12 Little Kauri 3. Also started: 11 Paul Huon, 10 Pearl d'Or, !l Derby Dillon. 7 Strategy. 1 Astorio, ft Peter May, 2 Harold Junior, I Waferle.v, 3 Steel Belle. Asturio, Wavcrlev, and Harold Junior took no part in the .race. Won hv eight lengths Tim: 1 , 4min. 41 2-">sec.

CHRISTMAS' HANDICAP.—Scottish Queen 1, ti Bronze Patch 2. August Child 3. Also started; 4 Tim Doolan. 7 St. Ella, !> Ring Capitalist, S Full Sail, .1 Celtic, 2 Lieutenant, Won by three lengths. Time, lmin. 4o 4-Ssee. EPSOM TROT.—I Gold Hoy 1. fi f J rat - tan Abbey 2, 7 Blackthorn' 3, Also Marled: 3 Sweet Memoi'V, "> Amberite. S Miss ITuon Junior, ■> <srattan Chimes, 4 Todd Bella. 0 Miss Salisbury. Won bv half a length. Time 4min. 53 1-■>«.<. ' ranfurly handicap,—l oi.i.i i, 3 Harold Junior 2, 4 Pay 3. Also started: 2 YVaverley, 7 Prince Tiufus, <i August Child, 5 Brcadalbahe. Won bv threequarters of a length. Time, 2min. 5i 3-.j see. \ DOMINION HANDICAP.—O Shanghai I. '7 Hymen 2, 2 Hedgewood 3. Also Parted: 3 Kokemoer, 'i Silver Black, I Queen Chimes, 8 Huon Crattan, 4 Ih-onze Patch, 11 Nnrminston. f> 'Dorothy Dimple, 10 Relic Gray. Won by two lengths. Time. 2min. 22 3-osec,

DASH HANDICAP.— Miss Rolfe I, 2 False Alarm 2, 3 Trcanac S. Also started: Lady S., 4 Wc-reoa, 0 Quadroon, 3 Lieutenant. Won by half a length. Time 2inin. 20 3-oscc.