TURF TOPICS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Issue 2, 12 April 1940, Page 8

TURF TOPICS

GOOD FIELDS WHANGAREI MEETING ] ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY Good acceptances have been received for the first day of the What ngarei Racing Club's Autumn meeting, to be held at Kensington Park-to-day and to-morrow. r lhe chief event,, the Mclnnes Memorial Handicap, has attracted 12 horses and the open sprint, the Stewards' Handicap, has drawn 13. Details: —< 12.10: PORTLAND HACK HDCF Of £140; 6 fur Sir Robin, Beeswihg 8.10; Chief Lap 8.5; Tellsom, Hunter's Rose 8.0; Fairfield 7.13; Miss Valerie 7.11; Esquire 7.10; Bronze Emerald 7.8; Pantheist, Flying Eagle, Lady Actisli la 7.7. Sir Robin should be racing into form and Beeswing is speedy. Chief Lap has done nothing of note and a better prospect is Tellsom, who will have benefited from his racing at Avondale. Hunter's Rose should perform well and bright thing may also be expected from Fairfield..! Miss Valerie does not appeal but it will be hard to go past Enquire. This Foxbridge colt put up two good performances at Avondale. Bronze Emerald is likely and Flying Eagle will add interest to the contest. Popular fancies may be Esquire Tellsom Sir Robin 12.50: TRIAL STAKES Sweepstakes of £2 each, with £100 added; two year olds, 7-11; three year okls and over, 8.8; 5 fur Akanora, Prince Jay, Orefield, Misora, Golden Tom, Stokowski, Mingle, Tea Drop 8.8; Bronze Bird, Tea Bios som, Ballivor, Auburn Lad, Kraal, King Louis, Tea Lass 7.11. Several of these are engaged in the Settlers' Plate but it is not unusual at country meetings to see horses starting twice in one day. On the second day of the Avondale meeting Akanora led for a fast run five furlongs in the Dominion Handicap and a similar performance will make him difficult to beat. Prince Jay and Orefield make no appeal and Misora is the one likely to trouble Akanora. Golden Tom has started on quite a few occasions but has never been prominent. The best of the others seems to be Ballivor and Auburn Lad. Favourites may include Akanora Misora Auburn Lad 1.30: McINNES MEMORIAL HDCP. Of £350; 1% miles Jack Tar :).0; Namara, Clipper 8.9; Ivy Willonyx 8.3; Philcourt 8.2; Eastern Ileir, Jewelled Girdle 7.6; Tybalt, May Song 7.5; Rarotonga 7.4; Silver Cloud 7.1; Raepata 7.0.

Jack Tar is well fancied on the score of performances and 'horses for courses.' With Cameron in the saddle, he is likely to go oi/it well supported. Namara may need a run, but the same cannot be said of Clipper, who is going on to great things. Ivy Willonyx has recent winning form and beat a good field of milers last week. She will have enhanced prospects if the going is at all easy. Pliilcourt is hard to follow but is capable at the distance and it would not occasion surprise if he Avon. Eastern Heir has only breeding to recommend him, and breeding will not win races when form is lackling. Jewelled Girdle appears to be ! rather out of his class and Tybalt has nothing to warrant support. May Song should not trouble the top-weight but the remaining throe are quite capable. Most support may be for Jack Tar t Clipper Namara 2.10 NORTHLAND HACK HURDLES Of £150; 1% miles and 282 yards. Enjoyment 11.7; Bachelor King 10.3; Glen Abb 10.2; Dauber 9.13; High Delight 9.13; Eastern Heir ').ll; Master Appellant, Orient Dawn Sigurd, Rajariva, General Riske 9.C

Enjoyment may not have things all his own way, though lie will be racing on his home course. However, lie should take some heading. Among those likely to accomplish this job is Bachelor King, who has not lost friends. Glen Abb will be in the hunt and the next three are all possibilities. Orient Dawn is solid with out being sensational and a better prospect may be the novice, Sigurd, who has schooled very impressively. Those likely to be in demand include Enjoyment-High Delight bracket Sigurd Dauber 2.55: STEWARDS' HANDICAP Of £'200; 6 fur Orate 9.7; Corato 8.9; Maxam 8.2; Bachelor King 8.1; Very Glad 7.10: Brazilian 7.10; Trilliarch 7.5; Miss Te Koura 7.5; Mon Acre 7.4; Noitaro 7.4; Merry Vaals 7.4; Tosh 7.0; Aero King 7.0. At the last meeting at this centre Orate "was beaten a head in the sprint by Bachelor King after winning the big handicap and this wii 1 . be remembered by punters. Orate has uncertain barrier habits, though, and his supporters are not always sure that he will go away with the field. Corato is in form and will be one of the most difficult to stop. Maxam is training well and will not lack admirers. Bachelor King may be started here and will, not be one of the outsiders. Very Glad is racing consistently, if unluckily, and his turn may not be far off. Brazilian finished strongly for "fourth on the second day of the recent Avondalle meeting after tailing the field to the straight. Indications are that lie will be prominent. Trilliarch, Miss Te Koura, Mon Acre, Noitaro,. Tosh and Aero King will have to be taken on trust but Merry Vaals may be one of the hardest to beat. Having his first race in open company, this horse has performed exceptionally well in hacks, carrying solid imposts and always running consistently. It is impossible for punters to select and back four horses in a race with the hope of making money, and it is suggested, that while Merry Vaals appears to have the rosiest of prospects, on open company form the preference may be for Corato Maxam Brazilian

3.40: SETTLERS' PLATE Sweepstakes of £2 each, with £100 added; special weights; 6 fur Golden Tom, Clansman, Land Court, Tea Raider, Red Falcon, General Riske, Runanga,. Surpass 8.0: Akanora, Acquest, Valley Maid, Valpos 7.9. Pot or pin luck seems to be in the offing here. Several in this field are engaged eai-lier in the day but they may race twice, as not infrequently happens. On recent racing, and little else, the favourites may possibly include Akanora Acquest Golden Tom j 4.25: MAUNGATAPERE HACK HANDICAP Of £140; 7y 2 fur Chief Lap 8.10; Midland 8.8; Brit ish Banner, Strathire 8.6; Hunting Bee 8.5; Mercury Bay 8.3: Erination, Pantheist, Lady Acushla, Ma'toro, Clinch, Lord Waitangi 7.7. It seems like Mercury Bay Clinch Hunting Bee 5.15: WAIPU HANDICAP Of £150; 1 mile Ivy Willonyx 9.7; Philcourt 9.6: Silver Eagle,, Very Glad 8.13; The Dozer, Land Girl 8.11; Eastern Heir 8.10; Noitaro 8.8; Hutana, Mai de Mer, Tosh, Valerian, Valspea'r 8.0. The two top-weights cannot concede poundage to Silver Eagle, Very Glad, The Dozer, Land Girl (who won at Whangarei—her ,first win in two years—at the last meeting). Noitaro, and the youngster, Valerian. Surprise often results at this northern meeting, and particularly in the last race. Anything could win but preference may be shown for the chances of Very Glad The Dozer Noitaro

WHAKATANF, LADIES' GOLF On Wednesday and Saturday, April 17 and 20, the April Medal round will be played by the Whakatane Ladies' Club. The draw is as follows:— Wednesday: Mrs Boon and Mrs Steele; Mrs Buddie and Mrs Farmer; Mrs Dewar and Mrs Dawson; Mrs E. Armstrong and Miss Sullivan; Mrs Berg and Mrs Sloane; Mrs Bullard and Mrs Suckling; Mrs G. Armstrong and Mrs Milne; Mrs Fraser and Mrs Campbell; Mrs Powdrell and Mrs Littlejohn; Mrs Luxton and Miss Waldegrave; Mrs Pearse and Mrs Hutton; Mrs Winstone and Mrs T. Smith; Mrs Otley and Mrs Hawken; Mrs Spence and another. Saturday: Miss Bullard and Miss J. Baker; Miss V. Carter and Miss Whiteside; Mrs D. Allan and Miss S. Baker; Mrs Hooper and Miss Goldsmith; Miss Patience and Miss Henderson; Miss Grover and Miss Norris; Miss Gow and Miss Rand; Miss C'ummings and Miss Moore. New members desiring to play, although unable to take part in the draw, are asked to ring the secretary, Mrs S. G. Spence. Saturday's Play. Saturday's play on, the Whalcatane Club's course will consist of a handicap medal round. Players will choose their own partners. The links are now in good order and a first class day Is sport is assured.

MOKORUA CLUB On Saturday 13th a draw for a medal round will be made at the clubhouse. Ladies: A medal round will be played on Saturday the 13th. Ihe draw is as follows: — Mrs Symmans and Miss M. Rae; Miss J. Moody and Miss Old; Mrs McGougan and Mrs King; Mrs Denham and Miss Pyne; Miss Kent and Mrs Jarrett; Miss Martyn and Mrs Kent; Mrs Graeff and Mrs Creeke: Mrs Sharkey and Mrs Wheeler; Mrs Timbs and Mrs W. Armstrong; Mrs Bridger and Mrs Stone; Mrs Delves and Miss Bossward; Mrs Shirley and Miss Clark; Miss Smith and Miss White; Mrs Mulholland and Miss Sisam; Mrs Fowler and Miss Graham. WHAKATANE STAR F. CLUB ' The recently formed Whakatane Star Football Club met on Wednesday evening to elect two furthei committee members and form a constitution. Mr J. White presided over a moderate attendance.

Messrs Sharpe and Roulston were appointed to the vacancies 011 the committee. Mr White read a tentative constitution and asked for a discussion on the suggested rules, which covered various playing matters, the object of the club, subscriptions, mem bership, committee meetings, selection, grade of players, etc. The opinion that the constitution, as read by the chairman, covered all contingencies and activities, was expressed in a motion moved b> Mr H. Thorburn. An appeal for the pooling of the old club's assets Avas made by Mr White, who said that although the old Whakatane Club's bank balance was low, assets of about £40 value were held in the training lights at the Domain. The old Whakatane Club was quite willing that these should be handed over to the combined club. It was stated by Mr Thorburn that the Star Club was prepared to hand over its bank balance, and Mr Sharpe, newly elected executive member of Whakatane Stai, offeied to donate a football. Both announcements were ■ greeted with ap-

jjlause. As at tlic meeting last week, some doubt existed about the attitude of the Old Boys' Club towards amalgamation with Whakatane Star. There were several - members of Old Boys present and the feeling was that the majority of Old Boys players were in favour of the affiliation. It was decided that contact should be made with financial members of the Club and that they be invited to join Wliakatane Star. Coaches appointed for the season were. Senior, Mr L„ Lysaght; Junior, Mr Bert Norman. KNOX TENNIS CLUB A very enjoyable Yankee Tournament was held at the Knox courts on Saturday a'ternoon. 'The winners being Mr J. Ridd-11 91 points and Airs Wilson 92 points.

ANNUAL MEETING PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION _ ■ y At the annual meeting of the Whakatane District Basketball Association held last year there -\\ as only a very small attendance. However, at a later special meeting the at : tendance was very good,, when the - constitution was revised to conform, with the New Zealand Basketball Association. The affiliation with Rotorua the - major Association in the Bay of Plenty, was a forward step, and! brings Whakatane into line with. Paeroa, Te Aioha, Matamata* Te Puke, Opotiki and Tauranga as subassociation to Rotorua which gives.us the right to enter a team in..the. New Zealand Basketball Tournament The past year was marked with success for on 22nd July we had the pleasure of a visit from two Rotorua teams, one team each fromh. Pukehina, Opotiki and St Michael's.; and during the day 24 games were played. Possibilities of To*piament. I sincerely hope that in the near - future we shall have a Bay of Plenty Tournament in Wliakatane; in fact, a move has already been made to have a tournament heltfc by each Association affiliated with,., and including, Rotorua.

This year was this initial attempt at sending a representative team to Rotorua Tourna-*-ment, ancl the A team was fairlysuccessful. They played 5 games.and lost three, scoring 36 goals: against 43 —only a difference of goals. This team, against the winners,*, took too long to settle down to good play, Auckland being 9 goals up before Whakatanc started.. Then play was even, both sides scoring 5 goals-, each. The B reps. managed to score one win. This team did exceedinglywell against such teams as Whangarei A, Matamata A, Hastings, ari&l Te Aroha A. The experience gained will beinvaluable and shows plainly lack;, of training. Throughout the tournament the number of goals missed was amazing. Prospects for Season. I would suggest clubpurchase a practice goal with Op small ring just big enough for theball to go through. The only unfortunate feature of lasfc year was that there were no knockout games, and through the club, secretaries not notifying the Association Secretary of the results of thematches, there were no results, given This year I hope to see better and brighter basketball and the seasoit to finish just before the Rotorua? tournament in September with »• good rally for the knock-out games,., and the presentation of Cups, etcv by our Patron just prior to school holidays in August. Any games not played througl* bad weather, to be played only if" they have any bearing on the competition on the same day as thefinal knock-oat games.

Thanks Expressed. I must especially express mjr' thanks to the Presbyterian Tennis Club for the use of their courts, to the Poroporo Club for the loan of their goals, to Miss Sisam and Miss. Ngatai for their assistance whicT* enabled the Association to send ;v B rep. team to Rotorua, to the lateMr Reardon, Mr Boswell and Mr Drummond for their transport of" teams to Rotorua on August 12th, to Mr .Toll for the gift of a ball, to'.Mr Drummond for a refund of the--fares to Rotorua,, which with a little added enabled me to purchaseanother ball, for the rep. team. I sincerely hope that 1940 will bethe best season for Jias^^tbalK BOWLING TEAMS SELECTED The following are players select - ed to play against Te Puke at Wliakatane on Saturday 13th at 2 p.m:— Dr Cole, Henderson, Ca'sley, Mc-~ Leod (s); Dixon,. Pearson, Marshy, Chamberlain (s); Otlej', Boon, ShawBaxter (s); Savage, Tippett, Cham--bers, Currah (s); Dines, Drube, Norriss, Graham Murphy, Francis;. Howat, Littlejohn (s); Berg, Nichols son,, Hooper,. Burgess (s). These unable to play please notify the secretary. All pi ay sis are rcqursled to bring - i p'ate.