DUNSTAN DISTRICT RACES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 411, 4 March 1870, Page 2

DUNSTAN DISTRICT RACES.

■Second clay, February 25

As in our last week’s issue we gave the report of the first day’s races, also a descriptive account of the weather, the course, and other things apertaining to the meeting, it is quite unnecessary to give a repetition, so we will be as concise as possible and merely touch on those topics that in our minds deserve notice. In the first place the weather was most propitious, being everything that could be desired, and the lovers of our National pastime mustered in great force to witness the second part of the programme. As on the first day all who were connected with the meeting vied with each other to make theDunstari distinct meeting a success, and from the universal good feeling and expressions of ' satisfaction that were given vent to, their efforts were crowned with success. The holders of the grand, Messrs. Insley and Wraith, exerted themselves to the utmost, and if we may judge from the libera] patromage accorded them they had no cause to regret their venture though they gave so large a sum (1547) for the right. Punctuality was again the order of the day, and upon arriving on the course at one o’clock the bellman was calling upon the jockeys to mount for the first event of the day. the Hurdle Selling Race, for Which ‘fight horses started The betting was in favor of the briar, hut the old veteran of many seasons, Poison, ably ridden by Grey, carneii oft the prize in fine styleair. George Eacho immediately after the race mounted the rostrum, and in terms of the programme offered the winner to public competition, and knocked him down to his owner for fi(U Class ford's Dick, the winner of the Hack Selling Race, run for on the firstday, wusthen sold (thestewards having decided that the protest against him as being not proven) to Mr. Goodman, for 2G7 The next race on the programme, the Dnnstan Jockey Club Handicap, brought eight hoi ses in (ue field, amongst whom were Wild Boy. Atalunta, Foretop, Novice, Cromwell,Topsy,Shepherdess, andWaitaki. Mr. Delamaine declared to win with Atalanta, but she proved to be wanting in power, and Wild Boy, upon being called on, made the running and won, hard pressed by Novico, who took second place. The Free Handicap next followed, for which seven started. Wild Boy was again declared the winner, though he was hard pressed by Dick, who made the running somewhat terrible A protest was entered by Dick’s rider against Mild Boy for jostling. After a c inful examination of witnesses a verdict was given in favor 0 f the winner. For the Ladies’ Purse only two started, Mild Boy being scratched Jhe gallant grey (Musician) who was brought out in splendid form, was decreed the winner; Fxcel-ior the ■\ ictor of so many events, having to play second fiddle. Tin Consolation Handicap brought six horses to grass. Atalanta, who was the favorite, made the running, but the metal was wanting, and at the mile she fullback, and left it in the hands of Nelly Grey and Little Nell, between whom there was a splendid race, event,eating in the Grey landing homo with about a neck to spare.

ilunm.E Selling Bapof 30 sovereigns. i distance one mile and a half, over live flights of hurdles. Weight for age. Mr. Cowan’s e.g. Poison, Ost. Sib.,

(Grey) 1 Mr. Glasstord’s g.g. Grey Friar, Sst. lib. (Book) 2 Mr. Dehimainc’s b.g. Patch, Bst. lib. 3 Betting: 2to 1 against Poison, 4tol against Grey Friar. Directly on the fall of the flag the whole field went away at a boun l, and cleared the first hurdle in fine style. At the second hurdle Comet and Armaqale baulked, and were out of fhe race. The others took their jumps well. From the last hur lie to the finish a most exciting race took place, but Poison took the load imd won easily, Grey Friar second, Patch third, Harkaway fourth.

Dunstan Jockey Club Handicap of 125 sovereigns, with a sweepstake of 5 sovereigns each, the second horse to receive amount of sweepstakes. Distance two miles and a quarter. Mr. Delamamaine’s b.g. Wild Boy, 7st- 51b. . (Bock) 1 Mr. Ilazlatt’s c.m. Novice, 7st. 511). (Edwards) 2 Mr.- Barnard’sb.g Foretop, Bst. 81b. (Bichards) 3 Mr. Dolamaine’s c.m. Atalanba 4 Bitting: Atalanta even against the Field ; 3 to I against Novice and Wild Boy ; 2 to 1 against Foretop. Eight started. Time, five minutes. At the start Waitaki showed his temper, and bolted. The others got away in good order and made a splendid race. Mr. Delamaino had declared to win with Atalanta, but the company was too good for the Christchurch mare, and her stable companion, Wild Boy, was called upon, who responded and gradually made his way to the fore, which position he kept home, hardly pressed by Novice, who came in a good second. Free Handicap of 20 sovereigns, added to a sweepstake of £1 Is. Distance one mile. Mr. Delamaine’s b.g. Wild Boy, 10st. (Thorpe) 1 Mr. Goodman’s b.g. Dick, 7st. ... (Edwards) 2 Mr. Cowan’s c.g. Poison, Sat. 51b. , , (G'ey) f x 3 Mr. Cox’s b.m. Miss Innis,Bst. 101b. 4 This was a capital race, Dick going away

well, 'anil making tho race a very fast one. Wilil Boy at length took t6 tho fore, and won, hard pressed. Ladies’ Pubse of 30 sovereigns, Welter weights Gentlemen riders. Distance one mile and a half. Mr. Hazlett’sg.g. Musician, 12st. 71b.

(Turnbull) 1 Mr. Jolly’s c.g. Excelsior, 12st.

(Britton)

Betting even. Time. 3 minutes 10 seconds. Wild Boy was scratched. Musician, who was in splendid fettle, had a good many admirers, and the race was looked upon as a gift to him, but as he took only second place for tho first mile, even until rounding into the ’straight,"when he took foremost place, some were beginning to doubt, but he gradually increased the distance, and landed home hands down.

Consolation Handicap of 30 sovereigns.

Distance one mile and a half. Mr. Dawkins’ g.m. Nelly Grey,

Bst. 31b. (Grey) 1 Mr. Goodman’s b m. Little Nell, Bst. ID). (Gibbs) 2 Mr. Delamaine’s c.m. Atalanta, tt t. 51b. (Thorpe) 3

Six horses came to the post. This was one of tho very best races of the meeting, and was won after a severe struggle by tho little mars.

Third day, Saturday, February 20,

Handicap Hupdls Race of 25 sovereigns. Distance onelmile and a half, over five flights of hurdles. Acceptance 1 fiovC-

reign. Sccoul horse to receive amount

of acceptance'!. Mr Samson’s b.g. Dr. Slack, 9st. 4lb. 1 Mr. Fraser’s b.g. To Knoti, 9st. 2 Mr. Glassford’s g.g. Grey Friar, 9st. 3

Four others were entered, but Don Pedro was scratched. This race may be considered the most deceptive one of the meeting, as the Doctor was never spoken of by thef’knowing pines ; consequently when he came to the fore an 1 kept his position to the winning post great was the chagrin.

Haxiuc ir Race of 25 sovereigns. Nominations and acceptances £1 each. Amount of acceptance to go to second horse. Distance one mil earn! a'half. Mr. Hazlett’s Musician, Sst. 101b. (Waddle) 1 Mr. M’Morran’s Ro’crick, list. 101b. 2 Mr. Samson’s Young Alma. Cst. 101b. 3

Four others started. Musician had it all his own way, and won easily. Good race for second place, which Roderick succeeded in gaining after a severe struggle. Selling Race of 20 sovereigns. Winner to be sold for £ls, any surplus to go to the Race Fund. No weight under 9st. Distance_ono mile. Mr. M'Elligott’s Banshee 1 Mr. M‘Kay’s Shepher ! ess 2

Four others started. Banshee won easily and was’aftervvr.rds sold hy Mr. Fachfi for £27 to Mr. Grant, of Waitaki. Hospital Race for £23 Ba. Oh, collected on the course. Catch weights. The rider of the winning horse to be presented

with a ri ing whip, the gift of Mr. M'Kcown, of Clyde. Mr. Beresford’s" Young Alma (M ‘Donald) 1 Mr. M'Morran’s Kodcriok (Holt) 2 Four others started. One of the best reoos of the meeting.