CROMWELL SUMMER RACES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1296, 31 December 1886, Page 3

CROMWELL SUMMER RACES.

Stewards J. Cowan, D. Mao Kellar, J. Sherwood, S. H.Turton, D. A. Jolly, Dr Stacpoole, 8. N. Brown," C. E. Gudgeon, C. G.Monntney, T.M’Oracken, H. Black, J. Stronaoh. Judge i D, MaoKellar. Starter: S. H. Turton. Handicappkb : George Dowse. Clerk ot Scales : D. A. Jolly.. Clerk op the Course : H. Black. Clerk op Totali-SA’-OR I S. N. Brown. i This meeting took place on Monday and L Tuesday last, tha 27th and 28th iust, and I was unquestionably a great success. Beau*4 tiful weather, good fields of horses, and a j fairly large attendance of visitors, all tend--1 ing to produce this effect. No oue thing j crept in, to in the least mar the pleasure of the meeting, and the stewards, who indij vidually and collectively, were alive to their j readeotive duties, have to he congratulated. H The newly appointed officer to the Club, ft Mr George Dowse (handioapper), was pre- ”■ sent on both days, and watched with keen interest the result of his labours. J edging from appearances there was only one event with which he did not feel perfectly happy and that was the Grand Stand Handicap, yet from the most wonderful pace the little ■ horse made when turniirg into the straight, passing horse - after horse, and eventually wearing down Gari, who could not have had less than 60 yards of a start of him at the comer, he had no great room to question his judgment. As a whole the handicaps could not be cavilled at, tbe more especially considering that it was the first time Mr Dowse had had anything to do with, or maybe ever heard, the names of some of the some of the horses. Perhaps, as merely a 'recorder of some of the facts surrounding the meeting, we are not called upon to •question the executive actions of the Club, yet, as expressing our opinion that the appointment of Mr Dowse as handioapper was a wise step and one that has our fullest 'confidence, we feel that we are not to a great extent exceeding our duties, Mr J, Lawrence again had control of the booth, and though LBO is a large sum to pay for the privilege, we don’t know that he had much cause of complaint. He and his nsistanta were kept busy, and we little VJoubt but that the speculation was a payable one. Yet in the matter we scarcely think the exact privilege that was either bought or sold bad been made sufficiently clear. We noticed that some little annoyance was felt hy Mr Lawrence at the spieler fraternity being allowed within the enclosure with their roulette tables, learned geese, and such other games to catch the unawary ; and most assuredly if we were asked, we (should say that the whole enclosure for the time being—that is, dur ng the meeting—is the exclusive property of the holders of the bo th and fruit stalls. The Cromwell Brass Band as usual was •on the ground, and played during each day ■some well executed pieces ; two peripatetics a haudlit and a violinist—who discoursed excellent music, however claimed r attention The which hy the way i a ~M to be overlooked from its powers of attraction, was wonderfully supported, on the Hist day it having devotees who tuned np over twelve hundred pounds ; and on the second day nearly •eleven hundred pounds. _ Having now briefly touched on what we think the mostwoithy topics relating to the meeting, we will conclude b-lcongratn-dating the stewards on the their Summer Meeting, and Rffpe that as jaKioie eve/be able to protwo days’ holi■<Uv. . Below are the results »|n detail of tho ■various events : FIRST D \Y—MONDAY. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 40 sovs. Distance, three miles, over twelve flights of hurdles. Mr J. Longhlin’s b g Dnnluce, aged, 9st 51b (Owner) 1 Mr T Kearney’s c g Dan O’Brien, aged, 9stslb .. (Owner) 2 Mr J. Cowan’s b g Boots, aged, 9*t (Walls)Dis Mr M. Gordon’s b g Garibaldi, aged, list 101b, was scratched. The three starters got away on even terms, and took the first hurdle simultaneourly. The second and third hurdles were negotiated safely, as was also the seemed to swerve a trifle, and unseating Walls took a gallop alone ; accordingly he ■was out of the race. The other two kept on ■taking the hurdles, DunNca having a slight advantage, which he maintained till the last hurdle in the straight, which he struck heavily, almost coming to gnef, but he ■quickly recovered himself,and after a smart run passed the Judge’s box about a length 4n advance of Dan O’Brien. Walls’ mishap was looked on with suspicion, but it was generally allowed amongst those who are supposed to know that it was purely aociden J. Time, 6min 41secs. Totalisator, 143 investors, 65 on winner; dividend, 395. ■Grand Stand Handicap, of 55 sovs. Distance, one mile and a half. Second horse to receive LlO of the stakes. Mr L. Hnddiestone’s b g Knickerbocker Sam, aged, 8»t 121b ... (Mason) 1 Mr Gordon’s b g Garibaldi, aged, Bst 91b (T. M‘Kay) 2 Mr Rivers’ b mTui, aged, 7st .. (J. Rivers) 3 Lehvre’s Revolver (Bst 31b), Cowan’s ■Stockflower (Gst 121b), and Foster’s Thespis (Gst 51b) also started. Rivers’ Dian Jose (9st 71b) was scratched, ■and Thomson’s Foul Piay (Bst 51b) did not accept. Tni started a hot favorite, though Knickerbocker Sam, from his performances at Clyde a few days before, as also Garibaldi, bad their supporters. The light weights also were not out of it in the mind of public opinion. A fair start was effected, and for the first half-mile all kept together. Here, howeverer, Tni and Gari drew away, and passing the gate had a strong lead, the rest struggling behind, Knicker's blue jacket conspicuously showing in the rear as whippor in. At the mile post Knicker L .began to creep through his horses, but failed ■litogefrhearer thin 30 yards to the two in lead until turning into the straight, he came away at at a great pace first cutting down Tui, then just at the ropes came upon Gari, and passing him, reached the winning post about half a length in aqkanc o , after a game and wonderful race. TJohe 2itin 47«ec. 236 investors on the fjjblisatflr, of whom 68 on the winner got a «*ofL3 1,85._ / , Race, of 15 sovs. For dona fide hacks. Distance, one mile. No weight under list 71b. Juno ... ... ... 1 Archie ... ... 2 C’ymero , ... .3 Poslhorn, Leopold, Royalty, Jackey, Soaking, and Blackboy, also started. This was a fast race, the whole lot going fling dong from start to finish, and was won in tho order named in Imin 51 sec. 219 inves'ors on the totalisator; 29 on tho winner; divi L 6 15s,

Cromwell Derby, a sweepstake of 5 aova each, with 60 govs added by the Club. For three-year-olds bred in Vincent, Maniototo, and Lake Counties. Derby weights—Colts, Bit 101b; fillies, Bst 51b. ' ’ No ‘ allowance for geldings. Second horse to receive 20 per cent, of the gross stakes, and the third horse to save his stake. Distance, one mile and-half. (9 subs), :. • MV T. Foster's borhr f Hinda... ... 1 Mr G. M ‘Nnlty’s hj or hr o Tonic ... 2 Mr C. Harrington's g f Clara .. .. 3 Mr B. Duhig’s b g Titus . .. ’ ... 0 Mr J. Ritchie’s og Go Ban Sair... .. 0 Mr Roman’s bo The Parson ... • ... 0 Mr M’Kenna’s b f Miss Foote .. ..0 This was somewhat of a hollow affair, as Hindu evidently had it in hand from the start. For a time the grey looked like good for second place, but she eventually gave way to Tonic, who gained that hono>-. Time, 3min 3seo. 164 on totalisator; 95 on winner, divi, 31s. Flying Handica?, “of 40 sovs. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry penalty of 7 b. MrJ. Rivers’ b hj Cheap Jack, . 4yrs, 9sts!b ' ... (G. Rivera) 1 Mr T. Lefevre’a b b Revolver, syrs, Bst I2lb .... ;. ... (W. Robertson). 2 Mr J. Laughlin’s c m Sweethriar.'4yrs, 7st 31b ... ... . (T. M'Kay) 3 Mr J. Cowan’s b m Stookflower, 7st 51b *T (Jones) 0 Foul Play (9at 31b), Tni (Tat 71b), Tespis (6at lOib), were scratched. ’ Th’s was an excellent race, all of them making a race of it from the start. Cheap Jack, however, hadl’a alight advantage, which he maintained throughout, though several times pressed by .Revolver, The f ime is evidence of it being fast. Tim®, Imin 174secs. Totalisator, 256; 126 on winner, divi, L2 16s. Selling Stakes, of 20 sovs. Distance, one mile. No weight under Hat. Winner to he sold for 10 sovs. Surplus to go to the Race Fund. Skipper ... ... 1 Lamplighter « ... 2 Specimen ® ... ... 3 Foathorn ... ... 0 Magician * ... .. 0 This was a fast race. The start was good, and for the fir»t half mile they were all in a heap. Skipper then draw away and gambolled in an easv winner by some three lengths, no great distance separating the others. Totalisator, 157; on winner, divi, L2. SECOND DAY-TUESDAY. Maiden Plate, of 30 sovs. For all horses that have never won an advertised prise of over 10 sovs. Weight for age. Distance, one mile and a-half. Mr H. Richardson’s c m Juno, aged, 9st lib ... ... (Robertson) 1 Mr Mclntyre’s b g Royalty, aged, 9st lib (Walls) 2 Mr 8. Inder’s b m Princess Alice, aged, Bst lib (Inder) 3 M‘Kay’s Flirt, aged, Brown’s Pica, aged. Rivers’ Romance. 3 yrs, M'Nulty’s Tonic, 3yrs, M'Keima’s No Name, and Kearney’s Dan O’ Brien, aged, also started. This was a good race and very evenly started after a good few baulks. There was a good deal of shifting places for a mile, when Juno showed to the front, followed by Romance, but the youngster soon had to give way to Royalty and Princess Alice, who began to hurry up Juno, but they failed to reach her, |hey passing the post in the order named. Time, 2tnin 56sr-c. Totalisator, 146 ; on winner, 81, divi, 325. Handicap Time Trot, of 25 sovs. Distanoe, three miles. No weight under list. Mr Mountney’s blk m Maggie, 35 secs (Robertson) 1 Mr Field’s b m Colleen Dhas, 20 secs... (Jacob) 2 Mr Cameron’s b m Nelly, 35 secs (W. Robertson) 3 Jack, 15sees; Wanderoo, scratch ; Mabel, 20 secs ; Rabbiter, 10 secs ; Poliy, 35 becs ; Mayflower, 50 sees ; Sultan, 55 sees; Romeo. £5 secs ; Reckless, Kate Morgan, and Bess (60 secs), also started. Maggie, before half a mile had been reached, cut down the long starters, and soon assumed a strong lead of frilly 50 yards. Colleen Dhas also got through the ruck, and many times looked liked overhauling the leader, and for twice in succession taking the prize, but always failed. Jack was trotting strong, with Mabel close np in fourth place passing the stand the first time. No material change was made tdl coming into the straight for the last time, when the scratch horse, who up to now had been pretty well last, came through the horses, hut succeeded in only taking fifth place. Time, 9min 21sec. On totalisator, 234; on winner 21, divi 110. Jockey Club Handicap, of 75 sovs. Distance, two miles. Second horse to receive LlO from the stakes. Mr T. Lefevre’s hr hj Revolver, 5 yrs, 7st ...(McElroy) 1 Mr J. Rivera’ b g Don Jose, aged, Bst 161b ... (6. Rivers) 2 Mr T. Huddiestone’s b g Knickerbocker Sam, aged, 9it 61b ... (Mason) 3 Mr Gordon’s hr g Garibaldi, aged, Bst 101b ... o Mr Rivers’ b m Tni, aged, Gat slb . . 0 Dunluoe, 7st, Stookflower, 6st 61b, Princess Alice, fist, were scratched. A good start was effected, and the lot kept together till well past the stand, when Revolver drew away, with Gari and the Don close np, the others hopelessly in the rear. Entering the straight Don took second place, and Knickerbocker Sam made a push, but had to be satisfied with third place. Time, Sraiu 45seo. Totalisator, 328 ; on winner, 13. divi, L 22 14s, Shorts, of 10 sovs. For bona fide backs that have never won more than LlO. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. No Weight less than 9st. Royalty .. (Walls) 1 Princess Alice ... (Inder) 2 Barmaid ... (Robertson) 3 Flirt, flora, Wild Deer, and Polly also started. This was a scramble from tbe fall of the flag, all going a perfect docker, the post being passed in the order named. Time, Imin 2isec. On totalisator 164, on winner 48 divi L2 6s. County Plate, of 30 sovs. Weight for age. Distance, one mile and a-half. The winner to be sold, with engagements, by public auction immediately after the race, and any surplus to go to the race fund. Winner to be sold for LSO. If entered to be sold for L4O, allowed 14lb; for L3O, allowed 28lb ; for L2O, allowed 421b ; forLIO, allowed 561b. Mr Holt’s Bagshot, aged, Sat lib. L4O .. (Robertson) I Mr Henderson’s Blaokboy, aged, 7st 11b, L3O ... ... ~ 2 Mr Laughlin’s Sweethriar, aged. Sat 11b, L4O ... 3 Mr Slattery’s Little Jack, aged, 6sfc lib! L2O ... ... .. ... ..; c Mr Craig’s Specimen, aged, 7sfc lib, L3O 0 Mr Brown’s Pica, aged, sst 11b, LlO ... 0 1 Don Jose and Tni wore scratched. I A good start, all jumping away on the fall

of the fla°. li,l«shot held premier nonition from the half mile post, the others occasion ally changing places; they eventually coming in in the o-der named. Totalisator 139, on winner 78, divi 32*. Consolation' Handicap, of 20 sovs. For all beaten horses at the meeting. Distance, one mile. Mr Cowan's iStockffower, 6st 7lb ... 1 Mr Gordon's Garibaldi, Bst 12lb ... 2 Mr Rivers'Tul£,... 3 Won easily. ?,