SPORTING NOTES.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 2776, 26 July 1907, Page 5

SPORTING NOTES.

(By “Sefton.’’) Tlie hurdle race tor L's aside between Mr F. Fulcher's Waitoa and .M. 'Leu" Naylor's Moleskin over a distance ot a mile and a halt, six hurdle’s. came off yesterday afternoon on the Pahiatua. racecourse, before a large cjrowd ot spectators. Waitoa was the better favourite and justified the confidence reposed in him by winning somewhat easily. It was an interesting race until about half a mile from home ; after that it was all over bar sintering. Both horses jumped splendidly. "Billy” Naylor rode the winner, while Ills brother “Letl” bad the mount on Moleskin. Later in the afternoon Air Weston’s King John (\\ . Naylor) and F. Williams’ Wainei (F. Hollis) had a trial guild]). Both horses were in excellent “lopping” form, and finished the two rounds of the course, nothw ithstanding the heavy going, in first-class time. I am pleased to hear that it is the intention of the stewards of the Pahiatua Racing Club to have the lower portion of the course drained. They are also to he commended tor the action they have taken in regard to the grandstand, ns the weather was undoubtedly playing ducks and drakes with the fine structure. The success of the veteran chaser lladyn was very popular at the Wellington winter meeting, horse and rider being heartily cheered on returning to the weighing enclosure. Following are the acceptances for to-morrow : Onslow Handicap, six furlongs.—St. Bill 10. I. St. (Maimer 10.3. JollyFriar 10.3, Gawaiu 10.0, De Witte !).S, Chicane 9, Kiiinka 9.0. Alakikihi 0.0, Silver Shell 9.0.

Crofton Hack Handicap, seven furlongs. Gauze 10.4, Ben Jniw.ni 10.4, Compass 0.13, Tnngaroa 0.11, William 0.10, Iceland 9.0, (Mein 9.3, Iliuupai 0.2, Grand ( irele 0.0. Scenery 0.0, Lady Lethe 9.0. I’apatawa 9.0.

Third Hack Hurdles, one mile and a hall. i,a ndlock 11.3. Stayboy 10.5, Golden Comb 10.1. Wr.ipu 10.1. Top Bose 10.0, Southern Cross 10.0. Aotea 9.8, Boval Blue 9.5, St. Albert 9.5, Dideineii 9.0, Kahili 9.0. Playmate 9.0. Gold Guard 9.0. July Steeplechase Handicap, two miles and a halt.- Haydn 11.8, Klia’.na 9.11. Needlework 9.8, Aquillo 9.7. Winter tints Handicap, one mile. S, siime 10.2, Knkn 10.0, Alolitigo 9.12, K u raw i:!%a 9.9, Cianeha'tan 9.5, WMiatcnwelii 9.4, Shrapnel Shell 9.4, Chatterer 9.4, Mataari 9.1, Lady Warwick 9.3. Hatley 9.0, Naphtha 9.0. Mirella 9.0. Rnscgrove 9.0.

Final Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.— Pushful 10.7, Merriwai 10.4, Cavalry 10.3, Le Beau 9.12, Ben Jonson 9.9, Sardonyx 9.8, Repulse 9.3, Levant 9.1, Black Squall 9.0. Ivia Ora Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Truthful 10.1, Aotea 9.10, Pearlie 9.7, Barley 9.5, Clem 9.4, Hillspring 9.4, Oblivion 9.3, Defeat 9.0. The Woodlands Hunt Club meeting promises to be a great success. Over a hundred entries have been received, and I understand that the handicapper, Mr UJic Shannon, will declare the weights on Wednesday evening next, July 31st.