FOXTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

Manawatu Herald, 23 January 1896, Page 2

FOXTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

PREsroENT : F. Robinson. Vioe-President : E. S. Thynne. Judge : Jno. Davies. Stewards and Committee : W. Robinson, J. H. Robinson, W. T. Little, P. Dudson, G. Gray, E. S. Thynne, H. Border, C. A. Harrison, A.. E. T. Nixon, F. R. Young and F. E. Jenks. Handicapper : J. E. Henry. Clerk of Scales : J. Cummerfield. Clerk of Course : F. Easton. Timekeeper : A. E. T. Nixon. Tre.Aurer: Walter Bobinson. Starter : P. J. Murtagh (machine) The summer meeting of the Foxton Racing Club was held on the Club's course j'esterday, and it may be written down as a marked success in every way. The morning broke very cloudy with wind but as the hours went by the clouds rose and afc nine o'clock the day's weather was assured. There wa3 rather too much wind otherwise the weather was very pleasant, the sun shone brightly yet not too hot. The attendance was very good, but hardly so many came by "the Wanganui train as usual, but there must have been close on 1000 persons on the ground. The Wanganui train had 18 carriages and covered waggons besides 5 or 6 horse boxes, and two engines were employed to pull it. * The tram brought in the usual quota ranging from 100 tolso. A good many passengers came by Mr Ryder's coach from Levin, and carriages and riders came from all directions. The traps along the rails numbered 27 and the horse paddock was full. The crowd was well kept in order by Constable Gillespie, with Constables Pennefather, Hattie and Gleeson to assist him. Their presence seemed sufficient and we believe a couple of fights were all that had to be recorded. There was not a drunken man on the course, though one or two may certainly have had more than enough. The spielers were present, but by the care of the police restrained from being busy. Mr Kimbell, of Palmerston, had the booths and supplied the luncheon, which was an excellent one barring two particulars, viz., a decided want of waiters, and the absence of tea. Otherwise the poultry and meat and fruits were j capitally conked and of first-class ! quality. Waiting appears to be the great "trouble on race days. Mr Joe Tos appeared to be doing a thriving business at his refreshment booth. Two shooting galleries snpplied all the lawful games. The gates were held by Mr Hillary and we think he will come right, as should the purchaser of the grand stand paddock. The pucchaser of the cards expressed himself perfectly satisfied with his speculation. The band was said to be the best that has as yet been heard on the course; it was the Marton Brass Band, and consisted of 16 performers. Judges of music were very pleased with the manner the pieces were rendered, and the general public, were not slow in approving of the quantity supplied. The Marton Band played a fair length each time and have become, justly, great favourites. The secretary, Mr J. R. Whyte, deserves every credit, both for his courtesy and attention, as well as for

the share he had in the great success of the meeting. Yesterday was Mr Whyte'i first appearance in hio office as secretary, but everything went a 9 . smoothly as though he was one who ybftd grown grey in the service. Mr '^Fraser acted as the secretary's clerk in hia U3ual pleasant mannor, and was of great assistance towards the easy rujning of the show. The stewards all worked hard, and everyone ?oi w his duty and did it Mr Joe Cuinmerfield made his first entry as clerk of the scales, and did this necessary work in an expeditious manner. Mr Davies, as judge, had an easy appointment, though once or twice it looked as though he would have had his work cut out to come to a decision. The starting machine ma used for every race, and certainly secured some very fine starts, but owing to the nervousness of the animals once or twice a horse was left standing at the post. This, however, was in the fault in the training of the animal and not in the working of the machine. We certainly think it is an improvement on the old-fashioned plan. The whole work of the day passed off without a pro test or dispute and without an accident, except the two spills in the Trial Hurdles Race. Mr McDonald's horse Memorial fell and put his fetlock out of joint, and at first it was feared it was broken, but an examination resulted in its being pulled into place. Raupo also fell. The win of Mr P. Dudsion's Reality in the Flying Handicap was a very popular one, as was Mr Scott's Electro in the Trial Hurdles. The handicapping of Mr Henry was very good, as in only two races did the favourites get in first. Messr3 Hill & Poole's totalisator was worked by Mr F. Neylon, one of ' the partners, and as there were two men taking money the numbers were quickly rang on and: the amount invested during the meeting was £8939, and is thus just £601 in excess of the amount received last summer meeting. The Club should make a good profit out of the day's work. All the races were run off before the departure of the trains j thu3 our visitors had all the fun they ! could get for their money. Following are the particulars of the races : — ' 1. Flying Stakes Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes ; distance 6 furlongs. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 1 soy. To start at 11.40 a.m. 125 Mr P. Dudson's b m Reality, aged, Bst 21b (O'Hagan) ... 1 181 Mr J. P. Belcher's eh h v * Sedgebrook, Bst 51b (A. McCormick) 2 88 Mr C. Mackie's b g Airlee, 5 yrs, 6st 71b (Williams) 3 The other starters were Titoki (88), Brookfield (26), and First Sight (88). A capital start was effected and Reality at once dashed to the lead followed by Brookfield. Coming to the bend into the straight the favourite, Sedgebrook, was brought up but could not get on even terms with Reality who won comfortably by a length. Totalisator £496, dividend, £8 11s. Time, lmin 20sec8. I 2. Trial Hurdle Race, of 25 fovs. '■> second horse to receive 5 soys. i from the stakes ; distance one and a half, over six flights of hurdles Bft Gin high. Open to all horses that have never won an adver- , tised hurdle race prior to date of j entry. Minimum weight lOst. ; Entrance, 1 soy. To start at 12.20 p.m. 55 Mr D. Scott's eh m Electro, 6 yrs, (W. Higgins) ... 1 38 Mr C. Riseley's b g Clearlight, 5 yrs (R. Green) . . 2 115 Mr W. J. Venable's b m Te Uku, 4 yrs (R. Arnott) 8 Hesitation was scratched but all the other horses on the card started. Eaupo (41), Dutchman (22), Hercules (6), Memorial (21), Penelope (18), Kerry Lacs (14), Ranger (11), Clieve (50). Te Uku was made the favourite. Dutchman and Ranger took the field along at a good pace, the former leading for a mile. Opposite the Stand Memorial and Raupo fell and immediately afterwards Higgins took Electro to the front and won by a dozen lengths. Clearlight and Te Uku made a finish for second place which the former secured by half a Totalisator £381, dividend 4s. Time, Bmin 1 2 sth sees. 8. Handicap Hurdle Pace/ of 50 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 SOV3. from the stakes ; distance one mile and three-quarters, over seven flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 1 soy. To start at 1 p.m. 108 Mr J. F. Hathaway's eh g Pyrites, 6 yrs, lOst 21b (W. Gillett) I 1 17 Mr J. Green's eh g Nat, "<• aged, lOat (Morrison) ... 2 168 Mr T. Scott's b m Bush Girl, 4 yrs, 10s 91b (W. 3 mm the other horses started. R_Ul (49), Leander (29), Moa (12), Canard (25), Le Grande (95), Revenue (12). This proved a capital race. Le Grande at the first hurdle jumped into the course and Moa then led for some distance, when Pyrites went to 'the front and won a good

race by a neck from Nat, both horses being under the whip. Bush Girl a poor third. Totalisator £515, dividend,, £4 ss. Time, 3 mm 82 2-sth sees. 4. FOXTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 150 soys. J second horse to receive 25 soys. and third horje 10 soys. from the stakes ; distance one and a half miles. Norv'n'Uion, 1 soy. ; acceptanr'. v s- - . The winner of at iiu; !-.u.uaicaj3 of the Value of 50 cvVB. and .upwards after declaration of weights to incur a penalty of 71bs. (not accumulative). To start at 150 p.m. 94 Mr T. S. Bristol's b m Swift, 6 yre, Bst 81b (A. ' McCormick) 1 80 Mr F. Martin's eh g Eeview, Bst 21b (C. Pritchard) 2 79 Mr B. Dennehey's b m Slumber, 4 yrs, 7sfc 101 b (Fairbrother) 8 Locarius was scratched but the remainder of acceptors started. Flying Shot (173), Goosander (110), Undine (384), Flying Fish (40). The field Were much delayed at the post and when the barrier was raised Flying Shot was left several lengths behind. Slumber ledfor amile when FJying Shot ran up into fourth place. Review made an effort leading into the straight but Swift who had been lying very handy was thon sent to the front and eventually won a good race by a length. Slumber being half a length away third. The favourite, Undine, was never prominent. Total £866, dividend £8 ss. Time, 249 2-ssecs. 5. Anniveesary Stakes, of 20 soys. ; second horse to receive 2 soys. from the stakes ; distance one mile. Open to all horses that have never won an advertised race of any description np to date of entry. Weight for age. Entrance, 1 £.ov. To start -at 2.25 p.m. 189 Mr E. Sheehy's b g Acme, 3 yrs, Bst lib (McKay) ... 1 61 Mr A. Fcrgusson's b g Stockade, 8 yrs, Bst lib (C.Parker)... ' 2 10 Mr G. McCarty's b g Opai, 5 yrs, Bst 181 b (Marr) ... 8 Marina and Te Uku were the only two scratched. Ten faced the starter. Airlie (28), Totia (7), Blue Mountain (82), Venture (41), Barossa (4), Vision (8), Wharangi (113). From a splendid start Stockade and Airlie secured a prominent lead. Nearing the straight Acme came with a rush and after a hard fight in the straight won by a neck ; Opai being a good third. Totalisator, £424, dividend, £2 12s.- Time, lmin 51 8 s^th sec. 6. Electric Handicap, of 30 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes ; distance fivs furlongs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 1 soy. Winner of Flying Handicap to incur a penalty of 71bs. To start at 8 p.m. 92 Mr J. P. Belcher's eh h Sedgebrook, 5 yrs, Bst 111 b, (A. McCormick) ... ... 1 183 Mr P. Dudson's bin Reality, aged, 9at (including penalty) (O'Hagan) 2 128 Mr J. Handon's gr g Fly* ing Shot, 6 yrs, list 41b (F. R. Young) 8 The other starters were — Titoki (18), Tapeoa (12), Snapcap (841, and Kanapa (19). Bush Girl, First Sight and Hesitation were scratched. This race requires very little description. At the start Flying Shot htld the lead momentarily, but was soon passed by Sedgebrook who had little difficulty installing effa de termined rush by Reality in the straight. FJying Shot about two lengths away, third. Totalisator, £431, dividend, £4 4s. Time, lmin 6 1 5-th sec. 7* Stewards' Stakes Handicap, of 50 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes ; distance, 1 mile and a quarter, domination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 1 soy. Winner of Foxton R.C. Handicap to incur a penalty of 71b. To start at 8.40 p.m. 146 Mr T. S. Bristol's b m Swift 6 yrs, Bst 121 b (includingpenalty) (A. McCormick) ... 1 60 MrF. Martin'sch g Review, 5 yrs, Bst4lb(C. Pritchard) 2 64 Mr J. Collins 1 b m Undine, 3 yrs, 7stl3ib(C. O'Neil) 3 Flying Shot,. Sedgebrook, and Stockade were scratched. The other starters were —Goosander (59) Slumber (111), and Naughty Girl ( 4 ) Naughty Girl was left at the post, but afterwards made up her ground well. Slumber led until the straight was reached when all the whips were out and Swift eventually passed the post a clear length of the other five. A sheet would have covered these but the judge awarded second and third places to Review and Undine. Totalisator, £444, dividend, £2 14a. Time, 2min 20sec. 8. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys. ; second horse to receive 3 soy. from the stakes ; one mile and 8 distance. Minimum weight a stone 71b. Nomination, 103 ; acceptance, 105. To start at 4.20 p.m. 70 Mr J. Goodwin's b m Fly* ins Fish, 6 yrs, lOst 21b (W. Higgins) . . . . 1 8 Mr G. McCarty's b g Opai, 5 yrs, Bst 71b (Penman) ... 2 j 50 Mr G. Maddison's b m Violet, 5 yre, Bst 71b (Mur-

• tagh) S ! There wa3 a large'field of starters, Prookfield (8), Le Gran-le (149), First Sight (10), Pyrites (72), Lean<Jer (8), Hesitation (5), Eaupo (2). Sedgebrook, Venture, Eevenue, anrt Barossa were (scratched. This was another splendid race. Opai was conspicuous all the way, but after a desperate run up, the straight suffered defeat from Flying Fish by a short head, Violet being a good third. Totalisator, £382, dividend, £4 18s. Time, 2min 845 th sec.