MASTERTON-OPAKI JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1247, 7 December 1882, Page 2

MASTERTON-OPAKI JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING.

President, T. E. CHAMBERLAIN. Jodok, A. W. CAYE. Stabter, T. H. HILL. Handicatpers, B. KIMI3ERLEY and M, McKKNZIE, • Sikwabds, James Maeara, A. Elkine. T. Parsorb, J, Joms, H. Bannister, D. MoLaehlan, and E, Chamberlain, Clerk op Scalbs, J, Harding Clerks of Course, W. lorns aud C. Dixon

FIRST DAY. The Annual Meeting was held yesterday on the Opaki course in weaiher that was evorytlung that could bu desired, and under very favorable circumstances, The attendance was nut 10 larye as is usually seen at these meetings, the number present barely reaching 600. Tho course was in splendid condition, the rain last Sunday being sufficient to put it in good vacrag trim, The excursion train added a 1 fow to the list of visitors, but not so many at were expected, considering the liberal nn\uig»ments made bv the railway authorities, The means of transit were many and good, the various conveyances being well patronized, and performed their duties without the slightest accident, Tho privilege liolderß were kept pretty busy, Mr Wagg's Prince of Wales' booth being the most extensively used, and the smiling manner in which the iced drinkg were supplied by the host of waitresses appeared irresistible. Mr Thompson at No, 2 came in for a fair share of patronage his attraction evidently being in the quality of the liquor he supplied, Clayson from the Block had the refreshment booth, and as his was the only one on the.course was naturally the place to get "Lunch" and those who were fortunate in finding room, and partaking of the good things provided have nothing to complain of with respect to tho quality and quantity sup-' plied j his atsortment of confectionery <k, was as usual Al. Mr Gullen had a fancy stall, at which among other novelties was to be seen and heard, ani inatruCient called " The Autophone" and as tho Stewards had not provided a band, thi music dispensed by Mr Cullen'a machine was very acceptable. A shooting gallery was the only game at which the innocent could ipeculute theirod.i shillings, 'tistrue a few sweeps were indulged in, but it wai done in a way, as though the promoters were half afraid of the police, who were present in good force, there being no less than six on duty, Sergeant Price being in command, but as there was not a single row during the day, they were not called upon to perform any disagreeable duly. Mr Pooles Totalisator was in the saddling paddock but througli somo hitch the permit from the Colonial Secretary did uot arrive till a quarter past 1 o'clock, consequently those desirous of backing their opinions in the Maiden Slakes were debarred, as the machine was not allowed to operate without the necessary authority. Howover, when it did start it was patrouised very well as £313 passed through during the day.

'1 he racing throughout was first-elasu, and with thu exception of tho Railway Pl«e, where Dun O'Oonnoll ran away from the rest mnl won easily, wove well .contested evonia, The Maiden Stakoi brought out a field offfve, Gabble being scratched. Putanjjitangi was the favorite. They got away to a very fair start, Euchre and the favorite shewing up in tho lead. On passing the Grand Stand Euchre was leading by about three lengths, his rider evidently being bent on cutting out the running, as ho was using both whip aud spur freely, Zanoni and Putanpitangi being well together, the rest stringing out, The two latter then went up to the leader, who immediately fell into the rear ; they then lead alternately till coming, up the straight, when Winteringham let the filly go, and although Hayward rode tho gelding well, he had to be content wi;h second place, Mr Buckeridge's win was a popular one, and he was reemved with cheers. For the Railway Plate Handioap, soven faced the starter, aud were sent away well together, Orphan being the .first to •how ahead, His place was booh taken by Dan O'Connoll, who went away at a clinking pace aud won easily by about 3 lengths, Orphan Beoond, Romp and Gabble being close up. The Maiden District Hack Race brought out a field of 12. Paddy Carey went away at the start at a rattling pace, and seemed like winning right out, but when within { mile of the winning post Kate Kelly drew up and passed Tattler who was running second, and a splendid race up tho straight ensued, Kate winning by about half a length, a length separating the second and third horses. The 1 big' event brought out the fi)ll field, the speculation being very uncertain, .£lO7 being in the totalisator. The first, second, and third horses had 18j 18, and 17 backers reppeotively, The Field alpo getting 17. Mr Hill got them away well together, Dan taking tho lead, Knkapo and Treasurer being well up, in this order they passed the itand, when AflMpo drew up to tho leader. When about half way round The Field came up bu|h' a pIaM On coming intoihe straight Freeth tat dowd to ride Dan; but Kay had Kakapo 'well in handed on Hearing the post he et him go and won by a neck, about three 1 lengths separating Whitaa from Dan. On I Kay weighing in he was greeted witli three I hearty cheers. The trotting match was looked upon as a cortainty for Deception who was made a hot favorite from the form he showed at the' Hutt Races. There were nine faced theatarter, and the favorite went away and put a long distance between! himself and the. rest, and on passing the siami for the.litit time wa» going splendidly, the being, well together, s )Vhen about halt way/ roind Rooket commenced to go, colled l the leader at the entrance to the straight, and woo after a very eKitjsg finiih. The lut

race of the day wig the best contested of any, and resulted in one of the grandest finishes seen on the course. From the seven sent away Hawk and Papawai took the lead, but when half the distan,oo *»« R" n « the P air Wl back, and Ned Kelly, Little Vagabond, and Petruclno got the first places, and on rounding into the straight the two were in a oluster, Petruohio beicg on the ontside," Nsd in thd middle, they raced up the straight neck and neck, Ned just managing*, to get his note in front of Little Vagabond. ' who also shewed aheid of Petruohio. The work of the Stewards wag carried out in a Tory business like manner, all the officials doing their utmost to give satisfaction, the secretary, Mr Fitton, being especially courteous discharge of hid duties. I A very foolish thing was dono in placf . a wire across the course to prevent horn A* men from going in front of the stsnd, the object had been to bring the riders '• a cropper" it was successful, for anyone riding round would receive the'first intimation of its boing there by having todismount more suddenly than they either wished or expected. The following are the events as they were run

Maidek Puts of £2O. 1} miles; weight for age ; entranco 2 sovs E Bucke'ridge's of Pulangitangi, 3. yrs, 7st 61b. (T. Winteringham).,, 1 W, H. Wool's b g Zanoni (late Reform) 4 jri, Bac 111b (T. Hay ward) 2 Pi Sheerin's c g Dan O'Connell, aged. . 9it91b... ... ... (J.Casey) 3 • Tanored's Gabble, 3 yean, fit 61b, Parson'a Fwest King, aged 9it 91b, and Hamilton's Euehte, aged, 9st 91b, also ran. Time—2min.s3sec. Raium Plate Handicap, of £25, added to a aweepstake of 1 gov; J mile; nomination 1 bov, acceptance 1 sov J. Freeth's b h Dan O'Connell, 5 yrs, 8«t 101b, ... ... m Freeth) l r v :i ( J. O.Hayward'sd g Orphan, aged, 9st7lb ... ... (T. Hayward) 2 '• Jas. Macara's c f Romp, 3 yrs, 6st • 31b (H. Hill) "'4 : T, Ray's Kakapo, Dillon's Itore, Tancred'i) Gabble, and Carswell's Tibbitt also i. .! ran. Infant was acratched. Dan O'Connell took the lead Boon after starting, and'.; \. won very easily. Timo-lmin • 18seo. Totaliiotor, £B4; dividend, £5 10s Maiden Distbiot H'cc Race, of £7. Fur horses that naver started for any race. Once round tlu oourse; catoh weights. Post entry 10s. Yatei'Kate Kelly 1 Casey's Paddy Carey 2 MoDmmell'j Tattler 3 Twelve horses ran, A splendid finish = - botween tbe two first. Totalisalot, Ll6, ' L 9 on the winner. Opaki Stakeh Handicap, of £SO, added to a sweep of 2 aovs; nomination 1 soy, M 1 acceptance 2 sovs. j distance 2 miles. T. Ray's b g Kakapo, aged, Bit 91b,

(T. Ray) 1 J. Freeth'a b h Dan O'Oonnell, 5 yrs, Bit 61b (G. Fveeth) 2 Fi. Buckeridge's b m Whitau, 5 yra, Bst 31b ... ... ... (Harris) 3 Dillon's Bore, H lyward's Orphau, J. Freeth'a The Field, Jas, Macara'i ' Treasurer, Tancrod's First Water and Gabble also ran. Dan O'Connoll cut out the running from the start; Kakapo collared him on the second rouud, &ud won easily. Tiuie—Brnin lsseo. Totalisator, LlO7 j dividend, L 6, Trotting RiCß,_ of £7, added to a aweep of 1 bov; 2 miles; 12st up; post entry T, Hill's Rocket ... (ownor) 1 T. Price's Deoeptioo,,, (Beit) 2 8 horaea. started. Deception led from ,1' the start till enteiiug tho straight, when Hocket (who was well ridden by its «wn#r)-overtook him and won • Time—--6miii3lsec. Totalisator, 148 j dividend, L 7 4s. Hack Rack, of £7, Once round the course; not less than 8 stone up: post entry lOi T. Ray's Ned Kelly 1 T.Carswell's Little Vagabond,., 2 J, Macara'Petruchio 3 Seven ran. A grand finish botween the above three j won by a bare head. Time-2min tym Totalisator, LSB ; ' dividend, LI ltii, •