SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15251, 14 March 1913, Page 9

SPORTING.

NAPIER PARK RACINGS CLUB'S tt MEETING. ij £ tl (UP WON B. CHEDDAR. i ■ 5' : S 1 [IIT TELEGRAPH.—-PRESS ASSOCIATION.] " Napier, Thursday- s HE autumn meeting; of the Napier Park Rao- ft if? Club wan commenced at Greenmeadowg to- 2 av in the presence of a very large attendance. *> 'he rain of the previous two nights had fi reshened things up considerably, and the course p -as in splendid ordfr. In the Sapling Stakes, 5 *itrade Just beat Soltano, but owing ~ the jockey failing to weigh-m 2 .ith the breastplate the Ally wag dis- a ualifled and the race awarded to Soltano. In g he meantime, however, by some unexplained g rror, the totalisator had paid out on many a lertiada ticket-, and i*. is said that the club nil lose two or three hundred pound* thereby, i "lie last race of the day was most sensational. >- lobrikoff, who was second favourite, was toilrig along in the rear for the greater part of J; he journey, and when the turn into the stralghti vas reached he must have been between 70 .nd 80yds away from the leaders. He appeared O be hopelessly out of the race, but simply rifled the spectators by putting in a wonlerful run and overhauling the other horses me by one. The black champion Just managed o get up and defeat the speedy Blue Lake by ho narrowest of margins. The amount put hroueh the totalisator for the day was £12,451, is against £12,231 for the opening day of the < mtumn meeting lost year. Following arc the result*: — < OMARAUI HACK HURDLE RACE of 120sova ! One mile and three-quarters. Mr. J. Grifflths's br g Eiya, by Mahaki— Luna, lOst Mb (F. Flynn) -» } . Say Lawless, 9st 91b (T. Kent) ... , Cally Bridge, 9st (T. N. Jones) -5 ■ Also started: Bandalero, 9st 131b; Ascalon, 9sfe 81b; Te Awaliou, 9st; Dlvinta, 9st; Mannoe, , 9s+. Gay Lawless was favourite. Won by a length and a-balf, with Cally Bridge a length away third. Time, 3m 20 2-5& i ESK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Mr C. J. Parker's ch g Caher Davon, by Glenapp—Lady Augusta, 9st slb (W. Young) 1 The Great Mogul. 7st 121b (W. Bell) a Fair Rosamond, 7st 71b (L. Wilson) ... ... 3 Also started: Marimba, Bst 51b; Perccler, T«t» 111b; Miss Augusta, 7st 81b; No Idea, 7st Tib, and lib over; Emma. 7st 41b ard Sib over; Bonny Hamilton, 6st 71b and lib over; Discussion, 6st 71b; Adriatic, 6st 71b and 21b over. The winner was favourite. Won comfortably by a length, heads only separating the second anjj-li>ird. Time, lm 1 ?.&s. NAPIER CUP HANDICAP of 4008OVB. One mile and a-riuarter. Mr. E. .T. Watt's br g Cheddar, by Merriwee—Brown Alice, 7st 71b (L.. Wilson) ... 1 Mr. C. Morse's b g BirkUne, Bst 21b (F. D. Porter) ••• 2 Mr. T. H. Lowry'g br m Labour Day, Bst 131b, (A. Oliver) - — 3 Also started: Haskayne, Bst 61b; Multiply, 8»t 51b; Obligant, Bst; Ariom, 7st 81b; San Pluie, 7st 21b; Mangaroa, 7st lib; VI, 6st 71b; Peacemaker, 6st 71b and 21b over; Composed, 6st 71b and 71b over. Labour Day was favourite. Haskayne got the worst of the start, and Cheddar, Multiply, and Peacemaker led past the stand,' with Labour Day, Ariom, Birkline, and Obligant in that order. Ariom and Peacemaker ran to the front going out of the straight, and along the back the latter bad a lead of two lengths, but the field closed up on the leader running to the far turn, where Labour Dav appeared to nearly come. down. At this stage "Cheddar again took up the running, and Obligant was Tunning fourth, just ahead of Birkline. A great race ensued, the Merriwee gelding lasting long enough to beat Birkline by half a length. Labour Day was a long neck away third. Time, 2m 9Js. WINNERS OF THE NAPIER CUP. Time. m. a. 1904— W. Rathbone's Fleka, 7.8 ... 2 121-5 1905— J. Monk's Ghoorka, 8.9 ... 2 113-6 1906— Mr. W. Murray's Whakawehi, 6.12 — 1907—Mr. E. J. Watt'■ Gatetey,'7.7 ... 210 4-8 1908— E. J. Watt's Aro Light, 6.10 ... 2 7 1909—Hon. J. D. Ormond's Woodhey, 7.6 212 4-5 1910—Mr. E. Kemp's Parable, 7.9 ' ... 2 91-5 1911—Mr. O. J. Parker's Fort William, 7.12 ... ... 2 84-5 1912— E. J. White's Ariom, 7ft 61b ... 2 9 4-5 1913—Mr.'E. J. Watf« Cheddar, 7st 71b 2 9 J TRIAL HACK STAKES of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr. T. H. Lowrv's b t Landrail, by Grafton— Langrel, 6st 131b (A. Tricklebank) ... > ... 1 Day Fly, 7st 21b (W. Belt) ... 2 The Summit, 7st 21b (H. Watson) ... ... 3 .Also started: Crocus, Bst, 111b; Fighting Maid, Bst 111b; Perhaps, Bst 111b; Te Huhuti, Rs* 111b; Grassmere, Bst 111b; New Guinea, Bst 111b; Glourla,, 111b ; Manuwhiri, Bst 81b. Day Fly was favourite. Won by a neck, with half a length between the second and third. Time, lm 17 3-ss. WELTER HANDICAP of 120sova Seven, furlongs.

Mr. J. H. Proseer's br m Aloha, by Kilcheran— Ishtar, Bst 71b (J. Conquest) ... ... , ... 1 Peary, Bst 111b (W: Ryan) ... ... 2 Throve, 10at 21b (F. D. Jones) ... 3 Also started: Loch Mabin, 9sfc 21b; Brown Trout, 9rt 21b; Julian, 9st; Cork, Bsb 111b; Tyne Lass, Bflt 71b. Peary was favourite. Won by a neck, with two lengths between' the second find third. Time, lm 295. SAPLING STAKES HANDICAP of 125§ovs. Five furlongs. Mr. T. H. Lowry's b c Soltano, by Soult— Monoguil, 9st 131b (F. D. Jones) 1 Birkful, 7st 81b (O. Monk) ... ... 2 Also started: Tatterley, Bst 91b; Sailor King, 7st- Whakahoki, 7sfc; Bodenham, 7st 31b; Anguish, 6«t 91b; Oppiden, 6st 101b; Parlova. 6st 101b; Lady.Tea-le, ost 71b; Bcrtrada, 7»t 101b. The winner was favourite. Won by three-parts of a length. Time, lm 2 l-5«. Bell, the rider of Bertrada, failed to weigh in with the breastplate, and was thus disqualified, the race being awarded to Soltano, Birkful being placed second. REDCLYFFE HACK WELTER HANDICAP of lOObovs. One mile. Mr J. Robson's br g Sir Daniel, by Multifldi— Manutuke, Bst 61b (J. O'Sheo) ... 1 •Patiml, Bst (H. Watson) 2 Lockwood, 8»t lUb (A Oliver) ... 3 Also started: Daybreak. Bst 91b; Settler, Bst 91b* Merrie Valet; Chief Marshal, Bst 61b; Kuropotangi, Sst" 41b; Repeal, 8«t 41b; Redloh, Bst 21b- Kooyo. 7st 101b; Rongomau, 7rt 41b; Braebfirn 7st 91b; Prestwich, 7st 91b and 51b over; Parky; Otama' 7it 71b; t Waltoke. 7it 71b. Kooyo was favourite. Won by a short head, with a neck between the second and third. Time, lm 43 l-ss. FLYING HANDICAP of 150sov». Six furlongs. Mr T. H. Lowry's blk g Bobrikoff, by Finland—Gossip. lOst 61b (F. D. Jones) 1 Blue Lake. 9st (A. Oliver) ... ... 2 Lord Possible, 7st 131b (L. Wilson) 3 Also started : Boofle, Bst 91b ; Our Queen, Bst 51b- Vibration, 7st 101b; Eocene, 7st 41b; Boronia. 6st 111b; Formality, 6st 131b. Our Queen was favourite. This race provided" ft most remarkable finish. When the barrier roso Blue Lake, who almost got a flying start, shot to the front. Bobrikoff, who was" slow to begin, was speedily left lengths in the rear, but when the issue appeared to rest between Blue Lake and Lord Possible, the black son of Finland came with a tremendous run, and just managed to win by half a head. Blue Lake was half a length in front of Lord Possible. Time, lm 15 1-s*. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. The acceptances for the second day are as follow :— OMAHU HACK HURDLES, one mile and a-ha?f-Chief Marshall 11-13/.Gay Lawless 10.2, Waver 9.11. Bandalero 9.9. Prince Eddie 9.8, As- : Slon 96, Master Stead 9.0, Hurakia 9.0, Hero 9.0, Divir-ia 9.0. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP five furlongs. -Caher Davon 10.4, Pasadena 8.8, Settler 713, Daybreak 7.11, Falsetto 7.11, Perceler 7.10, Fair , Rosamond 7.8, No Idea 7.4. CLOSE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, one mile and a distanoe.-Birklhie 8.8, Multiply 8.3, Obligant ' 7.12, Ariom 7.7, Altcar 7.4, Mangaroa 6.13, Vi 6.12, Peacemaker 6.7. 1 KUAO HANDICAP, four and a-half furlongs.— The Hague 9.1, Tatterley 8.9, Birkful 7.9, Lynque 7 3 Astrologer 7.0, The Summit 6.10, Parlova 1 610 Bodenham 6.10, Whakahoka 6.7, Sailor King 6.7, Oppiden 6.7, Lady Teazle 6.7. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, once round— Thrave 913, San Pluie 9.4, Aloha 9.0, Brown ' Trout 8.13, Loch Mabln 8.10, Fair Average 8.5, Repeal 8.0, Tyne Lass 8.0. ST PATRICK'S DAY HANDICAP, six furlongs—Blue Lake 9.5, Our Queen 8.3, Lord Possible 8.2, Vibration 7.2, Eocene 7.2, Formality 610 Waiouru 6.9, Marimba 6.7. 1 STEWARDS' HACK WELTER HANDICAP, eeven furlongs.— Sir Daniel 9.2, Teviotdale 8.10. • Settler 8.8, Merry Valet 8.5, Tatimi 8.5, Repeal ' 8 2 Redloh 7.12, Kooya 7.9, Braeburn 7.7, Prestwich 7.7, Parky 7.7, Otama 7.7, Grassmere 7.7, 1 Manuwhiri 7.7. .

; THE EASTER HANDICAP. By hi» victory in the Flying Handicap aft ' Napier Park yesterday, Bobrikoff incur* a 31b 1 penalty for the A.R.O. Easter Handicap/which '■ raises bis impost in the Ellerslie race to lOst I 41b. ■ 1 AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY, CLUB'S 1 MEETING. By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright • V Stdney, March 12. i Jolly Beggar, Wilari, and Uxbridge are not among the first acceptors for the Sydney Cup. Paisano ia top weight in the Hurdle Race with l 13st, while Paku and Don Quex are next, with , list 21b. Sir Lethe i* weighted, at 12»t Z\\> in . the SteepkchMftj "

NELSON JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. * [BY TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] Nelson, Thursday. There was fine weather for the second day of he Nelson Jockey Club's meeting! The totslisator nveHtmentg amounted to £8642, eclipsing yesterJay's record of £7531, arid making a total of £16,073, against £13,840 last>year. Following are the results :— V ■ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP.—Ruapara, est V 51b, 1; Merry Guy, 9«t 41b. 2; Panthca, Bst 21b, 6 Scratched: Miss Olive, Simila., and Blue blood, n Time, lin 4s. }! HANDICAP TROT, two mile-® and a-half. * —Merlin, 50s. 1: Ayah, '40s, 2; Molly Bray, 42a, 3. I J Scratched : Mutiny end AVoodbell. Time, 6m 475. ■ RICHMOND TABK HANDICAP, one mile and y a distance.—Sinapis, 9st 91b, 1; Ceylon, 9»t ll|", 2; Royal Marine, Bst 31b, 3. Scratched: Miss f Sylvia. Time, lm 53a. j STOKE HACK HANDICAP, nix furlongs.— v AchilMes. 9st. 31b, 1; Panthea. 7st. 21b, 2; Rua- t para, Bst 81b, 3. Scratched: Bridegroom and Idol. Time, lin 17s. t HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half.—Ayah, a 275, 1; Baron, Franz, 15s, 2; Myrette, 245, 3. All v started. Time, 4m 4 4-ss. i WAIMEA HANDICAP, six furlongs.—lrish Gift, C B.=t 131b, 1-: Moreykoff, 6st 71b, 2; Mount Victoria, 1 Bst 101b, 3. Scratched: Royal Marine, VSaipuni, j and Ladv Kilclieran. Time, lm 16 4-ss. s WELTER HACK HANDICAP, one mile.-Com- i motion, 8»t 131b, 1; Princess Flo, Bst 111b. 2, t Simila, Bsfc 131b, 3. All started. Time, lm 455. _ < FAREWELL HANDICAP, seven furlongs—Waipuni, 7st 91b, 1; Irish Gift, Bat 131b, 2: Astonishment, 7at 81b, 3. All started. Time, lm 30s. , < SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB'S | MEETING. « [BY TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION I .] * Invbbcargiia, Thursday. < On the opening day of the Southland Racing , Club's meeting, the results were as follow:— ■ . SOUTHLAND CUP HANDICAP of ' Sombrero, Bst 121b (M Pankhurst), 1, Gapon M , 81b, 2; Mosgiel (including 31b over), 7st 31b, Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2m 11 2-53. SOUTHLAND STEEPLECHASE of ISO*™ miles and a-half.-Lugeon, list 21b, 1, Re| Tiwn (including 71b over), lOet, 2; True Blue, 3. Won by a bare length, lime, 5m 30s. FLYING HANDICAP <£125sovs six Obsono, 9rt 21b, 1; Lupulite, 7sfc 81b, 2, Koroma, Bst 21b, 3. Won by half a length, .lime, im INVERCARGILL TROT HANDICAP' tfjgjgg' i™, 2?b3S^J"&'Tvrm i, tirei Mk' , V mmSt , Km«cKr «- fof-rr I 9st lib, 1: Wild Pilgrim. Bft lib, 2, Mass lieu rain, Bat, 3. Time, lm 31 4-ss. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP of 150sovs, one mil ; —Mere, 7st 81b, 1; Thistledown, 9rt; 51b, 2, Punchinello, 7«t 41b, 3. Time, lm 43 3-59. To-day's results are as 'follow:— I***;. « ' MYROSS WELTER HANDTOAJ_ofJIOOsoj*, »£ furlongs.—Goldwavo,99t,l;Wild ?n. 2; Miss Devere, Bst 51b, 3. won oy UUIU length. Time, lm 17 3-59. _ _ NEW RIVER .CLASS TOOT mile and a-lialf.-FranlcHenry, 19s, 1 .Honey BWx, 16s, 2; Lady Montifiore, lis, 3. won oj four lengths- Time, 3m 495. AWAUA HANDICAP of 200sov8, one mile ana a distance.—Gapon, 7st 11 lb, 1, King lorrcni. 7at 61b, 2; Mere, 7ifc, 3. Won by a head. Time, STEEPLECHASE of», about two miles and a-half—Forget-me-Not, 10st 71b, 1; Scandal, 9st 71b, 2; Rene, 3. Won by a dozen lengths. Seamore fell at the post and rails and, was lulled, , Time, 5m 41s. PRESIDENT WELTER HANDICAP of M o "** seven furionga—Gold Sail, Bstj4lb, 1, Kostroma, 9st 21b, 2; Punchinello, 8«t 41b, 3. Won by a head. Time, lm 30 4-ss. DISPOSAL STAKES HANDICAP of IOOsvB, seven furlonge— Devere, _ . 7st . :I2ttb, 1, Cuziosettia, Bat 6lb, 2; Oanminft, »t 41b, 3. Won by two and a-half lengths. Time, lm 319. DASH TROT HANDICAP of lQOsovs, one mile. -La Palma, lis, 1; Hamlin, Ba, 2; Castout, 1», 3. Won by six lengths. Time, 2m 34 2-5 WINTER OATS HANDICAP of 15ftwa, one mile—Rock Ferry, Bst 71b, 1; Seekaahore, 7«b 51b, 2; Thistledown, 9st 71b, 3. Won by four lengths. Time, lm 43 l-ss. The totalisator investments for the meeting were £20,746, compared with £16,145 last year. OTAHUHU TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING. Everything augurs -well tor the complete success of the Otaiiuhu Trotting Club'a meeting, which will be inaugurated to-morrow sit Alexandra Park. The recent rains have had the effect of greatly improving the track, while the grow and flower beds in the enolosure have come on well. The first race to-morrow has been fixed to be started at 12.30 p.m. • . THE OHINEMURI MEETING., The OWnemuri Jockey Club will optntlieir annual race meeting to-morrow, and everything [ aurora well for the success of the gathering. ! The Northern Steamship Company announce that ) reduced fares will be charged to Paeroa by toe 8,8. Taniwha, leaving today at 3.36 pan., and by ! the s.s.. Waimarie on Sunday,; at 5.3U p.m.. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. i Acceptances for minor events for the first day, together with final payments for the Easter Handicap, Champagne States, and Great Northern . Oaks, close to-night at nine o'clock.

PAKUEANGA HUNT CLUB. The annual meeting of members of the Palraranea Hunt Olub is to bo held on the 28th Inst, at 2°sop.S. at, the Auckland Trotting Club's rooms, Durham Street.. ! , ::J '.',;■ , ..