SPORTING.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 878, 18 April 1877, Page 2

SPORTING.

THE AUTUMN MEETING. Second Bay. Stewards —Messrs L. Walker. P. Cunningham, W. Reeves, Wynn Williams, E. G. Crriflith, F. W. Delamain, Sir J. C.Wilson, C. 8., K.S.I. Judge—Hon E. W. Stafford. Starter-Mr C. A. Fitzroy. Clerk of the Course —Mr E. W. Millett. Handicapper — Mr 11. P. Lance. Clerk of the Scales—Mr S. Garforth. From the lowering state of the weather early m the morning the attendance on the course to-day coidd hardly have been expected to have been large. There was, however, considering, a very fair muster. We may call the attention of the stewards to a serious defect in the display of the numbers of the horses going. As it is now, when there is a large field the lower row of numbers is entirely hidden from the view of people on the course, who have all paid tin admission fee, and of course have a right to know what is doing. The remedy is simple, viz., the increasing of the height of the post supporting the numbers, so as to give a clear view all over the course. The first event of the day was the Steeplechase, for which six were colored. St. Alban's and Eclipse were however absentees. The race was a grand one throughout; indeed, we doubt if a better from start to finish has been seen on our course. It was gamely contested, and the two leading horses did their best, being capitally ridden. xVs will be seen, it resulted in another victory being scored to MiRay's veteran steeplechaser Tommy Dodd. Handicap Steeplcjiask of 100 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 10 sovs., hit.; 5 sovs. on nomination on day of general entry, and 5 sov. at the post. About 3£ miles, over such country as the stewards may direct. Mr Ray's b g Tommy Bodd, aged, list; 71b (McGregor) 1 Mr Mackcv's gr g Mousetrap, aged, list (B. O'Brien) 2 Mr Shadbolt's ch g Faugh-a-Ballagh, 5 yrs, lOst (Shadbolt) 3 Mr Watt's ch g Bon Juan, aged, lOst 101 b (Matthews) 0 The lot were sent away well together, the Bon taking the water jump first, with Mousetrap second, Tommy third. Faugh-a-Ballagh acting in accordance with his name and clearing the way by bringing up the rear. Across the flat to the'first fence, Tommy came to the front, but Ban put Mousetrap along, and soon after crossing it, got a lead of a length, the rest close except Faugh-a-Balkghwho tailed off All took the next fence flying, Mousetrap still leading with Tommy Bodd in too close proximity to be pleasant, the Bon lying third. In this order the remaining fences were crossed all doing well. Coining to the water jump a second time, Tommy Bodd and Mousetrap were on even terms, and after a short distance got a lead, but only for a little while. Crossing the first fence Mousetrap again got the lead, and sailed away with Tommy sticking to him. In this way they ran to the turn for home, each fence being topped beautifully. Coming down the straight they were almost neck and neck, and crossed the last hurdle together. Coming along the bit of flat to the winning post it looked like a dead heat, but the old 'un just forged his head in first, and won a splendid race by a short head. Time—7min 5-lsecs. The Flying Stakes was the next on the card, and for this, though thirteen youngsters were on the card, only seven faced the starter. The absentees were Mangle, Fallacy, Foul Play, Oberon, Equation, and Eglantine. MiRedwood's colt Bribery, from his performance of yesterday, was made a warm favorite, though many thought either Punga or Janglcr would pull off the event. The eolt however repeated his victory after a good race, the blue and white just wresting second place from Jangler. Bead Heat, who was thought to have a show, was outpaced from the first, and Mk-ellc, who ran a good horse, had indulged in too many gallops before the start to be able to do much. Flying Stakes, of 100 sovs., for two-year-olds and upwards, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each, to be paid on nomination, on day of general entry. Weight for age. Winners since Ist November, 1876, of a weight-for-age race of 100 sovs., to carry slbs extra; of 100 sovs. twice, or 200 sovs. in one event, to carry lOlbs extra. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr Redwood's br f Briberv, 3 yrs, Sst slb (Clifford) 1 Mr Belamain's brl m Pungawerewere, 4 yrs, 9st ... (Rowlands) 2 Mr Webb's br c Jangler, 2 yrs, 6st 101 b (Clarke) 3 Mr Griffith's br f Tell Talc, 2 yrs, 6st 71b (Allen) 0 Mr Ray's b f Mirelle, 2 yrs, Gst 71b (Niebolls) 0 Mr Reeves's br c Chancellor, 2 yrs, Gst 10lb (Hope) 0 Mc Wan's br e Bead Heat, 3 yrs, Sst Sib (Wattie) 0 Bettintr—2 to 1 agst Bribery, Punga and Jangler, 4 and 5 to 1 the rest. A considerable time was consumed at. the start, in getting the lot. off, Mirelle going several gallops, and the Middlepark colt remaining at the post. However after four attempts they were dismissed to a fair start, Dead Heat getting a long way the worst of it. Tell Tale, Briberv, Jangler, and Punga formed the leading division in the order named, Mircille and Chancellor next and Dead Heat last. In this order they ran to the turn, when Bribery began to go up witli Punga and Jangler in close attendance, the rest in a cluster about half a length in rear. Coining into the straight Clifford let Bribery out and took the lead, Punga and Janglei being second and third. Nearing home Punga began to try to come away, but it was ;; failure, and Mr Redwood's colors again came to the front, scoring another win to the nhpost invincible- black and red by a short

half length, Punga beating Jauglcr on the post, for second place, the rest straggling. Time —lmin 22fiscs.

The Selling Race came next, for which [saac Walton was made a hot favorite. The northern crack had, however, to strike his colours to Mr Mullock's colt, who won a good race by a length, with Grey Momus and Equation close up. Selling Rack, of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each, to be paid on nomination on day of general entry. Weight for age. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 300 sovs.; any surplus to go the fund; if entered to be sold for 200 sovs., allowed 71bs ; for 100 sovs., lilbs ; for 50 sovs., 211bs. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr Mallock'sbrc Foul Play, 2 vrs, OstlOlb " (Clifford) 1 Mr Walter's br c Isaac Walton, 4 yrs, SstlOlb (Cantell) 2 Mr Craddock's gr g Grey Momus, aged, 7stlllb (Wattie) 3 Mr Frazer's b f Equation, 2 yrs, 6st 71b (Clark) 0 Malvina, Laddie, and Birdcatcher also ran. Betting —Even on Isaac Walton ; 2 to 1 agst Foul Play. Equation and Grey Momus made the running at the start, and up to the turn held command of affairs. At the distance Isaac began to come but could not stay, and Mr Mallock's colt got the lead, with Equation and Isaac close up. In this order they ran to near home, when Foul Play went away with a lead of about a length and won, Equation, Isaac Walton and Grey Momus being all together. On the post Grey Momus beat Equation by a head for third place. Time, lmin 23|secs. OAMARU STEEPLECHASE CLUB. [Pee Press Agency.] Oamabu, April 17. A meeting of the Oamaru Steeplechase Club took place at the Empire Hotel last night, when it was resolved to hold the next race meeting on Thursday, the 21th May, so that all the horses engaged for the Waimate Steeplechases (to be held on May 15th) can put in an appearance here.