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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 177, 13 December 1912, Page 8

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AUSTRALIAN RACING. By Cable-—Press Association—Copyright, j Melbourne, December 12. In the Epsom First Division Handicap the result was:—Georgette 1, Advantage I 2, Ashby 3. Seven started. Won by a i neck, three-]uarters of a length between i second and ibird. Time, lmin lCsec. RANGITIKEI RACING CLUB. By Telegraph—l'ress Association. Marton, Last Night, The second day of the Rangitikei races was held in beautiful weather. The course was hard and fast and the attendance good. The totalisator turnover for -the two days was £21,100, against £14,819 for the last New Year meeting. Results:— Rangitoto Hack Handicap, of 90 sovs; six furlongs. —Manakau, 8.3, 1; Alec to, 7.5, 2; Red Lupin, 7.5, 3. Lady Louisa 8.12, Jack Pin 7.12, and Missile 7.H) also started.". From a good start Manakau and Alecto went to the front, and led throughout, Manakau winning by two lengths. Time, lmin losec. Clifton Handicap, of 110 sovs; seven furlongs.—Mon Ami, 8.0, 1; Rangiatua, 7.12, 2; Dearest, 9.1, 3. Red Lupin 7.5 also started. Won easily by two lengths, with Dearest half a. length away. Time, lmin 28 2-ssw.

Samlon Hurdles, of 100 sovs; one and a hfllf miles.—Chief Marshall, 9.10, 1; Sleacombe, 9.9, 2; Waiaio, 9.5, 3. Bollin 10.8, Leolanter 10.0, Sandy Paul 9.8, and Rendrock 9.0 also started. Won by two lengths, with Waiaio two lengths away third. Time, 2min 51 2-ssec. Ngatiapa Hack Hurdles, of 95 sovs: one mile and a half.—Flingot, 10.13. 1; Whimper, 9.3, 2; Sunrose, 9.0, 3. Moahau 10.5, St. Felix 9.0, Trekker 9.0, and Chief Officer 9.0 also started. Won by a neck, with Sunrose half a length away third. Time, 2min 1 2-ssee. Greatford Stakes, of 175 sovs: one mile and a distance.—Mendip, 8.3, ]: Bonnie Bo.y, 7.5, 2; Labour Day, 8.2, 3. Master Laddo 7.10, Ngatimaru 7.10, Royal Marine 7.3, Waipaku 7.3, Goodwin Park 7.1, Otahu 7.1 and Aloha 0.11. also started. Won by half a length, .with Labor Day third half a length away. Time, lmin 55 2-ssee.

Killeymoon Hack Handicap, of 90 sovs one mile.—Moutoa Girl, 7.5, 1; Master Tupuhi, 7.9, 2; Aruahe, 7.f>, 3. Kina 8.5, . Tetikuru 8.4, Eastwind 7.2, Parky 7.2 and Bonfire 7.2 also started. Won'bv a short length. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec."

Kaurnai Welter, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—Rill, 9.8, 1; Muleteer, 8.0. 2; Ascalon, 8.1, 3. Knuroa 8.2, Allure'B.o, Sepoy 8.0. and Whetuinarama 8.0 also started. Won by a long neck, with the third horse a length away. Time, lmin 28 2-ssec. Pukehou Scurry, of 80 sovs; five furlongs.—Patronale, 8.10, 1; Heather, 7.0, 2; War Queen, 8.5, 3. Hamurami 7.11, Lord Lupin 7.2, Hapingo 7.0, Fionarea 7.0, The Diver 7.0, Tamakua 7.0. and Ruapuhi 7.0 also started. Won by a good length. Time, lmin Msec.

A final reminder is given horse-owners find trainers that acceptances for the Tarannki J.C. Christmas meeting are due to-night at 9 p.m. At the same time Mr. E. P. Webster will take general entries for the Huatoki Plate 'and Scurries. The full programme is advertised in another column.