SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1473, 5 November 1878, Page 3

SPORTING.

THE METROPOLITAN OF 1878. First Day—Tuesday, November 5. Stewards H. H. Brins, J. D. Frankish, Hon. W. Robinson, L. Walker, W. F. Delamain, J. Brabazon, J. Studholme. Judge : M, Studholmo. Starter: J. Campbell. Handicapper: H. P. Lance. Clerk of the Course ; E. W. Millett, Clerk of the Scales : S. Garforth. Tho first day of the racing carnival of Canterbury opened gloriously with magnificent weather, large attendance, and good sport. The most exacting of turfites could hardly wish for more. The number of visitors present on the occasion was far in excess of last year, both the South and the North being well represented. The arrangements made by the C.J.O. were very complete, and gave every satisfaction. An imErovemont on last year was made by the oisting of the time of the race at the same time as the winning numbers, thus affording the public what they have not hitherto had—reliable and official time for each event. His Excellency the Governor and suite were on the ground in time for the first race. For the Free Handicap, with which tho ball opened ten were • colored on the card, but of these Mr Horsfall’s Ratcatcher and Mr Ray’s Lady Ellen were early absentees, and Rama of course did not show up, being reserved for the next race. The betting at the start was even money Foul Play, 2 to 1 Danebury, 3to 1 Lara, Rest not mentioned. Free Handicap, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 sovs added. One mile. Mr J. Qilligan’s ch h Danebury, 5 yrs, Ost (Dcmuth) 1 Mr R. Ray’s ch g Sinking Fund, 6 yrs, 7st 121 b (Allen) 2 Mr J. W. Mallock’s b c Foul Play, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (Hygott) 3 Mr D. Knight’s b h Lara, 6 yrs, Bst 51b 0 Mr R. Mason’s br g Camballo, 4 yrs, Bst 11b 0 Mr J. Gilligan’s ch m Lady of the Lake, 5 yrs, 7at 71b 0 Mr Roskmge’s cli m Kalulu, 3 yrs, 7st 71b 0 Several false starts took place, mainly owing to the fractiousness of Lady of tho Lake, At last, after three attempts, Mr Campbell despatched the lot to a very good start, Danebury taking the lead after the first few strides, with Sinking Fund second, Foul Play third, and the rest tailing off. At the turn into the straight Lara came up and got on terms with Foul Play, Sinking Fund taking second place. In this order they came down the straight, with Danebury still leading by a length, Sinking Fund second, and Foul Play third, the rest in the rack. Danebury won by about two lengths, Sinking Fund second, and the favorite third, the rest beaten off. Time, Imin. 46sec. Mr Gilligan’s victory was very popular, the winner being loudly cheered on coming to scale. For tho Derby, always a very popular race, seven were colored on the card, Rama and Dundee, however, did not come to the post, so that the field was reduced to five. Of these, the grand colb Natator, after his Champagne victory of last year, was greatly fancied, and the result of the race proved that those who pinned their faith to the rose and black were not wrong in their opinion. Nemo had a following, ns also had York, whilst Merlin had a few friends. The handsome filly Naiad found no friends, and her chance was gone after the first quarter of a mile, Derby Stakes, a sweepstakes of 15 sovs each, with 150 sovs added. For three-year-old colts and geldings, Bst 101 b ; fillies Bst 51b. Second borse to save his stike. Mr Neilson’s ch c Natator, by Traducer, Watunvitch, Bst 101 b ... (Derrctt) 1 Mr Redwood’s cli c York, Bst 101 b (Matthews) 2 Mr J. W. Mallock’s b c Nemo, Bst lOlbs (Higgott) 3 Mr J. Gilligan’s b c Merlin, Bst lOlbs (Martineau) 0 Mr G. Fraser’s ch f Naiad, Bst 51bs (Clifford) 0

Mr Campbell made a splendid start, the horses being well in line, Nemo went away with the lead with Natator, and York close up, Naiad and Merlin forming the rear division. At the turn by Redwood’s paddocks, York wont up and took second place, with Natator third, and Merlin and Naiad still in tl e rear. Coming to Ford’s Merlin went up, leaving Naiad in rear, but he was unable to get on terms with his leaders. Nemo, Natator and York still held their respective position to the turn where tho favorite went to the front closely followed by York, Nemo’s bolt being shot From this to the rails a capital race ensued between Natator and York, but the Traducer colt went straight as a line, while the other colt swerving, as he did in the Champagne Stakes, the son of Waterwitch won comfortably by three lengths, Nemo third, Merlin and Naiad not being persevered with. The new owner of the winner was loudly cheered on scoring hia first win of the meeting. Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap of 500 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs. Second horse to receive 50 sovs from the stake ; third horse to save his stake. Two miles, Mr R Ray’s b m Maritana, aged, 7st 71b (Watty) 1 Mr H. Goodman’s br c Chancellor, 4 yrs, (Ist 101 b (Ridings) 2 Mr D. O’Briea’s b g Fishhook, aged, 9st 41b 0 Mr J. Gilligan’s b h Laertes, <’ yrs, Bst 51b 0 Mr Redwood’s ch g Longlands, 4 yrs, Bst 51b 0 Mr G. M. Fiuser’s b m Bribery, 5 yrs, 7st

121 b „ y Mr T. W. Owen’s br f Foam, 4 yrs, 7at 91b 0 Mr Redwood’s ch g Bin lire, 4 yrs, 7st 71b 0 Mr J. Gilligan’s ch c Mufti, 4 yrs, 0»t 121 b 0 Mr W. F. Neilson’s ch f Luna, 4 yrs, Gst

91b Mr Redwood's ch c Rama Rama, 3 yrs, bst

71b ... . - Mr Horsfall’s br c Ring Quail, 3 .yrs, Gat /lb 0 Tor the C.J.C. Handicap fourteen were colored on the card, put of these Pinfire and Ariel were absent. Thi* race was considered a very open one owing to eh o handicap being so good, and many of the kn° w i n g oneß were at a loss to spot it. After a lit«!d° delay at the post, in which the colors of bribery and Maritana were conspicuous. Mr Campbell got the lot, excepting Bribery, away .on very good terms, leaving Bribery at the post. Maritana at once went to the front, mating the pace very warm indeed, with Fishhook, X/uno, Chancellor, and Templeton close up, tho rest forming the rear division. In this order they passed the stand, and at the turn Chancellor, Maritana, Rama, the Hook, and Templeton were tho advance guard, with tho rest, except Bribery, who was maldug a stern ohaso close up. At Ford’s Rama was out of it and Laertes had shot his bolt. Fishhook and Chancellor were close up to Maritana, who still held the pride of place. Here the Hook made his effort, bub the game little mare, favoured with tho advantage of weight, was not to bo reached. Chancellor, us tho horses came to the rails of the run-in, came into second place, and a grand race ensued between Maritana, Chancellor, and Fishhonk, They ran so close that it was thought to be a dead heat between tho drat two ; however, the judge gave bis verdict in favor of Maritana, Fishhook being third, Templeton fourth, and Longlands fifth. The rest were not ridden out. Time—3min. 3f i.jsee. Betting—4 to 1 agst Templeton ; ;> to I Fishook and Longlands; 10 to I Maritana 5 f> to I Luna ; 2 to I Rama Rama ; 10 to i Mufti Railway Plate of 100 so vs. Entrance, 5 tiovs. Weight for age. Half-a-milo. Mr .1. GilJigau’s eh b Danebury, 5 yrs, Ost. 2 b I Mr H. Tied woo P« ch c York, 3 yrs, Bst 2 Mr J. W. Matlock's bee F-ul Play. -1 yrs,9st 3 Mr Horsfall’s b c Ratcatcher; I yi’s, ‘I