TARANAKI HUNT CLUB RACES

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1929, Page 5

TARANAKI HUNT CLUB RACES

WAITAUNAHA SCORES IN HUNT CUP BONOGNE’S DEFEAT OF ORATION DEMOCRATIC WINS AT EACH START Glorious spring weather favoured the Taranaki Hunt Club for its annual race meeting on the New Plymouth racecourse, and there was a large attendance. Excellent racing was a feature of the day and speculation was brisk, the totalisator handling £6lO more than last year. Waitaunaha repeated his Wellington form and scored a comfortable win in the Taranaki Hunt Club Cup, being in a winning position all through the race. Rayonnant, who made the pace, struggled on for second money and was followed by San Fera and Huirangi Girl (last year’s winner). The public would have nothing but Bonogne and Oration in the Stratford Handicap and the pair paid the dividends, Bonogne pointlessly defeating Oration over the last furlong. Democratic registered a smart performance in winning the Hunters’ Hurdles and the Hunters’ Flat, and was not really extended in either race. New Plymouth horses had a good spin, Waitaunaha, Bonogne, Omeo, Singer and Black Odin winning, while many others ran prominently.

PUBLIC HAS A GOOD DAY

FOUR FAVOURITES COME HOME.

AN INTERESTING DAY’S RACING.

The twelfth totalisator meeting of the Tafanaki Hunt Club proved decidedly more successful than any of its predecessors, and a record crowd was treated to a most interesting day’s racing. Without exception the races were closely contested and the good finishes were a tribute to the judicious allocations of poundage by Mr. H. Coyle. To this end Starter O’Connor played an important part in effecting excellent dispatches. Though there was not much to come and go on, Mr. J. Cameron, in the judicial position, hoisted the numbers promptly and his decisions were never questioned. The stipendiary steward, Mr. A. W. Gordon, was present, but no untoward incident attracted his notice. During the day the rider of Oration, C. Goldsbro, complained that he was interfered with in the straight by Bonogne, but the stewards considered the evidence flimsy and decided to take no action. Immediately after the Hunt Club Cup, the president of the club, Mr. A. fl. Halcombe, said it gave him great pleasure to present the Hunt Club Cup (donated by Messrs. Hardwicke and Robertson) to Mr. Lapouple, the owner of the winner, and a gold-mounted whip (presented by Mr. A. Lile) to H. Dulieu, the jockey. “We are especially pleased,” he said, “because the cup has been won by one of Our own members, not that we are jealous of other clubs, .members of which show good sportsmanship in patronising the meeting and inviting the Taranaki Hunt to visit them. The fact of our members winning races proves that we are able to keep our heads np against other clubs, and interest in North Taranaki is naturally increased.” bn behalf of the club Mr. Halcombe thanked the farmers of North Taranaki for their courtesy in allowing the club to hunt over their properties. Only the farmers themselves knew what the preparation entailed. It was due to the farmers that the meeting was being held that day and the club was able to keep going. With the growing popularity of the motor-car the horse was becoming a rather ’ despised animal, but he would like to see a good, useful breed of hunter retained. After thanking the Taranaki Jockey Club for the use of its property he called upon Mrs. B. H. Chaney to hand the cup to Mr. Lapouple and he himself presented the jockey with the whip. Cheers were given for both the owner and jockey. That everything went off without a (hitch spoke volumes for the organisation with Mr. E. L. Humphries holding the secretarial reins. He was ably assisted by officials from the Taranaki Racing and Trotting Club’s staffs.

DETAILS OF THE RACING.

LEPPERTON HUNTERS’ HANDICAP HURDLES, of 80 so vs.; second 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the ‘ stakes. One mile and a half and 100 yards. 1— DEMOCRATIC, W. H. Gaisford’s. br.g., by Thurnham —Demoiselle, aged, 10.1 (A. McDonald) 1 2— QUILLFIRE, Geo. Grey’s br.g., aged, 9.4 (L. Dulieu) 2 3 — SAN FERA, W. R. Brewer’s br.g., aged, 10.1 (E. Stanway) 3 Also started—4 Just John, 10.12 (H. Dulieu). Winner trained by L. Knapp, Awapuni. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 58 2-sscc.

OPUNAKE SCURRY, of 90 sovs.; sec- ’ ond 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs. All 9.0. 2— BLACK ODIN, A. 0. Casey’s, blk.<r., by Valkyrian—Black-eyed Susan, syrs (H. Alexander) .... 1 3— GOLDLIKE, A. A. Thompson’s bg„ 4yrs (C. W. France) 2 C—-ROSS FERRY, T. O’Donnell's ch.m., 3yrs (C. Goldsbro) 3 Also started —15 Michaelmas (G. Brown); 7 Latakia (R. J. Mackie); 13 Arakuku (M. Gray); 12 Peg Black (E., Stanway); 4 Potency (H. Duheu>; 8 Puawhato (T. Tito); 1 Annoyer (B. H. Morris); 14 Joy Spear (R. Flower); 5 Espion (E. A. Keesing); 10 Penelopise (A. McDonald); 10 Rotokare (L. George); 9 Joke Form (H. Mills). Winner trained by R. Johnson, New by a length, with half a length . .between second and third. Annoyer w a fi fourth. Time, Imin. 3 2-ssec.

MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of 90 sovs.; second 20 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. About two miles.

B—OMEO,8 —OMEO, G. Foreman’s br.g., by Quarantine —Munitioness, aged, 10.0 (H. Dulieu) 1 7—KARANGAWAI, G. Clqut’s ch.g., aged, 10.0 (E. Stanway) 2 2—HAEREMAI, D. R. Jackson’s

br.g., aged, 10.0 (E. J. Burgess) 3

Also started —1 Rayonnant, 10.0 (A. McDonald); 3 Calculation, 10.0 (P. Adams); 6 Parakura, 10.0, carried 10.2 J (R. Olive) and Nimblefoot, 10.0 (Mr. K. Bedford) bracketed; .9 Michael Shimose, 10.0 (L. Dulieu); 5 Te Arakura, 10.0 (H. Burt); 4 Charmaine, 10.0 (M. Conway).

Winner trained by W. F. Mantle, New Plymouth. Won by four lengths, with eight lengths between second and third. Rayonnant was fourth. Time, Gmin. 4 1-5 sec.

WAIHI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 1— SINGER, H. Cleland’s blk.g., by Songbird—Red and Black mare, syrs, 9.12 (C. W. France) 1 2— MONALOFF, P. Tito's ch.f., 3yrs, 9.9 (T. Tito) 2 6—MISS PAKAKE, F. L. Elliott’s b.m., aged, 9.0 (R. J. Mackie) .. 3 Also started —3 Boundary, 9.3 (H. Pitcoin); 4 Joke Form, 9.2 (L. George); 5 Patrolet, 9.0 (C. Goldsbro). Winner trained by W. F. Mantle, New Plymouth. Won by a short nose, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Boundary was fourth. Time, Imin. 30 2-ssec.

TARANAKI HUNT CLUB CUP HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 170 sovs. and a gold-mounted whip presented by Mr. A. Lile (N.P.) to the rider of the winner. First horse to receive 100 sovg. and a cup valued at £3O presented by Messrs. Hardwicke and Robertson, Ltd.; second 25 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the - stakes. About two miles and ahalf, -. I—WAITAUNAHA, B. C. La Pouple’s b.g., by Heather Mixture or Taunaha —Vecmeille, aged, 10.12 (H. Dulieu) I 4 —RAYONNANT, B. Brewer’s b.g., aged, 10.0 (A. McDonald) 2 6 —SAN FERA, W. R. Brewer’s b.g., aged, 10.10 (E. Stanway) 3 Also started—3 Huirangi Girl, 11.5 (L. Dulieu); 2 Pikimai, 11.5 (M. Conway); 5 Lively Fire, 10.5 (R. Olive); 9 Nimblefoot, 10.0 (Mr. K. Bedford); 8 Haeremai, 10.0 (E. Burgess); 7 Ratapiko, 10.0 (P. Adams). Winner trained by owner, Waitara. Won by five lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Huirangi Girl was fourth. Time, 6mih. 4 l-ssec.

STRATFORD HANDICAP (Open), of 110 sovs.; second 20 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 — BONOGNE. Messrs. Kneebone and Brown’s ch.g., aged, by Bisogne —Bonny Lass, 10.3 (N* F. Johnson) ‘ 1 2 — ORATION, ,W. J. Ambury’s b.h., aged, 9.8 (C. Goldsbro) 2 6—IIIPO, E. George’s blk.g., aged, 9.8 (L. George) 3 Also started —5 Partaga, 10.3 (R. J. Mackie); 7 Bisox, 10.3 (R. J. Flower); 6 Mint Leaf, 9.5, carried 9.1 (G. Brown), bracketed with Hipo; 4 Whenuanui, 9.0 (C. W. France); 3 Monsogne, 9.0 (T. Tito); 8 Toapaiti, 9.0 (E. A. Keesing); 9 Flying Shot. 9.0 (H. K. Alexander). Winner trained by R. Johnson, New Plymouth. Won by a length and a half, with a length between second and third. Whenuanui was fourth. Time, Imin, 15 3-5 sec.

HUNTERS’ HANDICAP FLAT RACE, of 90 sovs.; second 20 govs, and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 2— DEMOCRATIC, W. H. Gaisfcrd's br.g., aged, by Thurnham—Demoiselle, 11.3 (A. McDonald) .... 1 3— WAITAUNAHA, B. C. La Pouple’s b.g., aged, 10.13 (L. George) 2 I—CALITHE,1 —CALITHE, D. R. Jackson’s ch.g., 6yrs, 11.6 (D. R. Jackson) 3 Also started —6 Patrolet, 10.5 (C. Goldsbro); 7 Isotta, 10.0 (E. A. Keesing); 4 Calculation, 10.0 (P. Adams); 5. Glen Dhu, 10.0 (E .Stanway). Winner trained by L. Knapp, Awapuni. Won by two lengths, with Calithe a length away third. Calculation was fourth. Time, 2min. 17sec.

URENUI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second 20 sovs, and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 4—POTENCY, W. T. Thompson’s b.g., by Potoa —Gravitation mare, • 4yrs, 9.2 (Gedge) 1 1— GOLDLIKE, br.g., 4yre, 9.0 (C. W. France) 2 3—BOUNDARY, b.m., 4yrs, 9.5 (H. Pitcorn) 3 Also started—7 Puawhato, 9.3 (T. Tito); 5 Corwen, 9.0 (M. Gray); 2 Grand Marnia, 9.0 (B. 11. Morris); 0 Miss Pakake, 9.0 (R. J. Mackie); 8 Penelopise, 9.0 (L. Dulieu). Winner trained by T. Wade, Stratford. Won by a length and a half, with two lengths between second and third. Corwen was fourth. Time, Imin. 10 2DESCRIPTION OF DAY’S RACING. DEMOCRATIC THE ARISTOCRATIC. (By "Moturoa.”) The defection of Waitaunaha, Calithe, Ratapiko, Mandate and Karangawai left only four' runners in the Hunters’ Hurdles, but the public did not worry about a one-dividend race and went solidly for the Awapuni-traincd hunter Democratic, and when - the machine closed he was entrusted with well over half of the investments. The punters were right and the issue was never in doubt. From a walk-up start San Fera moved off first, but when the field settled down, Quillfire took up the running and led into the straight from San Fera, with Just John and Democratic handy. They were bifnohed passing the stands, but going out of the straight the order remained unchanged, except that San Fera was almost on terms with the leader. San Fera was slightly in front of Quillfire at the six furlong peg, and down the back the pair were five lengths ahead of Just John and Democratic. Half a mile from home Democratic began to move up, and within a furlong he had made up the leeway and was actually in front "over the last fence. From that, stage the race was in safe keeping and Democratic won with a lot in hand by a good length from Quillfire. San Fera, who gave up the struggle three furlongs from home, was two lengths further back, a length away from Just John. Alan McDonald had an armchair ride. BLACK ODIN WINS AT LAST. Liberal Lady and Royal Satin were the only absentees from the Opunake Scurry, and the public favoured the prospects of Annoyer to the extent of £5O more than Black Odin, with Gold Hike the only other seriously considered. The big field got away well, though Ross Ferry on the rails was squeezed back slightly. Black Odin was the first to- | break the line from Joke Form and Espion with Ross Ferry, Annoyer and Puawhato in the next bunch. Espion was rushed to the van at the half-mile and across the High School bond was two lengths ahead of Black Odin, Annoyer, Joke Form, Ross Ferry, Goldlike and Puawhato. The leader tired badly at the entrance to the straight, and when the field straightened up Black Odin held a slight advantage over Espion and Joke Form, with Annoyer boxed in on the rails and Goldlike and Ross Ferry next. In the run home Black Odin just walked awaj r from the field and, in spite of the strong finishing effort of Goldlike, won by a good length, while Ross Ferry, who was also going well at the finish, was half a length further back. Annoyer, who could not get through the bunch, was close up fourth, with Potency, Espion, Puawhato and Joke Form in a bunch and Latakia, Rotokare and Michaelmas next. Black Odin was the best performed customer in the field but through bleeding badly on Friday morning he lost a lot of friends. However, he is not much good but was more forward than the others. Goldlike went well and Ross Ferry should be greatly improved by the outing. Of the rest, Annoyer and Espion are the most likely to be benefited by the race.

OMEO BEATS SEASONED HORSES.

Mandate was the only absentee from the Maiden Hunters’ Steeplechase and the public went solidly for Rayonnant, with Alan McDonald up, Haeremai was first to move but over the post-and-rails Kurangawai went up to the leader and the pair led over the double from Rayonnant, Te Arakura and Michael Shemise. Te Arakura fell at the second fence of the double and brought down Michael S'himose. Approaching the hen-coop Nimblefoot was pushed up to Karangawai in the lead, while Haeremai was displaced by Rayonnant and Calculation. The front pair were clear down the back and coming into the straight the second time were two lengths clear of Haeremai, Calculation, Rayonnant and Omeo. Rayonnant went up to Karangawai approaching the double but made a bad jump. Alan McDonald made a brilliant recovery and Rayonnant jumped the second fence cleverly. Charmaine 'baulked and lost his rider. Going out of the straight again Karangawai was just showing out from Rayonnant, Calculation, Nimblefoot and Haeremai, while O.neo began a forward move. Karangawai and Rayonnant drew out going along the back and at the half-mile were six lengths in front of Omeo. The latter collared the leaders going on to the course proper and was actually first over the last feme, finishing full of running to win by four lengths from Karangawai, with Haeremai, who finished better than Rayonnant, eight lengths further back. Parakura and Nimblefoot were the .only others to finish. Omeo put up a remarkable performance. This little chap has been “'off the turnips” for only a month. It was a triumph for the training of W. F. Mantle. Omeo is a hunter with prospects of a bright future. Karangawai ran a solid race and appeared to be made too much use of. Haeremai was not impressive, but Rayonnant would have given more trouble but for getting into the first fence of the double.

SINGER WINS BUT NOT BY MUCH.

Corwen dropped out of the Waihi Handicap and Singer and Monaloff were the only ones enquired for, Singer being an odds-on favourite. It was a great finish and Tommy Tito nearly landed a good win. Joke Form missed the jumpout and Boundary shot away from Monsogne, Singer and Patrolet. Monsogne was allowed to drop back at the end of a furlong, and at the half-mile Boundary was clear of Singer, with Patrolet, Monaloff and Miss Pakake bunched. Singer moved up on the bend and was on terms with the leader two furlongs from home, with Monsogne coming on the outside. Boundary compounded at the entrance to the straight and Singer was left clear of Monaloff. Singer appeared to have the race well in hand

and was travelling leisurely at the distance, but at the half-distance Monaloff ranged alongside and had headed the favourite twenty yards off the post. France got to work with the stick and Singer responded brilliantly to come again and snatch a victory by the barest of noses. Miss Pakake finished surprisingly well and was only half a length further back, with two lengths to Boundary and Patrolet. If Singer had not won he would have been the best of good things beaten. Monaloff ran a great race and should be in winning form by the time the Wanganui meeting comes along.

WAITAUNAHA'S HUNT CLUB CUP.

The defection of Odin, Michael 1 Shimose, Parakura and Karangawai left a handy field of nine to contest the Taranaki Hunt Club Cup. Waitaunaha stripped the fittest horse in the race and the public went solidly for him, with Pikimai and Huirangi Girl the only others seriously considered. San Fera was first to show out, but Ratapiko was rushed to the front and fell at the first fence, leaving San Fera and Pikimai clear of Waitaunaha. San Fera was in front the first time into the straight and showed the way over the double to Rayonnant, Waitaunaha, Pikimai, Lively Fire, Nimblefoot and Huirangi Girl. Rayonnant went up past San Fera approaching the hen-coop and led down the back from San Fera, Nimblefoot, Lively Fire and Waitaunaha. Across the top Rayonnant and San Fera were two and a-half lengths clear of Lively Fire, Huirangi Girl, Nimblefoot and Waitaunaha, and Lively Fire began to move up. Rayonnant, San Fera and Lively Fire were on terms at the double but the latter fell, and going out of the straight Rayonnant was showing the way to San Fera, Nimblefoot, Huirangi Girl, Waitaunaha, Haeremai and Pikimai, all strung out. Huirangi Girl was sent up to Rayonnant six' furlongs from home and for a while the pair were three lengths ahead of San Fera and Waitaunaha, the latter going very nicely at this stage. Half a mile from home Huirangi Girl started to drift and Rayled by four lengths on to the course proper from Waitaunaha, Huirangi Girl and San Fera. Waitaunaha collared Rayonnant before the last obstacle was reached and was going away at the finish to win by five lengths from Rayonnant, with another four lengths to *San Fera, who finished better than Huirangi Girl. Pikimai, who had tailed the field for most of the journey, was next and Haeremai and Nimblefoot struggled in later. Waitaunaha was a winner five furlongs from home and his win was greatly assisted by his splendid fencing. Rayonnant went well but his first race told on him after leadin" the field for two and a-quarter miles. He looks like picking up a race before the hunt meetings have finished. San Fera ran an honest race and stayed on very well. Huirangi Girl’s condition ' failed her and it was unfortunate that a jarred shoulder necessitated her being eased in her work for a fortnight previous to the race.

1908—Rapanui won but failed to draw the weight and was disqualified. BONOGNE SCORES DECISIVELY. Monaghan was the only one missing from the Stratford Handicap, and the public would have nothing but Bonogne and Oration. They were right, for these two paid the. dividends. The field moved, off in time when the tapes went up, but when they had gone half a furlong Whenuanui sorted himself from Oration, Toapiti, Hipo, Monsogne and Bonogne, with Mint Leaf dropping back. Whenuanui was just in front of Oration at the High School bend and there was a length of daylight to Toapiti, Hipo, Monsogne, Bisox, Bonogne and Flying Shot. Oration had the measure of Whenuanui coming into the straight and the pair were first to straighten up, with Monsogno and Hipo next and Bonogne coming around the outside. Bonogne threw out a challenge to Oration at. the distance, when the imported horse gave up the ghost an-.l left Bonogne to go on and win by a length and a-half. Old Hipo made a dash over the last twenty yards and got up to cut Whenuanui out of third money by a neck, a length behind Oration. Bisox was fifth, followed by Partaga, Monsogne, Toapiti and Flying Shot. Bonogne lived up to his form at Riccarton and won really well. Oration was a big disappointment. He was given the best of the running and was capably handled by Goldsbro, but when he was challenged he “turned it in” very badly.-

DEMOCRATIC COMPLETES DOUBLE.

Four scratchings reduced the Hunters’ Flat field to a seven-horse race and the punters sorted out Calithe as a good thing, installing him £l5O a better-back-ed favourite than Democratic. Waitaunaha was the only other one backed. Patrolet led out from the barrier and past the stands from Calculation, Calithe, Glendhu, Democratic Isotta and Waitaunaha. Patrolet was a clear two lengths in front of the field at the sixfurlongs, but there was no radical change until the half mile, when Calithe went up to the leader, with Calculation, Waitaunaha, Democratic and Glendhu next. Calithe was rushed to the front two furlongs from home and when they straightened up he was well clear of Waitaunaha, with Democratic making an appearance on the outside. Below the distance Democratic threw out a challenge ami waltzed past Calithe to win by two lengths from Waitaunaha, who finished a length in front of the favourite. Calculation was fourth and Glendhu and Patrolet came next. It is difficult to estimate how good Democratic is because, as in the hurdle race, be was never off the bit. This win was his third , successive victory and he is not finished yet.

POTENCY COMES HOME AT LAST

The defection of Monaloff and Black Odin robbed the Urenui Handicap of a lot of interest, trit on the strength of his finishing effort in the Scurry Goldlike was served up a piping hot favourite. As usual, Boundary was first to break the line and was making play down the back stretch from Potency, Puawhato. Goldlike and Grand Marnia.

Boundary was beaten at the half mile and across the top Potency was taken to the van from Boundary, Goldlike. Grand Marnia, with Miss Pakake at the head of the next bunch. Goldlike made a forward move as they straightened up for the run home, but the hopes of the supporters of the favourite were only flattered and Potency was doing best when the judge was reached, winning by „a length and a-half. Boundary hung on for third money two lengths away, with Corwen fourth and Miss Pakake, Puawhato and Grand Marnia next. Barring Boundary the field was a maiden one and Potency broke his duck after two seasons’ racing. Grand Marnia and Goldlike seem to be the most likely to improve.

DISTRIBUTION OF HONOURS.

WAITAUNAHA TOPS WINNING LIST

By winning the Hunt Club Cup and running second in'the Hunters’ Flat Waitaunaha won 120 sovs in specie and a cup valued at, £3O. double win was productive of only 110 sovs. The winnings were: Waitaunaha £l5O, Democratic £llO, Bonogne £BO, Potency £7O, Singer £O5, Black Odin £65, Omeo £6O, Goldlike £35, Rayonnant £25, Monaloff £25, San Fera £25, Oration £2O, Karangawai £2O, Quillfire £l5, Ross Ferry £lO, Haeremai £lO, Miss Pakake £lO, Hipo £lO, Calithe £lO, Boundary ‘£lo. WINNING HORSEMEN. H. Dulieu ("Waitaunaha and Omeo) and Alan McDonald (Democratic twice) were the only horsemen to score more than once. N. F. Johnson (Bonogne), H. K. Alexander (Black Odin), C. W. France (Singer) and Gedge (Potency) each rode one winner. SUCCESSFUL TRAINERS. Among the trainers, W. F. Mantle (Omeo and Singer), L. Knapp (Democratic twice) and R. Johnson (Black Odin and Bonogne) had a good run, the other two races on the programme being won by B. C. Lapouple (Waitaunaha) and T.* Wade (Potency). STRATFORD RACING CLUB. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS. At the monthly meeting of the general committee of the Stratford Racing Club there were present Messrs S. Pitt. A. W. Budge, H. M. Good, A. Stewart and D. J. Malone. (Mr. Pitt was unanimously re-appoint-ed chairman for the ensuing 12'months. Mr. A. Coleman was re-appointed treas--urer. Leave of absence for a period of two months was granted Mr. H. Cleland, who is on a visit to Australia. Sub-committees for the ensuing year were set up, there being no change in the personnel. The following officials have been re-appointed, subject to their acceptance; —Handicapper, Mr. W. P. Russell; judge, Mr. C. H. Washer; starter, Mr. A. Morse; honorary clerk of scales, Mr. R. R. Tyrer; honorary timekeeper, Mr. J. Petrie, jun.; honorary veterinary surgeon, Mr. -R. B. Wood, M.R.C.V.S.; medical officer, Dr. W. P. P. Gordon; clerk of course, Mr. A. J. Davey.

In connection with the drainage and cutting <jf trees, the chairman reported that as these matters were not of pressing necessity and in consideration of the extensive improvements, . the matters could be deferred. The suggestion was adopted. The chairman reported that the contract for the grandstand reconstruction had been signed by the contractor and the club. The architect reported that the contractor would make a start early in September. The secretary reported regarding minimum stakes for the season 1929-30 to comply with Rules of Racing. It was resolved that the programme committee be instructed to frame the programme on the basis of stakes not exceeling £3600, including a gold cup valued at £5O. and report at the next meeting. The matter of acquiring a motor power roller was deferred until early in the New Year. It was resolved that the stewards for the 1929-30 season be appointed at the September meeting. The treasurer’s report indicated a reduction of the bank overdraft by £753, as compared with the corresponding period of 1928.

The matter of drainage and lighting in connection with the new loose boxes was referred to the course committee with power to act.

WANGANUI J.C. MEETING.

HANDICAPS ANNOUNCE D.

By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night.

The following weights have been declared for the Wanganui Jockey Club spring meeting: — OKEHU HURDLES. One mile and ■three-quarters. —Nukumai 11.10, Glengariff 10.13, Elysianor 10.11, Novar 10.2, Sunart 9.13, Perle de Leon, Brigadier Bill, Beaumont 9.9, Prince Lu 9.8, Red Bank 9.5, Fine Acre 9.3, Airtight, Thurbell, Peshwa, Royal Elm, Lady Gay, Tanagra, Ah Wera, Modern, Inferno, Askari, Kingi Pita, Revel, Waiau Lady 9.0.

PUTIKI HANDICAP. One mile and 110 yards—King’s Jest 9.4, Courageous 9.1, Hopwood 8.12, Disrank, 8.6, Royal Black 8.3, King Quex, Black Maire 8.2, Shrewd 7.13, Desert Lad, Bold Front 7.12, Balloon, Singer, Marjoram 7.9, Money Mint, Metellus 7.5, _ Kiriana, Tourist 7.3, Curtsey, Air Laddie, Masher, Trig, Corwen, Don Quixote, Lady Star, Arrowhead, Austerity, Warflame, Tigrano, Merry Mixture, Calithe 7.0.

.SEAFIELD HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Rcremoana 10.2, Star Area 9.7, Gold Cure 9.3, Atholspear, High Faintin’, Partaga 8.8, Blimp, Piuthair 8.5, Royal Game 8.3, Maui, Raineses 8.0. Kick Off 7.13, Havering 7.11, Denier 7.9, Glenstar, Rouex, Discourse, Tenacre, Royal Acre, Shortly, Glyn Dhu, Monsogne, Black Maire, Paul Lucerne, Quillfire, Ned Kelly 7.7.

DURIE HANDICAP. Six furlongs — Knightlike 9.0, Hunting Boy 8.13, Second Thought 8.12, Royal Lineage _ 8.9, Glenartney 8.7, Bernera, Brilliant Light, Valpre, Ex Dono -8.7, Cuticle 8.0, Lucky Bag, Last Mark 7.13, Money Mint, Hunting Cry, Joy Germ 7.11, Zarene, Archeria 7.1*0, Blue Paper, Tourist 7.9, Arrow Boy, Pellette, Grattan 7.7, Some Acre, Acora, Monoloff 7.5, Count Palatine 7.3, Juggle, King Peg, Havilland 7.2, Pari, Streamer, Paiko, Royal Mission, Dainty Ways, Auctioneer, Annoy-

er, Penelopise, Puawhato, Potoaform, Guide Light, Ross Ferry, Lucre, Good Cheer, Snowplane, Sunny Mint, Warflame, Merry Mixture, Valma, Section 7.0.

MARANGAI HANDICAP. One mile and 110 yards.—Star Stranger 9.2, Rapine 8.13, Yom a 8.11, Cashier 8.7, Talisker, Bisox 8.0, Blimp 7.11, Barometer, Otairi, Spearmiss 7.10, Royal Game 7.9, Black Mint, Vesperus, Mint Leaf 7.7, Maui 7.4, Mountain Heath 7.3, Monsogne, High Court, King Quex, Kawhakina, Flying Shot, Air Laddie, Trig 7.0.

FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Reremoana 9.4, Laughing Prince, Bcnzora 9.0, Silvermine B.l3,.Prince Humphrey 8.8,- The Raider 8.7, Kcddar, Lady Quex, Consent 8.1, Kaiti 7.12, Rapine 7.11, Star Stranger 7.10, Atholspear 7.5, First Money 7.7, Moutoa Treasury, Havering 7.2, Te Atiawa, Oration, Banket, Glenstar, Pellette, Portray 7.0. MARTON RE-HANDICAP. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The following re-handicap has been declared for’the Marton meeting: — Railway Handicap. —Bonogne 8.3. DATES DISPUTE IN WAIKATO. . CRITICISM OF CONFERENCE. By. Telegraph—Press Association. Hamilton, August 31. Commenting on the decision of the Racing Conference awarding the Labour Day date to the Waikato Hunt, Mr. G. W. Vercoe, president of the Waikato Racing Club, which desired that date, said at the.annual meeting to-day; “I have lost faith in the administration of the New Zealand Racing Conference. I am of opinion that it is time country racing clubs made some definite move in the direction of having more control of their racing than at present. With this end in view it is my intention to call a meeting of the Auckland' Provincial Racing Clubs’ Association to discuss the position.” The club resolved to confer with other country clubs regarding the restriction of* the issue of complimentary tickets at race meetings. HANDICAPPING TROTS. POINTS OF NEW SYLSTEM. The new system of handicapping adopted by the Trotting Conference last June was the subject of a short discussion at the annual meeting of the Hawera Trotting Club on Friday night. The president (Mr. B. McCarthy) read a statement giving details of the new system, which limits the penalty a handicapper can place on a horse for a timed performance. Mr. McCarthy said that opinion on the new system seemed to be generally favourable, especially in Christchurch, where handicapping had been much discussed. Mr. J. R. Corrigan said that Hie new system was already giving good results, but he thought the conference might have gone a step further than it had done and established a proper basis from which to start the scheme. Under present conditions it was liable to operate unfairly in respect of some horses. Under the old. system there were horses thatwere handicapped on" times faster than they had gone on ordinary tracks. They had to meet horses that were more favourably handicapped, and .it might be a long time before a horse which had been rather harshly treated would have the chance of winning a race. If in establishing the new - system provision had been made that no horse should be handicapped on a tighter mark than the best time it had actually done, then there would have been nothing to complain of. Mr. Corrigan added that he had been present at the August trotting meeting at Christchurch and had been satisfied with the operation of the new system. The restricted scale of penalties meant that a horse which won a race was not handicapped out of subsequent events. The owner of an improving horse, was given a chance to win two or three races instead of one, and that was as it should be. Mr. M. Barraclough said that the system should work admirably with young horses. As for horses which now were rather harshly handicapped, he. thought that after the system had been in operation for a season this difficulty would remedy itself.

, Mr.‘McCarthy remarked that opinion had been considerably divided at the conferei.ee. a great many delegates being much afraid of a hard and fast rule, but now that the change had been made he thought everyone would accept it cheerfully. i Mr. Corrigan added that one more dhange ought to be made. A horse should not be penalised for a placed peiformance; only the winning horse's time should be taken.

PREVIOUS WINNERS. Year Owner Winner wgt. 1908 J. O’Donnell Gray bear 11.3 1909 II. D. Matthews Rua 12.7 1910 |B. H. Chaney Starlass 12.4 1911 B. H. Chaney Starlass 12 0 1’919 W. T. Hookham Otaraoa 12.3 1913 W. T. Hookham Otaraoa 12.5 1914 W. T. Hookham Otaraoa 13.2 1915, Miss M. Brewei Expedition 11.4 1916 T. R. Taylor Kiwitea 10.7 1918 B. H. Chanev Kurnalpi • 11.4 1920 J. McDonnell Papatere 10 7 1921 P. Johnson. Simple Sam 10.4 1932 F. Atkins Prince Paul 10.0 1923 P. Johnson. Te Toa 12.3 1924. P. Johnson Te Toa 117 1925 A. 0. Casey Craigowen 10 0 1920 D. R. Jackson Lupineel 10.12 1927 E. Riddiford Banjuke 11.1.3| 1928 H. E. Loveridge Huirangi Girl 10.7 1929. (B. C. Lapouple Waitaunaha 1 * ■« .1