SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 July 1920, Page 3

SPORTING.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. A meeting of the Tarauafct Jock«jr Chili was held last night. Present: Messrs. G. Fraser (in the chair), W. C. Weston, A. Alexander, L. B. Webster, 0. W. Sole, J. ifcLeod, B. H. Chaney, and W. T. Hookham. The annual meeting of the club was postponed to a date to be fixed towards the end of August. A ■Aub-conunrtteo. was set up to deal with loose-box accommodation, which the club proposes to erect for the convenience of outside horses. A sub-commit toe was also formed to inquire into tho conditions of [lie club's classic races. The transfer of the King Hums—Largesse filly encaged in tho 7th Taranakl Stakes, was approved. Orliflentes of flinosr, of character were granted to two jockeys and tVvc-ife trainers, and the certificates of two gentlemen riders were approved. THE WELLINGTON MEETING. (By "Moturoa.") Latest reports from Trentham are to the effect that the course Is still soft after last week's rait, but a rising glass and strong winds should make tho track in fair order for the meeting, which opens to-dry, and will be concluded on Saturday. After all, .1 winter meeting would look ludicrous in anything but a winter setting, and provided Tain holds off a successful gathering la certain. Saturdays gallops at Trentham shed little light on to-day's prospects. Lochella pleased better than Soweoach oyer Are rences of "country," but judging by some of the charts Lochella is moro likely to be seen out in the Winter Hurdle Race. Slowcoach, therefore, has an undeniable claim on the big steeplechase, together with First Line. If Lochella Is reserved for the hurdle race he should start favorite, and his most dangerous opponents may be Ladoguer, Fisher and Thrace. Gold Kip, who badly beat Arran orer sis furlongs, and Dainty Step, who proved too good for Spangle over a mile, galloped best of the Parliamentary Handicap acceptors. Though both are on the small side, Gold Kip and Bed Ribbon go well in holding going, and weight may not trouble them to-day. Tame Fox, who arrived at Trentham on Saturday, is said to be very well, „n<r may be seen to more advantage later on. Tame Fax all they say he is, hut on performances he is badly h.-.r.dicappsd m comparison with Dainty Step and Sir Fanciful, and both topweights should bury him over the last quarter. Astinome and 80-Peep went best of the Stewards' Handicap horses, and they will strip as fit as anything. At the weights,. Astinome reads very dangerous. Coldstream and Chummy were partners over the small fences, and both went well. If Chummy has gone on the right way he should prove a worthy opponent for Sir Agnes, Slgnysian and Co. in the Vlttoria Hurdles. Guanaco and Ngakanul are the most discussed horses in the Hack Steeplechase, and Moiyneaus and Mosthenes hold favor in the Te Aro Handicap. THE TRANSPORTERS AGAIN. The Transport Federation, by declining to convey Sir George Cllffoni, President of the Racing Conference, to Wellington on Monday evening, put the capper on an attitude of foolishness that must have disgusted everybody. Sir George has proved a friend to the jockeys, over whom the trouble originated, and has acted magnaniraousry »y meeting them in conference, and by acting as sponsor for then! at this week's gathertni- of- racing representatives iu Wellington. Whether Sir George will aeroplano to the Empire City, and see the thing through, remains to be seen, but if he drops the jockeys and their suggestions, the Jockeys have only their "championa" to blame. The level-headed section of the Jockeys have everybody's sympathy, and the disorders of ;he last few months, culminating with Monday's climax, alienates all support of agitators. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT. A splendid programme Is advertised by the North Tarar.aki Hunt Club for its third totalisator mefting, to Ce held on «ie local racecourse (by kind permission of tho Taranakl Jockey Club) on Thursday, August 28 lire menu offered is as follows: Hunters' Handicap Flat Race, of 80 sovs., ono mile and a quarter; Urcnul Hack Handicap r.# 95 sovs. six furlongs; Lady's Barcelet (maiden) Handicap Steeplechase, of inn sovs., about two miles; Stratford Handicap (open), of 150 sovs six furlongs; North Tarnnaki Hunt Cup Hack Steeplechase, of 200 sovs. and Cup, about three miles; Wa'hi Hack Handicap of 100 sovs., seven furlongs; Lepperton Hunters' Handicap Hurdles, of 95 sovs., one mile and a half; and Opunake Hack Scurry, of 90 sovs five furlongs. ' Mr. J. Is. L. Stanford will art as ju(l«c Mr. C. O'Connor starter; and Mr, H. Covle handlcapper. Nominations close 1 witlwthe secretary, Mr. E. L. Humphries, on August I, at 9 p.m. Weights are due on August 14, and acceptances close on August 20 at 9 pm. Tho programme is one that should be carefui.j perused by all owners and trainers. WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA R.C. The nnnual meeting of the above club was held on Saturday last. The balance-sheet showed the club's finances to be In a very healthy condition, a profit of £l'S7l o s 7d having been made over the nnnual race meeting, while the club's farming account showed a profit of £IOO 7s 4d. The club is to be congratulated on such a satisfactory State of finance, and its future is one full of the- brightest prospects. Taranakl stables have supplied the bulk or the horses at past meeting, and the Tivranaxt sporting public has been strongly represented at its gatherings. With the proposed increased stakes there is no reason why the club should not take its place, amongst the leading country clubs of the Dominion. It has the right people managing its affairs, and In sptto of war conditions has gradually moved on the up-grade. The following officials were- elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. Jns. Kennedy vice-presidents, Messrs. Fred Wilson and Jas. Dalton; judge, Mr; J. Cameron; handlcapper, Mr H. Coyle; starter, Mr. A. Morse The entrance fee for roemßerShlp was altered to £2s 2s. ODD ITEMS. "Charlie" Millen is now located at Awapuni, where he has a strong team In work for Messrs. Dwan Bros. The active members are Sweet Tipperary, American Beauty, Lord Desmond, and a two-year-old filly by Demosthenss —Rose Shield. The bag gelding Mead, hy Formative—Amber, trained at Awnpuni, Is stated to be a fine jumper and a promis!»«c sort. Wi'h a little experience Mead should pay his way in moderato company. Eric Julian, late of Inglewood, recently acquired a promisfrre little filly named Margaret, and Bulls sports have it nigh opinion of her prospects. Margaret is built on racing linos, and is a good doer. "Mick" King's stable is full, flhd his hors* are being indulged in hill work at present Kings team promise to be In good trim for the spring meetings. Nightie, the yearling sister to Munus and Bright Night, Is under orders to leave for Sydney as soon as .possible. She is owned by Mr. E. J. War* who is at present on a visit to New Zealand.