RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1924, Page 1

RACING.

[pY TEIiEGUAm —PER ri!EBB ASSOCIATION.}

N\Z. HOUSES AT SYDNEY.

SYDNEY, September 11. There are thirteen final acceptors for the Chelmsford Stakes. They include Gloaming, Dally menu, Director, Donaparto. The only one currying a heavier weight, than Gloaming is Jlivrtli, t)st. 11 lbs. The .Secretary of the Victorian Racing (.Tub has written to Mr Greenwood expressing, the desire that Gloaming should lie sent to Melbourne for the .Melbourne Cap meeting. Air Greenwood is favourable to making the journey if it- is found possible. His nurse's future programme depends on his shaping in the Chelmsford (stakes. Nigger Minstrel is credited with the fastest time in this morning’s gallops at llandwiek. He did seven furlongs on the middle grass track in company with Dallmemi. The first half mile was covered in -IDJi sees, and the full distance in 1.281. the colt heating Dallymeiui liv half a. length. Nigger Minstrel's performance is considered pn: liciilarly good in view of the fact Unit rain has taken the lire out of the track. Gloaming took 1.29. J for seven furlongs. The Cypher was siillie-ieiitly improved lo exercise on the cinder tracks. The strained tendon is again apparent* !y normal, and it is Imped lie will he aide to fuliil his llandwiek engagements. ROYAL DESPATCH. KNIGHT’S ARREAL ALLOWED. (Received this day at 8 a.in.) SYDNEY. September 11. The Jockey (Tub Committee considered ATr Knight’s appeal against the action of the Stipendiary (Stewards in disqualifying Royal Despatch for twelve months. It was announced late tonight that the Committee had upheld the appeal and has removed the disqualification of the lior.-e. T*hv Stewards’ decision caused considerable surprise in lacing circles ill view of the fact that while they laid held Knight wos in no way implicated, they robbed him of the services of Royal Despatch. The Committee's reversal of the Stewards' decision is regarded as doing nothing hut justice Oil the me! its of the ease.