DUNSTAN JOCKEY CLUB RACES

Dunstan Times, Issue 565, 14 February 1873, Page 2

DUNSTAN JOCKEY CLUB RACES

—o— Day, Feb. 7. The attendance on the course was considerably larger than on the day previous, the weather was Chore favorable for outdoor pastimes, theie being no wind to raise the dust, and with but oue exception, the I events on the race card were more honestly contested, consequently the day was by lar more pleasurable, and from the ho.rty good humor that prc\ ailed, we must vote the day’s proceedings, nay, the meeting, a tucess. A good deal of speculation took place on each event, but if we arc any judge of physiognomy, thog. ntlemea of the ring, who mustered pretty strong, came off second Lest, their favorite in but few cases, claiming first honors—this we do nut regret, in fact to the contrary, as we do nut believe the presence of these gentlemen tends to improve the racing in any oue way. Individual betting is all very well, it indulged in moderately, and is harmless .n its effects, but the ring system is objecuoiiuide, and no stone should be left un. un.cd to effect a rooting out of the evil be,ore it assumes the dangerous proportions it lias in our sister colonies. Another objectionable adjunct to horse racing and race meetings is the “ Calcutta Sweep,” this to our mii.d should be curtailed We have acard it expressed by some, whokimu luoie of these matters than we profess, that so

rong as it exists will horse-racing bo a umblful pastime, as by its operation is the winner fixed. The Ball was opened with the Grand stand Handicap, fur which seven went to the post, This event was exj ecbd to be well contested, and the result proved that the w'ere not wrong in their predictionl). Opinion, however, was somewhat divided as to the favorite, the ring going in

strong for Malice, the public for Hatred aud Atlas. The start being effected, jNiiss Ennis took first position, Brunette last, this not being the cock “ Hoit” intended to fight, put the mare to it, and like a streak, passed through the team, quickly taking first place, aud making the running remarkably hot coffee for Malice, who was to win (it she could). On cnteiing the straight, Atlas aud Hatred closed on the leading pair. Brunette having done her work, gradually fell back. An interesting race now took place between Malice, Atlas, and Hatred. Malice, on being called upon to increase her speed, swerved off the course. Atlas and Hatred, neck and neck, now took the lead, and galloped in splendid stylo to within a few yards of home, when the mare, by a grand effort, got the advantage, and won by. a short length. h*or the Scurry Stakes only two started, Madam and Golden Cloud. This was a game race, and won by Madam, who was aftei wards sold by auction for 33/., Mr W. Fraser, of i Earnsoleugh, being the purchaser. The | Town Elate was a walkover for Tambourini. ; Burgundy, belonging to die same- stable, j. only bavin; been entered. For the- Hack

j Race which followed, there was a Held of : 1 eight, of whom, Golden Cloud was tbe-bcat | horse. The Consolation brought the days ! | meet to a close, and was won by Burgundy. | Saturday again brou ht a good sprinkling i i on the course, who were so ved with-two Hack races, the. Hospital race, and a private match, besides some other sports, including - wrestling, and Boxing with the gloves. For the sport and enjoyment the third day, was by far the best, and brought to a satisfactory close the seventh annual race meeting under the management of the Duustan Jockey Club. SECOND D.Y—FRIDAY. Grand Stand Handicap of GO sovs. Distance, one mi.e and a half. Mr. Nos worthy’s b m Hatred, 5 yrs. Sst 61b (Derrett) 1 Hazlett’a b g Atlas, aged, Sst Sib (Waddell) 2 Nos worthy’s br m Malice, syrs, 8-t 121b (Williams) 3 O’Brien's b g Wihlhoy, aged, 7st 121b (J. Cotton) 0 Frazer's b f Flora, 3yrs, sst 12ib (Richardson) 0 O’Brien’s b m Miss Ennis, aged, Gst (T, Cotton 0 Ilazlett’s b m Brunette, aged, Sst (Holt) 0 Time, 2 minutes 49 secons. This was an excellent race, and was honestly and gamely contested for from start to finish. Malice was first favorite wi her stable and the ring, an I was intended to win, hut Brunette led her such a dance for the first hdf mile that she had to cry bellows to mend, and give way to her betters. Hatred and Atlas who con. eluded the race in such a style ns is not offen witnessed on an up-country course. The pace was altogether too warm for the 1 others who, when seeing how the wind blew, did not exert themselves. ' Scurry Stakes of 25/. The winner to be sidd by public auction : If for 40/. to carry 10st. 11b, ; 30/., 9st. lib. ; 20/., Sst. lib. 1 Surplus to go to the l ace Fund. Distanco, one mile. t Mr. C'ox’s c m Madam, Sst 11b (Cotton) 1 M’Oullough's o g Golden Cloud .. 2 Time, Im. 525. Bedouin also came to the post; but. being very fractious, he was ■ withdrawn. From the start Madam had , the lead, anil maintained it home. Town Plate of 70/. Weight forage. Two • miles and a half. • Mr. Nosworthy’s bgT.imbourini, 4yrs, , 9st 31b (Reay) 1 Pattcr.-'o i’a b g Burgundy, aged, ’ lOst lib. ... 0 e This race was a decide! soil, as it was o -never intended to do o f her than just start ) Burgundy to enable Tambourini to claim .. the full stakes. Reay, amidst jeering, did a solo. It should he stated that Burgundy, 0 though entered in Patterson’s name, was 13 the property of Re iy, who had purchased d him during- the Cromwell meeting. ' ;3 Hack Race: 10/. No weight under 9st. Distance, one mile. J' Mr. M'Cullough’s eg Golden Cloud, •* I • need' ... .(Laing) 1 lo I Ilazlett’s c g Wexford (Waddell) ... 2 , I ■ ■ Quail's bgWild’Manxßoy(Cr'issan) 3 , ' M’Xay’a c ra May_ Q icon (Owner) 0 “ Time I min, 53 see. Fe'njan, Ivanhoe lo Fenwick, and Gray Nell, also started. , ■ < 1 tin the fall of the flag the wlio.e team go f-

away in a-heap, and it was difficult to say which had the advantage in rounding to the straight the Cloud and Wexford were ween to the fore made the running, Wild Manx Boy close up to home the race was well Contested, the bay running his best, hut was uiiable to claim higher than 3rd honor. Consolation Handicap: 201. Distance, one mile. Mr. 11. Williams’ b g Burgundy, age I Sat Xilo ( vv'nmn.sj 1 O’linen’s chj Dragon, 3yrs, os. 7ib (T. Cotton) 2 This was an easy vietdij lor Burgundy I who iroui tlie start took the lead ana mam- ; tamed it home. - Satup.hav Fib. Bth. [ Hack Selling Race of lb suvs no weight [ uu..er ti stone three quarters ot a mife f heats U inner to be soul lor fob Wrightson’s Fanny ... ... 1 1 Gordons T urpm ... ... 22 A third, a bay mare, started, hut, on the fall ol the flag, she bucked her rider oh a d galloped oh tliecouise. Fanny won Loth heats as she liked, and Was alterw s sold by auetii n, and realised 2U Handicap IFack Fiace of 10 Sovs. Distance, oue mile, [ Mr.'Rivers's W ilu Manx 80y... ... 1 Haziett’a Weztuid ... ... 2 Hawthorne’s Bobby ... ... 3 Three others started. A good start was thecteu, and the held got away m a heap. A o material untereuee was made in rheir posinou until a quarter ol a nine from home, when Wexiord orew out and look the lead. Alan* Boy quickly gave chine, and a shoulder iosnoul;«r struggle resulted till within a few yards of the'Judge’s bov, when the Manx Boy, with a desperate struggle, took tne wind out of Wexford's sails, and won by about a head and neck. Hospital Race, the nucr of the winner prison tea with a handsome silver-mounted whip, given by Mr. Joss, sandier, Clyde, theamouOtoi the stakts, il.j Os., to go to the mads of the Institution. Seven started, ot whom Wild .uanx Boy, lidden by J. Cotton, was declared the victor. J The meeting was brought to a c’ose by a private matcu between Wexford mid Wild Manx B«.y, for 201. a side, Holt riding the chestnut, and J. Cotton the bay. On the fail of the tiag the two got away neck and neck, the chestnut, hawever, proved the b.st horse, and won easily. A good deal | of money changed hands on this evait, the ring dropping it pretty considerably.