MANAWATU T.C.

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 60, 8 September 1937, Page 15

MANAWATU T.C.

PROFITABLE SEASON

The Manawatu Trotting Club's meetings last season showed a credit balance of £1627 12s 2d. , "In place of a two-day meeting held last season the committee decided to hold two single-day' trotting meetings for the purpose of creating a continuity of interest in trotting, and the meetings were held on Labour Day. October 26, 1936, and Saturday, April 17. 1937," states the annual report. "Both meetings were a great success, especially the April Meeting. Good fields competed in all races a at both meetings, and horses from the South Island and from all over the North Island participated. There was a very big attendance at both meetings. Inclusive of trophies donated, the :club distributed £1735 in stakes, and the totalisator turnover for the two days' trotting was £22,426 10s, which in both cases was a considerable, rise on the previous season. "In a further endeavour to create interest in trotting and the club, the committee staged two matinee meetings on the club's training track. The general interest taken in these meetings far exceeded the committee's expectations, good fields competing In all events, and most enjoyable sport be-ing-provided.' The club is very much indebted to numerous local donors for providing trophies and donations for these matinee meetings. "In an earnest endeavour to provide adequate trotting facilities in Palmerstoh North, several contracts were entered into by the committee, and extra ground was leased, a larger track formed, and scraping sheds, etc., were erected. Today the club possesses one of the finest training tracks in New Zealand.

"Palmerston North, with its geographical situation, is the principal inland town in the North Island, and is destined to become a great centre of business and will be a leading centre of trotting in the North Island if extra totalisator permits arc granted."