SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2565, 13 May 1903, Page 48

SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA.

By Rayensworth.

MELBOURNE, April 29. MARIBYRNONG RACES. One of Melbourne's numerous suburban meetings took place last Wednesday, the venue , being Maribyrnong. The racing \?as of the ordinary or garden kind. The Queenslandbred Banker (8.2) won the Trial Handicap, while Seafarer (9.10), by Portsea., accounted for the Hurdle Race— his initial victory in a jumping event. Seafarer made a very poor hand of the jumping business when he first started, but has gradually improved, and I think there is a successful future before him. He is in the same stable as the Melbourne Cup winner, The Victory. Persuader fell in the race, ancl ! his rider, F. Burn, had his collarbone- broken, j Persuader fell in private a few days previously, t and gave J. Tomlin a broken collai - boi;e. Ho j appears to be an unlucky hor&p to ride. Gra- : fina (8.13). by Grafton, accounted for the Two- j year-old Handicap, while Footway (5.2), by Port Admiral (brother of The Admiral), took the Welter Handicap for Mr Albert Miller. The Jumpers' Flat Race went to the favourite-, Reflector (9.4),— his first win for two or three years. Blunderer (9.0) won the MaribyruongHandicap, one mile, in which the favourite, Combat (9.2), by Carnage, ran badly. This j was Blunderer's last race in Australia. He i was recently purchased by Mr H. Abrams, of Singapore. RACING IN SYDNEY. There was racing at Randwick again last Saturday, City Tattersnll Club, a comparatively new institution, being in charge of the course. The principal event, City Tattersall's Handicap, one mile ancl three furlongs, ended in a Eurprise, Ambulance, who only just scrambled hcm-3 in a six furlongs race at the A.J.C. meeting, lasting out the journey well, and winning easily from Silver Forest (8.7) and Nappro (7.9). At 7.6 Ambulance was weighted as a non-stayer, and the ground being heavy after rain, she had, of course, considerably the best of the weights. Ambulance is by the Trenton horse Light Artillery, and is trained by 1. Payten at Randwick. Two of the winners at the meeting— Airloch (8.3) in the Iwo-year-old event, and Tatterdemalion (8.10) in tho Club Welter, one mile— were sired by the defunct Lochiel. Airloch s a full sister to ; Armourette, who raced with considerable sue- I cess in India; while Tatterdemalion is a fullbrother to Old Clo' who raced in Mr H. C. White's colours in England. The Novice Handicap, one mile, was won by Dromedary (7.8), by Gozo — Weegc; A'hile Rejoice i 7.2). by Sun- ' rise, was successful jn the Flying Handicap, six furlongs, easily beating the favourite, Velocity i ' (7.5), and a good field. RACING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. : A race meeting was held at Gawler last Saturday, when the principal event was the Gawler i Cup, one mile and a-quarter. The winner was ' Corizann (6.7), by Nautilus (imp.), who paid a, ; dividend of £14 Is in the totalisaior. Cori- i zann's previous form was very poor. In as field of 16 Jack (9.5), by Fraud, won tho ] Hurdle Race easily. Clipston (10.0), who used 1 to be in A. Fergusson's stable in Melbourne. wa 3 successful in ihe Steeplechase. The son of Stockdale subsequently survived a protest " for interference. Northumberland, who wen i the Evanston Handicap, was bred in Victoria 1 by Mr J. V. Smith, and is a chc:stnut, by Tcstig (imp.\ from Conclusion, by Enfilade fi.-,m : Result, by Bethnal Green from Realisation i (imp.), by Vespasian. Northumberland, on the < d-am's side, comes from a noted family, well known in New Zealand, but his previous form. 1 was only moderate. Piccolo, by Prince Con- J sort (son of Richmond), won the Trial Stakes; ; St. George, by St. Switbin (son of Cadogan), ' the. Selling Race; and Bombaster (8.3), by 1 Bomba, the Welter Handicap. ■" MOONEE VALLEY RACES. ] Monday being Eight Hours Day in Mcl- I ( bourne and a- partial holiday, the Mooiiee Vnl- j ] ley Racing "Club held a meeting. The weather ; i waa showery, and the ground very heavy. r < Fields were email, and backers picked the t rac&s without much lifficulty, five out of tho c six favourites being successful. In two case 3, < however, they were at odd 3 on, and in another 1 case sit even menej. So and So (9.13^ who , i

•won the Hurdle Race, is close on 13 years of age. He one© caused a great surprise by beating Aururn a head in the V.A.T.C. Oakkigh Plate. Aurarn, who was then a two-year-old, went through the season without another defeat, his six subsequent victories comprising the V.A.T.C. Electric Stakes, V.R.C. Sires' Produce Stakes, V.X.C. Ascotvale Stakes, , V.R.C. All-aged Stakes, A.J.C. Champagne Stakes, and A.J.C. Easter Stakes. The Maiden I Plate went to Newmarket, who is a two-year- ! old, by Carlyon from Endurance, by Glorious, j and was bred in South Australia. Two of the winner^ — Waihi (7.10), in the Welter Handicap, six and a-half furlongs, and Undecided (7.11) in the Valley Handicap, eight and ahalf furlongs, — were sired by imported Tostig. Eurromeer (9.1), by Gozo, improved on all his reoent form in Melbourne by Tunning away with the Jumpers' Flat Pi-ace. Mr Albert Miller won the Trial Handicap with Fetter (7.0), by Padlock. Fetter was tne only non-favourite to win during the afternoon. His stable companion, Cantala (7.4), who wa9 one of the favourites, ran second. SANDON PARK RACES. A meeting under the auspices of tho Sandon Park Club was arranged- for last Saturday, but had to be postponed until yesterday, wh-en the : weather was fine. The principal event, the Sandon, Park Handicap, of lOOsovs, one mile, went to the Flemington winner, Bivalve (8.12), by Far Niente, who beat Dulcimer (8.5) after ! an interesting finish by half a length, with the favourite, Undecided (8.5),- third. Bivalve ;' is trained by H. Roberts, of Sydney, who had ; a, good day, as his three-year-old Srellite (8.0), ', by Beauchamp, ran a dead heat for first place with Silvio (7.7.), by MalvoJio, in the Maiden Plate, and later on his filly Lady Stanhopo (8.8), a full sister to Paul Pry, started at odds on in a field of 11, «ncs v. ; on the Welter Handicap. The hurdle racer, Estimator (7.6), in P. T. Heywood's stable, took the Trial Handicap, while Sapir (8.6), by Grandmaster, was successful in the Junipers' Flat Race. Sapir is closely related to the dual Caulfield Cup winner, Paris. The Steeplechase went to Sir Malcolm (9.5), a stable companion of Estimator. Sir Malcolm at one time did duty between the shafts of a buggy. ODDS AND ENDS. The veteran sportsman, Mr C. B. Fisher, who is now about 86 years of age, hss been very ill. but is now improving. Boaz, Mairp, Chaesepot, Lieutenant Bill and Australian have been sent to South Australia in connection with the approaching meetings in Adelaide. The Persian has bean sold -privately in Sydney to P. Bolger, of West Australia. Blue Spec, Milano, and Blenkiron, purchased at Messrs Chisholm and Co.'s sale, arc destined • for West Australia. Street Arab is to be shipped to Perth about the bsginning of May. There were 23 applicants for the position of handicapper to the Queensland Turf Club, which was rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr W. Richardson. According to a report from Sydney, W. H. Smitli has accepted a retainer to ride for I. Earnshaw's stable for 12 months. Some startling developments came to light last week in connection with the episode at the Newcastle races. The employees of the Newcastle Jockey Club lifted the floor of the •weighing room, and found) a small lantern, a brace find bit, a trowel, a Ecrewdnver, a gimlet, a small pulley with a. cord, a file, a iasp, and a tomahawk. A hole had been scooped in the sand beneath the scales, which apparently accounted for the presence of the trowel. An equally startling discovery was made on the Wallsend racecourse the other afterneon. Several m-embers of the committee of the Newcastle Pockej Club drove cut to the Wallsend racecourse and made an inspection of the weighing room there, which revealed an even bolder and more audacious scheme to tamper with the scales. At least, the method of execution, must have required a good deal of daring. The manipulators evidently tock no risks of their signals miscarrying. There was a hole in the floor uncTor the scales, with a wire passed through on to the frame. From this spot a piece of string was passed into ihe paddock, one end being rolled round a piece of paper. This was apparently pulled as a sign-al to tho manipulator under tho scales, who had left for future use r. bag of shot weighing 21 Jib. The Newcastle Jockey Club has decided to offer a reward of .£SO for information 'ead'ing to the discovery of the perpetrators. As a result of further developments in connection with the Newcastle ease, Herbert James Moran (jockey) and James Kir.gsley (horse trainer) were at the Newcastle Police Court on Saturday charged with having unlawfully conspired with others to cheat and defraud th-e Newcastle Jockey Club of £22. Accused were remanded for eight day p. There has been a discussion by the Melbourne Hospital committee' on the question of clubs like the V.R.G, V.A.T.C, and Melbourne Cricket Club contributing more freely to the charities. The V.X.C. people have taken the stand that they have no authority to devote the funds of the club to any other purpose than the furthering of racing. It appears that the V.R.C. have not even paid for the cases they have sent to the Melbourne Hospital. The V.A.T.C. only sond patients to tho Alfred Hospital, which is the nearest inftitr.tion of the- kind to the Caulfield course. All cashes sent to that institution by the club ara paid for, and in addition the V.A.T.C. have annuaiiy given a donation of £10 10s to the funds of th.» Alfred Hospital foi a term extending over many years. There are wellequipped reruns in both the Flemington and Cau'ificld courtes, and an honorary and stipendiary furgeon are annually appointed, while trained nurses are engaged fot any patient whom it is thought inadvisable to remove from tho casualty room. As shewing that the question of contributing generally to the charities lias /lot nltogethei escaped tho attention of the V.A.T.C*., it may be mentioned that a member of the committee has more than once brought \i\i a suggestion that a race ineetin? should be held annually at Cauliield in the aid of the charities. • The present certainly seems a favourable opportunity for tho V.A.T.C. Committee to again discuss such a question, and tho idea- has also been commended to the V.R.C. Ccmmittee. A loss of about £'350 was made ovor the V.R.C. April meeting. The loss at the corresponding fixture last yeai was about £200 less. At the Ccio-.va (N.S.W.) races last week, a race was won by the well-bred Snapshot, who waß got by Trenton from Orolava, dam of La Carabine. The New Zealand-bred Tvmy Edward, by Biairßowrie, won the HamiHon (Victoria) Cup last Wednesday, carrying 7.10. Then? were six starters, and, ridden by the Ca':!field jockey, Martin Carslake, he went oin at 5 to 1. On tho second day of the meeting King Edward was, with 8.8 un, nude an even money favourite, for the Handicap, but lie cculd get no nearer than third to Slue (,7.8) and Shrine (6.3). There were only four starters. King Edward, who was, I believe, a "heck" performer in New Zealand, doe- not appear to bo of much Recount. Three horses by Tradition—Tiara, Revclotici:, and Slue— won the first day of the meeting, and twe— Abaris and Slueon the second day. The stewards were under the impression that Revelation should have wee the Hurdlt Race on the second day, and

disqualified him and his owner for life, and the rider for five years. ; The well-known. Indian horse trainer, Mj C. F. Glassccck, is seriously ill. He has been operated on for a painful disease. Messrs William C. Yuille and Co. on Friday last offered the residence and racing stables of Mr J. E. Brewer, at Caulfield. The bids at auction did not reach tho reserve, but subsequently Messrs "Yuille and Co. sold the property privately to Mr D. Etheridge, a. member of th« ring. On other accounts the two-year-old filly by The Harvester from Madcap " was sold to Mr H. Power for 170gs, and Ballyrogan, Syrs, by Projectile frorm Gymkhana, to Mr J. E. Brewer for HOgs; and the New Zealand-bred Last Hope, by Vanguard from a St. Leger mare, to Mr J. E. Stanley, for 60gs.' The Madc*p filly, it is understood, was owned by Mr A. Maclaren, captain of the English cricket eleven that visited Australia a year or two ago. During the recent sales at Randwick, Mr H. Mackellar was amongst tho largest buyers, and it was generally supposed that ho was operating on commission. It turns out (according to a Sydney paper) that he was buying with the view to testing the Indian market, and in that direction his purchases will be shortly despatched. The yearlings by Haut Brian from Collarette andi by Lochiel from Mnemosyne, which were knocked down, to Mr W. N. Willis at the reoent Sydney sales, are understood to have been resold, and will not be sent to South Africa. Balfour and Whitebait, whe were failures at the recent Randwick meeting, have returned to Brisbane. Judged through this couple (who were champions in their class at home), the form in the northern State at present is not of much account. Great Scot, purchased In Sydney by Mr R. M'Kenna, on behalf of the Indian sportsman, Mr Apcar, is not likely to race again in Australia. The chestnut has arrived in Melbourne, and will shortly ba shipped to India Mr W. E. Dakih, who is at present in Melbourne, has no intention of applying for the position of handicapper to tho V.R.C, rendered vacant by the death of his brother, Mr F. F. Dakin. Captain S. A. White, of South Australia, has purchased in Sydney the Gibraltar mare Laconia for export to South Africa, while P. Bolger, of Western Australia, has purchased the Yardley gelding Cudgegong, and also Mau-o'-War, by The Admiral. Flagship, Sir Peter TeazTe, Australian, Chassepot, Lieutenant Bill, St. Ambrose (imji.), Cynic, and Seafarer left this week for Adelaide to t)ake part 5n the approaching "meeting. James Scobie will also go over from Balls rat with Sweet Nell, Rienzi, Fairy States, Royal. Oak, Annotate, and. Graftana. The Goodwood Handicap may be won by Boaz or St. Ambrose, the St. Legei Stakes by Sojourner, and the South Australian Stakes (for two-year-olds) by Sweet Nell. Theee races will be run at Morphetville >n May 9. The Adelaide Cup (one mile and five furlongs), vun on May 13, may bo won by Lieutenant Bill or Sojourner. The recent Motto Farm- (N.S.W.) importation. Lacrosse, produced a fine colt foal a few days ago to the English mare Martagon. Lacrosse is- a beautifully-shaped brown mare, by the Derby winner La das from that smart St. Simon mare Lucy Cross. Martagon is a full brother in blood to the greatest racehorse the world has known, the Ben dOr horse Ormonde — Martsgou being by Bend dOr from Tiger Lily, a full sister to Lady Agnes, the dam of Ormonde. Orphan Boy and Aqua have arrived e.t Adelaide from Western Australia to fulfil their autumn engagements. According to latest accounts, the jockey Aepclen, though still in a precarious condition in St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, is improving. THE EVENING WONDER CASE. | The Maori Chief-Evening Wonder inquiry was continued in Adelaide on Thursday last by the S. A.J.C. Committee. After additional evidence had been taken, it was decided to disqualify F. A. Tennant for 10 years. They further resolved — "That J. Rutledge, ns nominator, and J. Tennant, as owner of Evening Wonder, be called upon to appear before this committee on Friday, May 22, at 10.30, to show cause why the horse Evening Wonder should not be disqualified, on tho ground that it is a horse- which has been concerned in corrupt practices — viz., being nominated lor a race under the name of Maori Chief." SALE OF GREYHOUNDS. Mr A. B. Pearson, the chief supporter of roursing in Melbourne, is temporarily retiring from the sport owing to the death of his trainer, Walter Melrose. Mr Pearson's dogs were sold last Friday. TJiere was a good attendance of buyers, and fair prices were obtained in a few instances. The great performer, Aqua. Fortis, was offered as v stud dog, and knoiked down to Mr Pearson himself at 100 guineas. Following were the principal sales: — STUD DOGS. Gs. Aqua Fortis, 1807, by Goldsmith— Red Rose, A. B. Pearson 100 Pure Cold, 1897, brother to nbovc, M 'Arthur .. .. .. .. •• *. •• 15 THIRD SEASON. Gs. Olivia, by Goldsmith — Polonaise, Gregory 30 Dandenong Lady, by Mansfield—Waterhen, Egau >.. 3 SECOND SEASOX. Hyacinth, C. Troy, s*gs ; Lady Glenroy, F. Hodges, 3Ags ; Happy Boy, Gibson, Pgs ; Goldbound, Phillips, llgs; Gylden, T. White, lags; Waterfowl, Turnbnll, lOgs. FIRST SF.aSON. Blk d, by Hibiscus— Fanny Parnel!, Gregory, 7gß ; blk brother to above, Plunkett, 7gs ; jlk brother to above, Gregory, 7g<;; blk sister to above, T. White, sgs; blk sister to above, Gregory, Eiss; blk b, by Pure Gold — Waterhen, De Little, 7gs ; blk hiater to above, Pacey, GAgs; blk sister to above, Currie, 21gs; blk sister to above, Lumsclen, lOgs; red brother to above, Mooijpv, llgfi; blk d, by Pure Gold — MUchief, Hadderell, 23gs ; brindle d, by Gaban — Clematis, Denke, 2Ags; brindle tl, by The Danr — Caste, Pacey, lOigs; blue d, by Aqua Fort it — Tct Outcast, Harris, 13gs ; fawn brother to above, Tiunbull, 17gs ; r and w brother to above, Austin, llgs; red sister to nbove. White, 22gs ; red sister to above. Lumsden, lHgs; blue sister to above, Austin, £gs. SATLINGS. Elk and w d, by Pure Gold— Mischief, Martin, sgs ; blk and w brother to above. Kelly, 10^2 s 1 f and w, brother to above. Finnan, Gigs: r and w sister to above, Dawson, Ggs ; r and w sister to above, floyt, 5?.g? ; r ana w sister to above, White, Bgs : blk and w d by Pure frold — Watcrlien, M'N-amara, 9gs ; blk and w brother to nbove, Dawson, 3gs ; red sister to above, Wcmersley, sgs ; blk d, by Czardas— Clematis, Firman, 4gs. There is a moveinei.i on foot in Mosgiel to get a gymnasium fcr tin; Iccal High School. The splendid new Trinity Presbyterian Halt in Timaru was opened la^t Thursday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by tho Rev. W. Gillies. A salo of work in the afternoon netted no Ic.-.s than £75.