Rakaia Sports & Races.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume xxii, Issue 6455, 27 December 1904, Page 2

Rakaia Sports & Races.

Tho Annual Sports of tho I-akaia Sports and Ksciug Club which took place yesterday (flexing Day) at the Kakaia Domain were an eminently successful Gilo;t. The weather was beautiful, though too warm to be called perfect; but tho course is surrounded with trees so tba.t- patrons of the tnoeting could escape the fierce rays of the midsummer sun. The racing in the gallop events where tho fields wore not at all large was interesting, while the trotting races were watched with great enthusiasm by thu largo crowd which was present. The ath- I lecio events were keenly contested, the issue in some instances being in doubt till the judge's decision was made known. The Kllesmete Brass Band was in attendance and enlivened the proceedings with bright selections; Ihe luncheon booth was in the hands of Mr Geo. Murray, of Rakais, and the refreshments supplied appeared to win ' the appreciation of those who partook theraof. The Publican's Booth was presided over by Mr K. P. March of Ohertsey, and wns wellpatronised. The officials, one and all, deserve to be congratulated upon the whole hearted manner in which they worked to ensure the success of the meeting. The genial and courteous secretary, Me M. J. Liddy, got through an enormous amount of work to the satisfaction of everybody, his work prior to tho actual date oil the meeting being in no small degree responsible for the successful outcome of the function. The handicappers in both horse and athletic events are to be complimented upon the excellence of their work. The judging in all events was satisfactory to competitors and backers alike. The usual side shows were well in evidence. The attendance was, if anything, larger than usual, visitors from all parts of the county putting in an appearance. The events were run ctf well to time, and the general condues of the meeting wa? extremely satisfactory. The irate money totalled 15s Bd, the attendance being estimated at about 2000. The following are the results :■— ATHLETIC EVENTS. Poy3* Race Handicap—Brown ], Stephens 2, Shannon 3.

Girls' Race Handicap—Misses Santy and Saunters (dead heat) 1, Misses T. Saunder3 and Kane (dead heat) 2.

Boys' Race Handicap—L. Shannon 1, H. Stephens 2, White and Dornie (dead heat) 3.

100 Yards Flat Handicap. First prize M 10s, second 15s-tP. Cronin. Byds 1, J. Major, syds, 2; F. Tollerton, lyd, 3. An exceptionally good finish. Seven others started. Time—lo 3-ssec.

Girls' Race Handicap—A. Brown 1, A Wales 2, J. Wales 3.

220 Yards Flat Handicap. First prize £2 ss, second JH—F. Major, 9yds, 1; F. Tollerton, 6yds, 2: L. Broad, scr, 3. A good race. Time—24 2-ssee.

Boys' Race Handicap—G. Turnbull 1, R, Brown 2, L. Shannon 3.

Girls Race Handicap~M. Eoanan and J, Santy (dead heat) 1, T. Roanan 3.

One Mile Flat Handicap. First prize ,£4 10a, second £2, third 10a—G. Smart, 20yds, 1; TT. Fleck, 30yds, 2 ; C. Johnston, 65yds, 3. Won easily. Time~4min 57eecs.

Men's 440 Yard 3 Flat Kaco Handicap. First prize £2 ss, second £1 us-F. Tollerton, 13yds, 1 ; L. Broad, scr. 2. The only competitors to finish. Time—sß 2-ssec. GALLOP EVENTS. District Flat Race, of 10 soys; sesond horse 1 soy from the stake. About threequarter of a mile—Wissemburg- (W. Tillet) '; 10.12, 1; Evenload (W. Fox) 9.12, 2. Evenload and Wissembourg ran together for the first two furlongg. when Wissembourg led out, eventually winning comfortably by 4 lengths in the slow time of Imm 343635. Betting sto 4 against Wissembonrg; evens Evenload.

Ladies' Bracelet (open), of 11 soys ; second horse I soy from the stake, about I-} miles—Coalga'te (Watson) 9st7lb, 1; Casabiauea (W. Fox), lOst 41b, 2. Colgate quickly took the lead, and won easily by twenty lengths. Time—2min 23 2255e0. All bets were withdrawn before the start.

Rakata Cup (open), of 25sovs; second horse 4 soys from the stake, about 1-J- miles. —First Shot (W. Fox), list, 1; Calotype (K. Watson), list, 2. First Shot led at the start, was overhauled by Calotype twice during the race, but eventually won easily in 2min 59 l-ssec. Betting—Evens, First Shot.

Publicans' Puese (open), of 10 soys; second horse 1 so? from the stake. Wetter weights, about 1 mile—Wissembourg 9st 71b, 1; First Shot, lOst 4lb, 2; Calotype, lOsfc lib, 3. Conquoress rilso started. Wissetnbourg l^d aftur two furlongs, end was never headed, winning comfortably. Time —lmin 52sec. Betting—2 to 1 against Wis?embour<*.

Consolation Each. For boa-tan horses (open); of 5 soys. Once rouud the course —Conquoress, Bst 71b, walked over the course. TROTTING EVENI'S. Farmers' Trot, saddle or harness (Open), of 15 soys second horse 1 soy from the stake Abput 1| miles—laipudence ('!'. W Cromif) ssec9,l; Black Patch (W. A. Strachan) 6secs 2; Killarney (W. J. Morland) scr, 3. Ten horses started. At the end of the first round the placed horses were prominent in the lead, Altimore, New York, Example, and Fairy Rose pulling oufc. Impudence j shortly after took the lead and rapidly increasing her advantage won easily by thirty lengths. Black Patch caught Killarney napping at the post and just secured second place. Time, 4min 39 3-ssecs. Betting 2 to I Impudence.

Tradesmen's Ti?.ot saddle or harness, (Open) of 25 sots; second horse -isovs from the stake About Two miles-—Killarney (W. J. Moreland) 10-sees, L; Impudence (T. VV. Cromie) 16secs, 2; Black Patch (W. A. Strachan) lSsecs'3. Five horses started, Eillarjjey led after the first round, followed by Impudence, sad fr< m thence on the order was not changed Won easily. Time, smih 59 2-ssecs. Betting—Evens Killarney.