SPORTING.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1900, 10 November 1886, Page 2

SPORTING.

WAIRAEAPA JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING. President, J F Russell; Vice-president, H S Wardell; Judge, Wallace Smith ; Stewards, N. Grace, J. C. Vallanoe, B. Kimberley, A. Matthews, W. E. Bidwill, C. J. Tally, James Maoara, E. W. Dorset; Treasurer, W. C. Buchanan; Starter, John Drummond ; Handicappers, The Stewards; Clerk of Scales, N. Grace ; Timekeeper, W. O. Williams; Clerk of Coarse, C. Tices hurst. First Day—Tuesday. The weather, which was stormy in the morning, suddenly cleared at about nine o’clock, and from that 1001% although a stiff breeze prevailed during the day, it remained dry. The course was in good order, and far better than expected. Mr A. L. Whyte, of Carterton, provided a capital luncheon in the Grand Stand booth, which epicures could find no fault with; in fact everything enjoyable in way of refreshments was there. Mr Hammerich, in the Grand Stand publican’s booth did a good business, and so also did Mr Jones at the outside publican’s booth. No 1 confectioner’s booth was in the hands of Mr A. Grigg, and he laid out a substantial lunch which gave evdly satisfaction to his patrons. The other stall was conducted by a Masterton resident and did a fail' trade. The Greytown Private Brass Band mustered in good force, enlivening the proceedings with a good selection of music. The attendance of spectators Was not large, not more than 400 being present; no doubt the varied counter attractions were the cause. Some interest was centred in the cricket match on the Greytown Eeserve, and the unfortunate collapse of the Waingawa railway bridge disappointed it is said nearly 400 intending visitors. The totalisator, considering the limited attendance, was as well patronised as might have been expected and some good dividends were paid. There were the usual games of chance on the course, and a Cheap Jack used much volubility in endeavoring to dispose of his wares. The first event was Trial Stakes, 25 sots. One mile, Weight tor age. Open to winners of Hurdle Races, and all horses not haying won a prize value 25 sovs, their own stake or entrance in* eluded. P. F. Tancred’s b g The Spy, 3yrs, 7st 111b, (Qravestook) 1 M.A. Tuhokairangi’s b 0 Smooth, 3yrs, Bst, (G. Labline) 2 T. Thompson's 0 g Fritz, 4yrs, Bst 111b, (R. Thompson) .. 3 Acme and Miss Barnum were scratched. After rather an indifferent start, when the unfortunate Smooth was left at the post for a short interval, all got away but it was soon evident that The Spy was too utterly superior for bis company, which be shewed by taking matters in hand and winning all the way in the most pronounced of all common canters, Smooth in the rear, and Fritz nowhere. There were only 52 investors on the Totalisator, 33 on winner and div. £1 Bs. Time, 1-68*. Handicap Hurdle Race, 30 sovs. Over darkened hurdles, 3ft 9in high. 14 miles. Nomination £l, acceptonce 10s. C. F, Vallauce’s bk g Freebooter, aged, lOst 41b, (Vennell) 1 K. McKenzie’s r g Halicorb, aged, lOst, (Gravestook) 2 R. Hole’s b g Acme, aged, 9st, (T. Winteringham) 3 After a good stait Halioore took the lead and maintained it until negotiating the hurdle near the road ; here Freebooter, wbo was rapidly gaining upon the roan, tan round a post and bad to turn, losing much ground. Halioore should have taken more advantage of this, but did not, but allowed Vennell's black joker to gain at every stride, although L '—' nvet all (he hurdles before him ; after geiuu 6 . . " ' TP '<>«hooter shot ahead jumping the last huraw> *... and won by a neck. Div £1 7s. A protest was entered but not sustained. The Hack Hardies was won by Walkover, Lady Bab was the hot favourite, but it was a ease of misplaced confidence, as Walkover won easily. Exchange and Earn also ran. Div, £4l6s. 112 on, 21 on winner. Time, 2min 17s. Birihdat Cur, 50 sovs, 14 miles. P. F. Tanored’s c m Firstwater, agedfitt 12lb (W. Buokeridge) 1 1 A. J. Hoskin’a hr f Rumour, 4yrs, Bst 121b : (Jones) ~ ~ 2 | T. Thompson’s g g Little Scrub, 6yrs, Set | 21b (& Thompson) ~ .. 8 1

For this race six started and Little Scrub i : led off by waltzing ahead at a good tune, with i j Princess Royal close up with First Water i 1 next, Rata next, and Smooth driving in. At 1 | the back of the course Princess Royal had a I slight lead then the Scrub was again to the I fore. Rumour was then lying last. Little Scrub's jockey was allowing his horse to j make the pace 100 hot, consequently the j horses that were being worked with judgment had an advantage, which was soon taken, and First Water and Rumour came up, Rumour slightly too late, so the little mare did the trick by a length, Scrub third, Princess Royal fourth, Smooth next, and Bata last. Time, 2min 29Jseo. 146 on totslistor, 38 on winner, dividend £3 9s. For the Hack Race a field of fifteen horses faced the starter, viz., Capucioe, Volunteer, Medors, Moonlight, Tipo, Susette, Bones, Theodore, Torobnnga, Fawn, Talent, Breeze, My Charmer, Laddie and Satanella. The last in the start came in first, and paid a dividend of £3 125—166 on, 41 on winner. Breeze was second and Theodore third: Moroa Handicap, 20 sovs, J mile P F Tancted’s b g The Spy, 3yrs, 7st, (T Winteringham) 1 Thompson’s Little Scrub, Bst 71b, (Thompson) 2 Rowe’s Merry Maiden, 6st .. .. 3 Little Scrub, Honeysuckle, Spy and Merry Maiden started. Honeysuckle did a preliminary gallop round the course to see if the new coarse was up to his mark, and by the style of going appeared to relish it. The Spy of course was the winner, although this time he had to a peel for the money, Little Scrub running him very close. Merry Maiden was third and the other horse finished last. 83 on winner. Div £1 7s. The following are the weights for the principal races to*day : Hurdles—Freebooter 12st, Forest King 10st, Halioore 9st 71b, Acme Bst 121b, Greytown Handicap—Little Scrub Bst 41b. Miss Barnaul Bst 21b, Pilgrimage 7st 121b, The Spy and Giriri Tat 71b, Princess Royal 7st 41b, Honeysuckle 6st 101b, Smooth 6st, Merry Maiden 6st. Spring Handicap—Rumour Bst 101b, Normanby Bst, Little Scrub Tat 121b, Miss Barnnm Tat 121b, Pilgrimage 7st 101b, First Water 7st 81b, Te Wbiti 6st 71b, Rata and Fritz 6st. Pilgrimage, Honeysuckle, Smooth P.Royal and Merry Maiden have been scratched for the Greytown Handicap, end Bata and Fritz scratched for the Spring Handicap—to.day’s events. Tips for to-day’s races.—After the exhibibition on the course yesterday, in the event for the Hurdles, I consider, with any weight on his back, Freebooter must accept the etakes as a gift. For the Greytown Handicap I fancy the Spy with only 7st 71b, with Little Scrub 6st 41b or Miss Barnum Bst 21b second. 1 think that Giriri with 7st 71b may secure a place, I don’t see anything else in the swim. For the Spring Handicap I like First Water with 7st 81b, but Little Scrub 7st 121b or Rumor Sat 101b may be first past the post. Miss Barnum 7st 121b will probably secure a place. The morning is a glorious one and the attendance should be better than yesterday, The Featherston Racing Club’s programme appears in another column. It will be seen that the stewards have taken considerable pains in making the meeting as attractive as possible, and on New Year’s Day the course at Tanherenikau should resume the life and activity which has prevailed thereupon former occasions. Fred Archer, the celebrated jockey, has committed suicide by shooting himself. THE C.J.C. MEETING, The Canterbury Jockey Club Spring Meet* lug commenced at Christchurch yesterday. Yesterday’s results were as follows : The New Zealand Cup was won by Spade Guinea, Nelson 2, and Loobiel 3, Waitin', Disowned, Moans, Alpine Rose, Pasha, Ruby, Artillery, Trickster, Cremorne, Quibble and Patrician also ran. Torrent was scratched an hour before the race. At the home turn Spade Guinea got her bead in front, and Loohiel fell back. Nelson came on with a great rush in the straight, but could never catch the mare, who won easily by a length and a half; Loohiel a fair third, Waitiri fourth, and Disowned fifth. Time, 3min 32seo. Totalisator dividends—£2 tickets, £l7 10s 6d ; £1 tickets, £l3 Is. Spring Hurdle Handicap—Osbeck 1, Ires Sec 2, Meteor 3. Div, £l2 16s. Criterion Stakes—Deceiver 1, Molly Bawn 2, Hermitage 3. Riccarton Welter Handicap—Meteor 1, Mirella 2, Ike 3.