SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 60, 4 November 1912, Page 2

SPORTING.

THE Y.R.C.° MEETING. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Flemington, November 2.

The Iflernington meeting opened today. Unfortunately showers fell during the morning, and rain fell steadily at noon, and continued until the Derby was run. The new stand accommodated the large crowd, who were squeezed out of the other stands. Several State Gubernatorials arrived before the • first race. Results: — Maiden Plate, of 300 sovs; one mile.—Moe 1, Onega 2, Waggle 3. Won easily by four lengths, with .half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 42i ! scc. MARIBYRNONG PLATE, of 20 sovs. each, with 1500 sovs added; five furlongs. Mr J. E. O’Brien’s br c Berragoon, by Multiform—Wigelmar, 9.6 ... 1 Mr J. N. McArthur’s ch c Kildalton, by 'Wallace —Kiss-in-the-Eing, 8.10 ... 2 Mr A. McCracken’s blk c Scotch Malt, by Malster—Last Loch, 8.10 ... ... 3 The top-weight immediately took charge, and won by two lengths, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 2sec.

Hotham Handicap, of 300 sovs; one miles and a half—Lord Alwyne, 7.11, 1; Nangar, 8.5, 2; Golden Point, 8,5, 3. Hallowmass 8.3 J, Sandbath 8.1, Shuja 8.1, Blind Harry 7.7, Mountain Oak 7.5, Adgio 7.3, Pearl King 7.1, Salvator Rosa 6.13, Uncle Matt 6.9, and Deacon Skinner 6.7, also started. Pearl King led out of the straight from Salvator Rosa and Shuja. .Nangar ran up to Pearl King, followed by Shuja. Pearl King led to the straight a length clear from Nangar, Lord Alwyne and .Shuja. Lord Alwyne was in front at the distance from Nangar and Golden Point, and in a very fast run home won by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 36|sec. Shuja finished Seventh, and Salvator Rosa was last.

VICTORIAN DERBY, of 30 sovs each, with 3000 sovs. added; second horse 600 sovs, and third 300 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Mr E. E. D. Clarke’s hr c Wolawa,

by Wallace —The Infanta, 8.10 1 Hon. A. Wynne’s hr c Cider, by Ayr Laddie—Praleen, 8.10 ... 2 Mr W. Brown’s ch f Perdita, by Wallace—Eloping Lady, 8.5 ... 3 All the final acceptors started. From a good start Cider went to the front, leaving the straight clear from Aurifer, Charlatan, Rathlea;and Wolawa, with .Burrawang last. The field then closed up on Cider, who led round the back from Charltan, Wolawa, Rathlea, Harpist Burrawang, Effervescence and Syrnmetris. Cider led into the straight from Wolawa, Burrawang,,and Aurifer. Wolawa led at the distance, and won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Aurifer was fourth, and Charlatan last. Time 2min 39|sec. MELBOURNE STAKES, of 1000 sovs. (weight for age). One mile and a quarter. Mr J. Baron’s ch Duke Foote, by Sir Foote—Ortelle, syrs, 9.3 ... 1 Messrs Robinson and Clarke’s ch h Eudorus (imp.), by Forfarshire— Pennywise, aged, 9.3 ... ... 2 Mr W. Brown’s b r Piastre, by Positano—Chand Bee Bee, 4yrs, 7.0. 3

Flavian, Captain White, Indiscreet, Cadonia, Aurofodina, Bobadea, Eyeglass, Artesian, Lady Medallist and Wilari also started. Duke Foote took charge round the turn from Aurofodina, Eyeglass, Piastre and Lady Medallist. Duke Foote led into the straight, when he was warmly challenged by Eudorus, but holding the imported horse safe, he won by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, min sec. Aurofodina was fourth.

Coburg Welter, of 300 sovs.; one mile.—Tyrell, 7.3, 1; Deeside,' 7.5, 2; Tadanga, 7.11, 3. Thirteen started. Deeside made all the running. Dumfries fell in the straight. -Won bytwo lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 44} sec. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. MIDNIGHT SUN’S WIN. Christchurch, November 3. Save for a slight bleeze which raised some dust in the city and on the road to Riccarton, the weather was beautifully fine for the opening day of the Spring Racing Carnival of 1912, and with ample shelter provided at the course the wind caused no discomfort to the very large crowd of spectators. The course was in splendid order, and some high-class racing resulted. The following are the details of the racing: SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; second 40 sovs and third 20 sovs from the stake. Two miles. 1 Mr J. O’Meara’s Fashion Plate, lOst 61b (W. Young) ... ... j 4 Mr A. M. Douglas’s Golden Loop, lOst 21b (H. Dixon) ... . . 2

2 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Bollin, list 21bs (J. Julian) ... ... 3 9 Gold Bird list 21b, 3 White Cockade lOst 91b, 5 Mercedo lOst 3lb. 8 Gold Pin 9st 131 b, 6 Bracken Pst 91b, 7 Don Carlos 9st and 10 Aetna 9st also started. Won easily by s : x lengths. Time, 3min 45)sec. SPRTXG PLATE, of 400 so vs; second 50 sovs and third 30 sovs from the stake. Special weights. One mde. 1 Sir George Clifford’s Quarantine, 7«t 71bs (C. Emmerson) ... 1 8 Mr W. C. Ring’s Potoa, 7st 71bs, (J. O’Shea) 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Peary, 7st 71b (W. Ryan) 3 5 Ladrone 7st 131 b, 2 Phroso 7st 111 b, 10 Andrea 7st 41b, C Imagination

7st 21b, and 7 Lady Marcia 7st 21b, also started. 'Won by a good head. Time, Imin 42 Lssec, RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; second 50 sovs, and , third 20 sovs from the stake. One mile. I Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead’s Bon Ton, 9st 711) (W. Young ... 1 II Mr L. McKenzie’s Sandstream, 9st -libs, (H. Griffiths) ... ... 2 5 Mr H. Whitney’s Ceylon, Bst 31b (L; Wilson) ... ... 3 9 North-East,9st 91b, 2 Mira 9st 61b, 6 Merry Frank 9st 21b, 4 Countermine Bst 131 b, 12 Gnome Bst lOlbs, 11 Ngatimaru Bst lOslb, 6 Beacon Bst lOib (including lOlbs penalty), 13 Kilts Bst 91bs, 7 Seatondale Bst 91b, 3 Kilmeny Set 31b, and 10 Troon Bst, also started. Won by a bare length. Time, Imin 42 4-ssec.

NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2000 sovs; second horse 300 sovs and third horse 200 sovs from the stakes. Two miles. 6 Mr E. J. Watt’s br h Midnight Sun, by Multiform—La Notte, 4yrs, Bst (L. Wilson) ... ... 1 I Sir Geo. Clifford’s b c Masterpiece, by Clanranald—Madowla, 4yrs; 7st 131 b (F. Jones) ... 2 II Mr A. R. Durrant’s b f Sinapis, by St. Ambrose—Prologue, 4yrs, 6st 131 b (H. Tricklebank) ... 3

Also started.—2 Vice-Admiral, syrs, 9st 111 b ; 1 Bronze, 4yrs, Bst 81b; Undecided, Bst 41b; Lady Lucy, aged, Bst 111 b j Domino, 6yrs, Bst 11b; Goldfinder, oyrs, 7st 91bs; Soldiers’ Chorus, oyrs, 7st 51bs; Allegory, 4yrs, 7st; Odessa, syrs ,Gst 91 be; Haskayne, Byrs, 6st 81bs; Obligant, Byrs, 6st 71bs. Haskayne at once went to the front, and as the field came into the course proper was showing the way to Odessa, Soldiers’ Chorus, Obligant and Midnight Sun. they passed the stand, Soldiers’ Chorus had taken second place from Odessa, while Allegory was running at the head of the others. So they ran to the mile post and along the back where Haskayne was followed by Obligant, Odessa and Soldier's Chorus, with Undecided at the head of the others. (A furlong further on Haskayne was still in charge but nearing the live furlong post Masterpiece,’ who had been running alongside Allegory, improved his position and took'fifth place as the top of the .turn was reached. At this stage Haskayne was still in front, with Undecided and Soldiers’ Chorus at the head of the! others. As they rounded the turn ihto the straight, Masterpiece put in his ; run on the outside, and halfway down had taken charge. Midnight Sun then put in a claim, and finishing well got 'up in time to beat Masterpiece by 5 half a bead! Sinapis, who came'from'a long I 'way back, was a length 'and 1 a half ‘ atltay third, with Soldiers’ Chorus a further back fourth. Then came’Haskayne, Odessa' Gcldfinder and Vice-Admiral, with Bronze last. ’’ Time, Bmin 27 l-ssec. WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 ' sovs; second 200 sovs and third 100 sovs from, the stake. For two-year-bids (colts'Sst 51b, fillies Bst). Four* furlongsj ii; ' 9 Mr W.'Nidd’s hr f Peronella, by Achilles—Prelude, Bst (C. Emerson) ... ... ... ... 1 2 Mr E. J. Watt’s b g Tatterley, by Birkenhead—Tatters, Bst 51b (L. Wilson) ;.. ... ... 2

10 Mr T. H. Lowry’s hr f The Hague, by Stepniak—Peace, Bst 51bs (Tricklebank) ... ... 3 3 Mowbray 9st 11b (including lOlbs penalty), 3 Salzburg Bst 51bs, 2 Jason Bst 51b, 12 Prince Laddo Bst 51b, 1 Night-watch Bst 51b, 7 Historiette Bst, 11 Whizz Bst, 6 Adelecia Bst, 8 Culture Bst, 5 Bonny Helen Bst, 4 Warstep Bst, 13 Flora McDonald Bst, 6 Garanee Bst 51b, and 14 Hermia 7st 81b, also started. Won by two lengths. Time, 48 2-ssec.

LINWOOD HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; second 25 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 3 Mr T. Sheenan’s Hesione, Bst 51bs (H. Donovan) ... • ... 1 4 Mr J. C. N. Grigg’s Foam Flake, 7st 91b (H. Tricklebank) ... 2 2 Mr G. D. Greenwood’s Teviotdale Bst 61b (B. Dceley) [ 3

: 2 Oxenhope Bst 81b, 6 Editah Bst 41b, 8 Pleasure Bent Bst, 8 Courtley 7st 91b, 10 Susa 7st 91b, 7 Warligbt 7st 71b (carrying 7st lOlbs), 4 Gold Ring 7st 41b, 12 Owhetoro 7st, 14 Stamboul 7st, 9 Daylight Bill 6st 91b (including 51b allowance), 11 Scotch Melody Gst 91b (including 51bs allowance), and 3 Tympan 7st also started. Time, 28 2-5 sec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs; second horse 250 sovs and third 125 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs.

1 Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead’s b g Bon Rove, by Boniform— Dreamer, 3yrs, Bst (W. Young) t 12 Mr C. G. Dalgety’s b g Stardancer, by Martian—Stepdanccr, 3yrs, 6st 71b (R. Berry) ... t 3 Sir Geo. Clifford’s eh m Heatherbrae, 4yrs, 7st 101 b (C. Emerson) 3

9 Bobrikoff 9st 81b, 10 Gipsy Belle Bst 1311)s, 1 Culprit Bst 131bs, 8 Theodore Bst 111bs, 6 Peirene Bst 131 hs. Crown Pearl Bst 71 bs, 18 Sea King 8«t 21bs, 13 Glade 7st 51bs, 4 Ermengarde Bst 21bs, 5 Blue Lake 7st 121bs, 17 Piriwai 7st 91bs, 11 Pilgrim’s Way 7st Gibs, 15 Diavolo 7st Gibs, 7 Peroneal Gst 131bs, 16 Mount Victoria Gst lOlbs, 21 Distinction, Gst 71bs (carried 7st), 20 Glenowl Gst 71bs, 19 Stepmaid Gst 71bs, v and 22 King’s Favourite Gst 71bs also started. lAt the distance Bon Reve was in front, but Stepdanccr came with a very determined challenge and in a great finish the pair flashed past the post together, the judge being unable to separate them. Heatherbrae was two lengths away third, followed by Blue Lake, Culprit, Peirene and King’s Favourite. Time, Imin 13 2-sscc.

APPRENTICES’ PLATE, of 150 sovs (weight 7st 71 h). One mile. 3 Air Middlcpark’s Armstrong (D. Anderson) ... ... ... 1 2 Mr C. Machell’s Genius (J. Campbell) ... ... ... 2 1 Mr J. Furze’s Medallist (F. Holmes) ... ... ... 3 Time, Imin 42 4-usec.

The rider (Luke Wilson), of Midnight Sun, in the New Zealand Cup, lived in Stratford some years ago. His father (Mr H. Wilson) was in the employ of Mr W. Buckthought, butcher, and later with Mr Jones, of Midhirst. Mr Wilson raced a couple of ponies in Taranaki a few years ago. At the Queensland Turf Club’s meeting on Saturday the Hopeful Stakes was won by Duninald from Scottish Prince and Flaxona. Fifteen horses started, and Duninald won by a length and a half. The Derby resulted in a dead heat between Cleo and Koatanui, with Barambah third. Five started, and the time was 2inin f * / 37$sec. In the run off Cleo won in 2min 40.' sec. At the Mooreficld (Now South Wales) meeting on Saturday the November Handicap was won by the New Zealand horse Monoplane, Bon Frisco being second, and Delorium third. Six horses started. Won by half a length. Time, 2min B|scc. At the same meeting the Bexley Mile fell to Wild West (New Zealand), who beat Meses and Mandowa and eight others. Wild West won by a head in Imin 43$sec.