NELSON RACES.

Colonist, Volume LX, Issue 14655, 8 March 1918, Page 3

NELSON RACES.

SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL MEETING. -]

THE SECOND DAY

■ The Nelson Jockey Club's annual race meeting concluded yesterday. The weather was perfect, if anything too much ; ■so-, for, a« on the opening day, the heat was felt considerably by the majonty of those attending. The attendance was good, and speculation was brisk, the sum of £10,534 being ,put through the. machine, compared with £10,005^ for the corresponding day last year. The total investments for the! meeting were thus. .£21,031 compared wit!i £19,880 for the year previous, an increase of £1151. The racing was excellent, good finishes being the rule.1 There were no scratchings in live out of the eight races, and the total of. scratchings amounted to five only, figures which speak very well indeed for tne. handicappers. The only very easy, win was that of Jean Dillon" in the two-i mile trot, a-nd once .more opinion was expressed that the classes should be! tightened, which woiild be all for the beiiefit of good trotting and more satisfactory for the public, as , runaway wins would be lessened to practically ■vanishing point. The day passed off without the slightest hitch of any kind in connection with the running, and the Judicial Committee did not | have occasion to meet. There was a | little grumbling in some quarters in regard to the location of vehicles j which, in the absence of a" grandstand, interfered with a view of the races in certain parts. This matter, it is under- | stood, will be taken into consideration by the committee. The Yitetta Brothers' orchestra again -supplied the music, which was greatly appreciated. The thanks of our "representative are tendered to Air J. Glen, the secretary, and his staff for their courtesj' and assistance. RACING/DESCIUBEI). The whole of the eight acceptors went to the post in. the Electric Handicap, j-iie lad on Black Heath could not hold me big horse, who did a once round t-ne course and then did not face the harrier at all kindly. Jirith Hose got I the worst of the start. The first to show prominently was the winner, War Tax, who came out at the sea turn and | was' never headed, winning comfortably by a little over two lengtns from ±51uo Gown. Half a length separated the second and third horses, and Exclusive was an equal distance behind Claverhouse. Brith Hose was last.

iiio two-mile saddle trot proved an exciting race, in spite of the fact that Hendricksen's mount, Jean Dillon, went to the front in the first half-mile and established a. long lead. The favourite, Peter McMillan, started badly, but was in second place before the stand was reached. At the back of the course he checked, and when he returned to the saddling paddock it was seen that he had struck himself badly., im--perial Dolly then came at the favourite,, who recovered a little- and tiien fell away, leaving Imperial Dolly in second place, with Wild Pedo fourth in hot pursuit. The Takaka horse made a great effort up the straight and secured second place by a long neck. iiendricksen eased the winner, and was.nearly three lengths to the good on the post. Peter McMiiianwas fourth, Ivioliy Brae lii'th, and the rest nowhere.

The Redwood Memorial saw Mascot: a strong favourite, and once more tha favour it<3 got home, though it was. the opinion' of many good judges that Xantnos in the hands of a more experienced pilot would have caught the judge's eye first. As it was ha ran the winner to rather less than half a length. Rose Pink was three lengths awaj', and Prince Delaware was fourth.

Seven of, the eight acceptors faced the starter in the Tahuna Hack WelterFrisco Rose was left at the post. The first and second horses fought, out a great finish, Rienzi winning by the barest of noses. Rosiam- was threeparts, of a. length away,, and Imaribbon was fourth. Skedaddle atlthe turn into the straight came very fapt,, but, failed to get a. good position, and fell back. The Flying Handicap, though a--four-horse race,, was an interesting.one, and provided one of the closest, of finishes, a short neck only dividing, the first, and third horses.. I'rentham Rose; broke clean away from, her field, Waimatao being the last to leatve the post. Approaching the straight the favourite had ja stronglead. Then the field closed up, and'a ding T dong finish followed. (Jhudic's- rider was greeted with applause for his successful; handling of his ciiai'ge.

All seven on the eaiti for the Brightwater Trot went out. Peter McMillan, the favourite,, played, up at the post, and returned to the saddling; paddock.. Brandon, made a. good showing, early, in the racoj. but. broke badly at the top. end. and lost a lot of ground. Hopeless, going, better than anything, else, justified the handicapper,. and ; getting into a safe place entering the straight, won a great,race by. about.three lengths. Brandon, coming; well; secured the third place, and.. Suddite was fourth.

in the Stoke Hack Handicap, Knight Juan and Silk Ribbon were absentees. The horses were sent, away to a. splendid start,.. Imaribbon being, the laggard. War Tax was the first to show out,, with Claverhouse in close attendance. •There was a great race up the straight and a desperate finish. Claverhouse kept his head in front, and won by a short neck, while it was difficult to separate the second and. "third, horses. Trickery was fourth.

The Wahnea Welter, the concluding, event of the day, was- another good race. Xanthos, the second.: favourite, with R.aed. up,, ran a good race, and won. Mr Pharazyn's, nomination, was prominent throughout, finishing second. The favourite,. Kiltessj. was";not;, able to get a better place than fourth.in a field of six. Pariform-and. Prince1. Delaware were the absentees. DETAILS OF EVENTS.. Particulars of the day's: events.- are appended.:^— • ..ELECmiC HACK. HANDICAP, of 100 soys; second 20 soys, and- third 10 soys- from the stake.- Five furlongs. -i Mrs J. Wingham's eh g War Tax:, by Strowan —Homany GifL, 6" yrs. 8.5 (F.. H, Gray). ~, .-., 1 12 Mr W. Fuller's br m Blue-Gown, by All ited—Witch Winnie, 5 . ■yrs,- 8.9 (C. Price) ... . ; . ..; 2--3 Mr T. Donnellan's br c Claver-" iiousc, by Antagonist'—Scottish Star-1 3 yrs, 8.10 (V. Lee)- .. ; 4 Also started: 1 Exclusive 9^0,':7 Bfith! Ros'? 8-^ (including 141b overweight),-5 John Gilpin 8.1 (including-. 131b over-! weight), 6 Black Heath 7.2 (including ■olb- allowance) 8 Silk Ribbon' 6.11 (including 51b- allowance). Won ,by over two lengths; third half a-iength away. Time, 1.2.

RICHMOND TROT (in. Saddle).,. of 90 soys; second horse 20 soys, and third 10'-.'sovs from the stake.. 5.40 or better. Fbr trotters only: Two ; 2 Mr H: Campbell's-b nr'Jean:Dillon, > by Harold Dillon, aged, l£)see' (A. Hendrickseh). ' ... 1 OMr A, Emras's b g. Wild ■ Fec'b;, ■ ~ by -Wildmoor—Torpeer&ss, 5 yrs, " \ scr: (N. Emnis). ... .'.. ... ... *I\ 3 Mr B. P.- Brougham's bile "m Ini-" perial Dolly by Imperial" Beti J>oy, aged, llsec (Owner "... ... S Also started': '4 CoMntraiA*e ;>l3see-;.-8i Tom Tit 21sec, 7 Molly Brae 24see, l.j Peter McMillan 24sec, 9 "McCcrmncfe 24seo, '5 tStar. o,f jjinwoud _29sec. Won easily? WiiU!:Fedo s; gamM:second pl.aee' on tlj'.e post. Time^ Jean Dillon, svl4 L>;

"Wild Pedo, 4.56 3-5; Imperial Dolly, 5.7 1-5. ' ■■■■.•■ . ' ' ' ...

REDWOOD MEMORIAL (Open) of . 200 soys;, second 40 soys, and third 20 soys from tlto stake. One mile and a-quarter. &

1-Messrs V. and E. Riddiford's b f Mascot, by Martian—Mary of Arcyle, 3 yrs, 8.11 (A. Reed)... 1 3 Mr W. R. McNairn's eh h Xanx. thos, by Achilles or Bezonian— Sunglow, 5 yrs, 7.8 (W. Mancer) 2 2 Mr H. Whitney's br m Rose Pink, by Kilbroney—Madder. 4 yrs, D.I (J. Olsen) /. ...' \ 3 . Also ran: 5 Prince Delaware 8.8 (C. Price), i Black Night 6.10 (including 31b overweight), (J. Armstrong). Won by about half a length,; third about three lengtts away. Time, 2.8 2-5.

TAHUNA HACK WELTER, of 100 soys; second 20 soys, and third 10 soys from the stake. Minimum weiglt 7st 71b. Seven furlongs. 3, Mr H. Fuller's br g Rienzi, by *■ • Signor—l'smene, o yrs, 8.1 (including 4lh overweight) (J. (Jisen) 1 1 Mr J. Rogers's b m Lady TTiyliis, , by GlengOAvrie —Phyjlis, 5 yiis, ?"10 (W. Manccr) ... 2

B Mr H. L. Jackson's b g Ilosiam, by Conqueror —Rose Petal, 6 yi-s, 7.11 (including 41b overweight) (A. Heed) ... 3 Also started: 4 . Imaribbon 9.9, 2 Skedaddle 8.5, 5 Kniglit Juan B.4'(includiiig lilb overweight), 7 Frisco Rose Bst (including 71b overweight). Won by a nose; third about three-quarters of a length away. Time, 1.30. "

FLYING HANDICAP (Open) of 150 soys; second 30 soys, 'and third 15 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. 3 Mr A. Beban's eh g Chudic, by Finland —JVovoe Vremya a^ed, 5.9 (E. Moran) h 1 1 Mr H. Whitney's br f Trentham Rose, by All Red—.Northern Star,-3 :ns, 9.5 (J.'Olsen) ... 2 2 Mr M. Wiiliams's b g Waimatao, by Bezonian —Puuewai, 5 yrs, 11.6 (W. Price) 3 Also started: 4 Parifbrm 9.10. Very close finish. Time, 1.2.

BRIGHTWATEB TROT (Harness), of 80 soys; second horse 16 soys, and third 8 soys from the stake. 4.8 or better. One mile and a-haif.

5 Mr F. Cnrran's b g Hopeless, by King Tracey—Flitaway, 5 yrs, scr. (A. Hendricksen) 1 4 Mr J. T. Craig's b g War Lord, by Havoc —Leda G yrs, 20sec (A. H. Craig) 2 3 Mr P. Daley's gr g Brandon, by King Cole —'Myrtle Girl, 4 yrs, 24sec. (Owner) ... ••• 3 Also started: 6 Suddite 4SCC, .7 Lyall Bay 26sec, 2 Belle of Bombay 26sec, 1 Peter McMillan 26sec. Won by three lengths. Times: Hopeless, 3.30 2-5; War Lord, 3.51; Brandon, 3.50 2-5. STOKE HACK HANDICAP, of 100' soys; second horse 20 soys and third 10 soys from the. stake. Six fur-, longs. 1 Mr T. Donnellan's br c Claverhot se by Antagonist —Scottish Star, 3 yra. 8.7 (V. Lee) ..... ...... 1 5 Mr3 J. Wingham's eh gWav.Tax, by Strowan —Romany Girl, 6-yrs, 8.11 (including 91b penalty) (F. Gray) 2' 3-Mr H. Whitney's br F Arihia, by Cyrus—Aema, 3 yrs> 7.10/ (AY. . Mancer) .- ••• 3 Also started: 4 Imaribbon 9.3,.6 John Gilpin 8.1. 171b- overweight), 2 Trickery 7.11. Won by a^ nose; almost a dead heat for second'place. Time 1.16-. WAIMSA WELTER (Open) of- 100 soys; second 20 soys, and' third 10 soys from the stake. Minimum weight 7st 71b. Seven furlongs; 2 Mr W. Rv McNairn's eh h Xan- ■.:■ 1 thos, by Achilles or Bezonian, 5 yrs; 8.11 Reed y ... ....; ... li 4>Mi C. B; 2?liarazyn?s b'lk g Black Night, by Elevation — Black Squall, G yrs, 7.7 (including 51b allowance) ... ... 2 3'MV J.. Adamson'a-: blk m Lady * Mvddleton, by Gluten—Lady Minnie, aged', 9:IT (F. Gray) ... 3 Also started: 1 Kiltess 10.3; 5 Good Hope 9.8; li Chudic 0.1 (incltiding 81 & penalty). Necks only separated- the placed: horses; Time, 1.29. A. Reed and' W. Price were the most successful' jockeys- at the meeting; with: three wins, each. Olsen scored' two wihsj x and .Mancer,.' Gfay^ Moran. and Lee one each. In the trotting events* | Hendricksen saluted the judge on three j occasions, and N. Emms onqe. j