RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 March 1931, Page 6

RACING.

Wellington k.c. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association) WELLINGTON, (March 15. Tlic Wellington R.C. Meeting opened in tine weather, with a good attendance. The brilliant weather made the track conditions perfect. The attendant was large. The tote took £36,712 10s, compared with £52,295 10s, a decrease of £15,583.

Ivarapoti was a hot favourite for the North Island Challenge Stakes. Hector Gray’s horsemanship helped him to beat Lady Quox. The pair came away from the field in a great battle. Hunting Cry outstayed the others. Lord Argosy showed speed over five furlongs, but! then tired. Xigbtmareh was scratched.

Lady Pam just barely landed the St. Leger. The Auckland colt, Bronze Eagle, made an exhibition of the big field in the Plunket. Nursery Handicap Jn the Thompson Handicap the leaders till tlie straight were Refresher, .Pa kite re, Silvermine, Arrow Lad, Pngnnelli, Laughing Prince and Historic. Laughing Prince headed Silvermine a furlong from home, hut the lattes’ came again to win Ivy a head. Results: Binni Highweight:—(l) Air Laddie 1 : (2) Mister Gamp 2; (3) Pat’s Boy 3. Won ot a length. Time 2.9. N.Z. St. Leger:— (1) Lady Pam I; (4) King March 2; (5) Pew a 3. Won by a nose. Time 3.1-J. Plunket Nursery:— (2) Bronze Eagle 1 : (13) Oration and (1) High Comedy dead beat 2. on with great ease. 'l ime 59Jsecs. 1 bompson Handicap:—(9) Silvermine 1: (3) Laughing Prince 2; (4) Arrow Lad 3. \A on by .) a bead. Time 1.38. North Island Challenge Stakes : (1) Kara pot i 1: (2) Lady Qnex 2; (3) Hunting Cry 3. Won by i a length. Time 1.251 Kilverstream Handicap : —(7) Simba 1 :,(11 Chief Joy 2; (5) Hnwkshaw 3. Won by a length. Time 1.39.1. Railway Handicap : —(1) Cadlnnd 1; (-) Autopay 2; (3) Havering 3. Won I by a length. Time 1.11;]-. I Tinakori Handicap : —(1) Pytbia 1; (31 Tea Queen 2; (15) Glenrossie 3.’ I Won by a bead. Time 1.13. OHIN EM UR I MEETING. PAEROA, March 14. The Obinemuri J.C. meeting opened in glorious weather. The going was good, and there was a fair attendance. Results:— Handicap Hurdles:— (2) Crunch nil 1; (3) Quinsila 2; (6) ChrTstobel 3. Won by 11 lengths. Time 2.52 1-5. j Karangabake Handicap :—(1) Speed ! Mint 1 ; (2) Fedora 2; (9) Brazanna 3. ! Won bv Jof a length. Time 1.17 2-5.’ I Novice Handicap : —(11) Production ! 1: (2) Rangikaha 2; (1) Mnredial 2; | Won by 1> lengths. Time 1.9. Obinemuri Cup : —(1) Royal Doulton 1: (7) Brampton 2; (2) Antique 3. Won by 1 j lengths. Time 2.7 1-5. Komnta Handicap: (10) Snow Prince 1; (1) Puriri Park 2; (5) Mauriaena 3. Won by 11 lengths. Tittle 1.25.

Paeroa Handicap:—(3) Lady’s Boy 1 ; (6) Ruffles 2; (7) Hampton Park 3. Won by a length. Time 1.14. McGniire Memorial Handicap:—(B) Dark Prince 1 ; (!) St. Wnrrigal 2; Cl) Slump 3. Won bv a length. Time 4.49 2-5. Netherton Highweight Handicap:— (3) Mnrioram 1; (5) Trishnn 2: (1) 1 Lucky Alice 3. Won bv * a head. Time ! 1.47 l-o. ■ The tote investments were RTti.llO 10s, compared with the opening day total last year of £28,(160, a decrease of £10.549* COMBINED MEETING AT GISBORNE. T’°r the second day of the Combined Racing Club's meeting the weather was fine and the attendance fair. The track was hard. Results:— Turn hern Hack Handicap:—(2) Fall o’ the Year 1; (2) Channaline 2: (41 Tago 3. Won bv \ a length. Time 1.29. Second Hurdle Handicap: —0) Coonardon 1; (4) Purseful 2: G 3) Mha knar i 3. Won bv 2 lengths. Time 2.48 4-5. Maiden Hardman: (1.) Bob Tn 1: f 4) Honowai 2; (3) Knhnriki 3. Won ' by three lengths. Time 1.15 2-5. Sunderland Stakes Handicau:—(s) Channaline 1: (6) Singleton 2: (!) Autumn Sun 3. Won bv a nose Time 1.39 4-5. Juvenile Handicap:— (2) Full Crop 1 : (3) Stitch 2: (1) Innuendo 3. Won - by a bead. Time 1.1 4-5. BdselJ'l’d Hack) Handicap:-- HI , Malahat: 1: (-1) Bold Archer 2: (51 Tv ini bo 3. Mon bv 2 1 , lengths. Time 1.40 3-5. Farewell Handicap:—fl) Freehold | 1: (4) King Wanga 2: (2) Manifesto i