SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 15479, 29 April 1914, Page 5

SPORTING

ASHBURTON RACES. The following acceptances have been received for the first day (May 7) of the Ashburton County Racing Club's Autumn Meeting:—

First Hurdles. l^m. —Daylight Bill 11.1, Cardiff 10.5, Con the Shaughraun 10.5, Milo 10.4, Kilts 10.3, Simon Pure 9.13, Freak 9.8, The Brewer 9.4, Rock Ferry 9.2, Goldseeker 9.0, Wreckage 9.0. Longbeach Hack Handicap. 6f.—Forest Belle 9.0, Scotch Melody 8.11, Madama 8.10, Gregory 8.8, Slogan 8.8, Steperina 8.7, Hops 8.1, Andrea 8.1, Trireme 8.0, Bon 7.13, Bonne Bouche 7.13, Bridegroom 7.13, Firmhold 7.10, Master Hamilton 7.7, Don Chari 7.7, Quirkland 7.7. Ashburton Cup, of 300sovs. lim.— Tannhauser 9.3, Thrax 9.3, Specialform 8.9, Gapon 8.1, First Glance 7.13, Gnome 7.7, Canute 7.7, Glenfinnan 7.7, The Cornet 6.12, Gold Coin 6.8. Fairfield Welter. 7f.—Peg 10.5, Carolus 9.9, Mosgiel 9.5, Troon 8.13, Mumura 8.11, John Bunyan 8.10, Twelfth Night 8.10, Sunbeam 8.9, Judith 8.7, Palette 8.0, Trilby 8.0, Eaglestone 8.0. Grove 'Farm Handicap. 6f.—Tannhauser 9.4, Merton 8.5, Silver Shield 7.13, Golden Morn 7.12, Vanquish 7.11, Carolus 7.9, Teviotdale 7.3, Mosgiel 7.3, Fender 7.3, Formnal 7.2, Briar Patch 6.13, Respond 6.11, Free 6.7. Melrose Trot. Im.—Agile scratch, Sherwood scratch, Tornado 1 second, F. E. Bells 1, Alice Huon 2, M‘Vea 2, Queen Tracey 3, Monesa 3, Professor 4, Kokemoer '4, Provocation 4, General Mite 5, Quinaldine 5. Lagtnhor Plate. 6f.—Allen Water 8.5, Finland 8.5, Master Hamilton 8.2, Messina 8.2, Cosy Corner 8,2, Firmhold 8.2, Clanterry 8.2', Grand Cup 8.2, Madama 8.2, Free 8.2, Craig Athol 8.2, Salathiel 8.2, La'dy Kathleen 8.2, Miss Finland 7.11, Curcas 7.11, Franganui 7.11, Vanna 7.11, Roscar 7.11, John Riley 7.11, Martial 7.11, Chorale 7.11, Moddite 7.11, Bon 7.11, Charlotte 7.11, Atheldana 7.3, Stephanotis 7.3, Hornbeam 7.3, Deep Sleep 7.3, De Aar 7.3, Fastradi 7.3, Purseform 7.3, Gargaron 7.3, Fire God 7.3,

HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN MEETING,

The following are the acceptances for the principal events on the first day (Wednesday next): —■ Hawke’s Bay Handicap, of TOOsovs. l£m. —Emperador 9.0, Sir Solo 8.11, Ladoga 8.9, Cherubini 8.8, Expect 8.8, Bleriot 8.5, Sea Pink 5.2, Byron 7.12, Sir Knox 7.11, Haskayno 7.9, Moutoa Girl 7.9, Kooya 7.9, Fair Rosamond 7.3, Otahu 7.0, Multiply 7.0, Sir Daniel 6.12, Kimbombi 6.12, Settler 6.10, Hiwitapu 6.10, Diavolo 6.7. Autumn Handicap, of 200sovs. Once round.—Red Book 8.11, Fair Rosamond 8.3, Lady Louisa 7.13, Ariom 7.13, Sir Daniel 7.10, Hiwitapu 7.9, Diavolo 7.7, Mysteriach 7.7, Sanguinary 7.5, The Hague 7.5, Banian 7.2, Perceler 7.1, Vi 6.11, Amato 6.7, San Pluie 6.7. THE DAVIS CUP. A New York cable says: A vigorous effort is being made to secure the playing of a Davis Chip contest in this city. The Canadians having expressed their inability to meet the Australians in England, New York was suggested as a convenient centre. The Canadians, however, desire to play on the home grounds if possible.