RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1924, Page 1

RACING.

[by TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.' AIAR BOROUGH RACES. BLENHEIM. March G. , The Marlborough Racing Club’s sutn- , met' meeting was held to-day in dull, , threatening weather. Rain fell over- , night, but the course was in fair order. Tho Governor was present and there was a large attendance. The tote took £10,51-5 against £12,775 on the first day last year. Results:— Novices’ Hack.—Bonlita l, Lady Malgina 2, Deborah 3. AA’on by two lengths. Time 1.3 3-5. tStarborough Trot.—Watsonia- 1, Countess Eve 2, Bombard 3. AVon by a length. Time 3.53. Welter.—Bonecto 3, Rarorangi 2, llalloweve 3. Won by half a length. Time 1.32. ALarlfiorough Cup.—Aueklaind 1, Zero Hour 2, Stream 3. AVon by a length. Time 2.1 D 2-5. Dash Hack.—Sunbath 1, 'The Bolter 2. Blackhead 3. AVon by a nock. Time 1.2 4-5. Awatero Trot.—Abundance 1, Aeromaid 2. Why Worry 3. AVon by live lengths. Time 3.37 2-5. Summer Handicap.—Entre Nous 1, Laughing Stock 2, Backsheesh 3. A length eaeli way. Time I.IG. Brokby Handicap.—Carnbrae 1, PaI'orangi 2, Miss Minnie 3. Won by a neck. Time J. 17. Y.R.C. RACES. MELBOURNE, March 0. For tiie third day of the A’.R.C. Autumn meeting the weather was fine and cool and there was a large attendance. Autumn Hurdles.—Dalcross 1, Brongillet 2, I‘istoliiine 3. AVon by three lengths. Time 3.44]. Ascot Yale Stakes:—Heroic 1, Fuiisan 2, Mercian King 3. Won by half ii length. Time 1.14[. C. M. Lloyd Stakes.—The Hawk 3. Sonora 2. Only starters. Won by a length. Time 1.45:1. The first prize was worth £I,OBB. Autumn Handicap.—-laeksta If I. I Vi'ildim 2, LlewellynS. Won by 14 lengths. Time 2.47. Governor’s Plate.—Harvest King I. - Easingwold 2. Lynettc and Maid of the Alist (dead beat) 3. Time 2.32.',. This '• is equal to the race record. River Handicap.—Gratulus i, Hop- 2 picker 2, Yincilia 3. AVon by a head. Time 2.7 j. f