SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5679, 12 June 1879, Page 2

SPORTING.

(PUB PKESS AGENCrO WAIMATE STEEPLECHASES. Christchurch, Wednesday. The Waimate Steeplechases took place today, and about 400 people were present. The weather was cloudy, but the air was sharp and bracing, and the course was in capital condition. Rowdyism was the order of tho day, several fights' having occurred, and in one instance had the appearance of a regular faction fight. The Waimate Steeplechase Handicap, of 100 sovs., was won by Butler's Agent ; Murtagli's Harkaway second ; and Goodman’s Ivanhoe third. The Maiden Plate, of 50 sovs., was won by Lyford’s Silverstream ; Calling’s Naumai second ; and Murtagh’s Black Prince third. The Steeplechase Handicap, of 75 sovs., was won by Butler’s Agent; Chilling’s Noumai second ; and Muir’s Lone Hand third. For the Consolation Handicap, of 40 sovs., Mclvor’s Loch Lomond took first place ; Maitland's Loyalty second ; ; and Goodman’s Ivanhoe, third., In this race, Sunrise fell over a sod fence and broke his back, but his jockey escaped unhurt. MELBOURNE CUP. The following are the entries for the next Melbourne Cup : Kinsman Nellie Coongoola Lady billiard Gamester South Hamilton Lohengrin Koval Oak Waxy Tom Kirk Sunset Warlock Inglcmoro Sweetmeat Arraboe Bonnie Dee Chorister Falmouth Mulligan Banker Sunshine Sunnyside Kingsley Ginger Zambesi Columbus Gipsy Belladmm - Merissa Fleetwood Emerald ' Microscope Soothsayer Dirriwell Picotee Courtenay Constellation , Chester Glenbura Kanaka Caller Bosworth Olgebach Chesterfield Avernus Templeton Viceroy . Lord Harry Savanaka Democrat . Chatterbox Caspian Antelope The King Harricot Lockleys Queensland Larpent . Earl of Mar Gainsboro’ Conservative Glenormiston Jasper Kollond British Work- Burwood Levant man Secundus Hebe .Swlveller Maid of Honor Monarquc Terrific K. 15. B. Brisbane Whisker Enoi Cowarie Pollie High Jinks Adventurer Newminstcr His Grace Martindaie Queen Bee Fabias Lord Burghiey Mercury Black Diamond Caractseas Le Loup Englishman Cooper Credit Moonbeam Woodlands Suwarrow Baronet Knight Errant Glide . The ; Dean Satirist Fishhook Colima First Water Petrea Falcon Marrible Tocal Andover Wellington Diomede ■ Strath ;am Bob Sawyer ' Riverton ‘Wandering Jew The Czar Violet Richmond Dollar , Tidal Wave . St. John Orator