WANGANUI
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The Racecourse, Purnell Street, PO Box 15, Wanganui
Sunday, 12 February 2017 WANGANUI Race Results
| Race No | Race Name | Winner | Driver | Trainer | Win Time | PM NZD $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | DICK OWEN MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT | ANSE VATA | B M MANGOS | B M MANGOS | 2:36.50 | 5,940 |
| R2 | TRACMAC MOBILE PACE | EXTRA GUINNESS | S W ABERNETHY | B WEAVER | 2:24.40 | 6,130 |
| R3 | WANGANUI VET SERVICES/FARM SUPPLIES MOBILE PACE | MEGATRON | S W ABERNETHY | J J COSSEY | 2:25.70 | 6,010 |
| R4 | TERRY BROTHERS HANDICAP TROT | MIGHTY SUNNY | S W ABERNETHY | TODD MITCHELL | 3:41.10 | 7,210 |
| R5 | PALA MOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION MOBILE PACE | BOBBIES GIRL | S G DICKSON | S G DICKSON | 2:24.90 | 6,350 |
| R6 | IMAGE SIGNS LTD MOBILE PACE | CERBERUS | J H ABERNETHY | M R GIBBS | 2:25.30 | 6,180 |
| R7 | AG CHALLENGE LTD WANGANUI CUP (HANDICAP PACE) | MAXIM | B M MANGOS | B M MANGOS | 3:41.80 | 9,900 |
| R8 | WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB MOBILE PACE | SMOLDERING ASHES | B M MANGOS | B M MANGOS | 2:29.40 | 6,180 |
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