SPORTING.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8743, 1 April 1890, Page 2

SPORTING.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB'S ANNIVERSARY MEETING. FIHST DAY. Officers — Judge: Mr James Paul. Starter: Captain Mace. Clerk of Scales : Mr 11. Cock. Clerk of Course: Mr C. Messenger. Ilancticapp r : Mr J. 0. Evctt. Timekeeper: Mr F. Stohr. IlonSe rdani and Treasurer: Mr James Paul. Stewards: Dr. O'Carroll, Messrs 0. Samuel, M.H.R., C. W. Govctt, A. Standish, N. King, T. Elliot, E. R. A. Ilaworth, 11. G. Bauclioj)c, \V. L. Newman, G. J. Newman, J. T. Davis, R. Cock, W. D. Thoiusou, and Capt. Mace. Much greater interest has bceu taken in the anniversary races Ibis year than for years past. Tin's is accountable, no doubt, to the fact that the fields promised to be much larger than the ordinary run of iields we have bad at our meeting's, and also that a greater outside interest lias been takeu in the meeting than hitherto. During the last few flays visitors have been arriving from down the coast, and on Monday night so many were in town that hotel accommodation was at a premium. By the Takapuna from Auckland this (Tuesday) morning a fairly numerous contingent arrived, and the morning train from the south was largely patronised. Mr Evetts, the handicappcr, arrived by train on Monday evening When it became known on Monday night that the whole eight acceptors for the T.J.C. Handicap had paid up final moneys, general satisfaction was expressed at the prospect of a good race for the big money this year. TO-DAY'S RACES. The weather broke this (Tuesday) morning rather dull, but not so gloomy as to indicate rain. Thci'o were, however, very slight showers oi: rain, but these happily cleared off sufficiently to induce people to attend the course. The attendance of the public was large, and a good day's pleasure seemed to be obtained by all. The two publican's booths — inside and outside — were run by Mr H. Hammond, 1 who appeared to do a good trade. The grandstand luncheon booth was alfio in Mr Hammond's hands, but he sublet it to Mr E. Evetts, who catered excellently. The outside refreshment booth was run by Messrs West and Webb, and a fair amount of public support seemed to be obtained by them. The games were under the control of Mr Butterwortli, who ran his " bird on the wing " machine, and seemed to do well. There were several other games going on on the course. The two totalisators were worked by Messrs Adams and Andrews, the departure of having a 10s ticket one in the outside enclosure being duly appreciated by those vrlio do not patronise the grandstand. The condition of the course and premises wero excellent, thanks to the way Mr J. ClafL'ey, the caretaker, had carried out his duties. The arrangements for the races were capitally planned by the oflicers of the Club, Mr Paul and Mr Bauchope being particularly to the fore in tins lespect. During the day the Rifles Band, under Bandmaster Garry, discoursed music on the lawn, their playing being greatly appreciated by everyone. The band played the following selections — Maich, "The King"; selection, "Lucretia Borgia"; waltzes, " Summer Showers"; selection, "Ernani"; waltzes, "George"'; schottische, "Bright and Bewitching"; selection, "II Trovatoro"'; quadrille, "Cleopatra"; ■waltzes?, " Hand and Hearts"; polka, "Rocket." The convenience of the telegraph ofiice — which was in charge of Mr Sustins — was also much appreciated by those who had matter for transmission during the day. The stewards had a jockey named Buddicombe before them for insulting one of the stewards. Buddicombo apologised, and the stewards, after giving him a warning, let him go with a caution. Mr Gus Sole acted as clerk of the course in the absence of Mr Messenger. The following are the results : — Maiden Hack Hurdles, of 20 sovh. Second horse to receive 3 soys. from the stakes. Minimum weight, lOst ; over four flights of hurdles. About one mile. Mr W. Sole's eh g Tatler, Python — Butterfly, -Ayrs. ... (D. Crozicr) 1 Mr W. Arnoldfs bl g Delusion, aged (Frewin) 2 Mr F. Stohr's b g Waipipi, syrs. (V. Colello) 3 Zareba (Golley) and Moderator (P. Johnston) also started. Captain Mace got the field, away to a good start, Zareba showing the way over the first hurdle, closely followed by the rest of the iield. Waipipi and Moderator cannoned slightly in taking this hurdle. Zareba led round the back, hotly pursued l»y Moderator and the others. At the old grandstand bite Moderator shot hia bolt, and Zareba, coining well, looked all over a winner, but at the straight hurdle he bored out and ran oil", and Tatler, coming through from the rest of the field, won comfortably from Delusion, Waipipi being a good third, and Moderator last. Time, 2min. 4secs. Totalisator — Inside, £46 on machine 6 on winner, dividend, £6 18.s ; outside (10s), 28 tickets, 4 on winner, dividend £3 3s. No\ el Race, of 25sovs. No weight under 9st. Entrance, 1 soy. One mile. Mr W. Sole's br m Fryingpan (Riley) 1 Mr J. V. Dingle's Mount (L\ Johnston) 2 ftir Dingle's Prudence was the only other starter. Won easily. Totalisator — Inside, £41, dividend, £1 4s ; outside, 42 tickets, 22 on winner, dividend, 17s. Taraxaki Jockey Club Handicap, of 200 soys. The second horse to receive 20 soys. from the stakes. One mile and a half. Mr R. Burkes eh f Dolosa, 3yrs., (Leolinus — Lure), 7st ... (Maiming) 1 Mr J. Kean's br c Montrose, 3yrs., (Ingoinar — Dundee Katie), 7st lib (Buddicombe) 2 Mr E. McKinnon's b c Loch Ness, 3yrs, (Ingomar — Albatross), 7st 31b (Lindsay) 3 Mr J. George's b h Vendor, syrs., 6st 121 b (G. Colello) 0 Mr T. Page's br m Antelope, aged, Bst olb (Taylor) 0 Mr W. Barnard's eh m Jenny (late Rosebud), oyrs., <3st 81b (Riloy) 0 Mr A. Standish's b in Eileen, 4yrs., b'st (R. Johnston) 0 Mr D. Knight's br m Weka, 4yrs., b'st 71b (Price) 0 Antelope declined lib. Loch Ness 21b, and Vendor 21b overweight. The whole eight on the card faced the starter, who got his field away on the fourth asking, Dolosa at once rushing to the front, followed closely by Loch Ness, Vendor, and Jenny, the others close up. Passing the stand the order was Dolosa, Jenny, Loch Ness, and Vendor, the rest of the field being handy. Coining in sight ufter rounding the hill, it was seen that Doio.sa btill held the load. Here Montrose began to move up through his field and take a better position. Dolosa led into the straight, and here Montroso challenged the filly; but bhe would not be denied, and won by three quarters of a length, Loch Ness a f-iir third, and Vendor a good fourth, the others being some lengths behind in straggling order. Time, 2 mm. 43sec. Totalisator — Insido £230, 8 on winner, dividend £20 lie; Antelope, Loch Ness, Montrose, and Vendor were vary evenly backed on this machine, and Eileen had a good following. Outside machine, 280 (10a) tickets, 10 on winner, dividend £12 12s, Tho samo houses us mentioned, above wgro pr<H|.y

First llandicai> Hack Race, of rJOsovs. The second horse to receive 3sovs. from the stakes. Ono mile and a quarter. 'Mr J. J. Russel's b m Tuna, 4yrs., 7st 111 b (Lindsay) 1 Mr J. Gilpin's br g Lodore, 4yrs., Bst 51b (P.Johnston) 2 Mr D. Teed's b f The Orphan, 3yrs., 6st 121 b . 3 Durus. St. Michael, and Blue Mountain were scratched. Nap declare*! 61b over■weight, and Lodoro lib. After a little fiddling at the post Captain Mace despatched tho field to a good start, Lodoro, Vision, and Tuna in the van past the stand. At tho back the throe still raced in the lead, Tuna in tho van, with Vision next and Lodoro third. Entering the straight Tuna had a grood lead, which she maintained to the finish, Lodore being a good second. The Orphan came up with a sensational rush at tho finish, and got just behind the other two horses ; Vision was fourth. Time, 2min 20secs. Totalizator, £127 inside, 32 on winner, dividend, £3 lls; 122 tickets outside, 30 on winner ; dividend, £1 16s. Welter Handicap, oE 40 soys. The sccone' horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. For 3 year olds and upwards. Minimum weight, 7st. 71bs. One mile. Mr J. Kcan's b g St. Michael, aged, 7st 71b (Burns) 1 Mr W. Barnard's eh m Jenny (late Rosebud), syrs, 7st 9lb (Buddicombc) 2 Mr G. 11. Gibson's bin Rcwa Rewa, 6yrs, 7st 101 b ... (G. Colello) 3 Mr .T. Cooker's b g Ruapchu, aged, Bst 71b (Peachy) ... « 0 Cyclone, Weka,and Lodore were scratched. Tho race needs but little description, and St. Michael soon took up the running from Ruapehu and Jenny, and won by a length. Jenny w*s a lmderate second, and Rewa Rewa a fair third. Time lmin 48secs' Totalisator : Inside, 123, 37 on winner, dividend, £2 IDs ; outside 121, 25 on winner, dividend, £1 lls. Flying Handicap, of 50 soys. The second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. The winner of the T.J.C. Handicap to carry 51bs. extra. Six furlongs. Mr E. McKinnon's b c Loch Ness, 3yrs, 7st 91b (Lindsay) 1 Mr J. Paul's b h Boulanger, 3 yrs, 7st 81b (G. Colello) 2 Mr E. McKinnon's b c Lock Ness, oyrs, 7st 91b (Dowell) 3 Vendor, Weka, anil Jenny were scrached. After several attempts to get them away, Captain Mace sent tho field away to a struggling start, of which Loch Ness got decidedly the best. Loch Ness led all the way, and although Boulanger ran determinedly and made up ground, he could not get up to Loch Ness, who won comfortably, Cyclone being 1 a fair third. Time luiin 17sec. Totalisator: Inside £178, 33 on winner, dividend £i 17s 6d; outside, £2 9s. A protest was entered against the winner, on the ground of starting in front of the post. After the Novel Race, Fryingpan was put up for auction by Mr King, and knocked down to Mr G. Corkofor £10 10s.