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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9383, 1 March 1909, Page 5

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racing fixtures. March 4 and s.—Wanganni J.O. Anturan. RAOING IN AUSTRALIA. SOULTLINB WINS THE NEWMARKET HANDICAP. United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Flemington, February 27. The threatening weather early in the day disappeared by the time the first race was run, and bright sunshine prevailed. The track was heavy owing to rain through the week. The Newmarket Handicap provided a most exciting finish. Sonltline, despite bis heavy impost, when weighing in, looked fit enough to continue the struggle, showing no signs of distress. Results Hurdles.— Aringa 1, Kai Ora 2, Alert 3. Also ran; Dream. Won easily. Time, 3min 47^sec. St. Leger Stakes, 1% mile.—Eventime 1, Golden Gate 2, Monobel 3. Three others started. Trafalgar was leading at the Abattoirs where Golden Gate made a fast run past the field, and led into the straight, where Eventime came out and won by a long neck, Monobel a head away. Time, 3min B>£seo. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 1000 soys, added; 6 furlongs. , Sonltline, lOst 71b .. 1 Dunolly, 6st 131 b .. 2 Irishman, 7st 31b 3 All started. Sonltline took the lead at the half distance, with Dunolly challenging on the outside and Irishman trying to hold his own. Amidst intense excitement Soutline, straining every nerve, beait Dunolly by half a neck, Irishman a neck away third, and Parsee fourth. Sires’ Produce Stakes. —Mala 1, Barm 2, Apple Pie 3. Also ran: Manana, Phyladil and Kurinagi. Won all the way by six lengths. Time, Imin 16seo, Essendon Stakes. —Pendil 1, Signor 2, Neitb'3. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Brunswick Stakes.—Seddon 1, Yabba Gabba 2, Jack Smith 3. Won by three lengtns, a length between second and third.

DUNEDIN MEETING

THIRD DAY. Press Association. ' DnnecUn, February 27. Beautiful weather wap experienced for the third day of the Dnnedin Jockey Club Meeting. The course is in excellent order and there is a fair attendance. Results:— Owhiro Hurdles, miles.—Snip 3.. Truthful 2, Grosvenor 3.' Won by a length. Storm, who also started, fell at the last hurdle. Time, 2min 54sec. Warrington Hack, six furlongs.— Effort 1, Spinning Plight 2, Count Gorton 3. Scratched : Allsides. Won in a canter. Time, Imin IBsec. Plying Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Advantaga 1, San Severe 2, Imaginary 3, * Scratched: Gapon. A splendid finish. Won by’half ahead. Time, Imin 3seo. Anniversary Handicap, one mile.— Czar Kolohol 1, Apollo,doris 2, Rose Noble 3. Scratched: Lady Disdain fend Tfnganini. Won by two lengths Time, Imin 43seo. Hopeful Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Scotch Plaid 1, Oymbiform 2, Caspian 3. Also started : Pedometer, Won by a clear length. Time, Imin 4seo.

Waihola Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Liza 1, Miss Gal 2, Inobbonny 3. Scratched: Effort and Vologda. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 2 4-sseo. Abbotsford Weter, sis fuilbngs.— Zetland 1, Ard Reigh 3. Qapon 3. Scratched : Valdimar. Won by a length. Time, Imin 17seo. Wiugatui Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Dabohick 1, Heirloom 2. Ouroisettia 3. Also ran : Lady Disdain, Truganini and Eons. Time, Imin 39seo.

OWNERS’ WINNINGS. ' Dunedin, March 1. The principal winners at Dunedin meetingwere : Ualgety £340, Sutherland £3o3f, Smith £255, Clifford £255, Pyne £340, Neligan £203. Other sums totalled £3350. It is understood the Club made a DANNEVIRKE'J.O. MEETING. The following acceptances have been received : ,

HACK HURDLES, miles. Don Carlos . 10 13 Speciosa 9 8 Hipporofla . 10 13 Scenery 9 1 Narcotic . 10 12 Rosegrove 9 0 Whatakura .. 10 9 Waikakeao 9 0 Yosami 10 2 MAKIBIKIRI HACK. 6 furlongs. Tanekaha 9 0 Mildura 7 8 Aberbrothock 8 2 Bonny Doon ... 7 4 First Mate 8 2 Royal Maid 7 0 Miss Vera 8 2 Thetis 7 0 Martyr King .. 7 11 Kimmerian 6 11 Awba 7 9 Retort 6 11 Llanwern 7 9 Rawer a 6 10 DANNEVIRKE CUP. li miles. Woodhey . 8 5 Merrie Rose ... 6 13 Sandstream . . 8 0 Loiret ••• 6 8 Taitoko . 7 13 Belario 6 7 Bally Heigh •• . 7 13 Arclight 6 7 Moloch . 7 12 Tangeroa 6 7 Chan tense . 7 9 Berengaria 6 7 Waitapu . 7 8 Highden 5 7 Gold Lace . 7 3 Chamois 6 7 NURSERY HANDICAP, 4 furlongs Daydream . 8 13 Glissade 7 2 Bally Shannon 8 12 Latchet 7 2 Mcrrigal . 8 3 Tepuia 7 2 Boanerges . 3 3 Amphianser ... 6 13 Kiltie Lass . 7 7 Reformist 6 13 Milan . 7 7 Ruapare 6 13 Ambrosian . 7 6 Subdue 6 13 Seraphic . 7 5 Ariom 6 13 Beach - 7 5 TAHOBAITE WELTER, 7 furlongs. The Cockatoo • .. 10 9 Robin Link ... 8 4 Windage ..9 7 Nyland ••• 8 3 Awha .. 8 13 Continuance ... 8 2 Goodwin.Park- , 8 9 Colossus 8 0 Notorious .88 Stormlight ... 8 0 Projectile :. 8 8 Belle Amie 8 0 Rangikapua ■ .. 8 6 Quandary ■ ... 8 0 Tuatahi .. 8 6 FLYING STAKES, 6 furlongs. North Head .. 8 10 Aboriginal 7 10 Moriarty ..8 9 Pluck 7 6 Stylish .. 8 8 Mussell 7 3 Waipaku .. 8 3 Voctgang 7 2 Merrivonia ..8 2 Toatuhi 7 0 Vi ..8 0 Chicane 7 0 ELECTRIC HACK. 5 furlongs. Waiari .. 8 5 Plying Wind ... 7 4 Tino Too. ..8 0 Taurnano 7 2 Martyr King ... 7 12 Kimmerian 7 0 Heroward ... 7 12 Toanga 7 0 Inez .. 7 12 Waiariki 7 0 Waipunui ... 7 10 Raupo 7 0 Hermia ... 7 9 Prevail 7 0 Ora Pin sent ... 7 6 TAMAKI WELTER, 7 furlongs. Silken Rei^ ... 9 4 Kurawaka 8 9 Martyrium ... 9 3 Arclight 8 8 Probability ... 9 3 Rangihaeta 8 7 Mai ora ... 9 1 Moscow 8 5 Tho Cockatoo ... 9 0 Fliugot 8 4 Uonuku ... 8 11 Investment 8 0 Aboriginal ... 8 10 Erl King 8 0 Seaton Dale ... 8 9 Chicane 8 0