SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIX, Issue 11554, 15 April 1898, Page 3

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB, Third Day.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

SYDNEY, April 14,

The weather was glorious for the third day’s racing of the Australian Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting, and the attendance was large. The fields for the majority of the events were small, but the racing was interesting. The following are details of the racing:— SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. About three miles. Mr S. R. Kennedy's h g Pomeroy, by Hilltop—mare by Conqueror, Gyr?, 9sfc 101 b ... ... 1 Mr F. M’Grath’s b g Hereward, by Andover— Beryl, aged, list 9lb ... ••• “ Mr B. Mayo's bg Cape Pigeon, by Albatross— Negress, aged, " Two other horses started.

Alarm Bell was first away, but fell at the back of the course. The others kept well together throughout. Pomeroy took command at the top turn the second time round and, going on, won by a length. Time—6min 2sec. .

ALL-AGED STAKES, of 10 sovs each, with 4 00 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. Weigbt-for-age. One mile. Mr W.B. Wilson's br c Bobadil, by Bill of lortland—She, 2yrs, 7st lib ... ••• ••• 1 Mr R. J. Blacklock’s br g Merloola, by St Switbin—mare by Kingsborougb, 6yrs, fist 121 b , ,r- " Mrs J. Reilly’s hr g Cabin Boy, by Gozo—Kathleen, syrs, Pst 121 b " These were the only starters. Betting : 7 to 2 on Bobadil, 4 to 1 agst Merloolas, 8 to 1 Cabin Boy. Bobadil was first away, and' quickly establishing a lead of a length, held it, and won by that distance from Merloolas. Time—lmin 41sec.

CITY HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, with 300 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile an*, a half. Mr J. Northern’s hr c Flodden, by Lochiel— Forget Me Not, 3yrs, Gst 101 b ... ... ... 1 Mr D. A. Smith’s ch g Tramp, by Clan Stuart—mare by Sunlight, 6yrs, fist 51b ... ... 2 Mr W. Forrester’s br g The Grafter, by Gozo— Industry, 4yrs,Bst 101 b ... 3 Eleven other horses started.

Eleusive, closely followed by The Grafter, made the running into the straight from the others, who were all well together. Flodden moved up opposite the stand, and, after a great struggle,- won by a head. Time—2min 38;|scc. EASTEE STAKES, of 10 sovs.each, with 300 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds, Weight for sex, with certain penalties. Seven furlongs. Mr W. Kelso’s br c Essex, by Sweet William— Myall Queen 1 Mr W. R. Wilson’s blk c Ormuz, by Bill of

Portland —Cooya ... " Mr W. Bailey’s ch c Cocos, by Abercorn -Copra 3 Two other horses started.

Betting : 6 to 4 on Miss West, 4to 1 against Essex, 7 to 1 Ormuz.

Ormuz piloted the field well into the straight, but Essex came with a great run on the outside, and won by three lengths. Time—lmin 30sec.

CUMBERLAND STAKES, of 10 sovs each, with 400 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from tho stake. Weight for age. Two miles'. Mr W. Duggan’s b c Amherite, by Carbine Duenna, 3yrs, Pst 21b 1 Mr J. G. Clark’s ch g Battalion, by Battalions— Nancy Till, aged, 9st 11b ••• 2 Mr S. Hordern’s ch f Mirella, by Nordenfeldt— Miriam, 3yrs, 7st 131 b 3 These were the only starters.

Betting: 5t02 on Amherite, 4to 1 agst Mirella, 5 to 1 Battalion.

Battalion jumped away in front, followed at an interval of a length by Mirella, with Amherite a similar distance behind. Passing the stand Battalion was leading by four lengths. The order was unchanged along the hack, but approaching the top turn Amberite took second place, and, catching the leader opposite the St Leger stand, won by a length and a half from Battalion, who was a length in front of Mirella. Time—3min 36sec. WELTER HANDICAP, of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile. Mr Granville’s l>r or blk g Carrara, by MetalMaid of Kent, 6yrs, 9st 91b 1 Mr G. A. Cruiokshauk’s ch g York, by Invader —Anihea, 6yrs, 9st Alb 2 Mr E. Key’s br g Mackay, by Bathurst, 9st 41b 3

A good finish. Won by a length, a neck between the second and third horses. Time—lmin 42isec,

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. [Per Press Association.! AUCKLAND, April 14.

The following acceptances for the third day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting have been repeived: —

GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs—Rex lOst 31b, Eton 9st, Miss Emmy fiat 111 b, Porangi Potae fist Gib, St Elmo fist Alb, Nansen fist, Kanaka 7st 81b, Lady Cuisine 7et 61b, Three Star 7st 31b, Record Reign 7st, Cuirasette 6st 111 b, Atalanta 6st 101 b, Brilliant 6st 81b, The Drone Gst 81b, Bullion 6st 71b, My Sweetheart 6st 7ib, Seabreeze Gst 71b, War Whoop Gst 71b.

CRITERION HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs—Rex lOst 71b, Eton 9st Alb, Miss Emmy 9st 31b, St Elmo fist 71b, Porangi Potae fist 71b, Hermosa fist 71b, Cuirasette 7st, Victoria Cross Gat 121 b, Atalanta Gst 101 b, The Drone Gst 101 b, Dot Gst 91b, Bullion Gst 81b, Blue Jacket Gst 71b.

ST GEORGE’S HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one mile—St Paul lOst 31b, Swordfish 9st Alb, Rex fist 51b, Porangi Potae 7st 71b, Target 7st 71b, Supplejack 7at 61b, Miss Anna 7st Sib, Crusoe 7st Alb, Panoply 7st 31t, Lillie 7st, Castashore 7st, Coronet 7st, Korowai Gst 121 b, Three Star Gst 111 b, Favona Gst 101 b, Record Reign Gst BJb,

MAIDEN HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half—Webley lOst 61b, Forella lOst, Dauntless 11. 9st 121 b, Ballyhooley 9st 71b, Seabreeze 9st 71b, La Grippe 9st. Reindeer 9st, The Trifier 9st, Kapai 9st, HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 100 sovs ; one mile and three-quarters— Vanish lOst 71b, Muscatel lOst 51b, Hairy Legs Xflst, Adam lOst, Voltigeur 9st Alb, Dauntless li. 9st, Erina 9sc. PONY HANDICAP,.of SO sovs; five furlongs— Miss Rose lOst 121 b, Fair Nell lOst 51b, Purvoke fist 111 b, Napoleon fist 111 b, Dot fist, PartanJeannie 7st 71b, Lady Howitzer 7st Alb, Winnie 7st Alb, Repetition 7st, St Owen 7st, Merry Kate Gst 111 b, Stella Gst 91b, Shamrock Gst 71b, Sandy Gst 71b, Little Wonder Gst 71b.

HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs ; three miles—St Simon list 51b, Miss Nelson list 61b, Magpie lOst 101 b, Kingswood lOst 61b, Voltigeur 11. 9st 7ib, Forella 9st 71b.

VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs—Hermosa 9st 131 b, Dayntree fist ■ 131 b, St Innia fist 51b, Victoria Cross fist Alb, Roxana 7bt 91b, St Ursula 7st 71b, Swiftfoot 7st 51b, Drum Major 7st 51b, St Lawrence 6st 71b, Lady Cecilia 6st 71b.

WELLINGTON, April 14,

The stewards of the Racing Club held a special meeting to-day. There was a small attendance. It was decided not to adopt the proposal of the Secretary to increase the Cup to 1000 sovs.

WLSTLAND RACING CLUB. [Per Press Association.! HOKITIKA, April 14.

The Westland Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting was commenced to-day. The weather was fine and the attendance about fifteen hundred, The racing was interesting. Results :

TRIAL STAKES, of 35 sovs ; one mile—Geraint, 7st 51b, 1; Slaiden, 7st, 2. Three other horses started. Dividend —£111 s.

BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 25 sovs ; once round —National, fist 31b, 1; Rustic, fist 81b, 2, Dividend —£l Bs.

EASTER GIFT, of 70 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Speculator, 9st, 1; Slaiden, Gst 91b, 2; Petroline, 9st 51b, 3, A capital struggle; won by a nose. Dividend—£3 As. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 35 sovs; one mile and three-quarters —Couranto, 9st Gib, 1; Cheque, list 21b, 2; Cyrus 11., ICst 101 b, 3. A protest was lodged against Couranto for crossing. If it is decided in his favour, the dividend will be£s 6s. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 35 sovs; one mile— Shylock 1, Geraint 2. A capital race. Dividend—£l 10s.

FL YXNG HANDICAP, of A 0 sovs; six furlongs— Silver Rose 1, Millstream 2. Dividend—£l Bs.

HEATHCOTE PARK RACING CLUB. At the Heathcote Park Racing Club’s meeting held yesterday at Heathcote Racecourse, the principal events resulted as follow;

Pony Plat Handicap, of 5 sovs; ono mil#— Hornby, lOst 71b, 1. l ive started. Easter Handicap Trot, of 6 sovs; two miles—Novelty, 2tseo, 1. Six started. Valley Cup Handicap, of 7 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Blue Jacket, 9st 121 b, 1. ’ Five started. Selling Handicap Trot; one mile and a half—Cricket, 3sec, 1. Four started.

The racehorses Strathbraan, Ned Kelly, F. 8., Grenadier and the Stepniak-Sincerity colt were sent north by the Rotomahana last night.