COURSING

Southland Times, Issue 25307, 10 June 1935, Page 4

COURSING

MEMORIAL CUP MEETING TOMMY C’S SUCCESS That the weather conditions, be they ever so depressing, can in no wise intimidate the coursing enthusiast was once again clearly demonstrated on Saturday afternoon when the Southland Coursing Club held a memorial cup fixture at the racecourse enclosure. Heavy rain rendered the plumpton somewhat greasy, but the cleverness and speed of the dogs, coupled with the strong running of the hares, ensured that the meeting did not lack excitement. Evidence of the popularity of the Southland Club’s fixtures was forthcoming in the entries, dogs being present from as far afield as Oamaru, Dunedin, Balclutha and Nightcaps. The competition was for the Burrowes and Jackson Memorial Cup—a trophy presented to perpetuate the memory of two stalwarts of coursing in this province. The late Mr G. D. Burrows was the club’s secretary for many years, while Mr V. Jackson, who passed away last year, was a well-known breeder of greyhounds and one of the pioneers of the sport in Southland. It was appropriate that two descendants of Mr Jackson’s stock, Mr G. Millar’s Bold Brigand and Snowbird, were competing at the meeting. The cup—a handsome silver trophy, to be won outright—and £lO in stake money went to Mr J. Moffat, whose Tommy C (Again Terminus—Miss Mickey) thoroughly deserved to win. A slightly built but compact dog. Tommy C came through a heavy afternoon’s work with flying colours. Mr A. E. Smith’s Golden Worry, who met Tommy C in the final, also gave a good all round performance. The cup was presented by the club president, Mr T. R. Marshall, who in the course of a brief address, referred to the excellent performance put up by the winning dog and to the sportsmanship of the competing owners. Tributes were paid to the club officials for the efficient manner in which they had conducted the meeting. The first course commenced promptly at 1.30 p..m. and the succeeding events were run so strictly to schedule that the final was decided shortly before 4 o’clock. A welcome feature was the absence of undecided courses. . The judge, Mr G. H. Smith, was prompt with his decisions and gave general satisfaction, while the slippers, Messrs N. Marshall and R. Dickson, despatched the dogs in splendid fashion. A welcome and extremely pleasant feature was the afternoon tea provided for the officials and the Press by Mrs T. R. Marshall.

Details of the meeting are as follows: —

BURROWES AND JACKSON ' MEMORIAL CUP. (Winner £lO and cup valued at £5 5/-; runner-up £5; two dogs at £2 2/-.) First Round. Miss B. Duncan’s b and wb SNOWLINE (Again Terminus—Limes Beauty) beat Miss G. Sinclair’s b d HOMEDALE (Again Terminus—Limes Beauty). This course was a family affair, the competing dogs being brother and sister, but action was the keynote of the reunion. Snowline shaded her brother for speed and did most of the work to emerge a comfortable winner. Points, 9J—5. Mr J. Moffat’s bd d TOMMY C (Again Terminus —Miss Mickey) beat Mr R. Dowling’s b and w b MISS LUPIN (Lupin—Dorado). Tommy C led up by three lengths and took command of the hare. Miss Lupin, however, managed to slip in and secure a turn before the hare escaped. Points, s—l.5 —1. Mr J. Tatham’s w and f b WHITE WILGA (White Chief—Wilga) beat Mr G. Millar’s bd d BOLD BRIGAND (Turn Up—Wild Time). From the slipper, Bold Brigand led by about a length. White Wilga then came to light with a turn and followed this up with a wrench. The bitch then clinched her victory with a kill. Points, 3 j 2. Mr John Gold’s bk d BLACK HAWK (Again Terminus—Mannequin) beat Mr G. Millar’s f and w b SNOWBIRD (Wild Laddie—Rose Lupin). Black Hawk led up to the quarry by five lengths. Snowbird then came up fast and both dogs took an equal share in the work, each securing three turns. Black Hawk won on speed. Points, 7—3.

Mr D. Tither’s b and w d CAPITAL (Peter Pan—Miss Onyx) beat Mr C. Mark’s bd b DON’T WORRY (Why Worry'—Mickey’s Lass). There was a neck and neck struggle from the Slipper but Capital gradually drew away, ultimately reaching the hare with a lead of five lengths. From this stage Don’t Worry was never in the picture, leaving Capital to do nearly all the work. Points, 104—2. Mr A. E. Smith’s b and w b PANDORA (Peter Pan—Miss Onyx) beat Mr W. Laidlaw’s (N.S.) b and w d PETER PAN (Osterman—Lorraine). Father and daughter were matched this time and once again the female of the species demonstrated her superiority. With a lead of a clear three lengths Pandora was first to the quarry and secured a turn. The nimble daughter then went on to wrench and finally kill the hare, permitting Peter Pan to gain only one point to solace his parental dignity. Points, 4J —1.

Mr A. E. Smith’s bd b GOLDEN WORRY (Why Worry—Mickey’s Lass) beat Mr J. Tatham’s w and b d GOLDEN LADDIE (Luckie Laddie—Wild Time). Gold Worry led up by three lengths, turned and then allowed Golden Laddie to slip in and gain a turn; Thereafter Golden Worry assumed sole command and put in some good work before the' hare escaped. Points, 7—l. Miss Nancy Marshall’s bk d NIGGERHEAD (Direct Action—Carrillion) beat Messrs Evans and Kidd’s w and f d INVADER (Lupin—Dorado). This was an exciting bout between two good dogs and the decision was in doubt all the way. Invader was the first to show out, leading up to the hare to secure the first turn. He followed this with two more turns and then Niggerhead came into action, securing a turn and three wrenches in quick succession A battle royal then ensued with both dogs pitting their wits and speed against a strong-running hare. Niggerhead finally managed to get the judge s flag raised in his favour by making a kill. Points, 71-7. Second Round. Tommy C beat Snowline. Tommy C led. up by five lengths and got in two turns before Snowline scored. After securing one turn Miss Duncan’s dog took a back seat and allowed Tommy C to get a wrench and a turn before the judge’s flag went up. Points, 5| —1. Black Hawk beat White Wilga. Last year’s Oamaru Derby winner showed his speed early and led White Wilga to the hare by a good three lengths. Black Hawk then followed up his initial advantage by getting in two turns before White Wilga put in an appearance. For a time the work was evenly divided, but as the hare neared the escapes Black Hawk once again assumed the ascendancy and went on to score a comfortable win. Points, 11J —5. Capital beat Pandora. Another duel between members of the Peter Pan family saw Capital restore the male prestige lost by his father; A straightrunning hare led the two dogs a long chase in which Pandora was just headed off by a baro length, Thcro

the keenness ended, Pandora, after getting a wrench, being content to let her brother do all the work. Points, 4—J. Golden Worry beat Niggerhead. Snappy work predominated in this course, last meeting’s Niggerhead, never having a look-in.. Golden Worry raced away from the Slipper to establish a four-length lead, picked up the hare in his stride and killed—it was all over before the spectators had drawn breath to cheer on their selection. Points, 4—o. Third Round. , Tommy C beat Black Hawk.’Tommy C employed the same tactics as had Golden Worry in the preceding round and never gave Black Hawk a chance. The hare made a wide detour, but was closely followed by Tommy C, who turned it and then went on to kill before Black Hawk could show his prowess. Points, 4—o. Golden Worry beat Capital. This course was as exciting as the two previous had been unexciting. Golden Worry led up by three lengths, but Capital was not to be gainsaid and secured a turn, following it up with a wrench. Undaunted, Golden Worry .got in two turns and thereafter the points were fairly evenly distributed. Points, 8-61. Final. Tommy C beat Golden Worry. There was very little in this course, both dogs feeling the effects of a strenuous afternoon’s work. Tommy C led up by two lengths and secured a turn and a wrench. Golden Worry scored his only point with a turn just before the hare escaped. Points, 3J—l.