SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2303, 25 May 1886, Page 2

SPORTING.

TARATAHI-CARTERTON JOCKEY CLUB'S BIRTHDAY MEETING,

President: W. C. Buchanan, M.H.R,; Judge :E.W, Dorset; Handieapper: H. McMaster; Starter ; N. Graco; Stewards: F. W. R. Seed, J. Eaton, E. H. Buclteridge, A. Clifton, S. Tanored, N. Gruw, T, O ra ce; Clerk of Scales: L, Nix: Clerk of Course: E. A. Beard; Hon. Treasurer: A. MoKenzie ; Hon." Secretary ; G. W Dellor.

Notwithstanding the many counter attractions in the way of football, Volunteer review, excursions, &c„ about four hundred persons patronised the abovo raceß yesterday on the Olareville course, and were rewarded with some sport, although the meeting was considerably robbed of its pleasantness by protests, ■ which prolonged theraces until it became too dark to run the Consolation Handicap, which was consequently abandoned. The crowd was a very orderly one, Sergeant Price and his men having nothing to do beyond stopping the illegal games. A " book," limited to half-crown bets, was opened for the speculative by an enterprising individual, but through the scant support accorded on the opening raco, the business was suspended. One sport, not to be done, played his game, and cjave the winners all of the stakes, with tho inßinuative remark "You give ma] what you like, gentlemen," and many wero the black lookshe treated his customers to when the gift was less than about 25 per cynt of the pool. One of Mr A, MoFarlane's totalisators, under the management of Mr A. L. Webster, was on the ground, and put through the sum of £473, the largest dividend being on Revoke in the Birthday Handicap, the amount being £5 2s, Mr E. Buckeridgo had the control of the liquor trade, and Mr A. L. Whyte of the nioro solid refreshments, the lattor's usual liberality releiving a substantial recognition from the visitors, while the excellence of the former's beverages could be estimated by tho convival' manner of those present, without the usual drunks. As Fat as the work was concerned, the Qj&rala did their utmost to secure tho 't&aeasft of the meeting, and but for the : unavoidable protests, it would have ranked among one of their most success-. ful No one can with justice condemn thafr action in impounding the amount in the totalisator on tho Clareville Handicap ($133) pending enquiries being made to higher authorities over a question as to what constitutes foul riding, An unnecessary amount of feeling was introduced into this affair, especially by those holding tickets on the two horses under protest, via,, Normanby and Okato, and as the question is yet under consideration, wo will refrain from giving anything more than a description of the race. The following are the events and the order in which they were run. Handicap Hurdle Race of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes, 1} miles; over six flights of hurdles 3ft Din high. Nomination 1

■6OV, acceptance 30s, H. G, Vennell's Freebooter, list, (Hosking) ~. , [ T. Hill's Spartan, 9st, (T. Wintering" ham) ... ... ... 2 S. Osborne'B Bobbin, Oat 41b, (0. Win" teringhnm) 3 Tho above trie faced the starter, and were despatched on the journey without delay. Bobbie, who was on three legs shewing the way over the first three hurdles, Spartan and Freobootor in the order named. At tho fourth jump Spartan was in premier position, Freebooter still in the rear. Bobbie hero was in great difficulties, the race being over as far as he was concernod, At the fifth jump Freebooter had lessoned the gap, and between the two last hurdles made good a lot of.-ground, and. tho pair rose together at impediment. Tho race down the straight resultod in Freebooter winning by' about a length. Bobbie walked in. Time 3min 27scc Totalizator 51, dividend £ll9s.

Hack Huhdib Race of 10 sovs. One mile. lOst up. T. Hill's Slaughterman 1 This was a very slow race, almost iudicrous, until half the journey was accomplished, when Slaughterman drow away and won easily by four lengths, Exchange second. Totalisator £25, dividend £1 16b.

Birthday Handicap of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the Btakea. 1* miles. Nomination 1 sov j acceptance 30s. P. F. Tancrod's Revoko,- Bst 121b (Vaile,) 1 J. Harding's Okato, Bst 71b, (Skinor) 2 J. Macara's Mo, 6st 121b, (Buckoridge) '3 Firstsvater Bst 41b, and Satanella 6st 111b, als't ran. Normanby 7st, and Kopl 6'sfc 71b were scratched. The first attempt to send them away was a failure, Rollo's trainer thought it was a start and let his charge go resulting in Mr llacara'B colt galloping a mile and a half before he coidd be stopped. When the horses were once more in line the starter dfoppedhis fl ag| Mo having ton lengthß of it, in fact they wero racing .Mote ho was lot go, Skinner on Okato leafltng the field. As they entered the etrsgfct, Rollo had made up all his lost gtfiancL and rawd past the stand abreast of the gray horse, the latter having a Pethe beat of it. Bounding the top turn Mlowasstriding evenly with Okato the latter still well in hand. The pace improved near the Clareville road, and Vaile took closer order on Revoke. Mo was first round Feist's corner and led along the lower bend. Loud cries of "Hollo," "Rollo" heralded his Jlead into the straight, but here Vaile joined issue on Revoke, aud despite her big weight Mr Tancred's handsome filly soon brought Walter Buckcridgo to (ho whip, and although Rollo answered gamely enough, the dual gallop was too much for him. Half way up the straight Skiner brought Okato up again, but Revoke would not bo denied, and won by half a length, Rollo a good third, Satanella fourth, the pony First Water with her Bst 41b last. Vailo'e patient riding of the top weight was a treat as she il a jady 'baggage and never shows a partiality fora distance The time, 2 min 59jsecs must, be taken in conjunction with the ground which was very holding. Totalisator, £142. Dividend, £5 2s,

Haok Race of 10 sovs. Onco round tht course. lOit up, T. Hill's Slaughterman ~. 1 There woro eitjht entrios for this event. which was iron bj Miss Barmin, but as the jockey was under disqualification the race was awarded to Slaughterman, Totalisator 122, dividend £l4s.

Oureviue Handioap of 25 sova. One and a quarter miles j second horse to save his stakes, J, Harding's Qkato, Bst 71b (Skinner) 1 A. Lyford'sNormanby, 7st2lb(Cuneen) 2 J. Maqara's Hollo, 7st (Carr)... . 3 Revoke Bsb 121b, Kopt 6at 101b," and Ada York 6st 41b, also ran. Firstwater Bst, anJKakapo H 31b, were scratched Ohato led off with the start, Rollo again gottingthrwowfcofit. fcupl ffe nt up

to the leader as they raced along f lie wain road, and as thoy swept into the straight the whole cbsed up, Kopi's rider laying tho whip on ■pretty heavily to enliven his charge, thb stand being passed in the following order:—Okato, Kopi, Revoke, Ada York, Rollo, and Normanby. Okato maintained his lead along the back of the course when Rollo came up to Becond place, and- by tho tirao Feist's corner was reached the colt's nostras in front of Okato, with RevW' lying third. Normanby now began to show . signs of coming up, and as they swept along the main road Mr Lyford's Qslin j appeared to be well, in it. On'tufling iuto the straight Okato had slightly the bcßt of it, witli Rollo, Revoke, and No»manby in close attendance in the order named. Tho race up the straight w*i» v very hotly conto3tedono, and when about-, one hundred and fifty yards from tho port the boy on "Normanby b'roughVhiio through with a rush on the inside. Skinnon seeing the danger closed in, compelling " Normanby to fall back, the horses pasting the rjostin the following order: Okato r Normanby, Rollo, Revoke, Ada York, Kopi. Totalisator £133. . This amount was impounded by the Stewards ponding the result of a protest by Mr Tancrod against the rider of Okato for foul riding.

v i ■ Sydney, -May. 2i, At tho Birthday meeting of the Sydney Turf Club the weather was fine, and there was a large attendance, Th» principal events were the which were won by being second arid Keith thirdsjjjloen started, Won by.alength. Tiineflmlu. 14lsecs, Cup.-All Gold 1, Corday 2, Porella 3. A.. treat race, resulting in finish by a neck, Time, 2min 22|soei. ■