LATE TURF

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 10 December 1927, Page 5

LATE TURF

TAUMARUNUI RACES. Taumarunul, Dec. 10. The Taumarunui Racing Chib’s first day opened in glorious weather with a large attendance. The track is good. Results :— Trial Plate.—l Mervette 1, 3 Air King 2, 4 Venus Abbey 3. Scr: Day Guide, Eastbourne. Lord Abbey. Won by a length, half a length between second am] third. Imie 1.17 1-5. Taringamotu Cup.—3 Abbey Day 1, 4 Billinkins 2, 8 Abbey Queen 3. Scratched: Young Pretender. Won by two lengths, half a head between second and third. Time, 1.17. WELLINGTON TROTS. Wellington, Dec. ,10. The Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting is being held to-day. Results :— Hutt Park Trial Handicap 2 Bankhead 1, 4 Theekla Bov 2, 1 Neerson 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 3.30 4-5. Hai Hai Handicap.—3 Lady Fair 1, 2 Nelson McKinney 2,1 Native Star 3. Won by a head. Time, 3.33 2-5. Railway Handicap.—2 Vestas 1, 11 George IV. 2, 3 Royal Authoress 3. Won by a length. Time, 3.30 3-5. NORTHLAND TROTS. Whangarei, Dec. If). The Northland Trots are being held in fine weather. Results :— Dargaville Handicap.—l Joy Bird 1,2 Polly’s Picture 2. 6 Charming Pronto 3. Scr: Single Mint. Silver Link, Treasurer Won by six lengths. Time. 3.41, .Whangarei Handicap.—2 Billy Carbine 1, 3 Gold Star 2, 7 Roma Bingen 3. Scr: Peter Jackson. Won by a length. Time. 3.40. Northland Cup.—l Gold Dial 1, 3 Nelson Tasker 2, 6 Reliance 3. All started. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.38 4-5.

Counties Handicap.— 5, Wee Thelma 1. 2 Moko Fly 2. 1 Senorma 3. Scr. Nellie Brainier. Moko Swift, Lola, Keklaw. Won by a length. Time between second and third' 3.46.