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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 73, 3 April 1913, Page 7

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FIXTURES. April 2 and s—Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 9 and 10—Manawatu R.C. Au- , tumn. April 16 and 17—Hawke’s Bay J.U. Autumn. April 23 and 21— South Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 21 and 25—Masterton R.C. Autumn. April 30 and May I—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. May 8 and 9—Ashburton County R.C. Autumn. June 3 ;.nd 4—Dunedin J.C. Winter. COMING EVENTS. May 31—Great Northern Hurdle Race May 31—Great Northern Handicap. June 3—Great Northern Steeplechase. WELLINGTON AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RACING. [Per Press Association.] Wellington, April 2. The Wellington Racing Club’s\ autumn meeting opened to-day in splendid weather, and there was a verylarge attendance. The course was in excellent order and the racing throughout was very interesting. The totalisator investments amounted to £21,980 10s, against £19,686 for the corresponding day of last autumn meeting, an increase of £2294. Additional results : '<!• 0 . , North Island Challenge Stakes, .of 550' so vs ; seven furlongs.—l Sir Geo. Clifford’s b c Aut\imjuis, 9.8, 1; 2 Mowbray, 8.1, 2; 3 Bronze, 8.12, 3. Also started; 4 Bon Reve 9.5, 5 DayFly 6.12 (carried 7.2) and 2 Ogier 7.1. Mowbray and Ogier were coupled. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 27 3-ssec. Silverstream Handicap, of 120 sovs; one mile.—l Canute 8.9, 1; 2 Portland Lady, 7.4, 2; 5 Huia, 8.13, 3. Also started: 4 Lady Nolan 8.6, 3 Chamanade 7.13, 6 Rangikapua 7.13, 7 Mediterranean'7.o, 8 George 6.11. Won by a length with Huia four lengths away. Time, Imin 43 4-ssec. Railway Handicap, of 300 sovs; 6 furlongs.—6 Merrie Frank, 7.10, 1; 2 Emperador, 8.9, 2; Tetikura, 6.11, 3. Also started: 1 Ventura 9.0, 7 Gipsy Belle, 8.8, 3, 3 Crown Pearl 8.3, 5 Makara 7.10, 10 Bpotle 7,7, 11, Hohungatahi 7.4, 8 Styx 7.4, 4 Caher Davon 7.0, 12 War Queen 6,7. Won by two lengths ; a length between second and third. Time,*‘lmin 15, .3-5 !i-‘ n..l' 1 ' sec.

Tinakori'Handicap, of'l2o sovs; six furlongs.—l Ladoga, ’T.Sf, 1; 2 Elevated, 6.11, 2; 4 Suratura, 8.0, 3. Also started: 7 Ainsdale 1 8.3, '2 Scottish Star 18.3, o Big Blast 7.12, 6. Rdcipo 7.11, 11 Merry Guy"7Vß, ! '3 GbHicra 7.8, 10 Si'r'‘Mflutoa 7.8, ; 8 Courtly 6.12 (incJ oil) allowance)''"*'9 Submersion 6.13 (carried 7.1), 12 Cadonio 6.7. Won by three lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, linin lOsec.