SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2247, 18 March 1886, Page 2

SPORTING.

, MASTERTON-OPAKI JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. President-Mit. WilliamLowes; Hon. Treasurer-Mit, A. Elkins ; Judge— Mr. A. W. Gave ; Starter-MR.T. Parsons ; Stewards—Messrs J. loiws, A, Elkins, T. Parsons, E. Dixon, G. Dixon, H. G. Williams, D. McLachlan ; Clerk of Scales—Mr J. Harding ; Clerks of Course-Messrs W.lorns and H. Yates ; Handicapper-Mr H. MoMaster; Secretary, Mr R, J. FITTON.

The annual Autumn Meeting under the auspices of the above Club came off on the new couno of the Club yesterday. The morninp broke very dull, several showers fell, and as the appearance of the sky was very threatening, this no doubt had 'a good deal to do with the attendance which was not at all up to the average, the absence of ladies being very conspicuous. From an early hour vehicles of all descriptions were running to and from the course, and until after the first race had been run there was a fair stream of visitors. The course was in very good condition—a bit hard, perhaps—and as a consequence the time in one or two of i the events was exceedingly fast, considering the quality of the cattle. With the exception of a patch in the straight, the grass has taken very well, and, no doubt, next year the going will bo equal to anything in the provincial district. There is only one fault with the course, and that is the length of tho straight. From the Btand it is impossible to tell what is in front when once the horses are in the straight, on account of the distance.' The advantage of a bIuM straight is plainly shown on tho new course of tho Waiiarapa Jockey Club, at Greytown, where the positions are easily discernable right home. There were the usual games on the ground, but'the police under Sergeant Price kept a sharp eye on them, and put a stop to anything but the legitimate. The duties of the police did not prove very arduous, as the crowd was most orderly throughout the day. The Grand Stand Bar was under the supervison of Mrs Wagg, Mr Toohill having the outside booth, and both appeared to do a fair trade. Mr F. D. Pelling had the refreshment booths, and ako provided the Steward's lunch, in which he gave every satisfaction. Mr. J, Ward as usual had a plentiful supply of all kinds of fruit for liis pafcrone. Speculation was not very brjsk, but the one or two metalicians present got hit pretty hard, tho favorites in most cases turning up trumps. Tho totalizator was under tho supervision of Mr 11, Lyon, and put through a fair aum during the day, Kakapo in the Flying Stakes, and May in the Hack Race paid good dividends, the former giving his baokers £l9 lis, the latter £lolßs. Tho Masterton Volunteer Band, under Bandmaster Papworth was in attendance, and greatly relieved tho monotony of the intervals between the races. Tho officers of tho Club worked hard to make tho meeting successful, and great credit is due to the Secretary, Mr R. J, Fitton tor tho manner in which the programme was carried out; There were accidents in both the-jumping'events, Laing being badly smashed up in the Handicap Hurdles, h subscription list was opened on the course and a sum of about £3O wasquickly collected for the poor fellow. The first event on the card was the Handicap Hurdles, for which the whole five came to the post, but what might have, proved a great race was spoilt by an accident. Mr Parsons got them away well together, Lady Maud at once rush jug to the front, pulling Laing out of the saddle, She led up to the first jump, but swerving, struck tho 'hurdle and camo down a cropper. Puanga rose at the fence just after the grey mare, and as she fell tho Maori horse came right on top of her, and horses and rjdevs were mixed up in a heap, Kangaroo at the same time tripped over Puanga, but fortunately fell clear of the other two. The scene of the three horses and their citement, and fears were entertained that an accident of a very serious nature had happened. It was found that Laing was badly hurt, both horses having fallen over him. As there was no doctor on the course, his injuries'"could only beams mised, but it was thought that liis leg and collar bone were broken, and that he was hurt internally. Mr Parsons kindly lent his brake, and Laing was immediately conveyed to the Masterton Hospital, Tuki, Puanga's jock, was rather badly shaken, and received a nasty cut over the eye. Prosscr got up again on Kangaroo, but finding he had no show, gave up the chase. Three having fallen, Walkover and Freebooter wero left to finish. Walkover led to the far cum, where Vennell took his charge to the front, and eventually won with a lot in hand.

Tho Haek Hurdles brought out seven, Mr Hill's recent purchase, Slaughterman, proved much too good for the others, and being nicely ridden by Venncll, landed the money pretty eisily, with May 2nd Slaughterman 3rd. At the second hurdle' Try Luck oame down, Conundrum cannoning against him and also coming to grass. The Maori on Try Luck had his collar bone put out. Mountaineer stuck up at this hurdle, and though his jock tried him a considerable time, he refused to negotiate the obstacle.

For the St Patrick's Day Handicap, Rollo, Firstwater, Kakapo, Kopi, and Lady Maud faced the starter, Pasha, Rumour, Little Scrub, Glaicks, and Scraps being scratched. Mr Hill's pair being out of it reduced tho interest a bit, as Rumour was thought by many to be the only one able to make Mr Tancred's pony move herself. The' little chestnut started a big favorite, and she fully justified the confidence placed in her by going to the front and stopping there to the finish. Old Kakapo' came to the front when about half a mile from home, but lirstwater always had the best of it, and staying to tho finish placed a win to her credit by a length. The mare, being very fit, made the pace very sultry from the stark. Lady Maud was an indifferent third.

' Only four came put for the Novel Bace, which Te Whiti, who appears to be making a regular thing of winning Selling Races, won after a great set to with that old veteran Dan. Had the old grey been a bit more pink, he would very likely have turned tho tables on his opponent, )vhp, with the exoeption of Firstwater was more fit than any horse on the ground. Welcomo Jack'and Surrey were outpaced at the finish.

The iflying Stakes was the next on the card, and for this Little Scrub was served up very warm by the public. Suffering from a sore shoulder, tio was unable to do the work necessary to enable him tp bring home Bst frb in front of the other flyers. Until tlje straight was reached, Scraps,' who was also a good deal fancied,, had a say in it, but here, greatly to the Burpvise of the majority, old Kakapo came through and soon- got his field in difficulties. Glaicks, who usually gets away quickly, loot any number of lengths at the start, or he would . have had a bip say at the winning post. Ab it was, he made up a lot of lost ground. , May had little difficulty in disposing of ex utiles m tiw Stock wee, £i&* things

were expected from Mr Hill's mare Sensation, but she was'never dangerous. All.nomiriated'for the Consolation cried content. All of'them had their admirers, Dan O'Conriell being moafc fancied. Rollo went to the front, but half a mile from home he had had enough, and the race was practically reduced to a match between Kopi and Glaicks, the latter gaining the Judge's verdict by half a length, Dan O'Oonnell ran third, while Puanga Was outpaced from where thq flag fell. The following are the events, with particulars, Hurdle Handicap. Of 40 sovs: second horse 10 sovs; 1£ miles; over G flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high.' Nomination lsov., acceptance 2 sovs. H. Yennell's big Freebooter, Cyrs, ft* IMb Owner 1 T. Thompson's b g Walkover, 6yrs, .105t71b... T. Winteringham 2 Puanga lOstlOlb, Kangaroo lbst, and Lady Maud 9so 91b, also started. They were sent away well toaether, Lady Maud leading to the first jump, where the accident described above occurred. Walkover and Freebooter went on,. Tom Winteringham making the place as warm as he could. Tho black horse fenced well, gaining fully a length at every jump. At the far side Vennell moved along and very soon had the matter out of doubt, winning by three lengths, Time 3min Usee. Totalisator 151,49 on the winner. Dividend £2lss.

Hack Hurdle, Race Of 15 8OV8; second horse 2 bovs, Once round the course. Not less than 10st. up. Post entry 1 snv. T. H. Hill's Slaughterman (Vennel)... 1 McEenzie's May (Gravestock) ... 2 Carswell's Acme (E. Pelling) 3 Surrey, Mountaineer, Try Luck and Conundrum also ran, It waß a good race between the placed ones, the favorite eventually winning with something in hand. Time 2min 33 sees. Totalisator 181, 0!) on winner, divideiid £ll2s. St. Patrick's Day Handicap, Of 75 sovs; second horse 10 sovs; third horse 5 sevs, \\ miles. Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 2 sovs,, and 1 sor at . post. P. F Tancred's c m Firstwater, Cyrs, fist 101b, Cuncen 1 T. Ray's bg Kakapo, aged, (fet 91b, Ray 2 Wainohu's g m Lady Maud, syrs, 6st Mb Whitohouso 3 N. Grace's ch g Kopi, Byra, (i«t 41b, Lainsj 0 Jas, Macara's b c Rolle, 4yrs, 7at Bib Caw 0

Pasha Oat 91b. Rumour Sst 101b, Littln Scruli Bst 31b, Glaicks Gst 71b, and Scraps fist 21b were scratched. Kopi carried 51bs over weight, and Lady Maud 71bs over. From a good start, Lady Maud was first to show in front, with Firstwater, Rollo, Kakapo, and Kopi in the order named. Passing the stand, Maud and Firstwater were in front; tho others in about the same order. At the first turn, Kakapo went up third, and at the side opposito the stand, he replaced Lady Maud, who had fallen back a length from Firstwater. Going along the far side, Kakapo had got on even terms with the leader, and a great race was promising between the pair, the others being out of it. At the turn into tho straight the boy had to move on Firstwater to keep in front of the old horse, but staying like tho game 'un she is, half way up the straight she had the race in hand, and won with something to spare. Lady Maud was a bad third, Kopi'fourth, and Rollo last. Time, 2min 44 2-sths sees. Totalisator, 215,140 on the winner; dividend, £l7s. Nova Race, of 25sovs; 1£ miles. Catch weights. The winner to become the absolute property of the Stewards, and to be sold by public auction ten minutes after the race, the proceeds to go to the race funds, R. Buckoridw'aTe Whiti ... Cuneen 1 Jas. Ross' Dan Laing 2

Welcome Jack and Surrey also ran. Surrey was first away and led round the first turn by a length. Opposite the stand Dan went to the head of affairs with Te

..iiiM in uuae uiiuiiuiiuue, ourrey aim Welcome Jack already beaten, This position was kept to the straight, where Te Whiti was brought along and won by half a length after a most exciting finish, Welcome Jaok three lengths away third, Surrey about the same distance off fourth. Time, 2min. 21sec, TotalUator 83,58 on winner; dividend, £1 6s. The winner wag put up to auction by Mr loms, and bought by his owner for £lllos. Masterton Flying Stakes. Of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovb. | mile, lamination 1 aov., acceptance 2 aovs, T. Bay's Mapo, aged, 7st 21b, J.Ray 1 T. Ray's ch g Dan O'Oonnell, a?ed, fist 91b ... .... Buckridgo 2 R. Buckridgo's b g Scraps, 4 yrs, list 121b ~ Cuneen 3 T. Thompson's g g Little Scrub, 6 yrs, BrtMb ... R, Thompson 0 T. Carswell's ch g Glaicks. 6 yrs, 68b 121b ■ ' 0 J. Macara's b c Rollo, i yrs, 7at 21b Carr 0 Kopi fist filb was scratched. Scraps got the best of an indifferent start, Glaicks .all the worst of it, Scraps led to the straight when Scrub was at him, Kakapo and Dan O'Connel close up, Kepi and Rollo out of it. Once in the straight the old bay carao through and soon had the raco settled, winning by a length, a good .race between Dan O'Conncll and Scraps for second place. Time lmin 20sec, Totalizator 201,12 on the winner, dividend £l9 Us. Three cheers were given for. Ray on weighing in Hack Race.

Of. 15 soys; second horse 2 govs. Ones ' round tho course. Bsfc up. For horses in actual use as hacks, and which have never run for othor than Hack Races. K. McKenzie's May 1 Carswell's Acme ... ... 2 Hill's Sensation ... ~,'3

Wild Boy, Homai, and Suectto also ran. Sensation was made a hot favorite, but she never had asay in it. After the first turn May went to the front and stopped there to the finish. Totalisator 97, Bon winner, dividend £lO 18b, ' Consolation Handicap

Of 25 bovb ; second horse (> soys, Once round the course, Glajcks, 7st6lb ... ... Ouneen 1 Kopi, 6>t 71b .... .'.'.- Avery 2 Dan O'eonnoll, 9st Hosking i

Scraps Bst 31b, Lady Maud 7at 121b, Puanga7st3lb, and Rollofot, alsostnrted. Kopi and Dan O'Connell wcro first on their legs, Lady Maud' last, Rounding the hrst turn Eollo led by a length, with Kopi apd Glaicks nejt, the others olose up. At the half-way post Rollo fell back beaten, and Kopi and Glaicks went to the front, Puanga being unable to live with them. Entering the straight, Glaicks had a slight advantage of Mr Grace's qclding, and a splendid race ensued between the pair. Glaicks having most in, secured the judge's eye by half a length, . Time 2min 19seo. Totalisator 142, 35 on the winner, dividend £3l3s.

This brought to a close a most ■ pleasant day's sport, and visitors went on the return journey wall satisfied with their butug. .

NAPIER RACES, ~. (United Press AAcuiioN.), va Oreitj this daW Napier hMoap. " Pearl ... ...■ .;s■;_..; )m .'^' Necklace ... "'..; .. '"_ ,2 The Laird ..." ... " ( " '3. At tho finish Necklace and Pearl 'raded dov/n the straight together amidst sh'outs of "Pearl Wins!" find counter shouts of "Necklace Wins !" Pearl eventually winning by a nose. .Time 3min4 Msec. Dividend £4 and £4 3s. Nursery Plate, ;,-.y Galatea .. : ... ! .„ '/ * Cremorne ■■;>.■ ■ .... .., v . -2 Rivulet '.„'. ... V,!. 3 Welter Handicap. Cinderella ... ' j .Trickster ~ 2 Leonata ... 3 Railway Stakes. Necklace ... \ Miss Dargon... 2 Snapshot 3