THE CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9032, 10 November 1892, Page 6

THE CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING.

RESULT OF THE DERBY.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —rHESS association.]

Ciiristoiiurch, Wednesday, The weather was fine and warm for th« second day's racing of the Canterbury Jockey Club. The attendance was again large, about 5000 being present. The Governor and Lady Glasgow arrived shortly after tho first race. Lady Glasgow decorated Stepniak, the winner of tho Derby, with a blue riband, amid hearty cheers. The race was a pretty one. Derrett, on tho winner, rode a grand race. St. Hippo, the favourite, was in front entering the straight, but failed to respond when called on, and suffered defeat by three-quarters of a length. Mr. Powell sent tho field away in an even line. In the Metropolitan Stakes, Cynisca came very fast in the straight, and won easily by two lengths. The following are the results of the various races : — Mideleton Hurdles, lOOsovs., second horse, lOsovs. Once round and a distance. 451 Mr. C. Archibald's ch g Marquis of Tewkesbury, (iyrs, by St. Leger—Queen Margaret, lOst 01b (J. ltae) j 621—Mr. W. Russell's ch g The Idler, Syrs, list Sib (B\ Holmes) Black Hawk, Ost 21b 3 (87) Justice, 9st, also ran. Black Hawk was the first over the hurdle in front of the stand, followed by' Justice and The Idler. Justice ran off at the hurdle near Cutts. Black Hawk went on well clear of the Idler and the Marquis of Tewkesbury. At the next hurdle Black Hawk refused. The Idler had ten lengths lead of the Marquis of Tewkesbury rounding the bend. The Idler was first into the straight, but the Marquis of Tewkesbury, answering game.'/ under the whip, won a splendid race by a neck from Tho Idler. Time, 3ra. 12 3-ss. Dividends; Inside, £2 13s; outside, £2 lis. Criterion Handicap of Isosovs; Second horse, 15sovs. Seven furlongs. 141— W. Rathbone's br ill Merganser, aged, by Nordenfeldt— 7st 6lb (Donovan) 1 345—Mr. S. Alexander's b h Young Cheviot, aged, Sst 61b (T. Buddicombe) .. .. .. 2 70—Mr. T. W. 11 linger ford's b m Heather Bell, syrs, 7st 9lb (Connop) 3 (253) Boulanger, 9st 21b; (ICS) Hippomenes, 9st 21b; (280) Quadrant, Sst 131b; (120) The Dancer, Sst Sib ; (72) Retina, 7st 9lb ; (45) Aquarius, 7st 21b ; (33) Diadem, 7st; (47) Von Tempsky, tist Sib; (27) The Winchman, (Ist Sib ; (10) Au Kevnir, list 71b, also ran. Au Itevoir and The Dancer were quickest away. Au Revoir ran round the top turn just in advance of The Dancer, with Young Cheviot next, Merganser coming very fast outside. Before the straight was reached Au Revoir made way for The Dancer who was first into the straight with Young Cheviot at his heels. Merganser and Heather Hell ahead of the others. The Dancer retired at the next furlong. Merganser catching Young Cheviot at the rails drew out and won by a length from Young Cheviot, Heather Bell a length- away third, Retina fourth, Boulanger fifth. Time, lm. 30s. Dividends : Inside, £11 9s Cd ; outside, £13 0s Oil. Til Derbv Stakes of 20sovs each with SOOsovs added, second hrse to receive 75sovs, third horse 25sovs. For three-year-olds One mile and a half. 322— O. O. Stead's br c Stepniak, by Nordenfeldt—Steppe, Sst 1011) (Derrett) .. 1 1508—Mr. L. D. Nathan's b c St. Hippo, by St. Leger—llippoua, Sst 101b (Gallagher) .. 2 207 —Mr. I). O'Brien's ch c Launcoston, by Tasman—Rubina, Bst 101b (C. Boyle) .. 3 (82) Mr. 11. Allen's br c Saracen, by St. GeorgeFair Nell, Sst 101b, Lindsay. Lauiiceston was quickest on his legs, while .Stepniak drew up to him. A tine race ensued between the threo down the straight. St. Hippo failed to respond when the whip was drawn out at the distance post, and Stepniak going on won by three-quarters of a length, Lauiiceston who came fast at the finish half-a-length away third, Saracen pulling up last. Time, 2m. 40}s. Dividends Inside, £(i Cs Oil; outside, £5 12s. Jl'vkn'ilf. Stakes, of 3«ovs each, with isosovs added ; second horse 25sovs ; for two and three-year-olds. Five furlongs. 258— J. B. Reid's br c Skirmisher, 2yrs, by Vaniruard— ouida, 7st 101b (F. Kingan) 1 440—Mr. J. Paul's brc West mere, 2yrs, 7st, carried 7st fill) (McKeague) 2 270—Mr. G. G. Stead's br c Geraint, 2yrs, 7«t (Cotton) !. ..3 (493) Wakawatea, Sst 4lb, carried Sst Sib, Powell; (20) Lidy Thornton, 7st 'Jib, Boyle, also ran. Skirmisher was tirst away, followed by Westinere ami WaUawatea, but before the top turn was reached Westmere joined Skirmisher. The two ran together until the top of the straight was reached. Here Westmere stumbled and lost his position. Wakawatea was on even terms with Skirmisher half-way down tho straight. A little further on Wakawatea was beaten. Skirmisher held his position to the finish, and won comfortably by a length from Westmere, Ueraint two lengths away third, Wakawatea fourth. Time, lm. 3Js. Dividends : Inside, £4 ltis ; outside, £."> 13.s Oil. Metropolitan Stakes Handicap, a sweepstakes of 'Jsovs each, with 4'.K)sovs added : second horse SOsovs, third horse 20sovs. One mile and a-half. 230—Mr. G. Hunter's blk in Cynisca. agjd, by Apremont— gst alb (Collello).. 1 393—Mr V. Harris' br h Crac.kshot, syrs, by Norddenfeldt- Putigaweruwere, S>st 121b (Derreit) 2 105—Mr. W. Douglas' br iu Hnsefeklt, 4vrs, by Nordeufeldt—Rose d'Amour, 7st 71b (I'rice) .. ..3 (408) Prime Warden, Sst 111b ; (525) Dilemma, 7fit 121o; (47) Liberator, 7st bib; (02) Crown Jewel, 7st 71b; (72) Strephou, 7st Gib; (211) Captive, 7st; (S4) Tempest, Ost 131b ; (2tJ) Tho Dreamer, Ost sib ; (30) Wyvern, Ost 01 ; and (SS) Kotukn, fist 71b, also ran. Mr. Powell sent the field away to a beautiful start. Captive was the first to break the line, but at the half distance the order was, Tempest, Captive, and Liberator. Rounding the bend'Rosefeldt and Tempest were running neck and neck, while Cynisca and Crackshot improved their positions, but Tempest was beaten before the straight was retched, and Kosefeldt landed into the straight with a clear lead of everything elso. Cynisca. caught her, however, at the distance post, and striding on, won very easily by two lengths, Crac.kshot a length in front of Kosefeldt; Prime Warden fourth, Wyvern fifth, Strephon sixth, and Tempest last. 'l ime. 2m 3Sjs. Diridentls: Inside, £8 3s ; outside, £8 17s 6d. Selling Two-year-old Plate of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. 101—Mr. W. Russell's ch c 'token, by St. George —Charm, Sst 51b (Brown) "V. ■ . .. .. 1 173-Mr. G. W. Matthews' b f Busybody, Sst (Matthews) .. .. .. .. ..2 48—Mr. 11. .1. Mason's b g Zodiac, 7st 91b (Boyle) 3 The other starters were:—(s9) Persuasion, Sst ; and (32) Bellona, 7st 71b. Persuasion was left at the post. Token went away at the fall of the llag, and led all the way, winning by four lengths, two lengths between the second and third horses. Time, 50js. Dividends: Inside, £3 15s0d; outside, £3 7s. The winner was bought in for £240. Epsom High Weight Handicap of lOOsovs; the owner of the second horse t»» receive lOsovs. One mile. 140—Mr. G Blenheim's ch g Wangonui, (iyrs. by Daniel O'itorke— Diosina, Ost 4lb (Matthews 1 100 —Mr. J. R. Longfellow's ch h ICxile, (iyrs, 9-,t 21b (Evans) 2 297—Mr. W. Cousin's ch g Paramu, aged, Ost 91b (Derrett).. .. 3 (431) Bay King, lOst 101b. Holmes; (405) Morion, lOst 711), Itae ; (70) Aquarius, lost loll), Jackson ; (ISO) Inez, Ost 71b, Stratford; (87) Wayland, Ost, Walls ; (00) Warrington, Sst 51b, McConnochie ; (21) Vivant, 7st 71b, McKeague; (80) Yanlmrr, 7s 71b, Kingan, also ran. Paramu was first into the straight, but Wangauui soon closed on him and won comfortably by a length. Time, lm. 445. Dividends : Inside, £13 Os 6d ; outside, £11 ss. The Auction Handicap of SOsov.,, wis won by Mr. F. Martin's b g Emperor, Oyrs, Sst 71b (Matthews), beating Pennine, 7st 13lb ; Chester Lad, 7st 111b ; Balfour, 7st 21b ; and Helelie, 7st. NAPIER RACES. Napier, Wednesday. The weather to-dav was gloomy, and rain fell in the afternoon. The town and suburban races at Taradale were well attended. The results were as follow :— Maiden Flat Race, 2Gsovs, one mile.-Water-lily, 1 ; Jewel, 2; Kaiinanawa, 3. Time, lm. 50s. Dividend, £4 2s. Prince ok Wales Handicap, SOsovs, mile and a-half. —Musketeer, 1; Como, 2; Link, 3. Time, 2m. ss. Dividend, £6. Handicap Hurmles, 50sovs, two I Tiratea, 1 ; Aorere, 2; Disturbance, 3. Time, 4m. 12s. Dividend, £2 Is. . . Takaimli: Handicap, lOOsovs, mile and a-half.— Zaccho, 1; St. Malo, 2; Huerfana, 3. Time, 2m. 555. Dividend, £3 os. Mf.anEk Handicap, 40sovs, .six furlongs.— tna, 1 ; Musketeer, 2 ; Jessie, 3. Time, lm. l'js. Dividend, £2 lis. Welter Handicap, 2050 v.«, mile a-quarter.— Aorere, 1; Caloola, 2 ; Tea Rose, 3. Time, 2m. 235. Dividend, £9 9s. Flying Handicap, 50sovs, three-quarter mile.--Samoa, 1 ; Jessie, 2; Kathleen, 3. Time, lm. 20s. Dividend, £2 Is. GISBORNE RACING CLUB. Gisrorne, Wednesday. The Gisborne Racing Club's Spring Meeting took place to-day. The weather was cloudy. The attendance was under the average. The racing was good. The following arc the results : — Trial Hurdles.—Takapuna, 1; Scorpion, 2; Foam, 3. l ime, 2ni. 7s. Dividend, £2 ISs. Flying Handicap.— l; Creepor, 2; Dangar, 3. Time, Int. 20s Dividend, £5 Ills Hurdle Race.—Caitiff, 1 ; Heron, 2; Eriuiu, 3. Time, 3m. 255. Dividend, £3 Bs. Park Handicap.—Zanzibar, 1; Lord Raven 2; Dangar, 3. Time, 2m. 18s. Dividend, £2 Is ' Forced Handicap.—Albert, l. Dividend," £8 13s. THE WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING. The following entries have been received by Mr. J. S. Buckland for the Waikato Trotting Club's meeting, to be held at Gwynnelands on November 30th :~ Maiden Handicap Disraeli, The Maid Billy, Plunger, Darkie, Jim, Hard Times handy' Yuba Bill, Fevo, Ivy, Right Bower, Tinker, li N Z. Fairy, Ruhene, .addle. ' Pony Trot Handicap.—Countess, The Maid Liney, Hard Times, Jim, Ivy, Beatrice. Maud S.' Lodybird. Pony Cup Handicap.-Circus Girl, Little JaneMinnie Grey, La Grippe, Midas, pica. Rodnev Reuben, Contempt. Camhridgf. Trot Handicap.—Disraeli. Darkle Plunger, Yuba Bill, Fevo, Flirt, Tinker, Tyrone' Roaring Gimlet, Rants, Midnight, Laddie. Charlie' Nellie, Rambusier, Little Ben. ' Handicap Hurdles.—Ddwdrop, Contempt Minnie Grey, Midas, Pica, Rodney, Reuben. ' President's Wheel Trot Handicap.—Disraeli Billy, Plunger, Dandy, Bloss, Right Bower Balderdash, B.N.'/.., Roaring Gimlet, Rirus, Fairy Scotchman, Sparrowhawk, Vixen, Laddie, Charlie Rambuster, ' Silver Cleaning.— difficulty in keeping silver, electro-plate, etc., untarnished and with a brilliant polish may be obviated by using Goddard's non-mercurial plate powder. Sold everywhere in boxes, Is, 2s Cd, and4s6d. Six gold medals. Sole Manufacturer: J. Goddard, Leicester, England.