RACING NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 March 1922, Page 4

RACING NEWS.

WESTPORT RACES

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WESTPORT, March 25

Before the first race rain began to J fall, and the weather became con- j siderably worse as the afternoon wore j on. Conditions were so bad that when 1 the homes came out for the fourth j. race they were given their prelimin- j aries and then taken back to theii , stalls until starting time. This course ) was adopted for the remaning races , on the programme. The attendance. J was very good, all tbmgp considered, j but the majority of' the spectators ’ were content to remain on the- stands, j Betting was slightly better than on j the first day, the sum of £5760 being, recorded, making a total for the meet- j ing of £10,453, a decrease of £2031 on last year’s figures. Mr Roche acquitted himself satisfactorily a.t the barrier, bis despatches being highly j creditable. There was little to engage the attention of the Stipendiary Ste- j ward (Mr G. Curry). the only matters ] for the two days being an inquiry into the running of Lord Ashlea, which was answered to the satisfaction of the Sipendiary, and a caution being administered to one of the riders for crossing. Flying Hack Handicap.—Sunbath 1, Redsome 2, WoKhea 3. Won easily. Time 1.5 1-5 Waimangaroa Trot. —Prince Charlie I, We sleigh 2, Elite 3. Won comfortably. Time 2.34. Duller Handicap.—Falstaff 1, Steepholm 2, Lady Middleton 3- Mon by a nose. Time 2.16. Grandstand Handicap.— Golden Morn 1, Wolthea 2, Bunny 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.5 4-5. Denniston Handicap, Trot. Stella Ashley 1, Bonnie Lad 2, Selectress Mack 3. Won by ten lengths. Time 3.59 1-5. Colvin Memorial Handicap.—WaJ Tax 1, Redsome 2, Carnbrea. 3. Wort easily. Time 1.36 2r5Farewell Handicap.—Le Forte 1, Merton 3, Black Night 3. Time 1.23 1-5.

CHEVIOT RACES

CHRISTCHURCH. March 25

The Cheviot Club’s races were held on Riccarton course to-day. TJho weather was fine and the track was good. The attendance was fair. The toto took £17.339 as against only £2365 IBs last year when the mooting was hold at Cheviot. Brookdale Hurdles. —Likelihood 1, Martincourt 3, Sonny 3. Won by two lengths. Time 2.47. Trial Stakes.—Hillock 1, Martis 2, Balefioro 3. Won by a length. Time 1.13 2-5. Parnassus Handicap. Fabrinade 1. Some Kid 2, Amendment 3. Won hj four lengths. Time 1.27 4-5. Cup.—Castellan 1, Palestrina 2, Fm Chow 3. Won by two lengths. Time O 'Spots wood Welter.—Wartone 1, High Heels 2. Red Gown 3. Won by a. length’. Time 1.28 1-5. Minn- Handicap.—Will Oakland 1, Kilfa.no 2, Tatau Tatau 3. Won by a length. Time 1.1 2-5. Domett Handicap.— Roniform 1, Grim Joke 2, Dame Straitlaee 3. Won h ya head. Time 1.42 2-5. M a ckonzio Handicap.—Limelight 1, Some Kid 2. Pyjama 3. Won by four lengths. Time 1.14.