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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 79, 9 March 1916, Page 2

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RACING FIXTURES. March 8, 9—Nelson J.C. Annual. March 10,11— Napier Park K G. Autumn. March 16, 17 —Masterton R.C. Autumn. NELSON JOCKEY CLUB. Peh Pkess Association. Nelson, March 8. For the Nelson Jockey Club’s meeting on the first day the weather was overcast. The going was good. The totalisator handled £8432, as against £666! on the same day last year. Results:— Hack Scurry*.—4 Red Light 1, 10 Pink Ribbon 2,2 Humorist 3, Scratched; Mininhout, Hazle, King Peter, Maisie Bell, Marengal, Martial Air. Won by a head. Time, 1.19. First Trot.—l Mabel Wood 1, 6 Alex 2, 4 Welcome Boy 3. Scratched; Triumph, Beachcombe, Queenie Dillon. Won easily. Time, 5.31. Nelson Cup.—4 Rourannia I, 2 Stepney 2, 5 V.'ant 3. Also started; 2 Specialform, 5 Imarose, 7 Glenonley, 6 Totaranui. Won by three-quarters of a length. Want half a length away third. Time, 1.58. Hope Hack Handicap.---4 Ballyhar 1 ; o' Mollymawk 2, 1 Rongora 3.'’ Scratched: Whisperer, Red Shield. Won by half-a length. Time, 1.31. Second Trot. —4 Kate Zolock 1, 1 Mabel Wood 2, 5 Promotion 3. Scratched: Triumph, Seldom, Beachcombe, Alex, Micky Marr, Little Ren. Queenie Dillon, Governor Jack. Won easily. Time, 4.1 3-5.

Telegraph Handicap.—l Samisen 1. 3 Red Shield 2, 5 Excitement Also started ; 2 Roseland, 4 Te Knira. Won by a length. Time, 1.3 3-5. Grandstand Handicap.—2 Need, 1 ; 1 Cariad Dielas 2, 3 Mt. Victoria 3. Also started : 1 Heather, 5 Pink Ribbon. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 1.16 3-5. Welter Handicap.—l Martial Air 1,2 Heel-Tap 2, 3 Red Light 3. Also started; 4 Improve, 5 Te Kuira. Won by a nose. Time, 1.30. NAPIER ACCEPTANCES, I Feb Press Association. Napier, March 7 . The following are the acceptances For the Napier Park autumn meeting:— Omaranui Hack Hurdles. One mile and three-quarters. —Scorch 16.11, y, 10.11, Wirikino 9.10, Sensitive 9.5, Brunswick 9.2, Gladful 9.0, Tipotipa 9.0. Esk Hack Handicap. Six furlongs. —Hydrus 9.9, Marimba 9.7, Parana 8.6, "Trials 8.0, Carlysian 7.13, .lack Jellicoe 7.11, Spectual 7.8, Maryland 74, Admiral Beatty 7.3, Gold Shot 7.3, Grange 6.12, Helsingfors 6.12, Pendant 6.7.

Napier Cup. One mile and a-quar-tev. —Indigo 9.0, Rswi Poto 8.13, Eligible 9.11, Ruapahu 7.13, Pursefiller 7.12, Multiply 7.12, Multicipal 7.7, Jem 6.12, Cam.peador 6.7, Discussion 1g.7.

Hack Welter, Seven fm longs.Tavistock 10.3, Gold Painting 9.P2. Despatch Carrier 9.9, Nicoraar 9.2 Shaki 9.0, Mnltifual 8.12, The Summil 8.9, Gazette 8.7. Sapling Stakes. Five iiulongs. Hyllus 8.11, Beltane 8.5, Lady Fl.vsian 8.4, Sunny Climes 7.4, Hexton 7.0, Tinkler 0.12, Hopeite 6.10. Flying Handicap. Six iiulongs.Avon Park 9.0, Zeus 8.7, Downham 8.6, Hyginas 8.1, Sea Lord 7.13. Waiorewa 7.0, Step 6.7.