SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2469, 6 March 1882, Page 4

SPORTING.

HTJRT7NUI RACES. Stewards— Messrs G. W. Moßae, W. O. Rutherford, E. Corbetfc, J. MeFarlane, T. Chapman. Judge—Mr J. D. Lanoe. Clerk of the Scales—Mr H. J. Monkhouae. Clerk of the Course—Mr E. J. Miol-.011. Starter—Mr J. Huvse. Eon. Secretary—Mr W. Thomson. This annual fixture, whioh has been held for several ysars in succession, and which owes a deal of its success in the past, if not its origin, to the station masters in the neigh borliood, including the lato Sir Oracrott Wilson, oame off on Friday with highly satiefr.ot.cry results. In fact in order to sen an afternoon's thorough honest racing, under woltrr weights, and each animal put out on its mettle, this seems to be one of the race meetings which comes as near perfection in this respsct as any we can refer to. In every instance exoept the Distriot Hurdle race, there were good fields, and bar one mulled start, in which elavon hud to go and only half went, but which was subsequently rectified by a bit of diplomacy on the part of the starter, who persuaded the riders to ory "No race," and all start fair, the proceedings were carried through without a hitoh. Mr J. D. Lince acted as judge in an efficient manner. Mr T. Chapman took charge of the scaling machino, while Mr Hursc discharged the dutiea of starter, and Mr W. Thomson acted the role of the übiquitous secretary with even more satisfaction than ever previously. Mr Michell, in the glory of red coat and boots, and up on Gray Laddie, a itJ.'pleohaser of renown in this district, presented, in his eapy unobtrusive manner, a model olerk of the course. The weather was perfect sunshine, but for lack of a brerze to fan their wings, the gnats for an hour or two were a perfect torment. As the day wore on, the plague of flies departed, and the ecsne became m • o' to: u„'h enjoyment. The races started punctually. There was an entire absence of the professional bookmakers and totalisator. Liqnid refreshments wore provided by host Norrio, of the Huiunui Hotel, and most of the visitors brought hampers or baskets, which, after the Cup race, were brought into requisition. _ The races commenced at one, upon the arrival of Holder's coach with its four greys from Amberley, and concluded at about half-past six, the visitors having the advantage of "driving home by the light of a moon shiny night," whioh latter, to those who had to return by the Woikari and Weka Pass, indeed formed a fitting conclusion to a most enjoyable outing. The course was in fair going order, having bees damped by the previous day's rain. The sport began at the hurdles, over eix flights, weights over I2«t 7ib, for which Beer Tax.Kjsciusoo, and The Lad, were the favorites out of the seven entries. Hope had many backers, but was not looked on as a certain winner, although he ran very well, and came in a game second to Kosciusco, Beer Tax third, and Cyclops fourth. In the District Hurdlo race there seemed but little choice between Traitor and Nobby. The judge seemed to think it very funny, however, that Nobby, who had baen ordered out to grass for some time, should appear on the course in charge cf one of that gentleman's sons to go for this and the Mile Flat race, when the horse was really expeoted to be in a convalescent hospital. In the Hurdle race he was capitally ridden by Mr F Lance, and although ho did not score at the jumps, he gained time on the flat, and beat Traitor at the last jump, ooming in a winner by two lengths. In the Cup race, out of the eight whioh faced the Btarter, Norman was the favorite, Waikari and Canard both looking very pink. Koieiukas was also sent for it, and with Haideo, both had a tolerable show till the grand rush, when Canard came along with Norman whipped up. In the District B.&CO, three-quarters of » mile, there wore seven entered, for whioh the old horse Montrose was much fancied; but as the result proved he was beatoa by the Lid, which was cleverly ridden by Miles, and Peacock by Mr H. Linco. A protest w»a lodged against The Lad for not being bonajitle the property of a resident in the district from January Ist. It was proved to have been nominated, and accepted in anothor owner's name, he not being a resident in the district, for the North Canterbury races on January 2nd, and the protest wus therefore allowed. At this stage a private race was got off, between Mr Fleming's b g "Windwhistlo and Mr Pitcher's Tim Wh;ffli?r. The latter had much the best of it for half a mile, when Wind whistle was called on and came away as he liked. The riders were light weights. This match caused a fair amount of speculation between two average hacks, and a great deal of amusement. Six were sont for the Waitohi Plate, for whioh Canard, who had a spare spurt left over from the Cup, was freely speculated upon; but it was soon seen to be a bit of string to the Atlantic cable on Maid of Honor's chance, Evans riding her out all the distance, she surprising every one with her speed under list, with Canard second, and Trompator third, Constance was fourth. The District. Mile Race scored a popular win to Nobby, ridden out by Mr F. Lance, Montrose second, and Princess third. Eleven essayod to try conclusions for the Lidies' Parse After fidget ting a bit at the start six got away, leaving the others at or about the post. Haidee took the lead and kept it to the finish, The Lad, Glenooe, and Hope racing for second place. The riders, however, agreed to have a second spin for the money, and the lot were despatched on level terms. When fairly into runnirg Norman led, with Maid of Honor at the girths j but finishing up the Maid passed him in the straight. A Consolation Handicap Raoe pre* duood a field of nine, in whioh Bijou, Haidee, end Constance were spotted, but the raoe fell to the lot of Lady Ellen. It was intended to have he'd a Lidies' Pony Ke.ce as usual, but darkness setting in prevented k.

Hurdle Eaoi, of 15 sots.; second horse, 2 sots. Entrance, 10s. Distance about 1£ miles, over six flights of hardies. Weight not under 12st 71b. Mr T. Sheenan's b h Kosciusko (Owner) 1 Mr F. Green's ch g Hope... ... (Owner) 2 Mr liunn's b g Beer Tax ... ... (Owner) 0 Mr W. Thomson'3 b g Cyclops (Stapleton) 0 Mr D. Rutherford's ch g The Lad (Miles) 0 Mr W. Green's b g Playbo'y' ... (Neary) 0 Mr E. Mnrfit's b g Tommy .. (Owner) 0 Cyclops led away. At the second hurdle Hope had' the lead, The Lad and Tommy baulked. At the third flight Kosciusko came to seoocd place, with Cyolopo in attendance. At the fourth hurdle Oyolops fell. The Lad again baulked, and Beer Tax cr.me on with Hope drawing up, At the fifth flight it was considered that Hope had the race in hand, and he held a slight lead from Kosciusko. In the running home the latter got inside, and a very grand race for the poat took place, Hope being beaten by a head. Beer Tax a length astern, and Cyclops on his quarter. BiiTßicT Hack Httrdle Each of 5 sots.: second horse, 1 sot. Entrance, ss. Distance, about 14- mUes, <jyer six flights of hurdles. Horses to be handicapped by Mr T. Derrit. Mr F. Lance's ch g Nobby, 6yrs, lOst lOlbs (Owner) 1 Hi T. Burcresa' b gTraitor,' 7 yrs, list 2 Mr G-.H.King's oh g Dodger, aged, lOst 71b, was scratched, having met with a slight accident. Traitor held the lead for nearly the whole distance:, Nobby appearing to loss at the respective jumps, but at the finish the latter ran a game race, which he won by two lengths, his rider receiving three oheers.

Eubttnui Ctip, of 20 aova ; Eeoond horse, 2 aovs. Entrance, 10s. Distance, 2 miles. Weight not under I2at. Mr XunfiHs ch g Canard (Ownet) 1 Mr Murfit's b g Normnn ... (Owner) 2 Mr Sheonan's b g Koaciueko ... (Cresswell) 0 Mr Derritt's b m Haidee ... (Evans) 0 Mr Thomson's b g Glencoe (O. Thom Eon) 0 Mr Bryan's b m Lady Helen ... (Owner) 0 Mr Hood'a b g Waikari ... (Bheridan> 0 Mr W. Green's b g Playboy ... (Owner) 0 A level slart was effected, Lady Helon leading off with Waikari, going strong. Norman then left the ruck, arid in this order Norman, Lady Helen, and Waikari did a bit of the running in front on their own account till reaching the back of the ooursg, when Car.ard loft the rear clatter, and passing the leaders won as he liked. Norman was called on in the straight, but in spite of very careful ridicgon Murfit'upart, hehad to allow alength to Canard, Kosciusko ooming in third, Haidee fourth, Waikari fifth. The time for this race was said to be 3znin SB3eo. Bistbict Back, of 10 sova; second horse, 1 sov. Entrance, ss. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. Weight not under list 71b. Mr H. Lance's b g Peacoek ... (Owner) 1 Mr W. Rutherford's ch h Montrose (Graen) 2 Mr Thomson's Cyclops, Mr Hood's Waikari, Mr Corbett's Potentate, Mr Wilson'* Nutmeg, Mr D. Rutherford's The Lad, also ran. Aftor a false start Peacock went to the front with Waikari attending, and The Laa and Montrose. Nearing tho straight The Lad was pushed along, and ultimately landed fiist bj a length from Peaoook, Montioso third.

Waitohi Platb, of 10 sovs; second horse, 1 bov. Entrance, 10s. Distance, li miles. Welter weight for am. Mr J. Evans' b m Maid of j Mr Lunn's ch g Canard ... (0 wner) 2 Mr Bracher's ch m Bijou, Mr Bryan s b a Trompitor, Mr H. Vallance's Constance, ana Mr Murfit's Tommy, also ran. ..,,..- . Maid of Honor wont off and held the front place to the end, Bijou keeping her company for paTt of the distance, when at the baok Canard and Trompator came along and joined in the finish as second and third horses. Districtßaci, of 5 sovs; second horsel bov. Entrance, sa. Distance, 1 mile. Weight not under lOst. , Mr F. Laace'a Nobby. lOst 71b 1 Mr W. Rutherford's Montrose * Mr H. Lance's Princess J> Mr Corbett's Oamptulicon ... ... ... 0 The horses kept well together till at the back, when Nobby shot out, and was ridden steadily home ; Montrose a length and a-hulf behind, Prinoess third. Ladies' Purse, 10 sovs ; second horse, 1 sov. Entrance, 10s. Distance, J£ miles. Gentlemen riders. Weight not ender list Mr J. Evans' Maid of Honor... (Cresswell) 1 Mr Murfit's Norman (E.Murfit) 2 Mr D. Rutherford's The Lad, Mr Bracher s Bijou, Mr W. Rutherford's Sir Boger, Mr F. Green's Hope, Mr Thomson's Glencoe, Mr Wilson's Gipsey, Mr Derritt's Haidee, Mr Bryan's Trompator, and Mr Austins Madge also ran. . _ , A start was made and Haidee, The liaa, Glenooe, and Hope camo in. A second raoe was made by oommon consent, in which Norman and Maid of Honor did most of the front performance. At the back, The Lad drew out of the ruok to third place. In the straight, Maid of Honor gained by a length, and was declared winner; Korman second, The Lad third. Consolation Handicap; 1 mile Mr Bryan's Lady Uelen, lOst 101 b 1 Mr Derritt's Hr-idee, list 71b... 2 Mr Vallauce's Constance, lOst 51b 3 Tommy, lOst slb; Bijou, lOst 101 b; Montrose, list; Cyclops, lOst 81b; Princess, lOat 71b; and Nutmeg, lOst 51b ; also ran. It waß somewhat difficult in the dusk, and dust for the matter of that, to distinguish the riders. Lady Helen won by two lengths from Haidee, Constanoe inside another length.thus concluding a whole series of close finishes, and the day's proooodings.

DAF.GAVILLE BACES. Lpkess association telegram. J Second Dat. AUCKLAND, March 4. Handicap Hurdle Eace, 50 sovs. Harkaway ... ... ... 1 NorM 2 Harry Mount also ran. Bapu was scratched. Harkaway won by a length. Kaipara Handicap, 120 sovs. Bandwick 1 Dewdrop 2 Borneo also ran. Maid of Honor, Whiffler, Kenilworth, Deceiver, and Moonstone were scratched. Bandwick won hands down by a length. GIJMDIGGERS' PUKSE, 55 SOVS. Deceiver 1 Mignonette 2 Harold, Taipo, and Harkaway also ran. Selling Back, 40 sovs. Bita 1 Across the Grass 2 HAWKE'S BAY BAOES. TPBBaa AHSOMATiosr thlegwam.l NAPIER, March 4. The Hawke'a Bay Baring Club's meeting to-day was not so well attended, not more than 300 being prasenfc ; but the racing wr.s even more oucceiaful than on Friday ; the fields were brought better together. The totaiisator paosed about £BOO through. The weather was very fine. There was a protest entered in the Baring Club Handicap against My Dream by the rider of Soukar, on the ground of riding inside the poet; but after hearing the evidence, the stewards disallowed it. The results are as follows : Handicap Hubdles, 60 sovs ; two mi'.es. Mr Tatham's Romeo, aged. 9st 71bs (Jone 9) 1 Mr Broughton's Buahino, 9st ... (Honor) 2 Mr Gallagher's Te Whiti, aged, 9st 101 b ... 3 Wanganui also ran. It was a splendid race from the start to finish. Every horse took the stioks, and the race was won by a length. Hack Hurdle Race, 15 sovs ; one mile. Jack tprafc ... ... ... ... 1 Nancy 2 Lady Bab 3 Bacing Clttb Handicap, 75 sovs ; one and a half miles. Mr Ruddock's My Dream, aged, Bst 111 b ... 1 Mr Donnelly's Soukar, aged, Sst 51b... ... 2 Mr Tatham's Borneo, aged, Bst 71b 3 Prim, Hero, and Slander Filly also ran. Mischief and Lonehand were scratched. The horses kept well together till half a mile from home, whon My Dream came to the front, and won rather cleverly by three quarters of a length, Soukar beating Borneo for second plnoe by about a length. Novel Handicap, 40 sovs j li miles. Mr Pell's Inaga, aged, 7st 21b 1 Mr Martin's The Laird, 3yrs, Bst 2 Mr Wells' After Dark, aged, 7st 21b ... 3 Novelty and Lucifer also ran. Soukar was scratched. Won after a close race by about threequarters of a length. Consolation Handicap, 25 sovs; 1 mile. Mr Jones' Prim, Bst 21b 1 Mr Walters' Grand Duchess, 9st 21b ... 2 Mr Bronphton's Bnahine, 7st 7!b 3 After Dark, Lucifer, and Novelty also ran. When half the distanoo had been travelled it was quite apparent that Prim had the race in hand, and she won, hands down, by two lengths. VICTORIA BAOING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. [BKtTTBB's TBLBGBAMB. | MELBOURNE, Maroh 4. The Victoria Baoisg Club's Autumn Meeting opened to-day on the Ftamington oourse. The ohief event of to-day, the St. Leger Stakes, resulted as follows : Commotion ... ... 1 PellMeU 2 Darebin ... ... ... 3 The time was fast, 3min 45secs.