SPORTING

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 January 1943, Page 3

SPORTING

AUCKLAND: MEETING. WIN FOR VOLIFOX. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, This Day. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting is being held today. The attendance is large and the weather fine. The track is in good order. The champion, Kindergarten, has been withdrawn from the Clifford Plate. He has been showing signs of soreness since winning the Auckland Cup. The trouble is in the near foreleg, where he previously showed signs of weakness. Results: — Goodwood Handicap, I'mile: 8/8, Volifox, 7 7 (Dye). 1; 10/11, Justina, 7.0 (Caddy), 2: B/6, Aguilo, 7.9 (Mudford), 3. Scratched: Fhileron, Cherry”s Ticket, Joy Vaals. British Mint. Won by 2'A lengths: a .length. Time, 1.36 1-5. Auckland Hurdles, 1% miles—Hunto, 10.2, 1; Student Prince, 11.2, 2; Cuisinier, 10.10, 3. Sylvia Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Sudabar, 8.6, 1; Yorkish, 7.11, 2: Gaymeer, 7.9, 3.

DUNEDIN . HURDLES TO STRIP. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, This Day. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting is being concluded in dull but fine weather today. The track is fast and firm. Results:— Cwhiro Hurdles, l'/a miles: 1/3, Strip, 10.11 (Heasleyl, 1;' 4/5, Taxpayer, 9.0 I Ridgeway). 2; 3/1, Colonel Rouge, 10.7 <F. J. Boyle), 3. Scratched: Lady Don. Won by three-quarters of a length each way. Time, 2.40 2-5 (a track record). . Novice Handicap. 6f.: 5/6 Steward, 7.12 (Connor), 1; 3/3 Prince Leighon, 8.4 (Didham) 2; 1/2 Elvena, 8.8 (W. F. Ellis) 3. Scr: Night Lancer. Won by a neck: half a length. Time. 1.13 4-5. REEFTON. LITTLE SECRET SUCCESSFUL. (Bv Telegraph—Press Association.) REEFTON. This Day. The Reefton meeting is being held today in fine weather. Results: — Alexander Handicap, 1 mile.—l Little Secret. 8.7 (Campbell). 1: 2 Commemorate. 8.0 (Brodie). 2: 2 Aquitane. 8.1 (A. Stokes). 3. Also started: Wise Girl. Won by four lengths; three lengths. Time. 1.45.