SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5007, 23 April 1895, Page 3

SPORTING.

WAIP.AP.APAIUCINGCLUB, AUTUMN MEETING. FIEBT DAY. OFFICERS: Preaident—J. P.llusseU; Vice-Presidents— H, S. Wwdell and N. Grace ; Jadge-C. F. Vallanoe; Hon Treasurer—Qeorgo Eejnolda; Stewards—W E. Bidwill, H. Morrison, W. 0, Williams, A. M. Wilkinson, O.K. Bidwill, G-. Tully, F, Peatce, A. MoKemsle, R. Brhht. H. fl. hard, W. J. Nis, J. S, Cundy j Timekeeper N, Grace; Startof— Samuel Cundy; Clerk of fccales-E. W. DoibM; Clerk of Oomsc - J, H. Wiahaw; Handicapper j A. 11. SicFatlane,

Tho postponed Easter meetiug of the above Club took place yesterday, the weather being fine and the attendance very good, a large number of visitors being present from Wellington, Masterton and the Forty, mile Bush, and were well repaid for their journey by witnessing some excellent racing. No sensational dividends were paid, but at the same time tho public fancy seemed pretty open, as in most of the events the iields were evenly backed. Messrs Bright and Morrison's starting machine was used for all events, and proved a great success, the starls being, m nearly every instance, really good. The Secretary (Mr (t. T. P. Hulton), ably assisted by a competent stall', is to he congratulated on the excellence of his arrangements, and his careful attention to the little details which tend so much to flic enjoyment of visitors to a rare mcoli'ig, and it is safe to say that, had the weather permitted the meeting being held on the date originally fixed, the Wairarapa liacing Club's Autumn Meeting would have bceu a record one. All the officers were attentive to their duties, yesterday's racing passing off without the least hitch.no protests, accidents, or anything of the kind occurring to mar the pleasure of the day's sport. Music was supplied by the (rTeytown Brass Baud, the following excellent programme being given:—Quick march, " The Wild Indian "; valsc, " Messenger of love"; polka, "Fly Away"; quickmarch, "Tholtovenge"; selection, "The Stranger"; scliotlisdic, "Militaire"; quicK march, "The Standard Bearer"; valse, " The Flower Girl"; slow march, "Dick Whittingto.i"; quick march," Straw Thatched Cottage "; polka, "Sweet Smiles"; valse,"Passing Thoughts"; lancers, "Kiss-in-the-lling "; march, " Ducks and Drakes"; galop, "Never Stop." The details of racing are as follows:

Orajf Hubdie Handicap. Of 40 sovs; about 1-i miles.

Q. Donald's g g Mut'iicer, aged, lOst 121b (Boss) 1 P. F. Tanercd'scligOddfellow.agcd,

9st 81b (Collins) 2 J. Skcet's br m Dromedary, aged, list (Scacombc) 3

From a good start Mutineer was first to show in front, and passing the stand all were close up. All the jumps were negociated safely, the course being in splendid condition. At the back of the course Oddfellow passed Mutineer and turning into the straight Dromedary joined the leaders, an exciting finish resulted iu Mutineer winning by two lengths. Time. 2min oflsecs. Total 261. Div., £l7s. Fifty four tickets were on the winner.

Tbiai Hack Handicap Of £2O; about \ mile.

J. Gravestock's ch g Omago, lyrs, Bst lib 1 1, Scacombe's rn m Miss Minnie, •lyrs, 7st 71 b 2 W. E. Bidwill's eh g Crescent, 3yrs 7st 111b 3

Ten stamen faced the machine, all getting away well together, except Euby who ran back. A good race resulted in a win for Omago by about three lengths. Time, lmin 20Msec. Total 313. Div. £3 7s. The investors on the machine were 84.

Teleobai'ii Handicap. Of '1) sovs; about 7 iarlongs.

A. W. Cave's b g Sea Serpent, Sj.'s, Bst3lb (Kigali) 1 P, F. Tancrcd's ch g King's Bowman, 3)rs ; Bsl9lb _ (J.Ayrcs) 2 W. Davies' ch h Kent, oyrs, 7st 131b (L. Matthews) 3 Ac-view was the only other starter. Sing's Bowaian was quickest away, but did not maintain his advantage long. A great race up the straight between the placed horses resulted in a win for Mr Cave's horse by a length. Time lmin. 34scc. Total 41). Div., £3 lis. Tickets I on winner 111.

Autumn Hack Handicap. Of £3O; about 1} mile.

"Wi Hutana's hg Slaiden, oyrs, 7st. 121b (Armstrong) 1 W. Davies' ch hSwordfish, syrs. Bsc lib (L. Matthews) 2 jC.Crcsa'hm Awaterc, 4yrs, Bst4lb (Jackson) 3

Eleven staucrs faced the machine, all getting away wc' 1 , Slaiden soon took command and won as he liked. Time, 2min 17 1-oscc. Total, 385. Div, £5 19s. On nhraer 53.

Eastm Handicap. Of £9O; about l\ miles,

J. Frecth's ch g Devolution, aged, , Ssfc7lb (H. Kecd) 1 TVi Hutana's b li Piince Cole, syrs Bst 91b (Auistrong) 2 C. Cress' bhYon Tcmpsky, aged, j 7stl3lb (Jackson) 3 Piimcro, lieview, Kent, and Alius also sta'iLcd. Piince Cole was the last to move, when the tapes wore released, and Mus quickest away, At the mile Prince Cole came to the front, and was soon joined by Kent and Kwolution, Arius facing back.Agood finish between the placed horses resulted in licvolutbu WMn'ng by JidH a length, from Prince Cole, and Von Tcmpsky hiring into \ third place, with the others close up. Time, 2min 43secs. Total, 6U, Diy., £3 ss. On the wirier, IU. Fltiko HiCK Handicap, of £2O.

About \ nrle. W. A. Donald's b g Voltaire, i ).•« Ost 9lbs (Eccd) 1 Wi Hutaua's b g Slaidcn, Ost lib (James) 2 C. Cress' b m Awatere, ijts, Ost (Jackson) 3 Yolts'ro was made favourite oftlio nine staiicrs, and on this occasion the popular fancy was cowect, the son of Master Agnes winning easily. Time, 50 a l sees. Total, 375. Div., £2 2s. Open Weiteb Handicap. Of 'lO sovs; about 1 mile and a distaucc. P.Tancrcd's dig I-ug's Boitinan, 3yra, Oat lllbs (Ayers) 1 H, T. Mahupuka's The Toad, aged, Bst7lbs (Arnolt) 2 C. 11. Bidwill's Arius, i jrs, Ost 111b (Buckeridge) 3 Limcro was the op'y other starter, The Toad being favorite. Time 2min. 4Jsecs. Total 252. Div. £3 2s. Huntebs Fiat Handicap, Of £2O; about 1 mile. Minimum weight, lOst. Open to a'! horses holding master's certificate for seasons 1893, 1894 and 1895. T. Benton's bg Mako Mako, aged, 13st21b _ _ 1 Olc£enzicjunr'»laika,aged,llst 131b (F.Matthews) 2 . W. McKerrow'a ch g Whatgaimoana . . aged, lOst (Buckeridge) 3 Cyrus 11. and Mutineer also started, the latter being most fancied on the machine, A close finish rcsultd in a win for Mr Benton, with Eaika cleso ,np. Total3so. Qa.&h