SPORTING

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LII, Issue 8478, 27 December 1923, Page 3

SPORTING

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. BEAD HEAT FOR CUT. Auckland, Dec. 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s Summer meeting commenced to-day <>t Elktslie in glorious weather. There was a large attendance aud the grounds and track were in excellent order. Results Shortlaud Plate—Suggestion 1, Charlady 2, Elsie- Aroha 3. Time, Im 38 4-ss. Great Northern Foal Stakes ■ Motley 1, Inferno 2, Killocra 3. Em®, 1m 14 3-ss. Robinson Handicap—Royal Divorce 1, Pretty Man 2, Aerofortis 3. Eme, 1m 28 2-ss. Auckland Cup—Muraahi and To Sara dead heat, Boomerday 3. Also Parted—Highland, Roseday, Scion, Sunart, Mary Kittle, Gold Light, Ballymena, Quest, Stork, Zouave, Glen Canny, Tinohoro, Demand, Blencairn, Right and Left. Boomer«ay was a. head behind Muraahi and Te Kara, with Stork fourth, followhy Demand, Zouave, Scion aud Tinohoro. Time, 3m 45 2-ss. An inquiry was held regarding hiring by Boomerday, whose rider, Rosen, was cautioned. Grafton Hurdles—Snake 1, Miss Melva 2, Explorer 3. Time 3m 45 2-ss,

, -Railway Handicap—Parody 1, 2, Murihaupo 3. Time, Im.

Nursery Handicap- Abbey Bell 1, binning Armour 2, Voltere 3. Christmas Handicap—Namutere i Raceful 2, Narrow Neck 3. 2, Murihaupo 3, Time, 1m Time, 1m 39 3-ss,