SPORTING.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143763, 11 April 1912, Page 4

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. • By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. J SYDNEY, April 10. After rain in the forenoon, the weather turned fair, but dull. The course was a trifle heavy. The attendance was large. The following are the details of the racing : Second Hurdle Handicap, about 21 miles.—Zoeholme 1. Dinyah 2, Pakau 3. Six hojses started. The winner took charge at the back, and was never overhauled, winning by eight lengths, with Pakau ten lengths away. Time, smi 9.',sec. All-aged Stakes. 1 mile.—Malt King 1, Lady Medallist 2. Volsloane 3. Daunixs, Aurofodina, Popinjay, Cisco, VVilari and Wolawa also started. From a good start Wolawa was first to show out. At the half mile post he was half a length in front of Volsloane, Lady Medallist and Popinjay. At the three furlong past Wolawa and Vol.sloane were together in front of Lady Medallist and Popinjay. Before reaching the turn Wolowa retired, and Volsloane and Lady Medallist rounded the turn together and led into the straight. Malt King, coming fast, joined the leaders at the distance and finished strongly, beating Lady Medallist by four lengths, with Volsloane five lengths behind. Then came Aurofodina, Dnunus and Wolawa. Time, Imin 44scc. Cogee Handicap, 1 mile and a fur.long,—Alibi 1, Wassail 2, Kuringai 3.. Fourteen horses started. Sunlike and Alibi made the running to the straight, where Alibi came on and won by four c lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 59$scc. Easter Stakes, 7 furlongs.—Symetus ] 1, Cuneowa 2, Darios 3. Fourteen .f horses started. Golden Hop was the * quickest away, but Symetus soon took charge, and was never headed, winning by a length, with half a length £ between second and third. Time, j Imin 33^see. Cumberland Stakes. 2 miles.—Trail falgar 1. Eyeglass 2. .Saxonite 3. The ’ only starter. Trafalgar was away first, and followed by Eyeglass and I Saxonite. Passing the judge’s box Trafalgar led Saxonite by a length, with Eyeglass a length behind. . This j order was maintained round the bend and along tlie back. At the six furlong post, where the pace livened, Trafalgar had half a length advantage from Saxonite. who was a length ahead of Eyeglass, who closed up at the turn. Once fairly on the way for home the champion came away and won by four lengths. Saxonite ran wide and was three lengths away. No time was taken, owing to the stoppage of the clock. City Handicap, 1 mile and 5 furlongs. —Dorando 1, Matoureo 2, Woad 3. Eleven horses started. A good finish. Won by a length. Time, 2rain 57}sec. WESTLAND RACING CLUBPer Press Association. HOKITIKA. April 10. The Westland Racing Club’s autumn meeting began in splendid weather. There was a good attendance. The sum of £5120, against £4280 for the first day last April, was put through the totalisator. Additional results: Borough Handicap Trot, 1 mile.— Dolly Varden 11., 9sec, 1; Lauderhill, Bsec, 2; Childless, 7sec, 3. Seventeen horses started. . Won easily. Time, 2min 38>;sec. Electric Handicap, 4 furlongs.— Grand Jewel 1, Red Wing 2, Irish Gift 3. Five others started. Grand Jewel led throughout, and with something to spare. Time, 51£sec. Autumn Handicap, li miles.—Seraphic 1 K Corrie 2, Portland Bill 3. Seven horses started. Won comfortably. Time, 2tmn 17*sec. County Handicap Trot. miles.— Motor, 12sec. 1; Old Fred, 2sec, ,2; Rita H., 245rr.,-3. Twonty-bne others started. Old Ginger led until coming into the straight, but Motor came with a good run and won by four lengths, Old Fred running’ into second place. Time, 3m in 50;sec. High-weight Handicap. 6-J furlongs.— Hill Spring 1, Shannon Lass 2, Corrie 3. Throe others started. Hill Spring got away with the lead and was never headed. Time, Imin. 28£sec. Farewell Handicap, 5 furlongs,—Red Wing 1, Grand Jewel 2, Miss Sylvia 3. Six others started. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 6£sec. MANAWATU RACING CLUB. WELLINGTON, April 10. Th? following handicaps have been declared for the Manawatu Racing Club; Karere Hurdle Handicap, mile.— Esperanto 12.11, Renmac 11.4. The Native 11.0, Koran 10.13, Waiputere 10.11, Compass 10.9, Gold Bird 10.8, Euroco 10.5, Eliva 10.4, Leolanter 10.3, Idealism 9.13, Passive 9.12, To Rn 9.9, Tyrannic 9.3, Golden Water 9.2, Seaman 9.0. . Waterworks 9.0. Zante 9.0, Captain Bell 9.0, Ambrosian 9.0, Matapouri 9.0. Taikorea Welter, li mile.—Coromandel 9.13. Mira 9.11, Countermine 9.9, Plantation 9.6, .Rill 9.0, Flingot 9.2, Montiform 8.13, Turna 8.12, Eclogue 8.10, Kilosteri 8.9, Blakeney 8.9, Merry Frank 8.9, Raunaraha 8.8, Matlow 8.8, Lianwerp 8.7, Negative 8.4, Gaelic 8.3, Ladrone 8.2, Queen of Scots 8.0, Composed 8.0, Bonnie Boy 8.0, CTernoes 8.0, Thetis 8.0, Tiwari 8.0, Master Topuhi 8.0. Longburn Handicap, mile - L.xs Angelos 9.13, General Latour 8.9, Masterpiece 8.9, Midnight Sun 8.6, Boanerges 8.4, Abarbrothock 7.13, Coromandel 7.11, Waipaku 7.10, Lady Menschikoff 7.9, Merrivonia 7.9, Mira 7.8, The Rover 7.7, Sir Tristram 7.4. Manawakaha 6.13, Golden Loop 6.13, Miscal 6.13, Plantation 6.13, Mulga Bill 6.13, Odeessa 6.13, Lady Moutoa 6.12, Vi 6.9, Mangaroa 6.8, Cork 6.7, Kauroa 6.7, Bonnie Boy 6.7, Con the Shaughraun 6.7, Ranparaha 6.7, Fashion Plate 6.7. Linton Welter, 1 mile.—Matlow 10.7, Otalm 9.13, Manitou 9.12, Lord Renown 9.9, Toney 9.9, Elfish 9.8, Moahau 8.13, Muleteer 8.12, Mallard 8.11, Tiwari 8.8, Lady Kilcheran 8.8, Master Tcpuhi 8.7, Tewharoa 8.6, Strategist 8.6, St. Brandon 8.5, Pukctotara 8.5, Merrimac 8.5, Mediterranean 8.3, Waitoto 8.2, Grandee 8.2, Morning 8.2, Bercola 8.1, Good Form 8.1, Florence Nightingale 8.0. Dervish 7.13, Leonta 7.13, Fore-shot 7.12, Panthea 7.12, St. Gozo 7.12. Prosper© 7.12, Eastwind 7.12, Crown Battery 7.12, Sir Donald 7.12, Kurapo 7.12, Bayadare 7.12, Enterprise 7.12. Woodhey Hack Handicap. 6 furlongs. Leapuki 9.0, Thrave 8.11, Nnknatn 8.9, Allurement 8.3, Monologue 8.3, Queen of Scots 8.0, Melalogue 7.13, Amaru 7.12, Lady Volga 7.11, Handsome Maid 7.11, Lady luicfaeran 7.10, Borania

7.10, Millard 7.9, Tewharoa 7.7, Glenfern 7.7, Moutoa Girl 7.7, Semaphore 7.7, Kina 7.7, Miss Roberts 7.3, Epworth 7.2, Distinction 7.0, Ohinee 6.11, Mount Victoria 6.10, Tcmerite 6.8, Septimus 6.7, Zetes (L 7, Sylvia May 6.7, Foreshot 6.7, Blend 6.7.