SPORTING.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 282, 6 December 1907, Page 5

SPORTING.

WOODVILLE J.O.

A RECORD MEETING

A. OLLIVER DISQUALIFIED DURING CLUB'S PLEASURE.

By "Augur."

The Woodville Jockey Club concluded its Summer meeting yesterday. Favoured by a continuance of fine weather and auother large attendance, the gathering proved a record one for the club, who will make a handsome profit out of this year's fixture

Excellent fields faced the starter throughout the day as the result of Mr J. E. Henry's adjustments, a total of 87 being saddled up for the eight events. Two big surprises were effected during the day, the first in thu Summer Handicap when Moloch put down a warm favourite in Tangimoana, the winner "fit the principal event the first day, and again in the Telegrahp Hack Handicap when Wharekura, carrying the colours of the Native Minister, the Hon. James Carroll, slipped his field in a five-furlong flutter and paid the biggest dividend at the meeting. The finish for the Summer Handicap afforded a spectacle which has been unfortunately of late too frequent an occurrence on the N.Z. turf. A palpable case of foul riding was witnessed. The stewards of the club were summoned together, and as a result of their enquiry they decided to disqualify during their pleasure the successful light-weight, Arthur Olliyer, the rider of Tangimoana, for interfering with Moloch. Speculation on the machine was again very brisk, a sum of £10,435, a slight advance on those of the first day, which is. very rarely the case with a two days' meeting, and a distinct advance from the corresponding day last year when the total was £8,259. The amount passed through the machine during the meeting totalled £20,732 as against £16,095 for the previous Summer meeting, a substantial increase of £4,637.

The management, under the secretarial guidance of Mr Gothard, was most creditable, the officials viewing with each other in the extension of little courtesies to their many visitors.

The very unusual arrangement of no less than three successive fivefurlong races is one that the club would be wise to curtail when drawing up future programmes. Two of such short sprints would be ample in one day. STEWARDS' HACK, HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Mr D. Buick's Rangipapa, by Papakura—Elusion, 7.7 (L. Lewis) .. .. .. 1 Mr T. Armstrong's Prize Bloom, 7.7 (G. Price) 2 Mr J. H. Evans's Pishermaid, 8.2 (W. Price) 3 All started but Royal Maid. Rangipapa shot to the front half way round the bend and was never overhauled, winning somowhat comfortably by a length, with two between second and third, Time, 1,15 4-5, SECOND HACK HURDLES, 1% miles. Mr J. Slattery's Taura. by Chainshot—Georgia, 10.13 (J, Hall) .... .. 1 Mr 0. Smith's Dulcinea, 10.4 (B. Olliver) 2 Mrs MoNichol's Papatawa, 9.0 (C. Price) 3 Ail started. Papatawa quickly got a break on the field. Five furlongs from home Taura went out after her and at the last fence nad headed Papatawa, who also buccumbed to Dulcinea. Taura won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 3.52 52 1-5. RUAHINE HACK WELTER, 7 furlongs. Mr A. Liskirk's King Post, by Seaton Delaval—St. Edith, .8.11 (S. Reid) 1 Mr W. Sklener's Rangahaeta, 9.0 (McKay) .... .. 8 Mr T. O'Neill's Daisy Paul, 9.9 (G. Price) 3 j Scratched: Waipunehu, Catseye. I Daisy Paul and Prince Hassan were out in front over the first bit, the former leading into the straight, but King Post and Rangahaeta came fast from the distance. King Post won by a length, same between second and third Time, 1.31 1-5. SUMMER HANDICAP, 1 mile and a distance. Mr G. Cork's Moloch, by Mauser — Listener, 7.3 (R. Hatch) 1 Mr D. Buick's Tangimoana, 8.8 (A. Olliver) 2 Mr D. McCorkindale's Sandiar, 7.7 (E. Lowe) 3 All started but King's Lynn. Arclight was out in front going down the back, with Polyanthus next. On the turn Tangimoana moved up and led into the home straight. At the distance Moloch threw out a determined challenge and in a bumping finish Moloch got up with a length to spare, same distance between second and third. Time, 1.56 2-5. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. Hon. J. Carroll's Wharekura, by Eton—lrina, 7.7 (R. Hatch) 1 Mr James Macara's Lochiela, 8.4 (F. Langstone) .. .. 2 Mr W. Davies' Yosami, 7.0 (H. Price) 3 Scratched: The Squatter, King Post, Miss Vera, Raugipapa. The winner was right out at the straight entrance and won easily by two lengths, heads only separating second and third. Time, 1.13 3-5. RAILWAY HANDICAP, 5 furlongs.

Mr O. H. Smith's Gawain, by Sir Lancelot—Delft, 8.10 (B. Olliver) 1 Mr W. Cooler's Sunbonuet, 8.0 (D. Price) 3 Mr Edgar Russell's Cyrene, 8.13(F. D. Jones) 3 All started. Linkless and Cyrene were in front to the turn At the distance Sunbonnet moved up and looked all over a winner, but Gawain came with a rattle and won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, 1.1 3-5. HACK SCURRY, 5 furlongs. Mr F. Fitzpatrick's Sandstream, by San Fran—Ua, 9.0 (T. O'Brien) 1 Mr O. Edward's Bonnie Doon, 9.0 (F. D. Jones) .. .. S Mr H. Hodge's Diplomatic, 9.0 (A. Watson) 3 Scratched: Lady Stocfcwell, "Wliititera, Rongokako, Clarabelle, Commander, San Jose. At the straight entrance Sandstream and Pronun were in front. Saadstream was oat

by himself at the distance and won comfortably. Time, 12. 3-5.

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, 1 mile. Mr T. Jones's King's Lynn, by

Seaton Delaval—-St. Amy, 8.4 (W. Kirk) 1 Mr W. Cragg's Aberration, 8.13 (W. Price) 2 Mr 0. Balcombe's Roseal, 8.11 (D. Kemp) 8 All started bat Whakawehi. Aberration and Millenial abreast showed the way down the back and were still in front going ronud tho home bend. Soon after entering the home straight King's Lynn moved up, wearing Aberration down, eventually winning by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.44 3-5. WELLINGTON ICACING CLUB.

AND THE BOOKMAKERS.

SUGGESTED CONFERENCE.

Per Press Association

Wellington, Dec. 5

A number of bookmakers were interviewed by the officials of the Wellington Racing Club, with a view to coming to an understanding as to the terms on which bookmakers will be licensed by the Club at its meetings. A number of suggestions were made, but no definite arrangement was arrived at. A mutual compromise, it is understood, is not improbable in terms of the suggestion made by Dr Findlay to the deputation which waited on him on Monday.

Tho following letter has been sent to the Chairman of the Racing Conference on behalf of the bookmakers:—" I have the honour to inform you that a strong deputation of leading bookmakers, comprising representatives from the principal centres and towns in the Dominion, waited on. the Minister for Internal Affairs this morning, and amongst other things Dr Findlay suggested that ths representatives of racing auchoritiee should meet the representatives of bookmakers in conference, with a view to arriving at reasonable licensing fees, and also to discuss rules for the governing of bookmakers, etc. 1 shall therefoie be glad if yon will use yonr good offices and arrange for a meeting, and as the subject is of some urgency, I would respectfully ask for a reply confirming this suggestion at your earliest convenience. — (Signed) M. Babnett. P.S. —In order to expedite the above I have forwarded copies of this letter to presidents of the Metropolitan Clubs throughout the Dominion, so that there may be no delay in appointing delegates." MANAWATU RACING OLUB. DECIDES BOOKMAKER QUESTION. A meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club was held last night, Mr R. S. Abraham, president, in the chair. It was agreed to allow bookmakers into the course at the Christmas meeting, in a position giving access both to the inside and outside lawns j for the sum of £20 for each bookmaker and £5 for each clerk per day. On the personal application of Mrs Essex, Mayoress, the club voted the sum of £10 10s to the Hospital funds.

Matters in conuectiou with luncheon, complimentary tickets, and the appointment of stewards on race day were also dealt with/

WAtKANAE ftC

A meeting tbat is steadily growing in popularity is that held on New Year's Day by the Waikanae Back Bacing Hub. Nominations in connection therewith close at 8 o'clock to-morrow night with the secretary, Mr James A. Muir. Intending nominators are reminded that the telegraph office closes at 5 p.m. The club has effected still further improvements this year by erecting a paddling paddock in the beautiful najiyo bush on their racecourse. The paddock when completed for this meeting will have costover JBIOO. It is a safe thing to say that the Waikanae Club has one of the most beautiful and picturesque racecourses in the Dominion, and as evidence of the popularity of the meeting, which takee the form of a gigantic race meeting and picnic combined, those who visit it once never fail to attend, if possible, the next year, and always bring more friends with them to the pleasant outing. The shelter provided by the bush makes the warmest weather apparently cool.

The Wairarapa Racing Club lias decided to allow bookmakers on the course at its summer meeting on payment of a fee of £15 inside the lawn, on the flat, and £7 10s outside, one clerk to be allowed each bookmaker.

At a meeting of the Gaslight Sports promoters this morning at Auckland it was stated that last night's meeting resulted in a loss and it was therefore decided to discontinue the sports, the clause of the Gaming Act relating to betting on sports grounds having killed the venture.

One result of the licensing of bookmakers appears to be the probability of the advent of pony racing. A meeting has been held in Wellington to form a club at which it was stated that negotiations were already proceeding for a course to the city, and all the money necessary to equip it was already subscribed. It is understood the course is at Miramar, where there is a large park, once offered to the city, but now in private hands.