SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 October 1918, Page 8

SPORTING.

MASTERTON RACES. f SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. .is t By Telegraph.—Press Association. Masterton, L;'«t Night. The second day's races of the meeting were held in wretched weather, a howling gale and soaking rain prevailing. Several horses foil iu the Hurdles. The investments were £17,280. Results: HACK HURDLES.—2 Vacuum 1, 7 Whiro 2, 8 Kurupai 3. Also started: 4 Lord Ainslle, 5 Otaru, 1 Polthogue, 6 Sarbonite, 4 Warmth, 3 Gwynne, 10 First Line, 11 Royal Tiger. Won by four lengths. Time, 3iniu l^sec. GRANDSTAND HACK.—2 Hastie 1, 1 Royal Park-2, 16 Risingham 3. Also started: 4 Persian rrince, 5 Polynesian, 7 Woodlark, 21 Pomeroy, 6 Idyllic, 3 Penury Rose, 10 Mystified, 8 Rienzi, Marker, 15 Sunbright, S Justification, 7 Mick, 17 Ethiopian, 20 Ulsterman, 19 Lipton, 13 Sacramento, 14 Grand Duchy, 12 Yankee Jack, Won by a neck. TELEPHONE HANDICAP.—2 80-peep 1, 1 Pennan 2. 5 Croesus 3. Also started: 12 Waimatao, 6 Acre, 4 Inah, 9 Wrkenvale, 3 Kipling, 8 Torfreda, 11) Chimera, li King's Armor, Damien, Taupana. Won by half a length. JUVENILE HANDICAP.—3 Lady Ball 1, 2 Bithoiea 2, I Affectation 3. Also started: U Empyrean, 12 Arch Salute, 1 Hydrus (coupled with Affectation), 9 Hytinas, 8 Nighttime, 7 Solace, .13 Idleness, 14 Farce, 10 Mlssgold, 4 Misslove, 15 Sweet Song. The placed horses ilnished together. Time, 51 2-ssee. WAIPIPI HANDICAP.—3 Volo (H. Young) 1, 5 Hyginas 2, 2 Mangamahoe 3. Also started: 4 Devotion, 6 Rewi Poto, 4 Rio. Won by •a length. Time, 25sec. RAILWAY HACK.—3 Matatua 1, 4 Gatherer 2, 9 Ralland 3. Also started: 1 Cotillion, 2 Gold Problem, 5 Zel», 6 Whakatina, 7 Bonvllle, 8 Khatmandu, 10 Zablsm. Won by two lengths. , Time, lmin 23% sec. FINAL WELTER.—4 Cyresian 1, 11 Wap- , ping 2, 7 Kiltess 3. Also started: 5 Hydrus, 3 Orleans, 3 Good Day, G Sir Agnes, 9 Gold- | stream, 2 Black Hill, 10 Galore, 4 Hastie. ! ELECTRIC HACK.—4 Occasion 1, G Genskus 2, 1 Meli 3. Also started: Rawakore, Ahika, Samarang, Wafvata, Tutlcorn, Solito, Simoda, Tunatau, Chatto. Won by a length. Time, lmin 10 2-ssec.

WELLINGTON ACCEPTANCES. Wellington, Last Night. Wellington acceptances are as follows: HACK HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE.—Foeman 11.4, Waioture 11.1, Brown Joe 0.10, Gwynne 9.9, Nocturnal, Hoatu 9.7, RIMUTAKA HANDICAP.—Wappiug 9.0, Robur 8.13, Dusky Eve 8.12, Karo 8.10, Sardinia 8.8, Eleus, Persian Prince B.G, Polynesian 8.1, Black Hill, Active 8.0, Royal Star 7.13, Palm Oil 7.12, Afterglow, Manu, Tigrttiya 7.10, Blue Hall 7.0, Rienzi, Risingham 7.0, Arihia, Blue Gown 0.13, Dick G. 12, Talitha 0.10, Justification Sacramento 0.10,

TAITA HANDICAP.—Arch Salute, Renunciation, Hatauoa, Stammer, Red Pepper, Lucid, Cashmere, Strathglass, Lady Bail 8.2, Russet, Merry Morn, Isaeus, North Loburn, Parorangi, Nighttime, Happy Moments 7.13, Mlssgold, Vitclia, Chaeronia, Royal Exchange, Roes Wreath, Murihlku, Neglige, Nursing Sister, Mirk, Skycorax, Farce, Lallah Rook, American Beauty 7.11.

WELLINGTON HANDICAP —Volo 8.10, De-' trolt 8.4, Adjutant 83, Devotion, Depredation, Mascot 7.13, Rose Pink 7J2, Kilmoon 7.9, Snub ; 7.7, Tressida 7.6, Gold Spult 7.5, Bagdad 7.1,, Sedd el Bahr 6.13, Battle Song 6.10, Bronk Delaval 6.7. OCTOBER HANDICAP.—MfIIoha 9.0, Eleus 8.9, Cooing 8.6, Polynesian 8.5, Oratress 8.2, Matatua 7.13, Afterglow, Tigritiya 7.12, Moutoa Ivanora 7.11, Consultation 7.10, Onslaught, Red Signal, Sonnluo, Cotillion 7.5, First Salute, Occasion 7.3, Railand, Sunburst, Tutlcorn 7.2, Lore Match, Sleepyhead, Belle Koir, Intermezzo, Tunatau, Meli, Courtfleld, Jingleform, Sea Foam, Bonvllle, Espcrance, Preparation, Whakatina, Gatherer, Blighty, Restful 7.0. WAINUI HANDICAP—Form Up, Rewi Poto 9.7, Ladogeur 9.5, Tressida 8.8, Sweet Tipperary 8.4, Glorify 8.2, Sir Agnes 7.13, Kiltes3, Wapping 7.11, Mazama 7.10, Prince Delaware 7.9, Sardinia, Balrusdaie, Cherry Mart, Roumania, Hastie, Risingham, Goldstream, Galore SHORTS HANDICAP.—Croesus 0.11, Hymestra 9.6, Parisian Diamond 9.4, Acre, Nystad 810, Nanna 85, Demos 8.0, Vagabond, Torfreda 7.12, Demagogue, Bonnie Maid, I;iah, Mohawk 7.11, Chimera 7.10, 80-peep. Pennon 7.3, Lionskin, Hyttus 7.0, Good Day 6.10, Mandrake, Cyrisian 6.9, Damien, Taunaha 6.7. THE CAULFIELD CUP FAVORITE. Received Oct. 18, 10.5 p.m. Melbourne, Oct. 15. The Caulfield Cup favorite—King Offa —is reported to be amiss. Bloomfield, the owner's racing manager, states that the horse is a likely starter, and that a decision will be come to after sprinting to-morrow.—Press Association.