RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1929, Page 1

RACING.

WANGANUI RACES. ißy Telegraph—press Association). WANGANUr, May 18. Wanganui Jockey Club’s winter meeting was concluded to-day in splendid weather, with a very good attendance. The totaiisntor to k £28,113 against £27,401 •}-, the total for the meeting being C48.891-A against £’40,795 last year. Results:— Rata Hack Hurdles.—(l) Red Bank 1, (3) Tiega 2, (6) Otairi 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; a short head. Time 2.45. Balgownie Hack Handicap.—(2l Shrewd 1, (6) Disrank 2, (3) Mbiisogne 3. Won by a neck; a length. Time 1.58. .May Hurdles.—(l) Red Fuseliia 1. (1) Aberfcldy 2, (5) Novnr 3. Won by a head; six lengths. Time 3.13 2-5. Grandstand Steeplechase.—(s) Vexatious 1, (7) Ballyfarnoii 2, (4) Knpunn Won by three lengths; a head. Time 4.58. Empire Handicap.—( ])Speariniss 1 ; (3) Ruanni 2; (2) Be ( honeas 3. Won by half a length; two and a-lialf lengths. Time 1.55 3-5. Fa rowel I Hack Flat Handicap.— (2) Havering 1; (8) St. Melba 2; (14) Be Champ 3. Won by one and a-lmlf lengths; four lengths. Time 1.55 Winter Oats.—(7) Benzora 1, (!' Keildar 2; (11) Dobbin. Won by ball a length; a neck. Time 1.15 1-5. WANGANUI, May 18. Three horses had to he destroyed a> the result of injuries during the Wanganui J.C.. races to-day. Pmvherp broke a fetlock in the Grandstand Steeplechase; Davguard strained the ligaments of one leg alter going seven furlongs in the Empire Handicap ,and its destruction was ordered. Millais broke a fetlock in the Winter Oats. JOCKEY KILLED. WANG A NUT, May 18. Owing to severe facial and internal injuries when Gala Day lull in the Rata Hack Hurdles, Warner was taken to the hospital, where lie expired at 6 p.m.

MANANUI-RUATAPU CLUB SPORTS At Lake Mahinapua. SATURDAY, Ist. JUNE, 1929. The Last of the Season—The Bestof the Season. STO P 1 Book Out for the Thirty Pound Chop. PROGRAMME. (Registered under the N.E. Athletic, Cycling and Axemen’s Union. 1— .Maiden Handicap Chop, underhand:—lst. prize £7, 2nd. £2, 3rd. £l. Nom. 5«, accept. 2s. 275 yds. Hamli ra p R ace : —lst. prize £5, 2nd. prize £l, 3rd. prize 10s. Noth. ss, 3 Handicap Saw, 14in. two cuts: —lst. prize £ss, 2nd. prize £2, 3rd. prize £l. Norn. 3s, accept. 2s. 4 Upright Chop, 12in. Handicap:— Ist. prize £lO, 2nd.-£2, 3rd. £l. Nom. 7s. accept. 2s. 5 iOOydis. Handicap' Race: —Ist. prize £B. 2nd. 30s, 3rd. 15s. Nom. Bs, 6 Underhand Handicap Chop, 14in. —lst. prize £3O. 2nd. £7, 3rd. £2 Nom. 20s, accept l()s. Sheep Guessing Competition, Stepping Competition 100yds., Married Ladies’ Race, Married Men’s Race, Single Ladies’ Race, Girls’ Race. Boys’ Race, Highland Fling, Sailors’ Hornpipe—Trophies. Nominations close with the Secretary on Saturday, May 25th. Aceeptaices close on Thursday, 30th. May. Bast two years’ performances must accompany all nominations or if none in that period, last six. Winners may be re-handicapped. Sports start at 11.30 a.m. Admission to grounds: Gents 2s, ladies free. Refreshments obtainable on the ground. TRAIN SERVICE ALTERED TO SUIT ALL VISITORS. GRAND BALL IN THE EVENING. IDES BAKER. See. Lake Mahinapua.