SPORTS GALAS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23010, 11 April 1938, Page 19

SPORTS GALAS

KIWITAHI MEETING HORSE EVENTS A FEATURE HIGH STANDARD OF JUMPING [from omt OWN courkspondent] MORRINSVILLE, Sunday The Kiwitahi Sports Club's annual meeting was hold at Messrs. McDonald Brothers' property, seven miles from M'orrinsvilie yesterday. Over a thousand people attended, including many from Matamatu, Te Aroha and Hamiiton. The horse events attracted some of the principal showring horses of the Waikato, and the judge, Mr. E. Brown, of Cambridge, commented on the very I high standard of jumping. Recent J championship-winning horses were subI jeet to a handicap of points. Mr. H. I Clarkin's Valorous won the open hunter I competition, with Mr. S. Holmes' j Peter Pan second. Two events for trotting horses (saddle) were popular ! with spectators. ■>' ! Over forty ponies competed all Say in the ; pony ring, including the Auckland show prizewinners, Grey Peter and Blue Peter, ridden by May and Unice Mulcahy. The president, Mr. P. A*. Smith, and a large staff of officials, handled the extensive programme capably, and maintained the record of the Kiwitahi sports as one of the best for displays of horsemanship in the Waikato. The results were as follows: MOUNTED EVENTS I Bending Competition.—J. Klaus, 1: I. Harris, 2; J. Patterson, 3. Ladies' Hack.—A. Yarndley's Chikara, 1; Miss k. Ranstead's Right Royal. 2: P. Klaus Dialogue. H. Stockmen's Competition.—P. Swarbriok. 1; A. N. Johnston, T. Mellow and J. Klaus (equal), 3. Flag Race.—A. X. Johnston, 1; A. Elliott, 2; J. T. Robinson, 3. Maiden Hunter.—J. Swarbrick's Mavfair, 1; W. Tims' Wee Lady, 2; Miss K. Ranstead s Raugikaha. 3. Open Hunter.—H. Clarkin's Valorous, 1; S. Holmes" Peter Pan, 2; M. Patterson's Parvene, 3. Local Hunter.—H. K. RendeU's Miss Moderne, 1; J. Willett's Meritor, i>; Miss E. Smith's Distress, 3. Mile Trot.-—M. Caddican's Wee Pete, 108 yds behind, J; C. W. Hewson's Mr. Penalty, 12<>yds hehind, •_>; J. Mellars' Te Muka, limit, 3. One and a-Half Mile Trot.—C. W. Hew, son's Great Fame. KiSyds hehind, 1; R. Baker's Paddy. UOyds behind, 2; Mrs. M. Caddigan's Gold Sovereign, 60yds, 3. Polo Ball Race.—l. Harris, 1; F. Klaus. 2; D. Spence, 3. Consolation Hunter.—J. Wilson's D'x\rtagnan. 1; Miss D. Pirrit's Eclipse, 2; J. WnletTs Meritor, 3. Kiwitahi Derby.—S. Holmes' Steady Fire, 1; A. Yarndleys Chikara. 2; E. Kevte's Etcetra, 3. RUNNING EVENTS 100 Yds Maiden.—R. Nicliolls, scr, 1; I. Herbert, lyd, 2; D. Smith, syds, 3. Time, II 1-58. IOOYds. Open.—J. Mac Quarters, 10yds, 1; D. Hastie. Byds, 2; M. Hornsey, 10yds, 3. Time, 10s. 220 Yds. Open.—F. Storey, scr. I; D. Hastie, 10yds, 2; I. Herbert, 10yds, 3. Time. '-'ls. Married Men's Race.—J. Davidson, 6yds, 1; J. Mac Quarters. scr. 2. Single. Ladies' Race.—Miss M. Hose, 1; Miss J. Greaves. •_>; Miss M. Roberts. 3. Married Ladies.—Mrs. E. V. Cunnoid, 1; Airs. K. Hay, Mrs. Chapman, 3.

EVENTS AT OTAHUHU RIDING COMPETITIONS Excellent conditions favoured the Otahuhn aVBl? annual gymkhana Saturdaj in the presence of a good attendance. The entries for the ridinc and several 8 v«»r" ,S T" 0 ,he ." lost numerous for . iears and competition was keen. The wire Jump attracted the most riders, there being -1 competitors. The novelty events, inestockmen's and bending competitions, were also popular. The open hunter champion ribbon was won by Mr. S V. Walker's . '? ra - and the same horse also won the Wlr^ l. p rpsul,s w ere as follows: i r hl iv ony - Under 11.2.—Shirley Millens Bubbles, 1; Olga Kilkolly's Rock v. 2: Jenny C'limo's entry, 3. Best Groomed Pony, Under 14.2.—Miss JCutford's T.V., 1; A. McCorquindale's Hansrer, 2; Miss M. Culford-Bell's Tomtit, 3. Child's Pony, Under 12.2.—Miss Xutforrl's Don Bradman, 1; N Sly's Sylvia, 2; G Guy's Diamond, 3; Best Girl Rider.—Shirley Millen, 1; Maureen Johnston. 2; Ailecn Patten rs Child's Pony. Under 13.2.—R0y' Millen's 0.K., 1; Pat Robson's entry, 2; Maisie Kilgonr's Silver Bell, 3. Best Girl Rider, Under I.s.—Maisie Kil- [ eour, l; Shirley Millen, 2; M. Beattie. n. I Best Boy Rider, Under 12.—Cliff Millen 1; Roy Miilcn. 2.

Best Boy Rider, Under lo.—Cliff Millen 1; Arthur Lovelt, 2.

Maiden Pony Hunter, Not .Exceeding 14.2 J. Elliott's entry, 1; V. Aitkenhead's entrv 2; M. E. Lawes' Colleen, 3.

Best Pony, Under 14.2.—Miss M. Cul ford-Bell's Tomtit, 1; Miss Wilkie's entry 2; Miss Marr's entry, 3. Open Hack.—Miss Paton's Miss Pat. l W. J Brookes' entry,'J2; Miss Thomas' Brio 3

Best Under 14.2. Over Obstacles.—Miss M. Cnlford-Bell's Tomtit, 1; Miss Wilkie's Ponui, 2; W. Kilkolly's entry. Open Harness Class, Mare or Gelding.— W. Boakes, 1; B. Spencer, 2; W. Thompson 8? i' Maiden Hnnter.—J. MrGhie's Wee Bettie, 1; Mrs. Dixon's entry, 2; Miss D. Doust'a entry, 3. -

Stockmen's Competition.—J. Elliott, 1; A Thompson, 2; A. Walker/3. Wire Jump.—A.' Walker's Kia Ora, 1; Miss M. Culford-Bell's Tomtit. 2; Miss B. David son's Big Bertha, 3.

Open Hunter.—A. Walker's Kia Ora, 1; .Miss Thomas' Brio, 2; P. H. Smith's Over-she-goes, '3. . ' ; i

Best Hack.—W. J. Brooks' entry, 1; C. J. Fulton's entry, 2, Musical Chairs.—G. Gny, 1; J. Pender. 2. Best Lady's Hunter.—A. Austin's Tommy, 1; J. Quintan's Glencoe, 2; J. R. Townsend's JUnminator, 3.

Bending Competition.—G. Guy, 1; A, Walker, 2.

Potato Race.—N>. Sly, 1; G. Guy, 2.

Consolation Hunter.—Miss Thomas' Brio. 1; J. R. Townsend's Illuminator, 2; Miss Paton's Miss Pnt, 3.

WHITFORD CLUB KEEN PUBLIC INTEREST A very successful sports meeting was h»M r 2!? Sa 'nrday by the Whitford Sports Club i £ h f, re wns a '« r s e attendance of the public , Following' are the results:—• .' Girls, 12 -Years and Unrler.—Local: n ; ' o,Sr. it »• Boys, Open.—,A. Findlayson, 1} N. Sutherland. 2. Wheelbarrow Derby.—C. Beasley, 1; Brady. Married Ladies' Race (open).—Mrs. E Melrose. 1: Mrs. Ross, 2. : J Single Ladies' Race.—Local: Misg G. Findlay, lj Miss G. Hammond, 2. Open: Miss Dawson, 1; A. Raynor, 2. Old Buffers* Race.—N. J. Sutherland, 1; F. Findlay, 2. Married Men's Race.—Marshall, 1; W/ Gee, 2. Single Men's Race, 120 Yds.—C. Beasley, 1; C. Drnnin, 2. Sack Raco (open).—C Drunin, li D Granger, 2. Bending Competition, Motor-cars.-—C. Hensen, 1; Bellingham, 2. Pony, 12.2 and Under.—G. Guy's Diamond, 1; Miss Irvine's Patch, 2; K. Hattaway's Jewel. 3. ■ Pony. 13.2 and Under.—Roy Miilen's 0.K., 1: W. Thompson's Shrimp, 2;'l\. Hattaway's Jewel, 3. Pony, 11.2 and tinder.—Miss Cuiford-Bell's Tomtit, I; A. Meagher's Mischief, 2; J. ■Elliot's Pop-eye, 3. Champion Hack.—L. Hooker's Rio, 1;J. R. Townsend's Illuminator, 2. Pony Hunter.—Miss Cuiford-Bell's Tomtit, 1; M. Lawes' Colleen. 2. Pony Scurry, 14.2 and 'Under by children 14 years and under).—C. Miilen's Coronation. 1; R. Miilen's 0.K.. 2. Maiden Hunter.—-W. Thompson's entry, 1; N. J. Sutherland's Blaze, 2; Miss Doust's Grey Boy. 3. Musical Chairs, 14.2 and Under (ridden by children 10 years and under).—H. Stornioirt's Tin. 1; 0. Miilen's Coronation, 2. Sledge Race, One Horse (local). —H. Clare, li A. Millen, 2. Trotting Event.—A. A. Barker, .iun.'s, Tony, 1; H. Stormont King's Knight, 2. Open Hunter.—A. Walker's Kia Ora, 1; Mrs. M. Johnston's Whoopee, 2. Draught Horse Derby.—A. Millen, 1; H. Claire, 2. Champion Hnnter. —J R. Townsend's Monoplane, „1; H. C. Sutherland's Mack, 2; J. R. Townsend's Illuminator, 3. Ladies' Hunter.—Miss S. Watkins, 1; Mrs. Dixon, 2. v Trotting Event.—J. Elliot's Reyola, 1; Stormont King's Knight, 2. Consolation Hnnter.—J. R. Townsend's entry, 1: Miss Moody's Punch, 2; Miss Donst's Grey Boy, 3. Musical Chairs (open).—R. Millen, 1; C Millen. 2; D. Granger, 3. Stockmen's Competition.—A. Austin, li C. Drumn, 2. Horse Bending.—A. Walker, lj G. Gny, 2.» Open Scurry.—A. Walker, 1; L. Davis, 2.