WESTLAND TROTTING CLUB

Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1931, Page 5

WESTLAND TROTTING CLUB

MID-SUMMER MEETING,

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7,

The weather held up splendidly for the afternoon, and the conditions were pleasant for the gathering. The course was in capital order in view of the circuiustaues ami there were good fields while the'races were well contest with some close finishes. Everything passed off smoothly. - ■ The .attendance was considerably below that of the previous year, while there was a considerable drop in the totalisator turnover. The amount handled for the day was £4363}, as against £6Q64$ in 1928 and £7750}- in. 1829. The various officials carried out their duties in their usual, efficient manner-and the events were run off promptly. The Municipal Band was present and played an enjoyable programme . during, the afternoon. WESTLAND TROTTTXG CLUB HANDICAP. (2 miles, Harness.) 1 (2) Lomai‘ ... '... ... ... ' 1 (7) Auto Minto 2 , (4) Young Author ... ... '3 , >v y" Won easily’iy two lengths;’3rd hprsef; ; a length-away,t'Scr: TjahqeU DallaE; King, Schoolmate, Bessie Dillon.’ 1 Timer 4.47 2-5. Tote £7oo}. ..STAFFORD HANDICAP. .(I}-' miles)! (3) ■s.JZ'.i 1 (4) Arfclow ser ... 2 (2) Playgirl 12yds ... ... 3 Son Matchglow, Jean nnpms. Enrolment and Hakfiri led the field past the stand, and soon after the latter took charge and held the lead to the finish to win easily by five lengths* with Playgirl closing up:* two lengths away third. Time 2.56 1-5 Tote £599. DOMINION TROTTERS HANDICAP C2 miles). (2) Esbine 48yds ... ... 1 , (1) Golden Spray 108vds ... 24 (5) Wild Guy scr. , v -.,...' 3 Scr: Real Pita. Seven started. Wild Guy Guy led ,the. first round and 1 then ’ Esbine took, charge to win easily, by .top lengths, wjtli. .. Golden Spray third, four lengths-back. Time 5.2 3-5. , Tote £512.. ?, >■■■•■• ■ AVIATION HANDICAP. . ..’(IT miles); 5 ,,* (1) Homeward Bound scr. ... T (3) Radley scr. ... ... ... 2 Li» (5) Dollar King scr. 3 Scr: Matchglow, Jean Drusus, Flood Drift, Loco, and - Bessie- Dillon. Seven started. Radley led the field past the stand with Homeward Bound next. The latter took the lead but Radley, made a great effort at the distance and just'failed by v a short nose to get up ;• third horse five lengths awav. Time 2.54 3-5. VTote £694:} FINAL HANDICAP. (1 mi1e),.... ■(]) Lomax scr. v..- 1 :.: t ■' V4V'Chiltfe* l)e Ord' scrT IT (6) Auto Minto 24 yds ... 8 Scr.: Tahoe. . C'hilde lie Ofo led 'the field and' then, Lomar took charge with Aiitc Minto making" a' big "effort. Lennar won by four lengths; Auto Minto being third, a » head. away .i Time 2.20 2-5 Tote £625.