LATE SPORTING.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LI, Issue 9139, 11 July 1906, Page 7

LATE SPORTING.

WELLINGTON* RACES— FIRST DAY.

[JP»«SS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, July 11

There is perfect weather for the opening day of tlie winter meeting, but the course is fairly heavy. The indications point to a satisfactory attendance.

Stewards' Handicap.. — Gawain 1, Medallist 2, Jolly Friar 3. Scratched • Waikato, H. Claimer, White Star, Aboriginal Won easily. Time, 1.2 4-5. Divs., £2 15s and £3 11s.

Miramar Hack Handicap. — Kuku 1, Togos 2, Wailethe 3. A great finish. Wop by" a head. Time, 1.37. Divs., £2 15s and £2 17s.

First Hack Hurdles. — Prospector 1, Black Reynard 2, Asteroid 3. Time, 3.31. 2-5. Scratched: Cafcspaw. Divs., £11 11s and £4 As.

Wellington Steeplechase Handicap. — Rongoa 1, Moccassin 2, Playfair 3. Time, 7.7 2-5.