SPORTING.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13575, 5 December 1907, Page 5

SPORTING.

| TAtvAPUNA RACES. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, December 4. Following aro additional resxilts : — Vauxhall Handicap. — Cyrettus 1, Escamillo 2, Veronica 3. Pony Handicap.— Manapouri 1, Hopscotch 2, Carmania 3. | Cautley Handicap.— Loch Buhio 1, Lucrece 2, Waihuka 3. Handicap Steeplechase. — Grey Dawn 1, Khama 2, Reporter 3. Wolter Handicap.— Noteorini 1, Luresutto 2, Sweet Alice 3. WOODVILLE RACES. ! FIRST DAY. WOODVILLE, December 4. The summer meeting of the Woodville Jockey Club, which started to-day, was held in most delightful weather — a new experience for the club. The great improvements for the accommodation- of the public were. highly appreciated. A large and representative crowd of people was present and speculation was brisk. No bookmaker availed himself of the privilege of paying £20 each for himself and clerk, but the totalisator results were very satisfactory. The sum of £10,229 was put through, which is £2393 better than on the corresponding day last year. Additional results: — Grandstand Hack Handicap. — Lomaria 1, Waicola 2, Daisy Paur3. Also started: Rangaehaeta, White Lie, Cat's Eye, Sir Benson, Oblivion, Scenery, Robin Link. Time, 1.29 4-5. Woodville Handicap. — Tangimoana 1, Moral 2, Nova 3. Also started : Whakawehi, Mataari, Uenuku, Glenullin, Polyanthus, Sandix, Rosegrove. Time, 2.8 2-5. Flying Hack Handicap. — Motoa 1, Ikon 2, Cheddite 3. Also started: Fishermaid, King Post, Rangipapa, Pytchley, Prize Bloom, Wonderbonm, Chrysophrase, Narrow Escape, Tortoise, Alpigene. Time, 1.16. Borough Handicap. — Aboriginal 1, Lady Like 2, Waitapu 3. Also started: Aberration, Moloch, Millenial, Roseal, Joe Chamberlain. Time, 1.30 2-5. Welter Hack. — Waipunuhu 1, Speciosa 2, Defeat 3. Also started: Oakburn, Refine, Concussion, Mussen, Lady Adair. Time, 1.46 3-5. Electric Handicap. — Lord Soult 1, Cyrene 2, Sunburnt 3. Also started: Golden Gate, Chicane, Petticoat, Linkless, Scotch Reel. Time, 1.2 4-5. WOODVILLE RACES. SECOND DAY. X WOODVILLE, December 5. There is a lovely day for the races. 'The attendance is good.: Stewards' Handicap — Rongipapa 1, Prize Bloom 2, Fishermaid 3. Scratched: Royal Maid. Won comfortably. Hurdles — Taura 1, Dulcinea 2, Papatawa 3. All started. A splendid race, won by two lengths. TURF ITEMS. ' - Nominations for the annual meeting of the Stratford Racing Club, to be held on January Ist and 2nd, close on Tuesday next, 10th inst. Acceptances for the first day's events will be due on Monday, 23rd inst., and not on Saturday, 21st inst., as previously advertised. (