SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1870, 20 February 1880, Page 2

SPORTING.

BLENHEIM EAOES, [By TELEGRAPH.] BLENHEIM, February 19. The following was the conclusion of yesterday’s races : Shearers’ Purse, £lO. Mr Kelly’s Fairhall 1 Flying Handicap of £4O. Mr Gentry’s Talent ... ... ... ... 1 Mr Barry’s Hero 2 Mr Mclvor’s Loch Lomond ... ... ... 3 Awatere, Satellite, Manama, and The Field also started. Hero led at the start. Talent creeping up and challenging him, Loch Lomond third. On entering the straight Hero still had a slight lead, but towards the finish Talent made a great effort and won by a head. Time — Imin. 40secs. Second Day—Feb. 19. Handicap Hurdle Back of £SO; twice round and a distance. Mr Ward’s Clarence ... ... ... ... 1 Mr Mclvor’s Grey Momna ... ... ... 2 Mr Marsh’s Whalebone ... 3 Clarence led from the start, and never allowed the others to pass him. The hurdles were cleared in grand style, Clarence passing the judge a good three lengths ahead of Momus. Hack Hurdle Bace of .210 ; distance, li miles. Dick 1 Foul Play 2 Omaha ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Racing Club Handicap of .£SO; distance, 15 miles. Norseman ... ••• ... 1 Satellite ... ... ••• 2 Magnolia ... ... ... ... ... 3 At the start Balmoral led. Magnolia quickly replacing her. On entering the straight, Norseman got her head in front and fought Satellite, passing the judge’s box a length ahead, Satellite coming in half a length ahead of Magnolia. Time— 3min. 17secs.

Ladies’ Pckse of .£25; waiter weights for , age. It miles. Gentry's Talent Stevenson’s Apology ** Publicans’ Purse, Hero 3 Foul Play... ... ... ... ••• . ••• “ Consolation Stakes ; 10 entries. Magnolia * Marie Stuarti Satellite ... ' ••• 3 Magnolia led, followed by Marie Stuart. At the half-mile Marie exchanged places with Kate Coventry. In running up the straight Marie crept upon the leader, and passed the post well upon her flanks. [Forced Handicap. Balmoral 3 Sir George 2 Sir George got away at the head, Balmoral and Clarence following. Talent was slow in starting, and was well behind. Balmoral challenged Sir George in the straight, and a splendid race ensued, resulting in the former winning by a length and a half. DUNEDIN BACES. [By Telegraph.! DUNEDIN, February 19. The following is the latest betting on theD.J.O. annual race meeting : DUNEDIN CUP. 4to 1 agst Mata sto 1 agst Titania Bto 1 agst Natator Bto 1 agst Libeller 100 to 10 agst Betrayer 100 to 10 agst Hornby 100 to 8 agst Foul Play 100 to 8 agst Grip 100 to 7 agst Norseman 100 to 7 agst Caraballo 100 to 6 agst Volunteer 100 to 6 agst Chancellor 100 to 5 agst Templeton 100 to 5 agst Longlands 100 to 4 agst Pinfire 100 to 4 agst Hippocampus 100 to 3 agst Luna 100 to 2 agst Atlantic Double events —Cup and Publicans—loo to 6 to 2on the Field; Cup and St. Lcger, 100 to 10 to 3 on the Field. Treble events—Cup. Publicans, and Leger, 100 to lon the Field. Cup—Publicans and J.C. Handicap, 100 to 1 on the Field. SPORTING NOTES. By Sinead. The Wairarapa races came off on February 12th and 13th, and appear, in most respects, to have passed off with much success; a success which appears to have been to a large extent attributable to the exertions of the officials, and notably those of Mr Girdlestone, the indefatigable secretary. It would appear that the local races for the most part filled fairly, but the quality of the contestants was decidedly below the average. Pataua won the Produce Stakes from six others, of whom Ninette was a very strong favorite. The Wairarapa Stakes, formerly the only threemile race in New Zealand, was a gift to Lara, the rest of the field, however, being very moderate. The Maiden Plate, Champagne Stakes, and Southern Chief Produce Stakes were won respectively by Ponrere, War, and Kakatau. On the second day Tamatfa wen the Hurdle Race from three others, among: whom were Kangaroo, the Wellington winner, and Te Whetu. The W.J.O. Handicap of 100 sovs went to Mr P. Butler, with the aid of Laertes. Romeo and Soukar were his immediate attendants at the finish, and Lara was reserved for the Railway Plate, which, followed. In this he easily lowered the colors of Ratcatcher and three others. The District Handicap fell to Blue Jacket, and the Consolation to Soukar. The Dunedin general entries and acceptances appear in another column. Glancing down the list I should say the Champagne Stakes should.go to Sir Modred, while the Taldhnrst confederacy should have a good say in the Ladies’ Purse with either Volunteer or Hilarious. Adamant looks about the best in the Selling Race, and should tone Hand continue his baulking propensities Black Prince and Milo look well for both jumping events, though it may be as well to note that Mr Lonn has nominated Marie Antoinette for both events. There are more formidable horses than Sir Modred engaged in the Railway Plate, but I fancy he will be the favorite when the competitors go to the post. Should they all start the Queen’s Plate should bo appropriated by Mata, though Hornby must be considered as formidable. The following are the latest odds on the Dunedin Cup:—Titania, 4 to 1; Mata, sto 1; Natator, 6to 1; Foul Play, 7 to 1; Betrayer, Bto 1 ; Hornby and Libeller, 10 to 1 ; Grip and Oamballo, 12 to 1; Volunteer, Templeton, Chancellor, Longlands and Hippocampus, 20 to 1. The rest from 50 to 100 to 1. Longlands has I hear changed hands, having been sold to Mr H. Prince. The final sweep on the Dunedin Cup is due on Monday. At the Mount Ida races Raven won the District Handicap, and Sailor Boy the Club’s Handicap. I was out during the week for a short call at Bnssley, hut my visit being a very brief one, I prefer holding ever notice of the young stock till a future occasion. Le Loup, whom I saw for the first time since his arrival, is looking the picture of health, while Betrayer is very fit, and should give a good account of himself on his first appearance. Longlands was away being shod, but Lure and Zulu, both of whom are in good work, look well. At the settling up over the Wellington races the following amounts were paid over:— Hon. W. Robinson, £351 18s ; R. H. Vallance, £194 10s j O. Redwood, £B7 10s ; P. J. Murtagh, £7l 5s j B. Mclvor, £7l 5s ; W. Walters, £52 14s ; J. Desmond, £47 10s ; B. Ray, £2B 10a; A. J. Keith, £2B 10s; A. Young, £23 15s. Total, £956 15s. At the Kawakawa (Bay of Islands) races, held on the 29th ultimo, The Worm won the two principal events—the Kawakawa Handicap of 40 sovs, and the Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs. At the Tauranga races Merlin (Bst) appropriated the J. O. Handicap of 75 sovs and the County Cup Handicap of 40 sovs, while old Elsa won the Ladies' Purse of 20 sovs and ran second in the Hurdle Handicap. By Melbourne files I learn that it is even yet uncertain whether Mr Jellett will put in an appearance for the Dunedin Cup or not. The sporting correspondent of the Melbourne “Weekly Times” says: —“It is rumoured that a well-known Melbourne sportsman is in treaty for the purchase of Lone Hand, and that, should his overtures eventuate successfully, the celebrated grey will return to Victoria from New Zealand. Dame Rumour also hath it that Sussex will again try his luck over hurdles. The reappearance of these two celebrities on our racecourses would be hailed with acclamation by all sportsmen, especially in these times, when cross-country horses of merit are scarce." I again remind owners of the change of date of the Southland Jockey Club’s meeting. The fixture is now arranged to take place on March 4th and sth. Nominations for the handicaps are due to-morrow, February 21st, and general entries on the Wednesday following. From the local papers I learn that no totalisators will be allowed at the forthcoming Wanganui meeting. With respect to the horses at present in work in Dunedin, Beacon says:—“Though the Dunedin annual meeting is so close at hand, there is but little to attract one to the Forbury training ground, there being very few horses in work as yet, owing to the Wellington meeting detaining so many until now. Next week will therefore be plenty of time to commence giving training notes, hut I may enumerate the horses at present located here. Arthur Smith has Mr J. Stephenson's three-year-old colt Messingham and two youngsters of Mr Dodson’s in work. The Cromwell pair, Architect and Concrete, father and son, have arrived in Frank Shaw’s charge, and are located at the Racecourse Hotel. J. Cotton’s lot comprises Mr Q. McLean’s Voltigeur, by Cassivelannas—Amuri; the chestnut mare Maud, and the hurdle racer Thilo; while in the same stable, J. Low has the jumper Antoinette. Stewart Waddell is looking after hia own horse Rangatira, as well as the Ada colt and Sylvanus. Mr Corson’s Glendyn© and Dolly Barwon put up at the Shamrock stables, and are attended to by Jimmy Allan, while old Kildare is in his owner’s hands. We may expect Chancellor, Vork, and the Northern horses down shortly, most of them having now left Wellington for Christchurch, where they will pick up those that were left in work at Biccarton.” For the Camara races nominations close for the handicaps on the 24th inst., and the weights will appear on March 3rd. During the week the greater portion of the horses engaged at the forthcoming Dunedin meeting have left for the South. The Oxford programme has been published the principal events being the Oxford Oup of 25 sovs. (two miles) and the Hurdle Race o£ 20 sovs.