MASTERTON-OPAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3999, 29 December 1891, Page 2

MASTERTON-OPAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

Summer tfeetls* President: Mr A. W. Cave; Hon. Treasurer: A. A. EUtini; Judge: 0. F. Vallanoe; Starter: T. H. Hill; Deputy: J. Schofteld; Handicapper: A. R. McFarlaue; Clerk or Scales: E. B. Hare; Timekeeper : Jas. Muir; Clerk of Course: W. lorns. Stewardi: Messrs. T. M. Brows, W. B. Buiok, E. E. Chamberlain, A. Henderson, C. Cowper, A. Fraser, Her bert Welch, H. Yates, and Hugh Campbell. Favoured with a fine day, the summer meeting of the Masterton-Opaki Jockey Club, held yesterday,' turned out highly successful, the attendance of the public quite reaching the expectations of the executive. At times during the day the wind was high, but thia did not materially affect the racing, and as tho course was is good condition after the recent rains, some rather fist times were made. The fields were not large, but some excellent racing and exciting finishes were witnessed. Throughout the day favourites had quite the best of it, the dividends consequently being small, the only one worth mentioning being £7 13s paid on Mahara over the Opaki Stakes The parting in most of the events was good, and nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of the day's sport. The grand stand and saddling paddock were particularly well patronised, not a few ladies honouring the meeting wtili their piesence. The management of the meeting generally was first-class, great credit being due to Mr E. H. Waddington, the able Secretary. The usual number of spielers were ot course present, but owing to the vigilance of Sergeant Hannaa and his staff, they were utterly unable to carry on their little games. The utmost good order prevailed all day, and despite the fact that the publican's booths, respectively under the direction of Mr B. J. Searl of the Star Hotel, andMrsOttoway, of the Royal, were doing an excellent business, not a single inebriate was on the course. No less than £2870 was put through the totalisator, a most 'convincing proof that the public were bent on speculation. The following are the details of the day's sport:— Hack Hurdle Handicap—2s so vs. 1£ miles. J. W. Pemberton's b g Kaika, 9st - 121b 1 W. B. Buick's b g Playboy, list 41b 2 J. Gardiner's b gLarrikin, list 61b 8 These were the only starters, Mako Mako and Kismet being scratched Playboy and Larrikin got slightly the best of the start and took the firs bn"dle together, running neck and neck most of the distance. All the horses jumped well, Kaika taking the sticks in splendid style. Entering the strait Kaika being well handled by Gravestock, obtained the lead and won easily. Time, 3 min 1* seo. Div., £1 10s. Waipipi Handicap—4o sovs. One mile. J. Freeth's ch h Rebellion, Bst 101b 1 £. Halward'e b g Swordbelt, 6st 121b 2 P. Taßcred'sßoyal Oak, 6st 121b 3 The flag fell (o a fair start;. Angler, Comet aHd-fievenge~-were scratched, leaving the race between Rebellion and Swordbelt, the chestnut winning after an exciting contest by a short head. Time, Imin SSisecs. Div. £2, Maiden Hack Pace.-—l 5 sovs. One Mile. W. Buckeridge's b m Blenheim, Bst 111b 1 G. Bentou's b g Mako Mako, Bst 131b 2 W. Strang's bgKioratatu, Bstl3lb 3 1 This was the largest field ot the day, ten horses facing the starter. Mako Mako and Brooklyn got the best of a moderate start, the others being bunohed together. Mako Mako kept the lead along the back when entering the straight Blenheim came up very fast, making a grand race of , it, the finish being so closo that most ; people were in doubt as to which horse had won until the judge's decision was announced. Time lmin 50sec. Div. £3 9s. Opaki Stakes.—7s sovs. 1$ miles. Or. A. Hirscb berg's g g Mahara Bst 31b ... 1 Wi Hutana's Tubitarata, 7st 31b 2 J. Ray's br g Comet, Bst 81b ... 3 J. K. Hamilton's Angler (Bst 81b) also 8 tar ted, and with Comet came in for a good deal of support. The grey, however, proved too good for them and Armstrong bringing him up with one of his characteristic rushes, won cleverly on tbe post. Time, 2min 49 Bees. Div £7 18s. Handicap Hack Race.—2s sovs. l\ miles, G. Benton's b g Mako Mako, 6st 121b 1 K< McKenzie's eh g Hibernian Bst 131b , 2 A. Buick's cb m Coquette, 7st 4 lb 3 Hibernian was the favorite on the machine. Coquette had all the best, and Brookfield very much the worst ol the start, eight horses taking the Meld. Wearing the homo turn Mako Mako came away from the ruck, and from that time the race was never in doubt, Mako Mako winning rtther easily by three lengths, the rest finishing in straggling order. Time, 2min 15sec. Dividend £i. Telegraph Stakes—4o sovs, mile. J. Freeth's cb h Rebellion, Ost ] ' J. Pay's b g Comet, Bst 101b ... 2 J J. Macara's brgFrolic, Bst 21b ... Ej j The only other starter was Corlett , and Frank's Once Again, Rebellion 1 being a hot favourite. After very 1 little delay at the post the flag fell to ' a good start, the colours ofCoautaud ' Rebellion being first to show in front. , This position was maintained all 1 through, resulting in a grand struggle for first place, Mr Freeth's clever J horse making another popular win, \ and thus scoring a double. Time, | lmin 19£secs. Dividend £ll4s. « {Selling Hack Race—2o sovs, One t mile. c E. M. S. Teatatotu'B Jessie, Bst ] m .i. .ut ... 11

T. W. Shaw's br g Tuo Toad, Bs* Ulb 2 J. McKee'schgA'hi, Bst 181b ... 8 Eight horses heed the starter and were sent away in a bunch Ahi being the popular fancy, with Jessie nexti the former winning by a length? Time lmin 54sec. Dividend £2 9s. After tbe races Jessie was put up io auction and sold for £BS. Consolation Handicap—2s sovs ; 1 mile. Halward's Swordbelt 7st 101b ... 1 Hamilton's Angler Bst 101b ... 2 Tancred's Royal Oalc6st 71b ... 8 Royal Oak became fractions at the post and breaking away bolted round the course. Eventually the flag fell (0 ago )d start. The only other competitor was Once Again. Angler and Royal Oak led the field to about half the distance, when Swordbelt, who started strong favourh?, put in his claim and got home by a length. Time Div £l ls.