Sporting.

Opunake Times, Volume VIII, Issue 361, 25 February 1898, Page 2

Sporting.

TE NAMU RACING CLUB.

President—T. O'Connor. Vice-Presidents — Messrs S, A. Breach, W. D. Scott, H. J. Newman. Judge— M. Carroll. Starter — F. Carrington. Handicapper —R. E, Mcßae, Clerk of the Scales—P. Spillane. Clerk of the Course—J. Clare. Treasurer —C. A. Trotter. Stewards--A. O’Donnell, T. Knowles, W. Staite, A, Clarke, E. Maxwell, J. Stewart, J. Wallis, 0. Jefferies, W, Duffill, W. Christie, W. Humphries, W. W. Middleton, M. Dillon, M. Heath, M. Callander, Koi,

The annual fixture of the above Club came off on Mr Hickey’s course on Wednesday, and being favored with a fine day there was a very fair attendance, between 300 and 400 ‘being present. Several improvements to the saddling paddock and course had been effected since last year, and there was also a free horse paddock, both of which were of convenience to the visitors. The course was in good going order. The hon. secretary, Mr D. Markham, did his utmost to make everything pass off successfully, and the order in which he had his affairs reflected credit on his management. Mr F. Carrington made a good starter, and got all his fields well away. Mr J. Glare, as clerk of the course, kept all obstructions away thus giving a fair chance to all horses, and Mr P. Spillane was very attentive to riders at the weighing machine. Mr T. Knowles did a good business at the publican’s booth, and Mr Swaysland attended to the wants of the hungry. The racing, on the whole, was fairly good, some of the finishes being very close. Mr Crozier bad the most wins, securing four races out of seven—Flying, Otahi Stakes, Cup, and Rahotn Stakes ; Mr Clarke, the "Hurdles ; Mr McLeod, Maiden Welter ; Mr Grylls, the Trot. Mr Crozier came in first in the Hurdles with Nugget, but not having a jockey’s license he was protested against, and the race awarded to Foreman. As is characteristic of small meetings, every horse is sent for the stakes, and the public enjoy a race meeting far better when they know they are going to have a run for their money, and not see horses’ heads pulled off in the straight. A score or so of bookies made a vibration in the air a ! l day with their melodious voices. Unfortunately for some of the backers there were a few 7 so-called bookies taking wagers, and when the race was over they were not to be .found. The Opunake Brass Baud, under Bandmaster Ebbett, discoursed appreciative music during the day. Following are the results : HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 10 sovs; second horse to receive 1$ sovs from the stakes; 1\ miles ; over five flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high. Mr W. Crozier’s rn g Nugget, 11-4 (Crozier) 1 Mr A. Clarke’s Foreman, 10-2 (Murphy) 2 Also started : Mahoe 10-1, inc. 51b over (Johnny). Scratched ; Katipo and Gabo. From a fair start Foreman led over all the jumps. At the fourth hurdle Malme’s jockey got his foot caught on the side of a broken hurdle, and parted company with the mare. Foreman kept his lead till entering the straight, when Nugget caught him, and won as he liked on the post very hard held. A-protest was lodged against him and the race given to Foreman.

DISTRICT MAIDEN WELTER HANDICAP, of G sovs; 1 mile. Open for all horses (that have never won an advertised race of any description) between Stony River and Oeo River. Gentlemen riders. Mr W. McLeod's Kohina, 10-6,

inc. Gibs over (Owner) Mr H. Langmau’s Kawawe, 10-7 (Owner) Messrs Wade and Carrington’s

Koroirangi, 11-2, inc. 81b over

(Carrington)

Also started: Miss Clayton 11-3 (Wiley). Scratched: Lady Whifiier and Armament.

Kwhiua was first to show in front, and kept the lead to the finish, winning anyhow by several lengths. In this race Mr Spillaue acted as starter. FLYING HANDICAP, of 10 sovs ; second horse to receive sovs from the stakes ; C furlongs, Mr i). Crozier’s b g Tukapa, 8-7 (George) ... ... ... 1 Mr H. L. Vine’s Keepsake, 8-5 (Buchanan) ... ... ... 2 Mr Bam Rua Roa’s Kaitake, 8-10

(Julian) 3 Also started; Waimea 8-3 (Searle), Kohina 7-7 (Barlow). Scratched: Rahotu. Kaitake led the field for half the distance, when Tukapa and Keepsake came forward, and a good finish ensued, Tukapa getting home by a length.

HANDICAP SADDLE TROT, of 7 sovs; second horse to receive 1 sovs from the stakes; 2 miles. Mr W. Grylls’ Daisy, 35sec (Owner) 1 Mr G. B. Lusher’s Policy, 50sec (Owner) ... ... ... 2 Mr J. O’Connell’s Whisky, 55seo (Owner) ... ... ... 8

Also started : Scamp 46sec, Tire Cob 50sec, Nobby 52sec, Old Black Nellsssec, Eboness GOsec. Scratched ; Kate, Tommy, The Ace, and Dick.

For the first half-mile most of them were in it, but by the time a mile was covered they were all round the course, and the thr§e first horses had the race to themselves. When Daisy caught the field, she went away and won easily by several lengths, the second and third being close together. OTAHI STAKES HANDICAP, of 7 sovs;

5 furlongs. MrCrozier’s Tukapa, 8-5, (George) 1 Mr J. Caddy’s Woodman, 8-10 (Everetts) ... ... ... 2 Mr J. McCarten’s Waimea, 8-0 (Searle) ... ... ... 3 Scratched: Foreman, Keepsake, Lady Whililer, and Kohina. The three starters raced together all the way, and on turning into the straight all the whips were going, but Tukapa managed to get half a length from Woodman at the finish.

TE NAMU CUP HANDICAP, of 15 sovs; second horse to receive U sovs from the stakes; 11 miles. Mr Orozier’s Nugget, 9-0 (George) 1 Mr Vine’s Keepsake, 7-7(Buchanan) 2 Mr O’Donnell’s Mahoe, 7-2 (Searle) 3 Also started : Kohina 7.8, iuc. 71b pen. (Barlow). Scratched: Kimua, Kaitake, Waimea, and Rahotu. Kohina first showed in front, but the second time round Keepsake and Nugget took command. At the turn for homo Mngget drew away and won as he liked. RAHOTU STAKES, of 7 sovs; i mile. Catch weights. Mr Crozier’s Tukapa (Barlow) ... 1 Mr Rua Roa’s Kaitake (Buchanan) 2 Mr Crozier’s Nugget (George) ... 3 Also started : Woodman and Wairaea. A good start was effected, Kait ike taking the lead. At the bottom of the straight all the field were in a bunch, and a splendid finish between the first three ensued, Tukapa winning by a neck, with Nugget on Kaitake’s heels. STRATFORD RACES. The following are the results of yesterday’s races : Maiden Hurdles. —Sinner 1, Reseda 2. Gooleen fell. Dividend, £1 18s. Electric.—Fox 1, Wavelet 2, Discount 3. Dividend, £6 Is. Cup.—Okoari 1, Mainboom 2, Bowsprit 3. Dividend, £1 Bs. Hurdles. —Walk over for Riot. Maiden. —Tommy Atkins 1, Wavelet 2, Ombra 3. Dividend, £1 16s. Flying.—Queensguard 1, Lady Helena 2, Thelma 3. Dividend, £9 3s. Ladies’ Purse.—Black Rose 1, Disraeli 2, Adam 3. Dividend, £5 13s. RAHOTU NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the Rahotu races, which takes place on March 17th:— Hurdles.—Foreman, Kumi Kami, Nugget, Mahoe. Flying.—Calliope, Singleshot, Oat-a-door, Black Rose, Waiongona, Kaitake, Keepsake, Tukapa, Disraeli, Rahotu, Kohina, Nipa Pu, Mahoe. Cup.—Calliope, Singleshot, Out-a-door, Black Rose, Waiougona, Kaitake, Keepsake, Tukapa, Disraeli, Rahotu, Kohina, Nipa Pu, Mahoe, Nugget, Lady Whiffler, Dunboy, KumiKumi.