SPORTING

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14768, 6 October 1921, Page 5

SPORTING

A.J-C. MEETING. BEAUPORD WINS CRAVEN PLATE. NEW ZEALAND HORSES FAIL. (United Press Association.) Received October 5, 8.15 p.m. SYDNEY, October 5. For the third day of the Australian Jockey Club's spring meeting the weather was ideal and the course in excellent order. There was an attendance of 35,000. The day's racing was, perhaps, the most pleasant of the meeting. Profiting by observation of the first two days' racing, punters displayed keener discrimination in picking. Excellent ha'ndicapping made them earn their winnings. Beauford's victory in the Craven Plate was deservedly popular, though many doubted his ability to see out li miles. He not only saw the distance, but established an Australasian record. The New Zealanders, whilst prominent during the progress of races, failed to materialise at the finish. Following are the results: —

Second Hurdle Race.—Colonel Knut (10.4) 1, Airdrie (11.10) 2, Reducive (11.0) 3. There was an excellent tussle over' the last half mile between Colonel Knut and Airdrie, but the former won by three lengths. Time, 4.38 J.

THE CRAVEN PLATE, a sweepstake of . £ls each with £3OOO added; standard weight for age; 1} miles.

S. Kilfick's br g Beauford, syrs, by Beau Soult—Blueford, 9.1 I C. E. McDougall's ch h Syce Knight, 4yrs, Syce—Merry Thought, 9.0 2 E. E- D. Clarke's ch f Furious, 3yrs, by The Welkin—Danaide, 7.6. .. 3 Eight started. Fluency, Fairy Bob and Beauford were prominent early in the race. Beauford took command at the mila" post, closely attended by Fluency. The same order was maintained into the straight, at which point Syce Knight gained ground. Beauford had all the best of the finish, and he won by three lengths. Time 2-3 s—an Australasian record. Suburban Handicap.—Julia Grey (9.4) 1, Etive (8.5) 2, Teremaru (7.7) 3. Etive led for most of the journey, but Julia Grey, coming at the finish, won by a length and a-quarter. Time, 4-.37J. Members' Handicap. Publicity (7.11) 1, Bilalli (7.2) 2, Drank (8.5) 3. Eleven started. Publicity went to the front after a mile, and was never headed. Loyal Irish was prominent early in the race. Collision was knocked back during the running. Won by a neck. Time, 2.6. Gimcrack Stakes, for 2-year-old fillies, Bst each, 5 furlongs.—Lady Aura 1, Theory 2, Wolverine 3- Sixteen starters. Veil was noticeable rounding the bend, and finished fifth. Lady Aura went to the front, leading into the straight, and won by li lengths. Time 1.1 J. Sydney Handicap. —Kcneppil (7,-i) 1, Prince Charles (7.8) 2, Escarte (7.7) 3. There were twelve starters. Won by a length and a-half. Time 2.332. AUSTRALIAN RACING*. CAULFIELD GUINEAS. (United Press Association.) MELBOURNE, October 5. The acceptors for the Caulfield Guineas are:—Demetrius, Shepherd Queen, Scfton, Thunderer, Heir-appar-ent, Sister Olive, The Tyrant, Lionel Attwill, Isa, Colonel Aides, Woorissa, Dialogue. Pelaw Main and Prince Sandy are due to arrive in Melbourne on Friday. HAWKE'S BAY MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association). HASTINGS, Wednesday. The following are the concluding results: — Spring Handicap. The Speaker (7.0) 1, Heather Sprig (9.2) 2, Maioha (9.8) 3. Also started: LoveMatch, Truthful, Rapture, Bagdad, Ben Bolt. Won bv a bare neck. Time 2.11. Hastings Stakes. —Epitaph (8.0) t, Morose (8.0) 2, Mountain Lion (8.5) 3. Also skirted: Ulcaborg, Kurutahi, Sir Olwav. Won bv six lengths. Time 48 2-5.

Glcnaray Handicap.—Hyginas (7.0) I, Admiral Codrington (0.12) -'_, Penitent (8.13) '■'<. Also started: Bonnetler, Taipairu, Woden, Wamba. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time 1.54 3-5.

Flaxmere Handicap—Ruruwai (7.11) 1, Tinihanga (0.7) 2, Correspondent '7.0) :i. Very narrow victory. Time l.ir. 3-5.

Flying Handicap. —Caricature (7.4) J, Soldier's Love (7.9) 2, Scion '7.2) :t. Won by a length and a half. Time 1.1 i 1-5. The lotalisator handled £26,17i.