Foxton Racing Club's Summer Meeting.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 23 January 1892, Page 2

Foxton Racing Club's Summer Meeting.

» Pbesident—F. Robinson, Esq. Vice-Pbesidfnt— E. S. Thynne, Esq .'udoe— H. F. Davidson, Esq. Handicappebs— The Committee. Clerk of the Scales— Mr J. B. McMillan. Clerk op the Coobse— Mr L, J. Proctor. Teeasurer— Mr Walter G. Robinson. .*• tabteb — Mr Hugh Gillies. Stewards and Committee — Messrs T. P. Williams, I. H. Kobinson, W. B. Rhodes, E. S. Thynne, F. Young, J. v\ hyte, J. E. McMillan, J. L. Oliver, and J. B. Stansell.' Yesterday, this Club was again favoured with "Queen's weather" and a large number availed themselves of the sport offered to make a day out. Over eight hundred were on the course. The day was remarkable for the utter absence of any discordant element, and the behaviour of all was marked by cheerfulness and sobriety. The only hitch, and yet it could not be called a hitch, was the protest lodged by the owner of Lady Isabel against Mr "cott's Dingo, for having taken part in an unauthorised meeting. The Stewards after hearing both sides, upheld ' the protest and gave the stakes to Lady Isabel and ordered the machine to pay out on that horse. No one regretted the mattei more than the tewards, but as the protest was lodged, it had to be determined. The Judge, Mr Davidson, had one very close finish to record, where Freewill, by a nose, secured the Hack Flat, from Dingo. The public who had backed Dingo were not pleased at first with the decision, but the Judge undoubtedly was right. The running was very good all through, and backers had every effort made to secure the first position. The President and VicePresident were on the ground, and met the visitors with a , hearty welcome. The Stewards worked well together and the Clerk of the Scales so quietly attended to his work that it appeared none at all. The Secretary, Mr Russell had his hands fall, but owing to his thorough knowledge of his duties, got through in time, and with the utmost courtesy to all. As this may be the last time Mr Russell is able to assist the Club it will be only fair to state that the club look upon him as their strong right hand man, and that his place will be hard to fill It is exceedingly satisfactory to record that this meeting has therefore been so successful. The Fire Brigade Band played at intervals. All the privilege holders appeared to have done well. Mr Hugh Gillies kindly acted as starter and was very successful with the starts during the day. Mr Proctor as clerk of the course attended to his duties in a pleasant way and kept the track well cleared 1. Flying Stakes Handicap, of 50 soys : second horse to receive 5 sovp from the stakes. Distance, $ mile. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 1 soy. To start at 11.40 a.m. 67 Mr W. Cousens' Paramo, 4yrs, 6st 91b ... ... 1 60 Mr C. Durie's Musket, Byrs, 6st 131 b 2 62 Mr T. Quinlivan's "Wanderer, 6yrs, 7st 4lb ... ..'3 Pyramus, Empress, and Koromiko also ran, Fortune and Tuhitarata being scratched. Mr Gillies got his field away after one false start, in which Pyramus was conspicious on excellent terms, and Musket was quickly taken tp the front. At the half mile Paramo assumed command and making every post a winning one, secured first place with ease, Musket ridden out second, and Wanderer a couple of lengths away third. Time, 1 ruin 19 4-sths sees. Totalizator £831— dividend, £4 7s. 2. Handicap Hordlb Race, of 50 soys ; second horre to r^cive ss vs from the stakes. Two miles and a distance, over 8 flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 30s. To start at 12.30 p.m. 86 Mr Wilson's b g Pyramus, 6yrs, lOst 121 b ... ... 1 67 Mr McElwain'a b g Empire, syrs, list 2 82 Mr Pnaha's br g Gladstone, aged, £ht 61b, ... ... 3 These were the only starters, Rero, and Hiamoe both being. scratchesEmpire, a strong favonrite, wentj oif with the lad pulling double./Giadstone and Pyramus taking it easier, all the horses jumping well i Off the second round, Cameron, mio was riding a very patient race, took his mount to the front, and \ptwithstand*ng' w that Empire wto weilJ pushed, Pyrarnus wßrr^fti^TtaHjtej Gladstone being beaten^ by T&uj3 length for th ! rd place. ' 4minl 25sec. Totalisator— Bß6 — dividend, £8 9s. <

3. Handicap Hack Httbdle Race, of 20 ; i Boys. One mile and a distance, over ] j four flights of hurdles. No ruination,- 1 1 15s ; acceptance, ss. To start at 1.10 p.m. I 140 Mr Coughlin's br g Raven, ■ aged, 10st71b ... ... 1 1 1 106 Mr T. Scott's b g Glene'g, s aged lOst 71b ... .. 2 I 14 Mr A. McDonald's b g Oma- i hu, 9st, aged 3 Whitefoot. Konini, Ishmael, Baldhead, Waibmnt, and Elaine also ran. Baldhead led over the first .lump, when Ishmael took the lead, and held it for some distance. Then Raven went to the front, and although a strong effort was made on Glenelg coming up the straight, he cou d get no nearer than* half a length to Raven, Omahu being a good third. Time • 2min. 17 1 sth sees. ota lisator, £335 dividend, £2 2s. 4. FOXTON RACING CLUB HANDIC P, of 100 soys ; second horse to re ceive 10 soys from the stakes. One mile and a half. Noinimination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 3 soys. The winner of any handicap of the value of 100 soys after the declaration of weights, to carry 71bs penalty To start at 1.50 p.m. 196 Mr Scott's br f Cordelia, Syrs, 7st 1 94 Baker & Co.'s br h Lochnagar, aged, 7st 51b, . . . . 2 95 Mr Paul's b h Foxton, 6yrs, Bstl2b, 3 Mr Wi Hutana's Tuhitarata was the only other starter. On the fall of the flag Lochnagar' made play, the 3 yr olds racing together, Foxton last. When a mile had been covered, Foxton made a forward movement, and the pace increased. Half a mile from home Cordelia assumed charge, and though Lochnagar was ridden out he could only get a good second to Cordelia, who w-»n with a bit in hand. Foxton ran into third place, beating the Wairarapa horse by a length. Time, 2min. 48secs. Totalisator, 546. Dividend, £2 9s. 5. H ndicap Hack Flat Kace, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Onoe round the course Nomination, 1 5s ; acceptance, 10s. To start at 2.30 p.m. ' 15 Mr Quinlivan's b g Freewill, syrs, 7st 41b, 1 105 MrT. Scott's eh g Dingo, 4yrs, Bst3lb, 2 9 Mr Hunia's b m Huia, syrs, 7st2lb .. .. ■ ... 3 The other starters were — Strephon 9st 71b, Phormium Tenax Bst 81b, Ngatokorua Bst slb, Ishmael 7st 41b, Eve 7st 21b. Lilian 6st 13 b, Cameo 6st 81b, Waikawa 6st 71b. This was the best stnrt of the day, and Cameo Dingo led the field. As the race proceeded, Dingo assumed first place, and\ entering the straight Freewill came with a rush. A despei'ate race ensued which resulted in a win for Freewill by a Bare nose, Huia being third, Strephon fourth, and the others tailed out. Time, lmin 52 l-ssecs. Totalisator £330— dividend, £19 10s 6. Stewards Stakes Handicap, of 60 faovs ; second horse to receive 5 ?ovs from the stakes. One and a quarter miles. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 2 soys. Winner of F.R.O. Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. To start at 3.15 p.m 37 Mr <\ Dune's Musket, 3 yrs, 6stlolb 1 118 Mr Scott's Oorclelia, 8 yrs, 7st 91b (inc. penalty) ... 2 31 Mr Wi Hutana's Tuhitarata, Syrs, 7st 2lb, 3 These were the only starters This race needs little description. Musket jumped off with the lead, and was never headed, Cordelia being seco.id, and Tuhitarata last. No time taken. Totalisator— £lß6 - dividend, £4 9s. 7. Flying Handicap Hack Race, of 20 soys ; threequar ers of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ss.' To start at 4.15 p m. 99 Mr Qmnlivan's Lady Isabel, 3 yrs, 7st 51b 1 39 Mr Bennett's b m Priscilla, 4yrs. 7st 2 Dingo, Phormium Tenax, Bald head, Camoe and Waiwiri t also started. From a start in which Dingo was kept righfr back, Cameo and Priscilla led off, closely attended by Lady Isabel and Phormium Tenax. Coming round the turn, Dingo passed the field, and led into the straight, closely followed by Lady Isabel. The Eangitikei horse, proved' too good, and ran a good race with a bit in hand. The winner was protested against on the ground of the owner being disqualified by taking part at an unauthorised meeting, and after consideration the protest was allowed. Time. Totalisator 357— Dividend, ?* 3s Od.