SPORTING.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 916, 20 September 1889, Page 12

SPORTING.

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(By Martini.) I hear that Mr Tancred hss sold Forester to Mr W. H. Keith. The price is said to be something over £2OO. It is remarked as a coincidence that Chaldean, the Assyrian colt who was to have done so much in Victoria last year, will carry the same weight in the Melbourne Cup as hisj'sire carried to victory seven years ago - 7st 131 b. The biggest price ever offered for a racehorse—twenty thousand pounds—has been refused by Mr Manton (the Duchess of Moatrose) for the filly Reviera, who beat Semolina, and won the Portland Stakes. Messrs Bell and Watson, two Australian bookmakers who have just returned from a trip to England, give the Sportsman the following interesting ‘ poiuts ’ about Australian horses and. bookmakers in the Old Country :—•* Ringmaster is regarded at Home as being one of the best handicap horses in the land. After he won his first little race—The Billesden Plate-—-one of the Rothschilds offered a thousand pounds for the long-tailed horse, in the presence of Joe Thompson. Good judges—Peck, Chotwynd and Fry amongst others—consider that Ringmaster was ‘ badly worked.’ Not as far as training was concerned, but in connection with waiting tactics. He bhould have been kept for the two big handicaps—the Cambridgeshire and Cesarewith—said Fry, who executed all the commissions for Saville, but not for C r and J s who are reported to be the real owners of the horse. He would have got into the Cambridgeshire at about 6st 121b,’ is Fry’s opinion, ‘ and he would have walked home under that weight.’ As it was those connected with him didn’t win much, even at York. They invested about three hundred on him at starting price. The principal starting price bookmaker, George Gibbous, scented a rat, and sent the money to the post. Joe Thompson is betting next to Fry in Tattersall’s ring, and isn’t likely to be back within the next two or three years. He has lost a lot of money. In a recent issue ot the The Sunday Times (London) appears a telegram from New York, stating that nominations for the Melbourne Cup are being advertised for in America A Sydney writer says : —To judge by Man ton’s present condition, racing men are not likely to see this aristocratic New Zealander at his best, even if he strips at all, at the spring meeting of the A.J. C., and it is unlikely that he can be got quite ready for the V.R.C. carnival. Ten Broeck’s record for a mile (lmin seconds) was beaten at the Chicago meeting in July, when the four-year-old mare, Maori, by Poulet, from Queen of Cyprus by King Tom, with 7st 71b in the saddle, covered the distance in lmin Queen of Cyprus was bred in England by Baron de Rothschild, and afterwards became the property of Mr T. Jennings, who in 1885 sold her to an American sportman. Maori was sired in England, and by taking half a second off the best mile performance hitherto, she has proved herself a worthy descendant of the speedy family to which she claims relationship. According to ‘Augur’ the list of winning sires for last season is headed by Musket, whose stock (31) won £19,613 in stakes. The next is The Drummer, with a total of £7971, and then follow in order Martini-Henry, £6151 ; Goldsborough, £5992 ; Chester, £5863 ; Swiveller; £5666 ; Grand Master, £5421 ; St. Albans, £1842 ; Neckersgat, £4612 ; Maribyrnong, £4577 ; Marvellous, £3979 ; Glorious, £3505; Wild Eagle, £3353 ; Newminster, £3207; Epigram, £3119 ; and The Englishman, £2660.

By Electric; Telegraph.—Copyright, (thr press association.) Sydney, September 12. The Hawkesbury Racing Club’s Spring Meeting eomoieneed to-day. The weather was glorious, and there was a fair attendance of the public. Hurdle Race, two miles.—Drilldool, 1 ; Willoughby, 2 ; Albert, 3. Out of 16 horses starting, five fell. A grand race. Won by a length. Time, 3min SSJaec. Hawkesbury Guineas, one mile.—Merriment, 1 ; Rudolph, 2; Sydney, 3 Four horses started. Merriment jumped away with the lead, which he maintained for half the distance, when Rudolph closed up and raced the leader to the entrance to the straight. When fairly in the home stretch Rudolph looked all over a winner, but within the distance Merriment came again, and catching Rudolph at every stride won a grand rage by a length. Time, lmin 43Isec. County Purse, of 250 sovs.—Bernardo, I; Touchstone, 2 ; Rosicrncian, 3. Seventeen started. The field were despatched to a splendid start, and Bernardo obtaining the lead at the bend maintained it to the finish, winning by a head. Time, lmin 42fsec. September Handicap, seven furlongs ; 100 sovs.—Daniel, 1; Advice, 2 ; Blucher, 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 30Bec. There were eighteen starters. Sydney, September 13. s For the Hawkesbury Handicap, Lamond is again installed first favourite, and 5 to 2 is the best price against him. The other quotations are :—6 to 1 Ellerdale, 8 to 1 Touchstone, 10 to 1 Bustler, 12 to 1 Bernardo. Cardigan and May Queen, have been scratched for the Hawkesbury Handicap. The latest betting is 3 to 1 against Lamond. 5 to 1 Ellerdale, 7 to 1 JBustlei, § to 1 Touchstone,

I Sydney, September 14. The weather for the second day’s racing I of tbe Hawkesbury Club was threatening, but as the day wore on it cleared and remained beautifully fine. There was a large attendance. Members’ Handicap, , seven furlongs.— Simon, 6st 7ib, 1 ; Black Demon, 63t 61b, 2 ; Forester, 7st 41b, 3. Fifteen horses started. Won easily. Time, lmin 31sec. Hawkesbury Produce Stakes, one mile and a quarter. —Rudolph, 1 ; Alchemist, 2. These were the only starters, and the son of Martini-Henry won as he liked. Time, 2min 17£sec. Hawkesbury Grand Handicap, of 400 sovs ; one mile and a Half. —Ellerdale, 6at 121 b (Collinson), 1 ; Touchstone, 6st 101 b (Redfearn), 2; Minstrel Boy, 6st 121 b (Riley ,3, The other starters were—Lyndhurst, Steel Arrow, Leichardt, Pet Girl, Lamond, Charcoal, Monte Christo, Pirate, Golden Crown, Locksley, Bustler, Sorella, Lady Kingsborough, Lapstone, Rosicrucian, and Colonel. Betting—3 to 1 against Lamond, 4 to 1 Ellerdale, 6 to 1 Bustler, 10 to 1 Touchstone, 12 to 1 Minstrel Bo3 t . A good start was effected, and when fairly on his legs Steel Arrow’s colours were to the fore, with Pet Girl, Colonel, ‘ Lady Kluge, borough, and Golden Crown in close attendance. As they swept past the stand Golden Crown had supplanted Steel Arrow, and the positions remained unchanged until the old mile post was left behind, when Leichardt went to the front and led Steel Arrow and Lady Kingsborough past the seven-furlong post. After traversing another couple of hundred yards Leichardt increased his lead, his clos st attendants being Steel Arrow, Lady Kingsborough, Bernado, Lamopd, Golden Crown, and Ellerdale in that order. It was now that Collinson shook up Ellerdale, and the mare answering gamely run into second place. When five furlongs from home Leichardt was hanging out signs of distress, and as the turn to the straight was entered Ellerdale was alongside the leader. Coming down the straight Ellerdale went to the front, followed by Leichardt, Minstrel Boy, and Touchstone. At the distance post the latter came with a rush, and, disposing of both Leichardt and Minstrel Boy, went in pursuit of Ellerdale, but was not equal to the occasion, the mare gaining the judge’s verdict by a neck. Minstrel Boy, who had worn down Leichardt, finished a length behind. Touchstone, and Bustler whipped in. Time, 2min 37j8ec. Two-year-old Stakes, half a mile.— Maroubra, 1; Queenscliff, 2 ; The Miner, 3. Won easily. Time, 51 l-sth sec. Ladies’ Bracelet, once round.—Delegate, 1 ; Hugo, 2 ; Fairfield, 3. Fourteen started. Capital race to the straight, when Delegate drew out and won rather easily by three lengths. Time, 2min ISsec. Sydney, September 16.

Abercoru and Ellerdale aro decided favourites for the Metropolitan Stakes, and 5 to 1 is the best offer against either ; 6 to 1 against Wycombe. Training is carried on activelv at Bandwick. Pasha put in the best work this morning. Manton was restricted to strong working exereb.e. Abercorn, Australian Peer and Melos were treated to fast work, all moving well. For the Metropolitan Stakes, all the money available is taken about Abercorn at 5 to 1, after which 4 to 1 was the best offer against him. Ellerdale lias been backed to win £3OOO at 5 to 1, aud a similar amount is taken about Wycombe’s chance, after which both closed at 4to 1. Keith was supported for' a small amount at 100 to 12 without exhausting the market. One thousand to 35 was laid three times about Locksley. For the A.J.C. Derby, 6 to 4 is iaidon the field without leading to much business. Sydney, September 17The following horses have been scratched : —For the A.J.C. Derby—Stockdove, First Lady, W.D., Hurrah, and Merrie England ; for the Metropolitan Stakes—Tourbillon. Betting on the Metropolitan is limited. Abercoru and Ellerdale have the pride of position, and 100 to 30 is on offer against either; 100 to 25 Wycombe, 100 to 10 Keith, 100 to 8 West Lynn, 100 to 5 Tradi* tion, Honeydew, and Lamond. London, September 15. The following was the result of the Doncaster Stakes of 300 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs, for three year-olds, run yesterday : Lord Bradford's b c Davenport, by Chippendale—Hemlock ... ... •• 1 Sir R. Jardine’s ch c Lord Lome ... 2 Mr J. Lowther's ch c Workington . 3 Sydney, September 18. Manton was treated this morning to a mile* and-a-half’s work on the training ground. It is doubtful if he is sufficiently forward to distinguish himself. At Tatters all’s this evening there was a fair amount of wagering over the Metropolitan Stakes. Abercorn was backed to win a couple of thousand at 4 to 1, and Wycombe and Ellerdale were supported to the extent of £SOOO each at sto i. All the money in the market was taken about West Lynne at 100 to 7. Tradition was backed for a small amount at 100 to 4, and £IOOO at the same price was taken about Locksley. Keith was nibbled at at 100 to 10.

HUNT CLUB MEETING. Dunedin, September 13. The first day’s meeting of the Hunt Club was favoured with fine weather, and was well attended.

Maiden Hunters’ Steeplechase, 40 sovs ; about two miles.—Mr McClure’s Garry Owen, 1 ; Mr Steadman’s Maxwelltown, 2 ; Mr Myers’ Bugler, 3. Four others ran. Maxwelltown’s rider was caught napping on the post. Time, 4min 56Jsec. Dividends, £3 2s and £5 2s. Magnet turned a couple of somersaults, and Christie’s rider was severely hurt. Kensington Handicap, of 70 sovs. One mi'e and a quarter.—Mr Clifford’s St Malo, 7et 3ib, 1 ; Mr Hobbs’ Quibble, 7st 111 b, 2 ; Mr Turnbull’s Wolverine, Bst 121 b, 3. Occident, St James, Le Temps, Little Shamrock also ran. St Malo won rather easily by three-quarters of a length.. A desperate race for second place. Time, 2min Dividends, £3 7s and £3 4s 6d. Trot, of 45 sovs. Three miles, —Pirate

(35sec), 1 ; Frolicsome (scratch), 2 ; Banshee (40sec), 3. Won by 20 lengths. Dividends, £6 18s and £2O 18s. Tally-Ho Handicap, 105 sovs ; about three miles. —Mr Cox’s Daddy Longlegs, list, 1 ; Mr Poole’s Waitangi, lOst 7ib, 2 ; Mr Woodman’s Mexico, aged, lOst. Lewis and Maxwelltown also ran. Maxwelltown led for a mile and a half, but was then pulled up completely done. Daddy Longlegs then assumed the lead, and maintained it till the finish, despite a determined challenge by Waitangi. Time, 6min Dividends—£l Is and £3 4s 6d. Shorts Handicap, 50 sovs ; six furlongs. —-Mr G. McLean’s Don Pedro, 6st 71b (carried 6at lllbf, 1 ; Mr Clifford’s St Malo, Bst2lb, 2; Mr Mey’s Little Shamrock, 6at 121 b, 3. Mon Loup, Crossby, Dispute, Allans, and Cinnabar also ran. A shocking bad start saw St Malo left at the post, but coming through his horses in grand style he was only beaten by half a head by Don Pedro. Time, lmin 20Jsec, Dividends, £7 17s ; outside, £lO 7s. Pony Handicap.—Jinks, 1 ; Johnny, 2; Merry Queen, 3. Twelve started. Dividend, £l6 13s and £l7 14s 6d. The sum of £3178 went through the The following, are the acceptances for to-day’s races:— Hurdles ; one mile and a quarter.—Garibaldi, list 91b; Trapper, lOst ; Civis, 9st 91b ; Secretary, 9st ; Alaxwellton, Bst 121 b ; Crossbow, Bst 101 b ; College Boy, Bst 101 b ; Tenakoe, Bst 71b. Telegraph Handicap. —Wolverine, Sst 12st ; Occident, Bat slb ; St James, Sst ; Quibble, 7st 131 b ; Apres Moi, 7st 101 b ; Mon Loup, 7st 71b ; Dispute, (Ist. Hunt Club Cup. —v> aitangi, 12st 71b; Mexico, list 71b ; Tramp, list 3lb ; Erebus, list; Maxwellton, list; Garry Owen, lOst 121 b ; All-Fours, lOst 71b ; Magnet, lOst. Welter Handicap.—Quibble, 10-t 21b ; Ixion, lOst; Mon Loup, 9st 71b ; Don Pedro, 9st ; Little Shamrock, Sst 71b ; Blizzard Bst 71b. In Laery and Co.’s produce report for the past week prices remain the same as the previous week, with the exception of peas, which are now quoted 33 3d to 3s 9d. Dunedin, September 14. The Hunt Club Races were continued today, the weather being fine and the attendance good. Hurdle Handicap, of 55 sovs; second horse, 5 sovs ; one mile and a half.—Mr Kildare’s Secretary, 9st, 1 ; Mr Johnston’s Tenakoe, Sst 71b, 2 ; Mr Smerdon’s Maxwelton, Sst 121 b, 3. Garibaldi, Trapper, Civis and Crossbow also ran. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 2§3ec. Dividends, £2B 5s 6d and £2B 16s. Telegraph Handicap, 65 sovs ; second 5 sovs ; one mile and a distance. —Mr Turnbull’s Wolverine, Sst 121 b, 1 ; Mr Stephenson’s Occident, Sst Sib, 2 ; Mr G. McLean’s St James, Sst, 3. Apres Moi and Dispute also started. Won by a length after a good struggle. Time, 2min sJsec. Dividends—£2 4s 6d and £2 2a. Hunt Club Handicap, of 90 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, third 5 sovs ; about two miles and a half.—-Mr Woodman’s Mexico, list 71b, 1 ; Mr Rochfort's Erebus, list, 2 ; Mr Rhodes' Tramp, list 51b, 3. Waitangi, Maxwelton, All Fours, Lewis, and Magnet also run. Dividends—£6 and £6 7s. Trot, 35 sovs; two miles.—lnformer, 40sec, 1 ; Pirate, 17sec, 2 ; Silver Bell, 22 sec, 3. Won by 20 lengths. Dividends—£9 2s 6d and £22 6s. Welter Handicap, 45 sovs ; second, 5 sovs ; one mile.—Mr Twomey’s Little Shamrock, Sst 71b, 1 ; Mr G. McLeans Don Pedro, 9st, 1 ; Mr Oudaille’s Mon Loup, 9st 71b ;3. Quibble and Ixion also started. Won by- two lengths. Time, lmin 50Jsec. Dividends —£6 14s and £7 12s 6d. Consolation Steeplechase, one mile and a half.—Waitangi, list 101 b, 1 ; Erebus, list, 2 ; Maxwelton, lOst 91b, 3. Lewis and Magnet also rau. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min Dividends, £3 9s and •£4 18s 6d. Hack Race was won by Ishmael, paying £4 6s 6d dividend. The sum of £3607 was pub through the machine. The bookmakers S. Asher and W. A. Wood were yesterday disqualified arid warned off the jourse for laying totalisator odds, and it was decided that in future backers will be treated in the same way. ' Dunedin, September 17. The Stewards of the Dunedin Jockey Club passed a severe censure on the riders of Erebus and Tramp in the Hunt Club for racing after running round a jump. The committee have refused to'remove the disqualifications from the bookmakers who laid machine odds. The third day of the Exhibition Meeting is to be altered to 2nd December.