SPORTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1790, 8 November 1919, Page 11

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND R.C.'S MEETING. * Presn Association. AUCKLAND. November 8. The Auckland Racing Club's spring meeting was opened to-day in tine weather. The track was a little on the dead side. Results:— MAIDEN HURDLES, of 275 sovs. One mile and it-half. Step 9.11 1 Battletidc 9.10 2 Notability 10.2 3 Scratched: Johnnie Paul. Won by eight lengths. Time, 2min 17£ sec. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, of 1000 sovs. One mile. Crenides 8.7 1 Hctaua 8.7 2 Archie 8.7 3 Scratched: Passin' Through, Matailc, and Rose Wreath. Won by two lengths and ithalf. Time, lmin 39scc; a record lor the race. OTAHUHU T.C'3 MEETING.

J'retm Association. AUCKLAND, November 7. The following acceptances have been received for the Otahuhu T.C.'s Meeting:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. One mile and a-half.— Normica Heir limit, Mintonette 12yds bhd, Sabisca 12, Impetuosity 12, Anita 12, Guava 12, Joe Patch 12, Nikola 12, Louvencourt 12, Dclcgarda 12, Wild Lad 12, Timbcll 12, Welcome South 24, Sandy Patch 72, My Junior 72 and Aranui 108.

MANGERE HANDICAP (in harness), of J2O sovs. One mile and n-quarter.—Polly-anna limit, Puduma limit, Wnakatane liin.t, Molly limit, Royal Special limit, Huoii limit, Mintson Belle limit, Sea Nymph limit, Ena Bell 12yds bhd, Mint Boy 36, -Mykot 00, Flora Billon «0, Tim Wilkin (10. STEWARDS HANDICAP (in harness), or 150 sovs. One mile and a-half.—William the First limit, Jack of Diamonds limit, Flora Dillon limit, Mykot 12yds bhd, Prize Pearl 12, Kewpic !l(i. PEACE MEMORIAE HANDICAP (in harness), of 450 sovs. Two miles. —Hal Junior limit, Peter Mac limit, Greta 12yds bhd, Bronze Patch 12, Oruarangl 72. CAMPBEEE HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 sovs. Two miles.—Speculator limit. Special Irish limit, Peter McMillan 24yds bhd, Gold Rod 24, Kirikiriroa 72, Overrate 96, Rio Grande <J6, Lady Park 150, Gold Boy 180. ONEHUNGA HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs. One mile and a-half.—Prize Pearl limit, Trcanac limit, Taneatua 12yds bhd, Beausant 24yds, Albert Patch 24, Lena Patch 24, Galindo Belle 24, Reindeer 48, Mount Albert 84, Shannagolden 84, Lucille .96, President Wilson <JG. TRAMWAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Manuka Park limit, Ruanui limit, Hal Jun. limit, Salamander 12yds bhd, Harold Devon 21 j Trooper' Dillon 21, Alf McKinney 30, Eccentric 48. Derby Dillon GO. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs. One mile. —Albert Patch limit, Lady Burlinffton limit, Lena Patch limit, Galindo Belle limit, Wincstra 12yds bhd, ,"N!ver Black 12, George K. 21, Pearl d'Or 24, Hymen 24, Prinzora 36, Prince Childc 30, Lucille 48, Puwhenua 48, Agnes Chief 00, Futurity 72, Dorothy Dimple 84, Strategy 108

STRIKE STOPS SPORTSMEN. By Cable. —Pre** Association. — Copyright MELBOURNE, November 7. A West Australian contingent of sportsmen was held up by a strike on the overland railway. They offered the train crew £SOO to land them in time for the Melbourne Cup, but the crew refused, and they were compelled to return and make the journey by steamer. MELBOURNE NOTES. By Cable. — Press Association. — CopyriglU. (Rec. Nov. 8, 2.5) MELBOURNE, Nov. 8. The weather is fine and bright for the Mr W. G. Stead is returning to-day. The horses Surveyor and Delight will go in the Moeraki on November l!l.