SPORTING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1279, 18 December 1884, Page 2

SPORTING.

TIMAEU EACING CLUB'S ANJtfUAL MEETING.

j President—E. Eutherford ; Vioe-Presi : dent—W. S. Armitdge ; Judge—T, E. Jones; Stewards—W. Bush, W. Collins* H. Coxbead, W. G. Drummond, J. Hardcastle, senr., J. Ho Key, J. Matthews, G. Newey, G. J. Palmer, E. Smith, M. Sherwin, J. Smith, junr., H. Struthers, (J: Wedderell, Gentlemun ; Starter -H. Gardiner ; Clerk of the Scales—W. Gunn ; Clerk ot the Course—E. StanselJ ; Treasurer—T. R. Jones ; Official Timekeeper— M. Sherwin ; Handicapper—D.McKenzie ; Hon. Secretary—J. Melton. The second annual meeting under the auspices of the above took place on th«. Timaru racecourse on Tuesday, th© weather being fine, but extremely hot. The attendance was much larger than was the case at last year's meeting, between 1000 and 1500 people being present. Too much praise cannot be given to the officers of the Club for the way in which thay attended to their various duties; every one fulfilled the part alloted him, and the consequence was that the arrangements for the convenience of the public were carried out in a first-class manner, and everything passed off very pleasantly. Mr B. C. Bowden controlled the general license booths, and apparently did a very good trade, while Mi Eitchie's refreshment booth was also well patronised. Messrs Mason and Roberts had a to'alisator on the ground, but not a large amount was passed through it. The largest dividend paid during the day was on the Counties Handicap, when out of 165 subscribers 20 spotted the winner, tho dividen l amounting to £7 Bs. The rider of Saracen in the Selling Hack Bace was thrown, and received a rather severe shaking, but this was the only mishap that occurred. Music was provided by the Timaru Artillerj Band. We give below the result of the various events contested and regret that pressure on our space compels us to omit any detailed account of them. We can only say that nearly the whole of the races were closely contested, showiDg that the handicaps were good, and we trust that the success of this meeting will convince the Club that their efforts to provide races more especially for local horses are appreciated, and stimulate them to fresh exertions next year. Two-Teak-Old Stakes, of 25 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs. Six furlongs, ' Mr F. Lambert's filly by Satirist, 6st 61b ... . ... (W. Ogden) 1 Messrs M, and C. Hobbs'a filly by Talisman, 6st Gibs ... (R. Ogden) 2 Mr Boyle's Vanity Fair was scratched. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes. Two miles. Messrs M. and C, Hobbs's b g Moody, aged, 10st ... (C. Hobbs) 1 Mr W. S. Arruitage's blk g Black Doctor, aged, list 71b (Mr P. Jones) 2 Mr C. A. Jefferson's br g Ormidale, aged, 10st 41b (Johns) 3 Mr Deßenzy's Maroon also started. The race between Moody and Black Doctor was most exsiting. At a hundred yards from home Doctor was leading, but Moody proved the swifter horse and won by two lengths. Time, 4min. 23J sees.— Totalisator dividend, £3 16s. Counties Handicap, of 60 sovs. One and a half miles. Second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes. Messrs M. and C. Hobbs'i br g Jackdaw, aged, Bst 3lb ... (Blackmore) 1 Mr J. Dooley's brg Barnaby, 4yrs, 7st 121 b ... ... (Butterworth) 2 Mr W. Burgess' ch h Scaltheen, Bst (Owner) 3 Mr Quill's Princess Royal, Mr Simmons's Naylor, Mr Denoon's Vlnco, Mr Clancy's All Jours, and Mr G. Ward's Full Hand also started. The event was won by three lengths, the second and third horses being very close. Time, 2rnin 48fseca. Dividend, £7 Bs.

Selling Hack Eace of 15 sovs. Halfmile heats. "Winner to be sold for 16 sovs., any surplus to go to the funds. Post entries. Mr Dooley's Spofforth ... ••• 1 Mr Bishop's Hilton ... ... % Anniversary Plate of 15 sovs. One mile. Mr Reeve's b g Pirate, aged. 9st 21b (Johns) 1 Mr M. Studholme's ch c Viking, 3yrs, Bst2lb (Derritt) 2 Mr C. Story's rn m Queen Bee, 4yrs, Bstlllb (Derauth) 3 Mr W. Agoew's Doctor, Mr W. Deßenzy s Maroon, Mr J. O'Rourke's Maid of Erin, Mr Denoon'3 Vinco, Mr Pearpoint's Sefton and Mr Lambert's Satirist filly also ran.— Time, 1 min 49£ sees.—Dividend, £3 16s. Handicap Time Tkot, of 15 sovs. Three mileß. Mr F. W. Cook's b g Cabby, aged, (scratch) ... ... ... 1 Mr C. Wederell's b g Guardsman, syrs (50secs) ... ... 2 . Mr D. Denoon's br m Black Angel, aged (50secs) ... ... 3 Mr F. Johns' Marvel (45secs), and Mr J. Murphy's Fanny (lOsecs) also started. Cabby won by Jabout twelve lengths, a length separating the second and third horses.—. Dividend, £llßs. Selling Hack Race, of 15 sovs. One and a-half miles, over fix flights of hurdles. Mr Agnew's Unit :.. "... 1 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs's Our Pony 2 Mr Baker's Hilton. ... ... 3 Mr Glasson's Irish Birdcatcher, and Mr John's Saracen blso started. The event - waß won easily.—Dividend, £2 6s. Town Plate, of 60 sovs. One and aquarter miles. Second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes. Mr T. Quill's b mPincess Royal, syrs, Bstlolb ... ... (Johns) 1 Mr M. Sberwin's b g Mokarakara, aged 9st2lb (Derritt) 2 Mr J. Dooley's br g Barnaby, 4yrs Bst ... ... (Butterworth) 3 Mr P. Jones' Pirate, Mr Denoon's Vinco, and Mr Matthews' lonic also ran. This was the closest event of the day, and was only won by a head.—Time, 2min. 17secs. —Dividend, £1 16s. Consolation Race, of 15 sovs. Once round. lonic ... ... ... 1 Scaltheen ... ... ... 2 Queen Bee ... ... ••• 3