SPORTING.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18149, 12 August 1924, Page 12

SPORTING.

■ Acceptances for the Egmont-"Wanga-nui Hunt- Annual Meeting are due tomorrow. Acceptances for the second day of the Metropolitan Trotting Club's August Meeting dose to-day at noonNominations for the Mai ton Jockey Club's Spring Meeting close on Friday. Nominations for the Hunt Steoplechasa Meeting close on Friday Nominations for the principal handicap events at the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring Meeting (Avondale Cup, Flying Stakes Handicap, and Plumpton tlandicap) close on Friday. - Wassail was scratched for the "W inter Cup at the C.J.C. Grand National Meeting at 1.10 p.m. yesterday. ■Mushroom went- lame •while doing his preliminary for the Introductory Handicap at Aldington yesterday, and with the permission of the stewards was withdrawn, the money invested on lfim on the totalisatar being returned in full. Logan Chief will not he a starter at the Metropolitan Trotting Club's current meeting. A BOMBSHELL. F. D. JONES AND M. M'CARTEN DISQUALIFIED. | ■ ■ ■ (BY CABLE—PBBSS ASSOCIA.TIOS—COPSSSGHT) (4.U6TKJULUH AHD N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Received August llth, 7.55 p.m.)

SYDNEY. Ausrust 11. The stipendiary stewards enquired into the running of Royal Despatch in the First Division of the Maiden Handicap at Canterbury Park on Saturday in which he ran unplaced. After hearing the evidence, they found the trainer, F. D. Jones, and the rider M. McCarten, guilty of improper practices under Rule 171, and disqualified each of them for a period of twelve months. The stewards decided to give Mr H. A. Knicht, owner of Royal Despatch, who is in New Zealand, an opportunity of attending to show cause why the horse should not be similarly dealt with. ' NOTICE OF APPEAL. i (Received August 11th, 9.45 p.m.) SYDNEY, August 11. McCarten and Jones have both given notice of appeal. RACING PERMITS. PREJUDICES IN THE HOUSE. • "If only those people with the .prejudices would go to the racecourses and eee the smiling faces you would! not have the same opposition,'' declared Mr G. Witty, M.P., when referring to the application of trotting clubß for more permits, during the course of his talk at the. annual reunion of the Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association night.

"I happen to represent a district which is really the sporting district of the Dominion, and it is said that the member is the reflex of the opinion of the district," Baid Mr "Witty. "Is that the reason why I am the ohly member tere to-night? You should have asked some of my fellowmembers to "have attended and also to attend, your race meetings. You can easily condemn sport without seeing it. . You can always get a response for assistance from the true sport. In the House, you are asking for an increase in permits and so are the galloping people as well. You want to be cautious and not kill your sport, and that is why I have asßed that a committee be set up to deal with the whole question, instead of it being thrashed in the House. If it is thrashed in the House, then the Bill will go out. There are districts that want more permits. If the Committee deals with the question, evidence will be heard on all sictes and the House will probably act on the Committee's report. _ "The various clubs require increases iii permits, and you also have „a section that does not believe in permits to any sport Vmless they are for their own benefit. You have those people to contend with. You have also the bookmakers asking; for 'permits. One man . said to-dajr that I made a mistake in suggesting that the Committee be set up. But I think it is better for you to go to Wellington and give evidence. If the matter is brought up first in the House prejudice will down it. If only these people with the prejudices would go to the racecourses and see the smiling faces you would not have the same opposition." RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. There was a light frost yesterdaymornihg, but it soon disappeared, and a lot of work was done on the outside of the trial grass, which was rather greasy at first, but soon became , good : to work oh. First Line was sent three times round the No. 1 grass at from half to threequarter pace, and pulled up well. Nukumai went once round at a solid pace. He; was not lame when he pulled up, but a front leg does not look good, and he was a little tender on it. . Goldpiece . was given strong paco work. Tiff did half-pace-work on the sand. ■

Deucalion and Blue Socks galloped five furlongs together, Deucalion being an easy winner. The last half-mile ivas run in 53 2-ssec. Star Eanger was not doing his best while sprinting four furlongs in 53 3-ss. He is in rare fettle.

Barn Oyrl had Rivalry as a companion in a sprint over half a mile tip the back that took 50 4-us. Both were carrying small boys. Winning Hit and Escarpment dashed over four furlongs up the back in 51 2-ss.

A gallop that created a lot of interest was that between Soliform, Los Ambus, and Arch Salute over six furlongs. The three, all of them carrying a little over 9st, got away together. Los Ambus set a merry pace, the first two furlongs being run in 265. Halfway down the straight Los Ambus had an advantage of more than two lengths of Soliform, who was in front of Arch Salute, but Soliform stayed on best, and was level with Los Ambus as they passed the winning post. Arch Salute was a good three lengths behind the others. ■ Soliform looks on the pretty side, and the gallop should do him a lot of good. The time was lni 20 4-os.

King Sol and Prompter sprinted half a mile°together in 51 4-ss. They were not ridden out, but King Sol appeared to be finishing on better than the black geldine. Logic ran four furlongs in 525, and could have done better. Master Peter was anxious to increase the pace while doing strong work over a distance. He is coming on very fast.

Carawock and Demand galloped nine furlongs together, the last mile being run in 1m 545. Carawock was holding Demand comfortably all down tho straight. He is a fit horse, and with ordinary luck should run a great race in the Grand National steeplechase.

Coch-y-Bondhu beat Queen Balboa easily over half a mile in 52 2-ss. She was carrying over 9st, and could have improved upon. the time. Ruby Eing was held back to Duo while they ran six furlongs in lm 20 3-ss. He is a nice galloper, but appears to. be on the green side. Kuhio beat Ilka easily over four furlongs in 51 2-ss. Uka stopped over the last furlong. Vagabond and Tenterfield were companions in a strong working gallop over a mile. Tenterfield looks well, but Vagabond appears to be favouring a front leg. Red Cent wa3 given a working gallop. Weeta sprinted a few furlongs on the bit. Bullford and Ihapotoa ran five furlongs in lm 9s, but they we're not out to make fast time. _ Oakleigh was given a sound working gallop once round with a cpmpanion. The Aucklander was fighting for his head all the way, and he will run a great race in the National to-day, for no horse engaged in the event has come through a preparation better. Wassail, Will Oakland, and Yoma, all three carrying welter weights, set out to gallop six furlongs together. Wassail soon showed in. front, and galloping on he finished five lengths ahead of Will Oakland, who was a similar distance in front of Yoma. Omahu and Bonibrook galloped six furlongs together in lm 21 2-5. Omahu went well, and he should give a good account of himself during the week. He looks a better horse than when here before.'

• Prince Fezouz pleased by beating Broadwood over a mile in lm 48 2-ss. Both geldings have been responsible for a lot of nice work during the last fortnight. Charlatan was given strong pace work. • Penury Rose had Sanforte as a companion in a strong working gallop over a mile. Lochson was taken into the middle, and trotted for some time. Then he and Sir Roseberry galloped a mile together in lm 535. They were not out to make fast time, and it was a nice piece oi work. Lochson did not show the slightest sign of lameness after working. In fact, both he and Sir Roseberry pulled up as well as any trainer could wish a horse to do.

Eoyal Star and Le Port were schooled over two flights of hurdles together. Afterwards Royal Star galloped a mile with Boomerday in 1m 50 2-ss. Boomerday, who had the inside running, may have been going a little better than the old Martian gelding at the finish, but there was not much in it. Eadiac was schooled over the hurdles, and gave a rather ragged showing. Tussore and Santiago were galloped six furlongs together, and completed their task in lm 21 2-ss, with Tussory going the better. Silverfcon was given strong pace work over a distance. Passin' Through did similar work. Blue Hall schooled over the steeplechaso fences, and Birkehella jumped the hurdles. Both shaped fairly well. • Polthogue, Galway, and Ca&sels galloped onee round, Polthogue being in front at the finish. Locheila was given walking exercise on the lead in the middle. It is rumoured that one of his legs is causing his- trainer some anxiety. Kovno and Sherlock were companions in a schooling task over the country. They ran along at a solid pace, and jumped well. Tigerland had Sayonara as a companion in a gallop over seven furlongs that took lm 38 4-ss. Mountain Signal beat Tinokaha easily over five furlongs in tm 7 l-ss. Gang,Awa' schooled twice round the steeplechase fences by himself, and gave his usual good showing. Pamplona trotted and cantered onco round, and then went a second round at half-pace. There is still, a sign of lameness behind, but it is . not so pronounced as on Saturday. Those people who fancy Bamplona for the National Steeplechase had better wait until he is saddled up for the race before supporting him, as if he is not better this morning, he will bo withdrawn, as " his people will not risk knocking him out. Bavenna, who was galloped a mile on Sunday morning, was given trotting exercise. She was,going rather short behind owing to having hit herself . Palencia was given strong half-pace work over a distance. He is getting over his soreness.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. annual meeting. I I (JPfiClii 10 ''THE ?MtSß.') AUCKLAND, August 11. rr, annual mating of the Auckland Racing Club was held to-duy, Bdwin Miteheleon presiding. t , The report and were adopted. The President's Address. The president, in moving, the adoption oi the report and balance-sheet, said: I have ones more to congratulate members on another very successful year, resulting in a profit, of £M,6!>3, which, after allowing fo. depreciation to the extent f?' 319 ' a bianco of £1176 to bo added to capital account, a most satisfactory result and one that fully tears ou, the forecast W I mado in last jcars address. Tho iaMbt.es • i>!lvq beec reduced during in© v f r.n largely accounted for by year by £33,0,0 !a^f;. hick wero mainly a •£•»» **>*•*% si now being . Jia^ le 4 o{ tho bonds. thought desira. r^coQurso aro on ly of As improveiru your committed brim? done The capital now stands rf /106 714 but this does not in anyway ;r g sa & tion for letting purposes. Six acres in Morrin street, fem Estate, was purchased .or £IBOO, chase from the City Corporation of a fo^ SE^SSS'Is'SSS the course on the northern aide.

Improvements to Course. A very largo expenditure ia now heing ir"nty°be i donrbXe P erS;V^cr nt and lf£7i, 3l S»r"d, s '"Hi, tLrcoS'^r llThe tJhe fastest and safest course in New rm.. v of 0 grass track has been rebanked and graded -at cotisiderable . cost and ie immensl 6 to n fraine« hl No Ul i grass track will be taken in hand and similarly treated as soon as No. 2 track has been brought into useu

Stokes and Taxation. During the year -wo paid away in stakes £63,700, and this wo to pay £66,150. The Champagne Stakes, 1928, u be increased to £ISOO, and the Greats or thorn St. Leger for < 1927 to £IOOO. W=aro proposing to give in stakes this year-ioCOJ more than we .are compelled to do und-T the Rules of Racing. This is m accordance with the committee's customary policy,; it being considered that the premier racing club in New Zealand shou.d be nberal wita the amount of stakes awarded so as to ericourago the breeding of good horses, in taxation during the year we have paid to the State totalisator tax £23,492 dividend tax £42,287,' privilege tax £Bl6, tax £5235 amusements tax £3585> and land ta£ £917, a total of £76,332, one-sixth of the total tax paid by oil the racing of New Zealand. It will be thus seen that after deducting the stakes tax paid by owners (£5235), the .Government have received £15,867 more than was actually paid to owners, a most inequitable proportion, and unless the Government largely reduce the racing taxation, it "will only oo a question of time when many clubs that are now racing must go under. In addition to the above taxes, we have paid in rates £1615, making a total paid in rates and taxes £77,957. The levies made by the Conf-r----«>nce on racing clubs for stipendiary stewards, sports league, and detectives aroheavy for the results ob'ain-4. and are annually increasing. The Auckland _ Kacin? Club has to pay one-sixth of the whole amount contributed by all the racing clubs throughout New Zealand. Last year we contributed £1220, and this year we aha'! have to pay about £l3o\ This is a heavy tax and should be considerably reduced as it is far too heavy a burden. The Gaming BilL Tho Government lias given notice of. its intention to introduce another Gaming Bill, possibly on the same lines as last year's Bill which, if it passes., will provide for an increased number of racing days and allow investments, to be made through the secretaries of clubs, and the pub'ication of dividends. I think it would be only right to say all the trouble caused by country clubs frequently requesting that they should be al l owed to race on metropolitan courses would be got over if a clause were piit mt6 the Bill compelling all clubs to rabe on their own courses. The racing at EUers'ie during the year was most successful although the weather experienced at the Winter Meeting 1 was rathsr inclement. Tho at-

tendances were very good, and the racin; interesting and enjoyable. The totalisator on tho hill has given great satisfaction and has supplied a long ielt want. , New Stand on Hill. The committee have decided that as soon as the mino/ works now in operation are completed, the club's staff will he utilised for the erection of a people's stand on the hill, v.'hioK will practically bo a replica of tho members' stand. This should be ready for the Christmas meeting of 1925, and when oompleted will be much appreciated •by those who view the racing from the hill as now they have absolutely no protection from the rain and wind, and also lack the usual luncheon and tea room accommodation. It is with regret that we have to record tho removal during the year by death of several members, notably Messrs Waller, Wrigley, Stevens, Lawson,- T. H. Nicho'son, Kronfeld, Henderson, Dickeson and Dr. p tt b«t, to whose .relatives we extend our sincere sympathy and condolences.' General Business. Sir Edwin Hitchelson, at the conclusion of his address, thanked members for reelecting him pres;dent, but as he was 79 years of age he thought thai it was only right that some of the younger members should take over the cffice. Mr C. E. Major slid that he was express-

ing the unanimous feeling of members in say ins that they were all de'ig.hted that Sir Edvrin was again accepting: the offica of president, and ho pointed out the progress the club had made since he took that office. He (the speaker) had been fold that the grounds at Ellerslie were far and awaybetter than anything they had in England, and there was no doubt that thS club had occasion to feel really proud of its course.; The address given by Sir Edwin was a progressive one, but he thought that the Anck'and Racing Club should, as far as possible, assist the less fortunate country clubuwho were struggling for existence. That could be done by exerting their influence on Parliament bo that some relief would be afforded from the unconscionably high taxation. He advocated the introduction of a ton shilling totalisitor on the lawn at Ellerslie, and pointed out that many patrons desired the introduction of the double t'lt'lisafor which, of courafe, would no?£ Parliamentary sanction. Better provision in regard to afternoon tea and the keeping of the stops leadipg to the grandstands clear of people during' a race were also commented upon. The chairman. said' that a ten shilling" totalizator on the lawn was considered by the club during the year, but it would mean & very large extension to the preseat buildups. The Wellington, Canterbury, and Dunklin Clubs who had them ware IStfw desirous of getting rid of .them *a they meant lessened revenue. After travelling eroucd he had come to the conclusion that the catering was very gocd at Ellerslie. The enlargement of the members' stand was in contemplation, and 'he hoped that thi» ☆ould relieve the. pressure as far as seating accommodation was concerned on race day*. Further, the club had given an order for a !aW O number of seats for the la*n. The matters mentioned would be brought before the committee. Mr 0. Nicholson explained the to the rules required by the Conference a»j the Gorerntocnt concerning the disposal of the fund* and asaets in the event of the ■windisg-Tip or dissolution of the clnb. The meeting, after passing votes of tharirt to the chairman, officials, and *t«flf, concluded.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING j ASSOCIATION. < | i MEETING OP THE BOARD. j A meeting of the Board oi tie New Zetland Trotting Association was hold last evening. Present—Jle3srs P. Selig (presi- j dent), J. M. Samson, R» A. Armetrong, K. j W. Short, W. J. Hopkins, V. F. Mark, JH. "Williams, and H. W. Kitchingham. The President's Betarn. Mr W. J. Hopkins, on behalf of tho members, welcomed the preeident back from his triD to Australia. The president thanked members, and referred to the great hospitility extended to him by all clubs, and spoke particularly ot the kindness of Mr Jas. Bftinea, for 01**7 years chairman of TatUersall fl "Club and *n New Souih Wales Trotting Clnb. On the motion of Mr J. H. Williams, ft hearty voto of thanks was accorded to tiia New South Wales Trottinc Club, the Australian Jockos- Club, and all the other_clubs -which extended courtesies to tbo president w!iil« in Australia. The Eoyal Show. The Eoyal Agricultural Society of NVw Zealand wrote thanking the Association for its Onerous donation towards the prw*» for trotters and pacers at the first ; Show, and asking tfve Association to dr»« I the exact wording of the conditions to bo included in the schedules. It was decided to ask Messrs H. P. Nicoll, W. Haywstrd, ; and E. E. to take trna matter in hand, and it wis alsrf nominate J>tes3rs W. Hayward and J. D. Piper a judges, subject to their consent. In this connexion the prrtidoat reported that the following clubs had forwarded donations towards the prize fund New ZfeManfl Metropolitan T.C., £lO 10s; £lO 103; Wellington T.C., £o sa; Nelson T.C., £2 2a; Oamaru T.C., £2 2*. Registration of Horses. The West Australian Trotting AMooiation wrote enclosing copy of an which it was having published m the dominion, stating that in future bo import** horse would be registered by the oommitMe of that Association unlias that horao _ was registered with one of the affiliated Associations specified hereunder, and the Titration certificate of euoh Association w*» produced!— New Zealand Trotting AsaociStion, Tasmaniar; Trotting Association, South Australian Trotting Association, Vector Trotting and Racing Association. and the New South' ' Wales Trotting Cl«b. above regulation not to apply to the importation of colts, geldings, or fillies ™a« three years of age. -rv_^a.«. A letter was received from tho Diroctoroi the Live Stock Divisionj Department fit !: Agriculture, acknowledging receipt of i Association's letter of July 29th, in which it : was stated that the Association was desirous of registering the brand "N.Z.' for the jpnrposo of branding all trotting horses throughout New Zealantj. After quoting the provisions of the stock Act dealing with the question, tho Director said he regretted that while in sympathy with the principle behind the application, he could not *S?e« to tne registration of the fire brand "tf.Z " but if the Association thought it would be of any assistance in the objects desired to brand ctcli bdrse with the letters N.Z. on the h«»of, no objection would be offered to wns: and the Association could then perhaps insist on the owners having a registered brand which they would apply, and supply ( the Association with a copy of it for identification plir; poses in conjunction with the letters "N.Z. on the hoof. Tho letter wao received.

Fine Imposed. Tho executive- ..reported that «tffcsr tsiki!i£» evidence in connection with an oecurrtnce at tho Methven T.C.'e Meeting, the following tesolution had been carried'.—"That after hearing and considering the evidence of Chaa. Ireland and the tiinekecpcro of the Methveii T.C.. Mr Ireland be fined the sum of £25 for havin? spoken to such t contrary to Rule 337 St the New Zealand Rules of Trotting, sub-section (u)." Tho action of the executive was endorsed. The Kingsdale Case. . A letter was received from tho Gore Racing Club, stating that it had been advised that it was doubtful if it oould succeed, in an action to recover the amount of the dividend paid in the Kingsdalo case, and Tinder tho circumstances it was not prepared to take up the caso uiiless its ejqJeneea in con* nexion therewith were guaranteed. Tho letter was received. • General Business. Reports were received of the death® of tho following horses: Direct, Little Deaconess, Watsonia, and Little Mary. The secretary of tho Marlborough Trotting Club advised tho. Association that at the annual meeting a rule had been amended to read as follows:—"The members may, by fecial resolution (provided that all tlie liabilities of the club have been duly discharged), resolve that the club be wound tip, «id may also direct tho method of 'the disposition of tho funds of and property of the club after winding up, provided always thai no member of the club shall, upon Buch disposition, receive or participate in «ny direct or indirect personal bpa&flt therMrotft, and notice of such official resolution shall be sent to the The letter was received. 1 At the meeting of the Trotting Conference in July a rule was passed providing thst no j rider or driver should be weighed out lor a ! race unless he was provided with a skull j cap of a pattern approved by the Association. The secretary reported that he had ! made enquiries reg&tding the supply of these caps. | After discussion it was decided that Messrs C. F, Mark. R. A. Armstrong. J. M. Samson, and H. W. Kitehinphain should Snake i enquiries in thejr districts resmrding this matter, and report to the Sssociation. 1 Licenses, j Licenses as recommended by the Licensing Committee were granted. J. L. T. Mortimer whs granted a license to train, ride and drive his own liorses only. The following were granted riders' licenses only:—TV. Cqsetovo. "J. C. Morgan. V. 0. LlllSJr, S. A. Edwards, R.. Kerr, F. Pries and A; Wortnald. . The applic»ti6ns of .Patrick McNeill, Geo. Cameron.and Pjivid O. Jones were refused, and that of Norman H. DUnn waa held over. .The committee pointed out that a number of the applicants to whom license? had been issued had bsen cautioned, mostly on account of fines recofddd against them -during the present ifcsflon. The report was adopted.

Disqualifications, The Board then wen C"into committee. The case of D. Bennett waa considered, and it was ifesolved: /That after carefully reviewing all the evidence of the ptevioua statements by Bennett, and the fact, that Ke voluntarily corrected his falsa statement before the case was "heard in the Supreme Court, this meeting is of the opinion that justice will be met by inflicting? upon Bennett a disqualification of two years from August Ist, 1934. Charles Ireland and Hastings Ireland Were disqualified for life for oomipt practices. James R. Devereux was disqualified for five years for corrupt practices. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual mfeeting of the Board was thea hold. . " jne report and ba.lanc&-Bheet, which hive already been. published, were adopted. Tha President said that, owing to the lateness of tho hour, he would hold over »fly remarks he might wish to mike until next meeting. Election of Members. ' There were no contested elections, and the following members were declared reelected:—South Island: Mware, W. H. Debton, W. J. Hopkins, and J. H. "Willia#! North Island: Mr' B. A. Armstrong-. The next meeting, of the Board was fixed for Friday, September 12th, The Board rose-at -I.4K>, a.m.