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Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 March 1940, Page 6

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EASTER CARNIVAL COMMENT ON SYDNEY CUP. ROYAL CHIEF'S GAME STRUGGLE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received This Dav 12.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. This Day. The “Herald" commenting on the Sydney Cup says: “Royal Chief struggled gamely, but Mosaic was at his best and went away at the finish for a stylish win. The slow pace early in the race did not suit Yours Truly, who is a sound slayer, bul lacks brilliance. lie failed to sprint, when pressure was applied about three furlongs from the post.

CANTERBURY MEETING SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. HURDT.ES WON DY ESPERANCE BAY. (Ry Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting is being continued today in fine but cooler weather. There is a good attendance and the track is hard and fast. Results: —

PEERSWICK HURDLES. l. : ;m. 3/3 Esperance Bay. 9.13 (Hawes) .... 1 1/1 Ruling Star. 9.5 (Hayes) 2 4/4 Flashlight, 9.8 (Hibberd) 3 All started. Won by half a.length: 10 lengths. Time. 3.11 4-5.

CHALLENGE STAKES. 7f. Shikari. 7.1 1 Duncannon, 9.2 2 Nightglass, 6.9 3 Only starters. Won by a short head; eight lengths. Time, 1.25 4-5. Duncannon was. favourite, Shikari being second in demand.

YALDIIURST HANDICAP. 7f. Gay Lover. 7 10 1 Stylist. 8.10 2 Indian Sun. 8.13 3 Scratched: Stability. Time, .1.28. Gay Lover was a rani: outsider and paid a big dividend.

GIMCRACK HANDICAP. 6f. 1/1 Hearth. 8.12 (A. E. Ellis) 1 GTI Omapa, 7.8 2 8/8 Rebellion, 9.0 and Race Away 8.4 (dead-heat) 3 All started. Time, 1.11 4-5.

RIVERTON THIRD DAY. WAITORU WINS AGAIN. INVERCARGILL, This Day. The third day of the Winton Racing Club’s meetifig is being held today. Results:— FIORD HANDICAP. 1 mile. Waitoru. 8.4 1 Peony Rose. 8.7 2 Scratched—Blissful Lady. WAKATIPU TROT. Um. Bondsman, 12yds 1 Crown Peak. 24yds 2 Drummer Boy. 12yds 3 < PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Of. Withdrawal. 8.7 .1 Airline, 7.7 2 Garonne. 8.0 3 All started. FAIRFAX HANDICAP. 7f. Aekemma, 7.8 1 Aspire, 8.6 2 Ser.—Donroy.