POINT-TO-POINT

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 179, 1 August 1940, Page 9

POINT-TO-POINT

Rangitikei Hunt Club Meeting

ANNUAL FIXTURE HELD INTERESTING JUMPING Weather conditions yesterday for the Rangitikei Hunt Club s annual point-to-point steeplechase meeting were in striking contract to those experienced last year, the day being mild, with bright sunshine, whereas last year the fixture was held in a snowstorm. The attendance was large, and the grounds on Mr. L. H. S. Marshall’s property, “Makoiti,” near Marton, presented an animated scene, spectators being treated to some interesting jumping. Petrol restrictions prevented as many supporters from distant parts as usual attending the meeting, but there was a strong representation from Waver ley, and tnese had the satisfaction of seeing Waverley horses carry off the majority of the prizes. There were several spectacular spills in the point-to-point steeplechases, but these were not accompanied by any serious injuries. In the ladies’ hunter, events, however, the popular Waverley rider, Miss A. Graham, fractured a collarbone wnen Steel Spring fell at the first obstacle. Miss Graham was attended by Dr. W. S. R. Dick and Sister Watkins, of Hunterville, and was removed by the St. John Ambulance for treatment. When Slinter baulked at the first obstacle in the Handy Hunters’ Trial, Mrs. Alexander was tnfown heavily and fractured an ankle. Returning thanks at the conclusion of the day’s activities, the master, Mr. J. Brice, thanked the farmers of tne district for their courtesy to the club throughout the season. The trophies were presented to the winners by Mrs. Brice.

Afternoon tea was dispensed in buffet style by a committee of ladies. The secretarial side of the day’s arrangements were capably carried out by Miss F. L. Way. The hon. starter was Mr. A. T. Gatrell. Messrs.

A. McPnerson and G. Lampp were the judges for the steeplechase events, and Mr. H. G. Hobson, master of the Dannevirke Hunt Club, afficiated for the jumping competitions. Details of the results are' as follow: Ladies’ Hunter Event (first trophy donated by Mrs. K. McK. Duncan; second by Mr. H. J. Cameron). —Mrs. R. S. Fullerton-Smith’s Jackie (owner.) I, Mr. H, J. Cameron's Ramona (Miss N. Cameron) 2, Mr. T. H. E. Tallott’s Steel Spring (Miss A. Graham) 3. Also: Bertie (Miss Bailey), Glen Mint (Miss A. Graham), Lone Ranger (Mrs. Ful-lerton-Smith), Eileen (Mrs. R. K. Simpson), Rangi (Miss N. Lampp), Glenleven (Mrs. Fullerton-Smith), Slinter (Mrs. Alexander), Anak (Mrs. Fullerton-Smith), Satin (Mrs. E. 11. Duncan). Steel Spring fell at the first series of jumps, Miss Graham sun ering a broken collarbone. Makoiti Steeplechase (first trophy donated by Mr. A. McPherson; second by Mrs. F. McLean); weight 12st.; about miles.—Mr. D. Lupton’s Elsworth, by Ruapapa—Maniapoto mare (Mr. A. Lupton), 1; Mr. E. H. Duncan’s Laughing Duchess, by Laughing Prince —Black Duchess (Mr. F. Lumsden), 2. Also. Buster Boy (Mr. W Bush), Battle Pomp (Mr, K. McK. Duncan). Won by a turlong. Buster Boy and Battle Pomp fell, the former being remounted by his owner, Mr. F. McLean, to finish third. Time, srrun. 49sec. -;.F Heavyweight Handicap Steeplechase (first trophy donated by Mrs. Eric Duncan; second by Mrs. R. K. Simpson); distance, about two miles. —Mr. M. E. Wilson's Pakeha 13.0 (owner). 1; Mr. A. Macnab’s Stilts 13.7 (Mr. A. Lupton), 2; Mr. F. McLean’s Yulle Do 12.1 (Mr. W. McLean), 3. Also: Rang! 12.1 (Mr. 11. Blunden). Wee Mac 12.0 (Mr. I. McGregor). Won by a length, with third horse 30 lengths away. Wee Mac fell and Rangi was pulled up. Time. smin. 9sec. Handicap Steeplechase (first tropnv donated by Mrs. T. A. Duncan; second by Messrs. Briant Bros.); minimum weight 11.0; about 21 miles.—Miss C Gnbben’s Car Leaf, by Mint Lear— Campfire mare, 11.13 (Mr. A. Lupton) 1; Mr. W. W. Wilson’s Zip, by Gasbag —Sartond, 11.7 (Mr. W. McLean), 2; Mr. K. McK. Duncan’s Battle Pomp, by Pombal—Battle Torque, 11.3 (owner), 3. Also: Lone Ranger 11.7 (Mr. J. Lumsden), Spearhead 11.3 (Mr. M. K. Ross), Prinihia 11-0 (Mr. H. M. Blunden). Laughing Duchess 11.0 (Mr. I. McGregor). Prinihia and Laughing Duchess fell. Won by four lengths, with third horse 100 yards back. Time, smin. 24sec. Handy Hunters’ Trial (first trophy donated by Miss N. Lampp; second by Miss N. Cameron). Mr. P. W. Briant’s Glenleven (owner), 1; Mr. H. J. Cameron's Ramon (owner), 2; Mrs. R. K. Simpson’s Eileen (Mr. K. McK. Duncan), 3. Also: Bertie (Mr. E. H. Duncan). Glen Mint (Mr. A. Lupton), Jackie (Mrs. R. S. Fullerton-Smith), Rangi (Mr. H. M. Blunden), Slinter (Mrs. Alexander), Anak (Mr. F. Mclean), Satin (Mr. R. Simpson), Waituna (Mr. K. McK. Duncan). Slinter baulked at the first obstacle and threw Mrs. Alexander, who fractured an ankle. Messrs. J. S. and W. F. Hazlett, who won two races at Washdyke on Saturday with Spendthrift and Colonel French, had the misfortune to lose Frenchy on Friday. He crossed his legs when pulling up after some easy work on the Washdyke track, and falling, broke a leg and was destroyed. By Chief Ruler from Moulin Rouge, the Kilbroney mare, granddam of Colonel French, he was taken to Melbourne by Mr. W. T. Hazlett, but failed to win a race in two seasons, and was then sent back to New Zealand. Although a big opinion was held of Frenchy, he failed also in his New Zealand efforts.