SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 7362, 7 November 1887, Page 4

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

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MELBOURNE, November 5. (Received November 5,1837, at 5.65 p.m.)

The concluding day's races took place at Flemington this afternoon. There was a fair attendance of visitors, and Governors Loch and Lord Carrington were present daring the day. Towards mid-day the weather broke, and afterwards it continued fine, though, in consequence of the rain which fell during the morning, the course was rather heavy. The various events resulted as follows: MAIDEN PLATE, of 6 sovs eaoh, with 250 sovs added; second 60 sovs, third 25 sovs. One mile and aquurfcir. Hon. K. Mitohelson's Uk c Whakawal, 3 yrs, by Leolinus—Lure .. ••, •• •• * Mr A. Harvey's ch o Pakeha, 3 yrs, by the Englishman—Trueßlue .. •• •• , •• 2 Mr Cohen's br o Jabusite, 8 yrs, by DarriwollTyropean .. .. •• •• •• 3 Won easily by five lengths. Time, 2min 18|sec. FOAL STAKES, of 10 sovs each, with 300 sovs added. For three-year-olds; colts. Bat IMb; nMcs, Bst Sib • eeldlngs at time of running allowed 31b. Tho second horse to receive 100 sovs, and the third 50 govs oot of tho stake. One mile and a quarter. Hon. J. White's ch c Cranbrook, by Chester—La Prinoesse .. .. >• •• ..1 Mr W. Cooper's bo Niojfara, by Anteros-Frailty 2 Hon. J. White's br t Enigma, by Chester— Episode .. ■> •• 3 Won cleverly by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min 19sec. FLEMINGTON STAKES, of 5 sovs each, with 250 added; second 60 sovs, third 26 sovs. For two-/ear-olds. Haifa-mile. H. Hill'sb oVenture .. •■ 1 Mr M. Losghlin'sbro Sylvester.. .. ..2 Mr S. Miller's b f Alma 3 Won by half a length. Time, 52$seo. V.R.O. HANDICAP, of 5 sovs each, with 300 added; second 60 sovs, third 80 boVs. One rai'c and three-quarters. Hon. J. White's bo Carlyon, 3 yrs, by ChesterMoonstone • • -- 1 Mr M. Loughlin's b hj Oakleigh, 5 yrs ■■ • Mr Northern's b hj Keith, 6 yrs .. .. .-3 Spade Guinea also ran. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 15£ sec. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 400 sova each. About three miles. Mr Bryant's Ruby, list Mb .. .. ..1 Mr Pearson's Royal Oak, 12st 51b .. ..2 Mr Martin's Lizette, list 121b .. .. ..3 Seven horses faced the starter, and some splendid jumping took place. The steeplechase course was very wet, and in some places the horses had some difficulty in keeping their footing. Roadsman, Kildare, and Yankee Grab fell ; Ruby securing an easy victory by two lengths. Time, 7min ISsec. CANTERBURY PLATE, of 10 sovs eaoh, with 400 added; second 80 sovs, third 40 sovs. Weight for age. Two miles and a-half. Mr W. Gannon's b or br c The Australian Peer, 8 yrs, by Darebin—Stockdove.. .. .. 1 Hon. J. White's oh o Abercorn, 3 yrs, by Chester— Cinnamon •• •• 2 Mr B. Donnovan's b or br hj Dunlop, 5 yrs, by Neokersgat-Etta 3 The three horses named were the only starters; Australian Peer winning easily by two lengths. Time, 4min 45sec. FREE HANDICAP, of 6 sovs each, with 200 added; second 40 save, third 20 sovs. One mile and a furlong Mr M. O'Shanassy's br hj Ragman, 5 yrs .. ..1 Mr J. Osborne's bh Algerian, 6 yrs .. ..2 Mr F. M'Evoy's br c Chicago, 4 yrs .. 3 Won by a neck. Time, 2min lAsec Pasha and other horses also ran. C.J.C, MEETING. [Special to Pbess Association.] The following final payments for the Metropolitan meeting were made on Satur-

Welcome Stakes.—Carbine, Exchange, Saromeil, Adulation, Chudleigh. Fteurette. Derby Stakes.-Gipsy King, Maxim, Sextant, Cruohfield. Oaks.—Credulity, Enid, Engagement, Robo and Black, Repose, Water Queen, Vaultress, Ked Ensign. TAIERI RACES. The following acceptances have been received for the under-mentioned events at the Taieri Amateur Turf Club's meeting on November 9:— Flyino Handicap. Mazurka, Jenny, Camcrine' Sweetbriar, The Baker. Trot.—Duchess, Evangeline, Silver Bell, Boojum, Folly, Grasshopper, Bella, Timmy, Snider, Killarney, Rocky, Idle Girl, Maniac, Digger, Magio, Black Bess, Rhnu, Minnie, Jew, Quickstep, Agnes, Rose, Novelty. Taiebi Handicap.—Captain Cook, Mazurka, Cameline, Factory Girl, The Baker. Pont Race.—Nora, Maggie Grey, Ruby, Dewdrop, Pick.

Ladies' Pohsk.—Factory Girl, Shamrock, Mazurka, Mabel, Seaside, Nightshade. Novel Race.—Land Leaguer, Arohio, Redcllffc, Matipo, Hall Bay, Billy, Busy Foot, Tanawa.

Ttie following nominations were received for the Maiden Plate.—Bitter Sweat, Matipo, The Dodger, Hall Bay, Seaside, Little Noll. Jessamino, Vanity, Mabel, Deerfoot, Gentle Annie, Nightshade.

The following nominations have been received for the Wellington Racing Club's summer meeting on the 2nd and 4th February :

Wellington Cup, two miles. Mokoia, St. Clair, Dauphin, Wakatipu, Falconer, Lady Norah, Tetford, Moana, Silence, Lady Florin, Leon, Administrator, Forester, Strenuous, Pearl, Rivulet, Waitiri, Lochiel, Maxim, Beresford, Shah, Little Scrub, Rumor, Artillery. Hermitage, Gip3y King. For the R.O. Handicap, one mile and three-quarters, the nominations are the same, with the exception of Little Sorub, who is omitted.

At the Lancaster Park trot meeting on Saturday Maid of Munster (35 sees) won the Time Trot (saddle) of 100 sovs, three miles, beating Miriam (50 sees), Gipsy (25 sees), and twelve others. Time, Bmin 30aec. The Time Trot (harness) of 100 sovs, three miles, was won by Miriam (50 sees), Plunger (30 sees) being second, and Despised (55eecs) third. Time, 9min 22Jsec.

day mght :■ SPRING IIURDLE3. st. lb. St. lb. Garibaldi ..11 3 Securus „ . 10 0 Marmion... .. 11 3 Mao . 9 12 Isaao .. 10 10 Effigy .. . 9 9 hriab King ..10 7 Mayweed . . 9 9 Secretary .. 10 5 Ttappar .. . 9 0 Ravenswood .. 10 0 CRITERION STAKES. Quibble .. ., 9 3 Patrician.. . 7 0 1'airNell. .. 8 T Teredo .. . 7 0 Forester.. ..8 6 Bronto .. . .6 12 Jack .. 8 5 Kimbeiley . 6 9 Ruby .. 7 9 Wakatipu . 6 9 Silver Mark ..7 5 Enid . 6 7 St. Ives .. ..7 5 Sultan .. NEW ZEALAND CUP. . 6 0 Nelson .. .. 9 10 Moana . 7 5 Artillery.. „ 8 4 St. Clair .. . 7 0 Iiocbiel .. .. 7 12 Gipay King . 7 0 Torrent .. ..7 7 Regina .. . 0 9 Hermitage ..7 7 Cruchfield . 6 7 Maxim .. .. 7 6 Bereeford . 6 0 Sextant .. ..7 6 SELLING PLATE. Melville .. .. 8 10 Forward . . 7 0 Kingask .. ..8 0 Sultan .. . 6 7 Parihaka.. ..8 0 RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP. Quibble .. .. 10 1 Repose .. . 8 12 Meteor .. .. 9 12 Leon . 8 9 Jack .. 9 10 Toddy .. . 8 9 Mokoia .. .. (T 5 Tyrant .. . 8 5 Klmberley ..9 2 Erin-go-Bra,h . 8 0 Ravenscralg . 9 0 St. Agnes . 8 0 Marlborough ..9 0 Sultan .. . 8 0 Credulity .. 8 13 Martin Luther . . 8 0