RACING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3021, 19 October 1908, Page 6

RACING.

NOCTUIFORM SOLD. BY TELKQBAPH —PKESS ASSOCIATION. LONDON, October 16. The ex-New Zealand Jhorse Noctuiform was sold by auction at Newmarket for £SOO. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. CAULFIELD CUP WON BY MARANUI. By Telegraph—Press Association. Received October 17, 6.10 p.m. CAULFIELD, October 17. Luck was with the Victoria Amateur Turf Club for the last day of their meeting at Caulfield. Heavy rain fell all night with a south wind, but the weather cleared before midday. The trouble over the identification of Maranui was over before the Cup started, for wnich event' all started. Results:— Hurdle Race—Red Fly 1, Brelogue 2, Coraki 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 9sec. Nursery Handicap Saltaire 1, Lady Dudley 2, Beebeeru 3. Won by half a neck, two lengths separating second and third horses. Tmit, 56syc. CAULFIELD CUP. Maranui .. .. 1 Tulkeroo .. .. 2 lolaire .. .. 3 lolaire, Ccnge, True Scot, Lady Wilde, Mother Goose and Pink-'un led past the judge's box in that order. lolaire led out of the straight, and at the far turn Mother Goo3e and lolaire were three lengths ahead of Destinist, Postown, Maranui, Enchanter and Conge. lolaire led into the straight from Postown and Maranui. The latter came fast at the distance, and overhauled the leaders and won by threequarters of a length. Time, 2min 3 4-ssec. Steeplechase—Boisdale 11.13, 1; Destilie, 8.9, 2; Lady Inotice 9.0, 3. Nogel, Seymour, Snob and Rearguard also started. Won by a length. Time, 4min 51sec. Windsor—Tiercel 1, Monodist 2, Cathara 3. Akin Foo, Sea King, Topedi, Little Mary, Salina, Pretty Peg, Off Chance, Surety, Sniderby and Gunpowder also started. Won i by two and a-half lengths. Time, lmin sJsec. Moora Handicap—Fiery Star 1, Nushka 2, Delenda 3. The other starters were—Pistol, Last Mistake, Sequent, Athens, Thistlebrook, Mollient, Malmsley, Tom Tom, Berrebyne, Lady Molly, Perilous, Mill Song, Loyal Scot, Dunolly, Grey Dawn, Royal Favour. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 42|sec. PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, October 18. The Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club's third meeting this season took place at Miramar yesterday in fine weather. About 2,000 persons were present. Results: — Visitors' Handicap—Lupin, 9.5, 1; Dorina, 8.8, 2. Maiden Handicap—Maid of All Work, 8.10, l;Merrimanu, 8.10, 2; Marquis, 8.12, 3. Members' Cup—Veronique, 9.13, 1; Firefly, 8.12, 3; Kauhoe, 8.7, 3. Shorts Handicap—Prestoria, 10.6, 1; Wee Nannie, 9.0, 2; JSilly, 9.12, 3. October Handicap Veronique, 10.8. 1; Firefly, 9.0, 2; Kauhoe, 9.7, 3. Electric Handicap Maid of All Work, 8.10, 1; Inspiration, 10.10, 2; Firefly, 9.1, 3. TURF NOTES. (Uy "Zetland.") The weights for the Masterton meeting should be followed by good acceptances. Well treated entrants in the Hack Hurdles are Master Douglas (lOst 4lbs), Speciosa (lOst 4lbs), Peregrine (9st lllbs), and Sherlock Holmes (9st 51bs). In the Hack Flying, Seaton Dale, 9st, has his full allotment when this season's form is taken into consideration; but Kelso (Bst 81bs) and Fulminator 7st, 91bs), read well, while two or three of the lower weights can gallop six furlongs in good time. The Masterton Cup allotments will genarally be considered as equitable, and if the majority start on the day the winner will not be easy to select. The" distance, one mile and a quarter, is quite far enough for some of the contestants, but the event is sure to be a very Interesting one. The running of Irish Rifle. King Post, Sandstream, San Julie and Silken Rein at Trentham this week may give the public an idea of their chances here, while Polyanthus (7stßlbs), Loiret (7st 81bs), Merrie Rose (7st 71bs), and Gaelic (7st 3lbs), are weli enough treated to ensure their facing the starter. In the October Hack Handicap, of one mile,- Kelso (Bst), Mikutahi (7st 13lbs), Buoyant (7st 121bs), and Hiehden (7st 4lbs), are nicely placed, and in the ordinary course of events should make the race interesting. Irish Rifle, Polyanthus, Loiret, Daisy Paul, Ikon, and Skye are in the Cup as well as in the Publicans' Handicap, so in the meantime the latter event is of a very open appearance. Several really fast sprinters are engaged in the Dash Hack, and these include Sir Artegt'L Axite) Tumut, Conquer, Advantage, Timothy, Golden Dream, and Vi, all of which have shown brilliancy of pacu. As New Zealand Cup day draws near-it is now only a matter of less than three weeks—interest in the big event is becoming keener. Zimmerman, Frisco, Gknullin, King Post, Mallet, Uhlando, Tip Toe, and Grand Slam will be running at the Wellington meeting this week. Moral has earned a penalty of 51be, by his win at Napier Park, Cricbton is reported to have gone sore in his work, Mahuta has been taken lown to Riccarton to undergo his final preparation,' and Bonny Glen is showing signs of lameness. Another payment is due on Friday, when it is expected about 35 will be paid up for. j