D.J.C. COMMITTEE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2240, 4 February 1897, Page 34

D.J.C. COMMITTEE.

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club was held' last Thursday ; prf-sent— The Hon. G. M'Lean (president), Messrs Fleming, Meenan, Maolean, T«ggart, Short, Stepheuaon, Lintofct, Cook, Gourley, and Mills. A letter from the Tapanui Racing Club was read asking if tho Dunedin Jockey Club would move at the next conference — " That country clubs pay their stakes the day after the meeting."—The Secretary reported that under rule 74 all clubs were allowed 15 days in which to pay stakes.— lt was resolved—" That as a subcommittee from the conference are revising the rules, the Dunedin Jockey Club suggest to them that the rule be altered to seven days." Letters from the Maniototo Jockey Club and A. Arthur, of Hyde, were read asking the Dunedin Jockey Clob to decide if St. Simon II *ras eligible to srnrt for the Trial Stakes at the club's meeting, tbe co-jditioni being that the event was for <-.'l hoists bred and reared in the Maniototo County. ihe facts of this case showed that the dam of St. Simon II was taken to Warrington about 10 days before foaling and remained there for six weeks, and the question was, Was St. Simon II bred and reared in Manioloto County ?—lt? — It was resolved to reply that the conditions of the race bad been complied with and the horse was entitled to start.

A letter was read, from J. Ellis complaining of the action of the Wyudham Club in not hearing evidence when he entered a protest against Missfire for foul riding in the Wyndham Handioap. — The Secretary reported that this had been referred to the Wyndham Club, and that they had replied that the stewards saw the alleged oross and were of opinion that there was no cross, and did not consider it necessary to call evidence. — It was resolved — " That under the rules the local stewards are the judges as to questions of facts, and the Dunedin Jockey Club cannot interfere." A letter from Heddon Bush Sports Club asked the D.J.C. to endorse the disqualification of R. M'Kay and the horse Seabreak for two months for infringing their rules. — Agreed to. A letter from the Gore Racing Club was read stating that they had disqualified the b g Saunterer and his owner and rider (J. J. Orbell) for one month from the 14th inst. for inconsistent running. Letters were read also from Mr G. M. Bell, president of the Gore Club, appealing against the decision — It was resolved — " That the disqualification be endorsed, and that Mr Ball be informed that as this is a question of faot under Rule 131 the D.J.C. cannot interfere." It was agreed that all bookmakers and " tote " bettors be not admitted to the Autumn meeting, and that the secretary, be instructed to take the necessary steps to keep them out and to advertise the aama. Two new members were eleoted. It was resolved — " That in future the names of oandidaies proposed for election as members shall be placed on the notice calling the meeting, such notice to be issued not less than seven days before the meeting." The following transfers were passed : — From Thomas Morrin to R. acd R. Duder, b c, Cuirassier — Lilac ; to A. E. Byers, br f, Cuirassier — Albatross ; to J. Taylor, g c, Castor— Vivandiere ; to S. Humble ton, br f, St. Leger— Lady Wellington ; to J. Hill, br f, Cnirassier— Tasmania ; to Donald M'Leod, br f, Cuirassier — Bianoa ; to W. Douglas, br f, St. Leger— Hilda; to G. G. Stead], b o, Castor— Cissy, oh c, HotohkisB — Bridal Rose, b f, Cuirassier — Rubina, and br o, St. Leger— Hazel ; to George Wright, br f, Cuira?sier— Radiant ; to W. S. Inder, oh f, St. Leg«r— Lady Evelyn ; to Hon. H. Mossman, eh f, Hotohkiss — Puugawerewere, and br f, Cuirassier — Ouida ; to James Martin, b f, St. Leger — Bangle ; to John H. Colebourne, gf, Cuirassier — Maid of Athol ; to W. Percival, b f, Castor — Brown Alice; to L. D. Nathan, oh o, Hobchkiss — Weazel, aud br f, Hobchkiss — Formo. From L. D. Nathan to Hon. H. Mossman, br f, Cuirassier — Sybil ; to G. G. Stead, eh o, St. Hippo— Waitemata ; to J. G. Ralph, b o, St. Hippo — Gantiniere, and b f St. Leger — Innetfail; toC. Avozy, bf, St. Hippo— Elloslie ; to A. Liardet, br c, St. Hippo — Maratea ; to T. D. O'Took, eh o, St. Leger— La Dauphine ; and to W. Grey, b o, St. Leger — Bellona.