RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 October 1929, Page 5

RACING.

ESLLERSLIE—SECOND DAY. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Oct. 7. Beautiful weather, fast track and good attendance for the final day of tlfe Elleslie Sprin Meeting.. Results: Nor mail by Handicap : (2) Sea Cob I, (4) Aiiikitoa 2, (1) Motere 3. Sor: Arihana. Won by half a length'; third half-length away. Time 1.40 2-5. , Hurdles:—(2; Elysianor I', (5) Cattonian 2, (-1) Hor'oinea 3. Scr: Prince Lu, Kauri Park, The Lamb, Odin, Askari,' Sleepy Sol. Won by three lengths. Time 3.42 2-5. Epsom Handicap:—(3) Havering 1, (1) Silvermine 2, (6) Awar.ere 3. Scr: Lady Quex,. Flying Prince. Won by three-quarters pf a length. Time 1.3 4-5. King Edward Handicap, II miles: — Hunting Cry 1, Vertigern 2. Scr: Standfast. KUROW .IC. MEETING. ; OAMARU, October 6. The Kurow Jockey Club’s annual meeting was held on Saturday in fine weather. The track was fast and the attendance was large. The totalisator receipts were £8,406, compared with £6,956 10s last year, an increase of £1,449 10s. Results:— Highweight Hack Handicap.—Some Toff 1, (4) Aeredity 2, (3) Wild Work 3. Won by four lengths ; three lengths. Time 1.44 1-5. . ; Novice Plate.—(l) El Boa 1, (8) Jock 0’ Hazeldean 2, (3) Haulage 3. Won by one and a-half lengths; half a length. Time 1.2 4-5. Wnitnki Trot.—(4) Norwester 1, (0) Tiny Bingen’ 2, (1) Lady Zephyr * 3. Won by live lengths; seven lengths. Time 3.33 l-o. Ku’row Cup.—(3) Evening 1, (2) -Memlo 2, (4) Taboo 3. Won by threequarters of a length; three lengths. Time 2.7 1-5. Publicans Handicap.—(2) Some Toff 1, (5) Page Boy 2, (1) Mount 80a,3. Won by a length; a head. Time 1.16 4-5. Hydro Electric Trot.—(3) Tiny Bingen 1, (4) Onoto 2, (6) Great Scot 3. Won by four lengths; ten lengths. Time 2.58. : j v ‘ . Gillies Handicap.—(l) Meadow Lark !,' (2) Royal Game 2, (4) First Raid 3. A good length each way.. Time 1.16 1 : 5. Hakataramea Handicap.—(l) Glenrowan 1, (2) Haze 2, (7) • Felony '- ! 3. Won by half a length; one and a-half lengths. Time 1.31 2-5. AUSTRALIAN DERBY. PRESS COMMENT. (Received this dav at 10 a.m.) SYDNEY, October 7. The w.eather for the Randwiek races is fine but cloudy. , ( ' The “Herald” commenting on the Derby r says it was one of the easiest wins for many yeaftuf Pharlnp gave;:a memorable exhibition of free galloping, and was going easily all the time, while the other horses were making hafcd work of it. The only one to make any impression along the back-was Carradale. The New Zealand bred gelding was allowed. Ills head when entering the straight and after establishing a serviceable lead was held in check. He had the race won before the judge was reached, and was eased lip over the last furlong to break a record, amid tumultuous applause. \ • ’