SPORTING.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1913, 9 October 1884, Page 2

SPORTING.

[BY TKLEGKAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Hawke's Bay Races. Napiek, Tuesday. A SLIGHT shower about twelve o'clock had no effect on the attendance, which was fully equal to that of yesteiday. Handicap Hukdlk Race of 7»!>ov.s. Pastime (10»t) 1 Denbigh (%t 111b) . . .2 Minuet (l(U12Ib) . 3 Hack Huuulk Rack of 20sovs. Wanda 1 Blueskin ... . . 2 Southern Chief . . . . . .3 Spuing Handicap, of 200riors. Captaiu Rusbell'b eh f Tigredia, 'Syta, by Leolinus— Amohia, 7st lit) . . 1 Mr P. Martin's eh f Pearl, 3yrs, 7st. b'lbs '.. 2 MrS. Powell's b h Bayard. syrs, 7st 71bs.. . ... 3 Leonata, Emir Bey, Administrator, Armourer, Laurel and Yankee also staited. Emir Bey, Administrator and Bayard were the first to &how in front. Pabsing the stand the first time, Pearl took the lead, followed by Tigredia and Bayard in close attendance. Mactaggart, who rode Tigredio with judgment, then drew up, and passing Peail won easily. Time 2inin 42^secs, the quickest time yet made on the Hastings' course for the distance. Totalisator dividend, £5 7s. Maiden Plate, oOsovs. ITorerqni}er 1 Christina .2 Misdeal . , 3 Consolation 1 , of SOsovs. Administrator . 1 Breeze 2 Yankee . . 3 Over £4000 was put through the totalisator during the day. Captain Russell's wins in the two chief events of the meeting are very popular, ho being cheered to the CCQO,