SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3132, 8 March 1909, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING. WANGANUI RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. WANGANUI, March 6. The Wanganui Jockey Club's autumn meeting concluded to-day in. glorious weather. The sum of £12,313 was put through the totalisator, as against £13,439 in the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £24,721—an increase of £234 compared with last year's meeting. Results: — Autumn Handicap.—Moriarty l r Tiptoe 2, Arclight 3. Also started— St. Aidan and Flotilla. Won bythree lengths. Time, lmin. 41 2-ssec_ Matarawa Hack Handicap.—Mulga. Bill 1, Shannon Lass 2, Overtime 3. Also started—Te Kahurangi, Burton, Clemora, Aroha, Flying Wind, Stevens and Vinco. Won by a lengthy Time, lmin 16sec, Jackson Stakes. -Provocation l r Gold Crest 2, Lady Menschikpff 3 r Also started -Xylophone, Won in a canter by three lengths. Time, lmin 13 3-s§§?~s pegprd fpr the race and track. '•v Fordell Hurdles.—Tonderghie 1, Maidi 2, Commander 3. Also started —Exmoor, Aorangi and Waimaria. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 16 3-ssec. Okoia Hack Hurdles.—Chase Mab 1, Whimper 2, Aotea 3. Also started —Don Carlos and SedgemoT. Won. easily by five lengths: Time, 2m»n f5 2-ssec. Wanganui StaVes,-~AU .Red 1, Master Delaval 2, Kilmarnock S. Also started Apa, Tangimoana, Roosevelt and Belario. Won by a length, a neck between second ar.d third. Time, 2min 35 4-ssec. Harrison Hack Handicap.—First Mate 1, Paione 2, Anemone 3. Also started— Perolina, Asfcraea, Research. Parable and Recreation. Won by a length and a half, Paione just beating Anemone. Time 2min Usee. Farewell Handicap.—Moriarty 1. Longner 2, Ball'arat 3. Also started —Golden Eagle and Merrivonia. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 15sec„

NAPIER PARK WEIGHTS. By Telegraph—Press Association. WANGANUI. March 6. The following weights have been declared in connection with the Napier Park Races:— Omaranui Hack Handicap Hardies, If mile—Anthrax 11.9, Hinoornffla 11.2, Montigo and Commander 11.0, Done! Carlos IU.&, Erl King 10.1, utucaru;' 10.0, Forest 9.13, Waimaria 9.12, Tairua 9.10, Prince Hassan and Nero 9.9, Eldorado 9.8, Leespring 9.2, Corazon and Waikareao 9.0, Esk Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Con- * tender 9.0, Vi 8.2, Wimmera and Wairaki 7.9, Andrew Mack 8.8, Miscast 8.6, Voetgang 8.0, Tinatca 8.3, Inez 7.10, Reef 7.'<, Martyr King 7.5, Toanga 7.4. Taumano 7.2, Continuancs 7.0, Corn 6.13. Ora Pinsent 6.11, Ru and Obscurity 6.9, Wonderbohm, :V aster Stent and Mayflower 6.7. Napk-r Cup Handicap, 1J mile. — Bobrikoff 9.12, Moral 9.4, Master Delaval 8.9, Muskerry 8.8, Downfall 8.7, Targimoana 8.4, Sir Tristram and Kopu 7.12, Satidstream 7.9, Taitoko 7.9. Ikon 7.7, Chanteuse, Waipaku and Woodhey 7.6, Osiris 7.4. Gold Lace 7.3, All Guns 7.2, Moniigu 7.0, Uenuku «.]3, Arclight 6.12, Maiora and Diamord Star 6.11. St. Aidan 6.10, Vi 6.9, Paisano anu Lionel 6.8, Gnlden Gate, Berengaria and Parable 6.7. Welter Handicap, 7 furlong?.— Sand&trearn 10.9, 'ihe Cockatou 9.12, Martyrium 9.10, Maiora and at. Aidan 9.2, Seaton Dale 8.13, Ku:awaka 8.10, Golden Gate 8.8, Cnicane and Erl King 8.7. Sapling Stakes Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Theodore 9.2, Maori King 8.8, Merriwa 8.7, Merrigsl 8.0, Golden Water 7.12, Ideate 7.11, Serapling 7.7, Beach 7.4, Scotts Fusilier 7.4, Arom 7.3, Bandolier, Elfish and Crusade 7.1, Latchet7.o, Refoundand Meremere 6.12, Lace Collar 6.10. Redcliffe Hack Welter Handicap, 1 mile.—The Cockatoo and Ballin 9.13, Spate and Waiariki 9.10, Jack Pot 9.9, Waipu 9.8, Paisano 9.8, Gold Treasure 9.0, Taira 8.12, Waimaria 8.12, Sealer 8.10,/ Roselethe 8.10, Parable 8.9, Awha and Nero 8.7, Highden and Sir Possible 8.5, Icel and Continuance 8.2, Nadine, Robin Link and Mokai 8.0. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Bobrikoff 9.3, Moriarty 8.6. Stylish 8.5, North Head 8.3, Rock Ferry and Chanteuse 8.0, Gold Lace 7.13, Waikaraka 7.10, Diamond Star 7.7, Pluck 7.5, Chamoise 6.13. V.R.C. MEETING. By Telegraph—Press Association. Received March 6, 6 p.m. FLEMINGTON, March 6. Adverse weather conditions affected the attendance for the last day of the V.R.C. meeting. The racing was good. Rain fell during the third race. Results:— Select Handicap—Mala 1, Sperry 2, Santos 3. Place Handicap Karanand 1, Nushka 2. Lady Wilde 3. Steeplechase—Seymour 1, Decoration 2, Postboy 3. Farewell Handicap—Maltine 1, Verenice 2, Scotland 3. Won by six lengths. Time, lmin 43sec