RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 1945, 4 June 1891, Page 27

RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

SYDNEY TURF CLUB. Fihst Day— Saturday, May 23. THE ROYAX STAKBS,

A handicap of ssovs .each, with 400aovs added ;

saennd f.Osova,- third 25sovs from the prize. Six furlongs. Mr H Herbert's b or br c Kilmore, by Golds-

brough— Kilmany, 3yr3, 6.3 ... (Reynolds) 1 Mr T Sampson's b o Theodore, 2yrs, 6.11

(Dugdale) 2 Mr J Cook ns br o Sunshine, 2yrs, 6.9 (Schaafe) 3

The other starters wero : — Viotor Hugo, 3yrs, 9.3; Tridentine, syze, 9.0; Splendora,

oyrs, 8.5; Damask, 6yrs or aged, 7 11 ; Oorvette, 2yrß, 7.9; Hugo, aged, 7.9; Helene, 3yts, 77 ; Knight Templar. 4yrs. 7.7 ; Dick, 6yrs, 7.7 ; Zephyr, syra, 75 ; Volney, syrs, 7.5; Mario, syrß, 7.5; Gaytime, 4yrs, 7.3; Halo, 3yrs, 7 0; Whitefoot, aged, 7.0; Denman, 4yrs, 6 11 ; Cardonesß, 3yrs, 69 ; Missie, 3yre, 6.5 ; Little Lady, 4yrs, 6.5; Bella, 4yrs, 6.3; Escort, syrs, 63; Thelma, 3yrs, 60; Blythwood, 3yrs, 6.0 ; and Repeater, 4yrs, 60. Batting: 4 to 1 agst Damask, 7 to 1 Repeater, 8 to 1 Sunshine, 10 to 1 eaoh Splendora and Helene, 100 to 7 each Theoilore, Thelma, and Kilmore.

As they approached the home corner Reynolds slipped one of his stirrup irons, but by a brilliant effort he regained it without losing much ground, and entered the straight just clear from Oorvette, Sunshine, Splendora, and Theodore. A brilliant race ensued, and although tbe leader tired very muoh in the last oouple of hundred yards he ju3t auoceeded in Setting home by a neok from Theodore, who ad Sunshine on his girths, Splendora, Tridentine, Gaytime, and Oorvette were bunched immediately behind the placed horses, and after them came Helene and Denman, followed by a great cluster, whipped in by Oardoness. Time, lmin 15&aeo.

Second Day— Monday, May 25. quhbn'i birthday cup, A. handicap of 6iovs each, with BOOsovs added; seoond 75aovs, third 2550v8. One mile and three furlongs. Mr T Ivory's br g Lancer/ by Westminster— Linnet, aged, 6.7 ... ... (Dugdalej 1 Mr A. Gollan's oh g Dick, 6yr§, 6.11 (Moran) 2 Mr S Robinson ns b g Volney, ftyra, 6 9 (Brown) 3 The other starters were :— Bungebah 9.7, Highborn 95, Tridentina 8.7, Muriel 8.2, Wilga 8 0, Killaloe 8.0, Epinioion 7.4, Papua 7.4, Hop Bitterß 7.2, Vespasia 7.0, Helene 6 9, Warrego 6.9, Knight Templar 6 9, Chatham 6.7, Jack 67, Whitefoot 6.4, Denman 62. Sweet Bit 6.2, Oardonesa 6.0, Kilmore 6.10 (including 101b penalty).

Betting ; 2 to 1 agst Highborn, sto 1 Warrego, 6 to 1 Vespasia, 10 to 1 eaoh Hop Bitters and Bungebah, 14 to 1 Wilga, 15 to 1 Muriel, 20 to 1 eaoh Lancer, Dick, Helene, Epinicion, Kilmore, and Whitefoot. From a very indifferent start Highborn was first to show, followed by Tridentine, who took command and led -past Oxenham's by a length from Danman, after whom came Helene, Highborn, Knight Templar, and Chatham. At tbe mile post Chatham went to the front and led along the back stretch, attended by Oardoness, Tridentine, Denman, Helene, and Highborn. Then came a cluster of horses. There was no material chancre until they reached the half-mile poßt, where Chatham was leading Oardoness by a neck, and then came Highborn and Denman. The last-named was first into the straight just dear from Tridentine, with Lancer next, and the latter ooming away won easily by seven lengths from Dick, who was three lengths in advance of Volney. Time, 2min 24£seo.

V.R.O. BIRTHDAY MEETING. Monday, Mat 25. BOYAL HANDICAP,

A sweepstakes of Ssovs each, with 300sovs added ;

second 60aova, third 30sovs out of the Btake. Six furlongs. Mr J Whittingham's b h Spokesman, by Argus Soandal— Declamation, syrs, 8.3 (E Fountain) 1 Mr M P Whitty ns b g Star of Erin, 4yrs, 8.0 [including 71b penalty] ... ... (Power) 2 Mr S Miller's br c Deerswood, 3yrs, 8.7

(Ramage) 3

Other starters: Churohili, syrs, 9,4: Savant, syts, 9.0 ; Wild Rose, 3yrs, 8.8 ; Radoo, 4yrs, 8.7 ; Epi, 4yrs, 8.0 ; Seaoombe, 4yrs, 7.12 ; Forest King, 3yrs, 7.12 ; Oooramin, 3yrs, 7.11 ; Oooyal, syrß, 7.9 ; Aacotvale, 2yra, 7.7 ; The Loon, 4yra, 7.13 ; Mark Twain, 4yrs, 7.1 ; Vera, 4yrs, 6.12 ; Tea Rose, 3yrs, 6.8.

Betting: 5 to 4 agat Daerswood, 7 to 2 Oooramin, 7 to 1 each Mark Twain and Tea Rose, 10 to 1 Savant, 12 to 1 Spokesman or any other.

As they got to the distance Mark Twain was fairly on terms with Deerswood with Star of Erin just behind them, the three were in front of Spokesman. The jockey on the last named pulled out and his horse shot forward and soon bad the others in difficulties. He held Sis place, and though Star of Erin and Deerswood tried hard to beat him, Spokesman won from Star of Eric by a neck only, though with a little in ban 3. Deerswood, in third place, was a length behind Star of Erin, Mark Twain was fourth, Oooramin fifth, Seacombe sixth, and Wild Rosa nqxt. Time, lmin 1 I7seo.

THE BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, A sweepstake of lOsovs each, with lOOObovs added; second 200sovs, third, lOOsovs out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Mr G Woodforde's oh o G'naroo by St Albana — Athena, 4yrs. 76 „. ... (W Morrison) 1 Mr D S Wallace's br m Tourbillon, syrs, 7 11 (Hales) 2 Mr J Nioolson ns b o Whimbrel, 3yrs, 8.9 (Power) 3 Obher starters : Banzon, syrs, 9.0 ; Lyndhurst, aged, 8.12; Lottie, aged, 8.7; Sineoure, 4yrs, 87; Singapore, 4yre, 8.7; Wyoombe, syrs, 8.3; Bendigo, syre, 8 2; Olonard, 4yrß, 7.12 ; Goldreef, 3yrs, 7.8 ; The Pioneer, 6yrs, 7.5 ; Knight of the Garter, syrs, 75; Maggie, syrß, 70 ; Stamboul, 4yrs, 6.10 ; Jaßper, 6yra 6.9 ; Airlie, syra 67. Betting: 3 to 1 agst Whimbrel, 7 to 2 Wycombe, 7 to 1 G'naroo, 8 to 1 Olonard. 10 to 1 eaoh Knight of the Garter, Lottie, Bendigo, and Tourbillon, 12 to 1 Airlie or any other. j^From a rather uneven start Stamboul, followed by Whimbrel and B.mdigo, was first away, Knight of the Garter beincr next, while Jasper was last of the field. Whimbrel had a slight lead of .Stamboul as they turned along the river Bide, whore Knight of the Garter soon went Jo the front, and led from Whimbrel, Lottie, and Stamboul. Going along the back stretch Knight of the Garter was two lengths ahead of the field, Lottie 'and Whimbrel being next, while &Lynd hurst waa conspicuous in the rear. Knight of the Garter continued to lead them round the far turn, and ooming towards home Tourbillon, Lottie, .and Whimbrel were those in nearest" attendance. Lottie took the lead as they came into the straight, where it was soon apparent that the Knight was Ibeaten. G'naroo, who had been in a foremost position in the field, now came to the front on the outside, and accompanied by Tourbillon challenged Lottie. The pair drew past her, but Whimbrol was more difficult to shaka off. Howevsr, G'naroo drew out in the la3fc 100 yds, and won easily by two lengths from Tourbillon, there being only half a length between Tourbillon and Whimbrel, who was third. Stambou', who finished well, was fourth, Pioneer fifth, Sinecure sixth, Knight of the Garter seventh, Bee zon eighth, Jaiper and Maggie being the last to finish. Time, 2min 37jseo.

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