SPORTING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 9020, 6 December 1907, Page 2

SPORTING.

WOODVILLE J.O. MEETING. SECOND DAY, Woodville, December 5. The weather was again charming for the second day’s racing of the Woodville Jockey Club’s summer meeting. Tho attendance was large, and speculation brisk during the c.ay. There were some exciting finishes. Tho Slimmer Handicap was a splendid race, and it was a big surprise wlieu Moloch showed up at the finish. No bookmakers availed themselves of the privilege of paying £2O for license. A. Olliver, who rode Taugimoana in the Summer Handicap was brought before the stewards and charged with boring Moloch ,in the straight. After hearing tho evidence, tho stewards suspended Olliver during the pleasure of the club. Results: — „ STEWARDS’ HACK. HANDICAP, G furlongs. Mr D. Buick’s Kaugipapa, by Papaknra—-Elusion, 7.7 (L. Lewis) . . 1 Mr T. Armstrong’s Prize Bloom. 7.7 (G. Price) 2 Mr J. 11. Evans’s Fishormaid, 5.2 (W. Price) 3 All started but Royal Maid. Raugipapa shot to tho front half way round the bend and was never overhauled, winning somewhat comfortably by a length, with two between second and third. Time, 1.15 4-5.

SECOND HACK HURDLES, 1W miles.

Mr J. Slattery’s Taura. by Chaiusbot—Georgia, 10.13 (J. Hall) .. ■■ 1 Mr C. Smith’s Dulciuca, 10.4 (B. Olliver) .. : - Mrs McNichol’s Papatawa, TO (O. Price) All started. Papatawa quickly got a break on tho field. Five furlongs from homo Taura wont out after her and at tho last fence had headed Papatawa, who also succumbed to Dnlciuea. Taura won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 3,t)2 o2 l-o. RUAHINE HACK WELTER, 7 furlongs.

Mr A. Liskirk’s King Post, by Seaton Delaval —St. Edith, 8.11 (S. Reid) . . 1 Mr W. Sklouer’s Raugahaeta, 0.0 (McKay) 2 Mr T. O’Neill’s Daisy Paul, 0.0 (G. Price) . . . . 3 Scratched: Waipunohu, Catseye. Daisy Paul and Prince Hassan were out in front over the first bit, the former leading into the straight, but King Post and Raugahaeta came fast from the distance. King Post won by a length, same between second and third Time, 1.31 1-5-SUMMER HANDICAP, 1 mile and

a distance. Mr G. Cork’s Moloch, by Mauser —■ Listener, 7.3 (R. Hatch) 1 Mr D. Buick’s Taugimoaua, 8.8 (A. Ollivcr) . . . . 3 Mr D. McOorkindale’s Saudis, 7.7 (E. Lowe) . . . . .. 3 All started but King’s Lynn. Arcligbt was out in front going down the back, with Polyanthus next. On the turn Tangimoana moved up and led into the home straight. At the distance Moloch threw out a determined challenge and in a bumping finish Moloch got up with a length to spare, same distance between "second and third. Time, 1.5(5 3-5. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. Hoii. J. Carroll’s Wharekura, by Eton —Irina, 7.7 (K. Hatch) 1 Mr James Macara’s Lochiela, 8.4 (F. Langstoue) .. .. 2 Mr W. Davies’ Yosami, 7.0 (H. Price) .3 Scratched: The Squatter, King Post, Miss Vera, Rangipapa. The winner was right out at the straight entrance and wou easily by two lengths, heads only separating second and third. Time, 1.13 3-5. RAILWAY HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. Mr G. IT. Smith’s Gawaiu, by Sir Lancelot —Delft, 8.10 (B. Olliver) 1 Mr W. Coooer’s Sunbouuet, 8.0 (D. Price) .. 3 Mr Edgar Russell’s Cyroue, 8.13 (F. D. Jones) 3 All started. Linkless and Gyrene were in front to the turn At the distance Suubonuct moved up and looked all over a winner, but Gawaiu came with a rattle and won by half a length, a length between second and think Time, 1.1 3-5. HACK SCURRY, 5 furlongs. Mr F. Fitzpatrick’s Saudstream, by San Fran —Ua, 9.0 (T. O’Brien) .. .. .. 1 Mr O. Edward’s Bonnie Doou, 9.0 (P. D. Jones) .. 3 Mr H. Hodge’s Diplomatic, 9.0 (A. Watson) 3 Scratched; Lady Stockwell, Whititera, Rongobako, Clarabelle, Commander, Sail Jose. At the straight entrance Saudstream and Prouun were in front. Saudstream was out by himself at the distance and won comfortably. Time, 13. 3-5. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, 1 mile. '

Mr T. Jones’s King’s Lynn, by Seaton Dolaval—St. Amy, 8.4 (W. Kirk) .. 1 Mr W. Gragg’s Aberration, 8.13 (W. Price). , . 3 Mr O. Baloombe’s Roseal, 8.11 (D. Komp) 8 All started bnt Whakawehi. Aberration and Milleuial abreast showed the way down the back and still in front going round the homo bond. Soon after entering the home straight King’s Lynn moved up, wearing Aberration down, eventually winning by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.44 3-5. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. 3 Per Press Association. Wellington, Doc. 5. A number of bookmakers were interviewed by the officials of the Wellington Racing Club, with a view to coming to an understanding as to the terms on which bookmakers will bo licensed by the Club at its meetings. A number of suggestions were made, but no definite arrangement was arrived at. A mutual compromise, it is understood, is not improbable in terms of the suggestion made by Dr Findlay to the deputation which waited on him on Monday. The following letter has been sent to the Chairman of the Racing Conference on behalf of the bookmakers “ I have the honour to inform you that a strong deputation of leading bookmakers, comprising representatives from the principal centres and towns in the Dominion, waited on the Minister for Internal Affairs this morning, and amongst other things Dr Findlay suggested that ths representatives of racing authorities should meet the representatives of bookmakers in conference, with a view to arriving at reasonable licensing fees, and also to discuss rules for the governing of bookmakers, etc. 1 shall therefore be glad if you will use your good offices and arrange for a meeting, and as the subject is of some urgency, I would respectfully ask for a reply confirming this suggestion at your earliest convenience. (Signed) M. Barnett. P.S.—ln order to expedite the above I have forwarded copies of this letter to presidents of the Metropolitan Clubs throughout the Dominion, so that there may be no delay in appointing delegates.” MANAWATU RACING CLUB. A meeting of the Mauawatn Racing Club was held last night, Mr R. S. Abraham, president, in the - chair. It was agreed to allow bookmakers into the _ course at the Christmas meeting, in a position giving access both to the inside and outside lawns for the sum of. £3O for each bookmaker and £5 for each clerk per-day. On the personal application of Mrs Essex, Mayoress, the club voted the ; sum of £lO 10s to the - Hospital funds, j Matters in connection with luncheon, complimentary tickets, and the appointment of stewards on race day were also dealt with.

Horse-owners and trainers are reminded that nominations in connection with the Rangitikei Summer Meeting close to-morrow night at 9 o’clock with tho secretary (Mr H. A. Goodalll.