SPORTING.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 852, 17 March 1877, Page 3

SPORTING.

SPORTING NOTES PROM DUNEDIN.

{From a correspondent of the Press.')

This morning the weather was again very fine, but, contrary to expectation, little long work was done, none of the horses following the example set by Fishhook, Stanley, and Right Bower yesterday, and doing cup distance. The public mustered in force, several visitors from up country and the neighboring province putting in appearance. Monaghan stripped Templeton, Titania, and Elfin King, and sent them a mile or so, finishing fast, all shaping well. Pungawerewere went about two miles by herself in nice style. Deacs Heat and Cloth of Gold were sent a little over a mile together, the colt not seeming to go so kindly as has been his custom for the past few weeks. Stuart Waddell will take Cloth of Gold up to Mosgiel to-morrow morning. Hippocampus had about two miles and a half by himself at a steady pace, but now and then putting on a spurt, during which his style was very taking. Fishhook and Eclipse were sent a sharp mile spin, the cup horse going as well as ever. Mr Qilligan’s pair, Stirabout and Princess Mary, were stripped at the far side of the course, and had a rattling two miles gallop, tho colt going in a very determined manner. Stormbird was out alone, ttpray having started for Mosgiel. He looks fresh and well, bat cannot have any show against the young ones. Right Bower and Little Dan went a fast mile and a quarter, the cup candidate not shaking his companion off as soon as might have been expected.

OXFORD ANNUAL RACES.

[By Telegbaph.]

The stewards of the Oxford races had nothing to complain of yesterday. The weather was beautiful and the attendance very good. The sport was excellent, for the fields were above the average, and fho various events were well contested. The course has been much improved since lastyear, and a permanent saddling paddock has been erected, and the running ground entirely cleared of stones. By next season a grand stand will be erected, and the meeting promises to be as great an improve ment on this year’s as this one was on last. Messrs Mullins and O’Shaunassy earned golden opinions for their catering, which was very good. As usufcl, the various officials exerted themselves to make things go off well, and they have every reason to be satisfied with the result of their labours. The sport commenced with the Handicap Hurdle race, for which four acceptors figured on the card. Mousetrap, who looked very fit, was the most fancied, and won at the finish easily. Phantom looked anything but well, and Satan, a well known local animal, was too big. Polly, a very neat little mare, ran and jumped exceedingly well, and with more condition would figure respectably in better society. The Maiden Plate produced a field of five, Maritana being reserved by her owner for the Cup. A mile gallop before the start proper lost Young Diomedes and Fairy Queen any chance they might have had, and Grey Motnus, very well ridden by H. Rowland, won with a bit in hand from bis two other opponents, Rebel and Mountain Deer. Six weighed out for the Oxford Cup, Rosy Smart being disqualified by the stewards on account of an informality in her nomination, Grecian Bend was the great pot, though the Chief, who was on the gross side of condition, was backed freely. Maiitana stripped well and performed fairly, but the winner tqrned up in old Manuka, who made all hia qwn running and won easily. The Farmers’ Plate calls for no special comment, but the second Handicap Hurdle race produced a good field and a capital race. Lone Hand, a useful looking animal from the Ashburton, was the first past the post, but was disqualified for missing a hurdle. Her rider broke his stirrup leather early in the race. Phantom, who finished a close second, took the stakes. The Consolation was a good thing for Maritana, who, with nine stone, disposed of Grecian Bend, Laddie, and Mischief, without much trouble. We append the results :

Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles ; distance, two ! miles ; nomination, I sov ; acceptance, 2 ; sovs L, Markey’a m g Mousetrap (by Camden, out of Creepmouse), aged, list 71b (Kearney) 1 Barnard’s bin Polly, 5 yrs, lOst 4lbs, (H. Murflt) 2 Lunn’a gm Phantom, 6 yrs, list (Mr Craddock) 0 Moody’s m g Satan, (5 yrs, lOst (Sheenan) 0 The lot went at a very moderat e Phan • tom being the first to show in front andleading to the first hurdle, which she refused. Mousetrap here took up the running with Polly in close attendance, and held the lead over the second hurdle where Satan baulked. For the next mile the grey led, closely waited on by Polly. Phantom and Satan followed a long way behind, but their refusal put them out of the race, and they were not persevered with. At the last turn Mousetrap improved the pace, and Polly being soon disposed of came in an easy winner by a length. Maiden Plate, of 15 sovs, for all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 15 sovs ; entrance, 1 sov ; weight for age ; distance, one and a quarter miles Lunn’a gr g Grey Moose (by Traducer, out of Patricienne), C yrs, 9it 81 bs (W, Rowland) 1 Markey’s b g Mountain Deer, 2 yrs, 7st 101 b (Sinclair) 2 Rebel, Young Diomedes, and Fairy Queen also ran,

After one false attempt, in which Dio Diedes and Fairy Queen bolted, Mr Ferhara got them well away. Fairy Queen madplay, followed by Momua. the rest close up. ifter passing the stand Ilibel rushed to the front, and held it to the last turn, where he

was supplanted by Mountain Deer at id Morans, A good race home ensued, resulting in favor of the latter by a neck.

Oxford Cup (Handicap), of 30 snvs; nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; two miles Conn’s bg Manuka (by the Peer), aged, 9st 7lb (G. Gibbs) 1 Money’s b m Maritana, 6 yrs. 7st 7lbs (A'-nesly) 2 Lunn’sb m Grecian Bend, 5 yrs, 7at 51b (H. Howland) 3 Vallance’s ch f Mischief, 3 yrs, 6sfc 51b (Jones) 0 Dawson’s b g Lone Hand, aged, Bst (Osborne) o Markey’s br c The Chief, 4 yrs (Sinclair) 0 Coming to the post Maritana reared and threw her rider, but he soon remounted, and a good start was effected. Manuka went at once to the front, followed by Mischief ; to these succeeded Grecian Bend, Maritana, and Lone Hand, in the order named, the Chief, who got away badly, last They ran thus for nearly a mile, when they all closed, but passing the Stand Manuka, waited on by Mischief, was again in front. At the back of the course Maritana went up, followed by Grecian Bend, but never got on terms with Manuka, who, increasing his lead to the finish, won easily : Maritana second, and Grecian Bend a moderate third. The rest beaten off.

Farmers’ Plate, of £7 10s ; entrance, 10a : one mile ; weight, not lees than lOst

This race produced a field of seven, and was won easily by Mr Maling’s Darkie, Johnny second.

Hurdle Hack (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; nomination, I sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; distance, one and a half miles, over six flights of hurdles. Lunn’s gr in Phantom (by Golden Grape), 6 yrs, lOst 61b ... (Wrenn) 1 Nutt’s b g Nhillalegh, aged, lOat 31b (Sheuuane) 2

Polly, Satan, Rebel, Star of the West, Wool at a Shilling, Disturbance, Laddie, and Lone Hard also ran. Lone Hand went at once to the front, the rest followed in a cluster. At the turn Satan came through his horses, and raced with Lone Hand to the third hurdle, when both ran cff. Shillalegh and Disturbance showed in front for a few strides, but Lone Hand was not to be denied, and again took the lead, which he held to the turn, when Phantom challenged, and the two raced home together, Lone Hand just winning by a neck. He was, as stated above, subsequently disqualified. Consolation Race (Handicap), of 10 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; one mile Money’s b ra Maritana, 6 yrs, 9 st ( Anneal ey) 1 Lunn’s Grecian Bend, Bst 81b (Rowland) 2 Laddie, Bst 21b, and Mischief, 7st 61b, also ran. Laddie made pace for half a mile, when he was passed by Maritana and Grecian Bend. The former came away at the last turn, and won easily. This brought a capital day’s sport to a conclusion.