RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 3672, 29 July 1924, Page 52

RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

KOSEHILIi KACES. SYDNEY, July 27. Tho Roseliill Flying Handicap resulted: Tactful 1, Sunbui'St 2, Berncsk 8. Won by four lengths. Time, lmjn 27sec.

Rosehill Handicap.—Nygee 1, Prince Cavalry 2, Sunny Lock 3. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, 2inin B^sec. MOONEE VALLEY RACES. SYDNEY, July 27. At tha Moonee Valley Races the Glen Orla Handicap resulted: —Intriguer 1, JackBtaff 2, Tressayr 3. Won by a length and ahalf. Time, 2mm 381 sec. RACING IN ENGLAND. PACING IN ENGLAND. LONDON, July 25. The following is the result of the Liverpool Cup, of 1830sovs. One mile and two furlongs.—Pharos 1, Baton Rouge 2, Cockpit 3. Twelve started. Won by six lengths; half a length between second and third SEPTUAGENARIAN JOCKEY’S SUCCESS. LONDON, July 26. Humphreys, a jockey, aged 70, rode the winner in a desperate finish for His Majesty’s Cup. His mount, Jersey, won by a neck. Humphreys received congratulations from the King. He rode in the same race half a century ago. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. METROPOLITAN HANDICAPS. Introductory Handicap (in harness), of SOOscvs. One mile and five furlongs.— Esmeralda, Wee Olga, Welcome Whispers, Ardwood, Proud Ata, Freeman, Duke Bingen, Napland, Judge Hancock, Sister Beatrice, Audaiie, Burnie, Money Spider scratch, Mushroom, Grattan Chimes, Nelson Bell, Queen Ida, Earl Derby 12yds behind, Tim Wood 24, Bluewood, Little Logan, The Toff, Electioneer Child, Wild Hebe, Corwar 48, Merry Peter, Marvin Drift, Wonder Why 60, Pieter Timmerman, Mat Patch 72, Young Blake 120 Electric Handicap (in saddle), of 3Qosovs. One mile. —Rex Coronado, War Bond, Fernmoor, Brown Chequer, Locanda Junior, Hydaspes, Blair Audubon, Bismurate, Marvin Mac scratch, Nelson Fame, Copa de Ora Junior, Coronel, Vera Logan. Downcast, King Karri, Pearlie Chimes 12yds behind, Beta’s Greeting, John Pointer, Phil Smith, laeiliashion, Carnmie, Lady Embrace 24, Coldwater, Ben Dillon 36, Escort, Linden, Adair, Locanda Mac 48. August Handicap tin harness), of lOOOsovs. Two miles.—Grand Denver, Childe Pointer, Ouimet scratch, Loganwood, Adair, Hal Junior 12yds behind, Sherwood, Whiepeiing Willie 24, Tatsy Dillon 36, Snowsfioe. Acron, Great Hope 48, Alto Chimes, Don Wild, Yiio 60, Reaim, Great Bingen, Onyx 72. Trial Handicap tin harness), of 430sovs. Two miles.—Oriole, Plywood, Transport, Stunt Artist, Albert Logan, Quiver, Prince Swithin, Kate Thorpe, Talero, Bessy Logan, Darknite, Dandy Rose, Holly coy scratch, Bruce, Golden Sun, Avenue, King Diilon, Tarzan, Becky Logan, riarewood, -.way, Percy Dillon 12yds behind, Harold Burwood, Mother Machree, Hackthorne, Menember, Saint’s Bell 24. Ivy Audubon, Jack Potts, Dorchester, Stroller, Thixendale 36, Vera Logan, The Rook, Bell Harold, Downcast 48, Latona, Pinevale, Audacious, Dalnahine, Lady Embrace, Pearlie Chimes, Landlord 84, Golden Devon, Prince Pointer ICS, Taurekareka 120. Stewards’ Handicap (in harness), of 400 Bovs. Two miles. — l.ady Irving scratch, Le Todd, Lackiewood, Lad,y Elwood, Tiny Moon 12yds behind, St. Anthony, Red Oak 24, Our Lady, Sunny Jim. Merry Bingen, Marietta 36, Speculator, Billy Parole 48, Bundabeig, Young Blake, Peter M'Kinney 60, Mangoutu 72, Lee Norris 84, jurat Fashion, Peter Swift 86, Peter Dean 108. Queen Mary Handicap (in harness), of 500 eovs. Two miles. —Royal Oak, Dolly Dillon Hayseed, Indra, Silver Shoe scratch, Enjl peror 12yds behind, Nancy Stair, Harry Audubon 24, Willie Logan, Star Queen, Partner Elite, Logan Lou 36, Hypo 48, Escort, Pedro Pronto 72. Selwyn Handicap (in harness), of 500sovs. Two miles.—Dreamaiion, Peter King, Florrie Bingen 12yds behind, Oaknut 24, Countryman, Lincoln Huon 36, Princess Zoe, Prince Derby, Native King 48, Coldwater 60, Lady Joan, Harbour Light, Fashion Queen 72, Waitaki Girl 86. International Handicap (in harness), of 40Caovs. One mile. —Coil, Landlord scratch, Ben Ohau, Argus, Chid 12yds behind, —.l Bell 24, Tatsy Dillon, Snowshoe 36, Alto Chimes, Great Hope, Albert Cling 48, Realm, Man o’ War, Don Wild 60, Logan Chief 84. C.J.C. HANDICAPS. Trial Hurdles Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—lncome 12.2, Royal Star 11.2. Merry Singer 11.1, Tenterfieid 10.13, Silent King 10.10, Santiago 10.7, Le Forte 3.11, Demand 9.10, Athens II 9.9, Bonibrook 9.8, Goldpiece 9.6, Vindictive 9.3, Agnola, Royal Fame, Clicquot, Fort Regal, Radiac, Crown Coin 9.0. Jumpers’ Flat Handicap, of 250sovs. On© mile and a-half. —Boomerday, Vagabond 10.13, Tinokaha, Nukuinai 10.9, Lcckson 10.6, Omahu, Gamecto’.k 10.5, Merry Singer 9.13, Fassin’ Through 9.12, Demand 9.11, Maunga, Santiago 9.9, Sir Roseberry 9.8, Blue Socks 9.7, Birkenella 9.6, Bonibrook 9.3, Captain Sarto, Penury Rose, Athens 11, Goldpiece, Likelihood, Royal Fame, Petunia, ix.c.o Cartoon 9.0. Enfield Steeplechase Handicap, of 250sovs. About two miles. —Carawock -12.11, Galway 11.5, Firebiight, Ore Ore 11.0, Kovna 10.13, Cassells 10.6, Red Sol, Charlatan 9.13, Sherlock, Paul Pry, Ruddy Gold, Strathgiass 9.7, L Hall 9.5, Kauwhero, Blue Streak, Kismet 9.0. Avonhead Handicap, of 250sovs. Seven furlongs.—The Polymnian 10.11, Kukume 10.5, Kilfaire, Star Ranger 10.3, Tussore, Tiff 10.2, Kuhio 10.1, Enare 10.0, Sartist, King Sol, Ineursio, Barn Owl 9.13, Ruby Ring 9.12, Prompter 9.10, Mountain Signal 9.9, Miss Minerva 9.8, Bonatic 9.5, Warseer 9.3. Lady Gay 9.2, Gluement, Waetea, Red Cherry, Bonomel, Heraldry, Votist, Sunny Mac, Brown Lady 9.0. The handicaps for the hunters’ hurdle handicaps have been deferred until after the Hunt Club meeting, and will appear on August 4. CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB HANDICAPS. Lawford Steeplechase. Two miles.—Kovno 11.12, Red Sol, Charlatan 10.13, Taralga 9.13, Intoleiance 9.11, Swindassa 9.9, Kauwhero 9.7, Blue Streak 9.3, Persuader 9.0. Kennels Jaurdles. One mile and a-half.— Adjutor 11.9, Kovno 11.7, Grim Joke 11.6, Camel Amble 11.0, Muzzle 10.12, Bullford 10.5, Night Raid, Swindasea, Cretan, Mataipuke 9.11. Brabazon Welter. Seven furlongs.— Boadicea 10.10, Duo 10.9, Deucalion 10.5, Bonnie Winkie 10.4, Santonio 10.3, Ravenna, Broadwood 9.13, Prince Ferouz 9.9, Gamecock, Clareina, Loa Ambus 9.8, Avispado 9.7, Wharfedale, Will Oakland, Ibapotoa 9.6, Tinokaha 9.5, Giantkiller, Dame Straitlaco’ Prosperity. Star Ranger, Petunia, Brackenfield, Bonibrook, Stream, Wapping, Prompter 9.0.

Homeby Steeplechase. Two miles. —Pamplona 12.9, Sir Rosebery 12.4, Carawock, Lochella 11.11, San Forte 10.13, Silverton 10.9, Tigerland 10.8, Whipcord 10.3, Dick 10.2, Passin’ Through 9.11, Mettle Drift, Kovno 9.8, Folthogue 9.2, Paul Pry, Ruddy Gold 9.0. Open Hurdles. One mile and a-half. — Lochson, Income 11.9, Maunga, Omahu 10.13, Boomerday 10.1, Tinokaha 10.12, Royal Star 10.8, Sir Rosebery 10.4, Blue Socks 10.3, Silent King 10.2, Santiago 9.13, Le Fort 9.3, Demand 9.2, Mandrake, Bellrock, Bonibrook, Royal Fame, Clicquot, Fort Regal, Hiero, Miss Garanoe, Wink-a-Peep 9.0. Hunters’ Plate. One mile. —Grim Joke 12.3, Camel Amble 11.10, Muzzle 11.8, Cairnrauir 11.3, Kauwhero, Bullford 10.8, Intolerance 10.3, Blue Streak, Night Raid, Cretan, Mataipuke, Saco, Persuader 10.0. Flying Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Los Ambus 10.13, Moorland 10.6, Star Ranger 10.5, Tussore 10.4, Enare, Knocklyn 10.2, Queen Balboa, Sartist, Ruby Ring 10.1, Miss Minerva 9.11, Lord Leslie 9.6, Warseer, Lady Gay 9.5, Gluement, Waetea, Heraldry, Thorndale 9.2, Squint, Bonnywood, Brown Lady 9.0. KILLOCHRA REACHES SYDNEY. SYDNEY, July 22. The racehorse Killochra, in charge of the jockey Bagbv, arrived by the Maheno in good condition. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. QUESTION OF TAXATION. The annual meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club was held in the club’s rooms on Tuesday, the president (Mu A. C. Hanlon) presiding over a large attendance. An apology for absence was received from Mr James Smith. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, the President stated that it would have been noticed that the club had sustained a loss on the year’s operations of £26. This was due to the fact that the stakeß had been reduced by £2550, while the investments fell off to the extent cf £5992 10s. Nevertheless, he thought that the club was to be congratulated on the results, and he could say the year had been marked by clean racing. The real cause of the loss had been the heavy taxation imposed by the Government. It was impossible for the club to survive if this taxation were not reduced. They had had good raxes, the attendance had been excellent, the totalisator returns had been good, but still they could not get ahead of things. The grounds and buildings required attention, but the club was not in a position to spend money, as taxation was xilling it. The speaker referred to the death of the jockey, Mr T. W. O’Connell, and stated that it was the first fatal accident that had occurred on the Wingatui racecourse. He was sure all members regretted this sad fatality, but the club had done all it could for the widow. The sum of £624 3s had been raised, and the public was to be congratulated upon the excellent support given to assist the cause. Mr Hanlon then moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet. Dr A. J. Hall, who seconded the motion, stated that the work of members of the committee had increased considerably since the early clays of racing. He thought now, however, that they had reached the turning point, that was if they could believe what the politicians had told them. With reference to the agitation against racing, he would like to say that the element of gambling should be dissociated from the sport. Gambling, if it had to be termed that, was only incidental to the sport of racing. When it was considered that thousands of people attended the races, it was to be wondered who was condemning the sport. Racing, in his opinion, was a thoroughly interesting sport, and was kept as clean as possible by those who ran things. Mr E. H. Lough, speaking in support of the motion, said the balance sheet showed a loss of only £26, which was comparatively satisfactory. He said this because it was to be remembered that many other clubs in the dominion had been taxed out of existence. He thought the public should be congratulated on putting up with the conditions ruling at Wingatui, but this had to be because of the lack of money. With regard to the reduction of the stake money, the speaker said the committee had reduced the amount with the greatest reluctance. Dealing next with taxation, Mr Lough said last year the club collected £21,000 from the public, and handed it to the Government. He asked if any other sporting body had to pay so much or were so overtaxed for the privilege of enjoying its sport. They were sportsmen, and were the last to grumble, and did not object to paying a fair share of the taxation, but he thought the taxation they were paying was over the odds.” Mr A. H. Fisher said they were interested in what Mr Lough had said, but he would like to know something of the policy of the club. He thought things would be better :f the ciuib adopted a progressive policy instead of always talking of being •• down and out.” The club should look on the bright side, be less pessimistic, and not always talking of taxation. He hoped the club would not adopt a retrograde step, but that it would see that improvements were made at Wingatui, instead of allowing things to drift. Mr W. R. Gordon said the public contributed £21,000, and lie would like to know in what way this affected the finances of the club. Mr Lough (treasurer) said be did not know how to answer that question, and mentioned that either Mr Gordon or he was stupid. Mr Gordon : It seems to me that the club first passed this on to the public, and still it goes on. What is the reason? Mr R. S. Black said-, it was quite possible that both the last speakers were stupid. He could not understand what had been said, and, in fact, had been “bamboozled” by both speakers. He would like to know, in the first place, how much the club received for running the totalisator. Mr Lough said the club took 7j per cent, from the totalisator receipts. Mr B. S. Irwin at this stage rose and stated that the club gave the Government 24 per cent, from the totalisator receipts, and this had not been altered for the past 15 years. The dividend tax was 5 per cent., the winners’ tax amounted to 5 per cent, although it had been 10 per cent., and then there was the amusement tax and the tux on receipts. He further explained that it was the public who were suffering as far as taxation was concerned, and it was nonsense to say in the dii'ect eense that the club was suffering over it. He would say the public was being exploited by the Government, and consequently the club suffered. The motion was then put and carried unanimously. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —I-resident, Mr A, C. Hanlon (re-elected unopposed); vice-presi-dent, Mr L. C. Hazlett (re-elected unopposed); committee—Dr A. J. Hall 255 votes, Mr A. B. Armour 237, Mr B. S. Irwin 211, Mr A. H. Fisher 210 (elected), Mr T. Elliott

186, Mr J. Gow 162, Mr W. Gardiner 91; auditor, Mr J. M. Mac Lean. The following notices of motion in the name of the president were carried without discussion: Rule 36: “The committee shall hare power to enter into contracts on behalf of the club as they may think 'it advisable, and shall at all times dispose of the funds as they may deem best for the carrying out of the objects of the club.” “That the following new rule be added as 36a: —'No member shall derive any pecuniary gain within the meaning of The Incorporated Societies’ Act, 1908, from the property or operations of the club. In the event of the winding-up or intended winding-up of the club or its dissolution by any means whatever, the funds, property, and assets of the club shall he dealt with and disposed of .n such manner for the purposes of horse racing or sport as the New Zealand Rac ng Conference shall from time to time resolve or decide. Provided that no member of the club or representative to such conference shall receive or participate in any direct personal benefit therefrom, but the fact that he derives from the club pecuniary gain by way of salary as the servant or officer o f tho club, or derives pecuniary gain to which he would be equally entitled if he were not a member of the club, shall not be deemed personal benefit under this clause.’ ” The following notice of motion in the name of Mr A. H. Figher was carried by 39 votes to 18: —“That the words in parentheses in the following rule be struck out:—Rule 24: any member leave uncancelled upon nis voting paper in respect to any office the names of more (or fewer) persons than there are vacancies to be filled, then his vote in respect of the election for such office shall be invalid.’ ” The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair