HAWKE’S BAY.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XII, Issue 746, 23 June 1904, Page 8

HAWKE’S BAY.

Napier, June 22. Hinetaura is to be given a holiday, at the expiration oi which she will again be put in work. Gold Seal, who has been out of commission since last February, was taken up last week, The cessation from toil has improved him greatly, for he now presents a solid appearance, and as he is sound it may be reasonable to suppose that the handsome son of Gold Reef will further increase his running record as the time rolls on.

A coming two-year-old half-brother of his by Daunt also forms a member of A. Wood’s team. A level built youngster who already has shown the possession of pace, he looks as if he will help to keep the family prestige well forward when his time arrives.

Taura’s injury, a rick to one of his shoulders, has compelled his retirement for a time.

Bukatea, Tortulla’s younger brother, is furnishing well. As yet no serious question nas been put to him, but if results can be judged by looks he should satisfactorily reply when he is asked for a try.

Hugh I’altridge, who along with J. R. Corrigan and George Roberts were disqualified by the Taranaki Jockey Club for life, used to have the well-bred Pharos carrying his racing uniform. At a meeting of the Napier Park Racing Club yesterday (Mr McVay in the chair) a letter was read from the Hawke’s Bay County Council asking the committee to frame a by-law against road betting. Dr. Macdonell wrote accepting the position of honorary surgeon to the club. Routine business in connection with the Winter Meeting was transacted, and the committee adjourned.