SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17967, 7 March 1917, Page 3

SPORTING

V.E.C. AUTUMN ME3TIHG.

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{Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.)

MELBOURNE. March 6 Received March 6, 0.1 11 p.m.

The R.R.C. Autumn meeting was continued at Flemington to-day in fine, cool weather. There was a good attendance. Results

HOPEFUL STAKES, for two-year-olds (five furlongsi Newton Stewart 7.10, 1: Lady Key. T.T, 2, Mntina. 7.10. 3. Twelve started. The winner took the lead two furlongs from home and won by two lengths. Time, 1 min. 2J secs.

ASCOT VALE STAKES. For two-year

olds. Six furlongs

R. E. D. Clark's Thrice, by The Welkin —Teppa, E. E. D. Clark’s QuiUion. by The Welkin— Kamo, 8.7

Ten started. Thrice was always prominent, and, taking the lead at the distance. won by two lengths. Time, 1 min. It secs.

AUSTRALIAN CUP (handicap), of 2 a sovs. each, with 2500 sovs. added. Second horse 500 sovs, and third 250 from stakes. Two miles and a quarter.

p. Russell’s ch m Harriet Graham (imp.), tyrs, 6.12 (Dempsey) i 33. A. Connolly’s hr c Court Jester.

3yrs, 6.0 (Eaton) G. S. Yulll’s b hj Rush ford (imp.)

syrs, 8.4 (Lillyman)

Also started—Aides 8.13. Prince Bardolph 8.8. Green Cap 8.6, Wolaroi 8.4. Pretty Bobby S.t, William the Silent 8.1, Euckv Escape 7.5, Capricious 7.4. Bridges 7.0, Maoriland 6.12. Fairway 6.11, Juan Fernandez 6.10. First Trim 6.10. Rathrfarnham 6.7, Becassine 6.7. Wisconsin 6.7. J . Lucky Escape led past the stand and *was soon three lengths to the good from First Trim. Harriet Graham, Bridges, Pretty Bobby and William the Silent. The leader (Lucky Escape) increased his lead to six lengths during the next few furlongs. First Trim made up ground at the back followed by Pretty Bobby, who was three lengths away, then came Court Jester, Harriet Graham, Bridges, Becassine, Rushford, jWilliam the Silent, Capricious and Aides. At the home turn Court Jester -was in third position behind Lucky Escape and First Trim, with Harriet Graham fourth. Lucky Escape led into the straight from Court Jester and Harriet Graham. In another few strides Court Jester ran to the front from Harriet Graham, Green Cap, Lucky Escape and Rushford. At the distance Court Jester and Harriet Graham were on terms in advance of Green Cap and Rushford. The finish was fought out betwen Court Jester and Harrier Graham, the latter winning by half a length, with Rushford four lengths away third, Green Cap was fourth. Time, 3min £3 '4sec —a record for the race. MARCH STEEPLECHASE (about 2 miles) —Rannoch, 11.1, 1; Canadium, 9.8, 2; Artillery Bill, 11.4, 3. Ten started. Rannoch took charge after the last fence and won easily by a length. Time, 4min 6 Vi sec. BOURKE HANDICAP (7 furlongs) —Whitefield (imp.) by White Eagle— Noble Martha, 4yrs, S.ll, 1; Allconner. 5.2, 2: King’s Bounty, 6.9, 3. Fifteen started. Allconner had charge at the half distance, but Whitefield cut him down with a late run and won by a neck. JUNIOR HANDICAP (6 furlongs)— Warspite, 7.9, 1; Hand, 7.12, 2; Bottle King, 7.2, 3. Fourteen started. Won by half a length. Time, Imln 14% sec. LAKE COUNTY J.C. BACKS. The following are the entries for the second day of the Lake County J.C.’s meeting to be held on March 12 and 13:— WAKATTPU HANDICAP HACK WELTER, of 35sovs (five furlongs). The Spike, Aycliffe, Sister Monica, Finless, 'Ardmore. Hops, Miss Rey, Glenaret. SHEELITE HACK HANDICAP, of 40 sovs (one mile and a-quarter).—Golden Rupee, Ambo, Fable, Cannot, The Corinthian. SHOTOVKR HANDICAP TROT, of 55 rnvs (one mile and a half). —Luggate Ftar, Cross Battery, Pasha, Syndicate, Elgin, The Leader, Jimmy Campbell, Tikn, Solace, Wild Morn, Indiana Girl, Princess Eugene, Spot, Diving Bell, Queen's Lane, Ripplewood. Sapling, Jane IWilkes, Aratus, Ginger Ale. LAKE COUNTY HANDICAP STAKES, of 25sova (six furlongs).—Baritone, Golden Rupee, The Corinthian, Ambo, Hops, Bisulphide, Coroniform, Coppe.r Boy. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of nnsovs (seven furlongs).—Aycliffe, Baritone, All Ready, Golden Rupee,’ Arbo, Glenaret, Cannot, Wild Pilgrim, Quirinus. DASH HANDICAP TROT, of 50sova (one mile).—Dynamo, Cross Battery, Pasha, Socialist, Elgin. The Leader, Jimmy Campbell, MacConnachie, Princess Eugene, Diving Bell, Queen’s Lane, Kipplewood. Immediate, Jane Wilkes, Roancke, Aratus, Enchanter, Ginger Ale, Mia Mia. Acceptances for the first day and entries for the Maiden Plate and Farewell Handicap close on Saturday next. DOSE RACING CLUB. The following are the nominations for the Summer Meeting of the Gore Racing Club to be held on March 2 and 22. Handicaps for the first clay will be published on Monday next!— —First Day.— OTARAIA HACK HANDICAP (six furlongs). Heatherbloom, Whipcord, Placid, Beneficience, Kauwhero, Polonius, St. Hilary, Red Badge, Sylva, Helicon, Kazan, Kilbrogan, The White King, Glendower, Lady Superior, Aycliffe, Jubert, Takedown, Hardshot, Gunshy, Borodino, Quickshot, Cannot, Night Alarm, Mineeweeper, Benzowen, Hot Air, Palamon, The Spike, Spectral. LONGFORD HACK HANDICAP fsix furlongs). Brass Finisher, St. Hilary, Red Badge, Verdun. Special Order, Muz»le. Sister Monica, Golden Te?ad, Glenaret! Honest Fred, Stornaway, Glenton, Country Queen. GORE CUP (one mile and a-quarter). •-Highwater, Gunrest. Sister Regis, Ogier, John Barleycorn, Marco Bello, Magdala Sir Tarka, Thaddeus, Marsa, Knrke’s Drift, Balboa. REVERSDALE TROT (two miles).— Seaward Spot. Robert R.. Matchlight, Will o' the Wisp, Flower of Turi, Sobriquet, Silver Shoe, Peter Ma.c, Flying Ribbons. Eros, Kiwi, First Toll, First Chime. Dandy Chimes. Stanley Pet. WELCOME STEEPLECHASE (two miles and a-half). Heatherlea, Case•hot, Rolling Tide, The Brewer, Rongahere, Ikowai. Glengirl, Recharge, Glenthorpe, Pallido, Lugic. SUMMER HANDICAP (six furlongs). —-Buller Mohawk. Robert Bell, Sir Malt, Bedshire, Bon, Martel, Kilboyr-, Marsa, ©oldgn King, Fiery Cross, Rosa Chamberlain, Lady Trent, Glenaponse. ELECTRIC TROT (one mile and «.-half). —Young Edith. Seaward Spot, Bohert R, Rialto, Will o' the Wisp, Lance Tracey, Parimoana, Jane Wilkes, Fore, Sweetchild, Silver Shoe, Birdwood. Blockade, Mabelwood, Clarissa, laying Ribbon, Eros. Princess Eugene, Mirami, Nihilist, lady Margaret. Belgian. Landmark, Knapdaie, Lucatina, Elgin. Vera Mauritius, Quick March, Stoker.

CROYDON HANDICAP (seven furlongs'. Miss Finland, Spanish Princess. Neuroma, Placid, Benefit, Jock. Palamon, Mohawk, Kazan, Partisan. Marco Bello, Lady Calibre, Gunshy, Magdaln. Briar Patch. Volspiel Thaddeus, Golden King, Night Alarm, Lady Trent, Brooksdale, Compulsion,

—Second Day.—

GRANDSTAND HACK HANDICAP (seven furlongs).—Heatherbloom. Whipend, Placid. Beneficence, Kaiwhero, Polonius. St. Hilary, Verdun. Helicon, Kazan, Kilbrogan, The White King, Glendower, Sylva, Latly Superior, Aycllffe, Hardshot, Gunshy, Volspiel, Borodino, Quickshot, Takedown, Cannot, Night Alarm, Minesweeper, Benzowen, Hot Air, The Spike, Compulsion.

HOKONUT HACK HANDICAP (six furlongs).—Brass Finisher. St. Hilary, Red Badge, Verdun, Special Order, Muzale, Lady Calibre, Sister Monica, Golden Lead, Callander, Glenaret, Honest Fred, Stornaway, Glenton, The Spike, Country Queen.

RACING CLUB HANDICAP (one mile a — Benefit, Highwater.

Jock, Sister Regis. Osier. Fiery Cross, Kiljoy John Barleycorn. .Marco Bello, Magda la, Sir Tarka. Gnnrest, Thaddeus. Marsa, Korke's Drift, Balboa.

PROGRESSIVE TROT (one mile anil a-half). -- Seaward Spot, Robert R, Matchlight, Rialto, Will o’ the Wisp, Oku, Dance Tracey, Flower cf Turi, Jane Wilkes, Sweetchild, Sobriquet, Silver Shoe Birdwood, Stockade. Clarissa, Flying Ribbons, Bros, Mirnmi, Kiwi, Nihilist, Lady Margaret, Belgian. First Toll, t.andmark, Ducatina, First Chime, Quirk March, Dandy Chimes. Stanley's Ret, Stoker.

SUBURBAN STEEPLECHASE (about two miles i. Heatherlea, Caseshot, County Kildare, The Brewer, Rolling Tide, Tkowai. Glengirl. Recharge, Glenthorpe, Pallido, Dugic.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (six furlongs). Miss Finland, Bnller, Palamon, Mohawk. Robert 8011, Fiery Cross, Kiljoy, Sir Malt, Redshiro, Bon, Martel, Icil'ma, Kilboyne, Marsa. Golden King, Rosa Chamberlain, Lady Trent, Glensponse, Spectral. TELEGRAPH TROT (one mile).--Young Edith, Ivan C, Robert R, Will o’ the Wisp, Hazelfleld. Flower of Turk Parimoana, Nore, Plaster, Homeland, Outre, Birdwood, Geo. M. Dillon, Mablcwood, Wallacetown, Clarissa, Flying Ribbons, Eros, Princess. Eugene, McConnachie, Belgian, Coldstream Bells, Vera Mauritius, Fred, Eunice. Baritone, Stoker, Mavis. BOROUGH HANDICAP (one mile).— Spanish Princess Neuroma. Placid, Benefit, Highwater, Jock, Palamon, Kazan, Sir Malt, Ogier. Partisan, Aycliffe, Gunshy, Briar Patch, Volspiel, Thaddens, Golden King, Night Alarm, Lady Trent, Compulsion. BOWLING. The following players will represent Southland in a friendly game with Invercargill to-day at 2.20 p.m,:—A. Ferguson, .1. J. Hiskens, C. Dykes, A. L Smith (skip): T. Lumsden. Rev. E. Bissett, C. C. Cook, A. D. Millar (skip); F. W. Woollett, T. Crawley, R. Erskine, W. F. Claxton (skip): J. England, C. Longuet, J. McNatty, W. Stead (skip); P. J, Israel, R, Wesney, J. H. Reed, J. E. Tavlor (skip): reserve; E. Credginton J. Manson. J. Gardner, R. Donaldson. Invercargill team; —Holms, McKillop, Macdonald, Stead (s): Cowie, Griffiths, McLean, Lambeth (s); Derbie, Scott, Jenkins, Bremner (s); Baltin. Mehaffey. Manson, Piercy (s); Lennie, Geddes, R. Miller, Strang (s). CBICKBT. The following team will represent the Nomads against the Boys’ High School on their grounds at Gladstone. Play starts 2.30 sharp: Gleeson, Dr Brown, Smith (2), Fraser, Taylor, Lilley, Gilbertson (2). Tapley, Driscoll, Handford, Oughton.