SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 August 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. August 12—Canterbury J.C. Grand National. August 23-—Egmont-JVanganui Hunt Steeple chase. Sept. 2 —North Taranaki Hunt Steeplechase. Sept. 9—Marton J.C. Spring. Sept. 14, 16—Wanganui J.C. Spring.

TROTTING. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY’S RESULTS, By Telegraph.— Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting concluded to-day in dull weather, rain Setting In late in the afternoon, but not affecting the track. There was a large attendance. It was a day of big dividends. The totalisator investments were £62,569. making. £170,253 10s for the meeting, against £162,384 10s last year. Results: MID-WINTER HANDICAP.—Sherry (J. Armstrong) 1, Dillon S. 2, Rose Peters 3. Also started; Ruby Lincoln, St. Quentin, Wandeligong, Stella Ashley, Dundenong, Mangoutu, Bonette, Handsome Jack, Hostage, Randolph, Colonel Havelock, Marble Hall, Wimmera, King Peter the First, Bundaberg, Arran Lad, Renown. Won by ten lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 3 min. 56 3-5 sec.

LDGRTNING HANDICAP.—NeIIie Scott (J. McLellan) 1, Hickorywood 2. Lord Minto 3. Also started: Elite, Joyful, Bill Brown, Salamander. Soprano, The Rook, C0i1,,-Glen Mavis, Rorke’s Drift. Hayseed. Strategy, "Ben Lomond, Tommy Direct. Pitaroa, -Agothos, All Bell, Captain Stanley, Xavier. Silver Shoe. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third Time, 2 min. 13 3-5 sec.

NATIONAL CUP.—Agathos (A. Butterfield) 1, Nita Bell 2, Trix Pointer 3, Vice-Admiral 4. Also started: Rangitata Lass, Moneymaker, General Link, Dean Dillon, Whispering Willie, Beta Peter, Tatsy Dillon. Sherwood. Onyx, Realm, Man-o’-War. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 4 mln. 32 8-5 sec.

FEDERAL HANDICAP Tauhinu (J. McDermott) 1, Peter King 2, Delta 3. Also started: Colchester, Bing Boy, Leila Denver, Waitepopo. Seaward Spot, Energetic, Thea, Promenade, Dillon Direct, Taraire, Escort. Won by three lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 3 min. 47 sec.

HEATHCOTE HANDICAP.—Acron (B. Jarden) 1, Countryman 2, Great Bingen 3. Also started: Gwenchild. Kanieri, Engagement, Eileen Dillon, Prince Swithln, Nipper, Mountain Chimes, Vera’s Doll, Harold Burwood, Rstana, Proud Logan, Pinevale. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2 min. 54 4-5 sec. The driver of the winner was fined £2O for interference.

ADDINGTON HANDICAP.—First Fashion (J. J. Kennerley) 1, Jferry Bingen 2, Peter Timmerman 3. Also started: Peter Jackson, Delville Wbod, Bon Patch, Gay Wilkes, Kola Boy, Harold Child, Marvin Junr., Marietta, Tradesman, Whisht. Won by four lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 4 min. 43 sec.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP.—Grand Denver (A. Hendrickson) 1, Peter King 2, Lincoln Huon 3. Also started: Prince Lyons, Cammie, Oaknut, Rorke’s Drift Blue Mountain, King Peter, Mac, Thixendale, Adair, Wild Thyme, Sympathy, Star Queen, Emperor, Stormy, Child Briar, Trooper Dillon, Paul Dufault, Happy - Voyage. Won by a length, a length between second and third. Time, 4 min. 39 sec.

FAREWELL HANDlCAP.—Moneymaker (W. Kelsey) 1, Pedro Pronto 2, All Bell 3. Also started: Energetic, Glen Mavis, Rayseed, Lady Swithln, Legacy, Ben Lomond, Colenut, Pitaroa, Play Boy, Guynemer, Comedy Chief, Silver Nut, Locanda Dillon, Dillonwood, Bellfashion, Don Wild. Won by a head, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2 min. 49 2-5 sec.

CANTERBURY MEETING.

TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Christchurch, August 11. Following are the acceptances for the third day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting:

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. A REDUCTION IN STAKES. Auckland, Last Night. The Auckland Racing Club has adopted a programme for 1922-3 providing for £70,551 in stakes, against £73,100 last season. The Great Northern Guineas has been increased from £lOOO to £1500; Auckland Cup reduced from £3500 to £3000; Railway Handicap reduced from £.2000 to £l4OO ; Great Northern Derby increased from £2OOO to £2500; Autumn Handicap reduced from £ 1500 to £ 1200 ; Islington and Auckland Plates reduced from £lOOO to £750; Great Northern Hurdles reduced from £2500 to £2OOO. MARTON J.C. SPRING MEETING. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for all events at the above meeting on September 9 close with the secretary at Marton on Friday, August 18, at 9 p.m. The full programme is advertised in the Weekly fr«ss and SoerUac and Dramatic Bevisw,

LONGBEACH HURDLES. Ready 11 13 Hereweare 10 11 Mystico 11 6 Agnola 10 11 Innisfallen 11 5 Kauwhero 10 7 Strangeways 11 5 ' Swindassa 10 7 Master Peter 11 2 Palladium 10 13 AYLESBURY STEEPLECHASE. Whipcord 11 9 Mallncourt 9 13 Staff Officer 10 9 Dick 9 13 Indus 9 1’3 Bill 9 0 Nicomar 9 13 Sartoline 9 0 HEATHCOTE HANDICAP. Listenin' Post 10 9 Kilreid 9 7 Some Kid 10 9 Mazama 9 7 Gen’ Advance 10 7 Haurangi 9 6 Passionless 10 4 Prince Martian 9 5 Forest Gold 9 13 Counterstroke 9 2 Deucalion 9 13 Counter Attack 9 0 Verbosity * 9 12 Big Push 9 0 Economist 9 8 High Heels 9 0 L’Amour 9 8 Jazz 9 0 STYX HURDLES. Gen’ Advance 11 12 Blue Hall 9 5 Likelihood, 11 3 Athens II 9 0 Nautical 10 13 Mandrake 9 0 Rowan 10 10 Strayshot 9 0 Kareao 10 10 SYDENHAM HURDLES. Gladful 12 2 Penury Rose 9 12 Poaonui 11 9 » Spook 9 (5 Fisher 11 5 Passenger 9 3 Explorer 11 5 Good Start 9 3 Gamecock 10 9 Fal staff 9 2 Ore Ore 10 9 LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE. Oakleigh 12 0 Red Cent 9 5 Omahu 10 13 Master Waimai 10 12 Hamilton 9 0 Old Gold 9 8 Glenisla 9 0 Golden Prince 9 G « REDCLIFFS HANDICAP. L’Amour 11 6 Pink Rose 9 4 The Reaver . 10 9 Boniform 9 0 Lord Lesl’e 10 4 Lady Ben 9 0 Sir Huon 9 13 Horatius 9 0 St. Winnow 9 13 Orange Bitters 9 0 Blush 9 12 Gunlayer 9 0 Yankee Dan 9 10 Kilada 9 0 Sweet Water 9 4 Strangeways 9 0 SELWYN HANDICAP. Chimera 11 3 Will Oakland -10 2 Royal Mac 11 3 Wrangle 9 12 Golden Bubble 11 0 Backsheesh 9 12 Listenin’ Post 10 13 Red Hind 9 11 Irapuka 10 8 Big Push 9 0 Civilform 10 7 Jazz 9 0 Passionless 10 7 Weary Willie 9 0