SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 July 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

Gisborne meeting. First dat’s results, POWDER KINO WINS STEEPLES. By T.l.graph—Press Association. Gisborne, Last Night. The Gisborne, Raring Club's steeplechase meeting opened to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the going was good. The totalisator investments totalled £11.981, compared with £15.984 on the corresponding day last year—a decrease of £4003. Results:— ' PARK HURDLES.—Demagogue (R. Thompson) 1. Crosswords 2, Wamba 3. Also started : Keystone, Cymer, Noyra. Won by two lengths, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 3 min. 48 sec. MAIDEN HACK.—White Hope (J. Dwyer) 1, Kahlkatea 2, Mack Over 3. Also started : Sartouna, Heatherite, Mountain Gun, Sonny Boy, Birka, Morgen, Prince Imperial, Cairo, Garzon, Prowler. Won by half a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, 1 min. 2 sec. FLYING HANDlCAP.—Verbosity (C. Reed) 1, Barrier 2, Cantablie 3. Also started: Jovial, Orawaia, Patch, Lord Muskerry, Bonny Doreen, Persian, Rurawai, Grandrose, Westerner. Won by a head, one length between second and third. Time, 1 mln. 15 sec. GISBORNE STEEPLES.—Powder King (R. Thompson) 1, Polthogue 2, Ethiopian 3. Also started: Gay Boy, Gold Scene. Gay Boy fell. Won by 25 lengths, the third horse the same distance away. Time, 6 min. 16 sec. HACK PLAT HANDICAP—Highway (H. Goldfinch) 1, Golden Light 2, Chaplin 3. Also started: Whanoko, Monte, Tireless, Miss Roseland, Ahura, Joyride. Perky, Mountain Gun. Won by two and a half lengths, one length between second and third- Time, 1 mln. 29 3-5 TRAMWAY HACK STEEPLES —Reparoa (E. Copestake) 1, Silver Stride 2, Aurore 3. Also started: Keystone, Oak Rose, Coronella, Mayfield, Gauanui, Golden Point. Won by ten lengths, 75 yards between second and third. Time, 4 min. 7 sec. WINTER OATS.—Hookah (J. Dwyer) 1, Muitifual 2, Actifid 3. Also started: Heather Sprig, Hyrax, Queens Up, Scotch Mixture, Mumbler, Westerner. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2 mln. 10 2-5 sec. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Gisborne, Last Night. The Gisborne Racing Club’s acceptances for the second day are:—

WAIMATE HUNT MEETING. MALINCOURT WINS CUP. Walmate, Last Night. One of the few meetings showing increased totalisator returns was the Walmate Hunt steeplechase meeting to-day, the investments totalling £620.3 10s against £5303 10s last year. The attendance was good. The track was In perfect condition. There was only one accident, and that was minor. Fielding being thrown and sustaining abrasions to the face and injuries to the shoulder. Results:— STUDHOLME HURDLES.—Master Peter 1, Ready 2. Won by eight lengths. Ready was the only other starter. Time, 2 min. 51 sec. BLUECLIFFS STEEPLES.—Malincourt 1, Dardanelles 2, Ruddy Gold 3. Scratched: Indus, Tornea, Red Blaze, Six Cylinder, Noble Chief, Persuader. Won easily, a length between second and third. Time, 4 min. 41 sec. WAIMATE STEEPLES.—Whipcord 1, Strathglass 2, Sartollne 3. Scratched: Kaupokonui, i Indus. Won by 10 lengths, eight lengths : between second and third. Time, 4 min. 51 sec. WAIHAI HACK. —Paddy Hope 1, Nunnerant 2, Little Willie 3. All started. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1 min. 18 sec. HUNT CUP.—Malincourt 1, Cremona 2, Dardanelles 3. Scratched: Tornea, Six Cylinder, Golden Grape, Innisfallen, Noble Chief, Runtvell, Cannie Boy. Won easilj’; 12 lengths between second and third. Time, 5 min. MORVEN WELTER.—Grim Joke 1, Nunnerant 2, Blazes 3. Scratched: Fabrinade, Osterman. Won by two lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1 min. 32 HUNTERS’ PLATE.—Little Willie 1, Hereweare 2, Sherlock 3. Scratched: Indus, Ruddy j Gold, Ready, Angola, Donation, Master Peter. | Won easily, two lengths between second and i third. Time, 2 mln. 46*A sec. / SENSATION IN PARIS. $ ALLEGED DOPING OF HORSES. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received 27, 5.5 p.m. Paris, July 26. A sensation has been caused in the racing world. The stewards tested the saliva of the horses of a well-known owner, and found every evidence of doping. One horse reached the post kicking angrily, with its eyes protruding, yet it won by several lengths. Further revelations are expected. TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. \ THE ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club, held in the Soldiers' Club last night, was attended by about 30 members, over whom the chairman of the committee, Mr. L. A. Nolan, presided. An apology for absence was received from the president of the club, the Hon. Oliver Samuel, K.C., M.L.C., who telegraphed regretting that his Parliamentary duties prevented him from attending the meeting. The annual report and balance sheet have already been published. In moving their adoption, Mr. Nolan said that the first thing that would striks them was that the dub had had

it lota last year. This was rather unusual, hut the clreumEtances had been rather different from thone obtaining during the past fen or twelve years. Their loss was comparatively light compared with other clubs similarly situated, and if they had been treated with good weather at Christmas-time they would have lost very little. The loss of racing on Boxing Day had meant a lot to the club, but owing to the rain the committee had had no alternative but to put off the races. It had been stated that the crowd which had come into town on that occasion had been the biggest that had ever come into New Plymouth for racing, and, as they had had plenty of money, another eleven or twelve hundred pounds might have been made. This showed conclusively that the meetings here were popular, and they had no cause to be dubious about the future

This year they would have racing at Christmas as usual, but the February meeting would be held a week later than last year. Hamilton had decided for and had been awarded dates in November, and this was distinctly to the advantage of New Plymouth. The racing this year had been even superior to what it had been during the past three years, and that, said Mr. Nolan, had been pretty high. The committee felt optimistic about the future, but at the same time finances would make it necessary to seriously consider reducing stakes during the coming year in the same way as other clubs.

The committee had not been able to do much in the way of improvements, but he would note some of the things done. Mr. Nolan went on to speak of the purchase of Mr. Gardiner’s property, on which had been erected ten loose-boxes, while the garage had been converted into quarters for trainers and jockeys. The filling in of the gully at the back of the course was nearing completion. The cost had not been excessive, and the work was very satisfactory.

Speaking of racing generally, he said the feeling among most of the racing clubs was one of regret that the report of the Racing Commission had not been adopted. The personnel of the commission had been excellent. They were men of ability and had not been afraid to express their opinions, r Their report had been excellent, and although they made unfavorable comments on some of the clubs, no reply had been made. Parliament, as they knew, had rejected the report. They had very good reason to suppose that the racing clubs resented the rejection, and it was to be hoped that Parliament would not allow the report to disappear, but would give effect to it.

Mr. Nolan made eulogistic references to the appointment of racecourse detectives and the. work of the new licensing committee, which, he said, would be more of a revlsionary committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. A. R. Standish and carried.

AMENDMENTS TO RULES. On the motion of Mr. Nolan, the following amendments were made to the rules of the club:— Rule 38 was amended by striking out the words "an auditor” in the fourth line thereof, and the following new rule passed in its stead: ”50a. One or more auditors shall be elected at each annual general meeting, to hold office until the next annual general meeting at a remuneration to be fixed by the members n general meeting. The committee may fill any casual vacancy in the office of auditor, but while such vacancy continues the surviving »r continuing auditor or auditors (if any) may act.” Rul 27 was deleted and the following new rule substituted in lieu: "27. The stewards of the club shall consist of 14 members (exclusive of ex-offlelo stewards). At the next annual meeting seven stewards (not being exofficio stewards) shall retire from office. The names of the Stewards so to retire shall be determined by the committee by lot. The said annual meeting shall elect seven stewards in the place of those retiring. At every subsequent annual meeting the seven stewards who have been longest in office shall retire, and the meeting shall elect seven stewards in their place. If any dispute shall arise as to the length of the term of office of any steward, such dispute shall be determined by the committee, whose decision shall be final. A retiring steward shall be eligible for re-election." An addendum was appended to this rule, that it should not come into effect until June 23, ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Hon. Oliver Samuel was unanimously re-elected president for the ensuing year. The other offices were filled as follow: Vice-presi-dent, Mr. Newton King (re-elected) ; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. C. Weston (re-.elected) ; committee, Messrs. H. Chaney, G. Fraser, W. T. Hookham, Newton King.’’ J. McLeod, and L. A. Nolan (all re-elected). There were nine nominations for the office of stewards, and a ballot was taken, Messrs. A. Alexander, L. A. Nolan, R. H. Pigott, A. McL. Thomson, F. Watson, A. W. Webster and L. B. Webstar being elected. GENERAL. The question of incorporating tlie club as a society under the “Incorporated Societies Act, 1908,” was considered, and on the motion of Mr. Standish the meeting decided that it be a recommendation that the committee have the club incorporated as soon as possible. Mr. Nolan thanked the committee and the secretary (Mr. E. P. Webster) for the help they had given him, and said that the thanks of the club were also due to their caretaker, whose duties were this year more onerous than formerly. A vote of thanks to Mr. Nolan and the Hon. O. Samuel, for representing the club at the Racing Conference, was carried by acclamation. At a subsequent meeting of the committee Mr. Nolan was unanimously re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA RACING CLUB. THE ANNUAL MEETING. , .The annual meeting of the Waverley-Waito-tara Racing Club was held in the Waverley Hall yesterday, when Mr. Jas. Kennedy (president) presided over an attendance of about 25 members. The balance sheet showed that the receipts for the last race-meeting had been £3933 14s 2d, the principal items being totalisator £2303, "gates” £784, nominations and acceptances £293, privileges £lB9. Expenditure had totalled £3150 5s 3d, viz.: Stakes £1350, Government taxes £lOBl 17s 2d. The profit was I £783 8s lid. The farming account showed a : loss of £llB 2s Bd. The assets totalled £15,725 17s 3d (including the new stand valued at £12,49S Ils sd), and the only liability was the bank overdraft of £7280 19s Id, the accumulated fund being £8444 18s 7d. In moving the adoption of the report, (already published) and balance sheet, Mr. C. D. Dickie congratulated members on having had such a satisfactory year, especially considering the very wet day experienced on the occasion of the race-meeting. He also considered that under the circumstances the farming account had come out remarkably well. Mr. R. Bremer seconded. Mr. J. E. Palmer pointed out that though the farming account showed a loss of £llB, this account carried the whole of the rent and i rates and also the caretaker’s salary, so that ! had farming operations not been carried on | the expenses would have been greater. He | 1 also pointed out that though there appeared , to be a profit of £783 on the race-meeting, if I they took into consideration the caretaker’s , wages (£150) and' depreciation, they would . find that the profit would only be £3OO. In- i terest on a large amount would have to be paid next year, so that economy was necessary. / t Mr. C.‘ D. Dickie drew attention to the fact that there were 105 names on the members’ list, and only £54 had been paid in subscriptions. The secretary stated that, the roll required purging, as several members had left, the district without resigning. There was about £2O to £4O in subscriptions outstanding. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Prior to the election of officers, Mr. Jas. Dalton moved, in accordance with notice of motion, that the rules of the club be altered to provide that there shall be a. committee not exceeding 16, in addition to the president, two vice-presidents and treasurer, who shall be ex officio members of the committee. In moving it, he stated that the present rule provided for 13, and on the day of the meeting more were required: in fact, for some time they had been electing 14. . .. . Mr. Palmer, in seconding, pointed out tnat any steward elected would be required to sign the bank guarantee. The motion was carried. Officers were elected as follow: President, Mr Jas. Kennedy; vice-presidents, Messrs, iced Wilson and Jas Dalton; judge, Mr. J. Cameron; handicapper, Mr. H. Coyle; starter. Mr. A. Morse; clerk of scales, Mr. G. H. Graham, assistant clerk of scales, Mr. H W. Ja ”j e! *’ i clerk of the course, Mr. G. Lynch; hon. surgeon, Dr. Simmons; timekeeper, Mr. F. Besley; he- J ' E ’ audltor ’

J. C. Gray (all re-elected) ; stewards, Messrs. R. Bremer, J, Lupton, F. Besley, H. W. James, W. H. Watkins, G. Aitken, G* Lupton, D. Lupton, G. H. Graham, W. R, Brewer, Jas. Newland, E. P. Christensen, ,T. J. Bourke, W. J. Johnston (re-elected), and C. D. and H. G. Dickie Votes of thanks were accorded Messrs. R. Brewer, Dickie and Wallace for assistance rendered the club. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. E. Dixon, M.P., for the assistance rendered the representatives of the club when in Wellington. Some discussion took place regarding the amount of stakes to be allotted for the forthcoming meeting. Mr. Graham pointed out that the stakes had been £1350, while under the rules of racing the club was bound to give £l2OO. In view of the heavy expenses In interest, etc., that would have to be met, they must carefully consider the amount they were to give in stakes. Mr. Jas. Dalton thought it would bo a mistake to lower the stakes, as owners, etc., were put to very great expense in attending meetings. He would rather favor reducing the number of races than the amount of the stakes. He moved that the committee be recommended to allot £ 1350 in stakes. Mr. Christensen seconded tfils, considering ‘that the club would do much better on a fine day. Mr. H. W. James moved that the stakes be reduced to £l2OO. It was necessary to economise, and they should not give away in stakes more than they were forced to. Mr. C. D. Dickie seconded. He considered the club should base their stakes on a very conservative estimate. Even if they had a fine day, he doubted if the totalisator figures would increase, as it was probable the public might not have tile spending power they had last year. After a little further discussion, the amendment was put to the meeting, and the voting being equal, the chairman declared it lost. It was then decided, on the motion of Mr. J. Palmer and the chairman, to leave the matter in the hands of the committee. On the motion of Messrs. Palmer and C. D. Dickie, it was resolved to take the necessary steps to alter the name of the club to the Waverley Club. MORTH TARANAKI HUNT, # STEEPLECHASE MEETING. A meeting of the committee of the North Taranaki Hunt was held on Wednesday evening, there being present: Messrs. B. H. Chaney (in the chair), A. R. Standish, W. T. Hookham, W. C. Weston, and G. Fraser. Various matters in connection with the hunt’s annual race meeting, to be held on September 2, were discussed and arranged. So far as complimentary tickets is concerned, it was decided, in common with other ciubs, and these must be considerably curtailed, and the matter will be finally settled at a future meeting. In the meantime, however, It was decided to reduce charges for admission, which were fixed as foilown : Outside gates, men 2s 6d, ladies free; lawn, men 6s, ladies 2s 6d. Mr. L. Rea was appointed to supervise the totalisator, and Messrs. Fraser and McLeod were appointed totalisator stewards. Mr. Gilbert v ill asked to take charge of gates. It was reported that application had been made to the Railway Department to delay the departure of the afternoon tflain from New Plymouth, and also asking that arrangements be imade which will permit of horses returning to Stratford and Hawera the same night. Messrs. Chaney and Hookham were appointed a committee to make arrangements in regard to luncheon and tea kiosk, and it was decided to call for tenders for the booths. Provided terms are satisfactory the Battalion Band will be engaged to provide music. Mr. J. Cameron was appointed judge.

GISBORNE HURDLES. Whanoko 11 6 Cj’mer 9 2 Demagogue 11 4 Novrra 9 0 Crosswords 10 13 Totara Jack 9 0 Keystone 9 13 OPMAIDEN HACK. Joy Ride 9 9 Sonny Boy 9 0 Markover 9 5 Heatherite 9 0 Reretoa 9 0 Mountain Gun 9 0 Morgen 9 0 Birka 9 0 Prince Prowler 9 0 Imperial 9 0 ’ Morea 9 0 Sartorina 9 • 0 Garzon 9 0 WAIKANE HANDICAP. Heathersprig 11 5 Mumble 9 10 Verbosity 11 4 Orawai 9 9 Hyrax 10 8 Pr.tctonga 9 3 Multifual 10 7 Lord Queen's Up 10 2 Muskerry 9 0 Scotch WTiite Hope 9 0 Mixture 10 0 'Westerner 9 0 Actifld 9 12 TEHAPARA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. Powder King 11 7 Totara Jack 10 8 Goldscene 11 1 Oak Rose 9 8 Silver Stride 10 12 Poithogue 9 0 Gay Boy 10 11 SECOND HACK FLAT. Golden Light 10 4 Grandiose 9 7 Monte 9 13 Ahura 9 0 Highway 9 13 Joy RWe 9 0 Chaplin 9 10 Sweet Heather 9 0 Miss Roseland 9 7- Reretoa 9 0 TURANGA STEEPLECHASE. Silver Stride 12 2 Ethiopian 10 10 Gay Bov 11 11 Koura 9 8 Totara Jack 11 8 Aurore 9 3 Keystone 11 1 Mayfield 9 0 Reparoa 11 1 FAREW’ELL HANDICAP. Jovial 10 11 Lord Hookah - 10 8 Muskerry 9 2 Barrier 9 11 Ruruwai 9 0 Orawai 9 10 Persian King 9 0 Pitch 9 <i Tireless 9 0 Bonny, Doreen 9 4 Golden Light 9 0 Cantabile 9 3 'Westerner 9 0