RACING INTELLIGENCE.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3862, 3 December 1883, Page 3

RACING INTELLIGENCE.

[by telegraph.] Auckland, Saturday,

Tho Takapuna races were held to-dn^-. The attendance Avas good, andthc races were well contested. The folloAving are the results of the principal events : — Spring Handicap, six furlongs.—Mitraillouse, 1 ; Snider, 2 ; Paramena, 3. Handicap Hurdles, two miles and a distance.—Chandler, 1 ; Harkaway, 2.

St. Andrew's Handicap, H- miles.—Yuba Bill, 1 ; AVoodpccker, 2; Golden Crown, 3. Handicap Steeplechase, three miles.— Chandler, 1 ; Christmas, 2 ; Fly, 3. Stewards' Plate, ono mile—Yuba Bill, 1 ; Mitrailleuse, 2 ; Snider, 3. Wellington, Saturday.

The Island Bay races to-day Avere largely attended, upwards of 2000 persons being present. Maiden Plato.—Ruby King, 1 ; Swordsman, 2 ; Egmont, 3. Hurdles.—Scrutineer, 1; Bob, 2 ; Liability, 3. Island Bay Cup.—Dan, 1; Camellia, 2 ; Satellite, 3. flying Stakes.—Ruby King, 1; Mountain Deer, 2 ; Egmont, 3. Final Flutter.—Uncle Tom, 1. Goldsmith Handicap.—Gabble, 1; Mountain Deer 2.

Dunedin, Saturday

The attendance at the races to-day Avas about GOO. Shortly after the first race Avas decided heavy rain fell. The proceedings opened with the Hunter's Plate, for Avhich five acceptors started. Wild Boy Avas installed first favorite, but after going a mile and a quarter fell on the flat, and Avas pulled up limping. It is unlikely that ho Avill race again. Encore ran round the first hurdle. A desperate race ensued all tho way up tho straight betAveen Little John and Melbourne, and resulted in favor of the former by a short head. Karearea Avas third. Time, lmins. 15secs.

In tho President's Handicap Taiaroa romped home, Violin second, Hippodamia a poor third, and Blue Jacket, who Avas left at the post, last. Time, 2mins. 17secs. In the Novel Race Prosporo made all the running, but Hazard came up at the finish and won in a very hollow style. First King Avas tho only other starter. For tho Grand Stand Handicap Lady Emma, Tho Jilt, AVater Nymph, and Epicure started, and the former Avon easily.

Emir Bey, Tho Painter, Captain AVcbstcr, Epicure, and Violin came to the post for the Members' AVelter Plate, and Emir Boy won.

This day. Shillelagh, the winner of Friday's Trot, died in his box on Saturday.

y Auckland, This day. The following AVeights for the principal ovents at tho Marton-Rangitikei races have been declared:—

Flying Stakes Handicap.—Hinemoa, Bst. 101b; Buzzard, Sst 41b; Bon Jour, 7st 01b '. Hippoua, 7st 91b; Consul, 7st 71b ' Refrigerator, Sham, Sweet Home, and Laurel 7st 51b each.

District Handicap.—Bayard, Sst 101b ; Dan, BstSlb; Hinemoa, Sst 41b ; Buzzard, Bst; Hippoua, 7st 01b ; Leonessa, 7st 4lb ; Laurel, 7st lib; Wairuroka, 7s t 21b; Orphan, 7st. Raihvay Handicap.—Sir George, Ost 41b ; Maori, Sst 101b; Leonato, Sst 81b; Bayard, Sst 21b ; Dan, 7st 121b ; Buzzard, 7st 91b ; Hinemoa, 7st 9lb; Odd Trick, 7st 71b; Administrator, 7st 71b: Hippona, 7st 41b ; Bon Jour, Gst 121b ; Sweet Home, 6st 121b ; Alma, Gst 10lb; Laurel, Gst 10lb; AVairuroka, Leonessa, and Blue Gown, Gst7lb each.

Marten - Rangitikei Handicap. — Sir George, Bsfc 12lb ; Maori, Sst 41b ; Leonato, Sst 21b; Bayard, 7stlolb; Dan, 7st 71b; Buzzard, 7st 51b; Odd Trick, 7sfc 31b; Administrator, seven three ; Hinemoa, 7st; Hippona, Gst 12lb; Bon Jour, Gst 81b; Sweot Homo, Gst 81b; Alma, Gst Gib; Laurel, Gst Gib; Wairuroka, Leonessa and Bluo GoAvn, Gst each. A- Christchurch, This day.

The following AVeights have been declared for tho Canterbury Midsummer Handicap:—Tasman, .Ost 71bs ; Nonsense, Sst 81bs; Cheviot, Bst Slbs; Vanguard, Sst 81bs; Salvage, Sst Slbs ; The Dauphin, Sst _?lbs; Lady Emma, Sst Gibs; Turquoso, Sst 4lbs; Theuge, Bst lib; Oudeis, 7st 131b; Johnny Faulkner, 7st 131b; Murat, 7st 121b ; July, 7st 51b ; Taiaroa, 7st 41b; Emir Bey,' 7st 3lb ; Sou'Avestor, 7st 31b ; Hippodamia, 7st 21b; Envious, 7st 2lb; Minerva, 7st lib ; Sir Bedevere, Gst 13lb ; Hyacinth, Gst 131b ; Adamant, Gst 12lb *, Nonpariol, Gst 121b ; The Poet, Gst 10lb ; Digbv Grand, Gst 91b ; Master Agnes, Gst 81b ; ' The Jilt, Gst lib ; Epicure, Gst 2lb ; Trickster, Gst ; Leodogran, Gst; AVater Color, Gst.