LAKE COUNTY JOCKEY CLUB

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 3376, 2 March 1920, Page 5

LAKE COUNTY JOCKEY CLUB

JOCK WINS THE CUP. RECORD TOTALhSATOR RECEIPTS. I President: Mr R. M. Paterson; Vice-Pre-sidents : Messi'B i i. Reid & Q. S. Edie; Hon Judge: Mr Q. Reid, Hon. Treasurer •. Mr Leo Lee j Hon. Starter: Mr T. J. Cotter; Starter's Steward: Mr P. T. Lynch ; Hon. Clerk of Course: Mr A. E. Bryant j Hon. Clerk of Scales: W. Hume; Hon. Totalisator Clerks: Messrs L. bee and V. Paine; Hon. Timekeepers: Messrs J. Fitzpatrick k J. E. O'Connell; Handicapper: Mr A. Jones ; Stewards: Messrs J. Timpany, P. McCarthy, E. Monson, W. J. Cliurstain, A. lntler, A Jopp, J. Fitzpatrick, P. T. Lynch, T. J. Colter, J. E. O'Connell, J. Buruett, and J. S Collins. Judicial Committee: Messrs J. Fitzpatrick, (j. 11. Romans, VV. J. Churstain, J. Burnett, and J. J. Mcßride. Secretary, J. J. Mcßride. The adjouruet annual race m ding of above club, or at least the first meeting since March, 1917, took place la>t Wednesday and Thursday on theFranktou raeecourse. On the whole the me ting must be pronounced as quite successful. There were several who, a week prior to to the races, predicted failure and that the club would go out this time. Tho nominations received were certainly not encouraging in number as regards the gallons. However, the club had once more bem put on a good financial footing- through the liberal contributions of many of its patrons and, moreover' in order to safeguard its permit, it was almost, bound to hold its meeting. It is pleasing now to be able to stat" that these forebodings w.re ui-pellcd by subsequent events Firstly, nearly all the nomilia: ed hordes took part in the mee.ing, and secondly the a: tendance, particularly, on the second day, was a record one, racegoers coming in large numbers Item all over Oi&go and Southland. Many no doubt found, the date a suitable one, not only to see the races but to combine with the event a little dghtseeing in our beautiful district. Unfortunately rain fell steadily until the early part of the afternoon on the first day and this militated largely against the attendance of many district people. However, the s cond day opened out beautifully, thus contributing to the largest attendance that has b en seen on the course for many yeans, lthvas unfortunate that the gallops; were robbed of a certain amount of interest, there only b ing two starters in the Queenstown Hack, Stewards'and Counties' events. But on th" other hand the trots were quite attractive and they proved to be by far the best betting events. No less a sum than £617 was invested in the Dash Trot on the second day, which is a record far Lake County meetings. In this connection it might be mentioned that the sum of £4893 was put through for the meeting as against £4133 for the two days in March, 1917. The racing was, as a rule, interesting. The big event on the first day, the Cup, found the winner in T. and F. Trail's Jock. The son of Glenculloch— Fo(!3;ide was, apparently, right out of the running in tho first half of the race, but he then quickly closed up <>n Sunlit and Gunrest and came home an easy winner. The win was a .popular one. The Stewards' Handicap on the first day was robbed of its interest on account of there being only two entrants, Misis Finland and Almoner. Tho former had an easy win also. (The Baird Memorial Handicap, on the second day, was productive of much interest, being a triangular contest between Almoner, Gunrest and 'Jock. The two raced almost neck and neck throughout and there was very little between them going past the judges box. One of the surprises of the second day was the win of R. M. Paterson's Lady Rupee in the Counties' Handicap. Miss Finland went out hot favourite, and there s.'emed little doubt at the time, on her training but that she would easily beat the locally-bred mare. However, no one grudged the win to its popular owner. The stakes were fairly evenly divided in the trots. The wins of Onowa, and Roaneke on the first day proved very popular aud the public would gladiiy have seen that good sport, J. Henderson, do better with his stable of trotters. He managed to get two seconds with Houi Jim and a third with Dynamo. Sunlit had two firsts to its credit—the Arrow Handicap on the first day, and the Farewell on the second. Joek also accounted for the Cup and the Publicans', returning his owners the largest amount of stakes for the meeting. The rain on the night before the races improved the track wonderfully and made the going good, very good times therefore were registered lor th" meeting. The betting public weie not altogether successful iu picking the winners, so that in some instances good dividends were paid. Through indisposition, the popular president of th" club, Mr R. M. Paterson, was unable to be present on the first 'day but his many friends were pleased to (see see him on the course on the s cond day. j His place was ably filled by Mr Ceo. Reid, senior vi'e-pr si lent, and Mr Geo. Eire acte 1 in th • capacity oi judge. It. is pleasing to slate that, th" tatter's decisions met with public approval. It is also to the credit of Mr T. J. Cotter that his stanieg was of a high order. The other officials all worked hard to make the event a success, and their efforts with thoseof Secretary Mcßride, e .rtainly met with appreciation from all concerned. Mr G. E. Currie was the stipendiary steward and Mr J. Ferguason totaUsator inspector. Mr W. Hughes, mine host of the Post Office Hotel

who was the holder of the publican's and luncheon booths, put on an excellent luncheon each day. The following are the results:— HANDICAP MAIDEN RACE Of 40sovs, second house 7sovs and third) 3sovs from stake. Distance six furlongs;. I—P. T. Hogan's bg Cape Brett

(Birkenhead—Caller Ou, syrs 9.0, (W. Robinson) ... 1 2—Wm. Swale's bg Breton 9.0, a (A. McKay) ... 2 S—IR. M. Paterson's b m Lady Rupee, aged 9.0 (J. Cotter) ... ;3 Also statred: 4 Kawatiri 90, and 3 Frew's Pet 90.

Lady Rupee began quickly and led (Jape Brett and Bret ton for a couple Oi furlongs when the three ran on terms to the turn for home. 'At this stage Cape Brett and Br:ton drew away andi in a bumping finish the latter won by a head. Lady Rupee a length and a-half away. After the race the Stipendia-y Steward called a meeting of the Judicial Committee to consider the matter of the careless

riding of Breton's jockey, he having bumped Cape Brett comi'ig down the straight. It was unanimously resolved) to revers" the judge's deei-ionand place Cape Brett first and Bretton second under rule 31, part 15. The time for this race was lmin 18 l-ssees LAKE COUNTY CUP

Of lOOsovs., second horse 15sovs and third ssovs from stake. One mile and a quarter. 3—T. and F. Trail's bg Jock (Glenculloch —Follicle) aged

aged 7 4 (F. J. McKay) ... 1 2—R. Miller's bf Sunlit, 3yrsi carreid 7.10 (A. H. Wilson) 2 I—C. Tulloch's cli g Gunresk a. 8.10 (T. O'Connor) ... 3 Sunlit and Gunrest led for nearly a mile with Jock a long way back in the early stages, but h 1 caught the others over th ■ last qua"ter and cantered home an asy winner by eight le:ig;h>\ Sunlit a head in front of Gunrest. Time 2min Usees QUEENSTOWN HACK HANDICAP Of 45sovs\ second horse 7sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. I—Tho?. Baird's bm Adelina (Rokeby—Jessie L wars tyrs 9.0, (W. Robinson) ... 1 2 —G. McLean's blk m aged 7.13, (F. J. McKay)... 2 Erroneous led 1 to the turn for hoto" where Adelina mov xl up and in a good finish won by a heal. Time 1 min 17secs. GOLDFIELD'S SADDLE TROT Of 80sov.sl second horse lOsovs and third osovs from stake. Class 4 min. 11-2 miles. 2-J. W. Pollock's bg Ben Wallace (Wallace L—Lady Arena) limit (Owner) ... 1 3—Jn<i. Henderson's br g Houi Jim, syrs limit (Owner) ... 2 9—Geo. Gorton's blk m Princess Cole, aged 120 yds behind (E. J. Dwyer) 3 Also started: 7 Onowa 132 yds be,.md, 6 Quickmarch 96y Is 5 Dynamo 96yds\ 4 Rosebank 96yds 1 Hallmark jmit and 7 Imimo'iare limit. The favourite refused to leave the mark and Houi Jim and Immediate went right away from the others. At the end of a mile th' latter was done with and Ben Wallace moved up to Houi Jim, and in the run home won comfortably by two lengths, Onowa and Rosebank next. Times 3mdn. 48 4-ssecs., 3min. 49 2-ssecs and 3min 40secs.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP Of 50sovS', second horse 8 sovs fixan

stake. Six furlongs. I—G. McLean's ch m Mists Finland (Finlanl—Clemen line) ag d 7 7 (F. McKay) ... 1 2—J. Benoni's cli g Almoner, 4yrs>, 9.5 (W.Robinson)7 ... 2 Winner trained by owner. Miss Finland began smartly and leading all the way won by nearly three lengths. Tim ■ Lmin 16 3-ssecs. ARROW HACK HANDICAP Of 35sovs, second horse 6sova and third 3 sovs from stake. Five furlongs. I—R. Miller's b f Sunlit (Sunny Lake—St. Sophia), 3yrs' 5.4 (J. Andrews) ••• 1 2—G. McLean's blkm Erroneous, &.goi, 7.13 (F. J. McKay) 2 4—T. Baird', jr's. bm Adelina' 4yrs, 9.6 (inc. 61bs pen.) (W. Robinson) ••■ 3 Also started: 5 Laly Rupee earn d 7.-1, 3 Cape Brett 7.7 (inch 71b pen.), and Frew's Pet canvd 7.10. From a good start La ly Rupee was smartest out and led for a furlong when Sunlit and Erroneous took charge and led to the turn for home when the former dr w away and won by two lengths from Erroneous with Adelina a distance away. Lady Rupee next. Tim' lmin 4 l-ssecs. DOMAIN TROT (HARNESS), Oi 65sovs, second horse lOsovs and third s^ovsw from stake. 1| miles. 1-A. Matheson's bg Petervillc (Peteieta— Lucy Dillon) syrs limit (owner) ••• 1 6—A. O'Kanes b g Greenstrip'', aged, 96yds behrd (T. Hanly) '2 4—Jno. Henderson's b g Houi Jim syrs, limit (owner) ... 3 Also started: 7 o:,a\va, 108 yds behind, 5 Kouiite 84yds, 7 Quickmarch 84yds, 11 Joe L, limit, 9 Princess Eugene limit, 10 The L ader limit, 3 Indian Child and 1 Hallmark limit. Hallmark again refused to leave thema-k, and Petervillo at once shot out to the front, leading all the- way and winning, pulling up, by four lengths from Greenstrip'. Houi Jim over twenty lengths away. Times 3 min losecs', 3miu B>ecs and -3min 24 sees.

SECOND DAY. WAKATIPU HACK WELTER. Or 40sovs., second horse 7sovs. and third 3sovs from stake. Six farlongs. 2—G. McLean's blk m Erroneous (Finland—Mi-sinfo-m) age i, 8.0 (F. J. McKay) ••• .1 Larking's b m Kawatiri, 4yrsv earned 8.0 (R. McLellai) 2 3—P. T. Hogan's bg Cape Brett, syrs, 7.11 (A. H. Wilson)... 3 'Also •tarted 1 Sunlit 9.2, (J. Andrews). Erroneous was fiwst out of the barrier and lea-ling all the way won by live lengths from Kawairi. Cape Brett two lengths away. Time lmin lsec. BAIRD MEMORIAL HANDICAP Ot 70sovs., se-ond horse lOsovs* and third Ssovs from stake. 0::e mile. 2—J. Benoni'3 ch g Almoner (Bonifora—Cassoek), -iyrs' 9.2 (W. Robinson) ••• 1 3—T. and F. Trail's b g Jock, aged 8.4 (A. McKay) ... 2 I—C. Tulloch's ch g Gunrest, aged", 8.10 (T. O'Connell) ... 3 Gunrest led for six furlongs when Almoner challenged and won by three quarters of a length from Jock who was two lengths in front oi Gunrest. Time lmiti 42 2-ssecs, SHOTOYER TROT (SADDLE) Of 70sovs.. se;-o!id horse lOsovs and third 5 sov3 from stake. Classy 4min. 1 1-2 miles. 5—J. Holloway's br g Onawa (Valiant— Coolgartiie) aged., 12Uyds behind (A. H. Butler) 1 l_Geo Gorton's blkm Princess Co'e.a«en2Cy's (F. J. Dwye") 2 2-Jno. Heii-de. son's ch g Dynamo, aged', 84yds (Ownar) ... 3

Also started: 3 Hallmark limit,- 8 Heather Jeck limit, 6 Indian Child limit* 9 Joe L. limit' 4 Rosebank 84yds, and 7 Quickmaxh 84yds. Rosebank and Indian Child were in front at the end of a mile when Onawa got up, and starting off a challenge from Princess Cob, won by six lengths with 3min 42 4-sseosj, and 3min 55secs. COUNTIES' HANDICAP

Of SOsovs., ■ second horse 7sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 2—R. M. Paterson's b m Lady Rupee (General Average—Silver Rupee) ag d, carried 7.3 1-2 (J. Cotter) ... 1 I—G. McLeans ch m Miss Fin-

land, aged 8.5 (J. McKay) ... 2 (Miss Finland led to the distance post, where Lady Rupee challenged], and won by half a length. Time lmin 15 l-ssecs. PUBLICANS HANDICAP

Ot SOsovs., second horse Bsovs and third 4sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 3—T. and F. Trail's b g Jock (Glenculloch—Follic lie), aged'

8.7 (A. McKay) ... 1 2—C. Tulloch's Ch m GunrejU

aged, 8.7 (F. J. McKay) ... 2 I—T. Baird, jr's b m Adelinaf 4yrs 8.10 (W. Robinson) ... 3 Also started: 4 Erroneous 8.4 (inc. Ulb pen.). Erroneous lead for six furlongs when Jock moved up and won easily by three lengths from Gunrest, Ade-f lina a length and a-lhalf away. Time lmin 26 l-ssecs. DASH TROT (SADDLE). Of 65sovSi second horse lOsovs and third ssovs from Stake. One mile. 2—W. J. Churstain's dhm Roaneke. (I ndianar—Miranda), aged 24 yds behind (T. O'Connell) ... 1 s—Jno. Henderson's b g Houi Jim 6yrs, 12yds behind (owner) 2 3—A. O'Kane's bg Greens trip '>, aged, 60yds behind (T. Hanly) 3 Also started: 10 Chanter limit, 7 Immediate limit, 8 The L a'ec limit, 10 Princess Eugene limit, 6 Onawa 120 yds behind (with 36yds pen.), 4 Kouiite, 48yds 1 Rosebank, 48yds, & 9 Quickmarch, 36yds. Roaneke took the 1 ad after going a furlong and ran home an easy winner by four lengths from Houi Jim, with Greenstiipe a similar distance away. Times, 2:nin 27 2-ssecs 2min 27 4-ssees, and 2min 29 4-ssecs. FAREWELL HANDICAP Of 45sovs", second horse lOsovs. and third ssovs from stake. Six furlongs. I—R. Miller's bf Sunlit (Sunny Lake—St. Sophia), carried 7.12, (J. Andrews) ... 1 2--G. McLean's chm Miss Finland aged, 7.12 (F. J. McKay) ... 2 3—G. Larki.ig's b m Kawa'.iri, 4yra earned 7.13 (R. McLellan)... 3 Erroneous led for half a mile when Sunlit moved up and in the run home won nicely by a length and a quarter Kawatiii fifteen lengths away. Tim' lmin 14 l-ssecs.