MEETINGS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1248, 30 January 1896, Page 27

MEETINGS.

JOHNSONVILLE AND HUTT COUNTY TROTTING CLUB. President —Mr G. Fisher ; vice-presidents— Messrs J. Orr and F. McGovern ; stewards Messrs J. Steward, G. C. Martin, J. Andrews, J. Corniff, M. Higgens, G. .Richards, W. H. Green, G. Martin, A. Hibble and H. Philp ; judge —Mr T. Dwan ; clerk of scales —Mr T. Yeatts ; starters —Messrs J. Coyle and J. Steward ; timekeeper—Mr Ludwig ; clerk of course—Mr R. Hendle ; handicapper, ?*ir H. McArtney ; treasurer —Mr A. MeCloud ; secretary—Mr J. G. Davis. The Jbhnsonville andlfutt County* Trotting' Club's Summer Meeting was held at their ground, Johnsonville, on the 21st. The weather was simply glorious, but the attendance was limited, not more than 350 people being on the ground. There was very little speculation on the totalisator at first, but when the tickets were reduced from d;l to 10s business increased. Altogether .-8512 10s was put through the machine, which was in charge of Mr F. N. Jones, of Nelson. Mr acted as totalisator clerk. The dividends were small, the largest being .£2 1* (<£l ticket), and the lowest Us(lOs th'.kvit). In almost every instance the winning horse had an easy victory, and thexsi was nothing approaching a olose finish, ail day. The best performance of the day was that of lnvictus in the Electric Handicap, the mile being cut out in the excellent time oS 2rnin 40sec. The officials performed their duties satisfactorily. The following are the results : Tkial Handicap (saddle or harness), of 20 sovs ; second ihree sovs from the stakes. Two Kdles. 25 Mr P: J. Henly's blk h Cleveland, 180yds (Edwards'/ 1 0 Mr J. Neil's b m Flossie, 300yds (Nankivell) 2 10 Mr A. Kirkwood's br and blk g Dingo, 400yds (Owner) 3 Also started—s Tussock, 300yds ; 3 Steve Hart, 300yds; 2 Lazel, 450yds; 2 Butcher B;y, -isoyd'B. Won very easilv. Time, Grain Ssec. Dividend, £1 13s. Pony Handicap (saddle or harness), 3,5 sovs; second to save his stakes v Two miles, 8 Mr W. J. Jorgensen's ]?. poaiy Bobby Burns, 30sec ... ... (Owner) 1 3, Mr J. Andrew's \>Xk pony Raven, 60sec (Lohenet) 2 1 Mr T, Ljddle's blk pony Little Punch, TOseo ... (Hutchison) 3 Also started —7 Chance, 30sec ; 0 t -hap,, oosec. Kaven soon took the lead and ltd until the last lap but one, when he wan. overtaken by Bobby Burns, who eventually won with ease. Time, 6min 2702c> Dividend £2 Is. Anniversary Handicap (saddle), of 35 sovs • second 5 spvs from the stakes. Three' miles.. 46 Mr. J. Langtry's g g Billy Buttons, 30«eo (Taggart) 1 14 Mr F. Moorhouse's Doll, 25see ' (Owner) 2 13 Mr J, T. Craig's b g I\ T ed Kelly, 40sec (Owner) 3

Also started—o Chance, 50sec ; 1 Tussock, oOsec. Billy Buttons won very easily from Doll, who finished some distance ahead of K"ed Kelly. Chance and Tussock were distanced. Time, Smin oOsec. Dividend <£l Bs. Selling Race (saddle or harness), of 20 sovs. Two miles. 54 Mr A. Kirkwood's br and blk g Dingo. 355ec... ... ... ... (Owner) 1 12 Mr D. O'Connell's br g Rover, 35sec (Gardner) 2 Also started—lo Bobby Burns, 25sec ; 1 Chance, 25 sec ; IS Mick, 35sec ; 4 Raven, 40sec ; 0 Chap, 45sec. Dingo took the lead soon after the start and was never headed, winning easily from Rover. None of tho others finished. A protest was entered against Dingo on the ground of inconsistent running, but the stewards dismissed it. Time, Omin 22see. Dividend (10s tickets), ■£l Is. Electric Handicap (saddle or harness), o£ 20 sovs ; second, 3 sovs from the stakes, One mile. 33 Mr W. Hawkins' br h Tnvictus, scr (Wright) I 7 Mr H. Picken's b m Whitefoot, 15seo (Tagrgart) 2} 0 Mr J.J. Smith's bg Butcher 803",275ec (Owner) 3 Also started —1 Ned Kelly, ISsec, and O Cynisca, 23soe. Tnvictus had tho field beaten. when half the distance had been covered.. Time, 2min 40sec. Dividend (10s tickets), lls„ JOHNSONVII.LE AND HtTTT COUNTY TKOT- , ting Clue Handicap (harness), of 35 sovs and handsome silver tankard„ valued at 10 guineas, presented by Mr G. W. Smart; second, 5 sovs from the stakes. Three miles. 220 Mr W. H. Corneal's br m Vim, 50see (Edwards) 1 79 Mr J. Lang-try's br m F. 8., 12see (Taggart) 2? 43 Mr P. J. Henly'a blk li Cleveland,losec (Owner) 3 4 Lazel, 70sec, also started, but did not finish. Vim passed Lazel soon after the start, and maintained tho premier position to tho finish, F.B. beating Cleveland for second place by about 30 yards. Time, Bmin 50sec. Dividend (10a tickets), I4s. Farewell Handicap (saddle or harness), of 20 sovs ; second, 3 sovs from the stakes. Two miles. 00 Mr J. Langtry's br g Little Hero, 20aec (Taggart) 1 100 Mr W. Hawkins' bn h Invictus, scr (Wright) 2 0 Mr ,T. Niel's b m Flossie, 30sec (Niel) 3 Also started Khandallah, 24sec, and. Butcher Boy, oOsec. Won comfortably by about 80 yards. Time, omin 37sec. Dividend (10s tickets), «£l. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB.. First Day. President, Mr 11. D. Crawford.* vice-presi-dents, Messrs C. P. Skerrett and D G A Cooper; judge, Mr J\ K. Hamilton; starter, Mr H. Piper ; timekeeper, Mr J King ; clerk of corpse, Mr T. Smith - clerk of scales, Mv W. Ramsay; handicapper, Mr J. A. Council ; treasurer, Mr J. K. Haaulton; secretary, Mr J. A. Connell; stewards, Messrs J. Coyle T* Graen, W. Ramsay, F. J. Preston. J K~ Hamilton R. Pollock, M. T. McGrath, J." McDonald. The first day's sport of the Wellington 1 rotting Club s meeting at Miramar on Thursday passed off very successfully. The attendance wis large, fully 1000 people beingpresent on the ground. The wind and dust combined, however, made things very unpleasant occasionally for the spectators, and detracted considerably from their enjoyment. Speculation on the totalisator was brisk, a total of J>lßos being put through toeS machine, which was in charge of MrP. There were good finishes in the Te Arc* Handicap, Dash Handicap and Electrie. Handicap, but the other raws appeared absolute certainties almost from the start and caused little excitement. The duties of the various officials were carried out in an exceedingly satisfactory manner e s-- o Wing arG thG reSlllts ° f the va Trial Handicap (saddle), of 25 sovs. Two miles. 36 Mr W. H. Marsh's brm Florence, 42sec Also started-1.34 Mr J. lu&l I Juogo Retford 36,ec; 55 Mr F. Gala's bi| fc I v? 128l 28 u Mr t, Little Bv£ lipiMsib m Wairau, 42sec ; 3 Mr A Lohenet's gg Lazel, 52sec. B+ *A oren f " ail3ed , the lead soon after the start, and won easily, the other horses havimr Time, Smin 55sec. Dividend, M Wellington Trotting Club Handicap IO3Mt 8 w dle ii ,of5 PT s - T ™ milt 103 Mr W. Browß's.br g Tdrori. 42sec .(McKay) ||

36 Mr D. Taggart's blk m Eose, 32sec (Owner) 2 36 Mr F. Moorhouse's b m Doll, 26sec (Owner) 3 Also started—47 Mr <3-. Cave's Cable, scr; 57 Mr John Sharpe's Comet, 36sec. Torori gained the lead after going l a few yards, and was never caught, .Rose being about eight lengths behind at the finish, Doll a bad third. Time, smin 55sec. Dividend, £2 Bs. Some question was raised as to the identity of Torori, but the owner readily satisfied the stewards on that point. Pony Handicap (harness), of 20 sovs. Two . miles. 151 Mr J. Mackay's g m Agnes, 53sec (Owner) 1 46 Mr J. Berry's ch g Taiavale, 35sec (Edwards) 2 23 Mr T. Mason's ch m Beauty, GOsec 3 Also started—49 Mr J. Woodhouse's b m Norma, 35sec; 7Mr W. J. Jorgensen's br g Bobby Burns, 37sec. Agnes oame to the front just after the start, and trotting beautifully, won with ease, all the other horses being distanced. Time, 6min 34sec. Dividend, £l l2s. Te Arc- Handicap Trot (harness), of 55 sovs. Two miles. 189 Mr W. T. Oliff's g h Hazledean, 38sec (Sheehan) 1 40 Mr J. Mackay's Jenny, SSsec (Owner) 2 51 Mr B. Sunderland's ch m Carolina, Msec ... ... 3 Also started—l 4 Mr G. Cave's Cable, scr. Hazeldean and Jenny kept on fairly level terms throughout, the former eventually winning by four lengths. Carolina ran a good horse for third place, her chances being minimised by casting a boot m the last lap. Time, ; 6min 4 sec. Dividend, £1 Bs. Pony Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovs. Two miles. 75 Mr J. Taggart's g g Billy Buttons, Gsec (Owner) 1 39 Mr C. Earle's b g Thomas, 3-lsee (J. Sharpe) 2 12 Mr J. H. Jamieson's rn m Merrybody, 27sec (Owner) 3 Also started —0 Mr W. J. Jorgensen's br g Bobby Burns, 16sec ; 56 Mr .1. Barrett's b m Lily, 22sec ; 31 Mr C. Ewen's b g Bangiatea, 32sec. Billy Buttons soon gained premier position, and walked home an easy winner. Time, Gmin. Dividend, £2 12s. Dash Handicap (harness), of 25 sovs. One mile. 124 Mr B. Edward's g m Fairy, 13sec (Owner) 1 59 Mr Mac Kay's b m Jenny, 23sec (Owner) 2 'Jo Mr B. Sunderland's ch m Carolina, 12sec ... ... ... (Needham) 3 Also started —7 Mr J. Woodhouse's b m Norma. 20sec ; 20 Mr W. T. Oliff's g h Hazledean, 15sec ; 2 Mr J. Smith's b g Butcher Boy 111., 28sec. This was a good race throughout, resulting in a vigorous finish between the three placed horses. Time, 2min 50sec. Dividend, £1 17s. Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovs. One mile. 51 Mr W. Fadgeon's bg- Vermont, lOsec 1 29 Mr W. H. Marsh's b m Florence, 24sec 2 12 Mr F. Moorhouse's b m Doll, 20sec ... 3 Also started—39 Mr \V. Hawkins' b g Invictus, 3sec ; 20 Mr D. Taggart's blk m Hose, 22seo ; SG Mr J. Thompson's b m | Thurza, 24soc ; 12 Mr J. Butler's br m Gentle Annio, 24sec , 0 Mr J.Smith's b g Butcher Boy 111., 30sec. Vermont and Florence led throughout, and the latter breaking shortly after entering- the straight allowed Vermont to win by four lengths. Time, 2min 42iseo. Dividend, £4 7s. Second Da v. The second day's racing of the Wellington Trotting Club was held at Miramar on Saturday under circumstances which were far from favourable. A strong northerly wind was blowing, with the result that the course was constantly swept by clouds of dust, and the attendance was not so numerous as on Thursday. Speculation on the totalisator also was ; less brisk, the total amount put through the j machine during the day being .£1435. There was a want of punctuality in the variouß events. With reference to two of the protests, in the case of Ned Kelly the members of the press were excluded from the stewards' room during the hearing of evidence, while they were allowed to remain when the protest against Bobby Burns was under consideration. The following are the results of the various events.Maiden Handicap (harness), of 20 sovs. Two miles. 12 Mr J. Wright's rn in Little Eva, 3Ssec (Owner) 1 2 Mr H. Williams' br m Belle, 33sec 2 37 Mr J. Langtry's b g Judge Betford, 345ec... ... ... ... ... ... 3 j These were the only starters. Little Eva i assumed premier position noon after the start, and the favourite, Judge Betford, break- [ ing badly, won as she liked. A protest was entered by the owner of Judge Betford on the ground that Belle had got away lOsec in front of her time, but it was dismissed. Taggart, the driver of Judge Botford, was cautioned for the way in which he had. driven his horse, his explanation being that lie would not go in harness. Time, l]»;in 32sec. Dividend, £S lQs. Summed Handicap (saddle), of 40 sovs. Two miles. 11l Mr B. Maloney's b g Botheram, 2sec (P.. Edwards) 1 4G Mr F. Moorhouse's b m Doll, 26seo (Owner) 2 12 Mr J. T. Craig's b g Ned Kelly, 32sec (Owner) 3 Also started-15 Mr G. Cave's Cable, scr ; 55 Mr J. Taggart's g g Billy Buttons, Usee ; 4 Mr F. Gouid's blk g Boss, 42sec ; 14 Mr F. Pycroft's br g Tussock, 44sec. Ned Kelly finished an easy first, but the owner of Botheram entered a protest on the ground of inconsistent running by Ned Kelly at Johnsonville. The stewards considered the protest in camera, and decided that the money should be paid to Botheram, and that the owner of Ned Kelly should be disqualified during the pleasure of the stewards. Time, smin 2Gsec. Dividend, £2 Is. Sellino Handicap (saddle), of 25 sovs. Two miles. 73 Mr J. Langt.y's b g Little Hero, lV.sec (J. Tuggart). 1 20 Mr J. Barrett's b m Lilly, 40sec (Munro) 2 82 Mr D. Taggart's blk m Bcso. 32sec (Owner) 3 Also started—lo Mr B. Fletcher's eh m Khan•dallah, 30see ; 1 Mr W. Jorgensen's br g Bobby Burns, 34seo ; 7 Mr C. Ewen's b g Bangiatea, 48sec ; 1 Mr J. Sharpe's ch g Mick, 48sec ; 2Mr J Blair's b g Gallant, 50sec ; QMx W. Bowden'srn g Hokomai, SOsee,

Lilly kept the lead for three laps, when Little Hero came to the front and won by about 10 lengths. The winner was bought in at* .£l6 10s. Time, smiu 48sec. Dividend, £2 Bs.

President's Handicap (harness), of 45 sovs

Two miles. 27 Mr W. T. Oliff's g h Hazledean, 28sec (Sheehan) 1 12 Mr B. Sunderland's ch m Carolina, Msec (Needham) 2 US Mr H. Lowes' br g Little Ben, 12sec (Edwards) 3

Also started—3 Mr J. Langtry's br m F. 8., scr; 18 Mr W. Cooper's b g Hampton, 28sec.

Hazledean kept his lead throughout, but was hard pressed by Carolina, who finished a capital race only two or three lengths behind. Time, smin sSsec. Dividend, £5 lbs. Pont Handicap (saddle), of 20 t.ovs. Two

miles. 29 Mr W. J. Jorgensen's br g Bobby Burns, 42sec (J.Wright) 1 54 Mr Earle's b g Thomas, SSsec (Jas. Sharpe) 2 4i Mr J. Barrett's b m Lilly, 46sec (Munro) 3

Also started—ll 3Mr J. Taggart's g g Billy Buttons, 20sec; 0 Mr J. Blair's ch g Chance, 46sec; 3Mr J. H. Jamieson's mm Merrybody, 53sec ; 0 Mr C. Ewen's br g Bangiatea, 58sec; 2 Mr J. E. Holmes' cr m Ghanet, 58sec. Thomas led for about half the distance, when he was overtaken by Bobby Burns, who won by six or seven lengths, Lilly being a good third. The owner of Thomas protested against Bobby Burns on the ground of inconsistent running, but the protest was not upheld, and it was decided to pay out on Mr Jorgensen's horse. Time, Gmin O.Vsec. Dividend, £7 12s. Ktlbirnte Handicap (harness), of 25 sovs.

Two miles. Gl Mr J. Mackay's b m Jenny, SSsec (Owner) 1 31 Mr W. H. Corneal's br m Vim, 26sec (J. Wright) 2

Also started—6 Mr J. Woodhouse's b m Norma, 32sec ; 2 Mr J. J. Smith's b g Butcher Boy 111., 50sec; 2 Mr -A. Lohenet's g er Lazel, 50sec. Mr B. Edwards' Fairy went to the post, but started jibbing, and broke up her sulky. Jenny came to the front in the second lap, and won as she liked. Butcher Boy was distanced for third place. Time. Gmin 2soc. Dividend, £1 13s. Final Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovs. One

mile. 72 Mr W. Cooper's b g Hampton, 20sec (Owner) 1 IS Mr W. Hawkins' br g Invictus, 3sec (Wright) 2

Also started—B9 Mr H. Piken's b m Whitefoot, ISsec ; 2G Mr F. Moorhouse's b su Doll, 19sec ; 22 Mr D. Taggart's blk m Rose, 22sec ; 34 Mr J. Thompson's b m Thurza, 24sec ; 1 Mr J. Sharpe's br g Comet, 24sec ; 27 Mr W. Brown's br g Torori, 19sec ; 0 Mi J. J. Smith's Butcher Boy 111., 30sec. Time, 2min 55sec. Dividend, £3 10s.

The winner of the Wellington Trotting Club's Selling Bace, Little Hero, was sold by auction for «£IG 10s, and the winner of the Johnsonville Trotting Club's Selling Bace, Dingo, was sold at auction for .£l3. Mr F. Sidey was auctioneer, and in both instances the owners were the purchasers.

Little Hero's time in the Farewell Handicap at the Johnsonville Trotting Meeting was smin 48sec, not smin 37sec.

Mr Jorgenson has sold his trotting pony Bobby Burns to Mr James Wright, of Christchurch, the price paid being <£2s. Botheram has also changed hands, Mr Maloney having disposed of the horse to a well-known resident of the Wairarapa. The price paid was £4-3. The new owner's intention is to use Botheram as a buggy horse, and he will therefore not race any more.