LAKES DISTRICT

Dunstan Times, Issue 351, 15 January 1869, Page 3

LAKES DISTRICT

JOCKEY CLUB RACES. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH,] (from our own correspondent.) Queenstown, Thursday, 6 p.m. Maiden Plate. Eva ... ... 1 Lady Jane ... ... 2 Jack ... ... 3 Sally bolted. Town Plate. Traveller ... '... 1 Golden Cloud ... 2 Mailboy close up. This was a very exciting race and was won. by half a neck Wakatip Handicap. Fenian ... ... [l. Traveller ... ... 3 Ladf Jane ... ... 3

NEVIS RACES.

Stewards : Messrs. Cowan, Smitham Starkey’, and M'Morran. Judge, Mr. R. Stewart; Starter, Mr. Ma colm Duncan.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the sth and 6th rust, the number of people congregated on the race-course must have been extremely gratifying to gentlemen forming the Race Committee, and proved that their exertions to provide amusement were appreciated. More lovely weather could not have been wished lor, and every one appeared to enjoy' themselves to their heart’s content. The management of the grand stand was most excellent, and gave universal satisfaction. Adjoining the stand were the usual rooms for the use of the Stewards and jockeys, which were most excellently fitted up. In fact, on the goldfields, we never saw better accommodation, and every credit is due to the holder, Mr. Thomson

The first race contested for was the Maiden Plate of 20 sovereigns. Entrance 2 sovereigns. Distance one mile and a half. Weight for age. Mr Cowen’s Dr. Black (Taggart) 1 Harrison’s Maori Cheif 2

A good start was effected, both horses keeping side by side for the first mile, when Dr Black went to the front, winning by about fifty yards. Nevis Handicap of 25 sovereigns, with a sweepstake of 2 sovs. added. One mile and a half.

Mr. Smithara’s Cromwell (Barry) 1 Sherwood’s Roderick (Wilson) 2 Starkey’s Colonel 3 Cowan’s Poison

Colonel, when brought on the ground was very fresh, and succeeded in bringing his rider to mother earth three times. The third time he managed to get away altogether, and galloped a distance of over three miles before he was caught and brought back to the scratch. After a great deal of fencing the four were eventually brought into line, and the flag dropped to a very good start. Poison kept the lead for the first half-mile, when he was overhauled by Cromwell, closely followed by Roderick and Colonel. Cromwell came in an easy winner. The second place was bravely contested for, but the long run Colonel had prior to the race told upon him, and he was compelled to accept third place.

Hurdle Race.—To make a race three horses started, but it was virtually a walk-over for Stockwell A Hurry Scurry Race, for which seven horses started, wound up the da\’s sport. This was the best contested race of the day, and was won by Mr. M‘Donald’< Flying Gib.

On the second day the atte dance on the course was rather larger. The weather was equally fine, and the sport was carried on without flagging. Miners’ and Packers’ Purse of 15 sovereigns. Distance once round the course. Heats Mr. Harrison’s Paddy Oil Smith’s Black Stewart 10 0 Five horses started for this race. The first heat was well contested, Black Stewart winning by about a length. The second and third heats were won by Paddy. Town Plate of 40 sovereigns. Distance two miles.

Mr. Cowan’s Spec (Wilson) 1 Smitham’s Idle Boy (owner) 2

An excellent start was effected. Upon the flag being dropped Idle Boy made the running at a rattling pace for the first mile and a quarter ; but, upon the heavy ground, the old horse had to give way to the superior strength of the colt, who took the lead, and maintained it to the end. Time 4min. 3 sec. Hack Race of 10 Sovereigns. One mile heats.—Six horses started, and made this the most exciting race of the meeting. The positions of the horses changed several times, and eventually Dr. Black took the lead, winning by several lengths. Consolation Stales of 10 sovereigns Distance one mile and a half.

Mr. Sherwood’s Roderick (Wilson) 1 Star-key’s Colonel (Barry) 2

Colonel took the lead and made the running fast and furious for the first mile. Roderick in the mean time was creeping on. Ultimately the little horse took the lead, and won by about a neck.

Very little work was done for the rest of the week, the time being passed in all sorts of improvised games, <fec. We are happy to say that the races and sports passed off most successfully', everyone being pleased with the entire management.