ALEXANDRA RACING CLUB.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19831, 29 December 1927, Page 13

ALEXANDRA RACING CLUB.

MEETING AT PIRONGIA. To say that the annual non-totalisator race meeting and Pirongia ia a popular place on Boxing Day was very evident on Monday last, when all the roads led to the popular convincing ground on the banks of the Waipa River. There were visitors from all parts of the, Waikato and Northern King Country, while there werej also representatives from Kawhia, Raglan and over the Matamata side. Tho weather was ideal and the executive officers of the Alexandra Racing Club had every possible detail attended to. The racing itself was decidedly interesting, and some of tho principals were full of excitement. Tho following were tho results:— _ , FARMERS" HANDICAP HURDLES, li miles.—Kawa. 10.11, 1: Bonny Canny, 9.2, 2: Pepin, 9.2, 3. MAIDEN HANDICAP, 6 fur.—Rangikokiri, 8.0, 1; Nation, 8.7, 2; Westoria, 8.7, 3. ALEXANDRA CUP. li miles. RARANGT, J. C. Gerrard's b m, aged, 9.5 . (R. Savage) 1 STAR COMET. W. Cook's ch g. 8.0 .. 2 CATCLAW, Meredith and Cavanagh'a ch m, 8.0 . . .. 3 Also Started.—Tinokaha, Glen Canny, 8.10; Pepin. 8.3; Town Arch, 8.0. Rarangi won by half a length, a length between second and third. SHORTS HANDICAP. 5 fur.—Muscari, 9.4, 1; Lord Abbey, 8.6, 2; The Jackjumper, 8.0, 3. HANDICAP TROT. 2 miles.—Lackiewood, 192 yds bhd, 1; Charles Black, 2. BEET MEMORIAL HANDICAP, 7 fur.— Rara#gi, 9.6, 1; Star Comet, 8.0, 2; Bonny Canny, 8.2, 3. FAREWELL HANDICAP, 6 fur.—Catclaw, 8.0. 1: Muscari, 9.4, 2; Lord Abbey, 8.5. 3. THE SOUTHLAND MEETING. HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] INVERCARGILL, Wednesday. The following handicaps have been declared for tho first day of the Southland Racing Club's summer meeting, January 3;—

AVENAL HURDLES, 1J miles.—Wharacliffe, 11.11; Kaikahu, 11.4: Dubious, 11.0; Tarleton, Koauau, 10.9; Coastguard, 10.8; Cartoon, 10.3; Tholompn, 9.11; Captain Sarto, 9.6; Thistlecrowh, 9.5; Hokioi, 9.2; Jack o' Lantern, Bloom, Royal Head, Turamoe, Olyinpia, Navy Cut, 9.0

FLYING HANDICAP, 6 . fur.—Set Sail, 9.12; Booster, 9.8; Comio Song, 9.7; Solrose, Baldowa, 9.2; Circulation, 8.11; Moorland, 7.13; Dismantle, 7.12;, Gay Sonnet, 7,10; Rob, 7.7; Miss Winkle, 7.5; Father O'Flynn, 7.3; Frivol, Jack o' Lantern, Bright Mark, Good as Gold. Spearmaid,.Flying Mist, 7.0.

NEW YEAR HANDICAP. G fur.-Way-ward, 9.0; Coomassie, 8.0; Eyed Ova, 7.12; Court Jester, Cainisader, Miss Trillion, 7.10; Zeelanian, Cupid's Darfc, Lady Winton,. 7.8; Some Form, Vinegrove. Rcdenui, _ Amorist, Fenham, Soldan, Irish Eyes, Traction, Fairness, Gayama, Insolence, Attractive Lady, Red Racer, Manunui, French Singer, 7.7.

INVERCARGILL • CUP. 1} miles.—Set | Sail, 9.6; Ccjerity 11., 8.7; Pink Note, Bal- j dowa, 8.5; Nincompoop, 8.4; Taboo, Circulation, Solrose, 8.2; C®untersig:n, 8.0; Overhaul, Overdrawn, 7.12: John Bradbury, 7.11; Black Duke, 7.4; Wingatui, 7.3; Queen Balboa, Battle Colours, Dismantle, 7.2; Bilbo, Schottische, Equerry, Rotor, 7.0. WAIKIWI HANDICAP, 7 fur.—Spean Bridge, Good as Gold, 9.8; Brightling, 8.12; King Balboa, 8.11; Money, Peer, 8.8: Strathr.aver, 8.6; Arrowy, 8.0;' Divinial, 8.4: Sparkling Eyes. Flying Mist. ,7.13; Latin Quarter. Piton, Takaka. Ace of Hearts. Red Leaf. 7.9; Solzia, Court Jester, Olympia, El Nidi, 7.7. WAIHOPAI HANDICAP, 1 mile.—Nincompoop, 9.9: Solrose, 9.2; Taboo 8.12; Overdrawn, Overhaul, 8.10: Gay Sonnet, 8.0; Black Duke, 8.3: Queen Balboa Battle Colours 8.2; Schottische. 7.7: Miss Winkle, Bilbo. 7.6: Soltoe. Beauty Light, 7.3: Mime, Lucy Locket, 7.1: Rotor. Bright Marget, Spean Bridge, Money Peer, Coastguard, Brightling, 7.0.

MAKAREWA TROT, H miles.— Young Bingen, Logan's Mission, Overture, Curfew Boy, Sunspot, Tingles, White Sun, Sunnre, Master McGrath. Royal Sun, Shady Spot. Ring Soon. Luath. Mountain Queen, Grace Bingen, Cov Bells. Coldwood, Great Gun, Erin's King. Young McKinney. Aard. bunbell, Tarndale, limit: Baker Boy. Winnie Chrysler, Princes,s Thorpe. Harrotha. Boy Blue, 12vds bhd; Streak. Red Abbey, Matilda's Match. -13; Caesar, 72; Hushabye, Golden Dillon, Berma Pointer, 96.

ORETI TROT. lj miles.—Lady Zita. Lily Harold. Don Derby. Morning Sim Royal Sun. Toby Tyllum. Needles. Jolly Maid, Sunbell. Alva Lass, -Willie Wilkes, Baker. Boy Sea Hawk. Eiffel Tower, Bricklayer, limit- Thrift. ■Revolt. 12yds bbd; Cardinal Mid Blue John Lognn, Perkv Locanda, Lady treeman 24; Caesar, Golden Dawn, Tennessee Child,-Drake, 36: Marinca, Denver s Doll, Slump, Storm Be-tl, I/iberal, John Dee, Kmness. 48; Pprt Painter, Generator Sandown, Sunshower, 60; Lucky Harold, Kibinngi, 72; Miss Adonis, Stockade Jun., Nelson McKinney, 84; Lingfield. 156.

THE MANAWATU RACES.

FINAL DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] PALMERSTON NORTH. Wednesday.

The following are tho acceptances for the third and final day. to-morrow, of the Manawatu Racing Club's Summer Carnival;— TJRITEA HURDLES, IS miles.—Pouri, ■U.I2-. Red Fuchsia, 10.10; Revel, 10.7; ter Gamp, 10.1; Comedy Prince, 9.8; Elysia nor, 9.5; Blue Peter, Kilburn, Hymgreat, 9.0.

APPRENTICES' HACK, 7 fur.—Miss Pat. 8.6; Reckless. 7.12; Elysianor, Tone, 7.9; Courageous, 7..6; Barryanda, 7.4; Borsaline, 7.3; Bank Draft, 7.2; Dainty Ways, Plane, Lin .Arlington, Cloyne, Discourse, 7.0. JUVENILE HANDICAP. 5 fur.—High Disdain, 9.3; First Sight, 8-2; Mou. Treasury, 7.9; Boston, 7.6; Briar Root, Hine Hohoro, Select. Boldbag, 7.4; Concentrate, 7.3; Llanore, 7.2; Brown Sugar, 7.0.

LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. 1 mile 1 fur.— Civility, 8.8; Stormy, Royal Game,_ 7.13; Novar. 7.11; Damans, 7.10; Lady Limond, 7.6; Oratrix, 7.5; Superb King, 7.2; Ardfinnan. Assurance, Waicullus, Gaze, 7.0. WESTBLTRY HACK, 6 iur.—Helotis, 8.12; Miss Pat. 8.8; Keddar, 8.7: Broad Acre, 8.0; First Sight, 7.10; Cnrrigallen. 7.4; Abbess. 7.3; Rosebush, Patearoa, Le Champ, Arrow Boy, 7.0.

CLANDEBOYNE HANDICAP, 1 mile and 110yds.—Stormy, 8.11; Black Mint, Kilmiss, 8.5; Novar, 8.4; Polar, 8.2; Oratrix, 7.13; Assurance, 7.7; Huikai, 7.5; Ardfinnan, Moepai, Alyson, March On, 7-0. CHRISTMAS HACK. 7 fur.—Henna, 9.5; Blimp, 9.0; Cool Card, 8.12; Ring Boy, 8.10; Capitulation. 8.8; Kindle, 8.2; Historic. 7.13; Tanagra, Royal Picture, 7.11; Vindication, Skynider. 7.7.

K A "WAIT HANDICAP, 0 fur.—Lady Cavendish, 8.10; Covent Garden, 8.2; Epistle. Arrow Lad, 8.0; Duke Abbey, 7.12; Superb King, 7.3; Deluge, Standard, Cosmetic, Birkio, 7.0. GREYMOTTTH MEETING. TO-MORROW'S ACCEPTANCES, [By 'XELKGEAM. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] GREYMOUTH, Wednesday." . The following' acceptance list was posted to-day for the first day of the Greymouth Jockey Club's Summer Meeting, Friday. MAIDEN STAKES, 5i fur .(all 8.13). Mercutio, Miss Cashman, Waikaia, Lady Kuth, Jazz Queen, Smithereen, Atone, Toomyvara, Craftsman, Ramesea.

PAROA HANDICAP. 6 fur.—Arrowmir. 9.3; Scrambler. 8.12; Ayrburn, 8.4; Rina Mangu, 8.3; Caliburn, Flaming Ray, 8.2; Princess Mafalda, 7.13; King Cheops, 7.1.2; Spode, 7.11; Grey Finch, Attract, Big Push, Benmuro, 7.6; St. Nicholas, 7.2; Rich Prize, 7.0. GREY VALLEY HANDICAP, 1 mile.— Rascal, 9.3; Fresco, 9.1; Buoyant, 8.7; Prince Ferouz, 8.0; Moratorium, Ophir, 7.13; Corn Rigs, 7.12; Wliarfedale, 7.9; Para, 7.6; Ja.rrotierre, 7.5. FIRST HURDLES, about 15 mile's.—Tenterfield. 11.12; Oriflamb, 10.9; Red Heather, 10.5; Cloutarf, 10.3; Gold Town, 10.2; Flying Master, 9.10; Diana's Lad, 9.7; Ellah. 9.6. OTIRA HANDICAP, 6* fur.-Prince Ferouz, 9.0; Com Rigs, 8.10; Bronstell, 8.9; Martian Spear, 8.6; Gas Light. 8.4; Gay Bird, Rina Mangu, 8.3; Motor Smash, Canburn, 8.2; Orbit. 7.0. » STEWARDS' HANDICAP. 6 fur.—Arrowmir. 9.3; Kenmore, 9.0; Piccaninny, 8.7; Erin-go-Bragh, Bronstell, Ayrburn, 8.4; Princess "Mafalda, 7.13; Grey Finch, Attract, 7.6. FIRST HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP.. 7 fur.—Scrambler, 9.4; Gaslight, 9.2; Flaming Ray, 9.1; Projector, 9.0; Rich Prize, 8.12; King Cheops, 8.7; Take Take, 8.4; Beaming, 8.3; Cash Box, 8.1; Salamat, 8.0. BRUNNER HANDICAP. 6i fur.—Arrowmir, 9.0; Moratorium. 8.8; Royal Land, 8.2; Some Abbey, 8.1; Martian Spear, 8.0; Para, 7.9; Spode, 7,8; Birthmark,. Saxette, 7,7; Bonmure, 7,3,