SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 31 December 1927, Page 2

SPORTING.

GREYMOUTH RACES. GREYMOUTH, Friday. The weather was fine and the track excellent for the opening day of the Greymouth Jockey Club’s meeting. Rain in the morning affected the attendance. The tota lisator handled £8532, as compared with £9269 10s last year. Results:— 'Maiden Handicap, of furlongs.- —3 Raineses (Lee) 1. 2 Atone 2, 1 Smithereen :{. Also started: 9 Mercutio, 4 Waikaia, 5 Lady Ruth, 7 Jazz Queen, 8 Toomyvard, 5 Craftsman. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.10 4-5. ■ l’aroa Handicap, 6 furlongs. —2 Ayrbury (Bush) 1, 3 Spoil e2, 5 King Cheojis 3. Also started: 4 Caliburn, 1 Grey Finch, 6 St. Nicholas. Won by a. neck, a length between second and third. Time, 1.16 4-5. Grey Valley Handicap, 1 mile. —3 Buoyant (Shaw) 1, 1 Rascal 2, 4 Opliir 3. Also started: 5 Corn Rigs, 2 Jarretiere. Won by 2 lengths, 3 lengths between second and third. Time, 1.41 3-5. Hurdles, If miles and about 110yds. -—2 Oriflamb (Shaw) 1, 3 Clontarf 2, 4 Diana’s Lad 3. Also started: 1 Gold Town, 5 Ellah. Won by 3 lengths each wav. Time, 2.53.

Otira'Handicap, 01 furlongs. —0 Orbit (Coveney) 1, 4 Gay Bird and 3 Rina Matinga* (dead heat) 2. Also started: 5 prince Ferouz, 2 Bronstell, 1 Martian Spear, 7 Motor Smash. Won by 3 lengths. Time, 1.22 2-5. An enquiry was held over Prince Ferouz crossing at the .start. The jockey, M, Kirwan, staled that he did not have control of the horse. He was given a severe caution. Stewards’ Handicap, 6 furlongs.—l Arrowmir (Bush) 1,2 Princess Mafalda 2, 3 Piccaninny 3. Also started: 4 Erin-go-bragh. Won by 2 lengths, 3 lengths between second and third. Time, I.IG 4-5. ITighwcight Handicap, 7 furlongs. -1 Projector (Shaw) 1,2 Rich Pride 2, 8 Steel Bar 3. Also started: 4 Gaslight, 3 Flaming Ray, 6 Taketake, 5 Beaming. Won by a. neck, 3 lengths between second and third. Time, 1.29 3-5. Campbell, Rich Pride’s jockey, for careless riding, was fined £5. Brunner Handicap, Of furlongs.—2 Moratorium (B. Morris) 1, 4 Saxette 2, 1 Royal Land 3. Also started: 3 Some Abbey, 5 Birthmark. Won by If lengths, 3 lengths between second and third. Time, 1.10 4-5.

SOUTHLAND ACCEPTANCES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, Friday. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Southland Racing Club’s summer meeting:— A venal Hurdle Handicap, If miles. — Koauau 10.9, Coastguard 10.8, Tholomon 9.11, Captain Sarto 9.0, Thistle Crown 9.5, Hokioi 9.2 j Jack o’ Lantern, Bloom, Royal Head, Tunamoe, Navy Cut 9.0. Flying Handicap, 0 furlongs. —Booster *9.8, Circulation 8.11, Moorland 7.13, Rob 7.7, Father O’Flynn 7.2, Frivol, Good as Gold, Spearmaid 7.0. New Year Handicap, G furlongs.— Wayward 9.0, Cooinassie S.O, Camisader 7.10, Zoalaninn, Cupid’s Dart, Lady Wintou 7.8, Yinegrove, Soldan, Irish Eyes, Traction, Gayoma, Insolence, Attractive, Lady Red, Racer, Mananui 7.7. Invercargill Cup, 1] miles. —Set Sail 9.0, Celerity 11. 8.7, Pink Note, Baldowa 8.5, Nincompoop 8.4, Taboo 8.2, Countersign S.O, Overhaul, Overdrawn 7.12, John Bradbury 7.11, Queen Balboa 7.2, Battle Colours 7.2. Waikiwi Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Rotor 9.0, Brightling 5.12, King Balboa 8.11, Strathnaver 8.0, Divinial 8.4, Sparkling Eyes 7.13, Flying Mist 7.13, Biton, Takaka, Are of Hearts, Red Leaf 7.9, Soloza, El Nido 7.7. Waihopai Handicap, 1 mile.—Overdrawn 8.10, Schottische 7.7, 51 iss Winkie, Bilbo 7.0, Soltoe 7.3, Lucy Locket 7.1, Speanbridge 7.0.