NEVIS RACES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 570, 21 March 1873, Page 3

NEVIS RACES.

Monday, March 17. That true, honest, legitimate racing, ■where it is devoid of the ring element, in spite of the many questionable occurrences that have taken place at one-meeting-or another within the past few months, is held in good-repute,-'was incontestably proved.on Monday last, St. Patrick’s Day, by the presence of a numerous assemblage- of people who had gathered on the Nevis Flat, to witness their annual equine trials of speed and endurance. From Clyde, Queenstown, Nokom-n, Cromwell and the surrounding hills and guilt-.a werecognised manyfriends an I acquaintances, and wc should say, if real good humour is any criterion of contentment, then all thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and none regretted the journey to that term incognita to so many of our readers, in search of a day’ amusement. The weather was gloriously line, being tempered by a cool refreshing breeze from off the auow clad heights of tbc Remarkable Mountains, at whose base the valley quietly rests, which, in a great measure conduced to the general success of the meeting. The various events were well contested, and the Stewards wore indefatigable in their,exertions to give satisfaction. The results of each event were as follows : District Maiden Plate of Sovs. Dis tance. one mile. Weight for ago. Mr. M'Donald’s Long Jock ... 1 Harrison’s Swell ... ... 2 Newton’s Silvertail ... .. 3 Kuril’s Mignionette and Staite’s Bismark also came to the scratch. Swell jumped off with the lead, with Silvertail close up, and Long Jock third. This position was maintained till within sight of home, when Long Jock, with a spurt, came up to the leader, A ncck-to-nock race now ensued until within a few yards of the post, when Long Jock jumped to the fore, and won a wellcontested race. District Flying Handicap of 20 Sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr. Newton’s Pillbox, 95t... ... 1 Harrison’s Maori Chief, 9st 41b... . 2 Stewart’s Spec, 9st 101b ... 3 Master’s Lady Clare, 7»t 41b M‘Deed's Thunderbolt, Bst Pillbox went away with the lead, but was quickly collared by Maori Chief, who made the runu'ng hot the balance of the field struggling behind. Maori Chief eventually had to cry a go, and be satisfied with second* honors. Spec a good third. Hack Selling Pace of 10 Sovs. Halfmile heats, without dismounting. Mr. Newton's Silvertail ... 10 1 Hazlett’s Little Wonder 22 0 M'Morran’s Wallaby ... 0 10 M‘L-od’s Thunderbolt This was a hurry-scurry throughout, and some confusion was created by the fact of a protest being entered against Silvertail. The stakes eventually awarded to Mr. Newton. The winner was afterwards sold for 131. Nevis Handicap of 25 Suva, with' Swee- I -» + ake of 20b. 1 each, to. go to -the second* ho r se. Distance one mile. - * • Mr. GolcldugVs Fenian, Oat Sib ... 1 - Newton’s Pillbox, Sst.. ... 2 Stewart's Cripple, Sst 6!b Hazlett’s Bobby Burn’s, 9st 41b ‘ [

Smith’s Faugh-a-ballagh, 9st M ‘Donald’s Wexford, Bst 41b Harrison’s Maori Chief, Bst This was a well-contested race between the two first horses, they changing places several times during the distance. Fenian, however, ran in extra gamo style, and won by a length only. District Miners’ and Packers’ Pdesf, of 10 Sovs. No weight under 10st. Distance, one mile. * Mr. Harrison’s Maori Chief ... 1 Newton's Pillbox ... ... 2 M‘Donald's Long Jock Stewart’s Spec This race created considerable interest, and right gamely did the whole team run. The contest, however, was between Maori Chief and Pillbox, and the Chief, by dint o hard riding, was lauded the winner. Consolation Handicap of 15 Sova. Distance, three quarters of a mile. Mr. Hazlett’s Bobby Burns 1 M‘Donald’s Wexford, Stewart’s Cripple, Smith’s Faughaballagh, and Harrison’s Swell also ran. Bobby Burns jumped off with the lead, and was never collared, winning easily. SECOND DAY. Tuesday, March 18.