RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 April 1924, Page 1

RACING.

RY TEI.KGRAril —PRESS ASSN'., COPYRIGHT,

SOUTHLAND RACES. INVERCARGILL. April 9

The first day of the Southland Racing Club’s meeting was held in beautiful weather, with a large attendance. The track was firm. The tote took £17.292 10s compared with £15,786 10s last year an increase of £1506. The following are the results: Rosl.vn HandicapValdamo 1. Bright Mark 2. Boughleen Dlimin 3. AVoil by half a length with third horse three lengths away. Time 1.15 1-5. AYaevrlev Trot —-Firelight 1, Bed Admiral 2, Bon Lou 3. AYon by five lengths with third horse seven lengths behind. Time 3.37 2-5. Flying Handicap.—Dancing Days 1. Ravelin°2, Avispado 3. Won by half a length with third horse one and a half lengths away. Time 1.14. Steeplechase:—Lady AA inston , 1, Maghera 2, Mettle Drift 3. AYon by a neck. The only horses to finish. Time 6.37 2-5. Cup : Master Sandstone 1, Loughrca 2, Coastguard 3. Won by a. quarter of a'length, with third horse six lengths behind. Time 2.7 2-5. ’Harness Trot: Lenamlior 1. Dark Rosine 2, Peter the Painter 3. AYon by a length, with third horse six lengths behind. Time 4.40. Stewart Island Handicap:—Mapping 1 Eton Bells 2, Paddy’s Hope 3. Mon by two lengths with third horse four lengths behind. Time 1.29. Tradesmen’s Handicap—Happy Warrior 1 Vice Royal 2, (Merman 3. M’on by a neck with third horse a head away. Time 1.43.