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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 218, 19 October 1914, Page 3

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V.A.T.C. SPRING MEETING. THIRD DAY. By Cable. —Press Association.—Copyright. MELBOURNE, Octber 17. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club's Spring j Meeting \v«s concluded to-day in fine, cool j weather. There was an enormous attendance, furnishing evidence that the war and the drought had not affected the racing carnival. The greatest demonstration ever i witnessed on the course greeted Uncle Sam, i winner of the Caulfleld Cup, on his return to the scalesj the horse, his owner, and jockey being cheered continuously for several minutes. J. Ettershank, his rider, justified the owner's selection, notwithstanding the criticism before the race. Uncle Sam, after being last for a mile, worked his way into second place rounding the turn, Anna Carlovna, who had the greatest number of friends, compounded four furlongs from home, and finished eleventh, while Aleconner j was seventh and Coat o' Mail last. The following are details of the racing:— OBY HURDLE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second horse 35 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Two miles one furlong and 64 yards. P. Phillips's blk g Widden, by Grafton Little Gladys, aged, 11.12 . . . . 1 'j C. Bailey's ch g Lasso, by Coil—Hautain, aged, 9.7 . . . . 2 jA. Burns's b g Bill Brandon, by Port- ; land Bill —Buttercup, aged, 9.13 . . 3 : Mountain Heather also started. Time, 4min B£sec. GWYN NURSERY HANDICAP, of 650 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. J. Mills and J. Widdis's br c Nicanor, by Malster —Mamelock, 8.5 . . . . 1 J. Lynch'a br c Pretty Bobby, by Bobadil—Verenice, . 8.12 . . . . i. 2 T. Hannan's br c Shandon Bell, by Downshire —Marcobelle, 8.1 . . . . . . 3 Seventeen horses started. Time, lmin 2^sec. CAULFIELD CUP, of 5000 sovs; seconU horse 750 sovs and third horse 250 sovs frpm the stake. One mile and a-half. W. Reid's ch h Uncle Sam, by United States—Melly, 6yrs, 8.7 (J. Ettershank) . . .... 1 N. Falkiner's blk h Rathlea, by Royal Ftisilier —Lissadurri, syrs, 8.8, inc. 71b j>en. (W. Evans) . . .. .. 2 W. Dalley's ch h St. Carwyne, by St. Alwyne—Carwee, 4yrs, 7.1 (A. Shanahan) 3 Also started: Bon Ton 8.11, Aurifer 8.9, Sir Alwynton 8.9, Anna Carlovna 8.3, Aleconner 8.1, First Principle 8.1, Eubulus 7.11, Owen Roe 7.7, Greek Fire, 7.7, Minstone 7.5, Meritus 7.3, Hush Money 6.13, Gladwyn 6.13, Mirabilite 6.13, Garlin 6.9, and Coat o' Mail 6.7. Uncle Sam, in the middle of the field, challenged the leader in the straight, and, finishing full of running, he won by two lengths and a-half, Rathlea beating St. Carwyne by a length and a-half, with Greek. Fire fourth. Time, 34 3-ssec. WYUNA STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs; second horse 35 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. About two miles three furlongs and 80 yards. T. S. Reynolds's ch g Swedish Lad, by St. Francis —Loppie, aged, 10.11 . . 1 0. Fairbairn's b g Booligal, by Carbinier —Benzine, aged, 11.11 _. . . . . . 2 T. O'Meara's b g Difemal, by Pretorious, aged, 10.3 ...... . . . . 3 Eight horses started. Time, 4min 39Jsec. WINDSOR HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; second horse. 35 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. W. Landale's b m Amata, by Wallace— Carrissima, 4yrs, 7.9 1 R. M. Hawker's b m Ttidanga, by Pistol —Cardinal and Black, syrs, 9.5.. 2 L. Robertson's blk g Saracen, by Jed"dah—Ariadne, 6yrs, 7.9 .. .. .. 3 Twelve- horses started. Time, lmin 13jfsec. MOORA WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 . sovs ; second horse 35 sovs and third horse 15 sovs irora the stake. One mile. H. W. Morton's blk or br.h Winnipeg, by Royal Artillery—Artemis, 4yrs, 713 • ■ ...... ...... 1 IC. S. MacLeod's b g Lucky Escape, by Bobadil—Phyl, 4yrs,' 7.7 . . , 2 Baillieu Bros.' b g Defence, by Carbine — Pola, syrs, 7.13 . . . . . . .. 3 Seventeen horses started. Time, lmin 42Jsec. A POSTPONEMENT. SYDNEY, October 17. Sydney City Tattersall's Meeting, which was to have 1 been held to-day, was postponed on account of unfavourable weather. SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. TIMARU, October 18. The weather was fine for the conclusion of the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, and there was a large attendance. Speculation was brisk, the sum of £12,981 ' being passed through the totalisator, as against £11,964 on the corresponding day last year. Details of the concluding events ; are:— ' ■ | JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile. 1 Reid and Studholme'S ch g Reval, by ( Finland —Lady Symons, 4yrs, 8.11 (Stanley Reid) .. .. .. .. ..1 4 A.; Hunt's, b m Briar Patch, 4yrs, 7.7. \ (J. O'Shea) : , . . . . . . 2 2 W. Gardiner; juh.'s b g John 1 Barley- 3 corn, 4yrs, *8.3 (E. McColl) .. . . 3 ' Also started: 3 Mosgiel 7.8 and 5 Roumania 6.7. 9 Won by a nose, the same, between second j and third. Time, lmin 41sec. HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 1 W. Robertson's br f . Red Charm, by 1 Charlemagne ll.—Red Peony, 3yrs, 9:3 (J. Olsen) .... .... . . 1 j 6J. Ellis's b m Bonnie Ouida, syrs, |

7.2 (E. McColl) . . . . .... 2 4 H. Dampier-Crossley's br g Frangranui, 4yrs, 8.0 (J. Campbell) . . . . 3

Also started: 3 Christmas Lily 8.0, 5 Parlovna 7.9, 8 Deep Sleep 6.12 (allow. 51b), 2 Fire God 7.3 (car. 7.7), 9 Red Robe 7.2 (car. 7.8), 7 Olga Carlovna 7.2, 12 Star Blue 6.9 (allow. 51b), 10 Inland 7.0 (car. 8.8), and 11 John Reilly 6.9 (allow 51b, car. 6.11). Won easily by a length, a head separating second and third. Time, lmin 3sec. KINGSDOWN HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 J. A. Sligo's br m Leading Lady, by > Royal Artillery—Sopra, syrs, 8.3 I (J. Olsen) . . . . . . 1 ■ 7 E. Griffon's br c Birkbeck, 3yrs, 7.12 L (C. Emerson) 2 • 6 R. Baxter's b g Trireme, syrs, 7.13 (J. Beard) 3 > Also started: 3 Sir Hamilton 9.10, 1 Miss > Finland 8.11, 5 Red Pennon 8.9, 4 Glee 7.4 r | (allow. 51b), and 8 Hornbeam 7.7. U Won by three lengths; a poor third. > j Time, lmin 29sec. ; FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. ' 2 J. J. Mcßride's ch h Obsono, by Ob- [ ligado or Gipsy Grand —lima, aged, 9.11 (P. E. Jones) '.. 1 ; 1 J. R. Hurt's ch g Chudic, 4yrs, 9.3 (0. Emerson) .... . . 2 4 H. Whitney's b g Mount Victoria, 6yrs, " 8.0 (J. O'Shea) .... .... 3 Also started: 3 Flower of the West 6.11 I (allow. 51b, car. 6.12). Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. j OAMARU TROTTING CLUB. j The following handicaps have been declared for the Oamaru Trotting Club's meeting, to j be held on Labour Day:— j TRIAL HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. One mile : and a-half.—lrwin scr, Gallant 4sec, Imperial ■ Princess 4, Stanley's Discovery 6, Alphie K. ! 6, Maid of Darringall 6, Master Rothschild j 6, Favonius 6, Cromwell 6, Sand Drift 6, i Watcliic 6, Rothannic 6, Prince Toronto 6, ! Hono Ariki 6, Ravensboy 6, Green Ribbon 6, j Yura Dillon 6, Ovendale 6, Colleena 6, Stanley ! L.' 6, Dimple 6. J MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 66 sovs. One mile and a-half.—Toney Robins scr, Lady Nelson ' ssee, Victor Chief 6, Gipsywood 6, El Carbine ' 6, Special Ribbon 6, Bendigo 6, Silver Bell 6, ; Miss Satinw.ood 6,' Claymore 6, Bryan M. 6, Parkfield 6, Atihau 6, Joe McKinney 6, Black- j ball 6, Lavinia 8, Little Georgina 8, Degree 8, i Postillion 8, Gracie D. 8, james Madison 8, i Pine Bell 8, Peter Duncan 8, Colle Green 8, j Rebe 8, Ivory Bells 8, Patara 8, Seacliff 8, Starry Night 8, Allen Doone 8, Octave 8. | PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. j Two miles.—Win Soon scr, Durbar 3sec, • Radiant Morn 5, Tommy O. 7, Regina Belle 7, The King's General 11, The Whip 11, Antonio ' 11, Young Tohu 13, Sunshine 13,-Evelyn 13, j Nordica 13, Kokemoer 14, Sherwood 14, Gee ' Whiss 14, General Wylie 14, Bright Alice 14, ! 0.1.C. 16, Ottawa 10, Grandee 16, Grey Owl 16, Huon Drift 16, Scotch Mist 16, Truganini 1.6. ' 1 AMATEUR HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. One mile. —D.C.L. scr, Irwin 2sec, 0.8.5. 2, Bell Boy L, 2, Special Ribbon 5, Volcano 5, Riverina 6, General Mite 6, John Peel 6, Imperial Princess 6, Scenery 6, Sea Spray 6, Larkum6, Mavis 6, Lady Advocate 8, Stanley L. 8, j Miss Quincey 8, Hiwiroa 8, College Green 8, j Hono Ariki 8, Donation 8, Password 8, Maid: of Darringall 8, Woodpine 8, McKinney Belle 8, Ravensboy 8, Standrift 8, Rothaunic 8, Favonius 8, Watchie 8, Oxendale 8, Prince Toronto 8, Boycott-8, Windhall 8. j PUKEURI • HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Two miles.—Gladsome scr, Benmore 6sec, Truganini 6, Bell B. 12, Ohapi 12, Toney Robins • 16, Rothbury 16, Royal Rothschild .16, Pitch Dark 19, King William Rostrebor 23, Lady Nelson 23, Rosio McKinney 23, Victor Chief 23, Little Georgina 23, Rosamond 23, Lavinia 23, Blackball 23. WESTON HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Bacchus scr, Andy Re-, gan scr, Charming Boy, scr, Radiant Morn scr, F. E. Bells leec, Lady Superior 1, Regina Belle 1, Bonista 3, The Whip 3, The King's General 3, Antonio 3, Kirwee 3, Oentrewood 5, Ottawa 5, Grandee .5, Evelyn 5, Grey Owl 5, Rotheida 5, Azile 5» Bright Alice 5, Nance! O'Neill 5, Kokemoer 5, Bonnie McKinney 5. I FAREWELL HANDIOAP, of 60 sovs. One! mile.—Nance, O'Neill scr. Black Satin 4sec, Cupid's Whispers 4, Dalwhinnie 6, John Peel 7, Volcano 7, SafinwoOd Jun. 7, Annie Dillon 7, General Mite 7, Larkum 7, Colleena 9, Lady Advocate 9, Yura Dillon 9, Alphie K. 9, Oxendale 9, Watchie 9,-Prince Toronto 9. REDOASTLE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One mile and a-half. —Stanley's Child scr, Black Satin Usee, D.C.L. 13, Beu Bell 15, Miss Peggy 15, Frankton 16, Irwin 15, Bell Boy L. 15, O.R.S. 15, Ravenswood 15, Salix 18, Doris Wilks 18, Gold Drift 18, Riverina 18, Bella | Friston 18, Belgium 18, Stanley's Discovery 'lB, Imperial Duncan 18, Belette 18, Wick'liffe 18. GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB. GREYMOUTH, October 18. The following accei>tances have been received for the Grey mouth Jockey Club's Spring Meeting TRIAL HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs.—Divorce 9.9, Gasoline 9.1, Yoedel 8.1, Parlovna 7.7, Bayform 7.7, Beggar Maid 7.7, The Joker 7.7, Grand Cup 7.1, Austurius 7.7, Miss Masterful 7.7, Crown Battery 7.7. PAROA HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs and a-half.—Missile 8.11, Melalogue 8.6, Forest Belle 8.3, The Nut 7.7, Optician.,.. 7.7, Miss Dove 7.7, Poione 7.7. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, tof 100 sovs. One* mile and a-quarter.—Waikeh.ua 9.0, Divorce 8.6, Thrave 8 8.4, Bonny Boy 8.0, Glencannich 8.0, Waipunui 7.12. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 55 sovs. Five furlongs and a-half,^-Mertori 10.9, Gasoline 9.1, Missile 8.11, Impulsive 8.3, The Joker 7.7. WELTER HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Seven furlongs.-—Waipunui 9.9, Glenongly 8.3, The Nut 8.0, Optician 8.0, Poione 8.0. ■ SPRING HANDIOAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs.—Thrave 9.9, Nithsdale 9.3, Melalogue 8.6, Impulsive 8.3, The Nut 7.7. COBDEN HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs.—Divorce 9.9, Rurik 9.3, Gasoline 1 9.1,. Missile 8.11, Forest Belle 8.3, Clanmena j 8.1, Yoedel 8.1, Crown Battery 7.7, Parlovna 7.7, The Joker 7.7, Miss Masterful 7.7, Grand i Cup 7.7, Bayform 7.7.