SPORTING.

Press, Volume XLII, Issue 6304, 2 December 1885, Page 7

SPORTING.

CJ.C, METEOPOLITAH MBBTING.

- I .*- f TUKDAT, NOVDIBBB 12. Bfcewards-Meesrs j. Brabawn, G. Clifford «_ P. Cunningham, J. D- Frantash, L. Harper, Jl. Wynn-Wfflmms, J. D. t: Lance" C. G. Hawdon, H. Pruw, *V Hon. W. Beeves, Hon. L. * --, A. C. Wilson, Judge—Mr P._B3mj ten: _, v cappers—The Committee. Clerk or * S. Garforth. Clerk of _b---tna (Jourse-Captato DMdaa. Hon. Treasurer—Mr G. G. Stead. _. ~ • - -lavoredwitß tiie loveliest of weather for racing—beautiful bright sunlight, with jest enough breeae to make it pleasant in the early part of the day—which, however, increased Bomewhat disagreeahly aa the day wore en—the CJ.I/. started the Metropolitan meeting of 1886 under the happiest awpoea. In their case the axiom that they had deserved success applied most thoroughly. Everything had been done by the energetic Secretary/Mr Pent old, to render the course to tiie visitor a tiling cf beauty, which we ftretoH, on the authority of the poets,»» toy for ever. The half-crown stand, which was so inopportunely burnt down last ifcar, and thereby caused heavy loss to tiie clubi and an inconvenience to the public, has been restored with great improvement, and afforded ftceonimodation to » large number. _ The lawn and the surroundings, snpecialiy tiie newer beds, looked fresh and nice, and there was about the whole of air of careful attention and order which mnst have struck the visitors who. saw it for the first time with the notion that we conducted our meetings with some idea «f artistic taste. The attendance, as might have been expected from the charming vreather, and the large number of outsiders •ftrrmi, other provincial districts who have poured in by train and steamers, was' exceedingly good, and must have rejoiced the hearts of Mr Stead and Mr Penfold. Several improvements have been effected since last meeting. A taLegraph, notifying the ecratohings and the numbers of the starters for the vartom nm. has r_w»n rilaaeA ODnosite the doca

of tiie Press' room, and in full view of the half-crown and shilling stands, so that the occupants of these can become acquainted with what is going on equally as well as those within the magic enclosure of the grand stand lawn. In order ; to provide for any emergency, a detachment of the police,- who have gone through ambulance drill, were present with a Stretcher, which was deposited in tiie Press room, outsiu which the flag;of the St. John Ambulance waved,, notifying* to all and sundry that the first aid and help to the wounded or hurt could be obtained there. This course it is intended to carry out at all public gatherings, and -should the occasion unfortunately arise for the calling into requisition of the services of the ambulance department,' much unnecessary, pain will be saved to the unfortunate who may happen to be injured. ~ j The railway arrangements under tiie I superintendence of Mr Back, were as usual, perfect, though the resources of the Department were pretty severely tested, as wfll be seen when we state that over three thousand travelled by rail. There were a very large number of carriageß also, and generally the attendance was the largest we have yet had on the first day of the Metropolitan Bace Meeting. Mr Charles Amyes, *f the Junction Hotel, aa in former years, had the providing of the grand stand luncheon, and laid a table which was of such a character as to please the most fastidious.

Tan Sfbjxg HtraDLß Bi.cn Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 soys each, with 200 sovb added: second horse to receive SO soys, and the third horse 20 soys from the stake. Minimum weight 9st. Over, eight'flights of hurdles. About two miles." 311. Mr A. H. Barron's gr g Director, aged, by Papapa—-Lady Grey. lOat 21b ...... ... (Newman) 1 51. Mr P. Murphy'schg Marquis, aged, 10at71b ... . ... (Poole) 2 653. Mr G. Eutherford's eh h Master

Agnes, 5 yrs, 12et 101b... (Sheenan) 8 Fbxb- HAitDicAP, a sweepstakes of 8 soys _ soys each, with 200 soya added t second horse to receive 30 soys, and the third horse 20 soys from the Btake. One mile. ■''-': .'-''•-'■ 155. Mr P. Martin's Soudan, 3 yrs, Musket—Maidof Athcl, 6atl3lb(Wood) 95. Mr A. Hathorne's eh f Spade Guinea,3yrs,7st3lb ...(Sharp) 2 63. Mr T. H. Lanci's eh m Bediment,

6yrs, 6st Dodd) 3 Ths Niw Zsaland Ctjp, a handicap sweep- . stake of 20 bovb each, with 1000 bovb added; second horse to receive 200 soys. and the third horse 100 soys from the stake. Two miles. 261. Mr J. Pilbrow's be Fusilade, by Musket—Wai-iti, 3 yre, 6at 71b

(Dodd) 1 310. Mr P. Tancred'a r h Administrator, 6yrsjß.tllb ... ... (Vaile) 2 485. Mr G. G. Stead's br h Loohiel, 4 yrs, 7stl3lb ... ... ...(Endings) 3 Taw Wxxcohb Stakbs, a Bweepstakea of 15 soys each, with3oo soys added; second horse to receive 50 soys; and tiie third horse, 25 soys from, the stakes. Four .-, furlongs. Mr H, Goodman's eh f Apropos, by Apreraont—Bupee, Bat ... (Clifford) 1 Mr E. Lyon's b c, by Albany—Fallacy, Bstslb ... ... ... (Kean) 2

Mr P. Butler's br c Artillery, by Musket —Ouida,Bßtslb - ... ... (Stratford) 3 Tbb B:blling Bach Handicap of a sweepstakes of 1 soy each, with 100 soys added. One and a half miles. 833. Mr G. G. Stead'a eh h Bavenscraig, by Craig Miller—Lady Bavensworth, 4 yrs (Eng. time), 7st (White) 1 22V. Mr M: Sherwin'a b g Mokarakara, aged.dat:. .... ... Myers) 2 413. Mr P. Butier'a b h Tim Whiftler.

aged. 7st 12ib ... ... (Stratford) 3 The Biccabton Wxxtxb Handicap; a sweepstakes ef 3 soys each, with 103 added; Second hone 20 soys, and third 10 bovb from the state. 224. Messrs M. and C. Hobbs' bg Jack, syrs,9st7lb ... 1 29. Mr M. Duncan's gr m Ironsides, 4yn,Bat 71b ... ... ... 2 279. Mr D. O'Brien's br o Derwenter, ?■■■'■■■ Syrs,B_t7lb ... ... ... ... 3 i ThTJBSIIAT, NOVHMBSB 12. Htjbdlk Bacb Handicap, a sweepstakes -.- of 3 soys each, with. 100 sovsadded; second horse 20 soys, and third _horse 10 soys from- the stake. Minimum weight. Set. Over six flights of hurdles. :-. 'Once round and a distance. 93. Mr Hi Luna's b g Eingask. 6 yrs, " Bst 71b, by Hero—Toil (O'Connor) 1 £00. Mr A. H. Barron's gr g Director, - aged, list 21b (Newman) 2 243. Mr H. Piper's br g Bavenswcor. aged, list i» (Stewart) 8 Thb Maidsn Bidbbs' Sbu-in* Bach, of SO bovb, for three-year-olds and upwards. Three-year-olds, Bst 71b; four yeare,°at 71b: five, six, and aged. 9»t 9)b. Mares allowed 51b. To be ridden by lads who have never won a race of the-value of 25 soys. Winner to be cold by auction immediately after the race for 100 soys, the surplus (if any) to be divided between the second horse and theC.J.C. Fund. Any horse may . be claimed at entered selling price ia accordance with C.J.C. Bute 40. If entered to be sold—for 75 soys, allowed 7lb; 50sovs, 141b; 2550vb,211b. Seven furlongs. „ ~'.-. _ 438. Mr J. E.Pilbrow'sbg Mata, aged, (50aov_)8st7lb... ... (Jwner) 1 836. Mr G. G. Stead's eh hjttaveuEcraig, 4 yrs, 9st ... 2 92. Mr J. Wild's b m Athol Daisy (late Papanui),6yrß,9st4lb ... (Jones) 3 Thx Dkejbt Sxakxb, a sweepstakes 0f25 soys each, with 500 soys added. For three-year olds. Second horse to receive 100 soys; the third horsei 50 bovb from the stake. Colts, Bsti 101b j fillies, 88t 51b. One mile and a half. 857. Hon W. Beeves'ch o Stonyhurst, by King of Clubs—Wateraprite Bst . 101b (Thompson) 1 1215. Mr J. Pilbrow's b c Fusilade, by Mnsket-Wai-iti, Bst 101b _ (Clifford) 2 330. Mr D. O'Brien's b c Hermitage, by Cadogan—Macdccar, Bst I°H> g Tan Stewards' .Stakib HA»DiCAP,_a sweepstakes of 10 soys each, with aw 80V8 added; second horse to receive 100 Bovfl, the third horue 50 botß torn the stake. Six furlongs. 'tLS. Mr J. MarFhall'a blk h Turquoise, « yrs.9dt4lb ... , ... _:,^-y er > 1 813. MrG. G.Stead'BbrhL<>ohiel,4yrß, B_tslb ... ... (Kudinge) 2 107. Mr P. Butler's blk a Talebearer, Epsoh High Weight Handicap, stakes of 3 soya each, with 150 soys added; second horse to 'receive 25 soys, and the third horse 10 soy* front the stake. One mile and a quarter. 195 V Mr'G. G. Stead's eh g TresSec, 4yrs,Bat7lb ._JWhite) 1 428. MrH. D. Bradley's b h r*nck 4yrs, Sat7lb ... ...(Clifford) a 281. Mr G. G. Stead's br m Marion, _ T 4 yw, 9at ( s u^_ to Tnn Juvxn-ub Plate, a sweepstakes of 10 aovs each, with 300 save added; second horse 50 the third horse a* aovs from the stake; for two and three-year-olds. Two - year - olds —. Colts, 78t 71b; fillies, 7st ?">• Three-year-olds-Coits, 9st; filließ,B3t 91b, , The winner of the Derby or Welcome to carry 71b rxtra; of any race, weluding! handicaps, of tiie value o£|po iOvsTzibj 200 soys, 51b; 100 soys, 81b extra. Maiden tiwee-year-olda haying started once, allowed slb; twice, 71b; three or more times, 101b. Five fur-.

~ longs." _ . _•■ 2lk Mr P. Martin's gr g Soudan, 3 yrs, byMusket-Maid of Athol, ?£ 3lb , (Clifford) l 92. MrH.PipVr'shf MiteUa,2^^ Thb Post Stakss, of & winner to be sold, and the praceed|to; go to the fund. Minimum weight, Sat- ■ Four furlongs. ~ ___, -.: Urß.H.Cr.ker's Silver Queen A; Twelve others staited. . j Won eftsßy by » couple of ;_■ ■ TaVwhineV was put up to accuon, and passed in to her owner at *30. Fhjuat, Novmßßß 13. Shuns NUBSBBY H-ITOIOAF,, a sweepStakes of 5 soys each, with W ao?a Idded s second horse f_£*!' aid the third 20 sots from the -take. For two-year-olds. I *^ lo =£? < jv 426. Mr P. Butler's br _ m *& 6 m Q - Stead ' B .- b f Viol * 269. l»'CfS»-«^>^ C 3 Thb Ladiss* Pdbsb Hasmcap, stakes of S soys each, "with MO sovb .-. added r second bi»se to receive xOiaOTia, tnd tie third horse 10 bovb from the stake™ For horses that have never won 100 soys in one event on the n*t aiice August Ist, 1884. Muamum weight, 10Jt. To be ridden by gentlemen riders. Once round and a distance

447. Mr ;H, fradley's b h Puck, 4 yrs, - 10at7Ib :.. ... (MrTilbrow); 1 338. Mr G G. Stead* eh g TwaSecvj*. »», list TlbT.. .- <Mißoyfe)j2 574. MVP. Murphy's eh g Marquis, aged, I Th* Cantxbbuby Gup, a sweepstakes of gO soys each, with 500 soys added; second horse 100 soys and third 50 soys from the stake. Three-year-olds, 7st* 61b; four-year-olds, 9at; five-year-olds 9dt 51b; Bix years and aged, 9at6lb. Mare allowed 51b. Two miles and a quarter, 10*6. chic Btdnyhurst, ? '■>■ iby King OfClubs— Waferßpnte* 3 i yra,76i«lb (White) : 1 7 95. Mr D CBrien'a br h Taaman, by ; St. Albans—Zillah, aged, 9st 61b (Kean)l 2 276. Mr D. O'Brien's b c Hermitage, by Cadogan—Macsiccar, 3 yrs, 7st 61b . (Wood) 3 Thi Mstbopoi>itan Handicap, a weepstakes of 5 soys each, with 300 soys added; second horse 50 sovb and the third horse 20 soys from the stake. One-mile and a half. 330. Mr P. Martin's eh m Pearl, 4 yrs, 7*t9lb (Wood) 1 64. Hon. G. McLean's br m Lady Emma, aged, 7st 51b (Loughnan) 2 129. Mr J. Marshall's b m Necklace, 4yr»>,76t9lb (Byers) 3 SxiiiJNe Handicap, a handicap » 180 V each, with 100 sovb added; second horse £0 soys, and third 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. 319. Mr P. Butler's b h Tim Whiffler,

aged, £50,95b 21b ... (Butler) 1 I 255. Mr H. Piper's b f Mirella, 2yrs, jeiOO, 6at 91b ... ... (Clark) 2 217. Mr G. G. Stead's chh Eavenscraig, 4vr,-,jeioo,9Btßlb, ... (Budings) 3 Tra Flting Handicap, a sweepstakes of 5 sovb each, with 200 . soys added; second horse 50 sovb, and third 25 soys. from the stake. Five furlongs. 130. Mr H. Goodman's b g Billy, aged, 6st 121b ( "ochrane; 1 252. Mr H. Hammond's eh g Bocket. 6yrß,6st7lb (Clark) 2 108. Mr J. Stephenson's b g Taiaroa. • 6yrs,Batslb ... ... (Bojle) 3 Ths Consolaiion Handicap, a ewwepstakes of 1 boy each, with 100 soys added; second horse 20 sovb from the Btake. One mile. 583. Mr P. Tancred'srh Administrator. 6jrß,Bst©ib (Vaile) 1 249. Hon. W» Beeves* h.o Tiger Tim. 3yrs,7ot ... ... (White) 58. Mr VaUance'a chg Salvage, aged, 7at4lb ... ... 3