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I W00TT0N RIDING IN JUMPING RACES The victcry of Hobbydazzler in the i.urton Handicap Hurdle Knee at Hirminghnm. Kuglaiid, Novcm- I hej- S10. occasioned a greater amount of enthusiasm than is usually associated with a jumping race. Mr. Hatrys horse provided Frank Wootton, the Austi-iUiaii, rider, who was one of the leading riders on the flat in Danny Mahers day. ten years ago. wiyi his first winner over obstacles, and the Jockey received quite- an ovation when it wiis seen that he had the victory in safe keeping after Jumping the Inst hurdle. Hobbydaszlcr was a short favorite. I Dec-umber Z Wootton won the Moderate Hurdle Handicap on the same course. He, too. was a favorite and won easily. Wootton is not a new hand at the jumping sport. In -his early days lie exercised many for his father, both in Australia and England.
