DUNEDIN RACES.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 246, 24 March 1875, Page 2

DUNEDIN RACES.

[By Telegraph.]

(From a correspondent of the Press.)

First Day—Tuesday, March 23.

Stewards—Hon Robert Campbell, Messra Henry Driver, James Shand, W. H. Taggart, Joseph Reany, F. Meenan, C, W. Cutten, Henry Scott, Geo. Dows. Judge— Mr John Stephenson. Starter—Mr George Dodson. Clerk of Course—Mr H. Gourley. Treasurer—Mr James Marshall. Handicappers—Messrs Moore, Dodson, and Reany. On arriving at Dunedin last night I found that Ngaro was firmly established as first favorite. Templeton had come into the market with a rush, and 5 to 1 was taken about his chance fcr the Cup, while he was also backed in doubles to win both Cup and Publicans’ Handicap. Ngaro had a spill yesterday morning while at work, and was consequently notin so much favor as during the last week. There were rumors current about the ridincr of different horses, and it oozed out t hat Bob Ray was to ride Castaway, and on the strength of this Le was backed to w'n some money. This morning, however, it was reported that Bob had finally elected to ride Traitor, and consequently the backers of Castaway looked very blue. * The leather was unpromising during the morning, but cleared off before the racing began. There "was a very large attendance on the course. Speculation was not very brisk. The condition of the course was simply disgraceful ; so rough that breakdowns were imminent.

1 forward particulars of the various events. Maiden Plate, of 80 sovs. The second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes ; entrance 3 sovs; one mile and a half. For horses that have never won an advertised prize exceeding £25. Weight for age. Captain Hutchinson’s b c King Philip, 3 yrs, 7st lllbs ... (Batty) 1 Mr Delamain’s b c Hercules, 3 yrs, 7st 111 b (Watty) 2 Mr Nosworthy’s ch c Daniel O’Rourke, 2 yrs. sst 91b (including 9lb overweight) 3 Two more, including the Ada gelding, also ran. Betting Even money against King Philip ; 6 to 4 against Hercules ; 4 to 1 against Daniel O’Rourke. The Ada gelding was fractious at the start, but the flag fell when they were all together. The two-year-old went at once to the fore, and made the running at a strong pace, Hercules lying second, and in this orderthey ran for three-quarters of a mile, when King Philip began to draw up to the leaders, and soon afterwards Daniel O’Rourke was beaten. Hercules and King Philip then came away together, and ran a fine race home, the King winning by a short half length, though he had something in hand. The Dunedin Cup, a handicap of 300 sovs, with a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each. The second horse to receive 50 sovs, and the third 20 sovs from the stakes. Two miles and a distance. The winner of any handicap race of the value of 200 sovs, after declaration of weights, to carry 71b extra; of two or more such races, 101 b extra. Of any such handicap race of the value of 100 sovs, to carry 51b extra ; of two or more such races, 81b extra. Mr Delamain’s b c Templeton, by Traducer—Belle of the Isles, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (including 71b penalty)...(Watty) 1 Mr Coombe’s b h Right Bower, 7st 101 b (T. Cotton) 2 Mr Nosworthy’s b h Traitor, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b (R. Ray) 3 Mr R. H. Campbell’s ch h Castaway, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b (J. Hughes) 0 Mr White’s b g Atlas, ’aged, Bst 41b (Waddle) 0 Mr Redwood’s ch f Ngaro, 3 yrs, 7st 61b (Richardson) 0 Mr Delamain’s b c Hercules, 3 yrs, 7st 31b (Rolland) 0 Capt Hutchinson’s b g Earl of Lynne, 4 yrs, 6st 121 b (carried 7st 21b)...(Batty) 0 Betting—3 to 1 against Ngaro, 5 to 1 against Traitor and Templeton, 6 to 1 against Atlas, 7 to 1 against Castaway, 8 to 1 against the rest.

For the big event of the day seven saddled up, and betting was brisk, Ngaro retaining her position as first favorite. Templeton had many friends, and the Canterbury contingent were sanguine of scoring second trick. Atlas also had a numerous following. Traitor, about whom there was some mystery, was ridden by Bob Ray, who declared 31b overweight, while the mount on Castaway was entrusted to Hughes. Up to the last moment the Earl of Lynne’s stable were very sanguine, and he had the assistance of Batty, probably the best jockey on the course except Bob Ray. Ngaro was ridden by Dick Richardson, and this much over-rated mare had as usual much support. The race, however, proved what we have often declared, that she was the dearest animal ever bought in New Zealand. The race itself requires but little description. The flag fell to a very good start, and Hercules, in the interest of his stable companion, cut out the running at a merry pace past the stand at the first time round, Earl of Lynne lying in close attendance. As they went round the bottom turn the two leaders increased their distance from the remainder of the field, and it almost looked at one time as if it would be a race between these two. At the back of the course, however, the body of horses began to close up, and shortly afterwards Ngaro assumed the lead, Right Bower being in close attendance, while Templeton was lying about fourth, and as is his custom pulling very hard. The second time past the stand Templeton had so far overpowered his jockey that he was leading a length and a half, and from this point was never headed. All the field made their efforts in different places to catch him, but Right Bower alone succeeded in

getting anywhere near him, and he only managed to make semblance of a race with the little son of Belle of the Isles, who eventually won in a canter by six lengths, Eight Bower being second, and Traitor, who as usual disappointed his friends, running a very indifferent third. Old Atlas was fourth, Earl fifth, Ngaro sixth. The official time given was 4mm lOijsec, but most private watches made it 4 min 14sec. Newmarket Stakes of 60 sovs ; entrance, 3 sovs. One mile and a distance. Weight for age. Mr Delamain’s b c Elfin King, by Malton —Mountain Nymph, 3 yrs, 7st 131bs Watty) 1 Captain Hutchinson’s b f Spritsail, 4 yrs, Bst lllbs (Batty) 2 Mr Pollock’s b h Bothwell, 4 yrs, 9st (Goodman) 3 Mr Nosworthy’s ch f Sonnambula, 3 yrs 0 From the above it will be seen that four Saddled up. There was very little speculation on the event, as Mr Delamain’s stable seemed to be in favor, and consequently every one wished to backE'fin King. As it turned out this was the best race of the day up to this time. The flag fell to a very good start, but Sonnambula refused to go, and was left at the post. Bothwell went away with the lead, Elfin King and Spritsail waiting on him. After going round the bottom turn the two latter went to the front together, and ran a good race all the way home ; but the issue was never in doubt, and in spite of Batty’s efforts Mr Delamain’s colt was landed a clever winner by a clear length. The winner was loudly cheered on returning to scale. Time—2min 14sec. Publicans’ Handicap of 100 sovs., with a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each. The second horse to receive amount accruing from

the sweepstakes; one mile and a quarter. Mr Delamain’s b c Templeton, 4 yrs 9st 1 Captain Hutchinson’s b c King Philip, 3

yrs, 7at 71bs _ 2 Eleven saddled up for this race, and the betting, which was pretty brisk, indicated that there were but two in it, Templeton and King Philip. In spite of his having run another race previously the game little Templeton was installed first favorite, the Canterbufy folk to a man beihg on. The race itself requires but little description, for from the moment that Templeton went to the front at the bottom turn the race was virtually over. He thus landed the fourth event of the day to the credit of his sportsmanlike owner. Templeton won in a common canter by ten lengths. King Philip was ridden out to the end, and secured second place. The reception the winner met with at the scale was most enthusiastic, and the game little horse received a just tribute of admiration from his numerous Canterbury backers. Time, 2min 23sec,