THE DRURY MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XV, Issue 878, 3 January 1907, Page 10

THE DRURY MEETING.

The Drury J.C. held their annual gathering on Wednesday last week, and it was a success, there being a good attendance. The races were run the reverse way round this year, and although the track was in a very rough state, no accidents took place. The special feature of the meeting was the success of the local-owned and trained horse Freemount, who easily beat the favourite Kola Nip in the Cup and Flying Handicap. Mr. C. O’Connor had charge of the flag, but was not quite so successful with it as he is with the barrier. About 15 ■bookmakers paid £2 for the privilege to do business, and were well patronised, but did not profit much, as five out of six first favourites got home. The Maiden Plate brought out a field of five runners, and Philosopher was sorted out of the good thing, 2 to 1 being laid on. Porangi Potae’s son never gave his backers an anxious moment, winning, hard held, in Imin 23sec. Kaitangata and Ngare filled the places. Five again faced the starter in the Cup, and Kola Nip was selected as favourite at 6 to 4 on. Freemount getting well away, led all the way and romped home an easy winner. There was a good battle between Kola Nip and Bowman for second place. Reminder and Philosopher also started. The latter bled at the nose. The race was run in the good time of 2min 15 3-ssec. In the Pony Race Ngare (with the

rogue’s badge on) bolted twice round the course before he could be pulled up. After this the public laid 3to 1 on freely on Present, and there was little interest taken in the race, as the favourite cantered in, Ngare second and Poppy third. Waipipi also started. Kola Nip, although meeting a fresh sprinter in Klondyke, was made favourite at 6 to 4 on, even money Klondyke, 10 to 1 Good Faith. The favourite won by three lengths in Imin 19sec. Four was the main for the Welter Handicap, and 4 and 5 to 1 was laid on Freemount, for whom the race only proved an exercise gallop. Kaitangata and Present were the placed 'torsos, with. Rennin dor t) oaten off. Time, Imin 35sec. Freemount, although just competing in the last race, was made an evenmoney chance, 6 to 4 Kola Nip, 3 to 1 Klondyke, 8 to 1 Bowman, 20 to 1 Ngare. ■ The race proved an easier win than the two previous ones. Although carrying a 101 b penalty Freedom’s son jumped away to the front and led all the way and put up the fair time of Imin 5 sec on this rough course. The gelding is a fair size and has pace, seems a stayer, and should make a good hurdler.