RACING NEWS,

Hokitika Guardian, 18 April 1922, Page 4

RACING NEWS,

KUMAitA RACES

The weather turned out very unfavourably for the holiday yesterday. 'Master Day gave the promise of settled conditions, but overnight a misty rain set in ,and prevailed throughout yesterday. As a consequence the Greymouth racecourse, where the Kumaia Club’s meeting was held was sodden and heavy. Despite the untoward conditions there was a large attendance. The train from Hokitika was well patronised, and the travellers were afforded the convenience of being taken straight to Omoto without the trouble of changing trains. The line appointments of the Greymouth Club at the disposal of visitors yesterday afforded plenty of shelter, and the. day passed off with a minimum of inconveaiicncc. The sport was good. All the fields were large, and the racing wan very entertaining. Inhere were many surprises, the favourite winning once only. The results spoke well for the work of the handica-pper .Hr Noble. The starting by Mr B utland was very satisfactory indeed, all the despatches were good, and there were no delays at the post. The Deputy Judge, Mr Ford, was always very prompt in his decisions, the numbers being hoisted very quickly. Tho various officials all worked admirably, and the stipendiary officer had a sinecure. The meeting was a pronounced success despite the unfavourable weather. The racing was put through sharp to time, and altogether it was a very sueessful sporting dajy. The totniisaitor yielded £8719 as against £6599 las year on tho Kumara course. ITuler the circumstances the increase was very saisfactorv indeed. Junction Handicap, of GO sovs., 6 furlongs:~ Kolyma 7.7, 1; Gold Problem 8.12 2, Le Forte 8.1 3. Rapid Fire 4. There was a field of ten, and a,t the third attempt they wore sent away in good order. There was a brilliant finish. Kolyma gaining the verdict by a short head, with Gold Problem going the faster. Time 1.21 4-0. Hurdle Handicap of 110 sovs, 11 miles: War Tax 10.2 1, Woodrow 9.12 2; Flying Master 10.4, 3; St ray shot 4. There were seven starters. Lyroe the top weight being the only withdrawal. This was a good race with good fencing. War Tax captured the event in good style. Time 3.2 4-5. iv i 1 ma re. Handicap. of If milesUvcicik 8,7. 1: Fnlstaff 8.12, 2; Grand Duchy 7.8, 3; Orange Mart I. There were nine starters for the big event, and it was a fine race. Caverock put in r. fine run down the 'straight, beating the Westport horse by a narrow margin, and paying tho on'v 'double figure dividend of the. flay. Time 2.22.

Dillman’s Handicap, of 70 sovs. 01 furlongs: Koscvcar 9.1 iI: Prince Fere-: iz 8.4. 2: Demoness 8.8, 3; Redsomc I. There were only five starters in this event, which was the only race with one dividend. Rosevear. the top weight, made a fine run home, and secured a popular win. Time 1.39.

Flying Handicap of 70 sovs. 5 furlongs :—l.eithfield 7.11. 1; Marble Bar 8.0. 2; Bestir 9.3, 3. There was a good field of eleven, hut the New Plymouh vision held safe command, and

"i the business end of the race, the result was never in doubt. Embezzler gave a fine exhibit!"!! of friletionness at the post, and took no part in the race. Time 1.7.

(Hirn, ITamlhap. of 70 sovs., 0 furlongs:—Hold Problem 8.12. 1 ; Rapid l-'iro 7.!), 2; Tantalus 9.3, 3. Merton 4.. TOiore were nine starters, Carnbrae falling alter going a couple of furlongs, and the rider Kinvan reviving a severe .shaking. Hold Problem performed up to reputation and won handsomely. Time 1.22 1-5.

Westbrook Handicap of 80 sovs.. 7 furlongs: Tiranga 8.5, 1; Divorce 8.3 2; Tirana. 9.10, ;s. There were seven sta.rters, and a. good race ensued, Tiranga winning from the game old Divorce with plentv of margin. Time 1.37 2-5.

WESTLAND, PACING CLUB

HANDICAPS, APRIL 19

Acceptances for the Hokitika races close with the Secretary at the Club room to-night at 10 o clock. Ihe Secretary will he in attendance from 8 to 10 o’clock, where owners may obtain their passes for the meeting. The first race to-morrow starts at 12.30 o’clock.

AUCKLAND RACKS. AUCKLAND, April 18

The Auckland Racing Club’s meeting was held in dull weather, and course dead. The totalisator handled £87.883.

Sewjards Handicap.—Broadwood 1. Grotesque 2. Scion 3. Won by three lengths. Time 1.4 1-5.

Mangcre Handicap. Pagoda 1, Sir Burnett 2. Machree 3. Won by threequarters of a length. Time 1.18 2-5. Victoria Handicap. Lucus 1, Bretland 2. Matinee 3. Won by a. length. Time 1.4.

Autumn Steeplechase.—-Thiganthu I, Old Gold 2, Rima.iico 3. Autumn Handicap.- Income 1, Cashag 2, Tjoomerdav 3. Won by threequarters of a length. Time 2.38 3-5. Great Northern St. Leger. Royal Box 1. Thespian 2, Kick Off 3. Won l»V a litvul. 'l’ime 3.15 2-5.

Huin Handicap. —Dovelet 1. Prince Abbey 2. I’avo 3. Won by two lengths Time 1.10. Auckland Welter. —Royal Present 1, Some Fashion 2, Khublai Khan 3. Won by three lengths. Time 1.43 2-5.

FWILDING RACES. FEILDING, April 18. For the second day the weather was dull, but line. Kimholton Hurdles.—No Bother 1, Simonides 2, Goldscene 3. Won by a lengh. Time 2.47 1-5. Waiata. Stakes.—Earmark 1, Haligan 2, Orillana 3. Won hv a nose. Time 1.11. Easter Handicap.—Volo I, Paoanui 2, Trespass 3. Won by a head. Time 1.16 3-5. Denbigh Handicap.—Roman 1, Kuia 2, Birkie 3. Won by a head. Time 1.16 1-5. Oroua Hack.—Eerie 1, Left Lady 2, Nassau 3. Won by a short head. Time 1.48 2-5. Makino Welter. Sunny Jim 1, Passin’ Through 2, Detroit 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.46 2-5. Awalmifi Handicap.t-Panther 1, Martulla 2, Gold Star 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.30 1-5. The totalisator handled £70,948 for the meeting, a decrease of £29,709. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. CHRISTHURCH, April 18. The Autumn Meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The totalisator handled £52,825*. Kildare Hurdles.—Bellroek 1, Game cock 2, General Petain 3. Won by two lengths. Time 3.44. Champagne Stakes.— Farceur 1, Trierman 2, Tressayr 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.14. Russloy Plate.—Peneus 1, Contempt 2, Wink 3. Won by half a length. Time 1 min.

ATS s***-<*7V ”> +?• ~ y JXZrßX : '*s tr ‘ V ~-- *£*9 Autumn .Plate. Egotism 1. Deucalion 2. Counterstroko 3. Won by a length. Time 1.11. . Great Easter .Handicap.—Songbird l t Sunny Lodi 2, Hon Spec 3. Won by a head. 'Pime 1.20. Sockburn Handicap.- Angelo 1, Manama 2, Mythology 3. ’Won by two lengths. Time 2.71. Gimradv Handicap. - Kdroid 1, Lime ligh 2, Boniiorm 3. "Won by three lengths. Time 1.13 4-5. Courtenay Welter. Hosedav I. Whipping Boy 2, Some lvid 3. AVon by a neck. Time 1.11 2-5.

Mr .lames Noble declared the follow iiiff handicaps last night. Till A1, HANDICAP, (i Furlongs. Rosevear .... 10 2 Samarang Weary Willie ... 9 3 Tantalus . ... 9 1 Unio Demoness .... 8 10 Loithfield . . Lady Pallas .. • Merton .... s n Golden Morn .... 7 12 Sunbath .. Di voroe ... 7 10 Cashinan ... 7 9 Caliburn Royal Dragoon ... 7 1 Prel odium ... 7 0 Golden Venture ... 7 0 Rora ... 7 0 Timera ... 7 0 Gatha Emerald Gem ... 7 0 AUTUMN HANDICAP, l. 1 , Miles. laird Aslilea ... 9 1 Rosevear ... 9 3 Caveroelt ... 9 2 Falstaff ... 9 2 Lady Middleton ... 8 7 Tantalus ... 8 (i Steepholm ...83 Tiranga ... 8 1 Demoness ... 7 13 Grand Duchv ... 7 10 Prince Ferouy, 7 8 Orange Mart ..78 Kolyma 7 8 Nautical ... 7 4 Tvne 7 l> Timera ... 7 0 W El/PER HANDICAP, 6 Furlongs. Pyjama ... 11 0 Gold Problem . 10 9 Flying Master ... 10 4 Fisher ... 9 12 Tiranga ... 9 o Woodrow .. 9 3 Carnbrea .. 9 1 War Tax 8 12 Rapid Fire .. 8 11 Divorce .. 8 7 Stravshot .. 8 7 Royal Dragoon ..8 4 Amendment ..8 3 Chaeronia .. 8 2 North Inch . 8 2 Gatha . 8 0 Malvolio . 8 0

RAILWAY HANDICAP, B£ Furkmgs. Pyjama 10 7 Rosevear 10 1 Gold Problem 9 9 Weary Willie 9 3 Bestir 9 2 , Tantalus 9 0 , Tiranga 8 12 Lady Pallas 8 9 Kolyma 8 5 Carnbrea 8 1 Royal Dragoon .74' North Inch .72, Malvolio .70! Preludium . 7 0 Gatha 7 0 Emerald Gem . 7 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, W Furlongs. Sainarang 9 12 Gold Problem . 9 11 Flying Master • . 9 7 Weary Willie !) 0 Bestir 9 4 Unio . 9 2 Faphian 9 1 Counter Attack 9 1 Leithfield 8 12 Merton 8 (i Demonstrate 8 2 Marble Bar 8 2 ’ Golden Morn 8 1 Sunbath 7 13 i Rapid Fire .. 7 11 ! Cushman .. 7 9 : Marauder . 7 9 Cali burn 7 7 i Amendment 7 6 Golden Venture 7 0 HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, 7 Furlongs. Lord Ashlea ..10 (i Falstaff .. 10 4 Caverock .. 10 4 Fisher .. 9 12 Tirana . 9 12 1 Lady .Middleton 9 10 | Tantalus «) 9 Prince Fcroiiz .. 9 9 ] Steopbolm 9 fi i Tiranga • 9 A .Missland !) -1 j !,e Forte 9 3 Grand Duchy !) 0 Orange Mart 9 0 i War Tax S 12 ; Embezzler 8 !) Divorce 8 9. , Nautical ,8 t Royal Dragoon 8 r Tyne 8 3 ' Rcdsome 8 2 Gatliu .. 8 0 1 EXPRESS TROT, 1 Mile. ‘2.35 class. Mary Kill ser Miss Marion i | Palmdale . i j Bush King i Eruption Beach Boy 3 Prince Charlie 1 Prince Mac 4 Warfare •) Harold Mill ’i) Alice! li Oirton Girl 10 Miss Laura Dillon .. 10 Lady Audubon 10 Inquisitive 10 Foxglove 10 .Myrtle Pointer . 10 DOMINION TROT, 1J Miles. Mary Mill .. ser Appleshaw .... ser Miss Marion Silveretta 3 Beach Boy .) Prince Charlie . (> Prince Mac . li 7 Inquisitive . 14 Foxglove 11 Miss Laura Dillon . 11