SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7214, 14 April 1884, Page 5

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The following acceptances and final payments wore made on Saturday morning Freb Handicap. One mile. rt lb *t Start* ... ... s 111 Iris I • Tim Whlffler ... 8 3 Leopold *>l Itiiicrm, ... ... 771 Blicphardosa ... 6 0 Champaonk Stakes. Six furlongs. Liverpool 8 101 Eskaten 8 10 Trenton 810 1 Lady Erolju ... 8 8 Forerunner ... 810 ( Dime 8 8 Epsom Wkltkb Handicap One mile and a half. Vans-narU 10 S HiwKrtamla ... 812 Trumpeter ... 0 0 Helena 8 8 Cornel 9 0 lloklernoßs ... 8 0 KinKivtk 9 0 Youth 8 0 Minerva 8 131

TRAINING NOTES

July and Mataku were the first to work on Saturday, the latter going once round at his best pace, but July was not put to any great exertion. Tasman, Eubina, and Captain Webster had a . fast mile and a-half, all going very well. Trumpeter and Billy slid along for a mile, but Siesta wits restricted to three-quarter speed work, as was Bateman. Minerva and The Poet did a mile and a-half fast. Barbary had two rounds over the hurdles, and Clarence wont the same distance on the flat. Black Doctor, with C. Cornelius up, had a good working gallop in company with The Pawn, P. Simpson up, and Hard Times. Most of the nogs engaged in the Hunt. Club Cup did good serviceable work, as did the two stable companions, Canard and Karaitiana, who covered a couple of rounds together. The Agent was sent twice also. Hippodamia and Tim Whifflor, who were joined by Nor’-Wester, went, fast, the length of the course. Eiccarton had a three-mile dose, and Holdorness and Grip were sent going twice round. Sou’-Woster, Lady Emma, Lady Evelyn, and the Watorsprite colt were not out when the coach left, and none of Kobinson and Lance’s horses were on the course. HERMIT.

On Saturday night business was fairly brisk, and several in the Great Autumn were pencilled for several hundreds. Salvage was booked for a few hundred at 5 to 1, and quickly rose to 100 to 25 offered, at which price Vanguard also left off, after four or five hundred had been taken at 100 to 20. Sou’-Wester was in demand at 100 to 16 and, on receiving support at that price, closed at sto 1 taken. Lady Emma had enquiries at 100 to 10, but found no layers at that price. The Poet and Leodogran were booked, the former for seven hundred at 20 to 1, while the latter was backed for a thousand’ at 100 to 2. Only limited business was done on the Champagne, Liverpool leaving off first favourite at level money offered. The following are the latest quotations: — GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. 100 to 25 agst Salvage, Vanguard (off) 100 100 —ls Lady Emma (off) 100 —l2 Tasman (tk and off) 100 —lO Nonsense, Eubina, Ike, Hippodamia (off) 100 8 Mischief (off) 100 100 (off). The Poet (tk and off) 100 CHAMPAGNE STAKES. Even agst Liverpool (tk and off) 2 to 1 agst Lady Evelyn (off) 4 1 Trenton (off) s—l —— Forerunner (off) 10 1 Eskatos, Dime

ANTICIPATIONS BT ACTiEON, Free Handicap.—TlM WHIFFLEE, 1 SIESTA, 2LEOPOLD, 3. Great Autumn Handicap.—TASMAN, 1; IKE, 2; SALVAGE, 3. Champagne Stakes.—LIVEEPOOL, 1; LADY EVELYN, 2; TEENTON, 3. Hunt Gup.—FAWN, 1; WAVEELEY, 2; HAED TIMES, 3. Epsom Welter Handicap.—HELENA, 1; TEUMPETEE, 2; KINGASK, 3. PLUMPTON PARK EACES. Saturday proved a most glorious day, though rather too hot, and it was surprising that more people did not take advantage of the beautiful weather and. spend a pleasant afternoon at Plumpton. The attendance could not have been more than 250 at any time, but those who went out had the satisfaction of witnessing some very good racing. Mr Calvert wielded the starter’s flag with his usual well-known ability, and. in every instance despatched his fields in perfect order. Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin’s totalisator, on account of the limited attendance, was not patronised to its usual extent, and put through only £503. A large number of metallicians were on the course, but did only a fair amount of business.

Old Supplejack pulled off the Hurdle Race, beating Chester, to whom he was giving 41b, and Mr Davidson’s Secretary, well ridden by Mr A. Keith, easily landed the Hunters’ Plat Eace, but Tommy, who is little more than a pony, made Secretary extend himself for the last quarter of a mile. Mr John Lunn had the pleasant duty allotted him of leading to scale two winners, viz., Eebecca in the Templeton Stakes and Whitbach in the Stewards’ Handicap. Nor’-Wester (Butler up) and Evelina (Derritt) were greatly fancied for the former event, but Eebecca, who was a long way superior to them all as far as condition went, had the race won half a mile from home. The Trot produced a held of eight, and a good race was made of it, the winner turning-up in the little thought of Narrow Gauge, who returned his half dozen supporters a dividend of i>l9 7s. The Hack Eace saw a very hot crowd go to the post, including such constant performers as Lady Helen, Wee Eoddie, Orange Peel, Johnny, and Nor’-Wester, and after a rattling good finish resulted in a victory by a nose for Wee Eoddie. The following are the details: — Handicap Hubbub Eace, of 13 sovs. Two

miles. Mr A. J, Keith's eh g Supplejack, aged, 10st 01b (including 101 b overweight) ... (Owner) 1 Mr J. Hiller's hr g Chester, 6yrs, lOst 21b ... (Walls) 2 Mr G. Wilson’s b g Village Blacksmith, Bst (inolodiug 71b overweight) ... (Kingham) 0 Chester, with Supplejack close up, led over the first hurdle and continued the lead to the stand, when the chestnut closed up and soon passing him led over the next obstacle. This order was unchanged to the post. Supplejack winning hard held by six lengths, Village Blacksmith baulked at the first hurdle and did not finish. Totalizator—29 investors, 11 on winner ) dividend, £2 7s. Hunters’ Flat Eace, of 15 sovs. Minimum weight, list. Gentlemen riders. Two miles. Mr W. Davidson's ch g Secretary, syrs - * (Air A. Keith) I Mr K. Young's cr g Tommy, aged (Mr Sisson) 2 Mr N. M’Leuaghan’e h g Whitefoot, Oyrs (Sir Nunkevillo) 0 Mr E. Winfred's g m Marchioness. Oyrs (Mr Bell) 0 Whitefoot led for the first round, when he fell back beaten, and Secretary assumed command. Despite a very plucky effort made by Tommy a quarter of u. mile from the post. Secretary outlasted him, and won easily by six lengths; the others distanced, Totalisator —61 investors, 30 on winner) dividend, £1 IGs. ; The Templeton Stakes, of 20 sovs. About

one mile. _ Mr J. H. Bunn’s b m Rebecca, by Papapa— Becky Sharp, 4yr5,88t61b... ... (Barues) 1 Mr He M'Leim's b m Evelina (late Helena) iytg, Bst 71b . ... ... ... (Herritt) * Mr A. J. Keith’s ch g Supplejack, age<b 7at_3lb g Mr M. H. Smith's b g Nor’-Wester, Mr J. Craig’s b m Floss, aged, Ost Q An excellent start saw Nor’-Wester at once go to the front and cut out the running, followed a length away by Evelina, Floss next, and Eebecca last. At the back of the course, Eebecca came through, and

a quarter of a mile from home challenged Nor’-Wester, who shot his bolt on entering the straight. Dorritt then called on Evelina, but Rebecca bad matters her own way, and won easily by three-quarters of a length, the same distance separating Supplejack from Evelina. Totalisator—B3 investors, 10 on winner j dividend, £1 Os. Handicap Time Tiiot, of 10 sova. About

two miles. Mr J. l)y«ftrt'n hr g Narrow Gauge (late Tim) 30«eo« (Mr Smith) 1 Miriam (lOaeo), Charlie (25soe),Traveller (30sec), Old Bob Ridley (30soo), Spot (JiOseo), Dick (Msec), Never Mind Her (40sec), also started. Won easily; Chnrlie second. Totalisation— 129 investors, 0 on winner; dividend, .£l9 7s. Stewards’ Handicap, of 15 sovs. Throe quarters of a mile. Mr J. H. Latin's hr g Whithaoh, aged, flat Slh (Bradley 1 Mr H. M'Lcan’s b'm Evelina (late Helena) Ayrtt, Brt 10lb ... (Walla) 2 Mr J. Craig's b in Floss, nged, “at filb (Stratford) 3 Supplejack (7st 21b), and Shuffle the Brogue (6st 121 b), also ran. After five attempts, the flag fell to a beautiful start. Whitbaoh at once went to the front, and held the lead the whole way, winning with plenty ill hand, by a length and a half. Floss a good third. Totalisator—l2s investors, 71 on winner ; dividend, JCI 15s. Hack Each, of 10 sovs. Minimum weight, 9st. Three quarters of a mile. Mr J. Napier's b g Weo Eoddio ... (Endings) 1 Orange Peel, Nor’-Wester, Johnny, Lady Helen, and four others, also ran. This produced the best finish of the day. Dorritt, on Lady Helen, and Rudings, on Wee Eoddio, were both riding hard from the distance, but the weight told its tale on Lady Helen, and Wee Eoddio just managed to beat her on the post by a nose. Totalisator—Bl investors, 22 on winner; dividend, JC2 12s.

PENINSULA EACES. The following are the weights for the Open Hurdles. Two miles. Bt lb »k lb Hercules 12 10 Murat ... ... 10 0 Quamby 10 7 Sohmoozer 911 Fair Play 10 5 Eiccarton 9 2 Spreydon Lass ... 10 2 Liuwood 8 7 Johnny 10 0 District Hurdles. One and a half miles. Kosciusko 12 0 1 Wood Pigeon ... 9 7 Brown Boy ...10 12 Chatham 9 7 Floxtou Beauty ... 10 10 j Peninsula Cup. Two miles. Hercules 9 9 | Whitbooh 7 12 WeeHoddie ... 8 3 Fair Nell 6 0 Murat 8 3 I Flying Handicap. One mile. Rebecca ,9 i Burlington ... 7 0 Gold Coast , ... 8 9 Eiccarton 6 5 Sohmoozer ..7 7 Johnny 6 5 Floss ... ... 7 3 Whitetoot... ...6 0 District Eace. Two miles. Kaitnna 9 9 Janette 8 0 Kosciusko 9 9 Halswell 7 10 Brown Boy ... 9 0 Antelope ... ■... 710 Plaston Beauty... 810 Hard Luck... ... 7 0 Jenny Lind ... 8 7 -v AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. [Pee Press Association.] AUCKLAND, April 12. The following is the latest betting:— EASTER HANDICAP. 2 to 1 agst Leonora 2 1 Nelson 4 I Normanby s—i —— Administrator 6 1 Maori, Nigger, and Eadames 10 1 -- Tuba Bill, Hercules, Fisbwoman. Chandler is the favourite for the Steeplechase at 6 to 4. « Minuet is the favourite for the Hurdles at 2 to 1. DUNEDIN BIETHDAT MEETING. [Per Press Association.] - DUNEDIN, April 13, The following are the nominations received for the D.J.C. Queen’s Birthday meeting, on May 24 and 25 : Hurdle Eace, of 50 sovs. Foreman Mokarakara Tichborne , Little John Karearea Miss Griffiths Eocket Andy Sailor Boy (Foster’s) Glenara Sailor Boy (Poole's) Milo Schmoozer Moody Provincial Handicap, of 110 sovs. The Poet Theuge Minerva Ike Lady Emma Turquoise Violin Eubina -Billy Trumpeter Hazard Hippodamia Captain Webster Tim Whiffler Taiaroa • Salvage Tradesmen’s Handicap, of 60 sovs. Minerva Prospero Lady Emma Spinaker Gorton N eiera Violin Turquoise Molly Bawn Eubina Billy Trumpeter Hazard Hippodamia Captain Webster Tim Whiffler Taiaroa Youth Theuge Holdemess Miss Griffiths Birthday Handicap. Ada Mantua Theuge The Poet Ike Lady Emma Turquoise Violin Eubina Molly Bawn Hippodamia Billy Tim Whiffler Hazard - Salvage Captain Webster ’ St Clair Taiaroa Welter Handicap, of 70 sovs. Minerva - I Theuge Gorton I Spinaker Molly Bawn I Turquoise Billy ’ Eubina Eocket ( Trumpeter Hazard 1 Hippodamia Captain Webster | Holdemess Taiaroa Spoftbrth Quibble 1 There are 36 entries for the principal trotting race.

ELLESMEEE EACES. The Ellesmere Jockey Club were favoured with the best of weather. The course, after the late rain, had just time to dry, and was in splendid condition for racing. There were a fair number of people on the course at the beginning of the day, and the attendance increased rapidly till mid-day.’ A totalisator was on the ground. The Committee may be congratulated on the manner in which they got the events off. The fields were not large, but all the races were very evenly contested. The first event on the programme was the Dxstbict Hubbles, for which three horses

faced the starter. Mr Holley's Flaxtan Beauty, Mat (Mr Aynsley) 1 Mr Christie’s Winslow and Mr Jesse’s Brown Boy also ran, Winslow started with the lead. Brown Boy last. They ran in this order until the back of the course was reached, when Mr Aynsley brought his mount up, and with Winslow raced for first honours. At the last hurdle Winslow fell, giving his jockey a severe shaking. He’becamo unconscious, and was carried in, bat we believe Ho has since recovered*. - Open Hurdle Handicap of 25 sovs, sweepstake to go to second horse. Mr S’. Wilkinson's Andy, 10st71b ... . I Mr G. Aynsley’s Spreydon Lass, list ... !„ 2 Mr J, Brown’s Shark also ran.

Andy took the lead from the start, which he maintained right through, winning with something in hand. Mm den Plate of 15 sovs.

ms •• •••iver,flst.lllb ... (White) 1 Mr 11. U.ri (•-s j* >ur Nell,9st ... (Hoflfoe) 2 Mr H. Christie's Winslow, Ogfc 21b ... (Hmlingsl 3 Mr Bell's Gold Dust also ran.

Gold Dust went away with the lead, followed by Pair Noll, but White brought Deceiver up in grand style a t the back of the course, and won by about three lengths. Ellesmere Cup of 30 sovs, with a sweepstake of 1 soy, to go to second horse, Mr Mason's Youth, Bst 7u> ... IDerritti 1 Mr Napier’s Wee Eoddlo, Bst fib ' % This was a, splendid race, the pair rimning together all the way. Wee Eoddio having slightly the best of it until entering the straight, when Dewitt, by a nice piece of horsemanship, landed Youth a winner by a nock.

Farmers' Plate Handicap of 16 sots, ~ dinner, of Cup to carry 7ib penalty. MrE. Bryan’s Deceiver, Cat 61b ... YWhitnl 1 Mr R, Br/an’a Lady Helen, Bst . . (Dorritt) 2 Mr S. Lemon’s Curate also ran. '

This was a 'very close race, all throe entering the straight together. Handicap Time Thot, of 10 sova; second horse to save bin stakes. Mr ft. Brynu’t Tommy, 80*0 ... ... (Bryan) 1 Mr G. M'Clnro's Johs, «cr ... (Boll) 2 Five others started. Plying Handicap, of 16 Bovr, with a sweepstake of 10s each for acceptors, to

go to second horse. Mr Mason's Youth, B*t fib ... }, Mr R. Bryan's Lady Helen. 7st IBlb (White) 2 Mr S. Lemon’s Curate also rap. Youth held the load from start to finish, and won by a neck, with something in hand. The Hack Bach was won by Mr M‘Lood’9 Pretender beating a field of six.

BOWLING, The return bowling match which was expected to have been played on Saturday between the Christchurch and Canterbury Clubs, was postponed to suit the convenience of the senior Club, which had a prearranged Club match. The date of the return match has hot yet been fixed. FOOTBALL. The East Christchurch and Morivale clubs had practice matches on Saturday. The picked fifteen of the former defeated the club, after some trouble, by two goals and two tries to two tries. The Merivale match was between picked aides, Evans’ winning by one goal and four tries to two trios.

A match was played on Saturday afternoon at Kaiapoi between the newly-formed local club and Richmond, resulting in favour of the latter by four trios to one. For the visitors Prebble and Williams deserve special mention, while for Kaiapoi Webster, Delamain and Mitchell did a heap of hard work. The first important match of the season between the East Christchurch Club (gold andblackjandSouthCanterbury (blue) takes place this afternoon at Lancaster Park, at 1.45 sharp, advantage being taken of the luncheon interval in the cricket match. The game promises to be close and exciting, ra both teams are possessed of good men, and seem to be pretty well matched. The teams will lunch together at Lancaster Park Hotel at 12.30 p.m. The names of the respective fifteens will be found below.

[Per Press Association.]

DUNEDIN, Aerie 12

The match between the Sydenham and Zingari Clubs resulted in a tie, each team scoring a goal. Allardyce potted a fine goal from the field, and the Zingari goal was also obtained by a pot shot.,

The following are the teams who will ploy this afternoon in the match at Lancaster Park : -couth Canterbury—Backs: Cole, LeCren, Wood, Shepherd, Eeid (captain), J.Eoherts; forwards: Campbell, Haylook, Lough, Macintosh, Maingay, Pigeon, Shirtcliff, Sheenan, T. E. Eoberts. Bast Christchurch —Bocks : Moorhouse, Haskell, Francis, Eaynor, Mounttort, T, L. Smith; forwards —W. ft. Ataek, Bean, J. Fuller, Fooks, Holmes, Kesteven, E.Shand, E. J. Wilson, Q. H. Wilson; The followingteam will represent Kaiapoi in the match against East Christchurch, on the ground of the former, on Saturday nextßroodier, Capil, Champion, J. Delamain, Fantham, Griffiths, G. Hart, H. Hart, James Jones, John Jones, Mitchell, Neeve, Stewart, Williams, and Webster; emergencies—Allan, Day, and Higgins. A practice will take place on Thursday afternoon.