SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2127, 17 December 1880, Page 3

SPORTING.

AMBERLEY RACES.

The stewards of the Amberley races wore, it may be remembered, most unfortunate last year in the matter of weather, the meeting having to be postponed. On the occasion under notice, however, the clerk of the weather was in better temper, and a finer day could not have been wished for, though if certainly was rather too hot to be pleasant. There was a very large attendance, for not only did the neighborhood turn cut in great numbers, but both tho morning and special trains from Ohristehuroh brought a very tidy contingent. Mr Cooper, of the Weka Pass, gave a good deal of satisfaction in his position of caterer, and in class proximity to his booth might be heard the stentorian voice of Mr Ij9 Sueur, who scattered pearls upon pearls of eloquence on his.bucolic audience, who patronised his machine fairly well. The various officials were most assiduous in the disoharge of their respective duties. Mr F Courage, as usual, acted aB judge, while Mr McDonald was very businesslike as clerk ef the scales. Mr King wielded the starter's flag with his usual success, and MrMcPherson made a good clerk of the course. The arrangements were effective, and the courteous secretary, Mr Eerrar, is to be congratulated on the result of his labors. In this connec< tion, if we may be allowed the suggestion, it would be better on future occasions to flag the hurdles. The course was very strong, and very hard, in fact, it seems doubtful whether it will ever be made a first-class one.

Sport commenced with t he Handicap Hurdle Race, for which only a trio faced the starter. Clarence, who was a strong favorite, justified the good opinion of his backers by jumpirg in good form and winning very easily from the veteran Shark, who, considering his age and infirmity, shaped very well. Supplejack carried 181 b ovorweight, which scarcely Baid muoh for hie owner's judgment. After a pretty fair Hack Hurdle Race another trio weighed out for the Amberley Cup, which as the odds indioated, was supposed to be a gift to Randwick. The Yaldhursfc chesnut was well ridden by little D*ve Hawkins, and won comfortably enough, though, we fanoy, not a few were surprised at the running of the Ashburton mare. Seven saddled up for the District Maiden Plate. This was won by Earewell, a well known local performer, who was Very neatly ridden by Master Parsonß. In this race Clifford made his first appearance in the saddle in this province since his return from Australia, he having the mount on Blue Boy. A field of sis ponies competed in the race set apart for them, the favorite, Little Polly, winding very easily. The winner was subsequently disqualified for being over height, and the stakes consequently awarded to Jacob, who finished second. Four weighed out for the Northern Hand'cap, which, with 71b penalty on Randwick, looked pretty well a certainty for Talent. There was very little wagering on this event, but in the totalisator they were laying 3 to 1 on him. The favorite ran very well for a little over hie own distance of three-quarters of a mile but failed to stay home. Huntingdon was outpaced, while First Attempt was never in the hunt. The Ladies' Purae and Consolation were not run when our representative left the ground, but we have been enabled to furnish brief particulars. Details of the various events are appended.

Handicap Hurdle Race of 30 sovs, added to a sweepitakca of 2 sovs for acceptors ; nomination. 1 sov ; 2£ miles, over eight flights of hurdles ; second horse to save his stakes. Mr J. H. Innn's b g Clarence, by Ravensworth, aged, 12at ... (Mr Bradley) 1 Mr T. Sheenan'u b g Shark, aged. 9Bt 71b (Owner) 2 Mr N. Denton's eh g Supple Jack, aged, lOst 41b, including 181 b over (Clinningbrig) 3 Mireille, Levant, Tarn o' Shanter, and Wuikari were scratched.

Betting—2 to 1 bar Clarence. After one break away on the part of Clarence the lot got fairly away. Olarenoa at once went to the front and jumped the first, hurdle about two lengths in front of Supplejack, Shark lying about twice the samo distance behind. They ran in this order to the half-mile post from home, where Shark, who had been gradually improving his position, made hie effort. He died away almost directly again, while Clarence, full of running, came on and won eatily. Supplejack tired to nothing at the last turn, thus letting Shark into second place. The next event was a Hack Hurdle Race which produced a field of dx, and was won very easily by Mr Murfitt's Young Diomedes. A lad of the name of Lynskey, who was riding a horee of Mr Coleman's in this race, fell heavily at the third fence and gave himself a very nasty shaking. Amberley Cup, a handicap of 50 sovs, added to a Bweepsfc-kea of 3 sovs each for acceptors; nominations, 2 pots ; distance, 2 miles and a furlong ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. Mr B. Mason's ch h Handwick, 5 yrs, 9st, by Barbarian —Gipsy Girl ... (Hawkins) 1 Mr Quill's b m Lady Florence, 5 yrs, Cst 31b, (including 31b over) 2 Mr H. McLean's ch g Doubtful, aged, sst 121 b (inclnding 51b over) ... (Paterson) 3 Betting—2 to lon Rand wick. Doubtful was quickest on his legs, and made play at a good paoe past the stand, followed by Lidy Florence, Band nick pulling double, several lengths behind. They ran thus for nearly the first mile, when Djubtful resigned the lead to Lady Florence, and was himself shortly afterwards supplanted by Randwick. The mare led by eeverol lengths to the hali-mile post, when Randwick challenged her, and cutting her down in about, a hundred yards, camo awny and won comfortably, Doubtful being outpaced. Maiden Plate, of 20 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs each ; for district horses only ; weight for ape ; ; i miles. Mr F. Busch's b in Farewell, by Totara, 4 yrs, Bst 91b (Mr Tarrotis) 1 Mr J. Hood's b g Waikari, Lyre, 9st 41b (Weston) 2 Mr H. Murfitt's b c The Marquis. 3yrs. 7st Olba (Hawkins) 3

'Zoo, Die, Flndgo and Blno Bey also r in. After considerable deliy at the post, Blue Boy got all the best of a rather indifferent start, the Marquis and Farewell being bis immediate attendants. These three the stand slightly in advar.ee of the rest of field. At tho next turn Blue Boy fell back, and the running was taken up by Farewell, who led to the back of the course. Here she wbb challenged by Zte, who, however, soon fell back, being supplanted by Wuikari, who ran a good race to the last turn. Here, howover, his bolt was sV.ot, r and Mr Busoh's m-.re won very easily j Marquis, who came f,:ist at the finish, was third. Northbhn Handicap of SO bovh, added to a sweepstake of 2 soys for acceptors ; nomination, 1 sov; distance, ij miles;

k I eecond horse to nave his Btake3; winner of m Ainberley Cup to oarry 71b penalty. a I Mr K. Mason's ch g Randwiok, by Barbarian ~ 1 —Gipsy Girl, syrs, 9at 71b, inclnding 71b penalty . (Hawkins) 1 p Mr G. P. William's ch g Talent, 4yrs, Bst 71b 11 (Clifford) 2 a Mr H. ValUnce's b g Huntingdon, syrs, 6at i 91b (Morrigan) 3 i. Mr J. W. Thomas' b m First Attempt, 4yrs, j 6st7lb (Webster) 0 a Levant, Lady Florence and Sludge were , scratched. ► Batting—2 to lon Talent. , The dug went down to rather an indifferent start, Talent being first away, and followed by I First Attempt, made play two lengths in e front of Randwick to the back of tbo course. . Here Firufc Attempt fell back beaten, and the top weight getting on terms with the favorite, ' raced him to the last turn. Talent then oried a go, Rind wick winning easily by a couple of lengths. Ladies' Purse of 20 sovs. Distance, 1 mile and a farlontj ; for horses the bona fide property of owners residing between the rivers , Conway and Ashley; gentlemen riders. , Mr T. McNanght's b h A Bob-Tn, 4 yrs. 10st71b (F. Ashby) 1 ' Mr J. Hood's b g Waikari, 5 yrs. list 91b (H. Vallance) 2 Mr H. McLean's b g Blue Boy 0 A Bob-In started with the lead, and held it throughout, never being challenged, and won by five lengths. Waikari was an indifferent second. Hack Race of 10 sovs. Won by Mr Askew's Little Maid by half a head, beating ten others after an exciting spin. Consolation Stakes ; 10 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 1 sov for acceptors. Mr G. P. Williams* Talent, 9st 51b (Clifford) 1 Mr J. W. Murfitfc's Marquis, 7st (Mulligan) 2 Mr J. Thomas' First Attempt, 7st 31b ... 0 Doubtful was nominated, but did not accept with Bst 51b. Marquis cut out the running, followed olosely by First Attempt, Talent laying well back, but the latter noon pulled on his horses, and came away from them on the post, having been held a trifle too long and nearly losing it. NORTH CANTERBURY RACES. The following are the weights for the oris hurdle bace (2 miles). st. lbs. st. lbs. ' Clarence ... 12 0 Waikari ... 8 7 ' Mirei.le 10 7 Rifleman ...8 7: Snppkjaok ... 9 0 The Cid ...8 4] DISTRICT HURDLE BACE. ( A Bob In ... 11 0 I The Cid ... 9 10 Supplejack ... 10 7 Rifleman ... 910 J Waikari ... 10 0 | Charlie 9 10 j NORTH CANTERBURY CUP (2 miles). : Bandwick ... 9 5 1 Huntingdon ... 7 0 Luna 8 8 Romeo 6 8' Yaldhurst ... 713 J Vandnara ...6 0* publican's pubse (li miles). • Bandwick ... 95 1 Huntingdon ... 7 0 J Luna 8 10 | Borneo 612 t Yaldhurst ... 8 0 J Vandnara ... 6 2 i E. G. Griffith, Handicapper. t MARLBOROUGH CUP. \ The following are the acceptances : t Mr C. H. Owen's ch c Sir George, 3 yrs, 7st r 81b. { Mr J. Bobin's g g Satellite, aged, 6st 121 b. ; Mr A. N. Ward soh t Heather Belle, 3 yrs, . Gat 101 b. l Mr J. Barry's ch g Hero, 6 yrs, 6st 81b. 8 Mr G. Biley's b m Bora, 4 yrs, 6st. Mr A. Dillon's b h Parole, 4 yrs. sst 81b. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB RACES. The above trotting races were held jester- f day on the Ashburton racecourse. A very j strong north-wester which was blowing made „ the day very disagreeable, and consequently , the attendance was small. Ths following is „ a report of the different events : g Maiden Tbot of 15 sovs ; three miles. a Mr O. Digby's b g Bijou, 12st 111 b * (Pbysiok) 1 I Mr Dickens' br g Ploughman, 12st (Mcßae) 2 u Mr Moorshead's b g Bones, 12st (Owner) 3 6 Mr Journeaux's b g Bill. lOst lib ... (Ownei) 0 n Mr Kidd's b m Maori, lOst lib ...(Parkin) 0 o Mr Price's b g Ginger, lOst 61b ... (Owner) 0 s! Mr Compton's b m Firefly, 12st lllh(Owner) 0 fi Bijou maintained the lead from beginning to b end, and won easily by about six yards. a Maiden Harness, Trotting Race of 10 sovs, n to be run in two-wheeled vehicles; four „ miles.

Mr W. B. Compton's Firefly 1 Mr J. W. Mcßae'schg Brandy 2 Mr J. Wilkie'a bv g Donald 0 firefly led and won easily by twenty yards. Donald was never in it. Ashburton Champion Handicap, Trotting Race in saddle, of 20 sova; weights, 12*t 41b; distance, four miles. Mr W. B. Compton's b m Firefly, 300 yards (Owner) 1 Mr T. W. Price's b g Ginger, 350 yards (Owner) 0 Mr O. Digby'a r m Jess, scratch (Physick) 0 Firefly having obtained a lead of about 100 yards in the second lap, the others,, deeming competition useless, pulled up and allowed Firefly to walk over. The Buggy Tournament of 16 sovs, for four-wheeled vehicles owned by members of the club; distance, four miles. Mr J. W. McKae'a ch g Brandy, sceatch ... 1 Mr J. Wilkie'a r g Donald, 200 yards ... 2 Mr J. Irvine's bl g Taipo, 250 yards ... 0 Donald was leading till he bolted in the second lap, and was never in it afterwards. Taipo went only once round. Wiltib Handicap Bace of 10 sovs ; weights, 15 sts; three miles. Mr Dickens' br g I'loughman 1 Mr Digby'a r m Jess 2 Won hard held.