SUCCESSFUL DAY

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 57, Issue 4000, 31 May 1948, Page 5

SUCCESSFUL DAY

PICNIC RACE MEETING

HELP PAEROA AMBULANCE

WHALE’S VALCONIA WINS CUP

Funds for an ambulance for Paeroa were considerably augmented on Saturday last by the donation of a percentage of the profits from the race meeting held by the Paeroa PicnicRacing Club. There was a good crowd present at the Paeroa racecourse in its ideal setting on Thames road and entries for the various events ran high. The track was rather heavy as there had been considerable rain overnight. The day began with heavy mists and occasional light showers and raincoats and galoshes were very lunch in evidence among the spectators, but by midday the sun was shining brightly and the weather continued fine for the rest of the afternoon.

Biggest event of the day was the President’? Handicap of six furlongs for horses that had not raced at a totalizator meeting during the last 12 months. The winner received £l4 and a cup which had been donated by Messrs Viv. Young and Tom Gregson, Mr G. Whale’s Valconia taking the honours. Came From Putaruru Mr Viv. Young, president, introduced the patron of the club, the mayor of Paeroa, Mr Edwin Edwards,

who presented Mr Whale with the cup. Mr Edwards remarked that he was pleased that Mr Whale had been sufficiently interested in the meeting to travel from as far away as Putaruru to attend it.

“A' you know.” said Mr FlwajJs, “ the proceeds of this meeting are to go to the St. John Ambulance Asso-

ciation, as they are anxious to purchase an ambulance for Paeroa. They have a shed for it already, ami an energetic and interested association. If we are able to provide an ambulance they will be able to extend the excellent service they are giving at the present time.” Mr Edwards called for three cheers for the winner of the president’s handicap, his horse and rider.

In reply, Mr Whale expressed his thanks but said that most of the credit was due to the rider and also to his daughter who had worked Valconia most of the time.

Mr Young thanked all those present for attending the meeting, the members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade who had been on duty, and all other helpers. Officials For The Day Officials for the day were: Patron, Edwin Edwards, Esq.; president, Mr V. Young; vice-presidents, Messrs E. P. Fathers, F. T. Gregson and G. A. Avery; judicial committee, Messrs Young, E. Fathers, E. Edwards and Gregson; handicappers, Mr Reg. Russell (gallops), and Mr N. Johnson (trotting); pony races, Mr G. Spinks; judges, Mr D. G. McMillan and Mr M. Crimmins; timekeeper, Mr P. Corbett; starters, Mr W. Crimmins (gdllops), and Mr J. Thrupii (trotting); clerk of course, Mr Cedric Murdock; stipendiary steward, Mr E. Elliott; clerk of scale*, Mr 0. W. Knight and Mr Vai Vuglar; saddling paddock stewards, Messrs E. Fathers and L. Richards; birdcage steward, Mr Geo. Elvidge; number stewards, Messrs F. Craig and G. Spinks; gate steward, Mr E. Harris; honorary auditor, Mr A. A. Jenkinson; honorary surgeon, Dr. S. L. Haslett; veterinary advisor. Mr R. Burke: honorary secretary and

treasurer, Mrs A. L. Carrick; announcer. Mr B. Kelly; genera] commitcee, Messrs F. T. Gregson (chairman), V. Young, G. Elvidge, L. Richards, C- Murdock, E. P. Fathers. G. Spinks, W. Pirie, W. Crimmins, E. Harris, J. K. Dean, P. Doran, S. Tidswell, F. Craig, B. Kelly, F. Sparks, J. Spinks and the secretary.

Results in Detail Results of races were as follows: — Pony Race, about 21 furlongs, ponies 14.2 and under, to be ridden by girl riders, 14 years and under 16 years: Trixie, owned and ridden by Miss V. Martin of Paeroa, 1; M’dnight, owned and ridden by Miss R. Blackburn of Ellerslie, 2; Trigger, owned by T. Te Whero and ridden by Miss M. G. Willis, 3. Hairy Leg Scurry, about 4 furlongs, for horses suitable for riding, driving ami ploughing: Century Boy, C. Alley, 1; Bluey, L. G. Mitchell, Hikutaia, 2; Sonny Boy, F. S. Neale, Komata 3. Pony Race, about 21 furlongs, ponies 14.2 and under to be ridden by boy 14 years and under 16 years of age: Trixie, owned by A. Hollis, Waihi, and ridden by B. Pennell, 1; Blaze, owned by R. Moore, Te Aroha and ridden by C. White, 2; Whitebait, owned by G. (Crawford, Kopu, and ridden by R. [.May, 3. Hikutaia Hack Handicap, about 4 furlongs, lady riders only, minimum weight 8 stone: Valconia, G. Whale, Putaruru, 1; Monojay, J. 11. Clark, Turua, 2; Advance Plane, Miss M. G. Willis, Morrinsville, 3. Komata Trot, about 11 miles, saddle, hopples optional, minimum weight 10 stone; Lynn Win, J. S. Bax, Hikutaia, 1; Parrish Boy, Miss M. G. Willis, Morrinsville 2; Loyal Son, W. G. Hollis, Waihi, 3. Flying Handicap, about 4 furlongs, minimum weight 10 stone; Bright Silver, M. O’Donoghue and C. Dean, Waihou, 1; Sir Jay, A. Schaare, Putaruru, 2; Prince, R. D. Moore, Te Aroha, 3.

Farmers’ Hack Race Handicap, about 6 furlongs, two flights of hurdles, minimum weight 10 stone: Red Book, 0. Young, Paeroa, 1; Sergeant Dan, P. R. Cribb, Waihou, 2; Captain Oates, 0. Young, Paeroa, 3. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, about 4 furlongs, lady riders only, minimum weight 8 stone: Celebrate, E. J. Doyle, Waihou, 1; Little Goldie, Miss F. Lindsay, Morrinsville, 2; Blackbird, G. Crawford, Kopu, 3. Tirohia Trot, about 11 miles, saddle, hopples optional, minimum weight, 10 stone; Lynn Win, J. S. Bax, Hikutaia, 1; Parrish Boy, Miss M. G. Willis, Morrinsville, 2; Loya] Son, W. GHollis, Waihi, 3.

President’s Handicap, about 6 furlongs, minimum weight 10 stone; Valconia, G. Whale, Putaruru, 1; Lady View, P. R. Cribb, Waihou, 2; Paymaster, F. D. O'Donoghue, Waihou, 3.

Ohinemuri Jumpers’ Race, about 12 furlongs, over six flights of hurdles, minimum weight 10 stone: Paint, J. Homeward, Hikutaia, 1; Red Book, O. Young, Paeroa, 2; Sergeant Dan, P. R. CWaihou, 3.

Consolation Hack Rave Handicap minimum weight 10 >t»me; Pipi, F. L. Butterworth. Paeroa. 1 ; Prime. R. D. Moore, Te Aroha, 2; Algie, J. McPherson, Waitakaruru, 3. Musical Chairs, school children only: G. McKenzie, Hikutaia, 1; Miss D. Moore, Te Aroha, 2.