WESTLAND RACING CLUB

Hokitika Guardian, 10 January 1917, Page 4

WESTLAND RACING CLUB

Jubilae Pay

A f'scorj Gathering. ••'fit? Wtis'.ht&d Racing Club brought its jabiite meeti'g to t\ olesa when there wun a rtc rd guihering from every point of viiw. The wiatber for »h« second dry was per* fact. Tioru wn:j gluiiias mnshino from early morn, sheugh as the afterneon wore oa tbs dust to.ie somewhat uncomfortably. The alteudauci was easily a I’rcird Tbs north sent down a very large contingent, a whole holiday having been proclaimed for fchs ■peoial ocoasion, each district bring well rt-preiented. The fair mix war* in strong numbers and the course was a very animated issue throughout the whole afternoon. There were fine fields in every event, these again being almost a record in number*, while the racing was of a very keen and exciting nature, the handicapping of Mr Noble bringing thrfislda together in a manner that deserve? every commendation. The race fer the Jubiho Cop was one that was worthy ol the occasion. A field of ten faced the startor and the contest was one that was worth going a long wsy to sep. The public backed their fancy in no niggardly faehion with the ieeait that a record for the Coast was established, the sum of £2559 being invested on the race, of which over £llOO was invested on Mr Boberts’ two bracketted hones, which finished first and third respectively, the public fancy befog filly borne out by the result of the race. Speculatioo was keen and substantial in every race, the lowest amount for any of the eight races on the programme being £1,359 ou the first trotting event. The totalieator turnover of the day amounted to the very substantial amount of £12,831 and easily constituted a record for the Club.f making with £10,119 on the first day, a grand totrl of £22,950 for the meeting, as against £13,688 in 1915 and £15,640 in 1906. Mr H. Lynch and bia staff bandied the money with every promptitude and despatch.

The gate receipts for the two daye amounted to £549, aa egafost £295 for the previous year. The orowd yesterday was by far the largest that has ever graced' the course aud the improvements recently made enabled the large assemblage to move about freely without any discomfor*. The energetic Secretary (Mr D. J. Evans) together with the other officials had everything in first class order and there wai nothi ig to roar the enjoyment of patrons, who will look back on the jabilee gathering with very pleasant recollections. The Town Band wa9 again present and played an enjoyable programme. The booths reaped a big harvest the large crowd keeping the attendants busy ail day, while the refreshment rooms were alro well patronised.

James Evans’ Memorial' Handicap of 100 soy?, second horae to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sots out of stake ; 5f furlong?. The Finn, 8.12 (Beard) ... ... 1 Divorce, 7.12 (Emerson) ... . ... 2 Tyson, 9.13 (Brady) 3 Also started, Tip Up 9.10, Highfield Eron Boy 8.3, Clanmena 7 12‘ Kaminoht) 7.9, Whisperer 7.7. Whisperer waa loft at the poet. Tyeon led TipUp to the straight, where a great tussle saw The Finn get up and win by a leDtfth from Divorce who came very fast on the inside half a length ahead of Tyson. Tip-Up a neck away fourth. Time 1.10 I*s. To;e £1436.

Celebration Handicap, of 120 sovs, second horse to receive 24 sovs and third horse 12 sovs out of stake, 6j

furlongs.— Lady Middleton, 9.10 (Brady) ... 1 Partisan, 8,12 (Emerson) >•« 2 Royal Dragoon, 8 (Gray) 3 Also started—Waikehua 8.4, Invader 7.5, Melford 7,4, Glenoannioh 7.1.

Royal Dragoon went away at a great rate, leading the field to the corner where Partisan took charge. Lady Middleton then came with a fine run

and won by a length, Royal Dragoon half a length away. Time 1.25 Tote £1,509.

PROVINCIAL HANDICAP trot. (Saddle) of ItJOwve, aecoad hor.-io to receive 20 bovs, aud third horse lOiuvsout of Btdkes. Horses to do 2.35 nr better. 1 uule. Fai.y Whisper?, 6aeo ... .., 1 Copra Dick, 7see, ... 2 Miss Rye, 7sec?, 3

Also started —Romany Rye B*ecs, King Wiiiiaui 8-380?, Col. Havelock II ■ec». The favorite, King William, broke up at the star!. Copra Dick was in tha lead passing the stand with Fairy Whispers next. The leader broke and Fairy Whispers wentOQ and held command, winning by two laugths, Mis* Rye three lengths away. Time 2.38 4-5. Tote £1,359. Jubilee Gold Ccf Handicap, of 400 ■ovs, being 300 sovs in specie, and a gold cup trophy valued at 100 sove ; second bor?e to receive 60<iovs, and third horee 30iOva oat of stake. 1 mile. Mr D. H. Roberts’ KI!lj -,y 9.11 (Emerson ... ... 1 Mr McNain’s Xaothos 7.2 (Homes) ... ... 2 Mr D. H. Roberts’ Slogan 9.11 (Gray) 3

Also started —Bradamante 9.0, Martial Air 8 13, Golden Morn 8.12, Jeannot 8.7, Gallupin 7.13, Glenongly 7 12, Waikehua 7.10, The field came down the straight in a bunch, Golden Morn leadiog Killjoy with Martial Air aud Xanthos next. At the cutting Killjoy took the lead and there waa not much change till the bond was reached. Here Slogan began to move up and Martial Air retired. A great race down the straight ■aw Killjoy win by a length, Xiothoa and Slogan fighting out a great finish, the former winning by a head, with Golden Morn fourth and Bradamante fifth. Time 1.42 2-5. Tote £2,559, a record amount for one rase for the Coast. . Killjoy and Slogan were bracketed on the machine.

New Era Handicap, of 100 sovs, second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sove out of stake 5 furlong?. Divorce, 7.12 (Emerson) ... 1 TyaoD, 9.13 (Brady) 2 The Finn 8.12 (Beard) 3 Also started Parlovna 8.13, Ohndic 8,11, Sir Saraoea 73, Epwor(h 77, Hymettius 7.6, Kiltess* 7.0, Te Anau 6.7. Chudio was left at the post. This was a great 'race, Tyson off with a length lead but the field bunched at the back. Coming np the straight there was a great race, Divorce coming fast and winning by half a length with The Finn half a length away third. Time 1.4 4-5 Tote £1506.

Dominion Handicap Trot (harness), of 150 sovs, second horse to receive 30 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs out of stake. Horses to do 3.53 or better, miles. — , Beach Boy, 8 secs ... ••• 1 Red Prince, 6 eeos 2 Misa Marion, 11 secs 3 Also started —Peony 5 secs, Ftrgleigh 13, Captain Woodburn 14, Tassy M, 15, Miss Rye 17, Jedran 19. Jedran led but Tassy M. went to the front and led to the entrance of the straight where she faded away and Bench Bay took charge. Red Prince and Miss Marion joined issue and' a good finish saw Beach Boy win by a length, the same distance between second and third. Time 3.39. Tote £1,484.

Welter Weight Handicap of 130aove, second horse to receive 26jovp, and third horse 13aovs out of stake, 7 fnrloDga. Lady Middleton, 11.3 (Brady)... 1 Glenowl, 8.7 (Homes) ... ••• 2 Highfield, 8,13 (Emerson) ... 3 Also started— I Trilby 9.5, Glenongly 9.3, Waikehua 9.3, Mnlga Bill 8.10, Invader 8 5. British Rose 8.4, This was another fine race the field being in a bunch to the straight where Lady Middleton shot out, Glouowl losing the lead and being beaten by half a length with Highfield half a length away third- Time 1.31. Tote £1475. Barton Memorial Handicap, of 100 sovs, second horse to reoeive 20aovs and third horse lOaovs out of stake, 6 furlongs. Royal Dragoon, 8.0 (Gathro) ... 1 Kaminhoe, 7.9 (Donovan) ... 2 Tip Up, 9.8 (Wormald) ••• 3 Also started Golden Mora 9.11 Martial Air 9.8, Gallupin 8,7, 7.12, Caraid Dileas 7.8, Whisperer 7.7, Miraculous 7.5. From a poor start Royal Dragoon went away with the load and won easily by two lengths, Kaminohe heating Tip-Up by a neck, the two horses paying the fcestdividends of the day. Time 1,15 Tote £1503.