Sporting

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3640, 19 April 1906, Page 3

Sporting

AT WAIRARAPA.

By “Boomerang.”

The Wairarapa Easter _ meeting fras a brilliant success in every Way, with one exception—the starting — which may be termed wretched. To speak plain, the Club would do well to tolerate the services of their present starter no longer. O n the first day, every field was despatched in a shipshod fashion, and it was a case of “ first-out ot the barrier best chance.” It was simply scandalous to witness spread-eagled fields leaving the tapes, and, if the Club would study their own interests, they would appoint someone to the position who is capable of governing the horsemen and one who is not 6. novice at the business. Much dissatisfaction was expressed by owners, trainers, and jockeys, and the public alike, and we trust the popular club will act accordingly. They'cannot expect good nominations if they prefer to elect the same gentleman to the position. Mr Laery (secretary) had a considerable amount of work to do throughout the gathering, and proved himself courteous and energetic. An unusually large number of people were present on Kaster Monday, while the totalisator figures showed a marked increase.

I was pleased to witness the success of Rod. McDonald’s Lothair in the five furlong hack the first day. This gelding, by Officer-Tiratu, proved that the Win was no fluke by acting as funner-up the second day to Scotch Reel. Rothair should be very useful over short courses. Haerere ran a good race in the Hurdles the first day, and should pick up a race during the winter. Kai Errin ran nowhere in either fitift, and does not seem class SUOttgh. He may do better with a spell. After two bad defeats, Gold Crown- won the big race on Monday. The win was the subject of inquiry, but no action was taken. Gold Guard, who won a hack race the first day, is a fair sort, and should win again shortly.

AT FEEDING. The Feilding meeting is always popular. Hence it was that a record attendance was present on Monday last. Racing was good, betting spirited, and winners well concealed. As usual, the indifatigible secretary, Mr Ed. Goodbehere, had arrangements well in hand. On all sides we heard nothing but complimentary reference to the excellent luncheon provided by Langley Bros., of Foxtou, and they certainly excelled themselves on Easter Monday. By the way, the Press falls ry owe their thanks to the 'rentier caterers for a hamper of liquor, fruits, and edibles. The sensational run which Melodeon put in at the latter end of the Gup was worth going a long way to see. It looked almost- a moral for Douche at the distance, when Melodeon, who was lying last, commenced to race, and race he did, with the result that he lumped his gst to victory by a half length, amidst well deserved cheering. He proved himself a great horse by this performance, which capped all previous efforts of the son of Medallion —Melodia. Syd Reid rode a patient race on Flamen in the big race the second day, and scored the most popular Win of the meeting. Aoelus was in good form, and seems sure to win in bigger company. He is a good one. Foxton money went in bunches on Waitapu the first day, but, after receiving a nasty bump early in the race, he sever further troubled the sou of Euroclydon. Ido not think the remit could have been different. Shrapnel had a runaway victory in the first Hack Hurdles, while Sardonyx had a soft thing SB the second day. There is likely to be a great team of jumpers out this season, what with Shrapnel, Kremlin, Apiti, Sardonyx, Kuroki, and Florlo sporting silk at the winter gatherings. Clementine showed good form at the meeting, while the high priced Martello broke his duck by winning the Maiden. W. Price, had a good innings at the meeting, riding six horses to victory. In the final Welter, Science, Who promised to be a useful sort, fell at the home turn and broke bis Shoulder. He had to be destroyed Which is bad luck for Leu Parsons, % good sport. W. Raynor, rider, bad his arm broken. When St, Lyra fell in the Hurdles, Whitehouse was lucky not to be trampled on. By the way, previous to this mishap, Whitehouse had ridden eight consecutive hurdle winners—a big performance,