SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1877, 28 February 1880, Page 3

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN J. C. RACES. [By Telegraph. 1 Second Day—Fbiday, Fbbbitaby 27. The weather wag beautiful, and there was a large attendance, almost equal to that on the first day. There was some remarkably good racing, the only drawback was the wait over for the D. J. C. Handicap. In order to fill up the programme a Stewards' Handicap was added. The Governor and party were present. There is no truth in the rumor that the Governor is in partnership with Hon. W. Robinson in horse racing matters. Handicap Hurdle Race of 65 sovs, the second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes; two miles and a distance, over ten flights of hurdles. Mr D. McMaster's ch g Scamp, aged, 9st 51b (J. Allan) 1 Mr G. H. Lunn's g m Alice Grey, aged, Bst 101 b (Clifford) 2 Mr J. Cotton's b g Thilo, 6 yrs, 9st (Owner) 3 Lone Hand, Black Prince, Robin Hood, Architect, and Antoinette also ran.

Betting—s to 2 on the field, Black Prince, ' Lone Hand, and Scamp being mostly taken. At the fall of the flag Scamp and Architect went to the front and cleared the first hurdle together, closely followed by Robin Hood, Alice Grey, and Lone Hand, while Black Prince, Antoinette, and Thilo brought up the rear. At the next fence Robin Hood fell, and was out of the race thenceforth, while Lone Hand baulked once at the succeeding hurdle. Scamp and Architect meanwhile raced away together, followed at a couple of lengths distance by Black Prince, Thilo, and Alice Grey, in the order named. Passing the stand the second time the little horse was still in front, with Architect close up, and Thilo next, slightly ahead of Black Prince, who, in turn, held a couple of lengths advantage of Alice Gray and Antoinette, Lone Hand bringing up the rear and fencing in a most awkward manner. Going round to the back of the course, Architect began to fall back, and his place was taken by Thilo, while at the same time Clifford began to bring Alice Gray nearer to the front. Turning into the straight Scamp had a slight lead of Thilo, while Black Prince and Alice Gray were coming up fast, and a slashing race home ensued. All were hard ridden, but Scamp held his own well, and though Alice Gray came with a tremendous rush and passed Thilo at the stand, the mare could never quite get up to Mr McMaster's horse, who won by a length, Alice Gray second, Thilo a good third, Black Prinoe fourth, Architect fifth, Antoinette sixth, Lone Hand seventh. All jumped splendidly, except Robin Hood and Lone Hand. Time—4min 349ec.

The Dunedin St. Leger, a sweepstakes of 10 sots, each, with 250 sovs added ; for three-year old colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b ; the second horse to receive 50 sots from the stakes. One mile and three-qnarters and 132 yards. Nominations closed with fortynine subscribers. Hon. W. Eobinson's blk c Grip, by Slanderer —Awatea, 3yrs (Deiritt) 1 Mr G. Fraser'a br c Betrayer, by Tradncer — Idalia, 3 yrs (Matthews) 2 Mr J. H. Irunn's b f Marie Antoinette, by Tradncer—Maria Theresa, 3 yrs (Clifford) 3 Messrs Mason and Vallance's b c Volunteer,

by Totara—Skybird, 3 yrs... (Nolan) 0 Betting—Even on Grip, 3 to 2 Bgst Betrayer, 5 to 1 agst Marie Antoinette, 10 to 1 agst Volunteer. The four went away to a most atrocious start, the lot being spread out in single file, with Betrayer in front, Grip next, Marie Antoinette third, and Volunteer more than half a dozen lengths behind the filly. After going a few hundred yards Grip ran up to Betrayer, and shortly afterwards headed him, leading at half a mile by a couple of lengths. Passing the stand the black colt was fully two lengths in front of Betrayer, who was a length before Marie Antoinette, Volunteer acting as whipper in four lengths in the rear. Going round to the right, Betrayer began to diminish the gap between himself and the favorite, and at the same time Volunteer crept up to Marie Antoinette's girths. The oonte3t promised to be a very exciting one. At the far side of the oourse a mile and a quarter had been covered, and here Betrayer momentarily headed Grip, but Derritt let go his colt's head, and he splendidly took first place again. Coming round to the straight, Marie Antoinette came with a great rush, and passing Betrayer, went on in pursuit of Grip up the straight. A grand tussle ensued between the three, but Grip had always the best of it, and shaking off Betrayer's determined challenge, he won with a lot in hand bv a leDgth, Marie Antoinette third, Volunteer last. Time, 3min. 30sec. There was £320 in the totalisator, and the winner's odds stood at 2 to 1.

DUNEDIN JOCKET CLUB HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Hon. W. Eobinson's Foul Play, 5 yrs, 9st 31b (Derritt) w.o.

Foul Play being the only acceptor for this race cantered round and weighed in without notice being taken of him.

Stkwaeds' Free Handicap, of 100 govs ; acceptances 5 aova, of which 2 sova each will go to the second horae. One mile and a half. Mr E. Kay's b m Titania, 6 yrs, 83t (Wattie) 1 Mr P. Butler's ch m Luna, 5 yrs, 7st 61b (Rudinga) 2 Mr J. Chaafe's b h Atlantic, 4 yrs, 6at 51b (Thompson) 3 Longlands and On Sit also ran. Betting-3 to 1 on Titania, 2to 1 agst Luna, 3 to 1 agst any other. Titania got all the best and Atlantic the worst of another bad start. After getting fairly into their stride On Dit dispossessed Titania of her lead and led past the stand by half a length. Two lengths behind the brown filly came Luna, a clear length before Atlantic and Longland3, whom Clifford had the whip on soon afterwards. When a mile had been traversed Titania had again taken the head of affaire, but On Dit stuck pretty cloße to her till a quarter of a mile from home, when she had shot her bolt and dropped back. Luna then went in chase of the favorite, and turning into the straight the semblance of a race took place, but Titania was soon seen to have things all her own way, and drawing away at every stride, she won hands down by two lengths. Time—2inin, 45secs. There was £328 in the totalisator, and On Dit stood at 2 to 1.

Novel Race of 80 sova.; one mile and a quarter : the winner to be sold by auction with all his engagements, aud the wbo'e proceeds of the sale of the horse to go to the funds. Mr J. H. Lunn's b g Robin Hood, aged, 7st 41bs (Webster) 1 Mr A. C. M'Kay's chh Duntroon, aged, 7st (Rudings) 2 Mr D. Corsan's b g Glendyne, syrs, 7st 71b (Hodaon) 3

Concrete also ran. Betting—3 to 2 agst Robin Hood, 2 to 1 agst Duntroon, 3 to 1 agst the rest. Concrete and Robin Hood cut out the running and led past the stand, with Duntroon a length behind them. At the back of the course Robin Hood and Duntroon passed Concrete and raced away together. The favorite held a lead until a quarter of a mile from home, when the whip was pulled out to Duntroon, and all seemed over. This halfbrother to Trump Card, however, came with great gameneas, collaring Robin Hood halfway up the straight, when Webster had also to use the whip freely. A great took place first, one and then the other having a slight advantage, but in the end Mr Lunn's horae had a shade the best of it, Webster lifting him first on the post by a head, Glendyne a bad third. Time—2min. 25sec.

There was £214 in the totaliaator, and even money on the winner. Thi Bailway Plate of 60 sovs, the gift of David Proudfoot, Esq. Three-quarters of a. mils. Weightß for age. Mr E. Ontts' b g Mata, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b (Matthews) 1 Mr H. Prince's br c Hilarious, 2 yrs, G-.t 101 b (Nolan) 2 Mr R. Bay's b h Templeton, aged, 9st lib (Owner) 3

Betting—3 to 2 on Mata. Mata got the best of the start, and cutting out the running, won in the commonest of canters by half a length. Hilarious, who ran alongside him most of tho way on sufferance, was second, Temploton last, three lengths off. Time, lmin. 21sec. HURT7NUI RACES. fFEOM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.] HURUNUI, February 27. Stewards —Sir Cracroft "Wilson, Messrs. Crossley, Mcßae, Rutherford. Mr Lance, judge. Mr Hurse, starter. Mr Foster, clerk of the scales. Mr Thomson, secretary. This merry up-country meeting was held on the reserve opposite the Hurunui Hotel, with splendid weather, if dust is excepted. There was a large gathering, capital fields, and splendid sport. The officials were perfeot in their duties, and made the visitors very welcome. The events were

Hurdle Race of £ls; over six # flights; second £2 ; distance, li miles; weight not under 12st 71b. Mr A. J. Keith's ch gTe Kooti ... (Owner) 1 Mr A. Kennedy's b m Chance (W. Thomson) 2 Mr Mitchell's Laddie and Mr Dillon's Skylight also ran. Laddie led away. Skylight threw his rider. Chance baulked at the third rail, and Laddie at the fourth. Te Kooti then won easily. A smart race resulted between Chanoe and Laddie for second, the brothers Thomson riding them. District Race of .£5 ; second .£1; distance, one mile; weight not under 9st. Mr D. Brown's Pippin (Gibb) 1 Mr J. C. Potter's Gitana (Hare) 2 Messrs Eutherford's Montrose. Hood's Waikari, Lewis' Gazelle, Phippa' Lady Mary, McLean's Sparrow, and Ransbury's New Chum also ran. Pippin had the race well in hand, and when half-way round Gitana came to second place. Hurunui Cup, of 20 sova ; second, 2 sovs. Distance, two miles; weight not under 12st. Mr T. McNaught'e Bobin ... (Dillon) 1 Mr Keith's • oung Diomedes (Humphries) 2 Messrs McEae's Blue Grass and Gordon's Strike-a-Ligbt also ran. Bob-in led from the start to the finish, winning by three lengths. Passing the rails the first time Diomedes was second, but had to make way for Strike-a-Light. Blue Grass was never in the hunt. District Race of .£lO, second £l. Distance one mile. Weight not under list. Mr Kitt's Magic 1 Mr Brown's Pippin (Dillon) 2 Messrs Fraser's Thistletop, Hood's Waikari, and Hood's Nina also ran. This was a capital race, the leaders finishing in grand style. Magic was first by a short half-length. Waitohi Plate of .£lO, second £l. Distance >£ miles. Weight for age. Mr McNaught's Bob-in ... ... ... 1 Mr Gordon's Maori Girl ... ... ... 2 Messrs McKae'a Tekoaand Dillon's Foul Play also ran. Bob-in won in a canter, Maori Girl well up. Publicans' Purse (District), £5; second, £l. Distance, one mile. Weight not under lOst. Mr Brown's Pippin 1 Mr Hood's Waikari 2 Gitana, Montrose, Libel, and Lady Mary also ran.

Montrose led away, but was soon caught by Pippin, who won well, Waikari a close second. Ladies' Purse or £lO ; second £l. Distance one and a-half miles. Gentlemen riders. Weight not under list 71b. Mr Eutherford's Mao-ic 1 Mr Keith's Te Kooti 2 Strike-a-Light, Laddie, Libel, and Blue Grass also went. The latter led the first time past, when Magic went up and won amid cheers, Te Kooti a good second, Laddie close up. Consolation Race of 5 Sovs. Mr Hood's Waikari 1 Mr Gordon's Maori Girl 2 Seven started. TAI TAPU RACES. These races will be held in Mr J. Murray's paddock, Tai Tapu, on Maroh 2nd. The following are the nominations and acceptances. handicap hurdles. Mr J. Smith's Swindler Mr B. Shadbolt's Eclat Mr T. Sheenan's Terewere Mr E, Barrett's Yentnre MAIDEN PLATE. Mr T. McCartney's Barbara Mr J. Judge's Brown Boy Mr J. Gebbie's Rasper II farmers' plate. Mr T. McCartney's Barbara Mr T. McCartney's Tai Tapu Mr J. Smith's Swindler Mr J. Judge's Brown Boy tai tapu cup. Mr T. Sheenan's 'X erewere Mr E. Barrett's Venture Mr B. Shadbolt's Blue Ribbon county race. Mr B. Shadbolt's Eclat Mr T. Sheenan's Terewere Mr J. Judge's Brown Boy GREYMOUTH RACES. * GREY MOUTH, February 27. The following are the weights for the Greymouth J.C. Handicap : at. lb. st. lb. Elfin King ... 9 7 Queen Bee ... 7 7 Bide-a-Wee ... 9 2 Blazing Star ... 7 5 Hero 7 12 Satellite 7 4 Banker... ... 7 12 Mamama ... 7 0 Native 710 Warrnngall ... 6 8 Whalebone ... 710