SPORTING.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 571, 18 April 1876, Page 2

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING. First Day, April 17. Stewards— Messrs G. 13. Parker, Wynn Williams, W. Reeves, E. L. Clogstoun, F. Courage, L. Harper, F. Brittan. Judge— Hon, E. W. Stafford. Starter—Mr P. Campbell. Clerk of the Course—Mr J. Campbell. Handicapper—Mr G. Stead. Clerk of the Scales—Mr R. H. Campbell. The following is the full account of the Tradesmen’s Plate which we were unable to publish in full in last night’s issue:— Tradesmen’s Plate Handicap, of 100 sovs, for three-year-olds and upwards, added to a sweepstakes of 7 sovs each ; 2 sovs on nomination, 5 sovs on acceptance. One mile. Mr Redwood’s br h Guy Fawkes (Ravensworth—Fidget), 4 yrs, 9st lib (T. Lyford) f Mr D. O’Brien’sb g Fishhook, 3 yrs, 7st 51b (Perritt) f Mr R. Ray’s b h Tadmor, 4 yrs, 7st 131 b (D, Jones) 3 Mr Watt’s b g Parawhenua, 6 yrs, Bst 51b (Brunner) 0 Mr M'lvor’s b h Hercules. 4 yrs, 7st 91b (Gourlay) 0 Mr Delamain’s br f Pungawerewere, 3 yrs, 7st 51b (H. Rowland) 0 Mr Delamain’s b g Elfin King. 4 yrs, 7st 31b {J. Allen) 0 Mr S. Nosworthy’s br c Tattler, 3 yrs, 7st (Demuth) 0 Mr T, Shand’s br c The Chief, 3 yrs, 6st (T. Allen) 0 Mr T. Shand’s b m Wild Rose, aged, sst 71b (T. Clark) 0 Ariel was scratched. Betting—s to 2 agst Guy Fawkes, 3to 1 agst Parawhenua, Fishhook, and Pungawerewere, 4 to 1 agst Tadmor, 5 to 1 agst Elfin King. After some delay at the post, during which The Chief took a gallop on his own account, the lot got away to a fa'r start. Guy Fawkes and the Hook wore the fli3t to show in front, followed by Tadmor and Parawhenua, Mr Delamain’s pair, with Hercules lying back, The Chief being left at the post. At the turn in Parawhenua went up but died away almost immediately, Guy Fawkes lying second, and vhe Hook in charge of affairs. Coming up the straight the two leaders drew away and ran a neck and neck race home, which terminated in a dead heat, Tadmor a moderate third, the rest beaten off. Time, Imin 48|3£c. Fisbhcok was subsequently scratched without dividing, and Guy Fawkes consequently walked over for the st..kes. The Hack race produced a field of five, and was won by Mr Hankins’ Lady Heron. Second Day—Tuesday. Tby pigeon express.] Favored by fine weather and the prospect of a good day’s sport, the second day of the C.J.C. Autumn meeting was a remarkable improvement on the first as to attendance. The b;/jd of the Opera Company was stationed on tbe ladies’ lawn duriiur the day, and p|ayed some very good selections. Tor the Flying Stakes five only came to the post, and the betting was even on the Ada colt, though old Guy had many adP«rers, which he justified by running into first plage. >

Flying Stakes, of 150 sovs, for two-year-olds and upwards, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, to be paid by 1 p.m. on the day of the race ; entrance 5 sovs, on general entry day. VVinners since Ist November, 1875, of weight for age of £l5O to carry 51bs extra ; of £l6O twice, or £3OO, to carry 101 bs extra. Distance, three quarters of a mile. Mr Redwood’s br h Guy Fawkes, 4 yrs, 9st 31bs (T. Lyford) 1 Mr W. C. Webb’s ch c by Traducer— Ada, 2 yrs, 6st lOlbs (Allen) 2 Mr W, C. Webb’s blk c by Traducer— Tantrums, 2 yrs, 6st lOlbs (Demeeth) 3 At the start, Guy and the Tantrums’ colt led, Pungawerewere third, the Ada colt next, and Dead Heat last, having got a bad start. At the corner turning in for home, Guy and Ada colt drew away from the others, and a good race ensued down the straight. Half way down it was anybody’s race, but the colt swerved under the whip, and old Guy shot in a winner by three lengths, Ada colt second, Tantrums third, the rest straggling. Time, linin 23sec. A protest against Guy Fawkes for crossing was disallowed. Cavalry Race ; no weight under list. Distance, one mile. Mr Craddock’s g m Phantom, 5 yrs, (Owner) 1 Mr Brittan’s b g Royalty, aged ... ... 2 Mr Hawkins’s b g Purakanui 3 The candidates for the Autumn Handicap were closely scanned, and speculation was rife. The betting was in favour of Ariel; Fishhook was second favourite. Great Autumn Handicap, of 300 sovs, for three-year-olds and upwards, added to a sweepstake of 10 sovs each for acceptors ; the winner of any handicap of 100 sovs after the declaration of the weights to carry 51bs penalty ; of 200 sovs. lOlbs. St Leger course. Mr Delamain’s b h Templeton, 5 yrs, Bst 111 b ... (Watty) 1 Mr Buckland’s b c Ariel, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (Matthews) 2 Mr Redwood’s br h Guy Fawkes, 4 yrs, 9st 3 Betting—6 to 4 agst Airiel, 5 to 1 agst Fishhook, 3 to 1 agst Cloth of Gold, 10 to 1 agst Right Bower and others. Mr Campbell got the lot off to a splendid start, after one or two trials, caused by Ariel being fractious. Cloth of Gold at once took charge of affairs, with Fishhook second, and Guy third, the rest close up. In this order they ran until at the back of the course, when Ariel and Templeton ran up to Cloth of Gold, which was still leading, and a fine race ensued. At the turn Fishhook fel 1 , and Cloth of Gold, who was still leading, followed suit, rolling over the boy. Ariel and Templeton then came to the front, and a grand race ensued down the straight. Ariel tried all he could to overhaul the old horse, but without avail, and he won by a length, Guy third, Templeton was loudly cheered on coming to the scale. Time, 3min 25secs. Selling Stakes, of 50 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each ; weights for age. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 300 sovs, any surplus to go to the fund ; if entered to be sold for 200 sovs, allowed 71bs; for 100 sovs, 141hs. Distance, threequarters of a mile. Mr Watt’s b g Parawhenua, 6 yrs, Sst 31 bs 1 Mr Mallock’sJ be Mangle. 2 yrs, 6st 31bs 2 Mr R. Ray’s bh Tadmor, 4 yrs, Sst lOlbs 0 This was a very good race. To the top turn Mangle and Tadmor had the lead, with Parawhenua close up. Coming into the straight, Parawhenua began to come, and a good race ensued between him and Mangle. Ultimately, the coffi-head managed to get in first by about two lengths. NORTH CANTERBURY RACES. Stewards—Messrs J. E. Brown, W. Buss, W. H. Burton, J. Bowie, W. Bramley, S. Coleman, R. Chapman, M. Duncan, W. Eckersley, G. H. Lee, J. Lilly, E, Parnham, L. C. Williams. President— A. Parsons. Starter—C. G, King. Clerk of Scales—J. Wheeler, Judge—C. Whitefoord. Clerk of Course—J. Rickurs. Secretary and Treasurer R. Aherne. Handicappers—M. Jones, E, Murfitt, and F. H. Digby. On Easter Monday, at Rangiora, it appears there are three items of amusement which may be relied on—first, the races, then a concert, and without fail a bazaar. How the three succeed—if they do so—is wonderful, and outsiders ask why this programme is not varied a little more. The races are now fixed to be held on this Monday, but the concert and bazaar might be made moveable, which would give the persons who attend the horseraces an opportunity to visit these entertainments on another day. It is gratifying tol record that although the weather •pas in the early morning unfavorable, it cleared, and was splendidly fine throughout. This must have been very gratifying to the promoters of the races, who since last meeting have decided on changing their name from Rangiora to North Canterbury, so as to include a wider area, but having included Leithfield and Oxford, it was expected there would have been a larger field, and the events would have been better contested. As it was this meeting fell short of the Oxford one, and notwithstanding that the North Canterbury district includes Leithfield, it is expected that Leithfield will still hold its usual meeting, when it is certain, as hitherto, that district will have one of the best meetings in the north. The attendance on the ground was large. The arrangements of the committee wave par excellence. There was a fenced in saddling paddock and a tent for the convenience of the committee, secretary, and clerk of the scales. The natural formation of the ground on the reserve on which- the racecourse is d. ormed, was admirably adapted for obtaining view of the race from the terrace lon which the booths and judge’s chair were placed. The vehicles were also ranged along this high ground, aud the public had a full view across the course. The running ground was not in such good order as it would have been if it had not been used during the past few days by the horses in training. Mr Aherne, as hon secretary, was deserving of a word of praise for his arrangements. The booth on the ground was under the presiding of Mr J. Conway, White Crane Hotel, Woodend. Coming to the events of the day—for the Handicap hurdle race the entries were con fined to Rose Alba, Mosquito, and Barma’d all of which looked very fit, aud if the lattfer bad not met with an accident by slipping on

the grass and rolling over—as she is certain at fencing—a good run round would have ensued. Mosquito at the start was a warm favorite, but was not handled in the way he ought to have been. At the beginning Rose Alba was the least likely-looking, but in the running soon showed to advantage, and landed its jock a winner in a canter. The District Hurdle race brought four to face the starter ; for this Shillalagh was the hot favorite with persons who knew his performances, and won as he liked, clearing the jumps in excellent style. Barmaid having been saved in the last event was preferred by many as a probable winner; but having traversed three-quarters of a mile, she gave in. Mosquito was too heavily weighted with Weston up, and Te Kooti was never looked on as anything like a winner, being a most unpromising animal. Four maidens entered, but Te Kooti was properly scratched, and of the remaining three, the ribbon might have been handed to Cricket at the start ; he was “ bound to win when he went in.” He was moreover in splendid fettle. Colleen Bawn, which has come to the fore in several of the local sports races, was not up to her usual form. Disturbance, fancied by several in his preliminary canter, was a decided failure in his performance. In the event of the day, the Cup, three of the horses were certain to make it a hot contest. After bis other run, the pencil might well be put through Disturbance, though he came to the start. The race was generally put down as a moral for Manuka, but Derritt’s judgment landed his horse a winner. Tim, though admired by many, was not equal to either Manuka or Jimmy, but came up to them in grand style at the finish. The result of the race was a scene of general congratulation and cheering at Mr Cone’s success. For the Farmer’s Plate the five entered came to the start. Everyone put Kiwi in for it, omy 'be fought shy, and went across the course. Malton, in nice form, was looked to to do good things, but he fell short, and the race went to Mischief, a fine upstanding colt, Harkaway coming into second position. Tommy Dodd, in the District Hack Race, had it all his own way, and he was in fit condition for doing it against Tim and Gay Lad. For the Consolation Handicap everybody gave it to Manuka, but it might have been a close race if Fairy Queen had not bolted. A Hurry Scurry concluded the day’s proceedings, won by Tommy Dodd, Rebel, the favorite, having bolted once round. Handicap Hurdle Race, 20 sovs ; open to all comers; two miles, over eight hurdles; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Mr A. McQuillan’s b m Rose Alba, 5 yrs, 9st 51b (H. Murfit) 1 Mr J. Lilly’s bm Mosquito, 5 yrs. 9st 101 b (W. Wheeler) 2 Mr W. H. Burton’s ch m Barmaid, 4 yrs, lOat .1 (Owner) 0 After a nervous delay, Mr Cone despatched the trio on very even terms. All took the first timber in good style, when Mosquito cut out the running. At the second hurdle Barmaid came to grief and fell out of the race. At the next fence Mosquito baulked ; Rose Alba came up and took the lead her own way, jumping well all the way to the finish, and making way in the running, coming in a very easy winner. District Hurdle race, 10 sovs ; no weight under 9st 71b ; post entry ; distance 1£ miles, over six flights of hurdles. Mr B. Murfit’sbg Shillelagh (H. Murfit) 1 Mr W. H. Burton’s ch m Barmaid (J. Wilson) 2 Mr J. Lilly’s b m Mosquito (T. Weston) 0 Mr J. Burt’s blk gTe Kooti (W. Wheeler) 0 The horses started well, Shillelagh going away with a spnrt, the others hanging back as if waiting for the timber yard to be cleared. The next to show was Mosquito, then Barmaid and Te Kooti, but in the running Barmaid passed Mosquito. In front of the stand Shillelagh had a strong lead, Barmaid coming up, Mosquito third. Te Kooti knocked the rails about and fell out. At the succeeding hurdle the leader baulked and Barmaid passed, but Shillelagh having returned took his fence in fine style, and collared Barmaid in the straight, the mare’s bolt having been shot. The horse came in in a canter, winning by four lengths, Barmaid second, Mosquito third. Maiden Plate, 16 sovs ; for district horses only; weight for age ; entrance, 30s ; distance, one and a quarter miles. Mr J. Burt’s b m Cricket, 5 yrs, 9st 91b, (W, Wheeler) 1 Mr G. S. Palmer’s gr m Colleen Bawn, 3 yrs, Sst lib (H. Murfit) 2 Mr H. Vallance’s b c Disturbance, 3 yrs, Sst 41b .. ... (H. McHugh) 0 Mr J. Burt’s Te Kooti was scratched. The lot went away in a cluster towards the straight run to the stand, when Cricket came out and galloped away as he liked, Colleen Bawn being pushed to collar him, Disturbance nowhere. North Canterbury Cup Handicap, 30 sovs; open to all comers, added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs, to go to the second horse ; distance, two miles. Mr G. Cone’s b g Jimmy, aged, 9st 41b (H. Derrit) 1 Mr W. P. Tavlor’s ch g Tim, aged, 9at (G. Weston) 2 Mr W. Bramley’s b g Manuka, aged, lOst (G. Gibbs) 0 Mr H. /Vallance’s b c Disturbance, 3 yrs, Sst (G. Rowland) 0 Mr Cone did not effect a very good start, but as soon as the cluster broke Manuka went steadily to the front, Jimmy next, and Tim close up, Disturbance soon going out of race. Jimmy came up to Manuka level, and the two went once round together, Tim in attendance. Coming in to the post the second time round, Jimmy at the inside place was called on, and came away from Manuka. Tim, who bad been gradully drawing up, passing Manuka in a hard run, and pressed Jimmy for the finish, only falling short by a length and a half of Jimmy, Manuka was two lengths behind Tim, Farmers’ Plate, 10 sovs, for district two-year-olds only ; colts, 7st 101 b ; fillies and geldings, 7st 71b ; entrance, 1 sov ; distance, three-quarters of a mile. H. H. Yallance’s ch f Mischief, 7st 71b (G. Rowland) 1 Mr A. McQuillan’s b c Harkaway, 7st 101 b (G. Gibbs) 2 Mr S. Wilson’s b f Fairy Queen, 7st 71b (F. Lynskey) 0 Mr G. S. Palmer’s ch g Malton, 7st 71b (H. Murfit) 0 Mr J. Rickur’s ch f Kiwi, 7st 71b (H. Marsden) 0 After one or two false starts Kiwi bolted. Malton went away with the lead, and Mischief collared him, keeping the lead to the finish, with Harkaway well_ up, but falling short at the judge’s chair by two ! lengths, Fairy Queen coming a close third, • and Malton not far behind.

District Hack rage, 10 sovs; no weight under lost ; for horses that have never won 10 sovs of advertised money ; post entry, I sov ; distance, one mile. Mr S. Wilson’s b g Tommy Dodd (H. Derritt) 1 Mr W. P. Taylor’s ch g Tim (G. Weston) 2 Mr W. Gardner’s b g Gay Lad 0 The start was an even one, but Tommy Dodd went to the fore, and came in with a run* away race, Tim keeping well up for second, Gay Lad being far in rear. Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs, for all horses beaten, but not distanced, during the meeting; post entry, 15a; distance one mile. Mr W. Bramley’s b h Manuka, aged, 9st (G. Gibbs) 1 Mr J, Lilly’s b m Mosquito, 5 yrs, Sat 61bs (H, Derritt) 2 Mr S. Wilson’s b f Fairy Queen, 6st lOlbs 0 Fairy Queen went away with the lead, but bolted, Manuka second. The latter had it well in hand, and came in an easy winner. Hurry Scurry ; distance, one mile ; for a sweepstakes of 10s each, with £2 added. Mr S. Wilson’s Tommy Dodd ... (Murfit) 1 Mr Collins’ Prince (Owner) 2 In this race there were five entries. Tommy took the lead, with McQuillan’s Rebel next, Prince close up. At end of half mile Prince came up second, and Tommy Dodd was now collared.