SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 September 1919, Page 7

SPORTING.

DANNEVIRKE MEETING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. _ Dannerirke, Lost Nlfrht. The Dannevtrko Racing and Hant Club's combined spring meeting was held to-day In cold weather. The course was in good order, but the attendance small. The totnllsator handled £16,598, compared with £23,811 for the one day meeting last year. Results:— ASHCOTT HUNTERS' HURDLES.—3 Tornear (R, Hunt) 1, 4 Captnin Black 2, 2 Slumlr 3 Also started: 5 Hliturangl, 1 Slgnjslan, 6 Martinella. Only the placed horses finished. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 2.31. UMUTAOROA HACK HANDICAP.—S Shaki (McCormack) 1, 4 Lady Wltchet 2, 3 May Morn 3. Also started: 1 Oid Cold, 2 Magistrate, 6 Lady Kllworth, 8 Olenflnias, J Comlska. Won by a neck- Time, 1,15. SPRING HANDICAP—I The Spoaker (R. Reed) 1, 2 Rose Pink 2, 5 Sweet Tlpperary 3. Also started: 3 Lucid, 4 Maraototnra. The Speaker got la front at the distance and won easily by two lengths. Time, 2,10 1-5, DANNEVIRKE STEEPLECHASE.—6 Bollin (McSweeney) 1, 2 Styrax 2, 4 Gaekwar 3, Also started: 1 Master Webster, 2 First Line, 3 Mattock, 0 Merry .Tack, 5 Sir Donald, 8 Sensitive. The race was a chapter of accidents. First Line and Master Webster ran off, Mattock, Sensitive, Sir Donald, Gaekwar, and Merry Jack foil. Bollin was well In the lead at the last fence and won by 100 jnrds. Gaekwar was remounted and finished third. Time 8.16.

MAIDEN PLATE.-Kllgour (A. ,T. McFlynn) 1, 2 Speechmaker 2, 7 Woolahsra 3. Also started: 8 Yucatan, 6 Preface, 12 Bill,! 5 Sweet Song, 12 Potomoa, 10 Pomoana, a Te Kopua, 3 Hareraona, 11 Mannlkin, 4 Reformation. The winner was In front all the way. Time, 1.18.

HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE.-l Sllsnus (R. Hunt) 1, S Utility 2, % Patifikt 3. Also started: 5 Walker's Ridgs, 4 Merry Owen, 7 Hollyhock, 6 Gallagher. All but Utility ran off at the double the first time. Sllenus went back and caught Utility at the last fence, winning easily by two lengths. Time, 5.28 OTANGA HANDICAP.—6 Blrkenvale (A. Reed) 1, 2 Sweet Corn 2, 0 Gold Problem 3. Also started: l Lady General, 5 Trentham Rose, 3 Vermillion, 7 Zeus. Won by a neck, a close (bird. Time, 1.15. TAMAKI HACK WELTER.—I Warlike (C. Emerson) 1, 7 Plash Lady 2, 4 Carllllon 3. Also started: 6 Sacramento, 3 Utlwnl, 2 May Morn, 5 War Star, 8 Sartollne. Won comfortably by a clear length. Time, 1.49 3-5. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Dannevlrko, Last Night. The acceptances for tlm second day are : TE MATU LADIES' BRACELET. One and a quarter miles—Signysian 12.1, Captain Black 11.9, Walker's Ridge 11.0. TRIAL STAKES. (Weight Bst.). Five furlongs—Pomona, Bill, Haremoana, Speechtpakcr, First Blow, Preface, Te Koupua, Gotha, Sweet Song. DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB'S STEEPLECHASE. About 3 miles—Stttson 12.8, Patarlkl 11.8, Merry Owen 9.0, Gallagher 9.7. ORINGI HANDICAP. One mile and a furlong.—The Speaker 9.0, Rose Pink 8.13, Sweet Tlpperary 7.13, Flash Lady 6.12, Doric 6.12, Vermillion 6.10, Maraetotara 0 9, Zeus 6.7. GLENGARRY STEEPLECHASE. Two and a half miles.—Master Webster 10.12, Mattock, Gaekwar, First Line 10.9, Sir Donald 10.8, Merry Jack 9.13, Sensitive, Multum, Imposter 9.7. KIRITAKI HANDICAP. Five and a half furlongs.—Lord Muskerry 9.0, Kllgour 8.5, Magistrate 8.2, Lady Kllworth 7.10, Sweet Song, Preface 6.9, Glenflnlas 6.7. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Sli furlongs. —Blrkenvale ».l, Lady General 8.5, Old Gold 7.9, Gold Problem 7.2, Trentham Rose, Doric 7.0. RCAHINE HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Sacramento, Utlwai 99, Flaßh Lady 8.13, Lady Wltchet 8,12. Slmkl 8.10, Carllllon, May Morn 8.2, War Star 8.0, Woolahara 7.13, Bill, Conzlska 7.7. ESTLAND KILLED. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Sept. 10, 930 p.m. Sydnoy, Sept. 10. Estland, while galloping at Kosehlli, struck a soft patch and fell and struck his head against a post and was killed Instantaneously.' TARAIIAKI JOCKEY CLUB. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. A meeting of the committee of the Taranakl Jockey Club was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. L. A. Nolan presiding. There were also present: Messrs, W. C. Weston, G. Fraser, J. McLeod, A. Alexander, L. B. Webster, 0. W. Sole, A. R Standlsh, W. P. Nlcoll, W. T. Hookham, and B. H. Chaney.

It was decided to support a resolution oj lha Te Kultl Racing Club Telatlve t" applying to tho Minister of Internal Affairs for an Increase In the number of totallsator permits A sub-committee was appointed to arrange for the catering for the forthcoming season. One new member was elected, and one resignation was received. Land tax assessment of £49 Its lOd were passed for payment, also the New Zealand Racing Conference levy for the 1819-20 seoson. It was reportod that tho following had accepted appointments for the ensuing year. Handlcapper, Mr. H. Coyle; judge, Christmas meeting, Mr. .1. Cameron, autumn meeting, Mr. J. R. L. Stanford; starter, Christmas meeting, Mr. C. A. Morse; autumn meeting, Mr. C. O'Conror; clerk of course, Mr. L. Payne.

Members of the District Committee were appointed a sub-committee to meet representatives of neighbouring clubs to discuss the ouestion of complimentary tickets.

The course committee will meet at the course at, an early date to discuss suggested alterations which It Is hoped to carry out prior to the, forthcoming meeting.

The recently-formed Taranakl Trotting Club has decided to hold Its first race meeting on on Saturday, February 7, 1920. As the Taranakl Jockey Club's autumn meeting will he held In the same week the Trotting Club should have a very successful gathering.