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Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10317, 28 January 1927, Page 7

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racing fixtures. January 29th, 31st—Takapuna R.C. February 2nd, 3rd, —Egmont R.C. Feb. 3 and s.—Gisborne Racing Club Summer Meeting February sth, 7th—Te Kuiti R.O. February 10th, 12th—Dunedin J.C. February 10th, 12th—Poverty Bav Turf Club. February 12tlr, 14th, Rotorua R.C. ; February 16th—Clifden R.C. February 17th—Tolaga Bay J.C. February 17 th, 19th, —Canterbury J.C. February 23rd, 24th—Gore R.C. February 23th, 24th, 26th, Nelson J. C. February 24th—Waiapu R.C. February 25th, 26th, —AVoodville District J.C. February 26th, 28th, —Te Aroha J.C. March 2nd, 3rd, —Dannevirke R.C. March 3rd, sth—Marlborough R.C. March sth—Matamata R.C. March sth—Banks Peninsula R.C. March 9 th—Opotiki J.C. March 11th, 12th—Napier Park R.O. March 12th—Franklin R.C. March 17th, Opunake R.C. March 17th, 19th—Uliinenuiri J.C. March 17th—Waimate R.C. March 17th—Waimate R.C. March 17tli, 19th—Wellington R.C. March 23rd, 24th—Rangitikei R.C. PAHIATU A*RACF.S

PAHIATUA, Jan. 27. The second day of the Pahiatua races was held in splendid weather. There was a, large attendance The totalisator put through £11,282 compared with £12,968 ,on the second day Jast year. Tile total for the meeting was £24,056 against £26,241 last year. Following are the results : Trial Plate.—2 Land Guard (R. Guard (R. Reed 1), 1 Colarinda 2, 3 Heather Blend 3. Also started: 6 Mint Julep, 5 Merry Wanderer, 7 Miss Blend. Won by a head and a neck. Time. 1.16 4-5. Pongaroa Higliweight Handicap.— 5 Shut Eye (W- McEwan) 1, 1 Misgovern 2, 3 Arataura 3. Also started : 2 Stream, 4 Renmure. Wona. by length and two lengths. Time, 1.29. Tirumeaic Hack Handicap.—2 Asleep (R. Reed) 1, 6 Fiery Comet 2, Our Jack 3 .Also started: 4 Conviction, 7 Kindle, 5 Coma. Won by a length and five lengths. Time, 1.43 2-5. Maungahao Handicap.—l Wristlet (H. Wiggins) 1, 5 Willow Wai 2, 1 Bonliomme 3. Also started: 2 Bright Day. 3 Modern, 6 Tongatotoa. Won '- half a head and a length. Time, 1.59. Tararua Hack Handicap.—s Riverna (Wiggins) 1, 6 Coot 2,2 Lady Ideal 3. Also started: 3 Molto, 4 Abbey Queen, 1 Arch Arrow, 9 Eventide, 7 Red Glow. 8 Doe. Heads either way. Time, 1.31-5. Tane Hack Handicap.—l Royal Game (R. Reed) 1, 3 Tannadiee 2. 5 Hypnotic 3. Also started: 2 Polyastra, 6 Dominion Rose, 4 Jazzy. Won by a length and a neck. Time, 1.28 2-5. E'ectric Handicap.—3 Bright Knight (Gilmour) 1, 6 Papaponga 2, 2 tSarboard Light 3. Also started: i First Acre, 4 Blonde, 7 Bonideer, 5 Miss Hupana. Won by a head and a length. Time. 1.14 4~5. Farewell Handicap. —-2 Wilderness (N. Trillo) 1, 4 The Tank 2, 5 Red Glow 3. Also started: 1 Our Jack, 3 Riveraa. Won by two lengths and threequarters of a length. Time, 1.30.

An inquiry was held regarding the winning of Shut Eye who paid the principal dividend of the day. After hearing evidence the committee decided to accept the explanation offered. Hobson, rider of Arch Arrow, in the Tararua Hack Handicap, was cautioned for crossing in the straight —P.A. EGMONT RE-HANDICAPS WELLINGTON. Jan. 27. The following re-handicaps ’have been declared for the Egmont meeting : Juvenile Handicap.—'Crown Area 9.5. Whareroa Welter.—Buoyant 8.8. -P \ JOCKEY’S SUSPENSION EXTENDED WANGANUI, Jan. 27. An inquiry concerning the crossing of Nine of Spades by Royal Damon in the Awapuni Handicap at Palmerston North on Decern!for 28 was conducted by the Wanganui Ditsrict Committee to-day. The decision of the stewards to award the race to Nine of Spades was endorsed, while the punishment of Royal Damon’s jockey, S. Anderson, was extended from one month’s suspension to two. —P.A.