NELSON-TROTTING CLUB.

Colonist, Volume LV, Issue 13653, 19 February 1913, Page 3 (Supplement)

NELSON-TROTTING CLUB.

ANNUAL. iUCEMEETI^G;;

OFFICERS

President: Mr. H. Baigent (Masonic Hotel): vice-president, ;Mr../. .%••.&.■ Trask; • oommittee . and Messi-4. W. Coleman.R. Hunter, .*._ G. Edwards, C..J. llufteJ -.J:. H.. Finney, C. k. Harley, ,C. J. Ruffell, T W Moorhouso; ; timekeepers, Messrs'. R. Hunter and .J. Glen; starter: Mr. R. Hunter; judge, Mr. J E Bartlett; clerk or scales: Mr. ' O. Haggitt; clerk of,course, Mr. T ' Elliott; hon. treasurer, Mr h, A.. Trask; haudicapper, Mr. J. Noble; totalisator proprietor, JI. D. James; secretary, Mr, J. Glen.

(From "The Colonist," Feb. 13.) Tlie annual race meeting of the Nelson Trotting Club held; at Richmond Park yesterday may be described as one of the most successful yot held by the club. The weather was fine, but a strong sou'-we&ter spoiled what would have otherwise been ideal conditions. There was a large attendance of-. .the publyc, including visitors hrom Marlborough, West Ooa&t and the Bay districts, and trains from both ends of the line were' well patronised, ■ Ifae nelds were good in ali events, and there wore some interesting finishes. In most cases .the public fancies, came home, but m one- instance the locally owned. Major Election was allowed to rotum.luEi supporters a substantial dividend, lnere, were no protests of any kind and tho meeting passed off without a hitch, the linal e^ent being "started to the. tick of the advertised time, which enabled patrons to reach tho railway stationm; ample time for departing trams. The improvements, to the course were much appreciated. , These included the enlargement of the saddling paddock and the erection of a'bird cage, in which the horses w*to paraded before going out on- to the course. Patrons were thus enabled, to view the horses at close quarters without running any risks by inspection in the saddling paddock as has been the case in the past. A. new sight board has also been erected opposite tho judge's box. The biggest improvement was the new totalisator house, a commodious structure which should serve the requirements of the racing, clubs for many years to come. The improvement* were paid for by the Nelson Jockey Club and the Nelson Trotting Club which have secured a lease of the Park from the A. and P. Association, which provided the new fencing for the course. The totalizator was worked by Mr. H. D. James, of Greymouth, and a capable staff of assistants, and £3,447 was put through the machine as against £2209 last year, an increase of £1238. The Club's officials and Mr. J. Glen, the secretary, are to be complimented on the arrangements made.

Appended are the results: —

PIONEER TROT, of 30 sove; second horse 5 eovs, and third horse 2 cove from the stake. Open to all horsee that have not won in better time,than 2.47 to the mile. Limit 4.25. One mile-iand a half.

3 A. A; Kenyon's eh m, Myrette, by Corbett, 6yrs, (Owner) llseos 1 6 F. H. Durbridge's b m Victoria 11, by St. Louis, aged (H. Poatless) ISsecß ..... .- ■ 2 2 C. Allington'e b m The Crab, by Braeburn, aged (J, E. Richardson) 14sec6 ••• 3 Also started: 1 Verve, ecr.; 5 Forest Chief, i4se</ii; 8, Figaroe, 14seos; 4,, Ebony wood 18secs; 7, Nelly Lincoai, 18 sees. * Myrette coon caught Ebony wood | and NelliQ Lincoln^-and.set after Victoria 11, which she overtook at the eea bendj and the result was never afterwards in doubt, Mr. Kenyon's mare winning easily from. Victoria II who trotted consistently throughout. Verve the scratch horse- mad©.; ftr. goody Gnawing for the^ first; mile^ racing .neck.and! neck with. The Cratrj. who? ran^iatoythiTd-; position. Verve dropping- back. Figaroe started badly and never had a loolt inTime, 4mins 9secs.

WAIMEA HAxNDIOAP, of 45 soys; second horse 6 eovs, and third horse 3 soys from the stake. All horsos handicapped to trot 5.50 or better. . For, trotters only. Two miles.

]. M. Maher's b g Southern Cross, by Franz, aged, (owner), 41secs 1 2 Ts.* Emms' eh m Tarawera, by

Young Rothschild, aged (owner) 22secs 2 3 J. Harvey junr.'s gr m Nada X, by Biackchild, aged, (owner) 35secs 3 Also started: 8, St. Joe, scr.; 10, Dick Stevens 7secs- 6, Garrett 7secs; 4, Major Election, 17secs; 9, Redeemer, 19secs; 7, Franz Hanlon, 30secs; 12, Fleet Boy 34eec«; 11, McCormack, 38 vsecs; 5, Rerenga,'4osecs. Southern Cross, who was made a hot favourite, led all the way, with Nada X in close attendance until the straight was reachod w hen Tarawera coming very fast, ran i 1 second place. Southern Cross won >d finish by a length. Frank Hanlon ourth, and Fleet Boy fifth. Time, L „ 28secs.

T.".DIES' BRACELET. First horse «.,i>id bracelet vaiue £15 and 10 sovb; fi'xo.id horse 5 soys. For district horses nominated by ladios. Two miles.

2 Sirs. W. Ooleman's b g Tom Tit, by Tom Toy, aged (G. Coleman) scratch •• ••• 1 3 Mrs. ¥. H. Dnrbridge's b m Victoria 11, by St. Louie, aged, (H Poarloss) 26secs 4 Mrs. A. K-enyon's eh m Myrette, by Corbett, 6 yoars (A. Kenyon) 4-sccs (including 12secs penalty) 3 Also started: 7, Heirloom Bsecs; 11, Deltio 20secs; 9, Queens of Hearts, 20 sees; 1, Mouterenui, 20secs; 5, Wai ran, 20sees ; 10, The Friend, 20secs ; 6, Eona Bay 22secs; 8, Miss Molly, 2'isecs. Tom Tit, tho scratch horse,. speedily overhauled the vest of the field with the exoewtion of Victoria 11, whom he caught on' tho I>ack stretch the second time round. Myrotto, who had been penalised twelvo seconds for her win in tho Pioneer Handicap, ran into third place at the sea bend'the second time round, and raced neck and neck with Moutereui, the favourite, gaining third place by a head. Tom Tit won . comfortably by two lengths. Time, omin 23secs.

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NELSON TROTTING CLUB'S HANDICAP, of 75 soys; second hoivse 10 soy«; third horse 5 soys from the stake. AH horses handicapped to do 5.40 or better. Two miles.

1 A. Hcndrickson's b li Skylark, by

Skybo, 4 years, (owner), 38secs 2 M. Holland's m f Lucy Wallace,

by Wallace L, 3 years, (owner) 3&3CCS ... ... -••' ••• 2 7J. Martin'« br g Verve, by V.inc'.eve, aged (J. "Wright) 32sccs ... 3 Al« started: 5, Piracy Bsccs; 3, Sixjr)nlt'!vs is^eos; 4 Bomboy 19secs; 9 Dinnio Hazer 32secs ; 8, Doyle 34secs; 6, Pacific 44sccb. Skylark was made, a red hot favourite and justified the) confidence placed in him by the public, wijining i'rorn end to end. Lucy/ Wallace, who was also warmly supported, and who was on tho-samo mark as the . winner, ran a good race but broko twice at_tlio sea bend and lost any chance who might 3)&ve had. The ptJier 'starters' were lengths away. Time, pinin-15 2-ssecs.

BRIGHTWATEII, HANDICAP, 0f,,,45. ; povs ; second horse 0 eovsj thin! horse ; 3 soys from the. stake. For trotters and unhoppled pacers , only. vAII horses ■ ]jandicapi>Bd*to:4 04.2() or better. One ;;. 'and «. half miles. .: ',-■■■ 'A;-'"' •;'■ ';■''■'* ■:•''■■ •■

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5 C. > Allington's b' m The Crab, by -.Braeburn. aged (J.E. Richardson) 29secs :.. ... ... 2 ~8'3ML;i35.: :Pi^t{s^-b:-ig.yFleet-Boy,, by"' ■ ■ '!:; v;.);';i£a^ry;"agexl'^(o.wnerli-.26s^cß .'•";.•'.? Alsoi-stuirted'::, 7, Sti Joe, scr.; 3, Tom Tit llseos; 1, Nada K.'26secsj,B, Forest Chief 29secs;; 7, McCormack 29secs;. 2, Southern Crosu- 22secs ; 4, Reienga 3i sees.: The Crab soon established a lead, whwlh wa^ maintained (until th«J 'sea, was reached on the second round, when she'was'Overtaken by Major Election, who won comfortably Jand.returned his backers , a substantial dividend. The Crab also paid a good price for second place. Nada K'avlio was most fancied, finished fourth. Time, 3mm 54 2-ssecs.

RICHMOND. HANDICAP, of 45 soys; second horse 6 sovs:'third liorse 3 soys from the stake. Al horses handicapped to do 7.20 or better. Two and a half miles. '

2A. Emms' eh m Tarawera, by Young Rothschild, aged (N. Emms) 286ecs ... •.. ••• 1 4 H. Tapp's b g Franz Hanion, by Franz, 6 years (D. Mahony) 38secs 2 9 C, White's eh g Major Election, by Electioneer, aged (owner), 13secs (including lOsees penalty) ... 3 Also started: 7, Piracy,scr.; 8, Stormless 74Sees; 10, Dick Stevens lOsebs; 4, Garrett lOsecs; 1, Taumut 28secs; 11, Doyle 31seos; 3, Molly: Brae 33secs; 8, "Wairau. 48secs j 12,., Rerenga; 51sec.sRerenga made a, good, vshowing for "the first mile, but broke badly and then fell back. Passing the Btaiuj the second time round Franz Hanion was leading, with Tarawera close up, and Rerenga third some distance away. Going round the back the positions were reversed, Tarawera gaining th© lead, but she broke and Franz Hanion drew up. Getting into her stride again Tarawera again ran to the front and was never afterwards; headed, , winning by two lengths. Molly Brae, who-« trotted steadily throughout, looked like being among the placed h«T6eB, but breaking badly, fought out a finish for third place with Major Election, who beat her by a nose. Time, 6m in 45seos.

DASH HANDICAP, of 35 soys; second horse 5 so/s; and third horse 3 soys from the stake. All horses handicapped to do 2.25 or better. One mile. 1 G. Tapp's gr g Whirlwind 11, by Mambnno Abdallah, aged (owner) 22secs ... 1 4 C. Allington's b m The Crab, by Bfaeburn, aged (J. E. Richardson) 26sec6 ... ... ... 2 2 Mrs. A. Rightz'e b m Lady H, by General Tracy, aged (J. McFarlane), 12sece' 3

Also started: 3,. Bombay 9secs; 7, Dinnie Hazer 18s«O8; 6, Uord Rue- 20sec©; 5, Pacific 24secs; 8, McCormack 26seos; .4, Victoria 11, 29seos. The Crab soon went to th<- front, and the favourite Whirlwind II rapidly overhauling the Takaka oiviiod mare, a great race ensued, tho latter gaining tlie verdict. by a cpaiple of lengtlis. Lady H coming very fa-at finished third. Time, 2min 41seos.