The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-12

1t is the consensus of opinion that
the races at Kapiolani Park yesterday
were the best that have been seen in
Honolulu for year. There was plenty
of good sport and an abundance of
enthusiasm.
There was a large number of peo-
pie on the grounds. The Jockey Club
stand was filed to its utmost capacity.
The Irwin and Wilder booths were
crowded with guests, Prince David
Kawananalioa entertained a large
number of his friends in one of the
booths and the grandstand and bleach
ers were black with people. Then a
great many people drove out in their
carriages, taking their lunch with
them, and remained from the begin
ming until the end of the days sport.
The favorites did not fare well yes
terday. w. II. Cornwel's Lord Brock
was beaten twice. Rodiek's Antidote
proved a great surprise to everybody.
He came very near winning the Irwin
Cup from Magnet, and defeated Ame-
thyst in the three-mile dash, but ow-
ing to violation of rule by the
jockey, the race was given to Anne
thyst. A protest has been lodged in
the matter. Cunningham Gladys
clearly demonstrated her superiority
in speed over her competitors in the
mile race FOR the Kapiolani Park
Purse.
After short concert by the Ha-
waiian Government band, the program
was started few minutes after 10
o'clock. The one-half mile bicycle
dash for a prize trophy of $40 was
won with ease by John Sylvia in 1:22
As. Sam johnson was a close second.
The other starters were d. G. Sylves-
ter, T. V. King, and c. F. Murray.
when he went over the mile course IN
2:2O. The previous record was 2:25,
made by George Angus. This is a
marvellous ride for the "Manoa Won
der" While he was in the pink of
condition, he was handicapped con-
siderably because of the soft condi-
ton of the track. Robbie Bond finish
ed a gallant second. The other start
ers were w. Lyle, Sam Johnson, c. f.
Murray, T. V. King and d. G. Sylvest'
er. The trophy was valued at $50
In the half-mile dash for the Homo,
lulu Purse Amaranth of the Kealia
stables was an easy winner over Corn
wells Lord Brock, the favorite. Yer
non finished third. Antidote did not
start. Amaranth's time was :49h
j. II. Gibson's Johnnie Goldsmith
carried away the Merchants Purse in
the mile pace. His time in the first
heat was 2:32, and in the second 2:2'
Is. Watermelon Joe finished second
in the first heat and Directress held
the same position in the second heat.
Between the heats of the Kapiolani
Park Purse a match race was run be
tween Y Ray, belonging to the Shena
doah stables, and Charles David'3 hay
2-year old Annexation. X Ray won il
81 seconds.
Magnet, Antidote and the Duke ot
Norfolk all Hawaiian bred horses
started in the mile dash for the Irwir
Cup and an additional purse of $50
This was the first race started in tine
afternoon. Magnet, the favorite, war
by a head over Antidote. The Duke
of Norfolk was rather bad third
The nip and tuck race between Mag
net and Antidote coming down n tn,
home stretch was very pretty sight
The time was 1916 3-I.
Jimmy Fadden was the favorite il
the mule race, but Alma Nui, a darl
"mule," won in 2:14, Jimmy Fadder
passed under the wire second. Jenny
and Spinning Dale were the Dtlc'
starters.
Gladys won the Kapiolani Parl
Purse, the time being 2:35 in the frs
heat, and 2:29R in the second heat
j; Goldsmith, Gladys, Ralph, and Wat
ermelon Joe were the contestants. II
the first heat Gladys. who was the
general favorite, took the lead at the
start and held it to the finish. The
driver, Cunningham. upon weighing
out, was four pounds short in the
weight and the heat was given tc