SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2403, 17 December 1881, Page 3

SPORTING.

AMBERLBY EAOE3. Stewards—Meier* G. D. Greenwood, O. B. Btarky, O. Ensor, .A. Benn, R. B. Holdiwortb, W. H. Brown, T. MoNaught. Hon, treasurer, It. O. Williams. Judge, P. Courage. Starter, O. G. King. Handioapper, B. G. Griffith. Clerk of the course, M. B. O’Oonuoll, Clerk of scales, A. McDonald. These annual races came off yesterday on the course upon the recreation reserve, about three miles out of the township. The weather was all that could be wished, except for a breeze, which ever and anon blew the dust about. The visitors had the option of going out from the train with Mr Seaton with o four-in-hand or with a number of public vehicles which were running out to the course. Upon the ground there was a largo gathering, and, as the programme shows, there was capital _ sport for them. The arrangements were similar to those of previous years, A cement floor had been carefully laid to measure ponies on, and in order to set aside, if possible, the reference of any disputes to the Bench, the stewarda had adopted a rule that their decisions should be final, “ and such decision shall not be questioned in any court of law.” The saddling paddock was well patronised, and there were the usual run of amusements, inclusive of Hobbs and Goodwin’s pari-mutuel, a merry-go-round, which broke down, and the booths, a publican’s, under the control of Mr Staoe, and a confectioner’s, managed by Mr Franks, of Leithfield. The class of horses entered were bettor than usual. For the Handicap Hurdles, Albion, which looked very fit, was the favorite, but this race went to the credit of Young Diomedea, which went well. In the Hack Hurdle Race the stakes went to an entire outsider in a grey horse, Faugh-a-Ballagh, Pippin and Waimate Jack, the favorites, both baulking. The Oup brought out a field of six, the horses,'except The Lad, going very well. On Dit, The Joker, and Talent were the favorites at the totalisator, and the race resulted in a win for the latter. The Maiden Plate was a close race between Pippin and Rebecca. The former was protested against on the grounds that ho was not a maiden; that the disqualification of the Ellesmere Club had not been removed by the O J.G., and that he was not nominated as Pippin (late Flay Boy). The committee considered the point for some time, and decided to refer it to the 0.J.0. For the Northern Handicap, Pippin and The Joker, who only came to the start, were expected to make a good race, but the latter unfortunately fell. The Ladies’ Purse was taken easily by Talent. The Pony Race was won by Mr Glendinning's pony by about 300 yards. The races began at 12 30, and for the most part were over for the usual evening train, the committee not having thought it worth while to apply for a special Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 eova, added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. Two miles and a quarter; over eight flights. Second horse to save stakes. Mr Murfit’s hr b Young Diomedea, 9at (G. Murfit) 1 Mr F. Green’s ch g Hope, 9st 71b ...(Owner) 2 Mr Crook’s g g Bonser, 10st ...(Owner) 0 Mr Clayfield’s br g Albion, list 71b (Sheenan) 0 The quartette went away to a fair start, Albion being the first to show in front. At the rails the horses took the positions— Bonser, Albion, Diomedea, and Hope. Diomedea led over the seoond hurdles, and Router baulked, but made up time in good style. Passing the public the seoond time Albion led, with Diomedes in attendance, and Rouser next, and Hope almost out of the hunt. At the sixth flight Albion hit the timber with his fore feet and came to grief, leaving Diomedes to canter in .- a smart spare being made by Hope, which gained on Eoneer and came to second place by half a length. Time, smin 7i«eo. Hack Hurdle Back, of 10 sovs; catch weights; district horses. One mile and a quarter ; over fair flights. Mr G. B. Storkey’s Faugh-a-Ballagh ... 1 Mr 8. Coleman’s Young Pippin 2 Mr Stark’s Sunshine 0 Mr Hunt’s Waimate Jack ... _ 0 Young Pippin led away, with Waimate Jack close up. Sunshine refused to take the first hurdle. The leaders kept well together, but both baulked badly at the last hurdle, and Faugh-a-Ballagb came on and made for home, Young Pippin being brought up seoond by three-quarters of a length. Amberley Cup Handicap of 50 sovs, added to sweepstakes of 3 sovs. Distance, two miles one furlong. Second to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. Mr G. P. Williams’ ch g Talent, by Totara 5 yrs, fist 121 b (Butler) 1 Hon. W. Robinson’s blk m On Dit, 5 yrs. 9at (Ray) 2 Mr H. Hereford's ch g The Joker, aged, fist 121 b (Hawkins) 0 Mr E. Derrott’a b g Don Joan, aged, 7st 51b 0 Mr P. Busch’s b h Farewell, 5 yrs, fist 51b “ 0 Mr F. Green’s ch g The Lad, C yrs, fist ... 0 Mr King effected a level start, and passing the stand the first time, Talent led, with Joker and Lad in attendance. At the half mile Don Juan went up to seoond place, and subsequently On Dit came on to third, but at three-quarters The Joker oamo on. Passing the stand again, the horses ran—Talent, Don Juan, The Joker, On Dit, Farewell, The Lad, At the back of the course The Joker ran up, and passing Don Juan, they came, to the finish in this order:—Talent about three lengths from On Dit, and four lengths separating the next pair, The Joker gaining half a length on Don Juan. Time, Amin. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs ; weight for age. Distance one mile and a half. District horses only, which have never won a stake of more than .£2O. Mr T. Denton’s Pippin, aged, 9st 31b (Mitchell) 1 Mr Q. P. Williams’ b f Rebecca, 2 yrs, sst 121 b (Butler) 2 Mr E. Murfit’s b h Young Diomedes, aged, 9st 31b ... ... ... ... (Murfit) 0 Mr H. VaUance’s b f Constance, 3 yrs ... 0 Mr F. Green’s ch g Hope, 6 yrs, 9st 31b ... 0 Mr D. Brown’s g g Peeping Tom, 5 yrs, 9st 31b 0 Pippin went away with the lead, and won with five lengths to spare, Rebecca seoond all the way, and Young Diomedes third for half the distance. Northern Handicap of 30 sovs, added to a swespstakes of 2 sovs for acceptors. Distance one mile and a half. Second to save his stake. Mr T. Denton’s b g Pippin, aged, 7st (Mitchell) 1 Mr H. Horaford’a ch g The Joker, aged, (Hawkins) 2 On Dit and The Lad were scratched. A few chains from the start, on passing the corner post, with Pippin leading, The Joker’s rider took him into the flag marking the course, and the horse fell. Pippin then cantered round, and when he had finished the Joker was cantered round for seoond plaoo._ Ladies’ Purse, of 20 sovs; distance, one mile and one tnrlong; for horses owned between the Conway and Ashley; gentlemen riders. Mr G. P. Williams’ ch g Talent, 4 yrs, list 91b (J. Lnun) 1 Mr H. McLean’s blk g Bine Boy, 5 yrs, list 91b ... ... ... (H. Vallanoe) 2 Mr P. Green’s oh g Hope, 6 yrs, 12st 41b ... 0 Farewell was scratched. The race was between Talent and Blue Boy, and at the back of the course it appeared to bo the latter’s race, bub coming into the straight Talent same on as he liked. Blue Boy being severely punished a length behind. Hope ran a hopeless race. Pont Race, of 10 sovs ; district ponies not exceeding fourteen hands; first 5 sovs, second 3 sovs, third 2 sovs ; catch weights ; one mile. Mr Farrelly’s Polly boat two others easily. Consolation Handicap, of save, added to sweepstakes of 1 sov; for all beaten horses ; one mile. Farewell, 7st 121 b ... ... ... ... 1 Bine Boy, Bst 81b ... ... ... ... 2 Rouser, fist 51b 3 This was the best contested race at the meeting, Farewell winning by a neck, owing to the bad jookeyship of the rider of Blue Boy, who led from the start, but on coming into the straight allowed this horse to run off, thus allowing the mare to take the inside and win the event. Hack Race, of 10 sovs; post entry, catch weights ; distance, one mile ; district horses only. Young Barbarian won this event, beating seven others. This event brought a most successful meeting to a close at about six o’clock. Over £4OO was put through the totalisator. The protest against Talent in the Ladies’ Purse was disallowed. AUCKLAND MEETING. [PBHSB ASSOCIATION TBLHGBAM.] AUCKLAND, December 16. The following are the entries for the Auckland Racing Club Summer Meeting : Maiden Plate. —lattondon —Fanny Fisher filly, Tenambra, Othello, Lady, Cassivelaunus •—Envy filly, Miss Domett,

H. Q. Hurdles. —Hard Times, Loaehand, C.'arenoe, Bawenata, Matau, Harkaway, Lark. Railway Plats —Tcnambra, foul Play, Ma : d of Honor, Billingsgate, Sm : ke. Derby Stakes. —The Squire by Papain Hatred, Yattendon, Peeress, Hippocampus, Yatteiina, Smika. Publicans’ Pukse. Florence, Tenambra, Othello, Foul Play, Badsworth Hilda, Maid of Honor, Maori, Billingagato, Miss Domett, CassiveUunns—Envy filly. Three Year’s Selling Eace. Lara, Paramena, Florence, Batcatcher,Vampire, Peer, Billingsgate, Eandwick, Shirley. Grand Stand Handicap —Lara, Paramena, Tenambra, Othello, Foul Play, Badsworth, Vampire, The Poet, Hilda, Eewi, Director, Maid of Honor, Betriever, Cassiveaunua—Envy fiily, Maori, Eandwick, Billingsgate, Yattendon—Peeress colt, Miss Domett, v'ilsnmmer, Qaida, Lady, Yattendon —Fanny Fisher colt.

Auckland Plate— Eandwick, Foul Play, Hilda, Moonstone, Cassivelaunus—Envy filly, Maori. Yattendon—Peeress colt. Stewards’ Handicap —Lara, Paramena, Tenambra, Kenilworth, Foul Play, Badsworth, Vampire, Vortex, The Poet, Hilda, Eewi, Maid of Honor, Tim Whifilsr, Eetrievor, Cassivelaunns—Knvy filly, Maori, Eandwick, Yatfendou—Pe. rasscalt, Billingsgate, Piscatorius, Miss Domett.

Betting—Foul Play, 100 to 15; Eandwick, 100 to 10; Libeller, 100 to 5; King Quail, 100 to 10; Yatapa, 100 to 3; Maori, 100 to 15 ; Badsworth, 100 to 8; Peeress Colt, 100. to 23, 25 wanted; Stanley, 100 to 5; Kenilworth, 100 to 10; Eewi 100 to 3; Othello (taken), 100 to 5 ; Vortex, 100 to 4 ; The Poet, 100 to 15 ; Envy, 100 to„15; Moonstone, 100 to 6; Hilda, 100 to 8; Gildoroy, 100 to 3; Eawenata, 100 to ILara, 100 to 7. Steeplechase—Clarence, 100 to SO; Lone Hand, 100 to 25; Matau, 100 to 8; Sportsman, RiO to 15; King Don, 100 to 25 ; Morning Star, 100 to 10; Hawthorn, 100 to 8; Bawenata, 100 to 8; Young Sledmere, 100 to 8; Harkaway, 100 to 10. Doubles—Foul Play and anything, 100 to 5 ; Bandwiok ditto, 100 to 3 ; Libeller ditto, 100 to 1 ; King Quail ditto, 100 to 4 ; Maori ditto. 100 to 1 ; Yatapa ditto, 100 to 1 ; Badsworth ditto, IliO to 4; Lara ditto, 10j to 2 ; Peeress colt and Clarence, taken, 100 to 8 Stanley and anything, 100 to 2; Kenilworth and Clarence, taken, 100 to 3 ; Rewi and anything, 100 to 1 ; Othello ditto, 100 to % ; Vortex ditto, 100 to 2 ; The Poet and Clarence, taken freely, 100 to 4, and anything, 100 to 3; Envy ditto, 100 to 6; Moonstone ditto, 100 to 3 ; Qilderoy ditto, 100 to 1 ; Bawenata, 100 to 1. WELLINGTON CUP. WELLINGTON, December 16. The following acceptances were received tonight for the Wellington Cup : —Grip, Foul Play, Sir George, Piscatorious. Libeller, Lady Emma, Grand Duchess, Gorton, Peeress colt, King Quail Louis D’Or, Badsworth, Envy filly, Sir Tatton, Plenr-de-Ljs, Mist colt, The Painter, The Poet, and Hilda. Further acceptances are expected by post. SOUTHLAND JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Second Day, [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.J INVERCARGILL, December 16. There was an improvement in the attendance to-day, though the weather was rather unfavorable. Southland Hussar Handicap—One and a half miles. Hussar 1 Herd Laddie ... ... 2 Ploughboy ... ... ... 3 District Handicap—One and a half miles. Atlantic 1 Brunette 2 Brower 3 S.J.C. Handicap One and three-quarter miles. Tasman 1 Adamant 2 Tradesmen’s Handicap—One and a half miles. Volunteer 1 Mameluke 2 Brewer 3 Consolation— Once round the course. Adamant ... ... ... ... 1 Brunette 2 Volunteer was the winner of the Cnp yesterday, not Tasman, as previously reported.