Otaki-Maori R.C.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 276, 21 November 1928, Page 9

Otaki-Maori R.C.

Talisker's Memorial.—Hurdles To Novar.—Chief Singer's Maiden Plate. (By n'elegraph—Special to "Star.") OTAKI, this day. The spring meeting of the OtakiMaori Racing Club opened in fine weather and will be concluded to-morrow. It is taking place a month later this year, and run mid-week to avoid a clash with Wellington trots next Saturday. Results:— KAPITI HURDLES of 15©sovs. One mile and a-half. 2—NOVAB, 9.11 1 11—BASH, 9.0 2 7 —GRAND NATIONAL, 9.3 3 Also started: Horomea, 10.12; Diana's Lad, 10.10; Panorama, 10.7; Kilia, Boy, 9.8; Bed Bank, 9.4; Abiaogne, 9.2, Democratic, Ripdale, Fair One, Roburant, 9.0. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.52 4-5. PDKI MAIDEN PLATE, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. I—CHIEF SINGER, 8.0 1 S—CLOYNE,5 —CLOYNE, 8.7 2 2 —CHOPIN, 8.0 .". 3 Also started: Animated, Catuna, Irish Moss, Pompadour, Star Girl, 8.7 ; Archeria, Balloon, Callagain, Eka, Gri-Piifleld, Good Cheer, Kotaki, Kentish Lady, Kiriana, Miss Field, Moutoa Fume, Ravine, Shot Silk 8.0.

Won by two and a-half lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.15. KATIHIKI HANDICAP, of 150sovb. Seven furlongs. 3—MAUI, 8.7 1 12—ROYAL ACRE, 8.7 2 S—DISCOURSE, 9.0 3 Also started: Pale Star, 8.10; Acred, Green Acre, 8.2; Shining Star, 8.0; Borsaline, 7.13; Elysianor. 7.12; Airtight, 7.8; Rory Mor, 7.7; King Quex, 7.4; Air Force, Topere, 7.0. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.27 4-5. LING MEMORIAL of 300sovs One mile and a-quarter. I—TALISKER, 7.12 ... 1 2—A VRO, 7.3 2 B—SHINING ARMOUR, 8.13 3 Also started: Black Mint, 8.9; Royal Mint, 8.0; Kilperon, Twlnk, Kilmezzo, Imperial Spark, 7.0. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.6 2-5.