RACING ON THE COAST

Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 43, 20 February 1942, Page 8

RACING ON THE COAST

The Westland. Racing Club's Meeting is set down for tomorrow. Two trotting events figure on the programme. Although by no means big, useful fields are carded. An interesting entry is the Dunedin Cup candidate Hearth; he has been weighted at 11.8 in the sprint, and 10.6 in the open mile. Horses who may come in for support are: — Maiden Stakes (6 furlongs).—Miss Saone, Gentility. Innovation Trot (1 mile). —Dawn Grattan, Wee Pal. > Kanieri Hack Handicap (7 furlongs). —Mauretania, Hughsotis. Thompson Memorial (6 furlongs).— Hearth, Rawhamai or Nightglass. Anniversary Handicap (1 mile).— Hearth, Stabilize. Westiand Hack Handicap (1£ miles). —Gay Thread, Roadsider. President's Trot (H miles).—Dawn Grattan. Wee Pal. . Stewards' Highweight. (7 furlongs).— Rebel Lady, Sir Gundi. j

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. F.CD."—You are more fortunate than probably you are aware. Although telegraphed as an acceptor, Mountain Fox did not figure in the race-book. You would consequently have the funds for your third wager, giving you a clear profit of £4 19s 6d. R., £1 13s; F.H., £18 2s and £3 4s.

"H.K."—A.. £8 17s and £3 9s 6d; C, £10 3s 6d and £2 15s fid; P. (Auckland), £3; N.E., £2 16s 6d. "Interested."—L. J. Ellis rode Snowfall in the N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase at Rlccarton in 1932, but was unplaced.