SPORTS MEETING

Waikato Times, Volume 194, Issue 22245, 14 January 1944, Page 4

SPORTS MEETING

MOT UM A 0110 GATHERING There was a large attendance when the first annual gymkhana was held at Scholium’s paddock. Motumaoho. A feature cf the programme, which w r as conducted most efficiently, was the Wai- j "kato Steer Riding Championship, for which a handsome silver challenge cup has been donated by Messrs C. McColloch and L. Steed. This event was contested by 24 competitors. The patriotic funds benefited to the extent of £2OO as a result o£ the day’s activities. The results of the sports events were as follows: Waikato Sleer-riding Championship.— G. Hodgson (Maungalautari). 1; J. Edwards (Tahuna), 2. Draught-horse Derby.—W. Snisted’s Sizam (Miss Leonard), 1; R. Dernier’s Besg (Miss Lindsay), 2. Flag ; Race: R Patterson. 1; D. Bloore 2. j Obstacle Race: Mrs G. Peake’s Vixen 1; !• Miss Ellery’s Carmen, 2; R. Demler’s ■ Allmetic, 3. Cigarette Race: G. Watson's Palace 1: i Miss Lindsay’s Goldv 2: R. Dernier's Field i Rot 3. Best school pony: Miss B. Patter- J son's Creamy 1. J. Taylor’s Moonshine 2. ; Maiden Hunter: A. Buckland’s Winkie 1, Johns Bros.’ Togo 2. T. L. Ranstead s Kelly 3. One mile trot: G. Duck’s Queen Betty 1, G. Faker’s Paddy 2. D. G. Hastie's Hearsay 3. Junior steeplechase. T. Kean's Jimmy' 1; Miss B. Patterson’s Creamy 2, Miss White’s Tui 3. Polo ball race: F. Klaus’ Pet 1, L. Burdett’s Sweetheart 2, D. Ranstead's Ngakura 3. Boys’ eyc.e race: Max Harbottle l, N. Greentree, T. Turner. Open Hunter: J. Taylor’s Red Scott 1. R. Johannsen’s Lofty 2, Mrs Peake's Vixen 3. Relay Race. The "Squanderbugs” 1, E. Allen's team 2, S. Speight's team 3. Flag race (children): D. Ranstead 1, C. Audley 2. I*2 mile trot; G. Eaker’s Paddy 1, G. Duck's Queen Betty 2, E. Paltridge's Kewpie’s Triumph 3. Stockman's competition: J. Elliott 1. R. Patterson 2. Pony scurry.—P. Ellery’s entry 1, G. Turner's Kitty 2. E. Irvine's Kuni Kuni 3. Night-shirt race: A. Turner’s Mingle 1. Miss Ellery's Carmen 2. Mrs G. Peake's Vixen 3. Athletics (1 mile): H. Edwards 1, M. Manning 2, H. Finden 3.