SPORTING NEWS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10712, 3 October 1912, Page 3

SPORTING NEWS

FIXTURES. October o—Napior Park R.C. October 9. 12.—Dunedia J.C. October 17.—Masterton B O October 24-, 25.—Poverty Bav T C. October 26, 28.—Wellington R.C I October 28. Wuverk*y - Waitotara ! R.C. October 28, 29.—G0t0 R.C. October 29, 30—Greymouth J.C. November 2, 4, G, 9.—C.J.0. November G, 9.—Auckland R.O. MASTERTOX RACING CLUB. The- Masterton Racing Club is ' working with a will to havo tho appo;tit.ment,s at Opaki in up-to-date order I'or the forthcoming Spring Meeting, and yesterday afternoon Messrs C. F. Vallanco (president) and 0. Bennett made a tour of inspection of the various buildings. ' Since last meeting the accommodation Jias been greatly improvedby tho erection of two commodious new stands. Tiie first building in tho saddling paddocks includes a jockey.s room with a large number of up-to~ | date lockers, a weighing out roonij I fmd secret:i ry'-n office, all of which are i fitted witli lavatories. IJp.stairs there ] is a largo stewards' room and press j room, and outside there are convenient stewards, trainers and pre.;s stands, from which an excellent view of the entire course can be gained. Tho building is quite up to 'the standard provided in larger centres, and i must givo the greatest satisfaction. I The new peoples' stand on the out- j side is a largo and commodious build- J ing, capable of accommodating ."OP people, and giving a splendid view of / the course. The outside public will no doubt appreciate this consideration, which is provided by very few provincial clubs. Tho saddling paddock, immediately in front of the stewards' stand, has been considerably enlarged, and will givo ample room for a largo number r of horses. There are also a large number of roomy boxes, which traincm will appreciate. In tho main stand which has seating accommodation for upwards of 1000 persons, there are splendid dining rooms, tea rooms and stewards luncheon room. The culinary department is most convenient, so th*t- ;i very large number of people can no easily catered for. * A mini her of improvements have been effected in the. fotalisator house, which will have a sufficient number of attendants and paying out clerks to ensure of dividends heinc paid out quickly, and prevent all ; crowding, which has in the past [ caused considerable inconvenience to t tho public and loss in revenue to (ho Club. All other minor arranpoments are on a very up-to-date scale, and the public have received every consideration, which is the most important factor that a racing club has to deal with. The secretary's room has been connected with the judge's box uud-t-b* totnlisa+or, which should pr>ve. of greet convenience in tho officials. Thanks to the painstaking work of Caretaker MeConkey, the course proper and the plough have never been in bettor order. Excellent nominations hove ben • received for the forthcoming meet- *■'■*■?. and as there is every reason to anticipate large fields, the Soring Meeting <:f 1912 should be one of rhe { most. MK'eossful vet ho-cl by the ) Club.

Trainers at Opaki are stamlinf their charges up to their work in view of tho meeting. Most of the work has been done on the plonffh. and. although a number of candidates have been galloped, nothing ci a breaking order has been accomplished. Sir Knox, who has done a rood d«a' of solid work, is looking in . groat heart. The Sir Laddo colt giver-; every indication of being a useful sort thi.; season. Another horse that has done g"cd work of late 5 K Ladino, which has developed into a fine upstanding calf, He is. however, not nearlv readv, hut will bo given a run at Opaki in c:v or tb'< hack events. Golden Loop has. so far continued a failure at hurdle racing, although !r----lias been the medium of several heavy commissions. Sinapis, who is bein<'; given, r. chance in the New Zealand Cup, is gnimalong the right way under H. Fletcher's care at Tauhoronikau. Sinapip will be given a run in the Masterton Cup. It is stated on reliable autho ,; '- that Crown Pearl i.s to be spoc ; nH" prepared for the Stewards' Handicap run at the Canterbury Spring Meeting. If ho were stripped at his bes*-. Coronet's son would take some beatinff. The filly Bonnv Holo-i (Bnnoform— Helen Portland), which, cost, Taranaki sport. A. Alexander •" (V " guineas, last November, is not. sho--ing the promise, one would expect in such a Kigh-priced one. Tilley is not going: to put her under silk until the autumn'. Australian writers are unanimou' that Allegory can have little chance in the New Zealand. Cup on nrivatn on public form. Despite tbis, the Martian colt is favourite, and is bo7i!<r backed from the rhrlit oiv>rt n r. There is n nrobabilitv of the l</"mont Club giving a .CTiOO cup at the:Autumn meeting. An increase -'* priz" money by the Stratfor--l C'r v would be. appreciated by owners.