SPORTING.

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13061, 5 April 1915, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACES. | OPENING DAY. Press Association. —By Telegraph. AUCKLAND, April 3. The autumn meeting of the Auckland Racing Club opened to-day in fine though windy weather, and was largely attended. The course, owing to the torrential rain -on the previous day, was holding when racing commenced, but improved as the day progressed. The sum of £43,881 was put through the totalisator, as against £44,867 10s for the first day of the previous autumn meeting. Results: Tradesmen's Handicap. 1% miles.— 2 Royal Irish 8.3 1, 1 Red Book 7.11 2, 10 Tangiwai 6.11 3. Also started: 9 Prince Merriwee, 8 Phosphorous, 4 Lady Penury, 5 Achiliedes, 6 Soultikoff, 7 Lady Alicia, 3 El Gallo, 11 Boldstroke." Won by a neck. Time, 2 13 4-5. Brighton Hurdles. 2 miles.—3 Tragedy King 10.7 1, 2 Black Northern 12.3 2, 4 Admiral Soult 12.5 3. Also started: 7 Barbwire, 5 St. Lewis, 6 Gloy, 8 Dandy Breeze. Dandy Breeze and Gloy were coupled on the machine. Time, 3.58 3-5. President's Handicap, 5 furlongs. 8 Centre 6.12 1. 12 Gold Fire 7.10 2, j 1 Colonel Soult 8.6 3. Also 10 Toreador, 14 Potoa, 6 Tinopai, i Bluestone, 2 Waiorewa, 11 Simple Sam, 5 Grattan, 3 Kitty Bellairs, 15 Glad Tidings, 17 Try Fluke, 4 Kauri King, 13 Nicomar, 9 Gold Necklet, 16 Manukau. Won by half a length. Time, 1.3 4-5. Great Northern Champagne Stakes, 6 furlongs. —2 Arran 8.10 1, 1 Desert Gold 8.8 2, 4 Housewife 8.8 3. Also started: 5 March, 3 I'enroe. Won by three-quarters of if length. Time, 1.19. .

Easter Handicap. 1 ihile.—2 Merrie Roe 9.0 1, 10 Goldsize 8.3 2, 9 Jack Delaval 8.13 3. Also started: 3 ford, 5 Mullingar, 1 Downham, 7 King Lupin, 6 Belasco, 8 Tact, il Prince Soult, 2 Castalia, 12 Selection, 13 Salvia. Merrv Koe and Castajia •were bracketed. Won by three-quar-ters of a length. Time, 1.43 2-5. Onslow Stakes, 3 furlongs— Hyginas 7.8 1, Hiero 6.9 r, Carlysan 7.0 3. Also started: 5 Lightning, 6 Pacific Slope, 3 Glissando, 8 King's Courier, 11 Taj Mahal, 9 Colonnade, 13 Tepapapa, 12 Causeway, 10 Delunbre, 4 Harlestone. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 1.4 2-5. Nelson Handicap, Fran 7.9 1, Monathal "7.5 2, Loloma 713 3. Also started: 7 Calais, 5 Makura, 6 Kaween. 12 Lady Elgiva, 11 Yallambrosa, 8 Hadj, 13 Ovation, 10 Signo, 4 Kaimanuka, 9 Tararu Jack, 14 Hopye, 16 Matekana, 17 Ulster, 19 Romani, 18 Stepnipaul, 15 Lone Moor. Won by a head. Time, 1.45. Eden Handicap, 7 furlongs. —1 Hoy 7.10 1, 2 Colonel 8.4 2, Christmas Rose 6.13 3. Also started: 3 Ventura, 7 Bon Reve, 1 Astor, 10 Cheddar, 6 Soultane, 9 Worcester, 10 Tripoli, 8 Maui Nina, 11 Gallupin, 12 Rosea. Won by four lengths. Time, 1.30.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Mangere Handicap.—Centre 9.5, Lady Middloton 9.4, Calais 9.0, Salvia 8.11, Ihapuna. Nicomar, Kauri Kin" 8.9, Doncaster 8.8, Monathol 8.2, Loloma 8.2, Blueform 7.13, Vallambrosa 7.12, Signo 7.7, Gold Necklet 7.6, Kaimanuka 7.6, Gallupin 7.3, Nimrod Crescendo, Manukau, Bouvardia, Redman, King Lupin, Lone Moor, Brookfield 7.0. Huia Handicap.—Potoa 8.7, Colonel Soult 8.7, King Lupin 8.6, Toreador 8.5, Mullingar 8.3. Downham 8.2, Goldfire 8.0, Bluestone 7.8, Belasco 7.8, Astor 7.8, Waiorewa 7.6, Tete-a-tete 7.5, •Tact 7.4. Glad Tidings 7.4, Kitty Bellairs 7.3, Grattan 7.3, Christmas Rose 7 -°- , » ! Victoria Handicap. —Loyal Arch. 10.1. Arran 9.10, Housewife 8.9, Hyginas 8.1, Pacific Slope 7.12, Taj Mahal 6.13, Carlvsian 6.12. Hiero 6.11, Penroe 6.9, Harlestone 6.7. St. Georges Handicap.—rMerry Roe 9.8, Jack Delaval 8.13. Bon Reve 8.5, Goldsize 8.5, Tinopai 8.3, Balboa 8.2, Colonel Soult 8.1. Bedford 8.0. Prince Merriwee 7.12, Phosphorus 7.7, Soultikoff 6.7. Welter Handicap.—Belasco 9.0, Prince Soult 8.10. Achilledes 8.10, Cheddar 8.7, Munster 8.5, Tangiwai 8.3, Worcester 5.3, El Gallo 8.1, Kaween 8.0, Maui Nina S.O, Kaimanuka 8.0, Matakana 8.0. Stewards Handicap.—\ entura 9.5, Roval Irish 8.9, Mullingar 8.1, Beldame 7.4, Cheddar 7.2, Tangiwai 6.12, Tripoli 6.10, Lady Alicia 6.8, Lady Elgiva 6.7, Salvia 6.7. Great Northern Oaks.—Boldstroke Castalia, D.elenda. Hoy. Lady Penury, Marble Star, Tete-a-tete 8.10.

Autumn Steeplechase. Captain Jack 11.13, The Chief 10.12, Vestal 10.8, Webfoot 10.2. Hauera 10.0, Scots Guard 10.0, Coronade 9.13, Sportsman 9.12, Ngatoa. Nat Lupin, Barbwire, Lady Sabretache 9.7.

WAIEARAPA RACES

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES

Moroa Hack. 7 furlongs.—Suratura 9.3, Hap Dha 9.3. Botanist 8.10. Rerehau 8.8, Doon 8.7, Submersion 8.7, Roumania 7.13. Elopement 7.5 Killaloo 7.5, Kiltie Lass 0.10. Ulysses o.<, Waitomo 0.7. Master Boris 0.7. Rototawai Handicap. 6 furlongs. — Blue Lake 9.5. Chakwana 9.0, Mt. Victoria 8.0. Zeu« 5.4. Suratura 7.10, tiartovna 7.3.

Autumn Handicap, 1 mile and a distance. —Mummer 9.0. Rene 9.1, Orleans 8.13. Immer 8.11. "Want 8.2, Merrie Gain 7.5.

Juvenile Handicap. 5 furlongs. — Taringamutu 8.11, Hap Dha 8.0, Saxatile 7.11, Goldlbcaring 7.7, Pall Mall 7.0, Bairnsdale 7.0, Privation 0.10, Red Ribbon 0.10. Waiohine Hack, 0 furlongs.—Tirana 9.4, Hap Dha 9.2, Haumakaka 8.9, I'rosper 8.8, Ormesby 8.0, Otter 8.2, Whisperer 8.0, Amlier and White 7.12, Elopement 7.4. Captain Glossop 7.3, Kiltie Lass 0.9, Collector Starengoe 0.7. Featherston Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Altcar 10.4, Mt. Victoria 30.3, Royal Sleeves 9.2, Arahna 8.7. The S'iorts, t furlongs. —Try Again K. 7, Derloment 8.7, Deviation 8.7, Doon 8.7. Snlado 7. Gold Problem 8 7 Grev Fleet 5.7. L'ink Heather 8.7. Jean Laddo 8.7, If «-k:-.bye 5.7, Sartoline 8.7, Belgian '.v. 8.7. RACING AT RANDWICK.

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The attendance was large. Merrimax disappointed supporters in the Hurdles, and finished sixth. The public selected Ulva's Isle to win" the Autumn Stakes. First Hurdles. —Hallmark 10.12 1, Jack Rice 11.10 2, Bibbenluke 10.9 3. Ten starters. Time, 3.53. Autumn Stakes—Sir Alwynton 9.0 1, Ulva's Isle 9.0 2, St. Spasa 9.11 3. Twelve starters. Time, 2.3ti. Produce Stakes.—Cetigne 1, Westcourt 2. Time, 1.29%. Doncaster Handicap. —Garlin 1, Spurn 2, Brattle 3. All acceptors started. Time, 1.39. . St. Leger. —Mountain Knight 1 Carlita 2, Secret Service 3. Only starters. Time, Time, 3.8%. High Weight Handicap.—Silver Lad 1, Ligero 2, Lord Alge 3. Thirtyone starters. Time, 146. Received 5.5 p.m. * SYDNEY, April 3.

The Sydney Sun says the annexation of the St. Leger is an interesting vindication of Mountain King's claim to be the best three-year-old running. McLachlan rode him with fine judgment. „ , , It is estimated that 50,000 attended the races and 60,000 the show.

NOTES. Feilding Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting commences to-day. As there are excellent acceptances racing should be good and speculation brisk. In the Mangaone Stakes ten horses have accepted, and although this number may be reduced by a couple, still there will be sufficient to make the race interesting. Postillion 8.13 is always dangerous over six furlongs. Ineuru 8.5 ran up to form at Rangitikei, and can be expected to have a large following. Avon Park put up a good performance at Wanganui Cup meeting, but may take on the Halcombe Welter in preference. King Chiara, when he won on tlie se- j cond. day at Bulls, left no doubt that | he can gallop fast, and lie' looks as good as his breeding. The Kawakawa Hurdles, 2 miles, have drawn an acceptance of eleven, and all have won hurdle races with the exception of Moutoa Girl. Flingot 11.3 and Styrax 11.0 put up two good races at Wanganui, and can stay the distance, and are well treated. Ascalon 10.3 has won hurdle races over short courses recently, and appeared to do so without effort. The distance should suit Glenorchy 9.10. Feilding Cup, IV2 miles, have drawn a very small field in comparison vsitli other years, and may be reduced still further before they go to the post. Sir Alba 7.12 has accepted at Waipukurau, and may start there. Ratana 1.2 is also likely to start in the Halcombe Welter, and it is doubtful if Sunbird will start. The Wanganui Cup winner, Master Lupin 8.5 should just about start favourite. The first steeplechase event the Feilding Club have included in their programme has drawn a large field. No doubt the gold cup donated by Mr E. Short has a lot to do with such a large entry. Bonny 12.13 is a long way ahead in the weights. General Webb 11.8 is reported to be jumping well, and has a lot of pace on the flat. Advancement 10.12 should be near the leaders at the finish. Onepuhi Welter.—Fore 9.2 heads the handicap of a field of fourteen. Sir Fisher 8.3 ran well to the bend at Bulls, but died away in the straight. Master Moutoa 7.11 and Ruapara N.2 both showed form at Rangitikei's recent meeting, the former winning, and the latter ran a second. Ongo Hack Handicap.—Hushabve 7.10, Glacier 7.2, and Tiora 7.S have their Rangitikei form to recommend them. Glacier showed a lot of pace at Bulls, running a good second to Bivouac. The Halcombe Welter has two Cup candidates included in a field of nine, Maniaroa and Ratana. The former is most lkely to start in the Cup. George ! 8.12 is a splendid horse in heavj going, j Waiata Hack has a field of twenty, in which Client and Iceberg are recent 'performers, both gaining second | places. ( All horse owners and trainers who 1 have given the Telford Patent Re- ! straining Bridle a trial have notified ! the pattntee that it is of such good service in managing a difficult horse that they would not be without one. 1 Anyone who has to do with horses will : be wise to interview Mr Telford, who is always pleased to explain the i workings of the bridle and give any j trial.

The following are the train arrangements for the Feilding races today;— Leave Palmerston 7.10 a.m.. ■ $.50 a.m., 10.15 a.m., and 11.20 a.m„ i rpturning from Feilding at 4.50, 5.45 ' and 0.11 p.m.

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