SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIX, Issue 9993, 23 March 1893, Page 5

SPORTING.

LINCOLN SPRING MEETING* ' [Special to Panes LONDON, Maech: 22. The following ie the result of THE LINCOLNSHIED HANDICAP, of , bovs, added to a sweepstake of 20 esovs each. Jtoj I three-year-olds and upwards. One mile, jMr A. James’ hr c Wolf’s Crag, by BarcaldiaA— , Lucy Ashton ... J? Sir J. Blundell Maples’ b c Gangway, by i Saraband—Gang Warily, Syrs ... ' ... ... $ Mr B. Vyner’s ch c Marcion, by Boyol Hampton * —Emmeline Marcia, 3yrs 8 (Pee, Peebs Association!) NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. NAPIER, Maech 28. The weather was beautiful, though hot,. for the first day’s racing of the Napief Park Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting to. day. Tho attendance was very large, but speculation was not eo brisk as usual, £5532 being passed through the totalisator,which was a considerable falling off M; compared with last year’s amount, Tho racing was excellent, close finishes being , the rule. The following are details of the racing:— THIAL HANDICAP HTJEDLE RACE, of SO sots,,, second horse 10 sovs from the stake. On© nufs and three-quarters. 290 Hon J, D. Ormond’s h g Worth, hy Natator ' —Grecian Bond, aged, list 91b ... (Gillett) 1 194 Mr W. Douglas’ b g Sir Tattou, aged, 10st 21b (Hopa) 2 43 Mr A. Goodwin’s b g T Bose, 4yxs, Dst 71b , 61 Warripallost 21b, 0 Shearer, 9et Ost 51b and 14 Gladiolus Ost Clb also started, Warrigal and Sir Tattou led until the back of the course was reached, when j Worth and T Rose took command. When* near home Sir Tattou displaced T Bose, but although he made desperate efforts to: get up he could not reach Worth, who woa, by half a length. Time—3min 85faeo. Dividend, Gs. SAPLING STAKES HANDICAP, of 100 50vs; second horse 10 sovs from the state. For two. ‘ year-olds. Five furlongs. 208 Mr W. Bathbone’s ch f Zanella, by Apre. xnont —Flatter, Bst 111 b ... (D. Donovan) 1, 263 Hon J. D. Ormond’s b f Norsemaid, 7st Ho (Aehfiown) - 8 137 Captain Bussell’s b f Noyade, Ost 41b (Eobson) S' 60 Heata 7st, 20 Comedy 6st 71b, 35 Primrose Ost 71b, 7 Kohine 6st 71b and 24 Allanadale 6st gift ajg», started. ; From a capital start Zanella was first to, show in front, and was never headed, and • although Norseznaid, who had the outside * running, looked dangerous, and in the; straight made a great effort, she could not reach Zanella, who won by about half a length, with Noyade a good third. Time. —lmin 6§sec. Dividend £3 4a. napiee cup Handicap, of 350 sovs; second horse 35 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 220 Mr W. Eathbone’s br m Merganser, by '■ Nordenfeldt—Albatross, 4yrs, 9st 91b (ipib ! extra) ! ... (D. Donovan) 1. 53 Mr W. Douglas’ b f Ua, gyre, 7st 41b (61b extra) , 3 122 Mr J. Paul’s b h Boulanger, 6yrs, 9st (Sip extra) 3 71 Crackshot Bst 81b, 153 St Katherine Set Hb, ■ 142 Scot Free 7st 81b, 0 Fani 7st 31b, 88 Musket 7«b 41b, 63 Muriwai 7st 41b, 32 Kotnku 7et, 62 Free Lance 7st, and S 3 Musketeer 6st 101 b also started. Muriwai cannoned against another hone, tud dislocated her shoulder at the start. 1 The others got away together. Queen o( Trumps, Paul and Crackshot alternately , led, and at the top turn the last-named was in front with Free Lance close up. Here Boulanger and Merganser joined them, and' at the entrance to the straight they were : all together, while Scot Free had com.' menced to go up. When fairly In the straight Merganser shot out, and going os' as she pleased won easily by a length and' a half from Ua, who came with a very fast ran at the second stand, and beat Boulanger by a half-length for second place. Time—2min 44aec. Dividend £3 9s. HANDICAP HTJEDLE EACE, of 100 sovs: second horse 10 sovs from the stake. Two miles. 58 Mr A. Effingham’s h g Tiritea, by Hippo* campus—Wairuareka, Syrs, list ... ... 1 1 39 Mr L. Lirmie’s ch g Chester, aged, 9sfc ... 2 30 Mr James Wilson’s hr g Disturbance, Syrs, 9st 71h 8 144 Empire list 71b, 43 Aorere lOst 121 b, 123 Goa- : dolier lOst 91b, 28 Eaimauawa 10st 121 b started. Chester led the field until near the lapis hurdle was reached. There he and Tiritea going on won easily. Timeton! 6sec, Dividend, £7 2s. BEDCLTFFS STAKES HANDICAP, of JSOsovfj second horse 10 sovs from the stake. One ad!©. 187 Mr S. H. Gollan’s b g Prairie Grass,* by , Albany—Speargrasa, 4yrs, Bst 41b (Lawton) 1. 282 Hon J. D. Onnond’s ch g Spinfeldt, Syra, Bst lib "• (Ashdown) 8' 61 Mr T, H. Ward’s h m Link, Syrs, Bst 81b (Morrigwrt ft; 69 Water Lily Bst 121 b, 95 King George Bst 71b. 115 Jewel 7st 81b, and 32 Browp Belle Bst Tlb aisii started. When the field settled down Brown Belle was in the lead, with Water Lily and Spinfeldt next. No change took place until rounding the bend for home, when' Brown Belle dropped back, and Water Lily took command until half - way down the straight. Here Prairie Gbass shot out, followed by Spinfeldt, bat Prairie Grass came on full of running and won by a couple of lengths from Spinfeldt, with Link a good third. Time—lmin 52seo. Dividend, £3 19s. FLYING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; second homo 15 sovs from tho stake. Six furlongs. 163 Captain W. E. Bussell’s b m Krina, by Foul Play—Katie Fcrgusson, 4yrs, Bst 2lb J (Eobson) 1 359 Mr A. Effingham’s br c Kangitea, Syrs, 7at' 46 Mr A, Davis' b m Como, Syra, 7st s/b (Kingan) S 149 Loclmess Bst Clb and 285 Dreamland Bst 61b also started. Dreamland caused a good deal of trouble at the post, and when the flag fell Eangitea had the best of the start, ’ while Lochness got the worst. At the bend intp the straight Krina ran up to RangiCes, while Como came very fast, but Krina came away and won comfortably from Rangitea, who just beat Como for second place. Time—lmin ISfsec. Dividend, 465 9e. WELTEE HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 78 Mr W. Douglas’ b g Eapua, by The Muter? Uira, 4yrs, 9st 121 b (Rope) 1 164 Mr C. A. Durie’s g g Musket, 4yrs, XOtV/Ib (CoUelo) f 38 Mr H. Gaisford’s b m Maid of Lome, 10st 2lb (Pjifse) * 61 Fleta lOst 2ib, 26 Stockfish lOst, 248 Zacoho, j)sp 101 b and 132 Kupenga Ost 101 b also started. • ' ’ Maid of Lome and Kupenga made thp running, with K&pua lying third, until the top tnrn was reached, when Kapna want „ through, and coming on full of running l ' won easily by a couple of lengths, while's splendid finish was fought out between Musket, who came late, and Maid of Lome for second place, the judge being unable to separate them. Time—2min Ififeec. Dividend, .£8 162. j The following acceptances have been received for to-morrow’s racing: I SECOND TRIAL HANDICAP HTJEDLE EACH, of 50 sovs. One mile and a half.

AUCKLAND, March 2?. The racehorse St Hippo was brppgis back to Auckland by the steamep Miowera,! which arrived this morning. Tjjg neWB that the horse had hopelessly brpheß dPW®j is denied. He has strained a tendon,, bqt it is hoped that with a rest ho will recover. But for this accident he is in great health. The brood mare Jadestone, by Sword Dance-—Onyx, purchased by Mr Nathan at the St Albans sale, was also brought tO| Auckland by the Miowera. cplt, )by , Newmiaster

boaghtfor Vr G. G. Stead, is on board the ■tranter.

ASHBURTON POLO CLUB. The present irtha first season that polo hatbean played in the Ashburton district, bat the new sport has been entered into with |paat spirit, and haa already become exceedingly popular. As with older eatab- " lishe'd Clubs, it was thought only fitting that the season should close with a sports gathering, and this took place yesterday onthe Ashburton racecourse. The weather was far from being favourable, for the early pact el the afternoon was dull and bleak, and befdrh the’ programme had proceeded far rain set in, which, although not heavy, marred the, - enjoyment.'' The attendance, considering the day, was fairly large, between 300 and 400. persons being on the ground, and these witnessed a really capital afternoon’s sport. In place of a . hurdle race there was a jumping competition. Bight ponies ; took pairt, andmost of them showed proficiency. Th's!trophy was awarded to a clever enough little animal, which it would, however, be tool much to say was the beat jumper. The Bending Competition fell to Mr fi. A. 31. Buckley, with his tractable creamy. Nobby, after which the same owner’s Banjo’very easily won the Polo Cup. Beano, it may be remembered, was favourite for the similar event at the Christchurch pohLgathering, where, he ran third; but yesterday he appeared in very improved condition, and in point of fitaese nothing in the race could compare with him. The little chestnut, however, gave further proof of his worth by carrying 16st 91b, his owner in the ■addle, to victory in the Race. Mr E. Saunders easily disposed of his solitary opponent in the hitting competition, and the cigar and umbrella competition, which brought out a trio, was awarded Mr Denshire, Mr E. Curtis, who finilhed far ahead of the others, being disqualified for only having his umbrella partially open when he mounted. 'The tandem race proved the most interesting, item on the card. Mr Saunders had an exceedingly wall.trained pair, and his team were warm favourites. At the turning point he was rah into, and lost a lot of ground, but once clear ha set- sail down the straight and, caching the leading pair opposite the rajls, - won by a length. There was a considerable, amount of in the race for the Ladies’ Bracelet, which vnis secured by Mr Stewart for Mias Clati. 7 The bpatumes in the final event were really good, one of the most effective being‘worn by the rider of the winner. The following are details of’the sport HUBDLBCOMPBTITION, over two flights of w-’- - ‘hurdles. For trophy. ' ' Mr Hickman's bsr Tim Whiffler ; 1 Mr B. F. Curtis’ bli m Gert 2 Six others competed. .. BENDING COMPETITION, for trophy. First Hoat: Mr-H. Stewart’s hr g Bantam 1 Mr'W. B. Denshire’s or m Jenny 0 Mt’E.'-F. Curtie’ hlk m Connie , 'O. Jenny finished first, but was disqualified for knocking down a stake. Second Heat: Mr G. A.,31. Buckley’s or g Nobby 1 MiTtickmatfs b g Tim Wm filer 0 Mr J. Bland’s blk g Spider 0 All three in ttie first round knocked down stakes,-but in the second round Mr Buckley won somewhat easily. Mr B. Saunders’ b g Hakatere ran a bye. Final Heat: Nobby..., 1 HakaWre ... 2 -Bantam... was, winning easily, but knocked down ,the last stake. Half a length only from Hakatare. ASHBUBTON -POLO CLUB CUP.- Trophy,value ~5 bovs. >, "Weight by height. Pour furlongs. Mr G. A. 31. Buckley’s ch g Banjo, aged, 12st 21b .. (Mr F. P. Claridge) 1 Mr-8., Saunders’ hr g Kahu, Syrs, 12st 21b „ (Owner) 3 - The Dun 12st 21b, Pink-’un 12st 21b, Capsize list * lib, Spider lOst 101 b, Bantam list 61b, Connie list and Tim Whifflor 10st 101 b also started. iWon'by si* lengths, a dozen lengths separating Kahu from the next. Time— B9»ecl ■ ■ POLO BALL BACE. For trophy. Mr B. Saunders’b g Supplejack ■ ... 1 Mr H. Stewart’s bg Bantam... 2 .;V • CIGAE AND UMBBELLA BACE. MrW.B. Denehire'a cr m Jenny 1 Xrxt.'SVCurtis’ blk ! mConnie- ... ... disq. Mr P, ?.Claridga’s bmPalmbeaxer _ ... ... 0 Connie won easiiy. hut was disqualified. TANDEM BACE, for trophy. Four furlongs. Mr,E. Saunders' Supplejack and Kahu (Owner) 1 Mr Buckley's Pink ‘un and Nobby ... - - (Mr E. Boberts) 2 Cnrtis’Connie and Gert 0 Mi-IE Stewart’s Bantam and Capsize 0 Won by a neck., lAIDJES’ bracelet, thebading the • -NEEDLE ; for bracelet. Four furlongs. Miss Clark’s b g Bantam ... (Mr. E. Stewart) 1 ■Mrs Bland’s Spider, Mrs Buckley’s The Dun, ■MjSLDeiwhire'S Jenny, Mrs Ferguson’s Topsy, Mrs Saunders’ Kahu, Mrs Curds' Connie, Mrs Leahy’s jdngy Nuts and Miss Binny’s Gert also started. Won rather easily. COSTUME BACE, for Trophy. Four furlongs. ' Mr Buckley’s Banjo, carried 16st 91b (owner— - ■ ' 1 MrMaekay’s Topsy, list 21b (Mr Claridge—Ned Kelly)... • 2 Mr Saunders’Kahu, 12st 21b (Owner —Night) ... 3 Eleven started. .Won. by. two lengths, same distance hatwasa second and third. Time—6Ssec. The Xhmadin Jockey Club’s Anniversary Meeting-will be held to-day, when Moon--IKUTT should win the Hurdle Baoe; the Anniversary Handicap should go Tempxbt orf'Cosjtrtixii, the Cliffs Handicap to Biadonwxll, and the Selling Race to DfßflT. _

st lb et lb Worth 12 7 Criminal .. 9 13 Sir Tatton 10 12 T P.ose ... * .. 9 10 Wnrrigal 10 0 Bisk ? *fi-TWO-YEAB-OLD HANDICAP, of 70 furlongs. Noyade 9 3 1 Heata ... .. S K 8 13 7 ,7 Allanadalo 6 7 SECOND HANDICAP HUEDLB RAGE, of 100 sova. One mile and three-quarters. Tiritea 11 13 Worth ... '".. 9 12 Empire 11 7 Disturbance 819 Aorere 10 0 Chester ... .. 9 M Gondolier 10 .0 Criminal 9 0 Kaimanawa, ... 10 8 CITY STAKES HANDICAP, of 225 eovs. One mile and a quarter. ■ Boulanger 9 (i Ua ... • 7 8 St Katherine ... 8 3 Scot Free ... .. 7 7 Queen of T rumps... 8 0 Kotuku ... .. 6 10 Krina 7 10 HUBBY SCEUEBY HANDICAP, of 5068**. ■ King George ... 8 10 Whimsical... m Water lily 8 10 Jewel ' ., ■ I 1 Chris 8 7 Jessie ... .. e 7 Spinfeldt 8 0 NOVEL RACE, of 70 bovs. Seven furlongs. Eleta 8 7 Man Fi-fday ; .. Jessie 7 8 Stoeldish 7 9 . (3 $ Eclipse 7 0 WAVBELEY HANDICAP, of 100 sots. Six furlongs. .... Krina 8 9 Como ... ,. • 7 § Dreamland 8 3 Musket ... 7 0 Lochness 8 0 Pani... ... .. 012 Dree Lance 7 18 Blurs ... .. 6 19 Noyude 7 9 Link (5 7 Hangitea ... ... 7 8 Man Friday .67