PARAEKARETU SPORTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9403, 25 March 1909, Page 8

PARAEKARETU SPORTS.

Beautiful weather favoured the prompters of ..‘the. above popular equestrian meeting, and the aWe n ®* ' anoe was up to the average. Most f of the -events were well contested, the fields large, and the finishes exciting. The commitee were present, j . in force, the numerous duties appertaining to conducting a successful meeting being well distributed. Mr W J. Bartlett acted as clerk of the v; course, Mr L. Meads, handioapper, Mr Voyoe, clerk of scales, Messrs B. and P. Illston had charge of the jumping competitions. Messrs R. Aid worth., T. McKenzie and W. Signal, as judges of the horse events, gave entire satisfaction. Mr G. West fulfilled the duties of conductor of the sports; The newly-elected secrGtftpy» Mr i l . J. MoDoosld, prov6d himself a capable and obliging official, and is a worthy successor to the late secretary, Mr J. B. Pybus. Mr A. Roaohe and several other members of the committee were vary energetic in their efforts to provide sport for those present. Mr L. Green’S Golden Measure was unfortunate in not getting the prize money in the Maiden Jumping Competition, its rider being 31b short in weighingin after finishing first in that eve “ t * The following are the results of the events:— „ _ .. .. . Men’s Tilting; R. Bartlett. 4 rings, 1; H. Meads 3. Ten oompetiHunters’ Competition: E. Thurston’s Mick (T. A. Hunt) 1, E. Shannon’s Shamrock 3. Also started: T. Cameron’s Egmont, H. Signal’s Princess, L. Green’s Golden Measure, J. Dowie’s Rangikura, E. Openshaw’s Stockman, J. Hammond’s Brandy,, and J. McLaohlan s Skipper. 1 . ~ Ladies’ Jumping Competition : Mr j; Goodwin’s Grace Darling (Miss N. Goodwin) 1, Mr L. A. Hunt’s Dandy (Miss Hunt) 3, Mr J. Goodwin’s Drift (Miss N. Goodwin) 3. Also started: J. A. Clinton’s Sporting Girl, J. Brice’s Sylvia, Miss J. Fergnsson’s Quartermaster, H. O. j Hartley’s Yendetta, Q. Hunt’s Johnnie, J l . McLean’s Slogger, ana F. Gibb’s Gay boy. _ „ ~ 830 Yards Handicap : H. Hartley 1, O. Stratford 3, W. Carter 3. Eight starters. ■ , Maiden Pony Jump: Mr J. A. Clinton’s Little Minx (L. A. Hunt) 1, T. Cameron’s Bluebell 3, E. E. Short’s Roby 3. Also started: T. Cameron’s Dorothy, H. Signal’s Blackbird, J. Brice’s Stockman, Q. Hammond’s Bridget, Campbell’s Handsome, L. McLachlan’s Jaokaroc, O. Stafford’s Miss Bobby, R. Shannon’s Black Douglas and J. Yoyoe'a Dolly. ' ' _ Local Oowspanbers’ Race: j. Illston, sor., 1; McDonald, 10yds, 8. Ten starters. Boys’ Race, under 15; Shannon 1, Illston 2, O. Bartlett 8. Boys’ Race, under 13: S. Barry 1, O. Bartlett 8. .Open Pony Jumping: Mr J. Goodwin’s Grace Darling (A. Short) 1, Mr L. A. Hunt’s Dandy (R Hunt) ■2, H. Signall’s Black Bess 3, Also started : T. Cameron’s Bluebell, G. McDonald’s Oarissima, E. E. Short’s, Ruby, J. A. Clinton’s Little. Minx, 0. Stafford’s Bellona,F. Gibbs’ Gayboy, T. Oame:on’s Dorothy, G. Hammond’s Bridget, J. Yooye’s Dolly and P. Hammond's Little, Wonder. Hunters’ Jumping Competition.— H. Hartley’s Vendetta (O Hartley) 1, F. McLean’s Slogger (Owner) 3, Miss Pergnsson’s Quartermaster 3, Also competed: J. A. Clinton’s Sporting Girl, J. Brice’s Sylvia, L. Green’s Golden Measure., A. Shannon’s Porewa, G. Shannon’s Waiata, J. Goodwin’s Drift, L. Potaka’s My Dear, and F. Gibb’s Gayboy. Old Men’s Race : W. Smith 1. Married Women’s Race: Mrs Newuham 1. Ladies’ Bracelet Needle Threading —Sam Potaka’s Yankee {threader Mias N. Green), (rider J. Hartley), 1; Mr G. Shannon’s Waiata (threader Miss Chabbiu), (rider G. Shannon), 2; D. Morrison’s Spar 3. Also started : E. Mills’ Tommy, E. Short’s Ruby,- L. McLacblan’s Golden Gem, G. Shannon’s Waiata, J, Bartlett’s Ena, J. Brice’s Stockman, J. Dowey’s Rangikura, F. 1 McLean’s Slogger and A. Nuttall’s Beloua. Pony Race, once round: Mr H. Hartley’s Pikatara 1, Wattoney’s Miss Doll? 3, Miss Hale’s Sweet BriarS. Nine starters. Local Horse Race, 5 furlongs.—B. Ducker’s Porewa 1, Wattoney’s, Master Rangipuhi 3, H, Lamp’s Milly 3. Nine starters. Men’s Hurdles, 300 yards: F. - Illston 1, O. Stratford 3, L. Carters. The Ladies’ Tilting: Miss Ferguson.