RACING

Hokitika Guardian, 14 September 1928, Page 3

RACING

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) WANGANUI RACES. WANGANUI, Sept. 13. The spring meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club opened to-day in dull hut fine weather. The track was in good order and the attendance good. I lie tote handled £22,770, compared with £19,218 for the opening day last year. , Soafield Handicap.—(2) Partagp 1, (7) Tekoroke 2, (1) Pangolin 3. Won ,hy a short head; half a length. Time 1.32 2-5. Wanganui Guineas.—(2) Consent 1, (1) Episode 2, (7) High Faultin’ 3. Won by a short head; four lengths. Time 1 .-Id 2-5. Du lie Hack. —(2) Te Atiawa 1, (9) Desert Lad 2, (7) Banker 3. Won by half a length ; a short head. Time 1.15 2-5. . Marangai Handicap.—(lo) Catkin 1. (3) Blimp 2, (1) Valkon 3. Won by half a length; one and a-ltalf lengths. Time 1.49 2-5.' plying Handicap.—(lo) Helotis 1, (o> Oration 2, (3) Tea Time 3. Won by half a length ; a length. Time 1.15 2-5. An inquiry was commenced after the Marangai Handicap, into the running of Valkon, which finished third. Alter a lengthy sitting lasting till six o’clock the inquiry was adjourned.

McCARTEN’S APPEAL. SYDNEY. Sept. 13. After hearing evidence in MeCarten’B appeal against his three months suspension, the Jockey Club rediu-cd Iho tgrnv of suspension to one month.