SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3069, 14 December 1908, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING. CHRISTCHURCK RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

SATURDAYS' RESULTS

By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 12.

The Christchurch Racing Club's Summer Meeting opened to-day in dull weather. Results: —

Nursery Hndicap, 4 furlongs.— Boutade, 9.4, 3; Caspian, 9.0, 2; Margaret, 6.10, 3. Also started— Tarpon 7.13, and Aisy 6.11. Won by a length. Time, 51 l-ssec. Hornby Hack Welter Handicap, 6 furlongs—Miss Mischief, 9.13, 1; Balaclava, 9.3, 2; Musterer, 8.13, 3. Also started —Kilts 9.3, Serenade 9.3, Kelp 9.2, Love Wisely 8.13, Lerusse 8.0 and Luperise 8.0. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin ISsec. Maiden Plate, 7 furlongs—Santa, 7.11, 1; Montreal, 7.13, 2: Bountiful, 7.11, 3. Also started—RochJJ ester 9.2, Kingsway 8.11, and Eaglestone 7.12. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 32 2-ssec. Dominion Handicap, 11 mils.— Tikitere, 7.7, 1; Nobel, 7.10, 2; Prim, 8.0, 3. Also started —Grand Slam 8.12, Heorthen 8.11, Harvest 8.9, and Outknder 8.5. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 14sec.

Springston Welter Handicap, 1 mile—Lady Disdain, 9.8, 1; Passion, 9.2, 2; Hilarity, 9.6. 3. Also started —Stronghold 10.9, Field Gun 10.5, Golden Cairn 10.5, Zetland 8.1, Monkey Puzzle 8.7, and Tsitsihar 8.7. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 48sec. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—All Guns, 7.10, 1; Dabcheck, 7.7, 2; Contender, 7.1, 3. Also started— Count Witte 9.0, Petrovna 9.0 and Vnlodia 7.7. Won fay four lengths. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec. Middleton Hacic Handicap, 9 furlongs.—Sant Rosaleer, 7.9, 1; Orsino, 9.0, 2; Giovanni, 6.7, 3. Also started —Snip 8.8, Helianthes 8.2, Cavitaua 7.9, and Musketon 7.7. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min lssc.

Avon Handicap, 7 furlongg.— Valdimar, 8.0, 1; De Witte, 8.10, 2; Tremulous, 7.2, 3. Also started —The Libyan 8.0, Mythical 7.3, and Tessera 7.2. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 31sec. DANNEVIRKE ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph —Press Association. DANNEVIRKE, December 13. The following entries and acceptances have been received for the Dannevirke Summer Meeting: Kaumate Hurdles—Master Doujlas 11.12, Don Carlos 11.0, Commander 10.9, Hipporoffla 10.8, Lerida 10.3, Scenery, Whareponga and Strathmore 9.0.

Umataoroa Hack —Sir Artegal 9.0, Maiora 8.9, Effort B.S, Miss Vera and Vi 8.5, Roseletne 8.3, Shannon Lass 8.2, Pluck 7.11, Osiris and Merivonia 7.9, Royal Maid, Tutahi, First Mate, Polynices and The Cockatoo 7.7, Thaler and Sir Possible 6.10.

Dannevirke Handicap—Moral 9.9, Mahuta 8,5, Waitapu 8.5, Aborfeial 8.5, Moloch 7.12, Truganini 7.11, White Lie 7.9, Ljiret 7.4, Prism 7.3.

Matamau Flvir.g —Sunbar.net 8.8, Gold Lace B.fi f Tumat 8.0, Shuja 7.13, Waicola 7.7, Auldearn and Wharekura 6.18, Linkles3 and Chamois <5.7.

Otanga Hack Welter—Buoyant 9.4, Sealer and Glen 9.3, Highden 8.9, Mistletoe 8.3, Prince Hassan 8.2, Courier 7.13, North East 7.10. Tiratu Dash Hack Handicap— Stylish 9.0, Maiora 8.12, Cute 8.11, The Saint 8.8, Andrew Mack 8.7, Slue Bell 8.1, Harmia and Tufcahi 7.9, Splash 7.9, Ora Pinsent 7.8, Hutiwai 7.7, Monsieur Beaucaire 7.5, Sweet Lethe 7.3, Oblivion, Sir Possible, Remission, Mangneta, Kaitakaroa, Twikle, Atom and Bravery 7.0. Weber Welter—Wailetha 10.3, Sandstream 9.6, Merrie Zealand and Lethean 8.13, Auldearn and Flotilla 8.8, Golden Gate 8.6, Advantage 8.3, Highden 8.0. ENTRIES. Maiden Flat—Golden Water, Merrie Christmas, Twinkle, Reformist, Debonaire, Kaitakaro, Hermia, Bravery, Taumano, Royal Guard, Ineodore, Atom, Toanga, Cork, Vinco, Magneta, Waipukai, Milan, Kimmerian, Thaler, Rock Ferry, St. Helena, Sir Possible, Cudiveed, Storm Light. The Shorts—Golden Water, Merrie Christmas, Reformist, Debonaire, Kaitakaro, Hermia, Twinkle, Braveiy, Royal Guard, Theodore, Toanga. Cork, Vinco, Mangeta, Milan, Waipukai, Kimmeian, Thaler, Rock Ferry.

TROTTING AT WANGAwUI. By Telegraph —Press Association. WANGANUI, December 13. The Wanganui Trotting Club held its first meeting on Saturday in glorious weather. There was a large attendance and good sport. DUNEDIN JOCKifiY CLUB WEIGHTS. By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, December 13. The following weights for the Dunedin Jockey Club's races have been declared by Mr Henrys:— Summer Hurdles —Stermont 12.9, Stronghold 11.13, Snip 11.2, Leonardo 10.10, Tirole 10.3, Ringman 9.11, Magical 9.9, Northern Star 9.4, Royal Shell and Grosvenor 9.2. Salisbury flack —Czar Kolohol 10.5, Validimar 9.6, Linda and Passion 8.13, Zioness 8.8, Balaclava and Spinning Flight 8.8 Somateria 8.6, St.epaside 8.5, Flavour 7.12, Irskine 7.11, Bountiful 7.9, My Lawyer and Ng&wera 7.7, Ferryman, Eaglestone, Rubellite and Vandish 7.0. Dunedin Handicap—Boutade 9.7, Caspian 9.2, Cymbiform 8.10 4 Multiful 8.0, Merribeck 7.11, Stepmaid 7.9, Margaret, Adage and Wabun 6.12, Chinook and Aisy 6.10. Caversham Hack —Passion 10.3, Mythical 9.13, Kilts 9.10, Lady Ronald, Inchbonny and Love Wisely 9.8, Santia 9.6, Miss Gal 9.3, Wardland 8.13, Slavey 8.12, Vagrance 8.11, Cashier 8.9, Musterer, Ferryman, Eaglestone, Rubellite, Monture, Santa Clara, Aquatic, Little Medallist, and Taieri 8.7.

Otago Handicap—Probable 9,0, All Guns 8.10, Grand Slam 8.8, Field Gun 8.7, Harvest 8.4, Outlander 8.3, Tikitere 8.2, Rose Noble 7.9, Golden Cairn 7.4, White Cockade, Appollodoris and Astrakhan 7.3, Speculate 6.10, Red and Black and Sam Weller 6.7.

Federal Handicap—Petrovna and Count Witte 9.7, Lupulite 9.6, Sea King 9.1, All Guns 8.13, Master Alexi 8.5, Dabchick 8.0, Volodia 7.12, Jack Ashore 7.11, Loftus 7.10, Seer and Ard Reigh 7.9, Octave 7.8, Erskine, Heirloom, Red Morn and Gapon 6.7. Otokia Welter—Lupulite 10.3, Field Gun 9.12, Oiyoi and Validimar 9.5, Jack Ashore and Golden Cairn 8.13, Mango 8.6, Zetland and Speculate 8.5, Cuirosettea, Red and Black, Spinnin Flight, Stepenfeldt, Sam Weller, Snip and Eous 8.0. .