SPORTING.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 February 1932, Page 2

SPORTING.

WANGANUI J.C. GRAND JURY’S HANDICAP. (By Teleuraph—ter tress Association) WANGANUI. February 20. The Wanganui .Jockey Club's Autumn meeting concluded to-day in showery weather. The course was very last and the going good. The attendance was better than the first day. The lota lisa tor handled U 5.318) compared with £1 1,712) on the second day last year, making a total of £15.117) compared with £26,5)05). There were seven races each day, compared with eight for 15)31. Results:Fordcll Hurdles:—(l) Conjuror 11. 1; (-1) -Just An Idea 2: (5) C'allapat 3. Won by ), a length. Time 2.-18 4-5.

.Jackson StakesCl) Lady Quex 1; (4) Hunting Cry 2; (2) Cndlnnd 3. Won by a length. Time 1.12 2-5. Autumn Hand'ca.p:—(l) Haulbowlino 1; (3) Paioneone 2; (o) Headmaster 3. Won by a length. Time 1.1 4-5.

Okoia Handicap:—(2) Manawalu .1; (1) Davistoek 2; (4) Tigerism 3. Won bv .« neck. Time 1.56 4-5.

Wanganui Handicap : —(4) Grand Jury 1; (5) Shrewd 2; (1) High Falntin 3. Won by a neck. Time 2.7 2-5

Mntarnwa Hack:—(l) The Tiger 1; (3) Hampden 2; (2) La Crown 3. Won by 2 lengths. Time 1.13 4-6. Farewell Handicap-.—*(l) View Halloo 1; (3) Pomp 2; (4) Momogne 3. Won by 3 lengths. Time 1.31 1-5,

WAIKATO R.C, MEETING POSTPONED.

HAMILTON. February 20

The Waikato Racing Club has owing to rain, postponed its opening day to Monday, and will hold its second day programme on Wednesday.

CANTERBURY J.C.

BLACK DUKE AGAIN.

TAKU TAMA SCORES. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 20. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held to day in misty, wet weather. The track was in fair order after the heavy rain over night. The attendance was meagre. The tote investments were £6787) compared with £13,758) last- year. Results : Hornby Handicap :— (5) Elude 1; (4) Taragona 2; f 6) Nightcap 3. Won bv 5 lengths. Time 1.58 4-5; 'Trial Stakes :-(l) Muff 1; (2) Adult 2: (4) Night Flyer 3. Won by 3 lengths. Time 1.29 4-5. Middle Park Plate:—(l) Silver Ping 1; (2) Monastic 2; (3) Delict* 3. Won by 5 lengths. Time 1.14 4-5. Midsummer Handicap:—(2) Black Duke 1 ; (4) Shatter 2: (9) Azalea 3. Won by 2 lengths. Time 2.i0. Lyttelton Plate:—(2) Silver Scorn 1; (5) Topthom 2; (4) Pacify 3. Won by 4 lengths. Time 1.2. raven Plate:—(4) Grecian Prince 1; (3) Assemble 2; (5) Winsome Hind 3. Won by 3 lengths. Time 1.29. Hnlswell Handicap :—(1) The Quorn 1: (2) Weatherly 2; (3) Lochlaggan 3. Won by 3 lengths, Time 1.14 2 -5. Post Handicap:—(9) Takn Tama 1: (1) Minerval 2; (3) Meprisant 3. Won by 2 lengths. Time 1.42 4-5.

AT CAULFIELD. MoCARTEN’S DOUBLE. AMMON HA AND YERTJGERNMELBOURNE. ' February 21. At the Caulfield races, Ammon Ra won the Futurity Stakes. His time was 1.25;, 1 , which is a Caulfield record. .VeC.irteti rode ,i winning Rouble. Yertigern anil Ammon Ra. Ammon Ra’s winnings now total £23,253. The results of the chief events am: Alma Stakes, first division: Yu.nntry and Flower's Court a dead heal 1; Cat toga t 3. Third half 1) lengths away. Time 1.13:{. Alma Stakes, second division:Cape Royal (X.Z.) 1; -lady Joy 2: Kii veinl 3. Won by a bead. Time 1.13:1. WoodcNfl' ! fipwlicap :— Yertigern 1: Suzumi 2; Prince Dayton 3. AVon by a neck. Time 2.19. FUTURITY STAKES. AMMON RA 9.3 (McCarten) ... 1 lyn<rn 8 12 (Baxter) 2 Middle Watch 8.1.3 (Eager) 3 Won by 1) lengths. Time 1.25 f. Stanley Plate:—Flying Crow 1; Viol Damour 2; Illustrious 3. Won bv a length. Time 1.393.