AUCKLAND RACE. Saturday, January 2.

Waikato Times, Volume VIII, Issue 412, 5 January 1875, Page 2

AUCKLAND RACE. Saturday, January 2.

Dekby Stakes, of 100 soys, added to a sweep of 10 soys. each, h. ft. Colts; Bst 10 lbs ; fillies and geldings, Bst 51bs: Distance, 1$ miles ; 7 subscribers. Mr J. Watt's b f Toi, 3 years, 8»t &lb-A. L T ford ... W.O. Mr Gk Crummer'a b q Bangi, 3 years, Bst 51bs— Sam Adams Mr Waiter's Medea was scratched, leaving the race between the above-named pair. Rangi was the favourite, 6to 4 being freely offered on her. Toi was first to emerge from the saddling paddock for the preliminary canter; Kangi, who was very fretful, soon followed. On going up the course, Adams was unable to hold her, and appeared to have lost control over her. In attempting to bring her round th& mare bolted off the course and galloped all over the country amongst the scoria. FmaUy she emergid from the high ground into a hollow, and was out of rfeir from the Grand Stand. ( A rush towards the apot betokened that something was amiss, when presently a horseman galloped up to the saddling-paddoek for a veterinary, stating that the mare had broken her back. Mr Halstead, V .S., was quickly on the spot, and succeeded in placing the mare on her legs, and he ordered her instant removal io her stable. Mr Calvert, M.R.0. V.3., and " veterinary" to the Racing Club, also attended, and examined the mare and accompanied her to the stable. It was found that no bones were broken, but that she had received some injury to her back, rendering her almost powerless. The explanation given by the jockey was that, in turning her, she crossel her hind legs and fell, occasioning the injuries stated. Adams was unhurt. Very great sympathy was felt for Mr Crummer's misfortune, he having only recently purchased Rangi from Mr Watt's stable for £250. If she recovers it will be a tedious affair. Through this mishap the race was a walk over for Toi. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 soys, with a sweep of 3 soys each for acceptors, the amount accruing from sweep to go to second horse. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flight 3 of hurdles. Mr J S Buckland'i blk m Kate, 6 ye»r«, 9st 13ibi— D. Munn ••„,,. V Mr F Wright'i blk q Mooie, 5 yean, 9*t Olb«->T. Mr O McGhe's eh q Golden Orovrn, 6 years, lOst — S. Haines , ••• „. - ° Mr E J Halstead'o b q Grameboy, aged, 10it slb«— P. McCoy , ••• M . •" ° Mr H N Abbotts b q Stranger, aged, 9it 9lb3— '-•a, lgsion ... ••• ••• ••• , \L' M<- W Bobbett's b q Tho Arrow, 6 years, ll«t— J. Hoskins ... ... ••• Mr Perkins's Islenian and' Mr A. E. Isaac's Mount were scratched. Betting, 6t04 on the field. Kate jumped off with a clear lead, followed by the Arrow, Moose, Stranger, Gameboy, and Golden Crown. The first three hurdles were taken in spendid style ; but the Arrow, who had obtained the lead by this time, swerved at his fourth hurdle and had to be taken back and put over. This virtually lost him the race. The Grand Stand was passed on the first time round in the following order : Kate, Stranger, Moose, Golden Crown, Gameboy, with The Arrow in the rear. In mounting the hill. Golden Crown made desperate play and took up the running with Kate, and an exciting race ensued, the pair taking the sixth hurdle simultaneously. But the pace was too much for the gallant chesnut. and he fell off in the run home, giving the second place to Moose. Kate, who had thus maintained the lead for nearly the whole of the distance, came in an easy winner, having taken the whole of the hurdles in splendid style.° A couple of lengths separated the second and third. Gameboy was fourth, Stranger fifth, and the Arrow last. Time, 4 mm. 32 sec. Hack Hurdle Race, of 15 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. No weight under lOst. Winner to be sold for 20 soys., any surplus to go to* the funds. Distance, 1 mile, over four flights of hurdles. .Post entries. Mr N N Abbotts Stranger ... ••• — * Mr Percival'a Doctor... ... ••• ••• ~ Mr W H Martin's Sportsman ... ... ••• JJ Mr A X Taylors Warwick ... ... ••• Jj Mr Stevens' Clarke ... ... ••• ••• Jj Mr J Abbotts Fly b/-Nigbt JJ Mr J Abbotts Frolic ... ... ••• ••• u Great interest was taken in the event. A good start was effected. Warwick took the lead, but after clearing the first hurdle had to relinquish the post of honor to Stranger, whose jockey soon had the race in his own hands, and won easily, Doctor beino- second, and Sportsman third. A spill took place at the fouth hurdle, through two of the horses cannoning, but neither appeared much hurt. Ihe winner, which was ridden by Hodgson, was put up to auction, but bought in by the owner for £22. Mr R. Kirkwood afterwards purchased him privately. Grand Stand Handicap, of 100 soys., with 5 soys. each for acceptors, amount accruing from sweep to go to second horse. Distance, 1 J miles. Mr F W Delamaine's b h Templeton, 4 years, 9st 51h<— Wattio •• L ... ••' l Mr ,T Watt's b q Parawhenua, 5 years, Bat 4los— Brirmior ... ... ••• ;•• , '" Mr W Walter's b ra Ytttorina, aged, Ist 12) bs— French Belling : Even on the field. Templeton found most backers, and again, by his superb appearance, attracted considerable attention. There was some delay at the post owing to the fractiousness of Yatterina, but ultimately the flag fell to a flying start, Parawhenua having a slight advantage, Yatterma next, and the horse in the rear. In this order they traversed the first half of the distance at an easy pace. Parawhenua and the old mare now struggled together for first place, but as soon as they were fairly in the line for home, Templeton, who had been waiting at a respectful distance behind, rushed past his horses, and took up the r jnning, with Parawhonua close up in pursuit. Yatterina, unable to live the pice, was now out of the race, which was between Templeton and Parawheuua, The result w.ij vitchpd amiilat considerable excitement, so rlo" c vor3 the pair together. Finally, Wattie landed

Selling Race, of 50 soys., with a sweep of 2 soys each oddea. .Winner to be sold for 50 soys ; if entered to behold for 40 soya, allowed 71bs ; if for 30 boys, aft Wed Ulbs ; if for 20 soys, allowed 211bs. Distance, 1J miles. / Mr J Watt'a oh q Tui, 8 i«w, 6at 121bs, 40 fovt1to'(£o!Z Orumm^i b q Never Miu. 5 year#, 7st lOlbs. 20 BOvs-HHlison ... •• ••• • Mr Kingfisher and Mr Isaacs Mount Bcratched; Betting : 2tol on Never M.sa Tui, on the inside, made play, but at the halt-dis-tance was joined by Never Miss, and an exciting nice followed down the straight. Eventually Tui drew away, and won cleverly by a length. Time, 2 mm. 29 sees. The winner was put up to auction, and bought in at £53. ' ' Hack Race, of 10 boys. Entrance, 1 sot': Dlsrtynoe, 1 piUe. ". Mr Kelly'* Dainty ... .» ••• '" 2 Mr A X Taylor!« Wwwkik . « ••• J Mr Oampbell'i Cooki* .. ••• ••• "* q Mr Robert's Daylkht ••• ••• '" 0 Mr Rutherford's Tommy Dodd •» ••• Y Mr Meyer's Mother BliqOh' , ... — - ••• Q Mr G- Keogh'a Polly Plum ... ..- .' . , Dainty took the lead'fr^mthe first, and maintained it throughout, coming in an, easy* winner with hands