HAWEA JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XVII, Issue 832, 24 March 1885, Page 2

HAWEA JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

(FROM OUH OWN CORKKHI’ONDKNT.) The annual race-meeting of the above Club came off on 17th inst., and financially speaking was a success. The attendance was not so good as last year, but the racing was better. The Stewards carried out their respective duties very efficiently, but of course there was a lot to say about the handicapping,’and I would therefore advise the Club to advertise their meeting next year in the mouth of January, and try and procure a haudicapper who is able and willing to back his opinion, and not leave it to the Stewards, as in every probability the night they are wanted to be in attendance they are sure to find some excuse for being absent, and consequently the delicate duty of handicapping falls to the lot of one or two, who, in all probability, would sooner have nothing to say in the matter, but owing to the respective offices which they hold in the Club it is imperatively necessary that they should be in attendance. I should also suggest that the weights be declared three weeks or one month before the meeting so as to give horses from a distance the chance of knowing what weight they will have to carry before they arrive on the ground. With a little more unanimity of action locally I see no reason why any race should appear on the programme under two figures, which would induce owners of local horses to have them in better form, and might also be an inducement to parties at a distance to send their horses to compete for the events. I cannot conclude without saying that it was hardly fair of the Cromwellites to have, held their Caledonian Gathering on the same date as our meeting, it being the fourth year that such meeting has taken place—twice under the heading of the Jockey Club. I don’t think Bobby Burns would be very well pleased if he knew that they were celebrating his anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day, and I am pretty well sure that St, Patrick would be highly indignant if he knew a Caledonian Gathering was organised in honor of another man on the day set apart for him as a holiday,

The following is a report of the different events : Maiden Plate, of 8 sovs. For all horses that never won public money. Distance, one mile. Weight, one stone over weight for age. Mr R. Norman’s Peter Simple, aged, 10st lib Ballantyne 1 Mr J. Tweedie’s Lucy, aged, lOst 11b ... 2 Mr J. Hardie’s Cymbaline, 4yrs, lOst ... 3 Lucy took the lead until halfway round, when Peter Simple overtook her and came in an easy "winner. Hack Race, of 5 sovs. For all horses that have never won over £lO, Distance, threequarters of a-mile. Weight, 10 stone. Mr Hardie’s Mt. Iron (Lawrence) 1 Mr Norman’s Peter Simple ... ... .. 2 Mr Wilson’s Sir Garnet ... ... ... 3 Muir’s Vignett and Urquhart’s Antelope also started. The field got away with a very good start, and kept pretty well together for threequarters of a mile, when Peter and Mt. Iron drew away from the rest, both under whip, until they passed the winning post, Mt. Iron winning by half a head, Sir Garnet a good third. Jockey Club Handicap, of 15 sovs. Distance, mile. Mr C. M‘Kenna’s Magician, aged, 9st 31b (Richardson) 1 Mr M‘Kay’s Knickerbocker Sam, aged, 9st 71b 2 Mr T. Muir’s Reindeer, aged, 9st 31b ... 3 The three placed horses were the only acceptors. The trio kept together half-way round, when Maeician went to the front and came in an easy winner, Sam half a length behind and Reindeer close up. Hack Race, of 5 sovs. For all horses that have never won public money. Distance, threequarters of a mile. Weight 11 stone. Mr M ‘Laren’s Billy (Wilson) 1 Mr Tweedie’s Lucy ... ... ••• ••• 2 Mr Clarke’s Comet ... ... ••• ••• 3 Mr J. Hardie’s Cymbeline also ran. This race was well contested, but Billy proved too hot for his opponents at the finish, and looked as if he were fit to go another mile. Hawea Handicap, of 10 sovs. Distance, one mile. Mr M‘Keuna’s Magician, aged, list (Richardson) 1 Mr M‘Kay’s Knickerbocker Sam, aged, « lOstSlb ... •• 2 Mr Muir’s Reindeer, aged, 9st 21b ... ... 3 Cymbeline, Moose and Lucy made up the field. Magician took the lead, Reindeer being held by the head when the flag dropped. Sam kept well up to Magician, but it was evident he could not go near winning, as the big horse was going strong. However Richardson made a good race of it, winning by a half length. Reindeer never overtook ,them in the race. Consolation Race, of - sovs. Distance, one ... . mile. Mr M ‘Kay’s Knickerbocker Sam, aged, lOst 71b ... ... 1 Mr Hardie’s Cymbeline, 9st 41b 2 Mr Wilson’s Sir Garnet, Bst 3ib ... ... 3 There were no entries for the hospital race, but the funds collected will be forwarded to that institution in due time. «♦- DUNSTAN AUTUMN RACE MEETING. CDunstan Times). Maiden Plate, of 10 sovs. For all horses that have, never won an advertised race. 1 mile, Weight for age. Mr J. Naylor’s Wild Rose, 6 yrs, Bst 131b 1 Mr 0. G. Mountney’s Tarragon, 3 yrs, Bst 131b 2 Mr P. Harrington’s Minnie, 4 yrs, Bst 12lb 3 Glassford’s Sandy, Richardson’s Plunger, Lewis’ Podophylum, and Pitches’ MartiniHenri also started.

There was a good deal of fiddling at the post, but after a while all the lot were got together, and the flag dropped. Sandy, however, who was looked upon as the best of the team, stuck at the post, and to the chagrin of his backers was nowhere. Wild Rose was deemed an outsider, insomuch that of 46 on the totalisator only 2 backed her. However, she with I'arragou got the start, and the two made a good race of it, and came in as above. Dividend, £2O 14s. Time Handicap Thot, of 15 soys. Three miles. No weight under lOst. Mr Joss’Dolly, 45 secs ... . ... 1 Mr Field’s Colleen Dhas, 65 secs ... ... 2 Mr Holt’s Scamp, 95 secs ... ... ... 3 Stacpoole’s Tommy, 75 secs, Pitches’ Tommy, 80 secs, Field’s Turpin, 95 secs, Miller’s Black Bess, 95 secs, and MTntosh’s Jimmy, 95 secs, also started Taggart’s Charlie (scr) did not accept, and M‘Kenna’s Vixen (85 secs), was scratched. Totalisator dividend, £2 3s. St Patrick’s. Handicap, .of 20 soys. One and a-half mile. Mr Rivers’ Don Jose, 9st 31b ... ... 1 Mr M‘Kenua’s Haricot, 7st 91bs ... ... 2 Rivers’ Resartus was scratched. This was a match betw’een the two, but the old grey had no show,.and had to take second place. There were 67 investors on the totalisator, ; ‘ Novel Handicap, of 20 sovs. One and aqnarter mile. The winner to be sold by public auction after the race, and the pro- , cetds to go to the race funds. Mr Glassford’s Sandy, Bst .. ... ... 1 Dr Hyde’s Marihion, 9s t ..: ... ... 2 Mr J. Oliver’s Wild Boy, 7st ... ... 3 This race was a gift to Sandy, who won hands down. There were 51 on the totalisator. Hurry Scurry, of 5 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. Catch weights. ’ Mr C. M'Kcnua’s Haricot ... ... ... 1 Mr J. Rivers’Resartus ... ... ... 2 Mr C. Brady’s Archie (late Whiskey) ~. 3 The old grey took it easy till rounding into the straight, when he made a spurt, and collaring Resartus, soon passed him and won easily.