COURSING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 957, 9 July 1908, Page 6

COURSING.

CONCLUSION OF THE JUNE MEETING.

The North N.Z. Coursing Club brought another meeting to a close on Saturday last, when, taking into consideration the bad weather conditions which prevailed, there was an excellent attendance. Mr. Coombes occupied the judge’s box, probably for the last time, and his decisions were promptly given, while Mr. G. Stevens’ slipping was excellent. Although there were but few trials run, those provided some excellent sport, the finals being particularly close. In the third ties of the Railway Maiden Stake, Lochnagar led Multiform four lengths to a splendid hare, but the brindle had come within a point of working this off when puss escaped. Blue Boy, although unsighted from slips, led Heather Belle three lengths, and in a pretty trial won handily. In the fourth ties the go between Blue Boy and All Night was a very even one. and with a stronger hare the black would have about won. In the deciding course Lochnagar led Blue Boy three lengths -to a grand hare. Once in Blue Boy got very busy, refusing to allow the black to use the hare. Had puss gone to cover a trifle sooner Lochnagar must have won, but as she kept out Blue Boy had a single point in his favour when the hare reached home. In the second ties of the Sylvia Allaged Stake, Mikado led Blacknose two and a-half lengths, but once in the brindle got busy, and killing smartly, just got the verdict. The deciding course was a desperately close thing for the judge to decide. A great hare came out of the box and the slipper got them away well together, but unfortunately Blacknose was unsighted for the first fifty yards, Lady Rosette leading him some three lengths. The bitch failed to show the dash she had exhibited in earlier courses, and Blacknose, working grandly, had a point in his favour when puss went to cover. The particulars were as follows: —

RAILWAY MAIDEN STAKE of £5O. First dog, £25; runner-up, £l2; third dog, £6; two dogs at £3 10s. Third Ties. Mr. S. Barnes’ blk and w d Lochnagar (5) beat Mr. J. Smith’s brdl d Multiform (4). Mr. F. Mcßeynolds’ blue d Blue Boy (6) beat Mr. A. Menzies’ brdl and w b Heather Bell (2%). Mr. D. Howard’s blk and w d All Night a bye. Fourth Ties. Blue Boy (5) beat All Night (3%). Lochnagar a bye. Deciding* Course. Mr. F. Mcßeynolds’ blue d Blue Boy (6), by Equipoise—Blue Girl 11., beat Mr. S. Barnes’ blk and w d Lochnagar (5), by Glenore—Waireka, and won the stake. SYLVIA ALL-AGED STAKE of £2O. First dog, £l2; runner-up, £5 10s; third dog, £2 10s. Second Ties, Mr. E. J. Honiss’ brdl and w d Blacknose (4%) beat Mr. P. Garden’s blk and w d Mikado (3%). Mr. Martin Taylor’s brdl and w b Lady Rosette a bye.