SPORTING.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1243, 1 March 1878, Page 3

SPORTING.

* DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB RACES. Eiest Day. [By Telegraph.] [from the special reporter op the press.] Dunedin, February 28. The general opinion that the alteration of the date of the meeting would militate against the attendance did not turn out to be correct, as the public mustered in very fair numbers. The weather was all that could be desired, and the arrangements made by Mr James were, as usual, very successful. The course, it must, however, be said, was very rough, and in this respect there is room for improvement at future meetings. There were rather small fields for the various events, and the racing was scarcely, perhaps, up to the average. The proceedings commenced with the Maiden Plate, for which, in the absence of Swede, Oberon walked over. Eight weighed out for the Dunedin Cup, and of these the three favorites, Ariel, Templeton, and Hippocampus were eagerly scanned by their respective followers. The great Northern favorite scarcely seemed himself, and, as the sequel showed, could not have been in anything like Cup form. Ariel was a bit on the big side, and Templeton was very pink, as indeed was his stable companion Titania; Bribery seemed rather fretful and a little off colour, and Longlands, though healthy and well, was a bit short of work. Unknown was pretty fit, while Cloth of Gold was quite the reverse. Chancellor was in fair condition, and for a mile and threequarters ran a good horse. The race requires but little description. Templeton waited in from behind his stable companion, Titania, and Chancellor, for about three parts of the distance, when the bolt of the latter was shot, and the rest of the field disposed of, except the two Chokebore lodge representatives, Ariel and Longlands. The latter looked formidable at the turn, but though ridden out to the last inch by Clifford, only succeeded in finishing a moderate fourth. Ariel was third, but Bay’s two representatives, Templeton and Titania, won at the finish with something in hand. Only two came to the post for the Newmarket Stakes, and after a very close race Xantippe won by a length and a half from Swede, who was freely supported at 2 to 1. A quartette faced the starter for the Publicans’ Handicap, and for this Trump Card was a strong favorite. He justified this confidence by winning by half a length from Isaac Walton, who made the riming until a quarter of amilefrom homo. Punga, who was fancied by a good many, was disposed of after going half a mile, from the effects probably of her recent accident, and Oberon was completely outpaced. The Champagne Stakes produced three starters, and Captain Douglas was supposed to be a good thing. The bettor bred Atlantic, however, who was much on the gross side, won at the finish very easily, Amulet, the third competitor, being completely out of tiie bunt. Only three came to the post for the Selling Race, which was won by the veteran Exile. Sir William, who was rather a favorite, fo-oke down on the race. Maiden Plate, of 80 sovs. The second horse to receive lo sovs from the stakes ; entrance, 3 soys ; one milp and a half. For horses that have never won an advertised prize exceeding .1.125. Weight for age. J. F. Kitching’s b g Oberon, Traducer — Mountain Nymph, 3 yrs, 7st9lb (Wat i,c) w.o. The Dunedin Cup, a handicap of 500 sovs.. with a sweepstake of Id sovs. each. The second horse’ to receive 50 sovs., and the third 20 sovs. from IUo stakes. Two miles spiel a distance. The winner of any handicap race of the value of 200 sovs., after declaration of weights, to carry 71b extra ; of two or more such races, 101 b extra. Of any such handicap race of the value of 100, sovs., to carry 51b ext rtf: of fwo, or more sncl; rapes, Sib extra , ot one o? m ° r ? suyh races of the value of 100 soys., together with one of the value of 200 sovs 91b extra. Delatnaiu’s hr h Templeton, Traducer—Belle of the Isle, aged, 9st 31b ... (Bay) 1 Delamain’s hr f Titania, 4yrs, 7st 31b including 51b pentlty ... (Nichql j ) 2 Redwood’s br h Avid, syrs, 9st 7!b (Matthews) 3 Redwood’s ch g Conglands, 3yrs, 7st 81b (Clifford) 0 Fraser’s br m Bribery, 4yrs, Bst 101 b (Higgott) 0 Walters’ br h Hippocampus, 4yrs, Bst 3’b (French)- 0 Logan’s c h Cloth of Gold, syrs,'7st lib (T. Allan) 0

Kitching’s hr c Chancellor, 3yrs, 6at 81b (J. Allan) 0 Hill’s h g Unknown, aged, 6st 121 b h (G. Smith) 0 Pungawerewere, Oberon, Luna, the Virginia colt, and Orange Lightning were scratched. Betting—s to 2 against Ariel, Templeton, and Hippo 100 to 10 Longlauds and Titania, 100 to 8 Bribery, 100 to 5 Cloth of Gold, 100 to 3 the rest. Owing to the vagaries of Bribery and Chancellor, there was a considerable delay at the post, but the flag fell eventually to a fair start,o£ which Templeton on the inside had however a hit the best. As they passed the stand Templeton and Chancellor, with Longlauds and Unknown in close attendance, were in front. To these succeeded Titania, Hippocampus, and Unknown, with the others close up. At the turn Titania came through her horses, and took the command from her stable companion, while Unknown and Hippo improved their positions, and Cloth of Gold was already out of it. At the back of the course Hippo went up to Titania, the two racing about a length and a half in front of Templeton and Chancellor. Next came Longlands and Unknown, followed by Ariel. In this order they ran the next mile, when Hippo compounded, and Ariel began to go up. Coming into the straight Templeton and Titania held a good lead, and Ariel passed Longlands, on whom Clifford was already at work, but from this the race was never in doubt, the old horse winning his second Dunedin cup by a short length from his stable companion Titania; Ariel was a fair third, Longlands finished fourth, and the rest were beaten off. Time — 3min. 59sec. Newmarket Stakes, of 60 sovs. ; entrance 3 sovs; One mile and a distance. Weight for age. D. O’Brien’s b f Xantippe, by Detractor, ' 3 yrs, 7st 81b (Allen) 1 Smith’s h g Swede, 5 yrs, 9st 21b (S. Smith) 2 Betting—2 to lon Swede. Xantippe on the inside was quickest away, and led to the back of the course, the pace being but moderate. Here Swede got on terms with her, and the two raced neck and neck to the rails, where Swede was being ridden out. The little mare won eventually by three-quirters of a length. Time —2min. 17scc. Publicans Handicap, of 100 sovi, with a sweepsttkes of 2 sovs each. The second horse to receive amount accruing from the sweepstakes ; one mile and a quarter. The winner of the Dunedin Cup to carry 51b extra. G. Fraser’s ch c Trump Card, by Tradncer — Revoke, 3 yrs, Bst 31h (Clifford) 1 Walters’ b h Isaac Walton, 5 yrs, 7sb 13ib (Wittie) 2 Kitching’s b c Oberon, 3 yrs, 7s; 41b (Webster) 3 C. F. Barker’s hr m Pungawerewero, 5 yrs, Bst 71b (Hope) 0 Betting—6 to 4 agst Trump Card, 2to 1 Puuga. Isaac Walton wes quickest on his legs, and led past the stand, followed by Trump Card, Punga., and Oberon whipping iu. After passing the turn Punga. went up, but dying away at ftie hack of the course was passed successively by the favorite and Oberon. Half-a-mile from home Clifford took Trump Card to the front, and waited in front of Isaac from thence to the finish, winning comfortably by half a length from Isaac; Oberon an indifferent third. Time 2min. 16secs. The Champagne Stakes, for two-year-olds; a sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, with 100 sovs. added. Colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 71b; no allowance for geldings. The second horse to receive 20 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. Kitching’s h c Atlantic, by Tradncer — Atlanta, Bst 101 b ... ... (Wattie) 1 Pollock’s ch c Captain Douglas, 8-t 101 b (S. Smith) 2 Gardener’s b g Amulet, Bst 101 b (J. Cotton) 3 Betting —2 to lon Captain Douglas. The favorite Jumped off with the lead, followed by Atlantic. Amulet, who was outpaced almost from the Jump, acted as whipper in throughout. Coming to the turn Atlantic drew gradually up to Captain Douglas, wore him down in the last few hundred yards, and won by two lengths. Time- Imin. 24secs. Selling Race, of 50 sovs.; entrance, 2 sovs; one mile and a half. Weight for age. The winner to bo sold for =£so. If entered to be sold for .£4O, allowed 71b; =£3o, 141 b ; £2O 211 b ; =£lo, 2Gb. The winner to be sold by auction, with his engagements, and any surplus to go to the funds. Andrews’ ch g Exile,, aged, 7st 121 b (T. Allan) 1 A, Smith’s b g Koromao, aged, Bst olb (S. Smith) 2 Swanson’s ch g Sir William, aged, 7st I2lb (Wattie) 0 Celauio, Boomerang, and Jack the Flat were scratched. Betting—6 to 4 agst Exile, 2to 1 agst Sir William. Sir William led for three-quarters of a mile, followed by Koramao, when Exile who had lying back, went up and took charge of affairs before coming to the turn Sir William broke down, leaving Exile to go in with the running. Koromao came with a rush at the finish, but the favorite won easily by a length and a-half. This brought the racing to a conclusion in good time. The following are my selections for tomorrow : Hurdle Race—Eclipse, 1; Sir Tattoo, 2. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap —Chancellor 1 ; Longlands, 2. Derby —Trump Card. Railway Plate —Foul Play, 1; Bribery, 2. [per press agency.] The following weights were declared tonight for the Novel race to-morrow : st. lb. st.lb. Sir William ... 7 12 Xantippe ... 7 2 Jack the Flat ... 7 7 Little Dan ... 612 Castaway .... 7 4 Boomerang ... 6 7 It is expected that the Derby to-morrow will be virtually a walk over for Trump Card. PENINSULA JOCKEY CLUB RACES. [by telegraph.] [from the correspondent or THE press.] Stewards—Messrs S. Lee, G. Scarborough, G. Haylock, Birdling, sen., J. Aylmer, J. Gebbie, W. Coop. Judge, W. Birdling, sen.; starter, H. Piper; clerk of the scales, J. Duxbury ; clerk of the course, G. Birdling. Akaboa, February 28. These races were held on the usual course, Wascoc’s Beach Anns Hotel, to-day. The weather was fine and the sport good. The attendance was not so large as the sport deserved. Maiden Plate of 10 sovs.; entrance, 20s; for district horses that have never won an advertised race; weight for ago. Distance, about 11 miles. Jack ... ... ... ... ... 1 Orange Peel ... 2 A fine race, Jack winning by half a length. Handicap Hurdle Race of 15 sovs.; nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s; open to all comers; over eight flights of hurdles. Distance, about 2 miles. Lemon Juice 1 Charley 2 This race was fairly contested, and Lemon Juice won by a length. Peninsula Handicap of 20 soys.; nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. Distance, about two miles. Open. Marilana ... 1 Mountain Maid ... 2 Volunteer ... 8 A fine struggle between Mountain Maid and Maritnna, the latter winning by half a length. Disturbance pulling up lame. Little River Handicap of 15 sovs; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. Distance, about two miles. Open. M erry Monarch 1 = Symphony 2 A splendid race, allowing the Judgment of the handicapper. Won by a length and a half. Publicans’ Pyusa of 10 sovs ; entrance, 20s; ; ( or district horses only. Distance, about one and a half miles. Malvina 1 Mountain Maid ... ... ... 2 Hack Hurdle Race of 10 sovs; entrance. 20s : for district horses ; over eight flights of hurdles; weight for age. Distance, about two. miles. Lemon Juice 1 Charley 2 Ladybird ... 3A protest’ V 7«» entered by the owner of Charley. The Maori race was won by any number qf lengths by Maori Boy. Consolation and Back raow have yet to bo rajL ‘“