FOXTONJ RACES.

Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 45, 24 March 1877, Page 2

FOXTONJ RACES.

Wednesday, 21si March. The Manawatu Jockey Club's Annual Race Meeting was held to-day, under ; most favorable* .^auspices, the weather being all that ebuld Be desired. Most of the : -horses were m Poxton last night. At an early hour this morning visitors began to arrive, and on the advent of the first train from Feilding. and Ealnierston there was 'quite a crowd assembled. At ten o ? clock the first train -started fori-the races, and trains.

were continually going during the day to and from the course. By eleven -o'clock the assemblage on the ground numbered about six or seven _ hundred, people. The little rises of hills round theimsin. where the races took .place were lined with people, both European and Maoris. . The latter appeared m great force and seemed to' greatly enjoy the sport. On the course were the usual appliances to help one to spend money — m the shape of- lucky bags and roulette tables. There was also an organ which seemed to take the fancy of the Maoris greatly, likewise some children playing violins ..which also had their share of patronage.' ' Matters" proceeded very successfully during the Hurdle Race, when an accident happened. As Wairarapa and Si. -Albans were going over one of the hurdles they both fell, throwing their riders, who were much shaken, and Wairarapa had his shoulder broken. St. Albans on getting up made off and jumped some wire fencing, but after some , time he was recovered. Great credit is-due to the Stewards and other officials of .the Jockey Club for the mannerin which they conducted matters, and also to Mr Moinet, the Manager of the Railway and his staff for, their management J oi the Railway trips, there not being a single hitch throughout the day. The first race which started about eleven o'clock, was the HtrapLE Race of £25 ; entrance, 2 guiaagF; 2 miles and a distance, over sevenjt&nps, 3ft. 9in. high ; 1 stone over weight' f6r age. Mr A. Amon'B g g Arbitrator, aged. Red jacket, white sasb", and black cap, 10st61bs ... , 1 Mr Lumsden's Victor was scratched. v Unfortunately m this, race both Wairarapa and St. Albans fell at the last hurdle but one,- arid threw their riders. Hack Hurdle ' Race of entrances 10s 6d, with £5 added ; 2 miles,, over six jumps, 3ft. 9in. high ; second horse to save his stakes. Annie Darling ... ... 1 • Pera C 2T Six horses started for this race, but the number dwindled down to two, which came m as above, both horses taking their jumps m first-rate, style Produce Stakes of £25; entrance, 2 guineas ; I^- miles ; open to all horses owned within the County boundaries three months previous to the race, which have never run for public money. \ Mr. D. Scott's b m Lady Mary, 4 years. >. Amber jacket, and blue sash and cap, Bstl3lbs 1 Mr. Lynd's br g Hit -or - Miss, aged. White, 9st 81bs 2 Mr A. Araon's b g Harold, 4 years. Blue jacket, white sash, and black cap, Bsf 131 b... ... ... ..'. 3 Six horses started for this race which was well contested, ..but Lady Mary proved too much for the others. Hack Race of £5; entrance, M)s 6d; 1 mile ; catch weights'; heats. Hefca's Wildman (Bnrr) 1 Walker's Annie (Walker) .2 Tupora's He'enan ... 3 There were eight horses started for •the first heat, and m- the second heat the horses came m the same order as m the first. In .the second only four of the eight came up to the starting-place. ' Maiden Plate of £30; entrance, 2 guineas ; 1^ miles ; weight fora ge ; for all horses who have never won an advertised race. Mr T. V. Brown's c g Te Whetu Marama, 5 years. Black jacket and cap, i9st6lbs ... „. (Lloyd) 1. Mr T. Baker's b g Lucifer, 3 years. Black jacket and cap, blue scarf, * 7stl2lbs (Walker) 2 Mr McLachlan's b g Merry-Legs^ aged. Blue, 9stßlbs ... ' ... , ... 3 Although five^ horses were entered for this event only four came to the scratch." After two false starts they ■ r got away well together. Mr Brown's horse came m a good winner. Ladies' Puese of £20 ; entrance, 2 guineas ; 1$ miles ; welter weights ; Mr DTTTraser's c h St.Alban's, aged. , Scarlet, gold, and black, 12st 61b5... 1 There were only two horses started for this race, the other being Pohaka's b.g. Parawhenua. St. Albans won the first heat: Parawhenua did not go for the second heat, therefore it was a walk. ' over for St. Albans: Pony Race of £5 ; entrance, 10s 6d ; • once round the course ; ' uhfler 14-----hands. --- ,- N Mr. J. W. Liddell's Pefc ..? • (Walker), 1 Hane Marraki's Terura ...' (Maori)' 2 Mr. J. Purcell's Tui ... (Burr) 3" These were the only ponies- entered. It was quite an exciting race, and a- very good one, the monies going- m very good form., The Pet managed to win by .a_ head. Time, 2 mm. 6. sees. Manawatu Stakes of ,"£75 ; handicap ; 2^ miles. -, - • Mr. D. Scott's b f Ouida, 4 years. Blue, 7stl2lbs (Atkins) 1 Mr. J. O. Haywood's g m Ada, 5 years. Blue body, white sleeves, and black cap, Bsfc 121bs ... (Brunner) 2 Mi*. D. Scott's c g Haphazard, 4 years. Amber jacket, black sash and cap, Bst"flbs (Jenkins) 3 Five horses started, and after a false start they were got away, the first three taking places as above, the finish was well contested by Ouida and Ada. Mr Scott declared to let his horses run on their merits. Pony Race. Mr D. Scott's Lolipop ... N 1 Heta's Harakeke ... 2 Lolipop had it all his own way from the first. Consolation Stakes of £15 ; entrance, 1 guinea ; 1^ miles ; handicap ; post entries. Mr J. O. Haywood's g m Ada (Brunner) 1

Mr Dl Scott's" eg Haphazard (Atkins) 2 Pohaka's bg Parawhenua (Walker) 3 ' A very well .contested, race which ended the days sport. „ It was now nearly 6 o'clock, and the residents of Palmerston and Peilding began to betake themselves to the Railway Platform.- , L