THE WAIPUKURAU RACES.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume II, Issue 35, 27 February 1862, Page 3

THE WAIPUKURAU RACES.

These races took place on Thursday and Friday last, ou the land of Purvis Russell, Esq., and the course was an excellent one in all respects. The attendance was not so large as was expected. Although, according to advertisement, only one day's programme was announced, the Hurdle Race and Consolation Stakes were postponed so as to make two days’ amusement, which appear', to have been anything but satisfactory to the spectators. After some delay, .a start was effected for THE MAIDEN PRODUCE STAKES. Of £2 2s. each, with £2O added. For all horses foaled in the Colony, that have never won an advertized race. SmilesWeights—3 jts. Bst. 71bs.j 4 yrs. 9st. 71bs.; 5 yrs. KM. 31bs G yrs. & aged lost. lOlbs. Hikiera’s b. g, Puketi, aged (Ilupeti) i Mr. Danvers’ns b. g. Lucifer, aged (Jloue) 2 Mr. H. R. Russell’s br- g. Barey 5 yrs Not placed Mr. M’Donnell ns. blk, c. Comet 3 jts •< Mr P. Russell’s be, Landsdowuo 4 jts “ After a well-contested race, Puketi won by half a neck. Three horses started for THE MAORI RACE. Of £5. Entrance £1; half the entrances to go to tho winner, and the vest to tbo second horse. For all horses honhJUU the property of, and ridden by Aboriginal Natives. 1 mile heats. Catch weights. Post Entries. Eruetc’s gg. Satan, aged (llori) ’ i i o 0 Eraikia’s hg. Lucifer “ (Mouo) '..0 0 1 1 Tare’s br.g Charlie“ (Hone) ...'.To 00 o Lucifer took the lead, but was soon passed by Satan, who kept ahead of him for the rest of the heat. Satan took the lead in the second heat, Lusifer keeping close up to him, and this position was well kept until the winning post was passed. A dispute now ensued. Moue, who rode Lucifer, declared he had been jostled during the race. The stewards could not agree, and upon referring to the judge, he recommended that another heat should be run to decide the matter, which was ultimately agreed to, Lucifer winning easily. The next race was for the WAIPUKURAU STAKES. Of £3 3a. each with £35 added. For all horses. 3 miles. Weights— 3 JTS., Bst.; 4 yrs. 9st.; 5 yrs. 9st. 81bs.; 6 yrs. & aged, lost. Mr. T. M’Donell’s h.g. Charles O’Malley, 4 yrs. (Thorpe) .1 Mr. P. Russell’s br.g. Sunrise, 0 jts. (Gaj-sford) 3 paora kai watu’s ch, g. Squire (llori) 3 The Maori horse bolted the first round, and Charles O’Malley came in first, Sunrise second, the latter horse having been entered only to make up the race. Of £25, added to a sweepstakes of £2 2s. each. For all horses. Heats, 14 mile. Over 4 leaps 3ft Gin. high. Weights 3 yrs., 9st. 91bs.; 4 jts. lOst, 131h5.; 5 yrs. list. 7fbs.; 6 yrs. & aged Mr. P. RussoU’s br.g- Sunrise, G yrs. lhaia’s b.m. Nugget 4 jts. Mr. Cooper’s br.g. Joe, 0 yrs.

was the best of the day. Five horses started, and after some smart running Matilda won the first heat, followed by Te Kupa, and Lucy third, all well together. Lucy led the second heat; closely followed by Te Kupa. Matilda, though last, ultimately headed, and won by a length. Lucy came in second, and Te Kupa third. Friday, February 21st. The first event was the HURDLE RACE. Tor a sweepstakes of 10s. each. One mile-heats. Mr. Britton’s br.m. Matilda (W. Miller) 1 1 Hupate’s br.g Te Kupo ,2 3 Mr. Cooper’s g.m. Lucy ......... ‘3 2 Mr. Speedy’s blk.g Sprightly ...Not placed Taraeliana’s blk.g. Hake *• Sunrise took the lead, with Joe next, and Nugget last. Nugget, however, got the lead at the third hurdle, and won the heat easily. The second heat was won by Sunrise. Mr. T. P. Russell here protested against Nugget being allowed to run again. She had been incorrectly entered as a 4 year old, and the evidence went to show that she was older. Sunrise was therefore declared wdiiner, Joe to take the second place. The last race on the list was THE CONSOLATION STAKES. A handicap sweepstakes of £2 2s. each, with £ls added. Tor beaten horses. 1 J mile. To bo handicapped by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Taora’s c.g. Squire, aged 11. 11. Russell’s br.g. Earey 5 yrs. B, B. Danvers ns b g Lucifer, aged After a long dispute, winch resulted in Mr. H. R. Russell withdrawing his horse, the races were declared over, to the great dissatisfaction of many. After Rarey w r as withdrawn, two entries only remained, and of course, according to the regulations, no race could take place, which w r as a source of great disappointment to those had a great interest in the result of a contest between Squire and Lucifer.