SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 13090, 24 October 1908, Page 12

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

N.O J;C. RACES. \ • \ For the second and concluding day ot Hie North Otago Jockey Club’s races there was bettor weather and an improved httcndance. The sum of £3.508 went tnrough the tolalisator, or a total of £7,051,. against £7,826 last veir. Concluding results : ‘ . . Waitaki Handicap, of 100 eo\-e. 5f.Lady Qrizoin (7.10) 1, Petrovna (10.1) 2, I.upulito (10.9) 3. Ako started: Ard Beigh (8.0), Persuader (7.0). Miss Gal (6.7). Cufe (6.7), and Benzoic (6.7). Won by half a head. Time, Imin 4|eec. Juvenile Handicap, of 100 sots. 4f.— Crorwtadt (9.0) 1, Casnain (8.1) 2, Aetna (<•10) 3. Won by half a length. Time, 51|sec. -v Te Puke Hack, of s<) sovs. sf.—Vagrance (7.2) 1, Liza (L2)“2, Wardland (8.9) 5. Also stared: Obligato (8.10), Glerrfield (7.9>, and Bojul Purple (7.0). Won by two lengths. Time, Imin s|sec. ■ Clifton Welter, of 100 sovs:' 6t.—Czar Kolohol (8.8) 1, Valdimar (8:5) 2, Contender (8.10) 3. Also started; Master Alix (9.13), Outlander (8.11). 'Zetland (8.6), Hellanthes (8.3), and Sant Bosaleer (7.10). .Won by a neck. Time, Imin 19£ sec, C.J.C. SPRING MEETING. The following horses'remain in the New Zealand Cup:—Zimmerman 9.9, Master Delaval 8.13, Tangimoana 8.4, Mahuta 8.4, Uhlando 8.3. The Lark 8.2, Grand Slam 8.2, Signor 7.13, Moloch 7.12, Apa 7.10, Stratagem 7.8, Riflemaid 7.8, St. Joe 7.9, Downfall 7.8, Probable 7.7, Armamento 7.5, Lapland 7.1, Field Gun 642, .Saga 6.11, Mallet 6.8, Heorthen 6.8, W'hite Lie 6.7. Acceptances for the Stewards’ Handicap, of 1,000 sovs. 6f.—Gold Crett 9.9, Count Witte 8.13, Grenadier 8.11, BobrikofT B.il, Penates 8.10, Lupulit© 8.10, Lord Soult 8.7, GlencuUoch 8.6, Fiillrate 8.3, Petrovna 8.3, Gold Thread 8.2, Sea King 7.13, Sunbonnet 743, Flitaway 7.11, Armlef 7.i1. Tiptoe 7.9, North Head 7.9, Sunglow .7.9, Gold Lace 7.9, Master Soult 7.9, Mon Ami 7.5, Gipsy Belle 7.3, All Gum 6.11, Wheturmvrama 6.9, Truganini 6.7, Tremulous 6.7. The following second forfeits have been declared lor the 'Welcome Stakes, of 800 sovs (for tiro-year-olds, oolts 8.5, fillies 810). 4f.—Nautiform, Cymbriform, Provocation, Expansion, Elysian, Keltie Ijses, Day Beam, Caspian, Cronstadt, L’Aiglon, Applegarth, Broadsword, Fasnakyle, b f Stepniak Britoinart, b f Pilgrim’s ProgressStepaway, ch f Formosan—Wepencr Marengo, br f Kilcheran—Puritv. Derby Stakes, of 1.000 sovs (for threeyear Kilds, colts 8.10, fillies 8.5). Um— Sunglow, Nobel, Master Soult, St. Aldan, Sir Artegal, Husbandman, Flitaway, Gold Lace, Ghanteuee; Beneform, b <r Steoniak—i Royal Plumes, Diabolo. ° P ' •• ’ Oaks Stakes, of 400 sovs (for throe-vear-

olds,- fillies- 8.10). ' PeliideJ Santita, FUtawaiy; Iteibchick; ' Gold Tfeksp«, Gold Lace, Chanteuse, Bountiful, Tikitere, Ukraine; -Artillerie; RAVENSBOUKNE BOATING CLUB, The report to be presented to ; the members at annual meeting contains -the. following clauses iComniittee, in presenting their annual report, are pleased itethe able to congSfttHiftte Ahe club on,.th«li steady progress made during the pa?t season, great interest havirfg been takenrin-,' the working and welfare of the chihiidjyi everybody. The season was opened in November, with thhwsjial 'processionx of yachts and motoriboaifii ;: the Otago Yacht and _ Motor Boafc anaMhe Port Chalmers Sailing Clubs being well represented.Afternoon tea was dispensed to the dub’s guests by the ladies joi'tiie-district, and a large number of, j launches were at' the visitors’ disposal for 'the afternoon. ‘The club nre indebted to the '-West Harbor Brass Band for . their attendance and the excellent music ' supplied. During- : the season;, the usual neriesKof races was held,

-r f -,v Vr Jvith the iollpwing, results class: Waimana 1 ? Carina 2.-- Second class': ;-Nell 1, Rambler#. ..During the winter.a' i^ery, successful, bazaar, was held, and the J proceeds were used to improve* the boatshed, which , was lined throughout ■ and new . ante-rooms erected. The annual social, which took place on October 11, proved a great success. 'The annual regatta, which was held in February, ‘also ■ proved- succes»ful>'^both.vfinancially ; 'and: , otherwise, this being greatly; contributed to. by ,thecae tion of .lhe.o.ir.C. - in allow- • ing their lastvsericsllof■ clubJraoes to be sailed in conjunction with the regatta. The club’s" best,- thanks are due to Messrs Moller’, Hatridge,, and M’Cluskey for' donations,, and prizes, and to Mcssrt .’ Gallon and M'Pherson for their handicapping during the racing season, some of the events seconds. Theclub ate also jhdebted.jtq .ithe ladies of the district for providing - refreshments, both on and regatta days, and , the use of the,. Union .Company’s launch .was much appreciated at both of these ! functions'.- ‘