Country Gallops

Despite counter attractions the Waikohu Picnic Racing Club's eighth annual race meeting was a great success. Entries were good and finishes keen.

Clyde Langford storms across the finish line to win the Whatatutu Sprint on Biddy.

Clyde unsaddles Biddy after the race.

Clerk of the course Graeme Turner and Beef.

Announcer for the day was "Red" Fleming.

Placegetters in the Introductory Handicap were Tim McNeil 1, Tom Fleming 2, George Hitaua 3.

Jill Harvey on Ghandi (nearest camera) beats Maureen McCallion on Holy Smoke in the Ladies' Bracelet.

Mrs Harvey unsaddles Ghandi after their victory.

Living up to the picnic meeting's name are Margaret Andrew and Lillias Ritchie,

Helping out with programmes and gate duties were Scouts Peter Morrish, John Atkins and Bernie Macdonald.

Looking after the bettors' interests were, from left, Mrs Marie Lange, Fred Lange, John Cameron, Margaret Lange and Archie Bayley.

The Gisborne Photo News