THE D.J.C. MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8501, 27 February 1891, Page 5

THE D.J.C. MEETING.

■■ ■ ♦■.. ~ SUCCESS OF AUCKLAND HORSES. DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE :"'.- STARTER, ; [»? TELEGRAPH.—ASSOCIATION,] , ' . , • Donedin, Thursday, The weather was all that could be desired for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting—warm, but not too sunny, as clouds obscured the sun's rays for moat of the day. The attendance was not so large as on Wednesday, but it was very satisfactory, considering that the day w"as not a holiday. > There was again some trouble about start;. ing. In the first instance, after the Hurdle Race, Mr. Driver, starter, called the jockeys together, and in a friendly but firm manner pointed out that their conduct on the previous day had not been quite what it should have been. He said it had been decided that nothing like a flying start would be allowed. The horses would be drawn up behind a chalk line, and any jockey wilfully breaking away would be punished. At starting, the horses heads would be held to the line, and the jockeys would have to take the chance of getting away, Both stewards and jockeys expressed their approval of what was said, and everything went well till in the Novel Race. Dragon, the, favourite, had his head turned in the wrong direction when the flag was lowered, and Gazelle, who had several lengths advantage of the others, won easily. There was a demonstration when Mr. Driver returned, and it was resumed when Gazelle's rider weighed in. Mr. Driver, in the hearing of several persons, said he had made a mistake, and that it was no race ; but the stewards decided otherwise, and the demonstration renewed, and was kept up so long that Gazelle could not he sola. Several investors made-written application for a refund'of'their money, but this Is nob likely to be acceded to. Mr. Driver did not start for the rest of the day, Mr. L. McLean officiating in his place.. Willi .the exception of this unpleasant incident, the racing was taken altogether good. TrimbliteVs chances for the Hurdle Race were thought to bo good ; but Ixion's friends never wavered in their support. Clanronald, who was the favourite for the City Stakes, by his bad conduct, enabled Huguenot to easily upset the oot. and win in the commonest of canters. Huguenot, however, appropriated the Railway Hate; showing that there was not miKili of a fluke in his first wiu. Occident and Hilda were equal favourites for the D.J.C. Handicap, Prime Warden running them close. The Auckland mare won a fine race, in which Gallagher showed great judgment. a Major George had a win in the Domain Handicap with Reprisal, who was pulled out. again tor the next race, the Railway Plate, but could not get nearer than third. The following are the results :— Tally-Ho Handicap of lOOsovs. Two miles. Mr. D. Rutherford's b g Ixion, 6yrs, by Lβ Loup Cassivelaunus Mare, i2at 51b (Steward) .. 1 Mr. D. O'Brien's br g Little Arthur, list (dark) ... 2 Mr. S. Wright's b li Trimolite, 9st 12lb (Allan) : 3 Also started : Garibaldi, Eriu-go-Bragh, Wiiitangi, and Trapper. Waitangi was at once taken to the front, Erin-go-Bragh being slow in moving. Half a mile from home Erin-go- Ixion, and Trimolite challenged anil passedWaitangi, and Ixion led into the straight where Little Arthur came gamely under whip, but Steward was riding a waiting race, and brought his horse home a winner by half a length. Time, 4m. lOis. Dividends : Inside, £2 4s; outside, £2 Os 6d. City Stakes Handicap of 150sovs, with a sweepstake of ssovs each, the owner of the second horse to receive 2(Jsovs, and the owner of the third lOsovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr. J. Stephenson's b f Huguenot, by Apremont— Martyr, 7st (W. Thomas) ... 1 Mr. G. O. Stead's en c Clauronald, Bst 21b, (Clifford) 2 Mr. H. Lunn's ch c Cajolery, 93t 21b (Derrett) ... 3 Also started : Ranee Nuna (Bst), and Fairchild (7st 51b). Cajolery as usual caused a lot of trouble. A fair start saw Clanronald, the favouirte, away quickest, but he stopped dead, and Huguenot, darting past him, showed a clear pair of heels to the field. Half way up the straight, the rune was all over, and Clifford and Derrott, seeing that pursuit was hopeless, ceased riding, with the result that Huguenot eased up, and won by five lengths; Clanronold a couple of lengths in front of Cajolery. Time, lm, ss. Dividend, £2 iSs; £3 10s. DaxKpfs Jockey Club Handicap of 400sova; the owner of the second horse to receive fiOsovs; and the owner of tho third horse 20aova from the stakes. One mile and a-half. 564— T. Morrin's br m Hilda, 4yrs, by Musket— Ouida, Bst 121bs (Gallagher) 1 477—Messrs. M. <& C. Hobbs , br c Prime Warden, 3yrs, 7st 71bs (Cusden) ... 2 576—Mr. J. Stephenson's b h Occident, oyrs, Bst 9lbs (Derrett) ... ... 3 203—Mr. G. H. Clifford's b g Crutohfield, Oyrs, 7st Blbs (Brown) 0 236—Mr. G. G. Stead's b c Palliser, 3yrs, 7st(A. Press) ... 0 82— Mr. P. Butler's b c Bay King, 3yrs, 6st7lbs(W. Thomas) 0 At the second attempt the field was despatched, and Hilda was quickest to move, but WHS, steadied, and the running was taken up by Bay King, until Prime Warden passing him on the inside, at the three-quarter mile post, gained a length's advantage, with Hilda third, Occident fourth, and Palliser whipping in the field close up. A splendid race followed. Prime Warden still had his head in front, coming into the straight, the whips all out; but Hilda crept up on the inside, and Gallagher sending her along with a beauti-fully-judged run, the Auckland mare won by three parts of a length: Occident a length and a-half behind Prime Warden; then came Crutchfield, Palliser, and Bay King. The time, 2m. 41-J.s.j is only half a second behind Gipsy King's time, which is thu record for the Forbury course. Dividends : £(> 5s 6d and £6 7s 6d. Novkl Rack Handicap of SOsovs. One <* mile. Mr. S. J. Mercer's br m Gazelle, 7st 121b (Brown) 1 Mr. F. Russell's br g Coinage, 6at (Holmes) ... ... ... 2 Mr. R. McMastcr's ch m Irene, 7st 61b (T. Grady) ... .. 3 Leineter (9st 21b), Milord (7s 71b), The Brewer (6st 121b), and Dunrobin (6st 51b) tlso ran. The start was a. very bad one. Dragon's head was turned in the wrong direction when the flag fell, and he was walked back to the paddock. Gazelle was moving several lengths in front of the post, Mid of course was never headed, though Coinage made a game struggle, and got within a length of the leader. Time, lm 42e. Dividends : £")0» (id and £5 lls b'd. Owing to the row made by the people, who were not satisfied with the start, Gazelle was not sold, it being impossible for the auctioneer to hear i single bid. Domain Handicap of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Major George's ch c Reprisal, by F.rcSt King— Memphis, Bst (Brown) ... .. 1 Mr. V. Harris' b f Inez, 3yra, 7st 41b (Cusden) •• ••• 2 Mr. W. C. Webb's ch h Ruby, aged, Bst (Derrett) 3 Red Cross (7st 21b), Dormeur (6st 101b), Tempest (6st 101b), Union Flag (7st 71b) xlso started. From a fairly good start Reprisal went to the front, followed by Union Flag, Doi-meur, Ruby, and Tempest in that ' order. There was no important alteration till at the home turn, when Ruby and Inez 3hallenged the leader. Reprisal, however, led into the straight, and was never headed, winning a fine race by something more than i length, and Inez gaining the second place an the post. Tempest was fourth, and Union Flag and Dormeur next. Dividends : Inside, £2 12e; outside, £2 5s 6d. Railway Plate of lOOsovs. Weight for age. Four furlongs. Mr. J. Stephenson's b f Huguenot, 2yrs, by Apremout— Martyr, 7st W. Thomas) 1 Mr. D. O'Brien's b f Florrie, 3yra, 6st 111b (Holmes) ... " ... ... 2 Major George's ch c Reprisal, 3yrs, Bst 71b (Brown) . ... 3 j Quadrant (9st). Crackshot (Sst 71b), and Car. i ionadc! (Sst 4lb) were the other starters. Re- j prisal was the smartest away, Florrie and [Jrackshot having the worst of the start. I Before a furlong had been covered Hugue- I not went to the front, and led into the straight, where Florrie, who had made up tier lost ground in fine style, challenged, but Huguenot was never bended, and won by a length and a-quarter, the same distance dividing Florrie and Reprisal, Carronade and Quadrant finishing next. Crackshot was last all the way. Time, 49.|5. Dividends, £4 8a and £6 2s 6d. Suburban Welter Handicap, of 120sovs, with a sweepstake of 20aovs each. One mile and a furlong. Mr. W. Russell's br c Breadalbane, by Cadogan—Albany, Bst 101b (Holmes) ... 1 Mr. P. Butler's b c Bay King, 7st 121b (Thomas) ... ... ... ... ... 2 Major George's ch m Fiesole, Sst 4lb (Buddicombe) ... . .. ... ... 3 Rosebud (9st 51b), Mon Loup (Bst 121b), Quibble (Bst 91b), Miss George (Sst 41b), Lady Bell (Bst 21b), Loo <Bst 101b), Forest King [Sst 21b), Mariner (7st 121b), Waylnnd (7st

101b), and Lady Mab (7st 7lb) also ran. From a capital start Miss George, Fiesole.and Lady Bell were the first away, Mariner beimr last to move. Lady Bell took command at the windmill, and.Mon £ioup joined the leaders at the back, where Lady Bell had Misa George and Mon Loup as her nearest attendants, with Quibble handy. Breadalbane, making his way to the front at the bottom of the course, was first to show into the straight, and maintaining his position, won by a length. A splendid race for second honours resulted in Bay King's favour by a head. Time, 2m. Jβ. Dividends, £4 18s 6d and £50s6d. Post Stakes of 20sovs, six furlongs. Mr. Timpany'e b m Vaultress (Johnston) 1 Mr. Christie's b m Cinnabar (Allen) ... 2 Mr. Russell's br g Coinage (Cueden) ... 3 Dunrobin, Windsor, and Old Judge also ran. Vaultreas, jumping off with a slight lead, held it to the finish. Time, lm. 19s. Dividends : £2 12s 6d and £2 17s. The winner was sold for £41 to Mr. J. Loughlin. During the day the sum of £10,158 was invested in the totalisators. VICTORIAN TRAINING AND BETTING NOTES. Press Asiociation.~EUctnc Teltgraph.—Copyright. Mblboornis,, February 26. A large number of horses Were working at Flemington this morning, and of those engaged in the Newmarket Handicap, Radoo did the best gallop, winding up the six furlongs in lm. l(J|a.; Bungebah occupied lm. 1715.; Marvel, lm. 18».; Conceit and Matador, lm. 18Js.j .Bendigo and Aster, lm. 19s. Utter moved very nicely in her gallop, which took lm. 20s. Havillah scampered over five furlongs in lm. ft£s.; Piecrust finished in front of Albina, StromboH,,and Albemarle at the end of a eix furlong flutter, which was traversed in lm. 205., but the latter had a big weight up. Victor Hugo again defeated Too Soon over six furlongs in lm. 2145. on the tan, the latter pulling up terribly lame. Carbine eclipsed Megaphone over a mile and a-half, neßotiated in 2m. 49e. Ovotrn Jewel and Gibraltar went a strong mile and a-half, the former finishing well. Merriment galloped a mile on the tan in lm. 53Js. Rivulet was beaten by both Bengal and Syracuse in a six furlong spin, covered in lm. 225. At Caulfield this morning Cooramm and Investigator each ran six furlongs in lm. 18is. Churchill did the same distance in lm. 21s, ' , „ Fernando is still hardening for the Newmarket Handicap, and 100 to 6 is taken freely. The latest betting on the Newmarket Handicap is :—4 to 1 against Bungebah (taken and offered), 100 to 9 Churchill, 100 to 7 Fernando, Merriment, and Pygmalion (taken), 100 to 5 Wild Rose, Teksum, Ginger, Newton, Cooramin, Conceit, Prattler, and Beudigo (off). The following wagers have been laid :— Nowmarket Handicap : 1500 to 45 Matador, 1000 to 35 Vengeance, 1000 to 30 Radoo, 1000 to 30 Grey Gown, 1000 t<) 30 Gaudy. Australian Cup : 1000 to 180 Megaphone, 1000 to 100 Crown Jewel. THE ROTORUA RACES. [BY TKr-RUWAVH,—OWN OORIIUSI'ONDENT.I ROTORUA, Thursday. The annual race meeting held to-day was an unqualified sucdess. Tlic weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance larger than on any previous occasion. The following is the result of the races : — Handicap Hubdlk Rage of 20sovs.—Mr. P. Herlisy's Irishman, 1: Mr. J. Foley's Fisherman, 2; Mr. Reneti Kuti'a Black Bess, 3. Ten started. This was a splendid race. At the third hurdle, Turoa unshipped his rider. Tim came to grief at the fourth hurdle, Yum Yum falling over him. Dividend, £26 2s. Maiden Plate of 7sovs.~Mr. 0. Moody s Nonsense, 1; Mr. Ihaia Roru's Kaingaroa, 2; Mr. Mokau's Clipperna, 3. Fifteen started. Dividend, £2 18s. Rotorua Jockey Club Cdp Handicap of 30SOV8.—Mr. A. Bach's Haricot, 1; Mr. P. Herlisy's Tiger, 2; Mr. George Vercoos May, 3. Nine started. Dividend. £3 7s. Maori Hack Rack of ;3sovs.—Shannon, 1. Twelve started. , Tourists Plate of 15sovs.— Mr. H. Windsor's Yum Yum, 1; Mr. S. F. Bates' Huntress, 2; Mr. Ihaia Roru's Kaingaroa, 3. Ten started. Won by half-a-length. Dividend, £16s. „, _ Selling Hack Race oE lOsovs.—The Rat, 1; Matai, 2. Eruption Stakes Handicap of losovs.— Mr. A. Bach's Haricot, I j Mr. J. Tanner s Billie, 2. *Von by a neck. Ten started. SHIPMENT OF BLOOD STOCK. By the s.s. Tarawera, which left yesterday, the large batch of thoroughbreds recently purchased by Mr. W. R. Wileon.of Victoria, were shipped to Australia. There were 23 animals in all, comprising 11 brood mares, ICI foals, and 2 yearlings, amongst which was Mersey (dam of Carbine) and her colt by Nordenfeldt. The Union Company made the arrangements for shipping these valuable stock with care, mid the erection of barricades to keep the crowd back expedited operations and prevented the horses from being frightened. All were got on board without injury or delay. Mr. George Cutts went over in charge of the stock. OTAHUHU PONY AND TROTTING CLUB. Tho inaugural meeting of the. recentlyformed Otahuhu Trotting Club is announeed for Saturday, March 21st. Tho programme is a well-chosen one, showing added money to tho extent of £'225, and entries for the Maiden Trot, Flying Stokes, Selling Trot, Pony Cup, Handicap Trot, Hurdle Bandicap, and Pony Trot are due to-day with the secretary, Mr. C. F. Mark.