SPORTING.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XL, Issue 12538, 8 May 1915, Page 3

SPORTING.

HORSE RAGING. ASHBURTON RACES. Per Press Association. Ashburton, May 8. The Ashburton County Racing Club's autumn meeting was concluded to-day in ideal weather. The going was excellent, and there was a- "good attendance. Totalisator investments reached £10,719 10s, as against £6802 10s on the corresponding day last year, while the aggregate for the meeting rose from £16,908 (in Ma-v, 1914) to £22,433. Results:— SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP. I—Commotion, 11.9 ... 1 4—Cast Iron. 10.11 ... 2 3—Curilla, 9.9 ... :.. 3 Also started: 2 Margo 11.5 6 Golden Grape 9.6, 5 Horoscope 9.0. Commotion came through at the entrance to the straight and 'won by a bare neck, Curilla being three lengths away. Time, 2min 45sec. MORETON HACK HANDICAP. I—Pride o' Clutha, 5.6 ... 1 2—Melford, 7.1.1 2 ■4—St. Ewe, 7.3 ... ' ... 3 Also started: 3 Bonation 8.3, 5 Red Pennon 7.11, 7 Moneymaker 7.0, 6 John Riellv 7.0. 8 Hard Shot 7.0. Scratched: Bandy. The finish was exactly similar to that in the hurdles. Time.'luiin 13 2-sscc. AUTUMN HANDICAP. B—Scotch Melody, 7.5 ... 1 7—Fender, 6.12 .... ... 26 —Snapdragon,.car. 7.7 ... 3 Also started: 3 First Glance 9.9. 4 Speoialform 8.10, 2- Honesty .8,1, 5 Briar Patch car. 7.9jf 10 The Cornet car. 7.7,. 1 Bonny Rigg 7:5, 9 Don Francisco 6.7. . Scratched: Wild Pilgrim. - A good race. Half-way down the straight Scotch Melody and Fender drew ahead, but the. former won by a neck, three lengths between second, and third. Time, lmin 39 4-ssec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP. 2—Down, 8.5 ... ■•■• 110—Fiery Cross, 6.7 ... 2 I—BelTslh'ire, 8.7' ... ... 3 The winner was always in a handy, position, and drawing away well in the last 50 vards got home a length ahead, double that distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 14sec. WINCHMORE WELTER. B—Countess Tolstoi, 7.10 ... 1 • 6—Trireme, 7.10 2 2—Sir Hamilton ,8.4 ... 3 - Also started: I Wild Pilgrim-9.9, 4 Ladrone 9.9, 10 Caher Davon 8.12, 7 Medallist'B.B Cororiiform 8.5, 2 Glenowl 8.5- 3 Firmhold 8:3, 11 Glenongley 7.10,, 9'Gold Coim 7.10. After the first: furlong Countess Tolstoi took charge. She was never headed, and finished two lengths in front of Trireme, who beat the third horse by a neck. Time, lmin 26 4-ssec. SELMA HANDICAP TROT. 2—Lothario,: 14sec .... 1 '3—Soda, lOsec : .' 2." 9 —Lady' Lyons, 12sec ... 3 Also started: 10 Promotion scr, 6 0.1.C. Bsec, 11 BowbeM Usee, 4 Lyndhurst I2sec, 1 General Link 12sec, 7 St. Leo 14sec, 5 Allen Doone 14sec, S Cupid Whispers-14eec. • . The winner led all the • way, and "won by a length. Time, 3min 16sec WAKANUI HANDICAP. 3—Peg. 8.6 ... •" '•••' t 2—Medlev. 7.12 ... '....-.+ 4—Marvelite, 7.7 ... ... 3

Also started;' 1 Dinner Gong, 8.2, 6" Sveaborg 8.0, 7 Merton 7.13, 5 Cortes 6-7. „ . , Scratched: Marsa. A great finish. Time, lrain 13 2-ssec.

' NOTES. (By our Special Reporter.) ' The Hurdles- field contained a fresh runner in Margo, who. however, gave a very poor display.,. Commotion was favorite in a good betting race, and after a good finish with the first dajs winner he prevailed by a. neck. . Curilla was again in th"rd place. Golden Grape made- tho running for a mile, but ho was .jumping very big and was !«■

trouble over the last part. Cast Iron ran right up to his first day's form, and Curilla will do better later on.

A very hot favorite in Pride of Chitha was unfurled! an 'the Moreton Hack Handicap, and the good tiling came off, but only after its backers had got the shock of tlicvr lives, for it caught the tapes and at the end of afurlong wa» in the rear. Berry, however, rode a cool- race and after a good run' in the straight he got up in time to win by a neck from Melfcrd. who was in front the whole way. St. Ewe was a. good third 1 , and will be heard of very shortly. Bonation ran badlv and; so did the much-raced Red Pennon. An inquiry linto the form of the winner was 'held' and the explanation was considered satisfactory. Bonny Riga: and Honesty, placegetters yesterday, were backed in that order for the Autumn Handicap. The latter and Fender set a very fast pace over the first part, and in the straight Scotch Melody, who had always been handy, came along and! won a very fast run race by a neck. Snapdragon wa«close up third, after getting a clear run on the fence at the liome turn. Honesty was beaten by Fender, worrying her over the first part. Bonny Rigg covered a lot of extra groun-1 after getting badly away. First Glance ran. a: good race under her big weight, and finished fourth, with Bonny Ri'gg and' Specialfonn alongside her. Don. Francisco was tailed off the wihole way. The time is a record for the course. Hard: Shot was the only withdrawal from the Juvenile Handicap, leaving 11 runners. Bellshire and Down were backed l in that order. At the start Holiday led off from Bellshire and HnJ'ina, while Ardenvohr was left. Rounding the bend, Bellshire led, with Down moving up. In the straight the Ricearton gelding was hard ridden to overhaul Bellshire, and; Fiery Cross, a. rank outsider, also appeared, on the scene and split the pair. Halina. who was sharpened up by the run on the first day, was close up fourth. Then came Marsa and Thaddeus. Several of the runners were heavily backed in the Winchmore Welter, but a rank outsider in Countess Tolstoi took charge .at'the, barrier rise and led the whole way, winning easily in fast time. Trireme and Sir- Hamilton were in the places, and Medallist was next. Several of tlie starters had their chances spoilt at the rise of the barrier, particularly Glenowl and Wild Pilgrim. . The Selma- Trot was won by Lothario (F. Holmes), who was on the limit and led the whole way. Soda, the second horse, was carried -wide at the turn, and then, did well to finish second. Lady Lyons was close up third, GeneraT Link,- the favorite, performejd badly. 0.1.C. was called off, and his rider was fined £5 for starting before ti lTle - ~ „ i In the concluding event Medley and Dinner Gong both carried over four figures on the machine. The start was delayed a considerable time by Dinner- Gong, who was eventually left standing. Marvelite and Sveabqrg carried on the running to the straight entrance, where Peg and Medley joined in and, after a brilliant finish, the pair dead-heated. Marvelite was third.

GREAT NORTHERN WEIGHTS. Per Press Association Wanganui, May 7. The following, weights have been declared for the Great Northern meeting:— Great Northern Hurdles, 2* nines:— Admiral Soult and Spalfish 11.7, Sir Donald 11.6, Hereford 11.3. Tragedy King Black Northern, and Royal Arms Morecombe and Sandy Paul 10.8, Corrie 10.8, Immensitv 10.3. Te Onga. and'-Stvra-x 10.1, Birkful and Cornelian 10.0, Commotion 9.13, Cloudy Dawn 9.10, Spalperion and Bollin 9.8, Callby Bridge, Pip, Golden Glow 9.5, Fagot, Toreador, Jolie Fille, and Braeburn 9.3, Hurakia, Monologue, Soultikoff, auci Glenorchy 9.1, Waipunui. El Gallo, Luperin, Harbor Light, Master Regal, Semolina, Tararua Jack. Queen's Post, Patronvmic, Vascular, First Consul 9.0. Great Northern Steeples, 3J miles Bercola 11.10. Jackman 11.9, Scots Guard 11.2, Dorando 10.13. Golden Glow 10.11, Black Northern 10.8, Morecombe 10.6, The Chief 10.5, Addnought 10.1, Fireworks and Sandy Paul 10.3.

Te Onga and Styrax 10.1. Bollin, Appin. Leapuki, and Cornelian. 10.0. Clouclv Dawn P.ll, Spalperion. Vestal, and Waterworks 9.10, True Blue and Sporhmaii 0.8, "El Gallo, Xat Lupin, Nga.ton, Niniblefcot, Oleuorchv, and Lady Sabretache 9.7. WANGANUI WINTER MEETING. (Pkr Press Association.) ' I Wangauui, May ". The following weights have been declared : ' Borough Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Tree Lucerne 9.0, King Lupin 8.12. Hoy 5.7, Astor 8.4. Bimctci- 5.3, Peg 8.0, Goldstroain 8.0, Avon Park 8.0, A\aiorewa 8.0, Playoff 7.11. Zeus <.5, King Chinni 7.4, George 7.3, .Adroit 7.3, Ivaniki i .1, Grattan 7.0, Botanist 6.12. Zion 6.12, Ardent 6.12, Salvia 6.11, Bunny Itigg 6.10, Peroneal 6.9. Royal Dragoon 6.9, Veroneal 6.8. Wanganui Steeples. 3 miles. —Jackman 11.12, Doraudo'll.l. The Pole 10.13, C.u.l.e:i Glow 10.13, Adduought 10.6. Morning 10.6, Bonnv 10.6, Sandy Panl 10.5 Fireworks 10.5. Daylight Bill 10.4, Leapuki 10.1, Appin 10.1, Vestal 9.12, Waterworks 9.12, TrueBlue 9.9, Sportsman 9.9. Euroco 9.8. Soporofic 9.8, Supreme 9.7, Proxy 9.7. Connolly Handicap, 1£ mile. —Merry Roe 9.4. Emperador 9.3. Leonta 9.1, Sauci 8.1.3. Bonnv Helen 8.10, Multiply 8.7, Colonel Soult 8.7, Mummer 8.1, Tinopai 8.1 Phosohorus 7.12, Byron 7.10. Gold Soult 7.9, Baiiksia 7.0, Patron'ale 7.0 Ladv Louisa 7.0, Rataini 6.8, Stepney 6.B,'Bonny Rigg 6.8. Gold Fran 6.8, Maniaroa, 6.7. Crawford 6.7, Ine.uru 6.7. Century Hurdles, 2£ miles.—Sir Donald 11.8, Hereford 11.5, Black Northren 11.1. Leonta. 11.0, Corrie 10.9, Sauci 10.8 Immensity. 10.5, Styrax 10.3, Birkful 10.2. Cornelian 10.2, Arnake 10.2. The Rover 10.0, Cloudy Dawn 9.12. Sampan 9.11, Toreador 9.5, Aratiatia- 9.5, Waipunca 9.5, Braeburn 9.5, Moutoa Girl 9.3, Monologue 9.2. Glenorchv 9.2, Hurakia 9.2, Queen's Post 9.0. D.J.C. WINTER MEETING. The following nominations have been received for the winter meeting on June 3 and 5:-

Pacific Hurdle Handicap, of 200 sovs; lif mile.—Kim, Cast Iron 1 . Cyra, John Biuiyan, Cu.rilla. Ca!li:er Davon, Commotion, Lord Frederick, Peerless, St. Aldan,' Stenerina, Banian, Cardiff, White Cockade" Simon Pure, Hatana. Bridegroom. Brighton Handicap, of 140 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Bandy, Encore, Hornbeam, Roumania. Allan Water, Art, The Spike, Rosedbve, Miss- Finland, Fable. Glenongley, Pride o' Clutba, Cortes, Aerogram, Giralda,Lion, Lady Trent, Grafton Laddie, Golden Webb Bonny Maiden, Volspiel, Spanish Princess, Neuroma, First In, Bob West, Charfeville. Sir Hamilton. Cervulus, Red Shield. Red Robe, Canstep, Fireaod, Bon, Firmhold, Micky Free, Red Pennon. St. Ewe, Countess Tolstoi. : Birthday Handicap, of 400 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—John Barleycorn, Medley, Chrysotis., Sartoze-, Ogier, Hesione, Magdala. The Gorn«t, Specialform, Golden King, Wild Pilgrim, Vocation. King Torrent, Ladrone Sister Radius, United Service. Otago Steeplechase, of 500 sovs. About three miles.—Tommy, The Brewer, Fritz, Golden Grape, Stone Ganger, Black Sea, The Sportsman, Royal Medal, Te Tun, Mylaw, The Gunner, True Blue, Cardiff, Northern. Tradesmen's Handicap, of 200 sov.s. Six furlongs'.—Daytime. Sveaborg, Mount Victoria, Medley, Twelfth Night Petrosus, Morton, Redowa, Slogan, Cortes, Golden King, Martian Maid, Moonglow, Ladv Trent. Baritonp, Glenfern, Buller, Marsa, Cervulus', Obsono. Afton % Loch, Sister Radius, Palisade, Clynel'ish, Fender.

Hunters' Steeplechase, nf 130snv.s. About two miles.—Paramatta, Ghent. Oratonua. Golden Dawn. Curilla, Wainono, Tolstoi. Praire Fire. Zingabee, ch g (ovrs, by Kulhine—Field' LilV). Albert, Ironsand, Wellword, Mountain Deer. Winter Welter Handicap, of 175.50v5. One mile.—Encore, Mount Victoria, Banian.. Saxtomart. Caher Davon, Merton, Glenongley, Pride o' Clutra, Wild Pilgrim. Vocation, Giralda. Moonglow, King Torrent, Glen-fern, Bonny Maiden Volspiel, Neuroma, Waipauu'i, Troon,

Olenowl. jYhiltum in Parvo. All Ready. Ladrone, Leading Lady, Firnihold, Rus so. United Service, St Kwe Countess Tolstoi.

Fairfield Hurdle Handicap of ITosovs One mile and a-half. —Kim. Ca.st.iron.,' Cyra, John Bunyan, Curilla. Caher .Davon, Commotion, Lord Frederick, Peerless. St. Aidan, Stoperiua, Black and Brown, Banian, Cardiff. White Cockade, Simon Pure, Ha tana. Bridegroom.

tjilverstroam Handica", of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Bandy, Encore, Hornbeam. Ivouinam'n, Allan Water. Art, The Spike. Hosedove, Mi>s Finland, Fable. Glenongley, "Pride o' Cluthn, Cortex, Aerogram Ciiralda Lion, Ladv Trout:, Grafton Laddie. Golden Webb, Honnv Maiden. Spanish Princess, Neuroma', First In, Bob W*-t. Charleville, Sir Hamilton. Cervulus. Red Shield. Carstop, Firegod. Bon, Firinbold, Red Pennon, Mickov Free, St. Kwe, Countess Tolstoi. Provincial Handicap, of 300 sovs. One mile. —John Barleycorn, Encore, Daytime, Medley. Chrysotis. Sartoiv.e. Ogicr, Hesiono, Speeialf'orm, Merton. Magdala. The Cornet, Slogan, Redowa, Golden King, Wild Pilgrim, Martian Maid, Moonglow. Volspeil. Bullor, W-aipunui, Glenowl, Multum in Parvo, Cervuhis, All Ready, Ladrone. Sister Radius, Palisade, United Service, Clynelislh, Fender.

Wingatui Steeplechase, of 300 sovs., About 2 miles 1\ furlongs.—Tommy, The Brewer, The Jew, Ghent, Oratonua, Frit/,. Golden Grape, Stone Ginger, Black Sea, Stroller, The Sportsman, Roval Medal, Wainono, To Tun, The Gunner, True Blue, Albert, Cardiff, Northern. Wairongoa Handicap, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs.—Davtime. Sveaborg, Mount Victoria. Medley, Tweltli Night. Sartomart, Petrosus. Merton. Redowa, Cortes,' Goldten King, Lion, Moonglow, Lady Trent, Grafton Laddie, Baritone, Glenfern, Buller, Marsa, Cervuhis, Obsono. Bon, Afton Loch, Sister Radius, Palisade. Clyn-eTish. Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, of 130 sovs. About two miles.—Tommy, The Jew. Parramatta, Ghent, Oratonus., Fritz, Golden Dawn, Denial, Tolstoi, Prairie Fare, Zingabee, To Tua, ch g (oyrs) by Wiilnine—Field Lily. Albert, Northern, Irousand, Well wood, Simon Pure, Mountain Deer. In-verm-ay Welter Handicap, of 175 sovs. One mile.—Bandy, Encore, United Service, Roumania, Mount Victoria, Chrysotis. Banian, Sartomart. Caher Davon, Ogicr, Fable, Merton, Glenongley, Pride, o' Clutha, The Cornet, Wild Pilgrim, Vocation. Giralda. Kiine Torrent, Glenfern, Bonny Maiiden. Volspeil, Spanish Princess. Neuroma, Waipumii, " Troon, Sir Hamilton, Glen owl. Multum in Parvo, Ceryulus, All Ready. Ladrone, Firegod!. Leading Lady, Firmhold, Russo, Micky Free St. Ewe. Countess Tolstoi.