SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14461, 2 March 1909, Page 6

SPORTING.

V.P..C. AUTUMN MEETING. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, March 1. (Received March 1, at 6.55 p.m.) Boiler weather prevailed for the second day of the racing carnival, but the- intendanco was poor. This is the lirst year that the chili has tried Monday and Wednesday racing instead of Tuesday and Tlr.irs(lav. Wednesday afternoon, being - tlm shops' half-holiday, may attract a. crowd. The attendance for 111? Australian Cup may make up for to-day's deficiency, but it is doubtful. Results:— HOPEFUL STAKES,. Or 2Gosovs; second 40.-ovs and third 20sovs, Five furlongs. Mr J. N. M'.Artlnir's br c Brasscur, bv Malsler—Wild Rose, 2yrs, 7,10 ... 1 Mr T. Conway's br e Glasgow, 2vre 7.10 " ... g Mr J. Kowen s eh c Lord Derby, 2vrs, 7.10 3 Ten others started. Glasgow made the running for the first furlong, and then made way for Kuringai, who led to the half-distance, Glasgow again taking t,he lead with Brasieur, who won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 3iscc. ALL-AGED STAKES, Of lOOOsovs; second 20(feov6 and third lOOsovs. One mile. Mr C. Jefferies's bo Parsee, by Metal— Pona, 3yrs, 8.6 1 Mr S. P. Mac-kay'e b g Soultline, syrs 8.12 ... ... 2 Mr A. Foley's br m Virtu, syrs, 8.12 3 Alos started; Knox 9.1, lolaire 9.1, Soultline and Parsee led to (he back. where lolaire, who had boon left at the post, caught- up, and took charge, Knox running last. Soultline and lolaire were almost level, and they led t\io field past the abattoirs, being a lcngtli in front, of Parsee. Soultine increased his lead at the half-mile post. Parsee then improved his position, and entered I lie straight on the heels of Soultline, Knox, on the outside, making a very fast run. Parsee cut down Soultline, and won nicely by two lengths, four lengths separating second and third. lolaire was a bad last. Time, lmin 41Jsec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs; second lOOsovs and third 50sovs. One mile and five furlongs. Mr ,T. Titrnbidl's b f Nushka, by Orzil— Kettledrum, 3yrs, 8.0 1 Mr W. 15. Cuniming's ch m Cherry Lass, syrs. 7.3 2 Mr W. Koide b h Somnambulist, 4yrs, 6.7 ... _ 3 Also started: Plunilar, Gelignite, Kftranaud, Prcccedoi', Jack Smith, Snapshot. The running was made by Plunder, Snapshot, and Somnambulist. Nwslika made a fast run at the turn, chased by Cherry Lass, but the former won by two lengths, two lengths and a-half between second and third. ' Time, Sinin 503ssc. (Received Mar. 1, at 8.50 p.m.) NURSERY HANDICAP. Of 300sovs; second 60sovs and third 30sovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr F. Measure's blk f Sucre, by Simmer— Caramel, 8.7 1 Mr ,T. Mills's br f Simmerette, 8.0 ... 2 Mr J. Brown's ch c Patronatus, 7.0 .. 3 Six others started. The winner was lying second all the way, and won by two lengths. Three longthsi separated second ami third. Time, lmin 15£ sec. LOCH PLATE, Of 500sovs; second lOOsovs and third 50sovs. Two miles. Messrs P. and W. Mitchell's ch c Trafalgar, by Wallace—Grand Canary, 3yrs, 7.0 1 Mr S.' M. Wilson's ch c Flavel, 3vrs, 7.0 ' ... 2 Mr J. Brock's b c Golden Gate, 3yrs, 7.0 _ 3 Also started: Five Crown. Leith, Demolition, Trentmoon, Monobel.

Golden Gate and Trentmoon led past the stand and out of the course from Monobel, Five Crown, Leith, Trafalgar, and Flavel. Leith next, took command, and Five Crown raced into second posilion from Golden Gate, who made a forward move at the half-mile post, and who displaced Five Crown. Leith led into ilia straight from Golden Gate, who wao ■ displaced by Trafalgar at the distance. Trafalgar then forged ahead, and won by two lengths, a length and three-cpiarters separating the second and third horses. Trentmoon was fourth and Monobel last. Time, 3min 33* sec. RIVER HANDICAP, Of 200sovs; second 40sovs and third 20sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr J. Rowen's ch h True Scot, by Wallace—Fides, syrs 1 Mr W. R. Morgan's b g Doughty, 3yrs 2 Mr W. L. Wat-kin's br or blk m Boastful. 4yrs 3 Eleven horses started. Won by three quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 9sac. FLEMINGTON TP.AINING NOTES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, March 1. It was raining this morning. Lady Diffidence beat Pendil over a mile in lmm 50sec. Dyed Garments covered a mile in lmin 52£ sec, and Le Jeune a mile in lmin 53sec.

D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The following is a. list of the winning owners at last week's meeting of the Dunedm Jockov Club:-C. G. Dalsetv £540. R. Sutherland £305, A. Smith £255, Sir George Clifford £255, F. 11. Pyne£24o, F. Nellig.m £205, R. M'Donald £180, J R. Hart £170, J. C. N. Grigg £135, Hon. U irJ/ean £110. M. Melrose £110, D Rutherford £105, C. Macliell £105. A. Burton -"895, W. T. Melt £90. 11. Goodman w ' i Caln fßs - Nottleford £35, vtk ™ 5 u . th J f fo I rd £85, M. Kavanash £65, M. Fnedlantler £20. F. Hall £25 II Fricdlaiider £20. .1. Tansey £20. ,Johnston and Paterson £20, J. W. Skinner £!>O, J tyck £15, D. M'Swoeney £15, W. G and G. L. Stead £10, R. Sheddon £10, W C Harrison £10, ,T. Grainger £10, J. Barr WO, II A. Knight, £5 T, T). Ackland £5, A. Sehvyn £5, C. White £5. N. Bon£33M " ' M ' B ° rtram

'i'AHUNA PARK TROTTING- MEETING. The following acceptances have been lceoiveil for Wednesday's races St. Clair Ponv Handicap. One mile and a-lialf.—Major Taylor scratch, Murad 26 s-conds, Daychift, 27, .Bella Mac 29, fteg.eclou 30, IVanztina. '30, Quiclcturn 30, Little Patchem 30, Erown Patch 73 iilackey 33. ' Advance Handicap. Two inilcs.-Seacliff 18 seconds, Prince Woodburn 18, Bessie Iracey 18, Letfy 11. 22, Marven 26. Frisco 20, Lady Arena 26, I'lowcr Child 20, Good Fritby 60, Poarl M. 33, Imperial Duncan 33. Strathspey 35, T.X.L. 35, Coiner 35, d RagtesfiWd 35, lilackey 35.

Telephone Ilandican." Two miles.—St Simon 2 seconds, Lady Clare 6, Exchequer 9, Curfew Hell 9, First Pol 11. Second Amateur Handicap. Two miles. -Mima Yet scratch, Pitch Dark 7 seconds' Seaclilt 8, Airedale 8, lid* 10, General Doubt 13, Good Friday 20. Alurad 20 Petti'! M. 25, Bpttydale 23, Lady Constance 25, (I'J'/Aglc.sfiolH 25. Telegl-aph Handicap. Two miles.—Peacock. scratch. Cinders 7 seconds. Timothv 10, Ima D. 11, Major Taylor 15, Vanity 15, Dick Stevens 17, Little George 17, Separator 17, Tory 17. Ivatilico Hamlicap. One mile.—Bell Metal scratch, Si. Simon 1 second, Veracity 3, Grey Echo 5, Wy Clave 5, First Pet 7, Captain Tracey 9. St. Kilda. Handicap. Two miles and a-half.—Separator -20 seconds, Kentucky Yet 20. Dick Stevens 23. Premier 30 Harold's C ; J)ild 35, Joe L. 38, Prince Woodburn 43, Bessy Tracey 43, The Ace 43, Tom 'IVaccy 44, Genoral Babhington 44, Imagination 45, Arisaka 45, Ilobc 45, Specify 45 Alpha 11. 45.

Recovery Handicap. One mile.—Veracity scratch, Blueboy 3 seconds, Cinders 5, Captain Tracer 6, Viceroy 8, Ima V). S, Mantle' 10, Tory 10, Whisper 11, Theora 12. Sunbeam 12, M'Artnoy 14, Bloemfontcin 14, Bellbird 14, Happy Moments 34.

GOLF. Tile monthly Bo gey competition was played on the St. Clair links on Saturday. Tho following arc the best tsweti landed in :— Senior. Hdcp. Net. 11. L. Tnple.v 15 2 up \Y. B. Purchas .. 14 1 down W. D. M'C'arthy 11 4 down A. Uing 7 5 down B. R. Stock 13 S down Junior. E. Shaw 9 Hp E. Chalmer ... _ 8 2 down The following is the draw for the Otairo Ladies' Golf Club's senior medal competition, which will be played to-day:— Miss Graijam v. Miss K. Rattray, Mrs

Rattray v ills Sargood, Mrs Want v. Mrs Allan, Mrs Turnbull v. Mrs Butlerworth, Mrs Maekio v. Miss Gould, lliss Mill v. Miss D. Williams, Miss M. Law v. Miss Holmes, Mrs Thcomin v. Miss M. iSiss, Miss (.'. Williams v. Vrs Reynolds. Miss A. Mill v. Miss Theoniiii.

IRISH ATHLETIC SOCIETY'S SPORTS. (Pee United Press Association.) INVERCARGILL. March 1. A record entry of 42 has been received for the Irish Athletic Society's Sheffield Handicap on St. Patrick's Day. Nominations arc coming from all parts of the Dominion. A prize of £40 and a gold medal are presented by the Prime Ministor. Trombath. the Australasian amateur champion, will bo a competitor at tho meeting.