CAMBRIDGE JOCKEY CLUB. Summer Meeting.—Second Day.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1487, 14 January 1882, Page 3

CAMBRIDGE JOCKEY CLUB. Summer Meeting.— Second Day.

President : Every Maclean, Esq. Stewards : Messrs R. H. D. Fcrgussson, A. Kaynes, Tared Allwill. A. Isaacs, John A. Douglas, H. Asher, Robert Ktrkwood, and Dr. \Vaddington. Judges Lieul.-Col. Lyon. Handicappcri Mr W. Percival. Starters: Messrs 11. H. D. FcrßUSson and R. Parr. Clerks of the course : Mr F. K.ymnlc and Mr Hodham. Clerk of the scales: Mr H.W. Moore. Hon. Secretary: Mr Walter Scott.

The continuation of the Summer Meeting on Thursday showed an improvement in some respects, while as regards the attendance a falling off was perceptible. The > weather, as on the previous day, was' Beautifully fine, and nothing but a good attendance was wanting to make the meeting one of the most successful ever held in the districts Indeed, it maybe questioned whether 1 there ever has been in Waikati) better racing than that of Thursday. As before, the arrangements were admirably carried out, and, as far as tU» aecretary and stewards were conotcJ^ed, nothing was wanting. Owing to the death of Lady Fergusson, news of which was received by the mail, Mr R. H. D. Fergusson was not present, and the duties of starter devolved upon Mr J. Allwill. It is right to say that in several instances the starting did not give satisfaction to all, though in justice to Mr Allwill it must be added that in the opinion of many persons, fully competent to judge, the complaints, made were in nearly all cases groundless. In the case of the run-off between Lara and Whiffler the fault was altogether the Jockeys. The Cambridge Band, assisted ty Mr Hadfield, baridmaster of the Hamilton Band, played some pretty selections of music in the grand stand enclosure, and the refreshment bar gave universal satisfaction. It ought to be mentioned here that on both days there was a total absence of anything like drunkenness or rowdyism on the course. Of the racing, the Hurdles, contrary to expectation, was a perfect fiasco. Of the three who started, jßawenata was the only horse that cleared the second hurdle. Lone Hand was crooked at the start, and Limn could make nothing of him at all. The Publicans 1 Purse was one of the best races ever run on a Waikato course. Lara started as first favourite, with Maori and Paramena for places, but the result proved that Tim Whiffler's powers had been underrated, and that Randwick, who was very low down in the betting, deserved more credit than was accorded him. The struggle up the straight was a sight not soon to be forgotten. It was freely claimed to be a victory for Lara, but the judge's decision, nevertheless, met with general approval. The Waikato Steeplechase was a grand race. The field went away at a gallop from the start, and cleared hurdles and fences in beautiful style. Unfortunately, Rawenata refused the last jump in the first round, and although Clifford succeeded in getting him over it and put him over the doubles, he cut up rough, and lost his chance. The other horses continued in the same style, Hard Times leading until the last quarter, when Lunn, whose riding was generally admired, brought Clarence to the front, and, steering with judgment and skill, landed him a winner. The Grand Stand Handicap was an exceedingly pretty race between Kenilworth and Vampire. The Consolation was won by Dewdrop, with Lone Hand close up, and the Maori race was a moral for Robert-the Devil, The results of the day afforded additional testimony to the judgmentofthe handicapper, Mr Percival. The first event was the HANDICAP lII7KDLE RACK Of 30 soys. ; over six flights of hurdles 3 feet 6 inches high. Nomination, 1 sow Acceptance, 2 soys. Mr M. Gallagher's br q Rawenata, syrs., osfc. lOlbs. (Clifford) 1 Mr A. Thompson's Blue Gown, aged, 9st. ... 2 Mr J. Ellis's q q Lone Hand, aged, 12st. lib. (Lunn) 3 Clarence, Sportsman, Matau, Harkaway, and Hard Times were scratched. Betting : 5 to 2on Lone Hand, 2 to 1 against Rawenata, 20 to 1 against Blue Gum. Rawenata went away with the lead from the start. Lone Hand baulked at the first hurdle, and could not bo induced to jump. He was then taken into the saddling paddock. The race was altogether devoid of interest. Rawenata went round and jumped well, followed at a very respectful distance by Blue Gum, who, after a little coaxing, was got over the timber. rUUMCAXS* PITRSE lIAXPICAP Of 75 soys. One and three-quarter miles. Winner of Cambridge Cup to carry 71bs. extra. Mr J. Smith's b h Tim Whiffler, 4yrs., Sst. (McGee) f Mr W. Adams's br h Lara, aged, 6st. lOlbs. (Taylor) t Mr B. Coyle's eh h Randwick, Gyrs., 9st. (Kelly) * 3 Maori, Kenilworth, Faramena, and j Orakau also ran. Rocket, Matau, Vampire, Stanley, Robert-the-Devil, and Thorntopper were scratched. Betting : 3 to 1 against Lara and Maori, 10 to 1 Whiffler, 4 to 1 Paramena, 6 to 1 Kenilworth. After several false starts, caused by the fractiousness of the younger horses, the field was sent away well together, with Kenilworth in the lead and Whiffler in close attendance. The latter soon secured the first place, but passing the stand Orakau had come through and occupied first place, all the rest being hard held. At the back of the course Kenilworth was once again in front, but about i-a-mile from home a change was noticeable, and amid cries of "Lara gets it" Adams' colours were seen to go to the front. Then ensued * a splendid struggle up the straight, the jocks of Whiffler and Lara straining every nerve to get the advantage. Passing the post they were nose and nose, though it was evident had the distance been only a few yards more Lara would have won. Randwick was only half.a-length behind, while Kenilwarth was a good third. Time 3min 17sec.

The run off. It having been agreed to deckle the dead heat uetween Lara and Whiffler, the run off took place later in the afternoon. Betting, even money. A very bad start was effected, Whffler hanging behind after the fall of the flag, and losing nearly fifty yards. Passing the stand, however, Tim was close up to • his adversary, but it was seen the effort had told severely on him. The race round the course was exceedingly close, ike shouts of the spectators following f^very apparent change in the fortunes of the race. Half-a«mile from home the horaes were racing neck and neck, but neaving the post Whiffler dropped behind, and Lara won with plenty to spare. Time 3min 15sec. WAIKATO STEEPLECHASE. A handicap of 50 soys ; about 3 miles, over fair hunting country. Mr J. Pilbrow's eh h Clarence, aged, 12st. Ift. (Lunn) 1 " Mr J.S. Buckland's b h Hard Times, aged, lOst. (Taylor) .: 2 Mr Shakespeare's eh q Harkaway, aged, lOst. (Goodman) 3 Rawertata, lOst. , also ran.- • • Lone Hand, Sportsman, and Matau were scratched. Betting ,2 tp 1 on .Clarence, 2'tp 1 against Rawenata, 10 to 1 the others. T,h,e horses were sent away well

together, Rawehata having, a slight advantage, which he maintained for a quarter of a mile, all the horses jumping splendidly. Hard Times then came to the front, and in this order they went round the course the first time at a remarkably fast pace. Coming up, the straight, Clarence occupied second place, with Harkaway in the rear. At the last jump, Rawenata, as stated above, refused, and could not afterwards be said to be in the race, although Clifford succeeded iri putting him over the double. The other three went at a hard pace, and again successfully negotiated the fences, Hard Times making it hot for the favourite. A warm struggle ensued, Harkaway being close up. At the big jump (the last), Hard Times swerved a little after landing, and Lunn,' putting on a final spurt, won, a well contested race, with H&rd Times second, and Harkaway a good third. All the horses were exceptionally well ridden, and the riders were successively applauded as they i entered the saddling paddock. GRAND STAND HANDICAP Of 25sovs. : 1$ miles. Mr Lennard's eh. c. Kenilworth, 4 yrs., 6st. 71bs. (G. Lang) 1 Mr D. Taylors b. h. Vampire, aged, 6st. lOlbs. (Taylor) 2 Mr Bobbett's b. h. Paramena, 5 yrs., 7st. 71bs. (Williams) 3 Miss Domett, Maori, and Flora, also ran. Lara, Thorntopper, and Orakau were scratched. Betting : 5 to 2 against Kenilworth, 3 to 1 Vampire, 4 to 1 Maori, and 5 to 1 the others. This was a well contested race, and excited no little interest. Miss Domett made the running the greater part of the distance, but towards the close Kenilworth showed he had some mettle in him, and won with comparative ease. Time, •2mins. 19secs.

CONSOLATION BACE. Once round the course. Dewdrop ... ... ... 1 Lonehand ... ... ... 2 Rand wick 3 Matau and Nebula also ran. This was a very close race, and ended by Dewdrop winning by scarcely half a length.

MAORI RACE. Twice round the course. Robert the Devil 1 Tandem 2 There were also entered Parawhenua, Bob Tail, Te Uaua, and Clover, but the race lay between Robert the Devil and Tandem, the others being nowhere. This race brought the proceedings to a close, and ended what, in a sporting sense, was one of the most successful meetings ever held in the district.