SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 March 1918, Page 8

SPORTING.

i / V.RC. MEETING. ! ANOTHER WIN FOR DESERT GOLD. ' i Australian Cable Association. Received March 10, 0.0 p.m. Melbourne, March .0. There was fine weather until just ha- ' fore tin; last race., when u heavy Ihun- ' derslorm was experienced. Tin; ntlendance was large. Desert Gold was a hot favorite for the Governor's Plate. Results : HURDLES.—Niekajack 1, Sir Carl 2, Rivcrnook 3. There were eight starters. Wen hy 2V lengths. Time, omin. ;sJ%sec, LLOYD STAKES.—Cetigne ], Whiteheld j>, Wedge 3. Also started: Panacrc and Prince Viridis- Won hy a length. Time, lmin. 41scc. AUTUMN HANDlCAP.—Blackwood I, Wishing Cap 2, Rronzetti 3. There were nine staitws. Won by half a length. Time, 2iuin. 52.55 cc. NURSERY HANDlCAP.—Eusebius 1, Stratus 2, Whitaddcr 3. There were nine starters. Won hy a neck. Time, lmin. D'/jsec. GOVERNOR'S PLATE.—Desert Gold 1, Wallace Isinglass 2, L'mgle 3. Also darted: Lrtnius. Desert Gold led throughout- Wallace Isinglass reduced the lead to a neck on entering the straight, hut Desert Gold drew away and won easily hv two lengths. Time, 2n\i;i. Sa'/iSee. The winner received a great ovation. RIVER HANDICAP Sir Amyas .1, Sauei 2, Waylaml Smith 3. There were sixteen starters. Won by half a neck. Time, 2miu. 10";-V-ec. Received March 10, 5.3 p.m. Melbourne, March 10. Disappointment was expressed at the scratching of Desert Gold for the C. M. Lloyd Stakes yo.te.ruay. many good judges asserting that Cetigne would liare l.eaicn the New Zcahuider. Mr. J'.owry explained that lie wanted to test the mare's staying powers, in view of her Sydney engagements, and he therefore ran her in the Governor's Plate, when •he was never really extended. She ran the concluding half mile in 50'^sce. NAPIER PARK MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY Ey Telegraph.—Tress Association. Napier, March !). For the second day of the Napier Park meeting (he weather was line, though showery, and there was a large attendance. The track was heavy, as on the first day. Two inquiries were held during the day. Jo?key Hatch was cautioned for pulling up irn the Knao Handicap and blocking Oratress. The second inquiry concerned inconsistency in the running of Sweet Com. ridden by Deeley on each day. The judicial stewards expressed much di.---ati-faction at the running of the horse and considered it a case in which suspicion attached to the rider. Tiie toialisator handled eiO,J37, making the total for the two d.iys £35,787, against £37,012 for the two days fast year. Results: OMAHU HACK HURDLES HANDICAP.—I Toki 1, 2 Maraetolara 2, A The Summit 3. Abo started: S Zeus, 3 Fornick. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min. 58 1 -.; sec. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP.—3 Humorist 1, 2 Orawia 2. 1 Queen Lizzie 3. Also started: 3 King's Armor, 4 Lady Gazeley, (i Powder King. Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third- Time, lmin. 21sec. McVAY MEMORIAL HANDICAP—3 Perfidy 1, Trials 2, Potentiality .3. Also started: 4 Croesus, Mullifuni, (i Tressida, 8 Dusky Eve, 7 .lean Laddo. Won by three lengths, a neck separating the next two. Time, 2min. 1 2-sscc. " KUAO HANDICAP.—2 Demagogue 1, I Oratress 2, 5 Wawata 3. Also started: Pontoon, 7 Barearloli, 4 Mania, 8 Pavilion, G Gipsy Cold, i) Orateur. HIGH WEIGHT HANDlCAP.—3~llaumakaka 1. 2 Oiara 2. 9 Mistic 3. Also started: "4 Almo, <S Tavistock, j Sarah Grand, 7 Pursefiller, 3 Mysterarch, 8 Whakahoki. Won by a long neck. Time, 2min. 2 3-ssec-MAIDEN HACK SCURRY.—I Lilvdule 1, 2 Silver and Black 2, 5 St. Anne 3. Also started: 7 Merry Guest, 4 Foxglove, .3 Interesting, (i Belle o' the Camp." The winner led all the way and won by a long neck. Time, lmin. G4-3see. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP—2 Sweet Corn 1, 4 Rawakore 2, 1 Elocution 3. Also started: 3 Impediment, 0 Ilyttus, 8 Sea Lord, 3 Bagdad, (i Vermillion, 7 Colonade. Won by half a length, tiie third horse p. length and a half further hack. Time, lmin. 104-ssec. STEWARDS* HACK WELTER HANDICAP.—7 Queen Lizzie 1, 3 Kahumangu 2, 1 Polynesian 3. Also started: 4 11 ylami, 9 Powder King, 2 Torchlight, '"> Perrier, 8 Mania, (i Siuibright, 10"Multiplane. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 33 4-osec. TE AROHA RESULTS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, March !). Idle Aroha races were held m tine weather. The course was in excellent condition ai:d there was a vcrv attendance. Results, WAiTOA WELTER.—Kcrconc 1, Waiuta 2, Soultaue 3. Also started: Munster, IJyllus, Pencloon, Te Papapa, Keystone, and Lady Glen. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 28 2-o'sec Minister was favorite. RUAKAKA HURDLES.-Ploninotent 1, Carbiness 2, Coleraine 3. Also started: Hopye, Yankee Doodle. The Celt, Glucian, Welshman, and Te Kapara. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min, 23 3-3 sec. Carbincss was favorite. TRIAL HANDICAP—Lady Bruce l", Flying Cowrie 2, Debutante 3. Also started: Revenue, Declare, Cumpai"ii Araluen, Sandy Lupin. Shinrose, Waiatapai, Strideaway, St. Diamond, Newlant, Awe, Oetorene, Roller. Campfire Jack, Persian Prince, Lady Extractor, Silver Lode, Tame te Knpn, Lady Elston, and Rock Diamond. Won hy a head. Time, lmin. 102-3 se- Plying Cowrie was favorite. WAHIOU HANDICAP.—Pink 'Tie 1, Arran 2, Glad Tidings 3. Also started: I Caballero, Gold Kip, Ritasca. Won by a head. Time, lmin. lOsec. Gold Kip i was favorite

TE AROHA CUP.—Royal Irish 1, Uncle Ned 2, Demotic 3. Also started: Glenopai, Sir Ralph, Glenspire, and Miss Leslie. Won by a head. Time, 2min, !)sec. Glenopal was favorite. PIANO lIANDICAP.-Mossman 1, Ilymeoua 2, Mangamahoe 3. Also started: Don't, Keystone, Woody Clou, Independence, Cieudina, Silver Pine, Oetorene, Silver Lode, Rosori, and Rock Diamond. Wen by a / neck. Time, liniu. 10 2-."sec. Woodv Glen was favortte. FLYING HANDICAP.—Ring Lupin 1, Lightning 2, Arran 3. Also started: llylius, Gobi Kip, Flying Cowrie, Kereone, Jlivouac, and Lady Bruce. Won by one. and a half lengths. Time, lmin. UseeEAREWELL HANDICAP—RebeI 1, Blue Cross 2, Waiuta 3. Also started: British Arch. Te Papapa, Monodon, Novation, Komctea. Won by one and a half lengths. Time, lmin. 41 l-ssec. RANGITIKEI HANDICAPS, Wellington, Last NightThe following Rangitikei handicaps have been declared: . SCOTT MEMORIAL, six furlongs.-*. Parisian Diamond 9.0, Moutoa Queen' 8.12, Astrophel 8.11, Ohiwia 8.4, Rawakore 5.3, liyginas 7.13, Astor, Madam Rislori 7.11, Starengo 7.10, Interlude 7-4, Colonnade, Hoafher 0.8, Coropet ti.7. OHAKEA HURDLES, If miles.— Want, Mattock, Toki 100, Calais 10.4, Lady Araai 013, Paparess 0.12, Dstsher Roy, Holyhead, Vacuum, Gourmand, Martinello'o.O. CARNARVON HACK, six furlongs.— Turangapito 0.0, Polynesian, All Over S.O, Hastie B.S. Naniur, Rajput, Engari, Endure 713, Lady Edith 7.12, Zola 7.11, Piano 7.10, Beaufort, 7.5, Perrier 7.4, Blightv 7.2, Gold-bearing 7.1, Self Alliance G 10. Crescent 'Moon 8.0. RANGITIKEI CUP, IV, miles.—Nobleman 0.3, Square Deal 8.11. Gang Awa SO, Gold Soult 7.13, Sweet Tipperary 7.0. Henrv (lav 7.5, Sarah Grand 7.3, Kiltess 0.13, Midnight Star 0.11, Hastie CO, Combustion, War Star 0.7. PUKENUf N WELTER, seven furlongs. —Rohur 10 13, Sardinia 10.1, Colorado 0 0. Quhm's Post 0.8, Signorella 9.1. Elevate 0.0. Fore S.ll, Con 8.0, Compel S.S, Reparation 8.7, Warmth, Maim. Tabitha, Hail' Blue S.l, Skedaddle, Utiwai, Dasher Roy, Mick. Hushbvl, Royal Reign, Transmission, Moutoa Camp 8.0PARAWANUI WELTER, one mile and a,furlong.—Henry Clay 0.9, Taddington Green 9.8, Ohiwia, George 9.5, Ladify, Sir Wallace 5.13, Haumakaka, Mcrrie Gain 8.0, Cello SS, Bradamante 8.0, Midnight Star 5.3. Coropet 5.2, Comhusliou. Yietoris S.O. , NGATTAPA HACIm, uve furlongs.— Rawakore 0.0, Staccato 9.1, Humorist, King's Armor 5.13, Birkcnetta S.ll. Rajput S.o. Mystified 5.4, Marenga 8.3J tVar Maid. Mahzoltov, Zela SO, Piano 713, Orawia 7.7, Blighty. .Tonukohe 7.1, General Madero, Queen's Carnival, Maniahera, Kaimanawanui, Katmandu, Rora, Awarua 7.0 OPUNAKE ANNUAL MEETING. ACCEPTANCES TO-DAY. A final reminder is given to horseowners and trainers that acceptances for the Opunake R.C. annual meeting close today at 3 p.m., with Mr. P. S. Rilev, secretary, Pihama. Acceptances for the open events are two sovereigns each, and for hack raeo£ one sovereign.. Full particulars can be found in our advertising columns. . »