Sporting.

Manawatu Herald, 19 March 1895, Page 3

Sporting.

SANDON RACING CLUB. President: J. G. Wilson, M.H.B. Vioe-Pbesident : Colonel Gorton. Judge : J. Stevens, M.H.B. Cmsbk op Scales : Mr T. King. Stabteb: Mr E. Wood. Clerk of the Couhse: Mr J. MoDonell. Hahdicacteb : Mr J. E. Henry. TIMEKEBPEB I Mr J. Coyle. Btuwabps : Messrs J. A. Bailey, D. Scott, C. W. Mac Lean, R. Perrett, T. Soott, B. F. F. Blundell, J. Lumsden, J. M. A'Court, W. Brookie, E. Levett. Yesterday the Sandon Baoing Clnb held their «Qnaal meeting at Sandon. The weatherwag all that could be desired, and the attendance wai good. The whole of the day's sport was exceptionally well carried out, and the energetic secretary, Mr B. Or. Bel wards, and the other officials are to be complimented on their efforts. During the day the Sandon Brass Band gave selections much to their credit, considering the short time they have had to practise together in. The totalisator was under the charge of Mr Hill. A large number of visitors took advantage of the tram service, which was superintended by the guard, MrWrigley. They* expressed much pleasure in arriving on the course in plenty of time; and at having been able to witness the last race before being oompeUed to leave. Following are the results :— 1. Flying Stakes Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes '.distance, 6 furlongs; nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20e. To start at ia noonFlying Shot, 9st . . 1 Seabreeze, Bst 91b .. 2 Puawai, 7st 91b •-...• 8 I Also -started— Gunboat, 9st 81b, A. AUington Bst, Veracity 7st 11 lb, Tomboy 6st 12lb, Blackboy 6st 121 b, Totii 6st 101 b, Shadow 6st 101 b, and Earl Grey 6st 101 b. Umslopogaas v Miss Girtie and Topthorn were goratch«a. Time— 1 mm. 18 2 6th gees, Dividend, «2 Üb. r !

2. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 40 soys ; second horse to receive 7 soya from the stakes ; distance, \\ miles; over 6 flights of batten hurdles 3ft. Gin. high ; nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12.45. Strike, list 9lb 1 Canard, 9st 91b . . 2 Spreydon, lOst 91b .. 8 Also started- -Pomoan a lOst 61b, Kalmoka 99t,91b; Nat 9st 81b, Prospect 9at 2lb. Kabarangi and Prince Teck were scratched. The owner of Canard lodged a protest against BtrikTfora Jostle in the straight, but it was Hd( sustained. Time— Bmin. lsec. Dividend, £5 09. 8. Tbial Hurdles, 0f 25 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes; distance, 1 mile and a distance } weight not less than lOst ; for horses that have never won any hurdle race ; entrance 20s ; post entry ; To start at 1.80. Snapcap . . . . 1 LordClair .. .. 2 Le Claire .. .. 8 Also started — Barman, Turk, Sonny, Aotea, Never Mind, Marto* nette, Dutchman, Billy, Tangaroa, Sureno, Mermaid and Bendigo. Time— 2min. 18seo. Dividend, £9 103. .*„ .-v , 7 :, 4. SANDON HANDICAP, , of TO soys. * r second horse to receive 10 soys. from the stakes ; distance, 1$ miles; nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 40s. To start at 2.40. Lorelei, Bst 91b . . 1 The Artist, 9sl 71b . . 2 Huia, 7st 101 b. . 8 Also started— Flying Shot Bst 71b, and Lady Clare 6st 12lb. Allington, Voltern and Tomboy were scratched. Time— 2min. 47 1 6* th sec. Dividend, £2 2s. 5. Elbotbio Handicap of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. ; digfeance, r (^ur furlongs ; nomination, 10a acceptanofr,,l63. To start at 8.15. Marama, lOst 131 b. . 1 Umslopogaas, 9st 101 b 2 Mutual, 7st 71b .. 3 Also started— Allington 9st, Tararua 7st 12ib, Rakipoi 7st, The Baby 7st, Mermaid 7st, Lady Lock 7st, and Ngatuere, 7st. Seabreeze, Taipari, Miss Girfcie, Trick Pony, and the Dutchman were scratched. The owner of Umslopogaas protested against Marama for an alleged cross. The protest was dismissed. Time — 52|sec. Dividend, £2 11s. 6. Maiden Plate Race of 80 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes ; weight for age ; for horses that have never won an advertised race; entrance, 80s. To start at 4.5. Vigil, 89t 111 b ... 1 Earl Grey, Bst 121 b... 2 Tomboy, Bst 121 b ... 3 Also started— Dutchman, Topthorn, Aintroe, The New Boy, Pu* rina, Shadow. Barman, Turf Boy, Tonganui, Rakipoi, Ehine, Provoke and Volta. Time — 2min. 20secs. Dividend, £4 7s. 7. Tramway Handicap of 80 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes; distance, 1 mile ; nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. f Finesse, 7st 91b . . ? 1 Seabreeze, Bst 51b .. 2 Huia, Bst lib, . . . 8 Also started— Pihanga, Hautong, Veracity, and Ladj Clare also started. Lorelei, Kahurangi, Strike, Marionette, Miss Girtie, Voltern and Earl Grey were scratched. Time, Time, lmin sOseo. Dividend, £2 189. '