SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15167, 5 December 1912, Page 9

SPORTING.

NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY RACING CLUBS' EXECUTIVE. Tins New Zealand Country Racing Club** Executive is still displaying activity. A circular letter- issued reads a* follows:-" The executive arranged for a drafting of the Bill, and Mr. T. W. Wilford, M.P., undertook to take charge of same, in the House. Some delay was caused in agreeing to the wording oi the Bill, and before finality was reached a. Bill was introduced by Mr. Hunter, M.l'., having for its purpose the restoration of the- lost racing days, but the disposal thereof wan different to that desired by the conference of tiro country club*. The executive consuited with their solicitors and a largo numuer of friends in Parliament, the outcome of. *nwa was that it was considered inadvisable to na>« two Bills almost on all fours with each other ticfore tbo House, -and it was decided to support Mr. Hunter's Bill, and move suitable amendments thereto when the Bill was in committee. However, Mr. Hunter's Bill was blocked by the enemies oi racing in, the House, and, the opportunity being lost, the Bill never came up for second reading. The executive very much regret so many emus have to sit down for another year under what can. only be characterised as an injustice. However, we must not cease our agitation until we obtain the measure of fair play and justice to which we are entitled. 'The executive are decidedly ol opinion that there is a majority in the House favourable to the restoration of the lost racing days, and therefore if a majority of the clubs agree to a Bill being promoted next season they will see that it is introduced into Parliament •luring the first week thereof. After so much labour it is reasonable to ask, ' What lias been accomplished?' The answer to the question is as follows:—We have not accomplished all we started upon, but wo have gained much. The equalising of tl>a votes of the representative on the Racing Conference gives the country clubs a preponderance in voting power, which, if country clubs' representatives will use with loyalty to the interests they represent and extend fair play to all, will be the means of causing the small and the largo clubs acting unitedly for their common weal; the doing away with the metropolitan committees will also assist materially in removing causes for friction, the country clubs' representatives on the district committees having an equal voice in. all matters with the metropolitan clubs. One country club (the Rangilikei) has gained two of their lost racing days through the combination of country clubs, but, of course, we regret that to do «o two racing days had to be taken from other clubs, vis., one a country club and one a metropolitan club. The former had two days added to their previous programme by the report of the Racing Commission, and the latter was the only metropolitan club tliat had no days taken away by the Commission. The friends of the latter club in the House made great efforts to have tho decision reversed, but the Prime Minister informed the House that tbo Country Racing Clubs' Conference had brought under his notice the particular hardship that had been inflicted on tho Raugitikei Club by practically wiping the club out of existence, and it had been resolved to remove the injustice in the manner complained of. The foregoing achievements have warranted the combination of country racing clubs, for it must be borne in mind that had the clubs not combined the cause of racing would be in a worso position to-day than it is. Tlio combination has kept prominently alive the best interests of the racing public, and helped materially in checking the advancement of the wowser, or extremist, element in their efforts to take away the liberties of a free people, and the executive trust to see a strong association brought into being to uphold the interest of racing generally, and the {interests and welfare of country, clubs in particular."

WOODVILLE JOCKEY CLUB'S . SUMMER MEETING. [BY TELEOJIArH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] rALMBRSTOK North, Wednesday. The Woodvillo Jockey Club's Summer Meeting opened to-day in cloudy weather, but the rain held off. The going was rather holding. There were good fields, and a good attendance, while the racing wag interesting. The totaliaator •n.veatmeuta for the day were £10,890, as against £7172 last year. Following are. the results:— MAIDEN' HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Mr. H. McManaway'a Hamurano, 7et 131b (B. Deeley), 1; Gazalie, 7st 1311?, 2; Divinia, Bst 91b, 3. Also started: Abercoed, 9st; Taurangi, 8s t 121b; Iloutu, Bst 91b; Primus, 7st 131b; Holywell, 7st 131b; Discussion, 7st 131b; Martlet, 7efc 131); Astral, 7st 131b. Hamurana and Discussion were bracketed favourite*. Won by two lengths, with a length between the second anil third. HACK HURDLE RACE, one mile and threequarters.— C. Tricklebank'« Bravest, lOst 91b (Hercock), 1; Bereola, 9st, 2; Sunrose, Sst 91b, 3. Also started: Nescot, lOst 91b; Aema, 9st 61b; Waiao, 9st Sib; Hauriri, 9st. The winner was favourite. Won by three lengths, with the- third horse two lengths away. Time, 3ra. 325. GRANDSTAND "Hack HANDICAP.—Mr. E. J. tTollins-g San Wai, 7sV 13Jh,jLD»ek/) fc .-.1.j $k~sßti, Bat 31b, 2; Eastwjnd, 6st 121b, 3. Also started: Black Lupin, 9st; Manitau, Bst 51b; Ngakau, Bst; Master Tupuhi, 7st 121b; Moondine, 7st 51b; Fapatnamma, 7«t 21b; Eedloh, fot 121b; Royal Maid, oat 121b. St. Serf was favourite. Won by three lengths, a head separating the tccond and third. Time, lm 33 1-Ss. WOODVILLE HANDICAP, one mile and aquarter.— T. IJovds's Master Unddo, 7st (O'Shca), 1; Sir Solo, 7st 51b, 2; Ngatimuru, 7st 411), 3. Also started: Mira, (Set 101b; Birkline, Bst 81b; Sir Tristram, 7st lllh; Cork, 7at 101b; Mangaroa. 7st fib; Seatondale, 7»t 71b; Ariom 7st 61b; British Maid, 7et 41b; Routine, 7st 31b; Matlow, 7st lib. Sir .Solo was favourite. Won by a ehort head, with the third horse two lengths away. Time, 2m. 14 3-ss. FLYING HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Mr. W. G. Aostla's Royal Simon, Sat 81b (F. O. AnPtis), 1 ; JUrorcia, "Bst, 2; Suratura, Sat 71b, Z. Also started: Eocene, Bst 131b; Stellaris, &it 91b, Manakau, Bst 81b; War Queen, Bst 61b; Axis, Sst 51b; Handsome Maid, Bst 31b; Glenfern, Bst lib; Pot Luck, 7st 131b; The Swallow. 7st 81b; Aviatrix, 7st gib; Lord Palmer, 7st 61b; Crown Battery, 7at; Facsimile, 7st: Anopletlc, 7st. Suratura was favourite. Woa by a neck. Time, lm. 18 2-s*. TJOR»CGH HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Mr. W. Lawaon'a Negative, Bst 131b, 1; Muleteer, 2; Ascalon, Bst 111b, 3. Also started: Ceylon, 9st 91b; Throve, Sst 81b; Lord Renown, But 51b; Loch Mabin, 9st 41b; Lady Laddo, 9st 31b; San Lass, Bst 71b; Montreal, Bat 61b; My«teriarch, Bst 51b. Loch Mabin was favo'urite. Won by three lengths. Time, lm. 33 2-ss. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, one mile.—Mr. S. McNaughton'B Merrie Valet, Bst 131b (L. Wilson), 1; Topnote, Bst 71b, 2; Rangikapua, Bst 101b, 3. Also started: Peacemaker, 9st 121b; Queen of Scots, 9st 31b; Fleet Week, 9st 21b; Whimper, Bst 121b; Lucerne, Bst 121b; Kingswell, Bst 101b; Huraki, Bst 71b; St. Elmo, Est 71b. Lucerne was favourite. Won easily by a length. Time, lm. 48 2-5». ELECTRIC HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Mr. D. Buick's br h Vibration, 7st 31b (W. Dell), 1; St. Toney, Bst 101b, 2; Crown Pearl, 9st 21b, 3. Also started : Lord S"ult, Bst 31b; Red Lupin, Bst lib; Lord Possible, Bst; Diavolo, Bst; Bandore, ait; Longstcp, 7st 91b; Lady Volga, 7st 71b; Moree, 6st 131b; Winning Post, 6st 121b. Vibration was favourite Won by half a head, with the third horse half a length away. Time, lm. 3s.

HORSES FOR AUCKLAND. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—

Stdntsy, December 4. Monoplane and Don Qucz woro shipped to Auckland by the «.s. Wlmniera, which left to-duy.