SPORTING.

Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14444, 30 June 1917, Page 2

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. [United Press Association.] -i Dunedin, June 29. The Otago District Committee has been requested' by the Minister in charge of. Internal Affairs to furfner reduce the Dunedin Jockey Club fixtures % one day. The District Committeo will- meet for the purpose of allotting this day to ono of the smaller, clubs.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. Hastings, June 29. The Hawke's Bay winter meeting opened to-day in dull weather. The-i racing was exceptionally good, notwith-' standing a heavy course. Results: — Woodlands Hack Steeplechase, about 2 miles: S Merry Jack 1, 4- Union Jack Wha'katu Hack Hurdles, about 13- miles: 11 Tarehau 1, 1 Mummer 2. Hawke's Bay. Hurdles, about 2} miles: 3 Sir Fisher 1, o Gladful 2.

Hawke's .Bay. Steeplechase, about 3 miles: 5 Jackman 1, 3 Sandy Paul 2, •A cSt. Eimn 3. Won by five lengths after a capital race. Time, 6.53. Winter Hack Handicap, 1} miles: 10 Hythread 1, 7 Miss Sation 2. Ladies' Bracelet, 1£ miles: 4 Midnight Star 1, 3 Flash Lady 2. | Heretaunga Handicap, 6J- furlongs: 8 King Chiara 1, 7 Hyllus 2.