SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2444, 4 February 1882, Page 3

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACES. Second Day. WELLINGTON, February 3. The second day’s racing proved much less exciting than was expected, in consequence of the poor acceptances caused by the indifferent overnight handicapping. The Racing Club Handicap, which promised to be a grand race, specially suffered, only three crying “content,” although these produced some spirited wagering, and an excellent race. The weather, as on the first day, was splendid, the course in capital going order. The attendance was very scanty, not more than 800 being present at any one time. Sir Modred appeared in tho Railway Stakes, bat, like Soamus, on the first day, made a very poor exhibition. Mischief showed a rare turn of speed in this race, and after giving Lana three lengths boat her easily. Lady Emma came so fast at the finish that, though beaten, she started first favoriteforthe HuttPark ■!takes, and just won, after a slashing set to with tho outsider Mavis. What promised to be a splendid finish for the Hnrdlea between Clarence and Agent was spoilt by the latter falling at tho last hurdle. Public opinion, however, was that Clarence would have won, even had Butler’s horse stood up, although'.he latter started tho favorite. Peat showed an unexpected weightcarrying power in the Handicap, and won from the start to the finish. King Quail disappointed his backers by failing to stay the distance. Sir George ran very soft, and ia evidently quite out of form, as he had all the best of the weights, and in a public performance ought to have won. In the Consolation Race On Dit and Somnns refused the acceptance, and Luna put the stake to her owner’s credit, after disposing of Mavis and Piscatorious pretty comfortably. Mr Bates’ victories in the two principal ra- cs of the meeting were very popular, and numerous enquiries were made about both Poet and Hilda for the Dunedin Cup, without, however, leading to any business. During the afternoon tho stewards considered tho protests against Totara for the Hack Hnrdlea and Ounce and Taratahi, the first and second for the Hack Race on the first day, the result being that all were disqualified, the stakes in the Hurdles going to Stag, and in the Flat Race to Toppee. The decision is viewed with favor, _as tending to discourage the practice of farming hack races, so prevalent. No doubt all three were racehorses, and have no business to run as hacks. Appended are tho details Railway Stakes Handicap, of 50 sots ; J mile. Mr Martin’s Mischief, 7st 121bs (Wattie) 1 Mr Butler’s Lnna, 7st 121bs ... (Derritt) 2 Hon. McLean’s Lady Emma, 7st Clbs (Allen) 3 Mr Goodman’s Sir Modred, 9st 41bs (Kudings) 0 Betting, 6 to 4 on the field, Lnna having the call with Mischief at 2to 1. After two’breaks away a good start was effected, bnt Luna quickly showed her heels to the others and led by fully three lengths after going 200 yards. This was increased to four lengths at tho bend, and the race appeared all over. Crossing the road into the straight Wattie brought up Mischief with a great rush, and yesterday’s finish between the two was repeated, Martin’s mare striding over her opponent from the distance, and winning cleverly by halt a lengthy Lady Emma came with a wet sail at the finish, and was only half a length behind Lnna. Sir Modred was out of the hunt the whole way. Time, 2min 19 secs. Totalisator total, 141; 39 on tho winner. Dividend, £3 ss. Hdtt Park Stakes Handicap, of 100 sovs.; 1J miles.

Hon. M'Leau’s Lady Emma, 7st 91bs (Allen) 1 Mr Murray’s Mavis, 6st 101b5... (Wood) 2 Mr Walters’ Hippocampus—Slander Filly, 6at lOlbs (Hatfield) 3 Mr On Dit, 7at 121ba (Derritt) 0 Somnna and Luna were scratched. Betting—6 to 4 against On Dit and Lady Emma, 3 to 1 Slander Filly, 5 to 1 Mavis. From the start, which was effected with very littlo trouble, On Dit was pushed to the front, and led Mavis by a length. At the turn past the stand the Slander Filly had the worst position, being last. Mavis and Lady Emma went up to On Dit, on the far side. On passing the river all three were together, the filly still behind, but drawing on the field. At the road she was on terms with the leaders, wbiloOn Dit fell baekand had no more say in the struggle, which turned out a most interesting one. The Filly, after looking formidable for a moment, gave way to Lady Emma and Mavis, who came into the straight neck and neck. A slashing race then ensued, the Lady just landing by a short head, Slander Filly two lengths off third. Totalizator— Total, 90 ; 33 on the winnor ; dividend, .£2 9s, Hurdle Handicap of 75 bovs ; 2i miles. Mr Lnnn’a Clarence, 12st ... (O’Connor) 1 Mr Butler's Agent, 12st ... (3. Lyford) 2 Betting—Five to four on the Agent. Clarence took the lead at the start, and was two lengths to the good half way round when Agent closed. Bounding into the straight Clarence ran up wide, and looked like bolting; but being righted, resumed the race half-dozen lengths astern. He gradually decreased Agent’s lead during the second time round, both fencing perfectly. At the last hurdle both rose almost together, and Agent came a cropper, and as his rider Lyford was lying still, it was feared he was hurt, but fortunately he enly proved to be stunned. Clarence after this cantorod in. Totalisator—Total, 76 ; 38 on each; dividend 16s. Racing Club’s Handicap of 200 bovb ; If 1 miles. Mr Bates’ Poet, Cat 121 b (Wattle) 1 I Mr Owen’s Sir George, 7st ... (Hird) 2 King Quail, 7st 71b (Irving) 3

Betting—Even on Sir George, 6 to 4 agßt King Qaail, 5 to 2 aget Poet. The Poet made the running at the etart, followed by King Quail, who, however, Boon gave way to Sir George, after a short distance had been traversed. Past the stand Mr Bates’ horse had a lead of quite four lengths, King Qnau a length behind Sir George. Under the hill King Quail went up, and on the far side being reached took second position. Although challenged by both horses, the Poet maintained the pride of place, Wattie riding him out to the finish. He won by a good two lengths from Sir George, who beat Qaail by a similar distance. Time, 3min ISeee. Totalisator total, 273 ; 66 on winner; dividend, £3 14s.