KOTAMTANGA MAORI RACING CLUB HACK MEETING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4423, 19 May 1893, Page 2

KOTAMTANGA MAORI RACING CLUB HACK MEETING.

Omicees ok the Club.—President—H. T. Mahupuku, Esq.; Vice-President, Manihcra K. Maaka; Stewards, H. P. Tuhokairaoga, Mita A. Tuhokaorangi, Banginui W. Kingi, .Karaitiana Korou, Manuera Ngatucrc, Hamuera Karaitiana, Pubara To Tau, Taiawhio Te Tau, Hapcta H. Whakatnairu, Kawana Bopiha, Kohea Tahana, Toi Natanahira, A. Mikaera Te Honu, Kereu Karaitiana, Hanita Arama, Wainobu H. H. To Huki, TeAoA.Harawira, Tiki Malwpuku, It. H. Manihera, Batima Maaka, Haeta Henaro, Waho Knrntwn. Judges —H, P, Tunuiorangi and It. H. Manihera. Starters—M. A. Tunuiorangi and Haeta Henaro. Clerks ot Scales—W. Karaitiana-'and G. Ellers; Clerk ot Course—K. Karaitiana ; Treasurers— Wainobu Te Huki and W. lorns; Han-dicapper-A. It, Maofarlaue, Secretary. WlttUM lOBNS,

The Maori Bating Club's Haok Meeting was held yesterday on the Akura Racecourse, and was well attended both by Natives and Europeans. The weather was all that ouuld be desired, and the course being in excellent orier the racing was eoM, The judges bad only one throughout tho day when at the conclusion of the Flying Handicap the finish was so close, that the backers of the first two horses, Kent and Delusion, clamoured fur the judges to drade in favour of each. In this, is in ovory other oase, there was no complaint to be made with the deoi* . siou, and no protests were entered in any of the events, The Natives are to bo congratulated on their good management, tho Secretary, Mr W. lorns, tviihuisassistantswereindefitijjableia their endeavours to make the meetings success, The starter, Mi Hueta Honare, pot his fields away veil, although one falao start was made The fiandU capper, Mr A. B McFarlane, may be complimented on the success of' his handicaps,evidenced by theexijplbjJ» s fields brought Thompson was kept tho visitors with liquid tho more substantial portion beuifo provided by Mr Winchester, at wkosoY booth an excellent lunch could be obtained, Good music was provided by the Volunteer Band and the weliareof the general public was attended to by Mounted Constable May, and Constable Stewart, their duties, however, being of a nominal kind. Tho totalisator was worked by Mr McFarlane, who, with Ills assistant, put through £824 during tho day, There is no. doubt the legitimategambling machine would hare been better patronised but for the presence of quite an array ofpencillers, who seemed to do a thriving business. The best dividend paid by the "tote" was £2l on La Grippe in the Maiden Hack race. The rating was invariably good, the fields large aud thoro were aeveral ex» citing finishes notably that of Kent in the Handicap and Flying, aud LaGrippe in the Maiden Hack Race. The following are the details of tin racing ; Fißsr Hawaiki Hurdle Handicap, of 2o Bova. 1£ miles, Over six flights of hurdles 3ft Gin in height. (48) W. Armstrong's Dromedary, JOat 121b (W. Buckeridge) 1 (0) W, B. Bnick's Mariner, Oat 91b (Walclen) 2 (15) T. Benton's Mako Mako, lOst lib (Harris) 3 Six others started. Tho Dromod. ary made the J and won as he lilted. Tifßrfflfin' 3-sth sec Investors 116, dividend £2 2s. Second Rongokako Hurdles H'o'p ot 15 sovs. Second horse to receive 5 bovs from stakes, 1 mile and a distance. Over four flights of hurdles Bft Gin in height. For Maori horses only, that have never won a race of 10 sovs,

(15) Ata Manila's Rutnaliki, Oat 71b (Waldon) 1 (18) Ropoaina A. Merbana's La

Grippe, 9afc Olb (Hunter) 2 (84) Tuohi ti Tutei's Moiki, 9st (Harris) 3 Four others started", 'Moiki and La. Grippe, the latter carrying 191b overweight, led most of the way, but aftor tho last hurdle waa negotiated, Rumatiki camo away and won by alength. Time 2mm 2 1-lOseo. Investors, 76>. , Dividend, £5 9a. Hinenuiiipo Biuoelek, Welter weight for age, of 20 sova. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from stakes. 1 mile.

(90) W. Armstrong's Dromedary 10stl2Ib Vennol!) 1 (8) W. Strang's Twilight, 10st 121b (Crewe) 2 (18) A, W.Cave'sAhitangi. 111b .stSXmJM Seven otbera started, tvas first away. At the back of Hio couree Ahitangi took the lead, which ho kept till entering the straight, The Dromedary, who had apparently beon waiting, was brought through, and won by half a length. Time, lmin. 0 8-saec. Investors, 142. Dividend, £l7b,

Kotaiiitangi Maori R,O. U'c'p. of 50 sovs. Second horso to receive 5 sovs from stakes, l|milo3.. (39) Halward'a Kent, Bst 61b (Armstrong) I (32)'W.fl.BidwhTa Donovan, Bst 2,1) (Reed) 2 (40) Jas. Macara's Brookfield, Bst 71b (Daly) 3 (51) Jas. Edward's North Island, BstGlb o (47) K. MoKenrie'a Reek, 7st 111b ■ n.

(10) W.B.Buick'a Silent Friend, 7st 81b o (5) Tawaiuio to Tau's Kaitara, 7st r 0 After one falso start the fieWbas sent awaywell together, being left at the poat, having put his rider off, and galloped to the back of the paddock, Passing the judge's box North Island, Beek and Kaitara led together, at the back of the Brookfield got up with the leaders,, but held to the outside running and! wasunablo to get on even terms. Coming up tho straight Kent forged ahead nnd landed the .winner by ut bead from Donovan, Brookfield a similar distance away third. Time 2min 40 2-ssoc. Investors, 280* Dividend, £5 is, * Huia Maiden Hack Handicap, of 15 sovs. Second horso to receive 5, wvs out of stakes. 7 furlongs, For' Maori horses only, taring never won a race of any dosctfpn?\" • (2) La Grippe (Meehaua), 7at'slb I ( i) Bumatiki (H. Reed), 7at 61b 2 (82)Flaxbourne, (W. Buckeridgejj B't 81b ,„ ,__ ° 3 Eight others started. Tho favourite looked a moral, and was ridden rieht Out, but could not get nearer than third place La Grippe, who had been i'Mneruok, was brou R bt up in tha istaghtandwoneasily, Time, lmia ««c. Investors 49. Dividend £2l. TmmWAiTAHGi Flying Hankoap, jOfßOsOve. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes, $ mile. (95)E.Halward'sKont, Bst 81b (2i) W.E.Bidwill'aDonK! ' 51b a ! Brookfield <3O), Nortb Island (ll>

Flaxbourne, Kaitara (2), Bangor (C), also started. Delusion nindo the running and Kept tho lead till entering the straight, when Kent was brought out aud a neck and neck race.;.was made to the finish, tho judgo acceding in favour of Kent by a nose, Donovan a good third. Time, lmin l!)sec,.-':ln-. vostors 198, dividend LI Matariki Farewell HANDic^bf, 20 sova. Second horse ..to. receiyo!f>, sovs from tho staked. For all losersiat:.. tho meeting (Maiden Hnok-.exccp: : tea). , ,v(isr'. ."'■;-:' Buick's Silent Friend 7st 21b; ~;. .'j;'. McKvnzie's ..';'' % Bnick's Marincr^et;l'Olb,:, v . ■••■ ■&': Three others; an.: excellent start, Silent Friend'.s'o.6.n.tp'n'k ■ tho lead, and.wii's'riever:;caiig]it, winning easily by several lengths.,. Timo, 2min, .Dividend. : £l6B. '