SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 28 April 1925, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. Mav 1, 2 —Marlborough E.C. May J, 2—South Canterbury J.C. May 0, 7 —Hawke’s Bay J.C. Mav o—Amberlev0 —Amberlev I?.C. Mav 13, 14—Egmout R.C. May 10—North Canterbury R.C. MINISTER AND CONFERENCE. CLASH OF AUTHORITY. PERMITS ISSUED UNDER PROTEST IJJ V TELEGRAPH PRESS aSSOUiA’J'IOiX CHRISTCHURCH, April 27. The following telegram has iieen sent by Sir Geo. Clifford, President of i.iie Racing Conference, to the president of the Taumarumu Racing Club and the secretary of the Waipa Racing Club: ‘•You are doubtless aware that to hoid a race meeting under an allotment hy the Minister of Internal Affaire and without approval of the Racing Conte re lie or its representatives would be contrary to the Rules of Racing, and would subject your club to such penalty as the Conference might elect to in diet. I have already protested as strongly as possible against the independent autocratic action of the 'Minister in taking action overriding the laws and customs regulating the sport, of racing. If tour club should desire it I will nevertheless, and under protest, give a formal approval to this license. This I would do only for the following special reasons. Firstly, the illness of the Prime Minister, which so gravely concerns the country. Cabinet and ourselves, .deprives us of our natural appeal from ail usurpation of Ministerial authority. Secondly, the Racing Conference is itself nearing the end of its authority, its successor being now in process of election. Thirdly, it is fitting that this grave question of the government of the turf should he dealt with dispassionately by the new conference which will meet in July. George Clifford. President, Racing Conference.”

The following replies have been received : From the president of the Tauniarunui Racing Club c—“l have to thank you for your night 'telegram and note contents. My club is very anxious to have an extra day owing to its financial position, and I would esteem it a favour if you will approve of the license and grant my club a date to race, say the twepty-third and twentyseventh of May. Please advise. Wathrow.”

From Waipa Racing Club: “My club regards the action taken by you as a protest against the Minister’s action in overriding the rules and custom regulating racing, and has no reference to this club’s position in the matter. We do not wish to take advantage of the special circumstances mentioned by you, but in view of our financial position would appreciate your approval, provided it does not prejudice Waipa’s standing with the Conference. Wvnyard." The president of the Conference has sent the following reply to Taumarunui and Waipa cluhis : “For reasons assigned in mv telegram of twentythird inst., and under protest stated therein. 1 gave formal aprovnl under part three, rule fourteen of the Rules of Racing, for your club to hold a one (Jay totnlis.atoi- meeting. Qenrge -Clifford. President. Racing Conference.

The date allotted for Tanmarunui Chili meeting is May 23. and ‘for \A aipn Club’s meeting, AThy 27.

SOUTH CANTERBURY ACCEPTANCES. TLvIARC, A]nil 27. The acceptances for the South Canterbury races sue as follow: Tekapo Huidies, one mile and a half. —Penury Ro.se 10.9, Red Kriss 10.8, Royal Star 10.8. San Salvador 9.9, Petunia 9.8, Paddy’s Hope, Lord Ashlea , Grim Joke, Calibration, Chinatown 9.0. G lade tone Hack Welter Handicap, one mile. —En are 9.9, Rich Prize 9.7, Mountain Rose 8.11, Coolly Romllin 8.8, Opliir 8.0, All Gold, Le Forte, Ferine 8.4. Rockfellow 8.2. Shandre 7.13, Sol-' way. Cornflower 7.12, Brilliant Hope. Belieforin, Winkie’s Rebel 7.11. Electric Stakes, five furlongs.— Bonny wood, Bolt Hope. Fairy Herald, Fairy Tidings, Floramye, Gold Brick, Soltoe, Hidden Mystery, Olympia, . Laughing Stock, Weir, Solfello, Some Abbey, Strongbird, Voute. Wnikawa 8.5, Passing Hour, Volant 8.0. Timaru Cup, one mile and a quarter. ■ —Mountain Lion 9.0, Tarleton 8,13, Ivilfane 8.9. Sunny Loch 8.6, Ravenna 8.1. Dancing Days 6.7. Smithfield Handicap, six furlongs.— Songb.ird 9.0, Los Ambus, Sun Up 8.6, Gay Juliet 8.1. The Harp. Clontarf 7.8, Ayr burn 96, Lava 7.5, Brown Lady, Corinthic 7.4. Otipua Steeplechase, two miles and a half.-—Paleneia 11.9. Charlena 11.8, Whipcord 11.1, Kipling 10.8, Mettle Drift 10.1, Tokairo, Golden Prince 9.2, Greenstone 9.0. Rosewill Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Goosestep 9.0, Kilris 8.6, Retrospect 8.5, Obligio 8.3, Mountain Rose 7.12, Goldspinner 7.11. Ronaki 7.10 f.orcl Leslie 7.8, Xigell 7.5, Captain Sarto 7.4. Promoter 7.4. Solwav. Gay Life 6.12. Doncaster Welter Handic:i|), seven furlongs. Happy Days, 9.12. Barn Owl 9.8. Kilharry 8.10, Warhavon. Enave. Dutch Courage 8.9, Uleaborg, Knia 8.6. Prince Charleroi 8.1. Quality 7.12. Bella Lake. Hardy Curdy, Knrtolite 7.11. VOTES AND COMMENTS. 7 (By -Maecenas.) Tim Marlborough Racing Club hold their autumn meeting on Friday and Saturday next. Capitulation appears to he on the improve, and in a weak field may, run well in the Opawa Welter at the Marlborough meeting on Friday. Tnnaclee.s lias a big load (9.7) in the Waterloo Cup at Blenheim, but if a starter lie should lie prominent, as the class of horse engaged in the event is poor. On odd occasions Rangimoana lias shown mice, and if started lor the Beaver ’Hack Handican # at the Marlborough meeting should at least command a following. Tt is stated that Mr. Fraser Smith is changing his trainer, and A. J. Julian is mentioned as the probable trainer of this hig team. Old Surveyor ran very hadly at the Avondale meeting, and it lias heen decided to retire this great stake earning son of Nassau from the race tracks. Bright Sol ran a great race mi the opening day at Avondale, lmt did not j show up so well on the second day. He is a promising sort, and if a runI ner at Hamilton on Thursday will have |nany admirers.

The 'Hamilton Racing Chili will con-.-hide their autumn meeting on Thurslay next. Since the spring meeting the Hamilton Racing 'Club has effected many improvements to its Te Rapa course, and in time.it may rival the best in this Dominion. H. Gray’s riding has on three occasions helped to bring about the defeat of Gloaming, for the redoubtable Tara, naki horseman was on Desert Gold, Sasanof, and Thespian jn the wins against. Gloaming. It goes without saying that if Gray, rides The Hawk against Gloaming at the Hawke’s Bay meeting this combination will have a big following. Oakleigh ran very poorly, at the Avondale meeting, and it certainly looks as if we had seen the best or this once fine 'chaser. With such a number of new racing clubs appearing in the Auckland province it looks as if the Taranaki, Egniont, and "Wanganui Clubs may lose the northern contingent in the years to come.

After losing all form for a considerable time Glen Canny ran good races A the recent meetings of the Auckland and Avondale Clubs. At present the Australian-bred gelding is being jumped, and as he goes well in winter ie mav win over the battens.

Hipo finished very well over nine furlongs at Avondale, and next season > son of Potoa may lie trained for middle distance cups and handicaps. At the present time one of the chief topics amongst sportsmen is the prospective meeting of Gloaming and The Hawk at the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s meeting. When it was cabled that The Hawk was being sent to New Zealand to meet Gloaming in the Ormond Gold Cup. Hector Gray immediately cabled J. Cameron for the ride on The Hawk, but, owing to that sportsman having left’for New Zealand,'no reply was received to the cable. In seven seasons .of racing Surveyor started on 89 occasions and captured stakes to the value of £13,695. Of the races be competed for, Surveyor won 21, was second on 16 occasions, and be’filled third place ID times, while on 42 occasions the son of Nassau failed to gain a place. Surveyor proved a wonderful bargain for Mr. J. Paterson, who gave *ll.O guineas for him, and in three years Surveyor returned Mr. Patterson no less than £7.590 in nionev won.