RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1923, Page 1

RACING.

AUSTIIALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. POSETIILL HACKS. SYDNEY, Sept. IC. Tlie PosehiH 1 tacos were held yesterday at Hand wick, tin? results being: Hurdles.—l’ittswoith (X.Z.) 1. Yandarlo 2. Forgiveness 3. The New Zealander issued it challenge at the distance, and liiantiiining its advantage to the end. won by three-quarters of a length. Time 3.131. Camellia Stakes.—Bardalour 1, Duke Islinglass 2, Vodka 3. Salrak lead a field of 29, including the New Zealanders Grotesque, Danger Zone. Tressayr, Loyal Irish, Uncle Alex, of which Tressayr was the most threatening. Won by a long head. 'Time 1.27 f. Hnsehill Guineas.—All Sunshine 1, .Shrapnel 2, Lady Valais 3. Won by a neck. Time 1.55. Roshill Handicap.-—Mirthmakor 1,

Balaton and Eudrercan (dead beat) 2. Won easily by half a length. Time 2.20,V. Hill Stakes.—The Hawk (X.Z.) ], Beauford 2, Bahiri 3. This race was regarded as a benefit for Beauford. The spectators were satisfied that Beanford was only cantering till The Hawk challenged him at the top of the straight. Then they realised that the Xew Zealander had him beaten. Pike, slackened The Hawk when nearing the post, and Wood endeavour'd to creep up, hut The Haul; won easily by two lengths. He was lustily cheered for his fine effort. Time 1.39. The Hawk had a splendid reception from the crowd after beating the champion. Beauford. IS BEAUFORD BIGHTi SYDXKY. Sept. 10.

Some critic's incline to the' belief that Beauford was not up to his full form when meeting The Hawk, r.tul they point out that previously. lie jumped into his stride quickly, hut yesterday he had gone nearly two furlongs before he seemed to stretch with all his old freedom. The “Sunday Sun” critic says: “There is no denying that he was fairly and squarely beaten.”