Foxton Racing Club.

Manawatu Herald, 24 January 1903, Page 2

Foxton Racing Club.

RECORD MEETING. President—F. Robinson. Vice-president—E. S. Thynne. Treasurer—F, E. Jenbs. Judge—W. H. Hartgill. Handicapper—J. E. Henrys, Clerk of the Scales—J. Cummerfield. Timekeeper—A. ET. Nixon. Clerk of the Course—A. Symons. Starter —T. Cameron. Stewards and Committee-*-W. Robinson, J, F, Overend, W. Purcell, W. Barber, H. Thynne, J. Symons and 0. Robinson.

The officials and Secretary of the Foxton Racing Club are to be congratulated on the very successful Summer meeting held during the last two days The Club has been successful in putting up a great record in every particular—in the number of nominations, and in the acceptances; in the sum realised for the privileges, in the attendance, and in the amount put through the Totalisator.

The meeting must eventuate in a substantial balance to the club. The two days were fine and hot, and the attendance on the first day must have been close on 3000 and on the second day from 1500 to 2000. The Sandon Tram brought over 150 people on the first and half that number on the second day, and the train from Feilding was composed of 16 carriages and trucks, all long ones, and had two engines. The number was estimated at 1500 on the first and the second day about 1000.

Large numbers of Maoris attended and there were as many as 40 vehicles by the rails. It was very evident that the purchasers of the priveleges had a royal old time, as the booths were packed all, : day, and all, even the gate holders admitted they had done well, though £IOO had been paid for the outside gates and £lO5 for the lawn. Though the cards fetched £SO at auction the buyer had disposed of all too early in the day the lack of necessary books was much commented on.

The secretary, Mr J. R. Whyte, had his hands very full of work, Which be attended to in his usual quiet, genial, methodical manner, which made an onlooker imagine be was having a very easy time, but the business of a Racing Club’s secretary, has, of late years, developed into a regular banker’s business, which adds very materially to his work. Mr A. Keith was his assistant and did his work promptly and most satisfactorily. Though the club has had an exceptionally good meeting, favoured by wonderful weather, it must be remembered that the foundations ol a succesiful meeting hare to

be laid long before a meeting takes place, therefore Mr Whyte is to ha credited With a large share of the

praise. Mr Tom Cameron was the starter and was extremely fortunate in bis starts, moat of them being perfect, and quickly effected. Mr Gillies, the judge, had some close finishes to decide, but none about which there was any question. He was assisted by Mr Lloyd, at his wish. The handicapper, Mr J. E. Henrys, proved again how well he can natch his fields, as the horses kept all together almost to the winning post. The racing was particularly good, atd it was remarked, by men who understand, the numbers ol thorough good horses that were present. To show a sample of the handicapping in the January Hack race there were 5 horses competing and they finished in the exact order they had been handicapped. Mr George Gray took charge ol the scales on the first day, assisted by Mr James Symons, and the second day Mr Symons attended to the matter, with the assistance of Mr Overend.

Mr Heta made a capital clerk oi the course being careful and courteous.

The stewards, one and all, lent their bast aid, with the satisfactory result obtained.

The Totalisator was in charge of Messrs Neylon and Spriggins and they put through, in the two days, close on to £13,000. a record of over £IOOO to that of any previous meeting. Mr Goodall, of Rangitikei, took charge of the machine book, and was accurate and prompt in his declaration of the dividends. The Foxton Brass band under Mr Betty played a number of selections during the days. The Messrs Langley Bros, who had the dining-room and refresh* ment booth sustained their names of premier contraotors and supplied an excellent luncheon which was very much approved of The racing, as we have said, was excellent, there being no protest or complaint throughout, the jumping at the hurdles being all taken clean. Following are results* FIRST DAY.

1. Flvina Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs: Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12 noon. 97 Mr Ross Allen'sblkm Ballarat, 4yrs, yst 7lb (D. Kemp) ... J *23 mr J. R. Corrigan’s b g Prisoner, 4yrs, 7st 71b (F. Viliams) ... z 183 Mr W. Chapman’s ch g Ha«dsome Rose, jyrs, yst gib (Price) 3 A.B.N. was the only one scratched. The other starters were—(9o) Bounce, (97) Opaeae, (59) Gold Dredge), (*4) Hawini, (37) Inglewood and (39) cise.

Only one declined the engagement for the first event of the meeting. The field were dispatshed to a good Opaeae immediately went to the front followed by Ballarat, coming round the bend Ballarat had moved up to Opaeae and led into the straight, and coming away won easily from Prisoner, Handsome Rose a good third. Time, imin i6sec. Divs., £5 18s and 17s. 2. M \xden Hack Hurdles, of 45 sots ; second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stakes. One and a half miles. Over six flights of hurdles, 3(t. Gin. high. Open to horses that have never won a huddle race or steeplechase at time of starting. Weight, lOst. Winners of any flat race lOibs. extra. Entrance, 20s. To start at 12.40 p.m. 255 Mr A. Leicester’s r m Midia, syrs, lost xolb (F 1 Lind) ... x 177 Mr C. Risley's b g Ranul, 4yrs lost (L. Procter) ... 2 *8 Mr F. Atkins’ b g Pakaika, aged (J. Connell) ... 3 Moreen, Nukumai, and Romany Lad were scratched. The others were—(Bo) Dede, (90) Haukaha, (80) Fire King and (136) Nat Gould. Dede jumped off with a big lead and led up to the straight the first time round. Going round the back Midia took charge, closely followed by Nat Gould. At the entrance to the straight Ranui was coming strongly under punishment, but the roan mare easily stalled him off and won in the fast time of smin sssec. Divs. £2 5s and £1 is. 3. FOXTON CUP (open), of 160 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sots., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. One and a quarter-miles. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance! 40s. To start at 1.20 p.m. 434 Mr W. Young’s hr g Convoy, 6yrs, gst sib (T. Wilson) ... 1 181 Mr Jas. Macara’s br m Plaidie, aged, Bst (S. Jackson) ... 2 167 Mr E. W. Morse’s b g Hardwork, 6yrs, 7st 31b (W. Young) 3 Scratched—Regulation, Nioiti, Toa, Van and Rajah. The other starters were—(l43) Kahuwhai, (91) Roseplot, (68) Volley, (37) St. Lyra, (55) Elusion, (20) Laureate, and (30) Lissa. Five horses declined the engagement in the big event of the day, leaving the nice field of ten, who were dispatched to a beautiful start.' Roseplot and Elusion led the field past the stand at a very merry bat. This order was maintained round the back, where Convoy’s colours were seen coming through, till the straight was reached when he was in front. Coming up the straight Plaidie was putting in great work, and it looked as if the top weight was going to be beaten, but though Plaidie fought it out very gamely Convoy lasted long enough to win by halt a length, Hardwork close up third. Time, smin 11 s-jtb sees, plvi.jfx 189 and £i ios.

4, Maiden Hack Back, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Open to horses that have never won an advertised race of any description at time of starting. Weight for age. Entrance, 20a. To start at 2,10 p.m. 346 Mr J. Collins’ br m Wairere, 3yrs, Bst ilb (J- McAleer) ... 1 41 Mr O. George’s br g Alas, 4yrs Bst ilb (0. George) ... 2 33 Mr H. Gainsford’s blk f Rouble, 3yrs, Bst ilb (H. McKay) 3 Contingent and Endeavour were scratched. Also started—lß Wizard Oil, 20 Nukumai, 13 Te Ngaio, 28 Artful Jack, 46 Gold Mine, 55 Inglewood, 14 E..D.8., and 197 Sergius. . Another splendid start, from which logleweod soon showed out followed by Sergios. Going round the back Wairere and Alas were in front, and continued in this order up the straight, Wairere winning a good race by a length, Rouble a fair third. Time, imin 47 t-sth sec. Divs. £1 us and 6. First Hack Hurdle Handicap, oi GO sovs; second horse to receive 10 sens from the stakes. One and three-quar-ter-miles. Over seven flights of hurdles, Bft. Gin. high. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 2,60 p.m. . . 250 Mr Wire Tokena’s br g Otain, syrs, lost 31b (F. Lind) ... 1 69 Messrs G. & H. Aporo’s br g Mourner, lost gib (McMoran) 2 114 Mrs J. Bull’s b g Old Gun, aged, lost 2lb (J. O’Connell) ... 3 Moreen was the only one scratched. Also started—sß Merry Boy, 49 Ashleaf, 27 Tukurangi, 107 Hawera, 27 Benedictine, 115 Flanagan, 32 Moleskin, and 36 Romany Lad. The starter was again successful in getting away his field to a good start. Moleskin went away with a big lead followed by Hawera, who took commftnd at the back, coming over the last , fence Otairi came away and though Mourner came with a great rattle Otairi won with something to spare. Time, smin «sec. Divs. £2, 7s and £7. 173. 6. Stewards’ Hack Handicap, of GO sovs ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 3.30 p.m. 107 Mr J. Corrigan's b g Prisoner, 4yrs, 7st 61b (F. Williams) ... x 371 Mr W. Homes’ blk m Lifebelt, 4yrs, 7st 131 b (J. McAleer) ... 2 •33 Mr F. Rhodes’ ch g A.8.N., 4yrs, Bst idb (.T. Griffiths) ... 3 Scratched—Westerly and Wairere. Also started— 44 Craftsman, 132 Wairaka, and 76 Indiana* Only six started for this event, Lifebelt being entrusted with most money. Prisoner at once went away with a good Mad which he maintained till well up the straight when the favourite and Indiana joined issue, but Prisoner lasted long enough to win by a length, A.B;N., a good third. Time, 2inin is. Divs. £6 is and ns. 7. SUMMER HANDICAP (open), of 75 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 'lO start at 4.10 p.m. 308 Mr A. Still’s b m Nioiti, aged, Bst sib (W. Price) 1 133 Mr A.JPeters’ chg Mussel, 4yrs, yst (W. Young) ... —2 77 Mr J. Munn’s b g Gold Dust, 3yrs. ysl 4 lb {D. Kemp)... 3 Scratched—Perfection, Governess, Roseplot, Laureate and Cave. Other starters—(’2ol) Regulation, (77) Mongonni, (67) Romanoff, (28) j Laurealina, '3B) Rajah, and (34! Van. j Regulation at once took the lead j followed by Gold Dust. Coining to | the straight the whole field was bunched and from the stand it looked anyone’s race, until Nioiti was seen coming with a great run on the outaide which she maintained till the post was reached, Mussel a length away second and Gold Dust third. Time, imin 16 i-slh sec. Divs. £2 2s and £1 12s. 8. Welter Hack Handicap, of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. One mile and a distance.' Minimum weight, Bst. 101 b. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 4.60 p.m. 346 Mr J. Spencer’s blk g Dick Turpin, aged, lost 2lb (W. Price) ... ••• ... 1 118 Mr C. Stanley’s b g Bounce, 3yrs. gst 81b (T. Wilson) 2 iai Mr R. Kingan’s ch m Rebellious, aged, gst 2lb (Kingan) 3 Ballarat and Ranui were scratched. Other starters were (98) Westerley, (43) In the Van, (130) Arataumahi, and (86) Alas. From a good start Rebellious jumped away with the lead and led the field right round until heads were turned for home when Bounce and Dick Turpin took charge and though Bounce stuck to it gamely the popular Fordell trainer Fred Tilley landed his 4th win for the day by a couple of lengths, Rebellious a fair third. Time, a min 4 aec. Divs. £1 16s and £1 15s.

SECOND DAY: 1, January Hack Handicap, of 45 sovs second horsa to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20a. To start at 12 noon. Acn Mr Ross Allen’s blk m Ballarat, 4 yrs, Sst 6lb (T. Wilson)... 1 89 Mr J. R. Corrigan’s bg Prisoner, 4 yrs, Sst 51b (F. Wtl-

Hams) ... - . ••• 2 48 Mr A. G. Bishop’s ch g Waireka, 6yrs, yst 81b ... _ ••• 3 61 Bounce, apd rot Wairere, also started. . The smallest field of the meeting opened proceedings on the second day, and they were sent away to a good start though Wauka dwelt a little at the post. Coming to the bend Ballarat was in front, and coming on won a eoodirace home by half a length, Waireka a good third. Time, main xSsecs. Div, £1 18. 8. Second Hack Hdrdde Handicap, of 55 sots ; second horse to receive 6 sots from the stakes. One and a half miles. Over sis flights of hardies, 3ft, gin. high. Nomination, 20s; accept1. , auce, 20s. To start at 12.45 p.ra. ' aao Mr Wire Tokena’s br g Otaira, syrs, nst jib (F. Lind) 1 Mr O. Jefferson’s br g Merry 5 Boy, aged, nst gib {]. Morris) ... ••• ••• ,® ns Mr.J. R. Corrigan's ch g HaV wera, syrs, lost alb (W. **3

1 Also started— 44 Flanagan, 18 Bene- j dictine, 34 Moleskin, 16 In the Van, | iqq Romany Lad, and 89 Old Gun. 8 All the acceptors went to >the post J for this event, and Hawera and | Romany Lad at once went away and Jed over the first hurdle and past the Stand. Going rouad the back Otairi j moved up and led over the last hurdle | followed by Merry Boy. This order | was continued till the winning post j was reached, Otairi winning by a length j from Merry Boy, Hawera close up thihJ. Time, 2min 53 3'ssecs. Div, £2 7s and £2 16. | 3. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (open), of 120 sovs ; second horse to receive lo J sovs and third horse 5 sovs from the slakes. One mile and a distance. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 40s. To start at 1.30 p.m. 174 Mr Jas. Macara’s br m Plaide, aged, Bst sib (S. Jackson) ... 1 396 Mr W. Young’s br m Convoy, 6 yrs, lost 2lb (T. Wilson) ... 2 65 Mr A. Peters’ ch g Mussel 4 yrs, yst (B. Towers) ... 3 Hardwork and Romanoff were scratched. The other starters were—(79) Regulation, (26) Roseplot, (21) Elusion, {4l) Volley, (20) Lissa, (56) Van. Mussel at once went to the front from a good start followed by Plaide, • the rest of the field bunched. At the bend Convoy moved up to (ha leaders and one of the finest races seen on the course resulted in Mr Macara’s game little mare Plaidie turning the table* on Convoy by a neck, who was a head in front of Mussel. Time, 2inins 3>ssecs. Divs, £3 8s and 9s. 4. Grandstand Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 2.80 p.m. 143 Mr F. Rhodes’ ch g ABN, 4 yrs, Bst gib (Griffith) ... 1 175 Mr W. Homes’ blk m Lifebelt 4 yrs, Bst ilb (J. McAlier) ... 2 131 Mr J. R. Corrigan’s b g Prisoner, 4 yrs, Bst 2lb (F. Williams) ... 3 Also started—(lsß) Dick Turpin, (55) Craftsman, (87) Indiana. All the acceptors went to the post. Prisoner led the field past the stand, followed by A.B.N. and Dick Turpin. When heads were turned for home A.B.N. was in front and stayed there till the post was passed, Lifebelt beating Prisoner by half a length for second place. Time, 2inin 1 4 -sth sec. Divs. £$ 10s and igs. 5. Carnarvon Welter Hack Handicap, of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Mini- ■ mum weight, Bst. 7!b. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. To start at ' 3.15 p.m. 288 Mr W. Chapman’s ch g Hand- 1 some Rose, 3yrs, gst ylb (WPrice) 1 i; 153 Mr O. George’s br g Alas, 4 yrs ‘ Sst gib (T. Wilson) 2 , 156 Mr W. H. Keith’s ch h Westerley, 4 yrs gst ylb (A. Hall) ... 3 Ballarat and Old Gun were scratched.

Other starters were’ 115 Rebellious, 10 Arataumahi, 17 Ashleaf and 35 Ranui.

-Rebellious immediitely went away with a big lead, attended by Westerley. At the entrance is the straight Handsome Rose took command and coming away won easily from Alas, Westerly a length away third. Time, imin 47 i-sth sec. Divs. £1 16s and £1 3s.

6. RAILWAY HANDICAP (o P <m), of 60 sovs ; second horse lo receive 10 so*!-, from, the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s; acceptiino ■, 20s. To sia>'t at 1 p.m ;’l3 Mr .1. Mima’s bg Gold Mast. 3yrs 7st rib (D. Kemp) ... 1 232 Mr F-. \V. Morse’s b j; Hardwork 6yrs 7* gib (W. Price) ... 2 23 Mr D. Buck’s br m Elusion, 6yrs 7st 4 lb (L. Miller) ... ... 3 Governess was scratched.

Other starters were 75 Regulation, 91 Mongonni, 57 Roseplot, 11 Laurete, 30 Romanoff, 21 Lauristina 34 Cate.

Laureate was the first to show out but was soon displaced by Romanoff, who led round to the bend, closely followed by-Gold Dust and Elusion, and a splendid race home resulted in Gold Dust beating Hardwork by half a length, Elusion a neck away third. Hardwork would have been closer up had he not stumbled half way up the straight. Time, imin 17 3-s(h sec. Divs. £2 6s and 15s.

7. Electric Hack, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the slakes. 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. 74 Mr J. Retter’s ch g Nat Gould aged gst (F. Williams) ... I 123 Mr W. Homes’ ch g Tirole, 4 yrs gst (A. McMorran) ... 2 82 Mr T. Scott’s b f Endeavour, 3yrs 7st (Fatey) 3

Only Serguis scratched. Other starters —3l Two Bob, bracketed with Mary, Hawini bracketed with Tirole, 10 Nitrite, 104, Inglewood, 32 Heartless, 14 Wizard Oil, 6 Ratahi, 237 Rouble, 9 Te Ngaio, 10 The Scot, 52 Gold Mine and 7 Trumpery. Out of 17 horses on the card x 6 went out to the post, Mr Cameron having the largest field of the meeting tor the last race and he was again successful in getting them all away, to a good start. Gold Mine’s colors were prominent until the straight was reached when Nat Gould, Tirole and Endeavor were in front, and a great race home resulted in tha order named. Hawini was coupled on the machine with Tirole- Time imin 6sec. Div. £7 4 s '£l Bs.