SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 12 August 1924, Page 6

SPORTING.

DISQUALIFIED FOR YEAR. 8? CABLE —PEES*; ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT SYDNEY. Aug. IE The stipendiary stewards inquired into the running of Royal Despatch in the first division of the Maiden Handicap at Canterbury Park on Saturday, in which Rbyal Desptach ran unplaced. After hearing the evidence they found the trainer (F. D. Jones) and the rider (M. McCarten) guilty of improper practices under rule 171, and disqualified each of them for a period of twelve months. The stewards decided to give Knight, the owner, who is in New Zealand, an opportunity of attending to show cause why Royal Despatch should not be similarly dealt with. NOTICE OP APPEAL. S1 T DNEY T , Aug. 11. McCarten and Jones have both given notice of appeal. [The following paragraph appeared in the Chronicle’s sporting notes last Wednesday: Private correspondence received in Christchurch a few days ago in regard to the enquiry into the running of Royal Despatch (one of F. D. Jones’ team) at Moorfield would suggest that the authorities are keeping vigilant watch on the New Zealand division. E. Lowe, who rode Royal Despatch, has been riding for J. McConibe in Sydney, but it was proved beyond doubt that Royal Despatch was a genuine trier. Indeed, Lowe rode the horse to a standstill, and the latter -was so sore afterwards as to need easing up for a few weeks.] NORTH TARANAKI HUNT. SATISFACTORY NOMI NATIONS. Very satisfactory nominations have been received' by the North Taranaki Hunt Club for their meeting at New Plymouth on Saturday, August 30. With the exception of the Hack Hurdles, in which there are only iseveu nominations, all the races have filled remarkably well, and the quality of the fields indicates that there should be good racing. The nominations, which closed last night, are: Omata Hack Hurdles, about one and a. half miles. —Big Push, Tuki, Eldenholm, Lord Formby, Price, Miss Mickey and Loved One. Lepperton Limiters’ Hurdles, one and e half miles.—Maira, Ahi, Dramatist, Chesforte, Piro Piro, Mahia, Gay Bobby, Darnley, Uncle Dave, Reratawa, Roaming, Monument. Opunake Hack Scurry, five furlongs. —Patrolett, Fancy Lass, All Wind, Wild Woodbine, Merry Times, Wee Sandy, Shut Eye, Ceres, Ruby Red, Lady Comet, Erin’s King, Glengarive, Closefire, Lady Hamua, Mariehau, Lady Riston, Empire Camp, Heron, Cooninda.

Stratford Handicap, six furlongs.— Income, Te Kawa, Halgina, Reremoana, Lady Bentinck, Awake, Big Push, Snatcher, Ecuador, Hori, Irapuka, Thunderclap, Stork, Gaillard. Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, about two and a half miles. —Te Toa, Ah Eu, Maera, Mahia, Oak Rose, Sanguard, Darnley, Uncle Dave, Ori Polo, Roaming, Craig Gowan, Rosemount, lyaforte, Aotearoa.

W aihi Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—lnterest, Sunshot, Savoy. The Banker, Solferange. Glengariff, Sunny \ ale, Cam bee," Moeatoa, Etlenholm, i'ormby, Taitaiata, Mountain Bel], Loved One. / Hunters’ Handicap Flat Race one and a quarter miles.—Te Toa, Merrv limes, A hi, Dramatist, Ceres, Lady Comet, Chesforte, Piro Piro, Gay Bobby Sanguard, Manu, Ruatara, Lraig Gowan, Monument, Haligan. Urenui Hack Handicap, six furlongs —I ancy Lass, Interest, All Wind Wee Sandy, Te Kami, The Barker,’ Solferange, Sunny Vale, Erin’s Kiim, Carnbee, Moeatoa, Roburite, Waiotawa Captain Gazeley, Empire Camp, Mountain Bell, Mountain Ore, Heron! A two-year-old parade will be held during the day and the club request that owners furnish particulars to the secretary for inclusion in the correct card. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. At the annual meeting of the Auckland Racing Club, the chairman said the club last, year paid £77,957 in X e onn a,ul tnxalio ' l - The sum of £90,33.. was paid in taxes, being onesixth of the total taxes paid by all racing clubs in New Zealand. After deducting stakes and the tax paid by owners, the Government received £ls- - more than was actually paid to owners—a most, inequitable proposition. Inless the Government reduced the amount of the racing tax, it would be only a question of time when many clubs must go under. After the minor improvements now being made at Ellerslie were completed, the club proposed to erect on the hill a people’s stand on the lines of the members’ stand.

trotting. .M !'7!'!{()!>()i;iTAX MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, Any. 11. . v Zealand Metropolitan Clotting Clulj s August meeting opened in fine weather, hut the track was on tlie heavy side. The attendance was good and £43,084 was put through the totahsator. compared with 1:44.70S on the corresponding day last year. Results:— introductory Handicap (harness) ] mile ■"> furlongs.—Nelson Hell (A. o>.\) I. Eluewood 2. Rioter Timmerman 3. Also sLmi Lc<l : Ksiiiorolda. Hclconu* Whispers. Proud. Ata, Duke Bingr-m Burnie, Aloney.Spider, Crattan Chimes. Queen Ada, kittle Logan, Wild Hebe Merry Peter. Marvin Drift. Mat Patch' Won by two lengths, with lour lengths between second and third. Time, 4.]. Electric Handicap (saddle), 1 mile. Marvin Mac (I). Withers) 1. Downcast -• \ era kogan 3. Also stalled: War Bond, kocanda Junior, Hydasnes. Blair Audubon. Copo de Oro Junior, Coronel, Pearlie Chimes, Beta Greeting, .John Pointer, Phil Smith, Bell Fashion. Cammie, Lady Embrace, Ben Dillon. W on. by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.19 4-o. August Handicap (harness), 2 miles. Onyx (J. Mcsservey) 1, .Snow-shoe 2. Logan Wood 3. Also started: Hal Junior, Grand Denver. Cliilde Pointer, Ouimet, Adair. Sherwood. Whispering W illie, Tatsy Dillon, Alto Chimes, Vilo. Won by a neck, with twelve lengths between second and third. Time. 4.31 3-o.

Trial Handicap (harness), 2 miles. — Colchester (D. ’Withers) l. Prince Swithin 2, Dalnnhine 3. Also started: Stunt Artist, Albert Logan. Quiver, Talero, Kate Thorne. Bruce, Bessie Logan. Dandy Rose* Holly Boy, Golden Sun, Transport, Harewood, Avenue, King Dillon, Tarzan, Becky Logan, Away, Vera Logan, Percy Dillon. Harold Burwood, Hackthorne, Menernber. Jack Potts, Thixendale, Ivy Audubon, The Rook, Belle Harold, Lapona,

Piuevale. Audacious. Lady Embrace, Prince Pointer. Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 4.42. Stewards’ Handicap (harness), two miles.—Marietta (H.~ Gaskell) 1, Peter Swift 2, St'. Anthony 3. Also started : Ljtdy living, Le Todd, Lackiewood, liny Moon. Our Lady. Merry Bingen, Speculator, Mangoutu, Lee Norris. First Fashion. Won by three lengths, with one length between second and third. Time, 4.45 2-5. Queen Masry Handicap (harness), two miles. —Harry Audubon (J. Davidson) 1. Dolly Dillon 2, Logan Lou 3. Also started. Royal Oak, Hayseed, Indra. Silver Shoe. Star Queen, Elite, Hype, Escort. Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 4.37 3-5. „ Selwyn Handicap (harness), 2 miles.' —Dreamalion (J. Shaw) 1, Lincoln Huon 2, Harbour Light 3. Also started : Peter King, Countryman, Princess Zoe, Prince Derby, Fashion Queen. Won by two lengths, with one length between second and third. Time, 4.40 4-5.

International Handicap (harness), I mile. —Landlord (D. McKendry) 1. Great Hope 2, Albert Cling 3. Also started:. Ben Ohau, All Bell, Realm, Don Wild. Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2.15 1-5.

DISQUALIFICATIONS. ECHO' OF TROTTING SCANDALS. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 12. The New Zealand Trotting Association decided: “That after carefully reviewing all the evidence of previous statements by, Bennett, and the fact that he voluntarily corrected his false statement before the case was heard in the Supreme Court, this meeting is of the opinion that justice will be met by inflicting upon Bennett a disqualification of two years from August 1 1924.” Charles Ireland and Hastings were disqualified for life for corrupt practices, and James R. Devereaux was disqualified for five years for corrupt practices. BRANDING TROTTERS. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 11. At a meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association tonight a letter was received from the Director of the Live Stock Division of the Department of Agriculture, acknowledging receipt of the association’s letter of July 29, in which it was stated that- tlie association was desirous of registering the brand “N.Z.’’ for the purpose of branding all trotting horses throughout New Zealand. After quoting the provisions of the Stock Act dealing with the question, the director said he regretted that while in sympathy with the principle behind the application he could not agree to the registration of the fire brand “N.Z.,” but if the association thought it would be of any assistance in the objects desired to brand each horse with the letters “N.Z.” on the hoof, no objection could then perhaps be taken to owners having a registered brand which they would apoly, and supply the association with a copy of it for .identification purposes, in conjunction with the letters “N.Z.” The letter was received.