SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVII, Issue 6506, 3 January 1882, Page 5

SPORTING.

THE CHAMPION MEETING. [Rbdtsb’s Tbuweams.] MELBOURNE, Jan. 2. The New Year’s Day meeting of the Vietnam Boeing Club took place to-day at Flemington. The weather was cool, bat unsettled. The racing was good. Tun Nosmanbt Stakes, a sweepstakes of 20 sots each, 6 ft, with 200 added. For two-ysar-olds—colts 8»t 101 b, fillies Sat 71b; the second horse to receive £0 sots and the third 25 sots outtf the stakes; the winner of the Maribyrnong Plate to carry 71b extra, of any other race (not being a handicap) of the value of 100 sots or upwards 41b extra. Five furlongs. (11l subs.) Navigator 1 Solitude 2 Boolka 3 iffmarnfMEß Handicap, a sweepstakes of 10 sots each, h ft 3 with 200 added; the second horse to receive 25 sots and the third 10 sots out of the stake; for three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and three-quarters. Mr J. Leak’s ch h Belladrnm, 4yrs ... 1 Mr lE.De Mestre’s oh c Guinea, Syrs ... 2 Mr Bwiveller 3 The Champion Stakes of 25 sots each, 10 ft, with 1000 added. For three-year-olds asd upwards ; weight for age ; the second home to receive 200 both and the third 100 etna out c-f the stoke. Three miles. Horses foaled north of the Line allowed 71b. Hr tl. Gardiner’s br c Coriolanus, 3yrs, 7st 81b 1 Mr H. Phillips’ b c Commotion, Syrs, 7st (Jib 2 Mr Baldock’s br h Wellington, 6yrs, 9st iSlb 3 The other starters were Santa Claus, Wheatear, and Boyal Maid. Commotion and Santo Clans led for the first mile and a bat on nearing home Coriolanus came up, imd a grand race took place up the straight between Commotion, Wellington and Coriolanus. The latter, however, passed the post a length in advance of Commotion, and Wellington was third. Time—smin 40sec. NORTH CANTERBURY BACKS. President—Mr A. Parsons; Stewards— Messrs M. Duncan, C. D. Orossley, T. H. Evans, T. MTJonald, P. M'Qrath, O. Oram, J.E Lee; Judge—Mr W. Bass; Starter —Mr C. G. King ; Clerk of the Course— Mr J. Lilly ; Han dicapper—Mr E. G. Griffith ; Clerk of the Scales—Mr J. Smith; Hon Sac and Treasurer —Mr J. Hoesack.

The annual meeting of the North Canterbury Boeing Club came off yesterday, on the Baoeconrse, near Bangiora. The day was beautifully fine, and the attendance large, and, with the exception of the two hurdle races, the sport was first-class. Mr Buss ably filled the position of Judge, and it was pleasant to ohierra Mr Lilly mounted on a gallant grey, and attired in the traditional scarlet, once more efficiently performing the duties of Clerk of the Course. Mr King, as in previous years, wielded the Starters flag successfully, and Mr Hossack got through his new duties as Secretary in a manner deserving of the highest encomium. The usual games of chance on the course were conspicuous by their absence, and the only medium for the investment of spare cash was the totalisator, which Mr Le Sueur conducted to the entire satisfaction of his numerous patrons, and put through altogether the large sum—for a country meeting—of £B9O. Basing commenced with the Hurdle Handicap, for which Young Diomedes had an easy victory, owing to his two opponents coming to grief, and success again attended kirn in the District Handicap Hurdles. The Ashley County Plato, for two-year-olds, produced a field of four, and resulted in a victory for Papapa's handsome daughter ilebecca, who, well ridden by Webster, won by half a length from Koran's neat little daughter Mor. A trio faced the starter for the principal event of the meeting, the North Canterbury Cup, for which Talent was most fancied. Farewell made the running for the first mile and a-half of the journey, Webster riding a waiting race on Flenr-de-Lys, but the moment he called on the Yaldhorst bone he vent to the front, and Talent soon being in trouble, the son of Tradocer easily cut down Farewell in the run homo and won by a length. The Farmers’ Plate fell to Norman, who led from start to finish, Bine Boy being the only one able to get near him, and then three weighed out for the Publicans’ Handicap. Talent was again made a hot favourite, but when Fleur-de-Dys collared him half-a-mile from home, he died the Taldhurst colt, well handled by Webster, won, notwithstanding his 71b penalty, with consummate ease. Talent again disappointed his backers in the Ladies’ Purse, in which Mr Mnrfitt scored his third victory of the day by the aid of Young Diomedes. The District Hack Bace was won by Ladybird, and the Consolation Handicap fell to Farewell, who easily defeated Pippin -and two others. Details of the racing are 3 (pended OBDi<K Hack Handicap (open), of 25sovs, with a sweepstake of Isov for acceptors to go to the second horse. Distance two miles, over eight flights of hurdles. Mr E. Murfitt’a br h Young Diomedes br Dio* modes, ed. Sat 71b (Ino «b orer). (G. Mnrfitt) 1 Mr W. Boberts* b g Pair Play, Cyra, hat (ino 251 b over) ... ... (Cornelius) 2 Mr F. Green’s ch g Hope, aged, 8»t 101 b (Parsons) 0 Young Diomedes led over the first hurdle and round the turn. Fair Play baulked at -the second hurdle, and Young Diomedes led

Hope round tho coune over the rest of the obstacles until the bit hurdlo, when Hope fell end Young Diomcdes cantered m alono. Immediately on Hope coming to grief. Mr Play went round tho courto and came in second. District Hubbub Race Handicap, of 15 sots, with a sweepstake of 1 sot foraooeptore, to ge to tho second horoo. Distance, one muo end a half ; over six flights of hurdles. Mr E. Murfitfs to h Young Dlomodes. by Diomcdes, aged, Hat (O- Miirßtt) X Mr P, Green’s oh {pThe Lid, Gyre, 10st Mb (Hosloy) 8 Mr W. Stunt's b g Carbary, Byre, Sst iOlb (luo 31b OTOr) ... ... ... ... ... .» “ Norman (9st) was scratched. Young Diomcdes led over the first hurdle a length in front of Tho lad, Barbarr getting away badly. Tho Lad, however, caulked at the second fence, and Barbery got on terms with Young Diomedee in the straight, and led him ove* tne hurdles opposite tho saddling paddock, but ho ran round tho next fence, and Young Diomedes cantered home alone. Tho Lad on being set going again, caught Barbery, and a good race between tho pair for second place, ended in favour of Tho Lad. Abhlkv County Plate, of 20 eovs, for district horses only, with a sweepstake of 1 sov each, to go to tho socotd horto. Distance, i hree-quarters of a mile. Mr G. P. Williams’ b I Botoooa. by Papapa— Becky Sharp, 7st IDlb (inoludlmr 31b ovarl (J. Wobs.er) 1 Mr W. Murfltfe b f Mor, by Korari- Castile, 7st 71b (G. Murfltt) 8 Mr M. Lynakoy’a b f Blackbird, 7at 71b ... . ... (Mltoholl) 3 Mr P. Busch’s b f. by Anteios—Ethel red. 7et7lb (Slogan) 0 After two breaks away, caused by the freetiousness of Bebecca, Blackbird was quickest on her legs, the Etholred filly getting oil very badly. Blackbird led her field a merry dance to the half-mile post, Mor lying second and Bebecca third. Mor then wont up to Blackbird, but soon fell back, and Webster taking Bebecca to the front, she was never afterwards headed, and sitting still on her, he landed an easy winner by half a length from Mor, who came at a great rate at the finish, and beat Blackbird by a length, for second place. A protest against the winner, on the ground of her not being a district two-year-old, was disallowed. North Cantbbbubt Cup Handicap (Open) of 60 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Two miles. Messrs Mason and Vallance's to o Flonr.de. lijs, by Tradnoer—Plenrango, 3y»s, 7st 111 b (Webster) 1 Mr P. Busch’s b m Farewell, by Totara, 4yrs, 6at 71b (Sturges) 2 Mr Q, P. Williams’ oh g Talent, by Totara, Byre, Bst XOlb (Cornelius) 3 There were three breaks away before a good start was effected, of which Fleur*deLya bad a little the best, and led past the saddling paddock, but rounding the turn Farewell went to the front and made the pace a cracker for the first mile of the journey, Talent second and Fleur*de-Lys third. The xnarestililed on passingthesaddling paddock, but her advantage had slightly decreased, and at the back of the course it was evident that Talent had had enough. Webster now sent Fleur-de-Lys along, and getting on terms with Farewell at the home turn, the race was never in doubt, for the son of Tradnoer held his own to the end, and won by a length from Farewell, Talent two lengths away, third.

Fabmbbs’ Plate, of 15 sots, Jor district horses that have never won an advertised race of over £2O. Distance, one mile and a half. Mr E. Matfitt'a b li Norman, by Defamer, (Syrs, 9st7lb (G. Murfitt) 1 Mr H. M'Lean's b g Blue Boy, syrs, 9st 41b (Ashby) 2 Mr T. Denton’s b h Young Barbarian, syra, Sat. 71b (Mitohell) 3 Mr J, G. Winslow’s oh g Sir Peter, Syrs. Bst (Miller) 0 Mr J. Hillet’sr c Chester, Ayrs, 9st 31b (lynskey) 0 Mr J. Evans’ br£ Maid of Honor, 6yrs, 9sc 41b (Cornelius) 0 Norman got away first, and cut out the running in front of Blue Boy and, Maid of Honor, who headed Young Barbarian and Chester, Sir Peter getting off badly, and never being in the hunt. They ran past the stand, and at the back of the course Norman still led, Blue Boy lying second and Tonhg Barbarian third, the rest out of it. Norman led to the home turn, where Blue Boy got on terms with him, bat the son of Defamer bad all the best of the run in and won by half a length, Young Barbarian a good third. Publicans’ Pubsb Handicap (open) of 20 sots. The winner of the North Canterbury Cup to carry 7ib penally. Distance, li miles. Messrs Mason and Tallance’s br o Pleur-do-Lys, by Tradnoer—PJeurange, Syrs, Bst 101 b (including 71b penalty) (Webster) 1 Mr G. P. Williams’ oh g Talent. Syrs, Bst 101 b Mr T. Denton’s h g Pippin, aged. Safe 51(1 (Mitohell) 3 After one break away, Talent made play in front of Flenr-do-Lys, Pippin two lengths away third. The latter, however, soon joined his opponents, and led Talent by a neck past the saddling paddock, Fleur-de-Ly» lying- a length behind them. At the back' of the course Talent drew away from Pippin, with whom Fleur-de-Lys soon got on terms, and a mile from home Talent led Fleur-do-Lys by two lengths. Webster now commenced to send the three-year-old along, and collaring Talent abont a quarter of a mile from home, he drew away at every stride and won easily by two lengths, Pippin a bad third. Ladies’ Pdbbb, of 15sovs. For district horses only; second hone to save his stake. Welter weights ; gentlemen riders, li

miles, Mr E. Mnrfltt’s br h Young Diomedes, aged. list 71b (O’pef) 1 Mr H. M'Leon’s br g Blue Boy, Syrs, list 41b (Mr H. Vallanoe) 2 Mr T. Denton’s b b Young Barbarian, syrs, list Mk O. P. Williams’ cbg’Talent, Syrs, list 4l(j (Mr J. H. Lnnn) 0 Mr J. G. Winsloe’s ob g Sit Peter, Syrs, lost (Mr W. Baker) 0

Young Diomedes was quickest on his legs, Talent being last away, but Lunn soon took him to the front, and passing the stand he and Blue Boy were leading neck and neck, with Young Barbarian a length behind. Blue Boy and Talent made the pace very warm to the back of the coarse, the rest appearing to be out of it, but Talent was soon in trouble, and Young Diomedes collaring Blue Boy half a mile from home, came on full of running and won by a length, Young Barbarian a bad third. The District Hack Bace was won by Mr W. Stark’s Ladybird, beating 12 others ; and the Consolation Handicap (one mile) fell to Farewell (Bst 41b), beating Pippin (7st 71b), Pair Play (7st), and Mor (sst 121 b). WAIMATE BAOES. [By Tblhqbaph.] [PEOM OUB OWN OOBBKBPONDBNT.] WAIMATE, Jan. 2, The Waimato races were held in Mr Studholme’s paddock to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance. The racing was not first-class. Hubble Baox of 80 sovs ; two miles, kr H. Schluter’s Little John, list, (Armstrong) 1 Mr Dooley's MUo, Hat 6lb ... ... , (Boyle) 2 Mokara (lOst) was scratched, little John led from start to finish, winning easily by a length. Hack Huddles of 16 so vs; weight over lOst, Hr E. Bedding’s Twilight (Simpsonl 1 Mr O. W. Boom's Despatch (C. Hobbs) 2 Mr O’Brien’s Marvel, the only other starter, fell ut the first jump. Despatch fell at the lust hurdle, but neither he nor his rider were hurt. Twilight won easily. Handicap of 60 sovs ; two miles. Mr Bherwin's Coldstream, Bst 121 b (Blanch) X Mr Elckus’ Mokarakara, (Jst 71b "• 2 Those were the only two starters. Won easily. Ike rider of the second horse, the son of an old Waimate Maori chief, was cheered for hip good riding. County Puesb of 30 sovs; about one mile. Mr Sborwin's Coldstream, flat ... J Mr Jacob’s Pilot Fish, Bst (W. Smith) 2 Mr Kobertuon’s Wild Boy, Bst 101 b (carried 17)lbs over) (Owner), 8 Won easily after a false start, m which Coldstream and the others went the whole distance, the former winning. Orphan Maid also started. Unknown, Milo, and Mokarakara were scratched. Publicans’ Handicap, 40 sovs; about one mile and a half. Mr Bhorwln’s Coldstream, Bat 81b... (Hpsklng) 1 Mr Biotas’ Mokarakara, 7st 61b ... (Pohlo) 2 Mr Sohluter’s Little John, Sit 21b,., * (Allen) 8 Won easily

Hack Selling Baob. Mr J. Dooley’s Sonorlta ... ... (J. Allen) 1 Messrs Vigors Brothers' Blds-o-Wos 2 Consolation, of 16 sovs. Mr Btokus* Mokarakars, 7st 71b 1 Mr Dooley’s Milo, Bst 8 Pilot Fish (7st) and Wild Boy (Bst 4lbs) also started. Thors was a good race between the first two. The management of tho mooting was very bad. AUCKLAND SUMMBB MEETING. [By Tbliqbapii. | [fbom oub special cobhbstondent.J AUCKLAND, Jan. 2. Tho Auckland Booing Club's Summer Meeting was continued to-day under most auspicious circumstances. The weather was beautiful, tho attendance of the public largo, and the racing excellent. Tho totalisator aid a good business throughout the day, and friendly sweeps went ouas usual. Tho finish for the Facing Club Handicap was most exoiting, The Poet, Tim Wbifiler, and Bandwiok running a grand race. The former just got his head in front in the last stride, and was declared tho winner by a short head. The judge was unable to separate Tim and Bandwiok, so the owners divided the sweepstake. Mr Donne throws in for a good stake over the victory of The Poet. The bookmakers again hud a bad time of it. Dbbbt Stakes, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 10 sovs added. Distance, one mile and a-half. Mr Walters' b o, by Yattendon—Peeress (Wattle) 1 Mr A. Buokland’a b o Smike .. (Hudson) 2 Tho Squire and Hippo—Yatterina filly were scratched. There was very little betting. The Peeress colt had all the beat of tho start, and led by a length coming into the straight. Smike then went up and led him by alongth till opposite the stand, increasing it to a couple of lengths by the time they reached the turn at the bottom of the course. Wattie then moved on the Peeress oolt, and took him into first place, Smike’s rider evidently doing his best to pull tho mouth out of his horse ten lengths in the rear. He could not restrain him, however) for by the time they emerged from the cutting he was alongside his opponent, and Wattie had to move on the favourite. There were loud oriel now of " Smike wins," but his rider running him wide at the turn, Wattie again took the lead. Both came up the straight under the whip, and Wattie had to. ride the son of Peeress in the most desperate manner to squeeze home a winner by a neck. There was a lot of growling at the conclusion of the race, and Hudson’s riding was much questioned by the public, but the (stewards held an investigation into the matter and acquitted him of any dark riding. Publicans’ Pubsb, of 100 sovs, with a sweepstake of 2 sovs each, tho amount accruing from the sweepstake to go to the second horse. Entrance, 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. For two-year-olds and upwards. Winner of Bailway Plate to carry 71bs extra. Distance, one mile. Mr Walters’ b h Billingsgate, aged, 9st 21b (Wattie) 1 Mr D. White's oh a Maori, aged, 9st 21b (Clark) 2 Mr J. Leonard's oh h Othello, 4yrs, 9st 21b (Laing) 3 Miss Domett (Sat 111 b) also started. Betting: 2to 1 on Billingsgate; 2to 1 agst Maori and Othello j 4 to 1 agst Miss Domett. They were despatched to a fair start, Wattie taking Billingsgate to tho front, Miss Domett lying on his quarter, with Othello and Maori a length in the rear. They went on in this order until coming to the cutting, when the two latter closed up to the leaders, and a tablecloth might have covered the lot. As they came for the run home, Wattie was still sitting lightly on the son of Isaac Walton, but the others were all riding to keep up. Billingsgate swept into the straight with a length’s advantage, Miss Domett being second, Maeri third, and Othello fourth. Wattie had them all at the whip opposite the saddling paddock, and finally landed his horse a winner by a length, Maori beating Othello on the post for second place. Time—lmin 49aeo.

Auckland Easing Club Handicap, of 200 sots, with a sweepstake of 5 sots each, the amount accruing from the sweepstakes to go to the second horse, and third horse to save his stakes. Distance, one mile and three-quarters. Mr T. Bates’ oh g The Poet, 4yrs, Cat 91b (Newman) 1 Ur John Smith’s b h Tim Whiffler, 4yrs, 7et 91b (Derritt) + Messrs Mason and Tallanoe’s ohh EaMdwiok, 6yrs,Bstlolb (Wattie) t King Quail (Bst 71b), Maori (Bst 21b), Tatapa (7st 101 b), Badsworth (7st 91b), Kenilworth (7st 81b), Hilda (7st 51b), Matau (7st), and Moonstone (sst 121 b), also ran. Lonehand (7st), Paraihena (7st)‘, and Vampire (6st 111 b), were scratched. Betting: 6 to 4 agst Tim Whiffler; 3 to 1 Hilda; 5 to 1 The Poet; 7 to 1 Eandwiok ; 10 to 1 Maori; 20 to 1 Moonstone. At the first attempt they were sent away, Lara, Moonstone, and The Poet being abreast, Bandwiok fourth, Tim Whiffler lying eighth, and King Quail last. As they came into the straight Matau was sent to the front, leading Lara and Moonstone by half a length, The Poet and Bandwiok lying next, and Tim Whiffler, hugging the rails, close up. Coming past the stand the positions were Lara, Moonstone, The Poet, Bandwiok, Kenilworth, Tim Whiffler, the rest being all in a cluster. As they swept round the turn at the bottom of the course the sight was a really grand one, the whole twelve being close together. Passing the three-quarter mile post The Poet moved up into second place, and King Quail also strengthened his position, getting ap into fifth place. As they came out of the cutting, Lara’s colours wore seen in the van, and there were loud cries “ Lara wins,” and it certainly looked as if the son of Towton was going to boil the pot over, but Newman, shaking The Poet up, rushed him to the front amidst loud cheers. Wattie was now at work on Bandwick, and he closed up, and, getting the best of Lara in a few strides, assumed second Since. The Poet came into the straight with alf a length advantage of Bandwiok, Lara lying third, and Tim Whiffler fourth. Derritt now called on the favourite, and he answered the call most gamely, and closed up with the leader. The trio were now racing evenly, and, as they approached the winning post, it was anybody’s race. Opposite the saddling paddock the whips were taken out, and the three ran a most desperate race home, The Poet being landed a winner by a short head. Tim Whiffler and Eandwiok ran a dead heat for second place; King Quail was fourth. Time—3min llisec. The winner weighed in amidst enthusiastic cheers. Selling Baob, of 100 Bovs; with a sweepstake of 2 boys each added; entrance 8 Bovs each, to go to the fund; for 2-year-olds and upwards ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 800 sovs; if entered to be sold for 200 sovs is allowed 71 bs, if for 100 sovs 141bs, if for 50 sovs Ifilbs. Distance, one mile and a distance. Mr W. Walters’ br h Billingsgate, syrs, 9st 31b (£300) (Wattle) 1 Mr Taylor’s b b Vampire, aged, 7st 101 b (£SO) (Taylor) 2 Mr T. Buokland’s b I Stanley, aged, (£100) (M'Qio) 3 Betting; 8 to 1 on Billingsgate. The trio jumped off together, but Billingsgate was lulled back into last place. Stanley took the ead and kept it until coming out of the cutting, when Vampire took first place, Billingsgate lying six lengths in the roar. Coming into tno straight Vampire still led, and it was thought the favourite would bo making up his ground here, but opposite the saddling paddock Wattie moved on his horse, and he went to the front, winning by half a length. Billingsgate was afterwards put up to auction, but was passed in at the reserve. Oband Stand Handicap, of 100 sovs, with a sweepstake of 3 sovs each ; the amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to the second horse; distance, one mile and a quarter. Mr John Smith’s b m Maid of Honour, syrs, Sat. 81b (Derritt) 1 Mr W. Bobbott’s b‘g Paramonu, 6yrs, 7st (Williams) 2 Major Qeorgo’s b ITonambra, Syrs, flat (Wood) 8 Bandwiok (Bst 61b), Miss Domett (tist 121 b), Vampire (6st 12lb), and Betriovor (6st) also started. Just before the start Hilda, the favourite, was found to be dead lame, and

was struck out. The betting was 6to 4 against Maid of Honour and Bandwiok, 8 to 1 against Paramena and Vampire. They were sent away to a fair start, Maid of Honour going to the front, with Tenambra second, Retriever third, and. Bandwiok fourth. They went on thus until coming out of .the cutting, when Wattle made his effort, but the son of Barbarian was unequal to the task, and fell back beaten. Maid of Honour came up (he straight full of running, and won by a couple of lengths, Paramena being second, and Tenambra a good third.