SECOND DAY.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 5337, 22 March 1879, Page 2

SECOND DAY.

President— Robert Farmor, Esq. Judge— Thomas Tanner, Esq. Stewards— J. N. Williams, W. J. Birch, R. Farmer, W. U. Burke, Thomas Tanner, Jaß. Lyon, W. shrimpton, and C. B. Winter, Esqrs. Starter— C. A, Fitzroy, Esq. Olerk of the Course— A. Danvere, Esq. .Secretary— F. D. Luckie, Esq. The races were, concluded yesterday. The rain that feti.without intermission the previous night induced fears that the meeting would have to be postponed, but it cleared off in the morning, and a more enjoyable day for racing could not hate been de- | sired. There were not quite so many i visitors as on the opening day, but nevertheless before the races commenced a large number had assembled. The conrse was in capital order, and the races fair, i but the fields were not so large nor the finishes so exciting as on Thursday. The club must be congratulated on the success which has attended their efforts in securing a suitable course, which, when the improvements they propose making are carried out, will be one of the finest, if not the finest, racecourse in the North Island. The arrangements, as on the previous day, were first rate, and everything passed off most satisfactorily. The first race was fixed for 1 p.m., but was, as oh the first day, postponed to allow visitors by the half-past 12 o'clock train to arrive in time for it. Soon after the appointed time seven runners were telegraphed for the Handicap Hurdle Race, and they made Grey Mourns the favorite, but he did not justify the confidence resposed in him, as he never took any part in the race. Loch Lomond and Wairarapa ■were scratched; Tamatia first, Wanganui, who ran very well, being second and Express third. For the Hawke's Bay Plate Vallance's Pinfire and Merlin were the only acceptors , and went to the post, but Pinfire returned to tbe paddock, and Merlin cantered round the course by himself, much to the disgust of the spectators. For the next race, The Provincial Produce Stakes, six ran, Hero and Hailstorm from the same stable being first and third, Camelia second. The Tradesman's Handicap was the next event on the card. There were seven starters. Sinking Fund and Pinfire were scratched, and Lara was selected by the knowing ones as being the pick of the basket, but the pot boiled over, Lalla Rookh, against whom 10 to 1 was offered, winniug rather easily from Lara, -Joe Leonard third. The next race was the Selling Race of £30 ; three started. West End was the winner, with Ika second and Ben Nevis third. The Consolation, for whioh seven ran, wound up the meeting. Handicap Hurdle Rack of 50 soys, with a sweepstakes of 5 soys each for starters added. Distance 2 miles over 7 flights of hurdles. Entrance, 2 soys. \ Mr J. Lyon's b h Tamatea, syrs, 9st Clb (Edwards) 1 Mr Conr.>y's b g Wanganui, aged, lOst (Griffiths) 2. Mr M'lvor'sggGrey Momus, aged, 12st (M'lvor) 3 Mr D. Knight's Roebuck, 4 yra, 9st 121 b (Bromner) 0 Mr Burnaud's br g Skysail, aged, 9st 41b (W. Bremner) 0 Mr W. Douglas' b g Baron, aged, 9st 81b (Ewart) . . 0 Mr P. Ropiha's b m Express, 9st 21b (Tathman) . . 0 — Betting : 6 to 4 against Grey Momus, 2to 1 against Tamatia, 3 to 1 against Wanganui and Roebuck, 5 to 1 Skysail. The flag fell to an indifferent start, Wanganui being left at the post, Express led, followed by Roebuck, Wanganui fast making up his lost ground, the favorite with Skysail whipping in. Wanganui led past the stand the first time round with Tamatia close up, the others following in Indian file at the back of the course. Tamatia went up to Wanganui, passed him in the straight and won rather easily by two lengths, Express third. Hawke's Bay Plate of CO soys. Distance 2 miles > weight for nge. Entrance, 3 soys. Mr Vallanco's b h Merlin, 4 yrs, (J. Nolan) . . w.o. Provincial Produck Stakks, of 60 soys, with a sweepstakes of 3 soys each for starters added, for all horses bred in the Provincial District of Hawke's Bay, that have never won an advertised raca exceeding 25 soys in value at time of entry. Winner of any such race attor entry, to carry lib penalty. Weight for ago. Distance 1 mile. Enrance, 8 soys. Air H. Powdroll's o g Hero, 5 yrs, 9st 21b (Jeff ares) 1 Mr W. Douglas' bin Camelia, 2 yrs, sst 111 b (Laing) 2 Mr Powdrell's r h Hailstorm, Bst 81b, 3 yrs (Donhahy) 3 \ Mr R. Farmer's b g Pararaena, 2 yrs, 6st (Williams) 0 MrW. Douglas' bgKaokaoroa, aged, 9st 91b (Gooseman).. .. .. .. .. „0 ! Mr E. Conroj's br g Dainty, 4 yrs, 9st (Johnson). . 0 Betting : 6 to 4 against Hailstorm, 2 to i 1 against Kaokaoroa, 3 to 1 against Hero and Camelia. Hailstorm made the running, followed by Oamelia, Hero third. This position was maintained for a quarter of a mile. I Kaokaoroa then took up the running, but was soon passed by Oamelia and Hailstorm, who. raced together into the straight. Hero, who had been waiting his time, here came with a rush, and passing the two leaders, won by a length. Hailstorm a good third. Tradesman's Handicap, of 100 soys, with a sweepstakes of 5 soys each for acceptors added. Distance, 1J miles. Entrance 2 soys, and acceptances, 3;sovs, to go to the funds. Mr J. G. Allen's o in Lalla Rookh, aged, Oat 121 b (Willmott) 1 Mr D. Knight's b h Lara, 6 yrs, Bst Clb (VVattie) . . 2 Mr R. Farmer's ,c m Lady Elizabeth, 3 yrs, 7st (Williams) 3 Mr R. Kelly's br g Joe Leonard, 3 yrs, 6st (Willie). . 0 Mr Vallance's c in Lady Ellen, as;ed, 7st 121 b (Sinclnir).. .. .. .. .. „0 Mr Vallance's b h Merlin, 3 yrs, Bst (Nolan) . . 0 Mr M'lvor's b gLoch Lomond, 4yrs, Bst 31b (Robineon)!.. .. .. .. .. .. 0 Betting: Even on Lara; 6 to 4 against Lady Elizabeth ; 2to 1 against Merlin ; 3 to 1 against Lalla Rookh ; 5 to 1 against Wend End and Joe Leonard ; 30 to 20 against Lady Elllen and Merlin, coupled. Joe Leonard jumped off with the lead, followed by Lara ; Lady Ellen then went up, but soon fell back. Lalla Rookh, who had been improving her position, then raced up alongside Lara, and passed her in the straight, and won pretty easily by a length. Selling Rack, of 30 soys. Distance 1\ miles. Entrance £2. Weight for age. Winner to be sold for £50. If entered to be sold for £40, allowed 71b ; if for £30, allowed 141 b ; if for £20, allowed 211 b ; if for £10, allowed 281bs ; any Biu-plus to go to the funds. Mr G. Burnaud's bgWest End, aged, 9st 21b MrD?Kn?ght's b g'lka, 6 yrs, 7st 91b (J. Harris) . . 2' Mr Convoy's b g Ben Novis, aged, 9st 21b .. .. » Won easily by 10 lengths. Consolation Handicap of 30 soys., for all beaten horses. Hacks excepted. Mr R. Kelly's Joo Leonard . . • • • • * Mr H. Tomoana's b g Never Miss • • • • £ Mr M'lvor's Loch Lomond ... .• •• 6 Won by a length.