SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LI, Issue 16768, 29 June 1925, Page 10

SPORTING.

H.B. HUNT CLUB RACES

(Per Press Association.)

HASTINGS', last night. At the Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club s annual meeting, the totalisator handled £18,246. compared with / £16,991 last year—an increase of £1255. E. Warner, rider of Luke, broke a, collarbone, through his mount coming to grief in the Hunt Club Clip. Later results: Horomii Hack Handicap : Gauntlet 1. The Strand,. 2, Killoeh 3. Also ran : Alabama, Kilmere,' Martona, Royal Song, Whariti, Shake Hands, Stymie, Betty Biting'. Necks separated the placed horses. Time, 1.29.

Soii'tra Handicap : Kendal 1, Tikirna 2, Rebuff 3. Also ran: Lady Comet, Tawelii. Gav Bobbie, I’udraigh, High Time, Blue’ Star. Won by a head; three lengths between second and third. An emptily was held into Kendal’s boring on to Tikama. in the straight. The decision was that the placings be not reversed.' The interference was unintentional. due to the loss of an iron. ASHBURTON MEETING. (Per Press Association.) ASHBURTON, last night. The winter meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club concluded in cold, raw weather,, a dizzle falling at intervals. The attendance was good. The course became heavv. The totalisator handled £9941. against £10.845 last year. The total for the meeting was £20,042, against £20,916 last year. Results: Hurdles: Red Kriss 1. Kaikalm- 2, Tenterfield 1 3. Also ran : Nautical. Won by a neck. Time, 2.47. Winohmore Hack: Fairy Tidings 1, Olympia 2, Sartv 3. Also ran :_ Solfelio. Guy, Bonnie Waif, Elba. Won by a bead. Time, 1.34 4-5.

Steeplechase: Charlatan 1. Aurora 2, Windermere 3. Also started : Kipling, Cashmere, Red Sol, Mainspring. At the jump at the distance Mainspring fell, trampling on Jockey O’Callum, who was removed! to hospital, suffering from slight concussion. Cnshman ran oil’ when leading at the six furlongs. An inquiry into the' alleged interference of Charlatan with Windermere at the last fence in the Steeplechase was held. After the evidence had been, taken it was decided that there was no cause for action, but A. Peart, rider of Charlatan, was reprimanded for the way lie gave his evidence. Won by 1 i lengths; a head between second ail 3 third. Time, 4.20 2-5.

Melrose Trot: Succession 1. Ruahine 2, Tetraehord 3. Also started: Grey Cloud, Gift of Song, Airman, Coldpicce, Biddy Logan, Betty’s Boy, Tommy Bells, Honor Bright, Dillon Gold, Four Bells. A good finish. Won bv a neck. Time, 2.54 2-5.

County Handicap: Solferite 1, Coch-y-Bondhu 2. Castellan 3. Also ran: Fcrino, Kilbirnie, Gold Town, Quality, Ophir Won bv two lengths. Time,. 50 2-5.

More ton Hack : Solray 1, I laming Ray 2, Uleaborg 3. Also ran : Gay Life, Adopted, His Majesty, Loch Weir. A good race. Won bv a short head. Time, 1.17 3-5.

Wakanui Handicap: Dancing Days 1, TTontarf 2, Mythology 3. Also ran: Clnreina. Won bv four lengths. Time, 1.16 3-5. ' •