SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2719, 27 December 1882, Page 3

SPORTING.

m LOWER HEATHCOTE EACES. Judge, Mr J. W. Davis ; starter, Mr D. Orange; handicapper. Mr E. G. Griffith. clerk of the course, Mr F. G. P. Leach ; clerk of the scales, Mr A. Dunbar j hon; treasurer, Mr H. Piper. The annual fixture of the Lower Heathcote Eacing Club, which is always popular with the public, took place yesterday, and attracted a very large number of visitors. The weather, up to a late period in t'he afternoon, was exceUent for racing, being cool and pleasant. Since last year the club have made a great improvement on the course, in the shape of a grand stand, which enables aU the races to be seen witb comfort and facility. It is not remarkable for architectural beauty, but; it is useful, and one can afford to dispense with the ornamental under these circumstances. It provides for a weighing, jockey, and Press rooms, and also a very commodious bar, opening on to the saddling paddock and the outside portion of the course. It was not so largely patronised yesterday as might have been expected, but stiU it was fairly filled, and was a great convenience to the visitors. The club, it is understood, intend, should they be able to carry out certain negotiations, to erect a permanent structure. If it were possible to also make some much needed improvements in the course, to the extent of doing away as much as possible with the sharp turns now existing, the club would have a very excellent course. However, we must be thankful for small mercies, and certainly a seat where one can see the race from start to finish is a great improvement on the old method of balancing oneself on the top rail of a fence, with the change of an upset more than once during the meeting. Mr Leach acttJ as clerk of the course, and discharged his duties admirably, whilst Mr Orange wielded the starter's flag very successfuUy. Mr Dunbar was an efficientand courteous clerk of the 6cales. and Mr llamford übk nitous as secretary. There were two totalisatcis on the ground, under the superintendence of Messrs Hobbs aud Goodwin, one being inside and the other outside the saddling paddock. A ! fairly good day's work was done, as maybe imagined from the total, j£23' t O. In

one of the races—the Maiden Plate—a dividend of JS4S was paid on the winner in the inside, -whilst on the outside there were 115 investors, and not one on tha the winner. The tram cars ran continuously during the day, the extension of the line being exceedingly convenient, and everything passed oil without a hitch, the meeting being a very successful one throughout. Appended are the details of the day's sports : Handicap Hukdle Eace of 50 sovs; 10 sovs from the stake for second horse. About two miles, over eight nights of hurdles. Mr H. Piper's b g Johnny, aged, 10s t 41b (including Sib over) (T. Sheenan) 1 Mr J. Hale's b g Parihaka (late Jack), agud, list (T. Stewart) 2 Mr G. Lawson's b g Muscat, 5 yrs, 10st (Owner) 3 Betting—Level money on the field, G to 1 Muso.it. In a good start Parihaka led off, and made the running for something better than a mile, closely followed by Johnny, Muscat some lengths away, last. Sheenan then went up and made the running, and, continuing on, won by eight lengths from Parihaka, Muscat a very bad third. Inside totalisator, 90; 32 on the winner. Maiden Handicap Eukdle Race, of 25 sovs, for all horses that have not won more than 15 sovs in one event of public money; 5 sovs from the stake for second horse ; about H miles, over seven flights

of hurdles. Mr B.J. Hale's b g Parihaka (late Jack), 12at (Stewart) 1 Mr T. Sheenan's ch m Psyche, 5 yrs, lOst 71b (Owner) 2 Mr M. Carruthers' Parnell, lOst 21b (including 41b over) (Healy) 0 Mr W. Jackson's ch g Bredonhill, 4 yrs, list 31b (including 24 lbs over) (T. Margrett) 0 Mr C. Fraser's ch m Brunette, 9st slbs (Demuth) 0 Mr McEae's b m Einglet (Cox) 0 Muscat and Johnny were scratched. Mr Calvert was again fortunate in getting the lot away to a good start. Kinglet soon went and cut out the running at a good pace, Parnell lying second, Bredonhill third. Psyche fourth, and Brunette bringing up the rear. • Little or no charge occurred until passing the stand the second time, when Einglet still retained the lead. At the turn the latter and Psyche, together with Parnell, were eased off, and Bredonhill ran round the hurdle. The latter, however, continued on, and led round the back, followed by Parihaka, Einglet and Ppyche in the order named. Psyche now commenced making up her lost ground, and passing Einglet, closed on the leading two. Bredonhill continued at the head of affairs to within a few yards from home, when Parihaka came with a rush and won by three-quarters of a length; Psyche a good third, and Einglet fourth. Protests were lodged against the three first horses, but only that against £>redonhill was allowed, so that Psyche took second money. Inside totalisator, 183; twentyone on the winner. Maiden Plate, of 20 sovs, for all horses that have not won more than 10 sovs in one event of public money. About li miles. Weight for age. Mr M. Hawkins' ch m Awatore, by Sledmere, aged ..: ... (Newman) 1 Mr E. Cutts' b f Speargrass, 3 yrs (T. Thompson) 2 Mr E. Bryan's b m Lady Helen, 5 yrs (Derrett) 3 Glen syrs, Fair Nell 4yrs, and Statesman 3yrs also ran. Butcher Boy, Psyche, Blue Jacket, and Lady Dagworth were scratched. Betting—Level money on Speargrass. Awatere cut out the running in a good Start from Speargrass, Lady Helen last. Awatere continued with the lead, and still remained at the head of affairs when passing the stand, Statesman second, and Lady Helen third. Passing the turn at the river Fair Nell went through and took second place, but soon fell back again. No alteration occurred round the back stretch, excepting that Speargrass improved her position, and presently took third place to Awatere and Statesman. Awatere continued on down the straight with the lead, and Statesman fell back. Speargrass then took second place, with Lady Helen close up. The two latter made every effort to get on terms with the chestnut, but she, having the foot, won easily by a length, Lady Helen third. Inside totalisator had 156 : 3on the winner; dividend, ££G 16s. Heathcote Cup Handicap, of 60 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs, to go to second horse. ' About 2 miles. Mr P. McEvadey's b c Trumpeter, by Python, 4 yrs, Bst lib ... (Derrett) 1 Messrs Bishop and Lemon's br c The Curate, 3 yrs, Bst 51b ...(Webster) 2 Mr W. C. Webb's b h Blue Jacket, 4 yrs, 7stßlb (T.Thompson) 3 Mr C. Eichards' ch g Supplejack, aged, SstlOlb (Miller) 0 Marchioness Neil, 7st lib, was scratched. Betting—Even money on Supplejack, 6 to 4 agst The Curate and Blue Jacket, 2 to 1 agst Trumpeter. Trumpeter led off, followed by Statesman and Blue Jacket. Trumpeter ran wide at the turn, and Supplejack then took up the running, and was joined by Blue Jacket round the back stretch. The pair raced together in close attendance until again reaching the stand, when Blue Jacket had a slight lead and Supplejack took second place. Trumpeter on the inside then ran up and with Curate joined the leading pair. Derrett then went to the front, and the Curate shortly took second place and Supplejack fell back outpaced. Trumpeter continued on and won a good race by a length and a half from the Curate. Blue Jacket third. Time, 3min. 49sec. Inside totalisator, 238—45 on winner. Handicap Time Trot of 60 sovs; 10 sovs to second horse; 5 sovs to third horse out of the stakes; weight not less than lOst; about three miles. Mr J. Suncknell's bl h Lunatic, aged, 40 sees 1 Mr G. McClure's br g Wanaka, aged, 40 sees 2 Mr McAlpine's b g Jenny, 30 sees ... 3 Mischief (scratch) and ten others also ran.

Lunatic at once getting into his stride was soon at the head of affairs and won easily. Totalisator, 167 —36 on the winner. Much dissatisfaction was expressed by many at the inside totalisator not closing as soon as the start was effected. Those in a position quickly realised there was nothing in the race excepting Lunatic, and a most unseemly rush was thereupon made to the totalisator in the hope of getting on. When the horses started there were only seventeen tickets taken out on Lunatic, but these, before the closing of the machine, were swollen to thirty-six. Frying Handicap, of 30 sovs; second horse to save stake ; about one mile ; winner of Heathcote Cup to cary 71b extra. Mr P. McEvadey's b h Trumpeter, by Python, 7st 101 b (including penalty) (Derrett) 1 Mr G. Lawson's ch f Marchioness Neil, 3 yrs, 6st 101 b (Brown) 2 Mr G. P. Williams' b f Kebecca, 3 yrs, 6st 131 b (Purdom) 3 Mr Webb's Blue Jacket 6st 101 b, Mr Haines' Statesman 6st 31b, also started. Nautilus Sst 101 b, and Lady Dagworth Cst 31b, were scratched. Statesman and Kebecca led off. Blue Jacket getting a deal the worst of the start. Instead of continuing round Statesman run off down towards the winning post, whereon Rebecca was left with the lead and Marchioness Neil and Trumpeter close up. The three were all of a heap when the straight was entered, ana a fair set-to ensued, terminating in a length victory for Trumpeter, Kebeeca thLd. Time, lmin -iSisee. Totalisator pool 196, 62 on the winner.

Novel Eace, of 30sovs; about one mile. Mr C. Richards'ch g Supplejack, aged, 12st21b (Stuart) 1 Mr P. Butler's g m Winnie, 6yr3, lOst 131 b (Hoskins) 2 Mr E. Brown's b g Butcher Boy, Gyrs, list 21b (Demuth) 3 Mr W. White's br m Iris, 4yrs, lOst 111 b (Eyan) 0 Butcher Boy led off, followed by Winnie, Supplejack last. The two first named raced in company until reaching the home turn. Winnie was the first in the straight. Supplejack, who had been steadily improving his position., and passing Butcher Boy, ran up and challenged the leader. A most exciting finish terminated in a head victory for the old chefinut from the grey, Butcher Boy third. Totalisator pool 132, 23 on the winner. The Hack race, of 10 sovs ; won by Jack, beating eight others. Consolation, of 10 sovs ; won by Eebecca Helen Sst, Statesman 7st 71b, and Fair Noll Gst 121 b.

OHOKA AND EYEETON EACES. The managers of the newly-formed Ohoka and Eyrcton Jockey Club deserve great credit for the enterprise shown by them in framing this year's programme, and also for the arrangements made for the convenience of the public. A very secure saddling paddock had been enclosed on the recreation reserve and attached to it a substantial grand stand erected which was well patronised. The day was a favorable one for sport and free from the excessive heat of the past week, still the course was very hard. Numbers came on the ground in vehicles of all kinds, including a four-horse coach driven by Mr Henderson, and the special trains were fairly patronised. The catering at the grand stand booth was entrusted to Mr and Mrs Burnip, who put on a very substantial unch. Hobbs and Goodwin's totalisator was employed. The band of the City Guards discoursed dance and march music during the day, under the leadership of Herr Braun. The Handicap Hurdle Eace at the last moment was supposed to have collapsed through Hiller scratching Chester, but he finally agreed to withdraw the scratching, notice of same having been given too late. Barbary won this and the District Hurdles with ease, and ridden with judgment by Martini, a Maori jock. The District Plat Eace fell easily to Lady Bird, and the Cup to Pippin's lot, which was a somewhat popular win. The trot, as trotting races do, resulted in a dispute, and the Farmers' Plate went to Pippin. Handicap Hurdle Eace, 30 sovs; distance, two miles, eight flights; second horse to receive ssovs out of the stakes. Mr W. Stark's bg Barbary, 6yrs, list (Martini) 1 Mr F. Denton's br g Young Diomedes, aged, list (Tyler) 2 Mr J. Killer's br g Chester, syrs, lOst (Harrington) 0 The two went away to a fair start, Chester the first to show foot, and each took the Hurdles in good style throughout. Passing the stand the first time Diomedes had a lead of two lengths from Barbary. At the mile and quarter the leaders went away on a match, but Chester was not to be denied, and made a merry spin for the post, Barbary gaining by half a length from Diomedes, and Chester close on_Diomede's quarter. Totalisator 4, on winner 3; dividend, .£1 4s. District Handicap Hurdle Eace, over six nights; distance one and a half miles; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the funds. Mr W. Stark's b g Barbary, 6 yrs, list 71b (Martini) 1 Mr E. Askew'a b g Moa, aged, list (G. Murflt) 2 Mr J. Hiller's br g Chester, 5 yrs, lOst 101 b (Harrington) 0 Mr F. Denton's br g Young Diomedes, aged, list 71b (C.Tyler) 0 Mr W. Beker's bl g Eainbow, 7 yrs, lOst (Beker) 0 Diomedes was nimbly away, with Barbary and Chester in attendance. Nearing th -■ rails at the end of the first half mUe Moa had obtained a slight lead from Barbary, Diomedes still in attendance. Nearing the mile length Barbary went to the front, Moa two lengths astern, Diomedes a length in rear, Chester two . lengths further behind, and Eainbow out of the hunt. Moa made one grand effort ! to come on Barbary, but failed, and the latter began to take matters so coolly that he was nearly caught napping at the post, Moa coming up to him within half-length, Chester three lengths behind. Totalisator, 87 ; on winner, 45 ; dividend, £1 14s.

District Flat Eace of 20 sovs for horses which have not won public money; weight for age; distance, 1J miles; second horse to save his stake. Mr W Stark's ch m Ladybird, aged, 9st 41bs (Parsons) 1 Mr M. Duncan's b m Mor, 3 yrs, 7st 121 b (T. Murfit) 2 Mr T. Lynskey's blk m Blackbird, 3 yrs, 7stl2lb (Sturges) 0 Mr E. Haworth's ch g Eosindale, 4 yrs, 9st (Haworth) 0

Ladybird went from the first to last, and won easily by a length and a half. A smart contest took place between Blackbird and Mor for second, place, which was eventually gained by a smart spurt from the distance, Eosindale never making a figure in the race at all. A protest was lodged against Ladybird and Mor on the ground that the former had won public money in a hack race at the North Canterbury meeting, and Mor had won a sweepstakes of 5 sovs at the same meeting. The committee decided to consider the same at their next meeting. Totalisator, 24 on on winner, dividend £3 2s. The Cup (handicap), 60 sovs) distance 'two miles ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Mr H. Murfitts' b g Pippin, aged, Bst 51b (T. Murfit) 1 Mr F. Busch's b m Farewell, 6 yrs, Bst 101 b (Thompson) 2 Mr J. Evans' b m Maid of Honor, aged, 7stlolb (Sturges) 0 Mr Busch's b f Spec, 3 yrs, 6st 121 b, was scratched. After one false start Maid of Honor ran to the front and cut out the running for Pippin. Farewell waited at the threequarter mile; Pippin went to the front, the mare fading away. Passing the stand the horses ran Pippin, Maid, and Farewell. At the mile and quarter the latter was put out, but too late to overtake Pippin, who came away as he liked till pushed from the distance post, when Murfit had to call on him to win the race with a length from Farewell, and Maid of Honor several lengths in rear. Totalisator 61, on winner 32, dividend .£1 14s.

Handicap Tkot (open) of 20 sovs. Distance, three miles; time start; weight not less than lOst; second horse to save stake. Mr J. Hick's b m Moonlight, 4 yrs (scratch) (Hicks) 1 Mr W. Jackson's ch g Ohoka Dick, 5 yrs (lOsec.) 2 Mr J. Harper's g m Dolly (20sec.) (Harper) 0 Mr T. Humphries' Tilly Andrews (20sec), Mr G. Kinley's Polly (20sec), Mr J. Kinley's Charlie (20sec), Mr Bamberger's Sultana (20sec), and Mr H. Martin's Jewel (30sec.) also ran. Nearly every horse broke, but on coming into the straight Moonlight and Ohoka Dick both cantered, and were protested against by the owner of Dolly, when it was decided to trot over again, when it was declared to be won by Mr Kinley's Charlie, Mr Harper's Dolly second, Mr Hick's Moonlight third, and Ohoka Dick fourth. At the close of this race a protest was lodged against Charlie and Dolly for Ireaking, which was deferred for conuderation. Totalisator, 56; dividend not ieclared till late.

Farmers' Plate, 20 sovs ; -weight for age ; distance H miles; second to save stake. Mr H. Murflt's b g Pippin, aged, 9st 121 b (Murfit) 1 Mr M. Duncan's br m Mor, 3 yrs, 71b 121 b 2 Mr F. Buseh's bf Spec, 3 yrs,. 7st 121 b (Sturges) 0 Mr Buscli's Farewell 0 Mr J. Evans' Maid of Honor -was scratched. Pippin had the race well in hand, and ■won by a length and a half. Mr Busch had declared to win with Farewell, which was, however, out of the running. Totalisator 59, on winner 32, dividend £1 13s. A District Hack Eace of 10 sovs, and the Consolation Eace concluded the meeting after ,6 p.m. AUCKLAND EACES. ' [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.] ' AUCKLAND, December 26. MAIDEN PLATE. Minerva 1 Eubina 2 Amazon ... 3 FREE HANDICAP. Piscatorious 1 Kenil worth ... ... ... 2 Kingask 3 HUKDLEB HANDICAP. Canard 1 New Year 2 Clarence 3 AUCKLAND CUP. Welcome Jack 1 Tim Whiffler 2 Poet 3 RAILWAY PLATE. Welcome Jack 1 Minerva ... 2 Piscatorious 3 INANGAHUA EACES. LBt Teleoraph.J EEEFTON, December 26. It was raining heavily all the morning, but the races wore proceeded with. In the race for the Cup, Satellite, Fishhook, Dan O'Connell, Longlands, Lillipee and Irish

Molly started. The Hook led twice round, but when nearing home fell and broke his leg, throwing Osborne and breaking his arms and otherwise severely shaking him. Lillipoe collided with the Hook and threw his rider and bolted. Satellite ran gamely and came in an easy winner. Dan O'Connell ran wide and lost a deal of ground, and was thus thrown out of the first place, but secured the second. Longlands started lame and was never in the race, and at the finish was barely able to crawl off the course. Fishhook will have to be destroyed. The races are postponed till to-morrow. NAPIEE J. C. EACES. [PRESS association telegram.] NAPIEE, December 26. The Boxing Day meeting was fairly successful. The weather was showery. Christmas Handicap, 60 sovs ; one mile and a quarter. Mr Eehana's Never Miss, 7st 111 b ... 1 Mr Allan McLean's Tita, 6st 91b 2 Mr Martin's br m Mischief, 9st 121 b ... 3 .Mr Eehana's Lecturer also ran. Won in a cantor. Maiden Plate, 50 sovs ; one. mile. Mr Euddick's Yankee, 7st 131 b 1 Mr McLean's Lubra, 7st 131 b 2 Mr Martin's Leonata, Bst 21b 3 Mr Douglas's Nahanga, Mr McLean s Tita, Mr Donnelly's Waiwohari, and Mr Eehana's Kuni, also started. "Won by a length. Handicap Hurdles, of 50 sovs ; two miles. Mr Douglas's A G, lOst 71b 1 Mr Donnelly's Heratunga, 9st 21b, and Mr Fathan's Eoebuck, lOst, also ran. Eoebuck and Heratunga fell, leaving it an easy win for A G. Hastings Handicap, 150 sovs ; two miles and a half. | Mr Donnelly's Eangipo, 7st 41b 1 Mr Chubbin's "Wilberforce, Bst 91b ... 2 Mr Fathan's Borneo, 9st 3 Harold also started. Won by two lengths. The Consolation race was won by Roebuck, who walked over. . KAKANUI EACES. Tpress association telegram.] OAMAEU, December 26. The Kakanui races took place to-day. It was raining heavily, and there was in consequence but a small attendance. The following are the results: — Maiden Plate.

Coupon 1 Don Jose 2 Smoko 3 Five ran. Kakanot Handicap. Adamant, 8st 121b 1 Coupon, 6st 101b 2 Sir Garnet, 8at 21b 3 Only three started. Won easily. Teot. Little Wonder 1 Will if I can 2 Zulu ... 3 The Novel was won by Horatio.Publicans' Handicap. Violin, 8st21b 1 Adamant, 9st 91b 2 Miss King filly 3 A good race ; won by a half length The Selling Hack Eace was won by Horatio. Consolation. Miss King filly I Sir Garnet 2