SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 8093, 2 January 1889, Page 3

SPORTING.

Racing ClubS«?id«it l ;Mr'H. Bunny; Vice Pre?i F|kdeiit;Mr A.'Mattliowß; Hm Tivnauro. ||Mr;WCuiidy; Ju 'ge, Mc A. MatMMV.Uuudy; Han-fer-.didi'p|,er-;Mr A. R. ■■ Macfiilnne: Messrs % J, Kix, A, »■*• f^/ald/A';,VI. Wilkinson, R. Uuokrtidge, &K .K.-MoKoLziH, OJo.' Riyiwlds, A. Mo- :■■■ KeuziV;Ototkof.So.iles, MrR. Bar--1 ;. Timekeepor.MfW.ii. Williams;. Clerk Mr A. Donald.,;'»;' - _ Alarge number of holiday makers including a large nuinbjirfrom Mas

terton journeyed to the old Tauuerfinikau racccourso on New Vear'a Day to witness the Bummer ■ meeting of tlip f South Wairarapa Racing I'jub. 'I ho J weather was magnificent, and the % attendance' over 700,' The course litfas in. Bplendid order as the time each event will show, and the 'sport well up to tho average. The whole.of the proceedings were carried out most satisfactorily. The Featherstoii Town Band under bandmaster Bin-ell, made the air resonant with some capitally played selections. Three constables patridled tiie grounds bit their authority was never tested, so orderly was the assemblage. Mr MdFarlatie'a totalisator was on the ground und« the. supervision of Messrs Webster and looker, the latter gentlemen passing .'considerably over iluOO through the machine during the day.' -Tholjnrivilege holders, with the exceplfoii of the publicans,-.appearedlfy*busy. M r , 8. A. 'Shelling^ otlhe • Grand Stand bor and luncheon, aad it is but fair to state that the {)■ steward's luncheon was equal to any-

* thing we have seen on a racecourse, Mr A. Grigg'e refreshment stall was also nicely served tip The fruit stall (Mrs M. Hill'si, judging from its empty appearance during the < close of the day was well patronised. J The outside publican's jbooth (Mr ■ Wilkinson) did a steady trado. The racing was excellent, aud the various event? earned through without any serious accidents to mar the enjoyment of the pleasure seekers, 'J he club's officials, although thry had to work hard, carried through a most enjoyab e meeting The Secretary, Mr W. Bock was as courteous as ever to the representatives of the and with his assistance, also of the timekeeper, Mr W. 0. Williams, the work of the reporter was considerably curtailed. Below will be found details of the racing:Handicap Hurdles, 1)5 sovs, second horse 5 sovs from the stakes; about U miles, over six flights of hurdles Bft Gin high. Mr H, Hill's Kangaroo I2st ... ... (Poll) 1 ' Mr A. G. Pilraer's Orlando list

71b ... (T, Winteringham) 2 These were the only starters, Torohnnga 9at being scratched. For the first mile the pair raced on even terms, taking the hurdles together splendidly. Crossing the fourth jump, Orlando gained fully a length on the old horse, the latter being * then under the whip. What now appeared a really soft thing for the, ▼.bay gelding was reversed at the next >i hurdle, for. instead of rising, Orlando came down a regular cropper, throwing his rider mid galloping off the

field. Fortunately nothing serious had happened, and Kangaroo bemga sure jumper, galloped in an easy winner, lime Bmin B|sec, 94 on totalisator, 5G on winner. Dividend LI 10s." 2. Handicap Hack Hurdim, 15 sovs, about 1 milt;, over 4 flhjbts of hurdles; 3ft Bin high. j&Mr'f. Cundy'u Louo Hand, Ost P 121b (Cuueen) 1 Mr U. Freeth's Right. Uower, list 71b (Keegan) 2 Mr A, G. Pilmcr's Exchange list 71b (Pell) 8 Speculator Ost 71b also ran. Lone Hand and Exchange were the first away, which position they maintained closely followed by llight Bower until , the second obstacle was cleared, when the latter assumed command, with Lone Hand in close attendance. At the third jump tjpecul»tor fell and unseated his jock, although the latter was soon in the saddle he failed to get on terms with the two. Eight Bower was the first to rise at the

last fenco, but Lono Hand drew out v after.tbe jump and won a good race fl by fully a length and a half in front J"' of Right Bower, lixobango being an in i diffoiont tbird. 'lime, 2iniu 2sec; 180

on totalizator, 82 on winner, dividend yj£U9s6d. AS, S.W.R.C. Handicap, 60 sots, second hone 10 «ova from the stakes; about 1J miles. Mr J. Leopold's Cupid 7st 101b (Poulson) 1 Mr W. O. Williams' Waitnatahai 6at 41b (Press) 2 Ut J. Tocker's Tauberenikau Get 71b (James) 8 Mr J. Macara'e 80110 7st 81b (Broadbent) 0 Hr T. Eay's Satanella 7st lib (Edwards) 0 Lancer 7st 41b, and Othello 7st 81b were scratched, After a little delay, principally caused by the rider of Cupid, the horses were got away to an indefferent etart, of which Satanella and Waituatahai fared the worst. Cupid went to the front with Tauberenikau and Hollo on his heels, Af the corner of the straight Tan berenikau'got into the lead, which order- he maintained until passing the stand, when he was overhauled by Waituatahai, with 80110 close up. y These horses raced togethurto tbej C river when Cupid could bo seen K rapidly closing on4be two. Comiug f int'i the straight Waituatahai was atill running a fast mare some distance ahead of Tauberenikau, 80110, aiid Cupid, but the boy being unable to ride her was hanging onto the puinuiel of the saddle. Here Cupid and Tauberenikau drew out, the former one passing the Danebury mare'a few yards from the winning poeti and landing first money by barely half a length in the fast time of2min 42'4-fisec.' 200 on totalis*tor, 114 on winner; dividend £2 2s, 80110 was next favorite with 101 on the machine.

4. Scbatch Hack Race, 16 ton ; abuu! 1 inile,cati;h weighty post entry Jos. Mr 8. Cundy'B St. Helena (Betf) 1 Mr T. Ingley's M erraaid (Ponlson) 2 Mr Donald's Arawa (Hasting*) 8 tVaitangi, Waiti, and Chatterbox also started. St Helena took com' maud from tho fall of the flag, and was never caught, winning somewhat easily from Mermaid who was about the same distance in front of Arawa. !liuie lmin 48$seo; 185 on totalisator I 75 on winner. Dividend 22 25," ; ' 5. Fltbo Handicap, 40 snvs, second v horse 5 uovs from, {betakes j about * I mile; ■■'-■ :: ■"--■'"■'■• Mr J. Leopold's Cnpid.fat 91b , .i. ... ... ... (Ponlson) J Mr B..Whitemfui's Scraps,7«t ~>i21b... ..; (W.Buokeridfre) 2 Mr 6.'Cundy'B,Torbbur/ga'.7Bfcßlb A' liwlwceaitou Oft '#, .Wwfou-

tabai Ost 41b, Minnie Pal Jier7st/4lb, mid Lancotv'''7st 811j also faced the ilag. Torohunga': and Soraps got off iii front, after several breaks aw, Waiiuatabai being left at the post, Passing through the bush near the river. Scraps, Minnie Palmer,'and j 'fjirolitinga were in' tlio load, with Oupid coming up at a olinhiiig pace, When the straight was reached, a game struggle ensued between Scraps Cupid and Torohunga, but 'the second mimed bid a lot left in him, and won by a good length, Torohunga [who was installed secoiid l favorhp,on the machine, coining in a capital third. Time, lmin 18seo. 284 on totalisator, 91 on winner, Dividend J!2 7s.

6. Hack Handicap. 20 sovs; ribnut 1| mik's, iiotiiimtioii IDs acceptance 10a, MrS.Cundy's St. Helena, 7st (Ueid) 1 Mr W.A.Donald's Polly, 7st 71b (Hastings) 2 Mr R, Whiteman's Ruinatiou, 6st 91b .... ~, • ■... , ,-.;. 8

Ninaßst 2lb, Lone Hand 7st 71b, and Atheist M, also ran. The horses were got away to asplondid start, bt. Helena again showing her superior racing qualities as a hack, Before a dozen yards had been traversed she assumed tho lead and was-never caught, winning a nico race by a couple of, lougths from Polly, who beat Ruination by a length for second place. Time, 2inin 19lsec. lßOon totalisator, Drj on winner. Dividend, J3l lis,

7. TADUERENIKAU STAKES, 80 80V8. si-ciiid huftu 5 suVd from the stakes, about 1 uiilc,

Forester, -Vpy, Cupid, and Duke D'Amour were scratched. Six started, the winner turning up in Tauherenikati, who paid tho sensational dividend of £45. Time, lmiu 4(isec. This event concluded a most pleasant day's outing,

Wairarapa Jockey Club. The following handioips* were declared at Greytowu on Monday evening last for the forthcoming meeting of the above Club, which takes place on 22nd January; Wairarapa Cup, 1| miles -Smooth Bst, Hollo 7st 121b. Mascotte 7st 61b. Lancer 7st 2lb, Minnie Palmer 7st, (JthelloGst 101b, Waituatahi Gst 71b, Orongorongn fist 41b, Coquette fist. Woroa Handicap, j mile.—Forester lOst, Tim Whifller 7st 101b, Minnie Palmer 7st2lb, Uthello Gst 121b', Tljb Slave Gst 81b. Orongorongo Gst 41b, Coquette Gst, Hack Hurdle Handicap.—Lone Hand list, Exchange lOst 7lb, All Day (late Daybreak) 9st.

Kangitikei Bacing Club. Bolls, Wednesday. The following is the result of the first day's racing Df the ltoiigitikei Hating Club; -

Hurdles, Maribyruong 1, Kingcraig 2, Clarice 3. Flying stakes: Kitty 1, Totara 2, Camomile 8. Kangitikei Handicap: Spy 1, Ahua 2, Eclat 8. stewards Handicap: Sincerity 1, Poradox 2, Vision 8, Time 3min 10 sec. Dividend M lis. Maiden Piute: Foxtou 1, Puradox :', Vision 8. Sapling Stakes: Lethe 1, Omaha 2. j

Kuraurau Hack Meeting. The annual gathering of the above races took place on New Year's D&y, at Vallances flat. The''attendance was fair, aud the general arrangements, which were carried out under the supervision of Mr Thdmas Carsivell, passed off without a hitch. A serious accident occurred in one of the hack races, caused through the bolting of Mr John t arswell's ho.The latter carried his rider (Mr 11. Vennell) some distance off the course and fell over a steep ravine whioh was fully twenty feet deep, Beyond a severe shaking Mr Vennell o'caped, which appeared somewhat remarkable, seeing the tremendous pace the horse was goingaat. The animal was less fortunate, having broken its back in the fall, which necessitated its being immediately destroyed. The following are the results of the various events.

1. llurdloKaceof lOsovs.aecondhorso 2 sovb, over hurdles oft (iiu his<n, 11 stone up, ibnut 2| miles. Entry ll)j, Eeuella...', ... ... ,1 Camelia 2 Tatatabi also started.

2. Hurdle Bnoeoty eovs, eecond horse 1 adv. Catch' weights, abutit 1 milt) aud a half. Entry 10a lady Kergusßon ... 1 Sir'fatten ... ... 2 Mozart 8 Six started. 3. Kuranrau Stakes (if 10 tors, second horse 2 sovs, 10st up, about a mile and a half. Entry 10s. MssSykes 1 Eata ... .2 Kubina also ran. 4. Hack Dace of 8 eova, second horco ls'iiv. For horses that hive nevii started fur any race, flit up, about 1 mile and a half. Jintry 10a. Wainui... 1 Dawßon 2 Six started. 6. Hack Race of 7 snvs, second,horse liov, 12stnnu up, about 1 mile and a half. Entry JOs, Sir'fatten ,„ ... 1 Kubina 2 These were the only starters. 6. Wurkme Man's Bace of 0 eovs, second horse 1 sov. Owners up, about 1 mile. Entry 6s. Gladius 1[ Data • ... ... ... 2 'Galium Glen 8 The Consolation was won by Bata.