DUNEDEN" JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 269, 27 March 1873, Page 6

DUNEDEN" JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

March 24. Dining the early part of the first day weather was threatening, and it was doubtful whether we should not have a heavy downfall of rain ; but as thu day advanced the cloiuls cleared away, and the sun broke out, bringing splendid weather. The programme issued gave promise of an excellent day's sport, and the result was that a very large concourse was attracted to the course. Every description of vehicle, from the four-horse drag to the humble spring cart, was pressed into service, while the number of equestrians who presented themselves led one to wonder where all the horses come from. The course itself and surroundings presented a somewhat different appearance to that of last year. The grand stand was covered in by an awning, which certainly was a great comfort to those occupying it. The bars underneath, and along the line, of booths were gaily and tastefully decorated, 2> reßen l'". l <>' a most seductive appearance, Immediately in

real 1 of the booths, the usual games found at such places were established. " Aunt Sally," " the fortunate button," ground billiards, Bhooting galleries*, and thimble-rigging attracted many persons possessed of more money than brains. As noon approached the excitement in the sadcllmy-iiiuliloek increased ; and as the various horses stripped for the Maiden Plate, 3 to 1 was freely offered and taken on Queen Bee and Master Howe ; 6tol at the same time was refused against Ex Officio, and 5 to 1 against Forest Queen*; while the betting on Butterfly w.is level. Mr Dodson's Swcetlips did not create confidence, though she t>howed considerable pluck in the race, and held a respectable position. From the first, Verbena, Hard Times, and Forest Queen were considered out of the race. Verbena, however, pulled up, and showed that if she had been in better condition she would have astonished some of the knowing ones. Twelve horses came to the post for the Maiden Plate, of 80 soys, entrance, 3 soys ; lj miles ; to cany one and a-half mile; weight for age. For horses that have never . won an advertised prize exceeding L 25. Captain Hutchison's eh m Butterfly (late Flying Scud) 4 yrs, 8s 111 b (Pearson) 1 Mr H. Hill's br 111 Queen Bee, by Leamington (Flevu-de-Lib), 6 yrs, 9st 41b (Waddel) 2 Mr A. Smith's eh 111 Maymom, 4 yrs, Bst 111 b (Denham) 3 Mr (1. Dodson's eh m Sweetlips, atred, 9&t 911 m - - - - --- 0 M.i ( '. Moore's bg Ex Officio, 6 yrs, Oht 51b- 0 Mr John Stephensun's eh m Hard Times, aged, Ust 41b ------ 0 Mr R. Eraser's eh g Color-Sergeant, 6 yrs, 9sfc4lb - - - . - - ' 0 Mr R. Derritt's b g Hector, aged, 9st 41b - 0 Mr J. Hastie's b f Forest Queen, by Gamden, 3 yrs, 7st 81b 0 Mr E. Pritchard's b f Miss Rowe, by Master Rowe, 3 yrs, 7st Sib - - ' - - - 0 Mr D. O'Brien's b c Faugh-a-ballagh, by Master Rowe (Fanny), 2 yrs, sst - 0 Mr Charles Waters's b f Verbena, by Prince Alfred (Mountain Maid) 2 yrs, 4st 111 b - - - - - --- 0 A splendid start was obtained, May Morn and Queen Bee taking the lead, and holding their position almost . neck-and-neck for the fiisfc half turn round the course. Butterfly, then holding sixth place, answered to the whip, and, before the circle was completed, came to the front in splendid style, followed closely by the Queen and May Morn. The ruck begaai to spread considerably, and it was clear that the honors lay between the three horses mentioned. Waddel used his whip freely over Queen Bee, but it was no use, for Butterfly came in to the post, winning by about four lengths, apparent^ not a bit distressed. Pearson, the jockey of Butterfly, deserves praise for the manner in which he rode the mare. Time, 234secs. FoitBL'RY Handicap of 200 soys., with a sweepstakes of 3 soys. each ; the second horse to receive the amount accruing from the sweepstakes; nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys. T'l miles. Captain Hutchison's eh m Mabel, by Scud, •1 yrs, Ost 81b - - - (Malone) 1 Mr 11. Dorritt 11s b g Tambourini, 4 yrs,. 'Vtt 101 b ---. (Dan O'Brien) 2 Mr R. Richardson's eh m Misfortune, aged, 7st (51b ----- (Richards) 3 Mr S. Nosworthy's br m Malice, 5 yrs, [Ist 0 Mr y. Inder's eh g Malabar, 6 yrs, 7st 71b - 0 Mr E. Pritchard's b g Patch, 5 yrs, 7st 21b - 0 Jh- W. Edgar's br 111 Empress, aged, (ist 121 b 0 Mr G. Coombe's b g Catapult, aged, (i.st 121 b 0 Mr J. Jenkins's br g Roebuck, by Master Rowe, 3 yrs, sst 71bs- - - - - 0 Mr J. Hastie's b f Lydia, 3 yrs, sst 71bs - 0 The Forbury Handicap excited more interest than any race of the day. The betting amongst book-makers against Tambourini, the favorite, was 3 to 2, Misfortune 5. to 2, and Malice 3 10 1 ; while in the saddling-paddock 2 to 1 was freely offered against the first, 3 to 1 against the second, and 4 tol agstthe third; 20tol was freely offered against the plucky little mare Mable, the winner; while almost any odds might have been had againbt any of the other competitors. Eleven horses were tempted to face the flag of Mr Dodson. All had a capital start, but Malabar aud Roebuck having inside running, took the lead for the first quarter of a mile, and for a little while were hard pressed by Patch and Catapult, while Dan O'Brien on Tambourini, and Richards on Misfortuns, held back, apparently feeling that in the run home one of them would land the prize. Mabel meanwhile seemed to • canter round the course, but as she caino opposite the grand stand, Malone gave her rein, and away she went in splendid style, passing Misfortune and Tambourini, and winning the stakes by nearly a length ahead, to the surprise and disappointment of many. Lydia came in a good fourth. Owing to the ground being very heavy the time was not so good as we have had recorded on former occasions. We had almost forgotten to mention that Mr Hazlett's Atlas was scratched for this race, and that Mr Devine's Captain Scott, owing to an accident yesterday did not put in an appearance. Time : 3min. 2 1 sees. St Kilda Stakes, of 60 soys. ; entrance 3 soys. ; one mile and a distance ; weight for age. Mr S, Nosworthy's b m Hatred, 5 yrs, Ost 21bs - .... (Devvett) 1 Mr. S. Haynes's b g No Gentleman, ."> yrs 7st lOlbs - --. (Richards) 2 Tambourini was scratched ; the prize therefore was a perfect gift to Hatred. His only competitor was Mr Haynes' No Gentleman, but he A\ r iis not in form, and from the first it was clear that Hatred would read the post first. No Gentleman, however, would have proved an enemy to the winner had he been in better condition. PugucAN.s' Handicap, of 80 soys. ; the second horse to receive 10 soys. from the stakes ; 1| miles. Nomination, 2 soys. ; acceptance, 1 soy. Mr S. Nosworthy's b m Hatred, 5 yrs, Ost 81b - - - - - (D. O'Brien) 1 Mr A. Bridger's b g Merriman, aged, 6st - (Smith) 2 Mr J. Ward's eh g Lyndon, aged, Sst 91b - 3 Mr S. Nosworthy's br m Malice, 5 yrs, 9st 21b 0 Mr E. Pritchard's b m Gazelle, aged, Bst7lb 0 Mr D. O'Brien's b m Misa Ennis, aged, 7st 51b - - - •• - - - - 0 Captain Hutchison's eh m Butterfly (late Flying Scud), 4 yrs, 7st 51b - 0 Mr S. Haynes's b g No Gentleman, 3 yrs, "6st 121 b \ - - - - - - - 0 Mr G. Coombe's b g Catapult, aged, Ost 121 b ' - - • - - - - - 0 Mr R. Richardson's br m Awatea, 3 yrs, Ost 71b 0 Mr E. Pritchard's blk g Raven, aged, 6st 51b 0 Mr C. Moore's bg Ex Officio, 6 yrs, Ost 51b - 0 Wildboy suii Minx were scratched, but a field of thirteen came to the front. A mis-start unfortunately sent the Raven round the course, thus robbing him of any chance in the race, while Catapult and Awatea were somewhat winded before they again came up to the red flag. Hatred and Malice were most in request for this event, while odds, Ay ere giveu against other competitors. Awateamadeasplcnclidstart, and held the lead for the first half-mile, followed closely by Malice and Lyjidon. Brunette then showed some speed, but it was not lasting, Jinrl shp soon dropped to the roar. The ruck, however, kept well together, and during the next half-mile the running was splendid. Merrimnn, however, held back, meanwhile, began to show to the front, and soon came up w;th Hatred. The race then became most exciting : neck and neck they ran, both yielding to the whip freely, and covering the ground' in splendid st3'le, whjle Lyndon and Malice pressed on most pluckily. The' former pair kept together until within 300 yards of the winningpost, when Hatred put on a magnificent spurt and won by half a length, Lyndon coming in third by about five lengths. Time : 2 mm. 22\ bees.