Sporting.

Manawatu Herald, 25 January 1902, Page 2

Sporting.

FOXTON RACING CLUB’S AN' NUAL MEETING.

President—F. Robinson. Vice-president—E. S. Thynne. Treasurer—Geo. Gray. Judge—W. H. Hartgill. Handicapper—J. B. Henrys. Clerk of the Scales—J. Cummerfield. Timekeeper—A. E T. Nixon. Clerk of the Course—J. Andrews. Starter—T. Cameron.

Stewards and Committee —W. Robinson, J. F, Overend, W. Purcell, W. Barber, H. Thynne, F. E. Jenks and J. Symons.

The Summer Meeting of the Foxton Baoing Club on Wednesday and Thursday last may be termed a huge success. The attendance on both days, despite the heavy rain on the second day, was larger than on corresponding days of past years. On the first day over 2000 were on the ground and 1000 on the second day. This meeting has become an institution and grows in popularity every year. The support the Club receives from outside is most complimentary to both office-bearers and Secretary and encourages them to do all that lays in their power to provide good sport, well handled. The two days again passed without a single accident, complaint or protest, the races being up to time and splendidly

contested. On the first day the racing was opened by nine horses facing the Starter, Mr Tom Cameron, who got the large fields on both days well away; fourteen horses ran in the second race, the Maiden Hack Hurdles ; the Gup had only one horse scratched, making twelve who ran for the money; the Maiden Hack Race had eleven starters; the Summer Handicap saw ten horses at the post. The fields on the Second Day were even larger, the January Hack Handicap had eight starters in heavy rain; there were nine horses in the Second Hack Hurdle Handicap; the big money, the President’s Handicap, had only one horse scratched for it, and ten contested the race; eight horses ran in the Carnarvon Welter Hack Handicap; and the Electric had a field of twelve.

The visitors came by road and rail and the Government line had a train of 15 carriages both days ; the first day the train was packed. The public came to invest as £5493 went through the Totalisator, worked by Messrs Neylon and Spriggino in their usual prompt and careful manner, being an increase of £1621 over the corresponding day of last year, and a sum of £BB9B on the second day, being £62 less than on a very fine corresponding day at the previous meeting, thus giving the Club an advance of £1459 over any other meeting, being a gross sum of £BB9I for the two days. The purchasers of the privileges showed their acumen when they gave the auctioneer more money than had been previously given, and they can have had nothing to complain about. The class of horses were tip-top as their names and breeding shows, and by the large acceptances the value of Mr Henrys as handicapper is testified.

The Starter we have mentioned as being very successful at his work, and (ha Judge, Mr Hartgill, his first appearance at Foxton, was wonderfully prompt at getting bis numbers up. He had no fine finishes to decide, but the whole feeling of the Stewards and the public was that if he had had he was the right man in the right place, and any decision would be received without question. The hardest worked man was the Secretary, Mr John R. Whyte, who, assisted by Mr Keith, got through his multitudinous duties, wall, courteously and correctly. We would like to draw attention to the duties of _a Secretary at a meeting, outside of which he has much to do to lay groundwork for success, as it is not generally fully recognised. Outside of pure Secretarial duties for the races, he has to be a financier, as to his hands are trusted a good deal of money by investors residing at a distance, and for one day, just as an instance, he received 880 telegrams for £4OO to place on the Totalisator. He has to record the amount, name and address in a book, see that the money is placed on the right races, and to the successful backers forward them their winnings.’ It makes a considerable increase in his labours for which there is nothing to show. That such work is heavy, an extra operator was engaged at the local Telegraph office for the race days, and we understand that the inward messages numbered over 700 for that time. We believe every official ol the Club acknowledges that in Mr Whyte they have an excellent officer, and also that horseowners are of the same opinion.

The ladies, on the day that the sun shone, graced the course in _ the handsomest of attires and materially aided to relieve the scene, v The following day the pretty butterfly colours were sadly missed. The catering, in the hands of the Messrs Langley, was very satisfactory and they reaped their reward. This firm which may be said to have had their rise in catering for the Foxton Racing Club are now in great demand for similar gatherings, Feilding having secured their services, and also Pahiatua, and the Wellington Club will possibly place the catering in their hands next year. This is a compliment to the caterers and also shows the appreciation of the public at the Club’s efforts to have all their arrangements as excellent as they can. This is the point the Club tries io gain, io serve the pubto the best of their power in all matters, and the appreciation of these efforts is shown by a steady yearly increase in the attendance, those who have been once, come again. During the meeting the local Brass Band played a nice selection of music, and had a very smart appearance in their new uniforms. We have no need to note the duties of the Stewards as on the race cards they are handed down, but it is only fair to say that every one worked hard and satisfactorily as the result has proved. Following are the results: — FIRST DAY.

1. Flying Hack Handicap, of 40 boys; second horse to receive 5 sova from the stakes. Six fur'ongs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12 noon. 74 Mr C. Toon’s ch m Ika, yst gib, aged (W. Raynor) ... ... x 180 Mr E. Morse’s b g Hard work, Bst lolb, syrs (J. McAleer) ... a 64 Mr D, Scally’s b m Somnolent, Bst 31b, 6yrs (R. Barlow) ... 3 Also ran—45 Cobra, 54 Moreen, 89Gold Cord, 5a Detonator, Sa Dalky, 18 Adonis. Soratched—Webenga, 6st nib.

For the first race of the meeting Cameron succeeded In despatching field to a good start. Ika at once went , to the front, and coining on from the . bottom of the straight won a good race by a length. Hardwork put in a good run at the finish, and just beat Somnolent for second money. Total on machines, £6 60; dividends, £6 and ifis. Time, rmin. msecs. 2. Maiden Hack Bubbles, o!40 sots; second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stakes. One and a half miles. Over six flights of hurdles, Stt. 6ia. high. Open to horses that have never won a bardie race or chase at time of starting. Weight. 10st; Winners of any flat race lOibs. extra. Entrance, 20s. Tostart at 12.40 p.m.' 105 Mr T. S. Bristol’s ch g Madman, aged (McGregor) ... I 8 Mr A, M. Wrighf s bgWaitohi. syrs (Nbble) ... ... a 35 Mr C. Carr’s b g Redshank, fiyrs (Rctter) ... '... 3 Also started— 34 Halcyon, 33 Nat Gould, 43 Van Trump, 108 New Zealand, 132 Forest Gate, 73 Hakarau, 76 Corelli, 39 Old Gun, 25 Purukumo, 1* Rakuraku. Scratched—Takqtikaha. The good field of thirteen lined up for this race, and from a good start, the local horse Waitohi led the field until the straight was reached, when Madman shot out, and putting in a good run won easily by two lengths, Redshank a good third. Time, 3mm 51 3-sth sec. Total on machines, £7l z; dividends, £4 zzs and £l9 19s. 8. FOXTON CUP (open), of * 120 sovs; second horse to receive 16 sovs., and 1 third horse 5 sovs. from the stakes. One and a quarter-miles. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 40s. To start at 1.20 p.m. 46 Mr C. £. Major’s b g Bowman, 7st, 4yrs (Towers) ... ... , * 116 Mr J. Paul’s br m Blackwing, 6st xolb, 4yrs (H. Fitzsimmons) % 31 Mr J. Stillwater’s b in Nioitl, fist 71b, fiyrs (A. Rickaby) ... 3 Also started— 139 Toa, 55 Aide-de-Camp, 50 Lady’s Link, 63 Calceolaria, 132 Oracle, 93 Hinekoa, 120 Cornea, 114 Van, 53 Passion Bruit. Scratched —Tirea. . Tirea was the only one who declined the engagement in the big race of the ... meeting. Nioiti at once jumped off / with the lead, and continuing in front led the field at a good bat past the stand and round the back until the straight was reached, when Bowman and Blackwiag pat in a strong claim and a splendid race home resulted in Bowman lasting long enough to win by a head, the unlucky .Blaokwing occupy- , ing his usual place second, Nioiti close , up third. The'' handicapper, -Mr Henrys, was warmly congratulated 00 concealing the winner so well. Time, amis 57 a-sth secs. Total oo machines, ,£1001; dividends, £l4 13s and £llßs, 4, Maiden Hack Race, of 35 sovs; second , horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Open to horses ,< that have never won an ■ race of any description: at time 01. starting, weight for age. Entrance, 20s. To ?tart at 2,10 p.m. - 161 Mr 3. Flanagan’s b g Flanagan, Bst lib, 3yrs (T. O’Brien) ... x 31 Mr D. Scott’s Lady Cornelia, Bst islb, aged (W. Higgins) 3 53 Mr J.- McCarty’s br m Nainai, Bst nib. 4yrs (R. Barlow) ... 3 Also started— 54 Kuserow, 13 St. James, 27 Raumai, 305 Last Spec, 5 Cashier, 95 Urutonga, 23 Two Bob, 13 Betty. Scratched—Mairehau, Vega and Whenga. Another good field of eleven faced the starter for this event, Last Sped being entrusted with most money, Flanagan being next in demand. When the straight was reached _ the last named was in front, and racing in good style won rather easily at the finish. Lady Cornelia second, and Nainai third. Time, imin Total on, machines, £676, dividends, £i 16s and £4 ißs. 5. Fibst Hack Hurdle Handicap, of6o 1 sovs; second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stakes. One and three-qnar. tar-miles. Over seven flights _of bardies, Bft. Sin, high. Nomination, ■ ' 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 2.60 p.m. 123 Mr W. Sargeant’s br g Tirea, list gib, aged (D. Hannon) ... x 67 Mr F. S. Easton’s ch g Rimu, lost 131 b, aged (A. McConnoa) 3 137 Mr J. Cotter’s b g Great Scott, gst 81b, syrs (W. Moran) ... 5 'Also started—3ol Pukana, 35 Nabaucklash. Scratched—Aitua. When the starters in this race were despatched, Great Scott jumped away with the lead, and led the field over the first hurdle, where Tirea assumed command, and continued in front over the hurdle past the stand and round the back. ‘Coming to the bend Rimu raced . up to Tirea and passed him, bat Tirea . coming again a good race home resuited in the! big horse wiualng by half a length from Rimu, Great Scott well up third. ' Time, 3min assess. Total on machines, £353 j dividend, £4. 0. Stewards’ Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs • from the stakes, One mile and a distance. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 80s. . ; To start at 8.80 p.m. 150 Mr A. Ellis’ br m Elusion, Bst 3lb, syes (W. Raynor)... ... x 93 Mr J. T. Blake's br 0 Walonul, yst ylb, 3yrs (F. Williams) ... a in Mr G. Hyland’s oh m Colza, yst *■, xolb, aged (J. Ayers) ... ... 3 • The only other starter, 73 Weta, Scratched—Lady Cornelia and Adonis. The field in this event was reduced down to tour runners, and from a good ' start Weta lad past the stand, followed by Waionui, Elusion last. Going round the back stretch Elusion ' ; forged through, and was in front when, the straight was reached, and galloping kindly won a good race by a length and . a quarter, Colza a fair third. . $ Totals, £425; dividend, £1 ns. 4 Time—amia. 4 3-sfh see. 7, SUMMER HANDICAP (open), orfltJT sots; second horse io receive from the stakes. Six furlongs. No-, urination, 20s; acceptance, 90s. To -* 154 T.

m : ballagh, yet 13U), aged (Towers) 3 PrAleo started— 135 Westward, as v Toa, 3* Lady's Link, 55 Gipsy Queen, 35 Waituru, 9* Blackwing, 96 Te Fake. Scratched—Aide-de-camp and Oracle. This racoJlwas one of the best betting races of the meeting, all the horses being well backed. They were sent away to another good start, and as they rounded the bend the colois of Toa, Lady Bell and Faugh-a-Bal-lagh were prominent; Coming np the straight the horses ware all in a bunch and when nearing the straight the favorite Halbadier shotout, and nicely handled by Tait, won a good race by a head, Lady Bell Just beating Faugh-a-baliagh for second money. Time—train. 18 3-sth secs. Totals On Machines, £B*3 ; dividends, £3 12s and £2 Bs. 8. Welter Hack Handicap, of 40 novs ; second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Minimum weight, Bst. 101 b. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 4.60 p.m. 209 Mr F. Watson’s br g Tyrone, lost gib, syrs (W. Raynor) ... t 58 Mr W. Kraft’s blk g Last Spec, Bst 131 b, syrs (McMoran) ... 2 249 Mr E. Jackman’s b g In the Van, 6yrs 3 Mr Cameron was again successful in getting the field away to a good start. Kuserow went to the front and continued in the load round the back. As they approached the bend In The Van caught him and lead into the straight the others bunched up. Coming up the home stretch the names of In The Van, Tyrone and Last Spec were loudly proclaimed, and Tyrone being, ridden a nice patient race, by W. Raynor won a splendid race by a length, Last Spec second and In The Van a good third. Other starters-66 Otaio, 40 Kuserow, 22 Redshank. Moreen, Nainai and Cashier were scratched. Time—amin. ssees. Total on machines, £644; dividends, £x is and beoon#dat. 1. Janoam Hioa Handicap, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 6 sots from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12 noon. 58 Mr D. McNamara's br m Rain, yst 131 b, jyrs (F. Williams) ... 1 36 Mr W. R. Tuck’s ch g Dalky, fist ylb, 3yrs (H. McKay) .. ..3 *9 Mr W. Best’s blk m Bellbine, fist ylb aged (W. Young) .. 3 Also started—7o Tyrone, 67 Ika, 36 omnolent, 49 Flanagan, 59 Detonator. Sardwork, Raumai and Liable were scratched. Although the rain was pouring down when the first race of the and day was started backers on the Machine allowed Tyrone and Ika to carry more money than Rain. Somnolent at once showed the way round the back followed by Rais, As they approached the got on terms with the loader,'an d'eoming away in good style won easily from Dalky, Bellbine close up third. Time, imln. 19 3-sth secs. Totals on machines, £345; dividends, £4 and £2 ißs.

S. Second HAok Htjbdm Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One and a half miles. Over six flights of hurdles, Bft. 6in. high. Nomination, 20s; acceptanoo, 20s. To start at 12.45 p.m. 89 Mr J. T. Blake’s br m Cobra, 2lb, syrs (J. Laurie) 1 82 Mr W. Sargeant'e br g Tirea, last lolb, aged (D. Hanna)... ... 3 49 Mr T. S. Bristol’s ch g Madman, lost 3lb, aged (J. O’Connell)... 3 The other starters were—l 37 Againaldo, 6a Great Scott, 37 New Zealand, 14 Nat Gould, 8 Hakarau, 9 Aurora. Scratched—Morelli and Redshank. A good field of nine jumpers went out for this race, and they were sent away to a good start. The favourite Tirea went to the front, and had a good lead going round the back when Cobra took command and led the field round the bend and over the last hurdle and goiug on won rather easily from Tirea. Madman half a head away

third. Time, stnla. i «-5& * ec *- Total on machines, £m ; dividends, £3 ns and ~ £i6s> 8. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (open), o< 100 sovs j second horse to receive 10 sots and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Nomination, 80s; acceptance, 40s. To start at I.SO p.m, 41 Mr W- Boat’s b g Oraclo, yst nib, aged (J. Kennedy) ... 1 44 Mr T. S. Bristol’s bm Van, fist ijlb, s«a (W. Voung) * 74 Mr C. E. Major's b g Bowman, yet Also started— 44 Toa, 96 Gipsy Qaeon, 88 Aide-de-camp. 34 CalcooSite, k% Hinekoa. 70 Nioiti, 37 Passion Fruit. Scratched—Lady's Link. Mr Cameron made a beautiful start la this event, Oracle and Toa leading na they passed the stand the first time. Oracle continued to show the v way round the back stretch the rest of the field being bunched together, as the straight was reached it looked as jf they would catch Oracle, but he bad too much pace, and galloping in good ityle won n fine race, by a lengths, Bowman and Van fighting out a good racalfor second place the latter gaining the verdict by a head. Oracle paid the good price of £9 xpa. Time, a min. yseca. Total on machines, £380; dividends, £9 xos and £$ 19s* 4. OaiNBBTAKD Hack 'Humous ot 50 govs ; second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stakes. One mile sad a distance. Nomination, 80s; acceptance, 80s. To start at 2.30 p.m. ivt Mr J. Crockett's b e Liable, Bst 7 io!b, syrs (W. Higgins) 1 81 Mr W. Kraft’s blk gLast Spec, yst, syr* (H. McKay) a / /u Mr G. Hyland's oh m Colza, yst fcL.\sib,»ged(J‘Ay«») 3 only other starter was 53 Old , "GimJ Scratehed-Van, Elusion, Flaaa.gift ind Waiooui.’” v. - MethnStewarda’.Haokthe firat day jMjfofp**' reduced to 4. 'Liable by in this order tbo

closed up and coming away won easily by 3 lengths Last Spec again occupying second place, Colza third. Time—amin. rasecs.- Total on machines, £358; dividend, £3 is.

6. Carnarvon Welter Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Minimum weight, Bst. 7lb. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 3.15 p.m. 30 Mr F. H. Lambert’s brg Otaio, Bst ylb, 4yrs (J. Hensley) ... 1 164 Mr E. Jackman, s h g In the Van, gat gib, Syrs (Cochrane) 2 83 Mr C. Toon’s ch m Ika, 9 st nib, aged (W. Raynor) ... 3 Also started— 99 Cobra, 51 M°. re ®°' 41 Nainai, 32 Kuserow, 36 Waitohi. Scratched —Tyrone, Hardword, AnronU In the Van was made favourite for this event and they were sent away to a good start, Moreen going to the front and leading the field right round to 'he back when In the Van took command and looked ali over a winner as they raced for home, but Otaio patting in a strong claim from the distance post won all out by a length, Ika close up third. Time, xmin 52 4-sth secs. Total on machines, £535; dividends, £l2 and 14s. 6. RAILWAY HANDICAP (open), of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 bovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 4 p.m, 169 Mr J. Goodwin’s' b m Lady Bell, Bst ylb, syrs (T. O’Brien) 1 163 Mr H. T. Bennett’s b g Halfaadier, Bst nib, syrs (H. Tait) ... 2 48 Mr A. Rote’s br f Hinekoa, yst 3lk>, 3yrs (H. McKay) ••• 3 Also started —53 Waituru, 34 Againaldo. Scratched—Calceolaria, Faugh-a-Ballagh, Lady’s Link, Aide-de-camp, Gipsy Queen, Te Fake and Nioiti. Lady Bell and Halbadier were very evenly backed in this race, and jumping 6ft with the lead Lady Bell showed the way round the bend. As they approached the straight it was seen that it was going to be a good race. Halbadier put in his claim half-way up the straight and a great race home resulted in Lady Bell winning by half a length, Hinekoa third. Time, unin 19 4-sth secs* Total on machines, £467 ; dividend, £2 9s. 7. Electric Hack, of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. Open to horses that have never won an advertised race of any description at time of starting. Weight, 9 stone. Entrance, 20s. To start at 4.45 p.m. 78 Mr W. R. Tuck's ch g Dalky, 3yr# (McMoran) ... ... 1 13 Mrs br m Raumai, Syrs (H. McKay) ... ... 2 19 Mr T. Leen’s b g Gold Dredge, 4yrs (J. McAleer) ... ... 3 Atso started—2o Haerelynn, 132 Hardgrait, 28 Van Trump, 54 Two Bob, 94 Forest Gate, 81 Bellbine, 14 Vega, 8 Diamond Queen. Scratched —Waitohi, Emulation, Betty, Kuserow, Urutonga, Laertes, Adonis, Cashier, Wehenga. A good field of 12 lined up for the last race of the meeting, and the riders seemed very anxious to get away as they caused Mr Cameron a lot of troub’e before they were sent away. Forest Gate at once went to the front and led the field to the entrance to the straight, when Dalky took the lead, and coming up the straight in fine style won a good race from the bl» outsider Raumai, Gold’ Dredge half a length away third. Cochrane was fined £2 and all the rest of the riders except McKay, rider of Raumai, £1 each for disobedience at the post. Time, xmingsecs. Total on machines £639; dividends, £5 xos and £ll is.