RACING.

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 2515, 17 December 1927, Page 5

RACING.

WAiPA RAGING CLUB. DESERT GLOW WINS CUP. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Te Awamutu, this day. The Waipa races are being held today in fine weather. There is a large attendance. Results: — PIRONGIA HACK HURDLES. 1— Highflown (9.8) 1 2 Lady Cintra (9.10) 2 6—Gold Rain (10.0) 3 Also started: Karya, Tinokaha, Gold Rep, Lady Spalpeen, Uralla, Athenry, Ring Potoa, Day Abbey, Star Comet, Lucilus, Toddy. Time, 2.44. KIHIKIHI HANDICAP. s—Matinee (7.0) 1 I—Awarere (8.6) 2 3 New Moon (7.12) 3 Also started: Flying Juliet, King Smock, The Author. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.27. TE AWAMUTU CUP. s—Desert Glow (7.0) 1 4 King Lu (8.4) . . 2 3—Gala Day (7.7) 3 Scratched: Mosaic, Eden Hall, Mint Leaf, Sleepy Sol. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, 2m 7b>s. ;•. WAIPA PLATE. 3—Lord Abbey (9.0) 1 1— Micrometer (8.10) 2 2 Muriaena (7.4) .. .. .. .. .. 3 Scratched: Glen Marel, Coma, Air King, Viburnum, Mosque, FlyingTresses. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lm 16 2-ss. OAMARU MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Dunedin, this day. The Oamaru meeting is being, held to-day at the Dunedjn Jockey Club’s course at Wingatui. The course is heavy and there is a drizzling rain, and a small attendance. Results : Jumpers’ Flat. —1, Beauty Light (Ruthven), Ist; 3, Coastguard, 2nd; 2, WharnclifFe, 3rd. Only starters. Time, 2.47. Won by two lengths. Novice Handicap.—s, Rin Tin Tin (Dooley) Ist; 3, Camisader, 2nd; Little Duchess, 3rd. Scratched: Busy Lad, Court Jester, Tembroney, Traction, Centchella, Joy Bridge, Rotoex, ■ Tia Rosette. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.7.