GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 30 December 1901, Page 3

GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB.

President, 4- R« Guinness, Esq, M.H.R.; Vice-President, Dr. M-Brearty; Stewards H. Bignell, J. Gieseking, M. M'Cartby, B. J. Smith, J. W,Eissenhardt, H, w. Kitchiogham, G. E. Perkins, H. Weber, J. Steer, H. C. Pricker, J. A. Lutz, J. Petrie, P, W. Keddell; Judge, H. C. Pricker ; Starter, J. A. Lutz ; Clerk of Course, R. Clough ; Clerk of Scales, G. E. Perkins ; Handicappers, The Stewards ; Hon. Treasurer, J. Steer ; Timekeeper, H. W. Kitchiogham; Lapkeepers, J. W. Eissenhardt, M. M'Carthy, F. W. Keddell. To-day was perfect weather for sport, and,, as a consequence, the attendance in Victoria Park was very large, the number at 230 being 2,500. The grand stand was a perfect picture, all the youth and beauty, arrayed in holiday attire, being there enjoying the “outing, the gathering and the excellent sport provided. To-day it is impossible to give a detailed account, but that will be forthwithcoming. The sport so far has been excellent, the track being in magnificent order. Subjoined so far are the results ; 1. TRIAL HANDICAP (saddle) of 25 sovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Screw Jack 1 Lynbiook 2 Gunner 3 Won easily. Two others started. Div, £2 3s. Time, smins 44secs. 2. WESTLAND HANDICAP (harness) of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Open to residents in the Counties of Buller, Inangahua, Westland and Grey ; including West Coast Boroughs. Horses to have been in one of the said counties or boroughs at least three months prior to the race. Minnie May 1 Duckling 2 Unknown 3 Won by a head after a splendid race. Three others started. Time, 5 mins 59 secs. Dividends, Minnie May jj-3 19s ; Duckling £1 ss. 3. MIDLAND HANDICAP, (saddle) of 23 sovs ; second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. Doll 1 Silvercliffe 2 Regent 3 Nine started. Time, 2 rains 50 secs. Divs, Doll £2 7s ; Silvercliffe 18s;