SPORTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3307, 7 November 1883, Page 2

SPORTING.

MELBOURNE RACES. By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. [Reuter' Agency.] (Received Nov. 6, 1883, 7.50 p.m.) Melbourne, Nov. 6. The second day’s racing of the Victorian Racing Club’s Spring Meeting, took place to-day, in the presence of a vast assemblage of visitors. The number of persons on the ground is believed to be the largest ever recorded. Sir W. Robinson, Governor of South Australia, and Sir G. Strahan, Governor of Tasmania, witnessed the proceedings. The weather was fine throughout the the greater part of the day, though somewhat sultry during the early part of the afternoon. The new arrangements on the course were perfect. The following are the results : Melbourne Cup, a handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, 10 ft., with 1000 sovs added. Two miles. Hon J. White’s b c Martini-Henri, 3 yrs, by Musket —Sylvia, 7st 61b 1 Mr J. Crozier, junr’sch hFirstWater 6yrs,by Fireworks—TheGem,Bst 2 Hon W. Pearson’s b h Commotion, syrs, by Panic—Evening Star, lOst 11b 3 Sir Modred was scratched. Twentynine horses started, including Sardius, Magnet, First Demon, Aide-de-Camp, Recovery, Archie, Nicholas, Anglesy, Calms, Claptrap, Cnnnamulla, Despot> Dirk Hatteraick, Dukedom, Kathleen Mavourneen, Le Grand, Pollio, Lesbia, Linda, The Gem, Santa Claus, Stockwell, Sweet William, Kohinoor, Bis Bis and Kingsdale. The betting at the post was— Martini-Henri —5 to 1 Despot—6 to 1 Claptrap—7 to 1 Nicholas —10 to 1 First Demon—lo to 1 Calma—lo to 1 Aide-de-Camp—l2 to 1 Dirk Hatteraick —15 to 1 Pollio —15 to 1 Commotion —20 to 1 Stockwell—2s to 1

A good start was effected, Claptrap, Dirk Hatteraick and Le Grand being the first to get away. Crossing the tan, Dirk Hatteraick was in front, MartiniHenri, Archie, and Claptrap following; Despot, Cunnamulla, First Demon* Commotion, Dukedom, and Aide-de-Camp holding central positions. Passing the Grand Stand, Claptrap again took the lead, with Archie and MartiniHenri close behind, Lesbia, Despot, Aide-de-Camp and Nicholas following, and Dirk Hatteraick last. Hounding the turn, Claptrap was still in front, and Archie next. Linda then shot to the front and led along the river side, then came Archie, Claptrap, and Martini-Henri, with Aide-de-Camp, Lesbia, and Dukedom well up, Dirk Hatteraick still being last. At the bridge, Archie and Claptrap again wont forward, closely followed by Linda, Martini-Henri, Despot and Dukedom, with Santa Claus and Stockwell in the centre of the field. At the back of the course Archie and Santa Claus, who had taken second place were leading, with Dukedom third and Aide-de-Camp and Kohinoor last. Entering the straight, Martini-Henri took the lead and Claptrap followed next, the rest of the field in straggling order, First Wator coming through with a rush and taking an improved position. MartiniHenri, going well, drew away from the rest, and increasing his lead, romped homo an easy winner, First Water coming

up fast at the finish landed two lengths away, followed in order by Commotion, Sardius, Magnet, First Demon, Aide-de-Camp, Recovery, Archie and Nicholas ; Kohinoor, Bis Bis and Kingsdale bringing up the rear.

Time—3min 30£sec. Huedie Race, a handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, 2 ft, with 300 added ; about three miles. Mr H. R. Falkiner’s b g Ringwood, syrs i Mr T. Corrigan’s b m Lady Hampden, 6yrs 2

Mr G. H. Read’s br m Agitation, syrs

Eleven horses started and it was a good race. Ringwood won by five lengths, a head only separating the second and third horses. Time —smin 40secs. Kensington Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, 2 ft, with 200 added ; for two-year-olds ; five furlongs. The Broker 1 Mr J. Morrison's ch c Falkirk ... 2 Mr J. Wilson’s b f Antoinette ... 3 Eight horses started. The Broker won by two lengths, a length separating the second and third. Time—lmin 3£sec. Railway Stakes, a sweepstake of 3 sovs each, Ift., with 100 added. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. Mr E. de Mestre’s b c Ike, 3yrs ... 1 Mr M. Jacob’s b c Tabletop, 3yrs ... 2 Mr D. S. Wallace’s b c Capri, 3yrs... 3 Ton horses started. After a good race, Ike won by a length. Time— Imin. 42Jsgc3, The Daeling Stakes, a sweepstakes 5 sovs each, Ift., with 100 added. For 3-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. One mile and a-half. Mr J. Leek’s g g Phantom, aged ... 1 Mr T. Brown’s br h Stockdale, 6yrs... 2 Mr I. Foulsham’s ch g Sparke, syrs ... 3 The Yan Yean Stakes, a handicap sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, 1 ft with 100 added ; for three-year-olds and upwards; one mile. Mr E. De Mestre’s b £ Olga, 3yrs ... 1 Mr T. Ohirnside’s br £ Chi oris, 3yrs... 2 Hon. W. Pearson’s br g Iron hand, 4yrs 3 Eighteen horses faced the starter. Olga won easily in Imin 43| sec. Martini-Henri was ridden in the Cup race to-day by the jockey Williamson, and was never whipped from start to finish.