WINNERS OF THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES.

Otago Witness, Issue 1581, 4 March 1882, Page 21

WINNERS OF THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES.

' DUNEDIN CUP, A handicap of 500 soys, with a sweepstake of 10 soys 'each added. The second horse to receive 50 sovb, ,and the third 20 soys from the stakes. Two miles and a distance. The winner of any handicap ,race of the value of 200 soys after 'declaration of weights to carry 71b extra; 'cf two or more such races, 101b extra; lof any such handicap race of the value of 100 soys, to carry 51b extra; of two or more such races, 81b extra ; of one or more such '• races of the value of 100 sovp, together with one of ' the value of 200 soys, 91b extra. Sir H. Robinson's b m Lady Emma, by Yattendon -^-My Fancy, 4 yrs, 7st 61b .. (M. Allan) 1 Mr'W. Walters' br h Libeller, 5 yrs, 7st 81b (Wattie) 2 Mr.H. Goodman's br h Chancellor, aged, 7st 121*> (Hoskins) 3 Mr Westmacott's b c The Dauphin, 3 yrs, 7st 111b (Ivemy) 0 Mr E. Cutts' eh c Mataku, 3 yrs, 7at 91b (Dorritt) 0 Mr S. Horsfall's br h King Quail, 6 yra (including 71b penalty), 7st 41b .. (Whybrow) 0 MrG. Bate's eh g The Poet, 4 yrs (including 81b penalty) 7st 21b . . . . (Newman) 0 Mr G. Bate's b m Hilda, 4 yrs (including 71b penalty), 6st 121b .. .. (T. Thompon) 0 Mr D. Kirby's eh h Adamant, 5 yrs, 63t6 3 t 111b) (Bowie) 0 Mr D. O'Brien's br c Tasman, 3 yrs, 6st 101b (Williams) 0 Mr H. Horsford's eh g Nonpareil, 3 yrs, 6st 81b (W. Butler) 0 Betting : 2to 1 agst Mataku and Libeller, 5 to 1 Chancellor, 6 to 1 Dauphin, 7 and 8 to 1 Lady Emma, Hilda, and King Quail. Titania was scratched an hour before the race. A great deal of time was cut up in the start, Mataku, who held inside place, proving very troublesome. Mr Dodson finally got them away in grand style, and Mataku and Libeller cut out the running at the commencement. Wattie, however, held his horse back, and assumed third place, whilst Dauphin went up gamely and challenged the favourite. These two held the lead up to the half distance, Mataku cutting out a pace that was evidently too hot to last, and appearing slightly unmanageable. King Quail and Libeller were close up. On passing the stand for the first time four or five of the field, who lay a few lengths to the rear of the leaders, were simultaneously called upon, and Lady Emma, Chancellor, and Adamant went away side by side, and an exciting struggle ensued. At the far side of the course Adamant led by half a length, Chancellor, Libeller, and Lady Emma all looking dangerous, whilst Mataku suddenly died away, and fell completely out of the running. On entering the straight King Quail, who had run well up all through, made a desperate attempt to come to the front, but was easily shaken off, and Lady Emma, from third place, passed the leaders with a rush. Twenty yards from home Libeller was called upon for his last effort, but was unable, to do more than secure second place, two and a-half lengths in the rear of Lady Emma. Chancellor was third, almost neck-and neck with King Quail ; Adamant, King Quail, and The Poet being only a length or so to the bad. The time, 3 inin'ss^ sec, is the fastest on record for the Dunedin Cup, and the victory of Mr M 'Lean's horso was of course received with immense applause. Of £217] in the totalisators, £101 only was on Lady Emma. WINNERS OF THE DUNEDIN CUP.

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' ' SELLING RACE, ' Of 40 sovb. Entrance, 2 boys. One mile and a distance. Weight for age. The winner to be sola for £50. If entered to be sold for £40, allowed 71b; £30, 141b; £20, 211b; £10, 281b. The winner to be sold by auction, with his engagements, and any surplus to go to the funds. Mr P. Butler's b h Laertes, by Maribyrnong— Magic, Bst 21b .. .. .. (W. Butler) 1 Mr H. Richardson's g g Haricot, 7st 61b (M. Allan) 2 Mr W. A. Johns' b m Dolly Barwon, 7st 71b (Bowie) 3 Mr A. Fraser's b m Weka, 7st 6lb (Lawrence) O Mr T. George's b f Onyx, 6st 81b (R. Sharp) 0 Dolly Barwon and Laertes were favourites in the betting at small odds. The first indifferent start of the day waa witnessed in this race. Dolly Barwon jumped away with a lead of a length, followed by Haricot and Weka side by side. A pretty smart run was cut out to the half-mile, when Haricot made an effort and pulled close up to tha leader, who had been gradually improving her position. Laertes at this point lay fourth, well back, but a quarter of a mile from home Butler called on him, and he came quickly to the front, and, supplanting Dolly Barwon without much difficulty. Haricot contested the race during the whole of the run home, but was pressed hard, and Laertes passed the ■ post with a clear length to the good. Dolly Barwon was a bad third ; Onyx last. The time was 2mm 5 sec. Out of £652 in the totalisators, £210 was on Laertes. The winner was sold immediately after the race to Mr Mooney, of Tapanui, for £31. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, Of 80 soys. One mile and a-quarter. Nomination, 2 boys; acceptance, 2 soys. The winner of the Dunedin Cup to carry 71b extra. Mr E. Cutts 1 eh m Nautilus, by Traducer-Water- ' witch, 7st 61b .. .. (Thompson) 1 Mr P. Butler's chm Luna, Bst 21b .. (Derritt) 2 Mr J. Shand's br m Titania, 7st 101b . . (Hoskins) 3 Out of 10 acceptors, three only came to the Eost in this event, Nautilus being pretty condently supported in the betting. The race is easily described. Nautilus went away with a clear lead of a length from the start, and when opposite the stand Titania and Luna were in the order mentioned, a length separating each of thethree horses. At the half-mile Luna came, and after a neck-and« neck tussle, succeeded in assuming second place. Nautilus, however, was never even pressed, and came hands down up the straight, winning by five lengths. The same distance separated the second and third horses. Time, 2 mm 20 sec. The totalisators showed £752 invested, of which £181 was on the winner. MAIDEN PLATE, Of 60 soys. The second horse to receive S soys from the stakes. Entrance, 3 boys. One mile and a-half. Weight for age. For horses that have never won an advertised prize exceeding £25. Mr E. W. R. Lees' br o by Tubal Cain— Ace of Heartp, Bstllb .. .. (R. Derritt 1 Mr H. Horsford's eh c Holderness, 9st (Hickton 2 Mr G. Onslow's b f Brenda, 7st 101b (Irving 8 Mr H. Richardson's br g Playboy, 9st (Richardson 0 Mr J. W. Taggart'B blk h Atua, 9at . . (Allan 0 Mr A. Fraser's brm Weka, Bst 121b .. .. 0 Mr W- Armstrong's br f Empress, 7st 121b ' (T. Thompson) 0 Horl. G. M'Lean'schf Gitana .. (Allan) 0 Holderness and Atua were much fancied for this race, but there was little betting on the course. The field were sent away to an excellent start, and Holderness at once showed a length to the front, followed by Gitana and Brenda. The remainder tailed off considerably in the first half-mile, but when opposite the stand closed up, Holderness still keeping his lead and appearing to have it all his own way. Brenda was running well up, and the Ace of Hearts colt lay fifth. The latter, however, at the mile passed everything else in the field, and in the run home ranged himself alongside Holderness and raced him neck-and-neck to the post. Both horses were under the whip, and it appeared as nearly as possible a dead heat from the stand. The brown colt was, however, judged to have secured the advantage, Brenda being an excellent third. Time, 2 mm. 47 sec. Out of £543 in the totalisators, £208 was on the winner. ! Second Day— Friday. The attendance at Forbury on Friday was not, of course, equal to that on the Cup day although before the Jockey Club Handicap was decided the enclosure and course looked fairly full. About 4000 people were probably present at this time, and the grand stand presented quite an animated appearance for what is generally known as an off-day. The totalisators, of which.there were, as before, three on the course, again did a large business, £5428 passing through them in the course of the day. Outside betting was pretty brisk, especially on the Jockey Club Handicap, for which Libeller was much fancied, 2 to 1 being hardto obtain. The repetition of Lady Emma's victory was an agreeable surprise to many, as, after her disappointing running at Christchurch, few imagined she would stand the test of Bst. 41b. Rocket ran a good horse for the Tallyho Handicap, and had the sympathies of many with him, although Quamby also found plenty of support. Nonsense justified fully the opinion that had been formed of her, as she won without much pressure, although Turquoise ran close up, evidently meaning mischief. The Novel Race resulted in a regular fiasco, chiefly owing to the irresolution of the starter. The entire field went the course, and the flag having never been lowered, were forced to start again, on which occasion Goai repeated his victory. This was in a measure satisfactory, but those who fancied Laertes for the race grumbled pretty freely, as the top weight in both instances got away at a disadvantage. The Tramway Plate was won beautifully by Siesta, who was ridden judiciously from start to finish, and the Hack Race resulted in a victory for Mr Robinson's Kingbird. The following are details of the events :— TALLY-HO HANDICAP, Of CO soys. The second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Ono mile and a-half ; over seven flights of hurdles 3ft. 6in. high. Mr T. Foster's g g Rocket, aged 9st 101b (J. Cotton) 1 Mr D. O'Brien's br g Trovatore, 4 yrs, Bst 10lb (W.Clifford) 2 Mr F. St. Jaineß' b h Quamby, 5 yrs, llßt (Owner) 3 Sir D. Proudfoot's b g Isaac, nged, Bst 71b (J. Allen) 0 Betting : 3 to 2 against Trovatore, 2 to 1 Rocket and Quamby, 4 to 1 Isaac. Chance was scratched an hour before the race. A most exciting contest resulted for tins event, the running throughout being exceedingly game. Rocket appeared to get slightly the 'best of the start, and went away a length in front, followed closely over the first hurdle, by Quamby. Trovatore tailed off into third place, and Isaac brought up the rear, about two lengths behind. Quamby stuck to the grey resolutely during the first quarter-mile, and the second hurdle was» taken almost simultaneously, both horses jumping cleanly and well. At this point Isaac was pressed, and came up to Trovatore in grand style, occupying third position when passing thw stand for the first time. Tho stand jump was taken by Rocket and Quamby aide by side, Ipjipc a couple of lengths behind, Troviii.i !" whipping in. At the milo [«anc h.ul dor" 0 - Li best, and fell back alongside Jji* i'"l lower, Rocket at the same time regaining his lead of Quamby, Xrovatore pressed on gamely,

however, and, entering the straight, passed Quamby and challenged the leader amidst great excitement. After clearing > the last Hurdle there seemed every probability of the striped jacket winning. Both horses were under the whip, but Eocket had not shot his last bolt, and, 30 yards from home, distanced his opponent at every stride, and came in with a length and a-half to spare. Quamby and Isaac ran hard for third place, the former barely securing the advantage. Time, 3mm 8| sec. Of £1048 in the totalisators, £368 was on the winner. CITY STAKES HANDICAP, Of 150 soys, with a sweep of 5 soys each. The second horse to receive 20 soys from the stakes. For two-year-olds only. Five furlongs. Mr H. Horsford's eh f Nonsense, by Albany— No Name, 2 yrs, Bst 121b .. .. (Hickton) 1 Messrs Mason and Vallance's eh c Turquoise, 2 yrs, 7stlolb .. .. •• (Wattie) 2 Mr G. Dodson'a b f by Cassivelaunus— Envy, 2 yrs, 7st .. .. (T.Thompson) 3 Mr P. Butler's br f Te Ata, 2 yrs, 7st 7^ q Mr J. Stephenson's eh c Taiaroa, 2 yrs, 7st 71b (Whybrow) 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst Nonsense, 3to 2 Turquoise, 4 and 5 to 1 any other. Turquoise broke away from the post, and several false starts were made before the field were finally sent away. Nonsense assumed a decided lead at the start, and ran easily throughout. Te Ata, Turquoise, and the Cassivelaunus filly lay close together a length in the rear, t former holding a bare second place. 1 Taiar was last. At the half-distance Turquoise was pushed up, and did her best, under punishment, to catch the favourite. Nonsense, however, was held easily in, and came up the Btraight with a clear length to the good. Wattie was pretty busy in the last 50 yards, but was unable to do more than draw up to the leader's flanks, the Cassivelaunus filly being third, two lengths behind, Taiaroa fourth. The time was 1 mm 6 sec. £873 was in the totalisators, of which £385 was on Nonsense. NOVEL EACE, A handicap of 80 soys. One mile. The winner to be sold by public auction with his engagements, and the whole proceeds of the sale of the horse to go to the funds. Mr D. Kirby's br c Goai, by King Philip-Lady 8 yrs, 6st .. .. •• (Sharp} 1 Mr P. Butler's b h Laertes, aged, Sst 121b (Derritt) 2 Mr R. Hungerford's b g Jasper, aged, 7st 31b (Smith) 3 Mr J. Ohaafe's b g Boughleen Dhoun, aged, 7st 10lb (Whybrow) 0 Mr W. A. Johns' b m Dolly Barwon, 6 yrs, 7st 31b (M. Allan) 0 Betting: 6to 4 agst Laertes, 2to 1 Jasper, 3 to 1 any other. There was an inexplicable waste of time at the start, and the field several times got away fairly well but were not allowed to proceed. On each of these occasions Jasper broke away to the front and wanted a lot of pulling up. Eventually four horses started well together, but Laertes, who was held a shade too long, was pulled in a few yards from the post, Derritt evidently being in doubt as to the start. There were, however, loud cries of " go away," and Derritt accordingly followed, four lengths behind the rest of the field. Mr Dodson, however,' after hesitating a few moments, did not lower the flag, and the spectators ' were in doubt during the whole of the running as to whether or no a start had been effected. Jasper got clear away from -the jump and led half round the course, the other horses running in a cluster close up behind, except Laertes, who was right back. At the half distance Boughleen Dhoun came past the leaders with a rush, and on turning the corner had a shade the advantage. One hundred yards from home jasper seemed to be his only opponent, but both were whipping hard, and Goai, who had lain third, passed them by barely half a length on the post, amidst great excitement ; a neck only separating Boughleen Dhoun from Jasper, second and third. It was decided, however, that no start had been made, and the race accordingly had to be run over again, to the chagrin of many who doubted Goai's ability to repeat the performance. The horses were again brought up to the post, and this time, after one futile attempt, they were sent away well together. Jasper again forged slightly ahead 'at the immediate start, but, holding outside position, was unable to gain any noteworthy advantage. Boughleen Dhoun ran quickly into second place to Goai, who seemed full of running, notwithstanding the previous hard gallop. Laertes brought up the rear. By the time the half-mile post was reached it became apparent that Boughleen Dhoun was played out, as he fell suddenly away to last position. Goai at the same time was keeping almost neck-and-neck with Jasper, and after a short struggle assumed tae post of honour, which he never after r/ards relinquished. Laertes at the three-quarter distance was called upon, and ranged up into second place, passing Jasper without much difficulty, but although Derritt was whipping hard he was unable to get within two lengths of Goai, who won easily ; Jasper was third, a length and a-half in the rear ; Dolly Barwon fourth ; Boughleen Dhoun nowhere. Time, 2mm l^sec. £962 was in the totalisators, of which £62 only was on Goai. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 200 soys, with a sweep of 5 soys each. The amount accruing from the sweepstakes to go to the second horse. One mile and three-quarters. Sir H. Robinson's b m Lady Emma, by Yattendon —My Fancy, 4 yrs, Bst 41b . . (M. Allan) 1 Mr D. O'Brien's br c Tasman, 3 yra, 7st (Williams) 2 Mr VV. Walters' br h Libeller, 5 yra, Bst 31b (Wattie) 3 Mr E. Cutts' eh c Mataku, 3 yrs, Bat ?lb (Thompson) 0 Mr Westmacott's b c Dauphin, 3 yrs, Bst (Hoskin) 0 Mr S. Horsfall's br h King Quail, 6 yrs, 7st 81b (Whybrow) 0 Mr G. Bate's eh g The Poet, 4 yrs, 7st 51b (Butler) O Hon. G. M'Lean's b f Legerdemain, 3 yrs, 6^t 71b (Vaille) 0 Betting : 2to 1 against Libeller, 4to 1 Dauphin and Tasman, 5 to 1 Mataku, The Poet, and King Quail, 5 to 2 Lady Emma, 10 to 1 Legerdemain. There was a little difficulty at the post, but a good start was eventually obtained. For the first quarter - mile the field straggled out slightly, Dauphin taking the lead, with The Poet, Tasman, Libeller, and King Quail well up, Mataku lying two lengths back from the hindermost. On entering the straight Legerdemain's red jacket was seen coming up from the second-rate group, and he secured a temporary lead until opposite the stand. On passing this point Tasman showed a little in front, but neither King Quail, the Dauphin, Libeller, nor Lady Emma had been by any means disposed of, and the race appeared as open as any event could possibly be. Mataku was the only horse whose running was_ at all disappointing, as he never gave any sign of improving his position from first to last. At the far side of the course Legerdemain had fallen into third place, and' Lady Emma was rapidly closing up to Libeller and Tasman, who wore in the van. It was impossible at this point to say anything about the result, as tho leaders were running in a compact group, slightly varying their position every few yard.'!. Tho Worses rounded the turn for the run home wrll together, and Lady Emma, on tho outside, wo,* coming under thu whip for a fow strides pnly. She quickly steadied herself to her work | and ranged aioncsi^e Libeller. XaH

man, and Dauphin, between whom there was not half a length to choose. Wattie and Hoskin both had their whips out; but the Cup winner was not to be denied, and passing Libeller, in magnificent style, commenced a close run home with Tasman who passed the post less than alength behind her. Libeller was a good third, Dauphin fourth, the others well up ; Mataku last. Time, 3 mm. 11J sec. Allan was loudly cheered after weighing-in, and congratulations were plentiful on this second victory for Otago. Out of £866 in the totalisators, £236 was on Lady Emma. WINNERS OP THE DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP.

THE TRAMWAY PLATE, Of 60 soys, the gift of David Proudfoot, Esq. Entrance, 3 soys. Three-quarters of a mile. Weight for age. MrH.'Horsford'a br f Siesta, by Traducer—Hammock, 2 yrs, 6st 121b .. .. (Hickton) 1 Messrs Mason and Vallance'a b h Billingsgate, 6 yrs, 9st .. •• •• (Webster) 2 Mr E, Cutts' eh m Nautilus, 4 yrs, Bst 121b ■ (Waddell) 3 Mr D. Proudfoot's b f Flora, 4 yrs, Bst 121b (J.Allan) 0 Mr E. W. Lee's br cby Tubal Cain— Ace of Hearts, 3yys,Bst7lb .. .. (Derritt) 0 Mr j; Stephenson's b f Eugenic, 3 yrs, Sst 51b 1 (D. Whybrow) 0 Billingsgate, Siesta, and the Ace of Hearts colt were fancied before the start, Nautilus finding some support at 3 to 1. The field were sent away well together, Nautilus leading half a length in front of Billingsgate, the cherry jacket being close behind. At the half distance Siesta was allowed her own way, and went up to the leader with great ease. The Ace of Hearts colt meanwhile was called upon, but failed to do more than assume fourth place. On rounding the corner Siesta was seen coming past Billingsgate, who was under the whip, and after a grand run home she passed the post a bare half-length to the good. Nautilus was two lengths farther off, and the others out of it. Time, 1 mm. 18£ sec. Out of £943 in the totalisators, £362 was on the winner. HACK RACE, Of 20 soys. Open to all horses. Post entry, 1 soy. ,One mile. Catch weights. Winner to be sold ,by public auction for 15 soys, and any surplus to go to the funds. Mr G. Robinson's eh g Kingbird .. .. 1 Mr M. Allan's br m Bella .. .. ..2 Mr J. Brown's eh g Bryan O'Lynn . . . . 3 Mr G. Onslow's b g King Kail . . . . 0 Mr R. Taj?gart's bg by Cassivelaunus— Sea Bird . . 0 ,This race was really between Kingbird and Bella, the former winning by three lengths. There was little excitement over the event. Time, 1 mm. 53 sec. The totalisator figures showed £716 invested, with £180 on the winner. Kingbird was sold to Mr A. Thomson for £34 after the race. Third Day— Saturday. The Jockey Club have been certainly exceptionally fortunate as regards weather for this year's meeting, and have, of course, reaped the benefit in good attendances each day. Satur-, day's events were all decided under a blue sky, with an assemblage of at least six or seven thousand spectators present, and the racing may be described as really excellent. The handicappers have throughout the meeting been 'singularly successful in , bringing their fields together, and several close finishes were again witnessed on Saturday. The public patronage extended to the totalisators has been rather increasing as the meeting progressed, and the amount (£7131) that was invested on Saturday is considerably in excess of the Cup day figure, when more spectators were on the course. There was far too much delay in starting the Steeplechase on Saturday, it being 2 o'clock (three-quarters of an hour' after the advertised time) before the horses were rung out, and some annoyance was felt by those who had hurried down to be in time for the first event. In spite of his heavy weight, Sailor Boy still held foremost place in the public estimation, although Trovatore was looked upon as dangerous by some. Carrigeen's excellent condition, however, appeared to those who had watched the grey an excellen reason for treating him with respect, and this opinion was justified by the result, as he really proved himself at the weight the only starter that gave Sailor Boy much trouble. The field dwindled down to three for the Forbury Handicap, and an exciting run was witnessed, Lady Emma carrying her colours successfully right through the meeting, and scoring a triple win. The Mandeville Plate proved a disappointment to the supporters of Mataku, as Tasman achieved a hardly-earned victory. Chancellor could not be touched for the My Jig Handicap; and the Consolation was wont by King Quail, who has run well up for everything he entered for. At the close of the programme a collection was made in the enclosure for the Benevolent Asylum, but the movement was started rather late, and only £4 18s 6d was subscribed. The following are the detailed results : — HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, O 100 soys. The second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes. About three miles ; over such fences as the stewards may appoint. Mr T. Fosters b s Sailor Boy, aged, by Prince Alfred, list 121b .. .. (W. M'Kay) 1 Mr T. W. Hungerford's gr h Carrigeen, aged, Sst 71b . . . . . . (J. Cotton) 2 Mr F. St. James' b h Quamby, 5 yrs, list (Owner) 3 Mr D. O'Brien's br g Trovatore, 4 yrs, 9st (W.Clifford) 0 Mr T. Seai-3' b g Robin Hood, aged, 9st (J. Gourloy) 0 Betting : 5 to 4 on Sailor Boy, 6 to 4 agst Trovatore, 5 to 2 Quamby, 3 to 1 Carrigeen. A good start was obtained, Sailor Boy at once taking a slight lead, and clearing the first two jumps a length ahead of Carrigeen, who ran in bandages. Trovatore, Quamby, and Robin Hood followed in the order named. At the third fence Robin Hood tailed well off to the rear, whilst Sailor Boy held a lead of three lengths, both he and Carigeen jumping in magnificent style. At the far side of the course the latter commenced to make up his leeway, and gained an advantage of a neck at the jump ; Quamby at'this point running third, a long way off. liy tho time the straight was reached Trovatore had assumed third place, and the three leaders came up well together, talcing their jumps almost side by side. The stand fences were taken by Carrigeen a length almad of Bailor JJoy, Trovatore close up behind, and Quamby fourth. During the second I mile Sailor Boy repeatedly resumed his lead, 1 and at the turn' Quamby, who bad not yet had

his say, came up to the leaders and contested 'for the first placewith Carrigeen. Trovatore threw his rider at the far side of the course. On entering the straight for the run home Quamby was still in it, and seemed likely to give trouble. Half-way home, however, he was done, and Carrigeen ran gamely almost alongside the leader, but was evidently pressed hard, whilst Sailor Boy came along with comparative ease, and passed the post a length and a-half in front. Quamby finished leisurely in third place. A mischance befell M'Kay, on Sailor Boy, as his stirrup-leather broke in the last mile. He rode the race out, nevertheless, with excellent judgment. Carrigeen was also well ridden out. Time, 7mm 2\ sec. _ The amount in the totalisators on this race was £1386, £550 being on the winning number. FORBURY HANDICAP, Of 150 soys, with a sweep of 3 soys each. The amount accruing from the sweepstakes to goto the second horse. One mile and a-half. Sir H. Robinson's b m Lady Emma, by Yattendon -My Fancy, 4 yrs, Sst 121b .. (M.Allen) 1 Mr W. Walters' br h Libeller, 5 yrs, Bst 31b ( w attic) i Mr G. Bate's chg The Poet, 4 yrs, 7st 21b (Butler) 3 Chancellor, Tasman, and Nonpareil were scratched shortly before the start, leaving only three' in the field. Of these Libeller was strongly fancied in the betting, level money and 5 to 4 being freely laid about his chance, with few takers ; 6to 4 agst Lady Emma, 3 to 1 about The Poet. The field were sent away well together, The Poetishowing half a length in front of Libeller, Lady Emma running easily in the rear. This order continued up to the half-mile, when Libeller closed on The Poet, and passed the stand neck-and-neck with him. Mr M'Lean s little mare was, however, quite handy, and evidently full of go, as Allen was holding her hand-in-hand. She was greatly fancied at this point, and wlien at the mile post The Poet dropped away and relinquished his slight lead, there looked every probability of a pjose race home, although few believed in Libeller's chance of distancing his game opponent. These anticipations were verified as the horses turned the corner, when Wattie was seen plying his whip vigorously, whilst Lady Emma came well up at his side without a touch, and passing him' so yards from home, won by half a length, Libeller having struggled desperately up to the finish. The Poet was a good third. Time, 2 mm. 44 sec. Of £798 in the totalisators, £305 was on Lady Emma. THE MANDEVILLE PLATE, Of 120 soys, with a silver cup value 50 guineas (presented by Mr Joseph Clarke, Mandeville Hall, Melbourne), and a sweep of 5 soys each ; the amount of the sweep to go to second horse. Two miles. Weight for age. Winners of weight-for-age races in one event since Ist August, 1881, to carry the following penalties:— Of 100 soys, to carry 71b extra ; of 200 soys, or two races of 100 'soys each, 101b extra ; of 300 soys, on same conditions, 141b. Penalties not to be accumulative. ■ -Maidens at starting allowed— for three-year-olds, 51b ; four years, 101b ; five years and upwards, *141b. Owners responsible for carrying their pro/per penalties. Mr D. O'Brien's br c Tasman, by St. Albans-Zillan 3yrs,7stl2lb .. .. (Williams) 1 Hon. G. M'Lean's b f Legerdemain, 3 yrs, 7st 101b ' (M. Allen) 2 Mr G. Bate's eh a The Poet, 4 yrs, Sst 111b (Wattie) 3 Mr H. Horsfo d's eh c Holderness, 4 yrs (101b maiden allowance), Sst 41b .. (Hickton) 0 Mr E. Cutts 1 eh c Mataku, 3 yrs (s!b maiden allowance), 7st 71b .. •• (Thompson) 0 Betting : 2to 1 agst Tasman and Mataku, 3tol Holderness, 5 to 1 The Poet and Legerdemain. A lot of time was occupied in the start, the Poet and Mataku breaking away and going a quarter of a mile before they could be pulled in." On finally getting away Tasman went to the front, followed by Holderness, who was pulling hard. At the half-mile Mataku, who was also giving Thompson plenty of work, took the lead,, the others being in a group close handy, 'Legerdemain last. ■ At the threequarter mile the order was as follows : Mataku, Tasman well up, Holderness, The Poet, Legerdemain. The field closed up on> turning the corner, Mataku still leading, with Tasman anil Holderness looking threatening. Little change took place up to the three-quarter distance, except that The Poet supplanted Holder,ne£s in third place. The run home proved, hojvever, exciting in the extreme, as the field came on in a cluster, Legerdemain having been pressed well up to the leaders. All were whipping, but the race appeared to be between Tasman and Mataku, Holderness having finished. Half-way up the straight Legerdemain came with a rush and tried conclusions with Tasman arid The Poet. Mataku at the same time fell away somewhat unaccountably, as he looked like winning up to 50 yards from home, and The Poet was also forced to leave the honours j between Tasman and Legerdemain. Both were fairly ridden out, but the lattcr's effort had come a trifle too late, and Tasman passed the post a bare length to the good. The Poet was third, Mataku fourth, Holderness fifth. Time, 3 mm. 48 sec. £1858 was in the totalisators, £729 on Tasman. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 80 soys. One mile and a distance. The winner of the Forbury Handicap to carry 71b extra. Mr H. Goodman's br h Chancellor, by Traducer— Sweetbriar, aged, Bst 61b . . (H. Thompson) 1 Mr E. Cutt's eh m Nautilus, 4 yrs, Bst 21b (T. Thompson) 2 Mr H. Horsford's eh g Nonpareil, 3 yrs, 7sfc 51b (Hickton) 3 Hon. G. M'Lean's eh f Gitatia, 3 yrs, 6st (Vail) 0 Mr D. Kirby's br c Goai, 3 yrs, sst 71b (W. Sharp) 0 Betting : 2 to 1 on Chancellor, 6 to 4 agst Nautilus, 4 to 1 Nonpareil, long odds the others. There was little excitement about this race. Nonpareil went away in front, with Nautilus a close second, the others well up, Goai last. This order continued to the half-mile, Goai tailing off completely. Before the run home Gitana was finished, and Nonpareil had also evidently had enough of it. Chancellor at this point was called upon, and went up to Nautilus, who wasu nder the whip, with- [ out an effort, passing him in the straight, and winning by two lengths, hands down; Nonpareil was third, a long way off. Time, 2mm 5 sec. Out of £1353 in the totalisators, £C 62 was on the winner. BENEVOLENT SCURRY. Post entry, 10s. One mile and a distance. The win' ncr to be sold by auction for £20 ; the surplus, if any, together with the whole proceeds of the race, to be presented to the Benevolent Institution. The riders to receive— first horse, saddle ; second, a whip ; third, a pair of spurs. There were five starters for this race— Lucy, Belle, Larry, Artful Dodger, and Horatio. They were got away well together, buL the field soon straggled out, and Belle, Horatio, and Larry were the only ones in it at tho halfmile post. Belle and Larry made a close finish of it on the post, the former securing the victory by half a length, Horatio a bad third. Time, 2 mm. 11 sees. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, Of CO soys. Tho second horse to receivo 10 soys from the stakes. Post cntvy, 2 soys. One mile. Mr Horsfall's King Quail, by Yattendon— Quail C<t, 121b .. •• •• (Thompson) I MrP. HuMoi'sLunii 7"1i131b.. .. (Butlor) 2 Mr. l. SLcphcusiin's Uii»unie, Osfc .. (Smith) 3 !Mr G. M'Lean's Loijerdemain, Vst 91b .. (Allen) 0 Mr 11. Hichardson'n Playboy, sst 71b . . (Dmt) 0 [WiOnßlQW'Bßren<ia,6s.ti7lhM „ (Sbavp) 0

Billingsgate was also entered for this race, but was weighted with Sst 81b and did not start, much to the chagrin of those who had put money on him. The totahsator received on his number, and a rather warm dispute occurred in consequence. Betting : sto 2 agst King Quail, 4to 1 Luna, 6 to 1 Brenda.

A lot of delay occurred at the post, Lwaa continually breaking away and doing all she knew to get the best of the start. Mr Dodson sent her back once or twice, but eventually dropped the flag and let her away with a clear four lengths to the good, the rest of the field being well together. Great dissatisfaction was manifested at this, and a large section of the crowd relieved themselves by groaning m chorus. The first to show out of the rear rank was Eugenic, who went up well at the halfmile, followed by Legerdemain and King Quail. In the run home the latter came on very fast, and, passing Eugenic and Luna, won by a length and a-half, Eugenic third. £1113 was in the totalisators, of which £223 was ,on the winner.

3 Owner. Winner. ;0 ,c, cr > £ LS74 Mr Redwood .. Luvlinc ..j -t' 0 !) 1875 Mr Dclainain Temploton . . IS 12 LB7C Mr DeUunain Pnii^aworewere 3 (i 13 [877 Mr O'Brion ..Fishhook .. 4 7 Vi 1878 Jiv Kay . .'Toi>ii>leton .. a 9 3 187!) ' h' Frasor . . ' Jlata " ..478 :880-Ur i'uUi .. Mata .. fl 8 0 SSI Mi 'V.uipbell. . hir Modred . .|;J 7 10 Lbt>2 Sir il.nobmaon Lady limuja ..4 7 o 3 o X" 1 7 S 15 15 0 IS 10 i 1 .3 H 4 3 4 10^ 4 7] 4 5 3 5!) 4 8 3 s(i' r it I \" r.r.i

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Owner. Winner. 4O L 874 L 875 L 876 1877 LB7B 1879 LBBO Mr Redwood Mr Delaniain Mr Buckland Mr Redwood Mr Ray Mr Neilson Hon. Wm. Robinson Hon. Wm. Robinson Sir H. Robinson Lurline Templeton Ariel Guy Fawkes Templeton Fishhook 4 4 3 5 a a 9 12 8 13 6 12 9 12 10 0 9 0 43|20 6 3 18 9 3 20J 4 3 23fc 6 3 16| 4,3 12* lwalk 'over 43 20 8 3 11J Foul Play 9 3 LBB2 Natator Lady Emma 5 4 8 11 8 4