CENTRAL TAIERI RACES.

Otago Witness, Issue 1989, 10 April 1890, Page 28

CENTRAL TAIERI RACES.

President: Mr H Lawson Johnson. Vice-presi-dent: Mr J A Duff. Judge: Mr W Snow. Starter: Mr J Grindley. Stewards : Messrs T Qeorge, J Nlohol, N Reid, W Orossan, G Butherford, A Robertson, and W G Christie. Treasurer : Mr SB Brent. Handlcapper: Mr G Dowse. Timekeeper: Mr G Butherford. Clerk of Course : Mr N Reid. Cleric of Scales : Mr W G Christie. Secretary : Mr T A White. The Central Taieri Jockey Club inaugurated their oareer on Saturday with a race meeting held on Mr J. B. Blair's land, at Shand's (near Oatram). The course which was used is the one that the Taieri Amateur Turf Olub held a meeting on four or five years ago. It is within a couple of miles of Outram, and the paddock iv which it is situate comprises an area of 75 acres, which is now under offer to the club. The weather was most favourable for the opening meeting, and consequently a large number of people, residents in the district as well as city people, put in an appearance, but the visitors from town would no doubt have been doubled ia point of numbers had there been excursion fares to the course. As it was, however, a good crowd went out by the two ordinary trains, and there must have been fully 400 people on the course during the afternoon. The programme that had been prepared was a very interesting one, and the public had the satisfaction of seeing the events started punctually— a point which. many other clubs in this part of the colony, at any rate, totally disregard. The fields during the c*ay were all very fair, and several excellent finishes were seen, notably that in the Novel Handicap, in which Mabel beat Linden by a nose only. The opinion was expressed that the judge's decision was wrong, many of those who were in good positions dedaring it a dead heat, but Mr Snow, who certainly had the beßfc opportunity of watching the result from his box, held to his decision, which was cheered by some and hooted by one or two who were no doubt supporters on the totalisator of the second horse. The meeting was concluded without the slightest hitch, and in plenty of time to allow town people to catch the train. The stewards carried out the arrangements in an admirable manner. Mr Grindley made a firm and successful starter nnd Mr White an efficieut secretary. The totalisator was worked by MessrB 1 Mason and Roberts, who put £1183 through the machine during the day. Following are the results : — MAIDEN PLATE, Of 20bovs. Distance, one mile and a-quarter. 43— Mr J A Duffs eh g Forest King, 4yrs, 8.11 (Hankiuß) 1 27— Mr T George's b m Fanny, syrs, 9.0 (TDyer) 2 21— Mr J Christie's b g The Don, 4yrs, 8.11 — (Loughlin) 3 91 . The Don got all the worst of the start and Fanny the best of it. Going towards the rear of the course the favourite went up to Fanny, and until within half a mile from home the pair were racing close, with The Don half a dozen lengths behind. Forest King then drew out, and entering the straight he led by half a length. All the way to the end Dyer did his utmost to bring Fanny up, but the leader bad too much left) in him, and. he was landed a winner by a short length ; The Don two lengths behind Fanny. Time, 2min 31£ sec. Dividend, £1188. CENTRAL TAIBEI HANDICAP, Of SOsova. Distance, one mile and a-half. 47— Mr J Poole's b c Milord, 3yrs, 7.0 (Lardner) 1 24— Mr J Christie's b m Cinnabar, 6yrs, 7 2 (X Allan) 2 40— Mr H Craig's bm La Rose, aged, 9.10 (Loughlin) 3 41— Mr F Oudaille'a eh h Mon Loup, 6yrß, 9.5 (Seccombe) 0 21— Mr H Craig's b g Warlock, 4yrs, 6.12 (Campbell) 0 7— Mr J A Duff's eh g Forest King, 4yrs. 6.5 — (E George) Q 183

Mr Grindley had very . little trouble in effecting a beautiful start. Mon Loup was the first to show in front, and passing the stand he led, with Cinnabar second and La Rose next. Towards the back of the course Cinnabar got on level terms with the leader, and Milord assumed third position. La Rose, Forest King, and Warlock followed in that order. A furlong from the half-mile post Milord raced past the leaders and soon had an advantage of a good three lengths, La Rose joined Mon Loup and Cinnabar, who were still together, and entering the straight the three were in a bunch, racing hard. Milord, however, could not be dispossessed of his position, which he maintained to the close, winning easily by three lengths, Cinnabar second and La Rose a good third. Mon Loup was fourth, Warlock fifth, and Forest King last. Time, 2min 56*ec. Dividend, £3 10s. (time) trot, Of 35sovs. Three miles. 88 -Mr J Allan's b m Ruby, aged, scratch (Owner) 1 13 -Mr J Oroßsan's b g lnformer, aged, 20sec ( J Orossan) 2 26— Mr B Warnock's b g Billy, aged, 60sec (frwin) 3 20— Mr W M'Millan's b g Ranger, 6yrs, 25sec (P Orossan) 0 4— Mr O Dore'B eh m Fairy, aged, 50seo (Owner) 0 2 -Mr L M'Lean's b m Lorrie, aged, 60seo (Owner) 0 22— Mr P Ford's b m Emma, aged, 55seo (T Johnston) 0 11— Mr A Waugh ns b g Sam, aged, 65sec (Waugh) 0 o— Mr W O Snow's bg Orange Grove, aged, 60sec (Owner) 0 186 Orange Grove refused to go at the start, and lost a lot of ground. The remainder trotted well, and at the end of the first mile Billy led, Lorrie being next, and then came Emma, Sam, and Ruby. In the second mile Ruby passed all the horses excepting Billy, and before much of the third mile had been travelled ebe also passed him, and to the end had things all her own way, winning by 50yds from Informer, who came well in the last mile. Then followed Billy, Ranger, and Sam in that order, the remaiader being a long distance in the rear. Emma and Orange Grove gave up the contest at the end of the second mile. Time, 9min lsec. Dividend, £1 18s. NOVEL HANDICAP, Of 2580V8. One mile. 23— Mr T George's br m Mabel, aged, 7.7 (George) 1 88-Mr J Allan's b. g Linden, aged, 8.12 (Seccombe) 2 45-Mr T George's b m Fanny, syrs, 8.3 (T Dyer) 3 26— Mr D M'Ourdy's blk g Stablejacket, aged, 7.10 ... ... ... (Lardner) 0 7— Mr W G Christie's b g Riccarton, aged, 7.2 (DTajfgart) 0 17— Mr O Swanston'B oh m Queenie, 6.5 (King) 0 206 The lot were sent away in beautiful style, but it was not long before Linden's colours showed in .front. Towards the half-mile post Fanny and Mabel went to the front, and were soon on Linden's girths, the remainder racing close up, except Riccarton, who was steadily tailing off. Coming into the straight the favourite had a very slight advantage, and when fairly on the way to the post it was seen that his strongest opponent was Mabel. A rattling and most exciting flutter ensued to the finish, both horses racing neck and neck as fast as they could go. When within a dozen yards of the judge's box they were still level, but at the finish Mabel had managed to get her nose in front, and was declared the wiDner, with Linden second, and ( Fanny an excellent third. The judge's decision appeared to meet with dissatisfaction from some of the public, who apparently looked on the race as a dead heat. The time was lmin 53§seo. Dividend, £8 Is. The winner was bought in for .£lO. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 30sovs. Distance, 6 furlongs. 9— Mr J Christie's b m Cinnabar, syrs, 7.3 (Allan) 1 48— Mr P Mangan's b m Lady Bell, 3yrs, 7,9 (Seccombe) 2 67— Mr J Poole's oh m Apres Moi, 4yrs, 8 5 (M'Donald) 3 19— Mr W M'Millan's b g Hollowback. 6yrs. 7.2 (Lardner) 0 193 La Rose (9.12), Miss Ann (7.7), Warlock (7.6), and The Don (6.5) were scratched. Apres Moi got the best of the start, and Lady Bell the worst. In the first f nrlong Hollowback and Lady Bell went up to Apres Moi, and the trio took a lead of four lengths from Cinnabar. Apres Moi was not, however, to be displaced, and soon again held premier position, with Lady Bell and Hollowback, in that order, as her closest companions. Cinnabar then went up and was soon on even termß wiih Apres Moi and Lady Bell, Hollowback falling ba-k. Coming into the straight Cinnabar was going very strong, and to the finish there was an exciting race which resulted in Cinnabar winning by a length, Apres Moi a good third, and Hollowback a fair fourth Time, lmin 25seos. Dividend, £19 6s. SELLING HACK BACK, Of lOsovs. No weight under 9.0. Distance, one mile. Mr Mason's Sweetbriar ... ...(Loughlin) 1 Mr J Allen's Linden ... ...(Seccombe) 2 Mr T George's Mabel ... ..• (Christie) 3 Taggart's All-Fours (M'Donald), M'Curdy's Stablejacket ( Melrose ), atfd Swanston's Queenie also started. Linden was made a warm favourite. When the horses had heen sent on their way Stablejacket and Sweetbriar went to the front, but beforethe half-mile post was reached Linden was with them, and the three raced hard into the bend. As the straight was approached Mabel also drew up, and in the run home a brilliant struggle took place for first place, which was ultimately secured by the groy mare. Linden being a couple of lengths behind, and Mabel close up third. Time, lmin 57 3-ssee. There were 158 investors in the machine, 67 of whom were on the winner. Dividend, £2 2s. The winner was bought in' for £16. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, Of 20aovs. One mile. «4— Mr P Mangan's b m Lady Bell, 3yrs, 8.0 (Secoombe) 1 56— Mr H Craig's b g Warlock, 4yrs, 6.10 (Campbell) 2 B— Mr W M'Millan's b g Hollowback, 6yrs, 7 0 (Lardner) 3 I— Mr J Christie's b g The Don, 4yrs, 6.7 y (Allen) 0 55— Mr F Oudaille's oh h Mon Loup, 6yrs, 8.12 (M'Donald) 0 154 Hollowback jumped in front at the start, and at the half-mile post led, with Warlock, Lady Bell, Mon Loup, and The Don following close up, and in that order. In the next furlong the favourite went to the front, and maintained her position to the finish, winning by half a length. A good race ensued for second place between Warlock and Hollowback, the former being successful in pulling it off Mon Loup was fourth. Time, lmin 53sec. Dividend, £2 3s. The Hurry Scurry, six furlongs, was won | easily by Linden. Five started. Dividend, £1 10p. RIVERTON ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting under the auapioea of the local racing club took plaoe on Monday, when there was a fair attendance of the public Aparima and Kiwi were scratched for all engarments at the meeting. The following < were the events and the results :—

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, Of 15sovs. Distance, two miles. Ranger, 9.7 ... ... (M'Kie) 1 Maxwelton, 10.12.,. ... (Duncan) 2 Sandy, 10.3 ... ... ... 3 i These were the only starters. A good race ; won by two lengths. Dividend, £5 Bs. MAIDEN PLVTE, Of lOjovs. One mile and a-quarter. Eobin. 8.13 ... (Blee) 1 Miss King, 9.0 ... ... (Welsh) 2 Nor-wester, 8.13 ... ... (Belsham) 3 Though four started (Ranger and Oakland being 'scratched), this was rather a hollow affair, Robin passim? the box several lengths ahead, hard held. Dividend, £1 9s, BIVERTON HANDICAP, Of 2GBOVB. Dlstanoe, one mile and a-half. Victory, 7-9... ... ... (Blee) 1 Parvufa, 7.3 ... ... (Meerdith) 2 Jealousy, 7.12 ... (M'Kenzie) 3 Four started and a capital race ensued, a short length only separating the two first. Dividend, £2 9s. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, Of 25sovs ; second house to receive Ssovs from the stake. Distance, about two and a-half miles. Ranger, 9.12 ... ... (M'Kay) 1 Robin, 11.3 ... ... (Lawson) 2 Sandy, 10.7 ... ... (Smerdon) 3 Maxwelton also started. This was without doubt the race of the meeting, the first three horses taking every jump without fail, Ranger and Robin taking the last few jumps together. Ranger did the biggest jump three times, having gone on the wrong side of the flag bo I had to turn and go over it again, and won by several lengths. Maxwelton would have won, as he bad a good lead till the last double, where he fell and could not pick himself up again. Dividend, £2 10s. The winner was afterwards sold for £11. NOVEL HANDICAP, Of 20sov8. Distance, one mile. Nor'-wester, 8.3 ... (M'Kenzie) 1 Eovaltv. 8.7 ... (Belsham) 2 Ko'Shenanakin, 8.12 ... ... (Blee) 3 These were the only starter*. No Shenanakin swerved off the course and fell; his rider (Blee) was a little shaken, but kept hold of his horse and mounted again. A protest was entered against Nor'-wester for going inßide a post, but after bearing evidence, and carefully examining the ground at the post which showed that the horse had knocked the post down, but had not gone inside of it, the protest was disallowed, but the money deposited was returned. DISTRICT HANDICAP, Of 158OVB. Distance, one mile and a-half . Parvula,9.s ... ... (M'Kay) 1 Miss King, 8.3 ... ... (Welsh) 2 Cleopatra, 7.12 ... ... (Blee) 3 The resulS was a foregone conclusion, Parvula being hard held all the way. Of the five investors in the totalisator, four were on the winner. FLYING HANDICAP. Of 15sovs. Distance, six furlongs. Vaultress, 9.8 ... ... (Duncan) 1 victory, 8.3 ... ... (M'Kenzie) 2 Robin, 8.7 ... ... (Blee) 3 Dividend, £1 9s.— Western Star. OAMARU TRADESMEN'S R.O. AUTUMN MEETING. This meeting was conducted under rather unfavourable auspices, the day being dull, and a slight drizzle coming on in the afternoon. The attendance waß not much affeoted, but there was a laok cf interest in the meeting in consequence of the small fields. The North Otago Times gives the following description of the reßultß : — MAIDEN PLATE, Of 20sovs. One mile. Mr J Kennedy's eh m Flash, syrs, 8.13 (Ballantyne) 1 Mr T Telfer's b g Millstone, 4yrs, 8.11 (Sharp) 2 Mr W Barr's br f Marengo, 3yrs, 8.4 ... (Tripp) 3 On the fall of the flag Marengo went off the course, but was pulled back. Flash had slightly the best of the start, but Millstone drew up, and the two raced together to the distance post, where Flash drew out a little, eventually winning by a couple of lengths, Time, lmin 57aeo. Dividend, £2 ss, EABTRR HANDICAP. Of 40sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr G Barnes' bf Carina. 3yrs, 7.11 ... (Cotton) 1 Mr T Telfer's b g Millstone, 4yrs, 6.0 (Thornsboy) 2 Oarina went off with the lead, and romped in a winner by about 10 lengths. Time, 2min 24|seo. Dividend, £1 16 a, Thornsboy fell off after passing the post, but was not muoh hurt. NOVEL HANDICAP, Of 2530V8. One mile. Mr J Thomson's oh m Ino, 8.0 ... (Tripp) 1 Mr W Robertson's b g Paddy, 9.7 ... (Robertson) 2 Mischief (7 0), Nellie ',7.0), and Mayflower (C.12), also ran. Ino showed first in front, followed by Nellie, but at the first turn Mischief came through, and with Ino took a decided lead. The race then lay between the two, but Misohief had always the best of it, and won a good race by about half a length, the rest nowhere. Time, lmin 53^aeo. A protest was entered by the owner of the Becond horse against Mischief being awarded the stake on the ground that the winner had been wrongly nominated, having run under the name of Norma at the Maniototo, and that the rule conneoted with the alteration of names had not been complied with, Evidence was taken and the matter discussed, and Mischief was disqualified. Dividend, £3 145. i WAITAKI HANDICAP, Of 30sovB. One mile. Mr J Kennedy's eh m Flash, syrs, 7.2 (Waters) 1 Mr G Barnes' br f Oarina, 3yrs, 8.12 (Tripp) 2 Mr J Cain's eh m Irene. 8.0 ... (Monkley) 3 Lyra (7.2) and La Roi (7.0) also ran. Flash kept the lead from start to finish. Carina and Irene ran neok and neck till the straight was reached, when Oarina made a forward move, but did not get on terms with the leaier, who won by about a length. Dividend, £5 Bs. HANDICAP TROT. Of 3580vb. Three mileß. Mr G Paterson's Vivian Grey, 305e0 ... (Owner) 1 Mr W Smyth's blk m Kate, flor ... (Murray) 2 Mr O R Wise'a r g Lord Onslow, 6sec (Robertson) 3 Jean (503 ec) also trotted. Vivian Grey maintained the advantage obtained from his handicap, and won an easy race. Lord Onslow was about 20 lengths behind the second. Dividend, £3 2s. LADIBS' BRACELET, [ Three-quarters of a mile. [ Mrs A Johnstone's b g Mentor ... (Thomson) 1 Mies AT Telter's blk m Wftifcini/ Maid (T Telfer) 2 Mrs A G Sutherland's bg Paddy ... (O R Wise) 3 Bard, Waitflki Lass, Marengo, Treason, and Blackthorn also started. Mentor won rather easily from Waiting Maid, who was about three lensrthe in front of Paddy. Dividend, £4 17s. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 3550v8. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr W Smyth's bjj Savoy, 3yre, 6.10 (Cotton) 1 Mr G Barnes' br f Carina, 3yrs, 7.8 (Tripp) 2 Mr J Ourran's eh m Secreoy, syra, 7.5 (Sharp) 3 Savoy won easily from Oarina, the latter being about three lengths in front of Secrecy. Time, lmin 20seo. Dividend, £1 8s, HUBBY SCURRY, Of lOsovs. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr J Thomson's Ino ... ... ... 1 Mr W Robertson's Paddy „, ... ... 2 MrSualdera'MlsflMegs ... ... „, 3

Won easily by half a length. Dividend, £1 11s, CONSOLATION HANDICAP, Of 15SOVS. One mile. Irene, 7.12 „, ... ••• 1 Seoreoy.B.l2 ... ... ■•■ 2 Bard, 7.8... ... ... ... 3 Lyra (6.12) also ran. A good race from start to finish. Near the post Irene came out, and won by about a length and a-half. Dividend, £1 11s.