OHOKA AND EVRETON HORSE RACES.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1517, 27 December 1878, Page 3

OHOKA AND EVRETON HORSE RACES.

President —Mr G, Bailey. Ymo-president— Mr E. Butters. Treasurer—Mr .1. Wailimr. Hon Secretary—Mr W. Tayior. Judge Mr W. Buss. Starter—Mr G. Cone ChnA oitho Course —Mr T. Vince:C,, tjlork of the Scales —Mi- b ' The Do races and sports were held on Boxing dpf dn the recreation roseftc, which is in tho

centre of the district. There was a large gathering of people, Kaiapoi and Rangiora contributing a largo quota, and the latter with their horses were very successful. The weather was better than anticipated, and the threatening clouds of the early morning passed away before noon. The arrangements of the ground were better than ever. The committee have established a suitable saddling paddock, and tho business of the day was conducted in a roomy tent near, wherein the president, secretary, treasurer, and clerk of the scales were particularly busy and attentive to their duties. On the ground were the publican’s booth, under the presidency of Mr J. H, Schmidt, of tho Pier Hotel, Kaiapoi, and a confection stallof Mr Poole’s, with other smaller itinerant vendors. The Kaiapoi braes band enlivened the proceedings. Many visitors arrived by rail, but the train arrangements, as pointed out last year, might be better arranged for the convenience of the public, A number of sports were carried out for the children, in which Messrs Lord and Butters took an active part. The ball was opened by a quartette for the hurdles, for which the old favorite Prince was greatly fancied, but doomed his many local backers to disappointment by positively refusing to take Lynskey over the first hurdle. To make anything of Prince it appears that Collins, his owner, must take the mount. Laddie was next favorite, although Mosquito was much fancied by those who knew her performances. In the going Mosquito had it her own way, and won hands down. Te Kooti looked fit enough, but was never fairly with his company. The district race brought five to the post, and of these Little Lady had the call as she certainly looked game and fit for going. So far as she ran she led, but at the end of the mile she bolted away, leaving the race to Flying Rose and Rocket, the latter showing good going powers and a certain winner, but came to grief by upsetting his rider in a cannon, thus destroying his chance of the race. Polly and Nora ran very gamely. There was a grand field for the Publicans’ Purse of nine horses. Of these Tout and Hartingdon had the preference, Little Lady being game enough but in too good company. Miss Brizzels was in good form and ran a game race. Laddie had shot his bolt, and was outpaced. The race on to the post was so close that the public had to wait for Mr Buss’ verdict, a short neck in favor of Huntingdon. For the Cup race Huntingdon was withdrawn, and the favorites were Milo and Supplejack, both looking fit to win anything. The race was a fast one, and well ran between the latter horses, the money parting most over Milo. Doubtful and Leisure Hour kept well in the race till the finish, when the latter faded away about half a mile from home. Seven faced the starter for the Farmers’ Plato, and the favors were distributed towards Rocket, Tout, and Supplejack. The race resulted in another win for tho Rangiora horses, Supplejack coming first, Huntington second. Prince refused to start for some time to the disappointment of the local people. Of the trio for the Consolation the race lay between Leisure Hour and Mies Brizzles, the former letting everything out.

Handicap Hurdle Race of 20 sovs; nominations 1 sov, acceptances 1 sov. Distance, 2 miles ; over eight flights of hurdles. Mr H. Vallance’s b m Mosquito,, aged, 9st (J. Bones) 1 Mr A. McKay’s g g Laddie, aged, list

(H. Murfit) 2 Mr A. McQuillan’s c g Prince, aged, list (T. Shannon) 0 Mr E. Collins’ c g Prince, aged, 10st (W. Lynskey) 0

Mr M. 0. Moran’s b f Hit-or-Miss, 3 yrs, 9st, was also entered, but did not run. Te Kooti was declared to have 91b over. Mr Cone effected a good start, Mosquito having the inside running. All but Prince cleared the first hurdle in. To Kooti being slow in getting away, but Prince persistently refused to negotiate the timber. Laddie for the first time round made the running, and cleared the hurdles in grand style, Mosquito however coming up to his girths when passing the public the mare easily ridden. Te Kooti was out of the hunt. At the back of the course Mosquito obtained a lead and came away home with plenty in him, Laddie reaching second two chains behind. District Pack, 15 sovs; for horses which have been the property of the person entering it who must Co a resident (between the Rivers Ashley and Waimakariri) for at least three mouths prior to the race, and which have not won any public money. Catch weights ; post entry, «£1 10s. Distance, lj miles. Mr F. Baker’s Flying Rose, 4 yrs (W. McCormick) 1 Mr R. Garrett’s h m Polly, aged (J. Ashworth) 2 Mr Lyuskey’s b m Nora, aged (W. Lynakey) 0 Mr H. Scott’s b g Rocket, 3 yrs (J. Bones) 0 Mr G. Cone’s b m Little Lady, 4 yrs (F. Cone) 0

The five were sent away on fair terms, Little Lady taking the lead, followed by Rocket, who was coming away strong, but in passing the public the horse cannoned against a trooper’s horse and throw his rider heavily. Flying Rose came up to second, and at the back of the course Lad) bolting clean away, left Rose to finish as she liked, Polly coming second, Nora third.

PublicANa’ Purse, 10 sovs; weight for ago ; post entry, 1 sov. Distance, 1| miles. Mr H. Vallance’s b c Huntingdon, 3 yrs, 7st 91b (Sinclair) 1 Mr W. Milne’s ch g Tout, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b (Derritt) 2 Mr W. J. Lemon’s g m Miss Brizzcls, 4 yrs Bst 51b (Angus) 0 Mr G. Cone’s b m Little Lady ... (Gone) 0 Mr Baker’s ch m Ladybird ... 0 Mr W. Barnard’s cb m Polly (Hawkins) 0 Mr McKay’s g g Laddie 0 Mr Murlit s b g Spencer 0 Mr Keller’s g g Mickey Free (Lynskey) 0 After a little nervous delay in starting, the lot were despatched fairly evenly. Miss Drizzles, Tout, Little Lady, and Huntingdon came away from the cluster, and so passed the saddling paddock at the back of the course. On emerging from the dust cloud, Tout was leading, with Huntingdon coming on past Little Lady and Miss Brizzles and challenging Tout, Reaching the straight run home, the contest lay between Tout and Huntingdon. The latter getting a short neck past the post won the race. BAh riders were loudly cheered. Miss Brizzles came a good third.

OIIOKA AND EyRETON CUP HANDICAP, 30 sovs ; nomination 2 sovs, acceptances 1 sov. Distance, 2 miles. Mr G. Cone’s c g Supplejack, 5 yrs, Sst 31b (Cone) 1 Mr Sheepshanks’ b g Milo, 5 yrs, Sst (Derrist) 2 Mr A. McQuillan’s c g Leisure Hoar, aged, Sst (Sinclair) 0 Mr A. McKay’s Doubtful, aged, Sst 101 b (Morrison) 0

Mr Yailance’a b o Huntingdon, 5 yrs, B,st 31b, was scratched. This was the race of the day in importance as well as in clever racing. Milo went off with a [jump, Doubtful next, and Supplejack hanging fire. At the half mile Doubful had run up with Leisure Hour, and Milo attending, but Supplejack here began to put it on and came away with a rush, passing the rails with a good lead from Milo. At the mil? and a quarter Milo, gave a challenge, a smart race taking place over the next half, that between Mih> ~nd Supplejack being very hot. At tho run in, Supplejack improved his a',id came in, hotly pursued by Mik), Doubtful well up, and Leisure Hour oistanced. ii'AijMEiis.’ Plate, 15 sovs; weight for age ; post entry, dil 10s. Di-dance, 11 miles. Mr G. Cone’s c g Supplejack, 5 yrs, 9st (Cone) 1 Mr TI. Yallanco’s b c Huntingdon, 3 yrs, 7st 9:bs (DcniU) A Mr H. Scott’s Pocket ... ... t> Mr W. Mini’s Tout 0 Mr McKay’s Doubtful 0 Mr F. H kc-’s Lady Blfd 0 Mr Collins’P;in v e ' 0 After vUc false start the lot were got well except Prince. Passing tho rails the first time Doubtful, Rocket, Supplejack, and Huntingdon came out in a cluster. Passing round to the back Suppl jack and Huntingdon started out on a race on their own account, and came away, the latter Lading i* the straight run, when Supplejack aucie an effort, and won by a length. Doubtful was a good third. ( <:>vKyi..ymox Stakes, 5 sovs. For all tftdfsms bo .ton, hut not distanced, during the mo ting. Entrance, 10s. Distance, 1.1 miles Mr W. Miln’s MLs B”iz/.los ... ... 1,

Mr A. McQnillau’s Leisure Hone 2 Mr ShcGpshaitk’fl Milo 0

The first time past Leisure Hour led by a short neck from Mies Brizzels. Milo made an effort, but died away and came again at the last, when Miss Brizzels and Leisure Hour were pushed for it, the former winning by a head amidst, ranch excitement.

Married women’s race, 100 yds. Mrs Chapman 1,15 s ; Mrs Driscol 2, ss.

Girls under 14 years, i(H yards. Giles, 1, 7s Grl ; Grip, 2,4 s ; Butlers, 3,2 s. Boys under 12 years, 100 yards. Pearson, 1, 7s Gd ; Patteraou, 2,4 a; Fisher, 3,2 a. Girls under 12 years. Butlers 1,7 s6d ; Butlers 2,4 s; Ashworth. 3,2 s. Boys under 10 years. Frizzell 1, ss; Fisher, 2, 3s ; ( lark, 3, Is, Girls trader 10 years. Ashworth, 1,55; Campbell, 2,3 s ; Murphy, 3, Is. This concluded the events of the day.