SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 6808, 23 January 1886, Page 4

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

At the Lawrence races yesterday the Hurdles, of 35 sovs, two miles and a distance, was won easily by Garibaldi (9st 41b), with Trapper (lOst 21b) second, and Marquis (9st 101b) third. The Flying Handicap, of 20 sovs, one mile, fell to Viking (Bst 121b), with Martyr filly (Gst) second, and Epicure (7st 51b) third. The Time Trot, of 25 sovs, three miles, was won by Silver Bell (40sec), Cockey (75sec) being second, and Oliver (scratch) third. The Trial Stakes, of 20 sovs, for three year olds foaled in the counties of Tuapeka, Bruce, Taieri, and Clutha, one mile, was won by Factory Girl, with Mystery second, and Davie third. The J.C. Handicap, of 50 sovs, two miles, was won by Trapper (6st 101b), with Sir Audley (Cst 21b) second, and Mokarakara (Sst 121b) third. The other starters were Foul Play aud Blackboy. The Consolation Time Trot was won by Wakatu, and the Consolation by Foul Play. Turquoise, Necklace, and Derringer are coming down in the Rotomahana, in charge of Ohaafc, to fulfil their Dunedin engagements '

At the Invcrcargill races yesterday the Southland Derby was won by Solitude, with Trefoil second and Plunger third; the Hurdles by Little John ; the Hack by Dead Shot; the Flying Handicap by Violin, with Solitude second ; and the Southland Handicap by the outsider Kate Kelly, Puck being second and Ladybird third. At a meeting of the stewards of the Canterbury Jockey Club held last week a letter was read from W. White, the jockey, in which he acknowledged his error, and apologised for his conduct at the November meeting, and asked that his disqualification should be removed. The stewards, considering that tho punishment for his insubordination was a very light one, declined to accede to the request. Nelson's price at Wellington (before the Island Bay meeting) for the Dunediu Cup was 100 to 20. Derringer came next at 100 to 15, and Fusillade at 100 to 12. Messrs J. Murray (senior and junior) won the principal prizes for dancing at the Sydney Highland Society's gathering on New Year's Day. Mr Murray secured first honors for the Highland fling and reel o' Tulloch, while his son took second for the Irish jig. The Wanaka Jockey Club's races took place on Friday and Saturday. The one investor who fancied Mount Ir6n in the Maiden Plate, of 10 sovs, received LGI 4s. Weka and Harold were second and third. The Albert Town Handicap, of 30 sovs, was won by Violin, with 9st 21b; Moose (Ost) second, and Tristan (7st) third. Jack, from scratch, won the Trot, of 10 sovs. Violin carried 9st Cd in the Flying Handicap, of 20 sovs, and won easily ; Warrior (7st slb) second, and Dunluce (Bst 71b) third. On the second day Snowdrift (lOst) just managed to win the Hurdle Race, of 20 sovs, Warrior (9st 131b) being second, and Tristan (9st 111b) third. The Jockey Club Handicap, of 50 sovs, was won by Knickerbocker Sam (6st 71b), with Haricot (Cat 81b) second, and Dunluce (7st 121b) third. Tristan won the Hospital Race, after a dead heat with Snowdrift.

At the Invorcargill races the Maidon Plate was won by Plunger, with Vanderdecken and Trefoil second and third. The Hurdles went to Little John. The other horses baulked, and the winner cantered home at leisure. The Cup was won by Puck, with Marjory Moore second, and Claret third. Puck led all the way. The Novel Handicap was won by Civis, and the County Plate by Puck. ISLAND BAY RACES. The following are details of the principal events at yesterday's meeting : llandicav HmiDLK Rack, of 75b0v8. One mile and a-lwlf. Mr J. Hiifitins's Secretary, l(tet 81b (D.Mitchell) 1 Mr D. Kuthcrford's Master Anne*), 12st 71b (Sheenan) 2 Mr J. Prosger'sKviisMOO, 9it .. (Ilickey) 3 Macaroni (list 101b), Faugh-a-Ballagh (list), Claude (10st), and Loch Lomond (9st) also ran. From a good start Kangaroo rushed to the front, closely followed by Master Agnes. The others, with the exception of Macaroni, who was last, were in a bunch. The first hurdle was taken in this order Kangaroo still had a slight lead in passing the stand, with Master Agnes and Faugh-a-Ballagh racing together next, and Secretary, Claude, Loch Lomond, and Macaroni in the order named. At the hurdle at the top turn Kangaroo fell away, and Secretary assumed the head of affairs, Master Agnes and Faugh-a-Ballagh coming next. Along the back stretch Secretary increased his lead, and with Master Agnes drew away from the other horses. An interesting race took place between these two, and Secretary was first into tho straight by two lengths ahead of the top weight, Kangaroo being third, the others tailing off some distance away. Secretary cleared the last obstacle three lengths ahead of Master Agnes, and won comfortably by about the same distance. Kangaroo was six lengths away, third. The race throughput was a pretty one, and no mistakes were made by any of the horses. Time, 2min 58sec. Dividends, L 3 9s and L2 19s.

Islakd Bay r.Mii; Pur Hasdicai", of 400 sovs, Sxcaiiil horse. f.Osovn ; third horse, '-'". sovs from the atakett. One mile and a half. Major Cinorfffc'aNelton. DstDlb.. •• (Brown) 1 Mr J. Stephenson'* Captain Webster, 7"t 101b (Sharp) 2 Mr P. Martin's Pear), Bst Bib .. •• (Clifford) 3 Tasman (Ost T>lb), Administrator (i)st)> r'aslia (Sst l'2lb), Lady Emma (Sst), Armorer (7st 111b), Leon (7st 91b), Salvage (7st 01b), Ugly Buck (7st 91b) also ran. Betting : i to 1 against Nelson and Pearl, 5 to 1 Tasman, 7 to 1 Administrator, 8 to 1 Pasha and Captain \Veb3tcr, 10 to 1 Leon, Lady Emma, and Armorer, 12 to 1 Salvage, 20 to 1 Ugly Buck. There was considerable delay at the post, Nelson and Tasman appearing anxious to break away The starter was not successful in getting the horses away to a good start. When set going Captain Webster was quickest on his legs, and rounding the top turn had a half length lead from Pasha, who had Leon on his quarters, Tasman, Nelson, and Ugly Buck running in the ruck together a length away. In this order they swept past the stand, Lady Emma and Administrator bringing up the rear. As they turned by the road Nelson could be seen improving his position, and Derritt on Tasman followed, and Pasha dropped back. Passing Holmes's Captain Webster still led, with Nelson close up, and the position remained unchanged till entering the straight, except that Pearl could be seen wending her way through the field. As the _ horses turned into the straight there was little to choose between Captain Webster and Nelson, but Pearl had run into third place. When 100 yards from home Nelson had the race well in hand. Captain Webster, under the whip, made a desperate rush, but was unable to get within a length of Nelson. Pearl was a good third, Leon fourth, Administrator fifth, then Pasha, Tasman, Lady Emma, Ugly Buck, and Salvage, in the order named. Time, 2min 40see. Several private watches made the time 2min IW.jscc, and this is believed to be nearer the mark. Dividends, L 9 14s (L2 tickets) and L 5 15s. Tramway Stakks Handicap, of 100 sovs. Second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Three-quarters of a-mile. Mr H. D. Bradley's Athol Daisy, Csfc.. (Huxtable) 1 Mr T. Thomson's Little Scrub, Cst Gib .. (Lain?) 2 Messrs Stock and Conroy's Miss Dareron, 7st 21b (G. Armourer (Bst), Talebearer (7st 111b) Soudan (7st 101b), Rumor (7st 41b), and Capsize (6st 111b) also ran. Soudan was made a hot favorite. Great delay took place at the starting-post, and there were fully a dozen false starts. When they were sent away the horses were all over the field, and Capsize had the worst of it by fully three lengths. Miss Dargon, closely attended by Little Scrnb, was quickest away, and they led the field at a merry pace. Along the back stretch Capsize made an effort to pass the leaders when near the road, but soon died away again. Entering the straight Little Scrub passed Miss Dargon, but Athol Daisy came with a brilliant dash, and cutting down horse after horse soon had the premier position, which she maintained to the finish, beating Little Scrub by a length, who in his turn was two lengths ahead of Miss Dargon, Rumor fourth, then followed Talebearer, Armorer, and Capsize in the order named, Soudan being a dozen lengths away, last. Time, lmin 20sec. Dividends, L 5 7s and L 4 17s.

The Selling Plate, of 50 sovs, threequarters of a mile, was won by Aimee {lit 111b), with Fisherman (7st slb) second, and Lifebuoy (7st 121b) third ; the Hack Hurdles, by Sir William, and the Selling Hack by Matemou (late Hinau), who beat a field of nine. L 6,500 was put through the totalisators.