CANTERBURY RACES.
" " / BY TfiLEaitAWI—PKKSB ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, February 8. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting was concluded today, at Riccarton, in fine weather. The racing was interesting, though Sir George Clifford's representatives monopolised the most of the programme. The totalisator investments amounted to .1*6,37.4, against £7,220 last year. Results: — Richmond Plate, for 2-year-olds; 5 furlongs.--Miss Mischief, 8.1, 1; Dabchick, 8.2. 2; Seafield, 7.2, 3. Also started —Sir Artegal 8.1, Arzib 8.0, Traitress 7.7 and Rainmaker 6.7. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 3sec. Linwood Welter Handicap; 1J miles. —Somaroff, 8.4, l;The Libyan, 8.4, 2: Saga, 8.12, 3. Also started —Arrramento 9.4, Blythernaid 8.13, J
Southern Cross 8.12, Ruapehu 8.12, Freeland 8.5, Jacket 8.0, and Tom i Tit 7.7. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2min lOsec. Middle Park Plate; 6 furlongs.— Fleetfoot, 8.1, 1; Sunglow, 7.7,2; Husbandman, 7.7, 3. Also started— All Guns 9.0, and Armlet 7.9. Won easily by two and a-half lengths. Time, Linn 15sec. St. Alban's Handicap; 1 mile.— De Witte, 8.5, 1; Helianthes, 6.7, 2; Amboise, 6J2, 3. Also started— Medallist 7.11, Ivanoff 7.10, and Tremulous 7.5. Won by a length. Time, lmin 42 l-ssec. Selling Race; 6 furlongs.—Sibnt Member, 7.11, 1; Alexis, 8.11, 2; Cockleshell, 6.13 (51b allowance), 3. AloO started —Aimee Soult 8.11, Cathron 8.4, Cavatino 8.4, Crispinot 7.6, "(51b allowance). Spinning Flight 7.11, Shimmer 7.11, Darrangaril 7.6 (51b allowance), The Orient 7.11, and Dot 7.11. Won by a length. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec.
Flying Handicap; 5 furlongs.— Stronghold, 9.0, 1; Sea King, 8.0, 2; Gold Braid, 7.8. 3. Also started —The Seer 8.12, Volodia 8.3, Vasa 7.8, Prim 7.7, Mythical 6.10, Portland 6.7. Won by a length. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. Post Hand'cap; 1 mile.—Red Rain, 8.10, 1; Pretty Nell, 7.0, 2; Thunderer, 7.9, 3. Also started—Laplander 9.0, Shearily 8.0, Suttee 7.8, Highland Reel 7.7, Tea Cup 7.0, and Tullia 6.10. Won by a length. Time, lmin 43 l-ssec.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9051, 10 February 1908, Page 6
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318CANTERBURY RACES. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9051, 10 February 1908, Page 6
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