Sporting.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1917, Page 3

Sporting.

Per Press Association.—Copyright. TROTT I N G. Timaru, March 8 The Timaru TfO's were favoured with fine weather and a good attendance. Tho totaiira’or handled £13,961 10/ a-i against, last year’s total of £13,195 10/. Waimate Hard cap—Tho Sprinter 1, Miss Lorna 2, Murphy 3. Won by three lengths. Tme 8.47. Timaru Handicap—Lrndetti 1. Sir Gavin 2, Hannah M. 3. Won by two lengths. Timo 4.51 I*s, Seadown Handicap—Acushla Maobree 1, Master Thackla 2, Dainty Dillon 3. Won by two lengths. Time 3.37 2-5. Terauka Handicap—Ro3ie McKinney 1, Royal Rothschild 2, Pine Bell 3. Won by a neck. Time 5 9 3-5. Washdyke Handicap—John Peel 1, Cora Dillon 2, Lady Teddinglon 3. Won by two lengths. Time 2,18 3-5. Fairlie Hundicaw—Gipsy King 1, Mystic Bella 2, Goldgtream 8. Won by a length and a half. Time 4 53. Farewell Handicap—Dunspsy 1, leicle 2, General Wilkaa 3. Won by

three lengths. Time 2.18. RAGING, (Received March 9, at 9.35 a.m,) Sydney, March 9 Kilboy, Tho Toff, and The Monk have been scratched for Sc Lager. Bourne says he believed the introduction of the totalisator in New South Wales and probable advent of Victoria influenced the bidding at the yearling sales. Several sportsmen who were not inclined to enter into ownership under the old conditions, are .seeking yearlings to carry their colors immediately tho machine is installed. Napier, March 9 Napier Park rnoce. Hurdles—Hylaua 1, Surtax 2 t Glouria 3. Scr Black Heart. Summit fell. Time 2.18. Esk Handicap—Cadrona 1, Sahara 2, scr Wartax. Napisr Cup—Trials I, Multiplication 2, scr Blaok&JI. Permission Refused. New York, March 8 Darcy and his manager haß asked Governor Whitman to remove the prohibition. Whitman has refused.