RACE DAYS REDUCED.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9544, 22 June 1911, Page 6

RACE DAYS REDUCED.

REPORT OF THE RAGING COM-' MISSIOK. ASHHURST WIPED OUT. ALSO PAHIATUA, LEVIN, AND RANGITIKEI., (Peb Peebs Association.) DUNEDIN, Juno 21. The Racing Commission's report reduced ' the days of racing.by 43, and tlio of trotting by 11 compared with last year s allotment at' totalisator meetings. _ Tho Commissioners express the opinion that some measure of redistribution would have been preferable, but the Gaming Act compelled reductions by fifty-four days. Wherever a 'less accessible committee had shown any active desire for racing by the provisions of needful equipments, they had beon given special consideration. To prevent any approach of proprietary ownership committees are recommended that when courses are on a_ leasehold tenure from companies or individuals, tno freehold should bo acquired or a right of lease in perpetuity at a fixed rental. Where clubs dissolve, after December 31st next, it is suggested that any assets over liabilities shall go to the funds of the nearest hospital. The Commissioners lay down a general principle that no racecourse should bo less than a mile in circumference, or unfenced, and urge that no new licenses be granted except under these conditions. _ As regards the courses where the sanitary arrangements are unsatisfactory, or no proper provision fs'madc for tho safety of riders, it is suggested that unless such 'deficiencies arc remedied within two years the licenses should be permanently withdrawn from such negligent club. In view of the withdrawal of licenses for a number of race meetings the committco urged that increased attention on tho part of the Railway Department is advisablo for supplying facilities for tho public within a twenty-mile radius for attending races. The amended report with its schedule to meet the view of the Crown law officers alters "conditions" imposed _ upon some clubs to simple recommendations. These conditions or recommendations arc- the outcome of exhaustive inspection of tho racecourses of the Dominion, and consequently the Commissioners "strongly and unanimously" urge their enforcement in all important points within a reasonable period. SCHEDULE I. Tho following arc- the racing days approved, for which totalisator licenses should issue: — Auckland, 11. Avondalc, 4. Bay of Plenty (new club), 1. Ohinemuri, 2. Koroma, 1. South Auckland, 2. To Aroha, 2. Takapuna, 4. To Kuiti (new club), 1. Thames, 2. Whangarci, 2. Dannevirke, 3. Gisborne, 4. Hawkc's Bay, 7. Napier Park, 5. Porangahau, 1. Poverty Bay, 4. Tolaga Bay, 1. Waipukurau, 1. Wairoa, 2. Woodvillc, 4. Egmont, 4. Opunake, 1. Stratford, 2.

Taranaki, 4. Folding, 4. Fnxton, 2. Manawatu. 5. Marton-Rangitikci (to race at Marion), a. Waiiganui, 6. Waverlcy-Waitotara, 1. Masterton, 3. Taratalii-Cartcrton, 1. Ofcaki Maori, 4. Wairarapa, 4. Wellington, 9. ;\karoa, 1. Ambcrlcy, 1. Ashburton, 4. Canterbury, 11. Geraldine, 2. Horopata, 1. Marlborough. 4. South Canterbury, 4. Waimato, 1. Greymouth, 4. Kumara. 1. Nelson, 2. Rcefton. 3. Westlaml, 3. Tuapeka, 1. Beaumont, 1. Cromwell, 1 Duncdin, 9, Gore, 4. Kurow. 1. Lake Comity, 2. North Otago, 4. Riveiton, 2. Southland. 4. Tapanui, 2. Vincent, 2. Waikouaiti, 1. Wairio, 1. Winton, 2. Wyndham, 1. Total days. 199. Number o f totalisator licenses, 109. SCHEDULE 11. (Days of racing reduced as required by the Act.) ABOLISHED. Waihi, 1 day—Should coalesce with Ohinomuri. Waipawa, I.—Should coalesce with Waipukunui. Patca, 1. —Should coalesce with Waver-

ley. Waitara, 1. Well served by Tarariaki. Ashhurst-Pohangina, I.—Unnecessary; mid-way between Woodvillc and Palmerston. Rangitikei, 4—Should unite with Marton. Horowlicmia, 2 days—Easily accessible to Otaki, Foxton, and Manawatu. Lower Valley, 2.—111-appointed and well eupplicd at Tauheronikau. Pahiatua, 2.—Easily accessiblo to Woodville, to which it, should coalesce. Christclnirch Racing Club, 3. Contiguity; being two miles from Riccarton course. Kaikoura, I.—No interest, shown, and no replies to repeated requests for information. North Canterbury and Olioka-Eyrcton, 1 each—Very ill-appointed. With Amberley Steeplechase Club should form one strong North Canterbury Club. Westport, 2 Hopelessly ill-appointed, and obviously no interest shown in sport; tenure very unsatisfactory. Alexander, I.—Poorly appointed. Maniototo, 2—Course- in utter disrepair, and for practical purposes, the district sufficiently served by Vincent Jockey Club. Taieri Amateur Turf Club, 2.—Contiguity; being ono and a-half miles from Wingatui; tenure verv unsatisfactory. REDUCED. Clubs whose racing clays are reduced:— Auckland, 3 days. Takapuna, 3. Avondale, Rotorua, • Thames. Dannovirke, Hawke's Bay, Napier Park, Tolaga Bay, Masterton, Taratalii-Carterton, Wellington. Kumara, Reeflon, Tuapcka 1 dnr each. Total 47; less 4 days added 13. SCHEDULE 111. TROTTING. NO LICENSE FOR MANAWATU. Days of trotting approved: Auckland Trotting Club, 7. Otaliuhu, 4. Wanganui, 2. Hutt, Valley, 1. South Wairarapa, 1. Nelson, 1. Wairau Valley, 1. Greymouth, 4. Inangahua. 1. Westport. 2. New Zealand Metropolitan, 9. New Brighton, 4.Canterbury Park, 4. Ashburton. 2. Forbury Park, 6. Gore, 1. Oamaru (new club), 1. Total'. 51 days. Number of totalisator licenses, 29.

SCHEDULE IV. _ I (Days of trotting reduced as required by tlio Act.) New Zealand Metropolitan, Canterbury I Park, New Brighton, 2 each. 1 Auckland, Otiihuhu, Hutfc Valley, Grey-, mouth, Inangahua, Ashburtqn, 1 each. Total 12 davs; less 1 day (Oamaru) added, 11. 1