BOOKMAKING CHARGE

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 144, 15 March 1934, Page 15

BOOKMAKING CHARGE

Hawera Man Fined £lOO By Telegraph—Press Association. Hawera, March 14. Pleading guilty to currying on the business of a bookmaker, William Filler, tea-rooms proprietor, was fined £lOO by Mr. J. 11. Salmon. S.M., today, in default three months’ gaol. He was also convicted and ordered to paycosts on a charge of keeping a common gaming-house. Rider was previously convicted on two charges of assisting in the keeping of a guniing-hotise. Three mon found on the promises when Hie police raided them on March 3 were lined £2 each.

AUSTRALIAN PACER Arrival of Walla Walla LEAVES FOR THE SOUTH The crack Australian pacer Walla Walla arrived by the Wanganella from Sydney and was shipped down to Christchurch last nigljt. Great interest is being taken in the forthcoming contests between Walla Walla and New Zealand’s cracks, such ns Harold Logan, Red Shadow, Roi L'Or, Indianapolis, and others. TROTTING NOTES Form at Timaru Meeting RED SHADOW IMPRESSES (By “Overcheck.”) The weather at Timaru was dull and cold first thing on Saturday, but the sun then asserted itself and the meeting of the Timaru Trotting Club was held under favourable conditions. Some disappointment was caused by the scratching of Indianapolis for the Washtlyke Handicap, but Red Shadow contested the event, which was won by Reporter in 2.45 2-5. Red Shadow was set to concede the winner 96 yards, and in the circumstances did well to finish in seventh position, after a nice exhibition. He should be in great order when asked to compete against Walla Walla and our own gniat pacers at Easter. Another Good Effort. Lilian Bond continues- to race consistently, and-on Saturday ran a very close second to Peter Locanda in the Cup, after having none of the best of the luck in the running. Nimbus was in the lead for the greater part of the journey, but failed to hold off Peter Locanda and Lilian Bond in the run home. Nimbus should be all the better for the race and should soon be returned a winner. Reporter’s Form. Reporter contested two races at Timaru, winning the second one. Tn the Cup he tangled early, and interfered with Black Lion and Worthy Queen, who were pulled up the end of half a mile. In the Washdyke Handicap Reporter was on his best behaviour, racing into. the lead before turning for home, and finishing on in good style. Disappointing. Taxpayer’s form of late has been most disappointing, and he is not racing up to his early promise. At 'Wellington he was well placed a couple of furlongs from home, but failed to hold his position In the Washdyke Handicap on Saturday he again raced' poorly. Of late his best form has been shown under saddle. A Busy Day. Hakatere had a busy day at Waslidyke on Saturday, being produced in three races. In the first event he collided with Silver Sea soon after the start, while in his second outing (among the pacers) he failed to begin correctly. At the third time up he gave a very disappointing exhibition and was one of the last to finish. Double lo Colenc Parrish. It was somewhat surprising to find that Colene Parrish was allowed to go out fifth favourite in the Trial Handicap, as she had broken 3.20 for a mile and a halt earlier in the season. It is true that she was giving away 4S yards, but those that she was meeting were not a particularly good lot. Later in the day she completed a double by winning the Seadown Handicap from a useful field. On this occasion, however, she was the popular fancy.

Consistent. Encounter is racing consistently and should soon win a race. She was second at the Hutt Park meeting, and at Timaru defeated all but Colene Parrish. Again Successful. Mother’s Boy followed up his good New Brighton form by winning the two-milc race for unhoppled trotters. In the first race he spoilt his chance by breaking in the straight. He finished third, but was placed fourth, as he passed the post on a break. In the two-mile race he was one of the leaders throughout, drawing array over the last furlong to win comfortably by two lengths. Sea Gift, who was second, lost a lot of ground in the early stages, but made a gallant effort over the last mile.

Returning to Form. Although he did not finish in the money at Timaru. Girvan gave a much improved showing, and may be expected to play « prominent part in the decision of any race he contests at Addington at Easter.

Red Sliadow’s Effort. r , , In referring to Red Shadows running at Tinuiru on Saturday, a southern writer states: —“Visitors to the Limam meeting on Saturday were very anxious to see in action the two crack pacers. Indianapolis and Red Shadow, especially the former, for while it was generally recognised that Red Shadow in being asked to give nway 96 yards was set an almost impossible task, it was thought that Indianapolis, from 60 yards behind, had a reasonable chance pt winning. Keel Shadow delighted those present with an exhibition of pacing that has seldom been seen on the Washdyke racecourse, and private watches made his time from post to post 2.40 2-5. He went his first half in 1.3 2-5, and the mile in 2.7 2-a. Always pacing freely, he picked up a lot of ground during the race, but his driver. J. Bryce, did not ask him for any very serious effort over the last part. In the bird-cage before the race he was the centre of an admiring crowd, and he certainly presented a picture of good, healthy horseflesh —a little overfleshed, perhaps, but in ideal condition for the winding-up process for his matches against Walla Walla and the best New Zealand pacers.”

Roi I’Or. * , . Mr. P. Brown, owner-trainer of Roi I’Or. is reported tojie well satisfied with the condition of his horse, and expects him to go a great race when matched against the other stars at Addington at Easter.

Harold Logan at Sports Meeting. While Red Shadow was pleasing those present at Timaru with a first-class exhibition of speed, another contender for the championship. Harold Logan, entertained visitors to the sports meeting at the New Brighton racecourse, when he nnd Billy Sunday covered a mile. Nothing of a serious nature was asked of Harold Logan, who. was driven by A. G. Wilson, and the watch showed 2.16 as be completed his task. It is evident that he also will be in good shape for the special match races.