SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8887, 25 May 1892, Page 5

SPORTING.

& TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING. Tiie Winter Meeting of the Takapuna Jockey Club took place yesterday at their course at Devonport, the committee having met in the morning and resolved that the races should 011, though the weather then was not of favourable appearance, heavy rain having fallen during the night and early in the day. However, the sky cleared, and toward the afternoon the sun shone brilliantly, so that race-goers were encouraged, the attendance of the public at the meeting being considerably better than might have been expected. What with the continual rain on Monday and on Tuesday morning as well as the showers of yesterday afternoon, the lower part of the course was as heavy as it well could be, so that while the lawn and other high ground were surprisingly dry, the race track"'' was thoroughly sodden and slippery/ Some surprises were recorded, notably the double victory of Belmont, who, as lie had little jumping to do in the Hurdle Race, and was well served by his turn of speed, ran away from the field, rewarding his supporters with the excellent dividend of £17 14s, and again gaining a clever win in the Welter Handicap. Ida, after an excellent race, and a good display of horsemanship by Gallagher, won the Birthday Handicap easily. Stepper, who was the favourite for the Steeplechase, took the lead in the last half-mile of that race, and won as lie liked bv six lengths. He was in great condition,

and was well ridden by Fergus. The remarkable feature of the Steeplechase was the splendid race which Hurricane ran. The totalisators were worked with perfect satisfaction during the day, Mr. Kirkwood supplying the returns promptly, so that dividends were paid without unnecessary delay. There was 110 material loss of time 011 the part of the officers of the club, the last race being run at a reasonable hour; for the authorities, and especially Mr. R. Wynyard, the secretary, worked well for the success of the meeting in this as in other respects. Mr. Impey's band played on the lawn, and a luncheon was supplied at the grandstand by Mr. George Johnston. During the afternoon the sum of £'JI)S;> was invested in the totalisators. The following are the results of the race.? : — Maidicn Platk Handicap of 30sovs; the owner of the second horse to receive f.sovs from the stakes. One mil-. 00—Mr. B. Thompson's l>r li Warrior, .'yrs, by Ingnmar— K.tnny Fisher, Bst 12lh (W. Hammond) .. 1 42—Mr. J. McCabe's li Mascotte, fiyrs, 7st4lb, including 4lb overweight (Muiirn) .. 2 45—Mr. \V. Kerr's bg l'ort-a-'ras, "si 3!b. including Gib overweight (Hint) .. .. 3 (12) Transit, Sst (ill); (;>) Spot. Sst 211) : (13) Assassin, 7st 41b; (21) Maid of Krin. Gst 1211) : and (2) Rangatira, 7st ;ilh, including It'll) overweight, also tan. Warrior won easily. Time, Int. 575. Dividend, £2 19 s. ilL'rtnLF. itAcr. of .".(Uovs ; the owner of the second horse to receive fisovs from the stake*. One mile and three-quarters. 23—Mr. .I.' Konlston's br g Belmont, fiyrs, by King Qulit—Winnie, '.'-a 9ib (0. Williams) .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 "s—Mr. .1. Martin's b g Stepper, I'vrs, lOst lib (Morigan) .. .. " S.j—Mr. K. James' b 111 Kewarewa, aged, 9st 101b (Fergus) ..3 There also started (30) Theorem, list; (82) dune, lOst Ost; (I-) Ika Vuk i, 9st lull); (71)) Pretender. Sst lUlb; (1) Detective, Hit 3lb, including 3l!> overweight ; (42) O slow, 9.it; (2) Warwick, 9-it ; (35) Neli, (Ist; (10) Megoulet, 9.<t; and (23) Potentate, Sst. Megoulet was first away," but. In the straight he wis supplanted by Detective and Onslow, who ran in company past the stand, the rest of the field clustering fairly. At the hurdle near the end of the straight there was some slovenly lumping, and Theorem, one of the horses to strike the limber, broke down, while Burns, who was riding him, was thrown and trodcl li on, hilt fortunately was not seriously hurt. ■ Onslow had first place as the horses nil to the back of the course, where Belmont assumed a ileeidfil lead, the Held entering the straight in straggling order. Belmont remained in trout for tin* rest of the journey, and revelling on the so Ideii i nick, won as' hi- liked by about eifjht lengths, .Stepper, who had come determinedly from the ruck in the last sis furlongs, finishing se.'Oinl, about a length and a-h.ilf in front of Jtewarewa. Time, 3m. 235. Dividend. CI7 li-. Bihtiidav llanoicvi', of SUsovs ; the owner of the second horse to receive !osovs from the stakes. One mile and a-iptarter. 51 — Mrs. J. Leonard's 1> in Ida, 3yrs, by King ; Col—-ISrageli, 7sti;lb(.J. tiallaglier) .. 1 j 33— Mr. .T. Bland's br h .Stamford, Oyrs, Gst 91b, including 2lb owonwight (Creamer) .. 2 SO-Mr. I. 1). Nathan's ch m Liquidation, 4vrs, Cat 121b (Hall) ' .3

(108) Coalscuttle, Sst 411); (Hi) Yattaghan, 7st 1011) ; (42) Warrior, (Nt 121b; ami (2U) Inmbark, Ost 711). When the Has was lowered to a bountiful start, Stamfor I, lronbark, anil Warrior hail whatever advantage could ho gained, Warrior, however, forcing bis wav to til'.' front in i lie first, furlong, ami leading into the straight, with Stamford, Ironbark. Dolosa, and Liquid itioii next, and Coalscuttle and Ida last. Ida, next the rails, crept suddenly into i bird ice at the lower turn, where Warrior was still in front, until, as th • horses li'd their heads in a line with the back of lie coins.-, Stamford joined him. the pair running stride for stride for a coup e of furlougs, when Warrior was beaten near the home turn ; and as Stamford was first into the straight, it seemed that lie would win, but Ida, coining with a well-judged run, cut him down easily one hundred yards from home and won by about a length, I lie other placed horses, with Warrior, who was fourth, finishing almost together on the po->l. Time, 2m -Us. Dividend, £8 4s. The Pony Handicap of SOsovs, five furlongs and a-liHlf, was won easily by Antic, list 4ll> (Mc.Minamin), Helena, 7st 4lb, running socond, and Sepoy, Sst4li>, third There were six starters. Time, Int. 2'2s. Dividend, .£:! Pis. Victoria Handicap of MJsovs ; the owner of the second horse to -eceive Osovs from the stakes. Five furlongs ami a-half. 69—Mr. F. McMinamin's b h St. Clements. Kyrs, by st. Sataneiia, Sst Sib (liird) .. I 44—Mr. .1. M waiui's b f Tarnar, rs, Vst Sib, ineluding 211) overweight (Priest) .. ..2 02—Mr. R Burke's b in Lady Belle, Uyrs, Sst Sib (Pyne) 3 There also started : ("28) V eux Rose, Sst 211) ; (.11) Brigade, 7st. 121 b ; (2.0) Antic. 7stGlb ; (59) Stamford, "st 21b; (49) Vasator, 7st ; (20) Orini, Ost 711), and (1) Flint, 7st, including 71b overweight. It was not until after several breaks away that the signal was given, when Vieux Rose and Brigade lea ed oil' in front, Tamar, however, running into flr-t place at the lower bend, and showing the way along tin btck of the course at a sound pace, with St. Clements, who had left the post badly, making up his ground in great style. At the turn tor home Tamar was still going so well that it was doubtful whether St. Clements would not be beaten off; but half way down the straight the latter had established his claim, and finishing full of running, won by half-a-length, two lengths between the second and third horses. Time, Im. ISs. Dividend, £5 4s. Handicap steeplechase, of BOsovs; the owner oi the second horse to receive lOsovs from tlu •stakes. About three miles ml a-half. 133-Mr. J. Martin's b g Stepper, syrs, by Maroro, 10st(S. Fergus) . .. .. - • ■ 105—Mr. W. McMitxmin's b 111 Hopeful Kate aged, list 71b (owner) ... .. .. ' 05Mr. J. li. Williamson's b g Hurricane, aged, 1 Ost 41 b (Burns) .. • • _ •• -- ! The following also started :(71) Kate, lOst 4lb (33) Rewarewa, 9st 71b; (27) Onslow, Ost 7lb; (5 Forest King, Vsr. 121b, including Gib overweight (10) Potentate, list 71b ; (8) Mistletoe, 9s- 71b. Whel the field settled to work Onslow was leading, am immediately sot out to make his advantage i material one, so that he bad «it the back of the coursi some twelve lengths' advantage of Hurricane, win was five lengths before a group comprising tlieothe horses ; and so the hill was climbed, but llurilCiin

I was in front approaching the water jump, which | he cleared almost in company With Onslow, after ( whom travelled Hopeful Kate and Potentate, with Stepper next, while Kate here baulked, and Mistletoe fell, throwing his rider, Tutt, in whose place a ! spectator named McClusky mounted, hough tno horse was never prominent. Tutt was not hurt. j Notwithstanding repeated attempts, Kate would not jump, and had to be pulled up. Onslow, Hurri- ! cane, and Hopeful Kate led the field along, with Potentate and Stepper close by, until Onslow fell on the hill, Weal being thrown, but not injured. Hopeful Kate then took up the running. Hurricane still racing well in second place, but stepper came in the last half-mile so well that he quickly took the lead, and ran home an easy winner by six lengths, about a length between the second ana third horses. Potentate, who was a close fourth, was the only other horse to finish. Time, Sui. 4s. Dividend, £3. Welti:r Handicap of 30sovs; the owner of the second horse to re eive ssovs from the stakes. One mile. 53— J. Boulston's br g Belmont, Cyrs, 9st Clb (Grace) * 38— J. Bland's br h Stamford, syrs, Bst (Creamer) .. .. .. ••••.? 61—Mr. J. Brown's chg Snake, aged, Bst (Priest) 3 (59) Te Kooti, 9st Clb ; (78) Liquidation, 9st; (31) Warrior Bst 131b, including 51b penalty ; (7) Ironbark, Bst 81b ; (17) Octopus, Bsi ; and (2) Fort-a-bras, 7st 121b, including "21 overweight, also started. Octopus led for about half th- jour '-v. when Stamford, Belmont, and Snake became prominent, Belmont eventually taking the lead and winning rather easily by two lengths, about the same distance separating the second and third horses. Time, lin. 575. Dividend, £5 15s. WANG AN UT JOCKEY CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wangan'Ol, Tuesday. The Wanganui Steeplechase Meeting took place to-day. The attendance was large. Tae weather was cold, but dry. The following are the results of the various events : — Flying Stakes (on the flat) of &osovs; the owner of the second horse to receive Gsovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Torpedo, Sst 71b 1 Tulloch, 7st Mb - Hakimana, 7st 71b .. : - WAnoANUi Handicap Steeplechase, of 25.'isovs ; the owner of the second horse to receive 'Jssovs, and the owner of tne third horse lOsovs from the •stake--. A bout three miles. Couranto, lOst 71b 1 Lyndoora, 9-it 10lb ~ Fiintstone, 9st 71b .. ..3 Hunters' Steeplechase HANDICAP of (lOsovs ; th owner of the second horse to receive lOsovs from the stakes. Open to all qualified hunters. Gentleman riders. About two miles. The Master, lOst 71b ..1 The Doctor. lOst 21b 2 Warlock, lOst 3 Winter Oats Handicap (on the flat) of lOCHovs; the owner of the second horse to receive lOsovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. St. Malo, 7st 31b 1 Tulloch, Cst 111b 2 Durus, 71b 3 Tkiai. Steeplechase of Cflsovs; the owner of the second horse to receive 10-ova from the stages, About two miles. Kmpire, lost4lb .. .. 1 Flintstoin*, lOst 71b •• •» .. .. 2 Corsair, lOst 4lb .. ..3 Hack Flat Handicap of 25sovs; the owner of the second horse to receive Gsovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. O'Rorke, Sst t Natatorial, 7st 71b i Daisy Clipper, 7st BUw .. 3 Final Handicap Steeplechase of 40sovs; the owner of the second horse to receive Gsovs from the stakes. About one mile and a-half. Whalebone 1 Warlock 2 The Dunce 3

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. Dhnkdin, Tuesday. The Dunedin Jockey Club were favoured with beautiful weather for the Birthday Meeting. The wind was a little cold, but the san shone beautifully. The attendance was good, and the racing interesting. Mr. Powell was the starter, and gave universal satisfaction. The sum of £6420 went through the machines. The following are the results : — holes Race of lOOsovs. Two miles. Mr. Allen's Little Arthur. lOst 6lb (Hobbs) .. 1 Mr. Uuthei ford's iCrin-go-Buagh, 31b.. .. 2 Mr. Poole's Waitangi, 9st Mb 3 Mnyhov (1 Ist) also started A fine race resulted in a half head win for Little Arthur. Time, 4m. 10s. Dividend, £2 Os. Maiden Plate of COsovs. One mile and a quarter.

Mr. Smiths Cactus (Jackson) 1 Mr. Adams' Victim .. 2 Mr. Alexander's Beau Nash .. .. •• .. 3 Adventurer and Affectum also ran. Won, after a fine rare, by a short nose. Time, 2m. 24$s. Dividend, £10 12s. Birthday Handicap of nuosovs; second 40sovs, third 20sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr. I.oughlin's Don Pedro, Ost 91 (Marks) .. 1 Mr. Stephenson's Hinpomenes, Ss' 4lb (Sharp) .. 2 Mr. I .unit's Mcrrie England, Bst 111b (Clark) .. 3 Prime Warden (Sst 12110, and Liberator (7st lib) also ran Liberator and Don Pedro led till the quarter-mile from home, when Hipp"meties came 'a-t, and, with Mcrrie Rngland, joined the > air. Don Pedro won by half a 'ength, with Merris Kngland, a l-ii','t.li awav, third. Dividends, £7 9s and £7 Is. Time, 2m. 475. Three-mile Trot of lOOsovs wan won by Mr. i'riedl;i"dpr's Miss Hilda (215.), by ISO yards, with Bandville (10s.), 2; Mella (45.), 3. Thirteen others started. Dividend, £2 Is. Time, Sra. 375. Selling Race of CO3OVS. One mile and a distance. Mr. Bern's Ijeinster 1 Mr. Lomihliu's Knfield.. .. .. .. ..2 Mr. Fuller's Tassy 3 Three others ran. Won by a length. Time, 2m. TJs. Div (lend. £7 13s. Coinage fell just ente ing the truiglit. and Count D'Orsay was brought down. AUen. the rider of Count D'Orsay, was severely shaken. Tradesmen's Handicap of lSOsovs; second 20sovs, third lOsovs. One mile. Messrs Hobb's Lady Zetland, 8 1121b (Perritt) 1 Mr. Hungerford's neither Bell, 7st IMb (Ross) 2 lion. (J. Mcli« 'li's Piqu ■, Cst 12lb (Marks) .. :t Mariner (Sst\ Galtee (75t,121b), Vonus Cheviot (7-<t '.'.'lb). Tempest i7st 101b). Mis • Mack (7 t 101b), Conjuror (7sMil Assyrian King (7st 31b) also ran. This whs a splendid race, l.'dy Zetland, with a tine run on the outside, winning by less than a length. Time, Int. lf>J . £1193 in the machine, £397 on the winner ; dividends, £2 13« and £2 lf>s. Post Stakes, of 20sovs. Six furlongs. ' Glenlora 1 Coilingwood - Loiter .. .. r ' Won easily, Dividend, £1 lis. >■ ' — . VICTORIA RACING CLUB. ■ Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. ; Melbourne, May 24. 1 The V.R.C. Meeting took place to-day at Flemington. The prinicipal event resulted as follows: — THE Birthday Handicap of lOOOsovs, and lOsovs ! each ; the owner of the second horse to receive 1 20, Ho vs. and the owner of the third lUOsovs. One 1 mile and a-half. Mr. 1). Green way's b h Tarcoola, syrs, by New- ' minster— Tmogene, Bst Sib (Deal) .. .. 1 ' Mr. P. W. Punches' b c Portsea, 3yrs, Bst 101b ! (Ramage) ■■ •• •• 2 ' Mr. J. Wilson's bin Magic Cade, Oyrs, ist 111b ' (Moore) .. 3 Twelve others started. Betting : 3 to 1 agst 3 G'naroo, sto 1 Portsea, 7to I Tarcoola. After a • splendid race Tarcoola won by a length and a-half from Portsea, who was half a length in advance of Magic Circle. Time, 2tn. 395. 1 2 SYDNEY TURF CLUB. 5 Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.— Sydney. May 24.

Owing to heavy rains the Sydney Turf Club's meeting, which was to have opened at Randwick to-day, has been postponed till Thursday next. TUP: ENGLISH DERBY. Press Association.—Electric Tolmravh.—€op\jrit>ht. London, May 23. The Duke of Westminster has scratched Orme for the Derby. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Tuesday. The inaugural meeting of the Wellington Trotting Club took place this afternoon at Island Bay. There was a large attendance, and £1000 was put through the totalisator. The following are the results M.UDiiN Handicap (in Saddle) of lfsovs; two miles.-Spider. 20sec.s, 1; flokitu, lOsecs, 2 ; Kaitoko ISsecs, 3. Tim-, 7min 42secs. Dividend, l r >s. Harness Handicap of 20sovs; two miles.— Nellie, ltUe.cs, 1 *, Sandgate. scratch, 2; Dilcor, 2fi sees, lime, 7min 3secs. Dividend, £"i 14s. District Handicap of lfisovs ; two miles.—Billy, HOsecs, 1 : Jiitnlm, 1 Usees, 2: Madcap 11., 25secs, 3. Time, 7min laws. Dividend, £7 9s. Wellington Trotting Oi.ub Handicap (in Sad 'le) of oOsovs ; three miles.—Nellie, 83secs, 1 ; Spider, ODsecs, - ; Rouer, 53secs, Time, 9min 3' sees. Dividend, £2 10s. Set. ino Handicap (in Saddle) of 20sovs; two miles.— Silvertail, 15se.es, 1; Poppit, ISsecs, 2; Mabel, 20secs, 3. Time,' 7min 24sccs. Dividend, £1 2s. Consolation Handicap (in Saddle) of lSsovs; two miles.—Rover, 25secs, I ; Sandgate, scratch, 2 Dan Kelly, 40secs, 3. Time. smin 4osecs. Divj deud, £1. By his victory in the Wanganni steeplechase yesterday Con ran to has incurred o penalty of 51b for the Great Northern tee plechase, which will have the effect of raising his weight in that race to lOst l'2lb. The privileges in connection with th< . Auckland Racing Club's Steeplechase Meet i j or are to be offered by auction on Fi'idaj f next at noon by Messrs. D. Tonks and Co.