SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2372, 10 November 1881, Page 3

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY METEOPOLITAN MEETING, 1881. Second Day—Thursday.

Stewards —J. Stndholme, L. Walker, F. Cunningham, E. L. Ologstoun, A. C. Wilson, J. B. Gresson, W. H. Wynn Williams. Judge, M. Stndholme; starter, J. Brabazon ; bandicapper; E. G. Griffith ; clerk of the course, IS. W. Millett; clerk of the scales, S. Garfortb; bon. treasurer, G. G. Stead.

Tho Onp day is of course par excellence the day when the general public lay# itself out for enjoyment. There is always an air of picnic about the various vehicles which does not prevail to so large an extent on the other days of the meeting. It is the occasion when paterfamilias has to take out tho wife of his bosom and the girls, and is expected not only to provide a well-filled luncheon-case but also a goodly stock of sparkling. The road, as usual on Oup dajs, was largely patronised, several four -in - hand drags being noticeable, amongst others Mr Millott tooling tho Eoyal drag, in which there were a number of good sports. The railway was also largely taken advantage of, long trains running up to the time of starting tho first race.

The weather was simply perfection, being as grand a day for racing as one could wish for. The stand was filled, and there was also a goodly fringe of carriages. Sport opened with the Maiden Handicap, for which there were six three-year-olds entered. Mataku had been been made a favorite, but on the weighing in it was found that Mr Outts’ colt and the Hon. W. Robinson’s gelding Salvage were absentees. This reduced the field to four, and of these Mr Hereford's Nonpareil was made the favorite. Some few fancied the representative of Mason and Vallanoe’s stable, Fleur de Lye, but generally the public were inclined to back the nomination of the popular owner of Crisis Lodge. Tho break away of Gold Dust at the start somewhat altered the position of affairs, as the three others were despatched without Mr Webb’s filly, and the race resulted in an easy victory for Fleur de Lys, who won comfortably from Nonpareil, with Aurora beaten off. The Maiden Handicap, of 100 sovs for the winner, the sweepstakes to go to the second horse. For maidens at tho time of entry, to b‘o ridden by lads who have never won a race of tho value of 25 sova. Nomination, 2 sovs, to go to the fund. One mile and a quarter. Messrs Mason and Vallanco’a hr c F!eur-do-

Lys, 3yrs, (Hastie) 1

i Mr Hereford's oh g Nonpareil, Bst 101 b ... ‘ i Mr H. George’s b f Aurora, 7st 101 b ... t Mataku and Salvage were scratched. After i little fiddling at the start, caused bj Nonpareil refusing to come up, an attempt was made to get them away, and Gold Dust started on an expedition round the course alone, the boy being unable to hold her. The other trio were despatched without waiting for Gold Dust, Nonpareil was quickest away, with Fleur de lys second, and Aurora third, In this order they ran until at the far side of the course, where Fleur de Lys assumed charge of affairs, with Nonpareil second, and Aurora two lengths in rear. At the turn Nonpareil made an effort to get on terms with Fleur de Lys, but was unable to stay, and entering the straight Nonpareil was evidently in trouble, as the whip was going pretty freely, Down the straight it was evident that Mason and Vallanoe’s colt had it all his own way, and won easily by a couple lengths, Aurora being hopelessly out of it from the rails, lime, 2min 15seos. For the Pailway Plate, four only out of the six entries were starters, Sir George and Welcome Jack being the absentees. For this race the Northern contingent were very sweet on Billingsgate, and the Envy filly had some admirers. Talent, from his previous performance, had backers. Billingsgate justified the opinion formed of him by bis backers I by winning a capital race from the Envy filly by about a length ; Talent a good third, and Nautilus last. The Bail wav Plate, of 100 bovb. Entrance, 5 bovs. Weight for age. For two-year-olds and upwards. Four furlongs. Mr W. Walter’s b h Billinsggate. Izaak Walton, 5 yrs, 9st 21b (Webster) 1 Hon W. Bobinson’a Envy filly, 7st 111 b, caried 21bs over 2 Mr G. P. Williams’ ch g Talent, 5 yrs. 9st (Clifford) 0 Mr Cutts’ ch m Nautilus, 5 yrs, Bst 91b, carried 211 b over (Waddell) 0 Welcome Jack and Sir George were scotched. A capital start was effected, the Envy filly being quickest away, with Talent second, Billingsgate third, and Nautilus fourth, the pace being a very hot one. Coming to the rails Billingsgate improved his position, and ran un to the Envy filly, Talent falling into third place. Half way down to tho stand Billingsgate came away ahead of the Envy filly, with Talent third and close up, and in this order they finished, the Northern horse winning by a length from tho Envy filly, Talent a length behind the second horse. Time, 49 l-sth sec. Eour saddled up for the Canterbury Cup, and of these Mr Walters’ Peeress colt was most fancied. The Derby winner had a few backing him, as also bad Mr Eraser’s oolt Louis d’Or. The raoe, as it always does, excited a good deal of interest, and there was quite a consignment of gloves in bets on the stand. On the totalisator the publio backed its fancy In a very sporting way, and the proprietors did a roaring business. In fact the crush around tho machine was so great as to prevent many who intended to woo Fortune by investing a couple of sovereigns on their fancy from being able to do so. The race was a splendid one throughout, and was won by Grip after a very patient and well ridden race, the Dauphin being second and the Peeress oolt and Louis d’Or quite pumped out. The Canterbury Cup; a sweepstakes of 20 sova each, with 500 sovs added. Second horse to receive 50 sova from the stakes; third horse to save his stake. Weight for age. Two miles and a quarter. Mr W. Eobinson’s blk h Grip, 5 yrs, by Slanderer —Awatea, 9st 51b (Derrott) 1 Mr Weatmacott’s hr c The Dauphin, 3 yrs, 7st 61b ... ... (Hoskins) 2 Mr W. Walter’s bro, by Yattendon— Peeress, 3 yrs (Webster) 0 Mr G, Fraser’ ach o Louis d’Or, Syrs, Vat 91b (Wattie) 0 A little trouble ensued at the start owing to the Dauphin and Louis D’Or being a little fractious. On the flag falling the Dauphin had the best of the start with the Peeress oolt second, Louis d’Or third, and Grip lying last. In this order they ran to the rails. Turning into the straight, Louis d’Or came up level with the Peeress colt, and the pair went together with the Dauphin still leading, and Grip playing a waiting game. Nearing the stand the Peeress colt came up to the Dauphin, and tho pair passed the stand for the first time almost neck and neck, with Louis d’Or third, and Grip a length in rear. At the mile post Dauphin led, with the Peeress oolt second, Louis d’Or third, and Grip still last. At the far side of the course Grip began to improve his position slightly, and at the turn the Dauphin and Peeress Oolt were close together, Louis d’Or still third, and Grip coming. Just as the horses came near the carriages Bob Derrett began to send Grip along, and he went through his horses, gradually forging ahead into the lead, with tho Dauphin second, the Peeress Oolt third, and Louis d’Or fourth, both tho latter having evidently had enough of it. A line race ensued between Grip and the Dauphin from here to the post, the former, however, who was ridden most artistically by Derritt, would not be denied, and won by 'a length from Dauphin. The Peeress colt and Louis D’Or beaten off. Time, 4min fiascos. The Selling Eaee brought out a field of four, Laertes, Coldstream, and Fleur-de-Lys having the pen put through their names. Mr Walters again scored a win, Billingsgate winning pretty easily from On Dit, with Talent third. The Selling Eace. A sweepstakes of 5 sova each, with 50 sovs added, for three-year-olds and upwards. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 400 sovs, any surplus to go to the fund. If entered to be sold for 300 sovs, allowed 71ba ; for 200 sovs, 141bs; for 100 sovs, 211bs. Weight for age. One mile and a quarter. Mr Walters’ hr h Billingsgate (200 sovs). Sat 31b (Webster) 1 Hon. W. Eobinsou’s hr m On Dit, srs (100 sovs), 7st 51b (Bntler) 2 Mr Q. P. Williams’ Talent, 5 yrs (100 sovs), 7st 101 b (Blanch) 0 Mr E. Bates’ br m Hilda, 4 yrs (300 sovs). Sat 21b (Derrett) 0 On Dit got all the best of tho start, being followed olosely by Billingsgate and Talent in the order named, with Hilda in the rear. At Ford’s Talent raced with On Dit, and took the lead, Billingsgate lying third, and Hilda apparently out of it. Coming to the turn. Billingsgate improved his position, and came into the straight close on to Talent, who still held second place, with On Dit in the lead. Down the straight the whips were out both to Talent and On Dit, Webster going very easily with Billingsgate just in front of tho saddling paddock. Billingsgate was sent along, and just managed to got ahead of On Dit by a neck. Talent third, a length off, and Hilda in rear. No time was obtainable for this race, the Club having neglected to appoint an official timekeeper. The Grand Stand Handicap ; a sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 100 sovs added. Nomination, 2 sovs, to go to the fund. One mile. Mr C. Owen’s ch o Sir George, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b 1 Mr H. Hereford's ch g The Joker, 6 yrs, 7st 71b 2 Mr J. H. Lnnn’s oh g Coldstream, 7st 121 b 3 Messrs Mason and Vallance’s b c Flea do Lys, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b ... 0 Hon. W. Eobinson’s Envy filly, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b 0 Mr W. C. Webb’s b m Farewell, 7st 71b 0 Mr G. Fraser’s b f Hinemoa, 3 yrs, 7at 131 b 0 Messrs Mason and Yollances’s ch h Eandwick, 5 yrs, Bst 101 b 0

WAVEELEY-WAITOTAEA SEEING MEETING-.

The weather is delightful for the races. Great improvements have been made to the course and the general appointments. A new stand has been erected, and the lawn and paddock greatly enlarged. Mr Walters was very successful, the running of the Slander Filly surprising everyone. Waverly-Waitotaua Guineas—los sova., 11 miles. Slander filly ... 1 Ely 2 Five started. There was a good race between the first two, but the filly showed grand speed. Time, 2min 54sec. Handicap Huedi.es, of 40 sovs, 2i miles. Abolition, 10st 51b 1 Hawthorn, 9at 61b ... 2 Chandler, list 3 Won easily. Chandler baulked twice, leaving the race to the other two. Fdtihq Handicap of 40 sova. Three-quar-ters of a mile. Grand Duchess, Bst 121 b 1 Venture, 7st 101 b 2 Blue Gown, 7st 21b 3 Won easily. The Duchess was lying back for three parts of the distance, and then went right through her horses like a streak of lightning. Time, Imin. 20sscs. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs. 11 miles. Ely 1 Tapeo 2 Eatanolla ... ... 3 Time, 2min 57sec.

Waverlet-Waitotara Handicap, of 120 sovs. 2 miles. Slander filly, 7st * Merlin, Bst 81b “ Grand Duchess, Bst 81b .„ “ Ten started. This was a splendid raoe. Merlin led most of the way, with Duchess second. Coming into the straight, French, who was on Duchess, challenged Merlin. The jockey, finding he could not out tho horsedown, signalled to the rider of the filly who came on with a rush, and, catching Merlin in the last strides, won on the post by a head. Time—3min. 46secs. The Forced Handicap was won by Merlin, with Blander filly second, . The best dividend in the totalisator during tho day was on tho Slander filly for the big Handicap, £248 being in tho pool, and there were eleven on the filly.