SPORTING.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1049, 7 November 1877, Page 2

SPORTING.

THE METROPOLITAN OF 1877. [BY “ T’OWD ’UN.”] PIEST DAY—TUESDAY. Stewards : Sir J. C. Wilson, Messrs W. Reeves, J. Brabaaon, L. Walker, L. Harper, M. Studholme, and P. Cunningham. Judge : M. Studholme. Starter : F. Brittan. Handicapper: H. P. Lance. Clerk of the Course : E. W. Millett. Clerk of the Scales : S. Garforth. Hon. Treasurer: G. G. Stead. The following is the continuation of our report of the events decided yesterday after we went to press:— C. J. C. Handicap. Mr Redwood’s Mata (Clifford) 1 Mr Farmer’s Ariel (Matthews! 2 Mr Ray’s Danebury ... (Ray) 3 After some little fiddling at the post, the lot were sent away on pretty even terms. Foul Play taking a hot lead for nearly a mile, with Danebury second, Ariel, Pungn, and Maritana being the next trio ; Tangier, Longlands, and Mata formed the rear division, with the exception of Oberon, who was left at the post, and never figured in the race. Maritana took command after Foul Play hr.d retired, but only for a short period, as Danebury was again to the fore, with Longlands and Mata rapidly making up their ground. At the top turn into the straight, Mata came thi’ough his horses and took the lead, Ariel in the meantime rapidly improving his position, and running into second place. From this out Mr Redwood’s colt retained his lead, and though Ariel was ridden out he never could get on terms with him, the pair finishing first and second, with Danebury a fair third, Longlands fourth, Punga fifth, and the rest pulling up. Time, 3.45 V. For the Railway Plate only three numbers went up, viz., Bribery, Partbenopceus, and Lima. The betting was all in favor of Bribery, but the pot boiled over, and Mr Delamain scored a win with his colt, so far as passing the post first. It was to be seen that Bribery was not ridden out, and it was explained on coming in by Bribery’s rider that Partbenopceus went inside the post, and that he therfore did not try to ride his horse out. Railway Plate, of 100 sovs. Entrance 5 sovs. Weight-for-age. Half a mile. Mr F. W. Delamain’s be Partbenopceus (Rowlands) 1 Mr G. Fraser’s hr f Bribery (Matthews) ... 2 Mr D. O’Brien’s ch f Lima (Wattie) ... 0 A good start was effected, Bribery at once taking the lead, with Partbenopceus and Lima close up. In this order they ran until close home when Bribery slackened off, and Parthenopceus came in a winner by a couple of lengths. A protest was entered against Parthenopceus for running inside a post. After hearing the evidence the stewards dismissed the protest, and the race therefore was scored by Mr Delamain. This Day. The Cup day is of course par excellence the ladies’ day. It is on that occasion that they display to the utmost advantage the many elaborate costumes which for months previously have been evolving in the minds of ingenious milliners. The weather was beautifully fine for the purpose, the bright sunlight bringing out to advantage the various colors worn. The attendance was fairly numerous and the racing very good. I omitted yesterday to notice the establishment of a telegraph office on the course, which was taken advantage of to a large extent by the public. With fine bright weather, good attendance, and the course in capital condition, no more could be asked for by the most exacting. The number of'traps, Ac.,'on the ground was largely in excess of the previous day, and generally the attendance, as is the case on the Cup day, was largo. The various amusements were in full swing, and all seemed to be doing well, particularly our old friend the unicycle circus, which had full steam up all day long. Both stands were well patronised, and the Grand Stand especially presented a most brilliant appearance from the tasteful dresses of the ladies, who mustered in great force. The insatiable demands of the clamorous members of the Fourth Estate in the matter of chairs, Ac., having been amply

satisfied be the übiquitous and smiling secretary, peace reigned in the abode of literature, and Mr Digby was happy. At a meeting of the stewards of the club Fred. Matthews, the jockey of Bribery in the Railway Plate, was disqualified from riding on the Canterbury course for one year. For the Maiden Plate five wore coloured on the card, Mireille, after yesterday’s going, being made a hot favourite. Mr Delamuin’s stylish-looking colt Oberon, however, had many admirers, and his friends were pretty sanguine that he would carry the blue and white once more to victory. Mr Webb’s colt, however, had a strong party in his favour, and justified their confidence by winning a capital race by a length, Mr Delamain’s colt coming second. The Cup race of course excited a large amount of interest, and the various competitors were eagerly cheered as they took their preliminaries. Six were absentees, the goers being Templeton, Trump Card, Ariel, Mata, and Chancellor. Trump Card and Mata were the favorites, and the winner, the Auckland crack, was scarcely mentioned, much to the joy of the metallic brigade. The following is an account of the day’s racing : Maiden Plate of 100 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h. ft. Second horse to save his stake. For all horses that have never won a sweepstake or plate of the value of 25 sovs previous to entry. The winner of the Derby to carry 71bs. penalty. Weight for age. One mile and a half. Mr W. C. Webb’s be dangler, 3 yrs, 7st 41bs 41bs (Clark) 1 Mr F. W. Delamain’s hr c Oberon, 3 yrs, 7st (Clifford) 2 Mr H. Eedwood’s ch g Chokebore, 3 yrs, 7st 41bs (McClosky) 3 Mr C. F. Barker’s b f Mireille, 3 yrs, 6st 131bs 0 Tell Tale was scratched. Betting Even on Mireille; 3to 2 Jangler ; 2 to 1 Oberon ; 5 to 1 Chokebore. Mireille played up for some time at the start, taking all that Demuth could do to prevent her from doing some steeplechasing over the paddock fence ; this had the effect of making the other youngsters fidgetty. However, at last Mr Brittan dismissed them to a capital start, Jangler at once assuming charge of affairs, with Mireille who went with a rush second, Oberon third, and Chokebore last. Jangler at the bottom turn increased his lead to about two lengths, Mireille still keeping second place, with Oberon gradually working up, and Chokebore last. Oberon now let out, and passing Mireille, took second place, racing Jangler, who, however, still held the lead. Turning into the straight, Oberon got a lead, but was unable to hold it, though the cry went up, “Oberon wins.” Jangler, however, after a slight application of whipcord, again shot away, and led by a length, which he increased on the post to two. Oberon a good second, Chokebore third, and Mireille last. Time, 2min. 46£sec. Canterbury Cup of 500 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each for acceptors ; second horse to receive 50 sovs from the stake'; third horse to save his stake ; 3 yrs, 7st 11b; 4 yrs, 9st; 5 jts, 9st 71b ; 6 yrs and aged, 9st 91b. Two and a quarter miles. Mr R. farmer's b h Ariel, 5 yrs, 9st 71b (A. Lyford) 1 Mr G. Fraser’s ch c Trump Card, 3 yrs, 7st 11b (Clark) 2 Mr F. W. Delamain’s hr h Templeton, aged 9st 91bs (Fuller) 3 Mr H. Eedwood’s b g Mata, 3 yrs, 7st libs (Clifford) 0 Mr W. Eeeves’s br c Chancellor, 3 yrs, 7st lib (Allen) 0 After but a slight delay Mr Brittan sent the lot away on their journey, Chancellor being the quickest on his legs, Trump Card being a length or so behind the three others in a bunch. At the top turn Chancellor still led, with the old horse on his quarters, Ariel third, Mata fourth, Trump Card fifth. A few lengths were gone in this order, and then they began to close up. Passing the stand at a clinking pace, Chancellor still led, Templeton second, Ariel third, Trump fourth, Mata fifth. At the bottom turn by Redwood’s stables Trump Card improved his position by taking second place, Templeton taking the lead, with Mata and Ariel close up, Chancellor out of the race. Opposite the stand Mata and Ariel began to close on Trump, Templeton dropping back. At Ford’s Trump Card was still in the van, with Ariel close up, old Templeton being evidently out of the hunt. Trump Card held his lead to the top turn, when the Aucklander came with |a rush, all being under the whip except the Trump, and took the lead. A good race ensued to home, but the Auckland crack had the best of it, and won by four lengths, Trump second, the old horse third, and Mata fourth. Time, 4min. llsec. Betting—Even on Trump Card ; 2 to 1 agst. Templeton ; 5 to 4 agst. Mata j 4 to 1 agst. Ariel. Spring Steeplechase Handicap of 100 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each for acceptors. Second horse to save bis stake. Nomination, 3 sovs each, to go to the fund. About three miles, over such country as the stewards may direct. Mr P. Brittan’sj b g Royalty, aged, list (McCoy) 1 Mr G. Thomson’s b g Ivanhoe, aged, list 21b (Joyce) 2 Mr B. Shadbolt’s b g Faugh-a-Ballagh, 6 yrs, lOst 71b (Shadbolt) 3 Mr G. P. Williams’s g g Fakir, 5 yrs, list 71b (Lunn) 0 Mr W. Seabrigbt’s b g Zetland, 6 yrs list 71b (Lyford) 0 Betting—2 to 1 agst Royalty and Fakir, 3 to 1 Ivanhoe and Zetland, 4 to 1 Shillelagh. A good start was effected, Ivanhoe getting away with the lead, Faugh-a-Ballagh second, and the rest close up. In this order the timber was negotiated. The race from this out was run very fast, all the horses going a docker. Shillelagh, at one time in the race took the lead, but fell the second time round at the fifth hurdle, and was out of it. Fakir had enough at an early period. The race was then between Royalty, Ivanhoe, and Faugh-a-Ballagh. At the last hurdle coming home the whips were out and all were at work, Royalty having the lead with Ivanhoe close up, and Faugh-a-Ballagh third. Coming for home M‘Coy called on Royalty who answered the call, and came away a winner by about three lengths, Ivanhoe second, Faugh-a-Ballagh third. Time—Bmin. 231 secs. Tradesmans’ Handicap. Bribery, 1; Foul Play, 2; Maritana, 3. For the Tradesmens’ Handicap, only Bribery, Parthenopmus, Foul Play, Punga, and Maritana accepted. Mr Delamain declared to win with Punga. Bribery was made favorite.