THE HOKITIKA RACES.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 10 April 1901, Page 2

THE HOKITIKA RACES.

The attendance on the second day was fair and the racing good. The amount putthrougn the total sator was £1077, making a total for the meeting of £2220. The Times says “ Notwithstanding the position, the Club comes out with a substantial profit, a gratifying result after the hard work of the Committee, and indefatigable secretary. Mr Redwood scored two successes with Sanfoin, which was well ridden in each case and showed his excellent metal. Both wins were heartily applauded. Petroline was as full of spirit as ever and landed another win for her lucky owner. Lambert, the boy jockey who rode Sanfoin in his two wins and also Sarah Jennings in here, dis: tinguished himself for his correct riding and achievements for one day. Amongst the visitors was the Eight Hon. tho Premier and Mrs Seddon, who were warmly greeted by a host of old friends and the general public. Tho following are tho results:—

COUNTY TROT. Mr Williams’ Transvaal 1 Mr Cave’s Allerton 2 Mr Marshall’s Tuesday 3 Three others started. Time smin 57 2-sth secs. Div £3 10s. WESTLAND HANDICAP. Mr Hobbs’ Speculator 1 Mrs Batchelor’s Petroline ... 2 Won by a length. Time 2min G 2-5 secs. Div £1 7s. HURDLES. Mr Staines’ Tukurangi l Mrs Batchelor’s Hotu 2 Won by a length. Time 3 212-5. Div £2 15s. DISPOSAL HANDICAP. Mr Coyle’s Sarah Jennings ... 1 Mr W. Doiiuellan’s Skirmisher... 2 Won by half a length. Time 1 40. Div £3 4s. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Mr 11. Redwood’s Sanfoin ... 1 Mr A. Hobb’s Speculator ... 2 Mrs Batchelor’s Petroline ... 3 Won by a length. Div £4 12s,

The following were ihe amounts paid over by the Treasurer evening:— Mrs Batchelor £IOO A. Hobbs 95 H. Redwood 50 J. Coyle ... 40 E. Gale 40 -1. Staines .. ... 40 W. Donncllan 25 G. Cave .- 25 W. Williams 20 G. B. Murli tt 5 Total £SOO