TE AKAU SPORTS CLUB

Waikato Times, Volume 195, Issue 22460, 22 September 1944, Page 2

TE AKAU SPORTS CLUB

PATRIOTIC MEETING The Te Akau Sports Club held its annual race meeting last Saturday. In spite of unfavourable weather conditions there was a good attendance and some excellent racing was witnessed. The club’s patron, Mr A. Sutherland, M.P., presented the prizes to the winners, as follows: Malden Hunter: Miss D. Woodward i, N. Mackinnon 2, C. Mellsop 3. Ruku Ruku .Novice Race: M. Phillips l, P. Peryers 2, A. Harris 3. Karaka Stakes: T. McGuire 1, Mrs S. Carter 2, I. Broughton 3. Maori Hurdle Race: A. Harris l, J. Carr 2. Waimai Heavyweight Steeplechase: K. Henry 1. Malden Scurry: D. Rathbone 1, C. Mellsop 2. W. Ratbbone 3. Open Hunter: T. McGuire 1. P. Gallaher 2. Te Akau Steeplechase: A. T. Mellsop l, C. G. Vercoe and K. Henrv 2. K. Henry 3. Te Akau Derby: A. T. Mellsop l, A. Carter 2, K. Henry 3. Ladles’ Race: Miss M. Kcllow 1, Miss V. Richards 2, Mrs J. Mackenzie 3. Waingaro Cup. A. T. Mellsop 1, T. McGuire 2, J. McNaughton 3. Pony Jump: K. Clemen 1, D. Mellsop 2. Best Boy or Girl Rider: (primary school): R. Cletnett l, Miss J. Mellson 2. Best Turned-out Pony: D. MeUson 1, Miss J. Mellsop 2. Rest School Ponv: P. ;liaw l, J. Mellsop 2.