FOXTON RACING CLUB.

Manawatu Herald, 26 January 1905, Page 2

FOXTON RACING CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The Officials. President—F. Bobinson. Vice-president—Dr Bennett. Treasurer—F. E. Jenks. Timekeeper—C. L. Barnard. Judge—H. Gillies. Handicapper—J. E. Henrys. Clerk of Scales —J. Symons. Clerk of Course—N. Heia. Secretary—Mr J. R. Whyte.' Stewards and Committee—J. F. Overend, W. E. Barber, H, Thynne, E. B. Smith, C. Robinson, 0. Robinson, A. Laing. FIRST DAY. A beautiful sun shone on Monday last, which induced a record number of people to attend the annual meeting of the Foxton Racing Club. The special train from Palmerston brought an unusually large number of visitors, whilst the Sandon tram was well patronised. Foxton itself was fully represented, and district residents must have turned out to a maD. if we are to judge by the large number of vehicles which graced the inside of the course. Among the visitors, was a large sprinkling of the fair sex, who certainly gave the course a bright appearance with their variety of ribbons and silks adorning well-made gowns. The dresses were oi the best. Foxton ladies were out in full force taking ad* vantage of the weather, and generally it may be termed Foxton’s “ Gala Day.” The Borough Brass Band considerably enlivened proceedings by spirited music throughout, and it is worthy of mention that a number of outside musicians gaye the local band a helping hand gratis. Messrs Langley Bros, had a very tasty luncheon, whilst the drinking salooatf, and fruit stalls were in capable bands, and all did good business. The totalisator working|was lefLto Messrs Naylon and Spriggios, and it must be said they got through a lot of money—as much as could be expected with the facilities at hand. The Club ought to have another couple of machines for the holiday crowd, and we hope to see this fault remedied next Anniversary Day. The sum of £7,365 was handled the first day, against £6,77* the syne day last year. For the meeting, £13,614 passed through the machines, against £13.189 in 1904— an increase , of £425 on last year’s figures. AH the officials worked hard to ensure success, particularly the Club secretary, Mr J. R. Whyte, who courteously attended to the wants ot his many patrons. The starting of Mr Tom Cameron was first-class, and his despatches came in for commendation throughout. The _ handicapping ot Mr T. E. brought forth some really good finisußS particularly in the Presidents and Open Welter the second day. The ball was set rolling with the Flying, which Kudu won in a common canter from Furneaux, who ; showed a lot ot pace at one part of the race. The rest were beaten.

Barman was the only competitor to make a showing against Casslopea in the Maiden Hurdles, Exmoor th* favourite, never being dangerous. Roseal did not arrive in time to start for the Foxton Cup, which Rapids woo in a common canter. This horse has vastly improved since A. Shearsly has had him under control. St. Joe ran a sluggish race and has evidently gone off.

The public plumped for Shanks ia the Stewards Hack, but once they settled down in their stride Variation never gave anything else a chance and won easy, with Bonheur _ second. Variation paid a false price in £\ 5». Peruvian was seen at his best in the Hack Hurdles and simply cantered ” home by several lengths from Athol Maid and Lauree, after the latter had been responsible for most of the runniog.

The Maiden Hack Race saw a good field and a good finish, Fair Wind gaining the verdict from Hinupai by a narrow margin, with Trephine on their quarters, coming fast. Auratus was made a slight favourite for the Summer Handicap, and With Black Reynard and Turepo made an exciting race of it. Black Reynard eventually won from Auratus, with Turepo coming fast, third. The final event for the first day proved a soft thing for The Romany, who returned his %\ supporters tot handy dividend of £tt, after leading nearly all the way. Kuroki was made hot stuff but suffered defeat by a good length. The racing resulted

1. Flying Hack Handicap, of 65 sow; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s; aoceptance, 20s. 390 J. McWilliams’ blk m Kudu, The Workman— Echo, 9.0, ilb over (Pritchard) . ~j 72 A. M. Wright’s chg Furneaux, 7.6, 81b over (C. Price) ... 3 198 W. R. Tuck’s ch g Dalky, 8.2, 3lb over (Morris) 3 Also ran—l 43 Waikakaho 7.13, 6lb over (Sandiforcl), 35 Kahauterangi 6.12, 2lb over, 77 Chartreuse 6.7 yensen), 69 Pastime 7,0, 71b over (Me Kinnon). Time, imin x 8 2-sth secs. Div., £1 14s and £3 is. 2. Maiden Hack Hdedlks, of 55 sovs i second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third hor e 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high. Open to horses that have never won a hurdle race or steeplechase at time of starting. Weight, lOsfc. Winners of any flat race lOlbs extra,. Entrance, 20s. 179 Hoani Kori’s blk m Cassiopea, by Linstock, 10.0 (Hill) ... 1 xig S. Teaz’s b g Barman, 10.0 (Whitehouse) ..... 2 147 G. F. Moore’s b g Sammy, 10.0 (C. Whale) ...• Also ran—344 Exmoor Morran), 76 Komingo 10.0 (Crjwfotd), 29 Sailhome 10.0 (McLeod), 73 What a. roa 10.0 (L. Miller). Time, amins 53 secs. Divs., £3 12s and £1 163,

FOXTON CUP (open), o£ 175 sov'fl 5 second horse to receive 25 so'Vs, and third horse 10 sovs tfc.ii the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 40s. 238 C. Pcnfold’s b g Rapids, by Waterfall Ripple, 6.10, S. freid ... ... ... ... 1 223 I. Freeth’s b m Sunfish, by Far Niente—Cuttlefish, 7.9 (Byrne) 2 165 D. Thompson’s blk m Tomairangi, by Mahaki—Waiau, 7.0, alb over (McKinnon) 3 Also ran—36l St Joe 7.8 (W. Price), 156 Ngatarua 7.7, 61bs over (Barry), 157 Rungarawa 6.9 (Sandiford). Time, amins usees. Divs., £3 13s and £1 6s. 4. Stew Aims’ Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 162 C. F. Vallance’s b g Variation, The Workman —Variety, 7.13 (S. Reid) 1 160 N. Conrick’s b in Bonhenr, 7.13 (McAleer) ... 2 62 L. Pascall’s b g Boumtsque, 6.7 (Jensen) 3 Also ran—249 Shanks 7.11 (VV. Price), 136 Notos 7.9 (F, Barry). Time, irain 33 4.5 th secs. Div., £4 ss. i. First Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 70 SOVs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, hud third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and three-quarters. Ovei • seven flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. *63 J. M» A’Court’s b g Peruvian, Gipsy King—Alpaca, 9.9 (G. Walls) 1 164 A. R. White’s b m Athol Maid, 10.5 (Hercock) ... 2 in J. Moran’s ch m Lauree, 9.10 (Whitehouse) 3 Also ran—2o4 Anadeja 11.0 (Mr P. Neagle), 180 Grand Jury 9.13 (Megregor), 68 Haere-ere 9.0 (Fair* brother). 69 Le Vent 9.0 (Morris). Time, jmin 21 2-sth secs. Divs., A 16a and £1 s s. Maiden Hack Race, of 55 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 6 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Open to horses that have never won an advertised race 0! any description at time of starting. Weight for age. Entrance, 20s. 93 T. S. Bristol’s b m Fair Wind, Sou’wester—Gladiator mare, 8.13 (W. Price) x 78 C. F* Vallance’s b g Hinupai, ■ 8.1 (S. Reid) ... 2 212 Mrs N. McClure’s b h Trephine, 8-4 (McKinnon) ... 3 Also ran—34 Nipple, 8.13 (C. Stewart), 33 Bannockburn 8.13 (G. Reid), 20 Refine 8.13 (J, Morris), 9 Lerida 8.13 (J. Collins), 4 Sir Lock 8.13 (W. Retter, 13 Nukumai 8.13 (Woon), 9 Petrolious 8.1 x (Pritchard), 146 Phemie 8.11 (Moran), 74 Stepmar B.u (Raynor). Time, xmin 48 3.5 th secs. Divs., £5 6s and £2 2s. v 7. SUMMER HANDICAP (open), of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs, aud thisd horse 5 sovs from the slakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s; aopeptanoe, 20s. Reynard, 8.13 Reynard—Brassohs (T. Wilson) 1 249 J. Dalton’s b g Auratns, 8.4 (Moran) ... 2 77 H. Hodge’s ch m Turepo, 5.10 (S. Reid) 3 Also ran—l 29 Shrapnel 8.9 (W. Raynor), 6i Lass o’ Gowrie 8.8 (F. Barry), 2xß Ziska 7.11 (W. Price), 123 Gold Dredge 6.12 (Bromley). Time, rmin 17 4.5 th secs. Divs., £3 is and 19s.

8. Welter Hack Handicap, of GO sovs; second horse (0 receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Minimum weight, Bst 71bs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 24 R. McKay’s brg The Romany, Country Boy—Sator mare, 8.7 (Vivian) 1 347 Lind and Smith’s ch g Kuroki, 8.13 (T. Wilson) 2 x6o W. R. Tuck’s ch g Dalky, 9.5 (Morris) 3 Also ran—141 Killarney 9.13 (McAleer), 69 Amaryllis 8.12 (Raynor), 42 Katerina 8.11 (Arnott), 213 Wild Duck (Moran). Time, xmin 48secs. Divs., £2B and 12s.

SECOND DAY. A good second-day attendance was recorded on Tuesday, when the weather was again perfect, and the racing good. £5846 passed through the machine. Proceedings opened with the locally owned Bpurrasque winning the Grand Stand Hack. Kudu was a strong fancy with Variation and Bonheur well backed. Bohrrasque, with Reid up, never left the result in doubt. Bonheur ran a good race, and beat The Rdmany in the run home. Kudu was in it in the early stages, but Variation was never troublesome. Cassiopea certainly took the eye as being the best conditioned of the Hack Hurdlers, and she was in a prominent position throughout, eventually winning by a length from Peruvian. Grand Jury came fast at the finish, and was placed third, the rest spread-eagled. Had Peruvian not received a nasty bump at the back of the course, which lost him several lengths, he must have won. Only three faced the barrier in the Presidents’ Handicap, Roseal winning comfortably, alter lying last till the bend was reached. Rapids was coming again at the finish, but we incline to the opinion that Roseal had a lot left in him. With the exception of Kudu, the January Hack contestants were a poor lot, and it was surprising to see her pay £l l3s. She won anyhow, Chartreuse being the only one to make an impression. Furneaux did not run up to previous day’s form. The Carnarvon Welter was a good race, almost everything having a chance at the bend. Shanks, Kuroki, and Victoria Park looked like winning at different stages, but Killarney shot out half-way up the running and silenced all. The Irishman eventually won by a length from Trephine, who was ridden a bad race.

Shrapnel was a strong pea for the Handicap, but Turepo ran OiljH'.jer best races and beat the somewhat easily. Black Reynard and Auratus were never dangerous, whilst it took Raypor a long

time to cod Shrapnel to gallop. When he took it into his nut it was too late. From the word *‘go” in the Electric Hack, the result was never ill doubt, as Tommy Wilson got Lord Soult ofl with a “ flyer,” and McKenzie’s pony gelding went eyes out to the post, the rest some lengths ill the rear. Hipporangi just beat Chartreuse on the post for second money. The stewards were called together after the face to hear an objection from the connections of Chartreuse against HipporAngi hiring awarded second (flace, Oh the pounds of same being ill the hands of an unlicensed trainer. Such was found incorrect, and the protest dismissed. The final event of the meeting ended in Ziska beating Ngatarua a head in the Welter. This was Tilley’s first win, and it was a close thing, as Ngatarua pressed hard. Glory was a good third. Results ;

1. Grandstand Hack Handica!', of 60 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs, aud third horse 5 sovs from the Takes. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 55 L. Pascal’s b tf Bourrascjue, Sou’wester—Lady Isabel, 6.7-, S. Reid ... ~, ... 1 84 N. Conrick’s b m Bonheur, 8.3 McAleer .., 2 36 R. McKay’s b g The Romany, 7.3 Jensen 3

Also ran—lsß Kndu 9.9, Pritchard [ 147 Variation 8.12, Gibson) Jtoa Dalky 7.9, Collins ; gf NotOs 7.8, Barry ; 84 Fair Wind 7.3, W. Price ; 2o Nukuinai 6.7, Fryer, Time, imin 31 I.sth secs. Divs., £g 12s and £2 is.

2. Second HaCS HtfRDM Handicap, of 70 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One and a half miles. Otrer six flights of hurdles ftft 6in high. Nomination, 80s 5 Acceptance, 20s. 1!0 Hoard Kori’s blk m Cassiopea, by Linstock, 10.2, Hill ... 1 232 J. A’Court’s b g Peruvian, 10.9 G. Walla,,, it, us ,1, 2 43 W, Hutana’a Grand Jury, 9,13 Also ran—6B Anadeja ii.e, Mr P. Neagle; 88 Athol Maid 10.9, Hercock; 101 Lauree 9.12, Whitehouse; 11 Komi'ngo9.3, Crawford ; 12 Katerina 9.0, Arnott; 11 Hae-ere 9.0, Fairbrother ; 37 Sammy g.o, Whale. Time, 2mins 52secs. Divs., £4 7s aud 13s. 3. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (open), of 140 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stakes, One mile and a distance. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 40s. 182 Mr C. Mitchell’s b h Roseal, by Handsome Jack —Rosalind, 8.12, E, Moran 1 166 C, Penfold’s blk g Rapids, 7.13 S. Reid 2 83 I. Freeth’s b m Sunfish, 7.12, Byrne 3 Only starters. Time, imin 58 I.sth secs. Div,, £2 2s.

4, January Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 2Qs ; acceptance, 20s. 145 McWilliams’ blk m Kudu, The Workman—Echo, 10.2, Tom Pritchard 1 66 Dr Wilson’s b g Chartreuse, 6.7, S. Reid 2 182 A. M. Wright’s Furneaux, 7.7, W. Price q

Also ran—lß6 Waitatapia 7.9, C. Price, 158 Stepmar 7.6, Jensen; 48 Waikakaho 7.5, Sancliford, Time, 1 min 18 i-sth secs. Divs., £3 13s and £* 13s5. Carnarvon Welter Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse to r- ceive 10 sovs. and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Minimum weight, Bst. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s. 82 A. Attwood’s blk g Killarney, by Vanguard Cripple, q.ii, McAleer 1 86 Mrs McClure’s b g Trephine, 8.0, McKinnon 3 165 A. Ellis’ b g Shanks, 9.9, W, Price 3 Also started —86 Kuroki 9.1, T. Wilson ; 59 Fair Wind 9.1, Moran; 169 Victoria Park 8.1 1, Miliar ;29 Barman 8.0, Barry; 24 Le Vent 8.0, Morris. Time, 2inins 24.5 th secs. Divs., £5 13s and £1 16s. 6. RAILWAY HANDICAP (open) of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s; ao ceptance, 20s. 94 H. Hodge’s ch m Turepo, by Forester—Gift, 6.10, S. Reid 1 2S£ S. L. Parson’s b g Shrapnel, 8.9, Raynor 2 108 Mrs Hutana’s b g Rungarawa, 7.0 31b over, B. Olliver ... ... 3

Also ran—251 Black Reynard 9.8, Wilson; in Auratus 8.10, Moran. Time, xmin :Bsecs. Div., £7 16s.

7. Electric Hack, of 65 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sov«, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. Open to horses: hat have never won an advertised race of any description at time of starting. Weight 9st. Entrance, 20s: 126 J. Mcßenzie’s b g Lord Soult, by Soult—Lady Antrim, 9.0, T. Wilson 1 30 T. Leen's b m Hipporangi, 9.0 Telford ... 2 61 Dr Wilson’s b g Chartreuse, 9.0 Colhns o

Also ran—B General Stoessel, G. Laing; 125 Hinupai, Gibson; 76 Petrolious, Pritchard ; 21 Bannockburn, McNae; 74 Amaryllis, Raynor; 15 Olivia, Miller ; 123 Phemie, Vivian; 30 Refine, Morris ; 30 Kauhauterangi, Rickerby; 4 Sir Lock, Arnott; 2 Haere-ere, Fairbrother; 13 Prudence, Whitehouse; 7 Hotorua, Crawford ; 14 Cavalcade, Retter. All Qst. Time, imm 6secs. Divs., £4 and £5 13s.

8. WELTER HANDICAP (open), of 80 sovs; spoond horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovg from the stakes. One mile. Minimum weight, Bst. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 232 I. Reside’s b mZisca, by Flintlock—Thelma, 9.5, W. Price 1 243 J. McTaggart’s b g Ngatarua, B.g, Barry 2 140 D. Frazer’s ch m Glory, 8.6, Olliver Also ran—l4* Waitoti, 8.4, ilb over, McKay; 105 Gold Dredge, 8.0, E. Moran. Time, xmin 46 2-sth’4'secs. Div., £3 6s. NOTES. Kudu and Variation will in future

race in open company, and they should both win.

Alf. Shearsby had Rapids looking well, and the Waterfall gelding should win again shortly; Tis said Dugald Thompson had a phenomenally large commission on Black Reynard in the Summer Handicap on Monday. Trephine is looking well at present, and would have scored here but for bad horsemanship. Punters; kegp ychir blinkers dn him, As fie miist win shortly. The Club lost hundreds of pounds through having insufficient machines. Let us hope they will remedy this fault, and be able to accommodate a holiday crowd next Anniversary Day. It was a nasty bump Peruvian got in the Second Hack Hurdles—a bump which undoubtedly cost him the race. It came from Athol Maid and Lauree, and sent Peruvian back from the leading division to second to last. Fred. Tilley, the Forded trainer, as a rule takes a large amount of money away from Foxton races by the aid of his charges; Not so this last meeting, as only Once did score* with Ziskdi the public followed Tilley blindly throughout. If he started a mule, it would be one of the favourites. Believers in dreams must have had a good win over the Foxton Cup—that is if they took the tip the HeßalD gaVe them gratis. The heroic dreamer did not back Rapids, but is now bent on dreaming how. to get the money baCk he lost at the meeting. If he succeeds, he will let our readers into the know, but in the meantime he is dreaming. A feature, of the meeting was the successful riding of Sid Reid, a Wairarapa light-weight in Jack Gravestock's stable. He rode no less than four winners and three seconds. Followers of his mounts would have had a good time and his dividends run out to this! -Mounts, eight, four firsts, three seconds, one third. Of his eight mounts, six dividends were paid out, via,, £3 13s, £4 ss. £2 *s. £9 12s, £i 13s, £7 16s. One pound on each mount would have resulted in a profit of £22 4s. If rumour is true, the books all over this fair colony must have worn a pleasant smile when Shrapnel got beat on Tuesday. The knowing ones should have called to memory the fact that Turepo once beat St. Dennis, when that flyer was at his best. They should also have taken into consideration his speedy run at the finish of the Summer on Monday. Had they done this, they would not have passed the chestnut over, but they would have given Reid’s mount a chance. However, Shrapnel got beat, and the pencillers smile once more.

When Jack McKenzie put Tommy Wilson up on his flying machine, Lord Soult, on Tuesday in the Electric he acted wisely, for Tommy ranks amongst the fastest at leaving the tapes. In a short race an advantage of this sort tells a tale, and it was so in the Electric, for Wilson shot his charge away with a flyer, and gave nothing else a chance. The further they went the further the bay pony got away, eventually passing the post an easy winner. Daylight was second, and Hipporangi (who should be worth following) third. What a lot of money Lord Soult would be worth if he had sound pegs! His connections fully deserved their win, as they have been put to no end of trouble patching up the cripple. The Maori is always of an excitable nature. When Lord Soult was coming in on his own on Tuesday one went to railing half-way up the running, and greeted the leader with a loud “ Hurrah,” at the same time throwing his potai up in the air with a thrill of delight. Our dark friend evidently could not talk horse, for the pony shook his ears, swerved half round, and may easily have stumbled-so terrific was his speed—but for the tight rein that clutched him. Evidently the Maori had half-a-crown on him, but that is no excuse for going temporarily insane. What we wish to point out is that it is a dangerous practise, and we hope that for the sake of life and limb such excitable beings will in future try to take success more calmly.