SPORTING.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 22 February 1911, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. March 8 and 9—Dannevirke R.O. Autumn. March 2 and 4—Wanganui J.O. Aultumn. WOODVILLE RACES. [PER PRESS AfISOOUTIQN.3 WOODVILLE,-This Day. The rain that fell for twelve (hours on Monday bad a beneficial effect oil the country generally, but more especially on. the Woodville racecourse, which is in excellent order for the ojieniiig day of the Autumn Meeting. The weather is delightfully fine, ami the attendance promises to be a. record for the course. Resu 7 ts: Maiden Hack.—Altear 1, Allurement 2 ; Piriwai 3. Also started': Staffa, Vesuvius, Guy Lawless, Melologue, Ohine, Jargon, St. Bees, Fleet Week, Florence Nightingale, Ngakau. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third:. Time, lmin 16 2-ssec. Hurdles.—Te Whetu 1, Sun ray 2, Millenial 3. Also started :Burton, Waiputere, Ultimatum. At the first hurdle Burton jumped, over the fence into the paddock. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third (horses. Time, 3mi,n 26sec. Whariti 'Hack.—Attention 1, Cheddar 2, Floater 3. DUNEDTN RACES. DUNED.IN, This Day. Tlio weather is perfect and attendance large for the races. Tiro going is excellent. The Governor and. Lady Islington arrived before the first race. Results: Autumn Hurdles.— Pinul 1, Jack Ashore 2, Coy 3. Scratched: Wihite Cockade, Embrasure. Pinul took charge at the home turn and: worn by three Time, 3min 23 1-5 sec. • Gladbrook Handicap.— Guaka 1, Baron Northern 2, Acliray 3. Scratcihod: Cocoon, Landia. Won by a length. Time ,lmin 31 l-ssec,