DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Evening Star, Issue 4079, 23 March 1876, Page 3

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

FIRST DAY—THURSDAY.

After a boisterous night and doubtfullookiug morning the weather cleared np, and by twelve o’clock yr as beautifully fine overhead, though a stiff gale was blowing from the sou’-west. The course has been very dry for weeks past, so that last night’s rain only rendered it a little softer going for the tender-footed horses. The public poured into the ground in crowds, and the sandhills were, as usual, well patronised. On the course and grand stand’ at the time the Cup was run for there were about 7,000 people present. Nothing was scratched before twelve o’clock, at which hour the pen was drawn through the names of Seauntreuss and Nora for the Maiden Plate, and Templeton and Korari for the Cop. The saddling paddock was thronged with layers of odds, and outside were seven or eight list-men, who appeared to do a good business. ‘ The band of the Opera Company was stationed in the training ground opposite the stand, and they considerably enlived the proceedings by playing the following selections:— 1. Quick march—“ Scipion" Bogaerde 2. Quadrille—“ Madame An got ’’ Coote 3. Selection—“ Mari tana" ... ... • Wallace 4. Waltz—“ Niagara” ... ... Sbhallehn 5. Fantasia—“ Attilla ’’ Verdi 6. Grand slow march Hare 7. Selection—“ Lucia” Donizetti 8. Galop—“ Ceres" Burton

A start was made punctually at the hour fixed, and the following are the results of the day’s events : Maiden Plate, of 80 sovs. The second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes; entrance 3 sovs; one mile and a half. For horses that have never won an advertised prize exceeding L 25. Weight for age. Mr T. M'Kay, sen.’s ch g Glengarry (late Kangaro'), 6 yrs, 9st 41b (H. Goodman) 1 Mr D. O’Brien's hr m Auckland Kate, aged, 9st 41b ... ... ... (W. Enderson) 2 Mr D. Corsan’s ch f Merry Bird, hy Stormhird— Merrimac, 3 yrs, 7st 81b ... (S. Smith) 3 Seauntreuss and Nora were scratched.

Betting: 6t03 on Glengarry ; 6 to 4 against Kate; 2 to| 1 Merry bird. After one false start the three were sent away, Kate gaining a couple of lengths l . Coming round the turn Glengarry came up on the outside, and the two passed the stand locked together, both hard held, Merrybird lying a length behind. The pace was very slow until a mile was gone, when Merrybird went up to the leaders for a time but soon fell back. Glengarry then gradually drew away from Kate and had her in difficulties at the entrance to the straight, Enderson flogging her without effect. Glengarry came in an easy winner by five lengths, Merrybird eight lengths behind Auckland Kate. Time, 3min. 2sec. The Dunedin Cup, a handicap of 400 sots, with a ■ sweepstake of 10 sots each. The second horse to receive 60 sots, and the third 20 sovs from the stakes. Two miles and a distance. The winner of any handicap race of the value of 200 sots, after declaration of weights, to carry 7lb extra; of two or more such races, 101b extra. Of any such handicap race of the value of 100 sovs, to carry 51b extra; of two or more such races, 81b extra. Mr F. W. Delamain’s br f Pungawerewere 3 yrs, - 6st 101b ... ... ... (H. Howland) 1 Mr G. Coombe’s br hj Right Bower, 6 yrs, 7st3lb, (S. Smith) 2 MrH. Yecnd’s hr hj King Philip, 4 yrs, Bst

(Batty) 3 Mr H. Redwood's bl hj Guy Fawkes, 4 yrs (ineluding 51b penalty), 9st 21b ... (J. Lyford) 0 Mr P. Campbell s cb o Daniel O’Ronrke, 3 yrs, Bst2lb (Wattie) 0 Mr R. Ray’s br hj Tadmor, 4 yrs, Bst (Jones) 0 Mr H. Teend's b g Rory O’More, aged, 7st 81b ~ (J. Lynch) 0 Mr D. O Bnei's bo Fishhook, 3 yrs, 7st 61b (R. Derritt) 0 Mr P. Campbell’s br c Tattler, .3 yra, 7st 31b ~ ~ ~ , (S. Rowland) 0 Mr M. fatudholme s ch c Cloth of Gold, 3 yrs, ... ... ... ... (Matthews) 0 Mr H. Redwood’s br £ Amohia, 8 yrs, 6st 121b , (A. Lyford) 0 Mr T. Thompson’s ch g Merry Monarch, 5 yrs, 6st 61b ... ... ... (Gonrley) 0 Mr T. Keenan’s ch g Gamecock, aged, 6st 61b (W. M*Kay) 0 Mr W. Swanson's ch g Sir William, 5 yrs, 6st 51b (T. Allen) 0 Mr D, Corsau’s ch m Seabird, 4 yrs, sst 121b (G. Smith) 0

Templeton and Korari were scratched. Rory O’More carried overweight, Amohia 12Jlbs, Pungawerewere 3£lhs. The betting can hardly be described, for Fishhook was nominally at 3 to 1, with no layers, and 10 to 1. could be had about anything else. King Philip and Rory O’More were surrounded by a crowd of admirers in the saddling paddock, and Gamecock also received a good deal of attention. A report having gained currency that Amohia would merely go to the post, she was entirely neglected. Pungawerewere was thought by some a little off. Rory O’More unfortunately ran away with Lynch in Ids preliminary canter, and went a mile before he could be pulled up. This was very unfortunate for his owner, as he was going very strong. After very little delay at the post a capital start was effected, and Merry Monarch led the large field past the stand, Amohia second on the inside, Pungawerewere third, the rest all well up. Going round the course, Seabird dropped behind and Amohia followed suit. Gamecock and Rory O’More were also inclined to lag. Passing the stand the second time Pungawerewere had taken * first place, Guy Fawkes had left the ruck and taken second place inside, Right Bower third, then Fishhook, King Philip, Tadmor, Tattler, Rory O’More, and Cloth of Gold all together. A hundred yards further Gamecock ran off the course. On the opposite side of the course Pungawerewere still kept her lead, and Batty brought King Philip up on terms with Guy Fawkes and Right Bower, Loud cries in favor of the King were now raised, but Batty was riding him vigorously, and at the straight had to punish him. Mr Detamain’s filly ledbyalength up the straight, and Guy Fawkes tiring gave way to Right Rower, King Philip coming up on the inside and for a moment looking dangerous, Rowland was, however, sitting still on Pungawerewere, and she came in a winner by a length from Eight Bower, "with any amount in hand; King Philip third, a length behind the Bower ; Guy Fawkes a good fourth ; the rest so close together that it was impossible to place them, but Seabird and Amohia were the last to come in. Time, 4min, 7Jsec. WINNERS OF THE DUNEDIN CUP.

* Including 71b penalty. In Lurline’s year Templeton was second, with Atlas third. Last year Right Bower was second, and Traitor third. Nkwmakket Stakes, of 60 sovb. Entrance, 3 sovb . one mile and a distance; weiglit for age Sote. The winner can be claimed, with his engagements, by owners of horses running in this race for .<OO sots. Any horse losing can bo olaimed, with his engagements, for 200 sovs added to the amount of the stakes; the owner of the second horse having first claim, and the others in order—the winner having last claim. Mr A. Smith’s hr hj "Wee Lad, 5 yrs, 9st 61b , (H. Goodman) 1 tar j. Stephenson sb c Steamer, 8 yrs, 7st 131b Tommy Dodd and Nora were scratched. Betting ; 3t02 on the Lad. favorite, was rather fractious at the post, but ultimately hoth were sent away well together, Wee Lad taking the lead by a length. 1 his position was kept up for three-quarters of a mile, when Wattie called on Steamer, who responded gamely, and got on terms with Wee Lad. The latter, however, easily shook him off, and won ha*d held, by a clear length. Time. 2mu». lltywcß. ;

Publicans’ Handicap, of 100 sovs, with a sweepstakes *of 2 aovs each; toe second horse to receive amount accruing from the sweepstakes. One mile and a quarter. Mr H. Bedwood’s bl hj Guy Fawkes, 4 yrs, Bst : SSl2lb ... (T. Lyford) 1 Mr Bnckland’s b c Ariel, 3 yrs, fist 121b (I. Matthews) 2 Mr E, MTvor’s bhj Hgyculeq, 4 yrs, Bst... (Bae) 3 Mr H. Yeend’s b g Bory O’More, aged, Bst 31b • (Batty) 0 Mr E. Bay’s bhj Tadmor, 4 yrs, Bst 21b (Jones) 0 Mr F. W. Delamain’s br hj Elfin King, 4 yrs; 7st 81b ... ... ... (H. Eowland) 0 Mr Q. M'Gavin’s hr hj Flying Fish, 4 yrs, 7st 41b (Gonrley) 0 Mr D. O’Brien’s b g Haphazard, aged, 7st fib (E. Derritt) 0 Mr W. Swanson’s ch g Sir William, 5 yrs, fist 71b (Allen) 0 Mr T. Keenan’s ch g Jack toe Flat, aged, fist 51b (W. Mackay) 0 Mr D. Carson’s b m Nelly King, 4 yrs, fist (G. Smith) 0 ffßetting 6 to 4 against Ariel; 2to 1 Elfin King; 3 to 1 Tadmor; 4 to 1 Guy Fawkes; sto 10 anything else. Nelly King bolted in her preliminary canter and Went four miles before she could he stopped. There were five false starts, Hercules getting away in front each time, but when they got away fairly he was last. Past the stand, Guy Fawkes, Flying Fish, and Jack the Flat led abreast, Sir William next, Nelly King and Rory O’More laying behind thd rest, who were in a cluster. Round to the right Rory O’More fell heavily, throwing Batty into the ditch. The horse could not rise, and Batty, after staggering to his feet, fell down again. Going round the opposite side the field spread out in single file, Elfin i King falling to the rear, GuyfjFawkea still in front, Ariel half a length behind, Hercules close up. At the straight, Ariel answered gamely to his rider’s call, get onj terms with Guy, and made a fine race half way up, but there the youngster faltered, and though he came up again he could only gfet his head to Guy’s quarters as they passed the post. Hercules was a good third, the rest coming in one after another at intervals. Time, 2min. 19secs. Rory O’More’s accident appeared to be caused by his leg giving way, and by his fall he was much hurt about the back and loins, and could not be moved off the course. Batty’s injuries were fortunately limited to a severe shaking.

Selino Bace, of 50 sovs; entrance, 2 sovs; one mile and a-half. Weight for age. The winner to he sold for LSO. If entered to he sold for L4O, allowed 71b; L30,141h; L2O, 211b; LlO, 28Jb. The winner to ho sold by auction, with his engagements, and any surplus to go to the funds. Mr J. Stephenson’s b g Reclaimed, hy Scud, fiyrs (to be sold for L 10) ... ... w.o.

Lyndon was entered for this r&e, but was scratched, and Reclaimed had a walk over. Time, 4min. 55sec.

Short messages, giving the results of the races and a brief account of the Cup race, were forwarded by our pigeons; and by this means we were enabled to publish “ extras,” giving the results, about ten minutes after each race had been run,

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