SECOND DAY.

Colonist, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5778, 16 April 1890, Page 5 (Supplement)

SECOND DAY.

Bain having set in shortly before midnight on Thursday a' steady downpour continued till after daylight, and the prospects were

decidedly gloomy for the second day of the Nelson Jockey Club's antumn meeting. However, about ten o'clook the clonas biobe, and before the first race was run the^S'tra was shining brightly, and the remainder of the day was delightful. No doubt the threatening weatber prevented many attending, but tbe number on the course was wretchedly small, scarcely exceeding five hundred, and in consequence, notwithstanding the excellent racing which took place, the gathering was Eomewhat tame. It is a matter for regret that the efforts of the Nelson Jockey Club to provide good sport, and the enterprise which has made the Richmond course one of tbe best in the Colony, and the appointments second to none, are not more generally appreciated. The course is simply charming, and on March 28th the blue waters of Blind Bay to the southward, and the grand hills which bound tbe plains contributed to make the scene wonderfully beautiful. With a fine Stand, well appointed, good luncheon room, and every possible convenience, surely everything was provided needful to attract a large concourse of people, but yet there were not more than 500 proeent, while over 2000 lately patronised a circus, sitting for over two hours in a tent. No doubt many think the charge for admission on to the course too high, but ia the absence of any indication on the part of tbe publio to more liberally support the Club, there is no great inducement to run the risk of lessening the takirjgs. The races yesterday passed off very successfully, and all the officers performed their onties efficiently. On March 28 the amount passed through the totalisator was £1389, making £2807 for the two days. The following were the tesults : — Hurdle Race, Handicap, £30— Second horse to receive £5 from the stikes ; one mile and a half ; over six flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high. 28— J. B. Gentry's b g Clyde, aged, lOat

91bs (Manning) 1 28— Mr J. Cress' blk g Sawdust, aged lOat

71bs (Alexander) . . . . . . 2 15 — Mr H. Satherly's bg Oaeola, agsd,

lOst 121bs (Tetley) 3 Orient (22), Reliance (14), Flywheel (27), aud Beggarman (7) also ran. A capital Btart was eff acted and passing the .S^and Sawdust led with Orient, Clyde, .and Oceola in the order named, the latter going up at the road turn. Clyde thsn made an effort, and at the north east corner Beggarman failed to recover at tt c hurdle and his jockey came off, bat was not hurt, and the horse continued to race home. A hard struggle was continued till the post was reached, Clyde passing the judge a couple of lengths in front of Sawdust, Oceola being a good third. The race was an excellent one, Time 3mins 6secs. Dividend £4 10s,

Novel Race, £20 — Once round Course ; the winner to become the property of the Club, and sold immediately after ths race. No weight under 9 stone. 87— Mr McConkey's Doctor (Ross) . . 1

48— Mr Cie3s'B Cyclone (Bird) .. ..2 14 — Mr Green's Dangerous (Goodwin) .. 3 Mr H. Satherlej'a Peacock (17) also ran. After two or threo attempts to get the horses away in a line, Mr Bird let them go when Cyclone had a big advantage, and Peacock a disadvantage. Opposite the stand Cyclone Etill led, with Doctor and Dangerous in attendance, but at the north-east corner Doctor secured the lead, and along by the sea he was followed by Cyclone and Dangerous in order named. A capital race took place up the straight, and Doctor won under the whip by a length, Dangerous being five lengths away from the second horse. Time, 2 mins 10 sees. Dividend £1 ] 4s. The winner falling to the Club, was put up at auction, and was knocked down by Mr O. dharp to Mr Rodk. Mcßae for £16.

Richmond Park Handicap, £45— One mile and a quarter ; second horse to receive £5 from the stakes.

72— Mr J. K. Hamilton's b g Angler, 5 yrs,

Bat lOlbs (Miller) 13— Mb T. H. Harley's eh h Redwood, 4

yrs, Bst 41bs (Manning) 26— Mr A. Lloyd's eh g The Orator, 5 yra,

7st 10!bs (Wilkinson) 3 Of the sixteen nominated for this event nine eaine to the post, and an interesting race ensued, the other starters being Wanderer (58), York Rose (14), Gladstone (12), Miss DOr (6), Sincerity (82), and Echo (4). After a pood dea'. of trouble a capital start was effected, and passing the Stand first time, Angler and Bedwooi were to the fore, the remainder in a buncb. Opposite the Stand Orator was called on, and Bedwood came on even terms with Angler, bat the bay led into the straight, and came in winner by a length without being pushed. Time, 2min 15secs ; div, £3 lla. Handicap Distance Trot, £15— Second harse to receive £3 from the siake3 ; two and a half miles, in saddle or harness. 68— Mr Hook's Clyde (sor) .. .. l; 5-Mr Gaynor's Purity 2 s—Mr5 — Mr Connell s Maritana . . . . 3 Of the fifteen entered twelve Btarted. and j Maratana and Purity, each having 350 yards atart, maintained their lead and drew away from the others, but Clyde gradually came through his horses. The only horae that ran in harness was Zoe. who started with a lead of 150 yards, but be soon went back. Passing the Stand the second time, Maritana led, followed by Purity, with Clyde about 150 yards in the rear third, and then came Wotnot, Nellie, Black Jack, and the rest. On the last rouad Purity was pushed as much as possible, while Clyde continued to overhaul the leaders. Coming into the straight Maritana was passed by Purity, and as the post was neared Clyde, amidst rnuoh excitement, I gradually came to the front, and won the race, a very short distanoe separating first, second, and third horsas. Next in order came Wotnot (11), FJo (62), Nellie (19). Bleck Jack (2), and after & very long space Bluebell (1), Zoe (0), Dick (17), Dinah (0), and Fleabite (1). Time, 7min 34secs ; div., £2 10s. I Flying Stake?, £25— six furlongs ; weight for age. 203— Mr J. E. Hamilton's b g Angler, 5 years. 9at (Miller) 1 19— Mr A. McColi's eh g Gladstone, 5

years, 9at (Death) 2 91— Mr H. Redwood's blk g Dog Boße, 2 years, 7&t 21bs (Gillett) . . • • 3 Mr Lloyd's The Orator (10), and Mr Grean's Echo (4), fourth and filtb, were the other starters. Angler and Dog Kose were first to show to the front after a good start, and the same order was maintained into the straight, when Angler led followed by Gladstone, with Dog Rose close up. Naaring the post Dog Rose came with a grand rash under the whip, and in a few strides gained a couple of lengths, and from the Stand appeared to pass Gladstone just in front of the po3t. Angler won by half a leugth, and Gladstone was a neck in front of Dog Rose, though had the latter been pushed a ittte earlier from appearances hB should have won. Time lmin 19 4-sth seos, Dividend £1 Ba.

Selling Hack Bace, £10 — minimum weight 8 stone; 'open to all horses thit have never won an advertised race of £10 ; the winner to be sold fjr £15. Once round. 71— Mr Silcock's Toby (Hird) . . . . 1 22— Mr McOonkey's Old Sarah (Stallard) 2 19 — Mr Anderson's Too Slow (Good wio) . . 3 There were only three entiiaa, and Toby won easily by three lengths. The winner was subsequently sild to Mr Siicock for £18. Dividend, 28s. Consolation Bace Handicap, £20 — One mile and a distance ; for all beaten horses. 18 — Mr J. Jones's eh h Wanderer, 4 yrs, 7rt (McMorrio) 1 64 — Mr T. Harley's eh h Bedwood, 4 yrs, 88t 41b (Manning) 2 6— Mr A. Lloyd's oh g The Orator, 5 yrs, 7st7ib (Wilkinson) 3 Mr T. Inglis's York Kose (16), Mr H. Sather- j le-,'3 Miss DOr (3), Mr D. Draper's Barosma (11). Mr H. Bedwood s Masthead (12), and Mr G. Siloook's Victory (35), also entered and started. This was one of the best races of the day. Bjdwood led nearly all the way round, but Wanderer, whioh declared 161 b over the weight given above, responded when called upon and woo by a couple of lengths, Bedwood beating The Orator, which declared 7ib over, by a head for second place, and the field conla have been covered by a' tablecloth. Time, 2mins 3secs. Dividend £8 ss.

Death of an Old Settles. — Our obituary list this morning contains the name of Ann Hill, the wife of Mr Thomas Hill, of Wakefield. Along with her husband deceased came to Nelson over forty-six years ago in the ship Thomas Harrison. Her amiable disposition and manj exoellent qualities hac endeared her to a large cirob of friends. Bechabiib Fionic. — The pionio he'd by. the Bechabites in Baigent'a Bush, Wakefield, on March 27, was' largely attended and proved successful in every way, Everything possible had been done by the Management Commit-, tee to ensure success, and the reault must i have been gratifying to the members.