SPORTING.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 6 April 1926, Page 8

SPORTING.

A.J.C. MEETING. B r Cable — Press Association —Copyright. AastrsUan and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 9.25 p.m., April 5.) SYDNEY, April 5. For the second day of the A.J.C. meeting, the attendance numbered 80,000. There was brilliant sunshine, and the track was in good order. A feature of the day was the win in the Cup by Murray Ring, after an. exciting race wherein the winner led all the way. .After passing the stand the first round, Tilliewinkie occupied a prominent position till passing the four furlong post, when he dropped back. Heroic ran a fine race, lying handy all the time, and made a great finishing run, but was unablo to get through. On the report of a veterinary surgeon the stewards rejected Royal Tea’s entry for the Easter Stakes as he is suffering from a skin disease. In the Flying Handicap Father’s Voice, Mars and Bathos were never prominent. The last-named was slow in leaving the barrier. Horoscope was always well back in the Higliweight Handicap. Results:—

FOIST STEEPLECHASE, of 750 sovs; 2£ miles. —Prince Arim 9.0, 1; Minterjio 12.5, 2; Mumblebone 9.0, 3. Ten started. Minterno led early, but jumping sideways, Prince Arim took the lead going up the back, and in a close finish had half a length to spare. Time, 4min Mendip and Goorinpa last their riders. FIRST NURSERY, of 1000 sovs; 8 furlongs.—First Division : Quince 6.10, 1 ; Military Lady 7.5, 2; Kapuya 7.10, 3. Thirteen started. Quince was always in front from Suggrapho and Persuasion. In a close finish Quince won by a neck. Time, lmin 15sec.

Second Division: Count Richmond 6.13. 1; Edonrina 6.11, 2: Mooch Along 7.6, 3. Fourteen started. Allua, Count Richmond and Golden made the

early running. Count Richmond led into the straight and won by three lengths. Time, lmin 14£sce. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP of 1000 sovs; 1 mile.—Gaelic Maid 8.9, I; Night,Heron 8.12, 2; Hop Picker 8.8, 3. Twenty-four started. The winner was always in the main bunch, and won by a neck. Time, lmin 39 J jSec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Metellus 9.0, 1; Return 6.9, 2; Loyal Merv 7.5, 3. Twentyone started. Golden Voice, Father’s Voice, Valliant and Bairn made the early running. Metellus came up quickly and won by half a neck. Time, lnvn 131 sec. EASTER STAKES, of 1000 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Roscnoath 8.0, 1; Defy 8.0, 2; Poloanga 7.6, 3. Ten started. Calmest led into tho straight and in a close put; rjqSjtioj n £q uoav ippidiiosog; qstuij a half. Time, lmin 17 J ,sec.

SYDNEY CUP, of 6000 sovs; 2 miles —Murray King (McNamara) 7.2, 1; Caseta (Policy) 8.1, 2; Naos’ (Hunter) 6.7, 3. Non-starters were —To Monanui. Confusion, Virgin Gold and Tibbie. Heroic was slow to start, but was running second to Murray King passing the stand. Pillicwinkie ran to second place out of the straight, and maintained his position till leaving the back. Entering the straight Murray King led from Naos, Dion, Pilliewinkie, Tookarb.v, Shrapnel and Heroic. In a very exciting finish. Murray King gained the verdict by half a neck, Naos being a head behind Caseta. Time, 3miu 26sec. ADELAIDE, April 5. The Groat Eastern Steeplechase resulted Mount Cooper 1, Merry Mao 2, Haoni 3. Twelve started. Won by six lengths. Time, Gmin 30Jscc. RIVERTON RACING CLUB. EASTER HANDICAP TO FULL SAVING. By T<*leerai>h —Press Association. INVERCARGILL. April 5. The Riverton Racing Club’s annual meeting concluded in fine weather. The track was holding. There was a fair

attendance, and the totalisator handled £19,163, against £25,853, making £'38,745 10s against £'47,236 last year. Results:— PRESIDENT’S HACK, of 125 sovs; 1 mile.—2 Bilbo (N. Dwyer) 7.9, 1; 5 King Cup 7.7, 2; 2 Solssia (Coupled with Bilbo) 7.12, 3. Also ran —1 Roman Archer, 4 Obligio, 6 Fairy Ring, 3 Highborn. Won by a head. Time, lmin 47 l-ssec. OTAITAI STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs; 2 miles.—3 Osterman (F. Langford) 9.12, 1; 2 Greenstone 11.0, 2; 1 Kilk'co 11.3, 3. Also ran—4 Flag Lieutenant, 7 July Spark, 5 Mystic Boy, 6Do Cruse, 8 Grand Fleet. Won bv eight lengths. Time, 4min 30sce. FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs.—2 Eaton Bel's (Andrews) 8.7, 1; 1 Ecuador 8.1. 2- 7 Bugle Note 7.7, 3. Also ran—l Warliaven, 3 Dancing Days, 5 Valdamo, 6 Fulmar. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 18sec.

THORNBUIiY HACK, of 125 sovs; 6 furlongs.—l Miss Winkie (A. E. Ellis) 9.0, 1; <1 Irish 8.5, 2; 2 Frivol 8.6, 3. Also ran —9 Schottische, 6 Bran Pie, 8 Silver Lining, 10 Quarrelsome, 7 French Belle, 5 Cassolette, 3 Flying Mist. AYon by a head. Time, lmin 19-sec. EASTER. HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; 9 furlongs.—2 Full Swing (Burns) 7.9, I; 3 Geranial 7.11, 2; 1 Circulation 7.10, 3. Also ran—s Kilfane, 4 Francaiso. AYon by a head. Time, 2min 1 3-sscc. Kilfane fell at the turn out of the straight. 11l TEUTON STEEPLECHASE, of 350 sovs; 21 miles. —3 Uncle Bob (J. Langford) 11.7, In 2 Frenchman 11.3, 2: I Greenstone 9.1, 3. Also ran—l Kipling, 8 NobP, 6 Mettle Drift, 7 Blazing Light, 5 Barrister. Won by half a length. Time, omiu 29 3-ssec. AV ALL ACE HACK, of 130 sovs; 7 furlongs.—7 Bilbo (J. Andrews) 8.4, 1 ; 1 Paris 8.6, 2; 4 King Cup 8.1, 3. Also ran—2 Jack o’ Lantern, 6 Bran Pie, 5 Rinpling Lake, 3 Vogue, 8 Flight. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 34scc. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 1 mile.—4 Happy Days (A. E. Ellis) 9.0, 1; 1 Soltoo 8.4. and 3 Queen Balboa 8.2 (dead heat), 3. Also ran—--2 Apache. 6 Kilbarrv, 5 Obligio, 7 Soldier’s Pride. AYon by a head. Time, lmin 45 4-ssec. FEILDING MEETING. IMPERIAL SPARK AYINS EASTER. By Telegraph—Press Association FEILDING, April 5. For the second day of the Feilding races there was a largo crowd and good racing was witnessed on an excellent track. The. weather conditions were fine. The totalisator handled £40,999 for the. day, against £43,904 for the corresponding day last .year, and for the meeting £76,020, against £79,094 last year. Results: — KIMBOLTON HURDLES, of 200 •sovs; ]£ miles—l Sottano (A. IT. Burt) 9.12, 1; 2 Pendcnnis 9.10, 2; 0 Matu 9.11, 3. Also ran —1 Koauau, 3 Mountain Bell, 5 Euchre, 8 Lark Hall, 7 Slump. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 42scc.

REIVA HACK, of 200 sovs; 5} furlongs.—4 Dobbin (L. Delieu) 7.13, 1 ; 3 Monoghan 7.13, 2; 8 Billikins 7.13, 3. Also ran —1 Bonideer, 7 Nastori, 2 Royal Land, 6 Eden Hall, 5 Paitonu, 10 Lin Arlington, 11 Kyla. 12 Darktown, 9 Memsahib. AA’on by a. neck. Time, lmin 17 3-ssoc. EASTER HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; 1 mile and a distance.—2 Imperial Spark (A. J. Mackie) 8.6, 1; 5 Vaward 7.6, 2; 4 GlengarifT 7.13, 3. Also ran—3 Alarie, 1 Allmarimba, 6 Rouex, 7 Sanctuary. AA r on by a length. Time, lmin 55 2-ssec.

AWAHURi WELTER, of 200 sovs; 7 furlongs.—l Great Day (D. C. Watts') 7.12, 1 : 10 Lieutenant. Bill 7.7, 2; 4 Royal Elm. 8.3, 3. Also ran —2 Ohincmuri, 3 Lady Anstrncher. 9 Puwhero, 8 Anchor, 7 Takaroa, 6 Rapid Fire, 5 Mountain Joan. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 25sce. DENBIGH HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 6 fur'ongs.—l Rational (McCormack) 9.4. 1; 4 Gold Box 7.1, 2; 2 Lady Beutinek 8.1, 3. Also ran —6 Miss Hupana, 5 Megalo, 3 Attractive, 7 Some Red. Won bv a length. Time, lmin 15sec. WA.LYTA STAKES, of 150 sovs: 6 fuilongs.—2 Merle (McCormack) 8.7, 1 ; 1 Moonfocs 8.7, 2; 8 Awa 8.7, 3. Also ran —5 Jen, 6 Risk, 4 Darktown, 3 Mister Gamp, 7 Wilful, 9 Ranee. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 16sec.

OROUA HACK CUP, of 350 sovs; Si furlongs—4 Benzora (McCormack) 8.5, 1; .12 Wiltshire. 7.0, 2; 1L Jiioe 7.0, 3. Also ran —-7 Killoch, l Star-Shell, 5 No Response, 2 Rangi Sarto, 3 New Moon, 9 Sovena, 6 Asleep, 8 Panart, 10 Royal Mint, 13 Pa.nim, L 4 Pouri. Won by a length. Time, lmin 48 l-ssee. MAKTNO WELTER, of 250 sovs; 7 furlongs.—3 Bright Knight (Gilmer) 7.7. 1; 9 Santonin 8.9, 2; 2 Star Area 8.8, 3. Also ran—l The Lamb, 4 Imperial Spark, 6 Tongntotoa, 7 Attractive, 5 Road Hog, IT Mountain Top, 10 Loyal Maid. Won by a length. Time, 1 min 27 2-ssee. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN HANDICAP TO INCOME. By Telegraph—Press Association AUCKLAND, April 5. The concluding day ot the Auckland Rac.ng Club’s autumn meeting was held mno weather. J here was a largo attendance, including the GovernorGeneral and party. Tho course was m excellent order. Tho totalisator put through £93,139, compared with £112,333 10s lor the corresponding day day last year, but tins year there tvere only seven races compared with eight races a vear ago. Results: — NELSON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; 1 mile— 4 White Fang (Holland) 8.8, 1 ; 8 Pnpatu 7.0, 2; 1 Eh Timi 8.11, 3. Also ran—s Gauntlet. 7 Chairman, 6 Quinconia, 21 Rarangi, 31 Anklet, 2 Aurumavis, 11 Boy, 16 Rahepoto, 20 Gay Comet, 25 Quinsdia, 13 Maveelish, 26 Piton, 19 King’s Guard, 16 Killute, 12 Nucleus, 15 Appellant, 14 Judge’s Box, 17 Hangawera, 23 Blue Sky, 33 Dres-s Circle, 22 Monday, 17 Schorr, 18 Odd Sox, 28 Mangahewa, 9 .Luxurious, 9 Rangitahi. Won by threequarters ot a length, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 4Usec.

VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 550 sovs; 6 furlongs.—4 Thrciulnecd e (McCarten) 9.2, 1; 5 Aussie 8.12, 2; 11 True Blood 8.1, 3. Aiso ran—3 Decoy Bird, 6 Pliaola, 7 Flying Juliet, 2 Rascal, 8 Value, 12 Clams, l Eloquent, 10 Saucy Lass, 9 Bronstell, 1 Lackland. AVon bv a neck. Time, lmin 25scc. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, of 600 sovs; 3 miles. —l Alahgolo.ro (Mcßae) 9.2, 1; 1 Kawini 9.7, 2; 9 Explorer 10.0, 3. A'so ran—3 Peter Maxwell, 5 Tula, 6 Peter Amans, 2 Pittsworth, 7 King Abbey, 8 Sausalino. AVon by half a. length. Time, smin 58sec. AUTUAIN HANDICAP, of 1200 sovs; II miles. —1 Income (L. Alorris) 8.11, L; 2 Rapine 9.13, 2; 7 DesertGlow 7.6, 3. Also ran—3 Town Bank. 11 Ruapapa, 4 Princess Ronnie, 8 Phoenix Park, 6 Transformer, 10 Spoony, 9 Barometer, 5 Lord Star, 12 Royal present, 13 Passionate. Won by a head. Time, 2min 35 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN ST. LEGER, of 700 sovs; 1:} miles. —2 Alask (L. Morris) 1, 1 Star Stranger 2, 4 Cat Call 3. Also ran—3 Danne, 6 Lomint, 5 Queen Arch. AVon by a neck. Time, 3min ssec.

HU IA HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; 6 furlongs. —4 Shirley (Tinker) 8.0, 1: 2 Sun Up 8.3, 2; 3 Deluge 8.7. 3. Also ran—l G'entruin, 8 King Merv, 6 Cawnpoi'c. 7 Alimctic, 9 York Abbey, 5 Oration, 10 Lo Choucas, 15 Pelham, 14 Heislcr, 13 King Pot, 12 Day Guard, 8 QuSnettc, 11 Master Doom AA on by two and a half lengths. Time, lmin 13 3-sscc.

ISLINGTON AVELTER, of 650 sovs; 1 mile.—4 The Thorn (L. Alorris) 9.6, 1 ; 9 Scat 9.0, 2; 3 Tall Timber 0.0, 3. Also ran—lo Gala Day, 1 Kilbronsyth, 13 Jov Ride, 5 Automne. II Tarleton, 8 Charlady, 16 Little River, 18 Gold Jacket, 15 Sleepy So 1 , 7 Aluseari, 12 Uralla, 6 Nippy, 7 Raceful, 17 Gold Fern, 19 Queen Emerald, 2 Currughmore, 14 Miss A'era, 20 Daddy’s Girl. AA'bn by a head. Time, lmin 40scc. AY AIR AR AP A AJ EKTING. DEGAGE AVI NS AUTUAIN HANDICAP. By Telegraph—Press Association. AIASTERTON, April 5. Tho AA'airarapa meeting concluded in glorious weather. The totalisiltor put through £22,752 10s, making a total lor the meeting of £42,880 10s, a decrease of £1351 10s on last year. Results : AI.OROA AA’ELTER, of 150 sovs; 7 furlongs.—3 joyeusc (Browne) 8.0, 1; 4 Black Mint 8.3, 2; 1 Red Fuchsia 9.2, 3. Also ran —5 Alotion, 4 Axle (coupled With Black Alint), 0 Outfit, 7 Ardlinnan, 2 To Kawann, 8 Master Peter, 9 Molto, 10 The Trapper. Won bv a nose. Time, linin' 28see. STEAY/ARDS’ HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs.—l Archeen (Dunn) 8.3, 1; 4 Standard 7.6, 2; 2 Pencils 9.13, 3. Also ran —5 Beaumont, 6 First Acre, 3 Aloro.se, 8 Blonde, 7 Dubious. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 13sce.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; 5 furlongs.—6 Royal Game (Carroll) 7.1, and 1 Hyanna (Stowe) 8.8, dead heat, 1; 2 Lucky Days 8.8, 3. Also ran —2 David Garrick, 1 Hymifi and H.vmgreat (coupled with Hyannu), 4 Direction, 3 Miss Pat, 7 Theodolite, o Silver ’Tray, 8 Cuzzy. Third lior.se three lengths away. Time, 60 4-ssee.

PIHAUTEA HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; 6 furlongs.—s Tempean (Wilson) 8.6, 1; 1 Tannadice 8.0, 2; 9 Gardenia 7.9, 3. Also ran —2 Santa Fc, 7 Thomond, 10 Lady ideal, 8 Lady Isinglass, 3 Strongholt, 4 Purse Proud, 6 Grand National, 11 Trance. Won by a length. Time, lmin 13 3-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; 1 mile. —2 Degage (McGovern) 8.11, 1; 5 Do Luxe 7’. 13, 2 ; 7-Merry Day 9.0, 3. Also ran —3 Opa, 4 Modern, 1 Archeon, 6 Snrtv, 3 Westbroko, 9 Zero Hour. Won by three lengths. Time, imin 56scc. TAUHERENIKAU WELTER of 170 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Fillettc (Carmont) 9.2, 1; 4 Misgovern 9.9, 2; 2 Royal Diadem 9.6, 3. Also ran —3 Agitato, 6 Printcmps, 5 Prince Hal. Won by a. length and a half. Time, lmin 27 3-ssec.

ROTUTAWAI HACK, of 150 sovs; 1 mile. —5 Lianne (Wilson) 7.0, 1; 6 Pantagrnel 8.5, 2; 1 King Broney 9.0, 3. .Also ran—3 Kiloruin, 4 Sir Moment, 7 Motoua Lady, 2 Strongholt, 9 Seakist, 8 Kilminster. Won by a length. Time, lmin 41sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 5 furlongs.—4 Peggy Ford (M. McDonald) 9.0, 1; 2 Hileullus 9.0, 2; 3 Lady Spalpeen 9.0, 3. Also ran—l 3 Air Line, 1 Cnrrigallen, 10 Doe, 9 Paraki, 6 Petal, 11 Penalty, 5 Red Glow, 8 Sir Lueullus, 7 Touchwood, 12 Tuition. -Won by half a length. Time, lmin 1 4-ssoc. KUMARA RACING CLUB. BIG RACE TO GOOSESTEP. By Telocraph—Press -Association. ; GREYMOUTH, April 5. The Kumara Racing Club’s autumn meeting was\ held to-dav in dull weather, in the.presence of a largo attendance. The track was holding. The totalisator handled £8175, against £Bll3 last year. Results:— PIONEERS’ HANDICAP, of 60 sovs: 6 furlongs.— 4 Hallownoon (Stokes) 7.9, 1 ; 2 Lord Leslio 9.10, 2; 1 Marble Bar 8.5, 3. Also ran —3 Barleycorn, 6 Gay Gauntlet, 5 Cash Box. IVou by a length. Barleycorn .fell and sprained a fetlock. DISCOVERY HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; 5 furlongs.—4 Big Push (Young) 7.11, 1; 1 Deep Drive 9.1 2; 2 Uleaborg 8.5, 3. Also ran—l Some Abbey, 3' 1 lyipg 'Master, 6 Observer, 7 The Reaver. Won by a bead.

GOLDFIELDS JUBILEE, of 100 sovs; li miles.—3 Gooscstep (Gunn) B.G, 1; 2 Para 8.12, 2; 1 Prince Ferouz 9.3, 3. Also ran—l Gunease, 5 Steel Bar. Won bv one and a imlf lengths. .BOROUGH' TROT, of 65 sovs; 1 mi c —1 Trimmer (Wilson) scr, 1; 9 Ccdmere 120, 2; 1 Glide scr, 3. Also ran —7 Clarice Wood, 3 Logan Spec, 5 Prince Moc, 4 D.llon "Way, 0 Miss Chancellor, 8 Velocity. _ Won by five lengths. Time, 2min 35 3-oscc. HILLMAN’S HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 6 furlongs—2 Ha'lownoon (Shaw) 7.9, 1-1 Prince Charleroi 9.0, 2; 4 Firing Master 7.12, 3. Also ran—3 John Dix. Won by a length. Time, lmin 27sec.

CASHMAN HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 6 furlongs.—3 Big Push (Young) 7.11, 1; 1 Marble Bar 8.5, 2; 4 Calm Eve 7.7, 3. Also ran—l King Cheops, 5 Cashman. Won by a length. Time, lm : n 20sec. MINERS' TROT of 65 sovs: 1 mile. —1 Trimmer (Wilson) ecr, 1 : 2 Kncsler 96, 2; 4 Glide scr, 3. Also ran—--6 Ocean AVhispei’.s, 8 Prince Mac, 3 Miss ChanccMor, 7 Velocity, 5 Cedmere. Won bv five lengths. KUMARA AVELTER, of 75 sovs; 6 furlongs.—4 R:.,ud Rose (Gunn) 9.0, 1; 5 North Inch 9.0, 2; 2 Tenterfield 10.0, 3. Also ran—3 Counter Attack. 1 Caliburn. AVon by a nose.