SPORTING NOTES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 662, 31 October 1884, Page 15

SPORTING NOTES.

Anent the recent Caulfield meeting <• Augur” ih the Australasian says Helene had plenty of admirers (for the guineas) but Sandal was absolutely friendless, and if any bookmaker had been asked to lay a he -would ha - e unhesitatingly chosen Sandal, whose owner had instructed Mr Barnfield to scratch her if he considered it advisable ; hut as she was liable for the whole stake, he thought it better to start her on the off chance. Mr Watson was not very happy in the start, which was of a very straggling nature, and Sandal who was one of the first off, seemed to fairly revel in the soft going, •while Rufus and Tremando were beaten before they had gone a quarter of a mile, and Merrimu suffered from the same inability to act. Skimming over the ground with all the lightness of a fawn, Sandal soon had all of her opponents in trouble, for while she trod the earth with almost fairy lightness, most of the others were ploughing into it, and struggling on against insurmountable difficulties. Gratitude, who held the lead, kept her country-woman company, but a quarter of mile from home her jockey was using his utmost endeavours to keep on terms with Sandal, upon whom Trahan never had to move, and without beiog really extended the rank outsider won the Guineas with the greatest of ease, to the evident gratification of the ring men, who indulged in the customary jubilations characteristic of them when a non-favorite wins. Helene got third, so that the whole of the situations fell to the South Australian fillies. Sandal is not a big one, but she is a filly of most exquisite quality, with light and quick action, just suited to such a slough as she had to go through on this occasion. Although running in Mr Gordon’s name she is the property of her breeder, Mr W. Blackler, who leased her to the A.R.C. Secretary, and Gratitude alto belongs to the proprietor of the Fulhampark stud. She is by the imported sire Winterlake from the imported mare_ Instep, and a glance at her pedigree will satisfy the breeding student that on the dam s side she could not be surpassed. Although running in Mr J. D. Robertson’s colours, Precious Stone (winner of the Joorak Handicap) is still the property of Mr Samuel Gardiner, who leased him for a couple of years. The colt belongs to that old Juliet family, over whom I have sung so many paens ; and as a yearling he was a great fancy of mine. Having been foaled with a crooked hind fetlock nobody seemed to care for him, though as he entered the sale ring Joe Morrison quietly remarked, “ I would give LSOO for him if he hadn’t that crooked leg ;’’ and I never shall forget the look of disgust that came over the face of the Bnndoora-park studmaster when the munificient sum of 12 guineas was all that was offered for him. He sent him to New Zealand, but, as in the case of Coriolanus, whom he also sent south, he couldn’t find a purchaser. The result was he had to keep him, and this seems to have been a fortunate circumstance, for there can he no doubt that up to a mile, at all events, he is a good colt. I think he can get further. We shall fee, , Mr P. Butler has scratched Charmer for all events at the C. J.F.C. meeting. The following acceptances have been received for the Oamaru Autumn Meeting : Derby, 1885. Mr Thomas Thompson’s br f by Ringleader Rosemary ; Mr M. Studholme’s ch c by Kauri—Plying Pish ; Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ br c Trump, by Trump C ar d—Patch ; Mr W. B. Cairns’ b f Little Lottie,by Tasso or Pertobe colt—Maid of Waitangi. Champagne, ISSS. Mr A. Dalgleish’s b f by Hotspur—Lucy; Mr John Jones’ br or blk c by Sorcerer; MrW. McKay’s ch f by Stcrmy Petrel —Sultana; Mr W.McKay’s f by Stormy Petrel—Wild Rose ; Mr H. Lambert’s br f by Talisman—Zoe ; Mr Jas. Wilson’s blk or br c by Sorcerer—Pertobe mare ; Mr McAuley’s b f by Sorcerer—mare by Gray Camden ; MrW. Beattie’s b c Error by Rolling York—Mistake ; Mr M. Studholme’s b f by Guy Fawkes—Reata ; Messrs McGoverin and Hardy’s -b f by Daniel O’Rorke—Patch ; Mr P. Waill’s b g by Guy Fawkes—Twilight. The following nominations have been received for the Ashburton Racing Club’s Spring meeting :—County Hurdles—Unit, Frantic, Captain, Marmion, Unfortunate. Maiden Plate—Venus, Rosedale, Impostor, Lady Eva, Puck, Spinaker, Gaiters. Ashburton Cup—Salvage, Kingask, Ike, Sir Bedivere, Tasman, Rubina. Ladies Purse—Cranmer, Marmion, Princess Royal, Patter. • Welter Handicap—Billy, Kingask, Duchess of Albany, Castanette filly,Sir Bedivere, Queen of Clubs, Puck, Jackdaw, Gaiters, Commissioner, Will-o’-the Wisp. Handicap Hurdle Race Pirate, Black Doctor, Conundrum, Kingask, Andy, The

’ Lad, Master Agnes, Royalty,Captain,Madge, Marmion, Gaiters, Linwood. Racing Club Handicap Salvage, Kingask, Rosedale, Ike Sir Bedivere, Puck, Tasman, Rubina. County Plate Handicap —Pearl, Rosedale, Cranmer, Princess Royal, Queen of Clubs, Grand Duke, Our John, Patter, Will-o’-the Wisp. Flying Handicap—Venus,Pearl,Billy, Salvage, Kingask, Forest King, Impostor, Lady Eva, Ike, Marmion, Spinaker, Rubina, Our John, Queen of Clubs. Hunters’ Flat Race—Pirate, Black Doctor, Conundrum, Lady Eva, Royalty, Captain, Spinaker, Madge, Doctor, Marmion, Jackdaw, Gaiters, Unfortunate, Commissioner, Linwood, Will-o’-the-VYisp. ; It is said that some little time since it was tonch-and-go whether Blink Bonny (winner of the Caulfield Cup) would not be shipped to Dunedin. Messrs Stephenson and Hazlett having been strongly recommended to buy her. BETTING MARKET. Another week has passed by,and yet there is nothing of note to record. Vanguard has hardened in price, and is now quoted at 100 to 18 offered, while in consquence of some slight support being given to Nelson, and Johnny Faulkner giving a good account of himself in his work, the pair have gone up to 100 to 15 offered. July, Tasman, and Necklace have slightly weakened, and are now quoted [at 100 to 8, at which price Liverpool has received a little support. As regards the Derby,Liverpool is still favorite at 2 to 1, but on Trenton being backed by his owner for two “conies ” lo beat Liverpool, the son of Musket* advanced to 3to 1. Black Rose having arrived safely from the north, 100 to 15 is the best price now in offer about the colt, and at that price he has been backed to win a hundred or so. The following are the latest quotations : NEW ZEALAND CUP. ICO to 18 agst Vanguard (off) 100 15 Johnny Faulkner (off) 100—-15 — Nelson (off) 100 100 8 July (off) 100 8 Tasman (off) 100 8 Necklace (off) 100 8 Oudeis (off* 100 8 Tim Whiffler (off) 100 8 100 8 Lady Evelyn (off) 100 B—■ "Welcome Jack (off) 100 8 Liverpool (tk) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 CANTERBURY DEKBY. 100 100 100—18 Lady Evelyn, (tk) 100 100 100 100 —lO Pearl (off) 100 8 Carlton (off) DOUBLES, NEW ZEALAND CUP AND DERBY. 100 to 1 to 100 to 8. Martini. A meeting of the stewards of the Welling, ton Jockey Club was held at the club’s office on Tuesday morning, when the summer programme, as drawn up by the subcommittee appointed for that purpose, was approved of. The principal race is the Wellington Gold Cup, of 500 sovs., with a piece of plate of the value of 100 sovs, presented by the citizens of Wellington. This is the largest stake ever given for a race in Wellington, and from the moderate nomination fees, &c., should ensure a very large entry. The big race on the second day is a handicap, value 200 sovs. One of the leading features throughout the programme is the small amount of entrance money. It having been intimated to the stewards by a large number of shopkeepers and traders that Friday and Saturday are most inconvenient days on which to close, the days originally fixed namely, 30th and 31st January —have, in deference to their wishes, been changed by the stewards to Wednesday and Thursday, 4th and sth February, 1885. This is a step in the right direction, and we heartily wish the new club every success for its plucky venture.

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newmarket-houghtoin MEETING. London, October 22. The following is the result of the race for the Dewhubst Plate. Captain C. Bowling’s b c, by Ster-ling-Casuistry 1 Mr Mainley’s Cora ... ••• ••• " Mr Lupin’s Xaintrailles ... ■■■ ° THE Y.R.C. METROPOLITAN MEETING. Melbouene, October 26. The excitement about the Cup and Derby is unequal to that of previous years, partly in consequence of sweeps having been abolished. rains have interfered with training. Warwick went a mile and a quarter strong, and finished well. Tremando and Tempo did a serviceable gallop, and Bargo the same distance in grand style. _ Guesswork, The Plunger, and Hill Top went twice round splendidly. Sir Modred and Le Grand are reported to have gone wrong, and consequently are knocked out of the market. In the betting Bargo is firmer than ever at 6 to 4. Sea Horse has been backed to win LSOOO. One hundred to tw.elve is taken freely about Tremando. 100 to 10 offered about Gratitude and Helene, 100 to 7 offered and 100 1 to 5 taken about The Plunger and Hill Top, who have been backed to win L 20,000 each by their owners. Off Color is firm at 10 to 1, 100 to 12 is

offered and taken about Plausible, 100 to 7 offered and taken about The Plunger, Hill Top, Yergy,Blink Bonny, and Malua, 100 to 5 is offered about Despot and Anchorite, and 100 to 4 is taken and offered about Warwick, Hastings, Lord Wilton, Guesswork, The Broker, Tempo, and Sea Horse. TRAINING NOTES. Melbourne, October 27.

The following horses were out for training this morning : —Rapid, Battalious, and Ned-o’-the-Hills went round the course fast. Despot did a serviceable gallop. Warwick, Brown, and Rose went a mile and a half in grand style. The Plunger and Hill Top went twice round splendidly, the former finishing strongly, the last mile being done in lmin 53see. Capri, Commotion, Plausible, and Lord Wilton did useful work. Nepicalina went once round at three-quarter pace. Bargo aud lolanthe went once round the course iu 2min 37see. Training is now becoming more animated. Melbourne, October 27.

Anglesey went round the course at half-pace, and Bargo, Hastings, Hippogriff, Helene, and Bonnie Bee once round at three-quarter pace. Yergy went twice round splendidly. Latest betting for the Derby : 100 to 10 agst Silver King (tk and off) 100 S Merrimu (off) 100 7 Helene and King of the Gipsies (off) 100

Eor the Cup 100 to 5 is taken and offered about Hastings. All the previous quotations hold good. Melbourne, October 28.

Sea Horse and Blink Bonny did a mile and a half trial this morning, the former winning easily. There was some very heavy wagering last evening. The following is the latest betting for the Derby:—Bargo, 5 to 4, and firm at the price ; Sea Horse, 7 to 1, some heavy investments having been made in his favor; Sandal, 8 to 1 j others, 10 to 1. For the Cup, 100 to 10 is taken about Off Color, 100 to 8 taken about Plausible, 100 to 7 taken about Blink Bonny and Yergy, 100 to 5 taken about Commotion, who has been backed to win LSOOO by bis owner; 100 to 6 taken about The Plunger freely ; 100 to 5 taken about Warwick ; Malua and Bargo showed a decline, their closing prices being about 100 to 5 offered.

Melbourne, October 28. The weather continues favorable for preparing purposes, and training is more animated- Commotion went twice round splendidly, Hilltop and The Plunger also went twice round in 3.47, the former finishing strongly. Tempo and lolanthe did a spin at three-quarter pace. Bargo, Despot, aud Tremando went twice round, running splendidly. Guesswork and Conjecture did the best yet round the tan, the two miles being run in 3.44 iin grand style. David went for a spin at three-quarter pace. LATEST DERBY AND CUP BETTING.

Melbourne, October 29.

There was a large attendance at Tattersall’s last night, and considerable speculation with increasing excitement. For the Derby, 5 to 4is taken freely about Bargo. A considerable amount of money has been invested on Sea Horse at 7 to 1. Sandal stands at 8 to 1, aod Gratitude 10 to 1.

THE CUB. 100 to 10 agst Off Color and Bargo (t. and off.) POO 8 Plausible and Blink Bonny (t. and off.) 100 7 Plunger and Vergy (off., 100 to 6 t. and w.) 100 6 Warwick (off.), Malua (off.), Commotion (off.), Guesswork (off.) 100 4 Lord Wilton (t.), Anchorite LATEST NOTES S AND BETTING. Melbourne, October 29. The weather still continues fine for training purposes, but very little is doing. Hastings went once round at three-quarter pace, going strong, and finishing new. Warwick and Brown Rose did a serviceable gallop. Sea Horse went twice round the tan at three-quarter pace, and is in fine condition. . Eor the Cup 100 to 10 against Bargo is taken and offered freely. For the Derby betting is even on Bargo, who is now firmer than ever at the There are inquiries for Gratitude at 100 to 8 (taken). Previous prices still remain correct. (reuteb’s telegrams). Nhh - - - - Melbourne, October 23. The following horses have been seratebed for the Melbourne Cup Fernlea, Ferryman, and Landsborough. Melbourne, October 27. The following scratchings for the Melbourne Cup have been posted today ; —Britisher, Camerine, Chuckster,

Country Boy, Duration, King of the Gipsies, Lavington, Maroney, Reginald, Sirocco, The Agent, and Tootoo. LATEST CUP BETTING.

Melbourne, October 28

10 to 1 agst Off Color, 12 to 1 agst Blink Bonny, 16 to . 1 agst The Plunger, 20 to 1 agst Warwick, 20 to 1 agst Commotion. There is but litlle doing in the betting market. Le Grand is considered an improbable starter.

Melbourne, Tuesday evening. The following horses to-day paid the second forfeit for the Melbourne Cup : —Anglesey, Bend Or, Cairngorm, Capri, Coningsby, Conjecture, Cracket colt, Despot, Golden Butterfly, Helene, Hurricane, lolanthe, Le Grand, Little Sister, Lord Exeter, Meteor, Ned-o’-the-Hills, Nepicallana, Normanby, Old Gold, Privateer, Rapid, Ringwood, Rufus, Sir Modped, Tempe, Yernet, King’s Own, Morceau, Willeroo. The following is the latest betting on the cup : 10 to 1 agst Off Color 12 1 Blink Bonny, Bargo, and Plausible 16 1 The Plunger 20 1 Warwick 20 1 Commotion Thirty horses are now left in the race. Melbourne, October 29. The following is the latest betting to-night: — The Yietoria Derby—Bargo, even money ; Scandal, 10 to 1 ; Sea Horse, 10 to 1. The Melbourne Cup—Off Color, 10 to 1; Blink Bonny, Bargo, and Plausible, 12 to 1; The Plunger, 16 to 1 ; Warwick, Commotion, and Sea Horse, 20 to 1. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION). Auckland, October 25. Tha following weights have been declared by the Auckland Racing Club for the undermentioned events : Spring Handicap. —King Quail, Bst 121 b ; Radames, Bst 101 b ; Libeller, Bst 91b ; Fishwoman, Bst 21b ; Pipi, Bst ; Mitrailleuse, 7st 131 b ; Fiabgirl and Kalo, 7st 101 b ; Scotch Mist, 7at 71b ; Carbineer and RiflemaD, 7st 41b ; Snider, 7st 21b ; Revolver, Tetford, and Mystery, 7st ; Pearl and Shotover, 6st 121 b ; Satanella, 6st 81b ; Larrikin, 6st 71b ; Castasbore, 63t. Ha'DlCap Hurdles. —Lone Hand, list 71b; Chandler and Minuet, list 51b ; King, Azuim, and Exchange, lOst 71b ; Angler, Claude, Otira, and Fair Play, lOst ; Wideawake and Harkaway, 9st 101 b ; Evening Star, Larrikin, Alfred, Slider, Julia Ann, and Fisherboy, Sat 71b. WANGANUI SPRING MEETING. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wanganui, October 27. _ The following are the weights for the handicaps at the Spring Meeting : Trial Stakes. —Witiora, 9st ; Laurel, 9st : Buzzard, Bat 71b ; Ringleader, Bst 61b ; Dusk, Bat 31b ; Parvenu, Bst ; Lady Artist, Bst ; Last Chance, 7st 131 b ; Martha, 7st 101 b ; Miss Puritan, 7st 61b ; Kimikai, 6at 71b ; Lady Florence, 6st ; Awatea, 6st. Wanganui Stakes Handicap. —Bayard, Bst 101 b ; Buzzard, Bat 81b ; Witiora, Bst 31b ; Laurel, Bst ; Armourer, 7st 111 b ; Ringleader, 7st 81b ; Tally-ho, 7st 51b ; Dusk, 7st 41b ; Parvenu, 7st 31b ; Lady Artist, 7st lib ; Last Chance, 7st ; Martha, 6st 101 b ; Mias Puritan, 6st 91b ; Kimikai, 6st 21b ; The Druid, 6at. Hurdle Race. —Scrutineer, 12st ; The Druid, lOst 101 b ; Wideawake, . 10et 71b ; Chevalier, 93t 41b ; Notice of Motion, 9st. Ladies’ Purse. —Southern Chief, 13st ; Wideawake, 12et 101 b ; Rambler, list 71b ; Loch Lomond, list; Ebony, lOst 7ii>. LOWER VALLEY J.C. MEETING. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Grettown North, October 27. The following is the programme of the Lower Valley Jockey Club Boxing Day Meeting —Flying Handicap of 40 sovs, Steeplechase Handicap of 100 sovs, Hack Race of 10 sovs, Lower Valley Jockey Club Handicap of 105 sovs, Native Handicap of 25 sovs, Selling Race of 20 sov3, and Martinborough Handicap of 40 sovs. TARANAKI J.C. SPRING MEETING. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) New Pltmouth, October 28. The race 3 were held to-day. The weather was fine, but the attendance was not so large as usual. Following are the results : Handicap Hurdles. Caoutchouc, 1 ; Billy-go-by-’em, 2 ; Blue Bell, 3. Flying Handicap Okato, 1 ; Last Chance, 2 ; Buzzard, 3. Scotch Mist and Anvil also ran. Okato raced home a length to the good.Handicap Steeplechase —Blue Bell, 1 ; Caoutchouc, 2 ; Billy-go-by-’em, 3. FEATHERSTON JOCKEY CLUB. A meeting of the committee was held on Saturday, the 25th instant (writes our correspondent), when the following programme was decided upon for the races to be held on New Year’s Day:—Maiden Plate, 1£ milss ; weight for age, £2O ; entrance fee, 20s. New Year’s Handicap, 1J miles, £35 ; second horse, £5. Nomination, 20s ; entrance, 20s ; at post, 20s. Novel Hack Race, £8 ; entrance, 10s ; winner to be sold for £5 ; 1 mile. Post entry, Sat up. Ladies’ Bracelet, £lO ; entrance, 20s ; for horses that have never won a stake of £5. One mile and a distance ; to be ridden by members of the club. Welter weight for age ; to be entered by a lady. Flying Stake Handicap, £ mile ; £3O. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s. Settlers’ Plate Handicap, 1£ miles.

Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 20s. Stakes, £ls. The resignation of Mr W. J. Nichols, as secretary, was accepted, and Mr R. Barton was elected to fill the vacancy. It was resolved that a copy of the “ Turf Register ’’ be presented to Mr H. McMaster, handicapper. W.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

The following entries were received on Saturday night lor the above meeting : HURDLES. Mr J. J. Smith’s Sir William Mr James’ Royalty Mr D. Campion’s Armourer Mr H. Alexander’s Liability Mr F. Hamson’s The Druid Mr C. T. Simpson’s Jumbo Mr R. H. Vatlance’s Kingaßk Mr A. McColl’s Orient Mr W. Broughton’s Hurricane Mr J. Pilbrow’s Barbary ' Mr O’Brien’s Wide-Awake Mr P. F. Tanered’s Home Rule Mr F. B. Gentry’s Jim Mr M. te Whare’s Hukarere. W.J.C. HANDICAP. Mr K. Mason’s Speculation Mr H. Redwood’s Black Rose Capt. Russell’s Leonora Mr W. Gollan’s Leonata Mr D. Campion’s Laurel Mr C. T. Simpson’s Lady Albany Mr P. Martin’s Pearl Mr T. Ray’s Kakapo Mr T. Ray’s Putaogitangi Mr R. Vallauce’s Salvage Mr R. Vailance’s Kingask Mr W. Douglas’ Christina Mr J. Pilbrow’s Ugly Buck Mr J. Pilbrow’s Mata Mr J. Paul’s Last Chance Mr J. Paul’s Bayard Mr M. O’Brien’s Normanby Mr P. F. Tancred’s Consul Mr P. F. Tancred’s Administrator Mr P. F. Tancred’s First Water Mr C. Redwood’s Refrigerator Mr G. Bate’s Poet Mr E. Buckeridge’s Pilgrimage (late Jack) ISLAND BAY HANDICAP. Captain Russell’s Leonora Mr H. Redwood's Main Boom Mr R. Mason’s Speculation Mr W. Gollan’s Leonata Mr J. E. Eugen’s Dynamite Mr D. Campion’s Armourer Mr P. Martin’s Pearl Mr J. Ray’s Kakapo Mr J. Ray’s Putangitangi Mr R. Vallance’s Kingask Mr R. Vallance’3 Salvage Mr W. Douglas’ Christina , Mr J. Pilbrow’s Ugly Buck Mr J. Pilbrow’s Mata Mr J. Paul’s Last ChaHce Mr J. Paul’s Bayard Mr M. O’Brien’s-Witiora Mr M. O’Brien’s Normanby Mr P. Tancred’s Consul Mr Tancred’s Administrator Mr G.Bate’s Minerva Mr T. H. Hill’s The Slave Mr A. McColl’s Swordsman Mr E. Buckeridge’s Pilgrimage (late Jack) FLYING STAKES HANDICAP. Mr J. Hamilton’s Fairy Queen Mr H. Redwood’s Main Boom Mr R. Mason’s Speculation Mr E. H. Goldsmith’s Orlando Mr D. Campion’s Laurel Mr W. Young’s Waxy Mr J. C. Eugen’s Dynamite Mr C. T. Simpson’s Lady Albany Mr P. Martin’s Pearl Mr T. Ray’s Kakapo Mr T. Bay’s Putangitangi Mr R. Vallance’s Salvage Mr R. Vallance’s Kingask Mr W. Douglas’ Abraham Mr J. Pilbrow’s Ugly Buck Mr J. Pilbrow’s Mata Mr J. Paul’s Last Chance Mr M. O’Brien’s Witiora Mr Tancred’s Consul Mr Tancred’s Administrator Mr G. Bate’s Minerva Mr T. H. Hill’s The Slave Mr W. J. Houston’s Boneta Mr J. Smith’s Sir William.