The Dunedin Tradesmen's Races.

Bruce Herald, Volume IX, Issue 806, 26 May 1876, Page 6

The Dunedin Tradesmen's Races.

(From our own Correspondent.) Stewards — Mr James Marshall, Mr J. Davidson, Mr C. Cutten, Mr 11. Driver. Mr J. Rcany, Mr AY. 11. Taggart, Mr Jus. Shand. Mr LI. Dowse, Mr 11. (iourlty. Judge — Mr J. Stepiieji.*on. Wi}ifte? - -M r George Dodson. Clerk of the Course— Mr 11. tto^rlcy 'treasurer— Mr F. M.eenan. Weajlt^r fyggy illlcl tul«l, with every appearuuee. (vi : a c^utifdpnijjle part of the ila\', of turning into a disayreciibie inisf. Ifuw ever, only a few drops of rain fell, and as the afternoon wore on, the threatening look of the sky in i've earlier part of the day passed off. Private carriages jyere conspicuous by thejr absence, and the grand stand was but po.orjj' piiirpnii-ed. At the time of the first race there jiiyst hgye been over JOQO present, uad later o» iv the day fker.e abput

3000 "on the ground. While there was not a ray of genial sunshine during the day, there was not that keen piercing wiud which often makes a day on the Forbury Course so comfortless. The course was in good order, though somewhat soft. The usual interesting little games for relieving the never-failiug crop of Verdant Greens of their spare silver were fairly represented, and seemed" to be bringing in cash to their proprietors. The bookmakers had not much to do, but in the Selling Race they made a fpretty tidy haul. Concerning the races themselves : — For the Maiden Plate Mr A. Smith's Sultan was most fancied, and, as the result of the running proved, with judgment, as the race was his own. The Trott ng Race was one that upset the calculations of many, everyone appearing to look upon the event as a certainty for Magic, whereas when Polly who, by-the-hye, had 150 yards start — passed the winuing- post, Mr Doclson's g. g. was a good 100 yards behind. The Birthday Handicap was remarkable for a splendid struggle at the finish between Tadmor and Glengarry, which resulted in Tadmor being landed a winner by a length. The Selling Race was .\ capital contest, there being a most exciting struggle down the straight between Fox and Swaggerer ; but the Fox was not to be passed, and reached the post with a short half length to spare. In the Tradesmen's Handicap, Rob Roy took the lead at tiie start, and kept it easily throughout, Tadmor (who was heavily weighted) being second. The Consolation was a fine race between Glengarry and Haphazard the whole distance ; and when near home Glengarry made a grand rush, coming in a winner by a length. The following is a detailed narrative of the several events : — Maidex Plate, of 35 soys. «^ne mile and a quarter j weight forage. For nil horses that have never won an adrerlised prize exceeding 20 soys, A. Smith's blli h Sultan, 3yrs, Sst lib (S. Smith) 1 J. Huslie's cr f Miss Elswick, 2yrs, sst 9lb (J. Hastie) 2 Kai Kai's b m Grecian Bend, Gyrs, 9.-t 2lb (Cotton) 3 W. Benl's g c Toby, Gyre, 9st lib ... ... 0 1). M'Master's br c Larrikin, 2yrs, ssfc lib— slb overweight ... ... ... 0 — Davidson's b g Clontarf, ng<>d, 9st lib ... 0 — Moore's b g Fail-lie's latent, aged, 9st lib 0 — Turner's br c, by Towton — Fair Puritan, Sst lib — 251 b overweight ... ... 0 Betting — 3 to 2 against Sultan, 2 to 1 Miss Elswick, 3 to 1 Larrikin, 5 to 1 anything else. ■ A pretty good start was effected. Sultan won easily by three lengths, Miss Elswick second, and Grecian Bend a fair third. The Puritan had a jock 251 b overweight, and went astray in a ditch. Time, 2min 2.s:}sec. Handicap Trotting Rack, of .'55 sots. The second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Three miles. No weight under 10.it. Opiional saddle or harness. John Gollar's or m Polly, aged, 250jds (W. Collar) 1 G. Dodson's g g Magic, aged, 100 yds (11. Goodman) 2 — Forsylli's br g Darkic, agerl, ISOvds (J. 'Hastie) 3 W. H. Taggart's br m Jessie, agftd, 150 yds ... 0 A. M'Laren's g g Frost, a^ed, 100 yds ... 0 B-. William's b m Jcaiuiie, aged, 200 yds ... 0 Alfred llellyer's b m Lilly, syrs, 250 yds ... 0 James St-ot.t.'s b m Kate, aged, 300 yds, 221 b overweight... ... ... ... 0 D. Mercer's g g Safely, aged, 300jd3 ... 0 Betting — Even money first and then 2 to 1 on Magic, 3 to I agaiust Frost, 4 to 1 Darkie. Magic led at a great speed, but could not catch up on Polly, who had a start of 150 yards, and who came in first by over 100 yards, Magic secoud, aud Darkie third. Time, 9miu 27sec. Birthday Handicap, of 100 sots. The second horse to rcceivo 20 soys. from the stakes. Ono mile and three-quarters. R. Raj's br h Tadmor, Jyrs, Sst 71b (M'Hugh) 1 11. Goodman's cli g Glengarry, 6"yr->, Ssfc (Derritt) 2 D. Corsan's cii f Men-ybir 1, oyra, ost (T. Allen) 3 U. Ycond's br h King Philip, -Irvs, Sit Sib... 0 Rob Roy was scratched. Betting — Even on King Philip, 5 to 2 against Glengarry, 4 to 1 Tadmor, 10 to 1 Merrybiid. King Philip anil Glengarry ran neck and neck for first mile. Glengarry then led, and maintained his position till enteriug the straight, when Tadmor came to the front, and was first to pass the judge, winning by a length. It was a game struggle between them. Merrybird left King Philip, so that the King came in last. Time, 3miu 27isec. Selling- Rack, of 35 sot*. One mile nnrl a distance. Weight for ago. Horses entered to be sold for £50, to c-irry K|lb over weight for iige ; for ;fc-U), to carry weight far ng«'; f.:r £30, «1 lowed 141 b ; £20, 281 b; for £10, 421 b. The \ymn<r to bo sold by auction, ancl any surplus to go to the funds.. A. Smith's eh g Fox, Gyrs, £10, 6sfc lib (G. Smith) 1 H. Gonrlev's eh g Swaggerer, aged, £10, G~t lib " (L-igh) 2 T. Mihier's oh m Flying Beauty, 4vv.j, £30, 75t 121 b.. ... * (Ilronsi-ll) 3 T. Porteous 1 b m Miss Alfred, syrs, £30, Sst 21b ... ... "... ... 0 D. Davidson's bs. Clonhivf, agori, £10, Rst lib 0 D. J. J. Doyle's <i g Euclid, ng.-d, £10, (}.<t, ... 0 C. Waters' br h Bucephalus, 3yrs, £20, (ist lib 0 Betting — 3 to 1 against Flying Beaut}', 2 to \ }-''qx and JJucephalus, 3 to 1 Euclid, 5 to 1 Miss Alfred, A tight race between the Fox and Mr Gourley's, the winner being landed by a bare half length ; Flying Beauty third, and Euclid fourth. Time. 2min. 13{secs. Tu^-Ks-mf.n's Handicap, of GO soys. The second horse io reouii'o ]!! soys, from the slakes. One mill 1 and a quarfer. The winner or' the Birthday Handicap to carry 71b extra. J. Liinivs br (t Rob Hoy, 4-vi-s, S-t Sib (Oerrilt) 1 E Hny's brliTadmoi-, iyr^ 8-1 10lb (.YL'llujih) 2 A. Smith's br g Hiphajaril, Qvvs or (ygerl, .Ssj; 21b ...' ... (G. Smith) 3 D. Corsan's eh m Senbird, 4yrs, 6st ... 0 J. Stephenson's b h Steamer, 3yi'S, 81b aver weight ... ... ... ... 0 J, Hastic's or f Miss Elswick, 2yrs, sst Gib ... 0 King Philip and Glengarry were scratched, Bettiug— 3 to 2 against Hob Roy, 2 tq 1 Haphazard, 3 to 1 Tadinor, a tp 1 any ptyier,

" Much troubie'in; securing" a start. When the flag was dropped for the fourth time all got away well together, "barring Miss Elswick. It was Rob ltoy'srace throughout. He led from the start, and was never caught up to, winning as he pleased. Tadmor second, Haphazard third, and coming in close behind Tadmor. and Steamer fourth. Time. 2min 22£ sec. Consolation' Handicap, of 35 soys. The second horse to receive 10 sovb from the stakes. Oni mih\ H. Goodman's eh g Glengarry, 6yi-3, Sst 121 b (Derritt) 1 A. Smith's Haphazard, Bst -lib ... (S. Smith) 2 J. Stephonson's Steamer, 6st lib, 81 b over (Gourley) 3 11. Yeend's br li King Philip, 4yrs, 9st ... 0 D. Carson's Merry bird, osfc 61b, 61b over ... 0 Betting — 3 to 2 agst Glengarry, 2 to 1 Haphazard. Kiug Philip was lame and outweighted, sind was outpaced from the start. A good deal was said about his handicap, which took from him all chance of the race. Haphazard and Glengarry quickly came to the frout, keeping close together all the way ; Haphazard with a slight lead till uear the finish, when Glengarry made a rush, and came in first by half a length. It was a capital race. This concluded a very successful meeting.