POVERTY BAY TURF Club Meeting, 1882.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1040, 23 February 1882, Page 2

POVERTY BAY TURF Club Meeting, 1882.

President : C. D. Pitt, Esq. VicePresident : J. AV. Johnson, Esq Stewards: Messrs G. L. 8 underland. J. AV’. Sunderland, E. Murphy, F. Dufaur, E. W. Mills, J. W. Nolan, and Major AVestrup. Judge: J. B. Poynter. Esq. Starter: G. Winter, Esq. Handicappers: Messrs Austin, P. Breingan, and E. Devery. Clerk of the Seales: M. H. Smith, Esq. Clerk of the Course: A. Pritchard,Esq. Tins usual annual meeting of this Club began on Tuesday last, on the W:ierenga-a-hika course, when the first day’s racing took place. The soothsayers who in their wisdom had predicted that the day would be a wet one, and that in consequence thereof the newly ploughed course would be almost untravellable had their prophecies laughed to scorn, as the day turned out to bc an excellent one indeed. A large assemblage of persons patronized the sports. The town was deserted. Teams laden with pleasure seekers were, here and there journeying along the road, and laughed and smiled and joked among.themselves, though all tho while engaged in the drive out the rising clouds of dust threatened them with total annihilation. Once arriving on the ground things in general presented a more pleasurable aspect. The first figure that caught tho eye was that of a horseman arrayed in striking costume consisting of a scarlet jacket, the veritable “belltopper,” breeches, boots, &c ; this was Mr A. Prilchard, the energetic Clerk of the Course, who, for the first time, appeared in colors. Although a trifling matter in i's way, it was wise on the part of the Club to see that this important officer should bear with him some insignia of office. The first race was advertised to take place at 12 o’clock, lint owing to a defect being discovered in the scales it was found necessary to call for a temporary postponemcni. Mr Devery accompanied by Air AV. Cooper was hastily despatched in search of a correct weighing scales, and speedily returned with the required article. AVe were glad to observe many improvements on the course such as the fencing ir of the weighing yard, besides other works, all pointing out that the Club are determined to do the in their power to uphold tho royal sport of horse racing. The people went determined to enjoy themselves, nnd they did so in a rational way. Several private sweeps were got up on the course, although in not too flagrant a manner, at the same time it would have been worse than Russian despotism to interfere here or there with the litt'e family parties that for the nonce were indulging in the innocent enjoyment of half-crown sweeps. The working of the totalisator was freely criticised during the day, and the remarkable fairness that characterised its conduct under the management of Mr AV. Stock, of Napier, was admitted on all sides. So much satisfaction did the machine give to the public that although the sum of £319 was put through it during the day, the tickets at £1 each, not. one single instance of any dispute occurred, or any doubt raised as to the fairness of its decisions. The course which had been recently ploughed, was, as may be readily imagined, better adapted for strong going horses. The lawn and saddling paddock were well patronised by the public, and a good day’s racing took place. Nor were tho wants of the inner man neglected. A’arious booths wore on the ground all well supplied with good things to appease the appetites of the hungry and thirsty multitudes that ever and anon thronged around them. The commisariat department of the Stewards’ lunch room was relegated to the able management of Air Janies Craig, who had the tables laid out in his usual excellent style, where an exceptionally good repast was provided for the Stewards, and had ample justice done it. The Secretary, Captain Ferris, was at his post all day, and the obliging manner in which he executed the onerous duties devolving upon him contributed in no small measure to add to the success of the day’s amusement. Sergeant Bullen and his men were in attendance, but as not a single fight took place on the course, and general sobriety being the order of the day, their post was, upon the occasion, a sinecure. FIRST DAY. Alaidf.n Plate of 30 sovs.; weight for age; distance, one mile and a half. Mr G-. ITestop’s c g A.G., Ost; (.Tones) ... 1 Mr A. McDonald’s b g Squire, 7st 121bs ; (Maher) 2 Mr M. H. Smith’s b g Penguin ; 9st 41bs ; (Waldron) ... ... ... ... 3 Mr W. Walsh's e m Lacteal; Sst lllbs ... 0 Mr G. Burnand’s c s Pioneer ; Ost 51b5... 0 Mr G. Taylor's bg Tim Whifiler; Ost 51bs 0 Mr K. Bloomfield's bf Mabel ; 7st Olbs .. 0 Mr It. Strachan’s bg Naughty Boy; Ost olbs 0 All the horses entered forthis event faced the starter. A.G-. being the favorite (according to the totalisator) on account of the ploughed ground. There were two false starts, Pioneer and Squire being very fractious; at the third attempt they got away to a good start, Squire having the best of it. with Pioneer second; they continued in this order, passing the Grand Stand with A.G. close up, pulling double. At the back of the course Jones sent A.G. along, and got on equal terms with Pioneer; he then went iu pursuit

of Squire, and a grand race ensued tip the straight between the pair, both riders using the whips freely. A few yards from the post Squire swerved off and so allowed A.G. to win a good race by half a length. There were 80 tickets in the total!sator, at £l, twenty-three being on tho winner. The dividend was £3 2s. Ladies’ Purse of 40 sovs.; distance, two and a half miles; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders only. Mr J. Ellis's g g Lone Hand ; 12st lib ; (Breingan) ... ... ... 1 Mr AV. Tati am’s c g Borneo ; 12st 11b ; (Driscoll) ... ... ... 2 Mr AV. Broughton's bg Ruahine; 12st lib; (Bradley) ... ... ... 3 Mr S. C. Canlton's b g Wild Dayrcll; lOst lllbs; (Caulton) ... ... O This race created a little excitement. As the great Lone Hand was going to start he became a great favorite when it was known that Mr Peter Breingan was to steer him. They all got away to a very good start, Romeo taking the iead hard held, Lone Hand laying last. Ruahine led for a mile and a quarter, closely followed by Wild Dayrell, when Mr Caulton’s stirrup leather broke, and he pulled tip, leaving the contest to be decided by tho other three. At the back of the course the second time round, Romeo passed Ruahine, then Lone Hand came along, passing Ruahine, and getting on even terms with Romeo a hot race homo ensued, Breingan, riding with great judgment, managed to get on the whip hand of Romeo, and wop a splendid race by a head, amidst great excitement. Ruahine ran a good third. There were twenty-eight in the totalisator for this race, sixteen being on the winner; the dividend was £1 Ils County Stakes Handicap of 30 sovs. for first horse and 10 sovs. for second horse, for all horses bred in tho County of Cook ; winner of Alaiden Plate to carry 7lbs. extra; distance,

one mile and a quarter. Mr G. Burnand’B g 11 The Cat, 7»t (Darrell) ... ... ... 1 Mr W. Bailey's r g Flatcatcbcr, Sst lllbs (Dolman) ... ... ... 2 Mr W. Bailey’s r gLuck's All, 7*t (Maher) 3 Mr M. 11. Smith's b g Penguin, Sst 21bs O Mr W. Walsh’s g g Director, Ost 21b ... O The Lizard was scratched for this event. Air Bailey declared to win with Luck’s All. A good start was effected. The Cat getting well away, led nil the way, closely followed by Luck’s All, Director last, whipping hard. On entering the straight Flatcatcher, well ridden by Dolman, came up, but could not get alongside the little grey, which won by half a length ; Director nowhere. There were 18 on the winner out of 6G in the tolalisator, the dividend being £3 6s. Tradesmen’s Handicap of not less than 50 sovs. ; top weight not to exceed lOst; half of sweepstakes to second horse; distance one and a half mile. Mr W. Tatbam’s ch g Romeo, Set 51b (Tatbnm) ... ... ... 1 Mr A. McDonald’s b h Badsworth, Cst (Carrington) ... ... ... 2 Mr G. Heslop’s ch m Prim, 7st 91b (Farrell) ... ... ... 3 Mr D. Page's b g Morning Star, Sst ... O Director. Lone Hand, Hero, Squire, and Tim AVhiffler were sera!died. This race was, of couse, looked upon as the event of the day, being the largest money, but a great deal of interest was taken from it when it was. seen that only four horses out of nine faced the starter. Prim and Badsworth were the favorites, according to tho totnlisator ; Morning Star, also, had a good many admirers, but Romeo was not liked, as be had done two and a half miles just before in the Ladies’ Purse. The start was an indifferent one, Morning Star getting the worst of it. Badsworth nnd Romeo made the running, Prim lying third ; at threequarters of a mile Prim went up to the lenders, passing Badsworth. She then challenged Romeo, who was full of running, but could not pass him, and he won hard held. On entering the straight Carrington brought Badsworth along with a rush, and caught Farrell napping, thereby beating Prim on the post by a head. Morning Star was distanced. This race was a complete boil over, as it was thought that the previous race had baked Romeo. Out of 99 in tho totalisator there were only 15 on the winner, the dividend being £5 18s., the largest of tho Selling Race of not less than 30 sovs.; the winner to be sold immediately after the race for 40 sovs.; if entered to be sold for 30 sovs. allowed 71bs, if for 20 sovs. allowed lllbs ; if for 10 sovs. allowed 211bs; weight for age; one mile. MrW. Broughton’s Hero, Bst 101 b (Honor) 1 Mr AV. Cooper’s Luheen, 7st. 101 b (Cooper) 2 Mr AV. Bniley’s Flatcatclier, Ost 31b (Dolman) ... ... ... 3 Mr M. H. Smith’s Penguin, Bst. 31b O Mr AV. Tatham's Roebuck, Ost 31b ... 0 All the horses entered for this race faced the starter. The got well away together, Laheen making all the running for three-quarters of a mile, when Hero went up and won hands down ; Laheen was second, and Flatcatcbcr, who pulled up dead lame, third ; Penguin and Roebuck nowhere. Laheen bolted, ns usual, for another mile before being pul led up. There were only 11 on the winner out of 52 in the totalisator, the dividend being £4 ss. Hero was then offered for sale by Maier Pitt, and after some spirited bidding, was knocked down to his owner for the sum of £5O, The club benefiting to the extent of £2O. Hack .Rxcte of 5 sovs., for all liaclcs only that have never been trained ; 9st up; post entrance ; half entrance added; distance one mile.

Mr W. Profitt’s g g Tuhuia, fet (Carrington) ... ... ... 1 Maori’s b h Karaiwini, Sat (Native) ... 2 Seven others started for this race. Tuhuia was the favorite, and did not betray his backers, as he won easily, hard held, Karaiwini corning iu second, under the whip. A protest was entered against the winner on the ground of having won advertised money, which is not yet settled. Out of 24 in the tolalisator nine were on the winner. Dividend, £2 Bs. SECOND DAY. The races were carried out punctually to-day. In the forenoon much dust prevailed ; a little after midday a slight shower descended causing the ladies to make for the Grand Stand. Captain Ferris was as usual at his post, and by his admirable management aided materially to the success of the day’s sport. The tolalisator worked well, and with the exception of a trifling dispute (not the fault of Mr Stock, the obliging proprietor) gave universal satisfaction. The attendance was very good. Mr James Craig attended well to the wants of the Stewards and the general public. The following are the events : — Hurdle Face Handicap of not less than 50 sovs.; top weight, 12st 71bs; over 8 hurdles 3ft. Gin. high ; distance, 2 miles. Half of sweepstakes to second horse. Mr W. Broughton’s b g Ruahine; 9st 81bs ; (Honor) ... ... ... 1 Mr D. Page’s b g Morning Star; list; (Brimmer) ... ... ... 2 Mr W. Bailey’s r g Luck's All; 9st 7ibs ; (Doleman) ... ... ... 3 Mr G. Heslop’s e g A.G.; lOst 41bs ... 0 MrT. E. Bloomfield’s b!kg Lizard ; 9st9lbs 0 MrS.C.Caulton’sblkgWildDayrell;9st2lb 0 Mr W. Tatham’s b g Roebuck ; lOst bibs 0 Lone Hand and Naughty Boy were scratched for this race. A great deal of interest was taken this race owing to the great steeplechaser Lone Hand being scratched, his owner saving him for the big money. A.G. then became ■first favorite, he being completely rushed on the totalisator. There were two false starts, but at the third attempt they all got well away together, I.izard leading, with Ruahine close on his quarter, the rest two lengths behind. Lizard ran gamely for a mile and a half, when Kuahine closed up and passing him came away in a determined style, and won a good race hard held; Morning Star, who ran well, being second ; Luck’s All beating A.G. (who was pumped) on the post for third place. Wild Dayrell, as usual, drove them all home. Koebuek, after running well for three-quarters of a mile, struck the hurdle and came down a cropper, his rider not meeting ■with any injury. There were twenty-four on the winner out of eighty-six in the totalizator, the dividend being £3 4s.

Hack Hurdle Race of £lO, distance, one mile ; lOst up. Mr W. Bailey’s blk p Slim Jim ; (Honor) 1 Mr W. Pic.ffit’s gg Tuliia ; (Jones) ... 2 Mr Mc-Dmigale’s blk g Atlas; (Thompson) 3 Nir E. Bousfiebl's gg Shocdy. ... ... 0 Mr D. Hepburn’s bg Seagull ... ... 0 Air H. Hareone’a rg Sunrise ... ... 0 Tuhia was a hot favorite in the totalisator. A very good start was effected. Sinn Jim and Shoofly at once taking the lead to the first hurdle where they all rapped it, barring Seagull who went over like a deer. At the half-mile post Slim Jim was still leading, when Tuhia, who was well -ridden by Jones, commenced to close up ; he and Slim Jim taking the last jump together. Tuhia losing about four lengths in his jump, allowing Slim Jim to get a good lead, which he could not make up, although he ran a game horse under the whip. Out of 43 in the totalisator 13 were on the winner ; dividend, £2 19s. Publicans’ Purse Handicap, of not less than 30 sovs. Distance, If miles. Half of sweepstakes to second horse. Mr W. Broughton’s c g Hero, Bst (Farrell) 1 Mr D. Page’s b g Morning Star, Ist 41bs (Cooper) ... ... ... 2 Mr A. McDonald’s b g Squire, Ost 131bs (Darvell) ... ... ... 3 A great deal of speculation took place over this race, especially in the totalisator, Hero and the Squire being most fancied, as the Star had run two miles in the hurdle race. There were 51 on the Squire, 52 on Hero, and 35 on Morning Star, the largest amount upon any race of the meeting. A dividend was declared of £2 7s. There was intense excitement when the horses went down to the starting post. A good start was effected. The Squire at once jumped off with the lead, and maintained it until entering the straight, when Hero began to trouble him. Squire’s rider then began to use his whip, and the horse swerved off the course, thus spoiling what might otherwise have been rather a pretty race, and amidst great excitement Morning Star, who stuck gamely at it, coming in 2nd ; he then took charge of his rider and went round again before being pulled up. Tubanoa Stakes Handicap of 100 sovs.; top weight not to exceed IDs’.; half of sweepstakes to second horse ; distance two miles. Mr J. Ellis’s g g Lone Hand, Sst 41b (Carrington) ... ... ... 1 Mr G. lieslop’s e tn Prim, 7st- 121b(Farrel 1) 2 Mr G. Burnand’s g h The Cat, 6st 21b (Darvell) ... ... 3 Mr W. Tatham’s c g Romeo, Sst 71b ... 0 Air P, Bond’s br m Flirt,.-fist 12 b ... 0 Badsworth was scratched for the big .event. Prim and The Cat declared three pounds over. Lone Hand and Prim were most fancied; Romeo also had a.good many admirers. After one false start they got, well away, lh<LCat, aa usual, leading, -and making

the pace very merry for about a mile, closely followed by Romeo, Prim third, Lone Hand laying behind. At the mile and a quarter Prim went up and passed The Cat and Romeo, keeping the lead until entering the straight run, when Carrington called on Lone Hand, and came through them as if they were standing still, winning a good race by a length ; Prim was second, The Cat close up. Romeo pulled up on entering the straight, completely pumped; Flirt nowhere. There were only 35 on the totalisator, 16 being on the winner. This was a very small number, Mr Stock losing a great deal through a small dispute over the previous race ; in fact the machine was not opened until the horses were going down to start. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs. for all beaten horses at this meeting ; distance, one mile and a distance. Mr G. Hislop’s c tn Prim, Sst nibs (Farrell) ... ... ... ... 1 Mr G. Taylor’s br g lim WhiSbr, fist 101 s [Tavlor] ... ... ... 2 Mr W. Walsh’s e m Lai-tral 7st Slbs ... 3 Mr W. Cooper’s cn: Laheen. i : st- 13 ... 0 Pioneer w as scratched for this race. Prim was the favorite in the totalisator. Laheen had a few admirers. There were two false starts, the second one Laheen bolted rigid round the course; in the meantime the horses waiting at the post got ready to start as she came along, but the starter did not manage it in time, so she went through them for a second turn round, but Mr Pritchard determined not to allow her, so as she passed the judge s box he caught her bridle, pulling the mare completely on her haunches, and nearly unseating the rider. Mr Pritchard was loudly cheered lor his plucky action. In the meantime Mr Broughtcn, the owner of the mare, told Mr Winter to let the others go, which he did to a very good start, Lacteal leading for half a mile, w hen she succumbed to Prim, who took the lead and won hard held ; Tim Whiffler second, and Lacteal a bad third. There were 118 in the totalisator, G J being on the winner. A dividend was declared of £1 IBs. Hack Race of 10 sovs.; lOst up; distance, one mile. Mr W. Proffit’s gg Tuhia; (Carrington) ; Karaiwinia ... ... ... •2 Mr W. Bailey’s blk g Slim Jim ; (Dolman) y Only three horses started for this race, which was only an exercise canter for the grey horse; Karaiwinia 2nd, whip) ing hard. Out of 15 in the totalisator 11 were on the winner ; a dividend of £‘l 4s being declared.