SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 March 1919, Page 8

SPORTING.

V.R.C. MEETING.' n ' ) MOLLY'S ROBE WINS NEWMARKETHANDICAP. Received March IC, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, March 10. The V.R.C. meeting- opened in fine but dull weather, and the going was soft. In the Pines Hurdles the favorite (Percolator) lost his rider (G. Cail), who fractured his skull. The winner, Oriers, is owned by Fred Burn. A hot favorite in Eusebius smothered the field in the straight and won the St. Leger with a lot in hand. This win does not carry a penalty for the Australian Cup. Mistieo started second favorite in the Newmarket Handicap, which was run up the straight. J. O'Shen rode Hoprig. Molly's Robe was always prominent, and won by a narrow margin from Sir Ttiex, '.vlio came fast. Lingerie finished fourteenth, and Hoprig sixteenth. Molly's •Robe is owned in Queensland, and holds the Australasian record for eleven furlong?. Lisnavane, who won the Sires Trainee Stakes brilliantly, is a half sister to Cetigne, Star Compdian had only an exercise gallop in the Essemlon Stakes. Scornful, ridden by O'Shea, lost second place in the last furloug. P.?-ults are as follows:

T IKES HURDLES.—Oriens (9.0) 1, Mahu (10.9) 2, Mountain Gold (11.8) 3. There were nine starters. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 49 3-4 see, ST. ' LEGER STAKES.—Eusehiug (3 10) 1, Cape Sky (8.10) 2, Truepenny (3.10) 3. There were five starters. Eusebius led from the entrance to tfte straight, won by a length, the third horse a head away: Time, 3min 14jsec.

NEWMARKET HANDICAP.—MoIIy's Robe (7.5; P. O'Neill) 1, Sir Ibex (!tl; P Kelly) 2, Greenstead (8.10; P. Brown) 3 There were 25 starters. Greenstead led at the start, but Molly's Robe took command before three furlongs had gone, and won by a short neck from the fastfinishing Sir Ibex. Greenstead was a good third and Mistico next. Time, lmin 15sec.

SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES.—Lianavan» (8.7) 1, Artilleryman (8.10) 2, Bandnrria (8.7) 3. There were eleven starters. Won by half a length. Time, lmin l&ee.

ESSENDON STAKES.—Star Comedian 1, Gold Cuffs 2, Scornful 3. The only starters. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 13iaec.

BRUNSWICK STAKES—Shadow Dancer (7.13) 1, Carriole (8.2) 2, Snub (8.12) 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 9 1 -4see. AUSTRALIAN SCRATCHINGS. Autumn Hurdles: Wishful, Giadful. Junior Handicap: Rebuff. Bourke Handicap: Hymestra. WESTPOIiT MEETING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Westport, March 15. The Westport Jockey Club's annual meeting to-day was held in wretched weather. The totalisator handled £4245, compared with £5400 last year. Results: TRIAL HACK. —3 Holdtika 1, 1 War Tax 2, 2 Black Sleeves 3. Also started: 4 Bcnope, 5 Winning Number. GRANITY" HANDICAP TROT.-2 Prince Charlie 1, 3 Haroid Huon 2, 4 Topsy Wallace 3. Also started: 1 Lord Thorpe, 5 Mereadantc. 6 Palmdale, 7 Stella Ashley and Wireless, 9 St. Denis, 10 Wee George, 11 Rosie L., 13 Myrtle I-eaf, 14 Brooklyn Hall, 15 Mada, 10 Prince Huon and Armeaux D'Or. Won easily. Time, 2min 45J5..c.

BULLER HANDICAP.—2 Lady Middelton 2, 3 Molly Hawk 2, 1 Xanthos 3. Also started: 4 Cassowary. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 17 U-sscc.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP.—I Clallupin 1, 2 I'arlovna 2, 3 Black Sleeves 3. Also started: 4 Diamond's Pray. Won by a length. Time, lmin lOsec.

PATTERSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP. —2 Molly Hawk 1, 1 Royal Dragoon 2, 2 Caraid Dileas 3. The only starters. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 39sec.

WESTPORT HANDICAP TROT.—I Marvelo 1, 5 Billy Ashley 2, 10 Rosie L. 3 Also started: 2 Palmdale, 3 Neut, 4 Harold Hue, 6 Lord Thorpe, 7 Trixie Adair, 8 Wireless, !) Myrtle Leaf, 21 St. Dennis, 12 Prince Huon, 13 Wee George, 14 Nightborn. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min llsec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP.-l Lady Middleton 1, 2 War Tax 1 2, 3 Royal Dragoon 3. The only starters. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 30sec. SOUTHLAND WEIGHTS. Invercargill, March 14. Following are the Southland R.C. handicaps:— Roslyn Handicap, six furlongs: Kilkei> 9.5, Fleetham, Sleepy Head 9, Lady Superior, Orderdown 8.12, Admiral Talbot, Moneymnsh 8.10, Glenwood 8.5, Kilmeedy, Night Alarm, Revolution 8.4, Lady Edith 8, Lady Kuight, Mettle Drift 7.10, Erronous, Mussellman, Partisan 7.9, All Rain, Benzarrop, Bontave, Callendar, Cannot, Cattach, Marching Order, Martiforo. Money Maker, Pleasure Forin, Red Eagle, Speedking, Stravshot 7.7.

Wavorley (saddle) Trot, one and a-half-miles: First Chime, Hza, Intolerance, Jolly Major, Our Girl limit, Barooga, Blue Chimes, Golden Pippin, Ropal Step 12 yards behind, Oros, Jtarvellc, Red Empress 24, Flower O'Touri 30, Erie Rothehihl, G. M. Dillon, Rose Chimes 48, Dandy Chimes, Odd Sox, Wallace Town, Zara 84. Southland Cup, one mile and a quarter: Rorke's Drift 9.10, Glewlower

8.13, Golden King, Marsa 8.1, Royal Star 7.9, Eleas 7.8, Tin Soldier 7.6, Samiel 7.5, Burrangong 6.12, Thaddeua 6.10, Gunrest, Alazame 6.7. Southland Steeplechase, about three miles: Bover, Kaupokonui 11.7, ZarIcoma 11.5, Chappell Moh 10.13, Silverspear 10.9, Lochella. 10.7, Palladio 10.5, Peary 10, Dardanelles, Grafton, Trot, Joker, Tipperary Boy 8.7. Flying Handicap, six furlongs: Kilbrogan <J.3, Buller 9, Helicon 8.0, Eleas 8.4, Rokelaine 8, Hot Air 7.8, Glensponse 7.4, Sleepyhead 7.3, Kilmeedy, Orderdown 0.12, Multoe 0.7.

Invercargill (harness) Trot, one and a half miles: Captain Henter, Dolly Rodgers, Guy, Wild Harold, Wallace Heddale, Jessie Scott, Kanukot, Lady Hollywood, Lasca Lad, Minelight, Princess Cole, Rothstar, St. Anthouey, The Gunner, War Scot limit, Tahiti 24 yards behind, liapuka Lass 30, Lady Mac 48, Lenamor, Wee Bell 00, Hazelfield 72, Owen's Lane 84, Rosebank 96, Intolerance, Our Girl 120, G. M. Dillon 168.

Disposal Stakes, six furiongs: Wild Pilgrim 9, Achilleus, Ayclitfe 8.13, Bon, Money Mush 8.12, Revolution B.U, Lady Edith 8.2, All Rain, Brooksdale, Cannot, Fitasborne, Miss Finland, Salzburg, Vocation 7.12.

Tradesmen's Handicap, one mile: Buller 9, Golden King 8.13, Bellshire 5.12, 'Helicon 8.8, Eieus SO, Tin Soldier 8.4, Marianne 9.3, Rokelaine 8, Burrangong 7.10, Thaddeus 7.8, Cave Rock, Gunrest, High Water, Maza-ma 7.5, Red Tape 7.3, Ayclilie, Red Admiral 7, Jack Thistlecrown 6.7. WRiF TOPICS ("by "Moturoa.") All roads will lead to Piliaaia to-day, visitors comiuy irm all parts oi tlie punince, and as far south as iMarton and Wanganui. Judging .by the lonjj acceptance list the racing should ue well worth witnessing, and provided iue preseat line weather holda a record gathering, is assured. The club intends launching out on a big programme of improvements this season, so that flnancial success to-day will just come at the right time- The prospects of the various runners have already been traversed in these columns, and nothing more remains but to wish Mr P. Riley and his confreres a successful and enjoyable time to-day.

Punters had an in-and-out time at Tauhereuikau oa Friday. Vaseovia hopped off by paying a "stunning prio# in the Hack Welter, and Chimera carried on the good work by easily accounting for Trentham Rose and other fancied ones in the Russell Handicap. Nystad was backed for a heap of money in the Autumn Handicap, but llydrus finished best and beat the favorite home. Then the tide turned, and Red Signal, Miss Gold, Kiltess, Battle Array and Rebekah. strolled home, bringing more pvciwment than money to the public. Reliekah, as usual, paid a Desert Gold price.

Rangitikei weights are guaranteed to give pickers brain fag for a weefc or two. In the cup Nobleman heads the list with 9.5. a weight he is well capable of carrying if as fit as his admirers assert Rewipoto has hardly deserved 9.3, and will be busy conceding 12 lbs to Depredation. The latter reads better than All Over, Rude and Nystad, ami Ro,-e Pink should account for mc-st of the lesser lights, though Master Moutoa and Bingham are well enough treated. Parisian Diamond has nat done much recently, and 9.13 may anchor him in the Scott Memorial Handicap. All Over is also well cared for, and at a difference, of 2 lbs Inah appears best treated. Kipling's form at Wanganui may not have been correct, but he will have to improve considerably on that to have a chance with 8.6. If the winner is destined to come from tlio middle of the handicap, Jutland, who is daintily handled with 7.11, may be the one to score. None of the lightweights look to he class enough to have more than rough chances.

The treatment meted out to Alteration and Movement in the Ohakea Hurdles is interesting Alteration is given 10.5, which is not prohibitive providing that he jumps well- Movement gets in with 9.7, and is apparently "chanced" as non-stayer. Whether the handicapper will prove correct remains to he seen, but Mr P. .Johnson certainly has some encouragement to make the trip. The Ohakea Hurdles are run over a mile and three-quarters, and the distance is a quarter-mile shorter on the second day. Outside the New Plymouth horses Ore Ore and Lord Nelson have nothing to grow] about. Big fields are likely to contest the minor event'. Paddington Green, (Hyginas and Dingle have been given a chance in the Parewaimi Welter, and Hallow, Rajput, Idle Talk, Tempo and Gold Problem in the other races. The programme for the Waimare Plains Trotting Club's .annual meeting, to be held on the Ha.wera racecourse at Easter, is now. engaging attention. Tljc chief handicap event, the Wnimnte Plains Cup, will he worth 34." sovs, and the other races will he' as follows: Eitham, Handicap, of 175 sovs. one mile; Tarnnaki Futurity Stakes, of 150 sovs. one mile and a half: Hftwera Handicap, of 15(1 sovs. two miles:" Anroa Maiden Handicap, oi 100 sovs. one mile nnd a half; Normanhv Handicap, Of 1 Of) sovs, one mile and a quarter: Rtrtitfnrd Handicap. of 100 sovs, one mile and a half: and District Handicap, of 90 sovs, one mile and a half. Tn all £I2OO will be given away in stakes, and such good prizes are sure to attract first-class horses from all parts of the Dominion Nominations close with Mr G. A. Holder. P.O. box 157, Hawera, on the 23th inst.