LATE SPORTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17177, 22 October 1923, Page 8

LATE SPORTING.

Honest Bells has been handicapped at 84yds behind in the Empire Handicap at the Metropolitan meeting. RANGIORA RACES. * The R.angiora Racing Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in perfect weather. There was a very large at-tenda-noe, including a remarkable number who motored through from Christchurch. Results:— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of 100 sots. One mile. Warhue, lOst 81b •, .1 ’Frisco Mail. IQst 31b . .2 Jazz, lOst 131 b . . .3 All started. Won easily, a head between second and third. Time—lmin 44 2-ssec. TRIAL PLATE, Of 80 sovs. Five furlongs. Swallowflight, Ost « » w 1 Miss Minerva, 9st . . . 2 Knockylyn, Set . . .3 Scratched—Clarion. Ronatic. Lytup, Saratov, Solferite and Mudlark. Won by a long head, with a head separating second and third. Time—lmin .3*3-ssec. RANG TOR A CUP. Of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Palestrina, 9st 111 b . . .1 Prince Ferouz, Bst* 21b . .2 Deucalion. Ost 91b . . .3 Scratched: Royal Star. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. VIEW HILL TROT. Of 130 bovs ; two miles. King Dillon. 24yds bhd -» -.1 Wild Pointer, 72 yds . » -2 Erin’s Royal, scr . . . 3 Scratched- -Bright Bell, Downfall, Prince Nellie Bromley. Won by a length. Time—4min 57 2-osec. OXFORD HACK HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. Miss Minerva, 7st . % .1 Primeira, Bst 61b . . b 2 Gay Life, 7st 131 b . . .8 Scratched—Brown Willie, Goldspinner, Saratov. Won by three lengths. Time—lmin 16soc. WELLINGTON RACES. Per Press Association TRENTHAM, October 22. The second day of the Trentham spring meeting opened to-day in dull windy weather. The going was good and a big crowd was present. Results :—• SPRING TRIAL STAKES. Of 350 sovs. Seven furlongs. (Weight for age). Pelham . „ . » .1 Black Ronald M • . .2 Anticipate . . . 3 Scratched: Wheel, Mountain Crag, Panorama, Helen Winkie and Prompter. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time—lmin 30 2-ssec. TARARUA HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs. One mile. Alario, 9st 21b . . „ .1 Auckland, 6st 111 b .. * .2 Star Ranger, Bst lib - . 3 All started. Won by one and a quarter lengths Time —imin 44 4-osec. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP. Of 400 sovs. One mile an a half. Sir Fanciful. lOst 51b . . 1 Bonny Rill, 9st , . .2 Nukumai, lOst 31b . . ,3 Scratched : Eonmark. Won hy three lengths. Time—2min 45 4-ssec.

WAVERLEY RACES. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, October 22The Waverley races opened with the weather dull and threatening and the course in good order. MORTON MEMORIAL STAKES, Of 105 sovs. Six fuijlongs. Opa, Bst lib . | . .1 Taitaiata., Bst lib . . .2 Inahman. 9st 21b . . 3 Scratched: Rum Night, Pirouette. Lady Fameda. Time—lmin 18.1-5 secBREWER HANDICAP, Of 190 sovs- Six furlongs. Pomna, 7st 121 b . . .1 Halgino, Bst 31b . . .2 Civility, 6st 71b . . . .3 Scratched: Ecuador, Kareao, Black Cruiser. Time—lmin 17sec.

AUCKLAND TROTS. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND. October 22. The following are the Auckland Trotting Club’s acceptances for the second day ELLERSLTE HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; one mile and a half—Lady Eva scr. Plub scr. Purirau scr. Battery Bell scr. Merrimac scr. Favour Jtoyal scr, Wheromikl scr. Lady Heiress scr. Waller scr, The Tartar scr. Daylight scr, Mormint_» scr. Tere scr, Black Palm scr. Great Applause scr. May Beta ecr. Gold Kovereig i Bc.r. Income scr. Jenny Wallace 36yds bhd. Timbell l?yds. Spirit Bell 24yds. Anseline 24yds, Peter Kae 48yds, Audex 48yd = , T/or 1 Roberts 48yds. Elsa Nore 84yds. Golde.i Gate 96yds. Amberite 96yds, Miss Marvin Downs 108yds. Hose Binpen 120yds. NEW MARKET HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; one mile and a half—Respect scr. Don Holock scr. Gold Cast scr. Silverv Moon scr. Golden Hope scr. Guinea scr. lord Nepean scr. Huehie Wallace 12vds bbd. Eroeranei 12yds, Le Merial 12yds. Kaloon 12yds, Dr Dillon 12yde, Johnny Golddust. 24yds, Zolock Falm 24yds, Wairemana 36yds, Peter Scott 36vds. Directive 36vds. Ma-ster Councillor 48yds, Quiver 48yds, Rerl Star 60yds. ALEXANDER HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs; two miles—Harold Junior scr. Promenade ser. Linden 24vds behind. Steel Bell 36yds. All Bell Sfi'vds, Blue Mountain King: 3*syds. Sheik 43yds. Moneymaker 4Syria. Great Bingren 60yds. Comedy Chief 60yds. REMUERA HANDICAP (in harness'), of 300 sovs: two miles —Audex 12yds, Amberite 12yds, Golden Gate 12yds, lxK)b Lomond 12yds. Guinea 24yds. Rose Bingren 36vds. Nipper 84yds. Mulwareo 96 vds, AVimmera Kin*? 108yds, Bundaberc 132yds. Lena Patch 132yds, Haricot 144yds, Stroller 192yds. MANUKAU HANDICAP (in harness), of 450 sovs; one mile and a quarter— Napper 12yds bhd. Lady Dunmore 12yds, Prince Lyons 12yds, Ben Lomond 12yds, Pant 12 yds, Pitaroa 12yds, Linden 12 vds. Wood vale 12yds, Blue Mountain King 36yds, Sal Pointer 48yds. Promenade 48yds, Gold. Girl 48yds, Nita Bell 48yds, Oruarangi 4Syds, Argus 48yds, Moneymaker 4 Byds, First Carbine 48yds. JUNCTION HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; two miles—Ursuline ecr, Lcvrino scr, Oro scr. Holly Boy scr, Rua Pere ecr, Tvv Audubon scr, Grey Peter scr, Brendo 24yds. Red Star 24yds. Reliance 36yds. March On 48yds, Cute Tiad 48yds, Hypo «oyds, Minst on 84yds. HILLSBORO HANDICAP (in harness), of 450 sovb; two miles—Succory scr, Restrevor scr. Mint Boy 12yds bhd, Grattan Ab- > bey 12yds. Bundaberg SGyda. Marion Btyle

48yds, Sebisca 48yds. Hint 48yds, Kormica Heir 60yds, Speculator 84yds. Pyramua 96yds. INSULATION HANDICAP (in saddle), of 30f> sovs: one mile—Kaloon. scr. Lovelock spr. Le Merial scr. Wniremnna scr. Togo’s Promise scr. Dillon Shine err, Prince Poole scr. Albert. Patch 12yds. Paphpe Wildwood 12yds. Quiver 12yds. Nipper 12yds. Profiteer 24yds, Hue Coronado 24yds. Derby Dillon 24yds, Blair Audubon 36yds, Inclement 36yds, Bronze Patch 48yds, Breadalbanc fiOvds, Logan Queen 60yds, Lord Mint) 72y i*.