Topics OF THE Turf

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 196, 21 August 1935, Page 10

Topics OF THE Turf

CLUB MUST BEAR LOSS A deputation from tlio executive of tlio Opotiki Jockey Club waited upon the Minister of Internal Affairs, Sir Alexander Young, last woek, asking for a remission of taxation on account of a mistake made in paying out too muck on tko totalisator at the last race meeting of tlio club. The Minister tolcl the deputation that it wai, tlio club's own fault. No responsibility rested with tko Government, and a refund could not be entertained.

The mistake was made in the payout on tko first race at Opotiki on March 20. Tko dividend was calculated on £1 tickets, instead of on 10s, There were 131 tickets on the winner, and £1 Os l)d too much was paid out on each ticket, and also £39 too muck on tko second horse. An appeal for refunds was mado on the 1 course, resulting in something over £3O being repaid.

Slippery will make the trip the end of this month to race at the combined Egmont-Wanganui and Taranaki Hunt meeting. The little fellow lias been showing track form to warrant this trip to the other coast. Pakanui is galling very well at Hastings just now and recently ran 62sec.s. for live furlongs on the outside of the course proper. Ho will bo taken to Marton and Wanganui and should be very forward by then. Kaluinoke, Capelin Abbey and Marching Song arrived at Ellersilc from Gisborne on Sunday to fulfil engagements the Pakuranga mooting. They all look well, especially Kahuuoke, who will bo ridden in the Pakuranga Hunt Cup by P. Mcllroy. Other'riding engagements for the meeting arc: P. Savage, Baroscope; P. E. Baker, Volition, Capella Abbey and Gasceli'c; C. Simpson, Tea Chat."

L. Dulieu, who has been in Melbourne since June, is due to arrive in Auckland at the end of this week.

Collision is making recovery from the feet trouble that affected him in his one start at the last Poverty Bay races. He will, in all probability, bcraced next at Marton and Wanganui and will be accompanied on that trip by his three stable companions Hest, Shu and Trackman, (states the Tribune).

Prosy, Boy, who to date has contested two Hunt Cup steeplechases to win both, leaves to-morrow for Eilerslie, where he wall contest the Pakuranga Hunt Cup ou Saturday next. Reports from Hastings states that Mr C. E. Twist's glcding has done extra well since winning at Manawatu, finding him to-day even a better horse than then. This Luellus gelding is a very line fencer and impresses as likely to stay and jump all day, so that next jumping season may see him in National class.

AUCKLAND TROTS. HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY WEEK. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 18. Handicaps l'or the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting on August 31 are as follow: INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of £100; unhoppled trotters; 3.49 class; 11 miles.

FIXTURE 3 August 24.—Phkuranga Hunt Club. August 29.—Egmont Wanganui H.G. August 31.—Taranaki Hunt Club. September 7. —Otago Hunt Club. September 7.—Marton J.C. September 12, 14.—Wanganui J.C. September 21.—Ashburton County E.C. September 21.—Poston E.C. September 21, 23. —Avondale J.C. September 26, 28.—Geraldine E.C. September 27, 28. —Malborough R.C, September 28.—Napier Park E.C. September 2S, 30.—Taumarunui E.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. August 10, 14, 16.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. August 31. —Auckland T.C. September 7. —New Brighton T.C. September 7.—Auckland T.C. September 14.—Wellington T.C. September 19, 21.—Hawke’s Bay T.C, October s.—Methven T.C.

Ashliurst-Poliangina Racing Club PRESIDENT’S REVIEW OF SUCCESSFUL YEAR i The annual meeting of tho AslvkurstPohangina Racing Club is to bo held next Saturday evening, and the report, to be submitted by the president, Mr R, MacDonald, is as under;— ‘■Our annual race meeting, held on Anniversary Day, January 22, was again well patronised, both by owners and the public. Stakes for the meeting were increased to £BBO, plus trophies valued at £-10; in addition to which other trophies, for the trainers and riders of winners in the two Cup events, were generously donated by Messrs T. Close, W. Howell and J. McDonald. These additions to our programme had the desired effect of attracting horses of quality, and our patrons were provided with interesting contests throughout the day.

“Totalisator investments . for . tho meeting amounted to £9917 10s,-a de crease of £971 on last season’s figures. It will be remembered, however, that the previous meeting was held under very favourable circumstances, coinciding as it did with a substantial rise in wool values. Undoubtedly the drop in turnover at our last meeting, whilst contributed to by several other factors, was mainly due to the lower prices ruling for primary jrroduce.

“The year commenced with an overdraft of £3(5-1 9s .lid, and after., meeting capital expenditure of £129 10s 7J ou much-needed additions to the stewards’ stand, tho debit now stands at £3SS Is 9d. Revenue receipts exceeded expenditure by £129 4s 9d, which amount has been written off as depreciation on buildings. •‘We regret to record the death during the year of one of our oldest members, the late i Mr Hugh Eraser, whose services to the club were recognised by his election to life membership. “In addition to the president, vicepresidents and treasurer, who retire annually, four stewards retired by rotation, namely, Messrs J. D. Balmer, T. Erost, T. Leamy and D. Spclman. Mr Erost lias left the district and did not seek re-election. As only tho required number have beeft nominated for the vacancies, no election is neces-

sary.” Election of Officers As the nominations of officers do not exceed the required number, no election will be necessary. Office-bearers have been appointed as follow: —President, Mr R. MacDonald; . vice-presi-dents, Messrs W. Howell and J. McDonald; lion, treasurer, Mr J. Tremewan; stewards, Messrs J. D. Balmer. A. do Malmanelie, T. Leamy and D. Spclman.

Elissa scr' Captain Bolt 36 Native Ando Patch 48 Princess scr Worthy Nor 60 Nelson Chief scr Young Rodney 60 Nelson's Glory scr Autumn Lou 81 Nelspear scr UN CHUNG A. HANDICAP, of £123; 2.50 class; 1} miles. Edna Worthy scr Nelson do Oro 24 Ringtrue scr War Paint 30 Hohoro 12 "Woe Machine 4S MASSEY MEMORIAL. HANDICAP, of ill-10; 2.4G class; li miles. Kcwpie's Guy scr Auto Machine 12 Lady Coronado scr Nimbus 12 Manoeuvre scr Prince Pedro 12 Smooger scr Worthy Light 21 Wee Machine scr Mountain Dell GO MT. EDEN HANDICAP, of £100; 3.5 class; 1J miles. Aerial Bell . scr Parochial scr Anthony's Gift scr Proletarian. scr Brown Betty scr Spesslva scr Dean Parrish scr Television scr Gloster scr Terraplane scr Golden Worthy Song scr Bramble scr Meadow King 24 King’s Guido scr Charteris Bay SB Mapula scr Derby Fame 36 Nellola scr Kenworthy 3G ROYAL OAK HANDICAP, of £115; unhoppled trotters; 3.42 class; 11 miles. Autumn Lou scr Mountain Sun 36 Great Admiral 21 Mute 43 Kuini 36 ORAKEI HANDICAP, of £110; 3. 34 class; 11 miles. Roekella , scr Peter Junior 24 Star Pronto . scr Silver Watch 24 Whakahihi ■ • scr Transworthy 24 Laminate 12 War Girl 24 Kewpie's King PI Bla ml ford 43 Gold Dredge 21 June Nordica, 4,3 Kewpie's Bond 21, King’s Warrior 43 AUGUST HANDICAP, of £200; 1.31 class; 2 miles. Lady Coronado scr Auto Machine 3« Manoeuvre scr Kcwpie’s Nimbus scr Triumph 36 Smooger 12 War Buoy 4S GREY LYNN HANDICAP, of £110; 3.40 class; 11 miles. Bismuth scr Replica 12 Kewpie's Crest scr General King’s Play scr Sarsfield 24 Tinokaha scr Ironside 43 Nelson Luvan 12 Star Pronto 7i‘ Our McKinney 12