SPORTING.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16883, 10 July 1920, Page 10

SPORTING.

Thc_ following have been proposed for office at the annual meoting of the Dunedin Jockey Club :—President, "Mr A. C. Hanlori; vice-president, Mr L. C Hazlett; committee, Messrs W. J. Coughlan, E. H. Lough, P. Miller, and James Smith. As there are not more than the required number they will be declared elected. ARTILLERYMAN TO REST. MELBOURNE. July 9. Artilleryman has been withdrawn from all spring engagements, as his veterinary surgeon states that he needs a year' 6 rest. BRACKENFIELD HUNT CLUB.' MEETING. Tho following nominations have been received : — PAHAU HACK AND HUNTERSHURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; l*m—Charley, War Tax Here-we-are, All Talk, King Star, Samiel, Calma, Jackaboo, Grim Joke, Sonny, Glsnlee, Gamecock, All Seicne, Bombproof, Strayfhot. SPYE WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 7f—Nightraider, Good Hope, Lady Pallas, All Talk, Mystified, Loyal Arch, Kilrush, Woodrow Nautical, Kohu, Warlike, Royal Star, Tyne, Cave Rock, High Heels. SEADOWN HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 2i m _Winsk>w, St. Curio, Koradi, Micky Doolan, Lawsuit, Redwing, Cervulus, Dunmure Glenwood, Sonny, Bill Terry General Pctai'n, Sir Medallist, The Grand, Terrin, Wicklow. -.„.,,..,, . ~r. HUNTERS' PLATE HANDICAP, of 65 sovs; lim— Charley, Master Peter, Here-we-Are, Fire Eater, Nautiboy, Sport, Jackaboo, Heroic, Grand Clements, All S«:ene, Excell, Bil' Terry, General Petain, Winßlow. HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 85 sovs; sf— Checkmate, Bothina, Phil May, Arthur George, Hands Off, Bonny Steo, Wind Up Te Anau Maid, .Darky Sam, Motor Patrol, Forty Winks, Old Pretender, Loch Weir, Deep Well, Gossard, San Francisco gelding Sy BRACKENFIELD STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 200 eovs; 2*m—Merry Lad, Coalition, Collector, Morecambo, Cervulus, .Di.nmure, Warform, 'Bill Terry, Sir Medallist. The Grand. WAIPARA FLAT HANDICAP of 100 sevs; 6f—Derby Day, Checkmate, Good Hope,- Phil May, Lady Pallia, Mystified, Arthur George, Loyal Arch, Kilrush, Torfrida, Nautical, Moorabbe, Hetaua, Wrestler, Clean Sweep, Tyne, Will Oakland, Cave Rock, Gosea-rd. WELLINGTON R.C.'S WINTER MEETING. (press association tjilegham.) WELLINGTON, July 9. The following acceptances have been received * — VITTORIA HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; lfjm—Kerehone 11 2; Signysian 1013; Alteration 10 12; Orleans 10 '10; Meltchikoff 10 9; Sir Agnc3 10 8; Falstaff 10 3; iiiS: 10 2; Tempo 10; Retard 10; Marshal Neil 9 11) Spangle 9 9; Otauru Kid 9 5; Ethiopian 9 2; Raumanuwhiri 9; Merry Andrew 9; Gold Coast 9; Golden Petal 9; Strangewavs 9; Chummy 9; Mentniore 9. STEWARDS' HANDICAP of 300 eovs; 6f —Parisian Diamond 11 7; 80-Peep 11 6; Hettfua 10 10; Astinome 10 2; Crowhurst 10 2; Ruddy 10 1; Tam-a/-roa 9 13; Hurry Up 9 12; Comedy Prince 9 11; Arch Salute 9 9; Arran 9 9; Sanacre 9 8; Sweet Tipporary 9 8; Mate.ua 9 7; Pacific . Slope 9 6; Royal Exchange 9 6; Scornful 9 4; Admyra 9 2- Hymarty 9; Trentham Rose 9; Prince Cha'rleroi 9; Magistrate 9; Honey Bee 9; Hvsinas 9. _ FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 250 eovs; I\m— Guanaco 11 10; Ngakanui 11 4; Ormesby 11 2; Pa,werewero 11 1; Notability 11 1; Mattock 10 10; 'Sturde© 10 9; Bill 10 7; Graftella 10 6; Te Toa 10 2; Southland 9 10; Master Webster 9 9; Combustion 9 7 ;' Nicomar 9 7; Mead 9 7. WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 eovs; about 3|m—Loohella 12 7; Gladful 11 2; Slowcoach 10 9; First Line 10 8; Foeman 10 8; Wirokino 9 9; Harbour Light 9 9; Notability 9 7; John Bunny 9 7. PARLIAMENTARY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; lim—Gold Kip 11 12; Red Ribbon 11 6; Burrangong 10 5; Royal Star 10 5; Tame Fox 10 1; All Over 10 1; Dainty Step 9 11; Sir Fanciful 9 8; Arran 9 7; Goldshine 9 5; Bagdad 9 4; Nightraider 9 3; Bailand 9 3; Rose Pink 9; Utnwai 9. WINTER HURDLES, of 750 sovs; 2im— Thrace 11 12; Lochella, 11 7; Kauri King 10 13; Omahu 10 12; Fisher 10 3; Paddington Green 10 3; Kchu 10 2; Ladogeur 9 12; Slowcoach 9 9; Goldstream 9. TE ARO HANDICAP, of 200 eovs; 7f— Scrap o' Paper 10 13; Pororangi 10 10; Molyneaux 10 8; Fisher 10 8-, Lord Astolat 10 7; Printemps 10 7; Elcullua 10 4; Prince Hal 10 4; Kareao 10 2; Night Time 10 2; Mosthenes 10 2; Black Lake 9 13; Flight Commander 9 12; Quiniro 9 9; Red Signal 9 8; The Digger 9 8; Checkmate 9 8; Doad Sweet 9 7; Vitolla 9 4; Persian Prince 9 2; Bitters 9; Loch Dhu 9; Ben Bolt 9; Royal Prince 9; Sir Wai 9. The following entries have been received:— TRIAL PLATE, of* 200 sovs; 6f—Autonwana, All Cerise, Battle Knight, Bestir, Gold Pan, Halifax, Listowel, Mqrry Andrew, Miss Elva, Maungaraka Negambo, Orane, Princess Marion, Rangiata, Sagacity. TRENTHAM TRAINING NOTES. (SPECIAL TO "THE PRESS.") WELLINGTON, July • 9,. Rain fell overnight and early this morning at Trentham, but not sufficient to affect the going. Being what is termed an off morning, only the tan and inside grass circuits wero open to trainers. Gold Kip, "who appears in great heart, centered a couple of circuits. Other members of A. C. Cox's team did easy pacing. Locliella. cantexed a circuit, on the inner grass and a couple of rounds on tho tan. His supporters for the Steeplechase will be relieved to know that his trainer C. Christie, has arranged for Lochella to jump the big fences to-morrow morning. It may,* therefore, be concluded that, provided the weather keeps all right, the horse will run in the Steeplechase. The over-night arrivals to put in an appearance included Guanaco, in charge of W. Stone, and All Cerise and Admyra,. in charge of T. Long. Guanaco will piobably run in the hack and hnntsrs' event. Slowcoach, and Mentmore did three rounds of the tan at a good swinging pace. Dainty Step, Spangel, and others were ridden by W. O'Halloran, who has joined J. Ayres's stables. • The Hawke's Bay contingent got as far as WoodviUe last night, and will conclude the journey to-day. Arch Salute, Meltchikoff, Walton, and Notability did useful work. Thrace and Prince Charleroi are expected at Trentham to-day. S. Henderson has Ixcn engag-ed to ride the first-named in the .Winter Hurdle's. He will also be on John Bunny in the Steeplechase. Kauri King is eypected to' arrive at Trentham to-day from Hastings. TOTALISATOR PERMITS. (press association telegram.) WELLINGTON, July 9. The Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. G. J. Anderson), replying to a deputation representing Wellington sporting bodie?, asking for an extra day's racing for the Wellington Ttotting Club, which only has one day, said that his advice to the racing" authorities was to set their house in order, and to redistribute their- pcrmit3 more fairly before there was a request for more days' racing. Ho already had between 30 and 40 ap.plications for- extra permits, i There w?s a large force in the circles outside sporting which said that gambling was I increasing to a very large extent. Ho said j this as a sporting enthusiast himself. ASH3*OETON TSOTTTNG CLUB. ANNUAL MEETTNG. The annual meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club was held last night, the acting-

chairman, Mr D. McDonnell, presiding over a good attendance.

The committee, in its report, congratulated members on the hi:jn position the club had now attained, its increasing popularity, and progress in every respect. The balance-sheet showed the club to be in a. sound financial rosition, as, notwithstanding" the increase in the stakes, and the substantial reduction made by 'he committee in the acceptance fees, a fair profit wm made. Xo doubt the balance would have been larger if the weather had been propitious on Boxing' Day. As in the past, the Boxing Day Mooting- resulted in a loss, but this wa3 due to the heavy 6t>u'-wc-ster which visited the course on that day. There 'was a very large attendance of visitors at the commencement of the meeting, but the rough weather soon drove a large irumbjr homewards. The Winter fixture was probably the most successful ever held by the club. The stakes given (£2000) were the largest yet offered by any country racing- or trotting club in the Dominion for a one-day meeting. The race, for the New Zealand Saplinj Stakes was again a great success, and the public took a keen interest in the contest. Thanks were due to Mr A. F. Smith, who generously preserved a valuable cup to the winner. The chib had. now a large membership but during the <ieason it hud lost the services of two of it 3 officials —Mr Forsyth, who held the position of vice-presidentt, had now removed from the district, and Mr W. B. Denshire, who died. The latter gentleman was for several years a steward and manifested much interest in the welfare of the' club. The nrineinal items in the balance-sheet were, —Receipts: Balance July 26th, 1019, £~£i lis 7d; members' subscriptions, £167, Nominations and acceptances: Summer, A'39B ss; Winter, £556 IO3; Snnlino; Stakes, £66; other years, £2— £1052 15s. Totolisator proceeds—Summer, £1351 l?s Si; Winter, £2151 13s 6d —£3503 7s 3d. Government tox on dividends and stakes collected, £9-15 5s 6d. Admission fees—Summer, Is; Winter. £3U 10s 6d—£76l Us Pd. Race cards— Summer, £115 5s 10d; Winter, £103 Its Id— £224 03 lid. Cup presented by Mr A. F. Smith, £25; cloak room, £2 10s 6d; privileges, £5; interest, £55; total, £7490 lis 3d. Expenditure—Stakes: Summer, £'A'oo<; Winter £2000—£3600. Government taxes, £20-16 153 6d; salaries, £203 19s; gatf-kcor-ers and others, £S3 16s; band, £13; printing and advertising, £213 13s lid; maintenance, £27 Os 7d; stationerv, £11 14s lOd; J'taw Zealand Trotting Conference, £79; New Zealand TrotAssociation, £4 53 6d; donations and bonus, £108 83; rent, £130; general expenses, £93 16s 2d; war loan certificates, £600; A. and P. Association .prizes, £10 19s 6d; stamps telegrams, etc., £45; deficit on special horse, train, £5 15s 9d : balance, June 29th, 1920. £192 12s 10d. The assets and liabilities—Unpaid accounts, £20; balance, £2933 17s lOd; total, £2953 17s lOd. Assets —Cash at bank, £192 12s Kid; fixed deposit, £408: mortgage, £1030; war loan certificates, £1100; plant and furniture, £72; outstanding l accounts, £12i ss; total, £2953 17s lOd. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted, on the motion., of the chairman. , _ The following officers wero elected: —President, Mr H. F. Nicoll: hon. Mr X) P Garrick; committer, Messrs W. Errant, J. J. Lewis. D. McDonnell, F. W. S«ldon- stewards, Messrs W. Anderson. T. BlnckleV, W. Bryant, .7. rieseltinc, J. J. Lewis. S. Madden, D. Mont?omejy D JfoDowll, E B. Newton, E. F. Nicoll. F. B. Robilliard, F. W. Seldon.