SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 November 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

NEW ZEALAND CUP. WON BY ROYAL STAB. TIME EQUALS BECOBD. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Nov. 5. Tre Canterbury Jockey Club’s metropolitan meeting opened in splendid weather. There' was a very large attendance, including the Governor-General and Lady Jelllcoe. The track and appointments were in superb order. The electric totalisator was in use for the first time, and the wearisome delays associated with the old machine were conspicuous by their absence. The barrier was also operated by electricity. The investments were £77,175, against £97,060 for the same day last year. Results:— SPRING HURDLES.—Maniahera (A. McDonald) 1, Ore Ore 2, Good Start 3. All started. Won by a neck, a bad third. General Petain lost tis rider at the last fence. Time, 3min. 41 2-ssec. SPRING PLATE.—Cleasanta (J. Barry) 1, Scrimmage 2, Radiant Light 3. Also startea: Coniston. Te Kuri, Bluff, Kilcullen. Won by a head, the third horse three lengths away. Time, imin. 39sec. LINWOOD HANDICAP.—Bonnie Winkie (J. Barry) 1, The Reaver 2, Silent King 3. Scratched: Taipairu, Cleasanta, Kerb, Corsica. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 26 l-ssec. Warhue fell. NEW ZEALAND CUP, a handicap of 2500 sovs; second horse 500 sots, and third 230 sovs. from stake. Two miles.

IG. L. Rutherford’s b g ROYAL STAR, by Martian—Lady Victoria, aged (H. Young) j W. R. Keraball’s b g VAGABOND, by Martian—Gipsy Girl, aged (A. O’Neill) .. 2 J. P. Murphy’s ch g ALMONER, by Boniform—Cassock, 6yrs (A. Peart) 3 All started. Won by two lengths, the third horse a length away. Tame, 3min. 25 sec, which is equal to the race record. Following are the previous winners of the New Zealand Cup since 1900: IfrOl—D. Gordon’s Tortulla, 8.1 (C. Jenkins). Time, 3min. 33 4-ssec. 1902—8. T. Bennett’s Halberdier, 8.0 (F. Davis). Time, 3min. 31 l-ssec. 1903—A. Moss* Canteen, 7.12 (z. McCombe). Time, 3min. 27 l-ssee. 1904—G. G. Stead’s Grand Rapids. 8.5 (L. H. Hewitt). Time. 3min. 29 l-ssec. 1995—G. G. Stead's Noctuiform, 7.7 (L. H. Hewittj. Time. 3min. 29 4-ssec. 1906—K. Stores Star Rose, 6.7 (H. Price). Time, 3min. 29sec. 1907—F. Preston . Frisco. 7.6 (L. G. King?. Time, 3m!n. 28 4-ssec. 1908—T. H. Lowry’s Downfall, 7.8 (L. Wilson). Time, 3mln. 28 2-ssec. 1909—F. Tilley’s Lady Lucy, 7.1 (R. Young). Time, 3cnin. 28 3-ssec. 1910—E. J. Watt's Bridge, 7.10 (H. Gray). Time. 3mm. 25sec. 1911—W. G. and G. L. Stead’s and G. D. Greenwood's Vice Admiral, 7.8 (B. Deeley). Time. 3min. 28 3 T ssec. 1912—E. J. Watts Midnight Sun, 8.0 (L. Wilson). Time. 3mln. 27 l-ssec. 1913—A. R. Durant’s Sinapis, 7.5 (R. Berry). Time, 3min. 26 4-ssee : ?14—C. G. Dalgety’s Warstep (7.11 tj. O’Shea) and G. Hnnter’B Indigo, 6.12 (C. Stowe) dead heat. Time, &nin. 30 1915—L. G. McDonald's Tangihou, 6.7 (G. Clarke). Time, 3min. 30sec. 1916—H. Friedlander’s Ardenrohr, 7.3 (H. Young). Time, 3min. 25 l-ssec. 1917—V. and E. Riddiford's Menelaus, 8.1 •A. Reed). Time, 3min. 25 l-ssec. 1918—W. G. Stead’s Sasanof, 8.9 (H. Gray). Time, 3min. 27 4-sscc. 1919—K. S. Williams’ Vagabond, 7.13 (B. Deeley). Time. 3min. 28 2-ssec. 1920—5. J. Gibbons’ Oratress, 8.7 (H. Gray). Time. Smin. 26 4-ssec. WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 sovs; for two-year-olds. Four furlongs. A. B. Williams’ ch f EPITAPH, by Absurd—Eulogy (A. Retd) 1 G D. Greenwood's blk c FARCEUR, by Absurd—Our Lady (G. Young) 2 G. D. Greenwood’s b f VEIL, by Absurd— Cowl (M. McCarten) 3 Scratched: Prosnerity. Sir Otway. Viyella, DianeUa. Pickaniny. Won by three lengths, tte same distance between second and third. Time, 47 l-ssec. APPRENTICES’ PLATE.—Humboldt (H. 1 Marshall) 1, lied Gown 2, Ma tat a 3. Scratched : Tres Bon. Glentanner. Won by a pare length, the third horse half a length away. Time, Imin. 41 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 2000 sovs. Six furlongs. K. D. Duncan’s b g SOLFANELLO, by Solferino—Rosalia. syrs (A. Oliver) .... 1 W. G. Stead s b g ABSUBDUM, by Absurd—Holyrood, 3yrs (A. Reed) ...... 2 H. B. Gibson’s ,br g RATIONAL, by Absurd —Cowl, 3yrs (A. McCormack) 3 Scratched: Kilcullen. Won by two lengths Time. Imin. ILsec. —a record for the race. BICCARTON WELTER.—Palestrina (C. Emerson) 1. Ronetter 2, Songbird 3. Scratched : Askari, Seri mm age. Won by a head, four lengths separating second and third. Time, imin. 7.3 l-ssec. RACE FOR THE CUP. ALMONDR LEADS TILL DISTANCE. ORDER CHANGES IN STRAIGHT. (Special to News.) Christchurch, Last Nignt. The race for the New Zealand Cup was a splendid one. Royal Star went out the popular fancy. After some delay at the start the big field was go* away in a good line, and as the horses pass.-d the stand, Egotism, W’ariove. Pluto, Bonnie Maid. Foo Cbow and Almoner were racing in that order. A furlong further on Bonnie Maid, Starland ana Almoner improved their positions, and once into the back stretch Almoner was in charge from Pluto, Bonnie. Maid, Esperance and Royal Star. Much the aaene order was maintained passing the six furlong post, where Almoner was striding along very freely, just clear of Egotism, Bonnie Maid, Pluto and Royal Star. Rounding the top turn Almoner was still in charge” Once heads; were turned for home Royal Star and Vagabond improved their positions. At the distance Almoner was being bard ridden and was tiring, and Royal Star soon- had. his measure. By a late effort Vagabond took second place, being tw> lengths behind Royal Star, while Almoner was beaten for second place by a length. The next in order were ‘ Esperance, Rouen, Egotism and Bonnie Maid;

SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Christchurch, Last Night. The Canterbury Jockey Chrt> second day’s acceptances are:— MIDDLETON HURDLES —Sir Fanciful 11.9, The Digger 11.3, Whipcord 10.13. Mandrake 10.4, Staff Officer 10.3, Bellrock 9.7, Benefit, Paul Pry 9.0. CRITERION HANDICAP. —Dainty Step 9.2, Rude 8.9. Maeduff. Clean Sweep 8.8, Affectation, Trespass 8.4, Silver Peak 8.0, Mlchaela 7.13, Egotism 7.7. Will Oakland 7.2, Corn Rigs. Radiant Light 6.13, Askari 6.12, Royal Mac 6.7. IRWELL HANDICAP.—Sir-'Otway 8.8, Prosperity 8.7, Viyella 8.3, Tmssayr, April Folly, Zany 7.13, Cypter 7.12, Para 7.8, Red Kriss. Kilroe 7.5. Swallow Flight 7.0, Waetea 6.12, Stream 6.9. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.—RoyaI Star, Vagabond 8.13, Foo Chow, Vespucci 8.6, Isabel, Bonnie Heather 7.13, Warlove, Delight 7.10, Bonnie Maid 7.3, Almoner 7.2, Kilgour 6.13. Esperance 6.11. RANDOLPH HANDICAP.—Danger Zone 8.13, Valdamo 8.9, Martian Miss, Horatius, Madam Chfron 8.5, Steasel 8.4. Bebehead, Kerb F. 3. Silent King, Cerberus 7.13, Cattac’.i 7.12, Limelight 7.11, Tekuri 7 10, Urgency 7.7, Petunia 7.5, Kilroy 7.4, Dao* Straitlaco

7.3, Kerry Star 7.2, Santala, Hallock, Kilba’n, Boadicea, Lord Leslie, Molly’s Hope 7.0. EPSOM HANDICAP.—MaIaga 9.11, Sunny lyoch 9.5, Miss Gold 9.4, Prince Martian 9.2, Palamon 8.11, Princess Pat 8.2. Taipairu, Sembric 8.0. ACORN STAKES.—Epitaph 9.0, Viyella 8.5, April Folly, Waetea, Dianella, Wink, Veil, Zany 8.0. DERBY.—Coniston, Cupidon, Grotesque, Penitent, Songbird, Tamatete, The Hawk, Winning Hit, Fulsome, Radiant Light. AUCKLAND MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. STORK WINS MITCHELSON CUP. Auckland, Nov. 5. The Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The going was good, and there was an excellent attendance. The totalisator handled £77,532 10s, against £76,863 10s for the first day of the last spring meeting. Results:— ■' TRIAL HURDLES.—Manga wai (Kaan) 1, Kipling 2, Approach 3. Also started: Oakieigh. Golden Glade, Kereone, Poanui, Crowhurst, Monte, Tinokaha, Romance, Kiriwinning, No Mistake, Royal Mark, Foxglove, Queen Mark, Stirrup Cup, The Gleaner. Won by four lengths, the third torse two and a half lengths away. Time, 2min. 52sec. GREAT NORTHERN GUlNEAS.—Thespian (Rayner) 1, Anomaly 2, Loya) Irish 3. Also started; Toa Taua, Shortland, Tireless. Won by three lengths, six lengths separating second and third. Time, Imin. 38 4-ssec. WELCOME STAKES. Mountain Lion (Mackie) 1, Shebang 2, Just 3. Also started: Master O’Rorke. Royal Fame, Te Tahi, The Dunce, Tactful, Refinement, Miss June, Lady Lois, Nocturne. Won by three-quarters of a length, tte third horse half a length away. Time, Imin. 2 3-ssec. HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE.—Snake (Rennie) 1, Sister Abbey 2. Eastpori. 3. Also started: Koura, Lady Bruce, Gladwin. Won by fire lengths, fifteen lengths separating second and third. Time, 6min. 15sec.

SHORTS HANDICAP.—Pavo (Wiggins) 1, Golden Bubble 2, Dovelet 3. Also started: Listowel, Inah, Geoffrey, Tamaroa, King Abbey, Oranga, Leithfield, Ediefftrm, Illumination, Armorel. Won by three-quarters of a length, the third horse a length away. Time, Imin. 15sec. MITCHELSON CUP.—Stork (George) 1, Insurrection 2, Uncle Ned 3. Also started: Mblyneaux, Khublai Khan, Mangamahoe, Forest Gold, Glen Canny, Perfect Day, Pine Arch, Archie, Tinohoro, Rockfield, Nighttime, Halcyon, No Bother, Explorer. Won ny a neck, a head separating second and third, i Time, 2min. 35sec. HOBSON HANDICAP.—Prince Abbey (Glover) 1, Boomerday 2, Broadwood 3. Also started: Nightraider, Still Sea,• Formalin, War Tank. Midget, Doric, Esplanade. Bright Light Marble Slab, Navana, Heathermoon, Regent, Menace, Soune Fashion, Dactylls, Waikaretu, Naughty Girl, Pentagram, Quaastor, Spirit Level (bracketed with Pagoda j. Guenetti (bracketed with Commission), Treso, Narrow Neck, Wrangle. Won by two and a half lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 29 l-ssec. FLYING HANDlCAP.—Tigrinia (Goldfinch) 1, Scrap o’ Paper 2, Penona 3. Also started: Gold Kip, Right and Left, Raceful, Esthonia, Arch Salute, Queen Abbey, Ben Bolt, Bang, Egmont Pahk, Pure Laziness, Lovelight, Prince Carl. Won by three-quarters of a length, naif a length between second and third. Time, > imin. 28sec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Last Night. The Auckland Racing Club second day’s acceptances are:— MANUKAU HURDLES,—Guerre a Mort 11.8, Loyal Arch. Ditto. Hyginas 11.4, Explorer 10.13, Rathlin 10.12, Deviation 10.3, Poanui, Killard 10.2, Kipling 10.1, Kinkora 9.10, Don’t, Approach. Royal Mark. Snake, Stirrup Cup, Foxglove 9.0. MUSKET STAKES.—Shebang 5.6, Master O’Rorke, Refinement 7.13, Bay Dighton Tactful 7.11, Sundown, Miss June 7.8, Bachelor Girl, Adastra, Mamarby, Llanelly 7.6, Royal Fame, Owen 7.3, Dorinda, Lucky Lou 6.12, Our Prince 7.11

NORMANBY HANDlCAP.—Nightraider 9.7, Jtoomerday 9.3. Dorie. Halcyon 8.8, Pepin. Marble Slab 8.6, Stammer 8.3. Tireless. Navana, Heathermoon, Some Fashion 8.1. Regent 8.0. Dactylis 7.10. Waikaretu 7.9, Quaestor, Commission, Treso. Herschies, Rose ThurnEPSOM HANDICAP.—GuIden Bubble 9.1, Tamaroa 8.8, Geoffrey 8.7. Inah 8.6, Anomaiy 8.4, Tigrinia 8.2, Psivo 7.12, Infante, Queen Abbey 7.5, Dovelet 7.0, Oranga 0.10. Lelthfieid, Armorel, Teter Maxwell 6.7. GORDON HANDICAP— Wanigan 9.0. Golden Dream 8.9, Wrangle 8.4, JBroadwood 8.2, Battleplane, Aimiform, Rosin ante. Exchequer 7.12, Gold Bud 7.11, King Pellicula 7.10, Midget, Dardanella, Naughty Girl 7.9, Pengwen, Pagoda, Teakitai, Marqnll, Miss Vera 7.7. KING EDWARD HANDlCAP.—Molyneaux 9.2. Uncle, Ned 8.13, Listowel 8.13, Gold Kip 8.5, Mangamahoe 7.7, Stork 7.7, Insurrection 7.6, Glen Canny 7.5, Perfect Day 7.2, Tinohoro 7.0, Archie 6.13, Rockfield, Sylvan, No Bothir, Pure Laziness 6.7.. / LIVERPOOL WELTER HANDICAP.—Forest Gold 9.7, Glen Canny 9.5, Right and Left 9.1, R&ceful 9.0, Arch Salute 8.9, Ben Bolt, Bang 8.7, Egmont Park 8.6. Toa Taua 8.3, Scrap o' Paper 8.2, Dead Sweet 8.1, Penona 8.0, Nighttime 7.12, I’ure Laziness 7.10, Illumination 7.12, Bezant, Tresor, Prince Charleroi, Lovelight, Esplanade, Mimlwhangata, Navaua, War Tank, Spirit Level 7.7. TARATAHI-CARTERTON MEETING. BITTERS WINS THE CUP. Carterton, Nov. 5. The Taraiahi-Carterton- races were held In fine weather, there being a large attendance, capital fields, and splendid racing. Bitters was decorated with the blue ribbon after winning the cup. by Miss Runny, slater of the president, amid cheers. The totalisator turnover was £17.923. as against £22,788 last year. Results : TRIAL PLATE.—Munus 1, Rose, of Athens 2, Rugby 3. Scratched: Slave Mart, Panller. Lady Waimanga, Mark Time, Blue Hall, Red Band. Won by a length. Time, Imin. 17 sec. CARRINGTON HACK WELTER.—Lady Witchet 1. Sir Wai 2, Rimutaka 3. Scratched: Rebuff, Silk Rein. A comfortable win. Time, Imin. 45sec. WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP.—Bitters 1, rrintemps 2, Siberian 3. Scratched: Bonetier, Foanui. Won easily. Festivity lost hi/ jockey (Tucker) just after the start. Time, 2min. 8 2-ssec. u CARTERTON HACK HANDICAP—Kikini 1, Mountain March 2, Busy 3. Scratched: Jackaroo, Melting Moments, Sunbath, Whiriti. Won by a length. Time, Imin. issec. BUNNY’ MEMORIAL STAKES.—Backsheesh 1. Martial Dawn 2, Bonnie Briar 3. Scratched: Ruatara, Martian Miss. Time, Imin. 14 2-ssec. TARATAHI HACK WELTER.— Edendale 1, Maropa 2, Sir Wai 3. Scratched: Blissfulness, Galore, Blue Hall, Tattoo, Black Arrow. Won by a length. Time, Imin. 29sec. MAUNGARAKI WELTER.—Callaghan 1. Probate 2. Bitters 3. Scratched: Spook. Won easily. Time, Imin. 29sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP.—Chant Royal 1, Solstice 2, Password 3. Scratched: Paphian, Martian Miss. Kikini, Merry Day, Whariti, ELmorz, Merimas. Wakatere. Won easily. Time, Imin. 1 l-ssec. L. G. Clarke (jockey) arrived at the course from Wellington at in o’clock, and two other passengers from Island Bay, doing the journey in 45 minutes. They returned after’the iast race at 5.15 for Wellington to catch the Christchurch boat.

VICTORIA R.C. MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY’S RESULTS TANGALOOMA BINS FISHER PLATE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Nov. 6. 5.5 p.un. Melbourne, Nov. 6. The weather was fine but dull for the concluding day of the Victoria Racing Club’s spring meeting yesterday. The attendance was large. Rain fell overnight, but the going was good. Heir Apparent finished strongly in the Bat- ! man Stakes and won nicely from Harvest 1 King, who was leading at the distance. Duncan rode his fourth winner at the meeting in the race. Polynesian took charge on the far side and led over the last ;hree furlongs in tte Flemington Stakes and won nicely. Th© time for the race was a record. There was a great race for the V.R.C. Handicap. King of the Sea, on the rails, scored by a narrow margin in the last half furlong from Wildun, who made the pace. Sinbad the Sailor was a bad third. This was Duncan’s fifth winning mount at the meeting. Compromise fell when going well. In the Steeples Doiran led over the last five furlongs and won easily. The rider, Mooney, won the same race last year. Furious and Violoncello were scratched on the course for the Fisher Plate. Nautical had a big lead In the early, stages, but retired. Tangalooma. was first into the straight and won easily, ridden by Cairns. Tlija gave the trainer. Holt, his fifth win at tte meeting. The value of the stake to the winner was £1137. ReSults:— BATMAN STAKES.—Heir Apparent 8.2 1, Harvest King 8.7 2, Otacre 8.7 3. Nine started. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 39% sec. FLEMINGTON STAKES.—Polynesian 7.9 1, Feathernest 7.4 2, Pascoe 8.6 3. Nine started. Won by three lengths, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 14%sec. C. B. FISHER PLATE.—Tangalooma 9.1 1, Harvest King 7.9 2, Purser 9.1 3. Six started. Won by three lengths, three-quarters of

a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 38%sec. VICTORIA RACING CLUB HANDICAP.— King of the Sea 7.12 1, Wildun 7.8 2, Sinbad the Sailor 7.10 3. Nine started. Won by a neck, five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 6sec. VICTORIA STEEPLECHASE—Doiran 11.3 1, Monrose 11.13 2, lolaus 13.6 3. Also started; Compromise, Yarramlea. Won by four lengtas, twelve lengths between second -and third. Time, 6mln. 24sec. FINAL HANDlCAP.—Yacamunda 7.3 1, Sandbee 6.13 2, Isa 7.9 3. Fifteen started. Won by half a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. Gsec. BRISBANE DERBY. WON BY LAWN MOWER. Received Nov. 6. 5.5 p.un. Brisbane, Nov. 6. Tie Derby resulted: Lawn Mower 1, Ladamond 2, Wogasuia 3. Won by four lengths Time, 2min. 34see.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. , TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.”) The Canterbury Jockey Club’s metropolitan meeting will be advanced another stage today, when the New Zealand Derby Stakes, of 1500 sovs. will be the principal attraction. -Ocher good stakes offering are the Metropolitan Handicap, of 1500 sovs. one mile and a half, and the Criterion Handicap, of 1000 sovs, seven furlongs. A new departure is the Acorn Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, with penalties a-9 follows; Winners of 2ufi sovs, 51bs.; 200 sovs, 71bs.; 500 sovs, lOlbs.; and 700 sovs, 141bs. If Epitaph starts she may prove equal to carrying her penalty with distinction. To-day’s Derby Stakes promises to attract a fine field. Including Cupidon, wto beat that fine filly Furious in the A.J.C. Derby. Furious has since won thh Victoria Derby and Other big races, and Randwick form makes Cupidon out to be a very fine stayer, 'though anything appears to be able to beat him on the tracks. Tamatete, The Hawk and Winning Hit mayrun the distance out, and of the trio The Hawk is best bred to stay. However, they have not run over twelve furlongs yet, and Cupidon should fave it well on them in this respect. Mr. G. D. Greenwood won the race with Danube (1910), Cherubini (1913), Gloaming (1918), and Rossini (1919), and with Cupidon and Coniston engaged to-day his colors will take some beating.

The Auckland R.C. spring meeting will he concluded to-day. Maniahera is very fit at present, and Is worth following. Radiant Light (Demosthenes—Sunlight) should be hard to beat in the Oaks on Wednesday. Tinihanga’s front joints bear an ugly appearance, and it is feared that she may not stand long. Hector Gray was booked to leave England early this month, and all going well will be riding at the Auckland Cup meeting. It. is stated that he will retuijn to the. Old Country in time for next season’s racing. Mermin, who was purchased by Mr. R. G Gove (Sydney) for, it is alleged, 3000 guineas. Is to join Bradfield’s team at Flemington, and will probably sport silk in 'Stralia before being shipped to India. Considering the quality of the three-year-olds seen out in Australasia this season Mermin appears to have been well sold. Weights for the Asl'hurt—l’ohangina annual meeting, which takes place, on November 23, are due to appear to-day.