DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4303, 2 December 1875, Page 2

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Second Day.

Though the sky was overcast, the weather continued fine for the second day's programme of the Dunedin Jockey Club. There were about SOO persons present The first event was the Handicap Hurdle Ilaee, and this proved very unfortunate, two accidents occurring. The most serious event was met with by Williams, the Maid of the Mill's jockey, who was thrown just opposite the Grand Stand, and severely hurt. It was at first thought that the poor fellow was killed, but he rallied and was conveyed to Mr A. Paterson's present residence at the Forbury. This circumstance caused a great sensation, and excited much sympathy for Williams. The Hurdle Race was cleverly won by the game Kildare. Only two horses stripped for the President's Handicap, which went to King Phillip. The Stewards' Purse was almost a gift to llory O'More, Blair Athol being the other competitor. Four horses came to tbe post for the Grand Stand Handicap, which also fell to Rory O'More. The Hack Race was won by Mischief, and the Hurry Scurry by Kathleen, who had walked over for the Consolation Handicap. We may mention that several jockeys did not appear to understand what was meant in the Club's rules by proper jockey cos turne, as they omitted to wear the orthodox boots. They were fined £2 each for the oversight, with a prospect of having the fines re raitted. We subjoin, a detailed account of the racing:—

Handicap ITurdlb Back, of 40 soys. Entrance, 2 boys. Two miles and a distance. Over 10 flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. Mr H Gourlev's eh g Kildare,. aged, lOst. 71b. j» p Cotton) 1 Mr D O'Brien's eh g Pakefca, aged, lOst. 41b. (0. O'Brien) 2 Mr James Kennedy's bg Mistletoe* aged, 9st. 51b. (Jas. Kennedy) 3

Air H. Falconer's b m Miss Morris, aged, 9st. 81b. Cotton) 8 Mr A. Paterson's br m Maid of the Mill, aged, lOst. 121b .. .. .. .. (Williams) 0

Betting: Even on Kildare, 6 to 4 against Maid of the Mill, 4 to 1 each against any other. .--,, A very unsatisfactory start was effected in %is race, the favourite assuming the lead. Miss Morris hanging at- the post, and Pakeha falling completely behind. The first; hurdle was beautifully, cleared, however, byall the competitors, and Kildare, with Maid' of the Mill lying on. his quarters, jumped the hurdle before entering the straight the first time almost together, followed by Miss Morris, who threw her rider, thus completely ; losing all chance of the race. Almost abreast Kildare and the Maid rushed up the straight, and the former, with his usual surefootedness,. passed the hurdle in magnificent style. The Maid, however, caught her foot in the hurdle, and shot Williams completely over her head. The jockey appeared about to rise quickly, when the Maid of the Mill, from the force of her jump, rolled directly upon him, apparently breaking the poor fellow's neck. The Maid was immediately secured, and Williams, who appeared to be lifeless, was carried into the Saddling Paddock, where Dr Murpliy examined him and recommended his removal to the General Hospital. Some restoratives having been administered, Williams was provided with a rug and carefully taken in an express to his home. This event detracted from the interest in the race, but Kildare was going splendidly. Pakeha, whose chance was almost nil from the start, covered the ground at a great pace, and,: challenging Mistletoe, passed him, and came in about a dozen lengths behind.the favourite. Kildare came home as he liked. The Maid of the Mill was apparently unhurt by her tumble, which was a most extraordinary one. Time — omin. G^sec. The Prbsidbnt's Handicap, of 80 soys., with a sweep of 2 soys The amount accruing from the sweep to go to the second horse, two miles. Ni nimaticm, 2 soys.; acceptance, 2s<'VS. Mr H. Yeend's br c King Phillip, 4 y-n> 7st 121b (Lynch) 1 Messrs Little Brothers' Coeleno, 6 yrs, sst 101b (H. Gourlcy) 2 Tamburini was scratched. Betting: stol on King Phillip. The gelding went off with the lead, which he retained for over half the distance, when King Phillip passed him. Entering the straight, the gelding was lying on the King's quarters, and when nearly opposite the stand Gourley called upon him. Though he answered gamely, and appeared about to head King Phillip, amid muck excitement Lynch let the King out well, and won by haif a length. Time —3min. 57;|sec. Tub Stkwards' Purse, of 35 soys. Entrance, 2 soys. One mile and a half. Welter weight forage. Mr H. Yeend's b g fiory O'More, aged, 12st lib (H. Yeend) 1 Mr H. Goodman's eh c Blair Athol, 3 years, Sst 121b (H. Goodman) 2 Betting—2 to lon Rory O'More. Blair Athol, who declared Gibs overweight, appeared to have a slight advantage at the start, but he and Kory rushed abreast up the straight. They kept close together till the last quarter of a mile, when llory assumed the lead, and won as he liked by about ten lengths. Time—3inin. IOA-sec. Gkakd Stand Handicap, of 40 soys. Oue mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 1 soy. Mr H. Yeend's b g Kory O'More, aged, Bst 21b (Lynch) 1 Mr A. Paterson's r g Blue Peter, 4 years, Out 101b (Allen) 2 Mr A. Smith's b h Wee Lad, 5 years, 7st lulb (S. Smith) 3 Mr J. Stephenson's b c Steamer, 3 years,' 6*t 51b (H. Gourley) 0 Pertobe and Pakeha were scratched. Betting : Even on Kory O'More, 3 to 1 each against Wee Lad and Steamer, 5 to 1 against Blue Peter. Wee Lad objecting to be mounter!, and there being one false start, some time was spent in getting the lot away. They passed the Grand Htand in a cluster, Blue Peter ancl Steamer lying abreast, with Ilory thir 1, and Wee Lad about a length behind him. At the back of the course, opposite the Stand, liory slipped his opponents and assumed the lead, Blue Peter waiting upon him closely. The favourite was never afterwards challenged, aud won easily by several lengths, Blue Peter taking second place, with Wee Lad a bad third, and Steamer close up. Time —2min. 20£ sec. Blue Peter not having secured a prize, the protest lodged against him for not being entered in his proper name and by his real owner will fall to the ground. The positions of the horses at the termination of the Grand Stand Handicap proved that the 151bs difference between Wee Lad and Rory O'More was not warranted by the decision of the event on the previous day, when Wee Lad was landed at the winning post about a length and a half beyond Rory O'More.

Hack Race, of 15 soys. Open to all horses. Post entry, 1 soy. One mile. Catch weights. The winner to be sold by auction for 20 soys.; any surplus to jjo to the funds. Mr Thomson's br g Mischief 1 Mr O'DonneH'sgg Euclid 2 Mr Jenkins's br m Jenny .. .. .. .. 3 Mr Doyle's br m Carrier's Hack .. .. .. 0

This race caused much excitement, Mischief winning by a length and a half, Euclid second, and the others nowhere. Time, Imim. 58sec. Mischief was submitted to auction by M±Stephenson, aud sold to his owner for L 35, thus benefiting the Club's funds to the extent of Llo. Euclid was sold for L 26, and Clontarff for Llß.s 10s. Consolation Handicap, of 20 soys. Post entry, 1 soy. one mile and a distance. Mr J. Stephenson's b in Kathleen, 3 years, Sst .. w.o. Blue Peter and Coeleno were scratched, and Kathleen secured half the stakes by a walk over. • We understand that Kathleen was sold to Mr Knox for £70. Hi'Kiiv Svl'ruy, of 10 soys. Post entry, 10s. Catch weights. One mile. Mr Knox's Kathleen .. .. .. .. .. 1 Mr Doyle's Carrier's Hack 2 This race was a gift to Kathleen, who won easily by about three lengths. The day's proceedings were terminated about 5.39 p.m., and the racecourse was soon afterwards cleared.

The settling takes place at the Empire Hotel at 8 o'clock this evening.