THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1683, 25 February 1913, Page 6

THE TURF.

' WANGANUI WORK. (By Telcgraph.-PrcEo Association.) Wanganui, February 24. Cheddar, Jason, Ventura, Potoa, Domino, ami Gladiolo arrived on Saturday night. Heavy showers were experienced yesterday and early this morning. The tracks should be splendid on ' Thursday. Cheddar galloped a mile and a quarter . fast, moving nicely. Ventura went five furlongs freclj', and Jason four furlongs most • attractively. Domino, ' Potoa, Gladiole, Autumnus, Masterpiece, Phroso, and a number of others did useful work. Matlow has been scratched for all engagements at the Wanganui'J.C. meeting. , Bronze and Loekwood arrived this morning. FLEMINGTON NOTES. ■ Br Teleeranh-Preßs Aesooiatlo l-Conrrleht Melbourne, February 24. Am Flemington, Relieve did three furlongs in 37Jsec, Florentina half a mile )n Slsec, Owecnee half a milo in r<2.ssc, Kollawa half a mile in 53sec, and Wilnri three furlongs in 88seo, I WANGANUI CUP. THE FINAL PAYMENTS.' '. (By Mcgraph.-Presa Association.) Wanganui,.February 24. In connection with the 'Wanganui Jockey Club's autumn meeting, opening on' Thursday next, final payments have been received as.follow:— WANGANUI CUP, of 750 eovs. One ™»™, three-quarters.—Labour Day, Bst. ilb.; Mira, Bst. 51b.; Bronze, Bst. 41b.: Masterpiece, Bst. 21b.; Domino, Bst. 21b.: Cheddar, 21b.; Master ■ Laddo. Cst; ,131b.; Lady Menschikoff, Cst. 91b.; Tiresome, 6st. 81b.;. Moutoa Girl, Cst. 71b.; .Composed. 6st. 71b.; Master Tupuhi ' ost. 71b. , THE PAHIATUA JOCKEY CLUB. ■ ITS HANDICAPPING ARRANGEMENTS. . ' n. Sir,_ LV. nles3 tho t™ facts are disclosed ■ the publication in your sporting columns Mi a par culled from'the columns of a iahiatua paper tends to convey an -impression that in selecting a handicapper the excoutivo of the Pahiatua Jockey Club selected Mr. J. ,Henrys to the exclusion of other applicants on their merits. Realising that the Pahiatua Club, owing to having no totalisator permit, ; wns in a similar position to thoManawatu and Waimato Tlains Trotting Club for both of which I officiate as handicaPP|r and starter in an -honorary capac\y' L , eile " m y services to the Pallia-' tua Club freo of charge for the forthcoming meeting. Tho secretary has forwarded mo the following reply, which may be. left to speak for itself:— "Dear Sir,—l am instructed by' the stewards of the Pahiatua Racing Club to thank you for your sportsmanlike letter, ro handicapping for our raco meeting. My stewards) regret thev cannot accept kind offer, Mr - ;. Henrys being our permanent official as far as handicapping is concerned. My stewards are grateful to, you for your generous offer.—Tours truly, G. ;L. Hawley Drew, Secretary." In-justice to. myself as one whose services could not be'accepted I ask publicity for the above.—l am, etc., J. H. POLLOCK, «r> .1 .. '.. Handicapper. Bridalbane. February 2L '