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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IV, Issue 193, 5 April 1894, Page 5

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FROM OUR TRAVELLING CORRESPONDENT. New Plymouih, April 3rd. The Nile case has at last been sertled. It will be remembered that Nile won the Consolatiou Handicap at the recent Oeo races, but a protest was entered by the owner of the second horse on the ground that Eva, the rider of the winner, was a disqualified jockey, having been suspended by the Metropolitan Club—the Taranaki Jockey Club The case was referred to the Metropolitan Club, who decided in favour of Nile on the grounds (1) that Eva’s disqualification had never been officially gazetted ; and (2) that Mr Corrigan, the owner of Nile, was ignorant that Eva was disqualified when he put him up to ride. The lucky investors on Nile will therefore receive 10s for each pound invested in the totalisator. The Stratford Racing Club endeavoured to get up another fixture this year, but owing to the increased prize money provided for in the Rules of Racing being beyond their means they were compelled to abandon the project.

The residents of Eltham are endeavouring to start a racing club. A meeting in that flourishing district would be a certain success.

The Taranaki Club committee the other night refused to lift the disqualification off Hymen, who was run at an unregistered meeting at Tarata, on the ground that the committee had not sufficient information placed before them. That consistent pony, Lady Onslow, is turned out on account of injuries sustained through being cut in a barb wire fence. The mare has almost recovered from the cuts, but the enforced spell will debar her from taking part in the approaching Egmout Winter Meeting. Waiuku is in work again, and will probably take part in the hack events at the Egmont Winter Meeting. The pony Mother Shipton, by Australian, has so far been a disappointment to Mr J. J. Russell. There were only five tickets invested on Mufin’s chance in the Alton Handicap at Patea, and only one was held by the parties connected with the Foulshot mare. The stable put all their pounds on her chance in the Flying and not being satisfied with her running in that they practically let her go out unbacked in the other event. One sport, who hails from Opunake, had a full ticket and raked in 3s. A case of pure luck. Racing people along the coast are wondering how the< Auckland" public let Little Tom pay such a big dividend on the outside machine at the recent meeting, more especially in face of the fact that Little Tom ran a good second to Kathleen in the pony race the first day. A reason is advanced that the stable had all their money on in the inside machine, hence the small dividend, in comparison, paid out there. But where were the British public in respect to the outside

machine ? [That’s just what the British public are kicking themselves over.— Ed. S.R.J My selections for the Foxton Meeting, which takes place on April 18th, (picking from the full list) are : -Flying —Roll Call, Kalmea, Voltaire. Autumn Handicap—Eothen, Bonovoree, Kimua. Hurdles—Entry, Lonely, Spreydon Lad. Electric—Roll Call, Voltaire, Sydney. Welter — Tenby, Tramore, Karamea. Stewards —Swift, Buckler, Pihanga.

Capital acceptances and general entries have been received by Mr A. A. Ambridge for the Bell Block Meeting, which will be held on Thursday, April 12th, and given a fine day the meeting should prove a success. Seven are left in the Hurdles. I fancy Kiora, Cihgalee, and Dick in order, and if anything should disturb this pick it will be Australasia, whose turn of pace will make him dangerous if he will jump, but I understand he is far from being a proficient fencer. Eleven have been left in the Cup, one and a quarter miles, and for places 1 like the chances of Kimua, Docility and Itch. Ten remain- in the Flying Handicap. Sydney, Mafia and Goldenlock are likely ones to fill the places. There are fifteen in the Welter, but as most of those engaged have previous engagements it would be premature now to state what the probable placed horses would be, as several are sure not to face the starter. Previous running of those who face the starter should guide public in their fancies. There are thirteen in the Maiden. With a start Kimua should fill first place, with Dick next, and Primrose third. Nine have been entered for the Farmers’ Plate, but as the majority of those entered are.unknown to me I prefer to leave the race alone. A Catchweight race, post entry, makes up the programme. Since writing the paragraph about a proposed racing club at Eltham I learn that at a meeting of sports it was decided to form a club, and a committee was appointed to arrange about a course. J. McCracken has severed his connection with Mr Russell’s stable at New Plymouth, and is now in charge of Mr A. Standish’s colt Donovan and the mares Shiela and Maratan.

It is reported that Barcelonia is the name of a gelding who is alleged to have been recently “rung m” on the West Coast. . Mr Will Jury advertises that he has opened new and commodious livery and bait stables in Queen-street, New Plymouth. He solicits patronage.

Mr Jas. West has removed to new and enlarged premises in Egmont - street, New Plymouth. Every convenience has been arranged, including a speciality in the form of a ladies’ waiting room. A prominent member of the Wanganui Jockey Club has gone to Sydney. The Dandy enquiry has been adjourned.