TOKOMAIRIRO RACES.
The first races under the auspices of the newly-formed lokomairiro Jockey Club were held on the course that has i.een used annually for several years, on Mr D. Corsan’s property, Meadowbank. I be “ talent ” as they are usually styled, mustered in tolerably strong numbers, but we do not think there was much business done in the betting line. JNo accidents of any consequence occurred to mar the pleasure of the day’s sport. The first two races were very taine affairs, and the least said about them we think the better. The trotting race was very easily won, and in spite of the noise and bounce of -he backers of the favorite, wo believe th& race was honestly ridden by all the iopkeya vhe hack selling race was a brilliant affair, and wab dually won by Mr Choice Coo'mbea’e
Specimen, splendidly and judiciously piloted by Mr Robert Reay. Owner, rider, and horse received a perfectly ovation, shewing how heartily the publio appreciate honesty in horse racing. For the Flying. Handicap only two horses faced the starter, and as it was Well known that the horses would be run on their merits, great interest was manifested »n the race. Color Sergeant, after a close and splendid race, managed to keep just far enough a-head to catch the judge’s eye first, which we do not think was exactly what bad been calculated upon by the “knowing ones.” Unfortunately, by some mismanagement or carelessness, when the Sergeant’s rider was weighed in he proved three pounds .over weight, aud Color Sergeant in consequence was disqualified.
Maiden Plate, of 30 sovs. Distance U miles; to carry 1£ mile weight for age. Open to all horses that have not won an advertised race, '-aok race and matches excepted. Entrance, L2. Mr R. Reay’s b f Miss KingFilly.Syrs. 7stßlh -filbsover - - (J. Hughes) 1 „ A. M Lareu s hj m Fanny, aged, 9st 41b
» J. Wright’s ch f Testimonial, 2 yrs, 4st a n h . * (T. Cotton) 3 i) A. Connors b g heman, aged, 9st 41b—41b over - . (W. Brosnan) 0 Time, 2mm 33seo. Miss King started as favorite and won in a canter; in fac-, was never asked to gallop. Members’ Handicap, 60 sovs. Distance, H miles, with a sweepstakes of L2, to be given to the second horse. Nomination. L2. * Mr J. Ward’s ch g Swaggerer, aged, 6st 71b „ J. Ward’s b g Tambourini, 5 yrs 9st 12^ _ , riT * (D. O’Brien) 2 „H. M'Keohme sb g Doctor, 4 yrs, 6st „ (F. Dyer) 3 ~ R. Reay’s oh o Ada oolt, 3 yrs, 7st,
m- „ . scratched Time, 3mm 2seo. The Ada Colt was scratched, and Doctor being absolutely nowhere, Swaggerer was permitted to win, Tambourini being kept well in hand. Mr Ward declared to win with Swaggerer. District Handicap Trotting Hack of 20 sovs. Distance, 3 miles. Optional, saddle or harness. Weight for age. Entrance, L2. Three horses to start, or no race.
Mr J. Draper’s b g Thaw, aged, scratch. »J. Wright -5 b g Bobby, aged, 200 1 „ A M'Lgren’s b m Jessie, aged, _ (A. M'Keoknie) 8 „ J. Wright sb g Bushman (late Rambler), aged, 50 yds - - . o Bushman wai scratched. A good Mtart was effected, and Thaw was not long in get* ting on level terms with Jessie, and gradually but surely shortened the distance between him and Bobby, who was breaking very often. Thaw having got the lead, held it till the finish, being two or three lengths ahead on passing the judge’s eye. .A very good race. -
Selling Race, 15 sovs. One mile heats. Weight for age. Entrance, Ll, Post entry. Winner to be sold for L2O: any surplus to go to funds of thg ’ Mr G. Cqrnbse*s cj g Specimen . , l m J* Wright’s b g Bushman . .2 ~ A. M'Lareu’s b m Virago • . 3 In the first beat Bushman and Virago made a splendid race of it throughout, both horses and riders doing their best, neither being able to show a nose a-head of the other when passing the judge. Specimen ran very game, but his rider very judiciously declined a three-handed encounter, which tactics he also followed in heat number two, which was won by Bushman, Virago having had enough of it by the time she reached the distance post. On starting heat number three, little Specimen went - away evidently bent on mischief, and as fresh as a lark, never was collared, and placed that one to his credit. The excitement ran prelty high when heat number four was called, and as
Mr Ooombe is known always to send his nags on their merits, many were the wishes for his success. Off they went, Specimen going strong, Bushman looking dangerous ; round they went, and when at the back of 'the course, hopes rose and fell several times; at last it looked as if it was Specimen’s, but at the distance Bushman’s rider made an effort, to which his steed responded, and closed upon Specimen, when at least one “‘knowing one’’ was rash enough tq “ bet a fiver"‘that Bush, man would win, but sijch was hot the case, as Keay, withopt moving unnecessarily a length * anc^ P un y a winner by a Flyihg Handicap, of 35 sovs. Distance one mile, isomination, LI. Acceptance,
MrP. Alason’s ch g Color Sergeant, aged, 6st 121b - . . (Dyerl 1 ” Reay’s ch c Ada colt, 3 yrs 7st 31b „ J. Wright’s ch m Novice, aged, 7st lib scratched.
Time, {.min, o^Asec^. The Ada colt started as favorite, but the military gentleman proved too manv for him.— ‘ Bruce Herald,’ March 13. Y SWITZER’S RACES. The following are the results of these races ;-Lurpin won the Maiden Plate; Little Dan the Switzer’s and Waikaia Handicaps ; Sm Tatton, the Ladies’ Purse ; Don Pedro, the Hurdle Race ; Cnracoa, the District Handicap; and Firetail, the Consolation
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Evening Star, Issue 3450, 13 March 1874, Page 2
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965TOKOMAIRIRO RACES. Evening Star, Issue 3450, 13 March 1874, Page 2
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