SPORTING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15189, 9 April 1917, Page 8

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. A.J.O. MEETING. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. SYDNEY', April 8. Hurdles.—Jack Rice 1, Lord Cecil 2, Quirinda 3. Ten starters. Won by a neck. Time, 3.51. Autumn Stakes. —Fortune Hunter 1, Lingle 2 , Gideon Cap 3. Ten starters. Won by a length, 'l ime, 2.34-$. Sires Produce Stakes. —Thrice 1, Modesto 2, Brolly 3. Nineteen starters. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.29 i. Doncaster Handicap.—-Wedding Day 1, Poiycrates 2, Whitclield 3. All the acceptors started. Poiycrates was loading at tlie distance, Wedding Day challenged, and in a great finish won by a Head. Time, 1.39. St. larger.—Thana 1, Stageland 2, Colbert 3. Nine starters. The winner led throughout. Won by three quarters of a length. High. Weight Handicap.—Ardrossan 1, Heatherbrac 2, Show Girl 3. Twen-ty-seven starters. Won by a neck. Time, 1.145. The weather was line, the going good, and the attendance largo. SCRATCHINGS FOR THE SYDNEY CUP. SYDNEY”, April 8. Mold King and Colbert have been scratched for the Sydney Cup. Quinologist has also been scratched for the Cap. AUCKLAND R.C.’S AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. (Per Press Assdciation.) AUCKLAND, April 7. The Auckland Racing Club’s Autumn meeting opened in glorious weather. Tile track was in excellent condition, and there was a very largo attendance. The totalisator returns were £46,413, as against £45,484, showing an increase of £959. Results : President’s Handicap.—B Glenopal (Robinson) I, 3 Tabasco 2, 1 Llamsbon 3. Also started —4 El Gallo, 2 Fionuaila, 5 Kauri King, 6 Hyllus, 7 Royal Irish, 1L Doncaster, 9 Thrace, 10 Royal Rufus. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2.8. The winner carried 171bs. over-weight. Great Northern Oaks. —5 Tressida (Buchanan) J, I Devotion 2, 2 Mascot 3. Also started—7 Erroneous, 3 Rckanui, 6 Sunny Climes, 4 Waiuta. Won bv a length and a half, 'lime, 2.37. Brighton Hurdles. —2 Plymouth (R. .McSweenoy) 1, 4 Tararu Jack 2, Tenacious 3. Also started —8 Ghiepot, G Guiding Way, 7 Gieudalough, 3 Ulster, 5 Fisher, 9 Cokely, 10 Sylvan Knigut. Won by two lengths. Time, 3.49. Champagne .Stakes.—l Hymostra 1, 2 Simonides (coupled Silver Tongue) 2, 3 Lingerie 3. Also started —2 Silver Tongue, 7 Lord Kenilworth, 5 Agnestes, 6 Lough Ennell, 4 Bingham. Won by half a length. Time, .1.14 3-5. Easter Handicap.—lo Menuhins (A. Reed) .1, 11 Bjorncborg 2, 14 Tact 3. Also started —7 Bunting, 3 King Lupin and Rebel (coupled), 8 Toatore, 2 The Toft, 5 Form Ip, 13 Colonel Soult, 4 Hopliold, 12 Lady Penury, 9 Bedford, 15 Jack Dolavnl, I Housewife, 6 Seadown. Won by three quarters of a longtii. Time, 1.40. Onslow Stakes. — I Birkcuvale (L. Wilson) 1, 2 Exclusive 2, 3 Sanacre 3. Also started—s Demotic, 4 Empire, 10 Lady Bruce, 13 Backfire. 14 Guerre

Mort, 12 Woody Gien, 15 Carmen tSylva, 9 Pearl de Mont, 7 Royal Prince, U Princess Bee, 8 Shower Gold, 11 Cambridge, 16 General Stephen. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.1. Nelson Handicap.—S Mi if o’ Gowno (Robinson) J, 4 Marble Star 2, 3 idra 3. Also started —10 Corregidor, 6 British Arch, 7 Silver Lupin, 2 Cardrona, 12 Penniless. II Kcreoue, 19 Takanini, IS St. Francis, 1 Hendra, 14 Bowler, 13 Step. 15 Porpfcry, 9 Manuka u, 16 Lady Energy, 20 Gluetanus, 17 Rosori, 5 Dungannon. Won by half a length. Time, 1.41 3-5. Ellen Handicap.— I Tinopai (Robinson) 1, 5 Glenroy 2, 7 Hicro 3. Also started —3 Munster, 4 (ilen.spiro, 6 Lightning, 2 Mcitclnkoff, 12 Loyal Arch, 14 Prince Merr;wee, 13 Achilledes, 11 Arran, 8 All Delaval, 10 Lady Glen, 9 Rockflcld, 16 land Ainslie, 15 General Joff re. 17 Kirwinning. Won by two and a half lengths. Tune, 1.28

THE W AIR All AT A MEETING. CARTERTON, April 7. The first day oi : the Wairarapa Easter meeting wa-s most successful. The weather was beautiful and the going excellent. The totalizator receipts for tile day were £19,130, which is £976 more than the lirst day of last year. .Results ; Trial Hack.—ldyllic 1, Black Hill 2, Johnny Walker 3. All started. Time, 1.15*/ T'evvaka Welter.- —Sardinia 1, Consultation 2, Capt. Glossop 3. Scr —Multaono and Sabonite. Time, J .41 3-5. Easter Handicap.—Chortle 1, Teka 2, Chakwana 3. Time, 2.6 3-s—a record for the track. Nursery Handicap—Association 1, Vagabond 2, La Tasse 3. Scr. — Chuckle, Impediment and Lady Mylchrest. Tune, 48§. Waingamoana Handicap.—Multiplication 1, Bairnsdalo 2, Tearl Marie 3. Scr —Otara, Altercation and Lady Boris. Time, 1.2 8 2-3. Makahi Hack—Ramanuwhiri 1, Humorist 2. Comment 3. Scr—Carlatonr and Takapau. Time, 1.14 2-5. Warded Handicap—Lady General 1, Lady Black 2, Hew a liewa 3. Scr — Blairfmde and Chortle.