TARANAKI RACES.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 351, 4 February 1937, Page 5

TARANAKI RACES.

Results At New Plymouth To-day.

Press Association —Copyright. New Plymouth, To-day. The weather is ideal for the opening of the Taranaki J.C.’s Cup meeting. There is a very large crowd many of whom are obviously attracted by the first appearance of Wotan since his sensational Melbourne Cup victory. Track conditions are perfect. Results: HURDLES. 3/4 DON ERNA 1 4/1 ROYAL ROUTINE 2 2/2 BAZAINE 3 Scratched: Benedictine. Three lengths ten lengths. Time, 2.52. NGAMOTU HANDICAP. 4/3 GREAT HOPE 1 3/4 ORATE 2 7/7 WILD FLOWER 3 Scratched: Gay Step, Fairy Dale, Ripple, Pantoon, Fafner. Two and ahalf lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time, 1.1 2/5 FLYING HANDICAP. 2/2 NOTIUM (car. 8.4) 1 1/1 ORATORY 2 4/4 WOTAN 3 Scratehen: Refresher, Lone Raider, New Cuttie, Symcony. Two lengths, 1J lengths. Time, 1.14.

WAIROA RESULTS.

Record Attendance At Meeting. Press Association —Copyright. Wairoa, To-day. The first day of the Wairoa races opened in dull but fine weather. There was a record attendance and the course was in excellent condition. Results are:— TRIAL HANDICAP. 2 TYCOON 1 3 FINE STITCH 2 1 TAUPIRI 3 Scratched: Minnow, Perima, Sonny Blond, Ballyculane. Two lengths; one length. Time, 1.15 4-5. DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP. 6 RUINETTE* 1 8 GREY MOLLY 2 8 MITZIS .. 3 ■Scratched: Pylon. Length; same. Time, 1.16 2-5.