Waipukurau Jockey Club

Waipukurau Press, Volume I, 17 April 1906, Page 3

Waipukurau Jockey Club

—OLEASTER MEETING. A SUCCESSFUL GALA DAY. Officials President, H. Gaisiord ; Vice-presnu nt, G. Hunter; >Hon Treas., P. Hunter ; Stewards H Gaisford, G Hunter, J J Bailey, P Hunter, R J Fleming, D E Davis, IT Speedy, G W Mackay C L Mavkersey, W A Chambers, J Ormond jun., W J Douglas, G Lornas, A Johnston, E Gilbertson, and Dr Godfray; Judge, H Gaisford; Starter, A Wood; Handicapper, J E Henrys ; Clerk of Totalisator, H Hartley; Totalisator Investment Clerk, R. J Nightingale ; Clerk of Scales, R L Williams; Clerk of Course, F Bailey ; Timekeeper, C M Whittington.

In the matter of weather, yesterday may be recorded as simply a perfect day, and as a result there was a record attendance at the races, it being estimated that about four thousand persons were on the ground at 2 p.m- The numerous trains that stopped at the raceXS'Purse siding were packed, and jWiundreds came by road in vehicles and on foot. Only a small portion " of the lawn patrons could be accommodated in the grandstand, and had the weather been showery the building would have been quite inadequate for even a portion of the ladies; anotable feature was the large attendance of the fair sex, and in passing it may be mentioned that there was quite an unique display of beautiful costumes and up-to-date millinery. Lord and Lady Plunket and suite came by motor-car, and occupied a portion of the grandstand which had been reserved for them- His Excdilency was received by Mr George Hunter, Mr Gaisford and other officials of the club, while the band played the National Anthem. The appointments on the course w ere in first-class order, many important improvements being noticeable. The events generally were well contested, and fairly numerous fields faced the starter, who, it should be said, got his horses oft in even order. The racing between the foremost horses was very exciting, especially as, in nearly every case, the racing in the final straight left the result to be decided in the last few lengths. Mr G. Hunter’s two wins were very popular. The various officials were uniformly attentive to the duties allotted them, and the events were started well up to time. The energetic secretary, Mr W. G. Nightingale, carried out Jhis onerous duties in a business'uike manner. As clerk of the course Mr Fred Bailey had a frying position, but he again proved himself equal to it. The three totalisators were extensively patronised during the day, the record sum of £8823 being put through, over £2OOO above last year’s figures. The inon one race were no less 'than £1350; in fact at times the approaches were so crowded that many backers could not get their “ stuff” on at the moment the spirit, moved. The catering arrangements left nothing to be desired, except that some moderates ” were rather disappointed to find no liquor being sold on the ground. However, “ soft tack ” was not hard to procure, the temperance bars being extensively patrouised even by those who have small sympathy with teetotalisin. In a large marquee first class luncheon was served by Mr Christensen and staff. Mr Houseman did a splendid business at his luncheon booth, ond the same can be said of MrPovnter’s fruit stall: all were quite sold out before the last race started. The Waipawa Band discoursed capital music at intervals, adding considerably to the pleasures of an exceptionally enjoyable day. Everything went off with perfect ' smoothness, and there was nothing to mar the pleasure of the great crowd of visitors. Following are results Maiden Hack Handicap, of » 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won a race exceeding 10 sovs in value at time of nomination. Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 1 sov. One mile 144 Mr Kemp’s Merriwing, 3yrs, 8.11 (D. Kemp), 1; 289 Hianga’s Brown B it, 2; 171 Montijo, 7.7, 3, Concussion and Curb Chain also started. Won by half a length after a grand race with the second and third horses- Time, Imin 48s. Dividend, £4 18s. Easter Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs > and third horse 5 sovs from the Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 30s. Once round 317 Mr A. J. Ellingham’s b g Hipporofla, 4yrs, 8.4 (Kemp) 1 ; 82 Mr Munn’s Gold Dust, 8.2, 2 ; ‘387 Mr Douglas’s St Albert, 9.0 3. Also started—lo 9 Admiral Cerveres, A good start, Admiral Cerveras and Gold Dust took the lead. f 'hen half-way down the straight, ipporfla came through and won by a length. Time, 2min. DivL dend £2 10s. Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs and 3rd V horse 5 sovs from the stake.

Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 30s. 11 miles 370 Mr H. Pharazvn’s br f Operetta, Syrs, (Kemp) I ; 139 Mr R f Johnston’s Silver Bead, 8.5 2 ; 95 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Mischance 7.2 3. Also started—Monarque, Cinque, Jack-pot, and Montijo. Won by a length from Silver Lead. Time, 2min 14 l-ssec. Dividends £2 15s and £2 9s.

Waipukurau Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 4 sovs. If miles 250 Mr G. Hunter’s ch h Mystification, 4yrs, by Apromont —Mystery, 8.5 (Williams) ... ... 1 118 Mr King’s Pantaloon, 6.9 (Jarvis) . ... 2 205 Mr Murray’s Whakawehi, 9-2 ... ... ... 3 36 Gold Dust (7-7) also started. Pantaloon and Mystification were the first to pass the stand, Gold Dust third. Lai er, Whakawehi came forward, but in the straight Mystification gradually forged abead and won by about a length, amid great excitement. Time—--2 min ssec. Dividend, £2 3s.

Two-Year-Old Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. , Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 30s. Four furlongs 435 Mr G. Hunter’s b f Muugista, 8.13 (Williams), 1; 71 Mr Limmer’s Cantata, 7.5, 2 ; Lady Mell, 8-0, 3. Also started— Sir Benson, Waoriki, Mahotu, Blue River, Mahara'.angi. Waiariki, Lomaria, The Duchess, Corazon, an I Ruatamata. Won comfortably by a length from Cantata. Diviuends, £2 2s and £1 4s-

Ladies’ Handicap, of 50 sovs. Nominator of winner to receive Gold Watch of the value of 20 sovs, owner of winner to receive 20 sovs, owner of second horse 10 sovs ; horses to be nominated by ladies. Gent'emen riders ; minimum weight 10-7. Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 1 sov. 1| miles 109 Miss A. Fairbrother’s b m Cinque, syrs, 11.5, (Mr F. Douglas) 1; 416 Miss Ormon i’s Outer, 2; 59 Mrs Ellingham’s British Navy 3. 7 others also started. AV on by a head after an exciting run up the straight. Time, 2min 46sec. Dividends, £6 18s and 12s,

Flying Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse ten sovs from stake. , Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 2 sovs. 6 furlongs 305 Mr J. McLaughlin’s hlk g Contender 8.9 (Kirk) 1; Gold Seal 7.6 2 ; Hipporofla 7.12, 3. Also started—St Albert and Forest Ranger. Won by a head from Gold Seal. Time Imin 17 2-ssec. Dividend, £3 16s.

Final Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs ; second horse to receive ten sovs and third horse five sovs from the stake. Nomination 1 sov, acceptance 1 sov. 5 furlongs 108 Mr W. G. Aloore’s b f Miss Adeline, 3yrs, 7.5 (Broadfield) 1 ; 209 Tihi 7.7, 2; 339 Flower Girl 8.9, 3. Also started —Moral, Gold Field, Linkless, Brown Belt. Concussion, Pearl Diver, Blue Rock, and Takely. Won comfortably by two lengths from Tihi. Time Imin 4 3-ssec. Dividends, £8 16s and £1 10s.

Cross Battery won the Great Easter Handicap at Christchurch, laying £4 Is 6d. The Autumn Handicap of the Wairarapa Racing Club was won by Gold Crown. Melodeon won the Fielding Cup, Douche second. Dividend £5 16s.