SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 4606, 10 March 1902, Page 3

SPORTING.

Y.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received March 8. 0.40 p.m.) MELBOURNE, March 8. The autumn meeting of the Victoria Racing Club was brought to a conclusion at Flomington this afternoon, ihe events resulted as follows: — All-aged Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 650 added; second horse to receive 200 and the third 100 sovs out of the stake. Weight for ago. One mile. Mr C. L. Macdonald’s b m Wakeful, by Trenton —Insomnia, syrs, Bst 121 b (Dunn) ... . ••• Mr H. Hankins’s b c Bonnie Chiol, by Wallace —Bonnie Rosette, 3yrs, Bst Clb (F. Kuhn) ... ... 2 Mr L. Roach’s ch o Loyal, by Loyalty—Connection, 2yrs,. Gst 131 b (W. Mintcr) ... ... 3 Also started—lbex Bst 61b, Homeward Bound Gst 121 b. Betting—6 to 4 on Wakeful, 3 to 1 against Bonnie Chiel, 6 to 1 Ibex. Ibex led to the distance, where the favourite cub him down and won easily by three lengths from Bonnie Chiel, Loyal two lengths off third, half a head in front of Ibex. Time, Imin 401scc. , Nursery Handicap, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each,' with 300 added; second horse to receive' 60 and the third 30 sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr C. L. Macdonald’s br c Bullion, by Bill of Portland—Coin, 7st (Dunn) 1 Mr J. Turnbull's br f Fishery, by Bill of Portland —Fishwife, 7st 51b (Turner) 2 Mr J. H. Davis’s br f Latchkey, by Padlock—Jess, 7sfc 111 b (Daniels) 3

Also started—Shatter, Silenus, Gamma, Hardaleo, Harmony, Oakwood, Athanie, Billali, Golden Tresses. Betting—6 to 4 on Chatter, 5 to 1 Bullion, 7 to 1 Fishery. Bullion was first away. Fishery led over the tan, ran across Bullion, who came on the outside of her, and won by a neck, Latchkey two lengths off third, Oakwood and Billali next. Time, Imin 17Jsec.

Place Handicap, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 400 added; second horso to receive 80 and the third 40 sovs out of tho stake. For horses that have been placed first, second or third in any race, in any country, since the Y.R.C. Autumn Meeting,

1901. Ono mile and a half. Mr James Wilson’s oh m Felicitous, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Felicitas, 4yrs, 7st 121 b (Smith),* Mr R. Bradfield’s ch c Patronus, by Patron—Placida, 3yrs, Gst 121 b (Sutherland) ... Mr A. B. Pearson’s br h Flagship, by The Admiral—Leona,' 4yrs, 7st 31b (Richardson)

Also started—'Nymagee, Flintlock, Hoop Iron, Tho Union Jack. Merrymac. Betting—7 to 4 against Felicitous, 5 to 1 Hoop Ire-.

Hoop Iron led to the distance, when Patronus challenged and came on, but the favourite, all out, won by a head, Flagship three lengths off third. • Time, 2min 37-Jsec. The Autumn Steeplechase, a* handicap sjveepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 400 added: second "horse to receive 80 and tho third 40 sovs out of tho

stake. About tlireo miles. Mr G. Birroll’s ch g Kaimate, by The , Australian—Jessie," 6yrs, I2st 71b (Phillips) 1 Mr S. Miller's b g Error, by Mistake—Lady Pori, Gyrs, 12st 131 b (Dickenson) ... 2 Mr A. Miller’s b g Sealing Wax, by Postmaster Brandon mare, aged, 9st (Cosgrove) 3 Also started—Chelsea, Tangiers and Newfield.

Betting—s to 2 against Chelsea, 3 to 1 Newfield. 4 to 1 Kaimate.

Error, Chelsea, Tangiers and Newfield fell. A great race for the last halfmile between Kaimate and Error, but the New Zealander prevailed, and won by half a length. Time, 6min 58Jsec. Sealing Wax, after baulking, was eventually placed third. , . Loch Plate, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 500 added; second horse to receive 100 and the third 50 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds

and upwards. Weight-for-agc. One mileand three-quarters. Mr W. T. Nowlan’s hr g Blue Metal, by Metal—Edna, aged, Bst 121 b (Brennan) ,1 Mr P. Bolger's b h Barbarossa, by Medallion—’Algerine, 4yrs, 9st (Barden) 2 Mr C. L. Macdonald’s b m Wakeful, bv Trenton—lnsomnia, syrs, 9st - 51b. including 51b penalty (Dunn) 3 Also started—Haymaker Bst 21b, Australian Bst 121 b. Betting—6 to 4 on Wakeful, 4 to 1 against Blue Metal, 6 to 1 Haymaker. Blue Metal at once established a long lead, and won easily by six lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 7sec. Farewell Handicap, a sweepstakes of . 5 sovs each, with 300 added; second

horse to receive 60 and the third 30 sovs out of the stake. One 'mile. Mr F. Musgrave’s ch m Vanity Fair, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Madcap, 4yrs. 7st 71b (Turner) 1 Messrs H. and C. Hughes’s b g Combat, by Carnage—Maid of Honour, syrs, Bst 121 b 2 Mr J. Scobie’s br m Annotate, by Annesley—Calida, 6yrs, 6st 91b (P. King) ' 3

Also started—Centurion. _ Nitre,. Cretonne, Debenture, Wairiri, Carinthia, Bnmtwood, Speculation, The Victory, Parvo, Berenice, Progredior and Fairyland.

Betting—s to 1 Bnmtwood and Com- ■ bat. 7 to 1 Vanity Fair. ' Carinthia led to the distance, where Vanity Fair drew out, and won easily by two and a half lengths, with half a head between second and third. Time, Imin 41isec. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. WEIGHTS FOR THE AUTUMN MEETING. Tho following handicaps have been declared by Mr, J. E. Henrys for the C.J.O. Easter meeting:— Groat Easter Handicap, of 1000 sovs; seven furlongs (ran Monday, March 31st) —Blazer lOst 31b, Cruciform 9st Ull>, Tortulla 9st 91b, St. Michael 9st Gib, Pampero 9st 51b. Connie Chiel 9st 31b, Dundas 9st 21b, Glenogle Bst 101 b, Jabber Bst 91b, Ostiak Bst 61b. Canteen Bst 41b. Tsaritsa Bst 31b. Muscovite Bst 21b, West Guard Bst, Melwood 7st 131 b, . Lady Lillian 7st 131 b. Cora Linn 7st 131 b, Goldenmere 7st 111 b. Petrovna 7st 101 b, Red Gauntlet 7st 91b, Jemima 7st 81b. San Remo 7st 81b, Motor 7st 71b, Windwhistle 7st 71b, Terrapin 7st 61b, Terror 7st 51b. Ringlet 6st 131 b, Glenaladalo 6st 101 b, Cherrystone 6st 91b. Calibre 6st 71b, Battler 6st 71b. Good Spec 6st 71b, Wepener 6st 71b, St. Lym 6st 71b, Pallas 6st 71b. Great Autumn Handicap, of 500 sovs;

one mile and a half (run Tuesday, April Ist) —Tortulla 9st 121 b, St. Michael 9st 111 b, Dundas 9st lib, Pampero Bsb 111 b, Cannio Chiel Bst Clb, Fulmon Bst 21b, Ideal Bst, Canteen 7st 131 b, Melwood 7st 121 b, Lady Lillian 7st lilb, Ostiak 7st 101 b, San Remo 7st 91b, Skobeloff 7st Clb, Motor 7st 31b, West Guard 7sb 21b, Cameo 7st, Glenaladalo 7st. Cora Linn 7st, Djin Djin 6st 131 b. Windwhistio Cst 121 b Terrapin Cst 111 b, Terror 6st 101 b. Calibre Cst 71b, Redoubt Cst 71b, St. Lyra Cst 71b. WESTPORT JOCKEY CLUB. WESTPORT, March 8. On the second day of the Westport Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting showers fell at intervals. The sum of £1436 was put through the totalisator, compared with £1491 on the second day last year, and for the meeting £2834, compared with £3023 last year. Results:— Westport Coal Company’s Handicap. —Aide-de-Camp, 1; Potrolino, 2. Onutao also started. Won by a length. Time, Imin 374scc. Dividend, £3 2s. Charleston Hack Handicap—Heritas, 1; Speculator, 2. Also started—Poataniwha. Crusader and Venture 11. Won all the way. Time, Imin 23)seo. Dividends, £2 5s and £1 10s. Bullor Handicap.—Sanfoin and Artillery Maid w'oro the only starters. After a great race they ran a dead heat. Time, 2min 8 l-ssec. Dividends—Sanfoin, 15s; Artillery Maid, £l. Flying Handicap—Potrolino, 1; Heritas. 2. Dialogue also ran. Won comfortably. Time, Imin 39 l-ssec. Dividend. £2 Bs. Mokihinui Hack Handicap.—Speculator, 1; Rekanui, 2. Also started— Tukurangi and Poataniwha. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 25soc. Dividend, £2 3s. , County Plate.—Sanfoin, 1; Hotu, 2. The only starters. Won easily. Time, Imin 58 l-ssec. Dividend, £2 12s. The Farewell Handicap was a walkover for Aide-de-Camp. STRATFORD ACCEPTANCES. Following are the acceptances for the Stratford meeting on the 17th inst.: — Handicap Hurdles, of 75 sovs; one mile and a half.—Omprah list 21b, Madman lOst 41b, Moturoa lOst, Clarion 9st 91b, Himalaya 9st 51b, Redshank, Taranaki, Romney Lad, Punga, Konini Ost. Stratford Cup, of 100 sovs; one mile. —Tawara Ost 41b, Frost Bst 81b, Mazona Bst 51b, Kohina Bst 21b, Flying Jub 7st 131 b, Siandra 7st 91b, Diehard 7st 91b, Waireka 7st 81b, King Edward 7st 71b, Fair Joss 7st 21b, Rita 7st, Misjudged 6st 91b. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs; seven furlongs.—Singloshot Ost 81b, Omprah 9st 71b, Woreroa Ost. 21b, Musk Bst 111 b, Flying Shell Bst 101 b, Clarion, Herangi, Fleet, Gilnockio, Punga, Toledo Bst 71b. St. Patrick’s Handicap, of 50 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Flying Jib Bst 21b, Diehard 7st 131 b, Waireka 7st 91b, King Edward 7st 81b, Otaio 7st Gib, Omprah 7st 41b. Rita 7st 31b. Flying Handicap, of GO sovs; threequarters of a mile.—Frost Bst 121 b, Tupara Bst lilb, Mazona Bst 91b, Kohina Bst 81b. Siandra Bst 11b, Silver Star 7st 131 b, Mussel 7st 121 b. Single Shot 7st 81b, Wereroa 7st 51b, Rita 7st 41b, Liquidator Gst 111 b, Recoil, Dick Turpin, Armidillo Cst 101 b. HOROWHENUA HACK RACING CLUB. The following are the! acceptances for the Horowhenua Hack Racing . Club’s meeting, to be held on March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day);— Trial Handicap, six furlongs.—Last Sped 7st 121 b, Red Ribbon 7st 101 b, Tatonay, Goldwai, Silver Chain, Waiwawa, Bushranger, Gold Dredge, Frontier, Aristocrat, Takaro, Whenga 7st 71b. St. Patrick’s Handicap, seven furlongs. —Cave Bst 21b, Midra Bst, En Garde 7st 41b, Baccarat, Flanagan 7st, Pretoria, Tureen, Hurukuaka Gst 121 b. Horowhenua Cup, ono mile and a quarter.—Laureate Ost, Shrapnel Shell Bst 61b, Elusion Bst 51b, Cave 7st 121 b, Platypus, Gold Cord 7st, Hinekura, Puha Gst 71b. Stewards’ Handicap, one mile and two chains. —Laureate Ost 21b, Mourner Ost, Cave, Midia, Platypus 7st 21b, Baccarat 6st 131 b, Last Spec Gst 101 b, Hurukuaka, Mangatera, Waitohi, Pretoria, Old Gun, Hinekura 6s,t 91b. Hurdles, one mile and a half, —Mourner, Pukana, list 61b, Bones lOst 31b, Gipsy Jack Ost lilb,' Mangatera 9st 81b, Forget-me-not, Van Trump, Pedlar, Aitua, Old Gun, Waitohi Ost. Electric Handicap, five furlongs.— Coma, Wild Daisy Bst 61b, Kereru Bst, En Garde 7st 111 b, Spun Gold 7st 101 b, Gold Cord, Puritana 7st 71b, Flanagan 7st 21b, Whenga, Frontier, Gold Dredge, Tureen, Red Ribbon, Pokonoa, Two Bob, Puaha, Silver Chain, Goldwai, Tatonay, Aitua, Aristocrat 7st. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Coma Bst Gib, Kereru 7st 121 b, Puritana, En Garde 7st 71b, Flanagan 7st, Red Ribbon, Waitohi, Waiwawa Gst 121 b. A LUCKY INVESTOR. (Received March 8, 6.52 p.m.) HOBART, March 8. W. L. James, of Dunedin, has won the third prize of £9OO in Tattersall’s “special” on the Australian Cup. ■