SPORTING

Wairarapa Age, 26 March 1920, Page 6

SPORTING

A win is duo for Parorangi in the near future.

Very good acceptances have been received for the Wairarapa Easter meeting.

Demagogue is likely to be one of the fancied ones for the A.E.C. Easter Handicap.

G. Young had a day out at Invercargill yesterday, riding no fewer than five of the eight winners. Indeed, he won every flat race on the card.

The apprentice rider A. McCormack has been, engaged to ride General Advance in the A.R.C. Easter Handi; cap.

Miss Gold, who won comfortably at Masterton on Saturday last, is expected to run prominently in her engagement at Auckland. ■

The win of Nursing Sister ak Bulls yesterday was very popular with Masterton punters. The price paid by the mare came somewhat as a surprise.

' Look out for White Ranger (he has another name, which punters should investigate) in the hack hurdle event i on the second day of the Feilding races.

Owners and trainers are reminded that acceptances for all handicaps and for Maiden Hack Stakes for the Wairarapa Racing Club's forthcoming meeting close at Featherston at 5 p.m. to-day.

The sporting writer in the Auckland Star says:—The victory of Affectation at Masterton on Saturday would point to the son of Kilbro'ney having recovered his form, in which case his chances in the Great Northern St. Leger look particularly bright.

Mr. T. H. Lowry has sent four yearlings to Australia to be sold at the 'Sydney yearling sale, the youngsters being: A colt by Demosthenes or Finland—Gossip: colt by Demosthenes — Tete-a-tete; colt by Finland—All's Well; and a colt by Finland—The Hague. RANGITIKEI RACES.' (By Telegraph—Presa Association.) MARTON, ; Last Night. Splendid weather prevailed for the second day of the Rangitikei races. The attendance was good. The totalisator investments were £29,432, against £24,621 for the corresponding day of last meeting, making a total for the meeting of £58,279, compared with £50,489 at the last meeting. Results: Greatford Handicap, five furlongs.— 5 Ruddy 7.9 (A.. McCormack) 1, 1 Astinome 2, 2 Gold Problem 3. Also started: 3 Egmont Park, 4 Sonny Briar, 6 Nemaline. Won by half a length 1 . Time, lmin. 2sec. Rangitoto Hack, six furlongs.—3 Nursing Sister 8.13 (A. Olliver) 1, 2 Parorangi 2, 5 Paonui 3. Also started: 2 Tempo, 4 Hepta, 6 Otaura Kid, 9 March On, 7 Belle o' the Camp, 8 Hupana, 10 Elegant. Won by half 'a length. Timey lmin. 15 4 ss«c. Sandon Hack Hurdles, one ami threequarter miles.—3 Khartoum 10.13 (H. Copestake) 1, 2 Ngakanui 2, 7 Signorella 3, Also started: 1 Sweet Tipper- ; ary, 3 Lepanto, S Warstar, 4 Gratitude, |9 Saida, 5 Diamond Nap. Won by a I length. Time, 2min. 52 2-ssec. Maiden Hapk, seven furlongs.—2 Simon 8.9 (H. Young) 1, S Missive 12, 1 Catalini 3. Also started: 4 Big Push, 5 Better Luck, 6 Achillion, 7 [Dense, 8 Whizz Bang, 6 Bombala, 9 Husbandry. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 30 2-ssec. j Fraser Memorial, one mile and a j distance.—s Moutoa Ivanova 7.10 (A. Reed) 1, 2 Lovematch 2, 4 Old Gold 3. Also started: 2 Nobleman, 1 Affectation, ,6 Zola. The winner led all the way, and won by half a length. Time, lmin. 568ec. , Pukchott Hack Welter, eight and a half furlongs.—l Risingham 11.3 (A. J. MeFlynn) 1, 3. Empyrean 2, 2 Self Alliance 3. Also started: 4 Utuwai, 5 Persian Prince, 6 Vigilo. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 52sec. Raumai Welter, seven furlongs.—l All Over 9.3 <B.-H. Morris) 1, 3 Railand 2, 2 Tirana 3. Also started:

4 Gold Problem, 5 Idle Talk, 6 Combustion. A neck decided the placed\ horses. Time, lmin. 29 3-ssec. Farewell Scurry, five furlongs.—3 j Flying Master 8.7 (A. J. McFlynn) 1, 2 Buddy 2, 1 Quiniro 3. Also started: 7 Orawia, 6 Prince Randall, 5 Seafoam, 8 Whetoki, 4 Erin's Isle, 9 Crucelle, 11 Western Boom, 10 Goolwa. Won by a head. Time, lmin. 2 2-ssec.

SOUTHLAND MEETING. SECOND DAY. INVERCARGILL, Last Night. The Southland autumn meet.ng was concluded in fine but boisterous weather. The attendance was above thi average. The track was heavy, but was drying fast. The totaliaator put through £19,747, compared with £14,761 10s on the corresponding day last season. The total for the meeting was £39,105, against £32,408. Results : , v Myrosß Welter.—l The Boss (G. Young) 1, 3 Satisfaction 2, 7 Mettlt Drift 3. Also started: 4 Martifors. 5 Thistle Crown, 6 Revolution, 8 Rec Pal, 9 Lady Pallas. Won by thret lengths. Time, limn 32ses. New River Harness Trot.—ll Jolly Major (E. J. Dwyer) 1, 3 Malice 2, 14 Sweet Chimes 3. Also started: 10 General Joffre, 8 Tahiti, 5 Coldwater, 16 Lord Rokeby, 4 Rod Em press, 7 Seaward Spot, 2 Cross Battery, 12 Solace, 13 B.ddy Tracey, 11 Satin Boyj 1 Nellie Scott, 6 Jane Wilkes, 9 Silver Shoe. Won by hal a length. Time, smin 9secs. President's Handiqap.—l Silvei Peak (G. Young) 1, 4 Eight Bells 2. 5 Satisfaction 3. Also started: 2 Kil brogan, 6 Linden, 3 All British, 1 Glensponse. Won by three lengths Time, lmin 18secs.Steeplechase.—2 Zarkoma (W. Robinson) 1, 1 Silver Spire 2, 5 Glen isla 3. Also started: 3 Bore, 4 Noc turnal, 7 Magdala, 6 Miss Trixio. Wor by half a length Time, smin 20secs. Awarua Hand'cap.—l Tift Soldiej (G. Young) 1, 3 Itorke'a Drift 2, i Jock 3. Also started: 2 Warlike, * Almoner. Won, by four lengths. Time. 2min. , Bluff Handicap.—l Primum (G Young) 1, 4 Mettle Drift 2, 6 Bence roof 3. Also started: 5 Marching Order, 9 Martinfors, 8 Blue Adcairal 2 Twinkle, 3 The Boss, 11 Bngh Spot, 7 Pallah, 12 Hmekura. Woi by three lengths. Time, 2min 45sec» Dash Saddle ' Trot.—l2 Kentucky Wood (T. Tilson) 1, 13 Dragoon 2 9 'Effie Adair 3. Also started: L Guy Wild, 4 Immediate and Kouritt (coupled), 14 Indian Child, 7 Ladj Prince, 11 McGrath, 8 Hazelfield, i Oaknut, 21 Restoration, 5 Lady Margaret, 16 Quick March, 2 Peterville 6 Spotswood, 20 McConachie, 18 Hec toroo, 22 Green Stripe, 19 Math, Chimes. Won by four lengths. Time. 2min 3? 3-5 sees. Winter Oats.—2 Miss Camouflagt (G» Young) 1, 3 Claverhous© 2, 4 Burrangong 3. Also started: 6 Thad detts, 10 Buller, 7 Golden King, 1 Sed'del Bahr, 5 Marianne, .11, Guttrest, 8 Mazama, 12 Glensponse, J Kilkee. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 43secs.

At the start the rider of Mazamf was kicked on the thigh by Buller. and had to .be taken to the hosmtai Traak taking his place in the saddle v