SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume L, Issue 5531, 13 November 1878, Page 1 (Supplement)

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACES. The following are the acceptances for the different events at the races which take place to-day and on Thursday HANDICAP HCBDLE RACE. Te Wbotumarama The Agent fahehs The Raven Victorian. ASHBURTON CUP. Danebury Chancellor The Agent Lady Ellen * ' Little Arthur Luna Endymion Prudence COUNTY HURDLE RACE. Lone Hand Pakeha Billy Buttons The Raven Marline Nellie Gray OAMARU RACES. The following are the weights for the ’ Oamaru Grand Handicap.

A.J.C. SPRING MEETING,

THE RACE FOR THE DERBY. The Derby was considered such a certainty for His Lordship that the race was thereby robbed of a great deal of the interest. that naturally belongs to it as the great three year old race of the . year. So far as looks went the favourite seemed fit enough to. carry the weight through heavy ground, #nd the animals brought out against him being looked upon as a moderate lot, his success was considered certain. Wellington looked fit and well, but his owner had such a poor opinion of his success that he was very nearly scratching him. Zambesi seemed hardly fit, and Riverton’s action did not appear to be well suited for holding ground. Soon after they got away Riverton was taken to the front, Wellington and His Lordship waiting on him. At the railway bridge Wellington challenged Riverton, and soon had his head in front. After rounding the far turn, His Lordship took second place, Wellington being about a eouple of lengths in front of him. Riverton was next; Warlock and Zambezi were .following together. The horses ran, in the same relative positions till in the straight, Wellington going freely, and His Lordship apparently within himself.. Soon after entering the straight Morrison called on his Lordship, but instead of 'going up to the leader he seemed to get abroad all at once, *and a deafening shout from the fielders near the entrance to the saddling paddock proclaimed the fact that the favourite was beaten. * His Lordship, instead of gaining on Wellington, lost ground, and was passed by Warlock at the distance. Zambesi finished well. Riverton, who ran well forward till coming up the straight, swerved across the course, and lost a deal of ground. As the horses passed the post the bookmakers in their -joy threw their hats in the air, and gave vent to the most extravagant expressions of delight. The defeat of His Lordship is an immense advantage to the ring. The colt has been heavily backed at odds against the field for the Derby, and baa been taken in every possible way m doubles with the Cup horses; 100 to 16 was taken about His Lordship and Firebell on Friday night. fThe victory of Wellington was a great surprise to those who saw him run at Caulfield on Saturday last, when Qleuelg beat him easily in t*ie flat race at an advantage of only 91b. Wellington is a dark brown colt, with plenty of power and substance, by Panic from Frou Frou, by Macaroni, her dam Qlengowrie by Touchstone. He has the’stamp of his sire, and evidently has the determined spirit that animates all the progeny of that grand old horse. As a two-year-old he ran Coongoola to a neck at Kensington park in October, 187?. He was never near the front, in last year’s, Maribyrnong Plate. In the Two-year-qld Stakes at the Y.B.C, Midsummer Meeting, he did not distinguish himself, and he mu nowhere in the Handicap Flat Race at Kensington on the qth October last. The race was run in four seconds slower time than last year’s Derby, but considering the state of the course it can- ■ not be deemed a slow race, as it has only been beaten four times, by half a second in Melbourne’s year, by a second in Loup Garou’s year, two and a half seconds by Briseis, and four seconds by Chester.

Yictobia Dkebt —A sweepstakes of 25 sots each, 5 ft, with 500 added. For three year olds—‘-colts, Bst 101 b j fillies, Sst 51b, The second horse to receive 60 so vs and the third 26 so vs oat of the stake. One mile and a half. Mr JohBSOT-Boe’e bre Wellington, by Panic-Froa-Frou ... (M. Griffin) 1 Mr Paterson’s chc Warlock, by Kelpie—Conntess (w. Walker), a Mr Fisher’s b o Hi# Lordsblp. by Tbe Marquia—Beatrice ... (J.Mcnbob) 8 Mr Chlmside’s b o Zambesi, by King of Clubs— Saucepan (B- Colley) 0 Mr Whlttingham’s b o Biverton, by Panic— Splendors (8. Davis) 0 Sit T. Elder’s b o Viceroy, by Irish Kir^— MobUe

Betting —i to lon HU Lordship, Viceroy was first away, hut ‘ Biverton soon passed him, and led round the turn, Wellington going up on the outside and taking second place. HU Lordship and Warlock were following together. As they went on, Wellington gradually closed on Biverton, and at* the railway bridge he was a neck in front. HU Lordship was about three lengths off the leading pair j Warlock and Zambesi were running together behind. Rounding the far turn Weiling ton was a clear length in front of Riverton, and soon after HU Lordship went past on the outside and took second place. At the abattoirs Wellington was welt in front of HU Lordship; Riverton, and Warlock were together, Zambesi and Viceroy were following obOttt two lengths off. Approaching the turn Eiverton pidJbd off to come up on the outside but was outpaced, Wellington led into the 'straight i His Lordship was about two lengths off. A* they went up the straight Wellington drew away. His Lordship made aA effort, but-soon got all abroad, and was passed by Warlock. Riverton swerved across the course and lost much ground, Wellingfcm won by about four lengths, Warlock was

- second, His Lordship third, and Zambesi n fourth. Time, 2min. 47seq. WINNERS OP THE DERBY STAKES. !. One mils and a half.

'•.Bunion New TPaar'a Day.

THE MELBOURNE CUP. The next race was the race of the day— The Melbourne Cup—the great handicaj race of the year. The absentees were Vulcan Boodee, Murrabinno, Cuthero, Jasper, anc Coongoola, leaving SO horses to contest th< erent,_being three less than last year. An innovation of an interesting character was made in taking the horses from the saddling paddock to the start. They were .marshalled in the paddookj and marched down the lawn in front of the stand', thus affording thd'boeapant s of the stand enclosure a good opportunity of examining the horses as they passed leisurely along. Of the lot Strathearn looked decidedly the most taking, and next to him Waxy was the favourite, Bur wood looked well, as did also Macaroni. Melita being the crack from Mr Wilson’s stable, and first favourite, was of course most closely scrutinised. SKe looked as 'fifc as hands could make her, and with little Sti Albans <io ride her, the backers of the favourite felt very confident of Firebell, the other great performer in private, was also muck noticed. He was the last to appear; and though he looked in fine form, he aid not please the eye. His colour is a washy chestnut, and had he not had the reputation of having done something wonderful against the watches at Williamstown, he would not have found a backer in the piaddook. Oalamia looked bjg and well, but the running of His Lordship oh Saturday last stopped many from backing him. The race was a peculiar one. Rapidity cleared out directly tub Hag fell, and made the running at a strong pace for a mile and a hall, Tom Kirk being his Immediate attendant. Chester fell after rounding' the- turn

past the stand, and broke Morrison’s leg, and Glengarry bolted inside the course. Wellington ran welb forward. Calamia was always within easy reach of the leader. Firebell was in a good position to the sheds, but did not exhibit any of that wonderful speed which he had shown in private, and which had lurtd the stable to back him so heavily. Rapidity retired from the lead after passing the sheds, and Calamia came away in front, Tom Fork and Waxy being next, and running home in that order, Calamia won with plenty in hand; and, in fact, the race was over from the alSttoirs, where Calamia, though second, was going at his ease, and the severe pace was telling on Rapidity. Tom Kirk and Waxy both ran well. Melita never showed in the race, and ran a laggard all the-way. Swiveller was slow in getting on his legs, but came home very gamely and finished fourth. Wellington was next, and Strathearn sixth. Had Mr Tait .had another fortnight, he would probably have disputed places with Calamia. The race was three seconds slower than last year, notwithstanding that at least a dozen of the horses engaged in the race had been tried to do the distance in so much shorter time. A better illustration of the mistakes that may be made by depending pn time in private trials could not be found than this race affords. Tim winner is a powerful bay horse, by Maribyrnpng from Luna, bred by his owner and trainer, Mr B. He Mestre.

When the weights for the Cap were pub: lishod Calamia was thought to nave a great chance, and he was heavily backed by a number of Sydney racing men. The double of' His Lordship and Calamia was backed to such an extent that had Mr Fisher’s colt won the Derby several of the principal fielders would ■ have had a difficulty in meeting their .engagements. Some time ago the horse received a slight injury through;getting cast in his box, and had to be thrown out of work for a while. This and the running of His Lordship on Saturday had the’ effect of putting bird further back in the betting than he otherwise would have been. As it is, he is perhaps the worst winner the ring could hare. The money goes principally to New South Wales’ racing mon, and the few followers of the stable in Victoria. There were no hats flung inthe air yesterday for Calamia’s victory as on Saturday when His Lordship was The members of the ring were remarkably quiet and subdued. This is the fifth Mel* bourne Cup that has been won by horses trained by Mr De Mestre. In 1861 and 1863 he won the race with Archer. In 1867 he carried it off with Tim Whiffler (Sydney), and last year he trained the winner, Chester. Melboubne Cup.—A handicap sweepstakes of 20 sbrs each, lo ft, or 5 if declared, with 500 added.. The winner of any handicap race of the value of 200 sovs after the declaration of the weights to carry 51b extra; of two or more such races, 81b extra. Of any such race of the value of 100 sovs, 31b extra; of fcwo or more such races, 51b extra. The second horse to re- • ceive 50 sovs, and the third 20 sovs out of the stake. Two miles.

Mr E. Do Meatre’s b b Calamia, syrs. by Maribyrnong, Bst 21b .. (T. Brown) 1 Mr O. James’ br h Tom Kirk, aged, 7st Blb ... (Murphy)' 2_ Mr J. L. Porves* br h Waxy, 6yrs, 6st 111 b (Braithwalte) 3 Hon J. White’s b h Chester, 4yrs, 9st ... , ... (J. Morrison) 0 Mr O, Hill’s br U Cap-a-Pio, 4yrs, Bst 81b (Huxley) 0 Mr A. Chirnside’s b b Newmlnstcr, Syrs, Bst 81b (B. Collie) 0 Mr T. Ivory’s br g Macaroni, 6yrs, Bst 61b (P. Pigott) 0 Mr T. Jordan’s br h LocHeys, 4yrs, Bst 51b CKlldna) 0 Mr C. M. Lloyd's b h Swiveller, 4yrs, 7at 131 b (Yeomans) 0 Mr W. Pilgate’s b b Glenormiston, 4yrs, 7st 121 b (Williams) 0 Mr J. Tait’s br h Stratbearn, 4yrs (including 81b penalty), 7st 121 b ... • ... (C. Gordon) 8 Mr W. Brown’s bl b Bapidity, 4yrs, 7st Sib (Weston) 0 Mr W. pile’s b m Device, 4yrs, 7st 51b (Hales) 0 Mr S. Bradbury’s b g Bnrwood, aged, 7st 41b ... (S. Davis) 0 Mr E. A. Johnson-Boe’s cb b Columbus, 6yrs, 7st 31b (Aepinall) 0 Mr j. Thompson’s bl b Devilsboof, 4yrs, 7st 21b ■ ’ • ' ' (Pearson) 0 Mr W. S. Cox’s cb bThe King, 6yrs, 6st 101 b ... . (W.S. Cox) 0 Mr S. Mahon’s br o Franciscan, Syrs, 6at 81b ... (Deasy) 0 Mr J. Paterson’s cb o Warlock,Syrs, 6st 71b .... (E. Walker) 0 Sir H. Bobiason's g f Emily, Syrs, 6st 61b (J. Williamson) 0 Mr W, Eawllnson’s br h Darriwell, 4yrs, Get 61b (Cracknel!) 0 My L. L. Smith’s g h Glengarry, syrs, Ost 61b ... (Nicholson) 0 Mr A, E. Cornwell's b b Auckland, 4yrs, (Jet 51b Mr B. T. Eeid’s bl f Pride of the Vale, (Qagber) 0 Mr J. Whlttingham’s b o Biverton, Syrs, Set 121 b ■ (Hutchins) 0 ■ Mr J. Tail's b e K. 0.8., Syrs, Set 101 b ' (Emsworlb) 0 MrE. A. Johnson-Bte’s br c Wellington, Syrs. Sat 181 b ... (G. King) 0 ■ Mr O.'G. Baldook’s oh g Nnma Pompillus, 4yrs, ~ SstTlb ... ... (G. Poole) 0 Mr H> J, Bowler's ob ( Melita, Syrs, sst 71b (St Albans) 0 Mr W. S. Cox’s oh h Fireball, 4yrs, sst 71b (O. Barton) 0 Betting—4 to 1 agst Melita, 8 to 1 each agst Firebell and’ Wellington, 10 to 1 each agst Oalamia and Chester, 12 to 1 agst Auckland, 16 to 1 agst Emily, Columbus, Waxy, 20 to l agst Cap-a-pie, ,25 to 1 agst Swiveller, Glenoriniston, Newminster, 33 to 1 each agst Tom Kirkj Warlock, and Darriwell, 50 tpl agstDevice, ’ The horses wpro soon sent away to what i appeared to be a good start, Rapidity on the , loft. Glbnormieton, Burwood, Chester in the . middle) Franciscan and K. 0.8. on the outi side were leading. In the straight Bapidity

was in front. Tom Kirk, Wellington, OKHlori . Glengarry, Firebell, Darriwell, Burwood, K.Q.8., Glonormislon, and Macaroni 1 were Punning in that order.' As they rounded the turn Rapidity drew otot a couple of lengths in front, Tom Kirk was next, with Wellington close behind) Waxy, Firebell, Chester, ■ Darriwell, and Franciscan w'ere ’at thf'head, of the, others. Soon after leaving the rajls Chester fell, aiid Glengarry bolted on the inside. Along by the river Rapidity was in front, Tom Kirk was running second, Wellington, Firebell; Calaniia, Strathearn, wax)?, Darriwell, were at the . head of the mam body. Franciscan, Nowmineter, and Melita, were ia-the year. At the far turd Rapidity was h little over a length in front, Calabria hod gone up to second place, Tom Kirk, Wellington, 1 Waky, Strathearn, Firebell,' Swiveller, and Burwood were following’ hr that order. Rapidity lod past the sheds, Galamia waiting closely on him r and going vpny, strong ) Waxy and Tom Kirk wore next close together) Strathearn, Swiveller, Macaroni, and Warlock were showing at the head of tno main body. Device showed for a short time near the head of the ruck os they passed the sheds, but soon died away'.- Before reaching the'turn for home Oalamia passed Rapidity, who soon died away, and was passed Kj? Tom Kirk and Waxy. Entering the straight, Calamia was a couple of lengths clear in. front, and going well within himself Tom Kirk was next, witli Waxy close upoh him. Rapidity, Swiveller; Strathearn, and Franciscan# were next. , Calamia Came home a very easy winner a couple of lengths clear in froiit of Tom Kirk; Waxy was a fair third, Swi verier was fourth, Wellington fifth, Strathearn sixth, Burwood seventh, K. 0.8. eighth,"Warlock ninthi Lo’ckloys tenth, ana Riverton eleventh. - Time; 3m SBj-s. ‘ ; 1 , ■ ; WINNERS OP THE MELBOURNE COP. j Two miles; ■; \

* Including 31b penalty, t Including Iflb over. < • *

Distance—1| miles. St, lb. st. lb. Templeton 'Fishhook.,. ... 9 12 ... 9 12 Blue Peter York 7 6 2 12 Ariel ... 9 6 Mufti 6 12 Mari tana... ... 8 13 Songster 6 12 Louglands ... 8 6 Mireille 6 10 Danebury Lseries ... ... 8 3 ... 8 2 Camballo Lady Ellen 6 6 8 0 Lara ... 7 12 Harlequin 6 4 Chancellor ... 7 10 Endyinion 6 0 Foul Play ... 7 8 King Quail 5 10 PinSre ... 7 5 Sapphira ... Prudence... ... 5 9 Natator ... ... 7. 2 S 7 Nemo ... 7 2 Tbadesmbn’s Handicap. Distance — li miles. st. lb. st. lb. Fishhook ... 9 12 Camballo... a 10 Maritana... ... 8 12 Mireille a 10 Laertes ... ... 8 4 Lady Ellen a 9 Chancellor ... 8 0 Lady of the Lake a 7 Foul Flay SinkUgFnnd ... 8 0 ... 7 10 King Qpail Prudence... a 5 ft 10 Natator ... ... 7 5 Sapphira 5 10 B’.na Peter ... 7 4 Maid of Honour.. 5 7 Luna ... 7 4 Minnie 5 7 York ... 7 1 Bosemary 5 7 Merlin ... 6 12 Handicap Hdbdlb Back. About 2 miles. . st. lb. st. lb. Te Whetumarama 11 9 Tommy Dodd ... 10 a Agent'* ... Erersley ... ... 11 9 | Shillelagh ... ... 10 6 1 Ratcatcher 9 8 0 7 Uatthbw Shbbwin, Handietvpper.

i J -Owner. Winner. Sire. I1860 Mr Q. Wutsott PlyingCoIori Dolo m. s. 3 B 1861 Mr Dowling Camden Conrad or Warhawk a 53 1803 Mr Harper Barwon Boiurdo a so 1883 Mr tang Orlfhmmo lloiardo 3 8 1881 Mr, H, fisher r.o,ntern Musoovndo 2 58 1865 Mr H, Fisher Angler FUhermau 2 51 1888 Mr C. Flatter FtiiUerman 3- 4 1867 Mr ©tit Fireworks Kelpie a so 1868* MrTelt Fireworks ; Kelpie a 5« 1S09* Mr Moffat My Dream Fisherman 3 48 1869 Me H. FUlier Chat on Ferryman 3 55 1870 Mr Tait Fforenoo Bolardo 3 0 1871 Mr J.-Wilson Mies Jessie Marib ’uodb 2 48 1873 Mr W. Winch i.onp Gnrou kapidlst Melbourne I/d ofltinne 2 4fl ; 1873 Mr W. Filgate Fireworks 3 51 1874 MfTait Panic 3 484 1875 Mr DrMestro Robin Hood Fireworks 2 48 '1876 Mr J. Wilson SriseiS rimWhiffl'r 3 434 1877 Mr J. White Chester Vatteiidon 3 43 1878 Mr E. A. John-sou-Boe ' Wellington Panio 3 47

; ■’ ; " 1 ' : " *' ! i Owner. Winner, £ H Time. h — — < i 16.at. Ib. m. si ; 1861 Mr DoMoatre Archer s 9 7 3.52 1862 Mr Da Meetre Archer 6 10 2 3.47 H8a Mr Harper 1 . Mr H. Fisher Banker H 5 4 3.44 861 Lantern 3 6 3 8.52 865 Mr Marshall Toryhry a 7 0. 3.44 866 Mr J. Tail The' Barb 3 6 lit 3.43 . 867 MrDeMestre Tim Whiffler 5 8 11* 3.39 868 MrJ. Tait SHencoe 4 9 1* s.ii 868 MrSaqui Warrior 6 8 10 ,3.40 870 Mr W. Craig Wimble foot a 6 S* 3.87 871 MrJ.Tnit The Pearl R 7 3* -3.39 872 MrJ. Tait The Qnnok 6 7 10* 3.39 873 Mr W. Johniou Don Juan 4 6 12 8.36 874 Mr A. Ghlmside Haricot 4 6 7* 3.37$ ■ 875 Mr Sharp Wolloumt 6 7 8 8.83 878 Mr J. Wilson Briseis 8 6 4 3.861 877 Mr J. White Chester 8 6 12 8;83$ 878 Mr De Moetra Calamia 6 8 2 3.83}