TO-DAY’S RACING

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 27 February 1939, Page 8

TO-DAY’S RACING

TE AROHA MEETING SILVER STICK SUCCESSFUL | I United Frees Association! TE AROHA, This Day. The second day of the Te Aroha Jockey Club's meeting attracted a large crowd. The weather was dull and the course excellent. Results: — Manawaru Hurdles, of £300; one mile j and three-quarters.—6-6 Electric Spear. | 9.5 (Ritchie), 1; 2-2 Stanstead, 10.9 (Craddock), 2; 3-7 Celtic Lad, 10.9 (Gilmer), 3. Scratched: Esteem. Won by a head; two and a half lengths. Time, 3.13. Elstow Handicap, of £250; six fur- , longs.—4-4 Mintlaw. 8.10 (McKenzie), i 1; 3-3 Kaspian, 8.4 (Evans), 2; 1-2 Verit-' able, 8.10 (McTavish), 3. Scratched: Bulwark. Won by two lengths; threequarters of a length. Time, 1.13 3-5. Electric Handicap, of £300; five fur-longs.—2-2 Silver Stick, 8.12 (C. G. Goulsbro), 1; 3-4 Our Jean, 7.11 (Evans) i 2; 6-6 Heroic Maid, 8.0 (Clifford), 3. j All started. Won by a nose; and length ; and a quarter. Time, 0.59 3-5. Pern was coupled with the winner.

WESTLAND RACING CLUB HOKITIKA. This Day. The second day of the Westland Racing Club’s meeting opened in perfect weather. The course is fast and the attendance is good. Results Trial Stakes, of £7O: six furlongs.— 3 Rebel Rank, 8.5. 1; 1 Ferriby, 8.12. 2; b Knight Commander. 8.12, 3. All started. Won by a length each way. Time, 1.17. February Hack Handicap, of £80: seven furlongs.—l Maivasia, 8.12. 1: 4 Bright Prospect. 8.4, 2: 2 Aggravate. 9.0. 3. Scratched: Elmarch. Rotokino. Gilford. Won by a length each way. Time. 1 31 2-5.