TROTTING BOARD

Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1929, Page 5

TROTTING BOARD

VARIOUS DECISIONS. (By Telegraph—Press Association). WELLINGTON, July 8., The Trotting Board met to-day. The disqualification of Jr Jeffrey and Good Oil by the West Australian Association was endorsed. j ■ It was unanimously decided to refuse the request of G. Grant for the removal of liis life disqualification, forwarded by New South Wales Club in connection w'ith Prince Huon shipped to Sydney in 1922. On the identity of the horse being established, Grant , had refused to divulge any information.

The previous decision in regard' to Anslem being unplaced after starting off 73 yards, instead of 84 at Waikato meeting, was confirmed, the decision carrying authority for the payment of stakes. The Club, however, is being asked if it has any recommendation to make in view of the fact that Jockey Allan, who was fined £5, was not solely responsible for the mistake.

Forbury Park Club had no recommendation to make regarding the application by Townley for a reduction of the £25 fine for crossing in the Otago Handicap, and Townley is being informed accordingly.

In the case of Bennett, driver of Trummer, who was fined £3 for undue use of the whip by Canterbury Park Club, the evidence revealed that Bennett had not used the whip, but the ends of the reins and the matter was referred back to the club with a suggestion for further consideration, as the evidence did not justify the finding of undue use of 'a whip.