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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 9018, 4 December 1907, Page 2

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WOODVILLE J.O. MEETING. FZR.ST DAY. Press Association. Woodvillo, December 4. There is delightful weather for opening day of the summer meeting of tho above club and a large attendance. Results j™ Maiden Hack: Locliiela 1, San Jose 2, Oautour 3 Scratched : Kongo, kako, Commander, Ikon, Whititara Ru, Caron. Won by half a length. Time lmin 16 4-ssec. Hack Hurdles : Tauru 1, St. Amelia 2, Waipii ' 3." Scratched : Te Aral, ■Liberator, and Oassiopea. Won by a couple of lengths. Time, Sinin 2 3-5 sec. Grandstand Hack: Loiuaria i, Waicola 2, Daisy Paul 3. Scratched : Svlvan Park, Routine, Lady Disdain, Nukutihi, Honyhnhnm and Flower Girl. Won easily by a couple of lengths. Tin;o,' lmin 29 4-sseo. TAKAPUNA' MEETING. SECOND DAY. Auckland, December 4. The weahtor js fine and there is a good attendance. Results:— Hurdles: Lady Clements 1, Hantapu3, St. Harp 3. Scratched; Aqua; Regia, Oinati aul Reporter. Won by a length. Oachuca fell. Time, 3min Slsec. StauLy Handicap: Noteorini 1, Celerity a,' yuad.io.ou 3. Scratched: Miss Winnie 'and Henry Ilayelock. Won by two lengths. Time, 50 2-ssee. RANGITIKEI RACING OLUB. ; Horseowners are reminded that nominations close with the secretary (Mr H. A. Goodall) for all events for above summer meeting, on Saturday next at Bulls at 9 p.m. The Club has provided a very valuable programme, a substantial increase in stakes having been made. Entries for tho Maiden Hack Race will also close on Saturday. A lot of now work has been done to tho racing tracks, which will no doubt be in" capital o-d'ir for the meeting at New Year. Owners are given a dual reminder that nominations for Ashhurst Spring Meeting close on Thursday, December oth.