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Greymouth Evening Star, 13 March 1922, Page 6

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RACING FIXTURES. March 16 —Waiinate R.C. March 17 —Opunake R.C. darch 17, 18—Ohinemuri J-C. March 18 —Masterton R.C. March 22, 23 —Rangitikei R.C. March 24, 25 —Westport J.C. March 30, April I—Wellington1—Wellington R.C. RACING AT NAPIER PARK. (Per Press Association.) NAPIER, March 11. The weather was line for the second day’s races, and the attendance Large. The tote decrease for the twc Jays amounted to £12,116. Results ; Hurdles, miles. —AVhanako 1, Silta. 2, Sunray 3- Also started rlyttus, AVamba, Bairnsdale and Tornea. Time 2.44 3-5. Telegraph Handicap, 6 furlongs. — Barrier 1, Warpath 2, Landbird 3. lime 1.15 2-5. McVay Memorial, 1 mile and a o,s,ance.—Kick Off 1, Prince Jewel 2, -ycorax 3. Also started—Truthful, , i vrax, Paonui, Hookah, Actified, Zaun and Martins. AA on by a neck. Lime 1.53 1-5. Kuao Handicap, 5 furlongs.—King's trumpeter 1, Morose 2, Feriwood 3l ime 1.2 3-5. H igh-weitjnt Handicap. —Haurangi 1, Woden 2, Queen’s Up 3. lime 1.53 4-5. Trial, 6 furlongs. —Ferry 1, Megan 2, AVhariti 3. Time 1.17 3-5. Stewards’ Welter, 7 furlongs —Blissfulness 1, Dissertation 2, Black Art J Time 1.28 4-5. ■St- Patrick's Handicap. —Chant Royal 1, Crown Gem 2, Civilfonn 3. Won by a length and a half. , MARLBOROUGH RESULTS. (Per Press Association.) BLENHEIM, March 11. The tote put through £29,126 for the two days, compared with £32,772 last year. Results: — Trial Hack, 6 furlongs. —Demoness L, Ladv Renown 2, Riinutaka 3. Time 1.15 2-5. Fairha.il Trot, 2 miles.—Lady Tory 1, Tinv Moon 2, Dillon S. 3. Timo 4-52 2-5. President’s Handicap, 1 mile. — Princess Pat 1, Printemps 2, Esperance 3. Also started—Matatua, Sir Roseberry, Helen Rufus, Missland and l Cheer Up. Time 1.45 4-5. Welter, 1 mile. —Demoness 1, Petunia 2, Lord Usk 3. Won by a neck. Time 1.40 1-5. Ugbrooke Welbeir, 6 furlongs.- — Triboulet 1, Mountain March 2, Bestir 3, Also started—Canyon, Rose of Athens, Tommy Rot, Counter Attack, Cheer Up and Ahi Ka. Time 1.14 2-5. Pelorus Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs —lsland 1, Jackaroo 2, Benecto 3. Also started — Paphian, Doucement, Moutoa’s Gift, In the Pink, Lady Renown, Sandy McDonald, Jonquil, Believe, Brown Lady and Gluemen. "Won by a head. Time 1.1 4-5. Trot,, '1 nii^e*; —Kate Zolock 1, Proud Logan 2, Handsome Lad 3. Time 2.20 3-5. Awarua Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Moonstruck 1, American Beauty 2, Bestir 3. Also started —Counter Attack, Gold Problem, Missland, Pariiorm, Black Night, Rangi Arolia and AttilaWon by a. neck. Time 1.28 2-5. V.R.C. RACES—FOURTH DAY. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. 1 MELBOURNE, March 12. The weather was fine and warm for the final day’s races. Results :— Gibson-Carmichael Stakes, 7 furlongs.—Sir Andrew 1, Polynesian 2, Lillirie 3. Time 1.29. Leonard Stakes, 6 furlongs.—St. Speed 1, Battleplane 2, Molly’s Robo 3. Time 1.14 3-4. King’s Plate. —Harvest King 1, Sister Olive 2, Stare 3. Time 2.28 3-4. Northcote Handicap.—Miss Pinkerton 1, Double Bezique 2, Stalwart 3. Time 2.34 3-4. Autumn Steeplechase.— Compromise 1, Pimpara 2, Vanitor 3. Time 6-25. Farewell Handicap.—lsa and Grey Abbey a.dead heat 1, Charzil 3. Time 1.40. MASTERTON RACING CLUB. (Per Press Association.) MASTERTON, March 11. The following acceptances have been received :— Trial Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Sagacity, Wakatere, Merrimas, Te Kuri, Conflict, Hellanice, Grecia, Merry Day. Telegraph Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Jackaroo 9.0, Edendale->B.ll, Kilreid 8.6, Matarbka 7-9, Melting Moments 7.8, Rebuff 7.7, Satin 7.0, Maropa, Basso 6.10, Red Band 6.7. l

Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Chimera 10.3, Backsheesh 8-13, Canyon 8.1, Askari 7.13, Martian Miss 7.7, Matatua, Mountain March 7.5. Autumn Handicap, 1 1-4 miles. — Vagabond 9.0, Kilgour 8.3, Esperance 8.2, Bitters 7.7, Alatatua 7.3, Snub 7.2, Sir Wai 6-12. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.--Peneus 9.6, Wairarapa 8.4, Kilroe 8.3, Waetea 7.7, Deroulede 7.3, Menthe 6.12, Lady Dulcinea, Stream, Bonnie Nurse 6.12. ?■ Masterton Welter, 7 furlongs.—Sir

Rosebery 11.9, Birkenella 10.9, Misty Wave 9-7, Blue Hall 9.6, Native Call, Merrimas 9.0.

Stewards’ Handicap, 7 furlongs.-— Little River 9.8, Probate 8.13, Vasilkov 8.8, Matatua 7.13, Edendale 7.7, Merry Day 6.7. Dash Handicap, 5 furlongs. —Jackaroo 9.5, Doucement 8.8, Matareka 7-13, Melting Moments 7.12, Ambition si 7.12, Satin 7.4, Hellenice, Gold Pan, Grecia, Lady Pan, Merrimas, AVakatere 6.12. THE STARTING QUESTION. (Special to the Star.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The Committee of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club has had the starting question under consideration for some time past. The seconds system will be retained for the Easter meeting, but it is understood that the yards system will be adopted from the beginning of next season. With tlie adoption of the yards system at Addington, popular opinion is that Canterbury Park and New Brighton Clubs will soon follow suit, in which case this method of starting will be the rule at all the principal meetings of the Dominion. THE GREENWOOD TEAM. (Special to the Star.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. A definite decision as to whether Mr G. D. Greenwood’s team is to visit Sydney for the Easter meetings has not yet been arrived at. It has been stated that Mason is awaiting the appearance of the handicaps for the principal, events. In a conversation last week, however, Mason said nothing about the weights, but said he was having trouble over shipping accommodation, and he left the impresison tha the trip would eventuate if the necessaiy space could be secured for the horses.