SPORTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2734, 12 March 1900, Page 4

SPORTING.

V.E.O. AUTUMN MEETING.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph —Copyright. Received March 10th, 7.30 p.m. Melbourne, March 10. There was glorious weather. and a large attendance for the concluding day’s races. The results were: All-aged Stakes.

Yeneda i Stand Off Wait-a-Bit ••• •” “ Betting—Even money Stand Off, 10 to 1 against Yeneda. Won by a head. Time—lmin 43i8ec. Unplaced Two year-old Stakes. Pearl Skipper * Turban “ Safeguard . ••• - ••• ? Betting-4 to 1 against Thrush, 6 to 1 against Pearl Skipper. Won by threequarters of a length. Time Imih 4faec. Place Handicap. George Frederick 1 The Bride " Royal Purple ... . Betting—s to 1 against Royal Purple, 10 to 1 against George Frederick. Won by half a head. Time-2min 38*sec. The Steeplechase.

Hayseed * Blucher “ Flatiron _ ••• f Betting-5 to 2 against Eauro, 10 to I against Hayseed. Won by a neck. Time—6min 38faec. Murrabaine fell and was killed. Loch Plate.

Wait-a-Bit * War Good \ Parthian 3 Betting—6 to 4 on Parthian, 15 to 1 against Wait-a-Bit. Won by a length. Time-3min 9isec. Farewell Handicap. Cabin Boy * \ Dandy " Olaf ... ... 3 Betting—3 to 1 against Dandy, 15 to 1 against Cabin Boy, Won by a neck, Time—lmin 41aec. .Received March 10th, 9.20 a.m. Sydney, March 10. It is rumoured that Seahorse will nnfulfil his Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup engagements. THE PLUMPTON PARK TROTTING MEETING. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, March 10. The autumn meeting was held at Plumpton Park to-day in good weather, and before a capital attendance. The results were as follows : Maiden Handicap Tbot (saddle), of 30 sovs; 2 miles.—Terry 1, Amazon 2, Ayrshire Lad 3. Won easily. Time—--smin 35sep. Dividend—£2 2s. Pony Handicap Trot. Dusk 1, Ken-I-No 2, Farewell 3. Won by forty yards. Time—4min 3sec. Dividend—£4 4s. Sockbubn Handicap Trot (harness), of 45 sovs; 2 miles.—Wenlock 1, Kingston 2, Moana 3. Won easily by 25 yards. Time —smin 23£3ec. Dividend—£7 2s. Progressive Handicap (harness), of 50 sovs; 2 miles.—Principal 1, Sue Dudley 2, Roxolla 3. A good finish. Time—smin 41sec. Dividend—£2 18s. Seven others started. Seeing Handicap (saddle) of 25 sovs; 2 miles.—Amazon 1, Young Borton 2, Prince 3. Won easily, Time—smin ssec. The winner was sold for £l7. Dividend--£l 6s, Electric Handicap (saddle), of 100 sovs; 1 mile.—Boswell 1, Jean Valjean 2, Victor 3. Six others started. Won by two lengths. Time—2min 4£sec. Dividend—£ll6s. Hack Race, of 45 sovs; 1 mile.— Amelia 1, Wortyampton 2, Carolina 3. Won by half a length. Time —2min 33sec. Dividend—£lß 4s. The amount put through the tote was £2285 10s, as against £2899 for the corresponding day last year. THE DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING, DUNEDIN, March 10. The acceptances for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting are as follows : First Hurdle Handicap ; If mile.— Ilex 12-12, Dundee 12-12, Clinker 10-3, Waikaia 9-12, Seabreeze 9-0. First Hack Handicap; 1 mile.Blackpool 8-11, Visionary 8-3, Witchcraft 8-0, St. Ronald 7-12, Miss Hilary 7- Selina 7-7. Autumn Handicap ; 6 furlongs.— Whirlwind 8-9, Ladykiller 86, Mehta 82, Pampero 7-10, Clytic 6-12, Lady Madge 6-10, Dunedin Cup; 1£ mile.—Fortnlla ß-12, Jupiter 8-8, Djin Djin 8-7, Sant Ilarlo 8- Strathnairn 7-13, Fulmen 7-12, Advance 7-11, Paladin 7-7. Publicans’ Handicap; 7 furlongs.— Blazer 10-4, Dundas 8-10, Paladin 8-3, St. Ouida 7-13, Nihilist 7-12, Brisa 7-6, Suzannah 7-3, Red Banner 7-0, Stewards’ Welter ; 6 furiongs,— Maremma9-12, Nihilist 9 10, The Spinner 9-6, St. Denis 9 6, Bristol 9-2, Decoy 9.0 Motto 8-13, Blackpool 8 11, Cornsa 810, Off Chance 8 6, Benzoin 8-4, Proposal 8 3, Gold 8 2, La Reine 8 2,