SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 29 March 1926, Page 3

SPORTING.

April 3 —Tuapeka County J.C. April 3, s—Wairarapas—Wairarapa R.C. April 3, s—Auckland R.C. April 3, s—Feildings—Feilding J.C. April 3, s—Riverton5 —Riverton R.C. April s—Beaumont R.C. April s—Waipukuraus—Waipukurau J.C. April s—Kumara R.C. April 5, 6—Canterbury J.C. April 7 —Westland R.C. April 10 —Greymoutli J.C. April 10, 12—Avondale J.C. April 14 —Reef ton J.C. April 15, 17—Wellington R.C. April 21, 22 Manawatu R.C. April 22 —Waipapakauri R.C. April 24 —Whangarei R.C. April 29, May I—South Canterbury J.C. April 30. May I—Hawke’s Bay J.C. May 1, 3 —Waikato R.C. May s—Waverlev5 —Waverlev R.C. May B—Amberley R.C. Mav 7, B—Marlboroughß—Marlborough R.C. May 13. 15—Egmont R.C.

AUSTRALIAN RACES. WARWICK FARM MEETING.. BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. SYDNEY, March 27. The weather was fine for the Warwick Farm, meeting. The course, owing to the sandy nature of the ground,was good, despite the rain. Results: — on n v prxc: Norton stakes. Woight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. One mile and a quarter. Mr R. Miller’s br.b. Windbag, by Magipie-Charleville, 4vrs I Tile Night Patro 1 2 Pantheon 3

There were five starters, including Te Monanui, The Night Patrol, with. Windbag lying handy, made the running to the entrance of the straight, where Windbag closed up and got a bead in front at the Leger. There was then a great finish, Windbag winning by half a length. Te Monanni finished fourth, heating David by a head. Time, 2.81. Warwick Farm Autumn Cup, If miles —Tookarbv 1, Dion 2, Prinme Menimbah 3. There were 17 starters. Won by a head. Time, 2.34.

FRANKLIN RACES. (in telegraph—press association.; PUKEKOHE, March 27. Franklin races were held to-day in fine -but dull weather, the course being heavy as a result of the rain yesterday. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £24,044. Tuctician fell opposite the enclosure the first time round in the Cup, and broke a leg and was destroyed. Hits rider, Cammick, was injured. At the subsequent inquiry, Nixon, rider of Gala Day, was_ suspended for a fortnight lor boring. He was held responsible for the accident. J. Gray, rider of Golden Krist, in the Waiuku Hack Welter, was cautioned for careless riding and interfering with Appellant. Results : Bombay Handicap.—Serang (S. Gammick) 1, Bahama (W. Bagby) 2, Praiseworthy (W. Jones) 3. Also started: Rangatairi. Wiltshire, Star Comet, Golden Krist,, Town Hall, Cherry Girl, Homai, Goldeif Comet, Thur&by, Alonsoa, Royal FEglit, Memoir, Night Comet, Sir Henry, Master Thurnhani, Wee Puriri, Lusen. Won by a neck, If lengths between second and third. Time, 1.19. Jumpers’ Flat.—West Abbey (Stanway) I, Knighthood (Nixon) 2, Kawini (Hall) 3. Also: Passionate, Block Cruised*, Kawa, Peter Amans, Bright Light, Tinokaha, Greekson, Capsal', Sea Comet Ngate a. Neck ; two lengths. Time, 3.2 2-5. Buekland Hack. Quincoma (Keesing) 1, Judge’s Box (W. Bagby) 2, Golden Autumn (Mcllroy) 3. Also: Rarangi, Gav Comet, Royal Form, Ivillute, Wenday, Topping, Multini, Marble Alount. Half a lengtii; neck. Time, 1.33 2-5.

Cup.—Spooney (YV. Ragbv) 1, Barometer (Keesiwg) 2, Racefu!. (C. 3. Also: Surveyor, liuapapu, Bala, Day, Master Doon, Tactician, Queen Emerald, Wee Puriri, Right and Left. A great.-finish. Half a length; two and a. half lengths. Time, 2.13 3-5. Waiuku Hack Welter. Qiiinvardia (Reusing) 1, Go'.den Krist (J. G ray) 2, .Maveelish. (MeT'avish) 3. Also: Kendal. Hangawera, Appellant, Kamehanie ha. Marble Mount, Wiltshire, Komaki, Thiirsby. Multini, Togo San, Pouri, •Stormy’. Three-quarters of a length ; half a length. Time, 1.34 4-5. Tuakau Flying. —King Merv (Tinker) I, Tsoval Blood (McCarten) 2, l>an Quin (W. joints) 3. Also: Pninpey, Grace Abbey. Two lengths; head. Time, 1.-8 2-5. . „ Raniarama Hack.—Ruffles (Keesing) 1, Q.nineoma (M. McCarten) 2, Praiseworthy (H. Wiggins) 3. Also: Dave, Rarangi. Letter of Credit, Royal Fern, Pito.ii, Winsome Boy. Tek-oroke, Sandbag, Serang, Pendennis. Two lengths; ngth. Time; 1.4 4-5. Pukekohe Handicap.—Sleepy Sol (V . Bagby) 1. Mosaic (W. Jones) 2, (U'ralla (McTavish) 3. Also: Cnrraghniore, Prince Abbey, Exactly, Gold Fern, Nairn i>tere, ’ Queen Emerald. Hall a length; neck. Time. 1.33 2-5.

HOP OR AT A 'RACES. LMIRTSTCrriTRCII, March 28. 1 lororata races were held on Satindav. r J’lie totalisator handled £7432, •and last year £lO,Oll. There was perfect weather and a fair attendance. Results: Bangor High Weight-—S Savona ra (N. Shore) I, 0 Kalcaiinich 3, 3 Gay Life 3. Also started: I Gay Queen, f Bonskirl, 5 H i ere, 2 Lady Carenceux, 7 Rig-el, 5 Gav Jim. Won by a neck, •Gav Life some distance back. Time, 1.45 3-5. Trial Plate —I Young Lochnivar (Emerson) 1, 4. Bonnie Waif 2,2 Glenalmond 3. Also started: 5 Malcolm, ti Gold Silk, 3 Tahi Glen. 7 Lancer. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.4 2-5. Hororata, Cup—t Corinthie (W. Brown) J, 3 Zaragoza 2.2 Retrospect 3. Also* started: 1 Mount Marta. Won by a length, two lengths between second and. third. Time, 2.10 2-5. Glandore Trot—l Surfboard (Price) 1, 12 Fair Dillon 2, 0 Okoura. 3. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3.40 2-5. Flying Handicap I The Harp (Emerson) 1, 3 Murihaupo 2.2 Siaosl 3. Only starters. Won by a. length, a. head between second and third. Ti me, 1.10 2-5. Snowden Trot —2 Polo Jim (Withers) 1, I Ashley Dillon 2, lit Ml. Harding 3. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 4.51 .1-5. Racecourse IJill Hack—3 Royal Despatch (Beale) 1, 4 Bonatie 2, 1 Calcite 3. Also started: 2 Forgery. Won by a neck, four lengths between second and third. Time, 1.1(1 3-5. Braekendale Handicap Majesty (Porter) 1, 1 Brown Lady 2,2

.Kilris 3. Also started: 4 Kuia, 7 Hiero, 3 Gay Life, 6 Bigel. Won by a nose, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.29 4-5. C.J.C. HANDICAPS. (BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 28. The following handicaps have been declared for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s* autumn meeting: Kildare Hurdles, one mile and threequarters.—Many Colours 11.13, Projector 10.13, AVharneliffe 9.13, Asleep 9.12, Ked Kriss 9.8, Kapuna, His Majesty, Coastguard 9.0. Russley Plate, five furlongs.—Note, Spode 8.13, Vertigern 8.3, Alyson 7.13, Paper Boy, Young Lochinvae 7.11, Ivilbox, David Garrick 7.6, Delicious 7.4, Assurance, Battlement _ 7.2, Bronstell, Power, Lancer, Zarisee, Miss Flighty, Couleur de Rose, Lady Swinton 7.6. Gimcrack Handicap, six furlongs.— Victory Bond 9.4, Rosenor 9.3, Pink Note 8.11, His Majesty, Receipt 8.10, Serotina, Minotus 8.9, Booster, Rapier 8.3, Grey Lass 7.12, Precious' 7.11, Gold Brick 7.9, Royal Despatch 7.8, Frivolous 7.7, Kilris 7.6, Violet H. 7.3, Berinthia, Peho, Bonatic, Colcite, Gay Life, Forgery, Phantasy, Sayanora. Philanderer, Brightling, Gay Lassie 7.0. . Sockiburn Handicap, nine furlongs.— Gold Light, Count flavour 10.1, Listening Post 9.6. Deucalion, Mountain Lion 8.9, Baldowia. 8.4. Tommy D'ood 8.1, Fool’s Paradise 7.13, RaVeima 7.12, Tarletou, Haze 7.9, Ol and.hu 7.6, Overdrawn, .Rivalry 7.5, Los Ambus, Fresco, Retrospect. Mantua. Mount Marta, I'iiiare 7.0: Courtenay Welter Handicap, one mile. —Tarletou 9.9, Los Ambus .9.8, Footfall 9.5. The Ham 9.4, Miss Minerva, Olandhu 9.3, Agitato 8.1'2, Chickwheat, Zaragoza 8.11, Retrospect, Centrepiece 8.10, Einare 8.9, Will Oakland 8.4, Royal Despatch, Bom skirl 8.0. Autumn Plate, one mile. —Roman Archer 9.0, Rosenor 8.13, Receipt 8.9, Corinthio 8.6. Rapier 5.5, Piuthair 8.2, Mime 7.13, Clare Crag 7.9, Gay Queen 7.6, Sporting Girl, Ronskirl, Phantasy, Lucinda, Waterlow, Kilcannich, Lady Olarenux 7.0.

COMM!ENTS ON THE GRAND NATIONAL. A fortnight ago Kenneth Mackay, heir to Lord Inchcape, sold Jack Horner, the winner of the Grand National, to Mr. C. Schwartz, a New York merchant, who had taken a violent fancy to steeplechasing and was determined, some day to win the Grand National. He gave £4OOO for Jack Horner, and an additional £2OOO conditional upon his winning the Grad National. Critics class it as in every way the best Grand National for many years, ft was a good race throughout. Nineteen out of thirty starters finished the first time round the course and fourteen completed the race. Casualties a mono; £he riders were severe. . Tlie rider of Koko sustained concussion. Lone Hand’s rider broke his arm and another had his thigh. lacerated by his horse jumping on him. MANAWATU RACES. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for the Mianawatu Racing Club’s autumn meeting close to-morrow (Tuesday) night, also forfeits for tlie Sires’ Produce Stakes and Manawatu Stakes. In the Auckland acceptances, which were published on Saturday, in the Mangere Steeplechase, the weights of Pukeliuia, .Some* Rotlier, and* Rahere should read as Hst. instead of 7st.