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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 25, 23 December 1916, Page 5

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RACING FIXTURES. Dec. 26, 27—Taranaki J.O. Meeting. Dec. 26, 27, 29—Manawatu R.C. Summer. Dec. 26, 29, Jan. 1, 2—Auckland R.C. Summer, Jan. 1, 2—Stratford R.C. Annual. WAIRARAPA ACCEPTANCES, ■ Per Press Association. Mastorton, December 21. The Wairarapa Racing Club acceptances for the fihgfcjday of the isjqetipg are as followsf— Tuhitarata Handicap, six furlongs. —Sweet Tippgyavy,? Mt, Victoria, Merry Andrew 7.9| Otter 7.4, Need 7.3, Perceler 7.0. Rimutaka Hack Handicap, one mile, Rongora 9.0, Discussion 8.11, Consultation 8.9, Captain Glossop 8.8, Kurapai 8.7, Altercation 8.6, Pali Mall 7.13, Try Again, Quinn’s Post 7.11, Te Opai 7.9. Wairarapa Cup, one and a-qnartei miles.—Square Deal 8.13, Maniaroa 8.8, Orleans 8.6, Montana 7.13, Devotion 7.9, Rose Pink 7.7, Merrie Gain 7.4, Jean Laddo 7.3, Want, Mascot 7.2, Ohuvia, Ronmania 7.0, Arlington 6.13, Pearl Marie 6.12, Prince taukio 6.10.

Nursery Handicap, four furlongs.— Trentham Rose 8.10, Association, Idle Talk, Cooing, Aritua, Pervolo 7.11. Pukio Handicap, six furlongs.— Black Lake 9.0, Bairnsdalo 8.11, Elation 8.9, Mcrrie Andrew 8.8, Ngarua 8.5, Lady General 8.4, Arralma 8.0, Comment 7.13, Humorist 7.7, Biaciv Hill 7.5, Ally 7.3, Quinn’s Post 7.2, Benop, Miss Pan, Whakatuna 7.0. Reynold’s Handicap, seven furlongs. —Marsinah 8.6, Joan Laddo 8.2, Want, Olriwia 7.13, Ronmama 7.12, Ladify 7.9, Prince Laddo 7.5, Otiei 7.3. '

Mokai Welter, seven furlongs.— Rongora 9.7, Discussion 9.5, Probation 9.2, Comment 9.0. Poeiuan, bn Wallace 8.13, Master Boris 8.11, Aobia 8.7, Prince Delaware 9.5, 3c Opai, Le Chat 8.5. TROTTING RACE RECORD. Christchurch, December 19. Admiral Wood was responsible tor an exceptional performance in the Now Brighton Handicap, when be finished second to Arthur Dillon. Ills time for the two miles was 4.23 3-5, which is easily a race record for Australasia, the previous best being 4.2 b 2.5, established by Don Caesar. at Forbnry Park last January.