Racing Matters.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1922, Page 4

Racing Matters.

At a jnectiiifj; of tlic Greymouth bis- | trict Racing Committee on Friday ! night, Mr Coates in the chair, the, summer programmes of the Grey- Jockey , Club for £2835 (an increase of £25), | and Reefton Jockey Club for £IO6O (a , decrease of £130) were approved, the latter conditionally on the President„f the N.Z. Racing Conference agreeing to exempt the apprentice riders’ race. The Nelson Club’s March programme was further held in abeyance to await adjustment owing to the trotting events being eliminated. \ meeting of representatives of lacing and trotting clubs from Westport, Reefton. Grcymonth, Kumara and Hcflitika was held at Grey mouth on Kiidav night to consider various interj Club matters. Mr Coates occupied the | chair. After discussion it was resolved Ito adopt a uniform complimentary ticket for officials visiting neighbouring chibs within the metropolitan area, same not to he transferable on any nccount. A deputation consisting of Messrs Coates, Stapleton, Sloe and Evans was set up to wait on the Resident Engineer and Railway Traffic Manager, relative to through traffic from Canterbury for the Christmas and Now Year meetings, and following the interview the Government to be approached in respect to the matters considered necessary. It was not considered advisable to mane a uniform scale for nominations and acceptances, nor to fix any special day or hour for closing entries. The matter of having trotting events on racing programmes was mentioned, and briefly discussed I without n motion being moved. A disI cussii.u ensued also in respect to the I manner in which stipendiary officials lea: lied out their duties and rations I views were put forward, which it was felt might best be advanced c»t the annual conferences of the governing bodies. The goner.'l discussions which

to.;k {(luce and the exchange of :dcns I in texpect to various matters, were I

considered helpful and advantageous” j to those present. On Saturday morning Messrs Coates Sia; letou and l.nns waited on the Hesident Engineer (Mr Gillies) in regard to horse traffic through the tunnel at Clnistinns. it was stated there would he over 100 horses crossing to the Coast, and it would he helpful to owners if it were possible to truck the horses through the Arthur’s Pass tunnel. In reply, it was stated tin t uu- ; tier certain conditions the proposal ; would he possible. The matter rest- [ cd with (he English contractor s ouryng out the electrification, and it was e.solvcd to up preach the representative sit .Arthur’s Pass to ascertain if the traffic could he arranged for. i f.ater. Mr Cameron, District Traffic i Manager was seen, and he agreed to transport the visiting horsemen’s gear and supplies through tunnel, if the horses could not he brought through. Arrangements would be mado also for consigning the .horses through from Oh list church to destination, and all charges could he paid at embarkation. ; The matter of additional horseboxes would he attended to ns far as circumstances permitted. It was cxplainied the through traffic was as yet ! uuito new but it was hoped to have ; definite arrangements made alu.l chnrg- : os fixed finally very soon now. The deputation through Mr Contes expressed satisfaction at the replies ■ given and the arrangements promised for the convenience of visiting owners.