IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR RANGITIKEI HUNT CLUB POINT-TO-POINT RACES

Wanganui Chronicle, 20 July 1950, Page 3

IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR RANGITIKEI HUNT CLUB POINT-TO-POINT RACES

Bright sunshine prevailed yesterday afternoon for the Rangitikei Hunt Club’s point-to-point steeplechase meeting, with the result that, though ; Wednesday is not a half-holiday, there was one of the largest crowds seen , in recent years at one of these fix- , tures. Spectators enjoyed the ideal ■ weather conditions, and the course laid out at Mr L. H. S. Marshall's , property, “Makoiti, ’ ' Fern Flats, proved excellent for the purpose Responsible for the smooth running of the programme were the follow- • ing:—President, Mr P. W. Briant; Master, Mr F. McLean; DeputyMasters, Messrs R. K. Simpson, Q. O. Wilson, W. W. Wilson, F. H. Dexter and F. M. Brice; hon. judges steeplechases, Messrs L H. S. Marshall and lan Brice; hon. judges jumping competitions, Messrs D. Holden, E. W. White and P. A. White: hon. starter/ Mr A. T. Gatrell; hon clerk of scales, Mr L. K. Mcßeth; hon. handicappers, [ Messrs Q. O. Wilson, F. H. Dexter, F # M. Brice and W. W. Wilson; hon. clerk of course, Mr A. E. Goodwin; hon. surgeons, Dr. W. F. Bagot and Dr. Ros£ Jones; hon. vet practitioner, Mr A. Seymour; judicial committee, Messrs F. M. Brice, J. D. Simpson ana Q. O. Wilson; judges’ clerks, Messrs E. H Duncan, E. H. Simpson and A. W. Trotter; secretary, Mr Jas. R. Watt. The jumping in the hunters’ trials was of a high standard and competition was keen throughout. In the Makoiti Steeplechase Master Robert, owned by Mr K. McK. Duncan, had a comfortable win, though Sir Dick might have extended the winner but for falling at the fast fence when in a handy position. Kapai Chief had an all-the-way win in the Handicap Point-to-point Steeplechase, establishing a clear lead in the first half-mile and eventually winning by half a furlong from Mediocre, with Mike three lengths away. Torquay ran off at 'the double but was taken back to negotiate the jump. However, he fell three fences from home. Old Joe and S't. Louis, who were the only ones who appeared likely in the middle stages to extend the pacemaker, both Game to grler. There were five defections from the field of eight carded for the Charles Simpson Memorial Steeplechase, but it was left to a late entrant, Mr P. Porter’s Warrior, to spring a surprise. The grey was outpaced over'the early stages by Ra Rangi, but three fences from home Ra Rangi fell, leaving Warrior clear. The grey ran on strongly to hold off a challenge from Waka Huia. Blackie’s Luck, who had fallen, was remounted to complete the course. At the conclusion the trophies were presented to the winners by Mrs F. McLean, wife of the Master. Prior to this ceremony life membership badges were presented by the president, Mr P. W. Briant, to Mrs F. Ellis, for some 15 years secretary of the club, Mr K. McK. Duncan and Mr G. Hamish Wilson, the latter’s badge being accepted on his behalf by Mr Wilson s brother. Mr Briant extolled the services rendered the club by the three recipients. Before calling on Mrs McLean to present the trophies, the Master voiced appreciation of the club, of the generous support accorded by farmers in the Rangitikei district who had granted permission for huntsmen to ride over their properties He also thanked Mr L. H. S. Marshall for making his property available for the point-to-point fixture. Pleasure having so many representatives of sister clubs present, was also voiced by Mr McLean, and appreciation of the opportunity to be present was expressed by representatives of the Eg-mont-Wanganui, Manawatu, Dannevirke and Wairarapa Hunt Clubs. Results are:— Pony Hunter Trial (first, trophy donated by Mr B H. Simpson; second, ■ trophy donated by Rangitikei Hunt ; Club; third, trophy donated by Rangi- | tikei Hunt Club. .—Miss Susan Dun-, can’s Beely (owner) 1, M !, : a Al son Duncans Gipsy t xn • J. Miss .'can Parkers Cockie <c ..er) There were 13 competi’tois. Makoiti Steeplechase (first, trophy donated by Ran f ;ei Hunt Club; secI ond, trophy donated by M W. R. Duncan; third, trophy Mr .G. Lampp. Trophy for rider of winner donated by Mr Q. O. Wilson. Distance about miles). Master Robert (Mr K. McK. Duncan) 11.7, Mr T. Duncan 1 Midshipman (Mr J. Elmslie) 11.7, owner 2 j Taneatua (Mr M K. Ross) 11.7, Mr D. Hammond 3 I Also started: Sir Dick (fell), Literal. Ladies’ Hunter Trial (first, trophy donated by Mr Alec McPherson; second, trophy donated by Mr L. T. McLean; third, trophy donated by Mrs R. S. Fullerton-Smith. Trophy for • rider of winner donated by Mrs F. F. , Newman). —Miss Noel Cameron’s Abdul (owner) 1. Mrs R. S. FullertonSmith’s Royal Crest (owner) 2, Mrs W. R. Duncan's Darrell (Mrs R. S. Fullerton-Smith) 3. There were 25 entrants. Handicap Point-to-point Steeplechase (first, trophy donated by Marton Jockey Club; second, trophy donated by Anonymous; third, trophy donated by Rangitikei Hunt. Club. Trophy for rider of winner donated by Mr F M. Brice. Distance about 2S miles).— KAPAI CHIEF (Messrs R. K. Simpson and J. Kinlock) 11.7, Mr J. Kinlock e 1 MEDIOCRE (Miss Shirley Campbell) 11.5, Mr C. Tallett 2 MlK'j (V[ r X. E. P/eston) 11.4, Mr M. Preston 3 Also started: Old Joe (fell), Torquay tfell). Charles Simpson Memorial Point-to-point Steeplechase (first, trophy donated by Mrs Duncan Simpson; second, trophy donated by Mr F. McLean; third, trophy donated by Rangitikei Hunt Club. Trophy for rider of winner donated by Mr F. J. Watson. Distance about 2 miles).— WARIHOR (Mr R Porter) 12.0, Mr B. Cash ' 1 WAKA HUIA (Mr H. A. Hintz) 12.4, Mr B. Marshall 2 BLACKIE'S LUC'< 'Mr D. Hammond) 12.0, Mr Doug Hammond 3 Also started: Ra Rangi (fell). Blackie’s Luck fell but was remounted to complete the course. ! Handy Hunters’ Trial (first, trophy donated by Mr W W. Wilson; second, trophy donated by Mr N. L. Shelton; i third, trophy donated by Rangitikei Hunt Club; trophy for rider of w nner donated by a supporter of the club).—Mrs R. S. Fullerton-Smith’s Royal Crest (owner) 1, Mr.; \V. R. Duncan's Darrell 2, Miss Betty McLean’s Peter 3. There were 32 entries.