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Otago Daily Times, Issue 15578, 7 October 1912, Page 2

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A.J.C. SPRING MEETING. - Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY. October 6. (Received Oct. 6, at 5.5 p.m.) Tho A.J.C. spring meeting was opened yesterday. The weather was fine and cool, and the track was excellent. There were 50,000 people present, which constitutes • a record for Derby day. Blakeney and Shuji got away too badly in the Epsom Handicap to have any chance. HURDLE RACK, Of 3Msovs; fccond 60*)vs, and third 30«ovs. About two miles. Mr A. Owen's b u Paiaano, bv St rowanBooby, aged. 12.12 (Jones)' 1 Mr W. 11. Male's br g Warwidgerie, 'aged 10.9 (Morgan) 2 Mr J. A. Lucas's Continuance, aged. 11.13 (O'Connell) ... ... ... 3 There woro 14 starters, including Black Northern, Don (Juex, and John. John made the early running, and then Hallmark went to the front and led down the back. Ho led Warwidgerie to the turn, with Paisano handy. Paisano was first over tlio last jump, and won by a length, with Continuance 10 lengths away. Time, 3m in 49sec. TRIAL STAKES. Of 500sovs; second lOOsovs and third SOsovs. One mile anil a-quarter. 'Mr W. Brown's b or br h Piastre, by Positano—Cliand Beo Bee, 4yrs, 8.8... 1 Mr f. Merlon's blk h Tnu Vanquisher, 6yrs, 8.10 2 Mr G D. Greenwood's b g Allegory, 4yrs. 8.5 3 'Ihcre were nine htartcrs. Queen Regent made the running tor live furlongs. Piastre put in his claim at the half-mile post and won by a length and a-quarter. Allegory, who was well ridden by Deeley, was two lengths uway. Time, 2min SUsec. A.J.C. DERBY. Of 5000sovs; 6econd 700sovs, and third oOOsova. For three-year-olds. Uno mile and a half. Hon. A Wynne's bo Cider, by Ayr Laddie—l'rn.leon, 8.10 (Foley) 1 Mr 11. White's cli e Harpist, 8.10 (Deeley) 2 Mr W. Brown's c-h f I'erdita, 8.5 (Sluinalian) 3 Also started: Simla 8.10 Barambaii 8.10, Aurifer 8.10, lUthkculo 8.10. Wolowa 8.10, Cagoeo 8.10, Elys'tan 8.10, burri 8.10, Tartama 8.5, Symctris 8.5. Cider and Burri were first away, but Tartania soon went to the front, with Cider and Pcrdita. next. Tartania was the first to enter the homo stretch just in front of Symctris, followed by KlysUu, Cider, Wolawa, and Pcrdita. "At the distance Elystan took charge, but at the half distance Harpist and Cider came through. After i an exciting finish Cider won by three-quar-ters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2mm 38sec. EPSOM HANDICAP, Of 2000sovs; second 400sovs and third 200sovs. One mile. Mr 1"'. Morton's br h Hartfoll. by Ayr Laddie—Light Heart, oyrs, 7.12 (W. Smith) 1 Mr H. Cohen's b h GigandrA. syn, 8.10

(M : Donald) 2 Mr "W. T. Nowlan's" b h Blairgour, syrs, 7.10 (Italian) 3 Also started: Volsloane 9.6, Beverage 9.5, Cisco 8.9. Popinjay 8.9, Ladies' Man 8.5, Jolly Beggar 8.4, Danaus 8.3, Irishman 8.0. Mavus 7.13, Malthusian 7.10, Sandbath 7.10. Lochano 7.8, Sunliko 7.6, loli 7.1, Barlev Water 7.0. Shuja 7.0. Irish Figure 6.12, 'Blakeney 6.9, Dr Hart 6.9, Rubccula 6.9.

Danaus, Barley Water, Sandbuth. und Blairgotir were tiie smartest away. When tho field got fairly going Blairgotir took charge from Barley Water and Danaus. At the six furlong post Blairgour was three lengths ahead of Danaus. followed by Volsloano, Jolly Beggar, and Irishman. A furlong further on Popinjay moved into third place. Coming to the three furlong post jMairgour was still lending by three lengths from Jolly Beggar, and then came Btrley Water. Danaus, Gigandra, Popinjay." and Volsloano. Blairgour entered the straight well clear of Danaus, who was followed bv Gigandra, Then Gigandra dashed to 'the [ronti and looked all oyer a winner, but at the half distance .Hn'rf fell made a great rush and drew level. The pair then raced neck and neck, "and Ilarfc fell landed a victory by half a neck amidst wild excitement. Bl.iirgonr was a length and a-quarter away, followed by Mi. Cisco, Ladies' Man Riibccula, Danau*. and Jolly Beggar, with Blak"ney and Irish Figure, last." Time, lmin 40Jsco. SPRING STAKKS, Of lOOOsovs; second 200sovs and third ■ lOOsovs. One milo and a-half. Mr l l '. Merlon's eh h Auroftxlina, by - Flavus—Nereid, syrs, 0.5 (Barnett) ... Z Mr "J. Baron's" b h Duke Foote, by Sir Foote-Ortelle. syrs, 9.5 (Manning) + Mr J. E. O'Brien's ch b Malt King, 6vrs. 9.6 (M'Lachlan) - 3 . There were 10 starters, including Drome. Bronze, Duke Foote. and Trafalgar wero first away, but Aurofodina was in charge at a mild and a-cpiarlcr from Bronze, and Duke Foote. Aurofodina continued to lead to'the straight followed by Hron/.c,,Jra : falgar, and Duke Foote in close order: After a splendid fitr'sh the judge was unable to separate Aurofodina and Duko Foote, who were three lengths in front of Malt. King. Then came Trafalgar, Eric, and Artisan, with Bonze last. Time, 2min oßscc. KENSINGTON HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs; second lOOsovs and thud 50sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr "T. Murdoch's" blk r Torula, by Maltster-Lady Grey, 6yrs, 8.12 ... 1 Mr "A. Michael's' br g Albcitc, 4yrs, ic 2 Mr E. Fallon's "br in Troon, aged, 8.12 3 There were" 24- starters, including Theodore, who carried 9.12. Won by a head, with 'three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 19scc. RACING IN VICTORIA. Press Association-By Tolograph-Copyright. MELBOURNE, October 6. (Received Oct. 6,' at 5.5.p.m.) The following are-the results of the principal events at the Maribynong meeting :- TRIVIi STVKES.—Pmkcrton.l, kildaltou 2 Athovne 3. Thirty-seven horses started. Won by a length und a-half. I line, OCTOBER STAKES.-Ladv Medallist 1, Captain White.2, Wilar. 3. Twelve horses started, including Bobadea and ltoyal Scotch. Won, all out, by. a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Wilari was last into the straight, but was running over the-leaders at the finish. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. ADELAIDE, October 6. (Received Oct, 6, at 5.5 pi.) The following is the result of the South Australian Derby :-Turinga 1, l'nar Perfect 2, Tadanga 3. Six horses started. ' Won by a length and a-quarter. Time, 2m ill 3&sec. ... NAPIER PARK RACES. (Per United Press-Association.) NAPIER, October 5. The spring meeting of the Napier Park Racing Club was'held'today in beautiful weather, and there was a large attendance. The totalizator invcstnieute were £13,211, as against £10,99) for the last spring meeting. Results:— GREEN.MEADOWS HACK HURDLES, Oi lOOsovs. One mile, and a half. 5-Mr W. Puddv's ch g Shoemaker, by St. Crispin—Lady Bell, syrs, 9.0 ■ (U. Hofti) 1 7-Waiaia, 9.3 2 2—Golden Loop, 9.9 • o Also started: 1 Faunus 10.8, 3-Bandalcro 91*2, 6 Merrv Lawn 9.4, 4 Master Stead 9.2. Faunus, when leading and looking a certain winner, tripped at the last hurdle, which he struck, and, on landing, dislocated his shoulder. Mastrr .Stead, when running second, fell at the last hurdle. Won by a length and'a-half. Time, 2min 492-ssec. THIAI. HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. ■ 2—Hon. .1. D. Ormondt's b g Missile, bv Birkenhead—Miss Never, svrt>,' 8.8 (W. Ryan) 1 1-Manakail. 9.0 2 5-Hurakia. 8.0 3 Also started: 3 Moondine 8.5, 7 Crimson Rc*o 8.3, 6 Discussion 8.3. 5 Hauti( 8.2, 4 Monella 8.0, RitrJit-oh 7.13 (bracketed), 11 Gazabo 8.0, 13 Feality 8.0, 12 Hinitapu 7.13, 7 Grassmcre 7.13, 10 Tc Awahau 7.13, 9 Facsiinilie 7.13. Won by a bare half length. TARADALK HANDICAP HURDLES. Of 130iovs. One mile and three-quarters. 6—Mr A. F. Douglas's ch g Golden Loop, bv Lupin—Doeilitv, svrs, 9.0 |H. Dickson) 1 1-Bollin. 10.13 2 2—Slcacombo. 9.2 3 Also started: 5 Whakawtira.lo.il,' 4 Klti.-h 9.9. 3 Bravest 9.9. Won by two lengths and a-half, Time, omin 153-ss«.'. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. One milo. I—Mr A. L. D. Eraser's br in Hincmanu. bv San Fran—Waiau, ivrs, 7.10 (L. Wilson) ..: " ... 1 2-K.asv. 7.8 2 12-Merry Valet. 7.0 3 Also started: 6 Peacemaker 8.4, 4 Waiknhua 8.2, 3. Fair Average 7.13, 5 Prince

Eddie 7.2, 9 Elevator 6.10,, 10 Drrinia 6.10, 11 Resonant 6,10, 8 Kingstrell 6.10, 13 Ranfurly 6.10, 9 Kirkb'y 6.10. Won easily by two lengths. Time, Imin 44see. . PARK STAKES HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. B—Mr J. M. Cameron's br h Seatondale, bv Scaton Dclaval—lnnisfall, aged, <:0 (11. Trieklebank) 1 7-San Pluie, 6.12 2 1-lk.hrikoff, 10.6 3 Also started: 6 Cork 8.0, 5 Sandstrcam 7.13. 3 Sir Tristram 7.10, 4 Mangaoroa 7.9, II Ariom -7.5. Routine 7.5, 9 Montifonu 6.7. 10 "Mystcriarcli 6.7. Won by about three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min 10 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 120sovs. Kor two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 2-Mr C. K. Twist's br f Puree Filler, by Letho-Goldu't View, 7.8 |L. Wilson) 1 6-Goldcn Sky. 7.10 ; 2 3—Saltano. 8.1 3 Also started: Land I'ail 7.10 (coupled with Saltano). 5 Birkfall 8.1, Gladful 8.1, 7 Subdual 7.12. 4 Royal Scout 7.12. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 51 1-Ssec. AIIURIRI HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs, 4—Mr ,J. Berwick's b g Merton, by Mcrriwee—Rose Seatou, 3vrs, 7.8 (E. Lowe) 1 I—Multiply. 8.8 2 10-Ngakaii, 7.1 3 Also started: 2 Marimba 8.10, 5 Eoccno 8.1, 3 Manitatl 8.1, 9 Slellaris 8.0, 13 Fleetweek 7.9, 7 Pot Luck 7.5, 10 Perceler 7.5, 6 Kimbombi 7.0. 8 Moondine 6.13, 11 Arohakan 6.10, 12 Master Stead 6.10. Won by a length. Time, lmin 16sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 150iovs. Six furlongs. 3-Mr P. P. Nragle's b g Diavola, bv Wrhikore—Heavenly Twin, 4vrs, 7.5 c m , (J. O'Sheal 1 5-Thrave. 7.8 2 4—r-ortl Passible, 7.5 ... .'.'.' "' 3 Also started: 2 Altcar 8.7. 1 Our Queen 8.0. 7 IWdamn 7.8, 6 Lord Soult 7.6, 8 ligenne 7.2. Won by a good length. Time, lmin 15 o-ssec. WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA MEETING. (Peii United Press Association.) WANGANUI, October 6. Tho following arc the weights for tho )\ avorley-Wailotara Racing Club's "ig:Flying Handicap. Six furlongs— Simplo Sam 9.0, Katna tf.ll, St. Serf 8.4, Royal •Simon 8.2, Glenfern 8.1, Aruakc 7.13, Ladv I' nit! 7.12, Lady Mildrod 7.12, St. Helena 7.12, Zet« 7.9, Puntnca 7.7, Topic 7.5, Silver Rose 7.4, Gordon Bell 7.4, Dcniso 7.3, Orae 7.3, Conney 7.3, Prince's Flo 7.3, Hopeke 7.3.

Wavcrley and Waitotara Cup. One mile and a-quarter.—Kuroco 9.0, Sam Pan 8.11, l'hroso 8.8, Master !»iddo 8.5, Cornelian 7.11, Leolanta 7.11, St. Helena 7.11, Kingswell 7.8, Allure 7.8, Bercola 7.7, ltcd Coral 7.6, Zctes 7.6, Nebulous 7.2.

Momohaki Handicap. One milo and a distance. Euroco 91. Sam Pan 8.12. Tiwuri 8.5, St. Serf 8.2, Cornelian 7.12, Leolanta 7.12, St. Helena 7.12. Kineswell 7.9, Allure 7.9, Whimper.7.7. Zotes f.l Red Coral 7.7, Princess l'io 7.3, Nebulous 7.3, Mavournecn 7.3.

Hurdles. One mile and a-quarter.—Alure 10.3, Smilax 10.2, Shoemaker 9.12, Rawinia 9.7, Moahau 9.6. Aviatrix 9.5, St. .Felix 9.4, Whimper 9.4, Timothv 9.3. Mataphui 9.2, Seawind 9.1, Sir Tiilloeh 9.1. Mnvotirncen 9.0. Bercola 9.0, Sunrose 9.0, Gipsy Dot 9.0. Brewers' Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Sam Pan 9.0, Kntua 8.10, Jack Pin 8.7, Tiwari 8 6. Master Tupuhi 8.3, St. Serf 8.3, Royi! Simon 8.1. Aruake 7.12, Ladv Fran 7.11, St. Helena 7.11, Allure 7.8, East Wind 7.5. White Crane 7.3, Gordon Bell 7.3, Resonant 7.2. Princess Flo 7.2, Reflect 7.2, Bonfire 7.2, Connoy 7.2, Yankee Doodle 7.2. SALE OF NEW ZEALAND HORSES. Press Association—By Tolcgraph-Copyright, MELBOURNE. October 5. It is reported that Mr S. P. Mackay lias purchased the New Zealand horses Royal Scotch and Ireland, subject to a veterinary examination. Royal Scotch is one of the leading favourites for the Caulfield Cup, FRANK WOOTTON'S INTENTIONS. Press Asfoeiation-By Tolcgraph-Copyright. LONDON, October 5. (Received Oct. 6, at 5.5 p.m.) Frank Wootton denies the statement thai he intends to retire from racing at tho end of the season. WINGATUT NOTES. Although n fairly largo number of horses were out at Wingatui on Saturday morning, a few were sent 'beyond half-pace work. This was no doubt duo to the fact that they had been running at some of the recent meetings, and were fairly forward in condition. The early morning lot consisted of Martinc, Slardancor, Gnome, Warstep, and Chrysotis, who were allotted useful work. Shortly after 8 o'clock Lupulito comfortably accounted for Pepkin over six furlongs in lmin 24sce. Thistledown cam© away from Kostroma and Oblong at the end of half n mile in 52 3-ssco. Oblong was not ridden out. and Kostroma has not been long in conimbsiqn. The MartianSiberia colt United Service finished in front of tho Mciwchikoir lilly St., Sop Ha. St. Aidan, Leading I.<uly, and Carpet Knight i-in five furlongs on the middlo grass, but the trio were casing up towards the finish. Odessa, who is looking an improved horse, cantered, and a similar tiisk was allotted to his stable companion Ceylon. Others out doing more or less lenient work included Mumura, Troon, Btieco, Marakenn, Jack Ashore, Coroniform, Foam Flake, Officious, and Thistledown,.whilst some of the overnight arrivals were on the walking list.

BOXING. ' HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. (Per United Press Association.) WESTPORT, October 5. , Tho profc<sioiiiil boxing' male]:- for tho heavy weight championship of Now Zealand took place at Millerton last night between Bert Lowe (of Gisborne, challenger) and .lim Mitchell (of Millerton, holder). The light went the full 15 rounds, and was won on points bv Lowo, who held the advantage practically all tho way, and narrowly missed knocking his opponent out 'in .the'.fifth- round, Mitchell being down for six seconds, and rising on, his feet only to fall over the ropes, the gong saving him that' round. Lowe split the knuckle bono of the second, finger of his right hand, Mitchell made a desperate, but short-lived attempt to win on a knock-out in the fourteenth round.

GOLF. Press Association—By Tolcgraph—Copyright. LONDON, October 5. (Received Oct, 6, at 5.5 p.m.) Harry Vardon beat Ray in the professional tournament by a putt on the last green. CRICKET. . The Christian Brothers' Club l'eld a net practice on Ihe Asylum Ground on Saturday, when good form was shown by the 30 members present. The club promises to have a .successful season.