The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1900-09-04
RARE SPORT AT
THE RACE TRACK
Four Harness and Five Running
Events are Brought off in
First-CIass Style at kapiolani.

A holiday crowd packed the grand
stand at Kapiolani Park yesterday at
ternoon to witness the holiday program
of races. 1t Is improbable that there
has ever been larger gathering at the
local racetrack. The fact that the en-
trance to the enclosure was free UNI
doubtedly had much to do with the
record gate. The racing was very fair.
considering the short time given horse
into condition. a.
The meeting, which was held under
the auspices of the newly formed Ho-
'nolulu Driving Association, was
gentlemens affair, rather than pro-
fessional function. This probably ac-'
counts for the diffidence of the occu-'
pants of the judges box In giving
prompt decisions in one or two in-
stances. Taken as a whole, however,
the meeting passed off very pleasantly
and the spectators appeared to be wen
pleased with the show, which Is the
main thing.
QUINN WAS HURT.
AS it was, Quinn was badly bruised
and cut up. 1t was miracle he"was
not seriously injured. When the officer
returned past the stand he was receiv-
ed with a chilling silence that was In
marked contrast to the reception ac-
corded Quinn. who was applauded to
the echo as he limped past the stand.
The second heat of the 2:24 class oc
casioned much difference of opinion.
Albert M appeared to break twice and
then came along and won the heat from
Silas S, driven by Judd. The judges.
however, evidently entertained con-
trary opinion, for they gave the heat
to Silas S. This decision was unfav-
orably received. and many who took
careful note of the heat We're not back
ward in expressing in strong terms
their opinion as to the merits of the
decision. l.. II. Dee, Albert Ms owner,
has protested against the payment OF
the purse, and threatens to bring suit
If the money is handed over.
The press accommodations were eX-
ecrable, in fact there was no accommo-
dation of any description whatever.
The box in the grand stand, supposed
to be reserved for representatives OF
the papers, was occupied by the band.
AS result of strong and frequent
kicking by the quill-drivers they We're
told that they would be allowed to use
the judges stand, an unorthodox and
censurable mode of procedure from
which occasioned much protest among
certain parties interested in the COM
peting horses.
SPORT WAS GOOD.
The sport was good, but somewhat
featureless. Walter p, who won the
800 minute class, Is the hottest thing
that has been unloaded In Honolulu for
quite a time. A horse that steps a
mile In 2:27A In a race of this descrip-
ton Is no SLOUGH, especially when he ia
practically unhitched from hack and
put on race track. nd
Venus, who won two races, had
nothing to beat but ran a better mare
yesterday than she did last June when
she was palpabiy Off color. w. w.
Woods. who won the free-for-all, show
ed indications that he Is still a great
horse, and likely to trouble the best Of
them in some future free-for-all.
The Rosebud filly. winner OF the pony
race, and Cornwell's latest Importation,
is small but undeniably speedy, and
Will be heard from again; she and We
nus placed no less than three races
to their owners credit, not bad for
horses only one day off shipboard.
'-s c. II. Judd fairly annexed" driving
laurels. winning three good races. His
horses were In the pink of condition.
and under their drivers handling. did
their BEST.
Opiopio rode like coming Jockey
and farmed the running events.
o wILsEF RoMPED HOME,
The hundred yards open, was soft
thing for one Wilsey, who romped
home in IL 2-5. and ran like a cinder
path expert. He Is open to make a
match at the same distance for from
$3.50 TO $500.
AS usual, the Advertisers selections
were right in line. five winners being
called outright, viz. w. w. Woods, We
nus t2), Sir cassimir and Mystery. Each