MOUNT IDA RACES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 405, 21 January 1870, Page 3

MOUNT IDA RACES.

3 Stewards: Messrs. Douglas, Foster, Inder, ) Sedan, Laverty, Latour, Aitken. Judge, f Mr. 11. IV. Robinson. Starter, Mr. Walter ; Indelr. Clerk of the Course, Air. E. T. 5 George. > This meeting commenced on Thursday, j the 13th inst. The liberal programme pro* i vided by the Stewards Irought a more than ■ usual number of good horses forward, and ' a goodly number of visitors to witness the ! sport. During the race for the Maiden ; Plate (for which live horses started) an aei cideut of a serious nature occurred. Hoti spin 1 , while well foiward, fell, throwing his rider. Sir Charles, following closely in his wake, fell over him, his jockey (Foote) , hi d 1 is collar-bone broken. For the District Handicap there were nine entries, , Excelsior proving the winner, Captain . Hutchinson having the misfortune to loose , his valuable horse Galatea, who dropped down in the first round, supposed from internal injuries, w'as sold for £5, and subsequently died on the course. There was a substantially-built grand stand, erected by Mr. E. Horswell, where on the top a very Urge cunpany assembled, while the lower part was devoted to the supply of those commodities most in request by the visitors. The grand stand was flanked on either side, and trade appeared pretty brisk in all three places, while the owner of the skittle-alley and the vendors of fruit were very well supported. Mai en Plate of 30 sovs., for all horses that have never won an advertised race. Distance one mile and a half. Zoo (M ‘Donald) 1 Hawkdun (Robinson) 2 Shepherdess (11‘Kay) 3 Avery fair stu-t was effected. After the first round Hawkeun to k the leadfollowed by Zoo and Hotspur. The latter horse fell right in front of Mr Charles, who, in consequence, came to grief, fracturing Foote’s collar-bone. Foote was imme lately attended by Drs. M ‘Cambridge and Niven, and was then conveyed to Naseliy. Time 3 min. 9 sec. District Handicap of 10) sovs. Distance two miles. Excelsior (Goodman) 1 Novice (Edwards) 2 L.i ybir.l (Ider) 3 Nine horses entered for this race. From ] the first Excelsior led the way, and was I never headed. Novice ran well throughout, I I coming in second, while the weight proved I i too much for Captain Scott, and Galatea j fell in the fir«t round, receiving such injuries that she died. Hurdle Race of 30 sovs. Distance one mile. Sir Charles (Main) 1 Nigger (M‘Kay) 2 Charlie (laverty) Sir Charles w on both heats, the first by about thirty and the second by over two lengths. Handicap Trotting Race of 20 sovs.. saddle or harness. Distance three miles. Mosehon ‘ll ‘Kay) 1 Rattling Jack (Pollock) 2 Lady Syntax (R. 11‘Kay) 3 Mosch n had the la id the whol; distance, wi nin 0 e ly. il. ck Selling Race of 20 sovs. Distance one mile. Post entry. Roderick 1 Black Doctor 2 Bareboucs 3 Roderick took the le-d, which he kept throughout the race, winning by a head only. He was then put up for sale by auction, and was knocked down to Ur. Hazlctt for the sum of i' 32. Sfcond Day. The weather was all that could be desired. The attendance was good, though bar (ly so numerous as on the previous day. The Mount Ida Handicap saw twelve entries, and was won by Mr. Little’s Little Nell. Seven wore entered for the Mount Ida HanCup, in which race Excelsior was beaten by Waitaki, but, managed to save Lis stakes. The Consolation stakes were virtually won by Captain Hutchinson’s Turpin, but, owing to some mistake, the jockey dismounted, thereby disqualifying the horse, and the rate was declared in favor of Mias Line . As it was considered that some of those in authority were somewhat to blame, i; was decided that another Consolation should lie run for on the following day. Mount Ida Handicap of 75 sovs. Distance one mile. Little Nell 1 Captain Scott 2 Zoe 3 A very good rate, but the weight was more than the little horse could win wi hj, and, though hob- in high favor by some, he hat to take serc-m t place. Minora’ and Packers’ Purse of 15 sovs,, for ‘ all horses that have never won au advertise 1 race of over £ls. No Weight under l()st. Three-quarters of a mile heats Post entry 21s Tecumseh I Barehones 2 Mount Ida Cup of 73 snVs. Weight for age. Entrance five guineas. Second horse to save his stakes. Distance two miles. Wailaki I 1 Excelsnr 2 Hiss Junes 3 ; Frco-Hudwapof CO mats., added tot sweep j

of one guinea, for all horses at tho meeting. Distance one mile and a half. Novice 1 Little Noll 2 Hawkdun 3 A capital race, Novice winning very cleverly. Consolation Hartdicap of 25 sovs. Post entry 2ls. Distance one mile and a half. Miss Tunis 1 Substance 2 Turpin won tho race easily, but was disqualified by tho Stewards in consequence of his jockey having dismounted on the course. Hack Race of 10 sovs., open to all horses that have never won an advertised race of £lO. Catch Weights. Distance, threequarters of a mile. Entrance, 10s. lid. Borebones 1 Charlie 2 Ida vi 2 Third Day. The morning was wet and unpropitnous, nevertheless a good many assembled on the ground. There was a foot race for L2O a side, to begin with, followed by The Consolation Handicap. Substance 1 Shepherdess 2 Three horses contended for this race, Turpin being the favorite After three or four attempts a capital start was effected, Turpin, who was the favorite, taking the lead, which ho maintained for about half the distance, when ho was collared by Substance, who passe 1 him easily, and came in three lengths in front of Shepherdess, the latter having distanced Turpin in the straight running. Several private matches for inconsiderable sums terminated the very successful meeting of 1370.