SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 March 1919, Page 6

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND TROTTING HANDICAPS.

By Telegraph. —Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The following are the handicaps for fhe Auckland autumn trots:—

IMPROVERS* HANDICAP. Gova, Normica Heir, Lady Lonsdale, Nancy Drift, My Junior, Miss Murphy limit, Lord Roberts, Wild Lad, Bon Bon, Aranui, Timbell 12 yards behind, Maethorn 36, Sandy Patch, Speculator 48, (Jold Rod CO, Rita, Galindo 72, Sweet Memory, Capillose, Tiki 84, Polar Star 96, Peter McMillan 108, Amberite 144, Roscruge (handicap withheld).

HOBSON HANDICAP. Kempsey, Lena Patch limit, Comedy Chief, Manuka Park, Lucille 12 yards behind, Wilding, Miss Rolfe 24, Inwqod 36, Bronze Patch, All Bell, Little Kauri, Prince Poole 4S.

' MANGERE HANDICAP. Bea" sant, Brianza, Temple, Dillon Way, Charming Rod limit, Jack of Diamonds, Polly Anna, Dulciphone, Endeavor 12 yards, Dillon Confusion, Brandon, Flora Dillon 24, Coal Light, Greta 49, Teawa, Shaunagolden 60 yards.

STEWARDS' HANDlCAP,—Amberite, Wonderland limit, Kirikiriroa, Syrie 24 yards, Hint 48, Blackthorn 60, Gold Boy, Auckland Girl 72, Whistling Capitalist 84.

CAMPBELL HANDICAP.—AIf MeKinnev, Harold Dillon, Asturio limit, Lieutenant, Waverley 12 yards, Pitaroa 24, Willie Lincoln 36, Steel Bell 72, Cathedral Chimes 156. CORNWALL HANDICAP.—Victor G., All Bell, Huon Grattan, Alf McKinney, Inwood, Trooper Dillon, Salamander, Prince Poole limit, Waverley, Gold Girl 12 yards, Pitaroa, Derby Dillon, Eccentric 24, Willie Lincoln, Ruanui 36, Sundial, Oruarangi 48, Gallipoli 60.

MARCONI HANDICAP.—The Scout, George K., Hymen, Prince Cliiide, Lincoln Star, Goodrich limit, Gallipoli, Ruanui 12 yards, Red George, Comedy Chief, Sundial, Pearl D'Or, Linotype, Stone Beldon 24, Ganvanita 36, Prince Akwood, Dorothy Dimple, Huon Grattan, and Bronze Patch 48. AUCKLAND SCRATCHING®. Auckland. March 25. Bonnie Maid and Battle Song have hoei' s,°ratoh.;d for all engagements at the A-R.C. Easter meeting. AUSTRALIAN TURF A Sydney cable states that scratchings for the Doncaster Handicap are as follow: Estland, Biplane, Hymestra, Bee and Scornful. For the Sydney Cup: Biplane and Estland.

TURF TOPICS.

(By "Moturoa"). Considerable rain fell at Bulls yesterday, and although rain was badly needed the state of the going is likely to be holding for the Rangitikei Racing Club's annual meeting, which takes to-day and to-morrow. Scratching are likely to be fairly numerous, a good number of those engaged feeling t-lie effects of over-much racing during the past few weeks. Mr Henry's rehandicaps are rather drastic, and may stop those penalised for victories at Opunake. Woodville and Masterton. The Rangitikei Oup, cne' and a quarter miles, will only attract, a small field. Nobleman failed with 9.3 last year, and has 21hs more to carry to-day. He likes the going firm, and the track will be acrainst him. It is whispered that Henry Clay may not be a runner, and could have little chance with Star Lady <it. level weigljts. Loyal Arch and Master Lupin have other engagements, and it is doubtful in which race they wfll start. Master Moutoa won well at Nelson. and he appears to have a good chance, though Star T.ady will probably be sent out, first favorite. Tnah is the nominal favorite for the Scott Memorial Handicap, six furlongs, and is Tikely to run well. Rawakore and Slarengo are well served by fea-ther-weights. Hvginas likes soft going, and should be well supported in the Parawanui Welter. Zola may be the best of the others

The Ngapaki Hack Handicap will see smart backs like Carmel Arch, Gold Problem and Samarang in actionThe Ohakea Hurdle Race will, keep pickers h-.tsy, and the race looks very open. Whiro and Vacuum, recent winners, are much talked about, but some shrewd'judges expect Polthogue to improve on his tipunske running. Hallow and Borealis appear to hold a strong hand in the Carnayon Hack Handicap. One of the hottest favorites of the day will he Sonnino in the Pukenui Welter. Tempo is nicely weighted, and may prove a? good as Wanganui sports imagine. With a start Cance should show in the Trial Plate. Papanui and Otonga can alsfj travel fairly fast. The first race at the Rangitikei ffieet;jn«r starts at 11,10 a.m. Mr J. E. Henrys has made the following re-handicaps and the horses rehandicapped will carry the weights in parenthesis:— Scott Memorial—Hastie l'llbs (7.7), Madam Rist.ori 7.0 (7 7). Olmkea Hurdles —Whiro 14Ibs (11.!)), Vacuum lOlbs (11.4), Movement 101' os (1(1.3). Rangitikei Cup—Star La d v 141bs (7.1). Pukenui Welter—Sonnino lOlbs. (10 0), Mout.oa Tvnnova /lbs (0.4>. Pftrewanui Welter —Ginsv Gen; 71bs (8.7). Ngatiana Hack—Metn'lum fllbs (fl.Sl, Samarang ftlbs (98), TCareao fibs (S.rt). Horse-owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for the Waimate Plains Trotting Club's annual meeting close on Friday at 9 pin.