SPORTING.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143762, 10 April 1912, Page 3

SPORTING.

SALE OF YEARLINGS. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. SYDNEY, April 9. At tho yearling sales a Traqnair— Arajoal colt realised 700gns.; a Malster—Chutney filly 330gns.; a Malstor —Mangostecn colt was passed in at GOOgns.; a Malstor —Graceton colt realised lOOOgns.; a Malstor—Marie Corelli filly was passed at CUOgns.; a Malstor —Field Rose eolt realised oSOgns.; a Malster —Grafton filly, 7(X)gus. Mr. J. B. Reid, of New Zealand, bought the Sant Ilario —Cryde gelding for 50gns. DEATH OF A JOCKEY. SYDNEY. April 9. The jockey Matthews, who fell with Bolton and Shanahan in the Nursery Handicap on Monday, died to-day front a fractured skull. Bolton has four ribs broken, and Shanahan has a badly injured leg. (Received April 10, 9.15 a.m.) ' SYDNEY, April 10. Heavy rain fell during the night, and the weather for tho races is not promising. TURF TOPICS. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for tho Kgraont Racing Club’s May meeting are duo on Friday next, April 10, up to 9 p.m. The telegraph closes at 8 p.m. Programme is advertised in this issue.