WEST COAST COURSING CLUB

Greymouth Evening Star, 4 June 1909, Page 3

WEST COAST COURSING CLUB

THE REEFTON MEETING

The weather for the coursing match at Reefton yesterday was fine, although cloudy. The attendance was better than in former years, but the coursing itself was not equal, owing to the inferior quality of the hares, and the time being insufficient for the training of the same.

FIRST ROUND. (1) H. Muttimer’s Rosamond vW. Thomas* Lord McGrath. In the first slip the dogs failed to sight the hare. On the second the dogs sighted immediately, and it was soon caught. Won by Lord McGarth. (2) E. Chapman’s Golden Slipper v R. Dunphy’s Cosmopolitan. The hare seemed to be at a loss where the escapes were situated and was soon overtaken, both dogs showing splendid turning. Won by Golden Slipper. (3) W. Nelson’s Viola v. J. O'Reiiiy’s Blue arid White. A splendid run gave the dogs a great chase and at times it seemed as if the hare would reach the escape. Won bv Blue and White.

(4) E. Dunphy’s Lady McGrath ran a bye with Cosmopolitan. Won by Lady McGrath. (5) J. Brown's Cinders v. Miss Fitzgerald’s Pet of the Public. Immediately after being slipped Cinders lost sight of the hare for some time. Won finally by Cinders who showed good form after sighting the hare the second time.

(6). E. Coates’ Kopara vW. li ving’s Nance O’Neill. A good run, the hare getting a splendid start. Nance O’Neill did a lot of work, but the hare finally got to the escapes. The judge was undecided as to the winner. In the next slip both dogs failed to sight the hare, but the next slip was a very short one, the hare being killed by Nance O’Neill who won.

(7) McArthur’s Coral Queen v T. Shannahan’s Young Loyalstone. This was a very short run, being won by Coral Queen.

(8) 0. Amburger's Fireaway v. W. Farrell's Rapid. Fireaway lost sight of the hare for a few seconds, but finally won. (9) J. O’Malley's Fly v K. M;*v ki»&' Lady Hilda. Tills was a fair run. Won by Lady Hilda. (10) J. B. McMahon's Gcgasus v T. Jones’ Harbour Light. In the first slip the dogs failed to sight the hare. The next was a shor trim and was won by Harbour Light. (11) T. Jones' Tom King vJ. W . Young’s Lord Wilberforce. This was a good run and was won by Lord 1' il berforce.

SECOND ROUND. (1) W .Thomas’ Lord McGrath v. E. diapman’s Golden Slipper. Both dogs sighted the hare immediately and some very good turning was shown especially by Lord McGrath, who won. (2) J. O’Reilly’s Blue and White v J. Brown’s Cinders. A short run. Won by Cinders. (3) W. Irving's Nance O’Neill vT. McMahon’s Coral Queen. A good run. Won by Coral Queen. (4) 0. Amburger’s Fireaway vK. Hawkins’ Lady Hilda. ' This was a poo rcourse, both dogs to sight the hare. The next was a good run. IV on by Lady Hilda, (5) T. Jones’ Harbour Light v. E. Dunphy’s Lady McGrath. A splendid run, being the best for the day. the hare circled the course for several times until the dogs wore completely tired out. It was finally killed by Harbour Light, who won. Wilberforce ran a bye with Viola.

THIRD ROUND. (1) W. Thomas' Lord McGrath beat J. Brown’s Cinders after some good turning. (2) T. McArthur’s Coral Queen beat T. Jones’s Harbour Light. (3) K. Hawkins’ Lady Hilda beat J W. Young’s Lord Wilberforce. FOURTH ROUND. W. Thomas’ Lord McGrath beat X. McArthur’s Coral Queen. Lady Hilda ran a bye. FINAL ROUND. W*. Thomas’s Lord McGrath beat K. Hawkins’ Lady Hilda. This taking first stake of £l7 10s; Lady Hilda second money £lO 10s and Coral Queen thir d money £7. The officials were all at their respective places, and gave every satisfaction.