NORTHERN WAIROA R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 670, 8 January 1903, Page 19

NORTHERN WAIROA R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

A great success was achieved by the Northern Wairoa Racing Club with its Summer Meeting on December 26, 27, and January 1, 1903. The attendance was excellent, and the racing of an interesting character. The following are the results : — FIRST DAY. Handicap Hubdle Race of 20 sots. One mile and a-balf. —Messrs Whitelaw Marshall’s Sirdar, 9st 101 b, 1; Mr W. Brown’s Swiftfoot, 9st 101 b, 2; Mr Benjamin’s Telephone 11., Ost 101 b, 3. Other starters—Lightning, list 81b ; Waimana, 10st. Waimana was leading until the last hurdle, which he struck heavily, and the jockey was unseated. Lightning ran inside the first hurdle. Dividends, £1 Is and £1 16s. Maiden Plate Handicap of 20 sovs. On e mile and a-quarter - This resulted in a walkover for Swagman, 812. Scratched—Cuba, 9 10; Talisman, 9-7; Sirdar, 8-12. Nobthbbn Waiboa Cup of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of stakes. One mile and a half. —Mr A. Vail’s Commodore, 8-9; Mr Kelly’s Kohara, 8-0, 2; Mr 0. Galbraith’s Sundial, 9-10, 3. Other starters —Bosiphele, 9-2 ; Bar the-Door, 80; Corporal, 7-10. Won by two lengths Dividends, £1 and £3 10s. Hack Maiden Handicap of 15 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Mr A. Vail’s Rainbow, 8-4; 1; Mr F. B. Ross’ Waimana, 9-0, 2; Mr A. F. McKenzie’s Miss Flora, 84, 3. Other starters— Kossack, 90; Newheven, 8 12: Tuaina, 8-9. Won easily. Dividends, £1 14s and 17s Flying Handicap of 15 sovs. Six furlongs. —Mr Hick’s Thelma, 8-0, 1; Mr J. Arthur’s Sly Miss, 9-4, 2; Mr E. Hillary’s St Rowan, 8-12, 3. Other starter —Yarra, 92. Won easily. Dividend, £3 7s. t Gumdiggebs’ Pubse Handicap of 18 sovs. One mile.—Mr A. Vail’s Commodore, 9-4, and Swagmar, 80, dead heat; Mr J. Arthur’s Sly Miss, 9-4, 3 O her starters —Corporal, 90; Geraldine, 812 Dividends :On Commodore, 15s; on Swagman, £1 Bs. Handicap Pony Race of 12 sovs. Threequarters of a mile.— Mr J. Arthur’s Dan McCarthy, 94, 1 ; Mr >A . Sharp’s Bit-o’ Fashion, 9 7,2; Messrs Marshall and Whitelaw’s Sweet Marie, 8-0, 3. Other [starter —Newhaven, 8-10. Won easily Dividend, £1 2s. SECOND DAY.

Second Handicap Hubdle Race of 25 sovs. One mile and a-half.—Mr N. Brown’s Bwiftioot, 9 12, 1; Mr J. Whitelaw’s Sirdar, 10-12, 2; Mr C. Ga braith’s Ligtiti.ing, 11-3, 3. These were the only starters. Won comfortably. Dividend, £2 18a Kaipaea Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of stake. One mile and a-quarter —Mr A. Vail’s Comnudore, 9-7, 1; Mr Hillary’s A urega, 8-4, 2; Mr N. Irving’s Bar.the-D00r,.70, 3. Other starter—Rosiphele. 9-4. Won by a length. Dividend, £1 6g. Flying Hack Handicap of 15 sovs. ThreeCLuarters of a mile.—Mr A. Vail’s Rainbow, 8-7, 1; Mr A. F. McKenzie’s Miss Flora, 8-0, 2; Mr J. Arthur’s Dan McCarthy, 8-12, 3. These were the only starters. Won easily. Dividend, 17s. stewabds’ Handicap of 20 sovs. Seven furJongs. —Mr A. McKenzie’s Corporal, 9-2, 1; Mr H. McKenzie’s Geraldine, 8-4, 2. These were the only starters. Won easily. Dividend, 10s Hack Wblteb Handicap of 15 sovs. Two miles. Mr S. Matthews’ Bob, 10-0, 1; Mr W. Brown’s Swiftfoot, 12 0,2; Mr W. Sharp’s Bito’ Fashion, 10 0, 3 Other starter—Thelma, 11-0. Won comfortably. Dividend, £1 Is. Shobts Handicap of 15 sove. Six furlongs. —Messrs Hillary and Fletcher’s St Rowan, 9-4, 1; Mr G. Swan’s Rosiphele, 10-0, 2; Mr A. Vail’s Rainbow, 8 7,3. Other starters—Thelma, 94; Yarra, 84. Won easily all the way. Dividends, 14s and Bs. , Readjusted Handicap of 20 sovs.—Mr J" Arthur’s Sly Miss, 9-4, 1 ; Mr A. Vail’s Commodore, 11-12, 2. There were the only starters. Won easily by six lengths. Dividend, 11c.'