RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1926, Page 1

RACING.

| Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.] GISBORNE RACES. GISBORNE, Aug. 1. For the second day of the Gisborne Racing Club’s Steeplechase Meeting, tiie weather was fine and the going good. The tote handled £16,076, compared witli £10,847 for the second day last year. Results:—■ Gisborne Hurdles Handicap—Royal Heather 1, Copper Nob 2, Mark Over 3. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. .1 ime 2.40. Maiden Hack Handicap—Hathoru 1, Monmiiit 2. Miss A\ illonvx 3. Mon by a length; half a length between second and third. Time 1.18. Waikanae Handicap—Scotch Mixture ], Pita 2, Morose 3. Won by half a length; half a lujad between second and third. Tunc 1.43. Second Hack Elat Handicap—Tino Maunga 1. Rapiata 2. Cohesion 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; a neck between second and third. Time 1.30 2-5. Tehapara Steeplechase Handicap— Highway 1. Peppin 2, “Woden 3. Won by a length i eight lengths between second ajnd third. Time 5.3 3-5. T uranganui Hack Handicap—Carniola 1. Night Gambler 2, Gold Dot 3. Farewell Hlalndicap—Polar 1. Barrier 2, 'Startle 3.

OHRISTCHUR CII HUNT MEETING

CHRISTCHURCH Aug. 1

The. Christchurch Hunt Meeting was held at Riccarton on Saturday in beautiful weather. Results:— Kennels Hurdles—Revel 1, Lark Hall 2 A Von by 50 yards. Time 3.10 3-5. La wford Steeplechase—Mainspring ], Birkenoso 2, Good Form 3. Won by a neck; six lengths. Time'3.sß 3-5. Open Hurdles—Listening Post. 1, Tonterlield 2, Black Cruiser 3. Von by two loughs; threo Soughs. Time 3.0. Maiden Stakes—-Flying Mist,], All Colours 2,. Cornstalk 3. Won by a neck; a length. Time 1.3 2-5. Hornby Steeplechase—Rod Cent 1, Ranui 2, Passin’ Through 3. Won by a neck; a head. Time 3.48. Brabazon Handicap—Centrepiece l, T,o Choucas 2, The Harp 3. Won by a neck; haflf la length. Time 1.28 35. Hunters’ Plate—Revel 1, Rangi Sarto 2, Sunny Mac 3. Won by a length; six lengths. Time 2.14.

Flying Hack Handicap—Polio 1, Paddon 2, His Majesty 3. Won by two lengths; two lengths. Time 1.14 1-5.

EPINARD GOES TO THE STUD. PARIS, July 31. M. Wertheimer has sold the racehorse Epinard to Mr James Cox, breeder, of Kentucky, for stud purposes.

GOODWOOD RACES. LONDON, July 30. At the Goodwood Meeting, the Chesterfield Cup resulted:-—Warden of the Marches 1. Naldcua 2, Simeon’s Font 3. Eleven started. Won by a head.

N.S.AV. RACE. SYDNEY, July 31. 'At Warwick Farm the Yarrowville Handicap, second division, resulted:— Along Lochi ll va'r 1, Eltima 2 Sunil) Kirk 3. AVon by three-quarters of a length. Time 1.14.