SPORTING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15335, 25 September 1917, Page 8

SPORTING.

THE OTAKI MEETING. (Per United Press Association.) OTAKI, September 24. The we-ather was fine but threatening for to-day's races. There was a fair attendance. Results were as follows: — .■„■■_ Maiden Plate. —Astrophel 1, Beaufort 2, Quinn's Post 3. Scratched: Sartoline, War Maid, March On,, and Lady Fermier. The winner led all the way and won by two lengths. Beaufort overhauled Quinn's Post 100 yards from the post and beat him by one length. Matilda was next. Dominion Day Handicap.—Lady Beaufort 1, Polynesian 2, Hastie 3. Scratched: Nobleman, Perrier, and Benope. A fine start and an excellent finish. Lady Beaufort won by a head. Polynesian and Hastie were locked together for second place. The winner, ridden by Gray, was cheered. - Steeplechase.—Coalition 1, Union Jack 2, Gaekwar 3. Scratched: Paremata, Aratiaha, and Te Mamuri. AH completed the course, but spreadbut spread-eagled after half a mite. Union Jack was prominent throughout. Won by two lengths, several lengths between second and third horses. Time, 4mln 48 l-6sec. Memorial Stakes. —Sleight of Hand 1, Lady Louisa 2, Orleans 3. Scratched Menelaus, Midnight Star, Master Moutoa, Alteration, Black Ada. Mascot and Rose Pink led most of the distance. Sleight of Hand, who was handy, led, half-way up th straight and won by a length. Time, 2min 15% sec. Stewards' Hack.—Bloomine 1, Perrier 2, Trickery 3. Scratched: Rylstone, Oraraua, Campaign, and Royal Reign. Won by a length and a half. The field raced together most of the distance. Time, lmin 18sec. Flying.—Merrie Poto 1, Sweet Tipperary 2, Bairnsdale 3. Scratched: Chakwana, Glenroy, Waimatoa, Orlean, Black Ada, Botanist, and Nobleman. Won by a length. Time, lmin 21sec. Welter.—Thoughtful 1, Amity 2, Hastie 3. Also ran: 4 Sartoline, 7 Squadron, 6 Sir William, 8 Elevate, 5 Puncba. Won by a length. Time, 1.37. v CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. CUP ENTRIES. The following nominations have been received for the NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2000 sovs., two miles. A. McDonald's b g Multicipal, by Multifid—Phoebus Apollo—Lady Wellington mare, agedH. E. Troutbeck's blk g Hendra, by Royal Artillery—Hecuba, syrs. E. J. Watt's blk f Nottata, by Maori King—La Notte, 3yrs. W. Duncan's ch g Client, by Elevation—Bonheur, 6yrs. F. J. Lysnar's br g Blackall, by All Black—La Notte, 6yrs. F. J. Lysnar's b g Cleft, by Multifid —Cricium, syrs. C- G. Dalgety's b g Snub, by Martian Lady Disdain. C. G. Dalgety's b g Wardancer, by Martian—Stepdancer, 4yrs. V- and E. Riddiford's b g Menelaus, by Martian—Lovelorn, 4yrs. V. and E. Riddiford's b m Mascot, by Martian —Mary of Argyle, 4yrs. V. and E. Riddiford's b g Johnny Walker, by Martian—Silkgown, 5 yrs. W. E. Bidwill's br m Devotion, by All Black—Culmination, 4yrs. J. Hand's b hj Mullingar, by Marble

Arch—Romola, 6yrs. W. Gardiner, junr.'s b g John Barleycorn, by Sarto—Brisa, fyjed. G. L. Stead's b g The Toff, by Boniform—Class, 4yrsE. S. Luttrell's b c Kilboy, by Kilbroney—Cyre, 4yrs. E. S. Luttrell's b g Kill'em, by Kilbroney—Cyre, 3yrs. A. J. Shear sty's b g Sleight of Hand, by M ystification Wonderland mare, 6yrs. A. Lite's b g Paraoa, by King Rufus —The Boyne, 6yrs. J. Hart's b g Teka, by MystificationTattle, syrs. T. H. Lowry's b m Desert Gold, by All Black—Aurarius, syrs. T. H- Lowry's ch g Egypt, by All Black—Aurarius, 4yrs. F. A. and V. N. Price's b g Rorke's Drift, by Calibre—O'Rourke's Fancy, 6yrs. B. C. McCormick's b g Midnight Star, by Starina—Lady Flora, aged. H. M. Campbell's b g Dusky Eve, by Signer—Swift, syrs. Lang and Collis's br g Colonel Soult, by Soult—Lady Winnie, aged. Barrett and Bain's b hj Marc Anthony, by Varco Volodia, syrs. C. Prior's b g Multifual, by Multifid —Flag, 6yrs. C- Prior's b g Bjorneborg, by Finland Warscave, 4yrs. J. B. Reid's b 2 Killard, by Kilbroney —Siberia, 4yrs. S. W. Tatham's br g Orleans, by Conqueror—Jeanne d'Arc, aged. W! Garrett's b g Sir Solo, by Sir Laddo—Wepener, aged. J. F. Buchanan's bhj Battle Eve, by Martian—To-morrow, syrs. A. A. Narbey's br g Ke>aua, by Charlemagne ll.—Elaine, 4yrs. L. G. McDonald's b g Detroit, by Frisco—Fishermaid, 6yrs. A. Atwood's bhj Bronk Delaval, by Seaton Delaval—Aerial Fire, syrs. D. P. Wilson's br m Marsa, by Martian—Nantes, 6yrs. Y. T. Barren's br g Thaddeus, by Vasco—Jessie Lewais, syrs. J. S. McLeod's b f Tressida, by Tressady—Princess Melton, 4yrs. H. Whitney's br f Rose Pink, by Kilbroney—Madder, 4yrs. J. W. White's b g Trials, by Tribulation—Opaline, syrs. H- Friedlander's ch g Sedd-el-Bahr, by Varco—Shawano, syrs. W. Kain's b g Minesweeper, by Canrobert—Mabella, syrs. D. H. Roberts' ch g Fiery Cross, by Glenapp—Red Cross, syrs. W. A. Nich oils's b g Varnish, by Varco—Prudish, syrs. J. Calvert's b g King Star, by Martian—Rosiphele, aged. T. E. Whelch's b g Multiply, by Multifid—Lady Augusta, aged. M. Davidson's br f Inverlea Lass, by Pallas—Cisco Rose, 4yrs.