SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 22 August 1924, Page 7

SPORTING.

■ + —.— lUNGITIKEI HUNT WEIGHTS. (by TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLING TON. Aug. 20. Hunters' Hurdles, 13 miles.—Crowhurst 11.0. Good Mark 10.13. Whizz Bang ]0.9, Diamond Nap, Gay Bobbie 10.7, Haligan 10.3. Kaika 9.13, Supporter 9.11, Labour Morn, Ethiopian 9.10, Rajput, Darnley, Aquilegia- 9.7. Rangitikei Hunt Cup, 3 miles.—Oak Rose 12.3, Adrienne 10.11, Ringi 10.10, Whizz Bang 10.8, Onepoto 10.7. Aotea Roa, Cambric 10.5, Kaforte 9.13, Ah 111 9.9, San Guard, Tonukoke, Rbsemount., Gilgai, Haerenga 9.7. Heaton Park Handicap, 7 furlongs. —Wassail 9.10, Halgina SilS. Duo 8.9. Arch Salute, Comical 8.8, Quest 8.2, Sir Burnett 8.1, Royal Divorce, L’Amour 8.0. Correspondent, Stork, Reremoana 7.12, Diamond Ring 7.11, Fleeting 7,10, Happy Days 7.9,”Helen Kurus / .8, Startle, Avola, Festivity t. 7, Megan 7.6, Counterattack, Black Cruiser, Cleasanta, Snatcher, Day Guard 7.3, Thunderclap, Kuhio, Peter Maxwell, Crown Gem. Merry Ann Hallowvonia, Equitable, Poteen 7.0. ’ Makaraka. Hack, 6 furlongs.— Wheel 11 ! 9.0, Cliairman 8.5, Quiescent 8.4, Fool s Paradise 8.2, Alabama 8.1, Dangle 7.13, Ruby Ring 7.12, Ilka 1.11, Roburite 7.9, Knighthood 7.8. La Reve, Troilus, Bon March 7.5, Lucrative, Bonogne 7.2, Purseproud, Lady Riston, Ruby Red, Westbrooke,

Heron, Eh Timi, Transformer, Kawa! Ireela, Somes, Pronto, Weeta, Sealed Orders, YYaitaki, Silver Shadow \wa Mountain Ore, Empire Camp, Slimin' Logic, Taitaiata. 7.0. 11 ? ack 1 , H V H miles.—Landbird -J.3, Alanc 11.0, Bonibrook 10.10 Brigadier Bill 10.7, Lark Hall, Demand, Glencairn 10.4, Militaire 10 2 Puwhero 9.13, Goldplane, Good Mark 9.11. Miss Mickey 9.10, Alabama, Rowan 9.9, Velociform, Atapo 9 7 Elvaette, Mahia, Te Tahi 9.5, Crown Coin, Elothenes, Loved One, Suspicion, Empyrean, Sansalino, Chirrup, Maniatere, Cherry Bank. Clicquot, SilkRein, Koauau. Pourihoiho 9.0 Bracelet, 1J miles.—Good m a i r ,A Bobbie 12.0, Haligan Kama _ 11.0, Rajput 10.12, Whizz Bang 10.10, Supporter, Lady Comet, Punishment 10.9, Kawana, San Guard, Tonukoke, Gneroa, Gilgai, Darnley

7 fhrlongs.-Rehu-thi 10 d 6 - AViet 111,11! dA] < Brigadier 9./, Atapo, Chairman T 9.3 Quiescent 9.2, Mountain Signal 8 13’ Sir Pam 8,12, Opa, Ilka, Lady Joyce! Ruby Ring B.l], Mountain Top The Curragh, Peut-etre, Strongholt ’ 8.10 YYaetea 8.8, Knighthood 8.6, Velvet King Ayum Kara 8.4, Sand Star 8.9 Tiansfonner Fiery Lad, Panache, Miss Ra/1%1? 0 n ' MenT Ann » M <nmttfn Bell, The Emperqr 8.0. THE ROYAL DESPATCH CASE. LEADING NEW ZEALANDERS earn displeasure. (By Cardigan in the Sydnev Referee).. \Yhen the A.J.C. stipendiary stewards Messrs J. Higgins, Alister Hayes and I. Coombfs, disqualified C. h! Bryans and G. Meddick, together with the mare Corncake, some weeks ago they caused a great stir in racingcircles. It was mild to the flutter they caused on Monday, when they announced that F. D. Jones and M. McCarten were disqualified for 12 months in connection with the running of Royal Despatch at Canterbury Park on Saturday last. Royal Despatch has probably caused bred Jones more trouble than any other horse he has ever had in a long and honourable career. At his first start in Sydney at the Moorefield meeting on July 19 he was the opening favourite for the second division of the Maiden Handicap, but drifted in the betting. E. Lowe was the rider on that occasion. The stewards inquired into his running, and after taking evidence accepted the explanation of the rider and trainer, adding that they \ieie certain there was no improper intent. r r

On Saturday at Canterbury Royal Despatch was given another run, this time in the first division of the Maiden Handicap, and was well in the market. Ridden by M. McCarten who had arrived from the Dominion in the intervening period, he was one of the ca ja - w <iy, but dropped back, never afterwards appeared to have a possible ™ anc „ e > , and , fini shed in the middle of the field. The stewards immediately opened an inquiry, but. owing to the short time between races, adjourned it until Monday, when, after further consideration they arrived at the decision mentioned above.

Royal Despatch is a four-year-old gelding, and although he has proved he can gallop in private, is regarded as wayward, as on more than one occasion he has shown an inclination to run off the course. Only 0 n Tuesday morning last, at Randwick when «o‘ing five furlongs with McCarten up he ran into a hurdle. At Moorefield he was hanging out most of the way hut I believe that McCarten told Jones, after the race on Saturday, that he did not hang out, but was simply not good enough Jones was not at all confident about Royal Despatch on Saturday, and told me before the race that he only intended putting enough on that horse to try to get back the monev he lost on him at Moorefield. This money was entrusted to a well-known commissioner, who is a friend of Jones, and at the inquiry produced the bet tin «• tickets, showing the extent of the commission, which was very small, as Knight is a non-betting owner an d Jones is a, very small punter. there is no need to dwell on Mc-Car-ten’s career. He has the reputation of being one of the most honorable jockeys in New Zealand, and has risen to his present high position by sheer merit. Only 21 years of acre McCarten IS retained by Mr. H. A.“ Knight at a big sum to do his riding and has been remarkably successful i„ the black and white stripes, ridimr Rallvmena in the A.J.C. Derby, and in all Jus New Zealand successes. McCarten " as , the head of the winning jockeys’ list in the Dominion in the 1922-23 season and last season he tied for first place with C. Emerson, with 47 wuis each. He served his apprenticeship with F. Tilley, and won big races on Tamatete and Enthusiasm, two good performers for that trainer. In ?«<* McCarten has ridden for most of the leading owners in the Dominion. E. D. Jones has for nearly thirty years been a trainer in New Zealand and has built up a great reputation, not only as a trainer, hut as a man. He served his apprenticeship as a jockey with R. J. Mason, and rode for the Hon. G. G. Stead. He was afterwards first horseman to the Hon. J. jO. Ormond’s stable, and had a long and very successful career in the saddle. He trained for Mr. W. E Bidwell. who raced Reputation and other good horses, and parted on the very best of terms with that owner. His clients now are all men well known in the

Dominion Turf world, and Mr. H. A. Knight, who owns Royal Despatch, is a committeeman of the Canterbury Jockey Club, one of the most conservative racing bodies outside England. Messrs. J.. F. Buchanan and G. D. Starky, who are also members of the committee of! the .J.C.i, are amongst Jones’ clients. It is interesting to note that most of Jones’ patrons are non-bettors, and . Jones, himself, regards a tenner as a big wager. W'HAT OBJECT. Jones and McCarten are bewildered at the turn of events, and they are not alone, as numerous good judges who saw the race on Saturday, and know Jones and McCarten, are astonished at the disqualification. It is realised that the stipendiary stewards have their duty to the public to perform, but most racing men fail to see what object either McCarten or Jones would have in preventing Royal Despatch from doing his best. Jones has a great team, and splendid prospects of winning big stake-monav with Ballymena, Glentruin, Killociira and others, and it is unlikely that he would jeopardise those prospects by adopting questionable tactics in a maiden race that is worth about The horse himself has proved that lie is not of much account, and it was Jones’ intention to sell him in Australia if the opportunity arose. The action of the stewards is likely to have far-reaching effects, and it would not be surprising if the whole of Jones’ team were scratched from their Sydney engagements. It is sincerely hoped that this action will not be decided upon, as racegoers are keen to see the best New Zealanders in action.