NELSON JOCKEY CLUB.

Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13420, 18 March 1914, Page 4 (Supplement)

NELSON JOCKEY CLUB.

; ANNUAL RACE MEETING. PERONEAL WINS THE CUP. , (From. "The Colonist," March 12.) The annual Mneeting of the Nelson Jockey Club opened auspiciously at' [.Richmond' Park yesterday. The weather" conditions were perfect, andf the attendance of the public must have been a record. A noticeable feature was the large number of visitors from Wellington, West Coast, Marlborough and the Golden Bay districts. . The course after the long spell of dry weather was hard, arid the horses raised clouds of dust, but none of them showed any signs of soreness after their, efforts. Although the fields, with the exception of the trots and the maiden hack wore not large, the racing was interesting, and the fact that Mr. J. Q. Patterson, the deputy-stipendiary steward, was not called upon to exercise his powers, shows that there was nothing shady in the running. The public had a good day, 'favourites winning five out of the eight races on the programme. Mr. W. Nidd scored a double win' with Peroneal and Peronilla in the Cup and Grand Stand Handicap, both of whom started warm favoxtrites. The totalisator investments totalled 1 £7784 as against £7511 for the first day last' year, an increase of £273 only. In view of the larger attendance this year, this was. somewhat disappointing, but the cause may be attributed directly to the delay in getting the horses out in the earlier races, thereby limiting the time for investments on the machine. It j was noticeable that in the last three races, with the horses out early, the money poured in freely, and the investments on the Welter Hack, with four starters, were in excess of the amount invested in the Nelson Cup with five starters. Several improvements have been carried out by the Club since last year, including the erection of a new judge's box, and blackboards for the posting of information. The latter proved a great convenience. What is badly wanted is an afternoon tea kiosk, and this is a, matter which should engage the attention of the owners of the Park —the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Yesterday afternoon so great was the demand for lunch that it was well after three o'clock before tea was procurable. The results are as follows: — MAIDEN HACK RACE: of 60sovs.; aacond 7 soys., and third 3sovs. from the stake. Open to all horses_that hare never won a race exceeding 25 soys. in value at time of starting. Weight for age. Six furlongs. 2 J. T. Murphy's b g Roue (Gay Spark —Merrystone) 3 yrs. (W. Young) Bst 51b ... 1 5 A. F. Hook's eh g Idol (Knight Errant) 4 years, (F. Homes) Bst 111b 2 4 H. Whitney's br g Asche (Cyrus —Evandale) 4 yrs, (T. Pritchsrd), Bst 111b 3 Also started: 8, Master Try 8.11; 5, Maus© Headrig 8.11; 6, Curess 8.11; 8, S«aila 8.11; 10, Florence Nightingale 8.11; 7, Merrie Glen 8.11; 9, May Dew 8.11; 1, Otakura 8.8; 3, Elopement 8.5. Woa by a length. Time, 1.17. Winner trained by A. Rore.

HANKICAP TROT (saddle or harness) :of 70sovs.; second lOsovs., and third 4sovs. from the stake. Horses handicapped to trot 7.15 or better. Two miles and a-half.

1 F. S. Rutherford's b m Kitty N., (by Woodburn Chief), aged, (G. Redmond), Sosecs 1 2 W. Bagby's eh g Little Banes (by Imperial Bell Buoy), aged (owner), Bsecs 2 3 A. Emms's eh m Tarawers (by Young Rothschild), aged (N. Emms), 3secs 3 Also started: 8, Stormcloud 3secs; 9, Welcome Jack Bsecß; 11, Major Eleotioa Bsecs; 7, Molly Brae 24secs; 4, Josephine S., 24secs; 12, Oaktree 33 sec*; 10, Rerenga 35secs; 5, Folly 35 sees; 6, May Patch 35secs; 13, Deltic 45secs: 12, Ebonywood 45secs. Won easily. Times: Kitty N., 6.49; Little Bones 6.28; Tarawera 6.31. NELSON CUP (open): of 250 sots. ; second 35sovs., and third 15sors. from tha stftko. One mile and a-quarter. 1 W. Nidd's 'b m Peroneal (Achilles —Prelude), 4yrs, (W. Young) Bst 131b .-. 1 3 H. Wolland's eh g Monologue (Advance— Epilogue), 6 years, (J: Begbie), Bst 61b 2 5 A. Keir's b m Moirette (Sweet Simon—More»n), 4 years, (C. Carmont), carried 6st. 91b. ... 8 Also started: 2, Odessa 8.10; 4, St. Curio 6.7. Won easily by a clear length. Time, 2min 9sec. Winner trained by F. Higgot.

HOPE HACK HANDICAP: of 100 soys.; second lOsovs., and third ssovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 4 H. Hodge's eh m Borsil (Boris— Silvermine), 5 years, (G. Francis), Bst 111b 1 3T. Septor's eh g Achilledes -(Achilles— Dexterity), 4 years, (Tapp), 9st. 81b 2 1 M. Webster's eh m Alecto (Sir Laddo—Aelto), 4 years, (W. Young), 9st. 51b. ... 3 Also started: 2, Wailand 8.4; 6, Sinvila 7.0; 5, Blue Blood 6.7. Won by a length. Time, 1.29. Winner trained by N. Williams. HANDICAP TROT (saddle or harness): of 65sovs.; second 7sovs., and third 3sovs. from the stake. Horses handicapped to trot 5.44 or better. Two miles. 5 I. Harvey's gr m Nada X., (by Blackchild), aged, (owner), 24secs 1 2 F. S. Rutherford's b m Kitty N., (by Woodburn Chief), aged 14secs 2 1 A. Freeth's b m Alabama Thorpe (by Lord Althorp), aged, (owner), 30secs 3Also started: 8, Stormcloud scr.; 4, Tarawera 2secs; 11, Major Election 6 sees; 9, Myrette 14secs; 7, Tom Tit 16 sees; 6, "Matilda (re-handicapped) 10 sees; 10, Molly Brae 20secs; 11, Redeemer 20secs; 8, The Crab 20secs; 14, Rerenga 30secs ; 12, Miss Molly 30secs ; 3, Heirloom 30secs; 13, Fleet Boy 30 sees. .Won easily. Times: Nada K. 5.24; 'Kitty N. 5.22, Alabama Thorpe •5.42. ' TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP; of SOsovs., second lOsovs., and third ssovs. from the stake. Five furlongs. 1 A. Crawford's eh m Lady Vladimir (Vladimir—-Waiwhera), 4 years, (M. McDonald) 9.st. ... 1 2 W. Watson's blk g Royal Sleeves (Merrie England — Green-

sleevea). 4 years, (S. Reid) 9st 21b.' 2 3 D. Cameron's eh g Eron Boy (Knight Erranty-Breezey), 3 years, (H. Francis), 7st. 71b. ... 3 Also started: 6, Pleasure Bent 8.4; 4, Peggy 7.10; 5, Rosemerrie 7.7; 7, Idol 7.7-; 8, Lady Doreen 7.7. Won by a neck. Time, 1.2. .Winner trained by A. Crawford. GBAND STAND HANDICAP (Qpen) : of 12530V3.; second, 15sovs., and third lOsovs. from the stake. lOsovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 W. Nidd's b i Peronilla (Achilles —Prelude), 3yrs, (W. Young), Bsfc 131b. ... ...... 1 2 It. Cooper's br g Leapuki (Leathe —Waipuki), aged, (G. • I Francis), 9st 31b. ... ... ... 2

3H. Wolland's b g The Great Mogul (Royal Fusilier —Bijoe) 4 years, (J. Begbie), Bst 71b ..-. 3 Also started: 4, Mt. Victoria 8.9; 5, JKiUaloo 6.7. Won by half a length. Time, 1.15. . Winner trained by F. Higgott. WELTER HACK HANDICAP: of 80sovs.; second lOsovs., and third ssovs. from the stake; Minimum weight, Bst. Seven furlongs. ' IH. Hodge's br m Chillies (Achilles —Bellicent)^ 3 years, • (G. Francis), 9st 91b ... ... ... .1 3 F. S. Rutherford's eh m Trilby * (Clanranal — Stony hurst m), aged, (T. Pritchard), Bst. 121b. 2 2 H, Schwass' br" m Ruination (Sensation —Stage Whisper), 5 years, (W. Young), Bst 7lb ... 3 Also started: 4, Glenongly 8.8. Won by a length. Time, 1.29. Winner trained by N. Williams.