SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 June 1919, Page 7

SPORTING.

OTAKI MEETING... SECOND DAYS RESULTS.. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Qtakd, Last Night. The following are the results of the? concluding day of the Otaki meeting:— TEUDGHAPH HACK HANDICAP.— j Prince Formby 1, Tonukohe 2, Beloved 3.. [ Scratched: March On. Won by a length, with the same distance between second and third. Tonukohe and Beloved led, but Prince Formby came strong on tihe outside and won a fine race. Time, lmin. 3 2-flsec. TE KOTO STEEPLECHASE—Master Webster 1, Gwyiine 2, Gang Av.a 3. AU started. Gang Awa made all the running till entering the straight, when Gwynne and Master Webster took the lead, the latter winning comfortably Iby four lengths. Time, 4anin. 53-ssec. HtJIA HANDICAP.—KiIrush 1, Bagdad 2, Potentiality 3. Scratched: Play Off, George, and Marqueteur. Kilrush and Bagdad led throughout, the former winning comfortably by four lengths. Arrowfield dislodged his rider. Time, lmin. 44sec.

STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP.— Old Gold 1, March On 2, Tari 3. Scratched: Black Mark and Maymorn, Taxi led till well in the straight, when March On and Old Gold challenged, the latter winning by ihalf a .leagth. Time, lmin. 292-ssec.

RA'HTJI HANDICAP.—Astinome 1, Oratress 2, Matatua 3. Scratched: Old Gold and Idle Talk. The winner led all the way and won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 151-ssec. OHATJ WELTER HACK HANDICAP. —"Pretty Bobby 1, Justification Z, White Banger 3. All started. A fine Tace. Won by a head. Time, lmin. 45sec. FINAL HACK SCTJKRY—Dainty Step 1, Californian 2, Moutoa Boy 3. Scratched: Contend, Lady Olwyn, Prince Formby, Hearemoana, Idealogue, Deacon. Kyoto, and Kaimanawanui. A good n. c, won by a head. Time, lmin. 4sec., AUCKLAND THIRD DATS ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, June 4. The following acceptances have been received for the third day of the Auckland Racing Club's winter meeting:— YORK WELTER.—Tinopai 11.3, Bedford 10.10, Alteration 10.7, Housewife 10.3, Killard 10.1, Hineamaru 9.13, Hurry Up 9.12, Sir Ralph 9.11, Hyllna 9.11,1 White Blaze 9.9, All Talk 9.8, Padding-1 ton Green 9.3, Escaped 9.2, Rockfield 9.0, Meltchikoff 9.0, Fabriquette 9.0.

VISITORS' HANDICAP. —Bedford 10.12, All Over 10.9, Rekanni 10.8, Carlysian 10.3, Gaycium 9.5, Ohinewairua 6.4, Madam Ristori 9.3, Arran 9.3, Gold Kip 9.1, Pott Haste 9.0, Kilbeggan 9.0, Gatherer 9.0, Jocular 9.0, Canzonet 9.0, Sea Sprite 9.0. CAMPBELL HURDLES.—Thrace 12.5, Kauri King 11.12, Master lupin 11.12, Sir Fisher 11.1, Ditto 10.5, Te Onga 9.1, Munster 9.1, Garryowen 9.0, FITZROY WELTER.—Pierrot 11.0, Torchlight 10.7, General Stephen 10.0, Scottish Knight 9.13, Cambridge 9.12, Canzonet 9.12, Independence 9.11, Step 9.9, Mountain Gold 9.9, Woody Glen 9.7, Glucian 9.fi, Don't 9.8, Rangi Aroha 9.0', Hessian 9.2, Elate 9.0, Golden Petal 9.0, Te Miro 9.0, Tamaroa 9.0, Slowcoach 9.0, Liansannor 9.0, Penella 9.0, No Bother 9.0. TAMAKI STEEPLECHASE.—Bore 12.5, Ulster 10.13, Grafton Tot 9.13, Yellow and White 9.12, Jacaranda 9.7, Sir John 9.7, No Surrender 9.7. WINTER STEEPLECHASE.—Waimai 13.0, Master Lupin 12.6, Troublesome 10.7, Tenacious 9.13, Arlington 9.12, Bore 0.7, Grafton Tot 9.7.

ORAKEI HURDLES.—Garryowen 11.6, Lochella 10.9, Otaia 10.3, Orpheum 10.2, Monopole 10.0, Notability 9.13, Entente Cordiale 9.13, Signature 9.5, Benzine 9.5, Gunwale 9.0, Swastika 9.0, Totara Jack 9.0. DUNEDIN MEETING. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Dunediii, June 4. He following acceptances have been received for the second day of the Dunedin winter meeting:— SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP.—Braid 9.5, Glen thine 9.2, Mirza 8.12, Canine Jack 8.8, Lady Superior 8.8, Mettle Drift 8.2, Moneymusk 8.0, Red Eagle 7.11, Lady Links 7.8, Black Mountain 7.7, Barrister 7.7. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP.—EIeus 8.12, John Barleycorn 8.8, Tin Soldier 8.2, Burrangong 7.9. Caverock 7.8, Samiel 7.5, Claverhouse 7.0. Highwater 7.0. OTAGO HURDLES.—Compulsion 11.13, Nlaupata 11.9, Vascular 11,9, Jeannot 10.10, Tip Up 10.9, Calm a 9.9, Sir Medallist 9.5, Palisade 9.0, Silver Shield 9.0, Wild Pilgrim 9.0. WAIRONGOA HANDICAP.—KiIboync 9.4, Buller 8.10, Palamon 7.13, Belair 7.13, Redshire 7.10, KHmeedy 7.3, Sleepy Head 7.3, Borodino 7.2, Glensponse 7.0, Benefit 7.0, Miss Finland 7.0. WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE.—Stone Ginger 12.2, Palladio 12.1, Kaupokonu' 11.9, Silver Spire 11.8, Morecambe 10.5, Paremata 10.5, Nita 10.5, Bollin 10.5. JANEFIELD HANDICAP.—Jingo 10.2, Admiral Talbot 8.13, Marching Orders) S.IO, Barley Rigs 8.10, Cattach 8.10, Erroneous 8.3, Adjustment 8.2, Black Mountain 8.0, Grand Duchy 8.0, Genzark 8.0, Fabianus 8.0, Blue Admiral 8.0, Pax 8.0, Speed King 8.0, Dina Bold 8.0, Cothilde 8.0. HACK STEEPLECHASE.—Morecambe 12.2, Dardanelles 11.11, Luigi 10.10, Handsome Boy 10.9. INVERMAY WELTER.—KiIkee 9.8, Marianne 9.3, Sisyphus 8.8, Subterfuge 8.7, AH Ready 8.7, Partisan 8.7, Hot Air 8.3, Red Admiral 8.0, Jock 7.10, San | Sebastian 7.7. : IBOOTG. SOUTH WAIRAKAPA MEETING.

| Carterton, June 3. The South Wairarapa Trotting Club's, meeting was held on the Tauherenikau racecourse in fine weather. There was an excellent attendance. Th,e totalizator handled £8695, as against £6857 at last year's meeting. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP—2 The Bath 1, 4 All Jet 2,1 Sea Nymph 3. Also started: Marie'kura, Bazella, Lyall Bay, Halo, Edna Wilkes, Eagle Jewel, King Pie. Time, 2min. 33aecBEY TROT HANDICAP.—I Saint's Bell 1, 5 All Jet 2, 6 Hal Joseph 3. Also ; started: Our George, Lady Sefton, ' Clarion Chimes, Morning Light, Simple : Peter, Victor Chief, Princess Bruce, AlpMe K. Time, 3min. 52sec. fIKOTTOWN TROTTING COP HANiHfGAP.—I Hayseed 1, 3 !Rio Grande 2, 2 Inora 3. Also started: Agasenia, Oigli- : pwood, LyTock. Time, Surin, Msec. -iUSffiSKMY TROT 33AMMgAg.-l

Sefton 3. Also started: Our, George, Annie Black, Lyall Bay. Time, 2min. TAMAHAU MAKOTUKU MEiMORIAL HANDICAP. —1 Peter McMillan 1, 2 Loch Lomond 2, 3 Rio Grande 3. Also started: Miss Pirate, Rita Dillon, Lady Bird, Victor Chief, Taum&ta, Eagle Jewel, King Pie. Time, omiri. ssec. TAUHERENIKAU PARK TROT HAMHCAP.—3 Taikorea 1, 1 Peace 2, 2 Inora 3. Also started: Our George, Agasenia, Sea Nymph, Morning Light Hisrhwood, Alphie K. Time, 3min. 45sec. PRESIDENT'S TROT HANDICAP.—I Hiram Galindo 1, 2 Marinoto 2, 3 Annie Black 3. Also started: Lady Sefton, Princess Bruce- Time, 2min. 35sec. WAIMATE FUTURITY STAKES. TWO HORSES FOR THREE PRIZES. Christchurch, Last Night. At a meeting of the Board of New Zealand Trotting Association to-day Robert Stringer, who had been disqualified for life in connection with the Teviotdale-Romany Lad case, four years ago, applied for the removal of the disqualification. It was decided that no action be taken. The Waimate Plains Trotting Club wrote asking for advice regarding the prize money in its Futurity Stakes. There were only two starters in the race and the owner of the runner-up claimed third money. It was decided that the money should go to the winner. BOARD OF N.Z. TROTTING ASSOCIATION'S RECOMMENDATIONS. Christchurch, Last Night. At a meeting of the Board of New Zealand Trotting Association to-day, when tho question of racing programmes was under consideration, W. Kitchingham iB-id he thought it was time racing clubs were compelled to raise stakes for coming events in view of tike large entries they received and the amount of totalisator investments. On his mo-, tion, it was decided that minimum stakes in trotting events at racing club meetings should be £65. The president (Mr. P. Selig) said that the committee appointed to deal with the question of obtaining extra, totalisator permits had taken certain action, and it was probable that further action would be taken next month. It was j agreed to send a remit to the conference Iftra new ruls providing fqr uaifoimity

Alco to recommend that a rule be framed making it compulsory for riders and drivers to report to stipendiary stewards tiny breakage of gear during the race. SALE OP A TROTTING FILLY. ALLEGED MISREPRESENTATION. Christchurch, Last Night. An interesting case concerning tho sale of the trotting filly Marie Tempest occupied the attention of Justice Herdman in the Supreme Court. The plaintiff was Elizabeth Craw, wife of George Craw, Linton, near Palmertton North, and the' defendant was Ben Jordan, a trotting horse trainer of ChristchurchMr. A. F. Wright appeared for plaintiff and M. J. Gresson for defendant. It was claimed on behalf (ft plaintiff that about January 1, 1919, defendant fraudulently represented that the filly was eligible to sijart in the New Brighton Trotting Derby and that the representation was made with a view to inducing plaintiff to purchase the filly, as it was of little or not value to plaintiff unless it was entered for the Derby. The price agreed upon was £4OO, with on additional £2OO out of the filly's first winnings, and plaintiff paid a deposit of £IOO and gave three post-dated cheques for £IOO each for the balance. It was alleged that plaintiff would not have agreed to purchase but for the representation stated, but Marie Tempest was not eligible for the Derby and had never been entered for it, and defendant scad that it was Impossible at that time to enter her. Therefore plaintiff asked for a rescisskm of agreement for sale and purchase, and for a return of the deposit, with interest, and the post-dated cheques. The defence filed was a general denial of the allegations made, and, as a further' defence, it was claimed that, if the representations alleged were made, they were mode in good faith and after proper inquiry, ami also thafripiaintiff purchased the filly on her own, judgment and- after due examination. His Honor, in giving judgment, stated that before he couid hold that frand had been committed evidence of tile most convincing character must be tendered. It' waa not enough for him to base sua: picion only. He was not satisfied; thaSl the evidence of Mr. and Mrs. Craw-was sufficient to warrant him in coming to. the- conclusion that Jordan attemptectto, defraud them. In this it was; either fraud or Mdmig'. There could her no suggestion of innocent naarepresentation. Judgment wauJd bfc.gtwn»to»<[«fw<knt.