SECOND DAY.

Wellington Independent, Volume XV, Issue 1413, 16 March 1860, Page 3

SECON D DAY.

THURSDAY, lore MA.RCH, 1860,

At an early hour this morning the Wellingtonians were on their way to the scene of action. The course was very crowded, great excitement being felt as to the probable issue of the great prize, namely, the Gold Whip, and Sybil, Rarey, Chloroform, Turco, Fifeshire, and others, each found numerous admirers and supporters, but the mare and gelding seemed to divide public favour, but it was currently reported that Captain Trafford's horse was not well, and perhaps this might have been the case, it did not however diminish in the slightest her backers confidence, who were not however long kept in suspense and the following is the result. Thk Gold Whip, — valun £10, unl a SweeDs'tukes of Three Guineas each, pp , £ — ttdtied; open t>» all horses; two miles and a half; second horse to sava his stakes; weights — 3 yrs. 8 st. 9 lbs : 4 yra. 9 st. 12 Ihs. ; 5 yrs. JO st. 7 lbs.; G yrs. and aged, 10 st. 10 lbs. Dr. Jowett's c.£. Rarey, Ct yrs. lOst. 31b. Owner 1 Capt. Trnfforrl's b.ui. Si/bil, 4 yra. 9st. Walker '. 2 Capt. Blewitt Chloroform, syrs. lOst. 71b. C B rough ton 3 The foHojvi^g J also started but were not placed, He?tor Norman, Turco, Fifeshire and Moonbeam, Mr. Arnell's Dutchman was withdrawn. This was decidedly th,e best race of the meeting, Turco jumped off with the lead at a most tremenduous pace followed closely by Hector Norman, Chloroform and Fifeshire, the mare and gelding evidently desirous to make a waiting race of it. At the turn Hector challenged Turco, and he in turn gave way to Chloroform, Sybil and Rarey gradually edging to ( front places, but the distance told too strongly against the young and half trained horses, and Moonbeam, Fifeshire, Tureo, and Hector seeing that the fortune of war declared against them prudently withdrew, Chloroform was now leading, closely followed by Rarey and Sybil, at the distance post the horse swerved, and immediately lost all chance of the prize, Sybil then challenged the gelding but after a most severe struggle Dr. Jowett (who is a splendid rider) managed to land his horse a winner by about half a length, Chloroform a good third. On coming to the scales to be weighed the winner was loudly cheered. Sybil's owner must bear his unusual defeat good temperedly and console himself with the reflection, that all that good training and experienced jockeyship could do; was done, but though we may deserve we. carmpt .-always : , -command success. The value of the stakes wiH we learn be about £60. • ' •

The Maori RAOE~rTalue £10, added to.-. a- Sw.eepsiakes . of_,£l t each,. sow,qe<l and- j riddte« s -«*^Mrt l opuees Heats twice round tft 1 6 i^'6'a'i^ti. Post entrances.' Gatoh weiglit9. Second horse to save hfis stakes. Poaf Entrance".

There > were five entranoes, the race was amusing and well contested but preaents no feature worthy of paj ticular comment. It resulted as follows ;

Previous to the foregoing race the stewards had handicapped for the next. The following are the weights as decided. Rarey, 10s. 101 b/ Sybil, 9s. 101 b. Chloroform, 9s. 71b. Hector Norman, 9s. 71b. and Turco, 95.. Turco and Rarey refused to accept, so only three horses started for ■^ ' - - *<3r-,; j , •.,, i The Handicap Rai:e — vulue £-10, (added to a Sweepstakes of 2 guineas | each, p.p. Opehl tb 'all horses. Seooml horse to save his stakes Two miles and a distance to bo handicapped by the I Stewards or whom they may appoint, immediately after the Race for the Gold Whip. C apt. Trafford's b.m. Sybil, 4 yrs. 9st 7lb Walker 1 Mr. Day's Hector Norman, aged, 9st 71b Nioholls 2 Capt. Blewitt n. Chloroform, 5 yrs. 9st 7lb C. Bruughton 3 This was a splendidly contested race and the closeness of the running was a verification of the good judgment of the stewards in handicapping; Sybil was however too much for her opponents and though hard pressed by Hector towards the finish, Walker managed to secure for his favourite another and her best triumph. In the interval between the above result and the trial for the Consolation stakes, which as usual is the last race ot the meeting, a hack race for which there were some six entries, was decided in three heats in favour of Mr. Arnell's Charley, Mr. Jillett's Win if you can, being second, Immediately on its conclusion the bell rang for saddling, and Chloroform, St. Patrick and Lucy Grey appeared to contest for the last prize. The Consolation Stakes — of £20, added to a Sweepstakes of L guinea each ; open to all Horses not winners d<ii'iug these races. Post eutrunces Twico round the course. Single event. Seoond horse to save his stakes./ Post tiiitrance. il: ' ■ Capt. Hunter's c.h. St. Patrick, (aged) i F;iwcett '. 1 Mr. McKoy's Lucy G*'<y 3 yrs, McKoy... 2 Capt. Blewiu's Chloroform C. Broughlon 3 At the commencement of the start Chloroform bolted, and though his rider recovered as quickly as possible the delay was fatal to his chance of consoling himself with this j£2o for former defeats. It was a gallant race however between the other two and though beaten the little mare shows great promise of future excellence To make the bill of fare however complete .the following three horses entered for a Hurdle Race, we did not witness the running ourselves but the following was the issue. Once round and a distance. Mr. Speedy's Qiey ..... 1 Mr. SiT.mcke's Gay 2 Mr. Ames' {fear iho. way 3 This concluded the Hutt Races for 1860. The weather was throughout all that could be desired and the course was visited during both days by His Honor the Superintendent and others the elite of Wellington, <Vanganui and elsewhere, and' we cannot but here again express our highest commendation of the management of all who have in any way been instrumental in promoting these sports. A more efficient clerk of the course than Mr. Cudby, a more competent judge than Mr. Hickson, a more courteous and active secretary and manager than Mr. Homer, ancLn>px*e energetic stewai-ds than the gentleman holding those offices it has rarely been the good fortune of J;p.e public tb^ 1 associate together; no wonder then that success crowned their every effort, nor must we withhold our grateful acknowledgements for the courteous accommodation provided for the press. In conclusion although feeling naturally a little chagrined that Wanganui has appropriated so much of our money, still the winners are old friends and we can but hope that at some future period they will give us our revenge. In the mean time we bid them most heartily farewell, assuring them we shall long ahd pleasantly remember this last re-union. Woburn, the seat of D. Riddiford, Esq., from the splendid and general hospitality there practised during ihe hollidays, reminded us most forcibly of its aristocratic name's sake in the mother country. The residences of Messrs. yitzherbert, Carlyon, and other gentlemen were also crowded during the day with select circles of distinguished guests. We regret, to have heard of one or two accidents in the course of the day, one of rather a serious nature, the result however of rather a rash attempt to take a heavy jump on an untrained animal, the sufferer however is in good hands and ' we hope for a more favourabl&^result than at first anticipated. v' .

Mabubakasj Sam, ;., ..- M ] 1 Kuko'-f, black geliling 3 2 Epuni's, chesnut gelding ,■ 2 3