The Race Meeting.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 24 January 1890, Page 2

The Race Meeting.

Once again the Foxton Racine Club was favoured with a beautiful day for theii summer meeting on Wednesday. Tho early morning looked exceedingly like tbo promise of a wet day, but by seven the sun shone out and dispelled all mists and. the day continued very fine with a breeze, that tempered the heat of the sun. The racing was good all through, and the hacks gave very large fields. The attendance was larger than lias been present at any other time, and. it waa reckoned by competent judges that between sixteen and seventeen hondr d people were on the ground. The ladies .attended in much laro-er numbers than we have previously witnessed, aud lightened the scene with their costumes. It was remarked that the dresses on this occasion was a feature in the meeting. The side of the course opposite the Grand Stand wasjlined with vehicles and the stand was crowded at every racs. The privilege holders had their holiday as they were all kept as busy as they could be. Tho Government train was the longest one known, having equal to fifteen car^ riages in its train, the passengers of which were chiefly for the course. The tram train followed and brought thirty six more passengers. The day passed : off. most succesef ully, there being no accident, and not a single protest or interruption. There was a little, delay in getting the races off, and therefore the time was not strictly kept,, but this was unavoidable owing to the numbers of the entries in the two hack races. The visiters were extremely pleased with the meeting and the state of the ooursoj which was better than it has ever been. Mr F. G. Andrews the honorary secretary worked hard, and gained the compliments of all for his energy, and courtesy. Mr McMillan as clerk of the scales car ried cut hia duties to every one's satisfaction. The Judge, Mr Robinson bad an easy duty, though once or twice it looked as though he would have had some difficulty. Mr Williams held the two booths at which he had all his Work, the luncheon, room, [.which he had made over to M'-s Reid, of the Buffet, was crammed for hours. The {luncheon provided at the etart was excellent, though we heard people-say, who. were late, that it was not, up to their expectations. It is always wisest to be in time, mrmtor hmch. Tk& ■ towards had each their allotted task, which they promptly attended to. The starter Mr J. R. Macdonald had some delays in getting the fields together, but when he did, he secured very fair starts. The * Clerk of the course ia to bej complimented on the manner he kept the course, which was better than we have seen for sonm meetings, We must not forget io mention that Mr Lyon rendered rno&t useful volunteer assistance to the Secretary, and the thanks of the i club are due to him for it The totalisator was worked by Meisrs Hill and Poole who put through the large sum of -£2820. Thu. has passed the Jubilee meeting, which will be long remembered with pleasure by those who attended it. Below we give the particulars of the races : — , 1. Flvino Stakes Handicap, of 50 soys; j second horse to receive 3 soys from the ■ stake's. Distance, if -mile. Nomination, ( 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. To start at , 11.80 a.m. 89 D. Campion's br h Cruiser, syri, 7et 91b, .. .. 1

56 J. Paul's b q Boulanger, 4yri, 7st 71b, . . . . 2 179 F. Martin's bi* m Retina, 3 yrs, 8-tGlbB, .. .. 3 Weka, 7st Olbs, also (started, Endymion being scratohed. Wekp, chance was completely lost through being left several lengths bohind at the start. On the fall of the flag Retina, the favourite, made play at ft merry pace, followed closely by Boulanger. When half a mile had been travorsed, Cruiser moved up and assumed command, eventually winning by a couple ofgleugths, Boulanger being second, and Retina third. Boulanger, his bad start, being well' up. Time, 1.19 ; totalis**,. or, £390; dividend, £3 14s. 2. H •.*._>__ ap Horm-uE Race, of 50 sovai second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Two miles and a distance, over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft Om hi<?h. Nomination, 1 g o v; acceptance, 30». 172 J. Cameron's b g Gladius, aged, lOst 51b . . 1 172 Messrs McElwain & O'Neil'g Oddfollow, aged, lOst 121 b 2 78 R. Rr«'s b m Pukaka, 6vrs, 9at .. " .. 3 These were the only starters. J?ukfikfl ltd for the first, round wi saffer&ntk Qn the second round Gladius increased the p&co, which tor the rest of tbe journey was » match betwean the . two top weights, Puk*_k*|boir|g quite out of the running. Both hors-s were riddan cut, but Glfcilius i -proved to be the betUr of the tw6, and apcured first honors by a couple of lengths'. Thes. two horses, as usual, jumped splendidly, and were ably piloted throughout -by the two Cameron*. Time, 4.275. Totaligfttor, £422, dividend, £2 it, 3. Handicap Hack Hurdle Race, of 20 soys. One mil. and' * distance, over four flights of hurdles. Open to all haisea that have never won public money of a stake not exceeding the vain « of £20, or been nominated for an advertised race of game amount six months previous to date of meeting ; hack races exoepted. Nominatiort I.ls_;l_aceptanee,1 .15_;l_aceptanee, ss. To start at 1 p.m.' '• • - •■• Of the sixteen nominated for this event | tho following well known fivers stirUd:— Gaspavim", Rere, Kitii_rn6y "(la^s 'Ngatdto) _ The Colonel, Zagzig, Lady of the Lake, : Moirangi, Jacob, Chester, To Ata, "Rahui, ; Delphine and Disturbance, the scsatched , ones being Tit Bit, Nutmeg and Tommy. Mr Mac Donald got tho large field away, fter one or two attempts, in capital order, and as the horses came up to the first . hurdle they presented a very pretty, sight. The race needs very little description Mr J. Purcell's The Colonel (70) simply spread-eagled the fitld, and. making ever r post a winning one. won with ridiculous ease by several lengths, Killarner (11) being second, and Te Ata (12) third. Time, . 2.13. Totalisator £322. Dividend £5 Bs. 4. FOXTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, bf 110 so/s; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes. One mile nad three-quarters. Nomination, 1 soy ; , p.oceptance, 3 sotfs. The winner of any hnndicap of the value of 100 soys after the declaration of weights, to cru-y 7lbg, penalty. To start at I. io. p.m, 159 Mr. J. Paul's b g Foxton, 4 yra * i Bst 51b .... 1 , 70 ?Mr Peter's br m Sinesrity, aged - 7»t 41b .. ..2 287 Mr W. Chapman's b g Montrose 5 yrs, Bst . . . . 3 Montrose Bst, Oddfellow Gst 41b, and i Gladius fist, were th« only starters, Cruiser, 7st lib being scratched. Sincerity and Atatea were the first to cjet away, closely followed by Montrose and Foxton, and this o-der was maintained on the first round. Half way round the second time, Belcher on Foxton made a forward movemen\ ajd the race was never afterwards in doubt, as although tho other two placed horses were ridden ' vory dotermiuedly they covld not pass the winner, w*_© won tM out by a couple of length., Montrose bein fe a { bod third. Time, 3 18J; Tptalisator T GO2 Dividend L 3 Bs. 5. HiNDio? Hack Fj »_t Race, of 20 soys. Once round the course. Qrp^i'icp.iiou nftine pb Handicap Hpcfc Hr.c'le B^ce Nomination, los; acceytft >oe, ss. To stare at 2.30 p.m. Of tho 21 nominated for this event, the following started: — Ngatokorua,. Nutmeg, Di'lphine, Gusparini, Songster, Tit Bit, Slavogirl, Lady of the Lake, Disturbance, The Dream and Tarigikai. Owing to <he persistant efforts of several pf the jockeys ,to _ecurt> an advanta^on** start* considerable delay was causef 1 . at the startjj'v, but eventually Mr Macdonald got his field p.wp.y oa capital terms, Mr Bivchley's Slp/ve fjirl and Debhine ahowinfe to the front fist. These two led tlie field; for the first = half mile, the others being well in a plustar, for •the firat half, infla, when 'Haxtn\)le, on Nutmeg, who had beea'-ying ia v nice'posi* tion, _ook tha fwonrite «>s», wid eY-__tut_"y wen with o bit in hand, Slave girl (12) bain;; second, and Dslphine (36) third.. Timo 1.55}. Totaliiator L 375, dividend, ,L 2 }4s. Mr Br&dceok'i The -Dream, *ui fortunately bolted before the race, and thus ruinndf any chance sh» had oi winning. „ 6. Stewat-.ds Stakes Havdicap, of 65 soys ; secon-. horse to receive 5 soys fiom the , S-pkes. Onepadft^to-len/Non)Jnp,tion. 1 roy ; r.cce.j!v,ace, 2 sov_; Winner of F.R.C HMine'i) to cairy 71b penalty! To s.rt rt 3.15 p.m. 68 Mr Mai-tin'e br m Retina, 3 tits 7bt9lb .. „* 1 119 Paul's b o Boulanger, 3 yrs 6st lllb ... 2 139 Caramon'**! br h Cruiser, 5 jrs Ts* 51'j . . . . 3 Montrose, 5 yri Bst Sib was the oth.r lia.-tei*, Foxton, Oddfellow, W_k»., and Endymiou beias ucratoliec!. On tie fall of t'te flag the horses went off st a cancer, tlie pace being more •.titttd to a funeral t'ma t, racqeourse, t».nd coming pftst tha stand Bouls.ngerhad a ■li^Jt lead of ' Cruiser, and the other two. Half way rouad the seoond 'im», Cruiser coiumenced to enliven '.hings u*i), and it looked as if Mr Campiuu was going to Becura s double. Entering the straight, however, Retina, waa brought op wi-h a rush, and very soon' altered the aspect of "ffairsj evantnnlly winning with gveAt -_.«#, Bonlaa^r . tmd Crauisr making almost a dead heat of it for second and third places reap.ctivel.T, Montrose beint? last three lengths behind. Time, 2min 58aeo ; totalisator £434 ; Dividend £6. 0 Hvck Race, for » Cop of the vAlue of 10 guinc'.s, presented by Mr .T. R. Stnnaell, of Foxton, with 5 soys added ; for ho:*aes fhe hoim juh property of members of the Foxton Racing Club six months prior to dale of entry, and who have never been nominp.ted or started in any race, and to be ridden by members of the Club ; members eligible for this race mr>st be members of the Club by the 26th October, 1889. Distance, 1 mUe. We'^r. weight for age. Post entry. Nomination. 10s. To start at 4.30 p.m. 22. F. \ndrewa' br.g. KimberleT,(J. Purcell) lOst 131 b, . ." 1 19. W. Key's br.g Poneke, (Keys) lOst 131 b, . . . . ' 2 Both horses ran wall together for kalf a mile, when Poneke died away, and Kiinberley won hard held by a couple of lenTths. , Time, 2min lsec. Totaiisator £41, Divi- i dead, £1 13s. J 7. Forced Hotop, of 20 soys. Once round the course. Winning horses, 1 i soy; losing horses, 10s. To start at 1

4 p.m. ! Gi). Mr Martin's blk g Akateft aged, 7stl2!b .. .1. !_, 30. Mr Knight b m Weka 4 yrs ' 7st .. .. 2 33. Mr Peter's br m Sincerity, aged Bstslb .. .. 3 These were the only starters. Foxton, 9st 41b, Cruiser, Bst 21b, Retina BBt 51b, and Gladius Gst were the other horses handicapped. Akatea jumped away from the start, and although Weka made a. game attempt to score a win, the big black was not to bs denied, and won with a bit to spare. Sincerity being a couple o! longths away last. Totalisator £135, Dividend £1163.