WASHDYKE MEETING

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20504, 21 May 1938, Page 8

WASHDYKE MEETING

CONCLUDING DAY EVENTB COURTYARD OVER HURDLES (By Telegraph.—vssermtlons TIMARU, Saturday The South Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting was concluded at Washdyke to-day in fine weather before a large attendance. The track was in good order. Results:— PUKAKI HURDLES or £130; 1* miles 2 S—COURTYARD, 11.4 (A. Leach) . 1 4 —2—THE SURGEON. 11.1 2 3 4—SUNNY COMET, 10.0 3 Also started: Fireguard, 11.1; Chile, 10.9; Grampian, 9.12; Haulbowllne, 9.2; Last Post, Sir Rosenor, Scrap. 9.0. Won by six lengths with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.4 S 4 SOUTHBURN HANDICAP or £120; 6 rurs. I—I—ASTAIRE, 7.12 (S. W. Wilson) . 1 4—6.—FLAME QUEEN. 7.3 2 7—4—SILVER SLIPPER, 7.10 .... 3 Also started: Palmyra, 8.13; Potent, 8.9; Thermidor, 8.3; Nolana, 8.1; Windward, Great Memory, 8.0; Irish Birdcatcher, 7.13; Glenacre, 7.9; Robant, 7.7; Countervane, 7.4; Locklt, 7.2; Shamflght, Auctor, Merry March, Mazamarch, Off Parade, 7.0. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, 1.16. TOSH CHANGES HANDS SOLD FOR 550 GUINEAS Tosh, who was offered at auction at Te Rapa this morning, to dissolve a partnership interest, was secured by Mr \V. Gieson, of Rotorua, for 550 gns. Bidding was spirited throughout. rising rapidly from the original bid of 200 gns. Raceline, who was also offered, failed to reach the vendor's reserve and was passed in. Th° sale was conducted by the Farmers’ Auctioneering Compani. i Limited.