SPORTING.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 142, 16 November 1874, Page 3

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY DERBY, 1876

The following are the nominations for the Canterbury Derby, 1876: Mr John A, Gammack’s ch f Lady Lea, by S 1 ed mere—Cou n tess Mr G. W. H. Lee’s b f Sylph, by Sledmere —Butterfly Mr W, C. Webb’s bl c, by Traducer—Tantrums.

Mr W. C, Webb’s br c, by Traducer—Lady Flo.euce

Mr W. C. Webb’s br c, by Traducer— Kas par’s dam Mr W. C. Webb’s ch c, by Traducer—Ada Mr E, Mitchell’s ch f, by Sledmere—Meg Merrilies Mr Murphy’s b f, by Towton—Plover Mr F. W. Delamain’s b f, by Traducer— Miss Flat

Mr F. W. Deiamain’s b f, by Malton— Mountain Nymph Mr G. Willmer’s ch c Childington—by Sledmere—Cruiskeen

Mr Wm B. Pyne’s b c, by Traducer— Frolic Mr M. Studholme’s ch c, by Knottingly— Little Lady

Mr M. Studholme’s ch f, by Knottingly— Zigzag Mr M. Studholme’s br f, by Kuottingly— Witch Mr R, H. Campbell’s rn f, by Traducer— Creepmouse Mr It. Richardson’s br c Dead Heat, by Traducer—Misfortune Mr Walter’s br c, by Daiuty Ariel—Fanny P’isher Mr Monaghan’s b f Papanui, by Scud — Cloe Mr S. Noswnrthy’s b f Fallacy, by Slcdmero—Deception Mr S, Nosworthy’s b c, by Traducer—Flat Iron Mr C. F. Money’s b c, by Sledmcre—Beeswing Mr H. Redwood’s c, by Tovvton— Waimea Mr 11. Redwood’s b c, by Tovvton—Skybird Mr H, Redwood’s ch c, by Tovvton—Shrovetide Mr Watt’s ch c, by Totara—Lady Bird THE VICTORIAN RACING CLUB, Spring Meeting. The Daily Times reports The excitement over the greatest racing event this side of the line—the Melbourne Cup—is now over, news of the result of the contest having arrived by the Otago yesterday. We are not yet in receipt of full particulars of the race, which will no doubt be anxiously looked for. All we know is that, to use a turf phrase, the pot has boiled over, and the public’s favorite horses were “nowhere.” The victory of Mr Chirnside’s Haricot is a fine thing for the bookmakers, and there were few horses that would have suited them better. Wo hear that most of our local layers of odds have done well, and we understand that private telegrams were received yesterday by persons in Dunedin from passengers by the Otago, to the effect that some of the members of the ring .n Melbourne have netted a good many thousands each. We could only hear of a very few persona who had backed Haricot to any extent in Dunedin, and it is not probable that the horse carried much of the public’s money in Melbourne. Since the Melbourne Cup was instituted in 1861 the race has been rather celebrated for its surprises, and this year’s race has been no exception to the rule. Haricot is a well-bred horse enough, but until the last mouth, although a four-year old, has done nothing to attract public attention to him. Mr Chirnside’s first victory for a considerable time was on the Dowling Forest Course, Ballarat, on October 16th, when Haricot, carrying 6st lOlbs, and ridden ly Pigot, won the Handicap in a canter, beating a field of eight tolerably good horses, including King Tom, engaged in the Melbourne Cup, who carried 7st 111 b. In the Cup Race Haricot carried a 51b penalty for winning the Ballarat Handicap, which brought his weight up to fist 71b. Haricot’s next performance, as will be seen below, was on Saturday, October 31st—the first day of the V.R.C. spring meeting—when he ran second to Dagworth for the Melbourne Stakes, carrying 9st, Dagworth only giving him 71b. In this race the Cup winner beat King of the Ring, who carried 9st 61b. A number of the Cup horses were engaged in this and other races on the first day, but as our Melbourne files are not yet to hand, we cannot tell which of them started. Bis victory in the Ballarat Handicap sent Haricot up to about 100 to 8 in the betting for the Melbourne Cup, but he receded again in price, and must have started at much longer odds. To-morrow we shall probably know how the favorites performed. New Zealanders will be rather disappointed at the running of Lurline, who, besides being well bred, is, notwithstanding her defeat, a splendidly made mare and a grand goer. We shall know more about it soon, but there is no doubt that the season told against her, as no mare ever won a Melbourne Cup yet. The reason of Papapa’s scratching is not explained. He was by many looked upon as the horse of the stable, and his backers will no doubt be disgusted at not having had a start for their money. The time, 3.37, is remarkably good. This is the time in which Nimblefoot won the Melbourne Cup in 1870. and up to that dace it was the fastest Cup time that had been done. Don Juan beat it last year by one second, doing the two miles in 3.36.

Haricot is by Ladykirk, out of Saucepan. Saucepan was bred by Sir Tatton Sykes in 1862, and was got by Colstadale; her dam sister to Gridiron, by Daniel O’Rourke, g d Monga’s dam, by Bay Middleton. Ladykirk was also bred by Sir Tatton Sykes in 1862, and was got by Daniel O’Rourke; his dam by Sleight of Hand, g d Hamptonia, by Hampton, gg d Darling, by Acteon. Haricot was foaled in 1870, according to the Victorian stud book, and was bred by Mr Thomas Chirnside.

Those who had drawn favorites in the various big sweeps that have been got up, were, of course, doomed to disappointment. We hear that the winner of Dodson’s £SOO sweep was a Mr Grieve, living at theTaieri. The following is an account of the racing so far as we have received it ;

First Day, .Saturday, October 81st. Melbourne Stakes—A sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 75 added. For 3 yrs old, 7st 31b; 4 yrs, 9st; 5 yrs, Ostfilb; 6 yrs and aged, 9st 71b. One mile and a quarter, Mr E. De Mestre’s b h Dagworth 6 yrs... 1 Mr A. Chirnside’s b g Haricot, 4 yrs ... 2 Mr J. W ilson’s b h King of the Ring, 5 yrs 3 Hotham Handicap, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 100 added. For three-years-old and upwards. One mile and a half and a distance. Mr W. Winch's b h Newbold, 6 yrs ... 1 Mr J. Arthur’s b h Wollomai, 5 yrs ... 2 Mr J. Wilson’s b g Fugleman, 4 yrs ... 8 The Maribyrnong Plate, a sweepstakes of 30 sovs, h ft, with 500 added by the V.K.C. For two-years-old—colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 51b. The second horse to receive 100 sovs, and the third to save his stake, Five furlongs. Mr J. Wilson’s b f Maid of All Work, by King Alfred—Mischief ... ... ... 1 Mr W. Branch’s b or bl c Richmond, by Maribyrnong—The Fawn ... ... 2 The Victoria Derby, a sweepstakes of 25 sovs each, 5 ft, with 500 added. For three-years-old—colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 51b. The second horse to receive 50 sovs, and the third to save his stake. One mile and a half. Mr J. Tait’s b c Melbourne, by Panic— Myth 1 Dr J. Bathe’s b c Stockbndge, by Stockholme—Granny 2 Mr G, Livingstone’s b c Scanmag, by Talk o’ the Hill—Norma 3

Essendon Stakes, of 10 sovs each, h ft, with l. r )0 added. For 3 yrs old, fist 101 b; 4 yrs, Ost; 5 yrs, 9st ‘.Mb; fi yrs and aged, 9st 121 b. The winner of any stake (not a handicap) of the value ot 100 sovs to cany 71b extra: of two or more such slake o , 101 b extra. The winner of any such slake of the value of 500 sovs to carry 1411) extra, but no penalties to accumulate beyond 141 b. Two miles. Mr J. Arthur’s b c Hero, il yrs. and Mr C. Dublin’s br h The Diver (late Dolphin) ran a dead heat, and divided the stakes. Footscuay Plate, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added. For 1? yrs old, 7st 71b: 4 yrs, 9st; 5 yrs, 6 yrs, and aged. 9st 71 bs. One mile. The winner to be sold for 100 sovs. Mr S. Waldock's br g Cast-off, by Tregeagle—Surprise, 3 yrs... ... ... f Mr t‘. Leng’s b g King Billy, by Peter Wilkins —Mountain Sylph, fi yrs ... 2

SECOND DAY, Thursday, November st:i

The Melbourne Cup, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, 10 ft, or 5 if declared, with 300 added. The winner of any handicap race of the value of 200 sovs after the declaration of ilia weights to carry 51b extra; of two or more such races, 81b extra; of any such race of the value of 100 sovs, 31b extra; of two or more such races, 51h extra. The second horse to receive 50 sovs, and the third to save his stake. Two miles. Mr A. Chirnside’s b g Haricot, 5 yrs, including olb penalty, Gst 71b ... ~ 1 Mr J. Wilson’s b g i’rotos, aged, Bst 91b 2 Mr G. Dublin’s br h The Diver (late Dolphin). 4 yrs, fist lOlbs ... ... 3 MrE. De Mestre’s bh Dagworth, 6 yrs lOst 0 Mr J. Watt’s br m Lurline, 5 yrs, Bst 111 b 0 Mr J. Wilson’s b h King of the Ring, 5 yrs Bst 71bs 0 Mr J. Tail’s b h Goldsbrough, 4 yrs, including 51b penalty, Bst 21b 0 Mr J. Tail’s b h The Arrow, 5 yrs, Bst ... 0 Sir H. Robinson’s b or br h Filz Yattcndon, 4 yrs, including 51b penalty, 7st 121 b 0 Mr W. Filgate’s b h Lapidist, 4 yrs, 7st 111 b 0 Mr J. Brewer’s b g After Dark, aged, 7st 71b 0 Sir IT. Robinson’s b h Speculation, 4 yrs 7st Gib ... ... ... ... ... 0 Mr J. Wilson’s br g Fugleman, 4 yrs, 7st 51b 0 Mr H. J. Bowler’s b g Mountaineer, 4 yrs, 7stslb ... ... 0 Mr S. P. Winter’s b h Goshawk, 4 yrs, 7st 4lb ... 0 Mr Lewis’s br h King Tom, 5 yrs, 7st ... 0 Mr W. Filgate’s br g Gloom, 4yrs, Gst 61b 0 .Mr J. Coldham’s b h Break of Day, 5 yrs, including 51b penalty, fist 51b ... 0 Mr Leng’s ch h Kettledrum, 4 yrs, fist 41b 0 Mr A. Williamson's b m Clcolite, 4 yrs, 5s t 121 b 0 Mr De Mestre’s bh Horatio, s'yrs, Bstl3'b sc Mr P. Lewis’s b h Blue Peter. 5 yrs, 7st 71b so Mr J; Watt’s ch c Papapa, 4 yrs, 7st 51b... sc Mr J. Iliffe’s gr h Friendless, 5 yrs, 75t... sc Mr P. Green’s b c Menindie, 3 yrs, by Boiardo, Gst ... ... ... ... sc

Betting on the course just before the race: 100 to 40 against Goldsbrough, 4 to 1 against King of the Ring, 7 to I against Break o’ Day, 7 to 1 against The Diver, 12 to 1 against Arrow, 12 to 1 against Fitz Yattendon, 10 to 1 against Lurline. Our own telegram having miscarried, we take the following account of the race from last night’s Star: —“ Arrow made the running for Goldsbrough for about three-quarters of a mile, when Haricot went ahead about four lengths, and never was caught, winning easily by about three lengths, Protos second, The Diver third. Time, 3 min 37 sec. Dead sell. Haricot not mentioned in the betting. Haricot, Break o’ Day, and Goldsbrough carried 51b extra, and Fitz Yattendon 31b extra.” Lurline was second last.

The same journal in a subsequent issue says: —As the Otago left Melbourne at 8 p.m. on the sth instant—the Melbourne Cup Day —she only brought our regular files up to the sth instant, and consequently the papers only contain a full account of the racing on the Derby Day, a summary of which we published yesterday. As the events run on the first day of the V.R.C. Bpring Meeting are not of very great interest to New Zealand readers, we will only now refer at any length to the contest for the Derby. The Australasian states that the final struggle in this race, between Melbourne, Stockbridge, and Scanmag, was one of the finest ever witnessed in the Southern Hemisphere. There wereeleven starters, Menindieand Melbourne being the favorites. When within a short distance of the winning post, Stockbridge and Scanmag racing together, with Melbourne three or four lengths behind them, had got away from the other horses. Then Melbourne, splendidly ridden by Ashworth, was called on. The Australasian describes the finish as follows: ‘ inch by inch, foot by foot, he gained upon the leaders, and frantic shouts of ‘ Melbourne ! ’ rent the air. At the end of the stand he was at Scanmag’s quarter, Stockbridge leading Norma’s son half a neck, and victory seemed certain for Dr Bathe’s colt, as there appeared to be no room for Melbourne to get up on the. inside. Here a slight opening presented itself, and taking advantage of it, Ashworth with one grand effort was at Stockbridge’s gii tbs a few lengths from home, ■end with another he fairly threw his horse in first in the last stride by a short head, Scanmag being only a neck behind Stockbridge. The excitement during the final struggle was of the most intense description.” The winner, who carried a lot of public money, was enthusiastically cheered, and so was bis owner, Mr John Tait; while Ashworth, the jockey, received a perfect ovation for his brilliant finish. It will be remembered that Melbourne ran second to Kingsborough in the A.J.C. Derby. The weather on the first day of the races was not pleasant, but the sport is describedassplendid, the fields being large and the contests keen. There were eight starters for the Melbourne Stakes, in which Haricot, afterwards the Melbourne Cup winner, ran second, beating King of the Ring, Speculation, and Lapidist, who were engaged in the Cup race. For the Hotham Handicap there were eighteen starters, including Calumny, who was nowhere, while twentytwo ran for the Maribyrnong Plate. A brown colt by Manuka out of Spring Blossom, the property of Mr De Mestre, did not show up in this race, but, as will be seen below, ran third for the Kensington Stakes. For the Essendon Stakes there was a field of six, and for the Footscray Plate only two faced the starter’s flag.

Now that we know who won the Melbourne Cup, the opinions of the well-known

sporting contributors to the Melbourne weeklies on the horses engaged in the race, will not be so eagerly looked for, but still it may not be uninteresting to know what was said. We all know that Goldsbrough started first favorite, and that Haricot was scarcely backed. This is what "Augur, ’’ in the Australusiati, thought of Lurline : —‘‘lf ever a mare is to win the great spring handicap, this should be the year, for one of the best that has raced in Australia is the New Zealand mare, Lurliue. She is as fit as it is for an animal to be, and though she has been suffering from the effects of the hot weather that has prevailed lately, her trainer, Cults, hopes to sen her upon her best behaviour to-day. Her weight, Bst 111 b. is nothing to so grandly-developed an animal ; and, as she can stay for a week, I see no reason why she should not play a very prominent part in the drama that is to be enacted at Flcmington this afternoon.” As we already know, the part she played in the race was by no means a prominent one, at any rate at the finish. “ Augur,” in his tip for the Cup. placed The Diver or Goldsbrough first, and King of the Ring next. The only other tip we see in the Melbourne papers was one in the Herald, which places Diver first, with Goldsborough second, and Lurline third. Haricot does not appearjto have been mentioned in print as even a likely horse, and the night before the race 100 to 5 were offered and taken about him, Diver being fourth in the betting at 100 to 14, and Lapidist eighth on the list at 100 to 5. all of which goes to show the truth of the sage turf proverb, “You never can tell till the numbers are up.” Lurline appears to have been a good deal fancied for the Fleraington Plate, but we shall not know the result of this race for a few days. The acceptances for the Wagga Wagga Handicaps to be run at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club meeting on December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, are published in the Australasian. Lurline appears to have been pretty severely dealt with in all three. For the Wagga Wagga Cup there are thirty-five acceptances, including some of the best horses in the colonies, and Lurline is placed third on the list with Bst (jibs, the top weight being Dagworth, with 9st 9lbs ; and the next Horatio, with Bst Slbs. For the Grand Stand Handicap, for which there are thirtyone acceptors, Lurliue has been allotted the top weight, Bst 41 bs, while she heads the list of twenty-one acceptors for the Town Plate Handicap with Bst 41bs. The handicappers evidently think something of the daughter of Traducer and Mermaid.

The only possible explanation of the reason why Papapa was scratched just before the Cup race is that he was unfit, as on the previous day he had to be sent from the training ground, being too lame to gallop. additional news. From the Melbourne Evening Herald of November sth, obtained from one of the Otago’s passengers, wo take the following account of a portion of the second day’s racing. The full account of the Cup race was to have been given in a second edition of the same newspaper, probably published too late for the Otago;—

Maiden Plate, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs, h ft, with 200 added. For three-year-olds, 7st; four years, 9st; five years, 9st 81b; six years and aged, 9st 101 b. One mile and a half. Mr G. Livingston’s b c Scanmag, by Talk o’ the Hills—Norma, 3 yrs 1 Mr H. N. Simpson’s b c King Philip, by Camden—Lady Darling, 3 yrs 2 Mr P. Lewis’s b c Menindie, by Boiardo —Nathalie, 3 yrs 3 Betting—Level on the winner. Time, 2min 36sec.

Railway Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 added. For three-year-olds, 7st 31b; four years, 9st; five years, 9st 71b; six years and aged, 9st 91b. Winner of any race of the value of 100 sovs to carry 71b extra; or two or more such races, 14lb extra. One mile and a quarter. Dr Bathe’s b c Stockbridge, 3 yrs (71bs over) ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr J. E. Warby’s b c Polidori, by Panic —Hester Grazebrook, 3 yrs ... ... 2 Mr R. Lane’s b f Barmaid, 3 yrs 3 Melbourne and Mute were scratched. Stockbridge was made a hot favorite before the race. He fully justified the confidence of his backers, winning easily. Time, 2 min 16 sec. Kensington Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs, h ft, with 200 added. For two-year-olds, colts, Bst 51b; fillies, Bst. The winner to be sold for 300 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr W. Branch’s br c Richmond, by Maribyrnong—Fawn 1 Mr H. Fisher’s b f Frateruite, by the Marquis—Egalite 2 Mr B. Ue Mestre’s b c , by Manuka— Spring Blossom ... ... 3 Betting—Level on Richmond, 3 to i agsf the field. This was an excellent race. The whip was freely used rounding the straight, but Richmond came in cleverly two lengths ahead. Time, I min 9 sec. During the luncheon hour, King of the Ring and Break o’ Day were much fancied for the Cup, Break o’ Day gradually drawing up, the impression becoming stronger that he was the stable horse.