WAIRARAPA JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1838, 13 November 1884, Page 2

WAIRARAPA JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

November 12th, 1884,

President, J. P. Russell; VicePresident, H. S. Wardell; Judge, Wallace - Smith; Treasurer, W. C. Buchanan; Staßter, J. Drummond; Stewards, N, Grace P. P. Tancred, A. Matthews, W. Lowes, J, Drummond, E. W. Dorset; Cleric op Scales, N. Grace; Timekeeper, W, 0. Williams; Clerks of Gocrse, W. lorns, C. Licehurst; Handicapper, J. 0. Evitt j Secretary, R. R. Armstrong.

The above races were originally fixed for Friday the 7th, the day after the Wairarapa Pastoral and Agricultural Society show, but in the face of a south-easter, the stewards postponed them till the following Monday. On .Sunday morning the weather was simply glorious but in the afternoon a "change came o'er the spirit of our dreams," and another south-easter, even worse than its predecessor, came up and rendered further postponement necessary. In compliance with the rules the Stewards adjourned the races from Monday to Tuesday, and the latter day being equally as bad, the races were again put off till Wednesday, when it was understood thoy would be run off wet or fine. On Monday, a considerable number of people left Masterton by the 10 a.m. train for Featherston, where they learnt the races were put off, and and returned along'with about one hundred and fifty passengers from Wellington to Masterton, expressing many'anathemas on our "beautiful" climate, Wednesday morning brokefearfully wet, but about 9 o'clock gleams of sunshine came out, and the weather showed signs of breaking, and those who had to attend, and a few others began to wend their way to Tauherenikau. But the attendance wascompletely spoilt, the number present not being three hundred. The privilege holders were at their posts, but business was very limited and not one of them came out on the right side, even the " krect card" man expressing strong opinions on being " slipped up." The frequent delays | proved very inconvenient to owners as they only took with theui sufficient, feed to last them over the day first fixed, and the wires not being available on Monday, they found great difficulty in finding " tucker" for their cattle. To give the course a little elunce to dry up the Stewards altered the time for starting the first race from 12 to 1 o'clock, but this had little effect, the going being very heavy all round. Though no rain fell a cold wind blew over the course from the south, making things very uncomfortable for the spectators. The "foorce" were well represented, but their services were never called into requisition, the small crowd being very orderly, and not a single inebriate was to be seen. Games were represented by two or three " roundabout" shows presided over by "Judy," one of our dusky friends, bailing from Papawai, and music was supplied by a "gent" with an accordian. The Bookmaking fraternity were represented by several local metallicians but the weilding of the pencil was very quiet. Considering the limited number present the totalisator did a fair business, £914 passing through. The largest amount was on the Cup the total showing £251, dividend £2 12s, The highest dividend was on Pasha in the Spring Handicap, the total showing £13,710 on the winner, giving £l2 6s. The officers of the Club did everything iji their power to make things com for table, and once the ball did start they kept it rolling in fine style, It is needless for us to say that Mr R. R, Armstrong, was in his usual place, or rather places, and in the face of a heavy loss, made the best of everything. From a racing point of view the meeting was quite as successful as any of its predecessors, and those who did journey to Tauherenikau were well rewarded, The finish between Pasha and Administrator in the Spring Handicap was well worth all the trouble, TJje first item on the card was the

Spring Maiden Stakes. Of 50 sovs; second horse 5 sovs. One mile and a distance, weight for age. Entrance 3 sovs. Open to winning 2-year-olds and all horses not having w,qn a prize valine £2f), their own stake or entrance included, J. 0. Yallance's b c Pasha, 3yrs, by Mute—Rose D'Amour (H, Hill), Tst 121b 1 T, Thompson's g m Little Scrub 4yrs, by Painter—Gipsy Girl, Bst 111b, (Winteringham) ~, 2 P. F, Tanered's r f Princess Royal, 3yrs, by the Premier—Princess Mary, 7st 91b (Chapman) 3 P. F. Tanered's Misdeal, M. Tahana's Fawn, J, Saunder's Waxy, W, 0. William's Waitnatahai also ran. Dynamite and Tawera were scratched, A good start saw them all well together in the straight, where Mr Tanered's pqjors came to the front with Pasha (pulling the boy out of the saddle) and Scrub close up, Waituatahai pd Fawn bringing up the rear. Going out of the straight Pasha -wont to the front, the others keeping about the same positions, In this order they raced in to the bush, where the Scrub began to go for the leader, and at about the three-quarter mile post lie got on even terms with his opponent, and cries immediately went up " Little Scrub wins," " How about the Scrijb now," but it was only for a few yards as Pasha once more forged ahead and coming into the straight he lead by nearly a length, which he increased to about two lengths before reaching the judge, with a good deal in hand. Princess Royal was a good third, with Misdeal fourth, Fawn fifth, Waituatahi and Waxy bringing up the rear. Little Scrub ran a good race and if " pink" at Opaki we shall expect to see him make things very lively for the other aspirants to maiden honors. Time 2min. 12J sea Totalisator £129, on the winner £57, dividend £2, eLndicap Steeplechase. Qf 100 sovs. Second-horse 10 sovs. Open to all horses, About 2J miles. Over such course and jumps as the Stewards may direct,

P, F, Tancrcd's b g Home Rule, 6 yrs, by Monarch. (J. Harris) 12st 31b F. W. Bodder's c g Skylark, aged by Southern Chief-Bonny, (H, Palmer,) lOst 21b J. Smith's b g Sir William, by Sir Walter-Quadroon, (A, Herd) lOst 61b,

Alexander's Liability, 12st 71b; T, Mahupuku's Kohai, list 101b; T. H. Hill's Surrey, lOst Tibs; and J. Prosser's Ngatitoa, lOst, also started. P. A. Sheath's Zulu, list was scratched. They were got away well together, Home Rule, Kohai, and Liability being first over the water jump, which they .took in grand style, as also did Sir William, and Skylark, Ngatitoa landing in the water. They all negotiated the next hurdle safely in the order named, but at tie sod wall Liability, Kohai, and Ngatitoa stuck. After a deal of persuasion Kohai got over the difficulty, but the other two refused to attempt it and walked back to the paddock. At the next hurdle' Sir William came down, but Herd was up and mounted like a shot and gave chase to the leaders. The ditch and bank and wall were safely passed, Home Rule jumping in fine style, Kohai and Skylark scrambling over the wall. After jumping the furze hedge Sir William slipped and fell, but Herd was again equal to the occasion and was up and on his horse's back before the animal got fairly on to his fee'. At the next hurdle Skylark ran off and Kohai refused it altogether, his "jock" not appearing very anxious whether he got over or not. Skylark got over and went for the leader at a great pace taking the rest of the jumps splendidly, but although he came very fast the lead obtained by Home Rule was too much, Liability was greatly fancied, but sadly disappointed his backers. If it had not been for the one mistake made by Skylark lie would have had a great say in the finish, Totalisator 166, on the winner 59, dividend £2 10s, Birthday Cup Handicap

Of 100; second horse 10 sovs, One and a half miles. Nomination 1 sov., acceptance 1 sor. P. F. Tancred's r h Tlio Administrator, syrs, by the Premier— Princess Mary, 9st 21b (Gravestock) 1 P, F. Tancred's c in Firstwater, syrs, by the Premier—Ruby, 7st 51b (Chapman) 2 James Macara's c m Romp, syrs by Mangle—Sweetheart, flst 41b (P. Hayward) 3 Pilgrimage Bst 101b, Kakapo Bst, Glaicks 7st 01b, Putangitangi 6st 7st, and Fawn Osfc also ran. Mr Tancred declared to win with Firstwater. The Administrator got. the best of the start, and Romp the worst of it, Administrator led into the straight with Glaicks and Romp close, up, Pilgrimage last. Passing the stand Administrator was still in front, In the bush Romp improved her position, while Firstwater closed up a bit. This order was kept into the straight, where Firstwater took second place and this position was maintained to the finish, Romp making a good third, Putangitangi, Pilgrimage, Glaicks and Kakapo coming in the order named. Time, 2 min. 52£secs. Totalizator, 251, on the winner 86, dividend, £2 12s. A good deal of strong language was used at Mr Tancred not winning with Firstwater, when he could have done so, after declaring to wjn with jier, Hack Race. Of 10 sovs. One mile, Catch weights Entrance 1 sov. The \yinijer to be sold immediately after the race for •W and any surplus to belong to the Wairarapa Jockey Club. T.W.Shaw's Uncle Tom 1 A Bale's Rainbow , tl 2

P. F. Tanored's Santa Claus also ran. This proved a grand race between the two first, Unele Tom winning on the post by a head, Tom started favorile, 63 out of 107 in the totalise tor being on him, dividend £1 10s. Time, lmin 54 sees, Mr P. H. Wood sold the winner for £23, Mr D. Knight beingf the purchaser. Maiden Stbe^eciiase

Of 50 sovs,; second horse 5 sovs, About 2 miles, weight for age, Entrance 3 BOVB, Open to all horses not haviug won an advertised Steeplechase (Hack Steoplochase excepted) exceeding £25 in value, their own stake or entrance included. 0, T. Simpson's bp g Jumbo, aged, by Kakapo, 12st 31b, (Herd) 1 K. Foam's br g Flying Jib, aged, by Kakapo, 12at 31b (Bucket) 2

Home Rule also ran, Zulu, Surrey, and Sir William were scratched. They were sent away to a good start, Home Rule and Jumbo , taking the big water jump together in grand style, Flying Jib three lengths behind. The next hurdle waß safely negotiated, but at the sod wall Home Rule came down a regular cropper, and it was thought both horse and rider were seriously hurt as neither got up for some moments, but it only turned out a severe shaking for both, Jumbo and Flying Jib went, on taking thejumps splendidly, tflore especially Jumbo, At the hurdle in tho paddook to the lett of the stand, Flying Jib in attempting to run off slipped and fell and got away from Bucket, allowing Jumbo to go on and win as he liked, Flying Jib was caught and finished the course, taking second money. Totalisator 124, on the winner 52, dividend £2 2s.

Spring Handicap, 40 sovs, Second horse 5 sovs. 1 milo. Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 2 sovs. The handicap for this event will be made and declared on the course after the Birthday Cup has been run for. J. C. Vallance's Pasha; 3yrs, 7st 71b (H.Hill)*' 1 P. F. Tancred's, Administrator, syrs, 9st 71b (Gravestock) ... 2 T. Kay's Putangitangi, syts, 6st 101b (Buckeridge) 3 The Slave, Bst 101b; Glaicksj 7st 81b; Gabble, 7st 101b; Rollo, 6st 81b, also ran. Kakapo, 7st 101b; Talent, Bst 71b; The Field, Bst; Pilgrimage, Bat 121b; Firstwater, 7st 101b ; Scrub, 7st 101b: Fawn 6st 41b; Tawera 6st; and Misdeal, 6st 51b did not accept. )

They were sent away fairly together, Pasha getting, if anything, thebest of it, The Slave cut out the running to the bush where Pusha went to the front, and Administrator began to go up, Putangi also improving her position. At the three quarter mile Administrator got nearly on level Pasha, and from this to the finish a magnificient race ensued between the pair. Once into the '■straight both jocks sat down and the excitgfflent became intense rival cries of "Pasha" and "Administrator" going up. After one of tlie best finishes we have ever seen on the course, Pnslia landed the money by a nose, The win was a most .popular ■» one, three cheery being given boy weighing' in,We heartly congratulate Mr Vallance on his jjfljceses, as lie has been to- great ex®se in getting something worthy of the district. When the time (1 min.-49 sees.) and the . state of the course are taken into consideration, the performance was really a grand one, as the youngster was racing Administrator within two or three pounds o£ weight for age. Putangi was-third, about three lengths away, with The Slave 4, Gabble 5, Glaicks and Hollo bringing up the rear. Administrator started first favorite, while a great many fancied Gabble. Out of. 137 on the totalisator only ten were on the winner, securing a dividend of £l2 6a. This finished the programme and the course was soon cleared, everyone being well pleased with the day's sport.' . jy