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Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1938, Page 3

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GERAJLDINE RACE RESULTS. (Per Press Association —Copyright) TIAIARU, September 22. The first day of the .Geraldine R.C. meeting was held in ideal weather. There was a g„od attendance. The totalisator handled £9,400i as against £BBos£. The track was fast. Results:— Geraldine'’Cup—7-4 Pink'Robe 1, 8-4 Wine Card 2, 10-6 Petersham 3. Won by a short head. Time 2.7 2-5. Geraldine Trot —3-2 Dancing Lady 1, 10-10 Gentleman Joe 2, 1-1 Tinker 3. Won by a length. Time 3.12 2-5. Raukakuka Handicap—l-1 Gay Parade 1, 3-2 Dracula 2, 9-11 Gironde 3. Won l>y two lengths. Time 1.29. Squatters’ Handicap—l-1 Cocksure l, 6-5 Nightcalm 2, 7-6 Silver Streak 3. Won by a head. Time 1,14 4-5. Orari Trot—s-5 Racketeer 1, 4-4 Oasis 2, 1-1 Cyrano 3. Won by six lengths. Time 2.49. Bel lord Handicap—l-1 Night Dress 1, 4-4 Recollection 2, 5-6 Robant 3. Won by a length. Time 1.50. N.Z. HORSES AT SYDNEY. (Australian Press Association.) SYDNEY, September 22. The New Zealand horse Royal Chief, did one of the best gallops of the season to-day at Randwick over seven furlongs. Royal Chief gave The Wrecker (New Zealand) several lengths start, and covered seven furlongs in 1.34, despite traversing much extra ground. t Silver Ring, the top-weight, is., an acceptor for the Rowley Mile at Jhe .Hawkesbury meeting) cjiy. Saturday! j