CROMWELL SPRING- RACES.

Cromwell Argus, Volume 2, Issue 96, 12 September 1871, Page 5

CROMWELL SPRING- RACES.

Tuesday, s-m September. Up till noon on Tuesday tho weather continued fine, giving promise of an enjoyable meeting on the Cromwell Course. Between twelve and one o’clock, however, the western sky became suddenly overcast, and in a very short space of time the wind rose to a gale, accompanied by a heavy fall of snow. This lasted for three hours, when the snow-storm abated; and though slight snow-showers fellat inteiwals during the afternoon, and the wind was bitterly cold, there was nothing to necessitate the postponement of the racing till another day. The number of spectators on the course was fully up to the usual average, notwithstanding the fact that many ladies and children were prevented by the severity of the weather from being present.

The Stewards —Messrs Co mm, Loaghuan, Shanly, Jolly, and Taylor—porfonnod their onerous duties to the complete satisfaction of all concerned, —and of this fact no better proof could be adduced than that there were no disputes. Mr Kidd’s name was on tmT list of Stewards, bat that gentleman, owing; to indisposition, was unable to be presepj;. Mr J. Harding officiated as Judge; Mr Dawkins as Starter; and Mr Pierce usual, vigilant and indefatigable as the Course. The duties of Secretary, vr«r,o efficiently performed by Mr W. M.icnab.

The Grand Stand and Refreshment Booth were under the management of Mr HardUig, of the Junction Commercial Hotel.; andithe arrangements made for the comfort of visitors were—considering the disagreeable state! af the weather—all that could bo desired, -a 04

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The Course was in excellent condition, and wo were glad to see that the Stewards, had provided new and serviceable starting posts, on which, were, indicated in bold letters ih® quarter, half, three-quarter, and miloj, tancos respectively. ... The Handicap Hurdle Race was wow-dfir. Poison, Fire-eater taking second place. Maiden Plato brought no leas than mno horses to the starting-post; a promising colt of Mr L. Grant’s (of Waitaki) carried off first honours, and Mr J. Wilson’s Native came in second. Tiie Hurry Scurry was won easily by Pretender, another of Mr Grant’s lob, and a horse of soma repute. The “ Big Handicap" of the rapptipg was secured By Gazelle, the winnogqf the Maiden Plato at Tokoraairiro Races, and one of the most handsome animals over stripped in Cromwell. The veteran Pip, although in splendid condition, "~r> several length" n >.« -n of the winner at

the finish. The Hack Race, as usual, was run in heats, —Native winning the first, and vlr Hebden’s Charlie the second and third. This concluded the programme for the first day. The detailed results are subjoined : Hurdle Rboe of 15 sovereigns. Distance, a mile ami a half, over five llighir-, of hurdles. Entrance, £l. (Throe qntriei.; Mr Cowan's eg Poison, ago I, fist (W. - Cray) 1 Mr Logan’s b g Fire-eater, aged, fist (carried 171b overweight).; . ..(11. Swan) 2 Mr Hazlett'a gg Musician, aged, lOst 41b... (Waddell) disk

Musician loti off at the start, and jumped the first and second hurdles in fine style, butrefused the third. Poison then came up and cleared the fence, Fire-nater being close up. Both horses did their work excellently, Poison winning by about four lengths. The 17lbs overweight carried by Fire-eater spoiled hia chanoe of victory.

Maided PIaTS of 10 sovereigns. • Open to all • . horses ithat, have Jisver ■ won am-advertised prize, hack or other. Weights— r 3 yrs.,-Sst. ; 4 yr3., fist.; 5 .yrs. and aged, lOst. Distance . three-quarters of a mile. Entrance, los. (Niue entries.)‘ Mr L. Grant’s b g Moreen, 4 yrs, fist , 1 Mr J. Wilson’s eg Native, 5 yra, lOst 2 Mr M'Leod'a b g Thunderbolt, aged, lOst. ... ,‘i Mr Smitham’B b g Master King, 3 yrs, Bst... 4 Mr W. Fraser’s o in Ruby, 3 yrs, fist (carried 121b overweight) 0 Mr W. Smith’s hr f Modesty, 3 yrs, Bst 0 Mr J. Werner’s b c Sly, 4 yrs, fist 0 Mr J. Dove’s c g Hotspur, 4 yrs,-fist 0; MrS. Waddell’s b g Mauiototo, 2 vrs, 7st 121b r , 0 Maniototo was the favourite, but the race was won easily by Movven ; Native second, Thunderbolt third, and Muster King fourth. The contest was by no moans a hot one. Horry Scurry of 5 sovereigns. One mils. No weight under lost. Entrance, 7s. Gd. (Four entries.) Mr Tj. Grant’s c g Pretender (P. Gay) 1 Mr!) Taggart’s b.g ' don wherry (Owner) 2 Mr J. Wilson’s b g Gafryowcii 0 Mr J. S. Burrcs’ c g Croton dist.

When the starter’s flag dropped, Croton showed a decided repugnance to keeping company with the others, and shaped his course direct for the Grand Stand, in spite of the efforts of his jockey to put him on the right track. Pretender, splendidly ridden by Gay, won with the greatest ease ; Glenwlierry several lengths behind.

Handicap Hade of 20 sovereigns. Distance, a mile and a half. Entrance, 30s. (Seven entries.) Mr IT. Goodman's b in Gazelle, 4 yrs, 8s t 12lb (Lang) 1 Mr Smitham’s eg Rip, aged, Ost 21b (Gray) 2 Mr Hazletfs b g Maniototo, 2 yrs, 7»t ti11).,. ‘ (C. Holt) 3 Mr L. Grant’s b g Morven, 4 yrs, 9s t 41b .... 0 Mr Hazlett’s gg Musician, aged, 105t41b... 0 (Waddell) 0 Mr Colclough's b g Fenian, 6 yrs, Bst 101b .. (M'Nulty) 0 Mr E. Ryan’s bra Brunette, 4 yrs, 9«t (.Marshall) 0 Gazelle took up the running, and Goodman kept her slightly in advance until the straight run was reached, when ho gave her the rein for a few strides, and landed her a winner by half-a-dozen lengths ; The Rip second.

Hack Race of 10 sovereigns. Open to horses that have never won an advertised prize of over £2O. Wieners of 15 or 20 sovereigns to carry a penalty of 7 lbs. Three-quarter wile heats. No weight under 1 (Ist. Entrance, 15s. (Six entries.) Mr B. Ilebden’s c g Charlie, lOst 71b ~ -5 £ ..(Elliott) 0 1 1 Mr J. Wilson’s « g Native, lOst 10 2 Mr L. Grant’s hg Pretence (late Dootlb ..... ...,(F. Gay) 2 2f MrJl‘Morraij’l hj iaiWild R,Mt . * lyH! 1 0 _ pnTho first heat was well contested, Mr Willson's chesmit beating Pretence (late HooiJdsmbnok) by only half-adength. In iKgond heat there was an exciting strUggife: tatween Charlie and Pretence, the fordffe shaking off his antagonist, atfcli jlftn'mg by four or five lengths. The docii-l Tfieat was between Native and trad “the latter succeeded in pullin'/ off M«! ' ' n/^ f •*- ' * ■"> JOW I

Ctk SEPTEMBER. pHPtfe Stewards met on Tuesday evening aitflT , msd& arrangements fm' another day’s apfltti sSf ; Ay!pdnefiday. Tire weather happily proved E, and the number of visitors to the not loss than on tho previous dssjfe' ,ffenC of the 1 day was the t Fr.aj. TUca, ah sovereigns, jforj rsse. except wTfiwsfe. of races jjn.j.ho /(Five hr.-'r's- 1o f'OO ®ifi jd 81670-7 ‘ . \ Mr CoWough’s b-g Fcuian, fl yrs, /at )oib ...

Mr It van's b m Brunette, 4 yrs, Sst (Moore) ‘1 Mr Binithain's eg Rip,-’age*,.flat 6lb (Allan) 3 MrW. Gray's bg Merrythought, 5 yrs, Bst 12lb ... ( (Owner) 0 Mr W, Smith’s hj m Modesty, 3 yrs, 7st 61h ' ■ (M‘Nulty) 0

Fenian had some trouble in getting clear of- Brunette and the £ If l . hut ultimately succeeded, avid come in a winner by about twenty lengthy ; f.lic mare second, and Rip a p4pd third.

Handicap Trotting Hies of 5 sovereigns. Distance, two miles. Ooen lu :d! bei'ics No weight under II -t. (Sight entries, j

Mr J. A. Matthews’ bg Vulcan, 6 vrs, SOu yards'start (F. Uav) 1 Mr J. Wilson’s g g Leopard, 150 yds (Owner) v; Mr W eiuer’s be Sly, 4 yra. 150 yds (Owner) a Mr J. Lawrence's bg Jack, scratch (Owner) 0 Mr 0, Pierce’s gg Panic, 3(H)yds (P. Graves) 0 Mr J. P.- Taylor’s br g Doctor, 300 yds 0 (J. Oriudlev' 0 Mr Harding’s gg Darkle. 10:) yds (K. May-tie) 0 ■>lr Wilmott’s bin Circe, 350 yds ... (Owner) 0 Although placed at scratch, Jack was first favourite, his previous performances being well known. A fair start was effected, and Vuloau atones took up a leading position, which.he maintained to the finish, passing the Judge’s box about 300 yards ahead of the second horse (Leopard). The winner did not “break” once,-although a’-nttrnber of horses galloped alongside of him throughout the race! ' ’ • *

Th’e Hospital Race was won.’fay Mr'llobbrt iM‘M-jrrau’s Merry thought, ridden by lUiiv Gray. The sum of L.5 was collected on the course for the benefit of the institution.