SPORTING

Northern Advocate, 11 October 1928, Page 9

SPORTING

I FIXITOES. RACING, Dunedin Jockey Club.—October 11, 13, Carterton Racing Club.—October 13. Wellington Racing Club.—Oct. 20, 22. Gore Racing Club.—October 20, 22. Waikato Racing Club.—October 20, 24. Waverley Racing Club.—October 22. Waikato Hunt Club.—October 22. Waipawa County Racing Club—Oct, 22. North Canterbury R.C.—October 22. Poverty Bay Turf Club.—Oct. 25, 27. Masterton Racing Club.—October 27. Banks Peninsula Racing Club—-Oct. 27. Birchwood Hunt Club.—October 31. TROTTING CALENDAR, Auckland T.C.—Oct. 13, 17. Greymouth T.C.—Oct. 20, 22. Northland T.C. —October 22. Oamaru T.C. —Oct; 22. Metropolitan T.C. —Nov. fi, 8, 9. Otahuhu T.C.—Nov. 17, 21. Wellington T.C.—Nov, 24. Forbury Park T.C. —Nov. 29, Dec. 1, Waikato T.C. —Dee. 1. Cheviot T.C. —Dec. 8. New Brighton T.C.—Dec. 15, 17.

THE ELLEESLIE TROUBLE.

n PUBLIC’S RESENTMENT. 3 1 j INQUIRY HINTED AT. ) Public happenings are quickly refleet- ' ed in Parliament, ami the racing disturbance at Ellerslic provided a topic j for Mr W. E. Parry (Auckland Central) I in the Appropriation Bill discussion in i the House of Representatives. 'The member took strong exception to the racing authorities imputation that the crowd was “a howling mob.” This he said could be disproved ,‘by the police, who could testify' that it was very orderly indeed, and in no way a menace. The people resented very ■much tlie'se: imputations, and he, as well as other Auckland members, had received telegrams from very reputable people protesting against it. Looking over the loading articles of the Auckland Press he felt, that they I did not view the 'attitude of the racing authorities as being very wise. The “Auckland Star” had covered the situation i n, a very broadminded way, and it, showed one important aspect—that wise management would have forestalled trouble. It pointed out that the action of the racing authorities in' starting the steeplechase while the crowd was on the course was dangerous . and amazingly foolish. He fc.lt that the ‘Government would be well advised ■to secure a public inquiry into the ‘ matter. '

The Prime Minister: Let if drop! It is all right. I cannot see anything to bo igained,'

Mr Parry: That' is all very fine, but a large section feel that they have not been treated fairly, and a section lost a considerable "Aim of money.' He thought that some*'arrangement could be made which would obviate such hap ; penings in the future. , Mr Potter; They need another system in case of a non-start, TROTTING AFFAIRS, MEETING OP THE BOARD. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. At yesterday's meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Board reports were received in connection, with the'application to have the horse Don Zolock removed from the schooling list. After discussion it was decided to ask the owner of the horse to arrange with Mr A. Commons, stipendiary steward, to have an exhibition start made with other horses on the Auckland track before a final decision was reached. The remarks made by Mr W, E. Thompson, president of th? New Brighton Trotting Club, in which he said that the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association had sought to defeat the rules under which the club acted, have been withdrawn by Mr Thompson. This statement was made when the club was considering the Free Advice case and ..Mr. Thompson was called upon to appear before the board to show cause why- lie should not be dealt with under the rules of trotting. As a result of his withdrawal the board decided to take no further action in the matter. » WAIKATO RACING CLUB.

WEIGHTS FOR FIRST DAY. The following weights have been declared for the first day of the Waikato Racing Club’s meeting:— Waiinai Hurdles, of 150 so vs; one mile and a half. —Siaosi 1.1.5, Uralla 10.13, Bourn 10.0,. Gala Day 10.3, Stormy 10.2, Llewellyn 9.10, Ripon Abbey 9.8, Lucullent 9.3, Star of the East 9.2, Mangai,ii 9.1, Rang! Sarto, Rahopoto, Archeen, Pekatahi, Hangawera, Beriutliia, Mangaiti, Ashleigh, Master Roley, Blago, Tago San, Rafferty, Louis Poto, Kaihoremai, Rose Arch 9.0. Tamahere Stakes, of 150 so vs; four furlongs. —Flying Prince 8.0, Eaglet 8.1, Chief Ruler colt, Royal Visitor, Gasbag colt,' Giglo, Sunny Mint, Valwin, Fraser, Awamiitu, Valstreet, Ruling Chief, Crim.astor, Gay Duke 8.0, Love Call 7.13, Bennie 7.10, Lucky Alice 7.9. Waikato Cup, of >650 sovs; 1 mile and a quarter. —Te Kara 9.2, In the ■Shade 8.4, Goshawk,, Catkin 8.2, Valkon 8.0, Corinax 7.7, Desert Glow, Alinr Leaf 7.5, High Pitch 7.4, Queen Areh 7.1, Transformer, Royal Boulton, Papatu, Wedding March, Tc’ Korokc, King Smock, Pale Star, Beau Cavalier, Tidal, Sports King 7.0, Claudelands Highwoight Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile.—-Stormy 9.3, T? Koroke 9.0, Golden Krist 8.12, Waltzqr 8.6, Mervette 8.5, Schorr, Eh Tirol, Gold Rain; Tinopono, Bright Day, Wenday,

Infante, 'Master Arch, Maori Hoy, Hanrua, Mashoor 8.0. ■Clarkin Hack Handicap, of .150 so vs; one mile.—Micrometer 9.0, Respirator 8.3, Loveband 8.0, Maori Boy 7.10, Oscar 7.7; Kerry Dance 7.5, Always 7.3, Komak, Whakama, Haurua 7.0. Cambridge Handicap, of 350 sovs; six furlongs. —iPaganelli 9.8, The Hawk 9.1, Kingfield 8.8, Pegaway 8.3, Flying Juliet, Haney Lee 8.0, High Pitch, Oration 7.13, Macroom, Tea Time 7.9, Tinokoa, Prince Otto, Master'Boon, Ballymoy IL, Regent, Whaka King, Prince' Lu, Lord Abbey, Marble King 7.0. Hautapu Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—Lady's Boy 9.0, Sir Kay 8.2, Maori Boy 7.11, Orchus ■7.9, Speechless, Oseari 7.8, Lady Quex 7.7, Te Waka 7.4, Apbbey Queen, Master Lu 7.3, Glen iStar, Valda, Red Day, Glena BayNurjahan, Miss Comet, Nib-, lick. .7.0, * AUSTRALIAN JOTTINGS. WAIOULLUS A WINNER. (Australian Press Association.) (Received 8.7 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day. Benoni has been scratched for thq Caulfield Cup, Valsisanne, a candidate for the Debutante Stakes from Adelaide and Kavalli and Magnify have Arrived from Sydney. ‘Sharp iSon, Oatendale and Statesman, all looking well, worked usefully at Elomington, At Caulfield, Vaals and Black Duchess were restricted to pacing. Waicullus, ridden by W. Lewis, won the Grovodale Handicap, at Geelong yesterday in 1.43, • .The handicap of Lord Lu in the Katkohe Handicap at the Northland Trotting Club’s fixture has been set down by the handicapper, Mr Geo. Paul Jnr., at 24 yards. The committee of the Ngrthland Trotting Club has definitely decided that • complimentary tickets will not be issued to any person resident North of Auckland or to any official of any club operating in the same area.