SPORTING.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 515, 7 October 1890, Page 3

SPORTING.

A GRAND RACE- CARBINE V. MEGAPHONE. Late papers to hand give a description of the grand race for the Australian J C. Craven Plate, when the Australian 1] mile record was lowered. Carbine, 5 yrs, 9.4 (Ramage), 1 ; Megaeione, 3 yrs, 7 9 (M. Ryan), 2 ; Cuirasser, yrs, 9.4 (John Kean), 3; Cardigan also Started. Betting, 7to 4 on Carbine, 7to 4 against Megaphone, 20 to 1 against the Others. When the all important moment had arrived Carbine took bis p'ace against the rails, with Cardigan and Megaphone next, while Cuirassier, who was very fractions, Occupied a psi ion on the left. A loud exclamation proclaimed the fact that the battle had commenced, and perhaps Carbine got a trifle the best of the start. Ten strides after the fall of the flag Megahone dashed to the front, and soon put. two lengths between him and the crack. The pace was so severe oven thus early that the others began to tail off, and they coi t'nued to do so all through the contest. With the sensible view of making the weight tell upon Carbine, Megaphone increased his advantage to three lengths as they raced along the back of the course at a pace that was ever increasing. After they flashed past the five-ftwlong post the sen of Musket began to c’ose gradually and surely like an avenger upon his flying opponent, and, as he drew closer and closer at every stride, the excitement grew with the pace, and when the the three furlong post was reached and raced past Carbine’s head was on the colt's girths. Still the Queenslandbero lengthened his terrible stride in his endeavor to shake off the big fellow ; but Carbine came on, and although the three.year-old never flinched or faltered, he reached his head at the bend and they flew locked level into the straight. Neither had the slightest advantage, but Byan was seen to be hard on the colt, and as they faced the rising ground the favorite got his head and neck in front. A resolute and well-answered call brought Megaphone on terms again, and at the distance Ramage drew his whip _ and shook it while the spurs were buried deep into the

sheas pica's asdea. That was enough. He extended himself until his belly appeared to nearly touch the ground, and gained an advantage of half a length. Byan now drew his whip, and settled down in reel earnest on the fiawkesbury Handicap winner, but ride as ha would, he oould not get the head of the gallant oolt past the ether’s girths. One ispreme effort on the pert of Megaphone, and eno final demand on Carbine, and the great horse drew further away, >nd won by, tbre<qnarters of a length from the son of Newbold, Who never flinched from the bitter puniehffMnt, and thus ended the struggle, while the publia wore almost wild wi h excitement. Cuirassier was some thirty lengths sway, and four lengths away from him came Cardigan. Time, 2min ?ser, Though Carbine won with the least bit in band, the race was a deeper a<e One all tbs way, as shown by the wonderful time—Smin 7aec. The mile was run in Imin Msec, the last 7 furlongs in Imin 2wec, and the float 5 furlongs in the lightning like time Of Imin 2 jsee. Previous to the race Carbine evinced his '*■ Usual disinclination to go to business, and had to be driven on to the course, but his conduct was quite meritorious as compared With that of Cuirassier, who woold not go out Of the weighing yard until John Kean was dismounted. At the poet Cuirassier fretted until ha was in a perfect la’her. This son of Musket was pronounced a long way off being

Carbine and Titan have returned to Melbourne. Notwithstanding his downfall in Sydney, several Australian writers predict that Titan wid turn the tables on those he met there when be races in the V.R.C. Derby. Mrs James White, says a Sydney paper, has decided not to split up the Kirkham stud, and wl'l carry it on under her own supervision.

Papers to hand show Carbine was not a Starter for the Randwick Plate on the concluding day of the A.J.C. Meeting. The great horse split his hoof slightly, hence he absence from the race. Th ugh the mishap to Carl ine’s foot is stated to be not serious fn itself in so far as it is not of a dangerous nature, it comes in a very inopportune time, seeing that the Melbourne Cup contest is so dose at hand. Carbine has not been entered for the Cau'fleld Stakes, run on the 11th October, so that it would appear he wi'l now be specially reserved for the V.R.C. Meettag. Carbine's mishap has not effected his position in the wagering on the Melbourne Oup.

Latest intelligence from America records further triumphs of Sir Modred’s stock on the racing track. At the Coney Island Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting, in June, Messrs Dwyer Bros.’ three-year old b c Sir John, by Sir Modred from Marian, carried 7st 121 b to victory in a race over 5] furlongs, covering the distance in 1 minute 11 2,5 th seconds and defeating 16 others. The same colt also won the Spindrift Stakes, 1J mile, for three-year-olds, with Bet up, in 2min 9 2-sth sec., beating two competitors. The contest for the Realisation Stakes, value 40,000i01, I mile and five furlongs, took place at the same gathering on July 2, when Senator G, Hearst’s three year-old colt Tournament, by Sir Modred from Play’hing, scored an easy win with in the~ saddle. The race is described bv the New York Sportsman as follows • From the’fall of the flag there was but one in it, and he set out at a pace that carried him lengths upon lengths ahead of his field. Tournnment led by three lengths at the stand, the mile he led by twenty, and to ent a pad story short, ha walked in with wide yen mouth a dozen lengths before Her Highness, who beat Banquet a head for the place. The others came straggling in, and • worse beaten lot it would be hard to discover. The time, 2.51. was not bad, everything considered.* Tn the Lorillard Stakes, for thmß-year-nlde, 1’ mile, at Monmouth Park, on the Sth July, the eon of Sir Modred suffered defeat by a length, with Mr W. L KMtle eh e Torso, by Algerine from Santa fel®* 1 * covered the course in Stain.

A sporting message dated last week . states The tracks a’ Flemington are heavy, Owing to the recent rainfall, but are drying rapidly. Titan is improving daily. Carbine, whose owner. MrDanald Wallace, baa backed him to win £22 006 besides the stakes, went gently without showing the lightest Symptoms of lameness or soreness. He is apparently in the height of condition, Megaphone and Tantallon were both on the track, and appeared to he in the pink of health. Whaluwai, Don Giovan, and Singapore. were sent once round. They a-e all looking splendid. and their going was of first class order. Whakawai gives every promise of being able to retrieve hl- laurels daring the Spring. Richelieu and Rich Ruby are lookMg as well as their best friends could desire. Carrington is evidently returning to two year old form. For the Can field Cup Lit'le Bernie is slightly a better favorite than Dunkeld, at 100 to 6 (taken). Vengeance has neon backed to win several thousands at 1000 to 35. The Jebysi'e is also supported for a ' gPOd asm at the same price, and 130 to 5 is . offered against either Bothwell, Singapore, ‘ jr Ohnrchi'l. Good reports are being regplyed frgm Adelaide ahpnt Ernanj', and he promises tp be well supported for the princlW event at Caulfield. For the V.R.C. Derby Titan ia first favorite, and the best Prise against him is 2to ] Gibraltar has the call at 4 to 1, and Whimbrel, Admiral, and Anpesley are at gto J. Carbine and Melos are equal favorites for the Melbourne Cup at 100 to 10 aeob. The Queen, Gibraltar, Tantallon, and Titan are at 100 to 5 apeb. ■ ■■■■sue es.ii. i

The Trust Commissioner, Mr Booth, yesterday morning granted certificates to the following deeds Transfer from Herewaka Poa'a to J. N. Williams of Bakautsutini B, transfer from Sarah Cunningham to Evander - Oetairen of Kaiti lection 330, conveyance from Nikora Kotohi to W. Molonv of Orangitirohia. transfer from Bopata Whakawhaka to J. N. Wrllisms of Pahiatua No., transfer from Mere Han to Peti Aeta of Taking, Jo. 1 B, also to a judgment of the Supreme I'M the case Henan Potaajv, Mete