MANAWATU RACES
SURPRISE IN HURDLES SKYWAY’S SUCCESS (P.A.) PALMERSTON N., this day. The Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting was held to-day under more improved conditions. The track was on the heavy side. Results:— Akitio Hurdles, of £150; 14 miles.—ll Flying Spy, 9,0 (Brown), 1; 7 Cherry Hunter, 9.0 (Baker), 2; 5 Rockery, 9.8 (Johnston), 3. Scratched: Rich Blood, Colossal Chief. Five lengths; a neck. Time, 2.54*. Te Marae Handicap No. 1, of £150; 7 furlongs.—l Lady Virginia, 8.2 (Broughton), 1; 2 First Round (Burgess), 2; 5 Noble Eagle, 8.7 (Anderson), 3. Scratched: Scrutator. One and a half lengths; three lengths. Time, 1.33. Awapuni Steeplechase, of £275; about 2J miles.—s Skyway, 9.0 (Coon), 1; 1 Cherry Plum, 11.0 (Jenkins), 2; 3 Hyderabad, 9.9 (Anderson), 3. Scratched: Chat. Two and a half lengths each way. Time, 4.56?. Hokowhitu Handicap, of £250; 1} miles. — 9 Expellant.S.ll (Caddy), 1; 11 Duncannon, 8.0 (Holland), 2; 5 Clnssform, 9,0 (Spratt), 3. Scratched: Lnmbourn, Amigo, Beau Ciel, Hinkler. Half a neck; a length. Time, 2.16.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 20822, 29 June 1942, Page 5
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