SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3773, 31 March 1891, Page 2

SPORTING.

WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. AO TCMN MEETING. President—J. P. Russell; Vice-Presi-dents— H. Bunny, and H. S. Wardell; H. Bethune, W. E. Bidwill, W. C. Buchanan, A. Donald, N. Grace, W. J. Nix A. G. Pilmer, A. McKenzie,C. MacShane, J. Macara, G. Reynolds, C. J. fully; Judge—J. Drummond ; Starter —W. Cundy ; Clerk of Scales—E. "W. Dorset; Clerk of Co«rse—S.J. Cundy ; Timekeepers —W. 0. Williams and W, Armstrong; Treasurer -W. Cundy; Handicapper —A. R. Macfarlane.

The Autumn Meeting, under the! auspices of the Wairarapa Racing Club, was held on the Tauherenikau course yesterday (Easter Monday) under the most favorable circumstances. The weather, thanks to the prognostications of Captain Edwin to tbe contrary, was all that could be desired, the fiery rays of " Old Sol " being tempered by a pleasant breeze. Tbe course was in good condition, and better racing than that witnessed yesterday has not been seen for some time. The attendance of the public, as might have been expected, was exceptionally good, visitors being present from Wellington and all parts of the Valley. The arrangements for the meeting were carried out without a hitch, the success of the gathering reflecting the greatest credit upon the Stewards and the indefatigable Secretary (Mr W. Bock). As usual, the great attraction was the totalisator, which was well patronised by the public, no less than £2870 being put through. The racing on the whole was good, some of the finishes being really exciting, Mr Tbos. H. Hill was unfortunately unable to wield the flag, and the duties of starter therefore devolved upon Mr W. Cundy, who got the fields away fairly well 'together. Good order was maintained throughout the day, and although Constable Eccleton and a posse of police were present, their services were not required. The publican's booths run by Mr Wilkinson did arattling "biz," whilst Mr Whyte, who catered tha more solid refreshments, should have no cause for complaint. Messrs Grigg Bros', outside refreshment booth, and Mr Cook's fancy stall were also well patronised. The proceedings were enlivened by the dulcet strains of the Featherston Brass Band, which was assisted by players from Masterton and elsewhere. Those of a speculative turn of mind were afforded an opportunity of investing their shillings on the " Spinning Jinney," the many advantages of which were proclaimed in stentorian tones by their respective owners. Altogether the meeting wa3 one of the most successful ever held m the Wairarapa. The following are the results of the races in the order in which they were run:—

Hurdle Handicap,—Of 85 sovs; second horse 5 sovs fronj the stakes. About 1$ miles, over six flights. J Orr's Lone Hand, by Traitor, Oyrs, Osfc (Preeth) 1 K McKenzie's General Gordon, Tattler-Dolly Varden, 6 yrs, 9st 71b ... (Winteringham 2 E Lyon's Argo, Mufti-Ravensworth mare, aged, list 71b (Poulsen) 8 Master Agnes, list 101b, and Halicore, 9sl, also ran. General Gordon was a strong favorite. Some difficulty was experienced in getting the field away, but on the fall of the flag Lone Hand showed m the front, faster Agnes being last on his feet. On passing the stand | Lone Hand was still in the lead, with General Gordon and Argo together' close up. Argo then challenged the leader, but shortly afterwards dropped back, and was replaced by General Gordon, the whole field taking every hurdle, In the home turn. Lone Hand and the General were on even terms, but the former came out beautifully at the finish and won by a length, Argo | being a couple of lengths away. Time, 2min 59secs. Totalisator, 888; div. £5 7s.

Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 20 sovs, i second horse 8 sovs from the , stakes. About 1| miles, over 5 flights. J.B. Bidwill's Timothy, Early Bird-The Donkey, 4 yrs, lOst 101b (Kegan) 1 W. Buckeridge's Depression, by Tattler, 6 yrs, lOst 101b (Winteringham) 2 J. Watkin's Melos, Oyrs, 9st 61b (Peters) 3 Wangaimoana, 9st, also started. Timothy wa3 a warm favorite. The advantage of the start fell to Melos, who went away with a good lead, He was soon, however, overtaken by Timothy and Depression. At the back of the course the three were running together, the hurdles being negociated" in fine style. In the straight a grand race ensued between Timothy and Depression, resulting in a win for the former by half a length, two lengths separating the second and third horses, Time, 3inin SSsec Totalisator, 884; div. £2 10s. Fi/xxng Handicap, of 40 sovs., second 5 sovs from the stakes. About I

mile. J. Ray, junr's Come f | Tattler-Ruth, 4yrs, 7st 101b ... (Seacumb) 1 J. Freeth's Rebellion, Treason-

Mischief,4yrs, Bst... (Reid 2 T. Ray's Egalite, Dauphin-Lizzie, 3yrs, 7stslb ... (James) a

Forester, lOst 41b, Scraps, 7st, and Noisette. Cst 7lb, also ran. Owing to the fractiousnass of Noisette, some difficulty was experienced in getting the field away, and when the flag did fall Scraps was left at the post. Egalite led for some distano, but was overtaken the straight was reached. A grand finish ensued between Comet and Rebellion, the former winning by half a length, both under the whip. Time, lmin lGisecs. Totalisator, 429; d!v. £i 17s. ! Fiusx Hack Handicap.—Of 17 sovs; second horse 2 sovs from the stakes; about 6 furlongs. K M'Kenzie's Waihora, Lord Mandeville» Dolly Varden, 4yiS 7stßlb ... ... (James) 1 J HajctdnJg JTea Jim, 'aged, 7st 316... ... c "■.:: (Reiil) 2 E Piripi's Deception, 5 yis, 7stßlbjd

Brookfleld, 9st 71b, . Mahara, Bst 101b, Oleander Bst 21b, Donovan 7st 21b, Hamoi 7st, Tutaki 6st 101b, Karanui 6st 91b, Jenny Lind Gst 71b, and Ngawi Gst 61b also started. This was a very open race, Brookfleld and Mahara being favoured by the public. From a pool start Waihora went to the front, and having gained a lead of several lengths, was never caught. Wee Jim ran a|capital race, and it is to his credit that he reduced the distance between himself and Waihora to a neck at the finish. Time, lmin 18Jsec. Totalisator, 510, dividend £lO 4s. President's handicap.—Of 60 sovs., second horse 10 sovs. from the stakes, about li miles. J Bay's Comet, 7st 51b (James) 1 A x'oung's Wanderer, by Natator, syears, 7st ... (Montague) 2 J Hutana's Taramea, by Purin, syrs, 6st 41b (Reid) 8 These were the only starters. The racetrom the beginning was considered a solt thing for Comet. From the start the son of Tattler assumed th 9 lead.andwhen passing the post was hard held. At the back of the course he was challenged by Wanderer, an d the two ran neck and neck until a few yards off the winning post, when Comet came away and won rather easily by a length. Taramea being a hundred yards away. Time, 2 min 45 l-sthsec, Totalisator 451, dividend £1 Bs. Second Hack Race.—Of 28 sovs, second horse 8 sovs from the stakes; about 1} miles. E Piripi's Deception, VoltigeurTopic, 5 yrs, Bst 51b, (Montague) 1 J Macara's Brookfleld, Lord Mandeville, 4 yrs, 9st 81b, (Poulsen) 2 W E BidwiU's Donovan, by Barry Lyndon, 5 yrs, 6st 121b. (Reid) 8 Mahara Bst 10lb,Oleander 7st 121b, Dromedary 7st 81b. Waihora 7st, Black Eagle 7st, Homai Gst 9lb, Parnell Gst 71b, and Too Slow Gst 41b also ran. A fairly good start was effected, Brookfleld leading past the stand. At the back of the course the whole team was together, but at the approach to the straight Deception came at a terrific pace, and won a grand race by a length, the same distance separating., second and third horses. Time, 2 min lGsecs. Totalisator, 868 ; dividend £8 ss. Gband Stand Handicap.—Of 85 sovs, second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. About 1 mile. J Freeth's Rebellion, Bst 71b, (Reid) 1 J Uravestock's Forester, 9st 71b, (owner) 2 W Buckeridge's Blenheim, 6st 71b, (Watkins) 3 Wanderer, Bst 81b, General Gordon 6st 71b, Argo 7st, Torohunga 7st and Scraps 7st also ran. Rebellion was a warm favorite. The race,although last on the list, was one of the best of the day. From a good start the favorite assumed the lead, which he maintained throughout, winning in the rattling time of lmin 48 1-5 sees. Totalisator, 390; dividend £2 Bs. Fielding RacesFielding, Tuesday. The following are the results of the Fielding races:—.Jockey Club Handicap—Pyramus 1, St Malo 2, Retina 8. Won easily. Div. £6 16s. Flying Stakes—Rufus 1, St Malo 2, Angler 8. Dividend £8 9s. Winter Oats—Pyramus 1, Montrose 2, Angler 3. Dividend £4 10s. AuoJdaad Raeoi Auckland, March 30. Tradesman's Plate. Fiesole 1, Antelope 2, Tamora 8. Northern Champagne Stakes.— Tirrailliere 1, Tbe Workman 2, Dishonour 3. Easter Handicap, Cissy 2, Leorina 8. Hurdle Race.—Sentinel 1, Satyr 2. Selling Race, —Macaroni 1, Bon Voyage 2. Eden Handicap.—Master Pat 1, Vendetta 2. Onslow Stakes.—Brigand 1, Dishonour 2. Gbristoburclx Autumn tfeotlsf• Christchurch, March 80. The following is the result of the races : Hurdle Race.—Erhv-go-bragh 1, Little Arthur 2. Templeton Stakes.—Red Cross 1, Carronade 2, Lady Lookburn 8. Great Autumn Handicap.—Hazel 1, Palliser 2, Blizzard 8. Champagne Stakes.—Florrie 1, Cajollery 2, Flinders 8, Epsom Welter Handicap.-Coinage 1, Crown Jewel 2, Harkaway 8; Russley Stakes.—Tassy 1, Conjurer 2, Union Flag 3.