SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 108, 27 October 1911, Page 8

SPORTING.

THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. London, October 23. The Cambridgeshire Stakes, run at Newmarket, resulted: Longset 1, Mustapha 2, Mercutio 3. FLEMIXGTOX NOTES. Flemington, October 26. Woolerina did a mile in hnin. 49sec.; Prizefighter fourteen furlongs in 3min. Usee.; Jacamar and Piastre ten furlongs in 2min. lGsec.; Comedy King ten furlongs in 2min. 25sec.; Lady Medallist nine furlongs in 2oiin. l'/asec; Adagio a mile in Imin. 53sec,; Eyeglass nine furlongs in 2min. 2sec.; Philio and Wilari a mile in lmin. 49sec.; Trafalgar twelve furlongs in 2niin. 44sec; Flavian two miles in 3min. 48sec; Glue twelve furlongs in 2min. 43sec.; Rifle eleven furlongs in 2min. 20sec; Isothermal twelve furlongs in 2min. 49sec.; Duke Foote beat Ladies' Man and Woad over nine furlongs in lmin. 50sec. Prince Foote is reported to be amiss.

RICCARTON NOTES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christclmrch, Yesterday. Most of the work was done on the* grass. This morning the track was in fair order after the night's light rain. Counterfeit and Advantage, with weights, pleased better than Masterpiece over a mile and a quarter covered in 2mm. I5 1 / S sec.; Goldfinder, on the outside, and Countermine finished together, after 1% miles run in 2min. 14 l-ssec, the Cup horse going well; Martine and Prim finished strongly over the same distance in 2mm. 15 l-ssec; Coroniform did the same journey brilliantly in 2min. 11 3-sscc.; Los Angelos the same in 2min. 14sec, going well. A large number of horses are working. CANTERBURY J.C. WEIGHTS FOR METROPOLITAN MEETING. Christclmrch, Last Night. The following handicaps have been decided for the Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan meeting:— Spring Hurdles, of 2-50 sovs; two miles. —Espertero 11.13, Stiden ll.fi, Windage 10.11, Master Paul 10.10, Hawick 10.10, Gaelic 10.9, Gold Bird 10.8, Passive 10.7, Xavier 10.1, Tewhetu 0.15, Longner 9.12, Idealism 0.11, Cardiff 0.5, Tyrannic 9.2, Seadog 0.0, Milo 0.0, Ringma'n 9.0, Apolles 0.0, Dan Leno 0.0. Riccarton Welter, of 300 sovs; one mile—Electrakoff lO.fl, Mendip 10.9. Effort 10.0, Rose Noble 10.0, Dearest 9.13, Formby 0.12, Countermine 9.11, Coroniform 0.0. Masterpiece 0.8, Byron 9.8, Bonnv Glen 0.0. Genius 9.5, Parable 9.4, Thistledown 9.3, Medallist 0.2, Moreeambe 0.2, St. Felix 0.0. Kohinoor 9.0, Bracken 0,0. Tawliaki 5.13, Merry Frank 8.13. Vibration 8.13. Outwild 8.13, Bronze 8.13, Eaglestone 8.8, San Lass 8.2, f Floater 8.2, Royal Marine 8.1, Amistrong 8.0, Tangeroa 8.0, True Knight 8.0, Flambeau 8.0, Curator 8.0, Khamsin 8.0, Nithsdale 8.0, Troon 8.0, Pukewai 8.0. Ladies' Purse, of 130 sovs; one mile.— { Espertero 12.0, Susa 1.1.2. Red White and Blue 11.1, Seadog 11.0, Nightlight 10.13, Gangway 10.12, Ahaupai 10.0, Miss Fry 10.8, Sapience 10.0, Kilkennv 10.5, Kris 10.0.

POVERTY BAY MEETING. Gisborne, Last Night. The spring meeting of the Poverty Bay Turf Club opened to-day in fine weather and a large attendance." The totalisator receipts were £5529, as against £5130 for the corresponding day 1 last year. Following are the results:— Trial Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs.—Seraphic 1, Scorch 2, Loch Maben 3. Also started: Master Stead, l&tty Crispin and Vaul tress. Won by a head. Time, lmin. losec. First Hurdles Handicap, of 60 sovs; 1% miles—Montigo' 1, Donzel 2, The Chef 3. Also started: Appeles and Sagamore. Won easily by three lengths. Time. 3min. 24sec.

First County Stakes Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs.—Marangia 1, Continuance 2, Scorch 3. Also started: Hirini and First Marshall. A good race. Won by a length. Time, lmin 16sec.

Spring Handicap, of 120 sovs; miles.—lney 1, Sublime 2, Ardfelt 3. Also started: Game. Cleverly won by half a length. Time, 2min lo'l-ssec. First Welter Handicap, of 'SO sovs; 7 furlongs.—Esmeh 1, Santiago 2, Master Stead 3. Also started: Cally, Bridge and Crispin. Won by a long neck. Time, lmin. 31sec.

Maiden Scurry, of 50 sovs; 4 furlongs. —Waiorewa 1, Tyne Lass 2, My Lady 3. Also started: Flying Marshall, Colleen Dim, Miss Jewel,' Compliment, Stellaris, Pupu. Zulu and Queen. Won by two lengths. Time, 50sec. Flying Handicap, of 1)0 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Rill 1, Erin 2, Te Rakato 3. Also started: Dogger Bank, Winning Post, Silver Light. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin. 15% sec. First Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs; 1 mile.—Composed 1, Esmeh 2, Rising Sun 3. The only starters. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 41sec. SECOND DAY WEIGHTS. Gisborne, Last Night. Following weights have been declared by Mr. Coyle for the second day's Poverty Bay meeting:— Maiden Scurry Handicap, of 50 sovs; fi furlongs—Wiorewa 0.0, Tyne Lass 8.6, My Lady'B.3, Miss Jewel B.l,'Compliment 8.1, Colleen Dim 7.13, Flying Marshal 7.13, Vaultress 7.11, Sati'na"7.ll, San Kop 7.11, Stellaris 7.9, Pupu 7.0, Zulu Queen 7.0, Cally Bridge 7.0, Omatere 7.0.

Second County Stakes Handicap, of 50 sovs; 1 mile.—lney 10.5, Continuance 9.4, Hirini 8.4, Marangai 8.2. Tyne Lass 7.5, Zulu Queen 7.0, Rising Sun 7.0. Farewell Handicap, of 50 sovs; 7 furlongs.— Tney 9.13. Rill 9.10, Dogger Bank 0.4, Sublime 8.11, Composed 7.13, Ardfert 7.10, Loch Maben 7.6, Game 7.0, Trerize 7.0, Santiage 0.12, Lady Crispin 0.12.

Second Hack Flat Handicap, of 50 sovs; 0 furlongs. Loch Ma'ben 9.0, Scorch 8.11, Seraphic 8.8, Trieze 8.7, Tyne Lass 7.8, Master Stead 7.7, First Marshall 7.7, Compliment 7.4, Colleen 7.2, Pupu 7.0, Zulu Queen 7.0, San Kop 7.0, Rising Sun 7.0, Tere 7.2.

Following are the acceptances for the Second Welter: Esmeh 9.9, Game 7.4, The Chef 8.7. Appelles 8.7. Second Hurdles.—Montigo 11.5, Donezel 10.7. Dogger Bank 10.3, Appelles 9.0, The Chef 9.0, Lady Crispin 9.0. Makarapa Handicap.—Tmev 9.3, Rill 9.13. Sublime 8.0, Erin 7.9,' Sylverlyte 7.0, Ardefe-rt 7.1. Marangai 7.0. Waikanae Handicap.—Rill 9.9, Erin ?.ff, Winning Post 8.1, Marangai 7.7, Te Pakato 7.4, Waiorewa 7.3, My Lady 7.0, First Marshall 7.0, Master Stead 7.CV Carron 7.0.