RACING.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 439, 14 February 1912, Page 3

RACING.

Te Kuiti' Racing Club's first totalisator meeting is on all hands referred to as a highly successful gathering, and the officials are to be congratulated on the manner in which the meeting was conducted. In the unavoidable absence of the secretary (Mr nA. F. Howarth) much of the work feil upon Mr N. B. Lusk, and to that gentleman the thanks of the club are due for the manner in which he filled the breach. Financially, the meeting was a pronounced success, and with last Thursday's experience before them the committee will be able in future to organise their meeting cn a sound basis. The handling of over five thousand pounds on the machine came as a surprise to many, the popular estimate being from three to four thousand. In the hands of Messrs AV. Blomfield and Co., the machine was thoroughly staffed and admirably worked. However, the quarters were rather cramped, and an enlargement of the totalisator house is an item which will have to be faced by the committee before next meeting.

A gratifying feature of the day was the entire absence of complaint with rpspect to the running. Good fields contested all the events and the racing was excellent, with quite sufficient excitementin the finishes to hold the interest of the spectators till the numbers were hoisted.

Jolie Fille'a performances at the meeting stamps her as a good mare. By winning the Cup and running second in the Stakea under top weight, she maintained her record for consistency, and can be safely booked for better things in future.

Waiotahi downed a well backed one in Scotch in the Welter Handicap on Thursday. The winner showed a taste of her metal in the straight when called upon to finish. Ranging alongside the leader at the half distance the mare quickly ended the struggle and won cleverly by a length.

The ancient Hikuai in the Farweell Handicap clearly demonstrated that he retains his dash. Jumping into his stride when the barrier lifted he piloted the field the whole distance. Miss Livonia was finishing at a great pace, but could not get up in time to win.

Mr R. Wynyard, handicapper for Te Kuiti Club, was present at the meeting, and must have felt a thrill of satisfaction at witnessing large fields in all the events. A handicapper's task is always difficult in dealing with a large percentage of unperformed horses and Mr Wynard is to be congratulated on his work. Mr Howarth, the club's secrtary, returned to Te Kuiti in time to be present at Thursday's meeting. Needless to state he was the recipient of numerous congratulations.