COURSING AT WAITARA

Taranaki Daily News, 20 September 1929, Page 15

COURSING AT WAITARA

LAST GATHERING OF SEASON REJECTED BLUE TAKES FAHY CUP. LAST THOUGHT AGAIN IN FINALS. The Waitara Coursing Club concluded a most successful season yesterday on the Brixton Plumpton, where it staged two stakes, the maiden event for the Fahy Cup, which drew 16 dogs, and the Sapling Stakes, for which four doge were carded. Coursing throughout the day was first class and keenly contested, Rejected Blue scoring rather a surprise win in the Fahy Cup from the Last Thought, which has run consistently throughout the season. Though there were only four in the Sapling Stakes, the youngsters showed some good form and the event was very interesting. Mr. T. Hughes again gave every satisfaction in the judicial position, while the slipping of Mr. Don Telfar left nothing to be desired. That such a big programme was run off in the afternoon with as little delay as possible between the rounds was a tribute to Mr. L. A. Jury, the secretary. At the conclusion of . the coursing the president, Mr. H. R. Soffe, stated that the coursing for the season had concluded with the meet of yesterday afternoon. In calling upon Mr. W. O’Brien tp accept the handsome Fahy . Cup, he stated that it was a very pleasing feature that the trophy had been won by a man who had coursed unsuccessfully during the past two seasons. The win was the reward of his consistency and perseverance. He then called upon Mrs. T. Fahy to present the cup. In reply Air. O’Brien said he felt honoured to’ accept the cup. -He would be pleased if the committee would call upon him to give a trophy for competition next season. Following are the details of the coursing:- ° FAHY CUP. First prize £l7 and cup; second £6; two dogs at £2 2s each. First Round. D.C.L. (late Billy'Boy), V. Pennington's n.s. bk d, Rin Awa—Lilac Domino, 1 lost to Rejected Blue, W. O’Brien’s and H. Hill’s be d, Mons Dolly Varden, 4. ; Golliwog, Mrs. 8. Hickey’s bk b, Silent Morn—Banshee, 1 lost to White Wings, Hurley and Willis’ bk and w b, Mickey Free —Forward Lass, SJ. Nightshade, L. A. Jury’s n.s. bd b, Whiteface —Sunbonnet, 4 lost to Fogaballagh, D. Yandle’s bk and w d, Rin Awa—lreland Eye, 6. Misty Morn, E. Old’s f b, Rin Awa— Sweet Brair, 11 lost to Dusky Gem, Hurley and Willis Bros.’ bk b, Paphian Jewel Box, 4. Rinnie, G. Topless’ bk b, Rin Awa — Ireland Eye, 0 lost to Freddy Mac, L. Ticlibon's bk d, Lucky Collins—Blink Bonny, 4J. Blue Girl’s Pride, H. R. Jackson’s be and w <l, Irish Twist —Blue Girl, 2 lost to Bisox, J. Shore’s bk b, The ToffOnly a Commoner, 4.

Run Away, W. O’Brien and H. B bk d, Rin Awa—Sunshine, 4% beat A< Foy, J. Shore’s w and bk d, Rin y —Nellie Foy, 2J. ' ' T L Last Thought, Miss K. M. Jew bk b, Letty’s Comedy—Eclipse, 5 I Eva Foy, J. Shore’s bk b, Rin Aw Nellie Foy, 0. ■ -V Second Round. Rejected Blue 41 beat White Wing Fogaballagh 2$ beat Dusky Gem. Freddy Mac 4i beat Bisox IJ. ..’j, Run Aaway 2 lost to Last Thoij 4i. ■ '-u Semi-final. .. ,-j Rejected Blue beat Fogaballag] Rejected Blue led out from and was two lengths in front pas: the judge, and turned. Then Foga lagh turned and wrenched; Rejected I cutting in to wrench twice. Fogaball turned and then Rejected Blue di smartly to cover. x r. Freddy Mac 0 lost to Last Though Last Thought led up by a comf< able margin and through superior ~< dition scored the remaining points w out much trouble. Final. Rejected Blue 2, W. O’Brien and Gill’s be d, Mons —Dolly Varden, .!: Last Thought, Miss K. M. Jeffries’ bl Letty’s Comedy—Eclipse, 0. ' • No points were given for the le up, Rejected Blue being unsighted,. 1 : the dogs came together passing judge, on equal terms. Rejected I cut across brilliantly to turn and kil SAPLING STAKE. First prize gold medal. First Round. .. Auroa, G. Topless’ f d, Rin Aw Lady Lucy, 0 lost to Artful, J. Feav bk d, Paphian—Dolly Varden, 4. : > Oratrixj P. G. Harkness’ bk b, . Awa—Lady Lucy, 10 beat Hunting C T. Taylor’s bk d, Rin Awa —Lady Li 7. Final. ■ ■' Artful 0 lost to Oratrix 2. '• The first run was a no course, from the second slip the hare-5: straight to the home, Oratrix show superior speed to lead by three lengt