RACING
WELLINGTON RACES.
I By Telegraph—Press Association)
WELLINGTON, January 20. The tote took £28,7005, compared with £48,993$ on .the corresponding day last year. The cup was a poor, unexciting contest. Gay Crest was in front early but was displaced by Don Jose half a mile from home. The latter was challenged by Stanchion in the straight, and was beaten by half a length. Gay Crest being two lengths away. The winner and runner-up were rank outsiders. Ammon Ra scored a great win the Wellington Stakes, .coming solidly from well back. The Southlander, Palermo, won the 'Telegraph Handicap ' meritoriously, being always well up, and proving its ability in the soft ground. Results: : — Wellington Cup.—(9) Stanchion 1; (13) Don Jose 2; (1) Gay Crest 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; two lengths. Time 2.375. 'Anniversary Handicap.—(3) Llandudno 1; (6) Cadland 2; (7) First Sight 3. Won by by a head.; , two lengths. Time 1.44.
Telegraph Handicap.—(s) Palermo 1; (2) Hunting Cry 2; (7) Compensation 3. Won by a length and a-half; :a head. Time 1.14. Ruapehu Handicap.—(4) Fitzquex 1 ; (1) Chief Joy 2; (20) Winlocli 3. Won by a neck; three lengths. Time 1.145.
WAIROA R.C. MEETING. WAIROA, January 20. Perfect weather prevailed for Wairoa Club’s first day, with a splendid track, and a good attendance, but not ■equal to last year. The, totalisator took 3-5,632, a decrease of £3.003. Trial Handicap.- (1) Jn.zz King 1 : '6) Fall o’ the Year 2 ; (2) Kioho 3. Won by a length; a head. Time 1.13. District Hack Handicap.—(3) Atten 1; (3) Bob In 2; (1) Wedding Bells 3. Won by a head; liaff a length, j.mie 1.155. Wairoa Cup.—(7) Tahoma 1 ; (4) Queen’s Choice 2; (2) King-sell 3. Won by half a length; one length, Time 2.9 4-5. Tekuenga Hack.—(4) Mouri Rang! 1 ; (1) Full Crop 2; (3) Otene 3. Won By a length ; three-quarters of a length. Time 1.15. Maiden Scurry.—(2) Kimbo 1 ; (1) Star of Gold 2; (4) Abbeydale 3. Won by a length ; a head. Time 1.3. Raiwa Hack.—(2) Autumn Sun 1; (1) Charmalino 2; (4) Bold Archer 3. Won .by half a length; one length. Time 1.27. Ormond Handicap.—(l) Autunrina 1; (4) Royal Songster 2; (2) Rory Mor 3. Won a l° n 6 neefe; half a Time 1.41,
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