NELSON JOCKEY CLUB.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 3 April 1909, Page 1

NELSON JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL race meeting. THE FIRST DAY. President: E. E. Trask; Vice-Presi-reiii: If. Raigent; Committee: Jos. E. Bartlett, Wm. Coleman, J. Hagen, R. Hunter, J. F ' Hardey, C. J. Harley, Geo. Silcock, i A. F. Trask, Jos. Wadsworth. Starter: J. Hagen. For Trots: A. F. Trask. Timekeepers: R. Hunter i and J. Glen. Clerk of Ihe Scale.?, James Hunt. Clerk of Course . F. i\i-..lingen. Judge: J. E. Bartlett. "on Treasurer: R. Hunter. Handicapper: J. E. Henrys. Handicapper for Trots: W. Coleman. Hon. j Veterinary Surgeon: Geo. Ford. Hon. Surgeon: Dr. Hamilton. To- ' ialisator Proprietor: F. N. Jones. ! Auditors: P. Bond and J.. H. Finney; Secretary: J. Glen. Tiic first day's racing in connection with the Jockey Club's annual meet- ; ing was got off at Richmond Park yesterday, having been postponed from the previous day on account of rain. Yesterday morning broke fine, and remained so; but early in tho afternoon rain began to fall, and throughout the remainder of the day there wero showers. Tho conditions, 'therefore, were unfavourable from all I points of view. At noon the attendance seemed about up t 0 the average for that hour, but there was very little increase in the afternoon, and thus the number who attended was considerably less than in previous years. The fact that there was no half-holiday yesterday afternoon, ; and in addition the uncertainty of ; the weather greatly affected the atj tendance. The acceptances for the ■ events had been good; but there was au unusually large number of scratching*, leaving small fields in ostrao of 'lie. events. The "big money" was won by San Fernando in a field of five. Two protests were considered by the Stewards, both being dismissed. ■ In the Hope Handicap the owner of • Bracken protested against the .stakes going to King Try, on the ground that Smith, tlie rider of King Try. had : r.ddi-ii inside a jjost vii the inside of iI he course. .Smith, when first before the Steward*, admitted that he had ridden inside the post. The Stewards, however, decided to inspect the- course, and, after going over the pr.iuuJ, could find no hoof marks off the course. On tho inquiry being re-•iimi-d, Smith explained that Gillet (I he ridi-r of Bracken, had told him that he had ridden inside the post, and • it was owing to what Gillet had told him that he .had previously told the Stewards that he had ridden inside the post. Smith did not know that he r.in inside tho post. Tvinpr's Wrofit h's rider (Tapp) said that he was too far I behind to -«cc anything, and Watson (tho rider of Lucretius) said that he did not see King Try off tho course during the progress of the race. The Stewards dismissed the protest, returned the protest money, and fined Smith £o for making a misleading statement. The other protest was in the Grand Stand Handicap, the owner of Lothair alleging that Vineo, tho winner, had weighed in without a breastplate. As Vinco drew his weight the protest was dismissed, and the protest money forfeited. The various officials ably carried out their duties. Selections by the Garrison Band greatly enlivened the proceedings throughout tho day. The amount put through the machine was £2204, agains £3432 last year. Two bookmakers did business on the courso yesterday, having paid a fee of ,£2O ■ each. The following are the lesults: — I I.. Trial Hack, of 30 soys.; second 5 soys. from stake. Five furlongs. Open to all horses that have never won a race exceeding 25 soys. in value at time of starting. Weight Bst. Entrance 20s. T. Septor's b g CURATOR, 3yrs., &st. (J. Tapp) 1 A. Bvrne's br g KING TRY, svrs., Bst. (F. Langston) ... ..*.... 2 A. R. Durrant's eh g PHARMACEUTICAL, 4yrs., Bst. (T. Smith) ... 3 Other .starters: Balmy Breeze, Bridesmaid, King Wreath King Wreath gave a lot of trouble at the Starting post. The horses were got away after two false starts. Pharmaceutical in the lead. Curator in front at the sea, with Pharmaceutical lying second and King Try Third. This order was maintained into the straight, where King Try passed Pharmaceutical but failed to get within a length of Curator. A length and a-half between the second and third liorses. Time, 1 mm. 5 3-ssec. Curator carried felb. over. King Try 61b. over, and King's Wreath 731 b. over. The riders of Cul.it'll- and Pharmaceutical were eai-h iiii.il £1 I'm breaking through the tape. 2. Handicap Trot (in saddle or harness), of 35 soys.; second 5 soys. and third 2, l fc soys. from stake. One mile and a "half. Nomination 10s; acceptance 20s. .1. VY. Thompson's b v KiNt; JOHN, 30se.:s 1 A. Klemina's b « I'HIEFTIG. AO (1. ( ; olenKiM's"i;r"g "(iI.KNIDOi!, "4 sees 3 Other starters : King Teddy, Oak Tree, Maud Allerton, St. Alban, Corbett, Harry Lauder, Whangamoa, Tokenama. ' King John assumed the lead early in the race, and was never caught. He passed by the post six lengths ahead, with Chiefting and remainder of the field spread out. Time 4mins 24 3-ssv»cs. 3. Nelson Cup Handicap (open), of 100 soys; second horse 10 soys,; and third 5 soys. from stake. Ono i mile. Nomination 20s; accep- [ tance 50s. W. Smart's SAN FERNANDO (R. Hatch) 1 T. Septor's 'LAWN ROSE (J. Tapp) i J. C. Skeet's SILKEN REIN (Langston) d Other starters: Golden Gate, Gold Bird (31bs over weight); Glen being scratched. An excellent start was effected, nnd San Fernando went away. Opposito tho stand San Fcr nanc'lo wa.-' still in the lead, with Gold Bird and Golden Gate following. At the sea Gold Bird fell away, aud Silken Rein wetn up. Entering the straight San Fernand,, was still showing the way, with Silken Rem and Lawn Rose' close up. Whips were out on the two latter, aud the three leading horses fought out a great finish. San Fernando passed he potM half a length ahead of Lawn Rose, who in turn was half a length ahead of Silken . Rein Time, Imm 46 3-sth sees. Rain commenced to fall prior to the Cup being run. and it was still raining at 2.30 p.m.

LIST OF PREVIOUS WINNERS. TWO MILES. 1882— J. Barry's Hero, 1883 — J. Robinson's Satellite, 3m. 555, 1884— G. Wratt's Hinemoa, 3m. 48 2-5s 1885— H. Redwood's Clogs, 3m. 40sec. 1886— H. Redwood's Alpine Rose, 3.40 1887— R. Mason's Spade Guinea, 3.37, 1888— P. Tancred's The Orator, 3.5J 1889— H. Redwood's Masthead, 3.35. MILE AND THREE-QUARTERS. 1890— A. Peter's Sincerity, 3min, 12sec. MILE AND HALF. 1891— J. K. Hamilton's Angler, 2.46 2-5. 1892— H. Redwood's Awarua Rose, 2.42. 1893— G. Halward'sSwordbelt,2.43 2-5. 1894— R. Kingan's Musket, 2m. 445. 1895— X. M'Kenzie's Porpeo, 2.45 2-5. .1896— F. Martin's Review, 2m. 48s. MILE AND QUARTER. 1897— R. Richmond's Loveshot, 2.17. 1898— A. Rore's Hillstone, 2min. Usee. 1899— J. Cress's Volley, 2min. 19sec. 1900— A. Rore's Hotu, 2min. 20sec. 1901— F. Barry's Ruamahunga and J. Cress's Volley, dead heat, 2.14£. 1902— J. Hodson's Abydos, 2m. 13s. 1903— A. Rore's Hinekoa. 2minl9 2-bss. 1904— W. T. Hook's Tercelet, 2.13. 1905— J. McTaggart's Ngatarua, 2.12 1906— G. B. Murfitt's Abydos, 2.12. 1907— E. G. Harris' Narcotic,. 2.15. 1908— J. Russell's Narcotic, 2m. lis. 4. Hope Hack Handicap, of 50 soys.; second 7 soys.; and third 3 soys. from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination 15s; acceptance 20s. A Byrne's brs KING TRY, syrs., 6st. 71b. (P. Smith) 1 J. J. Corry's br g BRACKEN, 4yrs., Bst. (W. Gillett) 2 R. Knox br m LUCRETIUS, 5 years, 9st. (A. Watson) 3 Also started: King Wreath. Scratchd : Glentui, Vinco, Balmy Breeze, and Pharmaceutical. King Try carried 71b. iverweight. Bracken broke through the tape and went some distance before he was pulled up. Bracken got a bad start. Lucretius and King Try were hi the lead, and led all down the back of the stretch. At the sea King Try lead, Lucretius and Bracken going up o third place. Entering the straight the fie! dspread out, with the horses in the same order. Half a furlong from home Bracken came with a rush vi. l passed Lucretius, but was unable o get within several lengths of King Try. who won easily. Time lmin 'Aces. A protest was entered against lie rider of King Try for riding in.icle llie post .The stewards met and •i fur taking some evidence postponed he inquiry till after the nezt race. ">. Handicap Trot (in saddle or liar nerss) of 40 soys.; second 5 soys.; and third 21/> soys. from the stake. Two miles. Nominatiou 10s; acceptance 20s. il. Hendrikssen's bg CONQUEROR 4vrs., 42secs. (owner) 1 T. Cnrcj-'s l> ... AI.I.ERTON, 30 sees 2 H. Holyoake's eh g OAKTREE, 30 sees (M. Emms) ...' 3 Passing the stand the first time C'hiefting was leading, but he was caught by Conqueror, and the latter was never afterwards overtaken. Maude Allerton came up well and got withing three lengths of Conqueror. Tiice smin. 50secs. 6. Grand Stand Handicap (open) of 90 soys.; second 10 9ovs.; and third 5 soys. from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination 20s; acceptance 40s. A. Peter 'ti b.g. Vinco (Conqueror) Derringer M.- 4 years 6st 13 lbs (P. Smith ' I 5. W. Tatham's b.g. Lothair (The Officer— Tiratu), aged, Bst Slbs (R. Hatch 2 ■J. Pro's' br. in. Thera (Aniphinn — ■ rnaisthana), 4 years, Ssf. 31bs, (F. Langstono) 3 These were the only ."tarters. Scratched — Fernando Bst 101 b., Brack-] en 7st Tibs., and Glen Spring 6st 71b. Lothair led till half a furlong from the post when Vinco came away, and won by two lengths, Thera being four lengths away from tho second horse. Time, lmin. 19secs. 7. Telegraph Handicap, of 35 isova. second horse 5 soys. from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination 10s; acceptance 15s. :R. Knox 's br. m. Lucretius (Merri* England — Ronie- 5 years, Bst 121 b (A. Watson- '....' 1 B. Ward's b.g. Bleu (Glenogle— Gazelle), r, years, Bst 101b.'.. (J. Sceates)' 2 A. Brunette's b.g. Glen Tui (Glenogle — Tui) 4 years, 7st 131 b (\V. Gillet) 3 Scratched— Purakau 7st 131 b, Ora Pinsent 7s Tibs, Vinco Tst Tibs, Balmy Breeze "st Glb;i, Gleu Spring Tst -Hbs, Bravery Tst 21bs, King Try fist Tibs, Bridesmaid 'Ist Tib-. Glen Tui anil (lien wi'i'P Iho first away, but at tlm sea Lucretius drew up. A fine race ensued iv the straight, Lucretius and Glen going neck and neck, the former passing the post, a short nock ahead. Time, lmin. T 3*srk sec. 8. Welter Handicap (open) of 60 .«ovs; second 7 soys; thiid 3 soys. from the stako Seven furlongs. Minimum weight Bst. Nomination 15s; acceptance 20s. .T. Cross' b.g. Gaelic (Bonnie Scotland—Sybil), G years, Bst illbs j (F. Langstone) 1 IT. Smart 's eh. g. San Fernando (San Francisco — Sybil, 4 yrs, lOst 21bs (including lOlbs penalty) (R. Hatch 2 J. J. Corry's br. g. Bracken (Epaulet — Zealandia), 4 years, Bst 31bs (W. Gillet) 3 Also started— Gold Bird (J. Tapp) Ss 3llis. San Fernando and Gold Bird wero the first away, with Bracken next and Gaelic last. At the ' sea sea Gaelic went up, Gold Bird dro]« ping back. At the straight Gaelic challenged San Fernando, and the best finish of the day ensued, Gaelic ge'« ting he verdict by a short, head. Time, lmin. 34 2-. r >th sec-.