SPORT AND PASTIME.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 71, 23 March 1912, Page 20

SPORT AND PASTIME.

The Xurf. FIXTURES. March 28 and 29 — Masterton J.C. Autumn April 6 and B—Auckland8 — Auckland R. C. Autumn. April 6 and B—Wairarapa8 — Wairarapa B.C. Autumn. April B—Waipukurau8 — Waipukurau J.C. Annual. April B— Patea R.C. Annual. April 8 and 9 — Canterbury J.C. Autumn.. April 8 and 9— Feilding J.C. Easttr. April 17 and 20— Wellington ■ R.C." Autumn. April 24 and 25 — Manawatu R.CL Autumn. May 1 aud 2— .Hawkes Bay J.C. Autumn. May 3 and 2 — Marlborough R.C. Autumn.. . _ . • NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By Sir Bediver*.} Whilst doing his preliminary for the opening event' on the second day of the Nelson meeting King Aphis attempted to, . run out through a,- gate at the foot of the straight. Missing the •opening' he came in contact with the fence on, the other side of which he deposited his ,rider, T. Track. ■ Fortunately Trask was uninjured; and on King Aphis- being caught he was able to carry out [ his .engagement. In some respects the accommodation to be found at the Kelson Club's course is primitive.- Ihe racing track is only fenced on the inside in the straight, there is all too little room in the paddock, and. it having been found expedient to pull down some hurdles which -bounded a temporary birdcage — there was no weighing enclosure. All this is soon to be remedied, however- In order to get more space in front of the stands a new straight is to be formed well inside the present one. Arrange-ments-have already been entered into to have surveys made, and when this work has been carried out the course is to be completely fenced in.- The committee is also considering the advisableness of hay- . ing the whole of the racing 'track remade and graded. This would undoubtedly be a most ' popular move. At present the inside portion of the track is higher than the outside, and in -places there are hollows that badly require filling in. When re-formed the course will be a capital one in every respect, for it is of ample size, and the soil is of a nature that ensures good going. Further improvements are to be carried out in connection with the grandstand, and it will be well if the totalisator house also receives attention. At present the latter building is ridiculously small, and had it not been for the marked alacrity with which Mr. James supplied his customers' wants much inconvenience would have been experienced' by those desiring of backing thir fancy. One minor, but- none-the-less important matter might, too, receive attention, name- , ly,-the posting in a convenient place of the order of the -draw. Lack' of this information caused a number of would-be investors) to refrain from, betting .in short-distance events. Generally speaking, however, the club is deserving of compliment upon the conduct of its annual meeting, which will assuredly continue to gain in popularity. There were 1 no" instances of foul * riding, and the events throughout the two days were cvi- . dently decided strictly in accordance ; with merit. ' Deeley's record at the Nelson mefettng worked out ac follows : — 11 mounts, 8 wins, once unplaced. It is improbable that this, performance has ever been, surpassed in connection with a two-day fixture, though poor Whittaker, who received, fatal injuries last week, once accomplished the remarkable feat of riding every winner on a ohe-'day's card. A thoughtful tribute, by the way, was paid to Whdttaker's memory at the instigation of T. Pritchard 'and C. Emmerson. These rider's purchased a' number of black arm bands on the -morning of the opening day of the "Nelson meeting, and these were worn by all the jockeys who had mounts at the meeting. Deeley has already steered 64 winners this season, and he is now so far ahead of his nearest rival, Oliver, that his position at the head of the winning list is assured. j R. Hatch, has been offered substantial inducements, including the mount on Los Angelos and other good horses, to attend the C.J.O. Autumn Meeting, but unless" Undecided should go south, he will ride at the Wairarapa and* Feilding fixtures. From this it may be inferred that Los Angelos" is to carry .out his engagement at Riccarton, - and that' Undecided is a doubtful starter for the Greab Autumn Handicap. During the course of the Nelson Meeting the owner of Curator was approached by a' would-be buyer of tie gelding. The lathy, six-year-old was wanted' for hurdle racing purposes, ,but the price mentioned for him -was considered too high. Two other competitors; at the Nelson fixture that should do well over the battens are Beacon and Portland Bill, for -each . has. a * fair ■ share. of - pace and is up to any weight in reason.. W. Gillet, who trained Long Tom, was, so disgusted with -his charge's behaviour i at the barrier last week, that he expressed X his intention . of sending Mm back to his owner. The- Easter Handicap candidate,Kakama, is galloping in good style on the EHerslie tracks, and one day this week she pleased track .- watchers considerably by the manner, in which shereeled off six f urlbngs in company with Miss Winsome. A northern writer .states that Antarctic will be ridden . in the Autumn Steeplechase by A. Julian. The big chestnut gelding was recently reported io be very backward in point of condition, aud the chances are, therefore", that he will not be seen at his best. ' After the first acceptance fees had been paid Maori King, who will be ridden by F. D. Jones, and Antoinette dividedfavouritism in Auckland for the Easter Handicap. j During the Ohinemuri Jockey Club's recent meeting Mr. H. R. 'M'Kenzie lodged a protest against the stake attached to the Paeroa Handicap being paid to the owner .of Miss Livonia, on the ground that the' mare named had interfered with Monoplane. The objection was dismissed, and Mr. M'Kon2ie thereupon gave notice of appeal to the metropolitan body, and lodged an" objection against the totalisator money being paid out. The dividends, however, were paid in accordance with the stewards' decision. Mr.- M'Kenzie, says a writer in the Star; holds eighty-four tickets on his mare, and if his appeal is upheld intends suing- for the full dividend. ' If Mr. M'Kenzie but. studies the rules of racing, however, he will quickly acquaint himself with the 1 fact that the local stewards have all tho necessary power to order payment of the' dividends in accordance with their finding. Rule 4 of part 30 reads as follows : *"If a pretest be lodged or objection made before the dividend hao been ordered to be paid out, the totaiisaior money shall be retained until the pxotest or objection has becft decide^ by

the stewards, and shall, thereafter be paid out m accordance with euch decision, at . such time . s.nd place as • the stewards shall appoint." In Eule 19 it la laid down that "should any dispute arise between the holder of any ticket and the club or the proprietor of the totalisator it shall be referred to the stewards, and their decision 6hall be final in respect thereof." Again Rule 22 "of the same part provides that "'every purchaser of a ticket, and every holder of a ticket shall .be deemed to have made himself thoroughly acquainted with these rules, and to have agreed to be bound thereby." It is further to be noted that under the_ had of "objections" Rule 8 reads.: -'Kb decision- of the stewards or committee of any club imposing any dis>- ! qualification or fine shall have any effect until it has been approved by the Metropolitan Committee ; except only, in I so far as may be'neceesary for the purposes of any race meeting actually being held by the club at the time when it is imposed." Now this seems to make it I clear that only decisions "imposing disqualification or fine" shall bo subject to revision at the hands of a metropolitan committee^ — it is obvious that decisions affecting the payment of dividends were j deliberately excluded from the re visional conditions. The rule first quoted is mandatory, and there is so far as I am able to determine no clause in the rules of racing under which even an appeal court set up by "the conference has power to upset a decision of the stewards, such as that given in respect to the Mies Livonia case. Returned owners, says "Whalebone." who were present at the Ohinemuri' J.C. Annual Meeting do not speak in very glowing terms of the management of the gathering, and comment very unfavour- j ably on the fact that, although there was one fatal accident and several falls . all at the oiie spot, the stewards did not .deem it their duty to hold any enquiry into the circumstances. Surely this is not ac it should be, for in all cases of accident enquiry should be made, not that 'anyone for a moment suggests that foul riding was the cause of the falLs, but still the fact that 50 many horses met -with accidents should have convinced the stewards that there was something wrong, and it is a pity they did not enquire into the matter. The judging was also stated to be faulty, not as regarding the .placing of the first horse,' but principally the second, and Invader is said to nave been placed second in both the' Komata and Kikutaia Handicaps, whereas he wae on both occasions some distance ' away. In the former event, M'Flynn, who rode Invader,, brought the horse' back to the paddock without going n«ir the judge, unsaddled him, and he was being led away when I a policeman rode up and said the judge wanted Invader. The horse was saddled up again, and • M'Flynn mounted and rode out on the conrse again, and was placed second. In the Kikutaia Handicap Sceats, who rode Invader, states that he was not second, but the horse was placed in that position. This seems a curious state of affairs, if true, and it would do no harm if the Metropolitan Club asked the stewards to give their version of the affair, which may put a different complexion on the matter. AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. , |BX 7XLXOKAKK — S&ZSS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUI, 22nd March. The following weights have been declared by Mr. George Morse for minor events on' the first day of the Auckland Racing Club's Autumn Meeting : — Nelson Handicap, one mile. — Ngatiruanui 9.0, Ruatangata 8.13, Manitou 8.12, Tiresome 8.9, Manuwera 8.6, Kopane 8.3, Seapink B.o* Haren,oa . 8.0, Watchcnaiii 7.12j Maur Nina tlO, Blue Mount 7.9, tiidy Betty 7.8, Worcester 7-7, Pukewera 7.7, Tipua 7.7, Royal Irish 7.7, Surplus- 7.6, Parawai 7.6, Rutter 7.5, Hemisphere 7.5, PyraJie 7.5, Collie Lad 7.4, Ngatimuru 7:4, Pet 7.2, Zuliema 7.2, Whakarahia 7.2, Cuckoo 7.0, Avalon 7.0, Countree 7.0, Sir Gladstone 7.0, Airiki 7.0. Eden Handicap, , seven furlongs. — Fort William '9.0,' Sir Artegal 8.2, Maheno 7.13, Wee Olga 7.10, Jack Delaval 7.8, Ashby 7.8, Khamsin 7.6, Outward 7.6, Captain Soult 7.4, Flying Soult 7.3, Grenadier 7.2, Mahinga 6.13, Admiral Soult 6.12, Zinnia 6.11, Peggy Pride 6.10, Hyperion 6.10, Takitumu 6.10, Kaween 6.10, Explosive 6.9, Tangiwai 6.7. , Tradesmen's Handicap, one mile and a-quarter. — Coromandel 9.0, Maxwell 8.9, Monoplane 8.2, Sir Artegal 8.0, Miss Winsome 7.13, Sea Elf 7.12, Ngapuka 7.5, La Reina 7.3, Sphinx 7.2, Master Jack 7.0, Flying Soult 7.0, Ngatiruanui 7.0, Fuss 7.0, Ruatangata 6.13, Waiotahi 6.12/ Tiresome 6.11, Pukewera 6.7, Pyralis 6.7.Tramway Handicap, five furlongs. — Royal Soult 9.2, Bootle 8.6, Crown Pearl 8.5, Salute 8.5, Our Queen 8.4, Hohungatahi 8.1, Ineuru 7.12, 'Ashby 7.11, Khamsin 7.9, Harenoii 7.4, Lucille 7.3, Blue Garment 7.2, Bow Bells 7.0, Bogey ■7.0, Jena 7.0, Kanewarra 6.13, Taketumu 6.12,- Manurere 6.11, Cloudy Dawn 6.10, Necktie 6.9, Solitude 6.7. Onslow 'Handicap, five furlongs. — Prince Merriwee 8.3, Geneva' 8.3, Centenary 8.1, Monoton 7.10, Battle Abbey, 7.8, Potoa 7.7, Allworthy 7.5, Miss Avalanche 7.5/ Matawerewere 7.5, Lonesome 7.5, Indulgence 7.4, Semolina 7.4, Hazelton 7.4, Prince King 7.4, Devasta-, tipn 7.4, Laverha 7.4, Salvannie 7.4, Pekerangi 7.4. j MASTERTON ACCEPTANCES. •'MASTERTON, 22nd. March. The following are the acceptances for the first day of. the Masterton races: — March Handicap, of 90 soys ; six furlongs.—Full Rate 9.5, Effort B.7,,Rangiatua, 8.3/ Ineuru 8.3, Britkh Maid 7.10, All Gune 7.10, Dirge 7.6, Te Roti 7.4, Negative 6.10, .Purakau 6.7. Masterton Hack Handicap, of 80 soys ; one mile. — Bonny Boy 9.0, Mira. 8.2, Gaby 8.0, Lord Renown 7.10, Lady Volley 7.10,. Black 'Reef 7.7, Mediterranean 7.6, Kingswell 7.3, Florence Nightingale 7.3, Glenfern 7.1, Waikehua 7.1, Meld Fare 6.11, Sir Donald 6.7. Ruamahunga -Hack .Handicap, of 65 soys- six furlonge.— Aloha 9.0, Allurement 8.7, Nukuatu 8.5, Adare 8.3, Rongomau 8.3, Lord Palmer 7.12, Memmac 7.10, Miss Veno 7.7, Mies Alba. 7.7, Miss Ambrose 7.7, Traylock 7.7. Waipipi Cup, of 170 soys ; one mile and a-quarter — Sir Kuox 9.0, Sea Queen 8.7, The Rover 8.7, Red Lupin 7.8, Golden Loop 7.8, Miscal 7.8, Sir Solo 7.4, Bally Shannon 7.2,' San Pluie 6.12, St. Felix 6.10. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 50 soys ; one' mile and a distance. — Nedra 11.9, Elfish 11.7, Tyrannic 11.2, Good Form 11.2, Master Laddo 10.13, Overheard 10.12, Acrostic 10.12, Fusilier 10.7, Piermont 10.7, Matapouri 10.7, Miriam 10.7, Divinia 10.7, Priuco Eddie 10.7, British Rifle 10.7, Stronvar 10.7. Opaki Welter Handicap, of 85 soys ; one mile. — Lady Laddo 8.8, Master Sylvia 8.6, Te Roti 8.2, Overtime 8.2, Composed 7.13, Moloch 7.13, Royal Marine 7.13, Negative 7.9, Afterthought 7.7. Dash Handicap, of 60 soys ; five furlongs. — Makara 9.8, Gay Lawless 8.3, Muleteer 8.1, Kina 7.13, Miss Augusta 7.13, Leapuki 7.12, Lady Volley 7.10, Wee Rose 7.10, Adare 7.9, Pot Luck 7.9, Strathcona 7.9, Gadsby 7.8, Amber and White 7.7, Ladiuo 7.5, Puketotara 7.5, Aiiatiatia 7.5, Ohinee 7.3, Mies Roberts 6.13, Simple Sam 6.10, Foreehot 6.10, Admiral 6.10, Runaway Girl 6.10. Maiden Hack Race, weight-for-age ; five furlongs. — Ceylon, Mies Roberts, Papahnmuna, Waipureka, Toney, Appulecik, Silver. Fos, Waimahora, Ai> .

dray, Rahani. Kilmore, Woolnoth, Master Webb Panthea, liorsil, Kingi Hori, Asternown. ' Otter. Daybreak, Elevated Karoro Madeiiia, Fighting Maid, Agate. SOUTHLAND ACCEPTANCES. INVERCAUUILL, 27th Mar. The following are the 'acceptances for the first day of the Southland Racing Club's Autumn meeting :—: — First Handicap Hurdleß, of 80 soys ; one mile and three-quarters. — Fisticuff 11.8, Jack Ashore 11.0, Pinul 10.3, Freak 9.11, Featherstone 9.11, Warsaw 9.8, Eou6 9.3, Kurahaupo 9.0, Seagull' 9.0. Southland Class Trot, of 100 soys ; two miles. — Vincent 14scc, Eegina Bell 17sec, Master Patchem 20sec. Monsoon 25sec, Experiment 25eec, Miss Becky 25sec, Silverton 26sec, Sweet Child 26sec, Rory 26sec, Doughboy 26sec, S.M. 28sec, Diving Bell 28sec, Gaming Bill 30sec, Darwin 30sec, Midge 32sec, Wild Lou 32sec, Top ,Note 34sec, Happy Lad 34sec, Observer 35sec. Southland Cup (Handicap), of 150 soys; one mile and a quarter. — Parable 9.11, Waiiu 8.11, Routine 8.4, Obolus 7.13, King Try 7.12, Alfreda 7.2, Directoire 7.2, Queen's Prize 7.2, Magdalen 7.2. Roslyn Hack Handicap, of 70 soys ; six furlongs. — Aphea 9.10, Featherstone 9.0, Muircock 8.12, Cocoon 8.5, Abo 8.5, Comedy Queen 7.2, Gryta 8.0, Lady Margaret! 8.0, Silvario 8.0, Spey Bank 8.0, Paulette 8.0, Caseshot 8.0, Colbert 7.7, Musketator 7.7, Glenroyal 7.7, Lady Isabel .7.7, Pine Grove 7.7, Overland 7.7.'Sombra 7.7. Flying Handicap, of 85 soys; six furlongs.—Thistledown 9.9, Buff Gauntlet 9.3, Lupulite 9.1, Gold Sail 9.0, Kostroma 9.0, Fisticuff 8.1, Palisade 8.4, Grafton Laddie 7.12, Benzowen 7.12, Peerless 7.9, Pure Gold 7.5, King Torrent 7.4, Sombrero 7.4. Invercargill Trot, of 75 soys ; one mile and a-half. — Rory feec, Miss Becky 6sec, Evening Star 7sec, Bella Abdallah 7sec, Dummy 7sec, Nora Burley llsec, Olive Child llsec, Lady Merlin llsec, Richmond Grove ISsec, Lady Montifiore 15sec, Decoy 18sec, Miss Laurie 18sec, Kensaw 18sec, Wild Coon 19sec, Black Ball 19sec, Marconigram 20sec, Lady Nelson 20& ec, Lilly R. 20sec, Ivory Bells 20sec, Misprint 20sec, Hartford ■ 20sec, Dolly Rogers 20sec, Bell B. 20sec, Annie K. 20sec. County Handicap, of 70 soys; seven furlongs. — Miss Signal 9.0, Paulette 8.12, Summertime 8.7, Bold Venture 8.5, Golden Web 8.0, Tohupai 8.0, Kilkenny 8.0, Lord Frederick 8.0, Kitty O'Shea. 8.0, Fitzosborne 8.0, Sombra 8.0, Seamore 8.0, Colours Flying 8.0, Naydala 8.0. . Tradesman's Handicap, of 80 soys; one mile.— Parable 9.11, Waikaraka 8.13, Feodor 8.0, King Try 8.0, Warsaw 7.13, Gapon 7.12, Wairaki 7.8, Luresome 7.7, Alfreda 7.3, Queen's Prize 7.3, Seekashore 6.12, Auchmhor 6.12. C.J.C AUTUMN MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, 22nd March. Ihe following are fhe C.J.C. acceptances :—: — Great Easter Handicap, of 1000 soys ; seven furlongs.— Bronze'9.3, Dearest 9.0, Eoyal, Scotch 8.13, Gipsy Belle 8.12, Masterpiece 8.7, Culprit 8.7, Byron 8.2, Countermine 7.13, - Tannhauser 7.13 Odessa 7.10, Effort 7.10, Valido 7.5 Pilgrim's. Way 7.3, Turna 7.2, Kilts 6.7, Gapon 6.7, Oratava 6.7, Miss Advance 6.7. • Gr*at Autumn. Handicap, of 1000 soys; one mile and a half Los Angelos 9.8, Bronze 9.2, Dearest 8.9, Undecided 8.9, Midnight Sun 8.7, Masterpiece 8.5, ParAble 8.1, Byron 7.11, Rose Noble 7.11, ; Qtras*. 7.2, Mumura 7.2, Martiue 7:2, Heathirbrae 7.2 Bonny Glen 7.2, Waipaku 6.13, St. Felix 6.12, Outlander 6.9 The Cornet 6.7, Mira. 6.7. • ■ ' Challenge Stakes. First forfeits.— Royal Scotch, b c St. Ambrose— Chinello, fnumphator, Teviot, Hierarchy, Treize, Marie Regiua, Silver Bullet, Martyre, lurna, Bon Ton, Ermengarde, Opposition, Obligant, Gnome, Geneva, b g Hierarch— Creey, d f The Dell, Autumn us, Brown Owl, Winning Way, Master-piece, Canute, Massilia. Champagne Stakes.— Bon Ton, Ermengarde, Opposition, Obligant, Gnome, Geneva, b f Hierarch— Crecy, b f The Dell, Autumnus, Winning Way, Canute, Massilia, Bleriot, Lady Elgiva. ,