SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2227, 18 April 1881, Page 2

SPORTING.

SECOND EDITION.

AUTUMN MEETING, 1881.

First Day—Monday, April 18. Stewards—Captain Clogstoun. Dr. Piins, P. Cunningham, J. Lance, J. Studholme, L. Walker, W. M. Wynn Williams. Judge, M. Studholme; starter, J. Campbell; handicapper, E. G. Griffith ; clerk of the scales, 8. Garforth ; clerk of the course, E. W. Millett; hon. treasurer. G. G. Stead. The morning of tho Autumn fixture of 1881 looked anything but propitious for racing so fer as attendance was concerned, as it was threatening rain, and during the earlier part several light showers fell. Despite this there was a capital attendance, tho two first trains being well filled and a large number of traps taking their position at the rails prior to the first race. The totalisator of Messrs Hobbs and. Goodwin was conspicuous by its absence from the paddock, and the members of the ring were rejoiced. It w,-a said that Messrs Snider and Drake hud laid an information against the proprietors, but the real iete noir was stated as Mr Franck, who threatened tho pains and penalties of tho law. Mr E. W. Millett was, as usual, resplendent in scarlet, and his Arab steed, which could not be purchased for untold gold, paced softly as ladies’ palfrey. Mr B. Garforth was in charge of the scales, and disoharged bis onerous duties with many a quip and crank. Mr Digby, tho urbane secretary o£ the 0.J.0., was meteoric, as usual, and Mr Campbell wielded the starter’s flag with energy and success. Sport commenced with commendable punctuality with a mile flutter, the Eree Handicap, for which five were starters. The most fancied was Mr Walters’ Billingsgate, despite the impest of 9st 31b. Nautilus had a number of followers, and some pinned their faith to Frailty, who, however, on this occasion, justified her name by catting up badly. The Poet led tho lot a merry dance for a while, but bis bolt was shot at tho turn. Borneo ran a better horse than was expected, getting third place. • The Free Handicap, a sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 50 sovs added, for threeyear olds and upwards. One mile. Mr J. Chaafe’s ch £ Nautilus, by Traducer—

Waterwitoh, 3 yrs, 6st (carried 41b over) (Thompson) 1 Mr W. Walter’s b c Billingsgate, 4 yrs, 9st 3lb (Wattie) 2 Mr Seabright’s ch c Borneo, 3 yrs, sst 71b (carried 51b over) ... (Butler) 3 Mr G. Bates’ ch o The Poet, 3 yrs, 7st (Pillmer) 0 Mr H. Westmacott’s b f Frailty, 3 jra, 6st 51b ... ... ... ... (Newman) 0 After one or two false starts, in which Billingsgate, Borneo, and Nautilus were conspicuous, the lot were got away to a straggling start, Ihe Poet being quickest away, with Frailty, Nautilus, and Borneo in close attendance, Billingsgate lying last. In this order they ran to nearly opposite Ford’s, where Billirgagate began to draw up. Tho Poet still held the lead, Frailty having dropped back, Nautilus was second, and coming with Borneo third and Billingsgate fourth. At the turn The Poet was under tho whip, and Nautilus assumed charge of affairs, with Billingsgate second, Borneo third. Ooming up to the rails Billingsgate made his effort, but Mr Ohaafe’s filly was not to bo denied, and won by a length and a half, two lengths between Billingsgate and Borneo, The Poet and Frailty bringing up the rear. Time, Imin. 48| sec.

The former, it may be noted, is own sister to Nat a tor, being by Traducer out of Waterwitob. Betting, 2tol on Billingsgate, 3to I on the others. The Great Autumn was of course the race of the meeting, and for this all wore goers except Grip, who woe scratched. Natator and Sir Modrod held the pride of place in the betting, though Bandwick had some followou. The winner turned up in Lady Emma after a capital race from start to finish. Some little difficulty was experienced by Mr Campbell in getting the lot away, but the flag ultimately fell to a fairly good start, of which Prosper® got the worst. Luna, as was expected, led the van for abont a mile or so, but could not go the remainder with the Hon. G. McLean's filly. As the various candidates took their preliminary, they were eagerly scanned. Sir Modrcd looked, as ho always docs, quite a gentleman. Natator and the Governor also looked well, and the general appearance of the lot led to the inference that a clinking race would ensue.

The Great Autumn Handicap, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 3uo tove added, for three-year-olds and upwards, the second horse to receive 25 sovs out of the stakes. One mile and a half. Hon. G. McLean’s b f Lady Emma, by Tattondon—My Fancy, 3 yrs, sst 131 b (W. Allen) I Mr H. Driver’s b o Sir Modred, 3 yra, Bst 101 b (Clifford) 2 Mr H. Hereford's ch c The Governor, 3 yrs, Gst 81b (Eosewarne) 3

Hon. W. Bobinaon’s ch h Natator, 5 yrs, 9st 21b (Derritt) 0 Mr P. Butler’s ch m Lena, 6 yrs, 7st 21b (W. Butler) 0 Messrs Mason and Vallaneo’a ch h Eandwick, 5 yrs, Bst Hlb (Endings) 0

Mr H. Horaford’s ch g The Joker, 5 yrs, 7st 71b (Webster) 0 Mr W. Walters’ br o Libeller, 4 yra, Bst 21b (Wattie) 0 Mr Bates’ b f Hilda, 3 yrs, sst 71b (Hawkins) 0 Mr Q. Fraser’s ch o Prospero, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (Stnrgiss) 0 After one or two false starts, in which Sir Modred, Luna and The Governor were to the fore, Mr Campbell sent tho lot away, Prospero being left at the post, but going off to try and make up his lost ground. Luna’s colors were soon in front, with Tho Governor next, and Libeller third. Sir Modrod and Natator headed the second division, Lady Emma being sixth, and the next, except Prospero and Harkaway, in a cluster behind. In this order they ran until opposite the stand at the back of the course, where The Governor went up to Luna, and the pair raced together for a bit, with Libeller close up, and the rear division coming up. Luna held the lead up to the turn into the straight, where Sir Modred began to go through his horses, and draw up on terms with them. Lady Emma also began to come up, and Luna tiring, a splendid race ensued between the four, Lady Emma, Sir Modred, Natator, and Tho Governor. Tho light impost of Lady Emma told down the straight, however, and, despite the efforts of Clifford on Sir Modred, Lady Emma shot cut from the four, and landed tho Groat Autumn of 1881 by about a length and a half ; a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 431te?s. The betting was about 5 to 1 aget Lady Emma. For the Champagne seven youngsters saddled up, and of those Mr Driver’s colt out of Hammock by old Traduoer was tho favorite. Tho Yottendon colt was favored by some, but he could not do more than run into second place, though holding his own for a time. Nonpareil ran well, but Mr Driver's colt won easily. The Champagne Stakes, of 20 sovs each, with 250 added, for two-year-olds. Colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 81b. 26 subs. Six fnrlongs, Mr H. Driver’s b o Somnns, by Tradncer_ — Hummock, Bst 101 b ... (S. Harris) 1 Mr W. Walter’s bro by Tattondon —Pcoross, SstlOlb (Endings) 2 Mr S, Hereford's ch g Nonpareil, Bst 101 b (Derrett) 3 Mr G. Eraser’s b f Hinemoa, Bst 81b (Wattie) 0 Mr Hereford's ch £ La Mode, Bst 81b (Webster) 0 Mr Weston’s ch c Amulet, Bst 101 b (Clifford) 0 Mr W. C. Webb’s ch £ Gold Dust, Set 81b (Harris) 0 La Mode, Hinemoa, and Gold Dust went on an excursion of their own before the start, going halt way round tho course. Mr Campbell, after the break away, despatched the lot to a fairly good start. Nonpareil cut out the running, with Somnns and Yattondon oolt in close attendance, Amulet, La Mode, Minemoa, and Gold Dust forming the rear division. At the turn into the straight it was evident that, bar accidents, Somnns had tho race well in hand, and, despite the efforts of Rudings on tho Yattendoa colt, and Derrett on Nonpareil, won the Champagne by two lengths easily. Half a length between second and third. Time— Imin 19|aecs. For the Epsom Stakes four wont to the post. On Dit was made a hot favorite, and justified tho confidence by winning a capital race with a bit in band. Epsom Stakes. On Dit 1 The Joker ... 2 Sir G&rnot - ... 3 Time, 2min. fiSsoo.