SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10716, 21 October 1912, Page 6

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THE V.A.T.C. MEETING. (Received Lust Night, 5.5 o'clock.) OAULFIELD, October 20. ideal weather prevailed yesterday, and the promise of the most open, and consequently the most exciting Cup race for years past, drew a record crowd. Long before the first ra;-o started, the extra seating accommodation was filled. Lord and Lady Denmatt and Governor and Lady Fuller were present. Results: — Hurdles.—Boh Gilder, 11.5, 1; Clonrtaffc, 9.13, 2; Canvasser, 9, 3. The only starters. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 6;] sec. Nursery Handicap.—Becks 1, Lager 2, Myrica, Singlestick, and Chica, idoad heat, 3. Eighteen starters. Aboyne. after the field had settled down, led from Becks and Myrica. The lattoi' led into the straight from Becks, Siiig!cstoek, Chica, and Aboyne. Lager passed Myrica at the distance. Becks Avon by a neck, a nock separating the other placed horses. Time, 56sec. CAULFIELJ) CUP. Uncle Sam (Lambert) ... 1 Lady Medallist (Council) 2 Royal 'Scotch (McLachlan) 3 Scrate'hings. Wilari, Avonwort, Cahouohon, Kathlea and Parhad. Princess led past the judge's box from Beverage, Royal Scotch, Loehano, and Jolly Beggar. Beverage then took the lead from Gillamatong. Jolly Beggar. Royal Scotch, Lochano. Flavian. Captain White, Uncle Sam. Aurofodina and Endorus. Another furlong saw Uncle Sam, Malt King, and Gillamatong in front of Royal Scotch. Then the order was Flaith, Eric, Puringa, Uncle Sam and Cisco. In the last three furlongs from home. Aurofodinn took charge from Jolly Beggar. Eric. Flavian, Royal Scotch. and Sandbath. Eric then ran i'-tc second place from Royal Scotch. Endorus, and Contain White and Ur.cb" Sam. Royal Scotch tool", charge at the distance, the next being Lady Medallkt, F-.idorus and Uncle Sam. Amid intense excitement. TJneln Sam drew away and won by half a length, a length and n half' separating 'se'enn'r 1 and third; Endorus was Tjmc, 2min 34seo. '. Steeplechase.—Kulu, 9, 1; Swanhill. 9.7, 2; Squirm. 9, 3. Twelve starters. Bihbenluke. Squirm and Orringa made the running. Orringa and Bil>benluke ran off. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 4ijsec. (Windsor Handicap. Sylvandcr, 9.13, 1; Twabrigs, 7.11, 2; Dunoon, 6.7, 3. Fourteen started. Led all the way. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin Msec. Welter Handicap.—Wool, 8.7, 1; Walter Tvrrell, 8.3. 2; Lamen, 9.9, 3. The other starters were Bobadea, Magus, Atlora, Vanquisher, Lord Illinois, Braw Scot, Radiator, Waggle, Iliad, Martyr. Crucial, Gladwyn, Silver Shield, Wincey and Lutitia. Martyr led to the distance. Won easily bj- 2-J lengths. Time, lmin 41jjsec. CJ.C. ACCEPTANCES. (By Tewrapn—L-n-sa ji&sociatinn.) OHRISTCHURCH, Last Night. The folowiing payments, acceptances- and forfeits in connection with the CJ.C. Metropolitan meeting were received to-night:— New Zealand Cup, of 2000 sov.;; two miles. —Vice-Admiral 9.1, Bronze 8.8, Undecided 8.4, Lady Lucy 8.1, Domino 8, Midnight Sun 8, Masterpiece 7.13, Goldfinder 7.9,. Byron 7.9, Soldiers' Chorus 7.5, Allegory 7, Sini apis 6.13, Mira 6.13, Odessa 6.9, Bellah 6.9, Haskayne 6.8, Obligant 6.7. Stewards' Handicap, of 1500 sovs; six' furlongs.—Equitas 9.13, Bobrikoff 9.8, Gipsy Bell 8.13, 'Culprit 8.13, Theodore 8.11, Peirene 8.10, Soldiers' Chorus. 8.9, Autumnus 8.9, Crown Pearl 8.7, Bon Reve 8.6., Gl'aiole 5.3, Sea King 8.2, Makara 8.2, Bootlo 8.2,' Ermengarde 5.2, Blue Lake 7.12,

Heathcrbrae 7.10, Piriwai 7.9, Hermia 7.8, Pilgrims' Way 7.G, Diavolo 7.6, J Glade 7.5, Vocation 7.4, Prosper 7.3,« Mt Victoria 6.10, Peroneal 6.10, Stardancer 6.7, Distinction 6.7, Lady Vol- \ ga 6.7, Glenowl 6.7, Anna Carlovna I 6.7, Imagination 6.7, Stopmakl 6.7, ' King's Favourite 6.7. WELLINGTON ACCEPTANCES. WELLINGTON, Last Night, The following acceptances have being received for the Wellington Racing Club's Spring meeting:— Rimutaka Handicap.—Avaunce 0, Dirge 8.11, Monologue 8.7, War Queen 8.2, Semaphore 8.2, Patronate 8, Black Lupin 7.9, Daimton 7.5, Otaraia 7.5, Courtley 7.5, Valtire 6.10. Shorts' Handicap.—Equitas 10.4, Naumai 9.8, Gipsy Bell 9, Gladiole 8.13, Blue Lake 8.9, Piriwai 8.6, Mt. Victoria 8, Styx 7.11, Prosper 7.11, Alluremeint 7.9, British Maid 7.8, Peroneal 7.4, Benson 7.2, Leapuki 7, Lockwood 6.13, Stepney 6.13, Early Morn 6.10, Distinction 6.7. Wellington Handicap. Bobrikoff 9.4, Equitas 8.13. Sea Queen 8.5, Mer- < rivonia 8.4, Byron 7.12, Mendip 7.12, Sir Knox 7.12, Theodore 7.10, Haskayno 7.7, • Odessa 7.7, Saudstream 7.6, Patriotic 7.6, Obligant 7.5, Lady Moutoa 7.3, Ngatimaru 7. Ladrone 6.11, Sir Solo 6.7, Brown Trout 6.7, St. Felix 6.7. First Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase.—Hawick 11.11, Kelp 1 0.12, Rangitane 10, Highder> 9.11. Gondolier 9.10, Elwell 9.7. Zulu 9.7, Greystone 9.7, Major Webb 9.7. Wainui Handicap.—Undecided 10.7, Domino 9.12, Midnight Sun 9.12, Goldfinder 9.6, Lady Moutoa 9.1, ' Mira 9, Bollin 8.13, Bracken 8.13, Ceylon 8.11, Negative 8.11, Kilostere 8:10, Mallard 8.5, Bcason 8.5, Aloha ' 8.5, Aenia 8. ' Final Scurry Handicap.—Lady Volga 9.1, Gay Lawless 8.10, Sanguinary 8.10, Monologue 8.8, Early Morn 8.3, War Queen 8.3, Lady Louisa 8.3. i Missile 8.1. Aratiatia 8.1, Patrpmle'] 8.1. Portland Lady S'.l, Potoa 7.10, I Red Book 7.8. Daunton 7.6, Bor^il 7.6, Exertion 7.3, Ladino 7.2, Alecto ' 6.13, Biddy 6J3, Ghoorkdale /5.1.Suratura 6.11, Merry Guy 6.11, Me."-, rivale 6.11, Otter 6.H. ' [ Gerberga, Altcar and Marimba have been scratched for all engagements.