Feilding J.C. Spring Meeting.

Feilding Star, Volume XXI, Issue 129, 30 November 1899, Page 2

Feilding J.C. Spring Meeting.

1 ' "■ |J w«vaM«MaMB« FIRST DAY. | The spring meetiug under the auspi- ! ces of the Feilding Jockey Club was held yesterday and to-day. The weather being favorable yesterday, theve was a very fair attendance, about one thousand persons being present. There were no serious accidents during the day to mar the pleasure of the gather- j ing, although there were mishaps in two races— one in the Hack Hurdles, when Whetu fell in jumping the hurdle opposite the stand, and G. Johnston, the rider, was unsealed ; the other was in the last race of the day, the Fitzroy Hack Flying, when Wilson fell through being jammed, the rider (T. Wilson) escaping with a shaking. On the whole the racing was interesting and the finishes close ; thus, with the large fields, a very enjoyable day's sport was the result. As the favorite only won in four out of the eight events, the dividends were fairly good, ranging from £2 13s to .fc'lo ss, the latter price being paid by Light, who won the Spring Hurdles after a splendid finish. Mr Bristol not having had any luck for some time past with Light, this was to be the Sou'wester gelding's last race for at least a term— if he did not win this event. However, Light justified his acceptance, and paid his supporters a handsome dividend. The principal race of the day fell to the favorite Crusoe, who won by half a length after a good race. Gowrie was favorite for the Flying Handicap, and won comfortably, while Silverlock, who is owned by Mr C. Bath, of Bea- : consfield, came as a surprise to many and won the Maiden Hack Flat in good style by a length, paying £7 14s to his admirers. In this race was left at the post, backing away from the starting barrier immediately it was raised, and consequently she did not race. In the Waifcuna" Hack Hurdles the winner turned up in Verbena. Uila beat the favorite (Philanthropist) in the Aorangi Hack Flat, but the latter would probably have won had he been better ridden. Sentry proved a "good thing" for the Fitzroy Hack Flying, winning fairly easily by a length. All the officials worked hard to make the gathering a success and they are deserving of the congratulations of the public for the result of their efforts. As usual the bulk of the work fell to the lot of the energetic secretary, Mr E. Goodbehere, who was equal the occasion. The stewards were Messrs W A L Bailey, W A Sandilands, B Gosling, J Saunders, W G Haybittle, and J C Halcombe ; Mr E F Blundell, the treasurer, who is also a steward, not being able to get about yet, •was, however, present and witnessed the proceedings from a carriage. Tiie' starter, Mr T. Cameron, got the fields away well together, and he was in no way to blame for a fractious horse being left at the post. The close finishes were the result of Mr J. E. Henry's handicapping, while Mr W. H. Hartgill gave every satisfaction in the responsible position as judge. Mr W. G. Haybitble, as clerk of the scales, assisted by Mr L. Gorton, were attentive to their duties, while Mr J. Scotfcvuade an efficient timekeeper, and MrO. McDonnell aet'-cl as clerk of course, the outside and inside publican's booths were under the care of Mr D. P. Barrett, the popular host of the Manchester Hotel, and needless to say the liquid refreshments were all that could be desired. Mr W. S. Dust-in, the well-known caterer, of Wanganui, had the dining rooms, and the luncheon provided by him was the best yet seen on this course. The menu was of the most varied kind and everything was of the best, while the attendance was very good. The proceedings were enlivened by the Feilding Band. Last, but by no means least, the recent improvements were greatly appreciated by habitues of the course. The new grandstand proved a great convenience over the old one, while the terrace in front adds to the general appearance of the ground. and while the races were on and the terrace and stand were crowded quite a picturesque appearance was given to the lawn. The amount put through the totalisator during the day was L 4482, as against L 4154, but it must be remembered there were eight races this year while there were seven last. Following are the results after we went to press yesterday :— St. Andrew's Handicap, of 200 soys, second horse to receive 25 soys from the stakes, third horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes ; 1^ miles. 226 Mr J. George's Crusoe, 8-8 (J. Gallagher) ... ... ... 1 103 Mr J. Ayer's Ambrosia 7-3 (J. Ayers) 2 25 Mr J. Blake's Daphne, 7-0 (A Neale) ... 3 Also started— ll7 First Blood S-13, 37 Oracle 7 11, 45 Jadoo 7 8, 119 Toa 7-6. From an even start Jadoo led the field past the stand for the first time, closely followed by Ambrosia, Oracle & Daphne, Going round the back of the straight Toa went up third and shortly after Ambrosia went to the front, followed by Toa, Turning into the straight Crusoe, who was lying handy, came with a well timed run and led down the straight, winning by half a length, after a good race, from Ambrosia, Daphne and First Blood, who finished in a bunch in the order named. Totalisator, L 674 Time, 2min 43§secs. Dividend, L 2 13s. Sphing Hukdles, of 65 soys, second horse to receive 10 soys frem the stakes ; over 7 flights of hurdles ; If miles. 52 Mr T Bristol's Light, 9-0 (H Alexander) 1 262 Mr D Scott's Hangfire, 11-1 (F Cochrane) ... ... ... 2 92 Mr J Coburn's Watershot, 9-3 (G Walls) ... '. 3 Also started— 9s Marina 11-7, 92 Coin 9-2. Coin and Hangfire were the first to move to the front and led in that order for the first mile, when Marina went up second, but soon fell away, the leader making the pace too lively. Water shoe was lying last at the back of the straight. Turning into the straight Hangfire went to the front and it looked as though he would win, but when the last hurdle had been negotiated, Light, who had never been prominent previously, came with a great rush, and after a splendidly ridden race won by a head from Hangfire, who beat Watershot by half a length, Coin being close up fourth. Totalisator, L 598. Time, 3min 25secs. Dividend, LlO ss. Waituna Hack Hukdles, of 50 soys, second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes ; over 7 flights of hurdles ; 1£ miles. 92 Mr P Coffey's Verbena 9-3 (W Fahey) ... ... ... l 56 Mr A FergussoD'sßimlocfe, 9-13 . (F Carmont) 13 ... . 2 8 Mr T Leen's Rongotea, 9 0, (A ' MoCpnnpn) .;. .3 Also Bt&rted—Si Nayborn 10-9, 246 Bullrusb 10 8, 95 Wbetu 10.3, 18 Mangatangaroa 9-4, 37 Chance 9 2, 11 Manukura,9 0, 23 Loch Inver 9-0. Passing the stand for the first time Nayborn's colors were in front. At the hurdle opposite the stand Wbetu fell. Going round the back of the course Verbena took up the running and led for the last three-quarters of a mile, winning easily by three lengths, the field 'being tailed out?,,. . Totalisator £616 ; dividend £6 Is ; time,'. 2uiins 59secsAorangi Hack Flat, of 50 soys, second horse 10 soys from the stakes ; 1J miles. 110 Mr R O'Rourke's Uila, 8-4 (C Jenkins) ... ... ... i 172 Mr Taranaki te XJa's Philanthropist, 82 (D Wright) ... 2 64 Mr T Bristol's -Whitney 7-4 (G Price) ... 3

Alsr started— l 32 Stockade. 9-0, 34 Forager, 86 Missguard 7-12, 7 Vibration 7-3, 20 A Adrian's Moreze 6-10. Passing tba stand for tbe first time Vibration, Whitney, Forager, Misseuard", and j Philanthropist led in the order named. I Going round the back of the course ! Whitney went to the front and led into ! the straight, where Uila and Philan- ■ thropist put in a claim, Uila getting a | clear lead half way down the straight j with Philanthropist coming fast under J the whip, but the latter " bored " into ! the fence under the punishment, and thus lost any chance be might have had. Uila won by a clear length, Philanthropist being about three lengths in front of Whitney. Totalisator ; dividend. £4t 10s. Time, 2mins 14secs. Kiwitea Stakes of 60 soys, second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes; one mile. 62 WJ JorgenSon's Falka, ,7-7 (A Neale) 1 20 Mr J Collelo's Jadoo, 7 4, (T Wilson) 2 25 Mr D P Barrett's The Miller 7-6 (A MeConnon) 3 Also started --50 Bona Fide 8-9, 130 Toa 7-10, 139 The Hernpie 7 8, 37 The Onyx 7.0. From an even start Toa, Falka, and The Miller were the fir«t to secure an advantage ; Falka going to the front after a quarter of the distance bad been traversed led all the way, winning comfortably by two lengths, The Miller beiug close up third, with Toa fourth. Totalisator £463 ; dividend, £6 14s ;" Time, lmin 45 l-ssecs. Fitzroy Hack Flying of 50 soys, 2nd horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes ; six furlongs. 173 Mr T. Coffey's Sentry, 9-2 ... 1 (C Parker) 50 Mr R. O'Rourke's Uila, 9-1 fineluding 101 b penalty) 2 (J. McTaggart) 9S Mr Tarauaki te Ua's Philanthropist, S-3 (D. Wright) 3 Also started — 20 Bugler 8-0, 170 Bones 7-12, 30 lota 7-9, 31 Pastime 7-3, 27 Wonder 7.2, 38 Horoeka 7-0. As the straight was entered Sentry, who bad been running iv a good position, went to the front and won fairly easy by a length. Wonder got jammed and fell at the bend coming round to the straight, but the rider escaped without injury, j Totalisator, .£637 ; dividend, £'6 83. Time, lmin 20 l-sfcb sec. SECOND DAY. The following are the results of to-day's races up to the time of our going to press : — The Shorts, of 50 soys, second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes ; five furlongs. 54 Mr J P Belcher's Sedgebrook, 53 Mr E'Sheehy's First Shot, 6-10 (W Rathffe) 2 172 Mr P E Davies 1 Gowrie, 9-3 (W O'Connell) 3 Also started-63 Osborne 7-10. Os borne and Sedgebrook cut out the running from the start ; the latter lead into the straight and won easily by 2 lengths. Totalisator, L 842. Dividend, L 5 14s. Time, lmin Sfccs. A protest against the winner" for ineon sistent running was dismissed- I Mangaone Hack Flat, of 50 soys, sec ! ond horse to receive 10 soys from stakes ; one mile. 156 Mr Taranaki te Ua's Philanthropist, 8-5 (F Davies) ... 1 72 Mr L Fitzmaurice's Forager 7-10 (WRaynor) ■ ...- 2 53 Mr T Bristol's Whitney, 7-5 (G Price) ? 3 Also started - 209 Uila 9-0, 21 Missguard 7-8, 32 Wonder 7-0, 13 Pastime 6-12, 4 Moreze 6-10, 3 Miss Wester 6-7. From a good start Uila and Philanthropist went to the front, the latter taking up the running at the six furlong post and led all the way, winning easily by a good two lengths, the same distance separating the second and third horses. Dividend, L 3 4s. Time, lmin 47 3 sth sees. Cheltenham Hurdles, of 55 soys, second horse to receive 10 soys from, the stakes ; 1 J miles, 77 Mr J "Coburn's Watershot, 9-0 (G Walls) ... : 1 139 Mr JAyer's Coin, 9-6 (J McLaucbJin) 2 189 Mr D Scott's Hangfire, 11-4 (F Cochrane) „. ... ... 3 Also started— lo7 Light 9-12. Coin and Hangfire were the first to move to the front and led past tha stand for the first time in the order named. Going round to the back of the course Watershot moved up, and taking up the running led to the finish, winning by a head after a great race between the first and second horses, which were several lengths in front of Hangfire. Totalisator, L 515. Dividend, L 5 19s. Time, 2min 57secs. Rongotea Hack Hurdles. 78 Mr J Jefferson's Ruapehu, 9-0 (T Lloyd) ... 1 14 Mr W Tucker's Nayborn, 10-5 (A Atwood) .... ... ... 2 25 Mr A Gower's Omuia, 9 4, (R Arnott) 3 Also started— 4o Tangahoe. 10-13, 47 Bulrush 10 4, 96 Verbena 10.4 34 Rimlock 10 3, 4 Tokanui 9-3, 9 Rongotea 90, 33 Chance 9-0, 5 Loch Inver 9-0. Passing the stand for the first time Bulrush, Verbena, and Rimlock led in tho order named, but in jumping the next hurdle the former jumped inside the rails. Omuia here took up the running, but Euapehu and Nayborn disputed his lead round the bend to the straight, Ruapehu winning by about two lengths. This race was run in heavy rain. Totalisafcor, L 394- Dividend, L 4 10s. Time 2min 59secs. Maucbester Handicap — Crusoe 1, Ambrosia 2, Daphne 3. Dividend, L 6 16s. Time, 2min 21sec.