MASTERTON-OPAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4372, 18 March 1893, Page 2

MASTERTON-OPAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

St Patrick's Day Meeting. Officers of tue Club. President, A. W. Cave; Hon Treas, A. A. Elkins, Judge, 0. F. Vallance; Starter, W. Hirschberg; Handicapper, A. King, Clerk of Scales, T.Shaw; Timekeeper, J. Muir; Clerk of Course, W. lorns; Stewards: Messrs A. Walker, G. Drummond, E. E, i Chamberlain, C, Cowper, 11. j Yates, T.Thompson, A, Henderson, W. Cameron. Secretary, E. H. Waddington.

Yesterday (St, Patrick's Day) commenced with splendid weather, and until noon not a cloud could be seen. This coupled with the fact that no counter attraction existed in tho neighbourhood of Masterton, induced a large number of people to journey out to the racecourse. Everything went well until shortly alter two o'clock i when with very little warning a heavy downpour of rain commenced, driving several home, and making things generally miserable for those who elected to stay it out, Tho unexpected change in the weather was most unfortunate, as otherwise we should undoubtedly have had to chronicle one 'of the most; successful meetings the Club ever held, With the course in excellent condition and large fields, tba racing was' interesting, and some close finishes were witnessed. With regard to tho Secretarial duties it is perhaps superfluous to state that Mr E. H. Waddington was untiring in his efforts, and to him and his able lieutenant (MrT.CD'Arcy) thePresßis indebted for muoh courtesy and attention, The work allotted to each of the Club offioials, was carried out in a manner that gave evidence of the thorough knowledge of the duties imposed upon them,. and showed the interest they all take in the Club's welfare Mr James Wickens, as usual, provided luncheon both inside and outside the grandstand enclosure, and with an efficient Btaff of waiters was kept busy. In fact, visitors to tho Opaki races look forward to Host Wickens' luncheons, knowing that they may rely on getting something good and substantial served up in a palatablo manner, Thirsty soulspretty numerous ihey appeared to be too-were supplied by Messrs Eayner and Eastwood, who were in charge of the inside and outside booths respectively, General good order prevailed throughout the day, although towards evening one or two gentlemen seemed to be suffering from the effeots of rain, and were hardly in a condition to walk tho proverbial chalked line. The services of the police were not, however, colled into requisition, everything pacing off quietly. During the day several charming selections were given by the Masterton Volunteer Band under the ton of Bandmaster Candy. The following are the details of the ruing;— lUOKHUKDLE HANDICAP, 80 80VB miles,

, 91 J.Skeet's bmDromedsry.aged, ; 108t 121b, (Steve Harris) 1 ■ 28 W. B. Buick'ab g Silent Friend '' syrs,{ta7lb, (Walden) 2 ; S3 T. Benton jr's b g Mako Mako, ; aged, lOet 81b (W. Buckeriago) 8 , Also started 42 Kaikaa, lOat 91b, 8 f Desdemona Ost 71b, and i La Grippe ; Oat. The Bix started on pretty even I terms, Silent Friend' being the first I to show in front, All the oilier horses took the first jump well hut La ■ Grippe refused and ran off at the | second obstacle, At the back of the ' course the Dromedary disputed the lead and coming at a great great pace never left the issue in doubt, winning easily with Silent Friend four lengths behind. Time Bmin 3seo. There were 192 investors on the totalißator the dividend being £ll7s. maiden hack raoe, 25 sovs. 1 mile. 74 J. Macara's b g ilargrave, 4yrs, Bst llib (MoTagsart 1 69 W. A. Donald's ch in Waikino, 6yrs, Bst 121b, (Hockley) 2 17 T. J. Wright's b m Bangor, Syrs, Bst 81b (J, Armstrong) 3 Also started 8 Manuka, 9st lib; 102 Twilight, Bat 121b; 8 Mako, Bat 111b, A good deal of delay was experienced at starting, and as Mr Hirschberg considered this was due to the disobedience of the jockeys they were eaoh fined £l, Finally the field got away in two bunches, Wiikino beiDg in front in the foremoßt three and Twilight, Margrave and Mako in the rear. Waikino ■ out out the running until the home turn was reached when MoTaggart on Margrave, who had been steadily gaining ground, came out and won cleverly by a couple of lengths, Time, lmin 64seo. Total, 271, Dividend, 43 4s. ST, PATRICK'S HANDICAP; 60SOVS. \\ miles. 202 J. Freeth'schm "Violence, Bst ' 101b, syrs (H, Reed) 1 i

29W.Hutana'8boTiihitaratii l 7Bt 716,4yra (Daley) 2 70 0. R. Bidwill's oh m Thalia, 4yrs, 6rtl2lb ■ (SpMhmui) 8 Also started: 41 Viola, 7 S { 121b 58 Legislator, 7at 121b j 8 Little Scrub, 7st 21b; 8 Cook-o'-the Walk, 6sb 71b. Delay occurred at tbe post, the field finally being dispatched on even terms, Viola 11. being the firs; to assert laself and Little Scrub last. KaitarafftV tbe back stretch, inade a 1 determined run, and for a while held first place, but was obliged to give 'way to Vio> lence who at tlio mile came through the lot and won easily with Tubitarata a length behind ond Thalia a good thiid. Time, 2min 22 2-sseo. Total, 421. Div.£ll6s. I HANDICAP HAOK RACE, SSSOVS j U mile.

80 H. T. Mahupuka's The Toad, syrs', 7st 121b (Buckeridge) 1 184 Skeet's, br m Dromedary, aged, Bat 121b, (J. Reed) 2 86 J. Macara's b g Brookfield, Bst 101b ' Also started: 8 »K''Mako Bst 101b (including 31b over); 29 Doyovsn, Bst 91b; 17 Abitanga 7at; 8 ' Delos,76t; 9 Brooklyn 6st 101b. [ Pouring rain commenced while tbe . saddling for this raoe was going on,' . and when ready for the Btartit came ' down a perfect deluge. The starter i ordered all the horses baok to the ' paddock, as, in his opinion, it waß ' impossible to face the weather. Later" ! on another effort wasrnaoVallhorighifc , rained very nearly as bard and the ; field was sent away Brookfield get- : ting the best of a moderate stnit.l ' This position he maintained nnti reaching the heavy ground at tho 1 back, when The 'Toad and the Dromedary ran up in company,/ifi|4| ' tho willows the Dromedary passecl [ The Toad and for a short time held the premier position,' but was again repassed by The Toad who after a most exciting raoe, won by a short head with Brookfield four lengths ' behind, and the rest in dose order. Time2min, 26 BGseo. Total 368. Div.£4, flying handicap, 45 sovs, f mile, 104 J. Freeth's ch m Violence, syr«,Bstl2lb, (J. Reed) 1 6 C. R, Bidwill's ch m Thalia, 4yrs, 7st 51b, 2 1 13 Wi Hutana's bo Tubitarata, [ 4yrs, 7st 301b (Mercer) 3 Abo ran':—ll Legislator Bst 21b, 7 [ Viola II Bst, 8 Princess of Whales Tst ' 101b, 62 Sweet Dream 7st 71b, 20 1 Revenge 7st 7lb, 8 Frolic 7sl 51b, ' 4Kaitara 7st 101b. In this race ' Revenge got a flying start but was [ unable to keep the advantage, giving place to Thalia, Sweet Dream and Tuhitarata at half tbe distance. Beaching the straight Iteod sonb Violence at it and without a great deal j of effort passed Thalia a length from the post. Time lmin 25 2o"tk sees. Total 238. DivJ2, , BELLINa HAOK RAOB, 15 BOVB, Ono mile \l. B. Bnick'a b g Silent Friend, Bst 121b i W. Strang's b g The Banker, Bst 121b v -* 2 W. Derrington's ch g The Joker, Bstl2lb 3 Cheviot was the only other starter, Silent Friend led from start to finish, , winning easily. Time, 2min lsee. Total, 97. Dividend, £l l9s. FLVINO HACK UANMOAP, 30 SOVS. J mile. 66 Sea Serpent, 7 B t 51b (H. Reed) 1 41 Brookfield, Sat 101b (MoTaggart) 2 ,'43 The Toad, Sat 7lb (Buokeridge) 3 Also started-80 Donovan, 6st 81b; , 5 Waikino, 7Bt 41b; 27 Baldhead, 6st , 101b; 8 Bangor, 7et 101b (carried 101b over); 8 Starlight, 6stlolb. Sea Serpent took tbe lead from the , started, and holding command all the way, won by two lengths. Totalisator, 208; dividend, £8 ss. Hauike's Bay J.O, Mumn Meeting. Second Day. (By Telegraph.—Press Association). Napier, March 17. The weather was perfection for the second day of the Hawke's Bay J.C, Autumn Meeting. The Governor and Lady Glasgow were again present, The fields were good, but the finishes not so close as on the first day, The total put through the machines for the two days wns £10,406, which was about £22oolesß than last year. The following are the results : March Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile. Muriwai ... „. j i-f LochNesa , 2..|^Kapua 8 Time,lmin 17Mseo, Dividend, L 4 Bs. Seoond Handicap Hurdle Race, of IOObovs; about one mile and three-quarters. Gondolier ,„ ,„ i Worth 2 Chester . 8 Won as he liked by a length and a half, Dividend L 4 3s, Juvenile Handicap ; ot 75 sors; six furlongs. Zanella i Spinaway ... ,„ 2 St Cecilia ... ~, 8 Time, lmin 213-sth sees. Dividend L 3 2s. Burke Memorial Btakes, of 200 sovs, One mile and jUialf. Boulanger ~, flfc 1 Scot Free ...-wl 2 Freo Lance ... 3 Time 2min 44 l-stbsecs. Dividend LB.

Pacific' Handicap, of 80 botb.

Once Round. Spinfeldl 1 Prairie Grass 2 Jewel ... ,„ „, g Time, lmin 6G£aec. Li?'.,£iUs, Post Stakes, of 80 bovb. Rangiatea „, ■„, \ Water Lily 2 Link 8 Time, lmin 57eeo. Div'.'ji 14 S . Farewell Handicap, of 70 bovb. FreeLwco 1 Zaccho ... '2 * :.: 8 Time lmin, 85sec. Div„ £8 ss,