THIRD DAY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XVII, Issue 967, 15 February 1862, Page 4

THIRD DAY.

Ihursday—another fine racing day: the sun obscured by clouds, and a fresh breeze from the S.E.. made the temperature all that could be desired. The attendance on the Stand was not so great as on the previous days, and there was a sensible falling-off in the number of visitors on the Course. The racing, too, was of an inferior character, and only throe events of any importance were upon the card. Several private matches had been looked forward to with some interest, but they came to nothing. One of these was for £100, between two of the Messrs. Lee's horses, Koh-i-noor and a brown filly by Sleight-of-hand out of Countess, against two of. Mr. Malloek's, Emmeline and Vivienne. Messrs Lee paU forfeit. Mr Barnard also paid forfeit to Mr AVillmer. the horse of the former being said to be too fat to run. The Selling Stakes went to Chloroform. There had been only three entries, Rob Roy at £UK». and Market Gardener at £80; but both horses having during the week risen considerably in value, their owners prudently scratched them. The first race on the: day's programme was the Metropolitan Plate.—-Haudicap of £50. M ;entrance. U miles. : Mr Honey's br g Rob Boy, (5 yrs, 9st. fibs, (owner) I Major Whito's b g Hob, G yrs, 9 st, (K. liny) - Mr laudnlen's gr ra Snowdrop, aged, Sst. 101b (Kust);' At starting Snowdrop and Moss Rose went off together, closely followed for half the distance by Kob and Hob Roy, King of the Gipsies next, Wiiiinea last. Rob Roy here got a slight lead, but was again challenged by Rob ; again they changed places at the corner, and Rob Roy came in a good winner by a length and a half; Snowdrop a fair third. Moss Rose fourth, King-of the Gipsies fifth, Waimea nowhere. The betting was in favour of Rob, who was backed at evens against the field; 3 to 1 against Kob K«y. Mr Moneys victory was another triumph, which Iw well deserved, for ho handled his horse beautifully. Queen's Plate.—.£loo for all ages, entrance £?>■ 8 miles. C.J.C. weights. Mr It. Stafford's In-m Ultima, 0 yrs (E. Stallbrd) ••• 1 Mr Morse's b m Hevolco, 4 yrs ((>. Cutts) - Mr Lanco'sbfEmmelino,'2yrs (It. Ray) ;? This'was the race of the day, and provoked a good deal of speculation in the ring. Revoke was favorite, and offers to back her to any -.amoxmt at ovens flgaiiist the other, two wero freely made but not readily accepted, as Euuneline was supposed to have no chance; and trifling odds on Revoke wero offered by her friends to command customers. 15 to 1 was laid against Emmeline and freely taken. At starting' Emmolme got well away and a clear lead for a considerable distance, when she*became restive and fell to the rear, Ultima taking the lead closely followed by Revoke; the two then came shoulder to shoulder

•uul i» this way ran most of the distance. Einmclino. strove hard in the third inihi to recover her place, anil gradually decreased the distance between her inul the crooks?, hut during the last quarter of a mile j u , r want of strength was viable and Iho two older ntfivs came up at. a killing pace. '■"Ultima obtained a <liirht loud at the corner, and though Cut ts used overy effort, Revoke was beaten at the winning post liv several lengths. Kinmoline v good third, linn in c, mm. 2 see. Fokcko Handicap.—l mile. Sweepstakes of .£lO each, h f. compulsory to all winners cxce|>t the Scurry and Hack ; optional to losers. Mr. H. Stafford's br m Ultima, lyra. list (E.Stafford) 1 Mr. MaUoek's 1> f Einmclino, 3 yrs. Bst (It. Kay) 2 Mr. I'arkerson's Prince Charlie, 9st (Parkersoii) 8 This was a very pretty race, Ultima beating by about half-a-length Time 1 mm. 53 sees. True bill was declared to start, but after weighing his jockey, found he could not hold him, and he was scratched a few minutes before the start was made. For the Sklling Stakes, Chloroform walked over, and was afterwards put up to auction at the upset price of .£IOO, but there were no bidders. Consolation Stakes.—Handicap. £2 each, £25 added, for beaten horses. 1 mile. Major White's b g Rob. 0 yrs, 9st (Dillon) 1 Mr". Mallock's br c Market Gardener, 3 yrs, Bsfc 71b (Ray) .' 2 Mr. ft. Stafford's br c St. Patrick, 3 yrs, Bst 41b (Redwood) .' 3 Sultan. Snowdrop, and True Bill started. Market Gardener was slightly the favourite, though Hob had a good many supporters; some of the older hands affected the latter horse, and barring him, held Market Gardener and St. Patrick in equal favour. Snowdrop, Rob, and St. Patrick got off together, the others well up. On the flat Market Gardener came up with a rush and made the running home, Hob being the victor by a length and a-half This race brought to a close the Canterbury Meeting of 1862, and though we have to regret Wetsail's non-appearance, it is admitted on all hands the sport has been better than any we have witnessed hero. The presence of dogs on the course having been found to be a great nuisance, poison was laid upon the ground previous to the races, and several animals fell victims. We do not quarrel with the stewards for the step they have "taken; but if the practice is to be followed next year, we trust the Clerk of the course will see the carcases buried of such as may perish, for on Thursday last the effluvium from some of them was most disgusting.