RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 2896, 15 September 1909, Page 57

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

HOROWHENUA RACES. First Dat— Wednesday, September 8. The weather was fine, but cold, and the course soft. There was a fair attendance. The following were the results: — FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 60aov8. Six furlongs. — Dolce, 7.0, 1 ; Shannon Lass, 8.5, 2; Te Roti, 7.11, 3. .Won by half a length- Scratched: Waiari and Messenger. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 80sovs. Six furlongs.— lney 1, Te Kahurangi 2, Te Ru 3. Scratched:- Sir Frisco, Naumai, Sir Antrim. Won by half a length. MAIDEN HACK, of 50sovs. Five furlongs.—Captain Bell 1, Lace Collar 2. Leotine 3. A good race. Won by half a head. HOROWHENUA CUP, of 150sovs. One mile and one furlong. — Aberbrothock, 6.10, I; Sir Frisco, 9.2, 2; King Post, 7.7, 3. Won all the way by two lengths and ahalf. Scratched: Tangeroa, Waihuku, and Lanwern. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 608OTS. Sis furlongs- — Notorious, 7.11, 1 : Waipunui, 9.2, 2; Rangikura, 7.8, 3. Scratched: Yosami, Dolce, Tambour Major, South-East, and Te Oteane. Wou all the

HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 70sovs. One mile and a-half. — Waimaria, 9.6, 1; Halley, 9.5, 2; Aotea, 9.3, 3. Won by two lengths Time, 2min 58 l-ssec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of oOsovs. Four furlongs. — Purekou, 8.9, 1; Waiari, 95, 2; Aimwell, . 8.9, 3. W.on by a length. Time, 52sec.

Second Day— Thtjbbdat, Septembeb 9

The following are tho results ot the second day's events: — OHAU FLYING HACK HANDICAP .— Marenga, 6.13, 1; Teroti, 7.13, 2; Aimwell, 8.7, 3. Also started: Waiari, Purakau, Shannon Lass, Lauis, Cork, Arapata, Inveran. Won by a length. Time, lmin ssec.

LEVIN HANDICAP.— Lord Soult, 9.3, 1; Waiata, 6.10, 2; Naumai, 9.5, 3. Also started : Hermia, Teru. Won easily by two lengths.. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. • MOUTERE HACK HANDICAP — Aberbrothock, 10.2, 1; Sir Possible, 7.3, 2; Dolce, 9.6, 3. Also started: Pukewai. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 15 l-53ec. HACK HURDLES.— Aotea, 10.0, 1; Rawhiti, 9.11, 2; Waimaria, 10.2, 3. Also started: Rangihaeta, Reodrock, Hafcley, Yosami, Tambour Major, Mafcira. Won from tie last fence. Time, 2min 57sec. WEREROA HANDICAP.— Iney, 8.5, 1; Sandstream, 8.6, 2; Gaelic, 7.0, 3. Also started : Toa Tuhi and Waihuka. Won by hah! A-length. Time, lmin 31sec. HIGH - WEIGHT HANDICAP. — Buoyant, 8.3, 1 ; Teotane. '8.2, 2 ; Waipunui, 9.13, 3. Also started; Rangikura, Cohort, Merry Messenger. Won by a neck, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 21S6C HACK SCURRY.— Lace Collar, 8.4r 1 ; Waiate, 9.3, 2; Undecided, 8.0, 3. Also started: Captain Bell, Prevail, Lady Paul, Bravery, Lady Linton, Amphianser, Clover, Hauraki, Moeran, Captain, Celebrity. Time, 51sec.

WELLINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY CLUB. ,

WELLINGTON, September 11. The Wellington Pony and Galloway Club meeting to-day was held in fine weather, and there was a good attendance. Results:— MAIDEN HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a-half.— Pikiho. 8.10, 1 ; Lady Finella, .8.0, 2; Stranded, 8.9, 3. Six others ran; I won by half a length. Time, 63sec . ENCOURAGE HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half. -Gold Cup 9 6 1; ; Sunshine, 9.2, 2; Lady Dauphin, 8.5, 3. Three otihers started; won from beginning to end. Time, limn 16 _3-ssec. . SEPTEMBER HANDICAP. Six furlongs—Miss Ivy, 8.7, 1; Channel, 8.7, 2; Anglican, 10.13, 3. Four starters; won easily. Time, lmin 24 l-ssec. ADVANCE HANDICAP. Four furlongs. —Wee Nannie, 9-0, 1; Firefly, 8.10, 2; Huia 10.10, 3. Six others started; won by two lengths. Time. 56 4-ssec CAMBRIDGE HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a-half .-Pikiho, 8.5, 1 ; Gold Cup, 9 2 2; Moala. 10.12, 3. Seven others started ; won by half a length. Time, 62sec.