LATEST RACING.
BOOKMAKERS HARD HIT. *. MUST PAY OUT £IOO,OOO. , (Received October 5, 12.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 5. Exceptionally heavy betting marked the first two days of the Randwick meeting- It is estimated that the bookmakers lost £IOO,OOO over the success of Vaals in the Epsom and Murillo in the Metropolitan. One leading firm of bookmakers had to pay out £40,000 on two wagers, besides other heavy obligations. All the bookmakers were more or less hit, particularly over doubles. It is reported that one of the smaller operators was unable to meet his obligations immediately. MANAWATU HUNT MEETING. KAIRANGA HANDICAP, 1 mile 110 yards. 1 Lady Desmond, 8.11 . . 1 2 Anolo, 7.10 2 3 Star Area, 8.8 3 Scratched: Imperial Spark. Two lengths each way. Time, 1.48 3-5. PARORANGI STEEPLECHASE.' About 2 miles. 1 Panchito, 10.2 1 4 Peep-o'-Day, 9.7 2 .7 Lightmore, 9.0 3 Scratched: Waiau Lad, Rayo, Frisco Jack, Craigowan. Won by two lengths, with 15 lengths between second and third. Time, 4.1.
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Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17223, 5 October 1927, Page 8
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164LATEST RACING. Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17223, 5 October 1927, Page 8
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