SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

Evening Star, Issue 14186, 11 October 1909, Page 3

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

A-J.O. SPRING MEETING. The above meeting to concluded at : Btadtfick on Saturday. Results:— High-weight Handicap, oi 300 eova; •ooood 60 80*8, and thim 30 goto. 6 L Mr F. Mertcnfe ch hj Ffcmnnis, by Flares 4jm (10.2), 1; Mr J. Mayo's Vk hj Adrilleaii, 5 vn (10.2), 2; Mr W. FJetcber*s ■ blk m Plush. 5 yre (10.3), 3. Twenty-three started. Won by a length. Time, bain 13Jsec. . Waverfey Handicap, of 600 sovs ; second 100 sore, and third 50 wm. IJm. — Mr W. Fhdcherti br g Eric, by Sir William— Bother, aged (8.4), 1; Mr C. Colhrwood’s b g Pharos, need (7.8), 2; Mr J. W. NwkFb br m Yabba Gabba, 6 jib (8,2), 3. Ton started. Won by & length, Yabba 9abba being beaten by a head. Time, r>, 2miri 6sea *■ Dowling Steeplechase, of 400 sovs; second 80 sots, and third 40 sore. About 3m.—Mr K. Manifold's ch g Squirm, by Coil—Cretonne, 6 yre or aged (11.6), 1; Mr E. Kelly’s Sarome(lo.4), 2; Mr A. Cblextaa*s Hoothen (9.5), 3. Seven started. Won by two lengths. Time, 7mm 16£ sec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; second 100 eovs, and third 50 sovs. For three-year-olds. 9£. Mr A Gough's ch g Sheen, by True Blue—Shimmer, 7.i2 1 Mr W. Brown’s br or hit c Barfield, 7.12 ... _ ... ... ... 2 Mr F. Merton’s hr ( Lady San, 8.4 ... 3 Tim started. Won by a bead. Time, Ixnin 53£seo. RANDWICK PLATE, of 1.000 sors; second 200 sovs, and tliird 100 sors. 2m. Messrs P. and W. Mitchell’s ch hj Tra- • falgar, by Wallace—Grand Canary, 4 tts, 9.0 „ ... 1 Mr J. Mayo’s b hj Lord Nolan, 4 yrs, 9.0 2 Mr K. R. Fraser's hr hj Vavasor, 4 yrs, 9.0 ... 3 Also started: Pharos (9.4), Abbey Boy (7.4). When Hie field got going Trafalgar took Rio lead from Vavasor, Pharos, and Lord Nolan, and, excepting that Trafalgar in- j creased his lend, there was little change until the horses reached the six-furlong ]Kx>t, where Lord Nolan drew) within half a length of the leader. Trafalgar again forged ahead, and entered the straight with a lead of three lengths. Doing on. he won by that distance, with Vavasor sis lengths away. Time, 3min Sljsec. Final Handicap, of 300 sovs; second 60 sovs, and third 30 sovs. Ijm,—Mr W. Kelso’s ch hj Son of the Marsh, by Wildfowler—Loo's Pride, 6 yrs (8.11), ‘1; Mr W. Brown’s Grey Plume (7.4) v 2; Mr J. Chambers's Alias (7.9). 3. There were twelve starters. Won by a length. Time, i 2inin s.)see, which is a record for the distance, the previous best being 2m in 6see, put up by Hova at Flemington in 1893.

V.A.T.C. SPRING MEETING. The Victorian Amateur Turf Club opened their spring meeting at Caulfield on Saturday in splendid weather. Results : 1010 Welter. 7f.—Mr H. Coonan’s b g Honeymoon, by Hymettus—Firmament, 6 vrs, 1; Burston, 2; Gunpowder, 5. Twenty-eight started. Won by a head. Time, Imin 29iscc. DEBUTANTE STAKES, of 1.250 sovs; second 200 sove, and third 50 sovs. For two-year-olds. Colts 8.0, geldings . and fillies 7.9. 4f. Mr A. Miller’s b g Habel. by Maltster— Loveday 1 Mr R. M. Hawker’s ch f Baza 2 Mr H. Boan’s ch f Sweet Brew ... ... 3 Nineteen started. Won by two lengths. Time, 50|se:. CAULFIELD STAKES, of s€o sovs. W.f.a. 9f. Mr J. Whitworth’s br m Artillerie, by Royal Artillery—Nantes, 4 yrs 1 Mr M. Gordon’s br hj Alawa, 4 yrs ... 2 Mr P. A. Connolly’s b hj Post Town, 5 yrs 3 Also started: Linacre, Knox, lolaire, Pink ’Un, Kyeadgerie, Waipuna, Mushka. M other Goose. Artillerio was the first, to show out. but soon fed back, and Pink ’Un, Knox, Lin--1 acre, and Mother Goose led the field round the back, where Pink ’Un fell back. Knox then led the way from Linacre, Pink ’Un, Post Town, and Artillerie, the last being Alawa and lolaire. Post Town led in turn ' from Knox and Artillerie, the latter going easily. Won by two lengths and a half, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 56J(sec., Ringwood Steeplechase. About 2m.—Mr A. M'Laughlin’s b m Forfana, by Mikado It.—Nellie Grey, aged, 10.7, 1; Earl of Castles, 10.13, 2; Lomus, 9.3, 5. Also started: Larrikin, Snob, Roomeraug, Harvest, Up-to-Date, Kaffir King. Won bv three-quarters of a length, with a neck between the second and third horses. Time, 3min 54jsec. CAULFIELD GUINEAS, of 1,000 sovs; second 100 sovs, and third 50 sovs. For three-year-olds. Colts 5.5, fillies and geldings 8.0. Mr J. E. O’Brien’s ch c Malt King, by Maltster—Patrona ” Mr J. Baron’s b c Prince Foote ' 2 Mr H. A. Currie's br hj Mala 5 Also started: .Master Glnton, Captafn White, Sir Edwin, Spryfoot, Sunnv South, Carman. When the field settled down Prince Foote led by five lengths from Sunny &outh, the next being Mala, Captain White, and Malt King. There was no change until three furlongs from home, when Malt King took charge from Captain White, Mala, and Snnny South. Malt King led into the straight, and Prince Foote, making a late effort, failed to get up, Malt King winning by a length and a-half, while two lengths separated the second and third horses. • Time. Imin 43scc. Toorak Handicap, of 1,200 sovs. Im. Mr P. Johnson’s br g Irishman, by Havoc —Party, 4 yrs, 9.3, 1; Lady Bobadil, 8.5, 2; Motoa, 8.7, 3. Also started: True Scot (9.3), Enchanteur (8.7), Golden Slipper (R7), Son of a Gun (8.5), Thistlebrook (8.3), Bobby (8.1), Glue (7.11), Carl Boot (7.10), Dunolly (7.9), Monodist (7.9), A] Caaba (7.9), The Parisian (7.5), Qneen o’ Scots (7.2), Manana (6.11), Brasseur (6,11), Bonnie Wallace (6.9). Irishman led for the whole distance, his most dangerous competitors being Qneen o’ Scots, Bonnie Wallace, and Brasseur. Lady Bobadil got into third place when entering the straight, where Queen o’ Soots fell back. Won by two lengths, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imm 42;} sec. AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING. The following weights have been declared for the— City Handicap, of 400 sovs. lim.—Muakerry 9.0, Ngapnka 8.11, Loch Buhie 8.4, Coronetted 8.2, Sedition 8.1, Advocate B.o' To Aroha 7.13, Tattoo 7.12, Waimangu 7.7,’ 'Miss Winnie 7.7, Wimmera 7.6, UhJando 7.6, Wauchope 7.4, Tanekaha 7,4, &mf.n Rosa 7.2, Raupahara 7.0, Akarana 6.15, Maheno 6.13, Cannania 6.13, Bridge 6.12’ Inglis 6.12, Shimose 6.12, Aristocrat 6 lo’ Michaeloff 6.9. Manukau Hardies, of 175 sovs. I’m. Ben Jonson 11.10, Swagsman 11.0, Scotty 10.10, Grenadier 10.6, Irish 10.4, Commander 10.2, Reservoir 10.1, Cavaliero 9.10, Cymri 9.9, Waipuhehn 9.5, Leo 9.4, Ebbs 9.4, First Barrel 9.3, Le Beau 9.0* St. Maria 9.0, Urania 9.0, Dumborve 9! CL Censure 9.0, Good Faith 9.0. NEW BRIGHTON TROTS. The New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting was opened on Saturday. Winners • Tnal Handicap, Sonny Boy; Ladies’ Bracelet, Idaho; Wainoni Handicap, Prince Warbcck; Innovation Handicap’ Teddington ; Bnrwood Handicap, Pansy •’ Dash Handicap, Little Arthur; Rita. Handicap, Lone Hand; Electric Handicap Scottish Mac. GUN CLUB. The Otago Gun Sportsmen’s Association Gan dub have been officially received and embodied in the New Zealand Gun Club Association, and the following officers and committee have been registeredMr S Johnstime, president; Messrs R. M. Greentlade, J. B. Tonkin, and W, B. Taverner vioe-yreeideatß; Messrs E. Campbell, p v ’

J. Stewart, F. Burgess, W. Wilson, R. 1 Baker, and J. Pemberton, committee; C. Baker, hon. treasurer; J, A Hutcheson, hon. secretary. It was intended to hold a clay bhd handicap during Christmas week, but as the New Zealand Gun dub Association are to shoot for a motor car valued at £6OO in November the Otago Association deferred their match. On Saturday afternoon Mr Greenslade’s trophy was to have been shot for, but as there wae not a full attendance of members on the grounds, it was decided to bold a day bird practice match, and the following made fairly good shooting:—Mr N.- J. Uamach, 45 per cent, kills; Mr J. Pemberton, 45 per cent, kills; Mr R. Baker, ®9 P® cent, kills; “Nobel,” 75 per cent, kills. The club have decided to discourage cash prises at dub matches. PIGEON CLUB. The Dunedin Homing Pigeon Chib’s race on Saturday was from Amberley, an airline distance of 221 miles. The birds were released at 11 a.m. Twenty-two lofts were represented by 120 pigeons. The race resulted as follows i W. Niven’s Silver Fran, 4h 38'min (velocity, 1,390 yds 2ft lOin) ... ... . 1 A Hunt s Blue Jacket, 4h 4ilmin (velocity, 1,390 yds Oft 9in) I. 2 T Veitch’s Success EL, 4h 42min (velocity, I,3BByds Ift llin) 3 R. Umber’s Blue Rock 11., 4h 384min (velocity, I,3BByds Oft Bin) .... 4 W. J. Tattersfield’s Rufus, 4h 39min (velocity, 1,386 yds Oft 9in) 5 j* l ' S3 ton, of Naseby, sent ten birds, and the first batch arrived at Naseby at SCULLING—THOROUGHGOOD BEATEN. Tu a scuffing race for £IOO a-sido on the Hunter River (N.S.W.), which took place on Saturday Hagney easily defeated l Dovoaghgood, ex-champion of Australia, by seven lengths. Time, IRnrm TUar FANCY-DRESS HOCKEY. To bring to a dose a roost successful season, and to add to their funds, the Mornington Ladies’ Hockey Club provided entertainment and much amusement to a good number of people on their grounds in Ugin road on Saturday afternoon bv way of a fancy-dress match against a gentlemens team. The day was too warm for hockey, a«nd for that reason the game was rather slow, and therefore much, more amusing, the costumes of the gentlemen causing the greatest of fun. Tile lady players wore maids’ attire, including the white cap and apron, and the six men taking part wore dressed in fancy costumes and skirts. The ladies put in most of the work at first, the men finding their female attire awkward, U> say the least. The men, however, won finally by 4 goals to 2, Misses M. Lees and D. Mason scoring for the losers and Messrs S. Wright (2), A. Glasse, and C. Penman for the gentlemen. Miss May Robb prevented the winners from scoring a member of goals, saving in goal repeatedly and well. Mr Martin refereed in his usual capable style. Members of the Ladies’ Hockey Club handed round tea at the interval. BOXING. The preliminary rounds of the Otago Boxing Association's boxing and wrestling tournament will be held to-night in His Majesty’s Theatre. The programme is a long and varied one, and includes six-round bouts, open boxing competition for all weights, and catch-as-catch-can wrestling. Professor Duffy, of England, will give an exhibition of jiu-jitsu wrestling. The first bout will commence at eight o’clock.