LAKES DISTRICT JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 352, 22 January 1869, Page 2

LAKES DISTRICT JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Stewards.—Messrs. G. Atkins, C. C. Roves, F. C. Boyes, J. Bridge, M. J Malagh Mil, W. Sc les. Judge—J. Douglas, Esq. Clerk of the Course— R. A. Dooley, Esq. Starter I —Denis Powell, E-q. H n rary Treasmer— F. Roberts, Esq. llonora y Sic etary— W. Warren, Esq. FIRST DAY, JAN. 14. The weather was beautifully fine and the course in fine condition for running. The first-goers had the bust of it tiiis meeting, the speed in every event was tremendous. The attendance was not so large as expected, but on the second day there was a goodly crowd assembled Messrs Robeitson’s new steamer Antrim made a trip each day wi ( hpasssengers from Queenstown, in fact this was the most pleasant mode of conveyance by which the course could re reached. The Shotover was low so communication with the Arrow was easv. Yisilors from the Dunstan assembled in good force, and what is more, they carried off a pretty considerable share of the spoil. Mr. Turn bull’s Golden Cloud was first favorite for the Town Plate, but succumbed to Traveller. The Cloud, however, hone out brighter the second day and carried off the Handicap. He was splendidly ridden by Frank Foote who finished up in beautiful style Mr. Powell made some excel lent starts, but onthe second day he yielded up his office to Mr. G. Atkins. The accommodation at the Grand Stand as regards that portion set aside for the sight seeing public was very imperfect, in fact no lady could make use of the Stand to view the racing; this is a matter that should not escape the attention of the Stewards in future. Maiden Plate of 20 Sovs. One and a half miles. Weight for age. Mr. Keenan’s br f. Eva (Gibbs) 1 Roves' b.m. Lady Jane (Foote) 2 Colclongh’s g g. Jack (Colville) 3 Clements’ b m. Sally Lady Jane refused to start till the other In irses had got at least, one-hun-dred yards a-head. Jack led off for the first half mile followed it]) by Eva, when the filly collared the first place, Lady Jane running up second, Eva winning by a distance. Town Plate of 60 Sovs. with a sweep of three Sovs. added. Distance two miles. Mr. Limbrie’ks b. g. Traveller, 10st. lib. ( Edmondson)... 1 Turnbull,s Golden Cloud ... lOst. (Foote) ... 2 Keenan’s br f. Topsy ... 3 Smitbam’s c.g. Mailboy A splendid start. Topsy led off followed by Traveller and Golden Cloud. Just before reaching the straight running Traveller passed the mare who fell back to a third [dace. Gibbs flogging this order was maintained to the finish. Mailboy well up. Won by half a neck. Wakatip Handicap of 25 Sovs. Two miles. Mr. Colclongh’s b.g. Fenian, ... Bst 41b. (Coivi le) ... 1 Limbrick’s b.g Traveller, ... 9st. 91b. (O’Brien) ... 2 Boyes’ b.m. Lady Jane ... 3 Fenian was the favorite at starting and led off for the first half mile, when he was passed by Traveller. Just before reach! ig the straight, the Cardrona favorite passed the Traveller and finished easily, winning in a can ter. Hack Selling Stakes of 10 Sovs. Winner to be sold for 20So>s. balance to go to the race fund. One mile heats. Mr. Duhig’s Free-trader ...1 1 Six others started. The old Kawarau horse, ridden by his owner, won in a canter. Mr. Duhig bought him in for 27 1. SECOND DAY, JAN. 15. The different events were again keenly contested, and the same high rate of speed preserved. Ladies’ Purse of 20 Sovs. Welter weights. Gentleman riders. One and a half miles. Mr. Turnbull’s c.g Golden Cloud 1 Smitham’s Idle Boy ... 2 Keenan’s b g. Scavenger ... 3 A splendid race. Golden Cloud made all the running and finished in good style. On pulling up Scavenger at the finish, it was found that he had broken one of his fore legs. Lake District Handicap of 75 Sovs Two and a half miles Mr. Turnbull’s c.g Golden Cloud (Foote) ... . . 1 Duhig’s c.g. Wizard (Partridge) . ... ... 2 Sinithaiii’s br g. Cromwell... 3 Lirabrick’s b.g. Traveller ... 4 Colclongh’s b ft. Fenian Keenan’s c.f. Topsy. A magnificent start, one of Mr. Atkins’ very best. Golden Cloud and Wizard led off neck and neck, the ruck fully one hundred yards behind I for tin; first mile, when the distance i was lessened. Tiiis order was main- | tabled till entering the straight ruuj niug, when the Cloud came up with

a rush and passed the Wizard at the winning post, winning by half alength. Cromwell close up. Hurdle Race of 40 Sovs. One and a half mile heats. Over five flights of hurdles. Mr. Mallaghan’s g.g. Garry Owen (O’Brien) ... 11 Wenkeim’s g.m. Star of the South, (Simpson) 22 On the third day, Saturday, there were a number of private matches and some very good Hack Races. Mr. Turnbull’s Gipsy Queen won a race got up for the benefit of the Hospital, which realized something about 15f.