Sporting.

Opunake Times, Volume II, Issue 59, 25 January 1895, Page 2

Sporting.

PUNGAREHU R.C. HACK MEETING. President: Mr M. Fleming. Vice-President: Mr Layard. Handicapper: Mr R. G. Pardy. Judge : Mr A. Bayly. Clerk of Scales : Mr W. D. Scott. Clerk of Course: Mr G. Wells. Starter : Mr A. T. Wills. Hon Secretary and Treasurer: Mr H. Corb-Jtt. Stewards : Messrs T. W. Corbett, W. D. Scott, J. Caddy, Rua, Kupi. G. Wells, Te Whetu, M. J. Wallenstein, A. Wadsworth, and J. C. P. Montefiore. Committee : Messrs M. Fleming, B. B. E. Layard, T. W. Corbett, G. Wells, and J. Simpson. The above meeting took place on Thursday, when the Club was favored with a beautiful day. There were about 80') people present, amongst whom were a large number of ladies and children, the Httle knolls which abound on the course being occupied by family parties who avail themselves of this annual gathering for a picnic outing. There were fair fields for all the events except the hurdles, and in most of them the racing was very good, making the winner hard to pick. The starting was good, although in some of the events the horsea were very troublesome at the post. However, starter Wilis was lenient, and let the jockeys off without any fines, and succeeded in giving very general satisfaction. Tho energetic secretary, Mr H. Corbett, was most attentive to his duties, and carried out his arduous work satisfactorily to all concerned, which contributed in no small degree to the success of the meeting. Mr Wells made a very efficient clerk of the course, and all the stewards were very attentive to their duties at the several posts allotted them, causing the meeting to pass off very smoothly. Mr Gray, the popular host of the Okato Hotel, ran the publican's booth, and did a good trade, although drunkenness was not in evidence throughout the day. The luncheon booth was in charge of Mr Swaysland, and reflected the greatest credit on his catering, and many caterers at country meetings might well take a lesson from him, which would tend to the comfort and convenience of the public. Messrs Adams and Andrews worked the totalisator, and put nearly £IOOO through for the day. The largest dividend was in the District Welter Handicap, in which Marangi favored his supporters with £lB 10s in return for their confidence. There were a few "bookies" on the ground, who were fairly well patronised, but there was a total abseuce of games. There was only one protest, viz., in the Hurdle Race, against Egmout, for boring. The first time round Kaitoa struck the hurdle in the straight and knocked a gap in it. When coming home Egmont's rider, who apparently had the race in hand, allowed Kaitoa to get too close, and deliberately rode across the course several chains before the hurdle was reached to take the gap, thereby forcing Knitoa off the hurdle, and compelling him to jump the post at the outside end of it. The protest was not allowed. The following are the results : Handicap Hurdles, of £2O ; second second horse to receive £3 from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Over five flights of hurdles, Bft 6in high. 12—Mr J. Caddy's Egmout, by Armourer, syrs, Bst 101 b (Crozier) ... ... ... 1 4—Mr J. Caddy's Kaitoa, 4yrs, 9 s t 71b (Evetts) 2

1 Redshank did not arrive in time. Egmont assumed the lead from the start and maintained it throughout, winning with a bit to spare. Time, 2min 33sec. Totalisator, £l7 ; dividend, £1 ss. Maiden Plate, of £2O; second horse to receive £3 from the stakes. One mile. Weight for age. Open to all horses that have not won a race of any description. 84—Mr W. Baker's Waiongona (Volunteer - Deadshot maie), syrs, Bst 131 b (Searle) ... 1 21—Mr J. Judge's Maraghcloon,Bst 81b, inc. 21bs over (Crocker) 2 7 —Mr T. Litchwark's Lady Heleua, Bst lib (Mantel) ... 3 Also ran: 5 Bronco (Bst 121 b), 11 Ruian (Bst 131 b), 2 Gentle Anuie (Bst 2ib, including lib over), 1 Banshee (Bst 31b, including 2lbs over). Miss Shot was scratched. They were sent away to a very even start, Maraghcloon at once assuming command, with Lady Helena and Ruian in close attendance. At the turn for home Waiongona claim and soon took charge, rather easily, all the other hoijgmpeing in a cluster. Time, lmin 54HP Totalisator, £l3l ; dividend, £1 BsT^ Flying Handicai>,_ of £2O; second horse to receive 58 from the stakes. Six furlongs. 82—Mr G. H. Gibson's Disraeli, Oyrs (Puriri-Traducer mare), Bst 81b, inc. 7lbs penalty (Schaefi'er) ... ... .... 1 56—Mr A. Coleman's Madeline, 7st 61b (Juliau) 2 37 —Mr .C. Tate's Recovery, 7st 131 b (Gillie) 3 These were the only starters. Silver ' Sea, Goldenlock, Gooleen, and Redshank were scratcbad. From a good start Recovery took the lead, Disraeli next, and Madeline last. Comiug round the turn Disraeli moved into first place, with Madeline in close attendance, but she could n<jt get on even terms with Disraeli, who won by a couple of lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 21sec. Totalisator, £175 ; dividend, £1 18s.

District Welter Handicap, of £2O; second horse to receive £3 from the stakes. One mile and a distance. 9—Mr W. Duggan's Marangi, agsd (Natator), 10dt (Crocker) 1

89 —Mr J. Judge's Maraghcloon, 9st 31b (P. Johnson) 2 55—Mr H. Mace's- Petoi, 9st 71b (R. Johnson) 8 . Also ran: 26 Kaitoa (9st 121 b), 2 Possum (9stßlb), 8 Percussion (9st olb, including slbs over), 1 uffltle Annie (9sfe lib, including lib over). Egmont and Banshee were scratched. From a capital start Maraghcloon took command, and maintained the lead to the turn for home, when Marangi put in his claim, and a good race ensued down tne straight, Marangi landing a winner with very little to spare, Petoi a good third. Time, 2min 12sec. Totalisator, £135 ; dividend, £l3 10s. PuNGAREHU CuP HANDICAP, of £3O J second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 52—Mr C. Tate's Clayton, aged, by Dauphin, 7st 121 b, inc. 71b3 penalty (Gillie) 1 60 —Mr J. Keswick's Silver Sea, 7st 101 b (James) 2 20—Mr S. McGuiness's Kathleen, 7st 51b (Russell) 3 Also ran : 42 Jacobite (Bst 91b,) 20 Madeline (7st), 23 Nipa Pu (6st 101 b). After several breaks away they were despatched to a very good start, Nipa Pu at once showing in front, Kathleen and Jacobite coming next, Nipa Pa maintaining the lead to the back of the course. The horses all kept well together. Entering the straight Clayton put in his claim and a splendid finish resulted, all the whips being out. Won by half a length. Kathleen a good third. Kathleen tripped coming down straight, but for which she must have been a winner. Time, 2min 20 2-sth sec. Totalisator, £217 ; dividend, £8 15s. Selling Race, of £2O. For # horses that have not won an advertised race of any description. The winner to be sold immediately after the race, the proceeds to be equally divided between the owner of the second horse and the Club. No weight less than Bst. Five furlongs. 48—Mr F. W. Watson's Clifton, syrs (Armourer - Prudence) (Mantel) 1 18—MrT. E. Crowhurst's Bronco (R. Johnson) 2 3—Mr L. W. Alexander's The Rake ''James) 8 Also ran : 34 The Goat, 2 Tukapa, 11 Ruian. Master Mahoi and Waiweratfui were scratched. Tukapa bad all the best of the start, Ruian being left at the post. After a good race Clifton landed a winner by a couple of lengths. Time, Imin 9 4-5 sees. Totalisator, £116; dividend, £2 3s. The winner was knocked down to Mr R Pardy for £l7. Rahotu Stakes Handicap, of £80; second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. One mile. 24—Mr J. Keswick's £ilver Sea, Byrs (Taaman-Moonray), Bst (James) 1 24—Mr S. McGuiness's Kathleen,. 7st 91b (Russell) 2 11—Mr Nganeko's Nipa Pu, 6sfc 121 b (Litchwark) 3 Also ran: 8 Jacobite (Bst 121 b), 80 Goldenlock (Bst), 75 Disraeli (Bst slbs, including 7 lbs penalty), 1 Petoi (7st). Miss Shot, Madeline and Maraghcloon were scratched. The horses were very troublesome at the post, but weie eventually despatched to a fair start, Kathleen, Disraeli and Silver Sea showing prominently. This was a grand race, being won by a nose on the post, Nipa' Pu being only half a length behind for third place, the other starters close up. Time, 1 min. 50 2-5 sees. Totaliia* tor, £l7B ; dividend, £6 9s. WELLINGTON R.O. MEETING. The following are the results of the first day's racing of the above meeting:— Anniversary Hhndicap : Spindrift 1, Tuhitarata 2, Dreamland 8. Time, lmin 45£seo. Dividend, £8 6s. Nursery Handicap : Spruce 1, Black and Red 2, St. John 3. Time, lmin 19fsec. Dividend, £6 10s. Cup : Mahaki 1, Lady Zetland 2, North Atlantic 8. Time, 2min 39sec. Dividend, £4 4s. Hurdles : Clarence 1, Revolt 2, Se--. ditionS. Time, 3min 56sec. Dividend, £3 93. Disposal Stakes: Parae 1, Poinsetta 2, Delusion 3. Dividend, £4 10s. Telegraph Handicap : Saracen and King's Bowman ran a dead heat, Britomarte 8. Dividends—Saracen, £1 19s; King's Bowman, £8 93. The owners agreed to divide. Welter : Musket 1, Von Tempsky 2, Tnhitarata 3. Time, 2min 16sec. Dividend, £3 lis. Penrose beat nine others in the Hack Race, paying £8 ss. FOXTON RACES. The following are the results of the Foxton races : Flying : Trickery 1, Vagrant 2, The Toad 3. Time, lmin 19sec. « Dividend, £8 14s. Trial Hurdles ; Canard 1 Aotea 2, Snapcap 3. Time, 2min 27sec. Dividend, £ls 14s. Handicap Hurdles : Kahurangi 1, Spreydon 2, Narrate 3. Time, 2min 59sec. Dividend, £3 16s. R.C. Handicap : Lorelei 1, Hotspur 2, Flaneur 3. Time, 2min 45sec. Dividend, £3 ss. Anniversary Stakes : Tuhiwai 1, Vagrant 2, Barman 3. Time, lmin 48sec. Dividend, £2. Electric Handicap : Puawai 1, Marama 2, Veracity 8. Time, lmin 6sec. Dividend, £7 Is. Stewards Stakes : Bushboy 1 Strayshot 2, Hotspur 3. Time, 2min 18sec. Dividend, £3. Welter : Juanita 1, Dart 2, New market 3. Time, 2min Bsec. Divi dend, £lO 17s.