SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIII, Issue 10600, 8 March 1895, Page 6

SPORTING.

VICTORIA RACING- CLUB. Thied Bat. [Special to Pkess Association.] MELBOURNE, Maech 7. The weather was fine for the third day of the Victorian Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, a light breeze tempering the ■an'« rays. There was a very large attendance, including the Governor and the member* of the English and Australian cricket teams. . The Messrs Miller sustained the reputation of the Mill Park establishment for jumping events by annexing the Second Hurdle Race with Onyen, by Boolka from Eira. Phyllis, by Trantonfrom Yardly, was installed favourite for the Nursery Handicap, but was left at the posti A desperate finish was fought between the placed horses, Trentina being disappointed in attempting to get through. Bessie M'Carthy, with 9st 31b, was made a rum favourite for the Autumn Handicap, bat was never, dangerous, finishing sixth behind Donation. The last six furlongs were inn in Imin 1 84200. The Harvester displayed Mb true form in the Champion Stakes. Stevenson rode a nice race, and never attempted to force the pace until well into the straight. Owing to the time limit of Smin 45aec being exceeded by half a second, the first prize was reduced to 350 sovs, the second to 100 sovs and the third to 50 sovs. The Free Handicap made Stevenson's fourth win in succession. The following are details of the racing TTTT! SECOND HANDICAP HUBBLE BACE of 200 sovs; second liorse -40 sovs trom tne state. About two miles. „ _ Mr S.Mmcr’sb mOnyen, by Boolka-^ira.&yrs, q-t Tib . (Bobertson) 1 Mr J. W. Edge’s b g Bill, 6yrs, lOst 131 b (Edge) - MTM. O’Lonsblin’s-bit s Cumberoona,:ascd, o 12st 71b ... ... (Nolan) « Three other horses startedBatting: 6 to 4» agat Bischoff* 3to 1 Onyen, 6 to 1 Cumberoona, 7 to 1 Bill. Won easily by six lengths, two lengths separating the second and third horses, with Bischoff fourth. Tims—Smin 67issc. THE NUESEET HANDICAP, of 200 sovs ; second horse 40 sovs from the stake, ior two-yam-olds.

b E Freda, by Eteriiii—Feir Kightmare,Sat 11T> ... ' ... (H. Morrison) - Sir M: Jocobs’s b f Trsntina, by T^nton— Hmilta, Bst X2lb ... (Holmes) o Eleven other horses started. Batting: sto 2 agst Phyllis, 6to 1 each Slumber and Trentina, 20 to 1 Freda. Freda finiohed gamely, and won by a nose from Slumber, who defeated Trentina by a neck for second position, with Palmetto fourth and Onward fifth. Tima— Irain Sl^sacTHE AUTUMN HANDICAP, 0f...250 sots; second horse 50 so vs from the stake. One mile and five furlongs; • ■ _ ••• Mr J. Urquart's hr Ii Strahan, by Musk Eo*e— Claudlia, syrs, 6st 81b ... (J. Stevenson) 1 Mr J. Wilson, jua.'s b f Quiver, by Trentoii—- - Tremulous, 3yrs, 7st 111 b... (H. Thompson) - Mr P. O’Xonghlin's ch c lalanthus, by Ahercorn —lolanthe, 3yrs, 6st 91b .... ■ (Cook) „ Six other horses started. . • • • , Betting: 5 to 2 agst Bessie M Carthy, y to 2 Donation, £ to I Straightfire, 10 to 1 Quiver, 12 to 1 Sfcrahan. Apoley led until entering the straight. Here he tired, and Strahaa taking command, want on and 'won easily by two lengths from Quiver, with Manthus a length away third and Apsloy fourth. Time—2min Slfcsec.

THE CHAMPION STAKES, of 1000 sors; second horse 200 sovs, and third 100 soys--from the stake. Weight-for-age. Three miles. Mr S. G. Cook’s oh c The Harvester, by Sheet Anchor—Springtime, 3yrs, 7st 121 b (J. Stevenson) 1 Mr S. Miller’s br c Preston, by Bobinson Crusoe —Blue Eyes, Syrs, 7st 121 b .... (Pearson) 2 Mr W. B. Wilson’s ch h Carnage, by Nordenfelt—Mersev, 4yrs, 9sfc (James Goueh) 3 Patron 9st and Maroon 7st 121 b also started.

Betting: 2 to 1 each agat Patron and The Harvester, 3 to 1 Carnage, 8 to 1 .i’ireaton, 12 to 1 Maroon.

When the word was given Carnage jumped away in front, but passing the stand the first time The Harvester was leading, followed by Preston, Maroon, Carnage and Patron in the order named, the pace being very slow. Aa they swept along the river straight Carnage raced to the front and improved the pace, heading The Harvester by six lengths, which he increased to a dozen by the time the abattoirs were passed. Here Patron ran into third place behind The Harvester. Entering the straight for the first time Patron and The Harvester came on together five lengths behind Carnage, whilst Preston was whipping-in. This order was maintained past the stand and along by the river, but by the abattoirs Carnage’s lead had been decreased to two lengths from The Harvester, who held a, similar advantage over Patron, Preston being still in the rear. At the scraping sheda, five furlongs from home. Maroon raced through to within a, length of Carnage, The Harvester being next, followed closely by Patron, Carnage was first into the straight, but here The Harvester shot out, and going on won easily by three lengths from Preston, who came with a late run and finished a length in front of Carnage, with Patron fourth, only a neck away. Time—smin 4Ssuc* The last sis furlongs were run in Imin 18see. THE DISPOSAL STAKES, of 200 sovs; weight-. for ace, with selling allowances. One mile. Mr H. Baines’s b g Theodore, by SplendourQueen of the Eorest, 6yrs, 6st 101 b (J. Stevenson) 1 Mr E. Jellett’s b m Little Maid, 6yr3 (H. Morrison) 2 Mr J. Paterson's b g Carrington, aged, 7st 31b (Laing) 3 Tassy, Pointsman and Chopstick also started. Batting: 5 to 2 on Theodore. Theodoro won easily by two lengths. Time—lmin 45sec. Theodora was sold for *BIOS. THE ' EBEB HANDICAP, cf 250 -sovs; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and a b h Damper, by Pryingpan— Doretta, 4yrs, 6st 121 b ... (J. Stevenson) 1 Mr A. Harvey’s b h Portunatus.by Eryingpan— Erauloin, 6yrs, 9st 91b (Power) 2 Mr P. EusboU’s ch h Idolater, by Newminstcr— Nina, Syrs, fist lib (H. Dawes) 3 Seven other horses started. Betting; 5 to 2 agst Idolater, 5 to 1 Steadfast, o to 1 Damper, 8 to 1 Forfcunatus. Fortunatus came with a tremendous rnnin the last furlong, and easily cutting down Idolater, appeared to have the race in hand. However, Power eased his mount, and Damper, coming with a brilliant rush.

got up on the post and won by half a head, with Idolater close up third and Moss Rose fourth. Time—2min llssc. A sale of yearlings, including thirty from St Albans, took place yesterday. The St Albans youngsters averaged !33gs. The following were top prices realised : Colt, by Eiridspord from Spinningdale, 300g3 ; colt, by Eiridspord from Solitude, 200 g s; half-brother to Lochiel, 250ga. Mr C. B. Fisher intends to retire from the committee of the Victorian Racing Club, the chairmanship of which he has held for many years. ■ WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. ■ , [Per Pbess Association,] WANGANUI, March 7. . The' weather for the-opening day of the Wanganui Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting was all that could bo desired, and the attendance was largo. The fields on the whole can only bo classed aa moderate, those for the Hack Hurdle Race and Ladies’ Bracelet being very poor, each having only two starters. Some of the finishes were exciting, and the sport on the whole was interesting. Crawford’s starting machine was used successfully in some events. The following are details of the racing:— PIEST HANDICAP HUBBLE BACE, of 100 sovs. About two miles end a. distance. 140 Mr ,T. FreetlTs cb b. Bavolt, by Treason— Mischief, Syrs.lOst 51b (Arnott) 1 79 Mr K. Kingan’s b g Auroa, aged, Ost 121 b (Walls) 2 67 Mr H. Hayes’s cb g Eonovoree, syrr, 9st 11b (Anderson) 3 139 Sfcrephon lOst (Hickey) also started. Strephon was first over the hurdle in front of the stand, followed by Revolt, Bonovoree and Auroa in the order named. Rounding the bottom turn Sfcrephon drew out and soon had a lead of over a dozen lengths from Revolt. Passing the stand Strophon still led, but a quarter of a mile further on he began to tire, and collapsing when nearing the trees, he took no further part in the" race. The last hurdle was taken by Revolt about half a length in front of Auroa wifch Bonovoree close up, and an interesting finish ended in Revolt winning by a clear length, while barely half a length separated the second and third horses. Tima 4min llsec. Dividend—.£4. HANDICAP HACK HURDLE BACE, of 40 sovs. • About one mile anil a half. 228 Mr W. H. Keith’s b <r Dart, by Gipsy KingTreason maro, list 71b ... (Higgins) 1 08 Mr H. O. Clarke’s eh gNat, aged, Ost 131 b (G. Powell) 2 The pair raced in company for the whole journey. Dart winning easily by three parte of a length. Time—3min 3sec. Dividend—.Si ss. WANGANUI CUP of 500 sots; second horse 75 sovs and third 25 sovs from the

stake. One mile and three-quarters. 1016 Mr M. Hobbs’s b ni Lady Zetland, by Perkin Warbook ll.—Porget-mc-Not, aged. Sst 31b (Derrett) X 260 Mr Utiku Marumaru’s b h Eangipuhi, by Peve —Mystery Girl, 6yrs, Sst ... (Waite) 2 231 Mr E. Calthorpo’s blk h Monte Carlo, by Ascot —Speculation, Syrs, Yst 61b (Jenkins) 3 353 Mr J. Maher’s b m Dreamland, aged, 7st 81b (Whittaker) 0 113 Mr J. Sutton’s bh Ben Godfrey, lyrs, 7st4lb (Creamer) 0

Lady Zetland was first away, but Monte Carlo immediately took command, with Lady Zetland at his girths. Ban Godfrey third and Eangipuhi and Dreamland close up. Passing the stand Monte Carlo still led, followed closely by Lady Zetland, Dreamland and Ben Godfrey, while Rangipuhi had dropped back last. At the three-quarter-mile post Dreamland went up to Monte Carlo, and when a mile and a quarter had been covered she was in front, the pair having placed a large gap between themselves and the other three. Before the quarter-mile post was reached Dreamland had shot her bolt, and Eangipuhi joined the leaders. Once in the straight Eangipuhi gob hia head in front, but it was only momentarily, for inside the distance-post the pair were locked together, and the verdict was in doubt until the winning-post was reached, when Lady Zetland drow out and won by a bead, with Monte Carlo four lengths away, third. Dreamland fourth and Ben Godfrey last. Time—3min 9aec. Dividend—*Sl 15s. WANGANUI TWO-YBAE-OLD STAKES, of 10 sovs eacb. for starters, with 150 sovs added. For two-year-olds. Colts Sst 71b, fillies and geldings Sst 31b, with certain penalties. Six furlongs. 3ii Mr G. 6. Stead's h c Bloodshot.- by MaximIris, Sst 121 b (51b extra) (Derrett) 1 117 Sir G. Clifford’s b f Safeguard, by MaximTeredo, Sst 51b ... (G. Mathews) 2 86 Mr G. Wright’s h f Forma, by Hotchkiss— Formo, SstSlh ... (Gallagher) 3 40 Heavenly Twin Sst 31b also started. Bloodshot won in a canter. Time— Imin 16-ieec. Dividend—*Bllos. LADIES’ BRACELET, of 50 sovs. Two miles. 212 Mrs Aowoa Utiku’s b g Tuhiwni, by Ascot —Mystery Girl, -lyrs, list 12ib (Mr J. Bull) 1 65 Mrs H. Mehalfey’s b g Pembroke, 6yrs, 12st gib (Mr Nicholson) 2 Won easily. Time —3min 58?-sec. Dividend—*Bl 03. HANDICAP HACK ELAT RACE, of 40 sovs. One mile and a distance. 180 Mr J. Haydon’s gr g Flying Shot, by Foul Shot, Syrs, Sst 101 b (Higgins) 1 199 Mr W. Tuck’s gr m Ascotvale, 4yrs, Sst 51b (A. Cox) 2 102 Mr E. Watson’s ch g Dummy, 4yrs (White) 3 56 Kai-Iwi Lady 9st 71b, 76 Strayshot Sst 121 b, 60 Seabreeze Sst 91b, 131 Umalonogaas Sst 81b, 179 Aughadowoy Sst 21b, 45 Thunderbolt Sat 21b, 30 Nile Sst 21b, -12 Tarpari 7st 121 b, 51 Hautouga 7st 121 b and Emerald 7st 71b coupled, 19 Sedgebrook 7st 101 b, 11 Tomboy 7at 71b and 13 Shamrock 7st 71b also started. Won easily. Tima—2min l|sec. Divi-dend-JBS 19a. ELYING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 43 Mr J. George’s b m Prioress, by Puriri— Volterina, Cyrs, 7st 71b (George) 1 32 Mr Tancred’s ch g King’s Bowman, Syrs, 7st9lb ... (Ayers) 2 100 Mr F. M'Merrinian’s br b St Clements, Cyrs, (Ist 71b ... (Smith) 3 41 The Dancer 9st 91b, 146 Irish Twist Sst 101 b, 68 Cheque 7st Slh, 149 Stcpfcldfc 7st 71b and 121 Orion 7st 21b also started. St Clements was the first to appear ia front, but rounding the top turn Prioress moved up, and coming on full of running, won by a clear length from King's Bowman, with St Clements a fair third. The following acceptances have been • received tor to-morrow’s races HAEEISON MEMORIAL STAKES, of SO sovs. Six furlongs. st lb st lb St Clements ... 9 5 King’s Bowman ... 7 10 The Dancer ... 9 3 Stepfeldfc 7 4 Prioress ... ... 7 11 Orion ... ... 7 0 SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 100 sovs. Two miles. Revolt ... ... 11 0 1 Bouoyoree 9 12 Strephou 10 5 Kangipai ... 9 10 Auroa 10 0) NURSERY HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Five furl ngs. IleaveulyTwin ~.’B 7 I First Result 7 0 BenVarcy ... 7 9 | Ngatuori ... 6 10 WANGANUI STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. Lady Zetland ... !) 4 1 Dreamland ... 7 S Eaugipnlii... ... 8 11 Prioress 7 5 Monte Carlo ... 7 7 | Ben Godfrey ... 7 4 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One mile. Dreamland ... S 0 j Ben Godfrey ... 7 10 Prioress 7 12 j WELTER HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. One mile. The Dancer ... 10 7 I Cyrus 9 3 Johnny Fan, ...10 3 King's Bowman ... 8 9 Cheque ... ... 9 10) SECOND HANDICAP HACK ELAT RACE, of 31/ sovs. Six furlongs. Flying Shot ... 9 12 Nile 7 13 Kai-Iwi Lady ... 9 4 Sedgebrook ... 7 10 Umslopogaas ... 8 10 Hautouga 7 8 Seabreeze 8 9 Thunderbolt ... 7 8 Ascotvale 8 8 Omega 7 7 Dummy ... ... 8 6 Emerald ... ... 7 7 Gold Cup 8 4 Antrim 7 7 Aughadowoy ... 8 0 Tomboy 7 7 The Wanganui Jockey Club’a Autumn Meeting will be continued to-day. when the following horses msy run forward in their, respective engagements Harrison Memorial Stakes, St Clements; Second Hurdle Eace, Bonovoree; Nursery Handicap, Heavenly Twin; Wanganui Stakes, Monte Carlo; Autumn Handicap, Ben Godfrey; Welter Handicap, The Dancer; Second Hack Eace, Ascotvale and Nila. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. DUNEDIN, March 7. The following handicaps have been declared for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Anniversary Meeting:— HURDLE EACE HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. One mile and a half, st lb st lb Rebel IX 10 Smuggler 10 2 Mariner 10 9 Jack Harkaway ... 9 9 Silvertai! 10 4 Sweep 9 S ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Outrost 9 0 Esparto 7 2 Bayß ©He 8 5 Ben t 0 Captivu ... ... 7 12 Victim ... ... 7 0 Dilemma 7 12 Marcmma ... ... 6 12 Tempest i 7 9 Cactue 6 12 Aldershot ... ... 7 9 Solano ... 6 9 .’The Winchmau ~, 7 3 Black Pearl ... 6 9

CLIFT’S HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Five furlongs. Hippomoncs ... 912 The Changeling... 7 4 Britomarte ... S 7 Arline 7 4 Victim 8 10 Solano 7 .2 Mollv Darling ... 710 Emmeline 7 U Swivel 7 8 | Lady Spencer ... 0 9 Marcmraa ... ... 7S j Moashnrn ... ... 6 9 Eotbaipsted ‘ ... 7'■ 8 1 Crown Prince ... 6. 9 Alpenstock ... 7 S Speedwell 6 7 Rancour ... ... 76 1 Montigny 6 7 Acceptances for the Waimate Racing dab’s annual race meeting close to-day.