SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14087, 16 December 1907, Page 6

SPORTING.

LAKE COUNTY MEETING. (From Our Own CoßßtesposuENT.) AUROWTOWX. December 14. The Lake County Jockey Ciub concluded a successful meeting to-day. The weather was line, but ail occasional gale made the dust somewhat unpleasant. The course was in goad order, and some exeolient racing was witnessed. The barrier was again used in starting, and some good starts were effected. The secretary (Ur Tobin) ;<r,d the officials worked well I'or the success of the meeting. The amount put through the machine was i' 1357, making a total of £2766 for the meeting. Results: —

WAKATIPU HACK WELTER, Of 20sws. Five furlongs. Mr Jus. Cowan's Lord Clutlia, by Legerity —Stock Flower, 9.2 (Wingfield) 1 Mr Ruthveu's Jliss Casket, 8.11 (liuthven) 2 These were the only starters. Both left the post together, and Miss Casket led till tho top ot the straight was reached, when Lord Clutlia made his run. A ruttling finish down the straight ended in a win for Lord Clutlia by half a .'ength.. Time, lmin Bsec. LAKE COUNTY CUP, Of uOsovs. One mile and a distance. Mr It. Green's Speculate, by Banner — Spec, 9.3 (W. Buddicomfcc) .. 1 Mr Ruthvcn's Casque, 8.12 (Lloyd) ~ 2 Mr Baird's Abusive, 8.4 (M'llrc-y) 3 Also.started: Jolly Friar 9.5. An excellent start was effected. For the first three furlongs Abusive, Casque, and Joliy Friar raccd lieck and neck, Speculate lying last. At the four-furlong post Jolly Friar tired, and Speculate drew on the leaders. Entering the straight he took command, and eventually won by a good length' from Casque. Time, lmin 551scc.

SHOTOVEE HANDICAP TROT, Of Syscvs. One mile and n-half. Mr Gunion's Lady Pet, by Brooklyn—Little Pet, 24sec (Richardson) 1 Mr Cameron's Whisper (Owner) 2 Mr Henderson's Arntus, 3sec (Henderson) 3 Also utartod: Miss Babingion 31see, Dick II 27scc, LauradnJe 7sec. Enchanter 15sec.

Aratinj led for the first quarter, when Lady Pet tcok command, and never left the issue in doubt. Whisper, trotting splendidly, beat Arutus in the straight for second place. Time, 4min 25sce.

FIUNKTON HANDICAP HACK RACE, Of 20suv9. Four furlongs, Mr If. L. Spratt's SoltikotT, by Stcpniak— llerinusa, 7.8 (Wingfield) 1 Mr Ruthvcn's Miss Casket, 7.12 (D. King) .. 2 These wece the only starters. Both raced together until the straight was readied, when Soltikoft' drew uwav, and won by & couple of lengths. Time, 53sc*c. SHORTS HANDICAP, , Of 30sovs, Four furlongs. Mr P. O'Hngnn's Hypnotist, by Pert in 1 Warbeck ll—Charm, 7.9'(Byrne; .. .. l Mr M'Donald's Heirloom, 9.3 (Beale) .. ~ 2 Mr M'Lcan's Toiioy, 9.5 (Bnddicombe) .. 3 Also started: Strathfillan 8.11

An excellent start was effected, but Toncy crossed in front of Heirloom and Strathlillan, with the result that they were blocked, and Hypnotist got a big lead, which he maintained to the finish. A good race ensued for second place. Time, 52 l-ssec.

SECOND DISTRICT RACE, Of 23sovs. Five furlongs, Mr T. Russell's Dr Jim, by Captive-Epi-cure Maid, 8.0 (Winglicld) i Mr Fitzpatrick's Dominion Hose, 7.3 „,' , (King) 3 Only the two starters. Both raced together until the two-furlong post was reached, when i)r Jim drew away and won somewhat easily by twq lengths Time, linin Tsee. ° '

FAREWELL HANDICAP, Five furlongs Mr P. O'Hagan's Hypnotist, by Perkin Warbeck 11-Charm, 7.12 (Byrne) .. .. 1 Mr Green's Speculate, 9.10 (Buddicombe) 2 Mr M'Donnld's Heirloom, 9.0 (Beale) .. .. 3 Alsq started: Lillystone 7.12, Toney 10.5 (inc. lllb overweight), Casque 8.11. Lillystone and Toney were left, at the post, rhe rest raced together, the advantage being hold by Hypnotist, who maintained his lead to the finish, with the second and third horses close up. Time, lmin OJsec,

CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Pir United Phiss Association.) CHIiISTCHUKCH, December 14. The summer mooting of the Ohristchurch Racing Club was commenced to-dav in fine weather. KesuHs: " ' XURSEKY HANDICAP, Of Gosovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Mr S. E. Cooper's Sir Aitegal, 8.0- .. .. 1 Mr C. lleid's ATzib,-7.9 2 Mr M'Lean's Traitress, 7.7 3 Also started: Sc&ficld 7.12, Sanita 7.7, Dabchick 7.7, Rainmaker 7.2, &r,d Officious 7.2. Time, 51 2-ssec. Step Out fell and broke a leg.

MAIDEN PLATE, Of Josovs. Seven furlongs. Mr F. Ilolmes's Tho Libyan, 3yrs, 7,13 .. 1 Mr Green's Pretty Nell, 7.11 2 Messrs Pipes' and Gorton's Highland Heel, 8.1!}

Also started: Chameleon 9.0, Manaroa 8.13, Jacket 8,11, Master Leslie 7.13, Heliantlies 7.11. 'l'iuie, lmin 29 3-ssec.

DOMINION lIAWDICAP, Of ]50sovs. Olio mile and n-quartcr. Mr "W. J. A. Clay's St. Joe, Gyrs, 9.0 1 Mr Green's Paragon, 8.8 2 Mr We?terman's IvauofT, 8.0 3 Also started: Fiieiron 8.0, Medallist 8.1, Mercy 7.7. Time, 2min 12sec. HORNBY HANDICAP TROT (in harness), Of oosovs. One mile and a-half.

Mr W. Henry's Fancy Girl, 17scc .. ] Mr Edwards's Cissie Wood, lOseo .. .. 3 Mr Gorton's Cleopatra, Csec .. .. .. 3 Also started: Wild Victor 7sec, Begonia Ssec, King Tiaccy 15soe, V.R. lTee-j, Joy 21scc, Rockefeller 22sec. Time, 4min 2scc.

SPRING-STON WELTER HANDICAP, 01 SOsovs. One mile. Mr A. Kerr's Aruiamento, syrs, 8.12 ~ Sir Buchanan's Amboise, 8.1 Mr Bertram's Southern Cross, 9.4 .. ..

Also started: Monkey Puzzle 0.3, Somaroll 9.1, Tessera 8.13, The Orient S.O, Narrangarie 8.0. Time, Imin -15 l-ssec. .

FLYING HANDICAP, Of 70sovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. JeflVs Petrovna. 9.3 1 Mr Rutherford's Tremulous, 8.0 2 Mr Holmes's Hilarity, 8.3 3 Also started: The Soer 8.0, Yardo 8.1, Clementine 7.10, Mango 7.7, All Guns 7.3, Teacup 6.7, Fairsight 0.7. Time, Imin lGsec.

AVON HANDICAP TROT, (In Saddle), 2tr J. Bailey's Ashwood, 12sec Mr Humphrey's Miss Hugo 12sec Mr Peel's Joj, lOsec .. .. ..

Also started: Sonbrina scr, Begonia. 2sec, Victor C. 3scc, Veleda. Gfcc, Bess o' the Barn 9%-ce, Dusky Morn 9see, Seaweed lOscc. Time, 2min 31 2-sscc.

HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, 01 50sovs. One mile and a furlong. Mr W, Henderson's Ruapehu 10.13 .. .. Sit J. Y. M'Cracken's Pattypan, 3.10 Mr Bourne's Pallada ~ ~ Also started: Lceside 10.8, Time, 2min 1 2-ssec.

PALMER,STON IiAGING CLUB. Mr Henry's handicaps for tho PaJmerston meeting are as follows;—

Pahnerston Cup. One mile.—Lady Landon .9.8, Cathron 8.9, Casque 8.7, Santa Claus 7.7. . Shag Valley Handicap. Three-quarters of a mile.—Replete 0.13, Ard Heigh 8.11, Stepaside 8.1, Laocy 8.3, Miss GiiJ 8.0, Miss Casket 7.11, The Rapparee 7,11, Octave 7.9, Gold Plate 7.3, Miss Adair'7.2.

District Handicap. Three-quarters of a. mile.—Lady Landon 10.1, Cathron 9.9, Stepaside 8.9, The Rapparee 8.2, Cute 8.2, Octave 8.0, Miss Adair 7.7.

Farowell Handicap. Five firrlongs.—Replete 10.5, Cathron 9.8, Casque 9.5, Ard Reigh 9.3, Ostiak 8.9, Lacey 8.9, Miss Gal 8.5, Santa Claus 8.4, Cute 8.1, Ariadne 7.13, Octave 7.13, Lady de Vcre 7.9, Erskine 7.9, Gold Plate 7,7.

The following are Mr Erinkman's handicups fcr the trotting events:— Waihcmo Handicap Trot, of 30sovs. One mils-and a-hnll'.—Arbitrator scr, Little Frank 5 seconds. Receiver S. Governor L. 8, Hebe 11, Princess Jane 14. Shiela M, 14, Joe L. 14, Major Taylor 11, Ima D. 10, Pitch Dark 20. Waimutu 23, Dura M. 27, Jim Tracy 27, Zodia 30.

Bushy Handicap Trot, of 25sovs. One mile.—Yankee Dood!e scr, Little Frank 5 seconds, Receiver 7, Governor L. 7, Ostrey 7, Pippistrella 9, Hebe 9, Shiela. M. 11, Princess Jane 11, Joe L. 11, Major Taylor 11. Ima D. 12, Waimotu 18, Dora M. 19, Jim Tracey 19, Trocpor 19, Xorma 21, Zod.ia 21.

WAIKOUAITI MEETING,

The following handicaps have been declarer! by H. J. Gourley for the-Waikouaiti races,to bo held on Thursday, January 2, 1908:— River Plate. Five Furlongs.—Stepaside 9.5. Lacey 9.3. Hemlock 8.12. Cute 8.10, Octave 5,9, Rapparee B.G, Santa. Ciaus B.G, Gold Plate 8.3. Aridane 8.2, Lady de Vere 8.2, Fireaway 7.12, Erskine 7.12, Guest 7.11). Railway Trot. One mile.—Yankee Doodle scr. Receiver 2 seconds, Ostrey 4, Pipistrello 7, Joe L. 12. True Card 15. Jim Tracey 18, Sail Home 18, Poker 18, Jforina 18, Punch 21. Hawkebury Handicap. One mile.—Casque 9.8, Stepaside 8.7, Octave 7.12, Miss Adair Wiikouaiti Trot. One mile and a-lia.l f. — Yankee Doodle scr, Governor L. 3 seconds, Reecivei 3. Pinistrel'.o 11. Joe L. 19. Major Taylor 19, Sheila" M. 30, Pitch Dark 22. True Card 22, Jim Tracey 27, Poker 27, Punch 32. Bray Memorial.- Five furlongs.—Stepaside 9.2, Lacey 9.0, Miss Casket 8.9, Hemlock 8.9, Cute 8.7. Octave 8.6. Raparree 8.3. Santa Claus 8,3, Lady do Vorc 7.13, Atidnil? 7.13, Erskine 7,9, Coja&o '

Hack Handicap. Four furlongs.—Zero 8.7, Gold Plate 8.8, Aridane. B.G, Fireaway 8.2, Gust 8.0, Vnndick 8.0, Ilawksbury Maid 7.12, Vanilla Pil'.y 7.12. The Rapparce not eligible (o run in Hack Raoe. Acceptances close on Friday, Decimber 20.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. (Pep. United Press Assocution.) NEW PLYMOUTH, December 13. The following handicaps li&vo been declared for the first day of the Taranaki Jockoy Club's meeting on Boxing Day: — Ladies' Purse.—Hydraulic 10.8, Tc-kiiiti 10.8, Starfish 10.2, Anemone 10.1, Mistress 10.0.

Christmas Handicap.—Glenullin 9.0, Starina 8.10, Uhlr.iido 8.10, Immolation 8..1, Lebeau 8.0. Trinket 7.10. , Flying Handicap.—St. Clairner 9.4, Cyrene 8.11, Waihuka 7.0, Silvershell 7.G, Nukptibi 7.5, Fishermaid 7.2, Pearlio 7.0. Tarina G. 13. Hurdles.—lmmolation 11.4, Showman 31.1, MoHien 10.0, Cassiopea 9.5, Crlengariff 9.3, Eli.*; Banner 9.0. First Welter.—King's Birtbdav 9.10, Fulminator 9.12, Bagatelle 9.11, koiilt 9.5, Lingerer 9.5, Red Star 9.3, Royal Star 9.2, Lan'tern 9.1, Scdgemoor 9.1, Burton 9.0. Stewards' Hai!dicap..-Staylx>y 9.0, Daisv Paul 8.7, Silver Lead 8.5. Pecrlie 7.13. Fitlminator 7.12, Ney 7.11, Billow 7.10, Tcliniti 7.4, Itoyal Star j.2.

GOLF. Tile following is the result of the Otago Ladies' Golf Club's monthly bogey competition, played on December 13:—Mrs Maekie, i'P;, Mill, 5 up; Mrs Cripps, 2 up; Mrs iurnbull, 2 up.