SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVII, Issue 6508, 5 January 1882, Page 5

SPORTING.

HOBOBATA BACKS. The threatening aspect of the weather did not discourage holiday-makers attending these races, and on Tuesday there was, a tolerable gathering on the course, whioh, from want of rain, was hard and dusty. On the whole, the meeting was a most successful one, but the Hace Committee would add much to the success of future meetings if a few alterations were made in some of their arrangements. An excellent brass band played during the day, and a totalisator circulated the cash of those of a speculative turn, a larger sum than was expected having been passed through it altogether. The following is a detailed account of the racing:— Maiden Piatb, of 10 sovs, and sweepstake of 10s for starters; weight for age. One mile. Mr "B. Derritt'a b g Haideo (Derritt) 1 Mr Brown's b g Shark ... .. ... (P. Baker) 2 Mr Traffiord'B b g Thornicroft ... ("Ward) 3 Blink Bonny, Hero, EBca, and Druid also ran. Blink Bonny cut out the running for half-a-mile; Shark, who for some cause or other, waited till the lot had got 40 yards away, gradually crept up, and at the distance challenged Haidee, who was leading. A sharp' struggle up the straight resulted in a viotory for Haidee by two lengths; Thornioroffc a fair third. Time—lmin 68seo. Mr Brown lodged a protest, on the ground that Haidee was a four-year-old, but entered as a three-year-old. This protest is not yot decided. Bakaia Gobgb and Hobobata Handicap (Open) of 20 sovs, added to a swoepstako of £1 each for acceptors. Nomination £l, to go to second horse. Mr Crayfleld's b g Albion (aged), Pat 101 b ... 1 Mr Groove's gr h Bousor (4yre), Bsfc 21b 2 Boußor lod on sufferance till just before the half-mile poßt, when ho made his effort; but the old horse was too strong for him, and won by three longths with something in hand. Hubdm Baob Handicap (District) of 15 vow, added to a sweepstakes of £1 eaoh for acceptors. Nomination £l, to go to second horse. Mr Crooke'e Boueor, list 71b 1 Mr T. Parsons' gr K Breeze, 10st 71b 2 Mr Brown's Shark was scratched. Breeze lod over the first jump, and both wont slowly round the first time. When at the buck of the course, fioueer rushed to the front, but he could not shake off the light grey, who stuck to him, jumping splendidly. JRouaor's oondilion, however, told at the finish, and lie won by two lengths. Hohobata Ctjp, containing 12 sovs, added to a sweopstakes of 10s eaoh for acceptors. Distance, one mile and a hulf. Mr E. Porrltt's b t Ilaldoe, Out 21b 1 Mr D, Mauson's b g Boro, Bst 71b 2 Mr J. Thome's b« in Blink Bonny, Bab4lb ... 3 Flirt and Thornicroft also ran. ITuidee won easily, but a protest was lodged against her, as in the Ma'den, which has not yet been considered. Handicap Teot (District), of 8 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10s for acceptors. Horses to bo handicapped behind scratch. Mr Smith's Bob (80yds) ... 1 Mr QudH:)ll'H Gentle Aimio (110yds) 2 This was a very tame affair. Ladies* Pdbbb (Distriot), of 15 sov», with ladies' offering; welter weights. Winner of Hororata Cup, 71b penalty. Distanco, one mile and a half. Mr E. Dotritt's b t Haideo, 3ytu ... (Oorritt) I Mr Brown's b ? Shark, oged ... (Ownor) 2 Mr J. Thome's br m Blink Bonny 3 Esoa also ran. This was between Haidee and Shark. It was gonorally thought that the latter would win, but some knowing ones rightly seleoted Haidee, hor excellent condition and free style of going being all in her favour. Mr Brown rode with groat judgment, but the filly was too good for him ; and coming away at the turn won easily by three

lengths. Mr Brown entered a protest, on the ground that Haidoe was entered as a three yoar old, being in *<»llty a four-year-old, whioh is notyetdeoidod. Time—Bmin 15soo. Consolation Handicap ; ono mile. Mr _Mr«on»* «r «r Breeze, Wjt ... ... ... 1 Mr Traitor_*» Thorniorott, Oat 71b (oarrlod 161 b Blink Bonny "and Flirt also started. FHrt and Blink Bonny led off at a good pace for half-a-milo, when Thornicroft wont up, and Blink Bonny fell baok beaten, Breeze being a long way behind. At tho threequartor, Brco" befian to creep up, and Flirt hoisted a signal of distress, leaving Thornicroft at the head of affairs. Turning into the straight, Breeze got on terms with him. Tho youngster smuggled gamoly.to tho finish, but tho strength of the top weight landed Breeze a winner by a short length, Mr Trafford'e horse a good second. This was the best raoe of the day from the outsider's point of viow and both horses were loudly cheered on returning to the saddling paddock. A Hack Raoh wound up a good day's sport. AUCKLAND RACES. [Pbb Pbsbb Association.] A.TJOKLAND, Jan. 4. Tho stewards of tho Jockey Olub have awarded the Consolation Stakes to Paramena, Maori being disqualified for running inside a post. WANGANUI RACES. [Pkb Pbbss Association.] * "WANGAWUI, Jan. 4.. The following handicaps for tho Maroh meeting of the Wanganui Jookey Club were deolared to-night:— WANGANTTI CIUB HANDICAP.

Btlb stlb Grip ... . . 0 10 Envy Ally ... „ . 7 8 SirModred . 9 4 Hailstorm... . 7 8 Sir George... Virginia water . . 8 8 Venture ... . 7 7 . 8 4 8nlvage ... , . 7 7 Libeller ... . 8 2 Othello . 7 7 PUoatoriouB . 8 1 SirTatton... . 7 7 Grand Duohess . .8 1. Blue Gown ' „ . 7 2 SomnuB . 8 0 King Craig . 7 0 The Danphin . . 8 0 Sydney . 6 10 Feareea oolt , . 7 12 Ely ... . 6 10 Hilda .7 10 Ohifcakarewa . . 6 9 Flour-de-Lys . 7 9 Wiloerforce . 6 8 The Poet ... . . 7 0 The Painter . 6 7 Slander Ally . 7 8 Zealandia . 6 7 Louis d'Or... . 7 8 Fathom ... . 6 7 WAHGANtTC STAKBS HANDICAP. Btlb Btlb Grip ... . . on Hinemoa ... . 7 9 8ir Modred . a e Hailstorm... . .79 hir George... . 8 7 Envy Ally... . 7 9 Louis d'Or . 8 7 Slander filly . 7 8 Virginia Wator . . 8 6 Venture ... . 7 6 Libeller ,., . 8 4 Kenilworth . 7 6 Grand DnohoBB . . 8 2 -aWage ... . 7 6 Hilarious ... . 8 2 King 'Jraig... . . 7 3 Dauphin ... . 8 1 Dan . 7 0 Somnas ... . 8 1 Blue Gown . 7 0 Peeress oolt . 7 11 Ohikakarewa . 6 10 Hilda ... . . 7 11 Wilber force . . 6 9 Fleu'-de Ljs . 7 9 The Painter , 6 9 ThoPoet ... . 7 0 Zealandia ... . 6 9 FLTINfl HANDICAP. et lb Btlb Grip . 9 12 Sir Tatfon... . 8 0 Virginia Water . . 9 0 Envy fllly ... . 8 0 Hilarious ... .93 Dan -. n Libeller ... , 8 10 Astronomer Gkand Dneboes . . 8 9 Lady Ellen . 6 10 Somnus ... . 8 6 Hatanella ... . 6 8 Peeress colt .' 8 3 Ely . . 6 7 HUda . 8,8 Maroro Ally . 6 7 Slander Ally . . . 8 ,1 Sydney ... . . 6 7 ileur-do-Lya . 8 1