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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 87, 11 April 1912, Page 5

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AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. (By Electric Telegrapn.—Copyright.) (United x> ress Association.) Sydney, April 10. After rain in the forenoon, the weather turned fair, hut dull. The course was a trifle heavy, Tne attendance was large. Ihe following are the details of the racing:— Second Hurdles Handicap, of HOC sovs; about two miles and a half.— Zoeholme, 11.2, 1 ; Dinyah, 10.9, 2; Pakau, 10.4, 3. Six horses started. The winner took charge at the hack, and was never overhauled, winning hy eight lengths, with Pakau ten lengths away. Time, smin 9]sec. All-aged Stakes, of 2000 sovs; one mile.—Malt King, 1; Lady Medallist, 2; Volsloane, 3. Danaus, Aurofodina, Popinjay, Cisco, Wilari and Wolawa'also stal'ted. r From a good start Wolawa was first to show out. ■ At the half mile post he was half a length in front of Volsloane, Lady Medallist and Popinjay. At the threefurlong post, Wolawa and Volsloane wore together in front of Lady Medallist and Malt King. Before reaching the turn, Wolawa retired, and Volsloane amhLady Medallist rounded the turn together and led into the straight. Malt King, coming fast, joined the leaders at the distance, and finished strongly, heating Lady Medallist hy four lengths, with Volsloane five lengths behind. Then came Aurofodina, Danaus and Wolawa. Time, Imin 44sec.

Coogee Handicap, of 500 sovs; one mile and a furlong.—Alibi, 7.6, 1: Wassail, 6.43, 2; Knringai, 8.12, 3. Fourteen horses started. Sunlike and Alibi made the running to the straight where Alibi came on and won by four lengths,' -with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 59)

Easter Stakes, of 500 sovs;. seven furlongs.—Symctus, 7.8, 1; Cuneewa. 8.5, 2; Darios, 8.0, 3. Fourteen horses started. Golden Hop was quickcsi away, but Symeins soon took charge, and was never headed, winning by a length, with half a length between second and'third. Time, Imin 331

Cumberland Stakes, of 1000 sovs; two miles.—Trafalgar, 9.4, 1; Eyeglass, 9.1, 2; Saxonite, 9.1, 9. The only starters. Trafalgar; was away first, followed by Eyeglass nd Saxonitc. Passing the judge’s box, Trafalgar led Saxonite by a length, with Eyeglass a length behind. This order was maintained round the • bond and along the back. At the six furlong post, where the pace livened, Trafalgar had half, a length advantage from Saxonite, who was a length ahead of Eyeglass, who closed up qt the turn. Once fairly on the way j'or horae the champion ,-came away and won' by four lengths. Saxonite ran wide and was three lengths away. No time was taken, owing to the stoppage of the clock. City Handicap, of 500 sovs; one mile and five furlongs.-—Dorando, G.7,| 1; Matouree, 8.2, 2; Woad, 7.3, 3. j Eleven horses started. A good finish. Won by a length. Time, 2mih 57 j sec. ii MAN A WATT! RACING CLUB. Wellington, April 10. The following handicaps have been declared for the Manawatu Racing Club:— Karere Hurdle Handicap, of 120 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.— Esperanto, 12.11, Reumac 11.4, The Native 11.0, Koran 10.13, Waiputere 10.11, Compass 10.9, Gold Bird 10.8, Euroco 10.5, Eliva 10.4, Leolantcr 10.3, Idealism 9.13 Passive 9.12, Te Ru 9.9, Tyrannic 9.3, Golden Water 9.2, Seaman 9.0, Waterworks 9.0, Zante 9.0, Captain Bell 9.0, Ambrosian 9.0, Matapouri 9.0. Taikorea Welter, of 130 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Coromandel 9.13, Mira 9.11, Countermine 9.9, Plantation 9.6, Rill 9.0, Flingot 9.2, Montiform 8.13, Turna 8.12, Ecloguo 8.10, Kilosteri 8.9, Blakeney 8.9, Merry Frank 8.9, Raunaraha 8.8, Matlow 8.8, Llanwern 8.7, Negative 8.4:, Gaelic) 5.3, Ladrone 8.2, Queen of Scots 8.0, Composed 8.0, Bonnie Boy 8.6, Clemocr 8.0, Thetis 8.0, TiwaVi 8.0, Master Tepuhi 8.0. Longburn Handicap, of 200 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Los Angelos 9.13, General Latour 8.9, Masterpiece 8.9, Midnight Sun 8.6, Boanerges 8.4, Aborbrothock 7.13, Coromandel 7.11, Waipaku 7.10, Lady Mencbikcft 7.9, Merrivonia 7.9, Mira 7.8, Hie Rover 7.7, Sir Tristram 7.4, Manawakalia 6.13, Golden Loop 6.13, Miscal 6.13, Plantation 6.13, Mulga Bill 0.13, Odessa 6.13, Lady Moutoa 6.12, Vi 0.9, Mangaroa 6.8, Cork 0.7, Kauroa 6.7, Bonnie Boy 0.7, Con the Shaughraun 6.7, Rauparaha 0.7, Fashion Plate 6.7. Linton Welter, of 100 sovs; one mile.—Matlow 10.7, Otahu 9.13, Manitou 9.12, Lord Renown 9.9, Toney 9.9, Elfish 9.8, Moahau 8.13, Muleteer 8.12, Mallard 8.11, Tiwari 8.8, Lady Kilcheran 8.8, Master Tepubi 8.7, Tcwharoa 8.0, Strategist 8.6, St. Brandon 8.5, Puketotara 8.5, Mcrimac 8.5, Mediterranean 8.3, Waitoto 8.2, Grandee 8.2, Morning 8.2, Bcrcola 8.1, Good Form 8.1, Florence Nightingale 8.0, Dervish 7.13, Leonta 7.13, Foreshot 7.12, Panthea 7.12, St. Gozo 7.12, Prosperg 7.12, Eastwind 7.12, Crown Battery 7.12, Sir Donald 7.12, Kura pa 7.12, Bays dare 7.12, Enterprise 7.12. Woodhey Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs; six furlongs.—Leapuki 9.0, Thrave 8.11, Nukuatu 8.9, Allurement 8.3, Monologue 8.3, Queen of Scots 8.0, Melalogue 7.13, Amaru 7.12, Lady Volga 7.11, Handsome, Maid 7.11, ; Lady Kilchenrn 7.10, Borania 7.10, I Millard 7.9, Tcwharoa 7.7, Glenfcrn j 7.7, Moutoa Girl 7.7, Semaphore 7.7, Kina 7.7, Miss Roberts 7.3, Epworth 7.2, Distinction 7.0, Chinee 6.11, Mount Victoria 6.10, Temcrito 6.8,

Septimus 6.7, Zetes G. 7, Sylvia May 0.7, Foreshot 0.7. Blond 6.7. WESTLAND RACING CLUB. ' Hokitika/ April io. ' The Westland Racing Club’s tutUrrin meeting began in splendid wcatlier. There was a good attendance. Hie sum of £5120, against £4280 for the first day last (April, was put through the totalisator. Results:— : Railway Handicap, of 50 soVKpsix ■furlongs.—The Nut, 1; Miss Sylvia, 2; Bridegroom, 3. Three others started. Won easily by . three lengths. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec. Tradesmen’s Handicap, of 60, sovs; seven furlongs.—Gasoline, 7.11; 1; Obligate, 8.5, 2; Hillspring, 9.5, .1 Four horses started. Won by several lengths. Time, Imin 34 4-ssee. Borough Handicap Trot, of 50 sovs ; one mile.—Dolly Varden 11., 9sec., I; Lauderhill, Bsec., 2; Childless, Tsec.-, 3. Seventeen horses started. Woh easily. Time, 2min 38 4-sscc. Electric Handicap, of 60 sovs; imur furlongs.—Grand Jewel, 7.7, 1; Red Wing, 8.6, 2; Irish Gift, 7.7, 3. Five others started. Grand Jewel .let! throughout, and won with something to spare. Time, 51, l-ssec. Autumn Handicap, of 100 sovs,; one milo and a quarter.—Seraphic, 10.10, 1; Corrie, 7.7, 2; Portland Bill, 9i; 3. Seven horses started. Won. comfortably. Time, 2min 17 2-ssec. County Handicap Trot, of 7,0 sovfl; one mile and a half.:—Motor, I2sec., 1; Old Fred, 2soc., 2; Rita H., 24sec, 3. Twenty-one others started. Old Ginger led until coming into the straight, hut Motor came with a good run and won hy four lengths, Old Fred running into second place. Time, 3min 50 2-ssec. High-weight Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs and a half.—Hill Spring, 9.5, 1; Shannon Lass, 8.1, 2; Corrie, 8.0, 3. Three others started. Hill Spring got away with the lead and was never headed. Time, Imin 28 2-ssec. - < ' '• '■ ■ - Farewell Handicap, of 60 sovs; five furlongs.—Red Wing, 8.6, I; - Grand Jewel, 7.7, 2; Miss Sylvia, DM,, 3 Six others started. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 6 4-ssec. 1 YEARLINGS FOR E. J. WATT. (Received 11, 8.5 a.m.) /v Sydney, April I|. At the yearling sales a TraqijmrArajoel colt, previously also a Prudent-King- Emblem ; fiw which cost 150 guineas- were purchijepd for E. J. .’Watt,' NeVvZeaJan^v-'‘ fp;!