SPORTING

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2955, 14 September 1882, Page 3

SPORTING

SOUTH OANTERBTRY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES. Committee Messrs , Hameraley, _G. Cook, Jefferson. Miles, and Meikle. Judge—M. Studholme. Starter—J. Meikle, Clerk of Scales—M. Mitton., Clerk of Course--A. St, G. Hameraley Handicappers—J. Meikle, and W. St. Lindsay. Hon., Treasurer—W. St. Lindsay.

The second meeting of the South Canterbury Hnnt Club was held on, the racecourse at the Washdyke 'to-day. The races were' open to the members of Sooth Canterbury Harrier Club and the Geraldine Beagle Club, and the meeting was intended as a wind-up of the present hunting season. The day was beautifully fine, and the attendance was much larger than was expected, seeing that the contests were only open to the members of the two Chibs referred; to. The course had been placed at the disposal of the Club, by the South Canterbury Jockey Club and the arrangements were' perfect. The course was the same sas that used for the Club’s own steeplechases, and, with the exception of the removal of one, double jump—the terror of steeplechase aspirants—and the reduc- ‘ tion of two fences by the removal of the top rail, the fences were the same. Messrs *Hobbs and Goodwin had a ' totalisator on the lawn, but they, did not do much business. Special train arrangements had been made by the Bailway Department, and, as usual, the District stationroaster (Mr Jones) gave every attention to the requirements of the travelling public. Altogether the meeting was a most enjoyable one, and the Hunt Club received sufficient encouragement to justify them in con tinning their meetings _ yearly. The cups run for were exhibited in the Secretary’s room, and they were very handsome and certainly worth risking a spill to win them. The following is details of the racing : Handicap Hunt Club Cup, /value 20 sovs. Distance about 3 miles. Mr T, E. ArmitagpV ch g Don , ' (late Tommy), aged, 12st 71bs (Mr J. H. R. King) , 1 Mr C. A. Jefferson’s b g Leap Year, Sged, 12st 71bs ... (Owner) 2 Mr M. C. Studbolme’s hr g Warlock, aged, 12st ... ... (Owner) 3 Mr P. Wareing’s b g Satelite, aged, list...; ■ ... (MrJ. Oramond) 0 Mr J. Meikla’s Naughty Boy, I2st 51bs ; Mr H. Ford’s Milford, llstlOlbs; Mr Hamersley’s Hard Times, list lOlbs; Dr Macintyre’s Guy, list; Mr A. Pringle’s Wild Bose, 10 7lbs ; and Mr W. Maitland’s Coachy also ran. Mr Meikle sent them all away to a good start. Conchy went off with the lead, bat only succeeded in negotiating the first jump when he had to give place to Warlock, who had Leap Year close on his quarter. Six of the horses succeeded in clearing the stone wall past the Stand the first time round. Warlock was the first to get over the double jump on the main road, after which he was passed by Don, who was well taken over hiq jumps by Mr King. A good race then ensued between Don, Leap Year and Warlock, the others baulking more or less, but all went with a determination to win. Coming past the stand the second time, Don and Warlock ran inclose company and jumped well. Getting over in*o the paddocks across the road, Mr Jefferson put Leap year on his mettle and closed np taking-'second place. It was then considered that the'race was a foregone conclusion for Leap Year t who was excellently ridden. Mr King, however, was not to, be done, and, although he did not ride in very artistic form, he kept his horse at it and managed to hold the lead till the second jump from home, which was cleared by Don and Leap Year in company. The former, who started in excellent trim and showed signs of excellent training, held his own excellently, and had the lead at the last jump. Every nerve was strained down the straight, and both horses showerf a good turn of speed, but Don was not to be denied, and he won an excellently contested race by a clear length. Warlock ran a fair third, and Satelite was the only other horse who betting was In favor of Leap Year at the start, and the talent were offering 2 to 1 on the field. There was £76 in the totalisator, five tickets being on the winner. There were 24 tickets on Leap Year. Tim totalisator dividend on the winner was £l3 13s. Ladies Puese, weight for age; Cup, value 18 sovs. Distance about 2£ miles. Mr H. Ford’s r g Nutmeg, aged,l2st 31b ... ... (Mr K. Ford) 1 Mr G. Stewart’s b m Gentle Annie, aged, 12st 31b ... (Owner) 2 Mr A. Pringle’s b m Wild Eoao, 6yrs, 12st 31b (Mr G. Wood) 3 Dr Macintyre’s r g Gny, aged, 12st 31b ... ...(Mr J.E. Brown) 0 Mr T. E. Armitages Don. Mr P. Jones’ Gang Awa, Mr E. Guinness Darkie, MrF. Olissold’s Baroness, Mr J. S. Have’s Silenas and Mr C. A. Jefferson’s Waverley, also ran. At the start all the horses got away together and at the double on to. the main road five baulked and Don fell in the road. Darkie was first over with Gentle Annie and Silenas close up. All the other horses afterwards got over the double jump except Gang Awa. Darkie kept the lead; for the first half mile when he was collared by Nutmeg, Gentle Annie, Wild Rose and Guy. Some capital racing followed and then passing the stand for the first time, the stone wall was cleared m the following order, Bone 2, Guy 3, Gentle Amue_4, Darkie 5, Silenas 6, Baroness 7. Don •fell at the second jump from the stand, when ho was leading the others, and his rider, Mr J. H. E. King, lay stunned on the course, until assistance arrived , he was carried off. receivedajtick

on the back of his head, but his injuries although severe are not supposed .to produce .serious results. The horses after passing the stand took tlio remainder of the jumps in ranch the same '.order, except that Guy was first over the double, and Darkie dropped out of the race when-half round the second time. Nutmeg won . hands down, Gentle Annie and Wild Rose made a good race 'for second place, Guy being a fair fourth. . Betting—2 to lon the field. There was £B2 in the totalisator. 10 the winner. The dividend was Consolation Handicap. Distance * about 2 railed. Mr M. G. Studholmes hr g Warlock, aged, l2st, (Mr J. R, Brown) 1 Mr G. Stewart’s b m Gentle Annie aged, 12st ... ... (Owner) 2 Mr 0. A Jefferson’s (b g Waverley 4yrs 10st 51b. , (Mr Boyle) -3 There were ten entries, but Dr Macintyre’s Guy, list 71bs, and- Mr Jefferson’s Leap Year, l2st 71bs were scratched. , , This was the best race of the day and tip to the last two fences from home it looked a moral for Gentle Annie, who was hard pushed by Waverley. At the last jump Warlock came up with a rush and making the running at a rattling pace down the straight was landed a winner by a neck amid loud cheers, Waverley ran a good third. Betting, 5 to 3on the field. There was £B3 in the totalisator, 19 tickets being on the winner. This concluded the meeting;