CANTERBURY RACES.
(per press agency.) Christchurch, Thursday. The Metropolitan "Races were continued today, with glorious weather. The Governor was present, and there was an immense attendance of the general public, the number on the course being greater than ever seen before. The Maiden Plate was the first event. Four horses out of the seven entered came to the post. Korari being a remarkably neat powerful colt, with no end of endurance, was greatly fancied; Tattler had many friends, and he went uncommonly well, but his condition failed him; Follefarine, a daughter of Belle of the Isle, showed lots ef pace, but she lacked staying powers to contend against such a colt as Korari, who started a strong first favorite, and justified her backers. The Canterbury Cup has hitherto been the race that all sportsmen in New Zealand were bo anxious to win, not only because of the money, but because it always brings the best horses of the land together. This year is no exception, though better horses, such as Knottingly, Manuka, Lurline, and Papapa, have been engaged in it in previous years. The numbers that came to the post in those days were, however, few as compared with to-day, when the horses were also better matched than is generally the case in the Cup race; all in it had their backers, and the race was considered very open. Templeton, from his performance in the Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap, was greatly fancied ; and King Philip, who started for it quite fresh, was heavily backed. Guy Fawkes was a favorite some time ago ; but he has not been going so well lately, and to-day his former friends fought shy of him after his running in the handicap yesterday, he would not, in fact, go down at all. Daniel O'Rorke, after his Derby performance, advanced greatly in the betting, and he fully justified this confidence, as from the start to the finish the little horse ran in the front rank. At one time Pungawerewere looked dangerous, but like her mother, Atalanta, soon shut-up when collared. Pungawerewere has been one of the greatest sells of the meeting. Prior to the races such wonderful reports of her trials were given that no one felt safe to lay against her ; it seems, however, that when asked to race in a crowd she cannot do it. Mr. Delatnaine must wish he had never seen her, after the way she has sold him. Ranolph did not answer his owner's expectations. He started well enough, but his feet seemed to trouble him. When he gets right no doubt he will run a good colt. Old Tambouriui's running was a great improvement on his performance in the Canterbury Jockey Club Haudicap, and it showed that he only wanted faster work in training, which his owner had been afraid to give him. Everyone must admit, however, that the best horse won the Cup. The Publicans' Purse, a new feature in the programme, was a good race. Tadmor and Twitter were the favorites, and the public showed their discrimination, as they ran first and second all the way. The weight and penalties told on Twitter, and though fighting well, she had to succumb to the Derby wrnner°of 1874, who won hands down. The Grand Stand Handicap was one of the best races of the meeting. In the run home all
were together, Tadmor leading slightly, and Elfin King quite in the rear. Hercules started" first favorite, but Tadmor, Sonnambula, and Rory O'More were greatly fancied. The Handicap was a great credit to Mr. Shand, as Hercules, though first favorite, only won on the post, coming, as he always does, with a great rush just at the finish. Castillian should have shown up better, but he cut up badly. Tadmor was asked too soon, and he could not stay the distance home. Sonnambula this meeting is quite out of her form. The following is a detailed account of the racing : Maiden Plate, of 100 sow, added to a sweepstakes of lOsovseach, h. ft., second horse to save his stake; for all horses that have never won a sweepstake or plate of the value of 25 sovs previous to entering. The winner of the Derby to carry 71bs. penalty. Weight for age. One and a half miles. Redwood's Koran 1 (Lyford) 1 Nosworthy's Tattler, 3yrs (Jones) 2 Delamaine's Follefarine, 3yrs (Rowland) 3 Shand's Cloth of Gold, 3yrs. (Smith), also ran. Daniel O'Rorke, Castillian, and Blair Athol were scratched. Betting—Even on Koran, 3 to 2 against Tattler, 3 to 1 against Follefarine and Cloth of Gold. A good start was effected. Cloth of Gold cut out the running, with Korari second and Tattler third. Cloth of Gold led for half a mile, when Korari went up, but at the milepost Cloth of Gold resumed the lead. Rounding the bottom turn Cloth of Gold fell back, and trying to bolt off the coiu-se, fell out of the race altogether. Entering the straight Korar led, with Tattler well up, and nearing the rails Follefarine made her effort, but could not reach the leaders. Korari won hands down by three lengths, Tattler second, Follefarine an indifferent third, and Cloth of Cold nowhere. Time, 2min. 54sec. Canterbuby Cup, of 250 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each; 5 sovs. forfeit; second horse to save his stake. Nominations, 5 sovs.; 10 sovs. on the day of general entry. 3yrs., 7st 21b ■ 4yrs., Bst. 121 b.; syrs., 9st. 91b.; 6yrs. and aged.' lOst. Two and a quarter miles. P. Campbell's Daniel O'Rorke, 3yrs., 7st. 21b. *, „ „ , (G.Rowland 1 Redwoods Guy Fawkes, 4yrs., Sst. 121 b (Lyford) 2 D. O'Brien's Tambourini, aged, 9st. 111 b. (o"wner) S The following also ran :—Delamaine's Pungawerewere, 3yrs., 7st. 31b., including 41b. over (Wattie) ; Delamaine's Templeton, syrs., 9st. lOJlb., including Hlb. over (S. Haynes) ; Yeend's King Philip, lyrs., Bst. 121 b. (Goodman) ; Mallock's Ranolf, 3yrs., 7st. 21b. (Richards). Betting—s to 2 against King Phillip, 3 to 1 Templeton, 3 to 1 Daniel O'Rorke. Nothing else backed. The flag fell to a good line. King Philip made the running, with Daniel close on his quarters. Passing the stand the first time. King Phillip led by half a length, Daniel second and Tambourini third, Templeton being fourth, and Guy Fawkes leading the others. Rounding the top of the course King Philip began to fall back, and Daniel showed to the fore; Pungawerewere improved her position, and looked like mischief ; Ranolph, at this time was out of the race; nearing the bottom turn Guy Fawkes went up, and before reaching the straight Tambourini, with his old antagonist Templeton, fell back beaten. Guy Fawke3 raced Daniel down the straight, but failed to catch him, and the little Irishman won easily by three lengths. Time, 4min. 18|sec. Publicans' Puksk of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each. Weight for age. The winner of the Railway Plate or £IOO to carry 101 b. extra ; maidens at time of starting allowed 71b. Three-quarters of a mile. Ray's Tadmor, i yrs (Rob. Ray) 1 Redwood's Twitter, 3 yrs (Lyford) 2 Delamaine's Follefarine, 3 yrs. (W, Rowland) 3 Shadbolt's Miss Totara, 3 yrs. .. (Honor) t Betting—Even money on Twitter, 2 to 1 against Tadmor, 3 to 1 the remainder. A good start was effected. Tadmor at once rushed to the front, and led to the finish, winning by two lengths, Elfin King a bad third. Time, lmin. 23Jsec. Grand Stand Handicap of 100 sovs. Entrance, 5 sovs.—2 sovs. on nomination, 3 sovs. on acceptance. Weights to be declared at 9 p.m. on the first day of the races ; acceptances by 1 p.m. on the second day, on the racecourse. One mile. Redwood's Hercules, Sst. 71bs (Lyf ord) 1 Delamaine's Elfin King, 7st. 61bs. ..(Rowland) 2 Ray's Tadmor, 6st. lOlbs. .. .. .. 3 The following also ran:—Yeend's Rory O'More, 9st. (Goodman); Campbell's Castillian, 7st. 21bs. (Smith); Ray's Sonnambula, 7st. 21bs. (Richards); Shand's Blair Athol, 6st. lOlbs. (Moore). Betting—6 to 4 Tadmor, 5 to 2 Hercules, 3 to 1 Elfin King. A fair start was effected, and Tadmor at once showed in front. He however was not left in command, as the rest joined him, and on turning into the straight running Hercules looked all over the winner, and he won all the way down.
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