HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 9988, 18 March 1898, Page 6

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB.

Autumn Mketino -Skcosp Day.

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(FROM OUR SPKCIAL CORRESrONDKST.) NAPIER, March 17. With the exception of a passing gale »ntl a shower as the last race was being run, the day was fine, but the attendance waa of a limited character. The racing, however, was particularly good, and the battle royal for the Hawke's Bay Stakes, between the Hon. J. I). Ormond'a Daunt and Mr G. G. Stead's Gold Medallist will ever be remembered by those who were lortanate enough to be present. It was a keen struggle indeed—the pair being well together for the l*st three furlongs, and neither being separated by more than a length from the jump, the nane being terrific. Gold Medallist ran the first quarter in 24gsec8, and the last half mile took 49sec. The Southern colt slipped below the distance, and that may have meant the difference between victory and defeat. The greatest excitement prevailed while the two colte were gamely contesting every inch of the ground, which culminated in a wild frenzy of delight and cheering at the success of the local candidate. The race had previously been won twice in succession by Mr G. G. Stead's representative. Zanella, the favourite, did nofc show true form in the March Handicap, in which Woodstock was ridden right out, to win by the margin he cKd. The foiling of Plain Bill and Sultador iv the Hurdle Race robbed it of interest, bat the backers of Rhino were well rewarded. The Dude rather surprised his connections and the public in the Pacific Handicap, paying just on £20. Primula ran better in the Burke Handicap than on t the first day, and White slipped the opposition from the half mile poet. Scotia was unruckyin the Juvenile or would have won. The withdrawal of Nansen caused the public to support Sir Lancelot for the Farewell Handicap in which he strode home cleverly, Mahaki, Dofctrell and Nightingale each had bad luck in the race. The sum of £5052 passed through the totalisator, being £s/8 teas titan tbe second day last year. Results?— MARCH HANDICAP, of 100 *ovs ; second 10 soys from the stake. One mile.

126. Mr J. 0. Davids b g Woodstock, by St. Leger —CanUniere, 4 yrs, 7et 111b (J. Gallagher) 1 45. Mr T. H. Lowry's br 1 Dottrell, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (W. Lister) 2 261 Mr T. Qoinlivaij, jan.'e, br g Straybird, 4 yrs, 6st7lb .. .. .. (V. O'Neill) 3 161. Zanella, 9st 4lb (A. Lord); 129, Martyrdom, *t 13ft) (F. Davis); 13, Whitiria (late Wiritea), 6et 71b (N. Oarmlcfaaei); also started. Woodstock went to the front, attended by Martyrdom, Dottrell, Straybird and Whitirea in close order, Zanella early dropping astern. Going down the back Whitirea and Martyrdom were leading Woodstock, and they continued in front till three furlongs from home, when Woodstock moved up and took command, Dottrell going on second, Zanella, fighting for her head, still in last position. Woodstock won by three lengths from Dottrell, who was a bare length in front of Straybird. Time, lmin 44§sec. Dividend £3 11s. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 100 soys; second 10 cove from the stake. About two miles. 7a Mr Poago TutakPs eh g Rhino, by The Dauphin, «(fed, ftrt 111b .. (Redmond) 1 80. Mr W. Rathbone's b gSylvanus, aged, 9at 101b (H.Moore) 2 500, Plain Bill, 12et 121b (W. Hitrgins) ; 101, Sultador, llet 31b (R. Oreen) also started. Rhino, Sultador and Plain Bill ran* in order for the first half-mile, Sylvanus being several lengths away. Passing the stand Rhino and Plain Bill were slightly in advance of Sultador and Sylvanua, the latter striking the hurdle heavy. Rhino led down the hack for the second time, but Plain Bill mid b'ultador were racing close up. Taking off together they both landed into a hurdle »ud fell. This left Rhino in advance of Sylvanus, and easing up he cantered in half a length to tho good, 3min 67sec. , Dividend, £7 Iβ. / HAWKK'S HAY STAKES, ol 500 bovb; second 70 nova, and third 30 cove from the stake. Weight forage, wilkpeaolties and allowanaee. Six furlongs iiiiil a half. 139. lion. J. D. Ormond's eh o Daunt, by Dreadnought—Orientals, 5 yrs, Sat IMb (inc. 51b lien.) .. .. .. ..(F.Davis) 1 6v5. Mr G. O. Stead's eh c Gold Medallist, 3 yre. RstlUn-(iMO.slhpen.).. ..(R. Derrett) 2 65. Mr W. Kathbono'a bo Amphion, 3 yrs, Bet 61b (A. Lord) 3 83. Capfc. Russell's oh f Tigress, 2 yrs, 7st (in& 51b pen.) (J. Gallagher) 0 Gold Medallist in a preliminary appeared high •strung and was ndgetty at the post, but a splendid start was effected. Tigress momentarily showed in front, and then Gold Medallist took up the running, with Tigress at his quarter, and Daunt almost on terms. This was the order for the first furlong, Amphion two lengths away. Daunt got into second place at the Railway bend, and from, thenco home drew level with the southern colt, and the pair came on together. A magnificent struggle ensued amidst the wildest enthusiasm, Gold Medallist next the rails and Daunt at his side, straining every nerve for supremacy right up to the chair, the verdict being a short head in favour of Daunt; Amphion, who ran a stern chase, four to five lengths away third, Tigress easing up. The tame from post to post was lmin 21 f sec. Dividend, £6 10s. PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 30 cove; second S soys from the stake. Once round. 36. Mr W. Eathbooe'B be The Dude, by Hiko— Brown Duchess, 4 yrs, 6st 101b .. (A. Lord) 1 193. Hod. J. D. Ormonde eh f Pansy, 3 yrs, 7stlolb (K.Daviw) 2 243. Mr W. Robinson's br*g Pistol Grip, 5 yrs, 9at lib.. .. .. .. (J.Donovan) 3 99, Katoomba. Bet 81b<N. Noble); 179, Ooolgardie, 7st 121b (J. Hardline) ; 20, Barbarossa, 6et 71b (O'Neill); 71, The Monk, oat 71b (Lord); 19, Uila, ost 71b (Sharp) also etarted. Pistol Grip took command, with The Monk and Pansy next, The Dude being last away. No change took place in the leading positions till the bend when Pansy drew out, and The Dude ran through the field, and after a straggle inside the distance won cleverly by a bare length, half a length between second and third, Coolgardie fourth. Time, lmin Sllsec. Dividend, £19 18s. BURKE MEMORIAL STAKES, a handicap of 200 •ovk; aecond 10 soys and third S cove from the •take. One mile and a half. 273. Mr J. Matter's br m Primula, by Torpedo— Primrose, 5 yrs. Bst 51b .. (P. White) 1 259. Bbn. J. D. OnnomV» oh t Target, 4 yrs, 7st nib (F. Davios) 2 153. Messrs Richardson and Donnelly's eh g OoWen Plover, aged, 7st 61b .. (N. Noble) 3 120. Mr 8. H. Qollaa'a oh g Tire, 4 yre, 7st 31b (O'Neill) 0 8a Mr H. W. Reeves's bg Tβ Ngaehe, aged, 6st 71b (Carmichael) 0 The cokjure of Target and Tire showed in front for the first furlong, Tβ Ngaehe bringing up the rear. Turning into the straight Te Ngaebe came through, and was, with Tire, in command passing the stand, Target and Golden Plover next, with Primula last At the end of six furlongs Target assumed command, and Golden Plover and Primula took second and third places, closing up. With half a mile to go, Primula, next the rails, made a fast run, shooting several lengths to the front, and White set out to ride forborne, Target and Golden Plover at once being ridden in pursuit. Target, going the faster, got within three parts of a length of Primula at the winning post, Golden Plover, two lengths off, third, Tire mad Te Ngaehe beaten off. Time, 2min 39sec Dividend, £2 19s.

JUVEKTLE HANDICAP, of 75 »ovs ; second 10 sore from tbeetake. For two-year-olda. Six furlongs. VSL Mr Thoe. Connop's eh f Victoria Cross, by Medallion—Flattery, Bet 121b (Oonnop) 1 88. Mr S. H. GoUan's br t Scotia, 6st 101b ... _ (Carmtchart) 2 110. Hon. J. D. Ormond's eh k Dasher, 7st 41b (Gallagher) 3 Dasher shot out at once, Scotia being alow to move and losing five lengths in the first furlong. Turning into the straight Victoria Cross headed Dasher and Scotia came fast, but running wide at the turn, Victoria. Cross lasted long enough to win by half a length. Dasher three lengths away. Tnne, Jmin I7gaec. Dividend, £112s 6d. FABEWBLL HANDICAP, of 70 eovs; second 10 onx t,? 0 * 8 tKm t ,,8 Btttke - Seven turlonjts. h?°* J " D - Orawnd's eh c Sir Lancelot, by Dreadnought—ldalia, 3 yrs, Bet Mb

284. Mr C. ffiddell's br g Moonraker, 6 yi^feuSfb **• ** R«PBha Tehianga'e b g Aphony', aeed, 7st3U> .. .. CKoribl T „ 43. Mahald, Bst 51b (i>. Wright)- 46'"Nhrhttneale ift^^Wv.™ & Sib - (GaUaXrt; 133, JDottrelJ, 7»t Sb Oiswr); also started. * u^ml, ' Mahaki was flowest to move from an otherwise good «jjart. the running being cut out by with Moonraker and Sir J£W*lot haiKiy. At the home turn the TOW, with the exception of Mahaki and Wigbtingale, wae weU baached. and it «»y<»e'» race below the distance, bat Sir Lancelot shot out and coming in good style emotbered his field, winning by three lengths, Moonraker and Aphony kjieooncl and third, with DottreU fourth. 3Jime, Inun 294e«0. IHvidend, £3175.