RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1927, Page 3

RACING.

NELSON J.C. M LET INC

FIRST DAY

[I.Y TELEGRAPH—PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

NELSON. February 23

The Nelson .Jockey Club’s meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The atu ndanee was fair. The track was fast. Results:—

Maiden Handicap.—('arrigalloti ] Petal 2. A\ cstiek 3. Won hy two lengths. Time 1.2 1-5.

Richmond Trot.—Mope Dillon l. Ocean Whispers 2. Dillon’s Pride 3. AVon hy four lengths. Time 3.33. Nelson Cup. Lady Desmond I, Buoyant 2, Goosestcp 3. AVon hy one h ngfh. Time 2.t> 1-5. Hope Handicap.—Bronstell I. LJaflownoon 2, Ardfinnan 3. Won by ;l lock. Time 1.21) ).

Stewards’ Handicap.—Glen funis 1. Corn Bigs 2, Pickaninny 3. AA’on by two lengths. Time 1.15.

Electric Hack Handicap.—Arch Arrow 1. Al.olto 2. Riverna 3. AVon by two lengths. Time 1.15. Waititi Trot.—Hal Joy 1. Sungleam 2. Nellie Parson 3. AYon hy four lengths. Time 2.5 G 4-5.

AVaimea Handicap.—Para l.Kilperon 2. No Response 3. AA'on hy half a length. Time 1.41 4-5. The into took €8,828, against i-10,7f!9 oil the first day last year.

ACCIDENT TO RIDER. NELSON. February 23

An unfortunate accident happened oil the course early this morning to AAL Creighton. AAhile he was exercising Dominion Rose, the horse got out of control, and raced two or three times round the track, when if collided with a fencing near the saddling paddock, throwing (lie rider, who sustained a fracture of both hones of ihe right leg. He was admitted to the hospital, and is progressing satisfactorily.