WINSLOW SPORTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 831, 2 January 1883, Page 2

WINSLOW SPORTS.

President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M H. R. ; Vice President, J. Carter, Esq. ; Judge of Horses—M. Stitt, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, W. Simpson, Esq. ; Clerk of Course, H Fowler, Esq. ; Clerk of Scales, H. Chichester, Esq. ; Committee —Messrs S. Janies, T. Worner, G. Lawson, T. Gourley, E. Sanson, E. Alber, W. Harris, D. Jackson; Secretary—T. Williams.

The fine weather yesterday induced a large number of people to proceed to Winslow, and the special train that had’ been provided by the Railway Department was crowded to its utmost capacity. There could not have been fewer than seven or eight hundred people on the ground and the greatest interest was manifested by those present in the result of the different events. Several booths for refreshment were on the ground, and it need scarcely be said that these were well patronised, but there was an almost utter absence of that rowdyism that is only too common at New Year’s festivities. The racing, albeit no very noticeable “cracks” put in an appearance, was good of its kind, and if the fields were not large, several of the events produced good contests and close finishes. In addition to the ordinary programme, there were arranged races for the young people, and these seemed to afford amusement both to the contestants and the onlookers. There was a booth on the ground, under the management of Mr Harris, which was well patronised, and Mr Davison had a luncheon tent, which was kept busy throughout the day. Nor must we omit to mention the genial Mrs Py ? e, whose hospitality on these occasions is so well known and appreciated by Visitors to Winslow at New Terr. She had prepared a sumptuous luncheon, which was partaken by a large number of ladies, who were glad to find a pleasant retreat from the oppressive heat. Appended are the results of the various events :

Handicap Hurdle Race, of 12 bovs ;

distance, li miles. Mr A. Friabjrs Captain, syrs, list 101 b, including 71b overweight 1 Mr Hewson’s Wild Rose, agd, list 101 b, including 241 b overweightt 0 Mr Harris’s'! Albion, agd, 12st 41b, including 21b overweight 0 This was a very hollow affair, Albion, who was reserved for the Cup, only entering for the sake of making a race Wild Rose baulked at the first fence, which Captain took beautifully and then cantered over the course alone.

Winslow Cop, 1| miles (Handicap), of 25 so vs ; second horse to save his stakes. Mr H. Muir’s Albion, agd, 9it 81b (Armstrong) ... ... ... 1 Mr G-. Lawson’s Speculation, 3yrs, Bst 121 b (Worner) 2 Mr J. Hay’s Fidget, agd, 7st lib (Johns) 3 Albion went away from the start, and retained the lead until the back of the course was reached, when Fidget came (o the front. In the run home, however, it was seen that Albion had the race well in hand, and passing Fidget, who Was completely pumped out, won by three lengths. Speculation also passed Fidget and secured second place, . but a

- - ■' protest' watf entered against her bn' ac- ' count of her knocking down'ene of the " boundaryfiags. Teottino rlce (Handicap), of 6 s ova J 2 miles. Mr Harris’s Dolly (75yds) ... , ... 1, Mr Hank’s Charlie (58yds) 2 Nipper and Scamp also ran. This race very soon resolved itself into a contest between Dolly and Charlie, the other horses breaking soon after the start. Dolly was never headed and came in a winner by 40 yards.

Maxdbn Px.iTE, of 5 aovs; one'mile; weight-for-age; entrance, 10a. Mr 6. Lawson’s Speculation, 3yra, Bst 131 b, including 121 b overweight ... f Mr G. James’ Never Mind, aged, including 211 b overweight 2 Mr Hewaon’s Jenny, 4yrs, Bst 111 b, including 161 b overweight ... ... 3

; Gazelle, and Fidget also ran. .Speculation had little trouble in beating her opponent? in tjiis race and came ip an ea*y winner by several'lengths. There was a ; good race for second place, Never Mind beating Jenny by a head. - For the Consolation Rack four horses faced the starter—Never Mind, Gazelle) Wild Rose, and Fidget. Wild Rose won* 11 In the concluding race, a Hubby/ Scurry, Jenny beat the Don, after a goodF race. After the horse racing was finished the athletic sports were commenced, (feijd a great deal of interest was shown in the various results, which were as follows : 100 Yards Race, ’ McKnight ... ... ... ... ,; i“ J Edgeworth... ... ... ’.A’ 2 Won easily by McKnight, who led all the way. Three-legged Race (150yds). ’ Edgeworth and StOddart.;. ... 1 " • ; Johns and Williamson ... 2 -:" Y - Sack Race (150yds). ; "*■ Adam Gibson ... 1 Andrew Gibson ... ... ...- 2 ‘ This created some amusement, the two Gibsons, who are quite small boys, run- r ning away from their manly opponents and winning as they liked. *- One Mile Flat Race, G. Page ... 1 R. Edgeworth ... ... ...‘ '2 ‘ There was a good field started for this race, but the majority gave up before half the distance was completed. Edgeworth looked like winning till about two hundred yards from home, when Page with a rush and won on the post. Egg and Spoon Race (150yds.) M‘Knight ... ... r'T , StOddart ... 2 ’ ) Single Women’s Race—lst prize, costume, presented by Mr iL Orr; 2nd, print dress, presented by Messrs Hayes and Coe M. Butler ... ... ... 1 ... 1 5 J Emma Grice .... , 2 220 Yards Flat Race. M'Knight ... ... ... ... T IT | M‘Kenzie 2 Married Women’s Race—lst prize, drew—.piece, presented by Messrs Friedliadesi Bros ; 2nd, pair vases, presented by Mg • R. Alcorn. Mrs Sloan?... ... ■■ ... 1 1 Mrs Harris ... ... ... ... 2 ,>SO Men’s (over 40 years) Race—Prize, pair ! trousers,: value 15s, presented by.Messn Ballantyne and Co., Christchurch. J. M'Farlane ; ; ; ‘t.r 1'