SPORTING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14220, 18 February 1914, Page 7

SPORTING.

WOODYILLE J.C. MEETING. FIRST DAY. (Per United Press Association.) WOODYTLLE, February 18. ’the Autumn • Meeting ot me -Vuiotivillo J.C. commenced to-day in glorious weather. There is a large attendance. Considering the terrible state of the oronnds after the December meeting is looking spiei.diu, au-a i—course is in good order. Results:—, Maiden—Lubriliue 1, Orleans 2, Rangiwhetu 3. Scratched—Combustion, Tiora, and Ranfurly. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. Hack Hurdles—Composed 1, Papalitz 2, Stockade 3. Highden was scratched, vi on by a head, tiie .third horse tnree .lengths away, lime, 3.24 1-5. VI liarite Hack—Classis 1, Tc Hou Hou 2, U.ir ii 3. Or.eaus was scratched. Won cenno.tahly by half a length. 'lime, A .30 3-5. Gii]— Konya !, Immcr 2, Frieze 3. Sctt.ev was scratched. Won by half a Time, 2.S 1-5.

DUNEDIN J.C. MEETING. FIRST DAY. DUNEDIN. February 18. The Dunedin Cup meeting was opened in glorious weather. The attendance promises to be a record for the Wingatui >.imr.se, which Is in good order. Lord Liverpool is present. Results:— Hurdles—Daylight Bill 1, Jack Ashore 2, Pure Gold 3. Scratched: Bravest, Simon Bure, and Silver Monarch. Jack Ashore made a tine run in the straight, which brought him into second place. Won by two lengths, a length and a half between second and third. Gladbrook Handicap—Rcval (Reid) 1, Frigid 2, Scotch Melody 3. Scratched; Moonglow. Miss Kellerman-, and Duller. A great finish, a head separating the placed horses. Time, 1.29 4-5. DEATH OF VALUABLE MARE. Press Association.—Telegraph. —Copyright Received February 18, 9.50 a.in. MELBOURNE’ February 18. Mr Baron’s imported mare Chrnell died suddenly while exercising from internal hemorrhage. She cost 2100gns.

BY “ACHILLES.” Acceptances for the Wanganui J. C. Cup Meeting are due on Friday next, the 2(lth ihst. Mr (J. F. Moore intends putting Signor into work shortly with a view to winning another pood race. He is as sound as a bell, and'should stand another prepara-. Hon. A two-year-old chestnut colt by San Fran—Polycaste is also being hacked about with a view to being raced next season. I understand that Alex. Hall, who had intended giving up training, will take charge of these horses for Mr Moore. Denise Orme is still under the vet. She will be put to'the stud next season. is thought ill some quarters that the fact iliat hj. Gray is going to Australia ,«n Saturday may be taken as an indication that Bon Ton will not be sent to Wan ganui for the Cup. ;i utormation is to hand from Colombo that the groat Australian .sprinter Volslbane has been purchased by a wellknown English sportsman. His new owner intends giving Volsloanc an opportunity of measuring strides v. ith the best spiL.ters in England.