SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 85, 17 April 1913, Page 2

SPORTING.

FIXTURES. April 16 and 17—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Autumn. April 23 and 24—South Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 24 and 25—Masterton R.C. Autumn. April 30 and May I—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. May 8 and 9—Ashburton County R.C. Autumn, Juno 3 £.nd 4—Dunedin J.C. Winter.

COMING EVENTS. May 31—Great Northern Hurdle Race May 31—Great Northern Handicap. June 3—Great Northern Steeplechase. FRANK WOOTTON, THE JOCKEY [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] (Received noon.) Londbn, April 16. Frank Wootton, the jockey, is suffering from an abscess in the throat. AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. [Per Press Association*.] Auckland, April 16. The totalisator handled £16,990, as against £11,012 for the corresponding day last year. Stipendiary Steward Gordon was present and had Chaplin, the rider of Self, before the stewards for cessing in the straight. The committee cautioned the rider, but allowed the judge’s placing to stand. Additional results: —

Avondale Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—l Bleriot, 8.9, 1; 3 Jolie Fille, 7.5, 2; 4 Kaween, 7.5, 3. 2 Tiresome 7.6, 7 Master Jack 6.11, 5 Cloudy Dawn 6.7, and 6 Monocle 6.7 also started. Won by half a length, with Kaween half a length further back. Time, 2min 8 sec.

Titirangi Handicap, of 100 sovs: seven furlongs.—3 Woe Olga, 7.5, 1; 2 Tragedy King, 8.3, 2; 11 Sir Rupert, 6.13, 3. 4 Montiform 8.8, 5 Goldsize 8.3, 6 Phosphorus 8.0, 12 Samans 7.11, 9 Almeida 7.9, 1 Tangiwai 7.7, 10 Flying Soult 7.5, 8 First Wairiki 7.2, 13 Explosive 7.0 and 7 Devastation 6.13 also started. Won by two lengths, lime, Imin 29sec. Chevalier Handicap, of 100 sovs; four furlongs.—4 Ratah 7.10, 1; 2 Hinerewa, 7.0, 2; 5 Prince Merriwee, 8.0, 3. 6 Salvia 8.6, 16 Sir Walter 8.4, 8 Haku 8.3, 7 Vivan 8.0, 17 Tohora 7.8, 9 Tripole 7.6, 3 Kaihere 7.5, 10 Ruffy 7.5, 9 Reno 7:5, 8 Kaletto 7.5, 11 Bonikoff 7.5, 12 Lady Elgwa 7.5, 15 Gladys Jack 7.5, 13 Succession 7.5, 14 Chainman 7.5, 16 Lone Moor 7.5, 18 Parapara 7.5, 19 Rukuhia 7.5, and 20 Golden srain 7.5 also started. Won by a length and a half. Time, 50 4-ssec.

Railsway Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—3 Bluestone, 7.1, 1; 1 Waiorewa, 9.0, 2; 2 Blue Garment, 7.5, 3. 4 Kakama 8.9, 7 Marangai 7.2, 5 Lucille 7.0, and 6 Laverna 6.7, also started. Won by three lengths. No time was taken.

HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB

Hastings, April 16.

The totalisator investments were £15,429, compared with £12,491 for tho first day of the last Autumn meeting. Jones, the rider of Player in tho Longlands Hurdles, was before tho stewards for alleged interference with Hurakia. The protest was riot sustained. Results: — Hawke’s Bay Cup, of 400 sovs; one mile and a half. 13 Mr F. Easton’s Lady Moutoa, by Soult-Cecile, 6.12 (A. Reid) i 11 Mr E. J. White’s Ariom, 7.3 (C. Emerson) ... ... 2 1 Mr Himghden’s Bronze, 8.12 (A. Olliver) ... 3 2 Labor Day 8.9, 4 Cheddar 8.8, 8 Birkline 7.13, 10 Hnskayne 7.11, 6 Merrivonia 7.7, 5 Lady Menschikofi 7.4, 7 Mangaroa 6.7, 9 Fair Average 6.7, 3 Canute 6.7, and 12 Lord Renown 6.7 also started. Lady Moutoa, 6n the extreme outside, appeared to havo a break of about four lengths before the barrier wont up, and was never headed, and won easily by two lengths. Ariom held his position throughout, and beat Bronze for second place by a head. Lady Mensdhiknff was fourth. Time, 2min 34sec. Kara mu Handicap Hurdle Race, of 120 sovs; one mile and three-quarters. —2 Marton, 9.9, 1; 1 Bravest, 10.3, 2; 3 Flingot, 3. 5 Fashion Plate 11.6, 4 Bollin 10.9, and 6 Corazon 10.0 also started. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 14 3-ssec.

Poukawa Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.- 3 Mummer, 7.6, 1; 2 Fair Rosamond, 8.5, 2; 1 Achray, 8.6, 3. 11 Merton 9.0, 14 To Huhuti 6.7, 13 Bunkum 8.1, 13 Peacemaker 7.13, 5 Teviotdale 7.13, 4 Settler 7.12, 0 Misty 7.9, 9 Redloh 7.1, 8 Kinbombi 7.0, 15 Arohnkau C. 7, 7 Microbe 6.7, 12 Discussion 6.7, and 10 Otama 6.7, also started. Won by a length. Timo, Imin 15sec. • Autumn Handicap, of lf7o sovs; once round.—2 Expect, 7.9, 1; 3 Passadena, 7.7, 2; 6 Loch Maben, 7.9, 3. 7 Merry Frank 9.0, 5 Thrave 8.2, 8 San Pluie 7.7, 1 Sir Daniel 7.7, 11 Diarolo 7.5, 9 Vi 6.12, 10 Monologue 6.7, 4 Falsetto 6.7, and 12 Myteriarch 6.7, also started. Won by a length. Time, Imin 49sec.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. Wellington, April 15. The stewards of the Wellington Racing Club have decided to increase the stakes offered at the winter meeting by £4OO. They have also resolved to restore the St. Leger Stakes on the autumn programme.