SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8557, 4 May 1891, Page 6

SPORTING.

THE ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS. Preis Association.—Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.

London, May 30. At the Newmarket Spring Meeting to-day, the following was the result for

Thk On*k Thousand Guineas Stake; a subscription of lOOsovs each, h. ft. For three-year-old fillies, Sst 121b each. The owner of the second filly to receive 200sovs out of the stakes; and the owner of the third to save his stake. Rowley mile. (78 subs.)

Mr. Noel Fenwick's b f Mimi, by Barcaldine, dam by Lord Lyon—Sadie 1 Mr. D. Cooper's b f Melody, by Tynedale— Glee ... 2 Mr. Douglas Baird's br f Siphonia, by St. Simon—Palmflower 3

Mimi, the winner of the above race, was bred at the Sledmere stud, and was purchased by Mr. Fenwick as a yearling for 1000 guineas. As a two-year-old she started on six occasions, winning four of her engagements, which included the Levant Stakes at Goodwood, and the Zetland Stakes, Two-year-old Stakes, and Clearwell Stakes at Newmarket, the total amount of her winnings in stakes being £ISS7. Melody, who ran second to Mimi, is the property of the Australian sportsman, Mr. Daniel Cooper, and, like the winner, was purchased for 1000 guineas. As a two-year-old she won two out of the six engagements which she fulfilled—viz., the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom, and the Orleans Plate at Sandown Park, which represented a sum of £1430.

LAKE RACING CLUB. A race meeting, under the auspices of the Lake (Takapuna) Racing Club, was held on Saturday afternoon; but, owing to the threatening state of the weather, the attendance was rather small, only about 309 to 400 putting in an appearance on the course. The races were for the most part devoid of any exciting interest, the fields beiug small, and the finishes not very close or interesting. The events were brought off in good time ; and, although the start was rather late, andthere were seven events on the programme, they were all over in time to allow the visitors from Auckland to return to the steamer Kagle by dusk. The officers who carried out the programme were:—Messrs. Fenton (judge), F. Quick (starter), W. Knight (handicapper), Fred. Wells (clerk of the course), Joseph Ansenne (clerk of the scales), and James Ansenne (secretary and treasurer). Messrs. Andrews and Adams had the conduct of the totalisator, which was fairly patronised, considering the number present. The tickets on each event were lfts. Hunter's Artillery Band accompanied the excursion ateamer'from the wharf at one o'clock, playing a number of musical selections to and from the Lake, as well as performing a good musical programme oh the lawn during the afternoon.

The following are the results of the race : — Handicap Maiden Plate of losovs. For all horses that have never won a race of the advertised value of 20sovs. One mile. Mr. J. HicUson's br m Bon Voyage, 3yrs, 7st 41b (owner) ' ... 1 Mr. James Bass's b g Badger, aged, 7st4lb (owner)... ... ... ... • ... ... 2 Mr. H. Wilson's Fusilier, 4yrs, 7st ... 3 Waitai (7st 121b) and My Queen (7st 21b) also, ran. Bon Voyage won easily by a length. Dividend, £1 12s. There were 106 tickets, 42 on the winner.

Handigap Hurdles of 25sovs. Over seven flights of hurdles. One mile and threequarters.

Mr. A. McMillan's r g Bit o' Blue, aged, 10st 101b (Marshall) 1 Mr. H. C. Tonks' b g Nap, aged, list 71b (Burns) 2 Mr. R. Burke's b m Kate, aged, 9st (Crowle) 3

Nigger (9st lb) also ran. Kate was the favourite. Nigger, who was also backed, disappointed his backers by baulking at the second hurdle, and the favourite was never dangerous. Bit o . Blue took the lead after the first half-mile, and won by a length from Nap, who made a great effort in the straight. There were '250 investors, of whom 50 were on the winner, and the dividend was £2 03. Lake Cup (Handicap) of 30sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr. B. Thompson's b m Tamora, aged, Sst 121b (Katterns) 1 Mr. H. C. Tonks' b g Nap, aged, 7st 61b (Hodsou) 2 Mr. F. J. Lyons' b m Tuna, 3yrs, 6st 101b (Ponnell) 3 These were the only starters, and the fact that Nap had just finished a severe race in the Hurdles left virtually very little interest in the race. Nap took the lead and made the running, followed by Tunu; the favourite, Tamora, being several lengths away at the back of the course, going easily, and allowing the others to lead on sufferance, for when given her head in the home turn the Musket mare came away and won as she liked by three lengths. There were 15S tickets, of which 73 were on Tamora, and the dividend was 19s.

Settlers' Race Handicap of 15soys. For horses the property of settlers in Takapuna, Northcote and Birkenhead ridings, and the districts of Devonport, Lucas Creek, and Wade, which have been the property, and located in either of these districts for four months previous to the date of meeting. One mile. Mr. J. Forth's blk g. Nigger, aged, 9st (Willett) 1 Mr. J. Bass's b g Badger, aged, 7st 71b ... 2 Our Boy (7st 71b) also went out, but aa he carried 3st extra his chances were discounted. The result of the race was never in doubt, for Nigger won as lie liked by five or six lengths, Our Boy was hopelessly distanced. There were 18(5 tickets, of which 131 were on the winner. Dividend, 12s.

Ski.lixo Rack of 15sovs. For three-year-olds ami upwards. Threo-year-okls to cany 9<at; four-year-olds, 9st 121b; five, isix, and aged, lOst 41b. Winner to be sold immediately after the race for SOsovs. If entered to be sold for 40sovs, allowed 71b ; if for 30sov8, 141b; if for 20sovs, 211b ; if for lOsovs, 281b; if for nil, 421b. Three quarters of a mile. Mr. B. Tlioinpson'a br g Octopus (£3O), aged, 9st lib (Katterns) 1 Mr. J. Wilson'a br g Premier (£10), aged Bst lib (Manning) 2 Mr. A. Joseph's blk g Blarney (£2O), aged, Bst Sib (McKenzie) 3 Sambo (8s181b) and Fusilier (Bst Sib) also ran. Octopus went to the front from the start and was never headed, winning easily without effort. There were 266 tickets, of which 176 were on the winner, and the dividend was 13s.

Handicap Maiden Hurdles of 20sovs. Over six flights of hurdles. For all horses that have not won an advertised hurdle race or steeplechase of the value of 20sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr. R. Burke's b m Kate, aged, 9st 71b (Crowle) 1 Mr. J. Wilson's b g General, aged, lOst (J. Rae) 2 Mr. A. McMillan's rn jr Irish Agitator, aged, 9st 101b (Marshall) 3 Tho Lad (9st), and Kitty (9at), also ran. There was a good race between the first three, but the others were hopelessly out of it from the start. There were 245 tickets, of which 13S were ori the winner. Dividend, 15s.

Flying Stakes Handicap of 20sovs. Winner of Cup to carry 7ibs extra. Three quarters of a mile.

Mr B. Burke's b m Lady Belle, 2yrs, 7st 61b 1 Mr. B. Thompson's br g Octopus, aged, Bst4lb 2 Mr. J. Wilson's br g Premier, aged, 7st4lb 3 Prestissimo, Blarney, Sweet Lavender, and Bon Voyage also started, but the latter was left at the post. Lady Belle won easily by two lengths. Dividend, 22s