SPORTING.

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

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THIRD DAY’S RESULTS. By Cable- -Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 8.-15. p.m., April 7.) SYDNEY, April 7. The third da.y of the Australian. Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held in showery weather. The gay colours of the early days gave place to more sorubro hues. The track was on the’soft side. Valicare’s seventli win in seven starts, brought a great ovation from a crowd of forty thousand. Munro rode a well-judged race. He kept Valicare close up to Topgallant, who was leading, till entering the straight, when he forged ahead to win by a length. The Night Patrol was lying last early but gradually crept up to Topgallant, wlio had to fight hard to retain second place.

On the report of the veterinary surgeons that the disease from which Royal Tea was suffering had been reduced to a minimum of infection, lie was allowed to take liis place in the Champagne Stakes. Rampion ran a remarkable race in this event. He was well back early,'and came up, but was twice knocked back entering the straight. Ho showed a great burst of speed a few lengths from home, and won by half a length. Royal Tea made a good showing, and looked a certain winner till just near the post. Heroic stole a march on Windbag, when he passed him before entering the straight. Windbag was unable to make up the lost, ground. • It was a very popular victory. Results : SECOND HUR DLES, of 750 sovs; 3 miles.—Jupiter 10.9, I: Les Paddington 11.7, 2; Bungarley 9.2, 3. Thirteen

started. Double Escape and Bay Laddie led most, of the way. Les Paddington was always handy. Jupiter came with a .strong run up the straight and won fairly, easily by lour lengths’. Time, 4min 27j[sec. ALL-AG ED STAKES, of 3000 sovs; 1 mile. —-Valicare (Munro) 1, Topgallant (Bracken) 2, Thu Night Patrol (Young) .3. Also ran —Metellus, Fuji Sau. Erum an excellent start Topgallant went to the front followed closely by Valicare, Metellus, Fuji Sau and The Night' Patrol last. The leaders were three lengths ahead at the four furlongs past, with The Night Patrol creeping, up. Valicare showed the way into the .straight.' In an exciting finish Valicare had a length to •spare passing the post. The Night Patrol and Topgallant had a hard fight for second place, the latter gaining the verdict by a short neck. Time, lmm 403 sec.

COOGEE HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs ; ,9 furlongs.—Clm’der 0.7, 1; Wedding Eve 7.3, 2: Jimmie B. 8.1, 3. Fifteen started. Chalder was always handy, and jnoved_ up at the top of the straight. Won by three, and a half long tbs. Time, lmin 55Jsoc. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 3000 sovs; 0 furlongs.—Rampion 9.(3. 1; Cromwell 8.10, 2; Royal Tea • 8.7, 3. Fourteen started. Calmest, Aeneid and Switzerland made the early running. Calmest Jed into the straight, then came Royal Tea, Switzerland, Cyden, Cromwell. Royal Tea looked a winner a few length.'; from the post, but Rampion came up fast on the outside and won by half a length. Royal Tea was half a length behind Cromwell. Time, lmin 163 see. CUMBERLAND STAKES, of 2000 sovs; 1-1 miles.—Heroic (Cairns) 1, Windbag (Munro) 2, Pilliewinkie (Aloung) 3. Also ran—David. Passing the stand, David led from Pilliewinkie, Windbag and Heroic. That order was maintained till leaving the back, when 1 Heroic moved up, followed bv Windbag. Pilliewinkie led into the straight. Windbag made a great' attempt to

catch Heroic, but .was unable to get within a length and a half of him. : PilJicwinkie was two lengths behind "Windbag. Time, 3min 7sec. cun; HANDICAP, of JOOO sovs; 13 furlongs.-r-Jolmuie Jonas 7.8, 1; Tonkarby 11.5, 2; Peiuiybout 7.4, 3. Thirteen started. To Muiianui was scratched. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 2min 40£sec. WESTLAND MEETING. AUTUMN HANDICAP TO PRINCE FEROUZ. By Telegraph—Press Association. HOKITIKA, April 7. The'Westland. Racing Club’s autumn meeting was held to-day. The weather was warm and sunny, and the course was in good order. 'The Attendance was moderate, and the total.sator handled £6414, an increase of £l5O as against last year. Results:—

j TRIAL HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 0 furlongs.—Para. 9.5, 1; Hallownoon [ 8.11, 2; Cashbox 7.(1, 3. Also ran—j Ctthburii, South inch. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. EASTER HURDLES, of 90 sovs; 1J | miles.—Tcnterfie'd 11.(5, 1; Cashman 10.5, 2; Gay Gauntlet 9.0, 3. The only starters. Won by three lengths. Time, 2mm 50 3-asec. EXPRESS TROT, of 75 sovs; 1 mile —Cannonball 21, 1; Miss Chancellor 8-1, 2; Glide 24, 3. Also ran —Clarice ! Wood, Knoeklyn, Trimmer, Merry : Logan. Won easily by a. length. Time, I 2min 2Ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; L! miles.—Prince Eerouz 9.0, 1 ; Steal Bar 8.1, 2; John D.x 7.7, 3. The only’ starters. Won by a bead. Time, 2min. 10 4-osec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 70 sovs: 51 furlongs.—Uieaborg 8.3, 1; [The Reaver 7.7, 2: Big Push 8.13, 3. | l Also ran—King Cheops, Deep Drive, Observer. Won by a length. Time, lmin 11 4-ssee. DOMINION TROT, of 80 sovs; 14

miles.—Cannonball ](JB, 1; Queen’s Ferry 48, 2; Miss Louie RlO, 3. Also ran—lluon Gift, Prince Mac, Knocklyn, Trimmer, Ales Chancellor, Athos. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 3niin 38sec. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Hallownoon 8.13, 1; Rapid Rose 8.9, 2; Prince Charleroi 9.0, 3. A'so ran —All Gold, North Inch. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 31 sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 64 lurlongs.—Counter Attack 8.0, 1; Calm Eve 7.9, 2; Gunca.se. 8.10, 3. Also ran—Lord Leslie, Calibum. Won by a length. Time, lmin 25seij. AVONDALE ACCEPTANCES. '

By Telegraph—Press .Association. AUCKLAND, April 7. 'J’lie following are the acceptances for the -Avondale meeting : OAKLEY HANDICAP, of .200 sovs; 1 mile.—Gauntlet 9.0, Quincoma 8.9, Brushwood Boy 8.1, Aurumavis 8.1, Quiusilia 7.12, Mountain Ore 7.12, Pita 7.11, AVcnday 7.8, Kilhite 7.7,, Lady Glissas 7.3, Appo'lant 7.1, Royal Fame 7.1, Hangawera 7.0, Monday 7.0, Golden Autumn 7.0, Knighthood 7.0, Blue Sky 7.0, Dress Circle 7.0, Rann-a-tuhi 7.0.

CHEVALIER WELTER, of 200 sovs; 0 lurlongs.—Chairman 10.8, Rahepoto 9.4, Ruffles 9.0, Maveelish 8.11 Piton 8.9, Kingsfield 8.9, Kiiluto 8.9, Qumvardia 88., Ladv Glissas 8.5, Nucleus 8.5, Judge’s Box 8.2, Winsome Bn.'-’ y■ 1 • Letter of Credit 8.0, Comet King 8.0, Norma Talmadgo 8.0, Cocoanut 8.0, Gold Mint 8.0, Yaqui 8.0, Serang 8.0, King Sclwyn 8.0, Sail Quin 8.0, Luxurious 8.0, Night Comet 8.0, Praiseworthy 8.0. ’

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 400 'sovs; 6 lurlongs.—Sun Up 9 0, Cawnpore 8.1(1, A ork Abbey 8.2, Oration 0-1. ” ''uim 8.0, Le Chouoas 7.12, Iloisioi- ■ A .Day Guard 7.8, Merry Jest 7.4. Mister Doon 7.0, Quinette 7.0. TITJRANGI WELTER, of 250 sovs; 1 iiii’e.—Joy Ride 9.5, Zircon 9.0, Gobi Jacket 9.0, Uralla 8.11, Eli T».ni 8.11, Mango toe too 8.10, Esthonia 8.9, Prince Abbey 8.9, Nippy 8.9, Royal Present 8.7, Curnighmore .8,4, Gay Comet 8.0, Aunnuavis 8.0, Queen Emerald 8.0, Gold Fern 8.0, Lord Bruce 8.0, Bay Dighton 8.0. MAIDEN PLATE, of 200 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Coooaniit 8.7, Bahama 8.5, Harbour View 8.5, Stormy 7.11, Tcltoroko 7.11, Sea Comet 7.11, Sir Henry 7.11. Royal Flight 7.11, Star Comet] 7.11, Bizarro 7.11, Tapuhi 7.11, Schorr i

I 7.11, Archeno 7.1 R The Drifter 7.11, Thursby 7.11, Odd Sox 7.11. Alonsoa 7.9. . '

HOBSONVILLH HURDLES, of 300 sovs; IS miles. —Archibald 10.11, Littlo River 10.9, Black Cruiser 10.5,- King’s Guard 10.5, Kmva 10.5, Explorer 10.1, Mias Melvit 10.0, Kendal 9.0, Bright Light 9.0, Daddy’s Girl 9.2, Ktunehameha 9.0. FOLEY MEMORIAL,"of 700 sovs; U miles.—lncome 9.6, Town Bank 8.0, Polonett 8.5, Mask 8.1, Hipo 7.13, Desert Glow 7.10, Princess Ronnie 7.10, Gala Day 7.9, Seat 7.8, Spoony 7.6, Transformer 7.6, Barometer 7.0, Miss Vera 7.0. Lord Star 7.0, Muscat! 7.0, Raceful 7.0. SYDNEY YEARLING SALES.

By Cable — Press Association— 'Cojiyrithi, Australian and N.£. Chdlo Association. SYDNEY, April (j. 7 At the yearling saies, a Kosscmla e Lady Domini] com realised U2o gu.neas. On account of Mr T. Lowry (HawKes Bay), two King John nines name ±3O anu 330 guineas.

Ctn account of Mr lan Duncan (Elderslie stud), a Paper Money-—Eiemen-garde colt realised 161X1 guineas. A Paper Money—llopeep eo.t 1000 gns; A Paper Money—Historiettc coit 650 guineas; and a Paper Money Desm ne colt 475 gn.s. There were only seven Paper Moneys and they realised 5375 gns. On account of Mr W. G. Stead (Hastings), a Leighton—Lady Ball filly made 350 gns; a Leighton—Gold Painting gelding 475 gns; a' Leighton—Vegas filly 320 gns; a Valais—Quaker G.fl colt 1100 gns.

Mr J. McCombc (New Zealand), purchased a Comedy King—Kuningada colt for 825 gns. . One hundred and sixty-five lots sold realised 39,090 gns, an average of over 236 gn.s. Mr J. McCombs (New Zealand; purchased a Rosscndale-Scintilla fillly for 340 guineas, ' and .a GovernorGeneral Vonuxin colt for 200 guineas. Mr W. J. Jorgensen (New Zealand) bought a Quantock-Maitian Princess coit for 230 guineas. Air E. W. Alison (New Zealand) purchased a Grey Monk-Adina colt for 120 guineas. Mr W. R. Kemball (New Zealand) purchased a Snrpliedon-Welkin Queen coit for 250 guineas, an Orby’s PrideLady Manners filly for 390 and a Biplanc-Ronces Valles filly for 100 guineas. On account of Mr Tan Duncan, a Paper Money-Glen Helen co,lt realised 700 guineas.