MARRED BY RAIN

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 55, Issue 32706, 29 April 1946, Page 5

MARRED BY RAIN

PAEROA PICNIC RACES

'SUCCESSFUL DAY’S SPORT

R.S.A. AND PLUNKET BENEFIT

Although the weather was extremely unpleasant in the morning with driving showers it cleared in the afternoon for the annual meeting of the Paeroa Picnic Racing Club held on the Paeroa Racecourse on Saturday. The attendance was not as good, as in other years but nevertheless the meeting was a success both financially and’ from a sportsman’s point of view. Excellent organisation by an energetic band of enthusiasts, had everything well organised for the day and the large programme of fourteen events was- run off without undue delay. Racing of an interesting nature was seen several of the finishes being particularly exciting with hard riding by the horsemen to get the decisions.

(Proceeds from. the day will net. a profit within the vicinity of £lOO. The Paeroa Hauraki RiS.A. and the Paeroa Plunket .Society will benefit accordingly. Good work was done by an energetic band, of ladies who conducted the refreshment stall and this proved' particularly popular in view of the unpleasant conditions which reined, in -the early part of the day. His Worship the Mayor, Mr Edwin Edwards, was present and after the running of the Polo Pony Cup presented the trophy to Miss E'. Lind’say, the owner of the winner “Goldie.” He congratulated' Miss Lindsay on her success and' the club on' the manner in which they had organised the day. The officials were:—Patron: Mr Edwin Edwards; president: Mr V. Young; judicial committee: Messrs Ed'win Edwards, V. Young, J. Poland, E. P. Fathers and T- Gregson; handicappers: Messrs R. Russell (gallops), W. Johnson (trotting), W. Crimmins (children’s races); judges: Messrs P. Corbett and M. Crimmins; starters: Messrs W. Crimmins (gallops) and J. Thrupp (trotting); clerk.'of course: Mr E. S'cott; clerk of scales: Messrs H. Wylde and W. Knight; saddling -paddock stewards’: Messrs. E; P. Fathers and C. Murdock; birdcage steward: Mr G. Elvidge; colour stewards: Messrs G. Avery, G. Hopping and F'. Crai'g; gate steward: Mr A. Jenkinson; announcer: Mr B. A. Kelly; executive committee: Messrs V. Young, G. Elvidge, L. Richards, C. Murdock, G. Avery, T. Gregson, E-. P. Fathers, G. Spinks, W. Pirie, W. Crimmins and the secretaries; joint secretaries: Mrs A. L. Carrick and Mr J. K. Dean. Detailed results: —

(Pony Riace. — 2$ furlongs, ponies 14.2 and under ridden by boy 14 years and under .16 years of age. First £l, second 10/- and third 5/-. • 'Catch weights: J. Doran’s Teddy 1, L. Williams’ ‘Paddy 2, P. Cribb’s Sergeant Dan 3.

Flying Handicap.—4 furlongs. For horses that have not raced at a totalisator meeting. First £5, second £2 and third ' £l. Minimum , weight 10 stone. 'First division: R. Douglas’ Thole (10.3) 1, T. H. Duncan’s Kohinoor (10.2) 2, D. R. Orr’s Maori Dance (11.0.) 3. Time l/32-ss; Second division: C. E. Marceau’s Oruru (LCL.O) 1, C. Wood’s Pat (10.0) 2, B. E. Madgwick’s Dreamer (11.2 j 3. • Time, 1/3 4-‘ss. ■ .

Komata Trot.—l mile, -saddle, hopiples optional. For horses that have not raced at a totalisator meeting during the last 12 months. - First £4, second £1 and third 10/-. Minimum weight, 10 stone: G. Dawson’s Katoomba (36 yds. behind) 1, M. K. Maddren’s Hearsay (36 yds. behind) 2, G. W. Johanson’s True Trust (60 yds behind) 3. Time: 2/3i3s. Farmers’ Hack Race Handicap.— approximately 6 furlongs. Four flights of hurdles. 'For horses that have not raced at a totalisator meeting. First £5; second £l, and third 10/-. Minimum weight 10st.: 0. Young’s Jemmy Button (110.0) 1, J. D. Bartlett’s Banjo (10.0) 2, J. H. Miller’s Silver Banner (11.3). 3. Time l/48s. . Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap.—Four furlongs. For horses that have not raced at a totalisator meeting. Lady riders only. First £5, second £l, and third- 10/-. Minimum weight 8 st.: Miss F. Lindsay’s Goldie (9.5) 1; A. Reynold’s Baffles Moth (10.2) 2, R. N. Henry’s Salvo (8.7) 3. Time 1/4 1-bs. iSteer Riding.—First £5, second £l, third 10/-: K. Green, Turua. 1; M. Green, Turua, 2; D. Given. Walton, 3. Hairy Leg Scurry.—Four furlongs. For horses suitable for riding, driving, and ploughing. Any horse showing signs of thoroughbred- not eligible. First £-!■. second £l, and third 10/-:

J. -Doran's Teddy, 1; J. Osborne’s Prairie King, 2; P. .Speechlay's There Again, 3. Time, 1/(8 3-ss. (President’s Handicap.—Six furlongs. 'For horses that have not raced' at a totalisator meeting for the last I'2 months. First £B, second £3, and third £l. Minimum weight 10st.: J. P. Evans’ Water Hound (12.-7) 1, D. R. Orr’s Maori Dance (10.12) 2, R. E. Demler’s Ninth Spy (11.7) S’. Time. l/‘46 3-ss. • •

Tirohia Trot.—One and a half miles. • Hopples optional. For horses, that have not raced l at a totalisatoi* meet--ing during the last 12:.months. First £4, second £l/10/- and third* 10/-. Minimum weight . 10st. i Mrs K. M. Maddren’s Hearsay (60yds. bhd.) 1, G. Dawson’s Katoomba (60yds. bhd.) 2, Mrs K. M. McLean’s Frank Rolfe (60 yds. bhd.) 3. Time,..4./'2ls.

Ohinemuri Hunter Race. —Approximately 8 furlongs. Over steeplechase fences. For horses that have not raced at a totalisator meeting during the last 12 months.. First £5, second £2, and third £l. Minimum weight 10st.: ,B. Fox’s British Form (10.12) 1, R. N. Henry’s Landcourt (12.7) 2, D. Adams ■Grand Vaals'(l2.o) 3. Time 2/8 4-ss. (Polo Pony Cup.—Horses to be bona fide Polo Ponies that have played polo since January 1, 1945. Entries to be endorsed by secretary of any polo club. First, Cup and £4, second £l. 4 furlongs: Miss F. Lindsay’s Goldie 1, ’J. H. Clark’s Monojay 2, J. C. Homeward’s Pessimist 3. Time, l/ss.

IPony Scurry.—Two and a half furlongs. Ponies 14.2 hands and: under to •be ridden by girl riders 14 years and under 16 years. First £l, second 10/and third 5/-. Catch weight.: V. Martin’s Baby 1, J. Doran’s Teddy (Miss Ranstead) 2. Hikutaia Hack Handicap.—Four furlongs. For horses that have not raced at a totalisator meeting during the last 12 months. First- £4, second £l, third 10/-. Lady riders only. Minimum weight Sst.: R. Douglas’ Thole, ('8.5) 1, A. Reynold's Baffles Moth (10.2) 2, T. H. Duncan’s Beau Fay (18.0) 3. Time, 1.4 4-5-s. Mr. C. E. Marceau’s Oruru actually finished first but was- disqualified for coming inside a flag. Consolation Hack Race Handicap. Four furlongs.' For horses that have competed and : not been placed first oi second on the day: First £4, second £l, and third 107 Minimum weight 10st.: J. O’Grady’s King Saleve (10.9) 1 J. C. Homeward’s Pessimist (10.2) 2, Mrs R. O- Nicol’s Mai de Mer (11.01 3. Time. l/‘7s.