SPORTING.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 December 1931, Page 5

SPORTING.

TAUMARUNUI RESULTS.

GRAND TALK WINS CUP.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association)

TAUMARUNUI. December 4.

The TaumarUntu .Racing Club's first day’s me§ were held to-dcy ill beau, tiful weather, and in tlia presence of a fair attendance. The track was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £2,785£, as compared with £6,33d for the first day last year. Results: Manuiiui Hack Hurdles—s Advance Camp 1, 1 Cargen .2, '2 Hit the Deck 3. Won by a neck; three lengths. Time 2.49 1-5.

Trial Plate.—l Lim'ex 1, 2 Lady Lulu 2, 4 Kanapa 3. Won by a neck; two and ta-half lengths. Time 1.15 3-5. Taumarunui Cup.—s Grand Talk 1, 3 'King Wihonyx222 Cruachan 3. Threequarters of a length each way, Time 2.10.

Matiere Hack.—l Heremai 1, .4 King Win 2, 6 Abbey Dream 3. Won by three-quarters of a . length ;• half a. length. Time 1.27. 4-5.

Alatapuna Hack.—l Huntingdon 1, 2 Steady Fire 2, 3 Xaptown 3; ’ Won by ■a length; a head; ‘Time’ 1'.2 1-5. ' : s. .- Rangfiaroa Handicap.—-1 Flying Prince 1,2 Marechal 2,2 Tradesman 3. Won by two and a half lengths; a length. Time 1.14.

Owhango Hack.—4 Lady Lulu 1, 3 Toujours 2, 1 Steady Fire 3. Won by three lengths ; three and a half lengths. Time 1.42 1-5. c: rwTK atp’-i n**? Mtrn