SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 October 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

C.J.C. MEETING. FIRST DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Christchurch, Last Night. Acceptances for the C.J.C. meeting are:— SPRING HURDLES. Two miles.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. NOTES PROM MELBOURNE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Oet. 30, 9.5 p.m. Melbourne. Oct. 29. Cup scratchings include Tavistock, Wyndham, Violoncello, Bellamhl, Kashmir, Pannikin, Fingon. Bellamhl has been scratched for the Derby. Jockey S. Cracknell has arrived. He rides Rifoil. F. Dempsey rides Purser In the Cup, S. Cairns rides Tanga'looma, and A. Wilson King Ingoda. ’ At auction to-day 650 guineas was refused for Statton. Kashmir is reported to be laime. \ The races between Beauford and Gloaming recall , to an Australian paper a great match which occurred on the American Pacific Coast over 60 years agp, in which an Australian horse took part. The stako was for 10,000 head of cattle, at that time worth approximately £40.000. On the day of the race the side bet was Increased by £lO,OOO. A wealthy Spanish fancier had challenged the best horse in the world to meet his flyer, Septulueda. The challenge was unanswered for a year. Then two farmers, having searched America for a horse capable- of extending Septulueda, desptched a commissioner to Australia. He returned with Black Swan, whose speed had earned him success after success In Australia. At last the race took place, and It was a true test of staying, for the distance. was ten miles. After the horses had travelled a little over five miles Black Swan was given his head, and won by 100 yards easing up. The two farmers won, with the addition of small bets, £60,000.

Fisher 11 2 St. Easel 9 13 Passenger 10 8 Mazama 9 12 Sir Fanciful 10 7 Sir Roseberry 9 9 Old Gold 10 G Londonderry 9 9 Kyoto 10 3 Cerberus 9 8 Rowan 9 13 Lord Usk 9 0 SPRING PLATE. Economist Kahikatea Liquet Kaotane Pantitr Trie Emperor Quarrelsome Wharfedale Valdamo Ardour Limelight Para Tinihanga Veil Bumptious LINWOOD HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Danger Zone 9 2 Lovesign 7 9 Dame Redlogue 7 9 Straitlace 8 11 Courcelett 7 9 The Reaver 8 9 Euchre 7 9 Bonibrook 8 6 Sweet Water 7 7 Valdamo 8 6 Martis 7 7 Santonio 8 3 Happy Warrior 7 4 Wink 7 1 Osterman 7 4 Uleaborg 7 13 Distant Shot 7 4 Ma Boughal 7 13 Entre Nous 7 ? Boadicea 7 9 Ki'lala 7 0 Wartune 7 9 NEW ZEALAND CUP. Two miles. Trespass 9 0 Scion 7 10 Royal Star 8 12 Tenterfleld 7 6 Marqueteur 8 11 Kilgour 7 5 Cupidon 8 10 Festivity 7 fl Foo Chow 8 9 Equitable 6 13 Royal Box 8 0 Almoner 6 12 Roseday 7 11 Muraahi 6 10 WELCOME STAKES. Pentagruel King of Hearts Murlhaupo Tukia Bathos Parody Top Score Heathcote Wild Bind APPRENTICES’ HANDICAP. One mile. Joy Ride 8 11 Happy Warrior 7 2 Sir Buon 8 10 Pitch Dark 7 2 Warhue 8 3 Balefire 7 0 Matata 8 2 Apex 7 0 Kaotane 8 1 Balsor 7 0 Ardour 7 10 Bondsman 7 0 Roniform 7 3 STEWARDS HANDICAP. w Six furlongs. Solfanello 9 13 Passionless 7 3 The Hawk 9 7 Glentruin 7 3 Rational 9 3 Gazeworthy 6 13 Pluto 9 1 Many Kittle G 12 Anomaly 8 13 Inah 6 12 Vespucci 8 10 Ta.tau Tatau 6 9 Chimera 8 4 Limelight 6 8 Maloha 8 3 Rowan Epitaph 8 3 Eighteen pence 6 7 Royal Mac 8 1 Mantua 6 7 Listening Pos 7 11 Bosker Boy 6 7 Bon Spec 7 10 RICCARTON WELTER. Nine furlongs. Bonnie Gold Light 8 8 Heather 10 3 Cleasanta 8 8 Deucalion 9 8 Taipairu 8 3 Whipping Boy 9 G Kilmoon 8 1 Cold Steel 9 "< Jazz 7 8 Red Gown 9 0 Etta DERBY. King’s Trumpeter Tressa.vT Enthusiasm Kahikatea Zouave Many Kittle Veil OAKS. Ardour Veil Viyella Lovesign Enthusiasm Gold Light Para