VINCENT JOCKEY CLUB SUMMER RACES,

Dunstan Times, Issue 1245, 8 January 1886, Page 2

VINCENT JOCKEY CLUB SUMMER RACES,

It does not do at all times to flatter, more especially the yonng aspirant for fame, for fear that it may cause an over-estimate of his abilities. However, we cannot but. say that the managers of the race meeting held last week in Matakanni Park, did their duty well, and grumbler must he be indedd, who was not satisfied. The coarse was wsll propared for the fields of hors*. Every possible accommodation was provided for tbs visitors, even including a brass band on the * first day ; whilst tbe management of (be booth by Mrs Gavcn, and tbe good thing* both eatable and drinkable, provided by her were first class. The booth itself is a moat convenient one, wanting only perhaps t trifle more room, bat that is easily remedied, Messrs Solomon and Mnirell worked to their own and their supporters satisfaction the totalisator, registering throughout the two day’s LI9IO. A question, however, was raised several timee as to whether tbe percentage of ten per cent and one pound per ticket would not be better by a reduction. We are half in* dined to join with the public, and suggest that between sow and tbe next meeting tku dub should consider that question. A vast improvement to tbe course would be a stream of water running through it, to be followed by the planting of trees. Now, we are given to understand that for a comparatively trifling outlay, a stream of water could he obtained, we shadow forth the idea ; also trn-ting both will be accepted in the same spirit as in which written. The details of the races are given in full below, to which we refer our readers.

FIRST DAV FRIDAY, JAN. I, 1886; Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 sors, with a sweepstake of One Guinea to go to second horse. Two miles, over eight flights of hardies, 3ft 6m high. Mr J. E. Kennedy’s r or b g Foul Play aged, JOat 121b ... (Owner) { Mr S. loder’s b in Mallei, aged, 9at 121b

(Owner) 2 Mr P. Har ring ton’s b g Peeping Tom aged. (Clare) 3 Wilh the fall of the the trio jumped away to an excellent start. Foul Play lead. ins, Mabel and Peeping Tom on his gjrtlnr This order was maintained over the first horde, and by the time the sceon i one was reached Foal Play had a decided lead, taking this hurdle and the next in a manner' that at once convinced the public that he was a clever fencer, and barring aoci fonts, it was impossible for the others* to live with him. This proved correct, for not a mi*, take was made, and he came home the easiest of winners by half a-dozeu lengths. Mabel jumped nicely, as also did Peeping Tom, but were in rather warm company on this occasion, Totabsator—l3s ,hvi LI 17s.

Vincent Jockey Cum Guinea Stakv.% a sweepstake of 4 sovs., with <0 sov* added. Ij milts. Mr J. Stephenson’s b f Miss Cook, Syrs 7st 1 lib .. i-o-cmraiie) I j, stivers' be Cheap Jack, Syrs. Bst

Mr J. Reid’s b c Orlanzo, Sya. Tst lib .. (La vert j) 3w Mr J Compton’s be Camel,3yrs, 7«t 11 lb (Taggart) ft Only four faced the starter for tins important erent, and as it w s pretty well known that the winn-r would inrn up in Mias Cook or Cheap Jack, these two were the centre of attraction, the latter, who looked very fit, having the call in the betting. When the wo dgo was given Miss Cook rushed away with the lead. Cheap Jack following closely behind, and apparently reserving a stmggle for the finish, the other two clean out of it. In this order they ran till thestiaiqhfc was reached, when Jack commenced to qo up to the leader, and looked very much like as if he would win, but within a hundred yards of the winning post he diil not take at all kindly to his work, and despite the desperate efforts of Livers, be was unable to overtake Mis* Cook, who won by a short length. Orlanzo about SO lengths away third. Camel lastFotalisator—l(ss, 53 on winner, divi.. L2 I Cs.

Vincent Jockey Club Handicap, of 45 80V8. miles. Mr H. G. Glassford’s b g Sandy, aged ® 3t „ , • . ... (Cochrane) I Mr L. Huddlestone sb g Knickerbocker Sam, aged, Sst 31b (Thompson) 2 Mr S. Hanger’s b g Skipper, aged 7st s!b (Lavevty) 3 Mr D. Fogarty’s b g Sfcatesm »n 6 yra 6st 121b (J. Rivers) d Mr S. Indcr’s cb m Sunbeam, 6st wa# scratched. After one or two breaks awav, the flv* was lowered to a most indiff. rent start. Knickerbocker being some huff dozen lengths behind the po*t, apparently not at all prepared to go. Young Cochrane, on Sandy, soon had his horse gallooino, an j going along at a rattling pace all‘ the wav, 1 mded the outsider a winner by any amount of lengths. Knickerbocker succeeded m gaining second place, but con'd never g-t near the leader. Skipper third, and that well bred, but most unfortunate horse Statesman, last. Totalisator~2l2, 9 on winner, dive., L2l 4s. Tima, 2min. 21 sees. Selling Stakes, of 15 boys. Distance, I J miles. If entered to he sold for LI 6 to carry 10 t; forLI2, 9at; for HO, Sst ; for LS, 7st. The winner to be sold after the race, and the surplus, if any to go to the race fund. J Mr J. Rivers’ b g Tarragan, 4 ys. (LIO) Mr H. S, McKay’s b g Moose aged, (LlO) ’ (Smith) 2 Several others started. This was a des* perate Jraoe hetween the first and second 4 horses. George Rivers jnst managing to J keep his horse going long enough to beat Moose on the post by a head. The winner WM bought in for Lll 10s. Totalisator—--127, 31 on winner, divi., L 3. Time Handicap Trotting Race, of 15 sovs. 2| miles. Weights not less than list.

Mr S. Hanger’s b g Hawkdun, 50 secs ~ , (Waldron) I MrS. Cameron’s b m Nelly, 45 secs W Mr S. Mercer’s g g Silver Bell, * scratch * (Ownci) 3

Eight others started. This race requires little cnmraer* ns from the start Hawkdun was in front, Ka ly next, and in this order they finished, oj one of the others having the remotest show of winning. Silver Bell trotted into third p'aoe, but the form he showed was not sufficiently good to warrant the handicapper in allowing the other horses such long starts. Totalisitor~l6o. §0 on winner, divL, L2 3a,

Hack Race, of sso vs. 4 mile heats, with* out dismounting. Weight, flat 71b. Archie ... ... (Laverty) Oil Moose (Rivets) I 22 Font others started. Mooes won the first heat by a length from Water Boy. while Archie fairly spread-eagled his field In the second tad third events. Totalisetor—96 on first heat, 10 on winner, dm., L 9 12a? 46 on second heat., 30on winner, divi., LI 7s; son third nest, all on the winner, investors receiving the money back less 10 per cent.

DAY- SATURDAY, JAN. 2. Maiden Plats, of 18 sov*. For all horses that have never won an advertised race, 1} miles. Weight for age. Mr R.'Jenkins’b g Troubadour, 6 yrs 9st .. (Taggart) 1 Mr P. Cngan'a b f Maaiotote Lass. 3.yrs Tst 131b ... .. (Rivers) 2 Mr R. Sheppard’s b g Grasshopper,,B yw flat •••■ - 3 Rambler also started. Snowdrift being scratched. ' ' A good start was effected, Troubadour racing te the front. Maniototo next, the others close ap. They van in this fashion until the hack of the course was reached, when Taggart let his horse out, the result being that he soon placed a gap-of a' dozen lengths between himself and nearest at« tendants. Nothing could approach him, he winning with ridiculous cane -by several lengths, Totalisator—los, 32 on winner, divi., L2 19. Time, 2 min 31 secs. Matakanci Handicap, of 50 eCva. t|

. miles, Mr J. B. Kennedy’s ror b g Foul P'ay aged, flat 21b, (carried flat Silbs) (Owner) 1 Mr J. Stephenson's b f Miss Cook, 3yrs 7st 51b (Cochrane) 2 Mr P. Cogan’s b g Young Barwon, aged Bst 21b (Rivers) 3' Mr S. Inder’s cb m Sunbeam, aged fist (J, Rivets) 0 Knickerbocker Sam was scratched. Foul Play and Miss. Cook got the best of the start, and from the jump had the race to themselves, the top weight being a good length in advance of the mare when passing Hie stand the first time. No alteration of Any moment occurred until the mile sad a quarter post was reached, where it was seen that Miss Cook’s rider was hard at work, from this out Foul Play had matters pretty much his own way, and Coming down this straight very fee passed the judges box three or four In advance of Miss Cook. Young Baroren third, and Sunbeam completely outpabedi The win was very popular, and was a griiat ?**~srformance on the part of the winner, otalisstof—2 ! ?9, 75 on winner, divi, L2 14. Time, 2 min 61 secs. Novel Handicap,' of 35 sots. 1 tulle. The winner to he sold after the race, and the proceeds to go to the raeefnad. Mr S. Bolden’* gm Lilac, aged,fist KHh (tViclmme) I Mr M, Gordon’s blk g Black hoy, aged fist 121b ~ .. ( ason) 2 Mr P. Hamnaton’e b m Maggie May ; syrs, 7»t 51b .. (Laverty) 3 Poolburn Jack, Tarragon, and Shula Grab also started.

This race was notable for the great number of false shirts that took place before the field were let awav, Cochrane, on Lilac, loing very eager to obtain ail the advan ♦»»». Ultimately thev were despatched to a good start, l.iw, May. and Poolburn getting away together, with the others ttase op. In this older they, tan to the (Hrtermile post, where l.ilao forged aiMd, Maggie May alas making a forward itnove. while PiiuUitrrn fell hack beaten. Halfway up the straight Blackboy was .ifotnirg on to the loaders at a great pace, d«t lilac’s rider pushed bis mount along in a most resolute manner, beating Black boy by & abort length, Maggie Vfay an indifferent third. Totaliaator—lßs, 28 on winner, divl., LS IS. Time, I mins3 secs. •Ophiu Handicap, of 25 sovs. One mile. The winner of Matakanui Handicap to -carry penalty of 81 bs. Mr/. Rivera’ b c Cheap Jack, Syrs, Bst (Rivers) I MrC, Hnddlestone's b g Knickerbocker Sam. aged, Bst 71b ... (Thompson) 2 Mr H. (J. Glasaford’s b g Sandy, aged Tst 101b ... .. (Cochrane) 3 Mr 8. Hanger’s b g Skinper, aged, 7st 0 MrS. Inder’a ch m Sunho.nu, aged, fist 0 Miss Cook was scratched.

This was a good race between Cheap Jack and Sam, the former leading all the way, and winning comfortably by half a length. Sandy a moderate third, Skipper and Sunbeam acting as whippers-in the whole distance. Totalisator—23o, 90 on winner, divi., L2 Cs.

Members’ Handicap, ef IS sevs. One mile and a distance. Welter weights; gentlemen riders. Second horse fa re ceive 5 sovs from the stakes. Mr W. Brady's b g Archie, aged, Bst 3ib (Reid) 1 Mr J, E. Kennedy’s ror b g Foul Play aged, Hat 101b ... (Mercer) 2 Mr O. Fogarty’s b m Shula Grab, aged 7st 71b ... ... (Taggart) 3 Mr B. Jenkins' b g Troubadour, Cyra Bst 9M> (Carter) 0

Foul Play and Archie were made hot favorites for this event, the former being greatly fancied, notwithstanding the crashing weight he was allotted, he ran well up for three-quarters of a mile, when that slippery little customer, Archie, gave him the go-by, winning by three lengths. Shtila Grab third, Troubadour a long way in the rear. Totalisator—ls6, 26 on winner, divi., L 3 18. Consoutiov Handicap, of 10 sovs. For all beaten horses. One mile. Mr P. Cogan’s b g Young Barwnn, Bst I Mr M. Gordon'sblkg Blaokboy, 9st 41b 2 Mr Harley’s b g Poolbum Jack, 6st lO.b 3 Skipper, Moose, and States-’-an also ran. Won easily. Totalisator -69,15 on winner. divi., L 3 9s.

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