SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume C, Issue 11657, 13 August 1898, Page 6

SPORTING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. '• SYDNEY, August 12., Faraday has been scratched for the Epsom Handicap. ' [Peb Press Association,] . NAPIER, August 12. At the annual meeting ; of the Napier Park Racing Club the report showed a profit of .£lO5 for the season. The spring programme was passed. It is the same as that of last year.' CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National Meeting will be continued today, when the programme will be as follows: — 12 noon—AUGUST HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; second hotse lO.spys from the stake. Six furlongs on the flat.

1,80 p.m.—HEW ZEALAND GBAND NATIONAL HANDICAP HUEDLE BACE, of 500 SOVS; second horse 75 S"VS, and third horse 25 bovb from the stake. Two miles.

2.15 p.m.—BEA.UFOKT HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 200 govs; second horse 25 sots from the stake. About two miles and a halt.

3 p.m. - SECOND HUNTEES' HANDICAP HURDLE KAOE, of 50 sots; second horse 10 sovs from the stake* Once round and a distance.

3A5 p.m.-FINAL HANDICAP HtTEDLE FACE, of 75 boys ; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. Once round and a distance.

4.25 p.m.—ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 120 sots; second horse 10 sots from the stake. One mile and a quarter on the flat. _

The following horses may run forward in their respective engagements: — AUGUST HANDICAP. Wedlock and Titoki. HUNT CLUB CUP. Kuku. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE. Opab 1 Social Pest 2

Hdssab 3 BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, Rhino and Mobaq. SECOND HUNTERS’ HURDLE RACE, Rivebdalb and Windebmeee. ISLINGTON HANDICAP, Makemma and Bobeas. HUNTERS’ PLATE, Pbovebb. CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB. Handicapper—Mr H. Brinkman. Starters— Messrs F. J. Townsend and C. O’Connor. There was a good attendance at the Show Grounds yesterday for the second day of the Canterbury Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting. The track wjis in excellent order, and most of the events were well contested. Speculation was again spirited, the sum of £5722 10s being passed through Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin’s totalisators, making a total of £10,385 for the meeting, which is £l4Ol more than the investments at the corresponding meeting last year. Some unfortunate errors occurred in the starting, the riders or drivers of Wildwood in the High-Class Handicap, Bradlaugh, who finished second ini the August Handicap, and Jessie" and Monte Carlo, who were first and second respectively in the Final Handicap, being each declared “ distanced ” for crossing the line before receiving the signal from the Starter. The performance of Lauderdale in the High-Class Handicap was so greatly at variance with .the .horse’s display oh the first day of the meeting that the stewards inquired-into it, but found no-evidence of fraud, though they held that the performances were inconsistent and suspicious. A charge of crossing in the Trial Handicap was also dismissed, though, in the opinion of many persons, the action complained of unquestionably deprived Vasco of the race. This event was won by Almont, the handsomest colt yet bred by Mr Mace, and who afterwards won the Nursery Handicap in capital style. Lauderdale won the HighClass Handicap pretty comfortably from Jessie Palm, who, later in the day, fell when in a good position in the . National Handicap, fortunately, without . sustaining serious injury, though she galloped two or three times round the course, smashing her sulky, before being captured. Sam Slick was less fortunate, as he reared at the start-ing-line and, coming down with one leg over the shaft, proceeded to kick the sulky to pieces, cutting himself so severely that, but for Mr Charlton’s veterinarv services being obtained, he might have bled to death. ’ The Handicap produced the best trotting race yet seen here. When a mile had been covered, seven of the ten starters ■were in a cluster, and the result was in doubt to the last, as, ha’d not Zealandia been steadied when Jessie Palm galloped past her, she would certainly have won. Dictator trotted a fine race in the August Handicap—unnecessarily, as it happened, as Bradlaugh, •who was his close antagonist for the last half-mile, had been ordered to stop, having started prematurely. The start for the Final Handicap was, as already stated, unsatisfactory, and Jessie and Monte Carlo, by anticipating the signal, lost the fruits of a first-class performance. The following arc details: TRIAD HANDICAP TROT (in harness), 'of 50 so vs ; second 10 sovb and third 5 sovs. Two Sir H. Mace’s b e Almont, by Eothschild — ’ —Puella, 3yrs, 37sce (Frost) 1 ( mil Mr U. M’Clatohie’s h g Vasco, syrs, Usee * (T. W. Price) 2 Mr A. G. Holmes’s b h. Design, 4yrs, ISsec (N. Price) 3 63 Young Burlington scr, 16$ Lexington, 12seo, 41 Tmot'enelVsec, 2f) 111 22sec, 6 Annie Rooney 23sec, 8) The Member 24ecc SiMedudio 24scc, 94 Toronto 24sec, 10 Kffin 2Csec’ n nnuett 26sec, 60 J King Harold 26sec, 121 w nidi 27sec, 36 Director 275c0,5 As otia 2’scr, s Denver tßsec, 2 King ot Munster 28aec, :so-( Wandoring Willie 30sec, and 26 Fionnulla JCsec algo started. . ~T 1 Wandering Willie and Denver were still..

in front when a mile had been travelled, with Design close up, and Almont, who lost a great distance at the start, next. Design led down the back, where Almont broke, but soon regained his position, Vasco hero taking third place. Design led into the home stretch, taking the centre of the track, and Almont crossing to the inside in front of Vasco, caught Design half-way home and won by half a length from V asco, who was a similar distance in advance of Design. The others distanced. Time—smin 40sec. Dividend —£l 16s.

A protest against Almont for crossing was dismissed. PONY HANDICAP TEOT (in saddle), of 40 sovs; second 8 sovs, and third 4 sovs. two miles, 24 Mr J. Buggy’s gr m Dora, by Albert Cue valier —IVIy Dream, 2ttecc... ... (J. Milne) 1 32£ Sailor Boy IL scr, 115 Coral 'S sec, 105 Hulda 17sec, 28 The .Skipper 2isoc, 27* Lassie 25sec, 16* Uncle Sam 25sec, 7* Icicle 25sec and 49 Plunger 28see also started, Dora took the lead in the second halfmile, and drawing right away won by one hundred'/ And . ’twenty yards, Coral.;-and; Sailor Boy 11., finishing second and thirds Time —6min, ;Dividend-r-£l7 Bs. HIGH-CLASS HANDICAP TEOT (in harness), of 100 sovs; second 20 sovs and third 10 sots. Two

miles. ‘ ’ ■ T , , , , 53 Mr E, F. Gerkin’s br h Lauderdale, by James Madison—Bell Allen, aged, 9seo (Shepherd) 1 2114 Mr H. Mace’s ch m Jessie Palm, 4yrs, 7sec (Frost) 2 46* Messrs Blake and Yarn’s br g Monte Carlo, aged, ssec ( B - Edwards) 3 304* Wildwood scr. 58* Sam Slick saec, 110 Collector 9seo and 24* Ham llsec also started. Collector and Ham began badly, and were pulled up, and Wildwood was called off for starting too soon. Lauderdale went on in front, with Jessie Palm close up and Monte Carlo taking third place, and this order remained unbroken throughout the race. Jessie Palm, breaking in the home stretch, suffered defeat by three lengths from Lauderdale, with Monte Carlo close up third, and Sam’ Slick, who broke when rapidly closing up in the last lap, and Wildwood, who could not be pulled up, fifty yards behind. Thue—gmin 7seo. Dividend—£l3 14s. The driver of Wildwood was fined £3 for starting before-receiving the signal. A pretest against Lauderdale for inconsistent running was dismissed.

NOESEEY STAKES (in harness), of 70 sovs; second 14 bovs, and third 7 sovs; for threeyear olds. One mile. . .... 294 Mr H. Mace’s b c Almont, by Eothschild— Puella ••• ••• (Frost) 1 79) Mr A. G. Holmes s b f Lady Spec ‘ (ST. Price) 2 35 Director, 37) Keality and 70) Plan also started. Reality -was quickest to move,' but at the end of the first quarter was passed by Almont and Lady Spec, the former of whom, with the inside position, held Lady Spec safe all the way and won by two lengths ; the others beaten off. Time—2min 43|-sec. Dividend—£llos. NATIONAL HANDICAP TEOT (in harness), of 100 sovs ; second 20 sovs and third 10 sovs. Two miles. 12 Mr J. Stapleton’s b g Heather Dew, by Youncj Irvington, aged, 17scc (Eraser) 1 123 Mr D. Barus’a hr m Zealandia, aged, 17sec • (Owner) 2 116 Mr T.L. Popham’s b m Polly Huou, syrs, : (Albough) o 251 Sam Slick scr, 97) Jessie ' Palm 2sec, 29 Eosewood 4sec, 34 Ham Baeo, 27) Earns 9sec, 41) Vainglorious lOsec, and 06) Mauton 16see also started. , , ■ At tbe end of a mile Zealandia, II am and Heather Dew were in line in front, and Manton, Polly Huon and Eosewood, also in line, were immediately following, with Jessie Palm close up. Rounding the top turn Polly Huon dashed through into -•second place behind Zealandia, and just afterwards Rosewood joined her and both broke badly. Heather Dew, who also galloped, then took second place, with Jessie Palm close behind. The latter fell at the last turn, and Zealandia slackening speed, was caught on the post by Heather Dew, who won hy a short head; Polly Huon three lengths away third. Time — smin 33sec. Dividend —.842 18s. AUGUST HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of 100 sovs; second 20 sovs and third 10 sovs. Two miles. , _ 62 Mr M. Edwards's gr h. Dictator, by Im-perious-NeUie, syrs, 2sac (Owner) 1 60) Mr C. Newman’s b g Harry Sneaker; aged, 9seo ... (A. Pringle) 2 ISHassan 3sec, 60) Bradlaugh ssec, 34) Awahurx ssec, 12 Earns 7sec, IXI Millionaire 7sec, 95) Brown Duchess 12sec and 162) Patchwork 13seo also started. Patchwork was in front for over a mile, when Bradlaugh took the lead, followed by Dictator, and: a tremendous- struggle between the two was continued till the winning post was reached,. Dictator winning' by a,length; Harry Sneaker five lengths away third., Time—smin lOsec. Dividend—£B 18s. _ Bradlaugh started in advance of his .tiffae, and was disqualified. •TpLEGEAPH HANDICAP TEOT (in harness) bf 75 sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs. ' One mile, '' ’ - 166 Mr J. Hirous’a hr ra Topsy Irvington, hy Young Irvington, syrs, 14i.ec ... (Lukey) 1 84) MrD, Barns’s br m Zealandia, aged, 12sec, (Owner) 2 37 Mr W.T. Cliff's gr h Hazeldean, aged, 14sec, (Sheehan) 3 1 46 Aileen scr, 27) Lauderdale scr, 60) Polly Huon 4sec, 76 Micro 7see, 211- Scrutineer llsec, ! and 72) Mauton 12sec .also, started. ’fopsy Irvington quickly shook off Hazeldean, and going on very steadily, won by four lengths, forty yards separating second and third. Polly Huon was fourth and Scrutineer fifth, close up. Time—2min 46sec. Dividend —£4 45., PINAL HANDICAP TEOT (in saddle), of 75 sovs; second ISsovs, and third 7 sovs. Onemile. 143) Mr. F. Mulholland’s br m Murmur, by Blackwood Abdallah, 6yrs, ISsec (C. Kerr) 1 31 Mr F. Standish’s b g General Luck, aged, 14sec ... (C. Harold) 2 9 Mr J. Hendron’s b g Hassan, aged, 7seo (Owner) 3 8) Monte Carlo Isec, 30) Jessie 2sec, 5) Vauxhall 6sec, 96 Harold 6sec, 61) Bellman 7aec, SO2 Electioneer Bseo, 88) Bradlaugh Bsec, 92 Ophir 12sec, 22 Topsy Irvington 13sec (2sec nen.), 32) Lexington 14sec, J 7) Cocky 14see, 47 Design 15sec, and 6 Jennie HI. 15sec also started. Murmur led, followed closely by Design, for nearly tbree-quaiters of a mile, when the latter gave way to General Luck. Half-way up the home stretch, Jessie, with Monte Carlo in close attendance, went to the -front, ; .and ; -passed,.-the .post first and second, but having' started before their proper were- disqualified, and Murmur was declared the winner, G eneral Luck, three lengths behind him; being second, and Hissan . a good third, , Time—2min 41 sec. Dividend—£6 2s.’ , ‘ ' *

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bhino ... IS £ .Dromedary 9 10 Nor’-west ... ... 11 7 Coastguard 9 7 Bobin ... n 2 Booties 9 7 Morag ... 11 2 Powder Monkey ... 9 7 Stanley ... JO 2 Huntingdon 9 7 Magpie ... 10 0 Conscript ... 9 7 Claymore ... ... 9 11 Guide 9 7

Windermere ... 12 9 .lack the Blab ...11 8 Glenoro ... 12 7 Kiverdale ... ... 11 7 Walrus ... ... 12 3 Eex If. ... ... 11 7 (.rescent ... ... 12 0 Jib ... 11 5 Beggaman ... 11 9 Jack... ... 11 0

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Boreas ... 11 3 Sequin 9 13 Maremma .. ... io 12 Ruby Twist 9 12 St Hilda .. ... io n Bloomer 9 10 Moonraker ... 10 5 ■Wbario 9 7 Kemorse IX. ... 10 2 Rangefinder 9 6 Sing-Song .. ... 10 2 Bimetallist 9 2 Seabrook . ... 10 0 Boccaccio 9 0 4,55 p.m.—HUNTEES’ ELATE, of 25 sovs. mile and a half (on the fiat). One ProTorb ... 12 13 Walrus 11 9 Stoufohat . ... 11 13 Santa Barbara .. 11 0 Piccolo ... 11 10 1