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Taranaki Daily News, 19 March 1919, Page 8

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V.R.C. MEETINGS NEW TIPPERARY WINS THE AUSTRALIAN CUE. , Received March 18, 8.20 p.m. Melbourne, March 18, For the second day of the V.R.C. meeting there was brilliant weather, and the going was good. Eudois just got up and won the Elms Handicap in the last few yards. Molyneux ran ninth. Eudois is the first Victorian horse to win the Elms. Whizbang, finishing fast, won the Ascot Vale easily from Sir Ernest Clarke's pair Hyades and Sextia. The favorite, Artilleryman, ran badly. Galloping well from the home turn, the Westralian gelding New Tipperary won the Australian Cup comfortably from Earlborn, who went fast in the last furlong, covering the last half mile in 53 sec and the six furlongs in lmin 19} see. New Tipperary weighed in two ounces under, but the stewards decided not to disturb the verdict. This has been excelled on several occasions. In the Bourke Handicap the last six furlongs were run in lmin 13}9ec. Star Comedian pulled up lame. Tararu Jack scored the easiest win for years in the March Steeples. He led in the last six furlongs and won by nearly a furlong. Pinon ran off. Results: ELMS HANDICAP.—Eudois (7.3) 1, Lomali (0.11) 2, Truepenny (0.13) 3. Won by a short head. Fourteen starters. Time, lmin 42sec. ASCOT VALE STAKES.—Whizbang (8.10) 1, Hyades (8.7) 2, Sextia (8.7) 3. Six starters. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin 15Jscc. AUSTRALIAN CUP. New Tipperary, 7.7 (R. Lewis) .. 1 Earlborn, 7.4 (F. Dempsey) 2 Menin, 6.12 (F. Howard) 3 Twelve starters. Boontree led for six furlongs, with Sfciuci third; then Shadow Dancer had charge till the turn. New Tipperary was in front at the straight entrance, and won easily by three lengths, the third horse two lengths away. Shadow Dancer was fourth. Time, 3min 59 J sec. MARCH STEEPLES.—Tararu Jack (12.8) 1, Islaus (9.4) 2, McAlpin (9.5) 3. Eight starters. Won easily by forty lengths. Time, 4min 13Jsee.

BOURKE HANDICAP.—Mistico (8.9) 1, Petracia (7.6) 2, Opera Boufi'e (6.8) 3. Thirteen starters. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 27^sec.

JUNIOR HANDICAP.—WiIdun (7.9) 1, Urstar (8.3) 2, Arrasene (7.10) 3. Won by a length and a half. Sonny Foy, Draco and Star Performer were left at the post. Time, lmin 9Jsec. MASTERTON ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Masterton, I.ast Night. Acceptances for the Masterton race meeting are:— TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.—-Zabism 9.0, Matatua 8.9, Transmission 8., Vasoovia 7.12, Tuticorn 7.9, Dainty Step 7.2. FLYING HANDICAP, six furlongs.— ;Torfreda 9.2, Comment, Astrophel, Chimera 8.3, Ahika 6.12. AUTUMN HANDICAP, one mile and a quarter.—Hydrus 9.1, Pacific Slope, Multicipal, Cooing 8.9, Loyal Arch 8.6, Multaine, Goldstream 7.9, Altercation 6.10. JUVENILE HANDICAP, five furlongs. —Magistrate, Rose Wreath, Miss Gold 8.3, Chaeronia 7.2, War Baby 7.0, Maronne 6.11. MASTERTON HACK HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Red Signal 9.9, Penury Rose 8.13, Momac 5.4, Consultation 8.1, .Manu 7.12, Vascovia 7.11.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Comment 8.10, Sweet Tippernry iS.IO, Red Signal 8.3, Kiitess 8.1, Gold Soult 7.U, Revocation 7.13, Altercation, Galore 7.0, Otara 0.12. DASH HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Gold Problem 9.5, Matatua 8.10, |Stutter 8.4, Restful 7.12, Toddy 7.9, IDainty Step 7.3, Squireen, Contend 0,12. TRIAL STAKES.—Contend 8.9, Clever Mary B.l', Half Time 7.7, Printemps 7.4, Negligee, War Baby, Deniades, Princess Charming, Murihiku, Hyades, Probate, Miss Lass 7.2. THE YEARLING SALES. Melbourne, March 18, The sales totalled 11,142 guineas. At the yearling sales Mr. Greenwood purchased a Welkin—Carissma filly for 430 guineas, and Mr. W. R. Kemball a Landsong—Ramson filly for 300 guineas. —Aug. N.Z. Cable Assoc. I TURF TOFIO& ' (By "Moturoa.") There will be races at Woodville today and to-morrow, and the runners include the Taranaki horses Depredation, luali, Simonides, Kolmr, Haversack and Paddington Green. The local division left for Woodville on Monday. A good field of thirteen figure in the Woodville Cup. Reed Ribbon is quit# equal to carrying 9.0 in such company, nnd with Battle Long, Depredation and Somiino,. should carry the bulk of the investments. With the sting out of the ground Depredation should show his form, but Red Ribbon may keep him busy. Sixteen hold their ground in the Electric Handicap, and such smart beginjiters as Torfreda, Bonnie Briar and Demos may have to be reckoned with There is a whisper about Simonides. but followers of form will prefer the chances oF the more consistent ones mentioned above. The hack liurdles are a good lot, lmt | the three top weights may divide favoritism. Whiro and Ore Ore are both very well at present. Considerable interest will be taken in the appearance of Betholia, for whom 70Hgns was refused lately, in the Trial Plate. Transmission and Consultation will command respect in the Welter. Rs- ■ cc>t form points to ths» former. I The Flying Handicap looks very open! | Snmarang, Restful and Stuttere ?an I travel fast for six furlongs, but Old ' Gold's running last week may impress ! punters most. i Some good horses are engaged in the Borough Welter Handicap, and Gnldstream, Padd'mgton Green nnd BirkenI vale are likely to have friends. The ; top weight, has been unfortunate lately, i but may run with better luck a'; Wood.julla.