SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7301, 13 April 1885, Page 6

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. [beuteb's tblegbam.] Sydney, April 11. Thk last day's racing of the Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting took place at Randwick to-day. The following were the results of the various events :— Rous -Handicap, a handicap sweepstakes of ssovs. each, with lOOsovs. added. For three years old. Second horse 20 sovs, from the prize. One mile and three furlongs. Mr. A. Prater's oh f Highland Mary, by Grandmaster—The Novice 1 Messrs. Robertson Bros, ch c The Broker 2 Mr. J. Mayo'e oh o Prince Imperial ... 3 Place Handicap, a free handicap eweepstakes of lOeovs. each for starters, with 300 80VB. added; for horsee that have run first, second, or third in any race of the value of lOOaovs. or upwards, in which not less than six horses have started after the the Autumn Meeting of 1884. The second horse to receive lOOiOvs., and the third 50sovs. from the prize. 1 mile and a half. Messrs. Roborton Brothers' ch o Moonshe o, 3yra, by Gemma di Vergy— Maria ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr. J, Brackenrig's br h Tom Brown, 4yrs 2 Messrs. Robertson's br h Coriolanus, 6yrs 3 Nurskry Handicap, a handicap sweepstakes of Ssovs. each, with ISOaovs. added. Second horse 25sovs. from the prize, For two years old. 6 furlongs. Hon. James White'* br c Matchlock, by Musket—Yatterina 1 Mr. J. D. Robertson's br c Abner ... 2 Mr. J. Wilson's br o Ringmaster... ._ 3 This was a grand race, Matchlock only winning by a head. Australian Jockey Club Plate, of 150aovs. For three year old and upwards. Second lOOaovs. from the prize. Entrance, lsov., to go to the third horse. Weight for age. 3 miles. Mr. S. Martin's b c Reginald, 3yrs, by Grandmaster—Ave Maria 1 Mr. S. Davis's bo David, 2yrs 2 Hon. W. Pearson's h h Commotion, 6yrs 3 Kingship made the greater part of the running, but was unable to keep up the pace, Reginald winning easily. Frsb Handicap, of lOOsovs., with a eweepstake of lsov. each to go to the second horse. A winner of a handicap after the declaration of the weights to carry lOlba. extra. 1 mile and a quarter. Mr. Key's b h Rapid, Gyrs, by Rapid Bey —Dolly Varden I Messrs. W. and J. Lees's br h Fernlea, 4yrs ... ~. 2 Mr. L, Yeoman's b h Lord Clifden, 4yrs 3 Steeplechase, a handicap sweepstake of dsovs. each, with 200sovs. added. Second horse 50sovs. from the prize. About 3 miles. Deceiver >M ... ... •«• ... 1 Fingal « .... 2 These were the only horses that passed the post, the remainder having fallen. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. .

The autumn meeting was held on Saturday afternoon, under exceptionally favourable circumstances, the weather being fine, with a pleasant breeze blowing ; and although rain threatened when the preparations for the first race were being made, it passed off, and the remainder of the afternoon was all that could be wished. The attendance was hardly as large as was expected, but would number close on 2000 people. The grand stand was fairly patronised, and a great deal of interest was felt in the different eventi, as was shown by the large amount of investments on the totalisator, irrespective of the business done by the bookmakers. The stewards and officers of the club worked energetically to promote the success of the meeting, and deserve every credit. Mr. W. H. Fun ton officiated as judge, and afforded every satisfaction; Mr. E. P. Donnelly, the starter, was remarkably successful in getting his iields well away together; Mr. Potts was clerk of tha scales; Mr. Jas. Mays, clerk of the course; Mr. Vosper, Treasurer; and M. W. Percival, handicapper; while Mr. T. Peel was kept fully employed by his duties as Secretary. There was a very large number of gaming tables on the course, some of which were unique in their way, for in addition to monkeys drawing tickets and other contrivances one man had an ingenious little toy stenm-engine driving the disk at which sharpshooters aimed at so muoh a shot. The police, under Sergeant Pratt, rendered good assistance to the stewards, and Mounted Constable Hutchinson was an invaluable aid to the clerk of the course. '. Aa to the races themselves, there were good fields and close contests, and some really good racing, The following are the details of the events :— Flat Selling Race of 25sovs.; the winner to be Bold immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the club. No weight under Sat 7lbs. Distance, 1 mile and a quarter. Messrs. K. and R. Duder's b g Alaska (Byers) 1 Mr. B. Thompson's b g Tim (Carey) ... 2 Mr. F. Coe's oh g Bon J our (T. Taylor).... 3 Fusee (MoKinnon) and Phoebe (Frewin) also ran. Disappointment and Derby were scratched, Little Nell was saddled up for the raoe, but was not allowed to run, as her name did not appear on the card, and there was no record of her entry, The betting was 3 to 1 against Bon Jour, 4 to 1 Alaska and Tim, 5 to 1 Fusee and Phoebe. The start, which was made at the cud of the straight, was a good one, all getting well away together, but Tim was leading past the stand, with Alaska second, Fusee third, and Phcebe last, and this order was maintained to the back of the course. On passing the post the second time the four horses were almost abreast, Phcebe labouring in the rear, and Bon Jour made an effort from the outside to get to the front, but was cast out at the turn. At the back of the course the second time, Alaska was in front, with Tim second, and Bon Jour third. At the turn to the straight Tim had inside running, but although hard whipped home, he was unable to get past Alaska's girths, and Bon Jour finished a moderate third, Fusee being fourth, and Phcsbe nowhere. There were 354 on the totalieator, 115 on the winner, and the dividend was £2 15s, The winner was put up for sale by Mr. Digby Tonka, and bought in by the owner for £18. Handicap Hurdle Raoe of 50aovs., with lOaovs. from stakes to the second horse. Over seven flights of hurdles. Distance, two miles. Mr. Barron's g g Director, aged, list 51bs (W. Edwards) 1 Mi". J. Wilson's b g Evening Star, aged, 9st (Miller) , 2 Mr. J. Chadwick's b g Marquis, aged, 9st (Chatfield) 3 Minuet (aged, lOst, E. Williams), Pipi (aged, 9st 41be, Carey), Rawenata (aged, 9st, Frewin, carried 21b over) also ran. Out of thirteen entered, the field was reduced to six—Sorutineer (list 12lbs), Macaroni (list lOlbs), Nigger (lOst). Claude (lOtt), Tim (9st 4lbs), Seagull (9st) and New Year (9st) being scratched. Director, the winner of the Autumn Hurdle Race at Ellerslie, was installed to the post of honour, and as events proved, fully justified the confidence placed in him. The betting was even on Direotor, 3 to 1 against Pipi, 4 to 1 Evening Star, 6 to 1 Rawenata, and the rest any odds. Rawenata seemed to be in great form, and gave some trouble at the starting post in his anxiety to get away, and when they Vfere finally let off to a good start he at onoe went to the front and cut oat the pace in merry style, followed by Marquis. These two were nearly together, but Minuet was the first to clear the hurdle, followed by Director, Evening; Star, and Rawenata, with the others close up. Coming into the straight Minuet and Director cleared the hurdle together, with Rawenata in oloie company. At the baok of the course Rawenata and Minuet went to the front again, the favourite and Marquis being close together. Passing the stand it was Been that Marquis had come into second plaae, Minuet still leading, the favourite well in hand, keeping a good position as third, but at the hurdle at the. baok of- the course he made a surprising jump, and, springing clear of the leaders, was a good length ahead. He improved hie position— Marquis being in second position,- and Pipi third. Rawenata, striking the hurdle heavily with his fore feet, was lamed, and Evening Star catno up at a great pace, and passing through the intervening horses, challenged the favourite in the straight, bat was

unable to come to terms with Director, though pressed hard, and the favourite won by more than ;a >i length,j with plenty in hand; Marquis 'was third, a length behind Evening Star, and Pipi was a moderate fourth. Rawenata pulled up very lame. There were 694 on the totaliiator, 326 on the winner, and the dividend was £1 ].3a. -. . . , r .. „ ,. ■ ;-. ? ;../ Autumn Handicap, of lOOiovs., lSsovs. from ■'■ stakes to second horse, and 5 sovs. to third h horse. Distance, one mile and a-half. Messrs. Dnder's blk g Nigger, syrs, 6st ■I! lOlb(Byers) ... 1 Mr. J. George's b g Buzzard, aged, Sat ii 21b (G. Williams) ... 2 '- Mr. J. Lain/j's ch m Victoria, 4yrs, 6st ; j. 101b (W. Laing) , M ... ..^3... Rewi, (aged, Bst 121b, Hudson), The Dauphin (aged, Set 101b, W. Clifford), Libeller (aged, Set 81b, Hickey), The.Poet, (aged,: Sat s!lb, Hickton), Kalo (syrs, 7*t 101b. Sutherland, 61b over), Sir Bedovera (4yrs, 7st 61b, J. Thorpe), Nannie, (5y«,.6et71b, Kidd), Sham, Gyre, 6«t 71b, Stone,;' lib over)' also ran. This, the principal event of the day, brought out a splendid field of eleven starters out of fourteen acceptors, the only absentee being Mystery (Bit lOlbs) Mitrailleuse , (7st 71bs) und Pipi (7st 51bs). Buzzard was elected favourite, and was well backed, the betting being 5 to 2 against Buzzard) 3 to 1 The Poet, 4 to 1 Libeller, 6 -to 1 Nigger, 10 to 1 lihe others. When they came to the poet it was seen that the chances of the favourite were greatly increased from the fact that lie had inside running, but others were not without friends, and there was a good deal of betting, Mr. Duder especially having backed Nigger to win "a: 1 good sum. ' The ntart, which was made' at the back of the course, direotly opposite; the grand stand, was li splendid one, which reflected the ■ utmost credit on Mr. Donnelly, w.h,o bad some difficulty, owing to the anxiotylof Buzzard, who was very frisky to/ "jpetafway./l At length (they were got in line, awlii|»rtoa. evenly, .but Dauphin and Libeller; atj'once^wentjto the front, racing for firs,t B&oe*, but' they were ikgain taken back, and by the time the grand '' iitan d was reached, Poet was in front, followed by Sir/.Bedeyere, ■ Rewi, : - ahd | "the >i Dauphin. This magnificent ' horse was run- ? ning very strongly, but he had 'only passed • ifche stand a short distance when he hopelessly broke down, and it was seen that his hoof :from the fetlock hung loosely. Going round ■the back of the course Poet was still in the lead with Sir Bedevere second, and Sham ran into third place. Sir Bedevere soon afterwards retired to the fourth position, and Sham went into second place, the favourite lying close up and apparently well in hand. Passing the stand the second time the Poet was till leading, with Sham second,, and Buzzard third. On the last turn the favourite quickly disposed of Sham, and raced The Poet ; hut just then a dangerous rival began to make himself felt, for Nigger, disposing easily of the ruck, came up with great strides, and cutting down The Poet and Buzzard in* the straight, won by three lengths from Buzzard, Victoria finishing well as third, and all the rest were so close together that it could barely be observed that Victoria beat The Poet by a neck for fourth place. Time, 2mins. 44£seos. There were 822 on the totalisator, 96 on the winner, and the dividend was £7 14s.

Hack Race of 20sovs., for horses that have never won a race of an advertised value exceeding lOsovs. ; the winner to be sold for loaovs., and any surplus to go to the funds; weight not less than 9sb. Distance, one mile. Mr. J. Chadwick's b m Manaia (Hadfield) m 1 Mr. F. Burns' b m Mazurka (Burns) ... 2 Mr. B. Thompson's b g Bull's-eye (Carey) 3 Dido (Whiting) and Stella (81bs extra, Hughes) also ran. Belle and Phoebe were scratched, but Disappointment was sent out with Hods on up, and refused to come back when sent for by the judge, but the stewards decided not to recognise him in the raoe. Disappointment started off with the load, with Mazurka second, and Bull's-eye third, and the three others were soon left a long way behind. Passing the judge's box Bull-'u-eye came up with Mazurka, and in the centre of the course they were almost abreast, but at the back Mazurka went into second place, and Manaia ran into third position. Coming up the straight Disappointment was still hi the lead, and came in first' about a head in front of Maaaia, followed olosely by Mazurka, and BuU'-eye third. Disappointment not: being recognised, Manaia wee deolared the winner of the race. The betting was 2to 1 against Bull's-eye, 4 to 1 against Manaia, aud sto 1 the others. There were 329 on the totalieator, 60 on the winner, and the dividend was £4,185. The winner was put up for sale by Mr. Tonke, and was bought in by Mr. MoNiool for £18 10s. Totalis atoh Cup Handicap, of 20sovs., given by Mr. W. Adams, with 40aovs. added. ssovs. from the stakes to go to the second horse. Distance, 1 mile. Mr. Robertson's b m Mitrailleuse,, 4yrs, 9st (Sutherland) 1 Mr. P. Nelson's br m Mystery, syrs, 7st lOlbs (Hickey) ... . 2 Messrs. Duder e blk g Nigger, syrs, 7st (Byers) 3 The Poet (aged, 7st 81bs, Hickton), Buzzard (aged, 7st 51bs, G. Williams), Sir Bedevere (4yrs, 71bs, J. Thorpe), Revolver (3yrs, 6at 121bs, Eidd), and Alpha (4vs, 6st 71bs), also ran. The Dauphin (Bsb 21bs), Rewi (Safe). Kalo (7st olbs), Pipi (7st),Victoria (6st lOlba), and Rawenata (tist 71bs) were scratched, Mitrailleuse was the favourite, and the betting, of which there was very little, was 2 to 1 on the field, or 3to 1 bar one. There was some trouble afe the post, but the horses were sent away to a very moderate start, of whioh Mystery rand Revolver had the best, with Buzzard next. Coming to the turn Mystery and Mitrailleuse raced for the lead, and Revolver came up third and Buzzard fourth, and in this order they passed the grand stand the first time. At the back of the course Mitrailleuse took the lead, followed closely by Mystery, Revolver, and Nigger about half a length separating the horses, and in this order they came into the straight. Mystery made a game struggle at the finish, but Sutherland was too clever a jockey to allow his opponent any advantage, and securely blocked him from inside running. Mitrailleuse won by a length, a similar distance dividing the second and third, and all the rest were in a bunch so close that it could just be seen that Revolver was fourth about half a neck in front of Buzzard, who was fifth. It ie certain that had Revolver not been blocked when endeavouring to get through the horses in the home turn, he would have been closer to the finish. There were 695 on the totalisator, 132 on the winner, and the dividend, whioh was unexpectedly large, amounted to £4 14s. Handicap Stebplkohask of 80sovs., with lOsovs. from the stakes to go to the second horse. Distance, about 3 miles. Mr, Job. Chadwick's br g New Year, aged, lOst 51bs (D. Munn) 1 Mr. W. Proffit's b g Sorutineer, aged, 12st (W.Edwards) 2 Mr. J. Lennard s ch g Chandler, aped, 12st (J. Rae) ... 3 Sunray (aged, lOst 81bs, G. Hope), Julia Ann Isyrs, 9st lOlbs, J. Laing), Tim (late Frog, aged, 9st 71ba, Carey), Marquis (aged, 9st lOlbs, Hadfield), and Mirza (J.ato Mazeppa, aged, 9et 7lba, Frewin) also ran. Macaroni (12«t), Whalebone (lOst lOlbs), Direotor (lOst 101b), Seagull (9st 71b), Pipi (9et 71b), were soratohed. The betting was 6 to 4 against Sorutineer, 2 to 1 New Year, 4 to 1 Chandler, 5 to 1 Julia Ann and Sunray, and 10 to 1 the others. The start was from the end of the straight over a double set of hurdles, thenoe round the flat course up the hill round the baok of the grand stand, over the water jump, round the flat course again. Mirza led at the start -'over the double flight of hurdles followed by New Year, Chandler, and Scrutineer, and the rest in a cluster, and. in this order they went found the flat course, bat New Year went to the front and led up the hill, Mirza second, Sunray third, and Chandler, fourth. Coming to the water jump Mirza led with Chandler second, and Scrutineer third ; but in the went to the front, Mirza pulling into second place, and Sunray was third. Chandler on this occasion led up the hill, followed by Scrutineer, Sunray, and New Year in the order named, the others by this time having stuck at the water jump. Coming to this jump again Sunray was the first over, with Sorutineer second, Chandler third, and New Year fourth.' Scrutineer went to the front in the flat, and New Year went into second place, Sunray third, but by the time the base, of the hill was reached New Year was in front, and led up, followed by Sorutineer, Sunray third, and Chandler fourth, all running strongly. The 'last round at the back of the stand was watched with great interest by those who oould obtain a view of the raoe, and on coming to the water jump again New Year, although he had baulked onoe at the baok, was lirac, followed by Sun.'

ray, and Chandler. ' Then eniued a •lashing race on the flat, but New Year maintained his lead from Scrutineer, the other two being then a long way in the rear, and was landed a winner by four lengths from Scrutineer, who made a capital race to ■ the finish; Chandler came in third. There were 582 on the totalieator, 164 on the winner, and the dividend was £3 3s. Fbb« HaJtbioap of 30a0v8., for beaten hotaes vat t&e meeting. Distance, 1 mile. Kalo, 7st 71ba (Absolum) - 1 Revolver, 7et (Byere) ... ... .-' 2 Rewi, Sat 41ba(Hodsoa) ... . , ... 3 Pipi } (7«t, Thorpe) and Victoria (6st lOlbs, Laing) also ran. Revolver, the favourite, broke away to it false «tart, bat was palled up after travelling about 300 yards, and the horses ,were then successfully got together and started well.-"- Revolver at onoe went to the'front and made the running, but Rewi raced for the front position and took it, Kalo going Seooind place, and Revolver third. At the back of lie course Kalo took the lead, and was never afterwards headed, but Revolver finished-a , good second, Rewi third, and the others nowhere. There were 359 on the , totalisator, .46 on the winner, and the dividend was £7.., , ; This being _ the last race of the day the gathering : dispersed in good order, well satisfied with the afternoon's sport provided for them. V • • ; The total amount of money passed through the totalizator 'during the afternoon was £3835. •/■;?•■;•'• '-:■ ; DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING. ! ■.'.,;.";, Dujtedin, Saturday. The- following, nominations have been received, for the Queen's Birthday Meeting at Dunedin :— , C*i • i PKOviNcukt, Handicap.—Black Boy, July, i£dj Emma, Marlon, wester, Klngask, Adamant, Tim Whiffled Taiaroa, Oaptnin Webster. ! HußjDwnßA.oi.-T-Eqokat ( Maggie, Hector, Mataipo, Garibaldi, Trapper, Gleuara, Modesty, Mokarakara, Gang.awi,.ldttle John, Moody, Mokareta, Foreman. r v'Bt. Clajb HairsletaP.—Leopold, Matanaka, Marion, Kinsley. .Son'-we«te.r,. ?lnsrask,. Tim Whiffler, Talebenrer, Talaroa, Captain Webster, Oulda, Borderman, Don Jose, Trumpeter. £ if '• ■ . Bibtbdat san»icap.—Black Boy, Leopold, July, Blue. Jacket," Lady - Emma, Marlon, Sou'-wester, Klhgask, Adamant; Tim : Whiffler, Talaroa, Captain ,W«bJter..--/ si';» 'ui x'fi ' ■■',',: ; . ' Tkajdesuan's Handioa*.—Leopold, July. Blue Jacket; Matanaka, - Marlon, ' Buisley, Sou , -wester, Kingasfc, Tim Whliffler, Talebearer, Taiaioa, Captain Webiter, Don Jose. ~: ....■. Christchukch, Saturday. The jockey Pardham, who was recently injured, has partially recovered conscious* ness, and is now progressing favourably.