Second Edition. SPORTING.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 April 1910, Page 3

Second Edition. SPORTING.

lIAWKK'S MAY J.C. RACES. THE OPENING DAY. [PER I'REBS ASSOCIATION.] HASTr.VGS, This Day. Tho sky is overcast, and a .southerly wind is blowing across the course, on the occasion of the first day's races of the Hawke's Hay Jockey Club. The attendance is large. Results: — Longlands Hurdles. Continuance ••• 1 Forest ... 2 Diirando ... 3 Scratched: Karaka, Turna, and I.othair. Won by two lengths. Pikipo fell. Maiden Hack Race. Humming Bird ... 1 Dirwtoire ... 2 Morecampa ... 3 Scratched: Progress, AH Trumps, San I , lure, Buiidalero, and Virtue. Directoire led to the straight entrance, but here Humming Bird threw out a determined challenge, and finishing full of running, won by a length. Nursery Handicap. Ivdunoor ... 1 Glass ... 2 Ngatiruanui ... 3 Scratched: Birkdale and Sir Solo. Once tin , .straigligt was entered it w;:.s apparent that, on tfie day, KohiiKK)! - was the only competitor with a winning chance. Sho ran home an easy winner. Porangahau Handicap. Mon Ami ••• 1 N'yland ... 2 • Gypsy Bella ... 3 Scratched: Dazzliiug, Lady Robiiiii, Separator. 'Won by three lengths. (This is Mon Ami's first win lor about two years past).