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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1394, 2 December 1884, Page 3

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ASHBURTON SUMMER RACES. The following nominations for the Suramot Races, to take place on the 29th Inst, wore received last evening : Handicap Hurdle Race. • Mr 0. A. Jefferson’s Ormidale, aged Messrs M. and 0. Hobbs’ b g Moody, aged Mr J. Wilkinson’s b g Marmion, syrs Mr W. De Renzy’s b o Maroon, 4yra Mr T. Quill’s oh g Dandy, 6yrs Christmas Handicap. Mr W. B. Denshire’s g-g Will-o’-lhe- ' Wisp, syrs Mr W. Spring’s b g Irish King, 3yrs ■Mr J. Napiers b g Wee Rhodie, syrs Messrs M. and 0. Hobbs’ br g Jackdaw (late Jack), aged Mr R. Alexander’s b g Launston, 7yrs Mr T. Quill’s b o Grand Duke, 3yrs Me T. Quill’s bin Prino ss Royal, syrs Mr D. Denoon’s br m Yinco, 4yrs Mr 8. S. Cox’s g g Pearl, aged MrO. Matthews’ b m lonic (late Castanettefilly), aged Frying Handicap. Mr W. Spring’s r f Silver Queen, 3yrs Mr J. Napier’s b g Wee Rhodie, syrs Messrs M. and O. Hobbs’ br g Jackdaw, aged Mr F. Coats’ ch m Nelly Mr R. Alexander’s ch f Duchess of . Albany, Syra , Mr R. Alexander’s b g Forest King, Gyre Mr T. Qaill’s b m Princess Royal, syrs Mr J. Smith’s b g Frantic, syrs Mr S. S. Cox’s g g Pearl, aged Hr O. Mathews’ b m lonic, aged Mr J. Dick’s bf m Brown Rose, 6yrs Mr J, Smith’s cb f Patter, 3yrs Novel Race. Mr W. B. Denahire’s g g Will*o’-the-Wisp, 6yrs Mr T; Taylor’s b g Dagrid, syra Messrs M. and. 0. Hobbs’ b g Tongariro, 4yrs MrR. Alexander’s b g Lauriston, 7/rs Mr T, Quill’s ch g Dandy, 6yra Ur J. Corbett’s b m Little Doll, Syra Summer Handicap. Mr W. Spring’s b g Irish King, 3yrs Mr J. Napiers b g Wee Rhodie, syrs Mean M. andO. Hobbs’ br g Jackdaw, aged ' ' ■ • MrR. Alexander's bg Launston, 7jrrs Mr B. Alexander’s oh f Luoheaa of Albany, Syrs Mr T. Quill’s b m Princess Royal, syrs Mr T. Quill’s b o Grand Duke, 3yrs Mr D. Denoon’s br ra Yinco, 4yra Mr SiS. Cox’s g g Pearl, aged Mr O. Mathews’ b m lonic, aged Mr J. Smith’s ch f Patter, 3yrs Mir Poats’ oh m Nelly. Weights will be declared and published In on the morning of Wednesday,'Db6ember 24th, and acceptances for the races to be paid to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on .Saturday, December27th.

AMBEBLEYJUOES. The following nominations have been received for the Amberley Racing Club Meeting, which takes place on the 19th instant:— Handicap Hurdle Race— The Lad, Lady Eva, Secretary, Borderinan, Linwood, Barrington (late Mustard), Larry, Bird. District Hurdles —Lady Eva, Lady Evelina' (late Miss Dixon), Corkscrew, Secretary; Flaxtonßeauty. Amberley Cup— Papapa, Gaiters, Rally Sate Whitbaoh), Rebecca, Imposter, laoiel O’Rourke, Castile filly, Farewell. Northern Handicap— Paoapa, Rally (late WMtbach), Puripori, Gaiters, Brian Bom, Plougbboy (late Ohandos), Spec. DUNEDIN J.O. SPRING MEETING. The final events of the above meeting resulted as under:— Criterion Stakes Handicap, for two-year-olds, of 120 so vs, with a sweepstakes of 3 sovs each. Five furlongs. Mr P. Butler’s br o Strenuous, Sat 61b 1 Oapt, Cotton’s b c Hermitage Bst 71b 2 Mr T. Snrman’s b f Success, 7st ... 3 Cheap Jack (7at 121 b), Lady Gertrude (7«t 91b), Bverton Lad (7st 91b), and Martyr Filly (6st) also ran. Members’ Plate Welter Handicap of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr H. Goodman’s b g Billy, 6yrs, 9at 21b ... ... ... 1 Hon. G. McLean’s b c Kubezahl, 3yrs, 7st 71b ... ... 2 Mr G. G. Stead’s b o Puck, 3yrs, 7st 71b ... ... ... 3 ■ Blue Jacket also ran. Consolation Race. • Ike, Set 71b .. 1 Molly Pawn, 7st 81b ... 2 Quids, 7st 51b ... 3 THE BETTING MARKET. (by tbleobaph.) Dunedin, To-day. During the recent race meeting there was considerable wagering over the Donedin Cap. July is first favorite at 100 to 12, offered. Lady Emma was yesterday basked for fully L 3,000 at 100 to 8, and 10 to lis now the best offer. Captain Webster was taken for a fair sum at 100 to 7, at which price Vanguard and Nonsense fotnd friends. Several wagers were written on the Auckland and Dunedin Cups at 100 to 3, Black Rose and Lady Emma being the favorite pick.