The Feilding Jockey Club.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7916, 23 September 1904, Page 5

The Feilding Jockey Club.

" Nothing succeeds like success" is an old but true axiom, especially with regard to the Feilding Jockey Club. The officials of this Club are nothing if not enterprising, and as a result of thenforesight they have one of the nicest racecourses in New Zealand. But " Progress" is their watchword, and as a result the races held in Feilding attract a considerable amount of attention from all parts of-New Zealand. Thus, from the numerous entries received, it is not an unusual thing to see twenty odd horses face the starter at meetings- held under the auspices of this : Club. Hitherto, this has led to a little crowding at the start when there have been exceptionallylarge fields,'and to avoid this the Club has decided to widen the racing track. In order to do this it is intended to acquire some additional land. But • this will not be done before the forthcoming meeting. However, the track will, be widened at the starting points in the five, "six and seven furlong events by the removal of trees from the

plantation around the course. When this is done there will be ample room to effect perfect " starts"' even with the largest " fields." In addition to widening,the course, the Club has decided to expend some £2000 in making additions to the grandstands," both hi the lawn and outside paddock, while "a terrace is to .bo constructed in front of the outside stand. Thus, everyone who attends the Feilding races will be able .to see the' whole of each event .without; the. slightest '. difficulty. The enterprise of this popular Cluib will, doubtless, meet with the reward it deserves.

• (By Telegraph.) . (Special to Standard.)

EKETAHUNA, This.day.

Joe Chamberlain, who has, been scratched for the N.Z. Cup, broke down whilst being trained at Opaki a few days ago. He has beentaken to the farm of his owner at Mangamaire.