RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 July 1931, Page 3

RACING.

WELLINGTON R.C. MEETING. STEEPLES TO PARIS. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association ) WELLINGTON, July 11. Wellington Racing Club’s winter meeting opened at Trentham to-day in fine weather, the day being one “out of the box,” after almtet’’ a ;,month's rain. The track was very heavy, but was in good order. The racing was keen and interesting. The attendance was moderate compared with other years, and included Lord Bledisloe and party. The tote showed ai ,very substantial decrease, the turnover being only £22,188 compared with £42,472$ results:—

Matai Hack Steeplechase, albout two miles and a.-half: —(4) West Dome 1; (9) Fresh Breeze 2; (2) Sen or a 3. Won easily., Time 5.473. Woburn Handicap:—(l) Lord Val 1; (3) Water Power 2; (5) Wild Country 3. Won by 3 lengths. Time 1.203. Vittoria Hurdles:—(3) Tunbridge 1; (9) Royal Mint 2; (4) Unoco 3. Won by 2 lengths. Time 3.05, Stewards’ Handicap:—(2) Prince Val 1; (3) Inevitable 2; (6) Fitzquex 3. Won by 3 lengths. Time 1.205. Wellington Steeplechase : Paris .1; (8) Nukumai 2;. (11) ( Copey .3. Won by 8 lengths. Time 7.315. Trent ham Hurdles :—(5) Singjeton. ,l;j (8) Full Mark 2; (7), Conjuror 11. 3.; Won by 2 length’s. Time 3.315. Whyte Handicap :—(7) Mahopa ; I p (6) Taneriri 2; (9) Town Major 3, Won by $ a length. Time 1.50|. ;(

Te Aid Handicap:-—(11) -Martian Chief 1; (6) Arrowzone 2; (2). Nightmare 3. Won by a length. : Time 1.373. .

VICTORIAN STEEPLES. RAKWOOL’S EASY VICTORY. •MELBOURNE, July 12. The Flemington course was heavy yesterday, owing to rain, for the Victorian Grand National Steeplechase, which resulted: —Rakwool 11.7 (Inkson) ] ; Kentle 11.9 (Dynon) 2; Best Man 9,2 (Howson)’ 3. Fourteen, started. AVon by 20 lengths. Time 6.35. bouttagalla Hurdles:—Ocean Bound 1; Gadray,2; Polygonium 3. Won,.by. 2$ lengths. Time 4.45.