SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1588, 22 March 1879, Page 2

SPORTING.

OXFORD RACES.

[By Telegbaph.]

[from our special reporter.] Oxford, March 21

In spite of the threatening appearance of Thursday the Oxford stewards were favored with charming weather for their annual meeting to-day. The attendance was larger than has ever been the case before. The course, which since last year has been laid down in Englith grass, was in beautiful going order after the rain of the previous evening. _ The arrangements were good, but the starting was _ scarcely so punctual as usual, and nine events is almost too liberal a programme. Mr Jas. Pearson as judge, and Messrs John and Joseph Pearson as secretary and clerk of the course, carried out their duties as usual, with great success, while Mr Perham, who wielded the starter's flag for the first time, gave every satisfaction. Sport commenced with the Open Hurdle Race, which old Shark, who was in rare trim, won easily from Robin Hood. The latter, who was short of work, jumped in good form and was made the most of by Clifford, who made his debut over a country. Laddie refused several times and was never formidable. The District Hurdle Race proved a pretty easy win for Pifleman, who had no very difficult task in defeating the four opposed to him. Huntingdon defeated five others in tho Oxford Stakes, after a good race with old Manuka, who is not so young as he üßed to be. Milo was scratched, and the others were never formidable. Six saddled up for the Maiden Plate, which was won easily enough by Grasshopper, and then seven went to the post for the Oxford Cup. Huntingdon and Milo were the favorites, and the two ran a game race for the last quarter of a mile. Milo, however, just got home first by a head. Shark, who was fancied by his stable, was never in the hunt. The Ladies' Purse proved another pretty easy win for Grasshoppei, and Mr Lunn was successful both in the Crown Brewery Cup and Consolation, which he appropriated with the aid of Milo and Robin Hood respectively. Re-mlts are appended :—■ Handicap Hurdle Race, of 26 sovs; two miles ; over eight flights of hurdles. Mr T. Sheenan's b g Shark, by Day and Martin, aged, 12st (fiFTSH Mr Lunn's b g Robin Hood, aged, lOst 71b (Clifford) 2 Mr Mackay's g g Laddie, aged, list 21b (H. Murfitt) 0

Betting—2 to lon Shark. Robin Hood and Laddie lei Shark by several lengths to the first hnrdlo, which Robin Hood was the first to negotiate. Laddie refused, and Shark, improving the pace, passed Robin Hood coming to the turn, and led him past the stand by six lengths. They maintained these positions to the last turn, when Clifford mending the pace on Kobin Hood got nearly ou terms with the favorite at the last hurdle. The old horse's condition was foo good for Robin Hood, and though the latter finished gamely enough, fchark won easily by a length and a Lalf. Laddie, who refused several times, was not persevered with after a mile. District Hurdle Race of 15 govs ; one mile

and a half, over six flights of hurdles

Mr A. Larkina' ch g Rifleman, by St. Albans, list (Shecnan) 1 Mr J. Pearson's b g Wool-at-a-Shilling, 12st31b (owner) 2 Mr Henry's c g Rory O'Mcre, lOst 71b (M«Coy) 3

Mr E. Murfit's b g Bard Times, lOat 71b (Murfit) 0 Mr Fisher's b g Bushman, 12st 31b (Owner) 0 Betting—Even money on Rifleman, 2 to 1 agst; Hard Time. o . Hard Times got a good bit the best of the start, i.nd led in front of Rifleman and Wool past the stand. At the back of the course Rifleman went up and raced Hard Times to the last jump hat one, when the ktter fell, leaving the favorite to canter in an easy winner. There was a capital finish for second place, in which Wool boat Rory by a head. Oxford Stakes, of 20 sovs, weight for age. One mile and a half.

Mr H. Vallance's b c Huut.ngdou, by Detainer, 3 yra, Sat (S.Harris) 1 Mr G. Cone's b g Manuka, aged, Sst 4lb (Reed) 2 Mr M'Kay's g h Laddie, aged, 9st 41b (Gibbs) 0 Happy Jack, 9st; Rocket, Bst; and Bst, also ran. Milo was scratched. Betting—2 to 1 agst Huntingdon, 3to 1 agst Manuka. The latter was the quickest on his legs, and followed by the favorite, led past the stand, where it was already quite evident that the rest of the field were not able to pace it with them. Harris waited on Huntingdon to the turn, when he took the colt to the front and having Manuka in trouble before the rails, won comfortably by a length. Maiden Plate of 15 sovs; weight for age. One mile and a quarter. Mr D. Kennedy's b g Grasshopper, 6 yrs, 9st 21b (Gibbs) 1 Mr Feary's br m Maid of the Camp, 5 yrs, Sat 181 b (Cook) 2 Mr Mullins's blk g Darkie, aged, 9st 21b (Lofasky) 3. Pippin, 9st, Starlight, Bst lib, and Miss Flat, 9st 131 b, also ran. After one break away the flag fell to a good start, the whole lot running in a cluster to the first turn, when Pippin went to the front and led passed the stand, but bolted off the course when he got clear of the rails. Grasshopper and Maid of the Camp then took up the running* having the rest of the field beaten in the next quarter of a mile. They led alternately to the run in, when Grasshopper came away and woo easily. Darkie was an indifferent third, and the rest were not persevered with. Oxford Cup, of 30 sovs. Two miles. Mr J. Lunn's b g Milo, 5 yrs, 7st 101 b (Derrett) I Mr H. Vallance's b o" Huntingdon, 3yrs, 7st (Harris) 2 Mr G. Cone's b m Little Lady, 4 yrs, 7st 51b (G. Cone) 3 Mr G. Robinson's ch g Tarewa, aged, 9st (Catrill) 0 Mr Derritt's b g Don Juan, 5 years, Sst (Coy) 0 Mr Sheenan's b g Shark, aged, Bst 101 b (Clifford) 0 Mr Lemon's gr m Mies Brizzles, 4 yrs, Bst 41b (Angus) 0 Betting—2 to 1 agst Milo and Huntingdon, 3 to 1 agst Shark. With the exception of Miss Brizzles the lot got nicely away together, Little Lady cutting out the work, followed by Tarewa, the rest almost two lengths behind, except Shark and Brizzles, who were laying back. With very* little alteration they ran thus for a mile and a quarter, when Milo came through his horses, followed by Huntingdon. Little Lady's bolt bolt being now shot the two raced away froin the rest of the field, and after acapital finish Milo just, secured a head verdict. Little Lady was third, the rest not being r.dden out. Ladies' Purse of 10 sovs.; owners up; on© mile. Mr Kennedy's b g Grasshopper 1 Mr Feary's b m Maid of the Camp 2 Mr Crowe's b m Miss Flat ... ... ... 3 This event was almost a repetition of the Maiden Plate, Grasshopper again winning with a bit in hand from Maid of the Camp. Kifti and Venus also ran. Crown Brewery Cup. One mile. Mr Lunn's b g Milo, 5 yrs, 9st 61b (Derrett) 1 Little Maid, 7st 2 Manuka, Bst 41b 3 Ladybird and Happy Jack also ran. Little Maid went to the front soon after the fall of the flag, and, waited on by Milo, made the running to the last turn, when Milo drew away, and won by a length. Manuka was outpaced throughout. Consolation Stakes of 10 sovs. One mile. Mr Lunn's b g Robin Hood, aged, Sst 121 b (Clifford) 1 Mr Robinson's ch g Tarewa, aged, 9st 41b (Catrill) 2 Mr Cone's b m Little Lady, 4 yrs, Bst 61b (G. Cone) 3: Maid of the Camp, 7st 71b, and Pippen, 7st 101 b, also ran. Little Lady made play in front of the rest for a quarter of a mile or so, when the lot closed and ran together to the turn, when Tarewa and Robin Hood drawing away from the rest, ran a good race home, the latter winning by a head and Manuka a good third. A Hack Race brought the day's racing to a clese.

HA WEE'S BAY RACES. [Press Special Wire.] Seconb Day—Friday, March 21. Although it rained heavily throughout last night, it cleared up towards morning, and the second day's races of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club were proceeded with. To-day the weather was enjoyable and admirably suited for racing. The course was in splendid order. The following are the events : Handicap Hurdle Back, of 50 sovs, with a sweepstake of 5 sovs each for starters added; 2 miles, over seven flights of hurdles. Tamatea, 9st 101 b 1 Wanganui, 9st 101 b 2 Express, lOst 3 Seven started.

Gr*y Momus was mane a hot favorite, but was neverin it from the start. Tamahtea won easily bv a length and a half. H. B. 'Plate cf 60 sovs, 2 miles, weight for age ; entrance, 3 sovs. All the horses were scratched for the race with the exception of Vallance's pair, Pinfire, and Merlin. Vallance declared to win with Merlin, and Pinfire returned to the paddock, Merlin cantering round for the money, much to the disgust of the onlookers. Tradesman's Handicap of 100 sovs, with a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each for acceptors added ; one and a-half miles. Lalla Eookh ... 1 Lara * Lady Elizabeth 3 Seven started, Lalla Rookh winning by a length. selling Back of 30 sovs ; one and a quarter mile*. West End 1 Ika 2 Ben Nevis 3 Only three ran, but the race was won in a canter by more than ten lengths. Consolation Race of 30 sovs.; one mile. Joe Leonard 1 Never Miss 2 Loch Lomond 3 A good race, which was won by half a length. AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING: [By Telegraph.] Auckland, March 21. The following nominations were received tonight for the Auckland Autumn Meeting:— EASTER HANDICAP. Little Wonder Hnfire Gillie Callum Sinking Fund vatapa Loch Lomond Lisa Peep o'Day Xantippe Merlin r) on Chancellor Lalla Eookh | York Malvern Parawhenua Venus Transit Tamatea Resolution Joe Leonard AUTUMN HANDICAP. Omega Sinking Fund Gillie Callum Lady Ellen Harry Mount Loch Lomond Yatapa Peep o' Day Klsa Merlin Xantippe Chancellor Don York Malvern Parawhenua Venus Transit Tamatea Isaac Walton Joe Leonard Resolution Little Wonder pinfire Lalla Eookh STEEPLECHASE. Robinson Crusoe Uriah Auckland Kate Day a° d Mart* Don Juan Loch Lomond Harry Mount Tamatea Perfume Eversley Sportsman