WAIRARAPA HUNT CLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5051, 14 June 1895, Page 3

WAIRARAPA HUNT CLUB.

STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

. Officers, Patron, W, 0, Buchanan, M.H.R,; Preai- _../ dent, G.Tully; Vice-Presidents, (J, F. Vallanoe, F. Pearco; Judge, W. 0, Williams j Starter, A, Walker; Handicapper, J. E. Henry; Clerk of Scales, E. W Dorset; Clerk ol Couibo, Herbert Welch; Timekeeper, Jas, ,\iacara; Stewards, J, Eenall, A, MoKonzio, 0.1). Pharaz'vn, W. B. Buick, H. S. Izard, W. J. Hirsohberg, W.Bock, T, Ray, N, Grace, H, H, Welch, A. J,Toogood,B.Dawson, J.Strang, C B. Bidwiil,W. Strang, H, Morison, A.E. Anderson,,F. Armstrong, E. Harris, C. Cress, V. Wardell; Treasurer, G. W. Deller; Secretary. W. McKenzie.

Although the weather in the morning wns threatening, the rain kept off yesterday, and a large number of people from all parts of the ' district attended the Steeplechase, held at Clareville. The early part of theday was bitterly cold, g- but after lunch the weather was per- *• feet. Tho stand was well patronised, particularly by tho ladies, who attended in considerable numbers. was arranged for tho 4 thorough convenience of visitors.and the greatest credit is dus to tho courteous Secretary (Mr W McKenzie, of Carterton) and all the officers, each being at his post and attending faithfully to his duties. Messrs Bright and Morrison's starting machine was used with very good results, and its working was very favourably commented upon. The racing generally was interesting, although the fields wero not large, and some close finishes were witnessed, The Dromedary, cleverly ridden by Seccombe, proved her worth again, and won the chief event of the day, although perhaps the most exciting was the win of Lord John after falling three times, his rider, Taggart, remounting and recovering his position in a «anner truly marvellous, His in was therefore most popular, and when Lord John was led up to the paddock, Taggart received such an ' ovation as seldom falls to the lot of a jockey. He deserved it, however, for a neater piece of steeplechase work has never been seen in these ■ parts, and probably never will be \ seen again. Two accidents occurred, the rider of Kaikaa (Collins) getting a nasty shaking, and Harold Welch, ' on Two-up, coming to grief at the first hurdle past the stand. At first the gravest fears were entertained regarding his condition, but it is now thought that his injuries are not of a very serious i nature. A few other spills occurred, i but neither horses nor riders suffered ■ thereby. Altogether the day's sport , was good, and the Secretary is to be ; congratulated on the result of the i Hunt Club's first Steeplechase Meet- ' ing at Clareville. Following are the details of the racing : Trial Steeplechase Handicap, 30 sovs, 2nd horse 5 sovs Irom stakes, About U miles. For all hack hunters that have never | »n an adverlijed hurdle race or steepleiseattime of starting:— W. B. Buick's cr. m. Laitiere ] aged, lOst 71bs (Hughes) 1 I G. Tully's eg. Debut, aged, lOst ' 71bs (Owner) 2 | H. Welch's rn. g. Two-up, aged , lOst 71bs (Proctor) 3 i The only other starter, Azalea, fell, the race being a gift to Laitiere. Time, 7min 13secs. Total 117, Div,, £3 los'. On the winner, 17, Maiden Hack Handicap, 20 sovs, 2nd horse 5 sovs from the stakes. About seven furlongs. For hacks that have never won , sn advertised race at time ot starting. ■ C. Cress' cm Foreshore, 3yi's, lOst (J. Ross) 1 H. Cb'ustio's bg Bird, aged, lOst 31bs (J. Eussell) 2 W. B. Buick's Kelpie, 4ji-s, lOst 3lbs (J. Hughes) 3 Eebounding Lock, Misfortune' v Clinker, and Jack also started, Eebounding Lock being favorite. Fore4ftre, carefully ridden came through to the straight, and won by a couple of lengths, Time lniin 42isec. Div. £4 12s. Total 18-1 with 3b' on the winner,

Wairarapa Steeplechase Handicap SO sovs.; 2nd hoisc 5 sovs. from stakes; about 3 miles,

J. Skeet's br m Dromedary, aged, llst2lbs (Seccombe) 1 C. Cress' blk g Captain Boison, aged, 9st lOlbs • (Ross) 2 W. B. Buick's b g Silent Friend, aged, 9st lOlbs (J. Hughes) 3

Kaikaa and Mutineer also started, Oddfellow being scratched. Kaikaa and Dromedary were first away, but ran off at the double in front of the stand. Captain Boison taking the lead. The Dromedary quickly made up lost ground, and was leading at three-quarters, all the others a long way behind.' Passing * stand the second time Drome- ■ ran off, Boison ouce more taking lead. Kaikaa fell at the double, Collins getting a sovere shaking, Dromedary was agaiu put at the jump and taking it, went after Boison, catching him at the road. From this out both ran together to the finish, each jump being well taken. Dromedary entering into the straight increased the lead a little, and won by four lengths, Silent ■ Friend ran into third place. Time, Bmin 36secs. Div £2 3s. Total, 290, with 119 on winner.

Hack Handicap, of 20 sovs.; 2nd horse 5 sov6. from stakes; about 1J miles. Wi Hutona's b g Slaiden, syrs . 12st' _ _ (Ross)l W. Strang's bm Springtime, syrs, ''. lOst'lllb (Pilbroiv) 2 J. Gravestock's c g Omago, 4yrs, JOstlOlb (Seccombe) 3

From an even start the field ran together 1 to the back of the course, when Omago took command and made the running, Mako Mako, the only other starter, falling away behind, Entering tho straight, and Springtime came JoM|h and a great finish resulted between tho placed horses. Time, 2min 26secs. Div. £2 os. Total, 268, with 10G on the winner, Hunt Club Steeplechase Handicap, 40 bov», ; '2nd horse 5 sovs'from stakes; about 2Jmiles; for all qualild hunters;minimum weight, list :

W. J. Taggart's Lord John, aged 12st4lbs(Taggart) ' 1 C. Cress' eg. Wangaimoana, aged llstlOlbs '(Seccombe) ~.' 2 H, Christie's b.g. Bird, aged, list lllbs (Buckeridge) 3

Debut and Two-up were scratched, | only the three starting, All tho jumps were taken cleanly, until reaching about the mile distance, when Wangaimoana and the Bird ran off, and Lord John gained a decided advantage. Wangaimoana did not loso much time, but Bird was slow in getting over the jump. Shortly after this, Lord John fell, but Taggart was up and going again' in remarkably quick time. Passing the stand, in front of which an awkward double ™ placed, Lord John carao doM Mil at the first hurdle and this time it was feared Taggart was hurt buthe once more made a fine recovery and amidst applause remounted and attempted the second hurdle of tho double, Lord John again made a

I mess of it and crashed through, th timber, Taggart for the third tim coming to grief.Bufc although shaker amidst the most intense excitement he was up and away again befor j. Seccombe reached him, After this ?, the son of Hippocampus seemed ti )■ take the remaining jumps mori J- cleanly, and maintained a, slight lea< , all round, and with Wangaimoana ii l| fairly closo attendance, Tnggar ', passed the post a winner,' Tin !, manner in which tho crowd receivec [• this plucky and clever rider was as j_ enthusiastic as his performance de- !,' served. Time, 6miu, SCsec. Div '. £2lßs, Total, 202, on the winnei 62. Ladies' Bracelet Btooplcoliaso Hnndi--3 cap. horse bracelet (or CQsb) J5 bovb; i second horse, bracelet (or cnsli) 5 sovs ; . about 2J miles; tor all qualified hack 3 hunters; horses to bo nominated by ladies; gentlemen riders, to be members ot a Hunt ' Club; minimum weight list. Mrs Buick's cr m Laitiere, aged ; | list 71bs .(A Buick) 1 Miss Buckeridge's Debut, aged, J list 71bs (G. Tully) 2 Pacific and Two-up were the other , starters, Laitiere being a warm [ favorite on the machine. Two-up i made tho running and maintained , a lead until reaching the first jump past thestandwhenhefellandrolled [ on his rider, Harold Welch, who was , rendered unconscious and hud to be carried off the course. Laitiere quietly rode round, the others refusing most of the jumps. Debut finished for second place, several minutes after the first horse. Time, Gmiu 34isecs. Div. £2 2s. Total, 105. Hunters' Flat Handicap, saddlo presented by MrE. 11. Armstrong, and 15 sovs, second horse, 5 sovs from stakes; about lj mile. For all qualified burners; minimum weight, 10s, 71b. W. B. Buick's bg Silent Friend, aged, list 91b, (A. Buick) 1 A, McKenzic's cm Sedition, aged, list 121bs " 2 Q. Donald's gg Mutineer, aged, 12st 31bs ' 3 Bird, Azalea and Master Prince were the other starters. Sedition was made favorite, but Mr Buick's horse, cleverly' ridden, proved the best of the crowd, winning after an exciting finish by half a length. Time 3inin. Div. £3 9s. Total