Wellington Exhibition Meeting.

Hastings Standard, Issue 177, 21 November 1896, Page 2

Wellington Exhibition Meeting.

FIRST DAY. [BY TEJ.eokai'H.] [Special to The Standard.] llutt Kacecouksk, This Day. There is glorious weather for the first dav's meeting. The attendance is very large, visitors being present from all parts of the colony. The course was never in better order. The following are the results : Novemkku Handicap, 1 mile. Orion's Belt. (>st 111b ... 1 Blarney, 7st 101b ... ... 2 J-eda, 7st Gib ... ••• 3 Martyrdom, Marino, Douglas, Porepo, Seabreeze, and Kingsman also started. Douglas and Martyrdom were left at the post. Won by half a length after a great finish. Time, lniin 45sec. Div., £6 6s. Maiden Hack. Whario ... ••• 1 Steclshot ... ••• ••• 2 Guardsman ... ••• 3 Totia, Moatau, C'onie Again, Saltorial. and Sherwood were scratched. "\\ on by half a length on the post. Time, lniin 21 £ sees. Div„ X'll 19s. Exhibition Handicap, 1] miles. Armilla. 7st ... 1 Errand Bov. 7st ... ••• 2 The Miser. 7st .51b ... o The Possible and Golden Plover were scratched. Won all the way by two lengths. When entering the straight Acone and Flaneur fell, injuring their riders Gallagher and Jones. The former is verv seriously hurt, and at presentfears are entertained for his recovery. A medical examination has revealed the fact that Gallagher has both his arms broken. Time. 2min lCHsec. Div.. .£9 First Hurdles, 2 miles. Kauri Gum, 9st 91b 1 Conscript, 9st 61b ... ••• 2 Billv, 9st 91b 3 Rangipai also started. Won by three lengths. Time, Smin 6sec. Div., £2 15s. Shorts. 5 furlongs. Armilla, S.st 31b ... ••• 1 Sedgebroolt, 7st 41b ... ... 2 Flving Shot, Bst 71b ... ••• 3 Won by half a length after a speudid race.