THE RACES.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 404, 16 January 1890, Page 2

THE RACES.

THE TURF CLUB’B ANNUAL MEETING. President : Major Pitt. Vice-President Mr J W, Johnson; Stewards: Meaara G. L Sunderland, D. Dobbie, Jab. Orr, W. Wetnered, P. D inner, J. Clark, A. C. Ar hur, J, C. Dunlop; Judge: Mr C. D Banned ; S arter : Capt. Winter ; Clerk of Scales : Mr J. W. Nolan ; Clerk of C>u ea: Mr A. Pritchard; Handicapper: Mr O. D. Bennei'* Tuesday being the first day of the annual race meeting under the auspices of ’he Poverty Biy Turf Club a general holiday was observed. The weather was magnifi cent, there being a beautiful bre ze and the burning raya of the sun being tempered by the fleecy clouds which chased each other beneath the b'ue canopy above. The road was very free from dust, and it was a gay right to witness the number of traps and horsemen miking their way to the racecourse. The attendance was large, and there was a good proportion of ladies, many of whom took quite an active interest in the various events, freely backing their opinions for small sums. Summer costumes were <f course the rule, -iud several tasteful examples of the milliners’ and dressmakers' art might be distinguished. On the flit there was a busy time of it with the usual racecourse games, the “ fraternity” appearing to have a very good ime of it. The natives were flush with cash, but they seemed to be pretty wary b.rds to draw into the net, and several little incidents occurred to prove th it the dusky individuals were thoroughly on their guard. The new totalisator, worked by Messrs Bury and Cooper, gave complete satisfaction, and was largely patronised. A capital luncheon was supplied by Mr Craig, who always does give satisfaction iu rhe capacity of caterer, but the waiters' department was hardly up to banquet style.

THE RACING. The racing was good throughout, and the Secretary (Mr Aislabie) and the other officer* oarrie i out their respective duties in a most manner, while the results proved that Mr Bennett, the handicapper, had a much better idea of the hordes than some of those parsone who fancy they know a lot. The first race wan one of those surprises of which people would always like to have an inkling beforehand. There is a popular belief that when there are a couple of outsiders in a race those “in the know" can tell beforehand what the result will be, but in this case a good deal of outside money was parted with. The even pace kept up throughout, by Darnley and Nancy was more than Waterfail, the top weight, could make up for at tha finish, but the Dove came along like a streak of light and would have sailed past the local horses, only ’hit the hurdle proved an effective barrier. Why the jockey did not attempt to lessen the ground at an earlier stage is one of those things that require explaining—when one does not bear in mind that the weights for the morrow have to b-? considered. It was a piece uf bud luck for Off Color to be put out of the race at the first hurdle because another horse showed the white feather and came down. Iu the Hick Hurdles Keelan got a nasty throw from’the Witch, and he wa» dazed for some time. The separate saddling pad dock for hacks was a great advantage, saving much confusion and annoyance to all parties concerned. The Flying was a gift for Katirika, bit a protest was entered against him by Mr Hepburn, on the ground that the winner had crossed Cynical The protest was subsequently considered, and disallowed. There were a couple nt peculiar circumstances connected with the Maiden Hack, Idle. Boy was favorite, but he got avay so queerly and the jockey’s riding was *0 much in need of explanation that when the stewards considered the matter both tne horse and jockey (James Smith) were dis qualified for three months. On weighing in it was found that Claude's jockey returned with a few pounds under, and the stakes and dividend went on the second horse Papakura. In the Maiden Plate again there was an expensive oversight. Being a weight for age ihe weights had to be adjusted accordingly A misunderstanding having arisen a wrong calculation was made, giving Huerfana the advantage of a few pounds, and when she won the race Mr Hepburn of course entered a protest. Those in charge of rhe mare must have known of the error, but having given in the proper age it may be argued that it was fair to take advantage of any error made in the allotment of weights. The mistake being that of the Club the responsibility was not evaded. The order was given for the totalisa tor dividend to be paid on the first horse, and it was decided to hand over the amount of stakes to both the owner of Huerfana and Criminal. The outsiders again secured the plum in the shape of the Turanga Stakes, Katinka (who was splendidly ridden) beating the local horse Pani by a head, Pani having an extra impost of 4lbs. It is at least a satisfaction to know that, meeting them on even terms, there is stuff in the district quite fit to sail past the cattle brought here for the occasion.

First Handicap Hurdles, of 60 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stake; distance, 2 miles. Messrs Currie and Hogan's Darnley, 9 13 (Marshall) •• - • •• •• 1 Mr C. Sufi.s Nancy, 10 2. (Owner) .. 2 Mr J. Munn's Waterfall, 11 7, (Pell) •• 8 The other starters were: The Dove 9.4, Gip-y 9.4, Off Color 9.0, Privateer 9,0. Fur a hurdle race, the horses were very restive at the start, The Dove being exceedingly anxious to get off. Darnley got away with the lead, and he and Waterfall crossed the sticks together. Privateer came to grief at the first hurdle, and also brought down Off Color with Mick Maher on, who was following in his wake. Nancy and D irnley then raced together like twins, Waterfall being close up, and The Dove fourth. The two leaders continued their pace throughout. Gipsy ran off when approaching the atand the second time, and the other order remained the same, with The Dove improving her position, bhe lost a lot ot ground at the second hurdle, but a big race began when half a m'le frotp home. Darnley and Nancy raced neck and neck, Waterfall appeared to be done, while The Dove made a tremendous rush to catch the leaders. She was fast overtaking them, and an easy win appeared probable, but she came to grief at the last jump. Darnley then drew away from his companion, and eeoured a very popular win. Waterfall made a final effort, but could gain no ground. Time, 4m ss. Totalizator : 809 on the maobine, 21 on the winner, dividend £l3 4s.

Hack Hurdles, of 10 sovs., distance, I mile, Mr E. Tait’s Tim, 10.12, (Aitkin) ~ 1 Mr T. Carroll’s Dynamite, 11.0 .. 2 Mr C. Pitt’s Oeo, 11.8 3

—The other entries were Gipsy 11 0, Bmhelor 10.12, Witch 10.0, Dinah 9 12, Pascarel 9 5. Minnie, 9 0, Eugarangi 9.0. Dinah and Tim led over the flr«t hurd’e At the second jump Witch fell. Tim maintained the lead throughout Gipsy came up well at the finish, but fell at the last jump. Totalisator : 274 on the machine, 47 on the winner, dividend £5 4s.

Flying Handicap, of 100 sovs. ; second borts to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes ; distance 6 furlongs. Captain Russell’s Katinka, 8.4, (Stowe) 1 Mr A. Woods’ General Thornton, 6.5, (D-movan) .» •• •• 2 Mr D. Hepburn's Cynical, 7.0, (Moore) II —Truthful 7.3, also started. Swivel 0.0 was scratched.

Hepburn’s maroon jacket (Cynical) dashed to the front, Katiuka getting off slowly and lying last. Thornton then forced the running and Truthful closing up the two raced together for a short distance, Katinka keeping an eye on them from the rear/ When nearly half the distance had been covered, Thornton took the lead, Cynical falling into third place. It was time now for Katinka to make his horses safe and Cynical made another effort, but the outsider wore the leaders down just as he liked. Cynical being clearly beaten at the half mile. Katinka came in hard held, a winner by a couple of lengths, the same distance separating the second and third, aAd Truthf d making a p'unky whip in. Tuulisaior : 277 o« (he m*uhUis,lS4ontbe dividend £4 Ids.

Maiden Hack Raox, of 10 ••»«.> diatano. mile. P.ptknra, (Maher) .. .. 8 The Witch . • ■■ •• •• ® —Woolpack, Witch, Idle Boy, and Pae car el also started. Claude got away first, with Pascarel alougeide, and Papakura third Idle Boy, who started a favorite, with ••Archer” up, got off badly, in last place, and never allowed to the fore until the home turn had been reached, when it waa evident that no “Idle Boy ” oould pick up the lost ground. A grand race en.ue 1 between the two leaders, Woolpack at times looking dangerous, but the pace was made too warm, C auda beating by a len. th and a little to spare, after, hard race. Idle Boy finished f urth and galloped halfway round again before he was pulleu up. On weighing C aude’a jockey was a few pound-. Tight and the race was awarded to Pap.kura. Time : Im. 51a. Tot.lisator: 220 on ths machine, 65 on the winner, dividend £3. Maiden Puts, -f 40 sovs., weight for age distance I mile. C ptain Bussell’s Huerfana, 7.13. (Stowe) 1 M> D. Hepburn’s Criminal, 8 13, (Hepburn) ... .. .. .. •• 2 Mr G. L. Sunderland's Moonstone, 7.18 (Page) 8 —Swivel b.l was scratched. Moonstone got a little the best ot a good start. Huerfana, biting bard at the bit, was retained in the second plaee; Criminal olom up, last. At ths half mile the horses, in the same order, had tailed out, and then the pace was put on. Huerfana was at Moonstone’s girth, with Criminal the same distance behind. At the three quarter post, Huerfat • challenged tho leader and deposed him, Criminal soon dropping into second place. Hepburn had the whip out at thestraight, but it was evident the outsider had the race. A good finish was, however, made, Huerfana winning comfortably by a length, Moonsioo. three lengths behind. Totalisator : 138 on the machine, 76 on the winner, dividend £1 12s.

Tubanoa St.kks HandiuiP, of 200 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. out of the stakes. D -stance, 1J mile. Captain Russell’s hr m Katinka, by Foul Play —Katie F <rguaon, 75. (Dunovan) 1 Mr W. Walsh's Pani, by Merlin—Lady Grey, 7.9. (Benson) . ■ . > 2 Mr A. Woods' Partner, by Buodoora— Trinket, 7.8, (Page) .> •• I —Burd Helen 7.9. Fi kjimes 7.7, Deosfver 7.0, Cynical 6.13, New Yoik 6 6. and Avis 6.0 also started. Truthful and Misfortune were scratohei. There was some trouble at starting, Burd Helen and Partner, with the inside running, getting the beet ot it, while Pani on the outside track had nothing to oomplain of. Cynical was well iu on the centre ot the track. Nearing ths stand tbs horses were almost in a bunch. FiUjemea was the first to pass. Pani second on tue outside, Deceiver in the centre and Cyn.oal showing next, Burd Helen being at hand. The latter then fell away again, while Katinka waa taken forward. Al the mile Pani took the lead and endeavored to increase it, ha bad Partner beaten, but Kaiinka was not to ba shaken off. Burd Helen, the favorite, was beaten. Pani, Katinka, and Partner entered the straight together, but Partner was also done with and a magnificent finish ensued between Pani and Katinka. The local horse ran a grand rase, but was not able to give the outsider Bibs, and Katinka beat him by a head. The others finished,—Partner, Burd Helen, Ftizjsmes, Deceiver, Avis, New York, and Cynical last. Time : 3m. 9a. Toia isator: 693 on the machine, 69 on the winner; dividend, £9.

Half Mile Scuaav, ot 10 sova., oatoh weights, distance, four furlongs. Turoa, (Moore) 1 Satsnella .. .. , > <■ •• 2 Venus .> .. .. • • •• 8 —The other starters were Mam, Mouse, Mistake, Little M >it, Malietoa, Pilgrim, The Witch, C tbbige, a id Shepherd. Totalis not : 214 on the machine, 66 on the winner, dividend £3 Bs.

THE SECOND DAY. The weather was again splendid, though in the morning it was rather warm to be fully enjoyed. It was not, like the previ >us day, observed as a holiday, but in the afternoon the majority of the places ot business were alosel, the beautiful day being a great temptation to those who oould possibly manage to avail themselves of another opportunity for enjoyment. On the other hand the glorious weather had its disadvantages, for harvesting is busily proceeding in ths country and those who have crops to get in do not oara to neglect opportunities at! irded by the fine weather, while the hands engaged prefer to postpone making holiday when there is a chance to make their time va'uable. Io the afternoon the aim osphera waa tempered with a light brec-ss, and the change from the morning was intensely delightful. In the Hurdle race ths visiting jockeys took oare not to treat the local nags tuo oneaply, and both the Dove and Waterfall were ridden out the whole way. The Publican's Purse gave a grand race between Huerfana and Puuawa, a dead heat resulting the owners agreed to divide. Burd Helen, the favorite, only finished third. The County Stakes was a fairly easy thing for Criminal, though Avis was much fancied. The Tradesman's Handicap was a surprise, Fiizj imee, wed ridden, showing what he can du when he is in lbs humor. Out of £427 on the machine Pani had £241 on him, Fitzjames starting with £9O. The Forced was another splendid raoe, General Thornton being made the favorita with £134 on out of a total of £347, £45 being on the winner.

Second Hurdle Handicap, of 60 sore., second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Mr D. Pilmer’s The Dovs, 10.0, (O'Sheantssv) •• •• •• •• 1 Mr J. Munn’s Waterfall, 11.0, (Pell) .. 2 Mr 0. Buff’s Nauoy, 10.7 (Owner) .. 8 —The Moor 9.12 and Off Color 9 0 and 4lb« over also started. Darnley and Privatecy W ire scratched. Waterfall took the lead and evidently in. tended to make tho running, and they all took the first hurdle in the order WaterfaP, The Dove, Nanoy, OS Color, and The Moor many yards to ths rear. At the second hurdle Buff gained muoh ground and hia colors showed in front, OS Color still losing ground, and the Moor's only ohanes being a bungle at the sticks. At the third hurdle Tba Dove lessened the leader's start, and taking the jump in front of the stand Nancy bad only a length from Waterfall, Tna Dive clinging close to the latter. Waterfall touched the sticks and was nearly thrown, but he was splendidly ridden, the jockey cleverly regaining his seat. Ths Moor ran off at the saddling paddock. The Dove then edged into the front, but Nancy gained again at the hurdle, while Off Color nearly made a m“Bs ot it, but all through the jumping was really good. At the second to last hurdle The Dove had easy ground between her and Nancy, and Waterfall also passed the local colors. Nancy, however, made a stubborn fight of it, though it was clear that only an accident could prevent Tho Dove winning. Waterfall gained on h»r oonslderably at tho last hurdle, but his jockey evidently felt that he waa beaten, and did not further try tq push the favorite, The Dove winning by at| easy length end a half, Nancy abont fifty yards behind, end Off Color halt Way down tba straight. Tims, 4m, 6", Totalisator ■ 820 on the machine, 78 on ths winner, dividend £3 16s. Publicans* Pub’« Handicap, of 80 sovs., second horse u> receive 10 sovs. out of stakes. Distance, 1 mile. Mr D. Hepburn's Pouawa, 6.8, (Power) f Captain Russell's Huerfana, 8.0, (Donovan) t Mr W. Hamon's Orwell 9 —Burd Helen 8.10, and Miafortnne 8.8 alee started, Deceiver 6.8, au<J Avis Q.O, being scratched. There was some trouble with Misfortune at the start and she waa left come length! behind before ahe got fairly on her feet, Burd Helen got away well, Pouawa lying alongside. The latter then ehot ahead and was the first to put ths stand, Orwell c osing in for second place, -Bqrd Helen third, then Huei fana, and Mliiortuae '■ long way brhlail. Pnuawa hep the running and liiortaesd het advantage, Orwell lying a eoupla »t lengths Milled, <t m

hslf mile Huerfana drew out and challenged Burd Helen and Orwell. Th** trio kept together tor a short distance snd thru tailed Out, Huerf n* pushing ou i<* chase of Pouawa, and Orwell dropping behind Burd Helen. Nearing the finish a desperate and exciting race occurred. Huerfuna drew up to Pouawa, which entered the straight with only a alight advantage, and Burd Helen and Orwell certainly meant to make a warm finish. Down the straight came the leaders, neck and neck, and a dead beat resulted, even those who had lost on the totalisator r» pricing to see Pouawa at least keep even with the Napier horse. Orwell beat Burd Helen at the post for second place and Misfortune was not far behind. Time: Im. 465. Totalia&tor ; 346 on the machine, 96 on Hne’fans, and 47 on Pouawa. Dividend, £1 12d on Huerfaua, and £3 6s on Pouawa. Hack Back, of 15 sovs.; 7et up. Winners at any time barred. Distance |-uiile. Te Kani Pere‘3 Puti, (Ready). ► .. 1 Claude . • .. . • .. «. 2 The Witch . • .. .. .. 3 —Astor and Mormon also started. Puti, after giving a lot of trouble, got off splendid y with C aude next, Astor having a bad start. Claude (the favor-te) caught Puti when entering the straight, but the latter had plenty to spare and won comfortably by a length. Astor was fourth and Mormon last. The boy on Astor punished him frightfully, hb spurred heels evidently clinging into the horse's side all the distance.- Time 1 min. 20 secs Totalizator : 270 on the machine, 71 on the winner. Dividend, £5.

Countt Stakes Handicap, of 40 sovs; for all horses bred in the County of Cook. Distance, mile. Mr Hepburn’s Criminal, 8.0, (Hepburn) 1 Mr W. Hamon’s Nora, 8 7 •• .. 2

Mr W. Wethered‘B Avis, 6.10.. .. 3 —Privateer 6.5 and Moonstone 6 3 also ran. Pani 9-12 and Darnley 6.5 were scratched. Privateer was the first away with MoonBtoone at his girth, and the order was maintained passing the stand, Avis being third, Criminal fourth and Norah last. The two leaders gradually increased their adv&n tags untill tbs three quarters bad been traversed, when the field oiosed up, Moonstone taking the lead and Criminal seeking a place in the first rank. Nora wse still last, bat Boon showed in front, A quarter from home Moonstone and Privateer fell away beaten Bnd Criminal was leading. Nora came up With a rush and Avis followed suit, Crim-na' entering the straight hands down a length ahead. After a capital finish be won by a length and a half, Avis ft good third, then Moonstone and Privateer. Time, 2m. 15*. Totalizator : 231 on the machine, 53 on ths winner) dividend, £3 Ils. Hack Handicap, of. 10 sovs. Distance, 1 mile* Luna, 7,8 (Donovan) 1 Truthful. 9.12 .. 2 Tit Bit, 8.1 .. .« • • 3 --Nina 9 8, Falcon 9.0, Turoa 8.1, Satellite 80. Besford 7.10, Goodbye 7.0, Cloth of Gold 6.11, Battle Axe 64, Dinah 6.4. Mormon 6.0 also started* Put! 8.2 was scratched. Titbit led most of the distance, but nearing the straight Luna went in front and won comfortably. Time, Im. 495. Totalisator t 286 on the machine, 35 on the winner ; dividend, £7 7*. Tbadxsmen’s Handicap, of 120 sovs. ; second horse to receive 10 scve. from the stakes. Distance, mile. Mr C. Pitt's FPijamea, 8.0 (Farrell) •• 1 Mr W. Walsh’s Pani, 8.9 2 Mr G. L. Sunderland's Deceiver, 6.12 3 —Pouawa 6.8, also started. Avis 6.0 was scratched. r was the first to get on his legs, whi Fiixjamea close at hand. Pouawa made the running and passed the stand a length sod a-ha!f ahevd, P*iri and Fitzjames being level and Deceiver last. Then Paul sailed towards the front Fi'zj-<mes lying third. Half a-mile from home Pani challenged Pouawa and had him safe, while Farrell brought Fi’zjlines forward, ‘he three leaders being in a bunch. All had their whips out on entering the straight Pani appearing to have the advantage. But he was collared by Fitajames, and after a grand race up the Straight Fi zpmes drew out and won by over ft couple of lengths, Deceivers length behind Pani. Time, 2m. 41 i«- . . „ Totalisator : 427 on the machine, 90 on the winner; dividend, £4 5,

Fobcid Hakptcif, of 30 sovs. Winners Compulsory, losers and hacks optional. Distance, 1 mile and a distance. Ur Peka Kere Kere*. New York, 6.0 (Donovan) .. .. .. .. 1 Mr O. Hansen's Truthful .. .. 2 Mr A. Wood's General Thornton .. 3 —Katinka, 9 10. Fi'zjames 9.7, Huerfana 90 Criminal 8.0, Dove 8.0, Pouawa 7.2 and Darnley 6.0 were scratched. The Moor, 6.0, also started.

This race was a splendid one. General Thornton was very fractious at the start, breaking away several times. He managed to get cS ; New York being well last to get on hie pins. At the quarter Truthful went to the front, passing the General, and New York gradually approached the leaders, the Moor being left many lengths in the rear. Coming to the turn Truthful, Thornton, and New York were in a bunch, and entering the straight the whips were out and being freely used. It was a toss up until the last moment, when New York shot forward and won by a nock. Time, Bm. 4 sths. Totalizator : 347 on the machine, 45 on the winner; dividend, £6 18°.