WANAKA ANNUAL RAGES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 757, 20 October 1876, Page 2

WANAKA ANNUAL RAGES.

This event took place on Friday and Saturday, the 13th and 14th of October inst. on the Albert Town Race Course, which, for the benefit of our readers, we may state, is situate on a terrace on the fork between the outlet of Lake Wan aka into the Olntba and the Cardrona River, and about mid-way between the townships of Newcastle (Albert Town) and Pembroke (Lake Wanaka;) The course is most pleasantly situate, and dicing on high ground commands as magnificent a view of mountain scenery as i= to bo obtained in any one part of the province, and to those who are fond of lake and mountain scenery we would recommend the locality for a vhit, feeling assured they would consider themselves well paid for the journey Of first-class accommodation there is abundance in the neighborhood—Russell’s W inaka Hotel and Norman of the Albert Town Hotel, either or bothjseingeverything the most fastidious could desire Up till past mid-day oh Friday the weather was anything but promising, it having rained heavily from early morning, and fears were entertainol that the meeting would be am - thing but a success ; fortunately, however, the clouds htoke and a fine afternoon followed The racihg throughout was sterling and honest, each horse being ridden with the full purpose of winning, and had a contest taken place for the Ladies’ Purse, instead of a walk over, there could not and would not have been a word of complaint uttered. On Saturday the day broke gloriously fine, and brought with it an increase! attendance of visitors, ’’flio racing, as on the previous day, was good and interesting, as the favorite in no one instance succeeded in carrying off the money, though a game struggle took place over the whole. The stewards carried out the programme in a fair and impartial manner, and well earned the praise that was accorded fhem by, owners, riders, and visitors ahke. Mr Maidman. of the Lnggate Creek Hotel, had the booth and was well patronised, though a steadier and quieter gathering could not have boon. Amongst the visitors we noticed several of the notabilities of Cromwell, Cardrona, and Arrow, and nil alike expressed their satisfaction with tho sport affor’ed. Appended below are tho particulars of the racing.

First Hay —Ff.itiay, Ociober 13. Maiden Plate, of 15 sovs. For all horses that have never won an advertised race. Distance, one mile. Mr M‘Mister's St,anlv, acred (Clare) ... 1 ~ H odd itch's i’lorence, 5 yrs 2 ~ Hill's Jack, 5 yrs g Mr Rice’s Charley, 5 years, and Mr Shaw’s Miss Howe were nho entered. From the start this was looked upon as a gift for Florence ; Stanly, however, challenged the mare from the start, anil between them a good race ensued, resulting in the old horse winning by a couple of lengths. Jack was fully 12 lengths behind. Ladies' Purse, of 15 sovs. Weller weights for age. Distance, one mile an 1 a half. Mr Touhy’s Speculation, 4 years, I (Ist Oil) had a walk over for the money, much to the

disgust and di iippoiutment of everyone,

Mr M'Grogor’s Freeze, aged, 12st lib, and Mr Ctowai t’s Spinaway, 4 years, 10sl 51b, were entered, but scratched. Shorts, of 5 sovs. Half mile heats. Catch weights. Mr M'Gregor’s Mistletoe, (Allen) ..II „ Smith’s Cittlo Nell, 0 yrs ... 22 „ Walsh’s kittle Dick,.aged ’ ...00 ~ Miller’s Velius, 4 yrs ... ... 0 0 Both heats wore won by Mistletoe ’ivith case.

Newcastle Handicap, of 21) sovs. Distance, one mile. Mr M'Alli'Ws Stanly, 74 41b (Clare) 1 i, Stewart’s Spinaway. 7«t 81b ... 2 ~ Ballantyne’s King Bi’ly. 7st 101b ... 3 ~ Touhy’s Port, Phillip Buck, 9st ... ,4 This was a perfect boil over, tho old stock horse going to tho post midst jeers, and with the odds against him as hich is 10 to 1. Tho favorite was the Buck, but he was a terrible disappointment, and proved by his performance that he avas cither out of sorts or'that ho was in too good company. Spiuaway ran w«dl and gamely, and avas thought to'have tho next chance to tho Buck. Tho ’•ace avas a very fast one, tho time being 1 minute 51 i seconds. Hack Race, of 5 sovs. Catch Weights. Distance, one mile. Mr Goodman's Foam (Allen) d ~ M‘Gregor's Fro. zo ‘jj ~ Walsh’s kittle Dick ... 3 „ Smith’s kittle Nell 4 Foam avas in good trim, and under tho skilful hands of Allen was landed a winner by lengths. Second Day.—Saturday, Octoder 14. Elsv.tck Plate, of 15 sovs. Distan-o, orlo mile. This race fell through, there being but one entry in accords' ce avitb the programme, viz.—Mr Shaw's Miss Roe, by Roebuck. Mr Rice’s Cripple was entered but he-was not entitled to run. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 srtvs. Distance, one mile and a half, over 6 lli t hta of hurdles. Mr.McGregor’s Mistletoe, MstGlh (Philips) I ~ Thomson’s Croydon. 12st. ... ... 2 ~-Cummings’Marquis, Iflst 21b ... 3 This was hr, exciting race and a good one. Mistletoe got away at the start and took tho first hurdle, folloaved quickly by Croydon and Marquis. At the second hurdle Croydon baulked, and Marquis, in taking them, levelled them to the ground ; from this each hurdle was cleverly taken till.the last I one at which both Mistletoe and Marquis baulked, allowing Croydon, who was a long way in the rear, to creep into first position,’ and taking the hurdle he looked all out tho winner, but the fates avere not propitious, as Philips getting his horse together, a ain came at the hurdle, and taking it sideways went away at a rush and succeeded in overtaking Croydon and beating hint, eo to ; speak, on the post by a head Using tho words of a sporting contributor to the Saturday Advertiser, this was not so bad for an old horse that was sold last season for ko 10s,'clothing and all.

Wan-aka Handicap of 35 S ovs , with a sweep of 1 sov. to go to the second horfo. Distance, two miles. Mr Goodman's Glengan-y, aged, - Oat 4!b (Owner) ... ... ... j „ Hill’s Unknown, aged. 9st. JOib 2 ~ Tonliy’s Little TTawea, aged,7st 121b 3 ~ McAllister’s Stanly, aged, 7st 121b 4 This was a very fast race, the time being 3nhn. 4Psee. Stanly, from his performances on the first day, was thought to have a chance, and hut for him unfortunately bolting at the turn going into the last mile there is but little doubt he would have won, as till then he had been leading with Glengarry second. Goodman now seeing his advantage gave his horse a smart cut or two, and increasing his distance, fairly raced his horse home. Unknown ran gamely, and for the 1 1st quarter of a rftilo gained considerable ground, but not enough to be-of service Goodman was heartily cheered on winning, as avas he also when ho brought his horse up for weighing-in. Consolation Handicap of 10 sovs. Digtance, one milo and a half. Sninaway, fist. (Allen) 1 Unknown. 9st ... ... ... ... 2 Freeze, fist ... ... _ 0 Port Phillip Ruck, fis 1 filh .. 5q Unknown carried 81bs overweight, which spoilt him of a win. fipinaw.ay took the lead from the fall of the flag, and was never caught though she was kept fairly to her wo-k by Unknown. Hospital Race fell to the lot of Mistletoe, beating a field of five others. This brought to a close a very successful meeting, which redounds alike to the credit of o-e and a'! who were interested in its management. Tho earnings of the Otago rnt’wavs for the month of September, was 1.9255 15s Bd. Throat Affections and Hoarseness.— AH suffering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of “Brown’s Bronchial Troches.”These famous 11 lozenges” are now sold by most respectable chemists in this count- y at Is If. 1 per box. Rcople trouble' with a “ hacking cough,” a “slight cold," or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, asrsimilar troubles, if allowed to progfers, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affections Sec that tho words “ Brown’s Bronchial Troches ” are on the Government Stamp around each box. —Manufactured by •Toiin I. Brown & Sons, Boston, United States. Repot. 403 Oxford-street, Londnr.

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