SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2418, 5 January 1882, Page 3

SPORTING.

HORORATA BACKS. Patron—Hon. John Hall. Vice-Patron Bicbard Westenra, Esq. Stewards —Messrs W. Rollett, W. Baker,T. Ward, D. Osborne, A. Trafford, T. Napier, B. Maffey, J. B. Harte, G. Baker, W. Oliver, H. Willis, G. Weastell, J. E. Fountaine, T. Jones, J. Napier, J. Brown, J. Hartnell. Judge— T. Upton. Starter—James Oordy. Clerk of the Course—J. Napier. Clerk of the Scales —B. Maffey. Handicappors —J. Oresswell, J. B. Digby. These races came off on January 3rd, on which day the nor-wester blowing spoiled a good deal of the enjoyment anticipated by the good folk of Hororata and environs. The course was very hard indeed, and almost destitute of grass, which made the going very trying for the horses. There were about 600 people on the ground, whom host Napier, of the Hororata Hotel, did an excellent trade with. Messrs Batson and Co. supplied lighter refreshment in an adjoining booth._ Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin had their totalisator on the ground, and were fairly patronised, about £195 having passed through the machine. Seven saddled up for the Maidens, a very middling lot, with the exception of the veteran Shark and Haidee. The latter passed the judge’s box first, but was disqualified by the stewards on a protest lodged by Mr Brown, owner of Shark (who was second), as to age, the mare having been entered as three years old, when it was clearly proved she was four. The Bakaia Gorge Handicap was thenext event, which Albion, the Tasmanian, easily appropriated, being altogether too good for Bouser. The Hurdle Eace brought out only two of the three entered, when Bouser beat The Breeze, a local horse, who was by no means cherry ripe, but who fenced in first-class style, and was very well ridden by Cox. The Hororata Cup was awarded to Hero, a horse from Coalgate, in consequence of Haidee, though first past the post, being disqualified. Mr Trafford’s Thorneoroft, by Messenger, though in no condition, ran a good second to Hero. When this colt gets another year over him, he ought to make a good one over the sticks. Blink Bonnie, who was made a great pot of amongst a certain few, boiled over, as she never showed prominently in any event she was engaged in. The Trot was won by Bob pretty easily, it not being the “ day out ” for that good old mare Polly, who broke four or five times, occasioned by a dog following her. The Ladies' Purse had five who faced the starter. It was supposed by many that it was a moral for Shark, who had been reserved for it, hut Derrett’s mare Haidee again caught the judge’s eye first, though, of course, the race was awarded to Shark. The Consolation was won by Breeze, most patiently and well ridden by Oox. There was an extempore Hack Baoe afterwards. The officials worked well, and with a will; but it would be better for all protests to be settled, when feasible, at once. The Men’s Sports previous to the races went off very well. The Springfield Brass Band also played on the ground, but if the pieces selected had each been a little longer and the interval between them not so lengthened, it would have afforded more enjoyment for the lovers of music. There was a ball in the evening at the school-room, which was well attended.

District Maiden of 10 sova.; one mile; weight for age. Mr Brown’s Shark, by Traducer, aged, 9st

21b 1 Mr Trafford’s Thorneoroft, 3yrs, Bst 41b ... 2 Mr Napier’s Druid, aged, 9st 21b 3 Hero 9at 21b, Blink Bonnie 9st 21b, Esca Oat 21b, and Haideo Bst 41b (disqualified) The pace from the start, which was a very good one, was a cracker, Druid, Haidee and Hero being in the van. After a quarter of a mile Esca began to tail off, and was out of the hunt. At the half-mile post Blink Bonnie broke her girths and lost her rider. Coming into the straight the race was left to Shark and Haidee, the latter winning by half a length. Eakaia Gouge and Horobata Handicap of 20 sovs.; distance, two miles. Mr Clayfield’a c g Albion, by Krin, aged, 9st 101 b 1 Mr Crooke’s g g Eonser, 4yrs, Bst 71b ... 2 A good start, Bouser at first leading on sufferance. When three-quarters of the distance was covered, Bheenan toook Albion to the front and won hands down. Hurdle Bace Handicap. Mr Crooke’s g g Bouser, by Messenger, 4yrs, llst7lb 1 Mr Parson’s g g The Breeze, aged, lOst 71b 2 Shark, list, was scratched. A good start was effected, but the pace after clearing the first hurdle was next door to a walk. The next flight having been negotiated, the pace improved a little, Bouser was again pulled back on approaching the fourth hurdle, which both horses jumped well. Bouser then went slightly to the front, gradually improving the pace to the finish, the Breeze being outpaced in the straight. Both horses fenced beautifully. Hororata Cup Handicap (District), 13 sovs; li miles. Mr Manson’s b g Hero, aged, 7st 101 b ... 1 Mr Tralford’a b g Thorneoroft, 3 yrs, Bst... 2 Mr Thorne’s hr m Blink Bonnie, 5 yra, Sat 71b 3 Shark, 10st 71b, was scratched. Flirt, aged, 7st 101 b, Haidee, 9st (disqualified) also ran. Haidee led all the way, and passed the judge’s box some lengths ahead of Hero who was, however, awarded the race. Handicap Trot (District), 8 sovs; 2 miles. Mr Smith’s b g Boh, by Messenger, 80yda... 1 Mr Gudsell’s bm Gentle Annie, 150yds ... 2 Mr Manaon’s b m Nellie, scratch 3 Dandy, Gipsy, Tartar, Nellie (Fountaine’s), Creeping Kate, Polly also ran. Ladies’ Purse (District), 15 sovs, with ladies’ offering of 10 sovs ; li miles ; welter weight for age. Mr Brown’s b g Shark, by Traducer, aged, list 21b 1 Mr Thorne’s b m Blink Bonnie, 5 yrs, list 21b 2 Mr Digby’s o g Esca, aged, list 21b 3 Flirt, aged, list 21b, Thorneoroft, 3 yra, lOst 21b, were scratched, Haideo also ran, and was first horse past the post, but was disqualified not only for age, but for having crossed Shark in the straight. The race from the jump was simply a match between Haidee and Shark, the pace being very merry, but when Haideo, who had a very slight lead, crossed Shark in the straight, her owner eased up. The rest were nowhere. Consolation Handicap of 5 sovs; 1 mile. Mr Parson’s g g The Breeze, aged, lOst ... 1 Mr Trafford’s b g Thomecroft, 3 yrs, Bst 41b 2 Mr Tborne’s b m Blink Bonnie, 5 yra 9at 71b 3 Flirt also ran. A Hack Baoe terminated a very pleasant meeting.

WANGANUI RACES. [PBEBg ASSOCIATION TBLBOBAM.J WANGANUI, January 4, The following handicaps for the March meeting of the Wanganui J.C. were declared tonight Wanganui Club Handicap—Grip, 9st 101 b ; Sir Modred, 9et 4lb ; Sir George, Bst 81b; Virginia Water. Sat 41b ; Libeller, Bst 21b ; Piscatorions, Bst lib ; Grand Duchess, Bst 11b ; Somnus, Bat ; Dauphin, Bst ; Peerless colt, 17at 121 b ; Hilda, 7st 10st ; Fleur de Lys, 7at 91b ; Poet, 7at 91b ; Slander, 7st 81b; Louis d’Or. 7at 81b j Envy, 7st 81b ; Hailstorm, 7at 81b ; Venture, 7at 71b ; Salvage, 7at 71b ; Othello, 7at 71b ; Sir Tatton. 7st 71b ; Blue Gown, 7st 21b ; King Craig, 7st; Sydney, 6at 101 b ; Ely, 6st 101 b ; Ohikakarewa, Oat 91b ; Wilberforce, Ost 81b ; The Painter, Oat 71b ; Zealandia, Ost 71b ; Fathom, Oat 71b. Wanganui Stakes Handicap—Grip, 9st, 111 b ; Sir Modred, 9at 01b ; Sir George Bat 71b. ; Virginia Water, Bst 51b ; Libeller, Sat 41b ; Grand Duchess, Sat 21b ; Hilarious, Sat 21b ; Dauphin, Bst 11b ; Somnus, B=t 11b ; Peeress colt, 7st 111 b ; Hilda, 7st 111 b ; Flour de Lys, 7at 91b ; The Poet, 7st 91b ; Hinomoa, 7st 91b ; Hailstorm. 7at 91b ; Envy fil'y, 7at 91b ; Slander filly, 7st 81b ; Louis d’Or, 7st 81b ; Venture, 7at Gib; Kenilworth, 7st Clb; Salvage, 7at Gib ; King Craig, 7at 3!b ; Dan, 7at ; Blue Gown, 7at ; Ohikakarewa, Oat lulb ; Wilberforce, Gat 91b ; The Painter, Cat 91b ; Zealandia, Oat 91b. Flying Handicap—Grip. 9at 121 b ; Virginia Water, 9at ; Hilarious, 9at 31b ; Libeller, Sat 101 b ; Grand Duchess, Sat 91b ; Somnua, Bst Gib ; Peeress colt, Bst 31b ; Hilda, 81b 31b ; Slander filly, Bat lib ; Fleur de Lya, Sat 11b ; Sir Tatton, Sat; Envy filly, Sat ; Dan, 7st 61b ; Astronomer. 7st 21b ; Lady Ellen, Get 101 b ; Satanella, Gat 81b ; Ely, Gat 71b ; Marora filly, Gat 71b ; Sydney, Ost 71b.