CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VII, Issue 330, 19 November 1896, Page 12

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

Second Day — Wednesday, November 11th. Kain in the morning, but fine in the afternoon, were the weather conditions on the second day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting. The sum of £13,337 passed through the machine,. Kesults : — Middleton Handicap Hurdle Race of 120 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. Once round and a distance. 116 Mr Gt. McDonald’s b g Ilex, by Le Loup, aged, 10.11, C. Robertson ... ... 1 323 Mr D. Rutherford’s b g Social Pest, syrs, 11.8, W. Clarke ... ... 2 106 Mr T. Stewart’s b g Clarence, aged, 11.0, Holmes ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —229 Tally-ho, 10.8 ; 231 Solitaire, 10.7 ; 184 Belmont, 9.11 ; 179 War Dance, 910 ; 46 Timothy, 9.0. Won by a length ; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 6 2-ssec. Dividend, £lO 19s. Criterion Handicap of 200 sovs ; second horse 20 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 182 Mr J. B. Reid’s b h Skirmisher, by Vanguard — Ouida, 6yrs, 8.4, W. Clarke... ... ... ... ... 1 292 Mr F. Watson’s ch m St. Laura, 6yrs, 8.11, McTaggart ... ... ... 2 146 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch g Daredevil, 3yrs, 7.2, A. White ... ... ... 3 Other starters —221 Vanilla, 8.13 ; 226 Mahaki, 8.10 ; 308 Cannonshot, 8.8 ; 198 King’s Bowman, 8.5 ; 72 Warrington, 7.7 ; 51 Bizarre, 7.6 ; 96 Black and Red, 7.5; 112 Vandyke, 7.2; 35 Double Event, 6.9. Won by a length, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 30sec. Dividend, £9 Ils 6d. The Derby Stakes of 750 sovs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 578 Mr Gk Gk Stead’s b c Uniform, by Hotchkiss —Formo, 8.10, Derrett ... 1 116 Messrs. Stephenson and Hazlett’s br c Plotter, by Cntesby—Wai, 8.10, McIlroy ... ... ... ••• 2 182 Mr G-. G-. Stead’s br c Epaulet, by Medallion —Dudu, 8.10, W. Clarke ... 3 Other starters —518 Defiance, 8.10, H. Moore ; 202 Daystar, 8.10, Glallagher. Won by half a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 2min 41sec. Dividend, £2 12s 6d. The following is the winning table : —

Juvenile Plate of 250 sovs; second horse 25 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. For two and three-year-olds. Five furlongs. 141 —Mr G. G. Siead’s br c Multiform, 2yrs, by Hotchkiss —Formo, 7.10, R. Wilson ... ... ... ... ••• 1 203 —Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Sir Launcelot, 2yrs, 7.10, J. Gallagher ... ... 2 116 —Mr J. A. McGuinness’ b f St. Ouida, 3yrs, 8.2, W. Jackson ... ... 3 Other starters —175 Marquis of Zetland, 8.7 ; 124 Belle Clair, 8.2 ; 126 Firefly, 8.2; 242 Marlin, 5.2 ; 44 Osmanie, 7.9 ; 51 Decoy, 6.9 ; 31 May Bud, 6.9, 157 Weary, 6.9. Won by a couple of lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Time, Imin 4sec. Dividend, £9 Ils. Metropolitan Handicap of 400 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 572 Mr S. H. Gollan’s b h The Possible, by Nordenleldt—Realisation, 6yrs, 8.4, 8. Lindsay ... ... ... ... 1 113 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Dauntless, 3yrs, 7.4, A. White ... ... ... 2 615 Mr A. Davis’ ch g Acone, 6yrs, 8.5, J. Gallaghei- ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters — 258 Fabulist, 8.11; 147 Mahaki, 8.5; 254 Quiltiri, 7.12 ; 228 Bellicent, 7.8; 135 Casket, 7.5; 86 Voltigeur, 6.12 (including 51b over). Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2mim 37secs. Dividend, £3 15s 6d. Selling Two-year-old Plate of 100 sovs. Weight-for-age, with selling allowance. Four furlongs. 244 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Bold, by Dreadnought —Elflock, 7.7, £lOO, A. White 1 83 Sir G. Clifford’s ch f Gold Leaf, 7.9, £l5O, R. Wilson ... ... ... 2

165 Mr G. G. Stead’s b f Beauty Sleep, 7.9, £l5O, T. McKee 3 Other starters—47 Golden Legend, 8.7, £2OO ; 186 Blazer, 8.7, £2OO : 192 Weary, 8.2, £2OO ; 47 Treasure Seeker, 7.9, £l5O ; 40 St. Mellon, 7.7, £lOO. Won by a length - ; a neck between second and third. Time, 49 3-ssec. Dividend, £3 14s. The winner was sold to Mr J. Stephenson, of Dunedin, at £lO5. Epsom High-weight Handicap of 150 sovs ; second horse 15 sovs from the stake. One mile. 100 Mr R. Curtis’ b h Missfire, by Maxim— Take Miss, 4yrs, 7.8, W. Pyne ... 1 333 Mr F. Watson’s ch m St. Laura, by St. Leger —Miss Laura, 6yrs, 9.10, McTaggart. ... ... ... ... 2 362 Mr M. Sherwin’s b g Bisley, 4yrs, 8.12, G. Matthews... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —151 Pompom, 9.3 ; 239 Captive, 9.0; 130 Marino, 8.12 ; 35 Speculator, 8.9 ; 287 Tutanekai, 8.7 ; 69 Montacute, 8.3 ; 91 Woodstock, 8.3 ; 34 Frenchy, 7.13 ; 38 Nicholas, 7.8 ; 53 Starshot, 7.7. Won by a length ; two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec. Dividend, £l7 15s 6d. Auction Stakes of 50 sovs. Five furlongs. 289 Mr T. Leonard’s b g Belligerent, by Artillery —Luna, 4yrs, 8 7, R. Wilson ... ... ... ... ... 1 161 Mr T. Brown’s b h Errington, 6yrs, 8.7, Cochrane ... ... ... ... 2 47 Mr H. A. Knight’s b g Rubicon, 3yr5,7.7, Jenkins ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —240 St. John, 8.7 ; 129 Rangiatea, 8.7 ; 185 Molly Darling, 8.7 ; 123 Barnardo, 8.5; 159 Alcestis, 8.0; 87 The Stoat, 7.7; 42 Lady’s Chain, 7.7. Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, Imin ssec. Dividend, £4 Ils. The winner was bought in at 22 guineas. Third Day.—Saturday, November 14th. The weather was fine for the final day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting, and the attendance was good. The sum of £15,049 passed through the machine, making the total for the meeting £47,178. Results : — Spring Nursery Handicap of 150 sovs; second horse 15 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 121 Mr S. J. Mercer’s b g Blazer, by St. Clair —Mountain Lily, 7.9, Whitaker 1 379 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Sir Launcelot, Moore, 8.12 ... ... ... ... 2 93 Mr G. G. Stead’s b f Beauty Sleep, 7.7, McKee ... ... 3 Other starters—9B Bold, 8.0; 226 Senior Wrangler, 8.0; 41 Chorid, 7.12 ; 14 Vulcan, 7.12; 102 Weary, 7.7; 29 Eidelweiss, 7.7; 200 Seashell, 7.3 ; 23 Maybud, 7.0. Won by a length, a length between second and third. Time, 49 4-ssec. Dividend, £9 16s. Oaks Stakes of 300 sovs; second horse 40 sovs> and third horse 20 sovs from the stakes. For three-year-old fillies, 8.10 each. One mile and a half. 417 Mr T. Morrin’s b f Armilia, by Castor Necklace, J. Gallagher ... ... 1 177 Messrs Stephenson and Hazlett’s b f Marlin, H. Mcllroy... ... ... 2 320 Mr J. A. McGuinness’ b f St. Ouida, H. . Jackson ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters—4ol Firefly, 45 Diploma, 210 Pitch and Toss, 214 St. Florent. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2min 43 l-ssec. Dividend, £3 17s. The following is the winning table : —

Jockey Club Handicap of 300 sovs; second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile. 290 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Dauntless, by Dreadnought—Orientale, 3yrs, 7.10, J. Gallagher ... ... ... 1 209 Mr M. Hobbs’ br c Marquis of Zetland, 3yrs, 7.0, McDonald... ... ... 2 171 Mr F. Moeller’s br m The Shrew, syrs, 8.2, Fairbrother ... ... ... 3 Other starters —229 The Possible, 9.1; 149 Fabulist, 8.13; 500 St. Laura, 8.9 ; 129 Mahaki, 8.4; 146 Culverin, 8.2 ; 180 Quiltiri, 8.0; 78 Pompom, 7.8; 98 Bellicent, 7 8. Won by a length and a half, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 42 l-ssec. Dividend, £6 15s 6d. Canterbury Cup of 500 sovs; second horse to receive 75 sovs and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. Weight-for-age. Two miles and a quarter. 642 Mr M. Hobbs’ b m Lady Zetland, aged, by Perkin Warbeck ll.—Forget-me-Not, 9.1, P. White 1 1187 Mr H. Craig’s ch h Euroclydon, 4yrs, by Gorton — Lady Gertrude, 9.0, Derrett ... ... ... ... 2 325 Mr G. G. Stead’s br c Epaulet, 3yrs, by Medallion —Dudu, 7.6, R. Wilson 3 316 Hon J. D. Ormond’s ch c Defiance, 3yrs, 7.6, J. Gallagher ... ... ... 0 Won by two lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 59 l-sth sec. Dividend, £3 9s. Avon Welter Handicap of 120 sovs • second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 39 Mr C. Wynn-Williams’ b c Telemeter, 3yrs. by Artillery—Adventuress, 7.7, W. Davey ... ... ... ... 1

202 Mr M. Livingstone’s b h Marino, syrs, 8.11, Derrett... ... ... ... 2" 149 Mr W. C. Harley’s b h Tutanekai, 4yrs, - 8.6, H. Thomson ... ... ... 3 • Other starters— 114 Solitaire, 9.8 ; 280 Bisley, 8.13; 67 Warrington, 8.10; 166 Jewel 8.9 ; 65 Bizarre, 8.7; 194 Arquebus, 7.13 ; 43 Double Event, 7.7; 16 Pactolus, 7.7 ; 32 Rustic, 7.7. Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 30 l-sth sec. Dividend, £3l 10s 6d. Curragh Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sovs second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovsfrom the stake. About three miles. Mr W. Mason’s blk hTe Kooti, 4yrs, 9.7 ... 1 Mr D. Rutherford’s b g Undesirable Bill, syrs, 9.9 ... .. ... ... ... 2 Mr E. Denis O’Rorke’s b g Kingswood, aged, 10.2 3 Other starters—Gillie 11.6, Robin 11.4, Clarence 10.13, Timothy 10.7, Vagabond 9.10. Won by six lengths, half-a-dozen lengths between second and third. Time, 6min 29 l-ssec. Dividend, £2O 16s. Electric Stakes of 150 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. Four furlongs. 562 Mr G. G. Stead’s b c Multiform, by Hotchkiss —Formo, 2yrs, 6.6, Holmes 1 226 Mr S. J. Mercer’s b g Blazer, 2yrs, 6.3, Kingan ... ... ... ... 2 234 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Sir Launcelot, 2yrs, 6.6, Whitaker ... ... 3Other starters —69 Vogengang, 9.1; 46 King’s Bowman, 8.12 ; 381 Acone, 8.12 ; 167 Belle Clair, 7.11 ; 70 Decoy, 6.11 Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time, 48 3-ssec. Dividend,. £3 Bs. Farewell Handicap of 120 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile. 197 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Daredevil, by Dreadnought—Spot, 3yrs, A. White 1, 172 Mr Te Keni Pere’s blk h Mahaki, 6yrs, 8.6, Lindsay ... ... ... 2 501 Mr F. Watson’s ch m St. Laura, 6yrs, I 8.11, McTaggart ... ... 3 .. Other starters —182 King’s Bowman, 7.11,197 i Missfire, 7.6 ; 311 Tutanekai, 7.4; 106 Voltigeur, 6.11 ; 110 Pitch and Toss, 6.7; 84 Grand Cross,; 6.7. Won by a head. Time, Imin 42 2-ssec. Dividend, £8 6s.

The Derby Stakes, 1} Mile. Year Horse Sire Rider Timi 1859 Ada... St. Aubyn Ray — 1860 Otto Sir Hercules ... Ellis 3 0 1861 Emmeline... Blight of Hand Maine 2 58 1862 Azucena ... Towton East 2 58 1863 Opera Il Barbiere Jones • ... — 1864 Egremont... Velocity Carter 3 12 1865 Nebula Pacific ... Bateman... 2 54 1866 Scandal Tradueer Carter 2 56 1867 Flying Jib .. Leotard Storey w.o. 1868 Manuka ... The Peer Mahoney... 2 50 1869 Malabar ... Malton < arter 2 52 1870 Envy Tradueer Richards... 2 59 1871 Defamation Tradueer Ray 2 49 1872 Calumny ... Tradueer Ray 2 49 1873 Papapa Ravensworth .. Mason 2 47 1874 Tadmor Caledon Ray 2 53 1875 D. O’Rourke Sledmere • Ray 2 55} 1876 Songster Towton .. 1 .yford ... 2 55} 1877 Trump Card Tradueer Fuller 2 47 1878 Natator Tradueer Derrett ... 2 45 1879 Hornby Songster Wattie 2 45 1880 Sir Modred Tradueer Harris ... 2 43 1881 The Dauphin Tradueer Ray 2 44 1882 Cheviot Tradueer Derrett ... 2 45} 1883 Oudeis Albany Rudings ... 2 41} 1884 Black Rose Anteros Thompson 2 54 1885 Stonyhurst King of Clubs... Thompson 2 44 1886 Disowned .. Albany Derrett ... 2 445 1887 Maxim Musket Clifford ... 2 40s 1888 Manton Musket Clifford ... 2 40 1889 8 co s Grey... Musket White 2 42 1890 Medallion . Nordenfeldt ... Clifford ... 2 44} 1891 Florrie Tasman Derrett ... 2 43* 1892 Stepniak ... Nordenfeldt ... Derrett ... 2 404 1893 Skirmisher Vanguard M’Grath ... 2 44} 1894 Blue Fire ... Maxim Derrett ... 2 42| 1895 Euroclyduu Gorton MeCombe 2 411 1896 Uniform Hotchkiss Derrett ... 2 41

The Oaks Stakes, 1J Mit.e. Year TTorse Sire Bider Time 18.57 Enid •Aprcinont ... Huxtable 2 52J 1888 Enchantress Bundoora ... White ... 2 482 1889 Cynisca Apremont ... Matthews 2 44$ 1890 Diadem Bundoora ... Derrett ... 2 50| 1891 Florrie Tasman .. ... Derrett ... 2 43J 1892 Dora Cadogan ... Derrett ... 2 49j 1893 lehDien ... St. George ... Derrett ... 2 39 1894 Blue Fire ... Maxim ... ... Derrett ... 2 461 1895 Bellicent ... Maxim ... ... Derrett ... 2 44$ 1896 Armilia ... Castor ... ... Gallagher 2 43 J