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Greymouth Evening Star, 10 September 1927, Page 5

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EGMONT HUNT MEETING. MAIDOS WINS CUP. (Per Press Association.) WANGANUI, Sept. 8. > The Egmont -Wanganui Hunt Club’s Meeting was held at Wanganui to-day in fine weather, the track being in good order, with a small attendance. The tote took £10,657 against £9,921 last vear, when the meeting was held at Hawera. Remaining results:— Egmont Wanganui Hunt Cup. (1) Maidos 10.11 (A. E. Ellis) 1; (5) Rayo 10.7 (R. Morris) 2; (2) Handy 11.0 (M. Lord) 3. Also ran: (7) Craigowan 11.0, (12) Parakura 10.0, (3) Ruby Ring 10.0, (6) Bismoor 10.0, (8) Risk 10.10, (10) Atene 10.0, (4) Haeremai 10.0. Won by two lengths; four lengths. Time 5.16. There were some thrills in this race. Seven horses failed to complete. Del Sarto and .Risk fell at the first fence, and Haeremai was pulled up. Akbar crashed at the second and Atene soon followed suit. At the double Maidos had charge from Ruby Ring, Craigowan, Rayo and Bismoor. Bismoor lost its rider and Craigowan fell. Over the stand double the second time, Maidos piloted Ruby Ring, Rayo and Handy. The leader went on to win by two lengths from Rayo with Handy four lengths away. Flying Handicap.—(2) Hipo 8.5 (R. Reed ) 1; (1) Huikai 8.7 (L. G. Morris 2; (4) Partaga 7.10 3. Also ran: (5) Orchid 9.0, (6) Cosmetic 7.8, (3) Danier B.OA. Won by half a length; a head. Time 1.16 4-5. Hunters’ Flat.—(l) Lady Faye U.S (B. Brower). 1; (6) Craigui 10.7 (R. Watkins.) 2; (4) Rayo 10.7 (J. Morris) 3. Also ran: (5) Flowing Bowl 11.1, (2) Lady Acre 10.7, (3) Alarm 10.7, Won bv six lengths; one length. Time 2.18 4-5. Waihau Hack. — (1) Nastori 9.1. (R. Reed) 1; (4) Atereria 8.2 (M. Sullivan) 2; (3) Onward 5.3 (B. H. Morris) 3. Also ran: (7) Cochineel 7.7, (2) Carrigalien 7.12, (3) Gas Napper 7.1, (6) Grand Lupin 7.5. Won by half a length: two lengths. Time 1.16 2-5. ACCEPTANCES. DANNEVIRKE RACING CLUB DANNEVIRKE, Sept. 9. Following are the acceptances for the Dannevirke Racing Club’s Spring Meeting on September 14: — Glengarry Hack Hurdles, IS miles— Revel 10.10, Arataura 10.8, Red Fuschia 9.1, Ramblin’ Kid, Scornful, Braeman, Ballyfarnon, Rakauponga 9 Tiratu Maiden Stakes, 5 furlongsAbisogne, Delusion, Volklynia, Ringboy, Miss Scandal, Zippor, Heather Blend, Excess, Charnia line, Kindle, Land Rent, Porseline, Hodren, Fallow, Till ford. Rosebush, Grey Mist, Golden Shadow ail 9 stone except Charmaline 8.0. President’s Handicap (open), six furlongs—Royal Damon 9.!), Decoy Bird 8.6, Beaumont 8.6, Epistle 7.8, Arrow Lad 7.7, Lady Ideal 7.6, Cos metic, Buoyant Coot. Royal Land 7.0. Umutaoroa Hack Handicap, six furlongs—Archarrow 8.9, King Qucx 8.5, Reckless 8.4, Chips, Eloquent 8.3, Atarea, Wanderlust 8.2, Imitation, Toka 7.13, Bronstell 7.12, Gold Shadow 7.9, Vigilance 7.8, Heather Blend 7.8, Moa Bird 7.7. Neagle Memorial Handicap (open), 1} miles—Royal Game 9.0, Imperial Spark 8.12, Tresham 8.10, Tame Fox 8.4, Gaze 7.3, Pantagruel, Comedy Prince. Tahoraite Hack Handicap, seven furlongs—Musical 9.0, Hypothetic 8.9, Tanagra 8.7, Butter Scotch 8.5, Watchman 8.2, Essential 8.1, Abisogne 8.1, Moepai 8.0, Lady Faye 7.12, Rakauponga 7.11, Debate, Broad Acre, Shining Star, Avazone 7.7. Ruahine Handicap (open), seven furlongs—Queen’s Choice 9.2, Horomea 8.7, Starboard Light B.G, Othon Epistle 8.4, Buoyant 8.3, Passionate, Miss Hupana 7.13, Gleninnes, Lipsol, Ganymede, Our Jack, Phantasy, Willow War, Royal Land 7.7. Harris Cup Hack Handicap, one mile —Waicullus 9.8, Musical 9.0, Cerf 8.13. Tanagra 8.10, Lady Cynthia 8.6. Lin Arlington 8,3, Manderine, Grand National 8.2, Moepai 8.1, Vigilance 7.12, Gourmet,- Calithe, Braemar, Happy Release 7.11.

DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB. DANNEVIRKE, September 9. The acceptances for the Dannevirke Hunt Club’s Annual Meeting on September 15 are as follow: — Ashcott Hunters’ Hurdles, 1A miles —Calluna 11.2, Musical 10.2, Ramblin’ Kid 9.12, Ballyfarnon 9.5, Doyleston, Scornful, Panchito 9.0. Oringi Hack Hurdles, IS miles. — Revel 10.10, Arataura 10.8, Mountain Top 9.4, Red Fuschia 9.1, Royal Land, Rakauponga, Braeraar 9.0. Takapau Novice Stakes, 5 furlongs —Air Force, Delusion, Ring Boy, Miss Scandal, Heather Blend, Excehs, Kindle, Land Rent, I’orseline, Hodren, Fallon, Tulford, Degree, Rose Blush, Grey Mist, Hannibal. Golden Shadow 9.0, Moregas, Monetize 8.0. Danncvirke Hunt Club Steeplechase, 21 miles—Banjuke 12.0, Handy 10.12, Buckeye 10.1, Birkcnose 10.0, Maidos 9.12, Oneroa 9.11, Fornihead, Light more, Risk, Del Sarto, Atene, Limipoure, Sir Frisco geldjng, Panchito, Peep o’ Day 9.0. Rakaiatau Flat Handicap, 1 mile. — Royal Damon 9.4, Royal Game 8.12. Tresham, Beaumont 8.6, Tame Fox 8.1, Horomea 7.9, Starboard Light 7.8, Othon, Epistle 7.6, Passionate, Gaze 7.3, Miss Hupana 7.1, Pantagruel, I. Ideal, Lipsol, Willow Wai, Our Jack, Coot, Glen Innis, Grand National, Phantasy, Eloquent, Arazone 7.0. Kahahukura Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Arch Arrow 8.2, Lady Cynthia, Tanagra 8.0, Chips 7.10, Atereria 7.9, Lin Arlington, Essential 7.8, Imitation, Toka, Excess, Bronstell 7.5 Golden Shadow, Fee Simple 7.2, Heather Blend, Vigilance 7.1. Rose Blush, Delusion, Moa Bird 7.0. Akitio Ladies’ Bracelet, 11 miles. — Gaze 12.9, Musical 11.13, Tintoretto .11.10, Gordon Swift. 11.8, Lady Faye 11. Ballyfarnon 10.10. Scornful, Doyleston, Lightmore, Waiata 10.7, Timipouri, Happy Release 10.7. Kaitoke Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs —Cerf 9.0, Hypnotic 8.12, Tanagra 8.10, Butter Scotch 8.8, Atereria 8.5, Watchman. Lin Arlington 8.4, Toka 8.3, Vigilance 7.11, Debate, Volhyina, Gourmet, Broad Acre, Kindle 7.10, Calithe 7.10. IMPROVERS’ EVENTS. AUCKLAND CLUB’S ACTION. (Special to "Star.’’) . AUCKLAND, September 9. Not for years has any move in the trotting sport created so much discus-

sion among trainers and owners as the action of the Auckland Trotting Club Committee in making improvers’ races at the Club’s meetings open only to horses who have a, race record of 2.20 or better to the mile. Dissatisfaction is expressed on all sides, the contention being that the class has been made too tight and that owners with really useful horses have been debarred from securing the good stakes offered for the class of race referred to. Several trainers who were working horses at Epsom yesterday expressed the opinion that the Auckland Trotting Chib Committee had not taken all the circumstances into consideration, and more than one made a point of emphasising the difficulty of qualifying for the improvers’ races. It was tiie general opinion that while a horse might be able to go a mile in 2.20 at Alexandra Park, he could not go better than 2.24 on any of the country tracks. The Epsom track was cared for all the year round and was banked up and given all the attention necessary to make it one of the best in the Dominion.< On the other hand, the country tracks were only raced on once or twice a year and were not banked at the turns like Alexandra Park, and therefore could not possibly be as fast. All these items had to be considered, and one trainer offered to wager that no matter how smart a horse may be under the present conditions it would not be able to qualify for an improvers’ race on the Auckland programme under a couple of years. The reason for this was because to be able to go 2.20 on a country course, with perhaps the exception of Hamilton, a horse would really be a 2.16 horse at Alexandra Park, and it take a long time to bring a maiden along to a 2.16 speed. As the Auckland Club opens the season next month, there is no opportunity to qualify for the October meeting at this fixture. The only events in which trainers could hope to qualify are the two miles races and even in these the limit is fixed at 4.39, which is better than a 2.20 gait all the way, so it, is very unlikely that any of those who have not yet gone one mile in 2.20 will go two in 4.39. The Otahuhu meeting follows in November, and this Club is going to give owners a, chance by making the events open to horses who have gone 2.24 or better to the mile. Some hold that 2.26 would be more fitting, but there are plenty of horses who have gone 2.24 in Auckland. The country meetings begin then, and it may he there will be a good number of horses able to go 2.24, but to do this it will be necessary for the tracks to be in first-class order, and if the going happens to be even a trifle on the dead side then no horses will qualify for the better meetings of the Auckland and Otahuhu Clubs, which come along later. It will be interesting to note how many Auckland improvers will make new records for themselves of 2.20 or better this season. AMOUNIS WITHDRAWN. Australian and N.Z. Cable At.KOcial.im> • SYDNEY, September 9. Amounis has been scratched lor the Chelmsford Stakes. OWNER SUES TRAINER. WELLINGTON, September 8. A case with some unusual features was heard in the Lower Hutt Magistrate’s Court before Mr J. H. Salmon, S.M. Mr L. Cloake, of Lower Hutt, represented by Mr C. R. Barrett, claimed £3O 8/- from Mr R. B. Berry, a trotting horse trainer, of Christchurch, for whom Mr A. W. Brown appeared. The sum was alleged to represent the balance due to the plaintiff for the lease of a horse, Pearl Coronado, to the defendant, or alternatively general damages for breach of contract.

The claim stated that Berry had asked Cloake for a. 12 months’ lease of the horse. Cloake had agreed, and by the terms.of the contract, which Berry had informed him was being drawn up on paper, Cloake was to receive 30 per cent, of the horse’s winnings during the period, and Berry was to have the remainder, out of which he was (o pay all incidental expenses. During the four or live weeks the horse had been in the charge of Berry its winnings had been .£lOB, of which the plaintiff’s share was £122 8/-, and of that amount he had received £B2. He claimed the balance, less £lO, which he had authorised Berry to put on the horse as a bet. The horse’s performances had then shown a falling off and Berry sent it back to* its owner. He received in return another horse, Welcome Pearl. Giving evidence, Cloake stated that Berry had told him it was customary for a horse to be given back- at any time under an agreement such as theirs. He had taken it for granted that the £4OB, which the defendant admitted receiving, was net and not subject to the Government 5 per cent, tax.

The defence claimed that no definite agreement had been entered into and that Berry had merely taken the horse on trial. When it began to show signs of breaking up he had told Cloake it would have to be turned out to graze unless Cloake wished to take it back. Under an amicable agreement the latter course had been adopted and Welcome Pearl had been taken in exchange. Berry had never told Cloake it was customary for a horse to be sent back at any time as the horse was always run under Cloakc’s colours, and as he received the winnings he should pay expenses. The £4OB which they had received was the gross winnings and was subject to a 5 per cent tax, leaving £387 12/-. Mr Salmon said he was satisfied that Cloake had acquiesced in the cancelling of the contract. Cloake had

not been able to prove satisfactorily that a contract had been entered into in the exchange of the second horse, Welcome Pearl. It was improbable that Berry would take a strange horse on a lease of 12 months, and the Magistrate was satisfied that Berry had had the horse only on trial. He awarded the plaintiff £4 3/6, being £3O less £25 16/6 for expenses incurred by the trainer.