DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Evening Star, Issue 3149, 24 March 1873, Page 2

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

During the early part of this morning the weather was threatening, and it was doubtful whether wo should not have a heavy downfall of rain; but as the day advanced the clouds cleared away, and the sun broke out, bringing splendid weather. The programme issued gave promise of an excellent day’s sport, and the result was that a very large concourse was attracted to the course. Every description of vehicle, from the four-horse drag to the humble spring cart, was pressed into service, while the number of equestrians who presented themselves led one to wonder where all the horses come from. The course itself and surroundings presented a somewhat different appearance to that of last year. The grand stand was covered in by an awning, which certainly was a great comfort to those occupying it. The bars underneath, and along the line of booths were gaily and tastefully decorated, presenting a most seductive appearance. Immediately in rear of the booths, the usual games found at such places were established. ‘‘Aunt Sally,” “ the fortunate button,” ground billiards, shooting galleries, and thimble-rigging attracted many persons possessed of more money than brains. As noon approached the excitement in the saddling-paddock increased; and as the vai’iqus Worses stripped for the Maiden Plate, 3 tq 1 was freely offered and taken on Queen Bee and Master Rowe ; 0 to 1 at the same time was refused against Ex Officio, and 5 to 1 against Forest Queen; while the betting on Butterfly was level. Mr Dodson’s Sweetlips did not create confidence, though she showed considerable pluck in the race, and held a respectable position. From the first, Verbena, Hard Times, and Forest Queen were considered out of the race. Verbena, however, pulled up, and showed that if she had been in better condition she would have astonished some of the knowing ones. Twelve horses came to the post for the Maiden Plate, of 80 so vs, entrance, 3 sqvs ; Tl miles ; to carry one and a-half mile ; weight for age, For horses that have never Avon an advertised prize exceeding L 25.

Captain Hutchison’s eh in Butterfly (late Plying Scud) 4 yrs, 8s 111b (Pearson) 1 Mr 11. Hill’s br m Queen Bee, by Learnington (Pleur-dc-Lis), G yrs, 9st 41b (Waddel) 2 Mr A. Smith’s cli m Maymorn, 4 yrs, Bst 111b (Denham) 3 Mr G-. Dodson’s eh m Sweetlips, aged, 9st 911)s ------- 0 M-i C. Moore’s bg Ex Officio, G yrs, 9st 51b- 0 Mr John Stephenson’s ch m Hard Times, aged, 9st 41b ------ 0 Mr It. Eraser’s ch g Color-Sergeant, 0 yra, 9st 41b - - 0 Mr It. Dcrritt’s b g Hector, aged, 9st 41b - 0 Mr J. H.astie’s b f Forest Queen, by Camden, 3 yrs, 7st 81b 0 Mr E. Pritchard’s b f Miss Howe, by Master Howe, 3 yrs, 7st 81b ----- 0 Mr D. O’Brien’s b c Fangb-a-baUasb, by Master Howe (Fanny), 2 yrs, sst - - 0 Mr Charles Waters’s b f Verbena, by Prince Alfred (Mountain Maid) 2 yrs, 4st 111b 0 A splendid start was obtained, May Morn and Queen Bee taking the lead, and holding their position almost neck-and-ueck for the first half turn round the course. Butterfly, then holding sixth place, answered to the whip, and, before the circle was completed, came to the front in splendid style, followed closely by the Queen and May Morn. _ The ruck began to spread considerably, and it was clear that the honors lay between the three horses mentioned. Waddel used his whip freely over Queen Bee, but it was no use, for Butterfly came in to the post, winning by about four lengths, apparently not a bit distressed. Pearsou, the jockey of Butterfly, deserves praise for the manner in which he rode the mare. Time, 23j[secs. Fokbury Handicap of 200 sova., with a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each ; the second horse to receive the amount accruing from the sweepstakes; nomination, 2 Bovs.; acceptance, 3 soys. 1% wiles,

Captain Hutchison's ch in Mabel, by Scud. 4 yrs, Gst 81b - (Malone) 1 Mr jt. Derritt ns b g Tambonrini, 1 y™, 9st 101b - (Dan O’Brien) 2 Mr R. Richardson's ch in Misfortune, aged, 7st (ilb ----- (Richards) 3 Mr S. Nosworthy’s hr m Malice, 5 yrs,

9st „ ‘ n Mr S. Inder’s ch g Malabar, 6 yra, 7st 7lb - 0 Mr E. Pritchard’s b g Patch, 5 yrs, 7st 21b - 0 Mr W. Edgar’s hr m Empress, aged, Gst 121b 0 Mr G. Coombo’s bg Catapult, aged, Gst 121b 0 Mr J. Jenkins’s hr g Roebuck, by Master Rowe, 3 yrs, sst 7lbs - - - - - 0 Mr J. Hastie’s b f Lydia, 3 yrs, sst 71bs - 0 The Forbury Handicap excited more interest than any race of the day. The betting amongst book-makers against Tambouriui, the favorite, was 3 to 2, Misfortune 5 to 2, and Malice 3 to 1; wliile in the saddling-paddock 2 to 1 was freely offered against the first, 3 to 1 against the second, and 1 tol agst the third; 20tol was freely offered against the plucky little mare Mable, the winner; while almost any odds might have been had against any of the other competitors. Eleven horses were tempted to face the flag of Mr Dodson. All had a capital start, but Malabar and Roebuck having inside running, took the lead for the first quarter of a mile, and for a little while were hard pressed by Patch and Catapult, while Dan O’Brien on Tambonrini, and Richards on Misfortune, held back, apparently feeling that in the rim home one of them would land the prize. Mabel meanwhile seemed to canter_ round the course, but as she came opposite the grand stand, Malone gave her rein, and away she went in splendid stylo, passing Misfortune and Tambonrini, and winning the stakes by nearly a length ahead, to the surprise and disappointment of many. Lydia came in a good fourth. Owing to the ground being very heavy the time was not so good as we have had recorded on former occasions. We had almost forgotten to mention that Mr Hazlctt’s Atlas was scratched for this race, and that Mr Devine’s Captain Scott, owing to an accident yesterday did not put in an appearance. Time : 3min. 2^acc3. St Kilo a Stakes, of GOsovs.; entrance 3 sovs.; one mile and a distance; weight for age.

Mr S. Nosworthy’s b m Hatred, 5 yrs, 9st 21bs ----- (Derrett) 1 Mr. S. Haynes’s b g No Gentleman, 3 yrs 7st lOlbs --- - (Richards) 2

Tambourini was scratched ; the prize therefore was a perfect gift to Hatred, His only competitor was Mr Haynes’ No Gentleman, but he was not in form, and from the first it was clear that Hatred would read the post first. No Gentleman, however, would have proved an enemy to the winner had he been in better condition.

Publicans’ Handicap, of 80 sovs.; the second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes; ]| miles. Nomination, 2 sovs. ; acceptance, 1 sov. Mr S. Nosworthy’s b m Hatred, 5 yrs, 9st 81b - - - - - (D. O’Brien) 1 Mr A. Bridgets b g Merriman, aged, Gst - - - (Smith) 2 Mr J. Ward’s ch g Lyndon, aged, Bst 91b - 3 Mr S. Nos worthy’s hr m Malice, 5 yrs, 9st 21b 0 Mr E. Pritchard’s b m Gazelle, aged, Sat 71b 0 Mr D. O’Brien’s b m Miss Ennis, aged, 7st

51b 0 Captain Hutchison’s ch m Butterfly (late Flying Scud), 4 yrs, 7st 51b - - - 0 Mr S. Haynes’s b g No Gentleman, 3 yrs, Gst 121b 0 Mr G. Coomhe’s b g Catapult, aged,

Gst 121b Mr R. Richardson’s hr m Awatea, 3 yrs,

fist 71b 0 Mr E. Pritchard's blk g Raven, aged, 6st 51b 0 Mr C. Moore’s bg Ex Officio, (5 yrs, 6st 51b - 0 Wildboy and Minx were scratched, but a field of thirteen came to the front. A mis-start unfortunately sent the Raven round the course, thus robbing him of any chance in the race, while Catapult and Awatea were somewhat winded before they again came up to the red flag. Hatred and Malice were most in request for this event, while odds were given against other competitors. Awatea made a splendid start, and held the lead for the first half-mile, followed closely by Malice and Lyndon. Brunette then showed some speed, but it was not lasting, and she soon dropped to the rear. The ruck, however, kept well together, and during the next half-mile the running was splendid. Merriraan, however, held back, meanwhile began to show to the front, and soon came up with Hatred. The race then became most exciting: neck and neck they ran, both yielding to the whip freely, and covering the ground in splendid style, while Lyndon and Malice pressed on most pluckily. The former pair kept together until within 300 yards of the winningpost, •when Hatred put on a magnificent spurt and won by half a length, Lyndon coming in third by about five lengths. Time : 2 min. 22h secs.