SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 42, 25 January 1916, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. Jan. 22—Northern Wairoa Annual. Jan. 26, 29—Takapuna J.C. Summer. Feb. 2, 3.—Egmont R.C. Summer. i Feb. 3 and s—Gisborne R.C. Summer. Feb. S—C.J.C. Summer. Feb. 9 —Taumaranui R.C. Feb. 9, 10.—Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Feb. 24, 26.—Wanganui J.C. Autumn. WELLINGTON RACES. Per Press AssomATjON. Wellington, January 24. The totalisator handled £40,001, compared with £43,156 on the third day last year. The total registered for the meeting was £125,858; 1a5t year it was £124,029. Additional results: Kelburn Plate.—3 Egypt 1, 1 Nones 2,2 Hyttus 3. Scratched: Desert Gold. Won by half a length. Time, 47 2-ssec. Kaitoke Handicap.—2 Hydros 1, 1 Limpet 2, 5 Martyress 3. Scratched: Mandoline, Sea Down and Heel-tap. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imiu Isec. Consolation Handicap.—B Sir Alba 1, 3 Square Deal 2, 4 Wishful 3. Scratched: First Glance, Chortle, Rcwi Poto and Tangihou. Won by a neck, a head separating second and third horses. Time, 2min 6 3-ssec. City Handicap.—3 Centro 1,2 Tete-a-Tete 2, 5 Sea Lord 3. Scratched : Panmure, Bimeter, Wishful and Findhorn. Won hy a neck. Time,' Imin 12 4-ssec. FOXTON RACES. Foxtori, January 24. The totalisator registered £15,225, as against £11 % 988 on the second day last year, making £30,541 for the , meeting, as increase of £3979. Addition results:— Maiden Hack, seven furlongs.— 1 Pomeroy 1, 8 Mahzoltob 2,2 Battle Tide 3. Also started: 6 Moutoa Tiki, 3 Namur, 5 The Baronet, 4 Akahai, 7 Rio, 9 Canella, 10 Lady Frisco. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 32sec. Carnarvon Handicap Hack Welter, seven furlongs.—2 Florist 1, 5 Miralma 2, 6 Melodist 3. Also started: 3 New York, 4 Fore, 1 Sylvan Dale, 10 Amity, 11 Ally. Sylvan Dale lost her rider. Won by a neck, half a length between second and'third. Time, Imin 31sec. Newmarket Stakes, six furlongs.— 1 Cease Fire 1, 4 Quinn’s Post 2,2 Lady Louisa 3. Also started: 3 The Great Mogul. Won easily by three lengths, two lengths separating second and third. Time, Imin I.6sec. January Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—B Namur 1, 5 Iceberg 2 22 Bivouac 3. Also started: 3 Need, 1 Vladineau,' 6 Improve, 4 Black and Amber, 7 Ally. Won by a head, a neck separating second and thiid. Time, Imin 17sec. Moutoa Welter, seven furlongs.—4 Kaniki 1. 3 New York 2, 1 Pariform 3. Also started: 2 Master Strowan, 6 Parawanui, 5 Lady Daylesford. Won by two lengths, a length separating second and third. Time, Imin 30sec. TAKAPUNA jockey club. (Notes by Cicero). The Takapuna Jockey Club’s Summer meeting opens to-morrow, and as the fields are large the gathering should he a successful one. Should Gluetanaus show the pace ho possesses, the Trial Handicap would he well within his grasp, although Glonopal must take a deal of beating. Soultane is remarkably well handicapped for the Zealandia Handicap, and with Munster should divide favouritism. Gallupm. is looked on as “good” for the Hauraki Hurdles, although Tararua Jack would he preferable if at his best. The acceptances for the Cup (a field of nine) is most disapopinting for a race worth £7OO. King Lupin showed splendid form at the late Ellerslm meeting, and must take a power of beating, but possibly Mullingar and Self will be his most dangerous opponents. The Ferry Handicap is, as usual, filled well, and should result in a good, contest between Mossman and Tino-, rdka. Rekanui is nicely placed in the Calliope Handicap, and most troubio a may come from the consistent Lady ; Elysian. On form Master Regel appears to have an excellent chance of. annexing the Orewa Hurdles, while Tenacious appears to be next bes • Taking Awapuni and Marton form as a guide the writer, looks on Demse Orme as “extra special” for the Stewards’ Handicap. Possibly Tact he the most dangerous northerner. Mr John Coleman, the English veterinary surgeon, writing to the London Sportsman of December 2, says : “Owing to so many jockeys having been patriotic enough to join the colours, it has been suggested to me by the daughter of a well-known owner, who has already herself applied to the stewards of the National Hunt for a, license to ride, that in times like these, when women have shown themselves capable of doing men’s work m nearly all capacities, they should be allowed to compete in races confined to themselves.’ I know at least a dozen ladies who would be delighted to have the opportunity to demonstrate that they can rid e as well between the flags as they can at Olympia and in the hunting field, fs this not a feasible suggestion ?”

notes and Memoranda. J. H. Thompson has a replace land advertisement in this issue which should appeal to those looking for investments in Auckland. Masters Limited, draw the attention of farmers to Nobel’s explosives anil other masting powders and detonators. • I Arthur B. Gibson, licensed Land Agent, New Plymouth, makes an announcement to Stratford farmers through our advertising columns. Miss May Hopkins will resume tuition of the violin on February Ist, 1916. New pupils can obtain all particulars upon application at H. .1. Hopkins’ book store. Man wanted for shop. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, beg to draw the attention of clients to their sale which they are holding in their Kohuratahi yards on 27th mst. Full particulars of sale appear on page 8 of this issue. Vacancies for young ladies attending High School. A PROGRESSIVE FIRM OF LAND AGENTS. We desire to draw the attention of our readers to a column advertisement on page Bof tin’s issue, under the heading of Grant and Campbell, Land? and Estate Agents, Hawera. The firm quote'a number of attractive fafrn/4own and business properties for sale and exchange on easy terms. In the course of an interview with a representative of this paper, Messrs Grant and Campbell slated that although early yet in the season for buyers they had already received considerable enquiry from prospective purchasers for all classes of dairy and sheep country in this district. . J'he firm anticipate a big season in this respect, and will he pleased to get into touch with all owners who desire to sell or exchange their properties. Tiny also report that presumably on account of the splendid prices ruling for all classes of produce, plenty of money i s available for lending purposes. The firm invito correspondence on all matters affecting real estate and finance, all of which will receive personal attention.