DUNEDIN J.C. BIRTHDAY MEETING.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7872, 25 May 1891, Page 6

DUNEDIN J.C. BIRTHDAY MEETING.

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DUNEDIN, May 23. Fine weather prevailed for the D.J.C. Birthday Meeting, which was fairly attended. The course was a trifle soft, but not muddy, and the racing was on the whole very interesting. A man named Smith, who had been disqualified by the Ashburton Club, was ejected from the course during the day. The Bum of £5444 went through the machines. The following are the results: — Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 soys; second 15 soys. About two milea. Mr F. Panetis' br g Wairua, by Somnus— Wairureka, 9st 121b .. (U. Laing) 1 MrD, Rutherford's ba Ahua, 12s t 121b (T. Stewart) 2 Mr S. Wright's b h Trimolite, lOst (Allen) 3 Little Arthur, list 81b; Inchkeith, 9st 71b ; Trapper, Jtet; and Smuggler, 9ac also ran. Little Arthur led for aome time, when Ahua took up the running. Half a mile from home Trimolite made an effort and passed Wairua for the moment, the latter, however, coming again very quickly and taking third place behind Ahua and Arthur. A quarter of a mile further on Arthur was done with, and Trimolite came again. Ahua and Wairua rose to the last fence almost together, but Ahua stumbled onalighting and this enabled Wairua to gain an advantage which he held all the way home, winning by nearly two lengths ; Trimolite half a length away third, and Little Arthur, Inchkeith, Smuggler, and Trapper following in that order. Time, 4min ISsec. Dividends—lnside £3 18s, outside £3 4s 6d. A protest on the ground of a cross at the last hurdle was dismissed after a lengthy consideration. Maiden Plate of 60 soys. One mile and a quarter. Mr W. O. Webb's br f Crown Jewel, by Buudoora—Miranda, lyre. Bst 51b (Derrett) 1 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs' Lady Zetland, 3 yrs, B*tßlb .. .. .. (Boyle) 2 Mr Smith's eh g Longley, 3 yrs, Bat 41b (Jackson) 3 Tired, Bstl3lb ; The Don, Bst 121b ; Blacklock, Bst 111b ; Duuniore, Bst 71b ; and The idler, 831 41b, also ran.

From a good start all were well together for a quarter of a mile, when Lady Zetland and Crown Jewel took the lead. A little further on Don broke down. Idler was on terms as they led into the straight, and as Crown Jewel was under the whip, it seemed as if Idler must win, but at the home turn he was in difficulties, and utterly collapsed below the distance, and Crown Jewel won a well ridden race by a length and a half from Lady Zetland, who made a late rush, Langley a poor third. Idler, Dunmore, Tired and Blacklock followed in that order. Time 2min Dividends—lnside £2 7s 6d, outside £2 2s 6d.

Birthday Handicap, of 350 eovs ; second 40 soya; third. 20 eovs. One and a half mile. Mr Martin's b m Retina, 4 yrs, by ApremonS —Iris, 7et 71b (K»y> 1 Mr G. ii atead's b c Palliser, 3 yrs, 7st 121b (Bryoe) 2

g Occident, Bst 51b; Brii iah Lion, 7et2lb; Loineter, 7et; Coinage, 6sC 81b; and Tempesc. 6et 71b, also ran.

Tempest got away rather the smartest from a good start, Hazel and Retina lying close behind as they came past the stand. After going half a mile Tempest was barely clear of Retina, Hazel third. A quarter of a mile further on Retina challenged Tempest, and disposed of her in a very few strides, and the Wellington owned mare, once in the lead, kept there, nothing being able to make her extend herself until well up the straight, when Palliser, who had seemed to be altogether done with at three furlongs from home, came gamely a second time under the whip, and made Ray ride the daughter of Iris, but the last mentioned, having any amount left in her, won easily by three-quarters of a length, Hazel nearly two lengths away. Tempest finished fourth, and then followed Occident, Coinage, British Lion, and Leinster. Time, 2min 44sec. Dividends, inside £12 6e, outside £15 os6d.

Mat Handicap Trot, of 190 soys: seoond horse 15 sore, third horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes. Three miles. Mr W. McUorkindale's Amateur, 63eco (McLaren) 1 Mr W.Grossan's Informer, aged, 4(teee (Owner) 2 Mr W. Crossan's br g Beacoa9field,ftged, 45aeo . (Owner) 3 Twenty others started. Won by sixty yards. Time, Bmin 69sec. Dividends, £4 11s and £3 15s.

Sbllino Race, of 60 soys. One mile and a distance.

Mr S. Baler's Derby (nil), aged, tet 51b (Press) 1 Mr Morrison's liord Aston (£2O), 7et 41b (Kingan) 2 Mr Sherwin'e b g Dragon (£4O) .. (JJerrett) 3 Leinsrer, Bst 71b; Fairy Queen, Bst 51b; Jenny Lind, 7et 61b ; De Trop, 7et 71b; ttnneld, 7etslb; Lady Darling, Set 131b; and Feerewiclc, 6st 111b, also started.

Derby and Lord Aston were first away and were never headed. Derby won by a length and a half, Dragon a good third. Then followed Peerswick, Leinster, De Trop and Enfield. Time, 2min Bsec. Dividends— Inside, JBI4 8s 6d; outside, Os 6d. Derby was bought by Mr Stewart Waddell fori!43.

Tradesmen's Handicap, of 150 soys. One mile.

Mr D. Rutherford's oh c Kulnine, by Cadoean—Caprice. 3yra, 7et 31b .. .. .1 Mr O. G. Stead's bo Moraiae. Syr*, Ist .. 2 Mr O'Doanoll'e Qaltee. 6et 51b .. ..3 Retina. 7et 111b; Yon Tempsky. 7et 71b; Inez, 7et 51b ;Iα Rose, 7st 51b; O&rronade. 7sc 31b; Miss Gβ orge. 7st 71b; Uormeur, 6st 121b; Lady Bell, 6sf 10ib; Wayiand, 6st 191b: Bay King, 6sß 71b; and Forest King. 6et 71b; also ran.

A good start with all but Kulnine, who had a three lengths' disadvantage. Inez led to the home turn, where she was closed on by Dormeur. Kulnine came past both when once in the straight and an exciting finish resulted in his winning by a head, Galtee a good third, Yon Tempsky fourth. Time, Imin SOsec. Dividends, £310s and £3 Ba.

Post Stakes, of 20 eovs. Six furlongs.

Mr Stephenson'e Derby Mr Favell's Mailboy Mr Griffiths' Miss Ann

.. (Thomas) 1 .. (Eingan) 3 .. (Cotconl 3

Six others started. Derby had the best of a straggling start and though he was caught he drew away again and won easily. Time, Imin 22sec. Dividends, £118s and £2 6s.