SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LII, Issue 5805, 3 October 1879, Page 5

SPORTING.

WAITAKI JOCKEY CLUB RACES. [By Telegbaph.] fFBOU OUE OWN OOEBESPONDBNT.] 'b OAMARU, Oct. 2. Starter, Mr James Black; Clerk of the Course, Mr Frank Thomas; Clerk of the Scales, Mr E. 0. Smith; Handicapper, Mr Caleb Moore; Hon. Secretary, Mr W. Gardiner. A fine day which might, however, have been warmer, and a good bill of fare combined to produce a very enjoyable day’s racing. The visitors had no reason to complain of the sport provided for them, there being very fair fields and pretty close finishes. A special, well patronised by turfites, left Oamaru at 10 a.m., landing at Dnntroon shortly after twelve. The Maiden was the first of five events on the card, and six stripped for it, Fenella and Black Prince being decidedly the finest of the lot the _ former having the call in the betting. Black Prince, unfortunately, hit his leg just as he was coming through, his horses apparently full of running, which destroyed any chance he may have had. • • In all probability the judge’s flat would nob have been reversed, had he had not met with thismishap. I am sorry to say the horse will be unable to start in the Hurdle Race tomorrow. Four faced the starter for the County Plate, Maritana being reserved for the Cup. Bangatira was made the favourite, and justified his backers’ confidence in him, although I am not at all sure that York was not at his old games, and rather inclined to out it when collared. Blue Peter made it very merry for a mile, when his bolt wasshot, and Playboy was never in it. Soukar was the only absentee for the cup, for which Pinfire was supposed to be agood thing, although Maritana wasalsomuchfancied. Chancellor as usual made the running at a strong pace, but he was soon supplanted by Maritana and Unknown, who at one lime looked as if they were going to have it all to themselves. Pinfire ran in his usual honest manner, and soon had all his horses settled, with the exception of Chancellor, who caught him coming round the turn, but, as usual, showed temper coming up the straight, and refused to try a yard. A Hack Selling Race brought ten to the post. There was little or no betting, but Fenella was most fancied. In the first heat she made all her own running, and won easily, and in the second heat, although Seven Bells collared her and looked at one time dangerous, she wore him down, and again won with tolerable ease. This brought the first day’s racing to a conclusion. All the arrangements were very complete and well carried out.: If Mr Black would only send his horses farther back and make them walk up to him, instead of trying to start them on the top of him, he would make a very efficient starter. My best thanks are due to Mr Gardiner (as, indeed, to all the officials) for their court: sy and hospitality. A word of praise is due to Jemmy Allen for his very clever riding of Bangatira in the County Plate. Subjoined is a detailed account of the racing:— Maiden Plate of 30 sovs, for all horses that have not won an advertised race of 20 sovs; weight for age. One mile and ahalf. Hr D. O'Brien’s Fenella, by Flying Dutchman— Novice, 3yrs (M. Allen) I Mr Osborne’s Black Prince, aged ... (Owner) 3 Mr Sutherland’s Magician, 4yrs ... (J. Allen) 8 Mr Schlnter’s Little John, Syrs ... (itohinsonj 9 Mr Murray’s Kelpie, 6yrs (Cotton) 0 Mr Maitland’s Loyally, aged (W, M’Kay, jun.) 0 Betting—6 to 4on the field. Black Prince jumped away with the lead, followed by Fenella and Kelpie, the rest being m a cluster together. Black Prince was soon after pulled back, and passing the Stand, Fenella held a slight lead, with Little John in attendance, Kelpie and Magician coming next. At the three-quarter miles post, Black Prince went up to his his horses, and half-mile from home he and Fenella drew away from their field, sad raced into the straight together, bat it was at once apparent that the Prince was not going in his best form, and he was never able to get on terms with the filly, who won easily by three lengths, the.jsame distance separating second and third; Black Prince pulled up, very lame. Time —2mins 55secs. Waitaki County Plate, a handicap of 40 sovs. 11 mile. Mr S. Waddell’s b h. Bangatira, by Tarragon— Princess, 6 yrs, 7st Slfcs (J. Allen) 1 Mr H. Goodman’s York, 4 yrs, 75t... (Buddings) 2 Air A. M’Kay’s Blue Peter, aged, Vat 51b ■ (A, Hoskings) 3 Mr H. Goodman’s Playboy, 3 yrs, 6st 71b (M. Allen) 0

Mr Goodman declared to win with York. Betting: 6 to 4 against Eangatira, 2 to 1 against York and Blue Peter, 4 to 1 against Playboy. After some considerable time had been spent fiddling at the post, an indifferent start was effected, Blue Peter at once taking charge of affairs, with York in close attendance, Eangatira next, and Playboy last. The same order was observed passing the stand, soon after which Playboy tailed off, being hopelessly beaten. At the opposite side of the course the three leading horses were going neck and neck, but rounding the turn Blue Peter’s mission was fulfilled, and York and Eangatira gradually drew away, the latter (who was ridden throughout with consummate judgment by J. Allen) gaining the inside running and eventually winning a good race by a neck, Blue Peter being three lengths behind York. Time—2mins 45secs. Waitaki Cup, a handicap of 100 sovs, with a sweep of two sots, to go to tho second horse; two miles. Messrs Mason and Yallance’s cti g PinCre, by Bead Shot—Queen ot the South, Syrs, 7st IClbs (Harris) 1 Mr H. Goodman’s br h Chancellor, syrs, 7stslbs (Euddinga) 2 Mr Walters’ libeller, 3yrs, 6 t 121bs (Taylor) 3 Mr B. Hay’s Montana, aged. Sit XOibs (Wattle) 0 Mr Hill’s Unknown, aged, 6st lOlba (H. M’Kay) 0

Betting: 6to 4 agst Pinfiro, 2 to 1 agst Maritana, 3 to 1 agst Libeller, 5 to 1 agst Chancellor. At the second attempt tho lot were dispatched to a good start, Chancellor cutting out tho running at a clinking pace, with Maritana close up. At the far side of the course Chancellor had been pulled hick and his place taken by Unknown, who, together with tho mare, bad by this time a lead of six or eight lengths, the rest being in a ruck together. On passing tho stand, Maritana was leading Chancellor, and Pinfire coming next, followed by Unknown, with Libeller whipping in. Three-quarters of a mile from home the latter went up to his horses, and at the half-mile post he and Pinfire challenged the mare, and in a few strides more the chestnut had assumed the lead. Entering tho straight, Chancellor came with a terrific rush, and for a moment it looked as if it was all over, except the shouting; but Pinfire, running as game as possible, and Chancellor cutting up directly ho was called upon, notwithstanding that ho was most resolutely ridden by Euddings, tho son of Dead Shot passed the Judge's chair a winner by a length, Libeller being a good third. Time : Smin 44tsees. A Teottxno Each of 20 sovs, 3 miles, was won by Mr C. Bourns Mooucy, ridden by his owner. Time : lOmin. Hack Seelixo Eace, 30 sovs; half-mile

heats. Mr D. O’Brien’s Penella, 3 yrs ... (Tndclings) 1 Mr C. Bourn’s Seven Balls, aged... (Clifford) ,2 Mr Storey’s Castout, aged (Domnth) 3 Mr Cairn’s Coeleno, aged 0 Mr M'Kellnr’s Minnie, G yrs ... (Eobinson) 0 Mr Thomson’s Kosomary, 6 yrs ... (Wattie) 0 Mr Fraser’s Kaugaroo, 5 yrs ... (J. Allen) 0 Mr Collins' Deception, aged ... (A. Hoskins) 0 Mr Ljfevra’s Honest Jack, G yrs ... (Glare) 0 Mr Cameron’s Emerald, 3 yrs ... (Taylor) 0 Betting—level money on Fenella. After several breaks away Fenella jumped off with a lead, and was never headed, winning hard held by a length, Castout being second, and Ocoleao third. Time, 54secs. In the second heat, Fenella again got the advantage, but was soon after supplanted by Seven Bella, who maintained the lead to the turn ho se, where the mare made her effort, and outstaying the gelding again wen cleverly, Castout being third. Time, SSsecs. The winner was •old to Mr Gibson for £37.