SPORTING.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 13715, 3 October 1908, Page 6

SPORTING.

XEWMARKF.T MF.EIiXO. Press Aesociation-By Telegraph-Copy r'gu« LONDON, Oct. 1. At the Xewmarket Filet of October Meeting to day the following wss the result of THE JOCKEY CLUB STAKES, ol 10,000 6«>vs; second horse 1500 iovs, and third 750; for thiee-year-olds and upwards. Mr L. N'ewmann's br f Siberia, by St. Smon —Sirenia, 3yr», 8»t 101b .. 1 The Duk* of Portland's b c Premir, by St. Simon—Breviary. 3yrs, 8«t Hllb .. .... ..2 Mr W. Hail WalkerV. b c Royal It-aim, by Persimmon Sand Blast, 3yiu, B'.t 71b .. 3 SYDNEY GALLOPS. SYDNEY, O-t. 2. The gallops this morning were interest isg, bu: nothing sensational was done. Gilden Slip|ier, SoulMitie. Maranui am. Cross Battery did M-rv i-eable work. The course was heavy owiug to the " rain. Soultline galloped «even furlongs in Iniin 33lsec, Crovt Battery beat Sea King over a mile by a length or w in luiiii 48»sec. WORLDS HF.COKU »-.i-. »0 YARDS. LONDON". O.i .'.. Pnule ran €0 yar«U at Bolton ir. [ 7j*e<\ a world's ntord. I DCNEDIN SPRING MEETING Per Pre»M Assoiiat'on. DUXEDIN. October 2. The following acceptance have U-eo re. ceive<f for tho D.J.C*. spring — SPRIXC. HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 s»v»; li mile—Leeside list 131b. Urand Stand 10it 101b. Leonardo 9st 131b. SmalUhot 9«t 31b. Bsv Lupin 9*l. MOSOIKL HANDICAP, of 125 *>v»; 11 mil—Probable 9<t 31b, St. Joe Bit 91b. Armamento B<t s!b. Harvest 7«t. 121b. Saga 7*t Sib. Whirr Cockade 7»t 61b. Apollodom 7»t 3lb, Fandatt.;o 7«t 21b. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 115 sov, : 6 furlong*—Lupulite H*t Sib. f-Vtrovn* 9»t ilb. Aid Reigh 6st 51b. Sw«et Angelas Sst >lb. O.tave 7tt Sib. Dabchick T.t 91b. bit 131b TAitiMA HACK HANDICAP, of 70 : ■> C/ir Kolohol '.'.lb. Rn.wn Hell Sst lSlb. Spiniung Flight &»i 111b. Wirdlaod 8« IMb. Ewkme 8< bib. Prorumn 8«t 51b. Mv Lawyer Bst fdb. Kaikomala St-t 7.1b. " IVutbful 8-t 31b. Cm tie,hell 7-t. I3ib. Linda 7«t lulb. l-» j 7«t £lb. Medalliit 7st iilb, Ngaw«r.» 7st. Lira 7it OCDMJER WELTER HANDICAP. >.i ICO -,\< : 7 lurlong*—Harre«t 9'X Wb. Zetland S-t l"lb. Set- 131b. Mythical bt llib. P..A- V.%u\it Brt lulb. Laret*m« g:t 10id ; Red aud Black S:i Sic, Cairo-

settia S.st" 81b, Grand Stand Bst Sib, Lone Star B*l 61b, Mango Bst. 51b, Sain Weller Bst 51b, Tessera, fcist 31b, Somateria Hat, Heirloom Bst. DUNEDIN STAKES, of 250 sovs; 4 furlongs—Multifoil Bst, Broadsword Sst, Tawhaki Bst, Adage Sst, Yellowstone— FinA, Venture colt Bst, Wabun 7st 91b, Alma 7st 91b, Maud Gonne. 7st 91b. HAWICE'S BAY MEETING. ' NAPIER, October ?.. The following aie acceptances -. — i'AA.O\VA±LAI HUKiJL.JiS; 2 miles— Gold Dust list 9ib, Aroha i*st 4ll», Re poise and Monarch. MALuEN MACK RACE; 7 furlongs— Merry LawnVi* lolb, .Merry Tiger ist icjji, Perchance 7st 151b, liopu 7st 7ib, the Raft 7st /lb, The Cockatoo 7st 7lb, iljscast 7st 41b, Magnate 7st 4lb, Se-pa-tator Vst 4lb, 'lhaler Vst 41b, Gold Trcasuie 7st 21b, Boetgang 7*t 2lb. KING EDWAHL) HANDICAP; 1 mile and 1 furlong—California. 9st 61b, Ueneku and St. Aidan 7st, 121b, Loiret 7st llJb, Polyanthus 7st 71b, Golden Gate 7st, Berengaria 6st 101b. TOMOANA HACK HUEDLES; 1| miles—Reservoir 10at 13lb, Commander lOst 111b, Hatley lOst 51b, Ruabon and Bullworth lOst 21b, Rawhiti 9st 131b, Destroyer 9st 121b, Ancycle 9st 61b, Oakbourne and Master Douglas 9st 51b, Forest 9st. HASTINGS STAKES; 4 furlongs— Elysian Bst 121b, Idealism Bst, Hyloplione Bst 51b, Vautiform, Bst 51b, Provocation Bst 51b, Tawbaki Bst 51b, Merrigal 8s I, Meremere Bst, Perhaps Bfcit, Reformist Bst, Bliss Bst, Kilindini Bst, Expansion Bst. WELTER HANDICAP; once roundMaster Delaval lOst 51b, Mahnta 9st 111b, Grand Slam 9st 91b, Downfall Sat 3ib, Hipporofla 9st 21b, Douche 9st, Ikou 3st 13lb, Chicane Bst 61b, Comedian Bst 51b, Pellicle Bst 21b, Millennial and Polynices Bst. WAIPATU HACK HANDICAP; 6 9st, Seaton Dale &<■ 91b, Cbanteuse Bst 81b, Auldeari Bst 71b, North Pole Bst 51b, Advantage Bst 31b, Andrew Mack and Effort Bst, Lamsdorff 7.«t L3lb, Uranni 7st 121b, Mairo 7st 111b, My Darling 7st 101b, Sir Antrim 7st Waioraki 7st 61b, Miss Advance and Splash 7st 51b, Kaolin 7st 21b, CastigLione and Parable 7st.

FLYING HANDICAP; h furlong— Rangipapa Bst 81b, Grand Slam Bst 61b, Ikon Bst, Master Soult. 7.st Ulb, Truganini 7st 81b, Erl King 7st 41b, Chicane 7st 31b. Chantress 7st 21b, Tarina 6st 101b, Stylish and" Remission 6st 71b.

NEW TROTTING CLUB FORMED. A meeting was held in (be .Stone Stables last evening to consider the prospects of a Trotting Club; there were thirty present, and several were apologised for. Mr F. Watson, who was secretary to the former club for several years, was voted to the chair, and Mr Rodger* acted as secretary pro tern. The chairman explained that a. good many people lbought the time "had come for. reviving the old game. 'J here had be«3ii a great increase iu trotters in the district, and lovers of trotting would like to see a club formed. They j>erhaps could not get a totalisator permit at the present, but might do to later on. That did not signify much as the fees they could get from brookmakers would serve the same purpose. He Loped that all who became members would be "active" members, not satistied wi.h paying their subscription, but willing to do ail they could to make- the club a success. It was very encouraging to see so good a meeting, it aujniicu well lor the success of I tie club, r.uquiry had been inaue aud it had bc*rii ascertained that there would be very little trouble in getting the use. ol the racecourse, on which there, were all the appliance* required. Mr Morrow remarked that, a trotting club ought to be supported by farmers and others who were fond of a good horse on the road, in harne.ss or under saddle, because if a Club was in existence, it would mean that one ur more good sirea would be brought to the district and the breed ol hacks and buggy horses improved. .Mr Watson mow.J, Mr E. U. Smith second and it was earned unanimously—"That a. Trotting Club ba formed to be called the South Canlcibmy Trotting Club." Mr Robt. Campbell was elected a patron, on account of his interest in trotting. And. in tecognitioii of bis having brought a good trotter to the district years ago. Mr J. Craigie waw also appointed a patron. It wat resolved that t-he olhiers Do elected from those present or who had sigr.tied their intention to support the club. Names were then taken, all present becoming subscriber*, and proposing as memberu others who wer« not present. The Hat thus made up included forty names. Some not present, sent letters of approval and sympathy, among these wax Mr G. P. Wood, who offered to act as secretary for twelve months in an honoiary capacity. Mr J. Sinclair was proposed and uu.inimouoly elected president, and thereupon took the chair. Mr Watson being thanked on leaguing it. Ur Thomas was proposed as president but he declined on the giound that ho could not spare time for tho duties. The subscription was fixed at half a giunea, by a large majority as agaiU3t Six vice prroddenti were elected— Messrs J. Hall, V. Watson. E G. Smith, W. M. Connolly, J. Shaw, and A. SeaH'e. Others elected «er f treasurer, Mr F. Wat son; secretary, Mr G. I\ Wood; com niittee, Messrs W. Cocksou. J. Robiueou, F. Morrow. G. Muuro, J. llilcbri.it, W. Ogd-.ii. W. Connolly. l)r Thomas siale<l thai the ilub could rely upon the juckey Club giving them all the help tht-y .-ouid. iApplau.<c). The lease of tile course would have to be got from the trust*.-.'., and he felt, suie the trustee* would be glad to try and help them also. Dr Thomas gave the ineetny some useful information icgaiJuig the law regulating betting on racecourse*. Mr Thomas was heartily tbsnLed for his in formation. Mr Smith ax a njulter f..r consideration by the i ommitlee. that An nivenyary May would be a suitable date for a meeting. A vote «d thanks t.. tlie president dosed a very >.iti.ifact.,ry nieeiiug. Th<- committee, agreed to m.-e(. uni Tue.«dav eveninif Jo deal with mat ten of detail " At the- Kiuou ii,ti, on riiiir'.l.iv th--Hlllll Club N.eeplc. !..>.»• of //, ..„»; «.,. uoii by M r A. S. Elworthy's Waiijfanir, Mr P. Siudholn.e'i Mv-i'-r'v < oniiii;- -• cond. and Mr W K.*Saxtnn\ P»/71,r .bird. W.in > r..mii c.iie.i 1/-! |Vb. .u,,i he uon by about JM l-rijj;L 11- « a tr.iin-d bv Mr S Ir.lb.rd aid wj. ni den bv 11 W«xt