THE TURF.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25, 30 January 1912, Page 4

THE TURF.

FIXTURES. Feb. 1 and 2— Gisborne R.C. Summer. Feb. 1 and 3— Canterbury J.C. Stiuimer. Feb. 7 and B—Egmont8 — Egmont R.C. Summer. Feb. B— Te Kuitf R.C. Annual. Feb. 14 and 15— Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Feb. 21, 22, and 24— Dunedin J.C. Autumn. Feb. 21 and 22— Woodville District J.C. Autumn. Feb. 29 and March 2— Wanganui J.C. Autumn. March 6 and 7— Dannevirke R.C. Autumn. March 13 and 14 — Napier Park R.C. Autumn. NOTES AND COMMENTS. RACING CLUB'S FUNDS. (By Sir Bedivere.) At the time when it became clear that certain clubs could no longer continue to' hold race meetings, some wonderment wae expressed as to the manner in which the accrued funds would-be distributed. , The Taieri Turf Club is one of those that lost its totalisator licence, ' and, according to a Southern exchange, it has decided to wind up 'voluntarily, and to divide the- sum of JBBSO among its thirty-hix members, in proportion to the duration of their membership. Its determination is worthy ■of moro-: than mere recordance. The laws of the land do not, I believe, render such a proceeding unstatutory, and, thie being so, it clearly rests with members of even the wealthiest clubs, whether the same still hold totalisator permits or not, as to whether they shall continue to, race or enrich themselves by the sale of the club's property and a subsequent division of, -the common, wealth. But there are the Rules of Racing and the- moral aspect bf the question to be considered. The principle upon which racing is conducted in New Zealand is plainly illustrated by rule 7 of part 6, which reads as follows :— "Before the publication of the programme of a meeting, othei? than that of a metropolitan clubj two copies thereof shall be fgrwarded to the Metropolitan Committee, accompanied: by ah audited balance-sheet, showing the receipts and expenditure during the past racing year of the club proposing ,to hold such ' meeting, and the Metropolitan Committee shall approve of such programme upon being (Satisfied that no moneys which have been received by the club during the. year have been expended otherwise than in stakes, making improvements to the course, interest and sinking fund on borrowed money orpuichase money,, or otherwise, in the in- • terests of racing. , . \ ." , Proprietary clubs, such as exist in other countries, have not been permitted to come into existence in this Dominion, and, 6o far as lias been practicable, all efforte to run racing institutions on proprietary lines have been duly dealt with by the .Racing Conference. The question then arises as to .whether the conference s Would not be acting strictly within ita^ rights in_ arrogating to itself, under pain of disqualification of all members Concerned, the power ,to deter- | mine how any surplus funds in the pbe- j Session of a club that may be in course of liquidation shall be dealt with. The position is admittedly a delicate one. ! Such members as have, either at or ; since ita inception, accepted personal ; liabilities in the interests of a club may ' not altogether without reason maintain that, in the event of the said club be- ' ing Wound up, they shall have come claim upon any surplus assets that may exist. , Generally speaking, however, even thia ' claim ,i« but. a -Very flight one, for, in the majority of ipEtances, they will have received fair interest on any money advanced; "and ' -though their security may riot, perhaps, 'have been gilt-edged, it 1 will' not ,haye' been entirely inconsider- ( able- , - Suph '■ itjemberfr. are, however, 'in ' the minority, and the older the club the greater is the minority in wnich they find themselves. With the.-ordin-ary, run of members the <!afie is quite ' different. They have at time been called upon to accept any liability whatsoever, and how in the circumstances they can consider they have any just claim to ;a chare in the division of what is, strictly speaking, public wealth, it -is ' not easy to determine. .Such moneys as those in the hands' of the,, Taieri Club have been publicly subscribed for the benefit of the Torf, and if in any similar,! cases that may arise they .are. not to! be co' applied by handing them' over^toj another- racing body, it would' surely be ' more appropriate to devote" them to come public institution — a hospital, for instance. ' '• A Northern scribe appears to have got a bit mixed up. He* saye : — "On the second day of the Wellington gathering, G. Price led in three of his team winners, viz., Blakeney, Ermengarde, and ' Bronze. George told the writer lhat Ermengarde did not run up to her proper form at the Wellington Cup, and a second in the W.R.C. Handicap. The gelding has probably been into a place oftener than any horse racing in the Dominion during the past three seasons." TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUBL ' [BI XSUtQBAPH — FBESB ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, 29th January. At the Takapuna Jockey Club's meeting on the second i?ay, £22,362 wae put through the totalisator, as compared with £11,173 for the second day last year. The total investments f6r the meeting amounted to £41,307, as against £21,172 on the first and second days of last year's meeting. Remaining results :—: — Takapuna Jockey Club's Handicap, of 250 soys ; one mile and a quarter.— Gloy, 6.10, 1; Electrakoff, 8.12, 2; Jolie Fille, 7.1, 3. Also started : Maheuo, Blue Garment, Miss 1 Livonia, Ngapuka, Sir Artegal, La Reina, Master Jack, Spectre, and Sea Pink. Won by a length, a neck separating second and third horse. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. Hobson Handicap, of 100 soys; four furlongs.— Monoline, 8.1, 1 ; Geneva, 6.13, 2 ; Prince Merriwee, 3. Also started : Lannacost, His Eminence, Hazelton, Potoa. Indulgence, Semolina, Lavinia, Gipsy Martian, All Worthy, Manette, Miru, and Kakato. Won by a length and a, half. Time, 52sec. Rangitoto Handicap, of. 100 soys; five furlongs and a-half. — Bogey, 7.11," 1; Firelock, 7.12, 2, Maumfna, 7.12, 3. Also started : Surplus, Watchchain, Tipperary, Harenoa, and Cordite. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 10 2-ssec. Waiwera Hurdles, oi" IOO.eovb; wie mile and three-qUAttere.— Black Northern, 10.13, 1; Blue Mountain, 9.5, 2; Wellcast, 9.6, 3< The only starters. * Won by a head. Time, 3min 18 3-6 sec. Anniversary Welter Handicap, of 150 sovfi; one" mile. — St. Amans, 8.2, 1; Tiresome, 7.12, 2 ; Wfciofahi, 7.7, 3. Also started t Flying Soiilt, Admiral Soult, Zinnia,' Fuss, 'Aristocrat,' Worcester, Ruatangata, and Caedmon. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 44 2-ssec. Before the racing started the stewards had B. Deeley, the rider of Captain Soult in the Stewards' Handicap on Saturday, befoie them, it being alleged by the lookout steward (Mr. Geotgo Ctittty that he had not ridden hii horse to the 1 best advantage m that 1 race. Deeley, in his statement, said that Wee i Olg». tad run the field out soon after they jumped off, and his mount had lost several lengths. Under 'the circumstances he had ridden the horse to tha best of hia judgment. Tiie steward^ .w

cepted the explanation, but warned Deeley as to his riding in the future. While being taken back to Ellerslio after Saturday's racing, Master Theory got away from his attendants, and toceived injuries which prevented him being started to-day. EGMONT R.C. WEIGHTS. [EX TBT.EGRAFH — SBBSS ASSOCIATION-^ AUCKLAND^ 29th January. Mr. G. Morse hae declared the following weighto for the Egmont Racing Club's meeting : — Waipapa Hack Flat, of 100 6ovs; seven fuiionge. — Blakeney 9.12, Monologue 9.0, Ngatiruanui 8. 12, Manawakaha BJ, Bay Paul B.s,Moahau 8.4, Minora 8,4, Avaunce 8.2, Cornelian 8.2, Merry Emerald 7.13, Dover Straits 7.12, Clemoes 7.12, Nukuatu 7.10, St.Luap 7.7, Epsom Downs 7.5, Silverhope 7.5, iiastwind 7.3, Kiwiteaha 7.1, Bonny Boy 7.2, St. Prior 7.2, Sunroae 7.2, Glen Tuilooh 7.2, Royal Dragoon 7.0, Lady Loo 7.0, Connie 7.0, Moirette 7.0. . Mere Mere Hack Flat, of 100 eovs; five furlonge.— Crown Pearl 9.10, Makara 9-0, Monologue 8.10, Ineuru 8.11, St. Gate 8.11, Bow Bells, 8.11, Kecip'e 8.11, Muleteer 8.10, Te Whareroa 8.7, Avaunce 8.4, Wild Lupin 7.13, Park Tide 7.13, Handsome Maid 7.11 Clemoes 7.11, Dirge 7.9, Nukuhau 7.8,' Silverhope 7.7, Draft 7;7, Billington 7.6, Tobiius -7.3, Mica Roberts 7.2, Red' Line' 7.2, Topic 7.2, Glenfern 7.1, Lady Fran 7.1, Gordon Bell 7.1, Galtee 7.1, Grattan 7.0, Sartis 7.0, Crawford 7.0, Maori Maid 7.0, Alma Rose 7.0, The Dodger 7.0, Silver Glade 7.0, Ohinee 7,0, Paramarama 7.0, Opeke 7:0. , Egmont Cup, of 350 soys ; one' mile j and a-Half.-^Coromandel 9^o^ Mendip [ B.il f Aberbrothock 8.9, Bronze 8.9, Projectile 8.6, Lady Menschikoff 8.1, Jargon 8.0, Patriotic 7.11, Goodwin Park 7.11, Kauroa 7.9, Sir Kn&T3, Plantation 7.3, St. Petersburg 7.0, Royal Arms 6.13, Mere Mere 6.12, ,Uhlando 6.10. Flying 'Handicap, of 150 edvs ; six furlonge.—Glatfiole 9.2, Dearest 9.0, St. Bill 8.10, Projectile 8.10, St. Toney 8.6, Labour Day 8.6,- Red Lupin 7.11, Kohinoar 7.6, Crown Pearl 7.5, Con the Shaughraun 7.2, Te 4 ifoti^.O, Overtini© Whareroa Hurdles, of 140 sove; one mile and a-half. — Black Northern 11.2, Euroco 10.9, Te Whetu 10.9, Silva 9.12, Eiya 9.12, Marton 9.9, Seaman 9.0. Qhawe Hurdles, of 100 sove ; one mile and a'fhalf.— Silva :'10.13, Eiya 10.3, Allure 10.5, Attention 10.0, Brilliancy 9.12, Seaman 9.12, Clemency 9.12, Darby Paul 9.12, Muleteer 9.10, Cornelian 9.6, Highden 9.6, Nescot 9.5, Captain Paul 9.2, Seawind 9.0, Rawinia 9.0, Sapience 9.0, Silver Cluee 9.0, Forward 9.0, TARANAKI J.C. WEIGHTS. ; t>* TBL*(SaAl>ti-^-PJftfidS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, 29th January. '< Mr. G. Morse has declared the following weights for the Taranaki Jockey Club's Meeting :—: — Taranaki Cup, of 300 soys; one mile and a quarter. — Electrakoff 9.2, Coromandel' 8.7, Mendip 8.4, Dearest 8.3, Aberbrothock 8.2, Projectile 7.13, Lady Menschikoff 7.'9, Jargon 7.9, Patriotic 7.6, Gloy 7.6, Kauroa 7.6, Maheno6.l3, Plantation 6.13, Splash 6.13, Ngapuka 6.12, Sir Artegal 6.12, Red Lupin 6.12, Golden Loop 6.12, Royal Arms 6.10, Sandy Paul 6.9, Fuss 6.7, Spectre 6.7, Aristocrat 6.7, Uhlando 6.7. ' Okato Hack Handicap, of 100- eovs; one mile. — Ngatiruanui 9.o,' St. Petersburg 8.9, Mangawakaha 8.9, Minora 8.6, Merry' Emerald 8.1, Clemency 7.10, Kingswell 7.7, Ruatangata 7.6, " Glen Tulloch -7.3-, Kiwitahi 7.3, Master Tupuhi 7.2, Patronymic 7.0, Connie 7.0, Manora 7.0, Th 6 Child 7.0, Rangitnaru 7.0 i_. • " - - . . ,- Flying Handicap, of 150 sovsj six furlongs.— Giadiole 9.2, Dearest 9.0, St. Toney 8.6, Master Sylvia 8.0, Crown, Soult 7.3, "Con' the Shaughraun 7.2, Te Roti 7.0, Ashby 6.10; Piriwai 6.10, Overtime 6.7. • • '' Timaru Hack Handicap, of 100 soys; fax furlongs. — Monologue 9.0, Makara D.P, Ngatiruanui 8.12, Ineuru, B,l, Piriwai 8.11, Tewhareroa 8.7, Bogey 8.6, Dover Straits 7.12, Clemoes 7.11, Handsome Maid 7.11, Draft 7.7, St. Luap 7.7, Aroha 7.5, Glenfern 7.1, Lady Fran 7.1, Gordon „ Bell 7.1, "\Vaitine 7.1, Bonny Boy ■ 7.1, St. Prior 7.1, Lady Loo 7.0, Royal Dragoon 7.0, -Duro 7.0, The Dodger 7.0, W«, Paul 7.0, Red Coral 7.0, Rouge Dragoon 7.0. Stewards' Handicap, of 150 sovs;' five furlongs.— Gladiole 9.11, St. Bill 8.12, St. Toney 8.8, Crown Pearl 7.7, Kareroa 7.7, Plantation 7.7, Miss Livonia 7.6, Te Rofci 7.2, Rangiatua 7.2, Piriwai 7.0, Hinekorangi 6.13, Lucille 6.13, Ashby 6.13, Dirge 6.11, Bowbells 6.10, Bogey 6.10, Tobias 6.7, .Glenrock 6.7, Purakau 6.7. First Welter Handicap, of 100 soys; one mile.-— Coromandel 10.0, Captain Soult 8.10, Splash 8.6, Golden Loop 8. 5, Te Roti 8.4, Sandy Paul 8.1, Tiresome 7.13, St. Petersburg 7.12, Fuss 7.8, Starboard 7.8, St., Helena 7.7, Aristo crat 7.7. Hack Hurdles, of 100 boys ; one mile and a-half.— Silva' 10.13, Allure 10.5, Attention 10.0/ Brilliancy ,9.12,, ,Darby Paul 9.12, Matarere 9.14, Highden 9.6, Cornelian 9.6,. Bismarck 9.6, Captain Paul, 9.2, Hendon 9.0, Rawinia 9.0, Silver Clue&'O.O. .'