The Turf

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 178, 13 July 1927, Page 5

The Turf

Racing Conference Opened. HUNT CLUB’S PROTEST. LONGER HURDLE RACES ADVISED. (Per Press Association). Wellington, July 18. The Racing Conference opened today, Sir George Clifford presiding The annual report was presented, lhe 1 rotting Conference aiso opened, and Mr Nicoll presented the annual report.

lhe Hunt Clubs' Association last night passed the following resolution. “That this association views with alarm the reported action, ol the Dates Committee in allocating Labour Day, which has been the date tor every totalisator meeting held by the Waikato Hunt Club, to the Wai kato Racing Club, and requesting the Waikato Hunt Club to select a date othei than Labour Day. It was pointed out that hunt clubs act as feeders to racing clubs. No less than 20 jumpers competing at Trentham on the first day graduated from the hunting field.

The stipendiary stewards reported that the meetings had been efficiently controlled, and great improvement effected. It was suggested that enforcement of the rule regarding unruly horses be rigorously adhered to. Attention was drawn to the large number of fatal accidents, mainly in jumping events, attributable, in the committee’s opinion, to many shortdistance hurdle-races. Clubs would be well advised to have no hurdle race less than two miles on the programme. This would quickly do awav with the inclusion of many squibs in contests. No hurdle race should be permitted on a course of less than a mile in circumference. The report was adopted.

The Dates Committee regrets that, contrary to promises with regard to applications for new totalisator licenses the Minister has allotted the Franklin and Taumarunui Racing Clubs one-day licenses without first consulting the conferenct or the committee/ thereon. Under the circumstances, the committee has no option but to grant the Franklin Racing Club xMarch S and Taumarunui De cember 12, utilising licenses previously granted to Waverley and Nelson. Highweight Handicaps are now races in winch the minimum weights shall not be less than 8 stone.

Taranaki’s application to have its representation increased to two votes was refused. When sufficient hurdle steeplechase jockeys are not available tor jumpers’ flat races a licensed jockey may now be engaged at a 7 pound penalty. In future horses the property oi one. owner and running in separate divisions of a race in which the totalisator is opened only once, will be bracketed. WELLINGTON MEETING. FIRST DAYS RUNNING. I'he following accounts of the nrincipal races run on the first day are taken from the “Dominion” : — Kawini was a better favourite than Beau Cavalier for the Wellington Steeplechase, with Crown Coin a good third favourite, and they carried tin bulk of the pool There was mono for Tuki, Scamp. and Comical Oniahu got left four or five lengths at the start and Beau Cavalier and Comical led to the first fence from Scamp. Throughout the first roum Beau Cavalier had charge from Comical, and then came Scamp. Sir Wa Zircon. Crown Coin, and Kawim Entering the second round, Bea; Cavalier and Comical were still clem of Scamp Zircon. Sir Wai. Kawim and Crown Coin. There was ZittL change into the straight the seco” time, where Beau Cavalier led fror Comical. Zircon, Sir Wai, Kawini and Crown Coin. At the stam double Comical had had enough, and pulled up soon afterwards. Seven furlongs from home Beau Cavalier was well dear of Kawini. Crown Com and Zircon. It was plain that Beau Cavalier was the winner with a stmup. He maintained his lead to th' last fence, and come on to win by eight lengths from Kawini. who b Crown Coin by two lengths. Tmwas six lengths awav fourth. iuu then came Dick. Bonny Rill. Zircor Omahu. Royal Abbey. W March Sir Wai. and San Forte, w’tScamp last WHYTE MEMORIAL. Chickwheat (11 a.m.) and Blm Peter were scratched for the Whyte Memorial, in which eighteen starts Master Doon was a substantial ourite from Sun Up, with plen

support for Alloway. Royal Mint. •••• Indian Sage, while the southern were very confident that Fairy Herald had excellent prospects. Unfortunately for the latter, however, m got badly left, and had his chan ruined. Nukumai played up at post, and after they were let go - Up and Tresham showed out first from Master Doon. Royal Mint, at: Alloway with Black Mint last of bunch Once they had settled d< Sun Up led from Miss Hupana. Mas ter Doon Alloway, and Indian Sam with Royal Mint heading the bun with Tresham next: Black Mint was last. Crossing the top. Sun Up and Master Doon were clear of In Sage, Nukumai. Alloway Rouex Royal Mint. Sun Up and Masto Doon ted into the straight from In dian Sage, Roues. Alloway, an Royal Mint. Merrv Damon cot up fast. Nukumai was also hand? The two loaders were almost mini” diately in trouble, and the first to head them was Indian Sage. Thp latter, however, had had enough furlong from the post, where Nuk” mai came awav with a great burst of speed, and simplv left his fir standing to go on and win bv thr lengths, while Indian Sago -vo down in the last few strides tn Queen Arch who put in a great run and beat him bv a bond for see money Merrv Damon ran into fair fourth, and then came Rov./ Mint. Alloway. Black Mint. Fid-’ Herald and Mint Lent STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. Delightment was a slightly belt, favourite for the sprint event tha. King Lu, with money for '• Nadarino and Nincompoop. From a £<>d start Merry Damon and ”ailInrd were the early leaders, with Nadarino Nod Kollv Gold Pox V

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compoop. Lady Fingers, and Deligii. ment all prominent. Once in line Delightment drew away on the rai and was clear a Imlong from ho. where Solrose came very fast, an King Lu also put in a good run, Sol. rose just failing to catch Delightnin on the post by a bare head. Kin-’ Lu was three lengths awav. a head in front ot Hipo. followed by Ladv Fingers, Gold Box Nadarino, Deluge Arpent, and Royal Game, with Gaillard last. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Wellington. July 13 Wellington acceptances for the second day as as follow: — Corunna Hurdles Handicap, IJ miles.—Perle de Leon 11.4. Kaikahn, Lady Passenger 10.11. Bonena 10.8, York Abbey 10.7. Inferno 10.2, Potoanui 10.0. Guncase. Bevis, Vexatious 9.8. Peshwa 9.7. Aberfeldy 9.2, Joyeuse. Doyleston 9.0. Maiden Handicap. 6 furlongs.— Tameterangi. Cerf 10.2, Avro 9.12, Waltzer 9.11. Catapult 9.8, Subdivision 9.6. Oratrix 9.5. Cornstalk 9.4, Card Trick 9.2 Debate, Duke Abbey, Flitter. Philanderer. Town Tall, Arrow Bov 9.0.

Seatoun Handicap. 7 furlongs.— Peho 10.4. Rowlev 10.3. Rahepoto 10.0. Romantic 9.11 Bronstell. Wild Work 9.7. Sir Moment 9.4. Royal Head 9.0. Second Hack Steeplechase. miles —Hokoi 10.9. Comedy Prince 10.4. Taitaiata 9.7. Sir Wai 9.5. Kirkwood The Curragh. Maidos 9.0. Parliamentary Handicap, 1} mile. —Nukumai 10.9. Ngata 10.7, Sun Up 10.4. Shining Armour. Master Doon. Merrv Damon 10.2. Mint Leaf 9.13, Black Mint. Treslgim 9.12. Chickwheat 9.8. Lord Star 9.7. Alloway. Indian Sage 9.5. Queen Arch 9.4, Royal Mint. Tame Fox. VVeddine March 9.0

High-Weight Handicap. 1 mile 3 furlongs.—Passionate 10.8, Gaze 10.6, Gauntlet 10.1, Brigadier Bill, Merle 10.0, Koauau, Rahepoto, Mount Marta 9.13, Kaikahn, Beau Cavalier 9.11, Kamehnmeha, Outfit 9.10, Mister Gamp, Gold Rain, Glenidle 9.7, Lady Passenger 9.5, Closefire 9.2, Anolo, Fairy Tidings. Ramblin Kid. Royal Abbey, San Pedro 9.0.

Members’ Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Delightment 10.11, Sun Up 10.9, King Lu 10.4, Oration 10.3, Nineompopp 10.1, Solrose, Royal Game 9.12, Wonnanui 9.11, Gaillard 9.9, Hipo 9.7. Deluge 9.6, Nadarino 9.1, Fairy Herald, Arpent, Gold Box, Lady Fingers, Miss Hupana, Willow Wai, Phantasy 9.0.

Petone Handicap; 6 furlongs.— Horomna 11.6, Waicullis 10.12, Ned Kelly 10.8, Coot 10.0, Denier 9.9, Branstell, Cassolette 9.8, Kilhite, To Kawana 9.7, Royal Land 9.3, Mountain Joan, Thnmus 9.0.