SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 February 1918, Page 6

SPORTING.

DANXEYIR KE ACCIOPTAXCES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dannevirke, Lust Xighl. Acceptances ior I'annevirke races arc as follow: MAUJIOX PLATK, 5 furious (all Ssi.). —Galore, L'tiwai, Wliiro, Pervolo, Oratress, Marania, Waiwuka. Willy's Knight, Maniahera, Lillydale, Blended, Kat, inaiidu, Dunvegan, Greta. Dorice. Best Man, Wiri, lluriwaka, Little Dolly, lloul.all, Interesting, March OnPRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. I! furlongs Ohiwin 8-0, Black Ada 8.3, Vermillion, Sheila 7.13, J-leatlicr 0 13, Jean I.uddo 6.0. TAITORAITE HACK WELTER, 7 furlongs.—ldyllic '.).1, Kahumanga 5.13, Foeman 8,11, Retard S.IO, Pcrrier, Ilylami S 8, Sun'oright 8.3. All Over, 71", lOngari 711, Interesting 7.0, Try Again, Probity, Crescent Moon, Skedaddle 7.7. DANNEVIRKE CUP. I'/, miles.— Municipal 8.3, Silver Tongue 8.2 Swept Tipperary *.13. Kiltess, Perfidy 7.0, Master M'outoa 7-S, Tavistock 7.0, Maraetotara (! 10, Klevate, Jean l.addo ti.7RAKAIATAI HACK- HANDICAP, li furlongs.—Wapping 8. IS, Birkenettn, Humorist S.IO, Lady Editli 8.1, War Maid 8.0. Pervola 7.K, Goldbearing 7.4, Brac.more 7.3, Katmandu 72, Horn, Willv's Knight 7 0. UIJAIUXIO JUMPERS' FLAT, U miles —l'rinee Delaware 10.l(5. Colorado 10"), Arlington, Zeus 10.-1, Lady Anuti y.B. Combustion 8.1:1. Parawanui 8.7. MAKIRIKIRI HACK HANDICAP. 1 mile and 50 yards.—Quinn's Post 9.11, Dusky JOve S.lO, Retard i 11,' Kiev ale 7.8, War Star, Belgian Maid, All Over 7 0. TAMAKI WELTER, 7 furlongs.— Sweet Tipnerarv 0.7. <irleai:s, 0.2. Black Ada 0.1. Sir Wallace 8.11. IVrlidy 8.9, liradamante 8.3, Mah/oltov 7|3, Ilanmakaka 7.11. DESERT HOLD'S FLUTTER. Australian-X.Z. Cable Association. Received Feb. 20, 7.30 p.m. ' Sydney, Feb. 20. According to Melbourne advices Desert Hold's yesterday's halt' mile was done .11 JOlsec., a season's record She rail in hock boots and was not fully extended. Critics consider she could have, equalled Woorak's record c-f IWu. asked. A GERMAN' CONTRACT. BRINGS SPORTSMAN TO GRIEF. Australian-X.Z. Cable Association. Received Fel). 20, 0.20 p in. Sydney, Feb. 20. Giving evidence in th» Bankruptcy Court, Harry Nathan, a well-known Sydney racehorse owner and sportsman, attributed his -bankruptcy chiefly to contracts made before the war with- the Herman Government to purchase bioo'l stock for stud purpose*, -lust before the war be expended between L'illlOO and .€IO,OOO in this way, but the war presented delivery- v Failing to get the prices he paid he thought to make them pay by racing, but failed to do so. The purchases included a New Zealand hor-c for which he paid .tlttftP and which lie sold to the German Government for £4501). 9PUXAKE R.C. NOMINATIONS. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for all events at the Opunake RC. meeting, to be held on March IS, close with the secretary. P. S. Riley, at Pihama, at 5 o'clock on Monday night. The club's programme is framed on genero.iis lines, the events including the Opunake Handicap of 200 sovs. and St. Patrick's Handicap of 185 sovs. (both open events), Handicap Hack Hurdles of 135 sovs., President's Ilaek 135 sovs,, Farewell Hack 130 sovs., Electric Hack 105 sovs., Welter Hack 105 sovs., Maiden Plate 100 sovsYVANGANTJI NOTES(By "Motnroa.") The river city bears a very busy appearance at present, the streets being thronged witli sporting folk from all parts of the Dominion. Every train adds to the gathering, followers of galjoping and trotters rolling up in full force expectant of three good days' racing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Practically all the horses paid up "for have put in an appearance, but track doings have not been of a brilliant order. Tim question of the hour is, "What will win the Pup," and considering the small field engaged, opinions are very varied. Mcnelaus is favorite, hut the race is not won yet. Of tlio Cup horses Menoluus lias pleased most, and the X.Z. Cup winner appears to be in great heart. Nothing can live with him on the tracks, but he will require to bo all that his partystate to win under list. Sasanof is bright and well, but might be all the better for a gallop in public Wishful has been doing plenty of sprintiir his staying powers being evidently taken for granted- He Ims run some good races over a distance of ground, but rarely witfi more than Bst. Ills weight to-day may find him out. Client never looked better, md yesterday morning ran ten furlongs easily j n 2.1;', a brilliant gallop. He lias a liking for the Wanganui course, and will beat more than beat him. Snu'., is generally considered to be a good track horse, but Ms form since he arrivH at Wangaiml has been very mediocre. The touts will not, have him, despite his record of gcod performances over a distance of ground. A 1 mo does not. look ready, and Dingle, who only arrived on Tuesday evening, has not been ...:ed to do much. He is very forward, as Ills Taramiki form proves, and may be running on when some of Is opponents are stopping. Tressida has « previous engagement, and neither Master Moutoa nor Lady Beaufort may be class enough. On trjiok form. Menelau«- and Client appear to he itlte fittest horses engaged Tim eleventh hour favorite for the Vlvln# Handicap is Croesr.*, who put up n phenomenal 3ft Hop ou" Wednesday morning Nanna and Impediment hayp not been pleasing the watcher-, though (he former would onlv rennire to reproduce her Trentham form !n have a fiance. Croesus, Koesian and Xanua i v.'lit carry the money the f>r=t-nmaed helim a very warm order The Jackson Stakes w|j| see Blpiine,' Hvmestra. and Esthind nca^iri'rttf 1 strides. Biplane has been it-lon>.hin» |V.it! natives <dnr<> his arrival (last wcel;|.' and Mr. Greenwood's wix-l- -ipo-tiisiH f. start at 1 lVort flo'd "print. 1 I The minor events nv !<P verv own. though their track dpirigs en use •»««> S'oikivi.'ls, he we'l sunnnrted, Vt,)o. Wh'le f? t n»e-'. Sir v ole -I'l l n... \.« r! . niiKti • leaded iE certain garters.