SPORT IN BULLER.

Grey River Argus, 30 March 1926, Page 7

SPORT IN BULLER.

(By ‘ ‘Sasanof ’ ’). RACING. - The decrease in the totalisator returns at the recent meeting did not come as a surprise to followers of the game, as it was well recognised by those in the know, that the acceptances were not up to a high standard and that money was not circulating as freely as it should, considering the good spell of constant work at the mines. The win for Prince Ferouz in the Buller Cup was well received, and the horse and jockey received a great ovation. Jennings has the Tcramouz gelding in racing trim, and ho should still add to his list on the Coast circuit. Some Abbey was in good winning humour and made hacks of a weak opposition. Gay Gauntlet, showed great promise and ran two clinking races for the popular owner, Peter Stephens. Booster busted the punters on the, last day, as a ton of the good stuff! wvnt west on the locally-owned prad, and Prince Charleroi, coining with a wet sail, caught Jennings napping, and that was the end of it.

John Dix put up a game effort in the Buller Cup, and was disputing it all the way with Prince Ferouz.

Rod Menzies, son of our popular Mayor, made his first appearance in the pigskin, and rode a couple of good races.

“Dub” Loe had it well over the others in riding winning mounts, and had a field day on both occasions, lie is riding in great form. Andy Phillips fell for Knocklyn, which realised fifty-one notes under the hammer. Andy had an opportunity of buying a horse, paying a losing mount, and losing a race all in the space of ten minutes. Billy Peterson has been left to do the rest. Kriesler is a good ’un, and will need to be watched down the Coast. The Reefton-owned noddy will not pay a score after his merry mile. Trimmer struck a hot proposition in Cannon Ball and the two had the race to thcmscivcs Bonny Audubon, who was doing good frack work, refused to take it on in Company, and has now earned a good let up. Audo Dillon was turned out in race, buckle by trainer Gus Parkey and well, handled by Jack Spillane, was topped; off for first money by a head. Gus deserves to be congratulated on getting the Great Audubon gelding to the post in su-‘) good fettle. Audo Dillon’s turn is not. far off now.

Hilda McKinney knocked herself badly the second (lay. Mulquccn has a good ’un in the Charley McKinney ma re.

Red Comet was veritably flying in parts, but is a bad breaker. Better mannered, there is no saying how fast the Marvin Junior gelding will go, as he Compassed his mile in 25 the first day. Bill Reid, a well-known Knight of the Block, has joined the owners’ fraternity, and his Brighton maiden is to be named Bush Queen. It is stated that a well-known sport has purchased a Realm filly uiid. local maidens are going to get a severe ihoek at Ninas. I Bonny Niven is still sojourn at the Nine Mile, and Jock's bonny mare is getting a regular “swell” since eating the oats of idleness. Locanda Boy is still being jogged about by owner Billy Bevan and the aristocratic looking black is in good order. Charlie Bell is" a useful little horse; and McDonald will salute on more than one occasion with the Charlie. McKinney colt who shows promise of turning out another Cole Drift.. Did you get Harold Hue. putting it. in in parts of the journey. The old chap has just about earned the pension. Comet was refused permission to start at, the meeting owing to a fault in the registration. His connections were just beginning to smile too. However, Lippv savs corned beef will keep. “BOXING. Dick Loy eridge was approached by the Millerton Association to fight Hurry Casey at. Millerton, but the Taranaki boy was not having the clever Aussie on at any price—at least not yet. Loveridge evidently believes that small fish is sweeter. Casey and Elmour have been matched by that live wire body at Millerton, ami the fight should draw a record house for the Association, who generally endeavour to give fans the best possible. Jack Woodward and Shirty Hawes will also meet at Millerton and a good deal of interest is already centred in the meeting, and the fight, will be a merry mill from start to finish.

Hay McKenzie was asked about Neil Kiely by the same Association, but Ron very wisely said “nothing doing.”

Y’oung Holder is a boy of promise, and his display at the recent tourney was full of merit, and he should not be long in getting matched.

Athletics and Cycling. FINAL MEETING MORLEY CUI’. (By “Sasanof”). Under perfect weather conditions the Westport Athletic, and Cycling Union hold their final meeting for the Morley Cup on Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance of the public and the sports were got off promptly to time. Mr Geo. Hufton acted as starter, and was assisted by an energetic body of workers who deserve to be congratulated on the success of the. gathering. By winning the three mile cycle race from scratch, Lindop put up a good performance and received a great reception when he flashed past the post. He becomes the winner of the beautiful gold medal presented by Mr A. Risdale to the competitor gaining the most points in the teams competition. C. Kearns was the winner of the Morley Cup, and M. Forman annexed the Holder gold medal for most points for the boys’ races. The various trophies were presented at a social held in the Friendly Societies’ Hall on the night of the gathering and a. report of which will appear in a subsequent iisue. Detailed results: — Schoolboys’ Race — Wylde 1, Woodcock 2. Boys’ Cycle Race — McElwce 1, Marr Final Holder Medal, 88 yards.—M. Forman (str) 1, Head /2yds) 2. The winner is a nice cut of a runner and won after a good finish with Head..

120 Y’ards Handicap.— Crooks (12 yds) 1, Jones (2yds) 2, Sunlcy (Byds) |3. 'Won on the tape after a good finish between the placed runners. Half Mile Flat. — Larsen 1, Comerford 2, Caldwell 3. This was a. great finish. Comerford led throughout and Lai>Vii challenged in the straight, the

two winners breasting the tape together. Half Mile Cycle Race. — Blair 1, Treloar 2, Fergusson 3. Blair road a well judged race and won comfortably. Lindop punctured and had to retire, robbing the race of a lot of interest. High Jump.— O’Dea (sin) 4ft JOin 1; Jones (2in) 4ft lOin, 2; Holder (liu'i 4ft lOin, 3. Three Mile Cycle Handicap.— Lindop 1, Hulquist 2, Blair 3. A great finish in. which the three placed men and Lockey participated. Girls’ Race.— McElwce I, Shorrocks Bryad Jump.*— Kearns, 19ft Sin, 1; >O’Dca 2,