Sporting.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 310, 30 March 1878, Page 16

Sporting.

Napier, Friday. At the Hawke’s Bay races to-day the weather was quite mild and pleasant, and the attendance was large, but not so great as yesterday. The racing was, however, far better. Handicap Hurdle Race. Roger’s The Agent, 1 ; Conning’s Express, 2 ; Shamrock, 3.° In actual fact Wairarapa came in third, but the jockey dismounted without orders. This was a splendid race, all the horses taking the jumps freely. There were no baulks. Wairarapa led for the first round, but was collared by The Agent at the back of the course, who came in winner by three lengths from Express. „ Hawke’s Bay Elate. —IMufti, 1 ; Lain, l. A protest was entered against Mufti, on the ground of a cross, which was allowed, and the stakes.were awarded to Lara. Provincial Produce Stakes.—Lady Elizabeth, 1 ; Day and Martin, 2. This was a very good race. Tradesmen’s Handicap, of lOOsovs., with a sweepstake of osovs. each for starters distance 11; miles. —McGee’s Luna, 1; Owens Foam, 2. Twelve started. This was a splendid race, the first six horses all passing the post in a cluster. On coming up the straight Luna’s jockey put ou the pace and passed Foam, who was leading, but eventually winning only by half a neck. A Consolation Handicap finished the events.

Christchurch, Sunday. The following are the weights for the Canterbury autumn meeting, issued last night : Steeplechase.—Eclipse, 12st.; Tommy Dodd, list. 121 b.; Banjoe, list. 101 b.; Ivanhoe, list. 71b.; Shillelagh, list. 51b.; Mousetrap, list. 41b.; Cannon Ball, list.; The Druid, lOst. 71b. Great Autumn Handicap.—Templeton, 9st. 81b.; Ariel, 9st. 31b.; Trump Card, Bst. 81b.; Mata, Bst. lib.; Danebury, Sst.; Bribery, 7st. 121 b.; Titania, 7st. 101 b.; Pungawerewere, 7st. 91b.; Ranolf, 7st. 81b.; Puriri, 7st. 51b.; Longlands, 7st. 31b.; Venus Transit, 7st. lib.; Isaac Waltbn, 7st.; Foul Play, 7st.; Hippocampus, 7st.; Bide-a-Wee, 6st. 131 b.; Jangler, fist. 131 b.; Mireille, 6st. 121 b.; Songster, fist. 101 b.; Maritana, fist. 101 b.; Ngaro, fist. 81b.; Orange Lightning, fist. 51b.; Standard Bearer, fist. 51b.; Ratcather, fist. 51b.; Mufti, fist. 21b.; Pinfire, 6st. 21b.; Oberon, fist.; Waiti, fist..; Chancellor, Luna, Satellite, Colleen, Undiue, each sst, 121 b. Timaru, Friday. For the second day’s races the weather was capital, enabling a large number of persons to visit the course. The trains were crowded each time. Timaru Cup Handicap, of 175sovs. ; distance, 2-j: miles.—Lunn’s Maritana, 1 ; Ray s Bide-a-wee, 2 ; W. Walters’ Hippocampus, 3. Time, 4min. 9sec. Handicap Hurdle Race, of SOsovs.; distance, 21r miles.— Powell’s Shillelagh, 1 ; Dunbar s Theodore, 2. Time, 6min. Selling Hack Hurdle Race. —Hoskins’ Jack, 1 ; Harold’s North Kerry, 2. Tradesmen’s Plate. —Templeton, 1 ; Redwood’s Ariel, 2. A private match between Ravenshell’s Pakeha and Nelson’s Moose, for £25, was won by Moose. Consolation Handicap. — Luna, 1 ; Titania, 2. New Plymouth, Wednesday. The nominations and acceptances for the Taranaki races closed last night : Maiden Plate, 40 sovs.—Earle’s Charity Girl, Quinli van’s Redeemer, Handley’s To Tewaka, Vavasour’s Gang Forward, Espagne’es Bourbalci, Harrison’s Emblem, George’s Confident, Gilpin’s Speculation, Fulton’s Cornet, Brewer’s Gazelle. Taranaki Cup, 60 sovs. — Durie’s Luna, Powdrell’s Queen of the Vale, George’s Resolution. Jockev Club Handicap, 150 sovs.—Hayward’s Kalcapo, 9st. 101 b.; George’s Resolution (including 101 b. extra) 9st. 81b.; Handley’s Flora McDonald, Bst.; Stockman’s Ottawa (including 71b. extra), 7»t. 31b.; Chadwick and Belcher’s Folly, 7st. 21b.; Ryan’s Uira, 7st.; Handley’s Tamouri, fist. 121 b. Champagne Stakes, 40 sovs.—Quinlivan’s Redeemer, Paul’s Chanticleer, Espagne’s Bourbaki, Day’s Forest Queen, Chadwick and Belcher’s Gladys, Powdrell’s Snowstirm. Handicap Hurdle Race, 50 sovs.—Brewer’s Gazelle, list. 71b.; Lyon’s Uira, lOst,; Paul’s Supplejack, 9st. Harbor Stakes, 40 sovs. —Vavasour’s Gang Forward, Paul’s Chanticleer, Stockman’s Little-Thought-Of, Day’s Forest Queen, George’s Resolution, Gilpin’s Speculation. Railway Plate, 30 sovs. —Earle’s Charity Girl, Quinlivan’s Redeemer, Harrison’s Emblem, Powdrell’s Queen of the Vale, George’s Resolution, Lyon’s Tamatea, Durie’s Luna, Chadwick and Belcher’s Gladys, Chadwick and Belcher’s May Moon.