SPORTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2166, 26 February 1880, Page 2

SPORTING.

PLEASANT POINT RACES. The following nominations have been received for the above meeting, on the 17 th March : Handicap Hurdle Race. Mr W. Shaw’s Spotted Bo3 r , aged. Mr C. W. Bourn’s Milo, 6yrs. Mr C. W. Bourne’s b g Clagmour, Tyrs. Mr S. Edward’s Fishhook, aged. Point Cup. Mr E. Abrams’ Faugh-a-Ballagh, aged. Mr P. H. Stock’s Deceiver, aged. Mr C. Storey’s Castout, aged. Mr S. Edwards’ Fishhook, aged. Mr C. VV. Bourn’s Milo, (lyrs. DUNEDIN RACES. [from OUR own correspondent.] First Day—Thursday, Dec. 20. The weather is very dull owing to a heavy fog hanging over the hills, but there is little likelihood of rain. The Governor and Lady Robinson arrived on the course early in the day, and were received by the officers of the club, and conducted to a portion of the stand reserved for them. Natator was scratched for the Cup early this morning. There arc two Totalisators at work, and they arc fairly patronised. The principal one was to have been stationed in the paddock, but it did not put in an appearance. When the iirst event started, at one punctually, there were 2000 persons on the course. As usual, the sandhills at the back of the course arc extensively patronised. The following were the events : The Free Handicap, of GO sovs. One mile. Mr P. Butler’s ch m Luna, ay is .. 1 Hon. AY. Robinson’s hr fOn Hit 3yrs .. 2 Messrs Mason and Alliance’s ch f Tera, 3yrs 8 Air J. H. Lunn’s b f Alaiic Antoinette, Ayrs .. .. 0 Air AV. A Valters’ hr c Billingsgate, 3yrs.. 0 Air G. McLean’s br c AAltigcur, 3yrs .. 0 Air D. Corsan’s b g Glcudyne, syrs .. 0 This proved an excellent race from first to last, A good start was made, and the horses kept well together till entering the straight, when a desperate struggle between Tera, On Dit, and Luna ensued, resulting in Luna winning by a nose. Time—l min. 48 sec. The Dunedin Cur, a handicap of 500 sovs, with a sweepstake of 10 sovs cadi added. The second horse to receive 50 sovs, and the third 20 sovs from the stakes. Two miles and a distance. The winner of any handicap race of the value of 200 sovs, after declaration of weights, to carry 71b extra ; of two or more of such races, 10lh extra. Of any such handicap race of the value of 100 sovs, to carry 51b extra ; of two or more such races, 81b extra ; of two or more such races of the value of 100 sovs, together with one of the value of 200 sovs, 01b extra. Air E. Cutt’s b g Alata, oyrs, Bst Bibs .. 1 Air It. Ray’s h m Titania, Oyrs, 7st libs.. 2 Hon. AV. Robinson’s br h Eonl Play, oyrs (including 71bs penalty) Sst 121 b 3 Air H. Prince’s ch g Longlands, oyrs 7st 121bs 0 Air G. Fraser’s b c Betrayer, 3yrs 7st lOlbs 0 Air R. Ray’s b c Hornby, 3yrs, 7st 81bs 0 Alessrs Mason and Abidance's br g Camballo, oyrs, 7st Bibs.. .. .. 0 Hon. AA r . Robinson’s blk c Grip, 3yrs 7st 21bs 0 Air AV. AValtcrs’ br c Libeller, 3yrs, Gst olbs 0 Air I. Chaafc’s b h Atlantic, lyrs, Gst 0 olbs .. 0 AVon by half a length. Time—3 min. 5G secs. The Champagne Stakes, for two-year olds, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added. Colts, Sst 101 b : fillies, 7st 71b ; no allowance for geldings. The second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Closed with. 39 subscribers. Hon. It. Campbell’s b c Sir Modrcd, by Traclucer —Idalia .. .. .. 1 Air AV. C. AVebb’s ch c—by Aateros — Revoke .. .. .. ~ 2 Air J. Chaafe’s (ns) ch c by Traclucer— AVaimea 3 Air G. Dodson’s ch f by Cassivelaunus— Elat Iron .. .. .. .. 0 Air G. Coombe’s br c Benvollo, by Plying Dutchman— Swindle .. ..0 The Waimea Colt was considered the favorite, but had a bad start. Revoke Colt got the best of it, and held the lead into the straight, when Modred came up and won easily.