THE SPORTING WORLD

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 February 1942, Page 7

THE SPORTING WORLD

RACING AND TROTTING MEETINGS TO COME. February 21—Tolaga Bay. February 21.—Westland. February 21, 23—Waikato. February 21, 23—Woodville. February 28-—Rangitikei. February 28—Greymouth. February 28 —Te Aroha. TROTTINGJFIXTURES February 18—Auckland. February 21—New Brighton. February 21 —Marlborough. Leased for Coast: Gentility, a five-year-old brown mare by Paladin from Hauteur, has been leased by Mr. F. Escott, of Greymouth, and is being trained at Omoto. A Youngster: Pharmacist, who has been nominated for Greymouth, is a two-year-old colt by Friday Night from Margaret Rose, and is trained by M. Conza. Brother to Rockery: Prince Dolomite, trained by C. Davey at Riccarton, is a brother to Rockery, being by Dolomite from Rhea. He is owned by Mr. H. C. Barr, as also is Phenomenal. These two have been nominated for the Coast meetings. From Speedy Family: The SolicitorGeneral filly Eviction, who contested the Trial Handicap at Gore, is a halfsister to Last March, Grand Finale. Dismiss, and Gold Boa, who could raise a rare turn of speed. Eviction was bracketed with Comforter (Man’s Pal-Universal), and they are trained by D. P. Wilson. fvlelbourne Futurity: A Melbourne cablegram stated that the final acceptors for the Futurity Stakes are as follow: High Caste, Beaulivre, Burrabil, Gold Salute, Skipton, Tranquil Star, High Road, Teacake, Zonda; also the New ? Zealanders, Carabineer. . a Myosotis-Miss Nightraid filly, a TheioQueen Salute filly, and a FoxbridgeRose Latour colt. From Nelson: Rabble, Scarlet Thread, and Stepway, who have been nominated for the Greymouth meeting are trained by R. Drinkwafer, a former jockey, at Nelson. Scarlet Thread was'bred at Stoneyhurst, and is a three-year-old gelding by Jericho (sire of Counterblast) from Retrospect. Stepway is a three-year-old by Lord Warden from Jael. the dam of Rabble. WESTLAND RACES. HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY. Handicaps as follows have been declared for the Westland Racing Club’s .meeting at Hokitika next Saturday:— Innovation Trot, 2.27 class, one mile. —Aureus, Bill Ashton, King Author. Lady Travis, Thumbs Up, scr.; Dawn Grattan, Kate Bingen 36. Wee Pal 48. Kanieri Hack, seven furlongs.— Rawhamai 9.7; Mauretania 8.7: Force 8.6; Silver Sands 8.2; Hughsotis, Improvident, Rebel Lady 8.1: Prince Dolomite 7.13; Ryetown, Winchelsea 7.12; Rockery, College Girl 7.8; Hineoo. True Mate, Miss Saone. Gentility 7.7. Anniversary Handicap, one mile. — Hearth 10.6; Cymric 9.6; St. Cloud 9.1: Cherokee 8.9; Stabilise 8.3; Nightglass 7.6; Valantua, Lickem, Miss Waiterere 7.0.

Westland Hack, one mile and aquarter.—Sir Gundi 9.0; Good Scout 8.9; Gay Thread 8.8; Richelieu Pearl 8.6; Roadsider 7.11; Prince Dolomite 7.7; Winchelsea 7.6; Rockery 7.2; Caretaker. Princess Warden 7.0. Thompson Memorial, six furlongs. —Hearth 11.8; St. Cloud 10.3; Rawhamai 9.1; Jolly Time 8.12: Adina 8.9; Synthetic. Nightglass 8.8; Phenomenal 8.3; Force 8.0: Skyrena l-K: Peacock, Epic 7.9; Miss Waiterere 7.7. President’s Trot Handicap, 3.43 class, one mile ancl a-half. —Aureus, Bill Ashton, Lady Travis, Thumps Up scr; King Author 12; Kate Bingen 48; Dawn Grattan 60; Wee Pal 72. Stewards’ High-weight, seven iurlongs.—Cymric 11.7; Cherokee 10. J; Stabilise 10.3; Jolly Time 9.11: Adina, Sir Gundi 9.8; Lickem 9.0: Valantua 8.13; Peacock 8.8; Rabble 8.7; Roadsider. Rebel Lady, Improvident 8.5: Miss AVaiterere. College Girl. Winchelsea. Whiphand. Caretaker 8.0.

Acceptances close at 7 p.m. tomorrow.

REEFTON J.C. The Reefton Jockey Club held a special meeting on Saturday night to decide the future action of the cluo regarding racing during the war. Mr J. Discaciati (vice-president) presided, the president (Mr Auld) having resigned. The Chairman explained the purpose of the meeting, whica had been called really to give the committee a lead as to the wishes of members regarding future race meetings. , Mr James Patterson enquired regarding the financial position ol the club. This, he felt, would have a bearing on the matter. The Secretary, Mr Porter, gave, a statement as to the amount owing by the club, and us overdraft. Mr McElwee considered that Lie future of the club should be considered, and that the present financial condition of the club should not weigh with members. Mr Buist asked the cost per year if the club decided not to race for the duration of. the war. This was given at approximately £lOO. . . . . . Mr Austin asked li it was intended to discuss the recent abandonment oi i a meeting by the club. Mr Cleaver said that the club at a special meeting on January I decided to race as usual, and the decision to abandon was a bombshell to him. He considered that it. was a breach of faith with the public, the club, ana The Chairman said that the abandonment was decided on, as very poor acceptances had come to hand for the two trots. No petrol was available to bring patrons from Westport, or to convey horses. Mr Gebbie said he thought the committee should resign. He moved to that effect. This was rmed out of order by the Chairman, who held that the committee held office for the year. Mr J. McElwee moved ana Mr James Patterson seconded, that the club carry on its race meetings.—The motion was carried. . Mr Patterson moved and Mr Bonifacio seconded, that the club express confidence in their president, ana that the other two members be asked to reconsider their resignations. The motion was carried, and Messrs Ama and C. Willis said they would take time to consider their decisions. The Secretary reported special trains would be available from Westport for the club's Winter meeting.