SPORTING

Taranaki Daily News, 5 October 1920, Page 3

SPORTING

THE AJ.C. MEETING. PERSHORE WINS METROPOLITAN. GOOD DAY FOR NEW ZEALAND. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Oct. 4, 10.10 p.m. Sydney, Oct. 4. The weather was ideal for the „ccond day of the AJ.C. spring meetiig. There were over 80,000 people present, a record attendance. The course was in excellent condition. The New Zealand representatives' star was in its ascendancy, Vespucci being the first to justify the trip across the the Tasman, although beaten by Erasmus. Pershore nrd Finmark commanded tremendous admiration in the Metropolitan Handicap, and justly so. Pershore receiving an ovation on weighing In. The Steeples provided an exciting tussle, particularly as Tararu Jack ran wide under the judge's hoi, maiy thinking Taralie the winner. Red Cardinal, In the Squatters' Handicap, Was unable to overtake' Daarewln, but finished gamely. Results are as follows: SHORTS HANDICAP—EIkin 7.10 1, Julia Grey G.ll 2, Elfacre 8.3 3. Nine starters. Julia Grey made the running, but was challenged in the last furlong by JSlkti', who won by a head. Time, 1.18%. CLIBBORN STAKES,

One mile. W. M. Keogh's and E. Moss's br. c. Erasmus, by Llnacre (imp.)— Lady Capulet, 8.5 i Vespucci, 8.2 ],,. 2 Tich, 8.2 \ !.'.!.!!!!!!".! 3 Thirteen starters. Vespucci was outpaced by Erasmus in the straight. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.38%. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, One milo five furlongs. Mr. E. J. Watt's b. h. Pershore, by All Black (imp.)—Perseis, 4yrs., T.B (Killorn) 1 Ecarte, 0.7 (Johnson) 2 Syce Ktight, 0.12 (O'Bryan) 3 Fifteen starters, the non-starters being Millipme, Prince Viridis, Fortuuo Hunter, Fiaviol, Prudent Field, Gambler's Gold, Booster. Finmark took up the running and was joined by Syce Knight lotvlng the straight. Passirg the mile post Syce Knight, Finmark, Whitephast, Pershore, and Ecarte were In that order. At the five furlongs Kennaquhalr moved up fast, but was closely attended by Pershore and Finmark. Syce Knight led into the straight, with Kennaquhair and Pershore challenging stroi'giy. Parshore came away at the distance, wearing down Syce Knight, and won by one and a half lengths. Ecarte and Syce Knigfct were separated by n neck. Whitephast was officially placed fourth, and Firmark fifth. Time, 2.44%. STEEPLECHASE' HANDICAP.—Tararu Jack 12.1 1, Taralie 9.10 2, Cerise Grey 9.5 3. Seven starters. Taralie and Tararu Jack shared the honors all the way, each leiilfug alternately. Both entered the straight together, and after a fine struggle dowi' the straight Tararu Jack won by a neck. Time 5.23%. BREEDERS' PLATE.—Vaccine 1, Woorissa 2, Popaway 3. Sixteen starters. Vaccine headed all the way, and won comfortably by two iengtts. Time, 11%. SQUATTERS' HANDlCAP.—Daarewin 5.12 1, Red Cardinal 9.9 2, Sylvafort 8.3 3. Eleven starters. Won by one and a quarter lengths. Time, 2.22%.

NOTES FROM MELBOURNE. r.ecelred Oct. 4, 11.20 p.m. Melbourne, Oct. 4. Earlstlne was sold at auction to D. Price for 330 guineas. Salitros and Orion arrive en Wednesday from Sydney. Nautical returts tbe same day.—Aus.-K.Z. Cable Assn. NEW FRENCH RACE. Paris, Oct. !S. The Trix de I'Arc de Triramphe (12 furlongs), a new race worth £«000, resulted: Comrade (P. Bullock) 1, King's Crown 2 Fleurs 3. ' Comrade has not yet been beaten. Gilpin, the trainer, Is half-owner and purchased Comrade as a yearling for 25 euineas.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. '

MASTERION HANDICAPS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellirgton, Oct. 4. The handicaps for the first day of the Masterton Racing Club's meeting are:— JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP.—MiII o* fjowrie 10.13, Risingham 10.12, Explorer, Falstaff 10.S, Lord Nagar 10.", Sir Solo, Fisher, Meltthikoff 10.0, Gkidful 10.5, Coldstream 10.4. Otauru Kid, Sweet Tipperary 10.2, Revocation 9 7, Negambo 9.2, Rienzi 9.1, Diamond Nap, Stelpaiil, Mattock, Parewanui, Master Boris, Warmth, Pawerewere, Lady renza 9.0. FLYING HANDICAP.—Chimera 9.0, Hy raestra 8.13, Bindle 8.12, Tlgritiya 8.11, Miss Gold -8.5, Croesus 8.4, Maloha 8.2, Jutland 7 13, Chrysotom 7.12, Astlnome, Well Done Ml, Swanee River T.B, Royal Excrange, Mur.hiku 7.7, Lurullat' 7.7, Nursing Sister, Ruddy, Income 7.4, Sweet Memory G. 13, Rouen 6.12, Honey Bee 09, Matatua, Vasilkof 0.8, Hymarty, Lady General, Taonui 6.7. LAWN HANDlCAP.—Tenterfield 9.11, Miss Maid 9.5, Ben Bolt 8 9, Warrawee 8.8, Olyntlius, Rebuff, Bitters, Strategy 8.3, Piro Piro 7.13, Persian Prince 7.9, Galore, Stutter 7.8, The Digger, Miss Land, La Paloma 7.4, Maniahera 7 3, Admiration 0.12, Stelpaul, Silk Rein, Passenger, Califorrian, Destiny, Ohiti, Dumper, Tipperary Lass 6.11. MASTERTON CUP.—Volo 9.11, Red Ribbon/ Marqueteur 9 2, Nobleman 8.9, Snub 8.6, Bonnetter, 8.5, Bonnie Maid 8.1, Tenterfield, Dainty Step 7.13, Rose Wreath 7.12, Raceful, Gas Bag 7.9, Athens 11. 7.8, Bonnie Heather, Printemps 7.7, Croesus 7.5, Motuihl, Royal Exchange 7.4, Johiny Walker 7.3, Hurry Up 7.2, Insurrection 71, Moutoa Ivanova 7.0, Rißingham, Kilgour 0.13, Sycorax 0.10, Blackhead, Esperance, Catalini 0.7. ' LANSDOVVNE HANDICAP —Borealis 9.1, Explorer, Lord Astolat, Amberine, Strategy 8.6, Bitters 8.4, Ngata 8.2, Blackhead 7.13, Stutter 7.10, Probate 7.9, Blissfulness 7.7, Mountain Chief 7.0, Lady Witehet, Festivity, Vagrancepiece 0.13, Negambo fi.l2, Sir Wal, Conziska 0.10. FAREWELL lUNDICAP.--Vasilkof 9.2, Bonny Priar 9.1, Hepta 8.7, Caricature 8.6, Samarai.g, Rieu3e 8 5, Ngata 8.:',, Magistrate 8.2, Canyon 8.1. Zephland, Galore, Valley Rose 710, Timidity, Martian Miss, Big Push 7.9, Vitella 7.5, Kyoto, Pakaraka 0.13, Prudent Lad, Bayswater 6,12, Coronita, Conziska, Release, Busy, Hallowicz 0.10. ' GRANDSTAND WELTER HANDlCAP.'—Trespass 10 5, Vagabond 10 4, Nobleman 9.9, Miss Gold, Maioha 9 .1, Alliens 11., Printemps, Raceful, Little River 8.11, Croesus 89, Ladoguer 8.7, Rekanui, Motuihl 8.5, Mill o' Cowrie, Hurry Up 8.4, Matatane, 8.3, Kipling, Old Gold 7.13, Penury Rose, Ruddy, Jean Laddo Sir Farciful. Matty, Sycorax, Walton 7.12! Lord Nagar 7.11, Scornful 7.8, Tirana, Railand, Ttrangn, Elcullus, Ermea, Idle Talk, Pente, Catalini, Earthshine 7.7.