CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VI, Issue 298, 9 April 1896, Page 11

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING.

First Day.—Monday, April 6. Weather dull and threatening in the morning, but fine during the afternoon, with a cold breeze blowing across the course, which was heavy owing to the recent wet weather. Attendance large. Totalisator investments for the day, £7,243, as compared with £5,168 last year. Results : The Kildare Handicap Hurdle Race of 120 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and three quarters. 102 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br g Hopeful, 6yrs, by Puriri—Frowning Beauty, 11.10, W. Stone ... ... ... 1 54 Mr J. A. Holmes’ br g Clarence, aged, 10.12, T. Stewart ... ... ... 2 205 Mr D. Rutherford’s b g Barnardo, syrs, 11.8, Clark ... ... ... ... 3 Also started : 206 Liberator, 12,5. , Won easily by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 32sec. Dividend, £5. (Winner trained by S. Waddell). CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 500 sovs; second ■horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 475 Mr GI-. G. Stead’s ch c BOMBSHELL, by Chainshot —Nautilus, 8.10, Derret .. ... ... ... ••• 1 99 Mr G. G. Stead’s b c UNIFORM, by Hotchkiss —Formo, 8.10, W. Clark 2 65 Mr G. G. Stead’s blk f FIREFLY, by Artillery—Fairy Maid, 8.8, Connop 3 Also started—lls Marquis of Zetland, 8.10; 187 Dauntless, 8.10; 146 Belle Clair, 8.8. Won by half a length, a neck separating second and third. Time, Imin 19sec. Dividend, £2 Is. (Winner trained by R. J. Mason.) GREAT EASTER HANDICAP of 500 sovs; second horse 30 sovs, and the third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 100 Mr H. Vallance’s rn f CULVERIN, 4yrs, by Son-of-a-Gun —Roseneath, 7.8, Whittaker ... ... ... 1 68 Mr J. Curran’s blk m VANILLA, syrs, 7.8, Burns ... ... ... 2 196 Hon. G. McLean’s br g MAREMMA, 4yrs, 7.13, Leeson ... ... ... 3 Also started —124 Bloodshot, 9.7; 141 Bessie McCarthy, 8.11 ; 30 Au Revoir, 8.6; 35 Skirmisher, 8.6; 55 Marino, 8.2; 107 Lord Zetland, 8.0; 52 Qniltiri, 8.0; 77 Solitaire, 7.13; 187 Jane Eyre, 7.8 ; 224 New Forest, 7 6 ;■ 95 Loveshot, 7.5 ; 67 Golden Fleece, 7.4 ; 119 Black and Red, 7.3 (inc. 31b over) ; 56 Rangiatea, 7.0 ; 49 Colbeck, 6.13 (inc, 61b over). Won comfortably by a length and a half, Maremma third half a length away, Jane Eyre fourth, New Forest and Solitaire next. Time, Imin 30|sec. Dividend, £l6 2s. (Winner trained by owner.) Epsom Welter Handicap of 120 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile. 299 Mr G. G. Stead’s b f Bellicent, 3yrs, ... ~,by Maxim; —Enid, 8.7, Derrett ... 1 166 Mr M. Friedlander’s b g Cannonshot, 3yrs, 8.12, Leeson ... ... ... 2 57 'Mr A. G. Holmes’ br h Lord of Misrule, 6yrs, 7.13, Connop ... ... ... 3 Also started — 77 Prime Warden, 9.13; 42 Silver Spec, 9.7; 79 Magazine, 8.9; 62 Speculator, 8.6; 37 Nicholas, 7.7; 33 King Wai, 7.7; 39 Medicus, 7.7; 19 Alcestis, 7.7. Won by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, Imin 46sec. Dividend, £2 14s. (Winner trained by R. J. Mason.) Russley Stakes Handicap of 150 sovs; second horse 15 sovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds who have never won a race of the value of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.' 145 „ Mr M. Hobbs’ b c Marquis of Zetland, by Perkin Warbeck II. —Reverie, 8.0, White ... ... ... ... 1 303 Mr G. G. Stead’s ch g Grand Cross, 7.13, Derrett... ... ... ... .2 249. 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br f Trentalto, 7.10, Delaney... ... ... .... 3 Also started —120 Bi-metalist, 8.0; 11 Diploma, 7.11; 58 Annoyance, 7.3 ; 31 Pactolus, 7.2 ; 57 Bogengang, 7.2; 79 Caritas, 7.0. Won comfortably by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 6sec. Dividend, £6 Bs. (Winner trained by owner.) . Sockburn Handicap of 120 sovs ; second horse 20 sovs from the stake. One • mile and a quarter. 122 Mr J. Fitzgerald’s blk-g Vandyke, 4yrs, by Vanguard—Lady’s Maid, 7.12, J. Delaney ... ... ... 1 348 Mr M. Hobbs’ b f Bizarre, 3yrs, 7.13, White ... ... ... ... 2 89 Mr G. Murray-Anysley’s gr m Mona, 6yrs, 7.8, R. Wilson... ... ... 3 Also started —40 Toxa, 8.9 ; 48 Salvo, 8.2 ; 242 Ilex, 7.13; 100 Regret, 7.6; 26 Brin, 7.2 ; 29 Salvo Shot, 7.0. Won comfortably by two lengths ; a length between second and third. Time, 2min 15sec. Dividend, £7 14s. (Winner trained by owner.) Gimcback Race of 30 sovs. Minimum weight, 7.7. Six furlongs. 270. Mr Murray-Aynsley’s Fire King ... 1 182 Frenchy ... ... ... ... ... 2 238 Alcestis ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—so Powder Monkey, 67 Te Kooti. Time, Imin 16sec. Dividend, £2 13s. The winner was bought in for £3O. (Winner trained by owner.) Second Day.—Tuesday, April 7th. Weather fine. £7,245 was invested on the totalisators to-day, as compared with £5,311 last year, being an increase of £1,934. The total investments for the meeting were £14,458, as Compared with £10,479 last year, making the substantial increase of £3,979 for this year. Results:

Peerswick Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 sovs. Once round and a distance. 154 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br g Hopeful, 6yrs, by Puriri —Frowning Beauty, 12.8, Stone ... ... ... ••• + 156 Mr D. Rutherford’s b h Barnardo, syrs, by Apremont—Charity, 11.9, Clarke f 59 Mr J. Holmes’ b g Clarence, aged, 11.0, Stewart ... ... ... ••• 3 Also started —59 Brin, 9.2 ; 23 Undesirable Bill, 9.0; 110 Liberator, 11.1. Barnardo was first to land over the last hurdle, but Hopeful challenged him, and a ding-dong go ended in a dead heat, Clarence a bad third. Time, 3min 7|sec. Dividends — Hopeful, £1 12s 6d; Barnardo, £1 12s. (Owners agreed to divide.) Autumn Nurseby Handicap of 120 sovs; second horse to recieve 10 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds- Five furlongs. 324 Mr G. G. Stead’s blk f Firefly, by Artillery—Fairy Maid, 8.8, Derrett ... 1 183 Mr S. J. Mercer’s ch f Belle Clair, 8.5, P. McGrath ... ... ... ••• 2 121 Mr M. Hobbs’ b c Marquis of Zetland, 8.5, P. White 3 Also started—loB Trentalto, 8.4 ; 77 Dalliunce, 7.12; 41 Bimetalist, 7.5 ; 42 Caritas, 6.9 ; 14 Bogengang, 6.7 ; 15 Annoyance, 6.7. Won by a length and a half, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 3|sec. Dividend, £2 15s. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP of 500 sovs second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. One mile ann a half. 185 Mr G. G. Stead’s b f BELLICENT, 3yrs, by Maxim —Enid, 7.1 (inc. 51b penalty), Wilson ... ... ... 1 190 Mr H. Vallance’s rn m CULVERIN, 4 yrs, 7.13 (inc. 101 b penalty), Whitt~.fi.lrpT* • •• • •• • 2 126 Mr S. H. Gollan’s b m BESSIE MCCARTHY, syrs, 8.3, Lindsay ... 3 Also started —188 Lady Zetland, 9.2 ; 230 Spindrift, 8.9 ; 151 Sfrathbraan, 8.2 ; 267 Skirmisher, 7.13; 64 Q.uiltiri, 7.8; 81 New Forest, 7.3 ; 261 Jane Eyre, 7.3 ; 127 Black and Red, 6.7. Won by a length and a half, with half a length between second and third ; New Forest fourth, Black and Red fifth, Skirmisher last. Time, 2min 39|sec. Dividend, £8 12s. FOURTH CHALLENGE STAKES of 1000 sovs : second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. For two, three, and four-year-olds. Weight for age. Penalties and allowances. Seven furlongs. 119 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c DAUNTLESS, 2yrs, by Dreadnought — Oriental, 6.10, A. White ... ... 1 176 Mr G. G. Stead’s br c EPAULET, 2yrs, by Medallion —Dudu, 6.10, R. Wilson ... ... ... ... ... 2 389 Mr G. G. Stead’s ch c BOMBSHELL, 2yrs, by Chainshot —Nautilus, 7.8, Connop ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—27 Rustic, 6.7. Splendid finish. Won by a head, same distance between second and third. Time, Imin 31sec. Dividend, £5 16s. Templeton Handicap of 120soas ; second horse to receive lOsovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 174 Mr J. Curran’s blk m Vanilla, syrs, by Vanguard —Lady’s Maid, 8.0, Burns 1 118 Hon. G. McLean's br g Maremma, 4yrs 8.1, Lindsay ... ... ... ... 2 104 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br f Solataire, 3yrs, 7.13, Delaney ... ... ... 3 Also started —222 Bloodshot, 9.7 ; 121 Marino, 8.1; 168 Lord Zetland, 7.13; 268 Cannon Shot, 7.12; 39 Warrington, 7.10; 42 Loveshot, 7.5; 95 Golden Fleece, 7.5; 14 Magazine, 9.3; 8 Salvoshot, 6.7; 21 Remorse, 6.7: 69 Nicholas, 6.7; 18 Nirvana, 6.7. Won easily by two lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15[sec. Dividend, £7 7s 6d. Addington Pirate of 75 sovs, five furlongs. 114 Mr. J. McGuinness’ b h Rangiatea, aged, . by Somnus —Wairuareka, 8.11, H. Jackson ... ... ... ... 1 107 Miss Orwell, 7.11 ... ... ... 2 58 Wedlock, 9.0 ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —41 Vogengang, 9.4; 67 King Wai, 8.4; 7 Padlock, 8.6; 36, Colebeck, 7.6; 81 Alcestis, 7.1; 6 Pactolus, 7.8; 121 Bimetallist, 7,5. Won by a neck, four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 3sec. Dividend, £5 9s. 6d. Winner sold to C. Boyle at 50gs. Final Handicap of 120 sovs.; second horse lOsovs. One mile. 121 Mr. S. J. Mercer’s b c Black and Red, by Maxim—Aqualate, 7.11, Whittaker ... ... ... ... ... 1 193 Mr. H. Craig’s gr m Jane Eyre, 4yrs, 7.13, Burns ... ... ... ... 2 191 Mr. M. Hobbs’ b f Bizarre, 3yrs, 7.10, A. Wilson ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—l 43 Prime Warden, 9.1; 111 Strathbraan, 8.11 114 Vandyke, 8,3 : 45, Silver Spec, 7.13; 26 Speculator, 7.5; 141 Lord of Misrule, 7.3; 19 Regret, 6.10; 20 Medicus, 6.7. Won comfortably by two lengths, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 46sec. Dividend, £8 7s.