SPORTING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1325, 9 April 1885, Page 2

SPORTING.

WOODBURY RACES. Judge—Mr 1). McKenzie. Starter —Mr W. Lawson. Clerk of Couese —Mr James Quaid. Handicapper—Mr D. McKenzie, Clerk of the Scales—Mr J. H. Dean. Secretary and Treasurer—Mr J. Harmer. Stewards —Messrs E. Evans, T. Dooley, S, Gould, M. E. Heatley, J. Quaid, J. Fiefield, J. 11. Dean, aud C. Jansen.

The second annual meeting of the Woodbury Jockey Club came off on Monday last, and was, on the whole, a yery successful one. The course was—the same as used last year—laid off in a paddock of Mr Allan Macdonald's on tho opposite side of the road from the homestead. It was rather rough, but fair times were made on it, and there were no accidents. The weather was beautifully fine, the heat during the afternoon being equal to midsummer. The attendance of spectators was not large, however, but all took great interest in the racing. The Volunteer review at Orari attracted nearly all the Geraldine people, and not many went from the latter place to Woodbury, The gathering was a most orderly, one and despite the temptation of the day to "indulge" there was not a disorderly person on the ground. The racing, taking it altogether, was first class, and the promptness of the officers in getting the eventß off as near time as possible made the meeting pass off smoothly, Only one hitch occurred during the day, and this was after the "Two-Year-Old Race, when a protest was entered againsi the winner for running inside a post. The protest was not entered, however, until tho totalisator had paid out on the horse first past the post. After taking evidence, the Stewards adjourned (heir decision until (he even-1

ing. Messrs Mason and Roberts had a totalisator on the ground, and did a fair amount of business. They are to be commended for their enterprise in bringing up a machine, as it tended to much more interest being taken in the racing. The various officers performed their duties satisfactorily ; the Judge had little or no trouble in giving Lis decisions, and the Starter sent his fields oway very evenly. A little more firmness is required, however, and the jockeys should not get quite so much license as was the case at the start of one race. The Clerk of the Course had very little to do, as the people's "stand" was on the inside of the course. Another year he will need to exercise a little more care, and not get in the way of the horses coming past, as an accident which happened from this cause might have been attended with very serious results. The Clerk of the Scales gave satisfaction, and a word of praise is due to the Hon. Secretary, Mr Uarmer, tor the manner in which he worked during the day. Mr T. Dooley, of the Woodbury Hotel, had a general license booth, and did a good trade. The refreshment booth was also well patronised. - I The following are the details of the races : Handicap Hurdles, of 15 sovs. 1^ miles, over six flights of hurdles ; open to all horses in the district that have never won public money of more than dSIS in one Hurdle race. Mr R. T. Button's ch g Kihikatea, 4yrs lOat 71b (Evans) I Mr J. Clancy's ch g All Fours, 3yrs, 9at 21b * (W. Johns) 2 Mr T. Eae's b g To Hira, aged, lOst 51b (F. Bull) 3 Mr F. Worner's Black Prince, lOst 31b, (Owner), also ran. Hunnington was scratched. Te Hira waa first away, followed by All Fours and Kihikatea, and all three took the first hurdle. Black Prince, who started last, baulked and was never afterwards in the race. The three leaders made a capital race, all jumping well, and keeping close together. Coming up to the last hurdle Kihikatea took the lead, which he kept to the finish, winning a good race with something to spare, by a length, All Fours second, and Te Hira a fair third. Totalisator, dividend, £1 7s. Two-Year-old Race, of 7 sovs; six furlongs; weight for age. Mr H. Coultßr's fog Teddy, carried 141bsoyer (Bradbury) 1 Mr F. Bull'g br f Flirt Away, carried i 161bsover (Johns) 2 Mr E. H. Pearpoint's br f Fanny (Fox) 3 Mr W. Keen's br f Mignonette (Mason) also ran. Teddy led from from the start, with Fanny, Flirt Away and Mignonette running in this order. At the back of of the course Flirt Away passed Fanny, but could could not catch the leader, who won by about a dozen lengths, nearly the same distance separating the rest of the horses. Time—lmin. 29sec. Totalisator, dividend, £1 Us, Maiden Plate, of 12 sovs ; 1£ miles; weight for age. Mr E, Evans's b g Chad wick, 3yrs, Bst 61b (Hoare) 1 Mr A. Thomson's b g Te Kooti, 6yrs, 95t61b... (J.Scott) 2 Mr T. Rae's b g Te Hira, aged, 9st 21b (Johns) 3 Mr W. H. Walton's b g Sefton, 3yrs, Bst 61b (Bradbury), and Air A. O'Neill's br g Hard Times, iyrs, 9st (Mason), also ran.

Uh'adwick soon took the lead, with Hard Times and Te Hira next n and Te Kooti last, Sefton having refused to start. At the back of the course, Te Kooti improved his position and passed Hard Times, and before reaching the straight he took second place from Te Hira, but could not catch the leader, Chad wick, who won with ease by several lengths. Time—2min 40secs. Totalisator, dividend, £2 ss. Woodbury Crjp Handicap, of 20 govs; miles ; open to all district horses that have never won more than 20 sovs public money in one race. I Mr D. Denoon's br m Vinco, Bst 51b J (Hoare) 1 Mr P. Worner's blk g Black Prince, Bst 41b (Bradbury) 2 Mr W. McS. Gentlemun's br m Little Doll, 9st 111 b ... (Mazengarb) 3 Hunnington and Chadwick were scratched. The trio were sent away to a good • start, and soon settled down in the following order:—Little Doll, Black Prince, and Vinco. At the back of the course Black Prince fell back a little and Vinco went for the leader. Passing the stand they were all close together, Little Doll leading by a neck. After rounding the turn past the stand, Black Prince wont to the front, and Little Doll, upon whom the weight was beginning to tell, began to lose srround. Vinco stuck to the leader, 'and"they were neck and neck on coming I into the straight. A hard race ensued up the straight to the post, both horses being hard ridden, Vinco ultimately winning ; by a short half length, Little Doll a fair third. An unfortunate accident occurred to Black Prince at the close of the race. The horse collided with the Clerk of the Course, coming down heavily, throwing Bradbury over his head. The rider escaped with a shaking and a slight sprain to the wrist, but Black Prince it waa found had injured one of his fore legs badly, but it is hoped it will not be a permanent injury. Trial Stakes of 6 sovs ; 1 mile; weight for age ; for all horses that have never won public money ; winners of any race at this meeting not allowed to run.

Mr F. Parhani's b % Presto, 3yrs, Bst 81b (Hoare) 1 Mr A. Thomson's b g Te Kooti, 6yrs, 9st3lb (W. Johns) 2 Mr F. Bull's br f Flirt Away, 2yrs. 7st lib (Fox) 3 Mr W. H. Walton's Sefton, 3yrs (Mazengarb), and Mr E. Murphy's Davie, aged (Mason) also ran. Sefton rushed off with the lead, and led past tho stand by half-a-dozen lengths, but ran off the course at the turn, and refused to go any further. Presto went on with the lead, Davie bringing up

the rear. At the back of the course Ta Kooti ran into second place, but "could not overtake Presto, who won by three lengths, aboutthe same distance separating the second and third.

Hurry Scurry for entrance money ; catch weights. Mr J. Clancy's ch g All Fours (Johns) 1 Mr P; Burke's ch m Take Miss (Hoare) 2 Mr Nicholson's Flora Mclvor and Mr Ooskey's Fanny also ran. Ihis race was once round the course. The starter had some trouble in getting the field away, owing to the eagerness of the boys; but at lust a fair start was effected. All Fours took the lead, which he held to the finish, winning, hands down, by two lengths, Take Miss, who ran gamely, second, the rest nowhere. Consolation Handicap of 6 boys ; 1 mile ; for all beaten horses at this meeting. Mr McSheeby Gentleraun'3 Little Doll, 9stlolb (Hoare) 1 Mr W. H. Walton's Setton, Bst 101 b (Mazengarb) 2 These were the only starters. The latter again showed his temper, despite the severe gruelling he had after refusing to go straight in the' Trial Stakes, and refused to run after passing the Stand, leaving Little Doll to canter round alone.

CHRISTCHCRCH AUTUMN MEETING. .

The following are the results of the events run at this meeting on Monday and Tuesday last, with the exception of the Great Autumn and Free Handicaps, which appeared in our last issue:— Champagne Stakes, of 30 sovs. each, with 25 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Mr G. H. Clifford's S'oneyhurst ... 1 Hon. W. Eobinson's Manchester ... 2 Mr Horsford's Hermitage 3 Hurdle Race, of 100 sovs. Once round the course and a distance. Mr T. Sheenan's Master Agnes ... 1 Mr H. Piper's Ravenswood ... ... 2 Mr J. Bell's Marquis 3 Epsom Welter Handicap, a sweep of 5 sovs., with 100 sovs. added. One mile and a half. Mr R. H. Vallance's Kingask... ... 1 Mr G. G. Stead's Puck 2 Post Stakes. Mr Judge's Whalebone Dick ... ... 1 Autumn Nursery Handicap, a sweep of 50 sovs., with 200 added; for two-year-olds ; second horse to receive 50 sovs., and third horse 20 sovs. out of the stake. Five furlongs. Mr P. Butler's Hanlan... 1 Mr A. Hathorne's Spade Guinea ... 2 Mr H. Horsford's Hermitage 3 Chrisichurch Handicap Hurdle Race, of 150 sovs., with a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each to go to second horse; minimum weight, 9st ; over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. Mr T. Sheenan's Master Agnes ... 1 Mr D. H, Mervyn's Garribaldi ... 2 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs's Moody ... 3 Challenge Stakes, of 15 sovs. each, with 300 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Mr D. O'Brien's Trenton 1 Mr G. G. Stead's fiussley 2 Mr G. G. Stead's Lochiel 3 Selling Race, a sweep of 3 sovs., with 100 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Mr G. G. Stead's Marion 1 Mr P. Butler's Talebearer ... ... 2 Easter Handicap, of 5 sovs. each; with 250 sovs. added ; second horse to receive 50 hovs., third 20 sovs. One mile. Major Nelson George's Waipiti ;.. 1 Mr D. O'Brien's Rubina 2 Major Nelson George's Nelson ... 3 Polo Pout Race, for piece of plate value 25 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr W. S. Armitage's Viva ... ... 1 The Consolation Handicap, a sweep of 1 sov. each, with 100 sovs. added, was won by Mr Stead's Lochiel.