Foxton Racing Club.

Manawatu Herald, 19 April 1894, Page 2

Foxton Racing Club.

Pbesjdent : F. Robinson. Vick-President : E. S. Thynne. Judge : H. F. Davidson. Stewards and Committee : T. P. Williams, J. H. Robinson, W. B. Rhodes, J. R. Whyfce, J. Ahem, P. Dudson, S. Trask, W. T. Little, A. Strang, J. Davies. Handicapper: John Coyle. Clerk of Scales: George Gray. Clerk op Course : F. R. Young. Hon. Treasurer : Walter G. Robinson. Timekeeper : A. E. T. Nixon. Starter : H. Gillies. The Foxton Racing Club were favoured yesterday with another beautiful day for their race-meeting, and with a large attendance, it being reckoned that there were over 700 persona present. The ladies again graced the meeting with their presence, and, as is now getting a usual occurrence there were a large number of vehicles drawn up alongside the rails oppossite the lawn. The Grand Stand, and Stewards' room were gay with flags, which a gentle breeze fully displayed. The course was in first-class condition, and the only slight accident that occurred all day was the falling over of, Sydney in the first race. The racing wag very good, three races being closely contested and quite undecided until the post was reached. The fields were small from a variety of reasons though the acceptances- htfd been fair, but it apparently very little interfered with the investments, -as I £2070 was put through the totalisator during the day. The Feilding Brass Band is to be congratulated on its playing and also upon its faithfully carrying out the programme published, a point which could not be said of some past bands. The Honorory Secretary, Mr J. R. McMillan, worked hard as usual and he must be highly satisfied with the result of his exertions, as the visitors expressed themselves highly pleased with their treatment and no protest or complaint of any sort marred the day. Mr Alf. Frasei' acted as Mr McMillan's assistant, and won the favourable opinion of all who came came into contact with him by his courtesy and attention. Mr George Gray officiated at the scales and thus ' there was no bother. Mr W. Trask made an efficient Clerk of the Course and in one instanoe showed good determination in turning off the course two foolish young men, who mounted on horses, appeared desirous of taking an unauthorised part in a race. Mr Davidson filled the office of Judge, with his usual calm j manner, and though he had some very close finishes to deoide, there was no hesitation in accepting his decision. Mr Gillies, the Starter for the club, introduced, the first thing, Mr Gilpin, . the starter of the Hawkes Bay Olub, and sought per* mission to allow him to act in his place, which under the circumstances, was agreed to. Mr Gilpin showed that he was a very efficient starter and the olub and owners had no reason to complain of the exchange. There were many means for visitors to divest themselves of spare cash upon the course, but all went along pleasantly and the police had no trouble. The club have again to congratulate themselves on their efforts to provide a pleasant day's sport, and it is probable the result will show a profit from £25 to £80. Following are the particulars of the racing :— 1, Flying Stakes Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes ; distance 6 ' 'furlongs. Nomination, 10s ; ac- ' ceptance, 1 soy, To start at 11.50 a.m. 128 Mr J. Wilson's Bolt: Gall" Bst (Mulcaster) ... ... 1 174 Mr O. Fitzherberfe Kalmea Bst 71b (Jenkins) . . 2 48 Mr Epiha Harvey's Ekui 6st 71b (Connop) 8 47 Sydney also started. Swift, Golden Lock and Comfort were scratched. Ealmea was first to leave the mark, but was quickly passed by

Ekui, who assumed a commanding lead. Entering the straight Kalmea was taken to the front, followed closely by 801 l Call, Ekui having retired beaten. A ding dong race down the straight resulted in a nose K victory for Roll Call, Ekui several ' lengths away third. Sydney fell just after starting. Time, Imin 20 2-sth sees. Totalisator— B97. Dividend, £2 15s. 2. Handicap Hubdle Race, ,oJL.4O^ soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes ; distance, 1$ miles, over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptances, 1 soy. To start a 12.80 p.m. 128 Mr C. Chubbins 1 Lonely lOst 81b (Homes) ... 1 " 57 Mr R. Kingan's Tenby lOsfc (R. Kingan) 2 86 Karaniea also started, but jumped inside the rails at the first hurdle and did r>ot further compete. The race was a mere procession, Lonely leading Tenby by about ten lengths all the way. Time. Smin 4sec. Totalisator~2l6. Dividend, £1 11s. 8. Autumn Handicap, of 100 soys ; second horse to receive 10 soys and third horse 5 soys from the stakes ; distance, 1£ miles - No * mination, 1 soy; acceptance, 8 soys. The winner of any flat handicap of the value of 40 soys and upwards after declaration of the weights to carry a penalty of 71bs. To start at 1.80 p.m. 27 Mr C. Fitzherbert's Kalmea Bst (Jenkins) ... ... 1 185 Mr W. H. George's Swift Bst 71b (A. Hall) 2 54 Mr W. Holmes' Fortune • 7sfc 41b (J. Hall) ..8 58 Kimuaalso started. Fortune was first away followed closely by Kimua, Swift and Kalmea in that order. Passing the stand the first time the positions were the same. At the three-quarter mile post Fortune still led, with Swift and Kimua racing together, Kalmea still two lengths away. At the half-mile post Swift went to the front, and Kalmea improved her position, Fortune and Kimua tiring. A quarter of a mile from home Kalmea raced up to Swift and soon had command of the field. From this out the issue was never in doubt, and despite the effort of Hall on Swift the Premier mare won comfortably by two lengths, Fortune a poor third. Time, 2min 48sec. • Totalisator — 851. Dividend, £11- 145.. ,,. „. t . , t . y , 4. Electric "Handicap', "of 80"soys. second horse "to receive 5 soys from the, stakes \\ distjwjeei 5 furlongs. Nonunajaqn, 10s"; acceptance, 1 s^dtC tViMer of Flying ' Handicap! to cs*B?i&«6&Bttylof 71bs. To ste¥t-at 2.10 p.m. 6 Mr T.- Upa^^mifiiire 716?^^^ 71b (Kihgati)i*^ *u}v.* 1 16 Dr T. Betiriett ? s Pihanga > Bst 71b (J. Hall) ... rw 2 Roli Call, Sydney and Golden Lick were scratched. • These were the only starters^a|ni?t«|ol^in the best finish of -^Be^|^|^|lMfre squeezing homef ISfy; note* Time, Imin 0 X;fiil&»p> Tota|||ator—22. Dividendj 48 6s. .- 5. Welter Handicap, of 80 soys, second horse to . reoeive 6 soys from the stakes'; distance, 1 mile and a distanced Minimum weight Bst7lbs. Nominatione,<-JO3 ; acceptance, 1 sov# .'Jißwt&fiJL of Autumn Handicap to" carry— a penalty: r^Twbsg W^Js(j£[ at 2.50. p.m. ' '-\ 218 Mr W. .Lojaegantiri^efif* 9st (McTagqarTj "^ ' 1 45 Mr R. Ringan's TenfrP&lV 101 b (Kingan) ■■ — m .t»- 2 11 Mr A. E. Hutton^-Gomtort Bst7lb(Coiaii^^^p,. 8. Entry was sottfol^#!oH& the three started. Tenby warfHnaulged with the lead for half Uiiljdiltance, followed by TrioVe^ «u|p^mfort in that order. Half i^niUi: from home Trickery M|Q|tfiW^&m»nd and led to the fißif^iM^uUy by two lengths, '^mlm^^fe' poor third. Time 2min-7-2-th-B*p To. lalisator— 324. Divid«nli 0. StEWAKDS' STASBB ff^^P. Of 40 soys ; second hpr^w||eceive S soys from the Btake^tdi|tan,ce, 1J miles. Nomtn«Hb#=i; soy; acceptance, 1 soy. "Winner of Autuinn'Handicap to carry a penalty of 71bs. To start at 8,80 p.m. 73 Dr. T. Bennett's Pihanga, Bst3lb ... „ 1 97 Mr W. H. George* Sw\fo Bst9lb(A. Hall) / / fc /,l 2 58 Mr W. Holmes' Fortune 7st 41b (Jenkins) 8 190 Roll Call^lS EM, 20 Lady Clare also started. scratched. Ekui and Lady Olaro were first to break the Ha6, /followed by Fortune, Roll Call, Swiit^pd Pihanga in that order. .P^asinVthe stand Forhune Lady Clai'e^u^^kui were racing together, . Swift l^ipg the second division. A^ th« thi'^equarter mile post the positions were unaltered; b'iit a^Blt^ further on Swift went to the head df affairs and Pihanga improved her position. A quarter of a mile from home Pihanga assumed command, *nd_ maintained her advantage to thM finish, Swift beating fortune by a length for second honours. Time, 2rnin 18 8-4 th sec. Totalisator— 448. Dividend £5 10a.

7. Awahou Stakes, of 20 sovg ; second horse to receive 5 aovs from the stakes. Open to horses that have never won an advertised race of any description up to time of start. Distance, 1 mile. Entrance, 1 soy; w.fa. To start at 4.80 p.m. 88 Mr G. Knight's Silver Bst 181 b (McTaggart) .. 1 „ 180 Messrs Richards and Co.'s Papa Bst 111 b (Retter) ... 2 -— 2& Mr G. Piters' Nihilist Bst • 111 b (Jones) '.. ... 8 bi; Armelia, 21 Comfort, 6 Milford "; jijro started. Alpaca, Reality," Kah'urangi and Tamarere were scratched. Comfort, Papa and Nihilist were ' quickest on their legs followed by Armelia, Silver and Milford last. At the half-mile post Silver went to ' the front and was never afterwards , caught, winning easily by three lengths. Time, lmin. 55sec. Totaligator—3l2. Dividend, £8 Si.