The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-06-18
KAMEHAMEHA DAY.
The Races at KnPioIani Park, Saturday
June I1th, 1881.


and on Saturday last, that hope was consummat
ed for those who witnessed the Grand Racing
Tournament at Kapiolani Park. The feeling
created by the prospect of a days outing, as
free from trammels as John Gilpin's horse, was
exhilarating in the extreme. The weather
throughout the week had been so seasonable,
the sun shone forth brightly, the air tempered
by a fresh n. E. trade wind, and the dust LAID
quiet by occasional passing showers. Under
these favorable auspices the conditions of the
track was perfect.
As the great day dawned, vehicles of every
description began to roll along King street.
Everything with wheels appeared to be brought
into requisition, including the barouche drawn
by a pair of thoroughbreds, and the lumber
dray propelled by a mule. Every expressman
was " engaged on that day, but a few of them
left their "better half =" (their wagons) behind
them on the way home, minus a wheel, or a
shaft, or with broken a~xle-tree.
The programme comprised 16 events, including
three foot races. Nine O'Clock was the hour set
down for starting the first race, and a few min
utes after the hour, four splendid mules came
forth to compete for the Oahu Purse $40. The
mule Kate ridden by young Duchalsky, was a
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credit to her trainer and looked every inch a
racer. Minnie, with Agnew junior up, had to
be content with second place, the rear being
brought up by two native " h~eavy-weights' on
inferior animals. Opposite the stand, Kate
tried to negotiate for her stable, which gave
Minnie a temporary lead, but her rival soon
took up the running again and landed an easy
winner by six lengths. Time 2 m. 10 5. The
Queens Purse brought out the much talked Of
Stamford Colt, also Katie Lee, Venus, and
Lallah Rookh. Throughout the pools, the Colt
had been in great demand. He was also backed
heavily by g everybody from Waimanalo. In
fact, amongst the knowing ones the purse
was considered a certainty for the "black
horse but there was one knowing one a
hale fellow, etc, VIII bought Venus repeatedly
at a very low figure. His Vaccinations proved
correct. On coming up to the wire for the first
time, Stamford Colt broke away and galloped
round the course by himself. He looked
warm and fractions on his return, and
his hackers began to feel cheap.
After a good start, Lallah Rookh led of, the
Colt second, and Katie Lee last. Opposite the
Stand, Venus forged ahead. and at the half
mile post she led the van. The pace was terrific.
Venus increased the lead coming up the Straight
and won in a canter by twenty lengths, Stan
ford Colt last. This result changed the color of
the Lunalilo Purse, another mile dash, in which
Mr.. Cummings entry had been first ~favorite. A
trio, consisting of True Blue, Gloster, and
Romping Girl, came out for the Honolulu
Purse, in which the "Girl " was backed against
the field. They all got off at the first attempt,
Gloster going away with the lead, True Blue n
long way behind. Romping Girl was never
able to wrest the lead from the chestnut sire,
won easily by three lengths in 1917 seconds,
True Blue nowhere. Next came the Stallion
Trotting Race, for which Little Giant and King
were entered. The betting was about
even when it was seen that King William was
being guided round the track by his sporting
owner. But what ga change came DER the
scene - when, just before the start, Tom took
his place. On the word go King William,
commonly known as the Irish horse, took the
lead, and won two consecutive heats and the
race, in 2 min, 81 Sec, and 2 mir. 50I Sec,
respectively. The Citizens Purse produced the
great pacing rivals, Dan Rice and Defiance.
The latter was slightly in demand, owing to his
having beaten Dan recently. After two or three
spins up and down the straight, they faced the
Starter, Dan having the inside place, which
made the betting about even. Before passing
the quarter-mile post, Defiance broke badly,
and repeated the performance several times dur
ing the race. Dan Rice, under the skillful
of Mr.. Mcclellan, was never seen to
get up - once. He came up the straight in
dashing style, completing the mile in two min,
31Z Sec, distancing his competitor, Defiance.
Green handled the ribbons of the van
horse. For the Lunalilo Purse, there
were five entries, of which only two put in an
For this mile dash Mark Twain
considered a certainty. The result proved
lie held the lead till opposite the
Stand, when Romping Girl passed him like "A
Those who had glasses, thoughl that the
humorist " had been pulled" and many
think so yet. Romping Girl won by six lengths,
in time that Mark Twain can always beat, viz
1 min, 81 sec. The Boys Purse brought out
four ponies, which resulted in a procession -
by Why Not. The public did not have the
90 Treat they expected in the Trotting Race.
Tor reasons best known to owners and pool
sellers. However, Commodore came forward
alone, looking better than ever. The Judges
the public that he would be
allowed three trials to beat the best time
ever recorded on this course to entitle him
TO the handsome purse of 5000. In the
spin round he accomplished Pm. 34s.,
which tied the time made previously by Oliver,
The best on record. In the second trial he did
53H which gained for him the applause of the
spectators and the purse. Mr.. Hales was pilot.
Another disappointment took place in the ex-
pected contest, between General Garfield and
Hancock, two candidates for the owner
ship of the Kapiolani Purse, and the palm of
the two year olds. The Democratic candidate
was scratched at the last moment, but
the sad accident occurred during the
or after the pool selling closed, is not
generally known. Garfield ran against time and
surprised his owner and everyone else, doing
Inn. 59s. 1t is perhaps just as well that Han
cock did not appear at "the poll" However, a
match for $500 aside, $3.50 forfeit, was made up
On the course between these two party leaders for
the 4th July. Everyone is expected to record a
at the Park on thatday.
The Princess Regent Purse brought out a
field of three, Stamford Colt having been
struck out of all his engagements after his ex-