SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 3018, 17 January 1912, Page 64

SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA.

By Ravenswobth.

MELBOURNE, January 9 RACING IN MELBOURNE.

The feature of the racing at Mentone last Saturday was the size of the fields. There were 102 runners for the six events. The horses running were mostly moderate. On© or two fair horses, however, started in the Mentone Handicap, run over a mile. The New Zealandor Sharpshooter was one of these, but with 9.7 up he could finish no nearer than third to Francis 7.11 and Optimism 7.7. Francis is by San Francisco, and carries the colours of Mr A. T. Creswick, an owner whoso luck is hardly oommens.urate with his pluck in buying horseflesh. Another New Zealander in Merrie Zealand 8.13 was in the field, but made no show. The Ohesterman -gelding Brownie 9.9 was equal to beating the favourite Bettewynd 11.5 in the Hurdle Race, while in a big field Shaekleton 7.5 (by Andria) easilylanded the First Division Handicap. Both Brownie and iShiaokre>son /went K»U't at remunerative prices. Recalles 9.0 (by Flavus, imp.) was ridden to victory by H. Cairns in the Second Division Handicap, while the Third Division Handicap went to the imported mare Inyudian 7.13 (by lan). Inyudian has always shown plenty of pace, but has hitherto stopped badly at the end of her races. The Jumpers' Flat Race provided a good finish. Mettle 9.7 (byFavour) beating Optima 9.11 by half a head in the last stride.

A race meeting was held at Richmond last Tuesday in fine weather. There was a splendid attendance. Mr Wren is doing remarkablv well with his three courses in Melbourne. The 13.3 hand pony race went to Ornament 7.11 (by Lardy Dardy). She just squeezed home from Fuz Buz and Silence, who ran a dead heat for second money. E. S. Grace rode the winner vigorously, whilst his brother, G. Grace, had the mount on Fuz Buz. The West Austra-liaJi galloway Lock Gun 8.7, who is bv Flintlock (son of Carbine), was made favourite for the Trial Handicap, and she won oomfortably from the unlucky Oberon and seven others. Despite his increased weight for recent successes. Fluten was made favourite for the event for 14-handers. Godby rode a waiting race on him, but Fluten failed to respond under his 11.5 when Ehe straight was entered. The Predominant pony Future, who was receiving a stone from Fluten, started at a nioe price, and romped home from the well-backed pair. Auraria and Cyndi. Another ra"k outsider was successful in the Stewards' Pl>'e (for 13 3 hand's ponie ) th's Vo : nc-the ancient mare Lady Yathoroo 7.0 (by Yatheroo). There were a dozen starters, b?st backed being Bonnie, Eva, and Cyclone. Nine galloways contested the seven furlontrs event for that class, and Tyche was made favourite, only to have her chance spoilt through being nea>-l-v knocked do-vn in a scrimmage around the first turn. L. Fi-shor rode a nice waitintr race on the we'l-backed Preston mare Mountain Rose 7.13. and just squeezed her home bv a head from Bria-ht Metal. Fisher had a harmless fall off his mount through a stirrup leather breaking after Mountain Rose had passed the winning post. The West Australian gelding Tuneful 10.1 (bv Harmoni'ti wai made a warm favourite for the concluding seven-furlonjr event for horses, and he defeated his eitnht opponents without beinsr extended under the substantial impost of RACING IX SYDNEY. The chief event at the Moorefield meeting on Saturday was the January Handicap, ono mile and a-quarter. Majuba 7.7, the favourite, was beaten a head by tho moderately - fancied Cashmore 7.7, by Amberite (son of Carbine). Coronata 7.8, a very hot fuvourite for the Nursery Handicap, "was beaten by Amy C. 7.5, who is by tho Musket horse Mousquoton from Linnet, by Beauchamp. Two hot favourites were, however, successful —Precious 8.8, bv Maltster, in tho Flying Handicap, and Boctivo 8.9, by St. Alwyne (imp.), in tho Scarborough Welter. The other winners wore Pan Out (by Brakpan), and Valmia (by imported Fortunatus). W. H. Smith was second on three occasions. An investigation into some interference which Scotch. Queen met with in tho Flying Handicap from Peronella showed that G. I'inn, tho rider of the latter, was at fault, but the stipendiary stewards deemed that a caution, would meet the case. An inquiry into the running of Pensant in the Stewards' Mile resulted in the mare, her owner (T. Joseph), and rider (J. Wilson) being disqualified for 12 months, under rule 151. For cutting across the field too quickly after the start for the January Handicap a severe caution was administered to J. Townsond, who had the mount on Ooshmore. While taking part in the Kogarah Stakes the second favourite, Maying, who was running well forward at the bend, suddenly dropped back. An inquiry showed that her loss of position was due to interference bv Wallon, who ran so erratically at Randwick a week before, that the authorities recommended a refusal of his nomination until better behaviour was assured. A..T.C. AUTUMN MEETING

Following are the entries for the two

leading events to be decided at tho A.J.C. autumn meeting, held at Easter time: Fibst Day. Doneaster Handicap. One mile.—John Porter, Electramile, Sunlike, Royal Ned, Myrabluan, Pensant, Amberleigh, Moshtun, Popinjay, Woad, Cayenne, Hot Air, Otto Grafton, Graftalene, Possko, Wirrilla, Eric, Volsloane, Kilmeadin, Rose Foote, Wyealla, Lochano, Ptah, Yawagara, Destruction, Nicosia, Woolerina, Ladv Medallist, Positano, Osterley, Willow Green, Silver Havoc, Perissa, Torula, The Acolyte, Kuringai, Aurofodina, Borrosov, Maldant, D.dus, Asco, Orama, Alured, Bright Laddie, Lord Hybla, Royal Merv, Hallowmas (imp.), Appearance, Lady Vanity, Dorando, Ocean Blue, Malthusian, Respect, Crown Derby, Irishman, Psyttyx, Lager, Midge 8., Ratijr lea, Beverage, Murlowan, Grist, Bective, Ality, Malt Mary, Malt King, Wild West, True Spec, The Quaker Girl, Marlee, Dr Hart, Kurnell. Maltrield Sweet Malt, Call Boy, Desert Rose, Blairgour, North Woodleigh, Jowelstone, Lady Ruenalf, Eunella, Sir Vive, loli, Omar Khayyam, Gigandra, Meringue, Marnghi, Britain, Aerobelle, Substitute, Ra, Melotoi, Sweet Bay, Jemlah, Paanopa, Almissa, Mindful, Loru, Valfodr, Abdicator, Ritto, Burston, Golden Point, Miss Langton, Sequavious, Pearl Barley, Queen o' Scots, Flaith, Wassail, Karnattan, Jolly Beggar, Orvieto, Eyeglass, Honeywood, Mary Seaton, Chiof Lochiel, Sharpshooter, Artesian. Second Day. Sydney Cup. Two miles.—John Porter, Elcettaimile, Royal Ned, Amberleigh, Crown Grant, Maahtun, Odist, Barlow, Ladies' Man, Possko, Wirrilla, Flavel, Erio, Volsloane, Kiimeadon, Saxonite, Lochano, Blue Pet, Lady Medallist, Lady Wilde, Psyttyx, Squires, Pontano, Posture, Olive Green, Perissa, The Acolyte, Didus, Aurofodina, Cisco, Orama, Alured, Mount Terrill, Hallowmas, Ludy Vanity, Baw Bee, Dorando, Ocean Blue, Respect, Crown Derby, Danaus, Midge 8., Flaxen, Son of the Marsh, Beverage, Jacamar, Malt King, King Bee, Colma, True Speo, Gadonia, Marlee, KurnelL Maltfield. Call Boy, Jewelstone, Eunella, Sir Vive, Drift, Sally Nirang, Flava, Prizefighter, Almisea. Gunboat, Abdicate:-, Matouree, Rifle, Nangar, Golden Point, The Parisian, Wilari, Pearl Bailey, Flaith, Wassail, Trafalgar, Demolition, Karnattan, Jolly Beggar, Orvieto, Eyeglass, Honeywood, Indiscreet, Lord Nolan, Maxwell, Vice-Admiral, Miss Mischief, Artesian. MISCELLANEOUS. R Lewis, one of the leading jockeys of Victoria, was called before tne stewards at Mentonc on Saturday to explain the running oi Hulbrook in the First Division Handicap. Alter the evidence had been heard it was decided to severely caution Lewis.

At Mentone on Saturday Mundiaba feii at the hurdle in the straight. His rider. H, Tantram. was not hurt, and apparently Mundiaba escaped injury, as he wua quickly on his feet again and continued galloping down the straight. When he returned to the paddock, however, ho dropped dead. Mundiaba began his racing career in South Australia, where ihe was a smart performer. He won the Adelaide Grand National Hurdle Race twice in successive jears for Mr J. B. Jackson. He was afterwards acquired by G. Tantram, who raced him in Victoria without success.

Tho Hebnavale Cup, one mile and a-quar ter, run in West Australia last Saturday, was etasily taken by Particular, 6.10, by The Echo. Two of tho other winners at the meeting—Yalobia (by Obligado) and Julia B (by Soult), were bred in New Zealand.

'ilie Summttr Cup, one mile, run at Nownba.m meeting in Tasmania on Saturday, was won by Kingling (by Wallace). Mr J. S. Brunton (ownor of Maltine) intends to eoend almost the whole of this year in England. He may possibly purchase a horse or two while away. The weights for the Moorefield meeting held in Sydney on Saturday were framed by Mr A. P. Wilson, keeper of tho "Stud Book." Mr Wilson has taken the place of Mr W. Quinton, resigned. The prize-money distributed at the annual nueeting of Sydney Tattersall's Club amounted to £4927, and the amounts received by the leading winning owners, exclusive of jocko va' fees, were :-—Messrs W. Kelso, £1185; W. J. Day, £714; E. TVevellvan, £267 18s; 8. Whitworth, £202; J. A. 'Mayo £228; A. G Mayo. £220 Is; T A. Harris, £205 4s; L. Abraliams. £200; and H. J. Robinson, £2OO. H. J. Robinson, who has Paanona, is giving up his occupation as a trainer. Messrs M'Cabe. Morton, and Co., have sold the two-year old filly Don Bedtriz, by Murillo (imp.) from Noble Link, to Mr J. Morisby, of Queensland. Albert Pereival. who died from the injuries he received through North-Eastern falling with him in the Hurdle Race on the first day of tho Weslti Australian Turf Club races, brought Prophecy and Hildebrand from New Zealand to West Australia 6omc years ago. Prophecy turned out a good performer. Porcival was about 25 years old. Cheringt.on, who had his skull fractured when Penang fell with hiim in the Hurdle Race at the W.A.T.C. mooting on NewYear's Day, died in the public hc>.«pital at Perth on tho following Wednesday without having regained consciousness. The deceased, who was 19 years old, and a native of South Australia, had been ridingr for come yean. His death is the second fatality arising out of tho four days' of tho Christmas meetinxr. of the W.A.T.C, Peroival having sustained mortal injuries when North-Eastern fell in the Hurdle Race on December 23 When Son of the Marsh returned to scale after winning the Tattersall's Club Cup, the colours were greeted with some hooting. Tho party who led off the hostile demonstration was subsequently brought before the committee of the club, and apologised for his action, stating that he had tost money when the horse got beaten in thci Grand Stand Stakes at the A.J.O. Decemlbeir mooting. The principal event at the Newcastle meeting on New Year's Day was won by J. Alma id's Grown Thistle, by Riding Master (imp.), from Thistle. Two of the other winners, Winsome and Abbcite, were wired by Merv (imp.). Abbcite is a h.alf-b'-other to the Carrinigton Stakes winner. Myra Bluan. When My Comrade foil in the Her.dra Plato at the Queensland Turf Club races on Boxing Day his rider, F. Quinn. had his left leg bi-oken in two places below tho knee, the kneecap severely bruised, and lie also sustained internal injury. Wallon's running in tho Flying Welter at Taltensall's meeting at Randwick was

tlie subject of inquiry by the stewards, who decided to recommend the refusal of thai horse's entry in future, the stewards beting of opinion that he is unmanageable in a race.

The Bega Cup, of 115sovs.. one mile and a-qiuirter, run in New South YY'ales on New Year's Day went to the YVoodlark gelding, Splinterwood, who was ridden by A. G. PhiJiips. The principal -winning owners at the W.A.T.C. Christmas meeting were J. O. Peterson, £2275 (all won by Artesian, who annexed t'he Perth Cup and two of the weight-for-age races); Emanuel Bros. and Phillips, £1350; P. Bolger ("who won the Derby with Avrielle), £1230; A. B. CoeWn, £710.; P. A. Connolly, £650. A successful sale of racehorses was held in Perth last week. Mr D. L. Doolette secured the locally-bred filly Monsme (by The Echo), winner of the Imperial Stakes, for 770 guineas, a record price for the State. Mr P. A. Connolly bought Drusilla (by Simmer) for 350 guineas; and Mr J. Nicholas gave 220 guineas for Congo d'Eslire (by Bobadil). Mr A. G. White'B gelding Safrano, by Fiavue —Velox, was sold in Sydney to Mr A. Kerr, of Coogee, for 600 guineas, a few days ago Safrano has since changed hands again, having been purchased 'by Mr Ben Chaffey. The gelding will be trained in Adelaide by J. Haywiard, who was in Melbourne last winter witih, Sparkle. Betrcwynd, the V.R.C. Hurdle Race winner, changed hands last week. He has been purchasod by Mr "L. Hawthorn," a well-known suburban racing steward. The Carrington Stakes winner, Melotoi, was bought out of a selling race in England for 400 guineas.