RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1928, Page 4

RACING.

EG .MONT STEERLECi IASE MEETING

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association

HAW ERA, May 10.

AYintcr racing opened with tiie first day’s programme of the Egmont Steeplechase meeting to-day in sunny weather, before a large attendance. The track was firm and in excellent order for racing between the flags. ’I he tntalisalor . handled L 15.355 (an increase of £1,12:1) compared with £17,2:12 on the corresponding day last year. Results:—

Tonga licie Hurdles.—ill) Mister Gamp 1, (1) Mount Marta 2, pi) Vexatious 3. Won by eight lengths; one and a-lmll lengths. Time 3.15. Telegraph Hack Handicap.—(l) Keddar 1, (2) Miss -Mercia 2, (3) Desert Lad 3. Won by two lengths; a bead. Time 1.15). Hack Steeplechase.—<4) San Bern 1 (3) Royal Heather 2, (Oi Son o’ Mine 3. Won by three lengths; half a head. Time 5.5.

Egmont Steeplechase.—(l) Brigadier Bill 1, (5) Pnssin’ Through 2, (4) Bonny Rill 3. Won by four lengths ; a furlong. Time 5.50.

Flying Ha ndieap.—Cl) Bonogne 1. (8) Partaga 2, (2) Silvermine 3. Won by a bead; two lengths. Time 1.14-1. Mcßae Handicap.—(l) Day Guard 1, C2) Yoma 2, (1) Town Rank 3. Won bv five lengths; three lengths. Time 2.5. Tnwhiti Hack Handicap.—Cl) Tvawhakina l, Cl) Bisox 2, (7) GaSnapper 3. Half a length each way. Time 1.50.