SPORTING.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XLIX, Issue 76, 12 March 1928, Page 3

SPORTING.

NAPIER PARK MEETING. The Napier Park Racing Club concluded the must successful meeting they have had for years on Saturday. Good weather was experienced, and the class of horses competing was above the usual average. The totalisafcor returns for the two days showed an increase of £2334 on the corresponding meeting last year. All the dividends on Saturday were on the small side, no less than five first fg.voiites getting home, whilst in the other events the second favorite was successful. Results:— Omaha Hurdles.—Red Fuschia 1, Revel 2. Telegraph Hack. —Moa Bird 1, Addlepate 2. Kuao Handicap.—Millais 1, Kaihoro 2. McVay Memorial.—Black Mint 1. Goshawk 2. High-weight Handicap.—Tintoretto 1, Lin Arlington 2. Trial.—Clavers 1. High Heather 2. St. Patrick’s Handicap.—Joy King 1, Royal Damon 2. Stewards. —Addlepate 1, Hinekatorangi 2. FRANKLIN RACES. (Per Press Association). PUKEKOHE, This day. The second day of the Franklin meeting is being held in glorious weather. There is a large attendance. Results:— Maiden.—l Idun 1,2 Storm Fiend 2. 4 Solemn 3. Scratched: Bright Comet. Won by a neck. Time, 1.13 2-5. Ramarama High-weight.—2 Star Comet 1, 3 Uralla 2, 1 Schorr 3. Scratched: Quincoma, Spalmore. Won by a short head. Time, 2.13 1-5. Pukekawa Hack. —5 Taurimu 1, 2 Modest Boy 2, 3 Dress Circle 3. Scratched: Bright Dawn, Welcome Home, Royal Trek, Glenetta. Won by a length. Time, 1.30. Massey Memorial. —3 Saiosi 1, 2 Princess Ronnie f. 6 Micrometer t. Won by a neck. Time, 1.55 3-5.