RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1929, Page 5

RACING.

EGAIONT MEETING. . i United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) . HAWERA, AJay 9. The opening programme of the Egmont Racing Club’s AVinter Meeting was presented to-day before a good attendance in showery weather, though with sunshine prevailing during the major portion of the programme. The tote handled £27,947;), a decrease of £407) as compared with the first day last year. The Telegraph Hack, was run in two divisions, each being treated as a separate race. Tho Hack! Steeplechase was marred by a number offimishaps, only six olf the fourteen- 'starters completing the journey. Falls or retirement accounted for the remainder, but no serious injuries were sustained. Results:—

Telegraph Hack, First Division.—(4) Denier 1, (2) Richfield 2, (10) Golden Flower 3. AVon by a neck; a length and a half. Time 1.16).

Tongalioe Hurdles.—(3) Glengariff 1, Mister Gamp 2, (1) Red. Fuchsia 3. Won by a. head ; • three-quarters of a length. Time;!).2o. Telegraph? Handicap, SeconfrUiyision. —(5)/Haver wit pi, (4) Alonsi^gijfej-2, (2) •Second Thought 3. AVon by hall a neck each way. Time 1.18). Hack Steeplechase.—(lo) Highwaymay 1, (3) K-apuna 2, (4),- ! Msidos 3. Won by two ,lengths ; lour lengths. Time 4.12. Egmont Steeplechase.—(l) Roman Abbey 1, (4) . Brigadier Bill-2, ;(6) Gil>;ai 3. Won by two lengths; six lengths. Time 5.30. Flying Handicap.—(2) Edgar 1,0) Lady Quex 2, (5) Broad Acre 3. AVon by a length and a half; half a- length. Time 1.16). . . ... McCrae Memorial. —(S) Hipo 1, (4) Spearmiss 2, (5) Good AA ill 3. AA on by three-quarters of a length; a head. Time 2.10). Tnwhiti Hack.—(2) Kawliakina 1, (3) Calamine and (4) Royal Acre .dead heat 3. AVon by two lengths. Time 1.53. THE FLOATING PERMITS. NO\ ALLOCATION TILL JULY. \ . AVELLINGTON, May 9. It is\ unlikely .that the floating racing peAnits will, be allocated for some weeks lot, as,Hon. Air de la Porelle wishes \personally to inspect as, many racecourses as possible before coming to a decision. He said to-day that he was moving around as quickly as possible. He] did not think that he would lie able to do anything until the end off the racing year in July. Australian weights.- / SYDNEY, May 9. Bagpipes, with 11.8, is top-weight in the\Australian Hurdles. AVedding Warch ir.2,Murray King 11.1, Stormy 10.11. X. X In the Steeplechase, Nyangan is top weight with 11.12. Sandhurst 11.10. Wedding March 11.6, Tuki 11.0.