SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1955, 31 May 1880, Page 3

SPORTING.

EPSOM SUMMER MEETING,

[By Cable.] - LONDON, May 28. | The Oaks Stakes of 50 sovs each, h ft, for fillies, three-year-old- Bst 101 beach; about a mile and a half; the owner of the second filly to receive 300 sovs, and the third 150 sovs out of the stakes; 199 subs. Mr Cookson’s Jenny Hewlett 1 Mr J. B. Cookson’s Bonnie Marden... ... 2 Mr P. P. Carloton’s War Horn 3 ASHBURTON OODNXT STEEPLECHASES. President, E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R ; vicepresident, W. C. Walker, Esq ; stewards, Messrs Hay T. Smith, John Carter, 1 . E. Corsbio, ft. Friedlauder, Neil McLean, J. Bunt, E. Saunders, A McLean, K. S. Coster, Dr, Roas; judge, Mr M. Stitt; starter, Mr John Curler ; dork of the course, Mr E. hauuders; dork of tho scales, Mr W. P. Wright; boa. secretary, Mr J, Wilkin ; hon. treasurer Mr C. C. Books ; handicapper, Mr H. P. Lance. The Ashburton Win'er Steeplechases came off on Saturday last on the g-ounds of Mr Hunt, who, with hie usual kindness, gave his paddocks for the use of the committee, Tho weather, though cold, was very fine and the attendance large, many Christchurch visitors putting in an appearance. The going was very heavy and country a little big, while the water jump, though not nearly so formidable as those at Waimate and Oamaru, brought moat of the - animals engaged to grief. The licensed victualling department was undtr the supervision of Mrs Butler, who seemed to be well patron eed. Tho arrangements were, thanks to tho indefatigable secretary, Mr James Wilkin, excellent, and tho various events got off with great punctuality. Six weighed out for the Ashburton Handicap, which was the first event on the programme. The favorite was furnished in Grey Momus, who, however, fenced very unkindly, and was very soon out of it. Fakir, who jumped in his old style, made nearly all his own running, and won at the finish very easily from the local horse Raven. The oihera, ail of whom came more or less to grief, were not persevered with. Five, of whom Jack (late Spider) was a strong favorite, went to the post for the District Handicap. As was the case in tho first event, the favorite was very soon out of the hunt, the winner turning up in Tam o’ Shantor, who won pretty easily, the lad being his immediate attendant at the finis’', Ttiis race showed us a rather promising or t in Sir George, who, judging from his performance, both in this event- and tho Farmers’ Steeplechase, will, with more schooling, make a very useful amm il. It would in future be much more advisable for the weights in such events as this to be adjusted by a local handioapper, as it is naturally almost impossible for Mr Lance to bo acquainted with the respective merits of local animals who have never come under his notice in any way. Only three went out for tho Wakanui Stakes, Stella being incapacitated from starting on account of an oiror in her nomination. Grey Momus went at once to tho front, and gaps being numerous, got round all right, winning with a lot in hand from Fakir. Six saddled up for the Farmers’ Steeplechase, which produced a capital race between old Lone Hand (not the Australian) and Tam o’Shanter. The latter came over tho last fence almost simultaneously with Lone Hand, and blundering, put down Fred. H»dge. The veteran however was in the saddle again like lightning, and catching Lone Hand, who was run out almost to a standstill, just beat him by a short length on tho post. A Hack Steeplechase brought a very pleasant day’s sport to a con- l elusion in good time for visitors to catch tho express. Details are appended.

Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase, of 40 sova. added io a sweepstake of 2 eovs each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country ; nomination 2 sovs. Mr J H. Lunu’s gr g Fakir, by Golden Grape—Banshee, aged, lOst 7.b (Clifford) 1 Mr P, Husband’s brg ihe daveu, aged. lOst, (Nicholson) Mr R. Mclvor’s gr g Grey Mourns, aged, 12st 71ba (Owner) 0 Mr Uencell’a oh g Tho Lad, 5 yrs, JOst (Kelly) 0 Mr P. Butler’s eh m Stella, aged, lOst . . (O’Connor) 0 Mr Dillon’s ch g Mickey Free, aged, lOst (O’Neille) 0 Betting : 6 to 4 agsf Grey Mamas, 3 to 1 the rest. Mickey Free was first away, and led to the first fence, which he and The Lad both refused. Fakir now took up the running, and with the rest of the field in close attendance led over the next two fences. Here the whole lot refused except Fakir, who took a strong lead to the water jump, at which he baulked, but took it tho second time of asking. He gradually increased his lead the next round,. Raven, Tho Lad, and Stella following him in the order named. Grey Momus refusing several times, was out of the hunt in tho first mile and a half. Fakir continued in charge of affairs for the rest of the distance. Ho fell at the water jump, as did also his immediate attendant Riven. The son of Banshee was, however, speedily remounted, and jumping the last fence in good style, cantered in an easy winner. Raven was a moderate second. The rest wore not persevered with. District Handicap, of 20 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs each for accepters; for district horses only. 2 miles. Mr H. Blair’s gr g I'am O’Shautcr, by Talisman—Lady Jane Gr y, 12st 31b ( -wner) 1 Mr G. DaucolTs cb g The Lad, 5 yrs 12at 21b ... ’ (Kelly) 2 Mr H. Piimmer’a b g Jack (late Spider), aged, 12st 7ib (S. Osborne) 0 Mr G. Wilcocks’ gr g Deceiver, 6 yrs, 12at 71b (T. Colton) 0 Mr T. Holmes’ b o Sir George, 3 yrs, list 21b (Wood) 0 Raven was scratched. Betting—6 to 4 against Jack, 3 to 1 the rest. Tho favorite was quickest on his legs, and led over the first fence, where Deceiver refused. At the far side of the course the lot closed, but Sir George came away shortly, and led over the water. He baulked at tho next fence however, and let up The Lad, Tam O'Shantor and Deceiver, who came pa t the stand in close order. They ran thus over the next two fences, where Deceiver was disposed of, and Tam w. nt to the front. He led to the water jump, where both ho and The Lad camo to grief. Tho grey was the quickest away, and The Lad blundering over the laat fence Tam came in an easy winner. The Waeanui Stakes of 20 sovs.; weight for age ; two miles. Mr R. MTvor’e Grey Momus (byTradnoer —Patricienne) aged 12st 3lbs ( wner) 1 Mr J. Lunn’s g g The Fakir, aged 12st 31b (H. Lunn) 2 Mr G. Dancell’s ch g The Lad, 5 yrs (Kelly) 3

Stella was disqualified owing to incorrect nomination. Betting—2 to lon the field.

The Lad led the other two over the first jump, when Grey Momus took the command and led by three lengths past the stand ard until the gorso hedge coming into the stand paddock. Hero The Lad came again to the front for a while, but Momus was soon in command again, a position which ho maintained over the water for the second time and up to the last fence, when Fakir, who had waited behind all through, made hit) effort. He died away, however, in a few strides, and Grey Momus won with a lot in hand by three lengths. The Lad a fair third.

Farmers’ Steeplechase, of 15 sovs; for district h rses only ; weight for ago. One mile and a* half. Mr H. Muir’s g g Tam o’ Shanter, aged, 12st 31b (Hedge) 1 Mr A. Sturgeon’s b gLone Hand,[aged, 12st 31b (Owner) 2 Mr G. Wilcox’s g g Deceiver, 6 yrs 12afc 31b (T. Cotton) 3 Mr T. Holmes’ b c Sir George, 3 yra. Hat (Wood) 4 Mr W Mangbam’a b g Little Tom, aged, 12 t Sib (3. Osborne) 0 Mr J. Carter’s hlk g Tinwald, aged, 12? t 31b (Kelly) 0

Jack was scratched. Betting—2 to 1 agat Jack, 3to 1 Tam o’ Shanter and Lone Hand. Tam o’ Shanter, pulling double, led the lot over the first fence, followed by Lone Hand and Deceiver. They ran thus for the greater part o f the distance. At the last fence Tam blundered, putting his rider down, and Lone Hand, jumping almost in his tracks, wentovor and for a moment it looked the proverbial Lombard street to a China orange that he would win. Fred Hedge, however, lost no time in remounting Tam, and coming with a tremendous rush, passed Lone Hand, who was now going as slow as a man, and beat him on toe post by a short length. Deceiver was third, and Sir George fourth, Jack. The Hack Steeplechase was won by Mr Smith’s Merlin, who Lad little trouble in disposing of his only opponent.