BELL BLOCK RACING CLUB'S MEETING.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 9685, 29 April 1893, Page 2

BELL BLOCK RACING CLUB'S MEETING.

The third ann lal lhack moeting of the 801 l Block Club was held on Mr P. ' Rundle's farm on Thursday in the presence of fully 700 spectator*. The day was fine for the sport, a fe*v slight 6howers of rain falling, but those were not heavy enough to inconvenience patrons of the meeting. The heavy rains that had fallen for a week preceding the meeting had soddened the course to a cortain degree, and the "going" was therefore a bit heavy. The tot lisator was worked by Messrs Adams and Andrews, of Auckland, who put £1,312 through during the day in an expeditious manner. There were no large dividends, the boat being in the Farmers' Plate, when iEnono, who had been tipped in these columns, rewarded her backers with £8 13. Mr 0. White ran the publican and refreshment booths, and to all appearances he did a good trade. The officials all worked hard to ensure the success of meeting, especially the courteous secretary, Mr A. A. Atnbridge, who managed matters so well that the meeting was got off without o hitch. Ihe starting was in the hands oi Mr Watson, who effected excellent start t in all cases in which he officiated. In the Flying Handicap a deputy starter wielded the flag, but he could not be complimented on his despatch. The sport opened witli the Hurdles, in which Despised took tin lead on the drop of the flag, an( maintained his advantage all the way Cingalee ran off at the second hurd c, an< thus spoilt her chance. The Maiden Plati renu'ted in a ding dong (inibh betwcei The Nun and Belie, both riders "grafting' a'l they know over a furlong from the post Tlic jtiilgo gave a dead heat, and hi de ision was supported by sev ral wh obtained a good view of the finish. Other again contended that The Nun won b i bare head For a few minutes matter were pretty lively around the Judge' stand, the b.-ickers of each horse c'aiminj that the one they had backed had won Oapt. Cornwall's det ision was, howevei considered the correct one. There wei six horses saddlod up for the Cup, Waipir being scratched On tho fall ot the rla, Armoury ma 'c play, with Lord John an Shiela in closo attendance, lonic an Goldonlock handy, and Ti Poka last. A tho back Lord John fell back beaten, an Shiela soon followed suit, leaving Armour in the lead and going strong. lonic wee in pursuit of the leader, aud entering tli straight was on level terms with him. Th raeo was never in doubt aftor this, fo although Armoury responded gamely t his rider's efforts tho big bay had too inuc left in him, and won with a bit to spare b, three-quarters of a length. The time fc the mile and three furlongs was 2uiia 41sc< Tho Farmers Plate was won easily b iEnonp, ridden by Mr H. Lepper, lh owner. In the Flying, CutlaßS got a lesi at the start and won easily. Lord Onslo\ just got homo from Kathleen in theScurrj i he Welter was a good race, Armoury jnt winning after a great go up the straight Nugget, run a great eocond, tho onl ticket on lim on the machine being hoi by his owner. DespisoJ, the favorite wa third. Five went) out for the Fine Handicap, Austral just winning Iron Fauntleroy after a good set to. TlieTowi Band under Mr J. liirch wore on th course and played some excellent inusi during tho uay. Appended are the results ;—; — Handicap Hurdles, of. 20 boys; aeconi horse to receive 5 soys from stakei 1^ miles, over six flights of hurdle 3tt Gin high. Mr M. Carroll's b h Despised, lOst 01b (Johnston).,. ... ... ... Mr W. Lowry's eh g Dick, flat 71b (in 71b ovor) (Hatton) ! Mr W. J. Crozier's m g Nugget, lOst (D. Crozier) ... ; Also started : Cingalee (lOst 10lb Wizard (9st 10lb), Maori Boy (9st 9lb, ii o'uding9lbover). Lord John was Bcratchec Won easily. Totalisator, 145 ; dividenc £2. Time, 2min 36sec. Maiden Pl .te, of 20 sovb; 6econd hon to receive 5 boys out ot the stake Weight for age, Distance, 1 mile. Mr J. J. Hussell's eh m Belle, Bst 131 b (Cook) Mr T. Baker's b in The Nun, Bst 121 b (Crocker) ... Mr J. Qoodwin's bl g Peter Jackson, Bst J lib (Stevens).. Also started : Kororangi Bst 131 b, Rcc shank Bst 121 b, Clifton Bst 81b, Purity 8 bib, Tauranga Bst 51b. Totalisator, 18! dividend, Belle £1 sa, Tho Nun £1 8 Time, ]mm 57bcc. Bell Block Cor, of 50 soys ; secon horse to receive lOsovs from tie Etuk< 1 m lo 3 furlongs. Mr D. Teeds louie, 9st (P. Johnston) Mr J. George's br g Armoury, 7st 51b (James) Mr I). Teod*s g m Shiela, 7st 101 b (Mantel) Also sUrted : Goldenlock (7<st 81b' Lord John (7at 81b), Ti Poka (7st 31 bj Waipiro was Fcratched. Totalisator 255 Dividend £2 2s. Time, 2min 41sec. Farmers' Plate of 20sovs ; second hors to receive 5 soya from the stukee Seven furlongs. Mr 11. B. Lepper's b m OJJaone (owner) ; Mr E. Gernhoofer's br g Mount (Boswel') ! Mr R Cunningham's b m Kathleen, (owner) ... , i Also started : Lady Help, Beulah, Jack Kiutnet, Joesio, Joe Mane, Traducer, Ariel Australasia, and Summer Day. Maud S was scratched. Tatalisator 157. Dividenc £8 13s. Time, linin 43 3 sscc, Flying Handicnp, of 25 soya ; Boconc horsd 5 soys from stakes. G furlon c Mr F. Watson's b tv .Cutlass, 7st 7ib (James) ] Mr W. J. Crozier's m g Nugget, Bst 41b (Crockor) S Mr J.HusßeH'schiu Eelle, 7at (Cudd) c, Also started : Shiela B*t 81b, Golden lock Bit 61b, Waipiro Bit 411, Wizard 7stslb. Totalisator, 19G. Dividend, £4 Ga. Time, lmin 24 4-sthsec>. Hurry Scurry, of 20 eovs ; second horse 5 soys from Btakes. Fivo furlongs. Lord Onßlow (Cudd) 1 Kathleen (Eva) 2 Australasia (Putt) 3 Also ran : Convict, Faunlleroy, laniwha, Pot, Maud P, Governess, Hymen, Black Bess, Dick, Fairahot, Jessie, and I'etor Jackson. Totalisalor, 144. Dividend, £2 4a. Time, lmin Oaecs. Welter Handicap, of 20 boys ; second horse 5 boys from stikes 1 mil . Mr J. Georgo's br g Armoury, Bst 101 b (Crocker) ... 1 Mr W. J. Crozier's m g Nugget, 9st 31b (Crozier) 2 Mr M. Carroll's b h Despised, 9st 31b (Johnston),.. „ , 3 Also started : Waipiro 9at 3!b, Lord John 9st 31b, Ti Poka Bit 7ib. Totalisotor, 121. Dividend, £2 Gs. Final Handicap, of 20 soys ; second horse 3 sovb from stakes. 1 mile. AuHtral, 7st 121 b (Mantel) 1 Fauntlorpy, 6st 71b (H. Putt) 2 Cutlass, Bst 12lb (James) ... ... 3 Alao ran : Lord Onalow and Jack Totalisator, 103. Dividend, £3 10s.