WESTLAND RACING CLUB.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 306, 28 December 1931, Page 9

WESTLAND RACING CLUB.

TAKU TAMA LIFTS CUP. GOLDFIELDS TO SMITHEREENS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) HOKITIKA, Saturday. The Wcstland Racing Club's meeting was opened to-day iu fine weather, after a threatening morning. The attendance was fair, and the course was in good order, in spite of recent rain. The totalisator handled £4741, compared with £6906 on the first day last year. Results: — Phoenix Hack Handicap of 75sovs, seven furlongs.—3 White Doe, S.O, 1; 4 Coll, 9.0, 2 ; 0 Shootist, 7.12, 3. Also started: Jael, Night Recital, 8.12; Dawn o' Day, S. 10; Valpine, 5.6; Segrave, 5.5; Dick Whittington, S.O. Length; length. Time, 1.35 3-5. Thompson Handicap, of 75sovs, : six furlongs.—l Quantum, 9.0, 1; 2 Limited, 9.3, 2; 6 Saggitarius, 8,4, 3. Also started: Subdivision, 8.9; Huiiting Call, S.S; Rich Harvest, S.O; Misceria, 7.12. Length; length. Time, 1.19. Maiden Handicap of 70sovs, five furlongs and a half.—l Some Good, 9.0, 1; 4 Dianthus, S.-5, 2; S Goldwell, 9.0, 3. Also started: Finey, High Court 11., Balraizie, Camp, 9.0 ; Invite, 5.5 ; Black Ribbon, Verdon, 9.0; Polathea, Lady Valkyrie, Iceni, Waraloon, Earthquake, 5.5. Length; neck. Time, 1.13 3-5. t Westland Cup of 130sovs, one mile. —1 Taku Tail)J, 5.2, 1; 4 -Rational 11., 8.0, 2 ; 3 Royal Giune, S.l, 3. \Also started: Noteworthy. 9.3; Giggleswick, S. 10; Ravine, 5.4; Warfille, 5.2; The Dove, 7.6; Killigrew, 7.2 ; Thursby, 7.1; Goldmint, 7.0. The winner led all the way, and won easily by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 1.47 2-5. Christmas Handicap of 75sovs, six furlongs.—l Arrowmaid, 8.1, 1; 2 Solvear, S.S, 2; 3 Tip Tree, 7.0, 3. The only starters. Length; four lengths. Time, 1.16 1-5. Stewards' Handicap of SOsovs, seven furlongs.—B Bright Spear, S.O, 1; 4 Eaton Hall, 8.0, 2 ; 2 Dainty Ways, S.IO, 3. Also started : Miss Mercia, 5.12 ; Animated, Gold Mint, 8.4; Flower, S.l; New Boy, 8.0. Neck; half a length. Time, 1.33 1-5. Rimu Handicap of 70sovs, six furlongs.— 1 Royal Amphora, 7.13, 1; 2 Knockalong, 7.13, 2 ; 4 Tapestry, 7.7, 3. Also started: Tariff, Fortalice, S.l; Quinola, Mataa, 8.0; Battle Hero, 7.13. Three lengths; one and a half lengths. Time, 1.17 2-5. Goldfields Handicap of 75sovs, seven furlongs.—2 Smithereens, S.l, 1; 4 Coomassie. 7.0, 2; 1 Subdivision, 8.9, 3. Also started ; Gold Bag, 7.11; Rimu Munga, 7.5. Neck; four lengths. Time, 1.32 3-ss.