SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 7356, 31 October 1887, Page 2

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

THE V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

[Reuteb's Tblbgrams.] MELBOURNE, October 29. The first day's races of the Victorian : Racing Club's spring meeting came off at Flemington today. The weather was magnificent, and consequently the attendance of the public was enormous. Sir Henry Loch, Lord Carrington, and other \iee-regal visitors, and Admiral Fairfax patronised the meeting. The following are the results : MELBOURNE STAKKB, of 5 sovs e;ch, with 800 sovs added ; second, 60 sovs; third, 30 sovs. Weight (or age. One mie and a-quarter. Mr W. Cooper'* blk hj Silvermine, by Napoleon— Silverhair, 6yrs, 9st 41b .. (Robertson) 1 Mr R. Donovan's b hj Dunlop, by Neoke sgat— Etta, 6 yrs, fisc 4lb .. .. .. .. 2 Mr 0. Osborne's b hj Algerian, by Goldsbrough, 5 yrs, Ost 41b ..8 Mr White's oh hj T-ideut, 4 yrs, 9st .. .. 0 Hon. W. Robinson's oh hj Silver Prince, 4 yrs, 98*,.. 0 Mr S. E. Cook's oh f The Charmer, 8 yrs, 7st 61b .. 0 Betting: Eveh against Trident, 10 to 1 I Silvermine. j Algerian and Trident cut out the running and led the field to the straight, when Silvermine and Dunlop forged ahead, and a magnificent struggle home ensued, Silvermine beating Dunlop by a nec"k. Algerian was a good third; Trident fourth, very close up. Silver Prince was never dangerous. Time, 2min 13£ sec. HOTHAM HANDICAP, of 300 sovs and B sovs each. One mile ami a-halt and a distance. Mr W. T. Jones's b hj The Levite, by Yattondon _ Q E D., aged, 7st 131b 1 Sir W. J. Clarke's b hj Menotti, by Darriwell— Romuln, aged, Cat 111b .. ~2 Mr Northern's b hj Keith, by Qoldsbrough-Aphro-dite, 6 yrs, 7st 71b 3 Mr A. Drako's ch m Spade Guinea, 5 yrs, Ost 21b .. 0 Hon. J. White's b g Morok, 5 yrs, 7st 121b .. 0 Mr D. S. Wallace's be Mentor, 3 yrs, ,St.. .. 0 Mr S. G. Cook's b m Mara, 6st 71b .. .. 0 The Levite, Morok, Menotti, Mara, and Mentor led in turn until reaching the straight, when The Levite and Menotti drew ahead together, and a splendid race home resulted in The Levite beating Menotti by three-quarters of a length. Keith was a good third. Time, 2min 53i£sec. MAIUBYRNONG PLATE, a sweepstakes of 30 sovs each, with 1,000 added. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bat 101b; fibios and geldings, Sst 61b. Second horse 800 sovs, and third 200 sovs out of the stake. Winner of any race (not a handicap) va'ue 100 sovs to carry 7ib extra; of 200 sovs, 101b ext-a; of 800 sovs or upwards, 141b extra. Five furlongs. Mr J. Wilßon's, jun., br c Lonsdale, by First King —Y&rdley, Bst 101b .. : .. .. 1 Hon. W. A. Long's oh f Consequence, by Gang For-ward-Haidoe, 9..t 61b (including 141b penalty).. 2 Mr W. O. Cooper's ch f Lady Betty, by St. Albans —Pardon, 9st 61b (including 141b penalty) .. 3 Mr J. H. Hill's b c Vtnturo, by Richmond Mr W. 'Bailey's ch c Quadrant, by St. Albans— Pilgrimage .. . .. •■ •• 0 Mr T. Chirnside's b c Sylvester, by Somnus Astarte .. .. .. •• 0 Mr D. Fountain (ns) r or blk c Lord Rosebery, by Rlchmord-Britannia .. .. .. 0 Mr S. Miller's be Wvvis, by Dinte- Glycerine .. 0 Mr L. L. Smith's'br f Hegira, by Darriwell— Alethe 0 Mr T. Joneß's ch c Gladstone, by Gang ForwardIrish Queen .. ... .. .. 0 Mr W. Cannon's br f Miss Thirza, by Goldsbrough

-Thirzi .. 0 Mr A. A. Devlin's br c Honeyraead, by Henchman Queen Bee,. .. .. ... .. 0 Betting: 4to 1 against Sylvester and Consequence, 6 to 1 Venture and Hegira, 7 to 1 Gladstone, 8 to 1 Miss Thirza, 10 to 1 any other. Venture, Quadrant, Lonsdale, MissThirza, Consequence, and Lady Betty were the first to get away from a good start. At the tan crossing," Venture, Miss Thirza, and Lady Betty were in advance abreast, and as the group approached the distance post Lady Betty and Consequence improved their positions and together led the field, but Londsdale, qoming up op the outside with a great run, won after a splendid finish by a length. Time, lmin 4sec. VICIORIAN DERBY, a sweepstakes of 25 sovs each, with 050 added ; second horse 100 sovs, and third 60 sovs out of the stake. For three-yeir-olds—-colts, Bst 101b; fillies and geldings, Bst 51 b. One mile and a-half. Mr W. Qannon's br c The Australian Peer, by Direhin-Stockdove .. .. .. (Gorry) 1 Hon. J White's oh o Aberoorn, by Chester—Cinnamon .. .. .. .. (Hale*) t Mr W. Cooper's b c Niagara, by Antcros—Frailty (Babertson) t Hon. E. Mitchelson's bo Tranter, by Musket— Puneawerewere .. .. _ 0 Hon. K. Mitchelson's bik c Whakawai, by Leolinus -Lure 0 Mr A. Harvey's ch c Pctkeha, by the Englishman— Tiueßlue .. .. .. .. .. 0 Hon. W. Robinson's br o Enfilade, by Musket— Onjx . 0 Mr T. Coffc-y'd br c Jesuito, by Darriw. 11—Tyropean ... .. 0 Hon. J, White's br f Lava, by Chester-Etna .. D A splendid start was effected at the first attempt; Lava, Abercorn, Pakeha, Tranter, and .Jebusite getting first away. As the horses filed round the turn, Lava was leading Abercorn by three lengths; then followed Wljakawai, Australian Peer, and Niagara, while Tranter and Jebusite brought up the rear. Lava led to the bridge, where she was four lengths ahead of Abercorn, who was closely attended by Enfilade, Tranter, Niagara, and Australian Peer $ Jebusite being still last. As the field approached the scraping sheds Abercorn ran up to Lava, and, passing her in a few strides, assumed command, but having Australian Peer in close attendance upon him. Tranter and Jebusite were at this stage hopelessly beaten. Abercorn continued to lead to the straight, which he entered barely ahead of Australian Peer and Niagara. The other horses at this point were done with. A grand finish ensued all the way home, but Australian Peer wrested the command from Abercorn at the distance post, despite the gallant efforts of the latter to recover the lead. Won by half a length ; Niagara, who linished splendidly, making a dead heat for second place, Tranter, who swerved at the first turn and lost a good deal of ground, finished a good fourth ; then came Lava, Pakeha, and Enfilade in the order named, while Jebusite brought up the rear, Time, 2min 40sec.

A Press Association special says i—The betting at the post was as follows t Even on Aberoorn, 7 to 2 against Tranter, 11 to 2Aus> tralian Peer, 8 to 1 Niagara, 14 to 1 Pakeha, 20 to 1 Enfilade. A splendid start was effeoted, and from the jump Abercorn, who had a position on the rails, was the first to move out, and he Immediately gave way to his stable companion Lava, who took up the running and led Abercorn and Enfilade by half a length; Whakawai being two lengths away, followed by Australian Peer and Tranter, with Jebueite bringing upthe rear. Running along the river Lava had increased the distance separating her from Abercorn, Enfilade, and Tranter, while Australian Peer was last. Nearing the bridge Whakawai, who was making the running for Tranter, ran up to Lava and Abercorn, while Pakeha and Tranter also closed up. This time Niagara was last, but running strongly. Qn approaching the abattoirs Whakawai had gained about half a length advantage over Lava, who was then leading the favorite by two lengths, Abercorn was going freely, and had as his closest attend' dants Tranter and Pakeha, who were racing together | and then Niagara, who was quickly improving his position. Jebusite was apparently beaten, and began to tail off. Much the same order was presented as the horses swept past the sheds t but nearing the home bend Lava retired in favor of Whakawai, who was leading Aberoorn by a length. Niagara and Australian Peer now made their effort, »nd along with Tranter were fast gaining on the leaders. Rounding the turn for home Aberoorn appeared to have a slight advantage over Niagara and Australian Peer ; while Pakeha was lying handy, Whakawai having dropped away beaten. At the distance post Abercorn was only a neck in front of Australian Pepp &nd Niagara, while at the latter's girths Tranter too was coming up fast. Opposite the stand Australian Peer made a desperate rush, and, getting even with the favorite 100 yds from the post, managed to beat him by a clear length, Niagara and Abercorn rnnningadead heatfor second place { Tranter fourth, Lava fifth, Pakeha sixth, with the Jebnsitejast. Tranter, whenroundingthe turn at the bottom of the straight, came on to his knees. Niagara tried to bolt at the back of the course. The win of The Australian Peer is a bad one for the ring, as he has been backed heavily in doubles by the Sydney division. MrGanndn, his owner, wins LII,OOO. Mr GannOn also stands well about Australian Peer for the double event.

SELLING RACE, a sweepstakei of 3 sovs each, with * ' 160 added; - for threo-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age, with selling allowance}. Mrß. Miller's oh hLarido, 6 yrs, Oat 21b •.. .. 1 Mr H. Oxeobam's b g Faßgh-a-ballagb, 6 yrs, Set 91b .. . .. 2 Mr R. Baldwin's oh hj Salvo, 6 yw, 9it 21b ~ 8 Won easily. COBURG STAKES, a handicap sweepstakes of 6 sovs each, with 200 added ; second home 40 sovs, third 20 soys out of the slaV e. One mile and a furlong. Mr J. Sully's ch hj Quintin tfatsep, aged, 7st 121b 1 Hon. J. White's br* Enigma, 8 yrs, 6st 71b .. 2 Mr O Colllns's oh hj Hewrsastjr, 4 yrs, 7st B'b .. 3 Won by a length. A message from the Press Association gives the following summary of Saturday night's betting on the Cup:—Australian Peer, 100 to 20 (taken); 100 to 25 (off). Oakleigh has been heavily supported at 100 to 15. Silvermine has been backed to win L 3.000 at 100 to f. Algerian was also backed for' a'similar amount at 100 to 16. Silver Prince has receded in the market,

and 100 to 11 is on offer about him. Dunlop has been baoked to win a couple of thousand at 100 to 5 j and Remus for L 5.000 at 100 to 6, and he is now at 100 to 8. Abercorn is quoted at 100 to 4; and Niagara was supported to win L 2.000 at 100 to 6. Meteor has been well supported at 100 to 7 ; Cranbrook is at 100 to 5 (off); Recall, 100 to 4 (off); Tranter, 100 to 4 (off); 100 to 4to 100 to 2 others. THE MELBOURNE CUP. [Special to Press Association.] MELBOURNE, October 30. (Received Ootober 31,1887, at 2.15 a.m.) The following are the latest quotations on the Melbourne Cup : 6 1 agst Australian Peer 6 1 AUerian 7 _ 1 Meteor and Oakleigh 10 1 Silver Pi luce lo l Silverwi'ie, Dunlop, and Cranbrook 20 1 Niagara, Remus, Abercorn, and Recall 25 1 Trident and Tranter 30 to 1 to 100 to 1 any other. MELBOURNE, October 31. (Received Ootober 31,1887, at 12.58 p.m.) On Sunday, Recall did a mile and a-half in splendid style in 2min 43Jsec. This morning, Escutcheon and Remus did a very good mile, and Thunderbolt was sent once round fast. Silver Prince and Enfilade took moderate exercise only. Abercorn went half pace, and Algerian once round at top speed. Cranbrook and Trident did nothing of importance. Dunlop galloped a mile. Silvermine and Niagara went freely, and finished their work fast. Recall did gentle work. Oakleigh did the best gallop of all the horses out. Australian Peer merely cantered, and Frisco was not extended. Tranter went a mile and a-half in 2min SOsec. Pakeha was sent once round at a good speed. Meteor arrived this afternoon. Affluence is not likely to see the post. Oakleigh, Australian Peer, or Tranter should provide the winner of the Cup ; the first-named for choice.

C.J.C. METROPOLITAN MEETING. For the C.J.C. metropolitan meeting progress payments were received on Saturday as follows : NEW ZEALAND CUP.

Welcome Stakes.—Rivenswing, Rainbow, Carbine, Adulation, Chudleigh, Sorameil Fleurette. Derby.—Maxim, Sextant, Gipsy King, Lorraine, Onichfield. Oaks.—Enid, Vaultress, Rose-and-Blaok, Water Queen, Repose, Red Ensign, Credulity, Engagement.

Canterbury Cup.—Moxim, Sextant, Gipsy King, Artillery, Nelson, Lorraine.

The following nominations were also received : Criterion Stakps. one mile.—Fair Nell, Wakatipu, Sultan, Enid, Beresfoid, Rose and Black, Kimberiey, Titbit, Repose, Brontg, L:on, Forester, Teredo, Red Ensign, Apropos, Silver Mark, Qui >ble, Patrician, Mokoia, St. Ivee, Snapshot, Li Ho e, Jaok. Selling Plate Handicap, one mile aud a-quarter. Sultan, Forward, Kingask, Parihaka, Melvi.le, Ricearton.

six furlongs—Meteor, Sultan, Molly Bnvn, Kimberiey, Teddy, Repose, Eavenscraig, Leon, St. Agnes, Tyrant, Marlborough, Martin Luther, Eriii-go-br>{th, Bard, Quibble, Mokoia, La Rose, St. Jves, Crodufi y, Vanity Fair, Jnok.

Ifimßi.K Race Handicap (second day), once round and a distance.—Seeurus, Panlo, Marmion, Archduke, Isaao, Irish King, Golden Butterfly, Mainmoo, Teddy, Secretary, Garibaldi. R.ivenswood, Mac, Mainbooni, Trapper, Maywood, Effigy. Selling Rack, seven furlongs.—Kinga-k, Painter (nil), Melville (L 25) Epsom High-weight Handicap, one mile and aquarter. Wukatipu, Sultan, Beresford, Russloy, Archduke, Kimberiey, Titbit, Leon, Rnvenscraitr, Wairuna, Marlborough, alcana, Hard, Quibble, Patrician, Mokoia, S f . Ives, Credulity, Snapshot, La Rose, Jack, Ivanhoe. Juvenile Plate, fivo fur'ong?.—Sultan, Rainbow, Ohick, Springstone, Carbine, Vandal, Adulation, Brontfi, St. Agnes, Red Ensign, ChuJleigh, Sorumell, St. Swithin. Ladies' Purse Handicap, once round and a distance.— Secundus, Marmion, Igaac, Brian Boru, A>chduke, Irish King, Mammoc, Teddy, Ravenscr&ig, Mac, Wairuna, Tartullus, Erin-go-bragb, Trapper, ErHgy. Spring Nurskrv Handicap, four furlongs —Ravenswing, Rainbow, Chick, Carbine, Adulation, Vandal, Chudleigh, Parvula, Sommeil, Fleuretto. Metropolitan Handicap, one mile and a-half.— Pair Ntll, Wakatipu, Sultan, Maxim, Lochiel, Berea(ord, Ruhy, Gipsy King, Hermitage, Artillery, Titbit, Brontd, I.eon, Lorraine, Cruet) Held, Hoana, Apropos, Silver Mark, Regina, Quibble, Patriciin. Flying Handkhp, five fourlonfcs.—Fair Nell, Molly Bawn, RiHalcy, Repose, Forester, Erin-go-bragh, Red Ensign, Silver Mark, Regina, St. Ives, Vanity Fair, Meteor, Lcchiel, Ruby, Kimberiey, S\ Agnes, Tornado, Terpdo, Apropos, Bard, St. Swithin, La Rose, Jack. TRAINING NOTES. CHRISTCHURCH, October 31. At Ricearton this mprnjng Lorraine galloped t>yo miles in good style, and Nelson covered the same distance fast. Regina and Cruchfiejld went the Cup pourse, the geldjng having the best of a very moderate gallop. Hermitage and Gipsy King traversed a mile and a-half fast, moving well. Sextant djd a moderate gallop with Roserand-Black. Ruby went two rounds at half-pace; and Artillery, who is suffering from a bruised heel, cantered four miles. Moana did easy work. Lochiel is reported to be doing the best work of the Yaldhurst lot.

DUNEDIN AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. The following entries have been received for the sports meeting on 9th November : 100 yds (scratch) Meenan, W. H. Aitken, A. Poison, S. T. Kerr. Onb-muh Bicycle Hakdicap -8. K. Stead man, J. W. Haynes. James Milne. A. J, Munay, A, J. George, H. Q MackintOHh, C. Zleie. J, Howllsod.S. T, Kerr, HiQll Jump.-G. Shaw, H. Power. J. W, Haynes, J. T. PralD, D. M. Robertson, F. Wright. 860ydb Handicap.-G. Shaw, W. B. Eyre, Andrew Millar, W. A, Smith, G. A, Slelgb, B. Biuchop, H. M, Rait, W. U Hooper, A W Morris, F. Meenan, D. M. Robertson, V. Wright, V. field. 120) us HoRDLts (Championship of New Zealand).— Q. Shaw, J. H. Stephenson, J. W. Haynes, J. T. Pralo, F. Mten&D, D, M. Robertson, F. Wright. Tursb-mils BicTObs Hasdioap.-S. R Steadaan, 0. A. Low, James Milne, S, T. Kerr, Arthur J. Murray, A. J. George, H. 0. Mackintosh, J. Howlison. 150 yds Hakdicap.—G. Shaw, W. B. Eyre, Andrew Ml'lar, B. T. Kerr, V. Reld, F. Wtlirht, E. A. SleM, R. Bauchop, F. Meenan, D. M. Robertson, A. Poison. HalP-Milb Flat (championship ol New Zealand).— W. H. A'tken, 0. Shaw, P. Monlaon, P, B. Thompson, W. A. Smith. R. H Espie, W. L. Hooper, Georue F. Hutchinson, F. Wright, V. Reld. One-mile Walk (Hand cip) - Thomas Kerr, C. A. Beal, R. H. Ashorofc, James Ross, H. Power, E. J. M'Kelvoy. Combination Bicyclb Rack.—C. A. Low, A. J. Murray, A. J. George, J. Howlison, S. T. Kerr, A. 0. Melville.

One-milk Run (Handioap).—P. Morrison, William M. Rose, A. Dolg, D. B. Thompson, W. A. Smith, W. L, Hooper, P. J. Ness, R. H Ejpie, H. Power, G. F. Hutchlnßon, F. Wright, V Reid, J. B Christie. Drop-kicking Fcotball (Open),-0. A Beal, A. W. Morris, J. T Prain, J. Russell. 440 yds Handicap.—G. Shaw, W. M. Ross, A. Dolfr, Andrew Millar, D. B. Thompson, W. A. Smith, K. A. S!ei(fh, R. Bauohop, H. M. Rait, W. L Hooper. P. J. Ne<s, H. Power, A. W. Mortis, F. Meenan, F. Wright, V. Roid, W. H. Aitker. Five-milk liiMOiß Rack —S. R. Steadnnn, C. A, Low, J. W. Hiyne", Ja-i.es Milne, A. J. Geo'ce, H. G. Mlntosh, A. J. Murray, J. Howlison, S. T Kerr.

The entries for the tug of war, dropkicking football, and the gymnastic com petition are open, and entries can be made on the grounds up till within fifteen minutes of the starting of each event. Mr D. Duncan will deolare the handicaps on Friday, 4th November. Mr E. H. Burn will also declare the bicycle handicaps on the same date.

Our Wellington correspondent wires : •• The Hpn. Mr Mitphelson's ill-luck at horseraoing seems to follow him. In the Caulfield Cup, run a fortnight ago, Esoutcheon was jammed against the rails, and in the Derby on Saturday Tranter fell when holding a good position. On Saturday night Mr Mitcholson received the following cablegram from his trainer :-*-' Ought certainly to have won. Last away, Tranter fell on his head at the turn into the straight, thereby losing some lengths. ■ 'Just beaten for place.— Dakin, Melbourne."'

st lb st lb Nelson .. .. 9 10 St. Glair .. ..7 0 Artillery.. „ 8 4 Gipsy King ..7 0 Locbiri .. „ 7 12 Ruby .. .. 6 12 Torrent .. .. 7 7 Regina .. ..0 9 Hermitage ..7 7 Cfuohfkld .. 6 7 Maxim .. .. 7 6 Lorraine .. ..0 0 Sextant .. ..7 6 Beresford ..0 0 Moana .. ..7 5