RACING NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 March 1919, Page 1

RACING NEWS.

tpmi fUKHS ASSOCIATION. COPYRIGHT*! RANGITIKKr RACKS. BULBS, March ‘2(l. At the Kaiigitikci races, first day, there was splendid weather. I he track was in (rood order and tin* attendance large. The totalisalor handled £25,86(1 against £20,007 for the corresponding day last year, and increase of 65771. Results — TRIAL PLATE.—Vance 1, Papanui >2, Oinah 0. Scr. Haversack 8, Rig Push, Rose, Ziniitnol. Won hy three lengths. Time 1.1 2-5. SCOTT MEMORIAL.—IIastie 1, In all 2, Madame Ristori Jl. An exciting finish Ilastie. winning hy a nose on the post. Time 1.14 2-5. OIIAKEA HURDLES.—Whiro 1,

Katmandu 2, Willy Knight 3. Won by a nose, Time 3.19. CARNAVON HACK.—Borealis 1, Zola 2, Nemaline 3. Won by a nose. Time 1.15 1-5.

RANGITIKEI CUP.—Stad Lady 1, Master Moatua 2, Nobleman 3. Time 2.8.

PUKENUI WELTER. HACK—Moutoa Ivanoc 1, Tempo 2, Idle Talk 3. Time 1.29 2-5.

PAREKWANUI WELTER.—ZoIa 1, Cello 2, Master Lupin 3. Won by three lengths. Time 1.49 3-5. NGATIAPA HACK.—.—Metallum 1, Ruddy 2, Carmel Arch 3. Won by a length arid a half. Time 1.2 2-5.

SOUTHLAND RACES.

INVERCARGILL, March 26

The Southland Autumn meeting opened in perfect weather. The track was slightly holding. The attendance was large. The tote took £17,646 10s, compared with £10,464. 10s last season. Results:—

ROSLYN HANDICAP.— Martifors 1, Erroneous 2, Lady Knight 3. Won by three lengths. Time 1.16 2-5.

WAYERLEY TROT.—Dandy Chimes 1, G. M. Dillon 2, R-oyal Step 3. Won by a length. Time 3.32 1-5.

SOUTHLAND CUP.—Marsa 1. Tin Soldier 2, Burdangong 3. Won bv a length and a half; third a: bead away. Roj'al Star and Golden King fell. Time 2.9 2-5. SOUTHLAND STEEPLECHASE— Palladio 1, Zarkom 2, Peary 3. Won by fifteen lengths. Cliappel Molt, Boro, Silverspire and Grafton Tot fell. The first-named was killed, and the rider (J. Wallis) had his thigh fractured. FLYING HANDlCAP—Kilbrogan Kilmeedy, dead heat, 1, Glensponse 3. Time 1.15 4-5.

HARNESS TROT—S. Anthony 1, Jessie Scott 2. Heetdale 3. Time 3.47. DISPOSAL STAKES—Aydiffe 1, Vocation 2, Bon 3. Won by a length and a half. Time 1.17 3-5. TRADESMAN’S HANDICAP—Caverock 1, Thadde.us 2, Red Admiral 3. Won by half a length; third a head away. Time 1.42.