SPORTING NOTES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 741, 14 May 1886, Page 13

SPORTING NOTES.

[By Martini] At the sale cf yearlings at Randwick the other day, Mr Pilbrow bought a colt by The Drummer —Corrisande, for 145 gs. ; a colt by Goldsborough—Sea Breeze, for 165 gs. : and a gelding by The Drummer —Blink Bonny. These were among the best prices obtained at tbe sales. Oudeis has been sold to a Mr Clougb, who intends to use him as a station sire. Hermitage has been sold to M? James Cotton for 195 gs. £15.00 is said by an Australian Exchange to be the amount won by Mr Odenham over his mare Cerise and Blue’s victory in the Sydney Cup. Mr Oxenham by the way is the compiler of the monthly turf record, which has proved to be such a u-eful little book. The'mare has been running for him a long time now, generally seconds or thirds—enough to pay her feed bill. When Silver King romped home last season with tbe A.J.C. St. Leger (writes “Vigilant”) it took 3 min. 35 secs, to cover the distance, and beat The Broker, Tremando, and two others. This year but three horses came forth to do battle, and two were from the dangerous Kirkham stables. The champion winner, Matchlock, won a 9 he pleased, Monte Christo being second, and First Prince next, the Hon. J. White’s representatives thus finishing first and second in two important events _ “ Phaeton ” writes :—Mr Evitt got on one of the best pieces of handicapping at Papakura on Saturday last that has been seen for a long time past—Victory, Armourer, Torpedo and Clogs finishing so close together in the Railway Handicap that it was difficult to say which bad won. It is a pity, for Mr Evitt’s sake, tbat the great finish was not fought out at Ellerslie instead of Papakura ; but as it was, his hand was warmly rung with congratutions, and it is needless to say that his always pleasant face was fairly lit up with smiles.

The career of a remarkable pony is given in a letter to the Sporting and Dramatic News:— * Iu case it may be of any interest to you, I enclose a photograph of my bay country-bred pony Choirister, height 13.2, the most successful racing pony in India of recent years. Bought originally of a native in 1881, for 70 rupees, he soon proved to be almost invincible among ponies of bi 3 class, and in 1883 he was bought for 2,500 rupees, by Mr J. W. Darwood, a Rangoon merchant. Between 1883 and 1885 he baß won 10 firstclass races in Rangoon, one of his recent achievements having been to win a mile handicap with 13st. 111 b. on his back, the next poDy carrying 7st. 81b. Upon this occasion he did his mile in 2min. 6iseo. In 1834 he passed into the hands of Mr E. S. Symes, of the Bengal Civil Service, by whom he was regularly hunted last year with tbe Rangoon Beagles, proving himself to be as successful over a country as he was previously known to be on tbe flat. He has won altogether between 20 and 30 races, and now proposes to retire on his laurels.’

Writing of the race for the Autumn Stakes, “ Augur’’ says “ Nelson was not cherry ripe,” and gives the following description of ihe race ; —Mr Devlin despatched them to an excellent start. Nelson at once made play, but not at strong pace, Silver King on the outside lying next, with Prince Imperial third, Sheet Anchor on his quarter. Tempd and Sandal bringing up the rear. Much the same order was preserved past the stand, and after rounding the turn Nelson increased his lead past Cutts, and at the seven furlongs’ post he was four lengths in frout of Prince Imperial aud Malua At three furlongs from home Prince Imperial died away, and entering the straight IVlalua made an effort to get on terms with the New Zealander, and as he drew up his victory seemed certain, bnt Nelson at once responded to Brown’s call, and, drawing away again, he won cleverly, if Dot easily, by a length and a half, from Malua, with Temp 4 and Sheet Anchor, two lengths off, finishing a dead heat for third placu Silver King was fifth, Saudal sixth, and Prince Imperial last. Time, 2tnin 46Jsec. Major George’s horse Nelson returned to New Zealand by the Wakatipu, which arrived here on Sunday. The horse is looking very well, notwithstanding the large amount of travelling he has done lately. He was under the care of Cutts, his trainer, and Mr Pilbrow and Brown, the jockey, being also passengers by the boat. Mr Pilbrow brought with him a couple of yearlings he has purchased in Australia. Cutts states that Nelson put on nearly a hundred pounds during his trip across to Sydney, and that when he was stripped for a race he looked, by compaiisou with the others, like a show-horse. With regard to the Sydney Cup, Cutts is confident that if he had had the horse in Sydney four days sooner the son of King Cole would have won the race easily. An Auckland exchange says that Nordenfeidt is now safely quartered at Sylvia Paik. He is to be limited to ten mares this season, all of which will be chosen with the greatest care. . The programme of the Wellington Racing Club’s Steeplechase Meeting, to be held at the Hutt course on July 10, is published. Nominations will be received on Wednesday, 16th June ; weights will be declared on. Friday, 25th June ; and acceptances received on Friday, 2nd July. Final payment for the Wellington Steeplechase Handicap must be made on Thursday, Bth July. ISLAND BAY RACING CLUB. Entries were received on Saturday night for tbe Club’s local meeting on the 24th inst. »3 follows : Flying Stakes, three quarters of a mile. — Mr J. H. Prosser’s Potaka, Mr A. Arthur’s Blucher, Mr T. Smith’s Ugly Buck, Mr E. Winfred’s Forward, Mr W. H. Honor’s New York, Mr J. Leopold’s Pink Rose, Mr L. A. Martin’s Fisherman, Mr J. Harding’s Okato,

Mr J. Saunder’s The Shah,Mr F. G. Parke's Gossip, Mr Blower’s Matamau. Hurdles, one mile and a-balf.—-Mr J. H. Prosser’s Ngatitoa and Kangaroo, Mr G. Winfred’s Lifebuoy, Mr J. Adam’s Maud, Mr B. Blower’s Loch Lomond. Handicap Time Trot, three miles —Mr D. Grant’s Flora, Mr J. Cooper’s Sodawater, Mr A. Clelknd’s Kate Kelly. Selling Hurdles ; one mile and a quarter. Mr J. H. Prosser’s Kangaroo. Mr J. Hill’s Old Sarab, Mr B. Winfred’s Lifebuoy, Mr R. Sommerville’s Azatelia, Mr G. Minifie s Torpedo, Mr W. Hill’s Melrose, Mr J. Pringle’s TaurSka, Mr J. A clam’s Maud, Mr Blower’s Loch Lomond. Selling Plate, three-quarters of a auls. Mr J. H. Prosser’s Potaka, Mr A. Arthur’s Blucher, Mr T. Smith’s Ugly Buck, Mr F. Winfred's Lifebuoy, Mr J. Leopold’s Pink Rose, Mr W. H. Honor’s New York, MV J. Pringle’s Taurika. Mr J. Saunder s The Sbah, Mr F. G. Parkes’ Gossip. Birthday Handicap, one mile and a half. Mr J. H. Prosser’s Potaka aud Lady Maud, Mr T. Smith’s Ugly Buck, Mr E. Winfred’s Forward aud Reputation, Mr W. H. Honnor’s New York, Mr R. H.,Somerville’s Doncaster, Mr L. A. Martin’s Fisher» man, Mr J. Harding’s Okato, Mr J. Saunder’s The Shah, and Mr Blower’s Matamau. Welter Handicap, one mile.— Mr J. H. Prosser’s Lady Maud, Mr T. Smith’s Ugly Buck, Mr E. E. Winfred’s Reputation and Forward, Mr W. H. Honnor’s New York, Hr L. A. Martin’s Fisherman, Mr J. Harding's Okato, Mr A. Peter’s Cock o’ the Wklk, aud Mr Blower’s Matamau. The following weights for the local meeting to be held by the Island Bay Racing Club on the Queen’s Birthday have beeu declared to-day by the bandicapper, Mr Alfred King : Birthday Handicap, one and a half miles. —New York. Bst 101 b ; Reputation, Bsfc Bib ; Okato, Bst 81b ; The Shah, Bst 61b j Fisherman, Bst 21b ; Forward, 7st 101 b ; Ugly Buck, 7st 101 b ;Potaka, 7at 91b ; Lady Maud, 7st 91b ; Doncaster, 7at 51b ; Matamau, 6st 71b. Flying Stakes, three-quarters of a mile.— Okato, 9sfc 51b ; Fisherman, 9st 21b ; New York, 9st 21b ; The Shah, 9sfc ; Ugly Back, Bst 81b ; Forward, Bst 61b ; Gossip, Bst 61b ; Potaka, Bst 41b ; Pink Rose, 7st 121 b ; Blucher, 7st 101 b ; Matamau, 7at 71b. Welter Handicap, one mile.—Okato, list 81b ; New York, ll3t ; Fisherman, list ; Reputation, lOst 131 b; Ugly Buck, lOst 61b ; Forward, lOst 21b ; Lady Maud, 9st 10lb ; Cock of the Walk, Bst 12ff> ; Matamau, Bst 101 b. Hurdle Race —Kangaroo, 12st21b ; Ngatitoa, list 121 b ; Loch Lomond, list 121 b ; Lifebuoy, 10st7ib ; Maud, 9st 21b. Time Trot, three miles.—Kate Kelly, scratch ; Sodawater, lOsec ; Flora, 40aec.

SOUTH CANTERBURY RACES. (united press association.) Timaru, May 7. For the second day’s races of the South Canterbury J.C., there was good weather and a large attendance. Hurdles—Borderman, 1 ; Irish King, 2 ; Secretary, 3. S.J.C. Handicap—Tit Bit, 1 ; Captain Webster, 2 ; Athol Daisy, 3. Selling Race -Miss Lyle, 1. Pony jl ace —Nelly, 1. Winter Oats—Rose and. Gold, 1 ; Jack, 2 ; Yanity Fair, 3. Selling Hack Race—Miss Lyle, 1. ConsolationJack, 1. AUCKLAND ENTRIES. Auckland, May 7. The following entries for the Auckland Racing Club’s Winter Meeting were received to-night :—Great Northern SteeplechaseMacaroni, Revenge, Julia Ann, Bob, Guy Fawkes, Carbine, Quilp, Whalebone, Shotover, Kingask, Tiger, Miss Griffiths, Huntsman, Miss Agnes, Alpha, Bello, W ideawake. Handicap Hurdie Race—Macaroni, Revenge, Gay Fawkes, Carbine, Quilp, Shotover, Tiger, Landseer, Mies Agnes, Alpha, Orphan Nigger, Manaia. Auckland, May 8. The Onehunga Rnciug Club’s Autumn Meeting was held to-day. Handicap Hurdle Race—Tinman, 1 ; Gazelle, 2 ; Rowdy, 3. Maiden Plate—Tupaki, 1 ; Brazella, 2 ; Prestania, 3. Novel Race —Coma, 1 ; Conntess 9 2. Handicap Steeplechase Gazelle, 1 ; Hawthorn, 2 ; Macaroni, 3. Winter Oats Handicap—Victory, 1 j Cinderella, 2 ; Clogs, 3. The jockey Byers was thrown to the ground, and shaken. Selling Steeplechase— Julia Ann, 1 ; Isaac Walton, 2. Hawthorn’s jockey, Warren, was thrown, and shaken.

DUNEDIN HANDICAPS. Dunedin, May 10. The following are the handicaps for the Dunedin May Meeting : Provincial Handicap, 200 sovs—Captain Webster, Bst 121 b ; Leon, Bst 51b ; Molly Bawn, Bst 21b ; Marion, 7st 121 b ; Jack, 7st 101 b; Hermitage, 7st 91b ; Master Agnes, 7st 81b ; Quibble, 7sfc 71b ; Borderman, 7st 51b : Spade Guinea, 7st 31b ; Meteor and Don Jose, 7st 21b ; Take Miss, 6st 121 b ; Indolence, 6st 71b ; Madonna, Martyrdom and Miss Cook, 6st 51b ; Sweetbriar and Epicure, 6st. Tradesman’s Handicap, 100 sovs—Captain Webster, 9st 21b ; Leon, Sit 101 b ; Molly Bawn, Bst 91b ; Marion and Jack, Sst 71b; Quibble and Athol Daisy, 7at 31b : Spade Guinea and Meteor, 7st 101 b ; Don Jose, rst 91b ; Foul Play, 7st stb ; Garibaldi, 7at 31b ; Revolver and Take Mies, 7st ; Rose and Gold, 6st 121 b ; Cheap .Jack and Factory Girl, 63t 101 b; Indolence and Miss Cook, 6st 9ib ; Tasmania and Martyrdom, 6st 71b ; Caneyou, 6st 51b ; Sweetbriar, 6st Sib ; Dutchman and Little Wonder, 6st. Blenheim, May 8. The two racing clubs hitherto existing here have amalgamated, and start operations with a credit balance of £2OO and considerable assets. A new course has been purchased upon Mr Charles Redwood’d property, and it is intended to remove the grandstand from the present course. Mr Henry Redwood has beeu elected president of the amalgamated club. The new course will be ready for the Spring Meeting. Wanganui, May 11. The following acceptances aad entries have been received :—Acceptances. Wanganui Handicap Steeplechase : Mr F. Baird’s Auctioneer, Mr Ruke Te Au’s Bulls Eye, Mr J. Martin’s Erebu3, Mr J. B. Williamson’s Guy Fawkes, Mr E.T. Yuille’s Druid, Mr A. Campion’s Patent Safety, Mr F. Palmer’s Skylark.

Entries. —Maiden Plate : Mr T. Thatcher’s Pathfinder, Mr R. W. Murphy’s Lady Lee, Mr B ard’s Auctioneer, Mr E. Sutherland s Bulls Eye, Mr J. Martin’s Dan O’Connell, Mr J. R. Gentry’s Orient, Mr W. Holmes Maminga, Mr A. H. Bill’s Allegro, Mr A. Campion’s Patent Safety.