RIVERTON RACING CLUB.

Western Star, 26 March 1920, Page 2

RIVERTON RACING CLUB.

The following penalties have been imposed by Mr A. Jones in connection with the first day of the Riverton Racing Club’s Easter meeting: Aparima Handicap—Silver Peak 91b —8.6; Martifors 21b —6.9. | First County Handicap—Samiel 71b —9.7, Jock 111b—8.11; Primuns 111 b —8.5; Wild Pilgrim 41b—7.12. Riverton Cup Radial 21b—8.13; Tin Salider 101b—8.10; Samiel 111b—--8.4; Silver Peak, 811)—8.1; Jock 101 b —7.10: Miss Camoutlago 71b—7.0. Great Western Steeplechase—San Sebastian 111b—12.4; Zarkoma 101b—--11.7. Visitors’ Hack Handicap—Primum IHb—9.9; Martifors, 51b—8.9; The Boss, 61b—8.6. Pouraikino Handicap—Tin Soldier 61b —9.6; Samiel 71b—8.13; Jock 101 b —8.5; Miss Camouflage 121b—8.0. Acceptances and trios for the Trial Stakes for the Riverton Racing Club’s Easter meeting dose to-day at 5-p.m.

SOUTHLAND MEETING. The weather broke bad On Wednesday for the first day of the meeting, but improved on Thursday. The course being heavy upset form, and consequently during the two days some good dividends were paid. The total amount put through the .totalisator was £39,105, an increase of £BOOO on the previous meeting. Messrs T. and F. Trail’s Jock won the Southland Cup, beating the cracks, while Tin Sbldief and Samiel, two locally trained horses won the Awarua Handicap and Tradesmen’s Handicap, respectively. The steeplechases wore well contested, and a fine exhibition of jumping was given. Sain Sebastian won the Southland l Steeplechase and Zarkoma the Invercargill Steeplechase.