SL. BATHAN'S ANNUAL RACES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 559, 3 January 1873, Page 2

SL. BATHAN'S ANNUAL RACES.

u Thu annual-meeting took [Tice on Times* <hiy and Kriday, tint 20L)i and 27th ultimo. Stewards—Messrs. M‘Kay, M‘Cuimochie, Smith, Hanger, 3*yle, Ilaiirahan, Kenny, and AVheelcr. Judge—Mr. ft. Allen; Starter Mr. P. Kenny; Cleik of the Course—Mr. M‘Kay. KiJisr Day. The firsT day was ushered in by weather of a leaiitiful natuic. Some fears were entertained that the afternoon would bo disagreeably' hot. However, there were oe_ cashmal slight bub refreshing breezes, wbieh tended much to the comfort and enjoyment of the company in attendance. As usua o these occasions, the road from the thriving little township of St Bat ban’s to the beautifully situate racecourse—a distance of nearly two miles, was thronged with people, not only from St. Path aids, _ but fn.in Xaseby, Hill’s Creek, Clyde. Black’s, 1 uyblend, Tinker’s, Devonshire:; V. elslmian’s, Woolshed, and other stir rounding places. 'J’be Vehicles [dying for hire wire lihf rally patronized, while bug gics, spring-carts, equestrians and pedestrians hurried forward, all individuals anxious to witness the day’s sport, and as a majority arrived at an early hour, they they were enabled to judge of the maguitude of the improvements (compared with previous years) in the Grand Stand, which was under the very able management of Mr. Hanrahan. Special attention had been devoted to provide for the accommodation and comfort of the fair sex, who, I am proud to report, mustered very strongly, and I am quite sure the costumes of the ladies surpassed anything exhibited in former years. The natty buildings erected for the Stewards and jockeys were favorably commented upon. A spacious room, extending the full length of the stand, did duty' as a dining saloon, and also afforded a delightfully cool retreat for those who cared not to bask in the rays of the sun. The attendance somewhat exceeded expectations, over two hundred persons being

present. At half-past one, Precentor Jock, bellringer for the Committee, announced the cniiiiiig event—the' Maiden Plate. Everything having been prepared, just after two o'clock the three “ inaideua” were weighed out, and at cnee presented themselves befi>i u the Starter's Hag. We append a brief account of the dif-

fiucut c Vi uts. M .vines- Plate of 10k, for all horses that have . never won an advertised race. Weight for age, One mile and a half, Mr. Barnes’s e.g. Rambler, 9st. lib. (Eraser) I Keenan’s c.h. Snackam, 10s. lib. 1! Kustuir b.m. Creeping Jane 10st. lib d Rambler, who was the favorite, made the pace hot from the jump, followed by Creeping Jane past the stand, Snackam hanging tire, but when he got into lull swing ho passed the mare at the half-milepost, landhome about fifteen yards behind the winner. On cnnirg into the stiaicht the mare was pulled up. Publicans’ Purse of 15/., for all horses that have never won an advertised race of over 20/. One mile heats. No Weights umler Ost. Mr. Konnan, g.g. Gamecock ... I 1 Grant’s b.g. Murveru ... 2 It Hastings’s g.g. Widow ... 1! 2 Fairy Queen and Blood Royal also ran. To a goovl start Ctiinecock jumped away with l.he lead, followed by the Widow. At the half-mile Morvern pissed the Widow and crept up to Gamecock, hut never got further, though making a splendid race home, in the second heat, after one false start, the horses got away well together. Gamecock again jumped to the front and was never beaded, the Widow making the running vciy hot all the way, but failed to win the heat. Morvern was a bad third, the others being nowhere. Gelling Race of 20/. Distance one mile and a half. If entered to be sold for 25/, to carry 10st. : 20/., 9st. 71b. ; 13/., 9st.; 10/., Sst, 71b. ; 5/., Sst. Mr. Hastings’s e.g. Rcgnum ... 1 Pyle’s b.g., Master King ... 2 Grant’s e.g. Bobby ... ... A splendid start. Rcumin was the first to show in the front, followed by Master King, with Bobby close in attendance. Rcgnum won the race just as he liked. Master King ran in his usual game style. His condition was everything that could be wished for, only Ids tail was a little too bushy to show to advantage the high breeding which inns throught his veins. ; his racing plates might have beer, a little improved upon. Regninn was exposed to auction, and bought in by his owner for the suin of 15/.

Misers’ asd Packeb' Purse of 15/. , for all horses that have never won an advertise,! race of over 20/. One mile heats. Mr. Barnes’s c.g. Rambler . . 11 Keenan'sb.o. Pickpocket... 22 Rambler won both heats with the greatest of ease. Hack Race of HI. Onre round the course. Catch weights. Mr. Grant's Comet ... I Keenan's Topsev ... ... 2 „ Dido ... ;i This was the best and most exciting race of the day, the horses running neck and neck all round the course, when just at the post, Comet, by a desperate straggle, just managed to get his head sufficiently in front to catch the judge's eye.

Second Day

The weather was beautiful, and yon could sec sport and amusement sj ai kling out of the eye of every friend you met. There were nearly 200 persona present. Sharp at one o’clock, before reaching the stand, was heard the musical-toned voice of Precentor Jock, ringing out the warning note of preparation for the Hack Selling Race, which brought three to the post.

Hack Sei.i.tnq Race of lOsovs. One mile heats, ' No weight under tht.'-’ 'the winter

to Lo s»ukl fc foi^iO/.

Mr. Eallay'sTipperary Boy ... 11 Peacock's Queen,of Diamonds 22 Huston’s Creeping Jane ... 113

Tipperary Boy won Both heats easily, hard held all the way' round. If space would allow it, a description of the external appearance of the winner of this race, and the attention that he received while in his loose box, might he of some considerable benefit to men who keep race horses. Tipperary Bop is hy the dams side, half brother to Doolemlnick, both out of Flint Kate. Ho was bought in by his owner for 101.

St. Batman’s Cur of 20 sovs , for all horse 8 that have never won an advertised prize of over 35/, Distance, one mile and a half. Weight for age. Mr. Keenan’s Gamecock ... 1 Batura’s llandder ... ... 2

Betting even at the start. Mr. Kenny got them well away, Gamecock making the running Hot from the jump ; ho was never collared, winning a splendid race hy one length. Time, o min. 8.1 seconds. Gabies’ Purse of 10 sovs. Distance, on mile. Welter weight for age. V Mr. Grant’s Morven, 12st. 71bi ... 1 Keenan’s Gamecock, 12st. ... 2 Morgan’s Miss Ennis, 12st. ... 8 Keenan’s Dido, !2st. ... 4 Gamecock was fortunate in getting a good start, (the owner up) who was quite justified in taking every advantage of it, and he brought the team past the post at a rattling pace, Morveru following} up in the l ean lust. At the half mile, Morveru shot through bis hoists like an arrow, and ■collared Gamecock, racing him bead and bead into the straight, and won a slashing race just hy a head. The Hurry Scurry was a gift to Mr Keenan's Topsy, beating six others.

■Consolation Handicap of 10 sova. Six started for this race, hut only two showed any running, Blood Royal and Bobby, who ran a dead heat. In running otf, Blood Royal just won it by a head, amidst great •excitement.

Miss Ennis wen the Hospital- Race of