WELLINGTON RAGES.
[Br MMUKAPa.—PttKSH ASSOCIATION, J. Wellington, Friday. The weather was again unfavourable for the Wellington Racing Club's Meeting: A strong nor'-wester prevailed with threatening weather. No rain fell until towards the latter part of the day, and it was then only a drizzle. The attendance was not more than 2000, many being frightened by the dark outlook in the capital racing was witnessed. Speculation was not so brisk as the second day last year. Only £6784 was handled, makm? £17,272 for the meeting, or £717 less than the Summer Meeting of 1895. The following are the results January Handicap, of l"0w»s; second horse 10 govs, from the stake. One mile and one furlong. 80—Mr. W. Davies's b m Loda, by Castor— Welcome Katie, 4yrs, 7st 61b (Matthews) 1 110—Mr. F. Moellet's br m The Shrew, 4yrs, Bst, (Derrett) 2 32—Mr. J. H Prosser's ch g The Miser, 6yrs, Cat 81b (Kingaii) 3 67, Lady Zetlahd, flat 31b; 230, Spindrift, Bst; 183, Panoply, 7st 101b; 32, Torpiua, 7st 811): 73, Silver Spec, 7s 01b, carried 7st 81b; 44, Orion's Belt, 7st 21b; 52, Pompom, 6st 81b, carried 7st 31b ; also started.
Fr m an excellent start, The Miser and Torpina rushod to the front, with Leda last. Sweeping round into the straight Leda caught The Miser, and Derrett shook up The Shrew, but the daughter of Welcome Katie had all the best of the run home, and won comfortably by a long neck. Time, lm. 66Js. Totalisator £852, dividend £0 lis. Hurdle Handicap of 7080 v*.; second horse lO.iovs. from the stakes. One wile and threequarters.
Ill—Mr. P. Butler's b g Liberator, by Betrayer -Diana, aued, list 21b (Holmes).. .. 1 33—Hon. J. I). Ormoiiii's br Hopeful, 6yrs, list 21b (Stow) 2 181— J. Freeth's ch h Revolt, Oyrs, list (McGrath) 3 170, Clarence, tllst 121b; 74, Auroa, lOst 31b; 90, Osman, 9st 101b; Steel King, 9st 71b; 19, Mutineer, Oat, also ran. Revolt w s the first away, with Liberator next. At last fenc • Liberator had the others beaten, and won easily by a length and a-half. Time, 3m. 2345. Totalisator, £786 ; dividend, £6 7s.
Racing Club Handicap of 20i)sovs; second horse 20s«vs, and third lOsovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 434—Mr. R. Allen's br h Saracen, Oyrs. by St. George—Fair Nell, Bst Blh (P. White) ~ 1 256—Mr. J. Collins' b m Lorelei, 4yrs, Sst lib (Jenkins) 2 49-Mr. J. H. Prosser's ch g The Miser, 6yrs, 6st 81b (K njan) 3 S3, Rangipuhi, 7st 111b; 185, Stepfeldt, 7st 31b, also ran.
From an even start Tile Miser and Stepfeldt cut out ii merry pace, with Ranaipuhi last. Along y the liver nd in tho i ack stretch the loaders put a gap ol two or three length* between Lorelei and Saracen, Rangipuhi still whipping in. At the turn by the mad the pace was veiy sound, and here the leaders came back to I.oielei, who w <s lialf-a-lennth in front of Saracen, and her victory was luidly proclaimed, but when heads wore turned for ome White began riding the favourite and though being a good deal under punishment, ho caught Lorelei fifty yards from home, and gained the verdict by a little over a neck. Miser was two lengths away, third, and Rangipuhi last. Time, 2m. 11 3-sth s. Totalisator, £1009; dividend, £2 Is.
Juvenile Handicap of SOsovs; second horse. lOsovs from tho stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 49— W. H. Chitham's h f Bavaria ost7lb, by Forerunner-Star Water (carried 7st2lb, Matthews) .. 1 106—Mr. H. A. Knight's rg Bimetallism 7st (R. Wilson) .. ..2 164— J. 1). Ormond's ch c Defiance, Bst 71b (Delaney) 3 315, St. Klnio, 7st7lb; 141, Antares, 7st 61b; 65, Lorenzo, also started. O ' turning into the straight Bavaria had a slight advantage, and then a desperate race ensued. Bavaria, however, held her own, a >d beat Bimetallist by half a length, the same distance being between the second and third horses. Time, lm. 4 4-5 s. Totalisator, £S3O ; dividend, £15 4s.
Second Welter Handicap of SOsovs; second horse lOsovs from the stake. Seven furlongs.
70— E. Kahn's li ill Tuhiwii, : yrs, l,y Ascot -MysteryGirl,9st2lb(Reidy) .. .. l 155—Mr. A. W. Cave's b g Sea Serpent, 6yrs, 9st 21b (Connop) 2 63—Mr. Wi Hutana'sbg Slaiden, 6yrs, 9st 6lb (Barry) 3
344, Strathbraan, list 21b; 72, Involution, list; 231, Lovesbot, lOst ; 53, Johnny Faa, lOst, also ran.
In the straight Tubiwai drew out and won rather easily at the finish by half a length. lime, lm. 33 4-sth a. Totalizator, £994; dividend, £11153. Hack Handicap of BOsovs; second horse lOsovs from the stake. One milo.
142—Mr. W. Holme's ch c Ebor 11.. aged, by York-Beeswing, Oat (Jenkins) .. 1 75— A. Rore's b h Hillstone, 4yrs, 7st 91b (Barry) 2 148—Mr. A. Hammond's b h King's Own, 6yrs, S.it 51b (Whittnker) 3 68, Swordflsh, &<t slb; 25, Bona Fide, Sst lib • 66. Listener, 7st7lb; 54, Field Gun, 7st 61b; .6, Sir Agnes, 7s! 4lb; 62. Kpsom, Vat 21b; 158, First Result, 7st 21b; 38, N ro, list 7lb, also ran. N oaring the Straight Kbor 11. came wi h a rush, and smothering everything, won by half a length Time, lui. 4o »-6tb s. Totillsalor, £880; dividend, \i' lis. Metropolitan Handicap of 125 sots ; second horse, 15sovs from the stakes. Six furlong
84—Hon. J. D. Ormond's br f S'ditairo, 3yrs, by Kiridsfnrd—Solitude, 7st 81b (A. White) .. 1 272—Mr. P. F. Tailored'* ch g King's Bowman, 4yrs, B<tßlb(P. White) . 2 185—Mr. F. Muellor's br m The Shrew, 4yrs, Sat 51b(Derrett) .. .. 3 65, Doris, Bst 61b, carried Sst 61b; 122, Searchlight 7st»lb, carried 7st 121b; 41, Crescent, est 01b; 60, Seabreeze, 6st 71b, carried 7st 51b, also ran. , solitaire, under the whip, came with a great run in the straight, and won by a couple ..f lengths. Time, lm. His. Tot&lisator, £929 ; dividend, £9 19s. Farewell Handicap of 60sors; second horse, lOsovs from the stakes One mile.
219-Mr. J. Paul's b r Pompom, 4yrs. by Wapiti —I<egiro, 6st 7lb, carried 6st 111b (D. Watt) 193-Mr. W. Davies' ch b Kent, 6yrs, 7st sib (Matthews) 2 92—Mr. N. Grace's r g Legislator, 6st 71b (KinKin) 3 Pompom won in a canter by a dozen lengths. Time, lm. 455. Totalisator, £501; Dividend, £2 Is
The following are the amounts won by owner, over the meeting ;-\V. Dnuelat, £403 Ids ; Hon, J. 1). Ortr.onil, £ -28; it. Allen, £209 ; W. Davie.", £190; M. Hobhs, £104 10a; P. K. Tancred. £93 15s ; T. H. Lowrj; £35 His ; Ilahu, £80 15s; .1. Freoth, £06 io.< ; W. H. Chitlum, £00 His ; \V Holmes, £01 Ins; A. Hammobd, £57; P. Butler, £47; J. Paul, £4710s ;J. Collins, £19 ;J. flhaafe £14 ss; \V. Robertson, A. Dairies, F. Moeller, ,l! H. Proper, H. A. Knight, A. IV. Cave, A, Roro,£9 10s each. Total, £185' ss. OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB. [by telegraph—own correspondent.] Pakroa, Friday. At the annual meeting of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year President, Mr. W. Kelly, M.H.R,; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. M. Coote, J. Phillips, and F, Lipsey; starter. Mr. J. Earle; judge, Mr! K. Edwards: clerk of the course, Mr. D. Griffiths; treasurer, Mr. G. Crosby; auditors, Messrs. J. Ingram and Gentil; hon. surgeon, Dr. Forbes; handicapper, Mr. Knight, of Auckland clerk of scales, Mr. T. Shaw and Mr. C. Ashwin; secretary, Mr. R. Walker. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the late handicapper and secretary, namely, Messrs. Snodgpass and E. Edwards. It was decided to hold the annual gathering on the 17th March, when about £300 will be given away in money prizes.
OTAHUHU TROTTING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. The following nominations have been received in connection with the above meeting :— FIRST PAY. Maiden Pony Race, Five furlongs. — Miss Nelly, Quail, Piata, Trick. Kdith Mary, Pair Nell, Rita, Eclipse, Maria, Mother Sliipton, Una Var, Mian Grip, Sweetheart, Tommy Atkins, Siwash, Zulu, Little Raven, Littln Belli). Maiden Trot. One mile and a-half.— Rocket, Maori Maid, Miss Uuon, Kutine, Judge Byron. Leu, Doctor, Morning Star, B-ssie Doyle, Winnie, Bendigo, Kura, docket IX.. Di'-k, Belle Brandon, Slim Ji M, Nelso/i, Lord Harold, (''airfield, The Judge, Totsy, Okoror re, Crochety. Hurdle Race Handicap. -One mile and a-half. —Kathleen, Eftiu, The Dove, Fauntleroy, Little Torn, I'lnrrie, Eclip e, Helena, Mother Sliipton, Frisco, I.lttle Raven, Little Jane, Omarakotuku. OTAnunu Trotting Cup. Two miles. - Pioke. Miss Grill un, Morning Star, Vulture, Nellie, Old Judee, Duke C., Uurricanq, Otara, Nelson, The Judge, Kapai. Suburban Pony Handicap. Six fu longs and aj -Quail, Sultan. Edith Mary, Kathleen, FaiNell, The Dove, Germina, l.ittle Tom, Florrie, KcHpne, Kaipara, Maria, Plea, Nannie, Miss Grip, Sweetheart, Nelly. Harness Trot. Two miles and a-half.-Pioke, Maori Maid, Judge Byron, Morning Star, Rosebud, Kura, Nellie, Torn Hicks, Duke C., Sparrowhawk, Otara, Nelson, Iluhy, Okor»ire. Selling Pony Rack. Fi*e furlongs, - Sultan, Kdith Mary, Robin, Kclipse, Kaipara, Hero, Nelly. SECOND DAY.
Maiden Pony Race. Five furlong*.— Bmta, Trick, Kdith Mary, Rita, Circus <>'irl, Eclipse, Maria, Mother Shipton, Brigadier, Una Var, Miss Grip, Sweetheart, Tommy Atkins, Siwash, Zulu, l.ittle Belle, Sea Shell.
Trial Thot. One mile and a-half.—Rocket, Maori Maid, Mips Huon, Rutene, Judge Byron, Doctor, Morning Star, Winnie, Kura, Rocket 11., Dick, Bell Brandon, Slim Jim, Nelson, Lord Harold, Fairfield, Okornire, Or 'tchety Otahuiiu Pony Cup. Six furlongs anil a-half.-F, iith Mary, Kathleen, Fair Nell, Germina, The Dove, Little I'om, Helona, Eclipse, Maria, Pica, Nannie, Miss Grippe, Sweetheart, Nolly, Little Belle.
Suburban Trot. Two milei.-Plolce, Mlis Graham, Morning Star,' Nellie, Old Judge, Duke 0., Hurricane, Otira, Lawyer Bell, Bess, Nelson, The Judgo, Ruby, Okoroire, Kapii. Steeplechase-Kathleen. Kffie. The Dove, Puintleroy, Little Ton), Eclipse, Helena, Mother Shipton, Little Haven, Florrle, Little Jane, O'flarak'ltuku.
Plvino Stakks. Five furlongs.—Quail, Rnltan, Kdilh Mary, Kair Bell, Gerndnji, Kclipse, Kaipara, Nannie, rummy Atkins, Nelly, Flnrrie, Rodn-y. Harness Trot. Two miles' and a-half.-Pioke, Maori Maid, Judge Byron, Morning Star, Winnie, Rosebud, Bendigo, Kara, Nellie, Tom Hicks, Duke C.. Sip irrowhawk, Otara, Nelson, The Ju lpe, Ruby. Selling Trot. One mile and a-half.— Graham, Pioke, Judy, Bessie Doyle, Winnie, Gay Belle, Mickey Free Bell Brandon, Disappointment, Violet, Totsy. <
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10037, 25 January 1896, Page 6
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