BAY DUKE NOT TO RACE AGAIN

Southland Times, Issue 24162, 26 June 1940, Page 9

BAY DUKE NOT TO RACE AGAIN

WINNER OF £1786/10/- IN STAKES It has been decided to retire Bay Duke from racing and the Diacquenoa gelding will spend the remainder of his days in retirement. Although he has not always been sound, Bay Duke has compiled an excellent record, having won 14 races and been eight times placed for £1786/10/- in stakes. Had he remained sound- he would probably have proved himself one of the best sprinters in the country as he won races in the best company available. Bay Duke was purchased in the North Island by the late Mr G. Bain, of Riverton, who secured Bay Biddy at the same time. Mr Bain raced and trained Bay Duke until his death two years ago while this season he raced for Mrs C. Bain, for whom R. McNay trained him. As a seven-year-old Bay Duke broke down badly and it was thought that he would never race again but after an absence of 12 months he stood up to a solid preparation this season and won three races and was twice placed in 12 starts. His record is as follows: —

BIRCHWOOD HUNT CLUB MEET HELD AT MATAURA Visitors from many outside districts and many Mataura residents witnessed several runs made by the Birchwood Hunt Club’s pack on the properties of Messrs W. L. Scott, J. Copland and L. McVicar. The occasion was the annual visit by the Birchwood officials and the usual arrangements.were made for their entertainment, including a drag hunt, jumping competitions and a banquet. More than 20 riders were present, and the majority of them succeeded in completing a well-selected course.

Those following were: —Huntsman, Mr J. Langford (on Matchem); whip, Mr W. Sheedy (Loch-Carrib); deputymaster, Mr A. Holms (Manurika); Messrs W. Scott (Paddy), E. W. Stancombe (Noble John), R. McVicar (Gimpie), J. Oliver (Sergeant Dan), A. E. Redman (Great Weather), F. Prendergast (Irish Birdcatcher), H. Redman (Eastern Song), H. Livingston (Style), L. Livingston (Melrose), K. Dowling (Trim), D. Scott (Sylvia), R. Ford (Rollem), R. McCallum (Blackbird), A. Dodds (Deanna), W. Green (Battler and Dell), W. Wayte (Full Flight), J. Burke (British Lad) and Mrs A. Oliver (Silken Lady). The competition winners were:— Maiden jump (seven entries). —J. Burke (British Lad) 1, D. Scott (Sylvia) 2, J. Oliver (Sergeant Dan) 3. Open jump (11 entries). —R. McVicar (Gimpie) 1, J. Langford (Matchem) 2, E. Stancombe (Noble John) 3. Best lady rider.—Mrs Oliver. The attendance included representatives of the Eastern Southland Hunt Club, who participated in the runs and competitions, and also the president of the Birchwood Hunt Club (Mr L. Hazlett). The banquet in the Horticultural hall in the evening was presided over by Mr G. R. Amos (president of the Mataura Club). The function was followed by a dance.

The toast-list was as follows:—Birchwood Hunt Club (proposed by Mr J. McAllister and responded to by Mr Parker McKay); Landowners (Mr R. Hutton —Mr W. L. Scott); Huntsman and Whip (Mr J. J. Ross—Messrs J. Langford and W. Sheedy); Mataura Birchwood Hunt Club (Mr A. Holms— Mr G. R. Amos); Tire Ladies (Mr J. Hunter—Mr D. A. Bell); The Visitors (Mr C. D. McConnell—Mr M. Roche); lire Chairman (Mr W. L. Scott). Items were contributed by Mrs 0. E. Hubener, Miss Norma Bums and Mr D; Kaye. Mrs H. J. Hill was the accompanist.

a £ w o o aj E <V ft ’E c P w JS -2 w £ At three years w. 1 - 10 At four years 4 • 4 330 At five years 5 1 5 567 At six years 2 2 4 370 At seven years — 2 3 105 At eight years Not Raced. At nine years 3 .2 7 404/10/TOTALS 14 8 23 1786/10/-