TROTTING.
[by TELEGRAPH—-PER PRESS ASSOCIATION] METROPOLITAN TROTS. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 5. The new racing year was opened today, when the New Zealand -Metropolitan Trotting Club commenced its August -Meeting. The day was bright and sunny, but a light breeze that was blowing had an edge to it. There was a very large attendance, and the track, considering the heavy frosts -ol late, was in fine order. The tote investments were £47,751, compared with £38,721 IDs on the opening day last year. Results : Introductory Handicap.-—Rose Peters 1, Handsome Jack 2, Oundenong 3. Won by eight lengths; third hall a length away. Time 3.37 1-5. ■Electric Handicap.—Tommy Direct ]-, The Rook 2, Pitaroa 3. Won by two lengths. Time 2.1(5 4-5. August Handicap.—Realm I, Paul Default 2, Onyx 3. Tatsv Dillon I. Won bv a head. 'I line 4.32' 4-5. T’ria Ulandieap.—Snowshoe 1, Final Leave 2, Proud Logan 3. Won Intwo lengths. Time 3.44 1-5. Stewards’ Handicap.—First Fashion ]. Clonmel 2, Peter Jackson 3. Won by two lengths. Time 4.40 3-5. Queen Mary Handicap.—Weaver 1. Anguilla 2, Humariki 3. Won by lour lengths Time 3.49 2-5. Sehvvn Handicap.—Croat Hope 1, Lady Swithiu 2, Wild Thyme 3. Won by a head. Time 4.30 3-5. I liternational Handicap.—Comedy Chief 1. Agathos 2, Moneymaker 3. Won by two lengths. Time 2.10 3-5.
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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1922, Page 4
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214TROTTING. Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1922, Page 4
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