RACING NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1920, Page 1

RACING NEWS.

p/EU PKEBB ASSOCIATION.—COPYKIOBT.] WOODVILLE RACES. PALMERSTON, N.,' Feb. 19. The Wodville District Jockey Club’s Meeting was concluded in wet weather. £21,358 was put through the tote, making £45,580 for the meeting, against £32,949 for the same meeting last year. Hurdles.—Goldstream 1, Lepanto 2, Better Luck 3. Won easily. Time 3.1. Kumero Hack Handicap.—Dainty Step 1, Demades 2, Hupana 3. ’ Won comfortably. Time 1.4 3-4. Balance Hack Handicap.— Otaura Kid 1, March On 2, Mannikin 3. Won by a length and a half. Time 1.34 2-5. Autumn Handicap.—Bagdad 1, Borealis 2, Kilrush 3. Won by a neck. Time

2.0 2-5. Settlers Handicap.—Esperance 1, Retard 2, Hallowvina 3. Time 1.59 3-5. Sliorts Handicap.—Arrowsmith 1, Astinome 2, Sweet Memory 3. Won by a neck. Time 1.3. Juvenile Stakes. —-Gasbag 1, Tigrinia ' 2, Blissfulness 3. Won by a neck. Time i 1.18 3-5. Maharahara Handicap.—Railand 1, Matty 2, Lingerie 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.53 1-5. OAMARU RACES. GAMARU, Feb. 19. The North Otago Autumn Meeting opened in wet weather, which cleared for the cup; the going was a bit heavy. There was a fairly good attendance. The toto took £16,201 against £14,042 last year. Results: — Autumn Hurdles. —Brooksdale 1, Tuticorn 2, San Sebastian 3. Won by three lengths. Time 2.45 3-5. j Trial Handicap.—Proceeder 1, Grim Joke 2, Russet 3. Won by half a length. Time 1.17. Pukcnui Handicap.—Belgian King 1, Admiral Talbot 2, Bondage 3. Won by half a length. Time 1.30 2-5. Cup.—Swanee River 1, Sunart. 2, Elens 3. Won by two lengths, '.rime 1.28 2-5. . . 1 Juvenile Handicap,—Rucna 1, l'nbnn ado 2, Windcmcre 3. Time 50 1-5. Aldcrsvdo Handicap—Sunlit 1, Tank Up 2, Killala 3. Won by half a length. Time 1.15 45. ~ Belfield Handicap.— I Claverhouse 1. Tyno 2, Camouflage 3. Won by a head. Time 1.44. Flying Handicap.—Silver leak i, Eiolit Bells 2, Mortliam 3. Time 11 • „ " i'SHSsJ o“t). . - - - *