Sporting.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1080, 5 January 1883, Page 3

Sporting.

CLYDE RACES. The first day of this meeting, which it is to be understood was carried out under the nianagement of the newly resuscitated Dun. stao Jockey Club under the name of the “ Duustau Racing Club,” took place yesterday on the Dunstan race course, but by no manner of menus was it so successful as was to have been either expected or desired ; the attendance of visitors and the number of competing horses being far below the average. Those, however, who did put in an appearance, in spi e of the many drawbacks, thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and the universal opinion was, that if not a marked success, the day was a most enjoyable one and the hope expressed was that the morrow might be no worse if not better. The races were most honestly contested, and saving a protest against Pathfinder, based on the assumption that he was entered under a wrong name, the stewards hid no trouble. An accident, however, befel Mr Thomas McKay, the well known trainer and rider, he being kicked oy the horse Gamecock, from the effects of which he had to bo removed to the Dunstan Hospital, which somewhat threw a damper on the day’s proceedings. His feelings, however, were somewhat assuaged by a presentation of about £l2, which was immediately collected on the course. The sum of L 531 •was put through the totahsator, thereby evidencing there was no lack of money. The stewards throughout the day performed their duties satisfactorily, and Mr M‘C.innochio, in charge of the Grand Stand, was as attentive as could have been desired. The following are the details of the various events : Maiden Plate, of 15 sovs ; entrance, 15s. For all horses that have never won an advertised prize of over £lO. Weight for age. Distance, 14 miles. Mr. H. Tobin’s g g Gamecock, syrs, 9st 91b (W. Barry) 1 Mr Martin’s b g Friction, aged, lOst lib 2 Mr Smith’s hr g Johnny, aged, 10st lib 3 Mr Gava i's gm Nelly, aged, Ulst lib 0 This was a well contested race, and but for the good riding of Barry the money would have fallen to Friction, who got a good start and well maintained her position half-way up the straight when the grey took leading place. Time, 3mm. 34ssos, On the totahsator there were 39 investors, netting a dividend of 26a. Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; entrance 15a. For all bona fide hacks tbat have never won an advertised prize of over £lO. No weight under 10st. Distance, one mile. P Ist entry. Mr Dan’as’ Spark I Mr Partridge’s BUnkbonny 2 Mr Mason’s Stray... ... 3 Lamplighter also started, but at halfmile run inside a post and lost the chance of winning. Time, Imin, 52sec, On the totahsator there were 101 investors, and a dividend of LI 19s declared. Drand Stand Handicap, of 23 sovs Distance, 1 4 miles. Nominations. 20s ; acceptances, 15s. Mr Malians’ eh g Pathfinder, Gyrs.7st 21b 1 Mr J. Rivers’ b m Tui, aged, 7st 10 b 2 Mr J. Rivera’ b g lie-artus, 4yrs, list ... 3 After a lot of fiddling at the post a start was at last effected, but to the dismay of everybody Tui hung at the pest, and ir. was not ml her t wo c iinpelit.ms had got an advantage of luiiy 30 yards di i she get away. She, however, went for it, and at the three-quarter-mile float cellared Resartus, and pushing Pathfinder, closed with him on entprii.g up the straight, which there was a grand race, but Pathfinder had the most in him aud won by about a length. Time, 2 nin. oO.t-icc. On tofaliealor there were 174 investors, and a dividend of LI 14s Od was declared. Selling , Race, of 15 sovs ; entrance, 20s. Distance, J mile heats. No weight miner 9st fill). Winner to be sold lor £ls. Surplus, if any, to go to the Race Fund. Post entry. Jacky Jacky ..1 0 0 Acolyte ... 2 0 0 Rufus ... ... 0 1 1 Gamecock, Fenian, and three others started. Flying Handicap, of 13 sovs. Distance, J mile. Winner of tho Grand Stand Handicap to carry a penalty of -71b. Nominations,'ss ; acceptances, 10s. Mr J. Rivers b g Resartus, 4yrs, fist 3ib (Rivers] I Mr J. Pitches’ oh g Spark, syrs, sst 81b (Smith) 2 This was a most exciting r»oo. A good start was effected, and a neck aud neck race ensued for [some distance, when Spark took to the front and looked all out a winner tiil within a hundred yards of home, when Rivers, pulling his horse together, succeeded, by dint of good riding, in lauding his horse homo by about a head. Theie were 52 investors on the totahsator, and a dividend of 25s declared. BLACKS ANNEAL RACES. These races took place on Monday last, the first inst. and passed of successfully. A large number of people were in attendance, amongst whom we noticed a good sprinkling from Alexandra and St. Bathens, but from Clyde and Cromwell there were but few, doubtless owing to the fact that the Crum well races were jnst past, and in a few days the Clyde meeting was to beheld. The rac ing was more than ordinarily good, each Iw, event being gone for most gamely and won on its merits. The committee of manage ment was very active, and carried through the meeting without a hitch, besides htving time to devote to their friends and acquaintances who had coma a distance. Mr M‘lntosh had charge of the booth, and if the continuous ringing of glasses with the accom panying popping of corks was any any cri teriou of the amount of business done, then we should say he had no cause to comp ain. The totahsator was worked for the fii>t time on the Blacks course, but was not patronised so well as might have been expected, excepting the Maiden and Flying Handicap The winners had most backers, and the dividends were small. Whether it was the effect of the totahsator or not, the excitement was not so keen as wc have often witnessed. The results of the various events are as follows Maiden Plate, of 10 sovs ; L2 for second horse. For all horses that have never won an advertised prize. Weight for age. Distance, 14 miles. Mr Qavan’s Design, 4 yrs, 9st 21b ... 1 Mr M'lntosh’s Ladybird, 3 yrs, 7st 31b 2 Agitator and Johnny also ran, the former being the favourite, but both of them declined to keen the comae, and consequently were out of the race. Blacks Handicap, of 20 sovs ; sweep stakes of LI each to go to the second horse. Nominations, 20a; acceptances, 10s. Distance, 14 miles. Mr Rivera’ Spectator, 5 yrs, 9at 31b 1 Mr Keenan’s Jupiter, 4 yrs. Sat 71b ... 2 Mr Fogarty’s Jacky Jacky, aged, 7st 41b 3 Mr Huddlestone’s Rufus, aged, fist 71b 0 Resartus and Blue Bell were scratched. Jacky Janky made the running for a mile, after which Spectator and Jupiter gradually closed on him, and passing him about the '

turn into thi straight, the pair raced together, 'Sooctator winning by a full lengtji. Jupiter carried about a atone overweight. Hack Selling Rack, of 10 sovs. No weight under 10 stone, Winner to be sold for LlO •, surplus (if any) to go to the Race Fund. Rufus ... 1 Martin’s Fiction ... .. 2 Blue Bull, Mistake, and Johnny also ran, the tatter again bolting. Vincent Handicap, of 13 sovs ; L2 for second horse. Nominations, 15s : acceptances, 10s. Distance, 1£ miles. Spectator, lOat 4lb ... j Jacky Jacky, 7st 2 - Jupiter/ 9st 31b 3 Agitator and Poolburn Jack also ran. Resartus and Rufus were scratched. This was a grand race between the first three horses. Jacky and Jupit«r raced together from the start, and when the distance was a‘'Out half covered were leading Spectator about thirty yards Mason then com menced to shake him up, and gradual y lessened the gap, and after a severe struggle landed him the winner by about half a nick, Farmers’ Race, of s'sovs ; LI to second horse. Welter weight for age. Horses to be the bona fide property of the farmers three months previous to the race. To bo ridden by farmers only. Post entry, 7s fid. Spark, aged 1 Rufus 2 Won easily. Flying Handicap, of 8 son; and 2 sovs for second horse. Distance 1 mile ; entrance, 10s. Post entry. Acceptance, ss. Spark, 7st| 71b 1 Nelly, 7st 7ib 2 Jacky Jacky. 7it 71b ... 3 Resartus, 9-t 31b 0 Thula Graw and Heather Bell also ran. Spark led all the way and was never collared, the rest being pretty close at the finishCONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 5 SOVS. For all beaten horses. Nomination, ss; acceptances, 2s fid. Poolburn Jack 1 F. iction 2 Nelly and Johnny also ran, the latter bolting for the third time. Hospital Rack, the rider of the winning hors) to be presented wiih a whip; secon I horse, a pair of spurs. Poolburn! Jack ... ..1 Lucy . ... ... ..2