DUNSTAN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 296, 27 December 1867, Page 2

DUNSTAN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Stewards—Messrs W, Frazer, H. Loughnan E. TnrnWll, J, A. Douglas, J. G- G. Glass ford, J. Hazlett, C. Shaw, and H. S. Thomson. Judge—H. W. Robinson, Esq. Starter, W. Grindley, Esq.. Clerk of the bourse R. M'Morran Esq. Secretary, Martin Marshall. The attendance on the course was not so large as upon the occasion of the last meeting. Christmas as was anticipated proving a bad time for holding races. This will doubtless be remedied next year by the Race meeting being held in February. The course was in excellent condition, the improvements made by the Stewards were highly appreciated. The arrangements of the Grand Stand surpassed anything of former years. Host Ryan of the Bcndigo had fulfilled his contract to the letter, Booth Nol occupied by Mr Winstanley was replete with everything that the pleasure seeking public could desire. A Band of co--1 ired serenaders enlivened the intervals be tween the events, but their throats seemed rather hilssy, probably on account of the large quantities of dust, which in displacing their vocal abilities, they were compelled to swallow. However everything upon the whole passed off well.tho only regret was, that the Stewards, had chosen the wrong time of the year for holding the meeting. The Starter Mr W Grindley and the Clerk of the Course Mr R M'Morran acquitted themselves as of yore, and it would be extremely difficult to find better men to fulfil those duties. Maiden Plate of 40 Sovs. Weight for Age. Entrance L.3 3s One mile and a half. Mr. J. G. Glassford's b. f. Edith 3 yrs 75t11b... Tanner 1 W. A. Low's b. g. Waverley aged, lOst lib. ..-. Goodman 2 Forster's c g Charley lOst lib. An excellent Start, Waverley jumped off with the lead, but had speedily to give place 'to the Filly, who had it all her o*n way and won easily. Publican's and Storekeepers Handicap o

75 sovs. Nomination and acceptance L.6 5s Two miles. Mr Cowan's eg' Poison aged 7st 121b Waddle 1 J. G. Glassford's gg Musician 9at 101b .. Monaghan 2 Thomson's g g Faugh a Ballagh 5 years, Bst 41b. Fraser's r m Kate 5 yrs. 7st 121b. Low's c. g. Young Alma agce Bst 10. Mr. Grindley had his teem well together, and effected another good start, Young Alma led off, followed by Idle Boy and Poison. Idle Boy quickly ponced into the first place, and occupied it for nearly a mile, when Musician pulled gently to the front, and looked for all the world a winner, but at the last half mile he had to give place to Poison who won by several lengths. A deal of money changed hands on this event. 20 and forty to one was laid upon the Musician, who was decidedly over weighted bv the Handicappers, carrying within a couple of pounds of two stone more than Poison. Hurdle Race of 40 Sovs over four flights of hurdles One and and a half mile heats, Mr R. M 'Morran's g g Camel. Musician on account of his previous failure was withdrawn. Camel therefore had a walkover. Dunstan Jockey Club Handicap. A Sweepstake of 5 sovs. with 125 sovs added. Distance, two and a half miles. Mr. Taggart's b g Schoolboy aged, Bst 101b... .. ... Monaghan 1. Cox's b g Harkaway Sst 7. Martin. 2 Well contested for the first half mile, Schoolboy then drew to the front, and kept three lengths a-head to the finish. Time sm. 2!'s. Hack Selling Stakes of 20 sovs. One mile heats. Winner to be sold for 20 sovs. Mr. Ashworth's b. g. Garnet 1 1 M'Moran'sb. g, Arkwright 22 Five other horses started.