RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1924, Page 1

RACING.

GREY RACKS ■ GREY MOUTH. Jan. 7. The concluding day of tho Grcymnullt Jockey Club’s Midsummer Meeting was field oil Saturday in glorious weather before a large attendance. Admiral Talbot broke bis leg in the hurdle race at the second last fence and had to he destroyed. The tote investments amounted to £1.0,-20-11. as against £10,455 on the third day of last year’s meeting. The tote investments for the three days of the meeting amounted to £34,855]- compared with £37,142] for the corresponding meeting last year. Runaiiga Hack Handicap.—Emerald Gem 1, Rapid Rose 2, Radian 3. Also started Elixir. Idleness, Clarion. North Jut.-li .Slinker, Red Courier. Caliburn, Golden Venture. Won by a neck. Time 1.19 2-5. Third Hurdles.—Caverook I. Bestir 2. Frisco Mail 3. Also started:— Gasilinan, Phil May, Admiral Talbot, Lord Ash lea. Won by six lengths. Time 2.55 3-5. President's .Handicap.—Warlike 1, Kuia 2. I,c Forte 3. Also started;— Kilfune, Beloved, Kilhrin, Kikini. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time 1.47 3-5. Omoto Handicap.— Brown At illto 1, Tempt* 2. Weary M ilhe. Also started A ntagony. Agnola, Samarang, Flying .Waster. Wmi by half a length. Time 1.11 1-5. Borough Handicap.—AYlmrfedale 1. Probate 2, Armilliary 3. 'Also start-ed:-,Markin. Bon Spec. AYon by three lengths. Time 1.17 1-5. Ahaura Welter. —All Ready 1, I‘roecn 2. First Aid 3. Also started:— Rodsome, Dutch Clock. Better Luck. Won by two lengths. Time 1.31 1-5. Summer Handicap.—Prosperity L Lady Clarem-eanx 2, ’lantalus 3. Also started :—Matnroka. Marble Bar._ Elixir. Idleness. Won by a head. Time 1.24 1-5. Farewell Handicap.— Probate L Mart is 2, Jar/. 3. Also started:—Kikini. Divorce. Red Courier. Won by a head. Time 1,24 4-5.