TOTALISATOR RETURNS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20582, 4 December 1928, Page 6

TOTALISATOR RETURNS.

A SHRINKAGE IN AUCKLAND. (Sfeoiax, to Dailt Times.) AUCKLAND, December 8. The totalisator receipts for the spring meetings in Auckland show a decrease this year. In the case of racing the decrease was 24 per cent., and in the case of trotting 22 per cent. The ’ details are as follow, the figures for last year being given for comparison:— RACING. / 1027. 1928. £ £ Auckland R.C. .. 113,743 91,332 Avondale .. .. 105,428 59,381 Takapuna 100,526 63,841 Wbangarei 40,942 32,155 Waikato Hunt , 39,688., 31,533 Waikato spring .. 46,479 53,265 Dargaville .. .... 18.475 59,028 Te Kuiti 83,055 25,864 Totals .. £549,136 £417,429 TROTTING. - Auckland .. .. .. 88,931 73,^30 Otahuhu 96,778 68,890 Northland .. .. .. 12,286 11,523 Totals .. .. .. £197,995 £153,852 , Although conditions are better this year racegoers appear to be more cautious, but_ an increased totalisator turnover is anticipated at the coming summer carnival. . The sum paid to the Government in taxation by the Takapuna Jockey Club in connection with the spring meeting will be £5173 10s. _ The most successful jockeys at the Takapupa meeting were H. Wiggins and Goldfinch. Wiggins saluted the judge three times—on Jolly Money twice and on Cymon. Goldfinch ;also node three winners—Eager Rose, The Lamb, and Mosque. Goldfinch rode a good race on Golden Wedding in the big race on the second day and secured second money with an eleventh favourite. Golden Wedding’s connections were unfortunate to strike Royal Doulton at the top of his form. SPORT OP TROTTING. PROPOSED SYSTEM OF HANDICAPPING. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, December 3. At a meeting of the stewards of the Wellington Trotting Club, the attention of members was drawn to a letter now being circulated for signature asking the president of the New Zealand- Trotting Conference to set up a Special Committee to examine and report on the desirableness of instituting a new system of handicapping under the rules of trotting. NEW BRIGHTON TROTS. (Per United \Press Association.) , CHRISTCHURCH, December 3. . The following penalties have been declared for the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting:—Mace Memorial Handicap: Real Light 36yds, Roi L’Or 24. Seaview Handicap; Trampcrisp 24yds. Nelson Ata 24. ,» ROLEX OYSTER WATCH. ! ! 1 The world’s wonder wristlet watch. Absolutely water-proof, dust-proof, heatproof, cold-proof, and perspiration-proof. It positively defies the elements. Obtainable at all good jewellers.—Advt.