SPORTING

Wairarapa Age, 17 November 1919, Page 6

SPORTING

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Nov, ll)—Ashhurst-Pohangina Jbt.C. Nov. 20, 21—South Canterbury R.C Nov. 22, 26—Takapuna J.O Nov. 29, Dec. I—Feilding J.O. Doc. 4 —Methven R.C. Dec. 6 —Hororata R.C. Doc. 10—Bay of Plenty R.C. Dec. 10, 11—Woodvillo J.CDec. 17—Taumarunui J.C. Dec. 17, 18 —Lake County .T.C. Dec. 26—Poranga.hau R.C. Dec. 26—Clifden R.C. Doc. 26, 27, 29 —Manawatu R.C. Dec. 26, 27 —Dunedin R.C. Dec. 26, 27—Taranaki R.C. Dec. 26, 27—West-land R.C. Due. 27, 30, 31—Auckland T.C. Dec. 26, 29, Jan. 1,- 2 —Auokland R.C.

(By "Ttee.") Rose Pink will be a contestant at the Ashhurst meeting on Wednesday.

The Taratahi-Carterton Racing Club made a profit of £724 10s 7d on its recent race meeting.

H. Young was the most successful rider at Christchurch on Saturday, placing three wins to his credit.

Gloaming went out a very warm favourite in the Stead Memorial Cup, and returned to investors not more than 15 per cent, on their investments.

Consultation, who won a race recently at the Taratahi, has been sold to Mr. J. Beban, of the West Coast, and-will be raced down there at the holiday meetings.

Mr. A. McDonald, of Masterton, purchasod two Kilbroriey fillies and one Kilbroncy colt at the yearling sales at ChristchurcQ last week, paying 1150 guineas for tho trio.

Followers of the anticipations i* the.se columns for Saturday's racing at Christchurch would have had a good win. «. Among the successful horses mentioned were Sonnino (sixth favourite), Bonnetter (eighth favourite), Onslaught, Winter Wind,' Gloaming, and Dribble (fifth favourite).

"We are straight racing people, and huve the public with us every time; we want no favour, only fair play."—This paragraph was contained in a letter received by the TanatahiCarterton Racing Club from a wellknown owner, who asked that his horses be given fair play at the start-ing-post.

The stewards of the TaratahiCarterton Racing Club intend to make a forward movement in tho appointments at the course and to cater in a more liberal manner for horse-owners and patrons. The training track is receiving special attention, in view of the increased number of horses in training.

Following are the weights for the Alison Cup •at the Takapuna meeting.—Some Boy 9.9, King Lupin 9:7, Uncle Ned 9.5, Tinopai 8.12, Depredation 8.8, Taiamai 8.7, Gold Kip 7.13, Royal Irish 7.7, Lord Kenil\Vorth 7.7, Mullingar 7.6, Housewife 7.4, All Talk 7.3,. Windorah 7.2, Hyllus 7.2, Fabriquette 7.1, Meltchikoff 6.9,' Waiuta 6.7, Classification 6.7. i Killard 6.7, Paddington Green 6.7, v Tabasco 6.7, Mountain Gold 6.7, Rathlin 6.7, Archie (5.7, Lady Energy 6.7.

The stewards of the Taratahi(Jarterton E,firing Club, at a meeting on Saturday, commented on the fact that wcll-known _ bookmakers were. on the course at the recent raceß. It was pointed out that one Masterton bookmaker, who had been ordered off tlie ground, found his way among Ihe people later on in the day. It was agreed that more strict supervision was required. The meeting decided to support the Whangarei Club in asking the Minister of Internal Affairs to undertake the appointment of course detectives; * THE C..T.C. MEETING. GLOAMING WINS STEAD v MEMORIAL CUP.

(By Telegraph—Press Association) 'CHRISTCHURCH, Last Night. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan meeting was concluded on Saturday. The weather at tho opening was dull, but warm. After the first race, ram set in, and the temperature dropped. With three

races gone the rain eased off, but it came on again before the Stead Memorial Stakes, and the remainder of the afternoon was unpleasant. The totalisator handled £68,861 10s, making £259,979 10s for the meeting, against £133,702 at last year's three days' fixture. Results: — Suburban Hurdles.—6 Sonnino (H. McSweenoy) 1, '2 San Sebastian 2.. 1 Austin 3. Also started: Achilledes. 7 Jack Symotis, 4 Trickery, 8 Polygon. Polygon, Trickery, and Achil ledes fell. Won by five lengths < Time, 3min. lsec. Cressy Welter.—B Bonnetter (H J Goldfinch) 1, 9 Motuihi 2, 1 Bor< I opec 3. Also started: 5 Astinome, 7 J Killowen, 6 Gamecock, 16 Amythas 3 Ermine, 10 Tortrix, 2 Arch Lassie 4 Macduff, 14 Link Up, 12 Moorabbe 13 Braid, 15 Charley, 11 Some Kid. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 12J sec. Seymour Handicap.—o Falstaff (T. McNaughten) 1, 6 Sans Souci 2, < Steepholm 3. Also started: 7 Flight Commander, 4 Warlike, 1 Royal Ex-! change, 2 Red Signal, 8 North Sea ; j 13 Balefire, 14 Rippingill, 15 Juliana, j Arch Salute fell and North Sea lost j his rider. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 314-ssec. R. D. Mor- j ris, the rider of Arclf- Salute, was ' injured, and removed to the hospital j Members' Handicap.—l Onslaught (H. Young) 1, 3 Demos 2, 6 Michaelr i 3. Also started: 4 Punka, 2 Maioha j 5 Tigritiya, 7 Kipling, 8 Tremena.! Won by a neck. Time, lmin 284-5 sec. Pioneer Handicap.-—2 Winter Wind <H. Young) 1, 1 Listening Post 2, 3 Sunny Corner 3. Also started: 4 Gasbag, 5 Wake, 6 La Paix, 7 Tropical, 8 Glenlake. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 2sec, STEAD MEMORIAL GOLD CUP. 1 Gloaming (B. Deeley) 1 L Kossini 2 2 Desert Gold , 3 Tho only starters. . Won by a ; length, with fivo lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 12 l-ssec. j Electric Plate. —1 Moorfowl (T. • Reid) 1, 2 Silver Link 2, 4 Croesus 3. Also started: 5 Mortham, 3 Torfreda and Murihiku (coupled). Won by three lengths. Time, 48 l-ssoc. Fendalton Handicap.—s Dribble (R. Keed) 1, 1 Elous 2, 2 Royal Stag 3. Also started: 3 Nobleman, 4 Kilrush, 2 Heath ercote (coupled with Royal Stag), 6 First Salute, 7 Glenshine, 3 Bingham. 9 Starland. . Won by a neck. Timo, 2min. 8 3-ssec.

FEILDING WEIGHTS. (By Telegraph—Press Association) OHRISTCHURCH, Last Night.

The following handicaps have been declared for tho Feilding Jockey Club's meeting by Mr J. E. Henrys:

Waituna Hack Hurdles.—Whiro 11.5, Maraetotara 11.2, Garryowen, Munster 10.13, Papanui 10.9, Combustion 10.7, Sail Homo 10.2, Pawerewere 9.7, Ngakanui, 'Cello, Rienzi, Zeus, Guahaco 9.6, Gunwale 9.3,. Signorella 9.2, Torps, Hushabye, Tuticorn, Hautawa, 'Whakaruru, .Pervolo, Cheval, Walled, Mountain Maid, Preface, Vigolo, Lepanto 9.0. Spring Hurdles.—Gang 'Awa, Yankee Jack 11.9, First Line 10.13, Maraetotara 10.12, Papanui 10.5, Sail Home 9.12, Sir Donald, Ngakanui, Cheval 9.0. # Flying Stakes.—Hymestra 9.5, Croesus 9.3, Waimatoa 9.2, Sweet Corn 8.13, Chimera, Maioha, Hetaua 8.10, Dribble, Demos'B.3, Torfreda 8.13, Jutland 7.9, Birkenvale, Ermine, Bonny, Briar 7.8, Murihiku, Esthonia 7.4, Cancel Arch 7.3, Matatua 7.2, Macduff, * Sjimaranga 6.13, Ahika, Idle Talk, Trentliam *Rose, Hupana'6.7.

St. Andrew's Handicap.—Snub 9.0, Dusky Eve 8.11, Volo 8.10, Heathercote 8.5, Hetaua 8.3, Athens 11. 8.1, Marqueteur 7.12, Hurry Up, Roso Pink 7.11, Ladogeur 7.10/ Scornful, The Speaker, Royal Irish, First Salifte 7.7, Windorah 7.3, Nightraider' 7.0y Moutoa Ivanova 6.13, Seasprite 6.12, Warstar, Bingham, Siienus, 6.7. liiwitea Welter.—Maioha 10.5, Marqueteur 9,8, Royal Irish, Old Gold 9.3, First Salue, Hyttus, Rose Wreath 9.2, Seasprite 9.1, Zola 9.0, Kipling 8.1, Miiltaine 8.12, > Terssida 8.11, Hushman, Arrowfield 8.9, Olynthus 8.8, Doric, Retard, Black Hill 8.7, Roso Queen 8.1, Wars*ar, Bing* ham, 7.13, Retriff, Ladify 7.12, Arch' Salute, Engari, Signorella, Combustion, Guianiform 7.11. 1£ itzroy Hack Handicap.—Coolpazi I 9.0, Nursing Sister 8.9, Kilgour. 8.5, Vance, Hymarty, Nemaline, Admyra 8.1, Egmont Park, 8.1, Engari 8.0, March On 7.13, Prince Formby, Moulu 7.12, Chaeronia 7.11, Wonder, Swanne River, Hupana 7.9, Zela r Merry Andrew, Glentour, Kyoto,

Farce 7.8, Restful 7.6, Russet, Idle- [ ness 7.5, Beloved 7.4, »War Baby 7.2,1 Reparoa 7.1, Better Luck, GlenmaiJ 6.13, Paonui 6.12, Conziska 6.11,' Sweet Song, Avanti, Polemic, Cheer Up, Haversack, Fiery Lass, Ban try, Missland 6.10. THE ARMIDALE CUP. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Ausrraiian-N.Z. Cable Association.) Received Last Night, 5.5 o'clock. MELBOURNE, Nov. 15. The Armidale Cup resulted as follows: Chrome ... 1 Odella ... 2 Menin ... 3 Won by a neck. Time, 2min 34} sees. SANDGATE HANDICAP. Received Last Night, 5.5 o'clock. BRISBANE, Nov. 15. The Sandagte Handicap resulted as follows: Jessyce ... 1 Fayal 3 Nairu ... 3 Won by a length and a quarter. Time, 2rain 6|secs.