1. THE FINISH OF THE TRIAL HANDICAP (ONE MILE AND A FURLONG)—KEYSTONE (J. O’Shea) wins from STEP (H. Gray), with MANGAMAHOE (Robinson) third. 2. POI (H. Goldfinch) scores a runaway victory in the Moana Handicap (seven furlongs) on the second day. STEP second. 3. A corner of the lawn, showing enthusiasts watching the horses in the birdcage. 4. DITTO (J. Roach) winning the Takapuna Maiden Hurdles (1½ miles) from PLENIPOTENT (Coleman) on the second day. Owing to the saddle slipping after negotiating the last fence, Ditto's rider had to hold it in position as best he could in the run to the post, his horsemanship being loudly app auded. 5. MR. E. W. ALISON (president of the Takapuna Jockey Club) and MAJOR W. COYLE (a prominent steward of the club). 6. FICNNUALA (R. Reed), after her meritorious win in the Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap (one mile 2½ furlongs). 7. MR. R. McMIKEN (owner of Munster) and MR. R. SPEIGHT (timekeeper). 8. A view showing patrons around the “inside” totalisator.
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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1450, 7 February 1918, Page 11
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1691. THE FINISH OF THE TRIAL HANDICAP (ONE MILE AND A FURLONG)—KEYSTONE (J. O’Shea) wins from STEP (H. Gray), with MANGAMAHOE (Robinson) third. 2. POI (H. Goldfinch) scores a runaway victory in the Moana Handicap (seven furlongs) on the second day. STEP second. 3. A corner of the lawn, showing enthusiasts watching the horses in the birdcage. 4. DITTO (J. Roach) winning the Takapuna Maiden Hurdles (1½ miles) from PLENIPOTENT (Coleman) on the second day. Owing to the saddle slipping after negotiating the last fence, Ditto's rider had to hold it in position as best he could in the run to the post, his horsemanship being loudly app auded. 5. MR. E. W. ALISON (president of the Takapuna Jockey Club) and MAJOR W. COYLE (a prominent steward of the club). 6. FICNNUALA (R. Reed), after her meritorious win in the Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap (one mile 2½ furlongs). 7. MR. R. McMIKEN (owner of Munster) and MR. R. SPEIGHT (timekeeper). 8. A view showing patrons around the “inside” totalisator. New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1450, 7 February 1918, Page 11
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