CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4420, 19 April 1876, Page 2

CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING.

(FBOir OUE SPECIAL BEPOSTEB.)

£By Telegbaph.]

Second Day, Toesoay, Apkil 18th.

The weather to-day was beautiful, and the attendance was much .greater than on Monday, There was a larger proportion of ladies as compared with Monday. A special feature was the large number of carriages that fringed the course. The two chief events of the day were —first, the Flying Stakes, and second, the event of the meeting, the Autumn Handicap. The Handicap had the effect of not improving the racing on Monday. The consideration in the way on Monday of winners being made heavy by penalties_ precluded owners from desiring to succeed in the smaller events, to the detriment of their chance in the big race. _ Regarding the result of the Autumn Handicap, the well-informed on Monday evening were thoroughly confident of Templeton's victory, and tile prediction I sent you that if the weather were fine to day and he were run without shoes, he would likely be the successful horse, has been verified. Speculation was rife as to the different competitors. To give some idea of the fluctuating estimation in which the horses were held, it may be mentioned that for the Calcutta, Sweeps, on Monday evening, prices were realised, as follows: —la a sweep of L9l ss, Fishhook fetched LG-, Templeton, LG; Tadncor, Lll; Guy Fawkea, L5; Parawhenua, LI 10s; Right Bower, L4 ; Daniel O'Rourke, L2; Tattler, L2; Ariel, L3B; Cloth of Gold, Ll2 10s; Elrin King, LI 10s ; Punga, L 3. In another sweep, value L 305, Tadocor letched L2B ; Cloth of Gold, L47 ; Fishhook, L3S; Elfin King, L2O: Ariel, LSI; Templeton. L3O; Guy Pawkes, L 2 2; Eight Bower, Lls; Punga, LlO. The following is a detailed account of to-day's racing :—The first event on the card was the

Fiyixg Stakes, of ISOsovs., for two-year-olds and upwards, added to a sweepstake of 5 soys each, to be paid by 1 p.m. on the day oi the race. Entrance, 5 soya. on general entry day. Winners sinea Nov. 1,1875, of weight for age, of £150, to carry 511b extra. Distance, three-quartets of a mile. i£r Kedvvood'a br h Guy Fawkcs, lyre, 9st 31hs (T. Lyford) 1 Mr W. C. Webb's eh c(by Traiucer) AJ.i, 2 yrs, (lit lOlrs (A»en) 2 Mr W. C. Webb's ulk c (by Trailueer) Tantrums, 2 yrs, fot lOlbs (Uutuects) 3 Punga and Dead Heat al.su ran, The following were scratched;- Pavawhenua,

Fishhook, Mangle, Skybird Colt, and Butterfly Colt Betting: Even on Dead Heat, and 2 to 1 against Guy Fawkes and the Ada Colt. After a good deal of fiddling at the post, the flag fell to a very indifferent start, Guy Fawkes (with 51bs penalty) having two or three lengths the best of the others. He was followed by the Ada Colt (also carrying 51bs penalty), Tantrums next, Punga fourth, and Dead Heat bringing up the rear. They maintained this order until the turn, when Ada came up with a rush, aud got on even terms with the Guy, Titntrums running a quod colt, Guy Fawkes, however, was not to be denied A splendid run home ensued, and the race was virttially won at the end of the rails, Guy passing the Judge's box two lengths ahead, hands down; Ada second, Tantrums a fair third, Punga next, and Dead Heat hopelessly in the rear. Time, lmin. 20sec. The Cavalry_ Race, an essentially local affair, needs no description. Won by Trooper Ciaddock's gm Phantom.

Great Autumn Handicap, of 300 sovg., for three-year-olds and upwards, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soya. each for acceptors. Entrance, 2 soys, Mr F. W. Delamain's b h Templeton, 6 yrs, Bst 111b (Wattie) 1 Mr A. Buckland's bo Ariel, 3 yrs, 7st 71b 2 Mr H. Redwood's br h Guy Fa.wkes, i yrs, Sst (T. Lyford) 3 The following were scratched:—Parawhenua, Punga, and Tattler, Betting: 6to 4 against Ariel. 3to 1 Cloth of Gold, 4 to 1 Tadmor, 5 to 1 Fishhook and Templeton. This race brought out a grand field of nine. A splendid start was effected, Cloth of Gold being the first to show to the front, closelyattended by Fishhook and Tadmor. In this order they passed the stand for the first time, all the horses being in a bunch, which order was maintained for nearly half-way round, when Tadmor c»me up and raced Fishhook for second place, but Tadmor soon died away, not being able to keep up alongside of, Fishhook. While the three leaders were at the head of affairs all the others were in the race with the exception of Elfin King, who vrea completely out-paced. Cloth of Gold still led until coming round the turn, when Ariel and Templeton closed up. Immediately afterwards, Fishhook and Cloth of Gold cannoned, both throwing their jocks and putting themselves clean out of the race. In the cannon, Cloth of Gold struck a post heavily, breaking it off short, falling and rolling over his jock. From this point the race was confined to Ariel and Templeton, and in fact it may be said that even if the accident had not happened to the Cloth and Fishhook their chance in the race was virtually gone. Though the whip was freely used on both leaders in the run home, the result of the race was never a doubt, and the winning horse passed the post by a short half-length; Ariel next, Guy a fair third, and Tadmor fourth. Ifc may be added that Mr Delamain declared to win with Templeton. Time : 3min. 25secs. Cloth of Gold's jock, who was thrown and rolled over, was slightly hurt, and Fishhook's jock escaped uninjured.

Skllixo Stares, of 50 soys, added to a sweep itake of 5 sevs each: weight for age. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 300 soys; any surplus to go to the fund ;if entered to be sold for 200 srvs, allowed 71 bs; for 100 soys, 14103. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. Mr Watt's b g Parawhenua, 6 y», 8m 31bs .. .. 1 Mr R. Ray's b h Tadmor, 4 yrs, B*t lOlbs .. .. 2 Mr Mallooh's b c Mangle, 2 yrs, 6st 31bs .. .. 3

Elfin King was scratched. Betting: Even on Tadmor and Mangle, and two to one on Parawhenua.

This race requires but little description, Parawf/enua leading from the jump, and never being headed; Tadmor an indifferent second, and Mangle a moderate third. Parawhenua, the winner, was put up to auction at the upset price of LIOO, and bought in. Consolation Handicap, .of 40 soya. Distance, one mile. Mr Coombes's Right Bower .... ~ .. t Mr Nosworthy's Tattler t Mr Studholme's Cloth of Gold 0 Eight Bower and Tattler made the running' from the start, and led the first quarter of a mile, when Cloth of Gold closed, and the three ran together till past the turn. Here the Cloth bolted oS the course, leaving the other two to pass the judge's chair in company. As Tattler had run inside a post, the stakes were awarded to Right Bower. This dead heat was a most exciting race, but few of the spectators being j aware of the horse going inside the post. j I said that the weather was beautiful, that 1 was so far as the morning and greater part of the afternoon were concerned. About the time the Selling Race was fun, there was a disagreeable change, a drizzling mist set in, and the greater part of those present left before the exciting Consolation dead heat took place. The meeting was distinguished by good management. It may be mentioned in this contest that Mr Chapman (Augur, of the Australasian), was present at the meeting, and left for Melbourne by the Ringarooma in the evening, that there is to be a race ball on Wednesday evening, and that on Thursday is settling night.

Our reporter {informs us that ho was most courteously treated by Mr Digby, Secretary of the Canterbury Jockey Club, wlio afforded him every information and assistance, and he has a like remark to make of the members. of the Christchurch newspaper staffs. To Mr Digby and the latter-meptioned gentlemen, we give our hearty thanks.

BY PRESS AGENCY.

The difference in Templeton's running to-day as compared with yesterday is attributed to the fact that his shoes were removed this morning. His owner wins a lot of money, having backed him heavily, and bought him in sweeps. In one instance Coombes, who is partner with Delamain, bought Templeton in a L 230 sweep for LlB. It is rumoured that a bookmaker who not only laid against Templeton, but backed Ariel heavily, loses a very large amount.

BOWLS.

The following are the matches which have been played by the members of the Dunedin I Bowling Club during the season, which has just concluded: — CHAMPION BOWLS. FIRST UK. A. R. Hay 21 George TurabuU ~17 W. 0. Ball .. „ 16 A. R Spalding ..21 Geo. Youmj .. ..21 J. Q. Eva .. withdrew J. Scoiilar „ ..18 Thoß. Austin.. ..21 T.Sinclair .. -.14 Thos. CaUender -.21 J. M'Keill .. .- IS R. Saunders — .. 21 C. Beeves .. .. 21 W. Wright .. .. 20 jW. Park .. ..withdrew I. ST. Watt .. ..21 R. M'Laren .. -.21 Geo. Millar .. ..18 SECOND OTB. Thos. Austin ..withdrew Thos. Callendar .. 21 j R. M'Laren .. do Geo. Young .. ..21 C. Reeves .. ..21 I. N. Watt .. ..17 A. R. Hay .. ... IS 8.. Saunders .. .. 21 A. R. Spalding .. a bye TIIIKD TOE. A. R. Spalding ~ ..21 C. Reeves .. ..17 |T. CaUender .. ..21 Geo. Young .. ..17 R. Saunders .. a bye FOURTH TIE. R. Saunders .. ..13 Thos. CaUender .. 21 .A. R. Spalding .. a bye FIFTH SHE. A. R. Spalding .. ~21 Thos. Callender ..19 Mr Spalding gaining the Champion Bowls. PRESIDENT'S BOWLS. FIB6T TIB. Geo. Young .. ..21 I. N. Watt „ ..16 J. Scoular .. ..21 C. Reeves .. ..10 A. R. Spaldinsr .. .. 21 F. Chapman .. .. IB i Geo. Millar .. ..21 J. T. Wright .. .. 19 I fi. Saunders .. ..21 J. M'NeUl .. ..20 J.O.Eva .. ..14 T. Sinclair .. ..21 Thos. Austin .. ..21 W. 0. Ball .. ..13 6KCONO TIE. Geo. Millar .. ..13 Geo. Young .. ..21 T. Sinclair .. ..20 Thos. Austin.. -.21 R. Saunders .. .. 21 J. Scoular .. .. 10 A. K. Spalding .. a bye TIIIfiD WE. T.Austin. .. — 9 R. Saunders .. ..21 Geo. Young .. .. 21 A. R. Spalding .. 12 FOURTH TIE. ' Geo. Young .. .. 15 R. Saandcrs .. .. 21 Mr IL Saunders gaining the President's Bowls.

VICE-PRESIDENT'S BOWLS. FIRST lIS. A. E. Spaldtag .. .. 17 ThonmCallender .. 21 R. M'Laren .. ..14 GeorgeTurnbull .. 21 Thomas Austin .. .. 14 J. Scoular .. ..21 R. Sauudera .. ..14 John M'Neill.. ..21 C. Beeves .. ..21 E. Collinsou ..withdrew F. Chapman ..withdrew Thomas Sinclair .. 21 A. Fulton .. a bye SECOND TIE. A. Fulton .. .. 17 J. Scoular „ .. 21 George Turnbull .. 13 Thomas Cullender .. 21 JuhiiM'NeiU .. ..21 C. Reeves „ ..15 TIIIBD TIE. John M'Neill .. ..13 J. Callender „ ..21 J. Scoular .. a bye FOURTH TIB. J. Scoular .. ..21 J. Callender ..withdrew Mr J. Scoular gaining the Vice-President's Bowls. SUBSCRIPTION TROPHY. FIHSr TIE. Tho". Callender.. .. 21 Geo. Millar .. .. 0 Thos. Sinclair .. ..21 W. Hodgkins.. ..17 R. Saunders .. ..21 Geo. Young .. ..9 J.T.Wright .. ..21 J.O.Eva ..withdrew J. Scoular .. ..21 R. Wilson .. ..16 C. Keevcs .. .. £1 F. Chapman .. ..12 A. R. Scalding .. .. 21 I. N. Watt .. ..17 J.Ji'Neill .. ..21 \V. 0. Ball .. ..11 Thos. Austin .. ..21 A. Jl'Diarmid..withdrew SKCOSD TIB. R. Saundera .. ..21 C. Reeves .. ..14 J. il'Nedl .. ..21 A.R. Spalding ..13 Thos. Callender.. .. 21 J.T.Wright .. .. 10 Thoa. Austin .. ..17 J. Scoular .. ..21 Thos. Sinclair .. a bye TBISD TIB. Thos. Sinclair .. .. G Thos. Cullender ..21 J. M'Neilt .. ..12 J. Scoular .. ..21 !R. Saundera .. a bye FOURTH TIB. R. Saunders .. ..13 Thos. C^Honder .. '11 J. Skoular .. a bye FIFTH TIE. J.Suoular ..withdrew T. Cfo'it'liiler .. ~ 31 and gains Trophy.