The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-01-06

These races were got up by a few gentlemen to do
honor TO our good Queens birthday. The weather
was aIl that could be desired, and Notwithstanding
the Standardization Of Her Majesty's reception in
the morning and the same on board Of the Z. ) Gag
ship California in the afternoon, the cOueourse Of
spectators vas almost as numerous rs on HIS Mfjesty
the Kings birthday meeting. Il certainly gave US
very great pleasure and satisfaction 10 see 50 many
on the course. and all evidently enjoying themselves
Shortly after the first race, His Majesty arrived,
and seemed to take quite as great an interest IN the
several events as his loyal liege-men did The most
noteworthy event of the day was the match that took
place between the gelding Z" Sam Morrin, belong
ing to Mr.. H.. Macfarlane, and the bay mare The
Queen, - owned by Mr.. J. 4. Cummings, the nu-
merous friends Of THE Queen . exhibiting the ut
most confidence in her winning powers, she having
beaten Sam Morriu " at the last meeting. "Sam"
did not arrive on the course until s O'Clock the time
appointed for starting. His appearance caused a
general rush toward him. 50 anxious were the public
to see this non-favorite stripped before the race. His
condition was admired exceedingly, and he very soon
found friends who backed him for q good deal Of
money. There is great credit due to the gentlemen
who had the getting up of these sports, aud We heart
lily congratulate them on their very successful efforts.
From the undoubted interest shown by the public in
racing matters, it is to be hoped that a committee Of
gentlemen will come forward, form themselves into a
Jockey Club, and secure a race course for Honolulu,
SO that an annual race meeting may be held here as
in England, France, and other parts of the world.
The following were the events of the day:
First race S25 each ; distance , miles.
Mi. J. Cummings Garry the
Mir. BornhoIt's d" Butcher Boy ,
Mr.. HuheIio's " wehe Pihkia 3
Betting, g Butcher Boy " against the field. On
the fall of the flag, Butcher Boy " cut out the run
ming at his best pace, leading twice round at the
third round, Carry the News - ran up to him and
the pair raced head and head to the straight run in.
when " Carry the News, by sheer good riding, won
an exciting race by a head.
Second race match for $3.50 aside. Distance
once around the course, about I mile.
MI. ii. Macfarlane's Sam Morrin NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1
Mr.. J. Cummings The Queen ~. -. ............ 2
Betting 2 to l on q" The Queen" After one fail
ure, a good start was made, when " The Queen - at
once went to the front. At the ] mile post, 50 Sam
Morrin - passed her, getting the inside running. No
alteration took place until the second turn was
reached, when the &" The Queen 81 ran up to " Sam
Morrin,' - whose jockey had him well in hand. She
raced along side of him for a few yards, but on ris-
ing the hill for the home stretch " Sam MOrrin
shook her of, and won a first rate race by two lengths
amidst tremendous cheering.
Third race ; match ] mile, SO aside.
Mr. Bornholt's :" Lihue
Mr.. o. Hollis b. IN. &" Little 2
Betting 2 to 1 on Z" Little Girl On Mr.. Lemon
giving the signal =" Lihue " dashed to the front and
was not caught, but won as he liked by any number
of lengths.
Fourth race ; match $50 aside distance l mile.
NJ C,Lo-,,. g NVo;,bolan
Mr.. Bornholt's "Pawaa
Betting 2 to 1 on "Pawaa." On signal given
Sc Pawaa " dashed away with a strong lead which he
held within twenty yards of the winning post, when
q dog ran across the course and tripped him. He fell
rolling over his jockey. but did not hurt him, when
"Waiohole - passed, winning the race by this acct
dent.
Sixth race. Scurry distance once round. Sweep
stakes, 50 each.
Mr.. Bornholts b. L
Six started out for this event and the mare won it
by a head.