Sporting Intelligence.

Otago Witness, Issue 1416, 11 January 1879, Page 18

Sporting Intelligence.

Racing Fixtures, 1879. February 6, 7— Welllngtou Annual. February 13, 14— Wairarapa (Wellington) Annual. February 16, 16 -Tapanui (Otago) Annual, 19, 20— Marlborough Annual. February 21, 28, and March I— Dunedin Annual; March 13 14— Wanganui (Wellington) Summer. March 20, 21— Napier (Hawkes Bay) Annual. April 14, 15— Canterbury Autumn. Answers to Correspondents. X V Z, Cromwell— Knottingley won the Canterbury Cup and J C Handicap. Sport, Oaraaru— Cloth of Gold was three yeara old when he won the Forbuiy Handicap. J S, Blueskin— Briaeis and Chtater both won the double. The first acceptances for the Dunedin Cup of 500sovs and the Publicans' Handicap of lOOsovs close on Saturday, 11th inst. Cromwell annual races, postponed from the proper days until the 27th and 28th ult. on account of rain, were notwithstanding a great success. On the first day the Maiden Plate of 25sovs was won by Dr Leahy's Dandy, beating Cymbeline and two others. Mr W. Taylor's Haricot (Bst 111b) won the Grand Stand Handicap of 40sovs, behind him being Gamecock (9st 81b), Cymbeline (7st), and three more. The Architect Produce Stakes of 50sovs for two-year-olds fell to Mr T. Wood's Perline in a field of five. Mr W. Barry's Foam won the Selling Stakes of 20sovs, beating three others. On the second day Mr Taylor's Boughleen Dboun landed the Flying Handicap of 20sovs, Gamecock, Sir Vincent, and Cymbeline being worsted. Mr Loughnan's Spey secured the Shorts of lOsovs, and Haricot (Bst 121b) scored another win in the J. C. Handicap of 40sovs, beating Freestone (9st 81b) and Gamecock (9st 61b). Foam added the County Plate of 30sovs to her winnings, and Mr M'Kenna's Clyde won the Consolation Stakes of 15sovs. Altogether £250 was given in added money. The Arrow meeting was held on the 30th and 31st, the £150 of added money being divided among 12 events. The Maiden Plate was won by Mr Tuohy's Boy ; the Grand Stand Handicap by the same gentleman's Fairy Queen, beating Nabochlish and Schoolboy; the Miners' Race by Flying Beauty j the Ladies' Purse by Speculator; the Selling Race by The Buck; and the Hurry Scurry by Little Dick. On the second day the Hurdle Raco was won by Fairy Queen; the Arrow Handicap by Nabochlish, beating Speculation and Timbertop; the Farmer's Purse by Billy ; the District Race by Speculation ; the Consolation Stakes and Hospital Race by Schoolboy. At Waitahuna Mr Dwyer appears to have h*d things much his own way, for he won the Maiden Plate with North Cary; the Publicans' Purse with Fenian ; the Town Plate with Glengarry ; and Miners' Purse with Maniototo. Mr Sutherland won the Hospital Race with Congreve and the Consolation Stakes with Typo. Mataura seems to have been a good thing for Mr T. Ayson, who won the Wyndham Handicap and Mataura Handicap with his recent purchase Benjiroo, and the Hurdle Race with Stella. Benjiroo carried only Bst 121b in each handicap, and a great deal^ of unpleasantness was caused at the way in which he was thrown in. „,,,. „ There is still little to report in betting on the Dunedin Cup, the lull being caused partly by the absencejofthft bookmakers at Auckland, and partly by the fact that the first acceptances are just due. After then, a spurt maybe expected. The following are the latest quotations :— 8 to 1 agst Titania B_i Mata 0 — 1 Templeton 10 —1 — Fishhook 100 — 8 Camballo 100 — 8 Mufti 100 — 8 Fallacy 100 — 7 Natator 100 _ 6 Chancelor 100 — 6 Nemo 100 — 6 Insolvent 100 — C Sinking Fund 100 — 6 Janalor 100 — 0 Longlands 100 — 6 Danebury ]00 - 5 Cloth of Gold 100 — 5 York 100 — 5 Venus Transit 100 — 5 Foul Play 100 — 5 Vampire 100 — 4 Laertes 100 — 4 Obcon 100 — 4 BunjVoo 100 — S I/idy Ellon 100 — 3 Dead He.it 100 — 3 Ariol 100 — 3 Luna 100 — 3 Lady Elizabeth 100 - 2 to 1 the rest. Mr J. Giliigan, one of the Colony's most popular and rospectcd racing men, died on Sunday somewhat suddenly. His loss will bo much felt, for he was one of the few owners of horses in these Colonies whose horses may be relied on aa going straight. At Clinton, that usually disappointing mare Sapphira managed to win tho principal handicap by a neck from old Patch, behind whom was Lucy. Mr Moffafs Sir Lancelot wou the j

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Maiden Plate ; Mr T. Pollock's Telemachus tho Selling Race; Patch the Ladies' Purse; Mr W. Pollock's Kate the Trotting Race; Mr Swan's Lucy the District Handicap; Mr W. Pollock's Native the Consolation Handicap ; and Mr T. Pollock's Camellia the Hurry Scurry. The manner in which Lady Ellen ran in tho two handicaps at Wainiate, when she suffered defeat at the hands of Blue Peter, seems to have attracted the attention of the stewards, for I observe that thoy discussed the matter next day, and as a result, wrote to the mare's owners expressing the opinion that all was not as it should have been. Maritanahas been adding to her laurels at Marton-Rangitikei, where she carried off the Railway Handicap of 100 soys., the MartonRangitikei Handicap of 250 soys., and tho Shorts Handicap of 25 soys. - all she was entered for. Mr Delamain appears to have got into disgrace at this meeting, if one can believe the local papers, turough demanding £40 to nothing about Maritana as a condition of her starting ; but I was not before aware that Mr Delamain had any interest in the mare, or is likely ever to have. By winning the Auckland Cup Ariel has incurred a 71b penalty for the Dunedin Cup, and by winning the Auckland R. C. Handicap Pinfire has incurred a 61b penalty for the Wellington Cup. At the Auckland meeting Mr H. Prince won £608 in stakes; Mr M'Donald £342; Mi P.Butler £158; and Mr A.Buckland £148. No particulars of the Greymouth meeting reached here by telegraph, but by files I find that the Trial Stakes of 15 soys. was won by Mr G. Nottle's Blazing Star, who also secured the Railway Handicap of 30 soys. The Hurdle Race of 20 soys. fell to Mr Tarry's Doctor j while Mr Cochrane's Banker won the Grey Valley Handicap of 30 soys., and tho Borough Handicap of 25 soys. The same gentleman's mare Blue Bell won the CousolatioD Stakes of 15 soys. As at our up-country meetings, so on the West Coast, the races had to be put off through rain and floods. The Hokitika fixture waa held on the 31st ult. and following day, with the course in a very heavy state. The Goldfielda Handicap of 30 soys. was won by Mr J. Clarke's Kensington (7st 71b), Phantom (Bst) second, Robin Hood (7st 81b) third, Colleen (6st 81b) last. The District Handicap of 20 soys. was won by Mr J. Cameron's Native (7st 71b), Kensington (7st 71b) second, Cplleen (7st 31b) third. In the Hokitika Handicap of 50 sots. Native (7st 61b), and Phantom (7st 131b) slipped and fell in the heavy ground, and gaye Mr Clarke's Elfin King (9st 61b) an easy victory. On the second day Mr S. Osborne's Johnny won the Hurdle Race of 20 soys. (w.f.a.), beating Kensington and Silverstream. Native won the Westland Handicap of 50 soys., with Elfin King and Phantom behind him. The Selling Handicap of 30 soys. fell to Mr Osborne's Johnny, and the Ladies' Purse of 20 soys. to Kensington, behind whom were Native and > Silverstream. In the Consolation Handicap of 15 eovs. Robin Hood beat Phantom and Colleen. " Sinbad." reports that the new grand stand of the Timaru Club is to cost £1400, and that the annual races will be held between the Dunedin and Canterbury autumn meetings. Mr A. M'Lean has lost his imported sire Arab Chief. Pinfire has been bought by Mr A. M'Donald for 500gs. The stakes for the Canterbury Champagne Stakes of 1880 will be increased to 250 soys. The Melbourne Champion Race waa won by Wellington, in 6min 34sec, or eight seconds longer than First King's time, half a second quicker than Pride of the Hill's, and a second quicker than Richmond's. Beacon. THE V.R O. MEETING. [By Cable.] Melbourne, January 2nd. There was a large attendance at yesterday's races, and the weather was magnificent. Tbe following are the results :—: — Hurdle lUcb, of 100 soys. About threo miles: Mr J Coughlan's b g Pioneer, 9at 131b . . „ 1 Mr Johnson Boe's gg Abdallah,Bst 71b.. ..2 Mr Whitty'a b g Larrikin, lOst .. ..3 Seven started. Jack Tar was favourite, but fell. It was a good race. Two-year-old Stakes —A sweepjtake of 20 soya each, h ft, with 200 added. Colts, B*t 101b ; fillies, Bst 71b. The winner of tho Haribynong Plate to carry 61b extra, Five furlongs. South Hamilton .. .. .. ..1 Geirge Ol^athack . . .. .. ..2 Queen Bee •• .. •• .. Fourteen started. This race ended in a close finish. £100 Flatb. — For throe-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. One mile. The winner to be Bold for 100 soys (no selling allowances). Aconite •• .. •• ..1 Won easily. Midsummer Handicap, of 200 soys. For three yearolds and upwards. One mile and three- quai tors. Aconite, 7st 61b .. .. .. -..1 Drum Major, sst 101b .. .. ..2 Savanaka, Bst 131b .. .. ..3 Ten started. It was a fine race, and was won by two lengths. Tiik CiiAitriotf Stakes, Jof 25 aovs each, 10ft, with 1500 added. For three-year-olds' and upwards. Weight for age. Second horse to receive 200 soya and the third 100 soys out of the stakes. Three miles. Mr E A Johnston-Boe's Wellington .. ..1 Mr Paterson'a Warlock . . . . . . 2 Mr Eli Jollott's Bosworth .. .. ..3 TATTERSALL'S ANNUAL MEETING' [By Cable.] Sydney, January 2nd. The following is the result of TattersaljL's GoiiD Cup, of 600 soys. Two miles. Mr S Bradbury'a Burwood, a^ed .. ..1 Mr J Williams's Melbourne, aged .. ..2 Mr R Rouse's Colinu, 4 yrs .. .. ..3 VR 0 NEW YEAR'S MEETING. (Per Associated Peess Special Wire.) Bluef, January 7th. The Champion Meeting was held on New Year's Day. For the Champion Stakes, three miles, nine horses contended. Bosworth showed a good deal of temper at the start, andjeaused. some delay. Vulcan went to the front directly they got away, Wellington and Warlock being close on him. Calamia waa very slow on his legs. After going nearly a mile, Wellington passed Vulcan and led past the stand, where Warlock and Vulcan were together, and Boon after the former cleared away from Vulcan. Wellington, Warlock, and Vulcan ran in that order round the far turn, and along by the abbattoirs Miaa Whiffler was beaten off, and Calamia was nearing the first division. In toe straight Warlock, under the whip, struggled up to Wellington ; but Murphy just moved on his horse, and he shot away half-a-dozen lengths with scarcely an effort. Wellington won very easily ; Warlock was second. Bosworth, who came well at the finish, was a good third. The others came in straggling a good deal. Time, 5 mm. 34f sec. Pioneer won the Hurdle Race ; South Hamilton the Two-year-old Stakes ; Aconite the £100 Plate, ami also the Midsummer Handicap. Lone Hand, with 12at 61b, won the Steeplechase; and Tidal Wave the Three.year-old Handicap,

WAIMATE RACES. • Waimate, January Ist. " The Waimate races took place to-day. Over "400 persons were present, including a number from OamaTU and Timaru. The following are the results : — ■ Sfcßß Hakdicap (open), £30. Distance, one mile and a quarters. Mr W Swanson's B'ue Peter . . . . • • 1 Ifr R Mhsoh's Lady Ellen .. .. •• 2 Mr 0 Bourne's Sevan Bells .. •• «• • Thomson's Rosemary, Hobson's Mickey Mick, and M'Tray's Zenobia were scratched. Handicap Trotting Race (opsn), £10. Three inilee. Mr J Wooley's Bushmßn (450 yds) .. -.1 Mr G, Luke's Fanny (450yiis .. .. ..2 Mr A Jones's Leo (350 yds) .. ... •• •* Hurdle Kacb Hakdic \p (opeD), £30. Two miles and Mr R Kavenhill's Pakeha .. ' .. •• 1 Mr W M'Tray's Shillelagh .. •' .. •• 2 Mr'J Eicku's Woka .. •• ' •• « MrWSwmson's Tommy Dodd .. •■ « Mr S Doig's Alice May .. •• , "•• ° ' Barton's Jack was scratched. "Maiden Plate (open), £25.' Weight for aga. One and . ',' a half mile. Mr A M'Tray's Minnie .. •- •• * Mr R Bavenhill'fl Maori .. •• " i Mr J Vinin»'s Batsman .. •• . •■. 6 ' Waimatk Cup Handicap, £50. Two miles. MrWS wanson's Blue Peter . . . . . . 1 Mr R Mason's Lady Kllen .. .. ..2 Mr E Cumining's Don John.. .. .. 3 Tommy Dodd, Seven Bells, and Zenobia were scratched. Consolation Handicap, £10. One mile. Mr O Bourne's Seven Bolls .. .. ..1 "Mr' T'lhomson's Rosemary .. .. ■ .. 2 Second Day. , For the second day's races at Rangitikei the weather was glorious. ■ Handicap H ußdlk Race of 50 soys. Two,miles. Mr M'lvor's Grey Momus, list .71b 1 MrStevei'sUiia, lOst 51b .. .. ..2 Mr Edwards' Awahoua, lOst .; .. ..3 Won easily. All the horses jumped well. Maiden Plate.— so boys. ljinile. Mr If'lvor's Grey Momua '.. .. ..1 "Ml Higglns's Port Wine .. • .. ..2 Twelve horses started. Jlarto'n-Rangitikei Handioap. —2so soys. 2£ miles. .'Mr R»y>s Marltana, Bst 31b .. .. .. i Mr Orison's Otawa, 7st .. •• ' ..'2 "Mr Bremci's Folly, 7ht .. .. , .. .3 Haphazard, Tamatea x Redeemer, and Jasper ■■also -ran. Maritana won easily — and started at -2toi: , '.. Time, 4min 44seca, ' ; c -'*' l ' - Shorts Race.— 2s soys." Half mile. Sfaritaua .. ..-,.. , .. 1 Expectation .. .. ..'' .. 2 .-Stanley .. • .. -• •• 3 v Won easily. Delatnain thus making a clean •sweep of all he went for,' Maritana being too goad fpr'the local horses. i . > . ■ ' ; \ -a '- J v , MATAURA RACESI - The-Mataura races w«re held at 'Wyndham •on the Ist day of January, and/ considering the' threatening aspect of the weather, the meetingwas'a complete success. Tlie horses that competed were above the average,' and one in particnlar, Benjiroo, fromDune^in, caused a good •cteal'of eiciteuient i- — * * • :'il f i. ■ Maidbn Plate, 12-bwb. • . Jforah,9st3lb .. '.'. .; 1(J Kirk) 1 B«!k<stv9st 3lb ... , > ..' .. ...2 Dandy, 9st 3tb .. .. ...... 3 . Rocket led from the start until <;be distance jpost'was reached, when Norah came up with a - tush, and produced a spies did race to the finish, -f/innuig by half a nose amid great excitement. Wynuiiam Handicap. Benjiroo, B?fc 121b .. .. ,' .. (Gf Low) 1 .(Border Lod, 7at. 111b .. .. ..2 Merry Bird, 7st 71b ' .. .. ..3 This was considered the principal event of ■the day. Great things were expected of the first-named horse, who was the favourite, A .good start was madei Border Lad taking the lead .for the first mile, when the favourite -collared him and they raced home, and on the. .-straight came locked together. About 100 .yafds from home J, Low shook Benjiroo up and applied the whip, when he forged ahead and won a close race, by half a neck. The horse was lustily cheered, his owner, Mr Ayson, being very popular. Handicap Hdrdle Pace, of 15 soys. Two miles, over eight 3ft 6in hurdles. JStella, 93t 121b .. .. .. (Kirk) 1 Rom»n c, 10-t lib .. .. .. 2 Dandy 9-t3lb .. .. .. .. 3 The Hurdle Race was well contested. Mr Itobison got the horses off well to a splendid start, Stella cleared the first hurdle a leogth ahead of Romance'a quarter. This order was maintained for the first mile, Romance evidently playing a waUing race. They jumped the hurdles neck and neck in splendid style, •closely followed by Dandy, and came down the «traight locked together, and both under the whip. Kirk/on Slella, just managed to catch the judge's eye by a head. Both riders were «heered on coming to the scales, and they justly -•aarned it. Selling Race. Dolly Varden, 9jt 31b .. .. ..1 Leo, 9at .. .. • . .. .. 2 Uorah .. .. .. .. .. 3 , Thii was a gift to Dolly Varden, who won bard held. Mataura Handicap, of 25 soys. Two miles. Benj'imo, BaU2lb '.. .. (Low) 1 Dolly Vardtn, 6st lib .. .. ..2 Dandy, 7st .. .. ■ .. „3 r ' Dandy was put in to make the number. The race was a gift to Benjiroo, who won as he liked. The Hack Race was the next on the list, and produced, as is generally the case in hacks, a ■close race between Spice and Winnie, the latter winning by a length ; and the Consolation Race 'was a walk over for Merry Bird.