SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16314, 22 February 1915, Page 2

SPORTING.

THE IHJN'KDIN CUP MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY. The Dunedin Cup mooting was concluded in line weather, and the hnal card tor the fixture attracted an excellent attendance. During the atternoon some splendid sport was provided by the various fields, and close. and exciting finishes were witnessed in tho majority oi tho events. In tact, better sport lias never been witnessed on the track. With Warstep out of tho way First Glance recorded a meritorious win in the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, but did not have much to spam trom Ladrone, who threw out a very Kironjj challenge to the lavourite. Mr A. U. Wood was again successful in Jus work at the barrier. Reval received a shade the best of the start in the Flying Handicap, and the despatch of the two-year-olds did not look too happy, but apart from the cases instanced, tho starting left very little room tor improvement. The track was firm and much faster

than earlier in tho week, and one or two horses did not stride out so well as in their earlier races at tho meeting. The meeting, taken all round, must be deemed a highly successful one, and should go a long way to adding to the popularity oi the Wingatui fixtures. After the two-year-old race tho stewards suspended R. Berry for a month for crossing Gowanbrae. The proceedings opened with a tine race in tne Owhiro Hurdles, in which Kim went out with Stone Ginger to set tho pace, whilst Commotion and Andrea were always lying handy. In a good finish Andrea, who was under pressure beforo reaching the last fence, stayed on well, and in a good fighting battle just beat Commotion, who, in turn, had nothing to spare but the narrowest of margins from Kim. Stone Ginger finished two lengths away, and the quartet named practically had the race to themselves. Agatiruanui refused to leave tho mark, but, afterwards pursued tho field. Reval caused trouble at the start of the Plying Handicap, and finally got away from a swmg into the barrier. He at once showed out in front, and from the outset the race lay between Reval, Charlotte, and Ohudic. Petrosus ran up to them after going three furlongs. The quartette named were a good four lengths clear of Meltchikolf at three furlongs, and in the run home Reval won nicely by a length from Charlotte, who beat Chudio by a nook. Moongtow came with a good run, and cut Meltchikoff put of fourth place. Marsa was sldw to move at tho start.

I'hc field got well away in the Warrington Handicap. Volspeil was the first to break the line, but was steadied, and Princess Flo took u;i the running,. Volspeil regained charge at the turn, and stalling oft' floriline, beat her by a length. M.ckey Free, who was always close up, was another length away in front of Trireme, Marvelite, and Varanian.

Directoirc caused a little trouble at the line-up for the D.J.C. Handicap, but finally the field got well away, with Fender getting a shade the worst of affairs, and Ogier being the smartest away. Ladrone joined Og.er, and the latter retired before reaching the straight. First Glance was always handy to the leaders, and joined Ladrone at the home turn. The pair came away, and in a good race to the post the topweight scored by a head, with Specialform about four lengths away, next. Directoirc, United Service, Scotch Melody, and Ogier were next, in the order named. The winner set a new track record for the distance, clipping 2-sscc of the previous mark, put up by Rose Noble in 1911. Thaddeus and Bonsign got a shade the best of the start in the Hopeful Handicap, and Bollshire was the last to got going. Bellshire joined the others, and witli Gowanbiw ran up the rise, but the last named fell away before reach : ng the thrcofurlong mark. A good race home saw Bonsign beat Bellshire by a neok, with Thaddeus a neck away, third, the others being together, and fairly close up. The favourite's d : sadvantage at the start just cost him the race.

At the finish of the Abbotsford Welter only one horse was in it. Teviotdale camo clean away, and won handsomely from Peg, wiio ran wdl under her weight. The Waihola Handicap provided a fine race. The field were well in lino at the rise of the barrier. Seamaid was, however, slow to move, and after Christma* ijiiy, with Carpet Knight and Helicon in close attendance, had carried on the running to the distance, the field closed up, with Seamaid coming fast. Approaching the distance Sartomart, Rcdowa, and Seamaid, finishing wide apart, flashed past the post almost in line, and at the angle it was difficult to say which of the trio had won. Short heads between them was the official verdict. An excellent meeting was finished in fitting style by Charmilla winning a good race by a neck from Golden King and Colyton Belle (late ImmcT). A strong favourite was found in Moddite, but he never seemed able to get going. Colyton Belle drew out to a good lead entering the straight, but inside the distance both Golden King and Charmilla challenged, with the result given above. Ogier retired at the home turn, after being fairly well placed at that stage. Charmilla came with a good run at tno end, and catching Golden King and Colyton Belle a few strides from the post, beat them by a nsck, the judge recording a dead heat between the two last named.

n^i h ,o« tota^Kator ,rj vestments amounted to £27 389 10s, as against £26,022 on the concluding day last year, making a total for the meeting of £67,334. The total for last year s meeting was £67,402. Following aro the results:— OWHIRO HURDLE HANDICAP Of 13030v5; second lasers and third 10so*3. One mile and a-half. 3-Mr D. Rutherford's br g Andrea, by Ar.drea, by Sarto—Brisa, syrs, 11.11 n i.t . <W. Scobie) 1 7—Mr A. P. Gawne's b g Commotion, aged. 10.11 (R. C'Seveny) 2 4—Mr W. H. L. Christie's b g Kim syrs, 9.9 (W. Feilding) 3 I—Mr E. J. Massey's br g Ngatiraunui, aged, 12.13 (H. Lorrigan) 0 6—Mr C. R. Grant's h s Stone Ginger aged, 11.2 (H. Coker) ... Q B—Mr K Cross s en g aalathiel, ovrs, 10.2 (R. Gray) ..'. 0 s—Mr F. S. Rutherford's b s Cast Iron, 10.6 (E. Redmond) ... Q 9—Mr J. Barr's blk g Optician, aged, 9.13 (F. FahevJ 0 2—Mr T. J. Morrell's b g Peerless, aged, 9.7 (G. Fielding) 0 Ngatiruanui was absolutely left through swinging round when the barrier rose. Kim, Salathiel, and Stone Ginger showed the way over the first fence. Peerless bringing up the rear, while Ngatiruanui was giving away half a furlong. Kim and Stone Ginger were still in front going along the back, this pair being nearly two lengths in front of Andrea and Commotion, with Peerless next Commotion commenced to improve his position going to the second last fence, and Andrea dropped back a little. Kim came away from Stone Ginger and Commotion at this fence, but in a fine race to the post Andrea beat Commotion by a head, with Kim a similar distance away, third, and Stone Ginger two lengths away, fourth. Time, 2min 51sec. FLYING HANDICAP. Of 250sovs; second 30sovs and third 15sovs. Six furlongs. I—Messrs Reid and Stttdholme's ch g Reval, by Finland—Lady Svmons, 4yrs, 8.13 (J. Beale) ' 1 6—Mr O. R. Wise's b m Charlotte, 4yrs, 7.0 (R. Buddicombe) 2 3—Mr J. R. Hart's ch g Chudic, 4vrs, 8.11 (R. Berry) " ... 3 2—Mr F NplHgan's b m Petrosus, 4yrs, 8.10 (F. E. Jones) 0 4—Mr C. Machells b g Meltchikoff, 3yrs, 8.2 (H. Donovan) 0 7—Mr C. Christie's br g Moonglow, 4yrs, 8.0 (W. Bell) 0 9—Mr W. H. L. Christie's br m Forrnnal.

4yrs, 6.11 (A Lloyd) 0 s—Mr T. Preiser's r m Christmas Lily, svrs, 6.13 [inc. 21b over] (A. Reed) 0 B—Mr H. G. Taylor's br f Marsa, 4vrs, 6.7 (A. M'Donald) ' ... 0

A good' deal of trouble took place at tho start, Reval being tho chief offender. He finally got away with an advantage, and at once shot out in front of Chudie and Charlotte, while Marsa got badly away. Potrosus joined the leaders, and at the far turn they were running four lengths in front of Mcltchikoff. Charlotte showed out going i;y> the rise, and Chudie dropned back a bit. but wis still going well. The quartet were four lengths clear of McltchikofT when they reached the straight, and then came Ohr'strrias Lily. Charlotte was first into the straight, with Chud'c -ml Reval in close attendance. In a good race to the post Reval came on and won by a length, with Chudie a neck away. Then came Moonclow and Meltehikoff. Time, lmin loscc.

MORNINGTON HANDICAP, Of 14©sovs; second 25sovs and third lOeovs. Seven lurlongs. 4-Mr J. Brett's cli g Volspeil, by Sir Tristram—La Valetta, 4yrs. 8.10 ' (K. Horry) 1 6-Mr P. Tcomcy's b m Floriline, aged 8.3 (A. H. Wilson) 2 2—Mr J. Flaneur's b g Micky Free, 4yrs, 8.0 (A. Reed) 3 3—Mr M. F. Ryan's b g Marvelite, 6yrs, 9.5 (11. Donovan) 0 I—Mr J. Buckley's br g All Ready, 3yrs, 8.11 (F. K. Jones) 0 5 Mr R. Baxter's b g Trireme, syrs, 8.10 (J. Heard) _ ... 7-—Mr H. Cunningham's ch g Varanian, 3yrs, 8.3 (W. Bell) 0 B—Mr A. \i. Armour's b in Dorothy Perkins, aged, 8.3 (inc. 31b over) (J. Heale) 0 10—Mr .1. Burr's ch m Trilby, aged, 8.0 (D. Anderson) 0 9—Mr C. \V. Williams's ch m Princess .Flo, 6yrs, 8.0 (E. M'Coll) _ 0 From a good start Volspeil was the first to break the line, but he at once pave way to Marvelite, who ran past the six-furlong post with Princess Flo, All Ready, and Micky Free. Then came Floriline, Varanian bringing up the rear. Princess Flo was in front at tho far turn, a couple of lengths clear of Marvelite, All Ready, Volspeil, and Micky Free. Volspeil ran into second place before reaching the straight, and at the turn was in charge. In a good run to the post Volspeil kept clear, and won by a length. Micky Free was a length away, third, and then came. Trireme, Marvelite, and Varanian. Time, lmin 30 4-ssec.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 500sovs; second 50sovs and third 25sovs. One mile and a-quartor. I—Mr J. C. N. Grigg's b m First Glance, by Cosmos Boy—Ophelia 11, oyrs, 9.3 (A. Wormald) 1 7—Mr J. Wcsterman's b g Ladrone, aged, 7.0 (A. Reed) 2 2—Mr J. 11. Prosser's b m Spccialform, syrs, 8.10 (R. Berry) 3 3—Mr W. Crossan's b h Ogier, 4yrs, 8.8 (J. Beale) 0 4—Mr A. B. Armour's b g United Service, 4yrs, 7.12 (A. H. Wilson) ... 0 6—Mr J. W. Skinner's b m Fender, 4yrs, 7.7 (A. Lloyd) 0 s—Sir George Clifford's b f Snapdragon, 3yrs, 7.7 (W. Bell) 0 B—Mr M. Hobbs's b m Scotch Melody, syrs, 7.7 (D. Anderson) 0 9—Mr W. T. Hazlett's br m Directoire, n.ged, 6.7 (R. Ruddicombe) 0 Ogier got the advantago of tho start, and led to tho mile post from Ladrone and First Glance, while Fender, who hung when the tapes were released, was bringing up the rear with Snapdragon. Racing past the mile post Ogier was leading Ladrone by a length, with Specialfonn another length away. Then came United Service and .First Glance, with Snapdragon bringing up the rear. Spccialform was improving her position as they swung into the back stretch, and Ladrone joined the leader, the pair running a couple of lengths clear of First Glance, Spccialform going up with Directoire and United Service. First Glance was in front three furlongs and a-half from home, in company with Ladrone, the pair being a bare length in front of Directoire, while Ogier had dropped back. Ladrone and First Glance landed in the straight together, and in a good race home the topweight won by a head, with Spccialform lour lengths away third. Then cajne Directoire, United Service, Scotch Melody, and Ogier, Fender whipping in the field. Time, 2min Bsec.

HOPEFUL HANDICAP, Of 150sovs; second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 3 —Mr J. H. Proscar's blk f Bonsign, 8.3 (R. BerryJ, 1 I—Mr K. U <UUliusß br g Bellshire, 9.0 (J. Campbell) 2 s—Mr A. Mantcll's Thaddeus, 0.7

(R. Buddicomb) 3 2—Sir Geo. Clifford's b 1 Gowanbrae, 8.0 (W. Bell) 0 4 —Mr H. Frieulander's br c Ardemvhor, 7.2 (A. Kcea) 0

The lieid got lairly well away, Bonsign taking charge and Gowanbrae dropping back. At the far turn BjiJshire stiot out lrom Ihaddeus and Bonsign. Thaddeus and Bellshire landed in the straight together, and in a good race home Bonsign beat Bellshire by a head, with Thaddeus a head away, third, and the other two close up. 'lime, lmin 4 2-ssec. ABBOTSFORD WELTER,

Of 175sovs; sicond Kosovo, and third 15sovs.

•Seven luriongs,

B—Mr C. Macheil's b g luviotdale, by Achilles— titrathspey, syrs, b.ll (A. WormaldJ 1 6—Mr M. Hobb's b m Peg, syrs, 10.4 (J. CaxupDoli) 2 I—Mr 11. Whitney's b g Mount Victoria, byrs, 8.9 (v\. ikdi) 3 2 —Mr J as. Home s ch g Glenfern, aged, ti.lZ (11. Berry) 0 9—Mr A. U. Armoiu's ch h Russo, aged, o.iU (A. H. Wilson; 0 7—Sir Geo. Uiui'ord's br c Don Franc.sco, 3yrs, 3.8 (F. E. Jones) ... 0 s—Mr J. iXuttledgo's b g Salzburg, 4yrs, 8.6 (A. ixuoa) ... ' 0 3—Mr J. BnouK's b g Uienowl, syrs, 8.6 (J. Beale) 0 4—Mr R. M. Patterson's ch c Golden Rupee, oyrs, 8.8 (including 31b over) (H. Donovan) 0 10—Messrs J. and R. Furze's ch g Kilts, aged, 7.11 (\V. Robinson) 0 12—Mr A. F. Roberts sb h Quirinus, 4yrs, 7.7 (R. Buddicombe) 0 11—Mr K M'Donald's b g Kazan, 4yrs, 7.7 (A. M'Donald) 0

Mount Victoria was the smartest to begji from a i'air start, and Salzburg was slow on his legs. Teviotdale, Golden Rupee, and Kazan were the leader's nearest attendants passing the six-furlong post. At the far turn Golden Rupee, Kazan, and Mount Victoria were running a couple of lengths clear of Tcviotdale and Glenlern, and JJon Francisco dropped right out of it. Turning for home Mount Victoria, Teviotdale, and Golden Rupee were in charge, but Teviotdale was in front inside the d.stance, and in the run home he came clean away from the others, and won by three lengths from Peg, with Mount Victoria close up. third. Then came Russo, Kilts, and Quirinus. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec. WAIHOLA HANDICAP, Of laOsovs; eecond 20sovs, and third lOsovs.

Six furlongs.

3—Mr H. Robb's b g ijartomart, by Sarto—Brilomart, fyrs, 8.7 (F. E. Jones) 1 s—Mr R. B. Stevens's ch f Redowa, 3yrs, 8.5 (A. H. Wilson) ... 2 I—Mr A. F. Roberts's br m Seamaid, 4yrs (R. Buddicombe) 0 4 —Mr T. frosser's r in Christmas Lily, , Syrs, 9.5 (J. Beale) 0 2—Mr A. P. Gawne's ch m Miss Find-

land, 4yrs, 8.7 (It. Berry) 0 7—Mir C. Clarke's b c Helicon, 3yrs, 7.10 (D. King) 0 6-Mr H. F. Nicoll's b m Este, 3yrs, 7.7 (W. Bell) • 0 B—Mr R. M'Donald's br f Garetta, 3yrs, 7.7 (A. M'Donaid) 0 9—Mr W. P. Matthew's b g Carpet Knight, syrs, 7.7 (R. H. Ellis) 0 The field got well away at the start, Christmas Lily and Carpet "Knight showing the way along the back. Sartomart dropped back a little entering the straight, and Christmas Lily was leading Carpet Knight and Helicon. In the run home Sartomart got up on the rails, and beat Redowa by a short head, with Seamaid a similar distanco away, third. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. WINGATUI HANDICAP, Of 175sovs; second 25sovs, and third 15sovs.

One mile

s—Mr J. B. Reid's b f Charmilla, by Charlmagno ll—Armila, Syrs, 8.4

(F. E. Jones) 1 2—ill- .T. Graham's b g Golden King, syrs, 8.2 (W. Robinson) + 4 —Mr N. Kirkdale's b m Colyton Belle (late Immor), 4yrs, 7.9 (A. Heed) ... t 3—Mr W. Crossari's b h Ogier, 4yrs. 9.7 (J. Bealo) 0 6 —Mi- W. L. Christie's blk g Gapon, aged, 8.3 (W. Bell) 0 I—Mr1 —Mr C. Machell's blk g Moddite, 4yrs, 8.2 (11. Donovan) .. 0 7 —Mr J. Rymer's b g Feodor, aged, 6.10 (R. Bucklicombe) 0 B—Mr A. ChishoLm's br g Sombrero, aged, 6.7 (A. Lloyd) 0 Ogier and Charmilla were the smartest to begin, and Moddite and Feodor \\ero slowest to find their legs. Colyton Belle ran into second place, and joined Ogier in the lead as they ran down the back stretch, and then carne Gapon and Feodor, while Moddite had dropped buck. As they ran round the far turn Colyton Belle was a couple of lengths clear of Ogier, and then cam:; Gapon arid Oharmillu, Moddite still bring'ng up the rear. Colyton Belle increased her lead before reaching the straight and G;ipon and Golden closed up a little, while Charmilla also rn.ido a forward move. When well in tin straight Charmilla oame on with a good run, and got up in the last few strides to win by a neck, Golden King and Colyton B?lk .i dead heat for second. Then came Ogier, two lengths away. Time, lmin 42sec. WINNING OWNERS. The stakes were distributed among owners as follow: —Mr C. G. Dalgety £1000, Mr J. ,T. Puddv £425, Mr J. C. N. Grigg £425, Mr J. W." Skinner £2CO, Sir George Clifford £270. Mr J. H. I'rossrr £245, Mess™ Reid and Studholme £231, Mr D. Rutherford £225, Mr C. Maehell £225, Mr M. Hobbs £210, Mr J. Brett £205, Mr W.

Crossan £200, Mr J. B. Reid £200, Mr J. Westerraan £185, Mr H. C. Gillies £140, Mr F. Nelligan £135, Mr A. P. Gawne £125, Mr J. Graham £125, Mr T. Frosser £110, Mr J. Homo £100, Mr 11. Robb £100, Mr 11. Whitney £70, Mr G. L. Stead £60, Mr O. 11. Wise £55, Mr .1. H. Hart £35, Mr C. R. Grant £.30, Mr F. S. Rutherford £30, Mr J. Buckley £25. Mr P. Toomoy £25, Mr C. Clarke £20, Mr .T. Snooks £20, Mr A. F. Roberts £20, Mr R. B. Stiven £20, Mr Kirkdale £20, Mr A: 13. Armour £10, Mr R. M. Patterson £10, Mr W. H. L. Christie £10, Mr J. Flaneur £10, Mr A. Manlett £10;— total, £5650. On this amount tho Government tax will bo £1731 8s Id. R. BERRY SUSPENDED.

At the instigation of tho stipendiary steward, the stewards held an inquiry into an allegation of crossing against R. Berry, the rider of Bonsign in the Hopeful Handicap, and after considering tho evidence suspended him for ono month.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. Press Asaociation— By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, February 21. Received Fob. 21, at 4.15 p.m.) The Alma Stakes resulted:—Roseana 1, Ivart 2, Alosia 3. Fourteen started. A great finish. Won by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 17sec. The Futurity Stakes resulted:—Flash of Steel 1, Nanbery 2, Blague 3. Nine started. The winner took charge at the far turn, and was not headed, though there was an exciting finish, winning by a neck, with a length .between second and third. Time, lmin 2?iscc.

Tho Hawkesbury Handicap resulted :— Traqnette 1, Miss Meadows 2, Golden Wire 3. Won by half a nook, with two lengths between second und third. Time, lmin 13Jsec.

SOUTH AUCKLAND RACES. (Peb United Pi»<-<:« ■Nssori'VTioN \ HAMILTON,- February 20.

The weather was fine for the second day of the South Auckland races, and there was a big attendance The sum put through the totalisator was £17,721, making a total of £33,411 for the meeting—an increase of £5000 on the amount handled last year. Results:—

MAIDEN PLATE.—Kauri King 1, Blueform 2, Gallupin 3 Scratched: Coleraine, Maid of Orleans, Embers. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 6isec. SHORTS—Munstcr 1, Killy Bellairs 2, Emint 3. Scratched. Blue Garment, DandyBreeze. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 2 l-ssoc.

SECOND HURDLES. — Spalperion 1, Barbwire 2, Poictiers 3. Won by two lengths. Time. 3min 22 3-sseo. WAIKATO HANDICAP.—Tinopai 1, Allegation 2, Phosphorus 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 54 l-sscc. WELTER.--Of.ebritv 1. Gold Fran 2, N ■■oirar 3 Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 2'3 2-ssc-c.

\lAKl'i:\ ' 11-\NDICAP—Penrose 1, Lightning 2, Torotoro 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 4sec. WELTER.— Minister 1. Worcester 2, Selection 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 41 4-ssec. FAREWELL HAJSTDICAP.-Cheddar 1, Lady Middleton 2, Delenda 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin l&ec.

Nominations for t'.ie Gore Racing Club's meeting are due this evening. Nominations are due to-night for the Waimat'j meeting.