SPORTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1642, 20 May 1919, Page 3

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN J.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING. By Cable—Press Association—Covy-igM. SYDNEY, May 19. The weather was dull and showery for the second day of the Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting, and the going was heavy. There was a fair attendance. Biplane started in the Flying Handicap after a long absence from racing, and ran well in the early stages, but the big burden oi 10.3, and racing in the mud, spoiled his chances, the lightweights having the advantage. Biplane finished fourth. Nightwatch was sent out favourite for the Sydney Cup, with Finmark also heavily supported. The latter ran prominently to the bend, and eventually finished sixth. Snub was never dangerous. Lan 'Or swamped the opposition in the last furlong, and gave McNamara the winning double ride, as he also won the Doneaster Handicap on Hem on Saturday. Folowing are. the results:— FLYING HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 600 sovs added. Six furlongs. W. Brmiton's gr f Palm Leaf, by Linacre —Paradeniya, 3yrs, 8.9 .. 1 F. Williams's b c Greenstead, by The Welkin—Tuning Fork, 4yrs, 9.8 .. 2.' C. Jcfl'ries's hr f Fight Ever, by Tressady —Orizinthia, 4yrs, 7.9. .. 3 Eleven started, including Biplane. Biplane made most of the running, with Palm Leaf. The former dropped back in the straight, where Greenstead challenged, but Palm Leaf stalled him off, and in a great finish won by a head. Time, lmin 15|sec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 2000 sovs added. For two-year-olds; colts 8.10, fillies 8.8, geldings 8.7, with penalties. Six furlongs. E. J. Watt's ch c Bigaroon, by Beragoon— Marasea, 8.10 1 W. Kelso's b g Millicme, by Piastre— Silk Stocking (imp.), 9.3 2 J. Baron's ch c Richiriond Main, by Prince Foote —Australian Gas, 8.10 .. 3 Fifteen started. Bigaroon made the pace throughout, and won by a length. Time, lmin 17isec. SYDNEY CUP, a handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 5000 sovs added. Two miles. A. E. Cockram's b g lan 'Or (imp.), by Martagon—Ena, liyrs, 6.10 (McNamara) 1 C. L. McDonald's b g Nightwatch, by St. Alwyne (imp.)— Wakeful, syrs, 8.2 (Duncan) 2 Sir Samuel Hordern's 1> g Arch Marella, by Marble Arch (imp.)—Seatonella, syrs, 8.12 (L. Walker) 3 Nineteen started, including Finmark and j Snub. | Nightwatch and Finmark were first away, but Golden Bronze quickly went to the front. Passing the stand the order was Golden Bronze, Burrabogi, Finmark, lan 'Or, Booster, Arch Marella. The order was unchanged at the mile. Finmark led at the half-mile post. Booster and Finmark were first into the straight, but lan 'Or came away at the distance and won by three lengths; Arch Marella.a length and a-quar-ter away. Time, 3min 314 sec. FIRST STEEPLECHASE, a handicap sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, with 500 sovs added. About two miles and a-half. K. T. Austin's b g Bibbenluke, by Reminder—Corrie, aged, 10.0 1 S. R.' Skuthorpc's gr m Greyflyer, by . | Highflyer—Grcygown, aged, 10.4 .. 2 i V. G. Benyon's b g Plymouth, by Graf- | ton—Miss Marionette, aged, 11.5 .. 3 Eleven started. ' Old Mungindi led in the early stages, but dislodged his rider. Plymouth went to the j front, but Bibbenluke overhauled him, and . won by a length from Greyflyer, who beat; Plymouth by four lengths. Time, omln j 32sec. FIBST NURSERY HANDICAP, a sweep-! stakes of 10 sovs each, with COO sovs : added. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. A. Wynne's br f Bonnie Gal, by Varco— Bonnie Lassie, 0.12 .. 1 W. F. and A. Moses's ch f Well, by Roseworthy—Emita, 0.8. 2 S. Hodgkinson's b f Elma S., by Cardinal Beaufort—Nalina, 7.1 3 Thirteen started. Bonnie Gal led throughout, and won by two lengths. Time, lmin 18Jsec. TOCAL HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 500 tons added. One mile and a-quarter. J. H. and R. Fagan's b g Braille, by Prudent King—Brittany, syrs, 7.10 .. 1 W. H. James's br g Amazonia, by St. Alwyne—The Amazon, 4yrs, 7.11 .. 2 L. G. Rouse's b f Mucilage, by Fortafix —Lady Fuclle, 3yrs, 7.10 .. .. .. 3 Sixteen started. Snow King made the pace to the distance. Then Braille cut down the leaders, and won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min lO^scc.

NORTH OTAGO J.C.'S WINTER MEETING. Press Association. OAMARU, May 19. The following acceptances have been received : EMPIRE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Crib 11.13, Compulsion 11.6, Tip Up 10.3, Kimbolton 10.1, Calma 9.13, Sir Medallist 9.6, Silver Shield 9.3. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—Mortliam 9.13, Redshirc 8.10, Belair 8.8, Radial 8.4, Benefit 7.8, Leaping Burn 7.7, Killiney 7.0, Partisan 6.13, Thcstius 6.11, Revolution 6.7. OAMARU -CUP, of 300 sovs. One mile.— John Barleycorn 8.13, Eleus 8.11, Indus 8.2, Caverock 8.0,, Marianne 7.7, Redshire 7.7, Subterfuge 7.3, Burraiigong 7.1. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile.—Zephlaiid 9.0, Lady Superi6r 8.8, Cattach 8.7, Tunic 8.3, Bousign 7.12, Polonius 7.2. Red Jack 0.12. ■ TRIAL PLATE, of 100 sovs; weight 8.7. Six furlongs.—Cannie Jack, Darky. Sam, Barrage, Bonny Mac, East End, Eight Bells, General Petain, Single Rose, Strayshot. FERNBROOK WELTER, of 130 sovs. Seven furlor.gs.—Bellshire 9.3, Borodino 8.13, Gunrest 8.12, Claverhouse 8.11, Kilkee 8.8, Leaping Burn 8.0, All Ready 8.6, Partisan 7.11. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Kilbrogan 10.5, Mortliam 9.5, Eleus 9.2, Bullcr 8.9, Indus 8.9, Redshire 8.5, Belair 7.13, Pyjama 7.11, Braid 7.11, Sleepy Head 7.7, Hot Air 7.2, Kilbarry 6.7. WANGANUI J.C.'S WINTER MEETING. Press Association. WANGANUL May 19. The following acceptances have been received : BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs.—Silver Link 9.13, Volo 8.10, Birkenvalc 8.9, Demos 8.2, Inah 8.1, Rawakore 7.10 (inc. 71b pen.!, Tirana 7.7, Hyginas 7.4, Movement 7.1, Royal Chef 7.0, Post Haste 6.13, Damien 6.13, Carmel Arch 6.9. HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. About two miles.—Polthogue 11.2, Tcrchy 10.12, Master Webster 10.3, Grafton Tot 9.9, Hoatu 9.9, Tornea 9.7. WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, of 700 sovs. About three miles.—Master Strowan 12.9, Coalition 11.1, Arlington 10.10, Bore 10.9 (inc. 101b pen.t, Yellow and Black 10.8, Foeman 10.2, Gaekwar 9.9. KAITOKE HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. About one mile and three-quarters.—Euri-pos 11.13, Royal Park 10.1, Lochella 10.0, Gunwale 9.3, Sensitive 9.2, Omabu 9.2, Mode 9.2, Sturdee 9.2, Bernice 9.2. CENTURY HURDLES, of 500 sovs. About two miles and a-quarter.—Paraoa 11.1, Euripos 10.9, Whiro 10.1, Munster 9.10 (inc. 101b pen.), Yankee Jack 9.0, Seadown 9.2, Otter 9.0. CONNOLLY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Oik mile and a-quarter.—Rcwi Poto 9.4, Volo 9.0, Client 9.0, Henry Clay 7.13, Marqueteur 7.12, Detroit 7.12, Tressida 7.7, Risingham 6.12, Trombone 6.9. PURUA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Cadet 8.8, Cello 8.6, Wapping 8.5, Astiuome 7.12, Simon 7.7, Signorella 7.5, Pomeroy 7.5, Bayberry 7.0, Ben Bolt 7.0, Marshal Neil 7.0, Bold Boy 7.0.

WANGANUI TRAINING NOTES. Press Association. ■ WANGANUI, May 20. There was steady rain throughout the night, but the weather was fine for training operations this morning. Zola did a round of the schooling (hurdles, jumping well. Whiro and .Seadown were associated over the hurdles, finishing together, as did Euripos and Lochella. Arlington, Yellow and Black, and Coal'iion jumped the big fences. Arlington fell at the third obstacle. The other two gave a good display, finishing together. Bernice pleased by a display over five hurdles. Risingham beat Tressida over a mile, the last seven furlongs being run in lmin 33sec.