CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 270, 23 April 1875, Page 2

CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING.

Friday, April 23, 1875. Stewards —Messrs G. B, Parker, J. Brabazon, M. Studholme, H. P. Lance, E. L. Clogstoun, Hon. E. W. Stafford, F. W. Delamain. Judge—Sir J. C. Wilson, C.B. K.S.I. Starter —Mr P. Campbell. Clerk of the Coursd—Mr E. W. Millett. Handicapper— Mr H. P, Lance. Clerk of the Scales—Mr R, Hustler. - The weather this, morning promised well for a race day, though it was decidedly close, and many of the weatherwise prophecied rain before night. The railway officials had at last been persuaded to issue similar tickets to those used at the Club’s last meeting, and consequently the rail was well patronised. His Excellency the Governor and his suite were present during the day’s racing, and the Marquis of Normanby appeared to take considerable interest in the sport. The betting last night indicated that Templeton was firmly established as first favorite for the big race of the meeting, his backers being very confident that he would carry his big weight to victory. On arriving at the course the weather commenced to look more threatening, and a Sou’-wester seemed imminent, fortunately, however, it held off throughout the day. Bookmakers had but very short prices to lay about anything in the Trial'Stakes, and there was not much money speculated by the general public in the race. ' vi . Trial Plate, of 100 sovs; entrance, 5 sovs; for three-year-olds and upwards. Winners of 100 spvs in one event, ?inqe Nov, Ist; 1874, to parry 71b extra; of 200 sovs lOlbs; of 300 sovs, 141bs. Maidens at , time of starting allowed, for three-year-olds, 51bs; four-year-olds, lOlbs; five years and upwards, 141bs. One-and-a-half-miles-weights for age. Distance, one mile'and a quarter. Capt Hutchison’s' b c King Philip, 3 yrs, Bst 31bs ... ... 1 ... ...(Batty) 1 Mr Murphy’s b c Hercules, 3 yrs, Bst 31bs (J. Ray) 2 Mr Ray’s ch f Sonnambula, 3 yrs, Bst (Richards) 3 Mr Yeend’s b g Rory O’More, 6 yrs, lOst lib (incl 71bs pen)(..W. Enderson) 0 Mr Gilligan’s rn f Princess Mary, 3 yrs, Bst ... ... .'.. (Wintsringham) 0 Even money agst Somnambula, 6 to 4 agst King Philip; and 2 to I agst the others. , King Philip looked ragged enough and very little improved, but Somnambula was looking well. Rory O’More had but few admirers, but there were some who pinned their faith on Hercules, and events proved that they were not far out. ITT’ Ij. The flhg fell to a very good start, Princess Mary, going to the front at ,once with the others all close up,. being second, and Rory O’More third, Hercules lying last. They ran "in this order for about a quarter of a mile, when King Philip took the third place, the leaders being still unchanged. They all closed up towards the. top turn with the exception of Rory O’More, who dropped away to the rear. At the turn Hercules led, but Sonnambula and King Philip deprived him of the lead and came on together, Sonnambula looking all over a winner as the King was at the whip. She failed to stay home, however, and the King won a fine race from Hercules, who came with a great, rash at the finish by a short neck. Time; 2min. 22sec. St. Lbgbr Stakes, of 100 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft. Colts, Bst lOlbs; fillies and geldings, Bst 71bs. Distance, one mile, six furlongs, and 132 yards.. Closed with. 14 subs. Mr F. Delamain’s Elfin King, Bst 71bs Mr Ray’s b c Tadmor, Bst lOlbs (owner) 2 For the Leger, the next race on the card, only two came to the post, and the event was of course considered a certainty for Tadmor, on whom the odds of two to one were laid whenever a taker could be obtained. The takers, however, had the best of it the finish. The race requires little description; Bob. on the fall of the flag, at once took Tadmor to the front, and made steady running with him to the top turn, where Elfin King joined him, and a few yards fa ther were run, when the backers of Tadmor were aghast at the sight of Bob riding his horse as if for life. A good race home ensued, but Elfin King had the foot of his opponent, and eventually won by threequarters of a length. Time, 3min 38sec.

Champagne, Stakes, of 100 so vs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft; for two-year-olds. Colts, Bst lOlbs; fillies and geldings, Bst 81bs. Distance, six furlongs. Closed with 16 subs. Mr Redwood’s ch c, by Towton—Phoebe, . , r . , (Lyford) 1 MrF. W. Delamain’s br f Pungawerewere (Wattie) 2 Mr R. Campbell’s ch c Daniel O’Rourke (Ray) 3 Mr O’Brien’s b g Lough Neah (Derrett) 4 Mr L. Walker’s b f Gilda ... (Higgott) 0 Mr R. Campbell’s br c Castilian; (Hughes) 0 For the Champagne all those on the card except Folle Farine were did saddled and the PhoebecoltandDaQiel,o’R° ur ke had the most backers. They were not a bad looking lot and a good race was anticipated. The flag fell to an good start, and directly afterwards the Phoebe colt went to the front and was never headed throughout the race,., Pungawerewere who appeared outpaced at the commencement ran through her horses in the straight and finished second, Daniel O’Rouke, third, and Webb’s in the rear. Time, limn, 2‘6sec. i The last race was the St. George’s Handicap of 100 sovs, added I to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each*, for acceptor's 2 sovs to go, to the 1 fund. Distance, one mile. Mr R. Campbell’s ch c-Castaway, 4 yrs, i Bst(Matthews) 1 Mr Stevenson’s br c Guy Fawkes, 3 yrs, 7; 6st 121 b, car. 7st 31b (T. Lyford) ... 2 Mr Ray’s ch f Sqnnambala,.3 yrs, 7st 61b (Richards) 3 Mr Yeend’s b gißory O’More, ’6 yrs, 9st 121 b (Enderson) ... ... ... ... 0 Mr Watts’ ch f Ngaro, 3 yrs; 6st 71b ;; (A. Lyford) 0 Capt Hutchinson’s br f Spritsail, 4 yrs, 6st 51b • l> ... (Allen) 0 Mr Lunn’s br f Nectar late Dolly Warden, 4 yrs, 6st 31b carried 6st 6.}lb (Smith) 0 Won easily. Time, Imin 62Jsecs.