SPORTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2184, 18 March 1880, Page 2

SPORTING.

PLEASANT POINT RACES. President, E. Acton, Esq. ; YicePrcsidont,Alexander Mee Esq.; Starter, Mr A. Mcßratucy; Judge, Mr John Meiklc; Stewards —Messrs J. Johnston, J. Mitchell, J. H. Smith, J. McDonald, J. Eraser, Jos. Murphy, C. Story, D. Harris Hastings, W. 11. Halstead, Jas. South, Ac. ; Handicappers • Messrs Stanscll aud Mckcnzie; Clerk of Course, Mr R. Orton ; Clerk of the Scales Mr J. Wildermoth; Treasurer, Mr I. L. Morris. There was an unusually large attendance at the above races yesterday. The course which is on the property of Mr O’Brian, and only five minutes walk from the township, was in admirable condition. Nearly 100 visitors arrived by train from Timaru, at noou, and the number on the course was speedily augmented by the arrival iu vehicles from all parts, of the lads and lassies of the district. The weather was fine, and the grounds had a gay appearance, tiro surrounding scenery of well-tilled farms, and paddocks decorated with bulky stacks, adding to the picturesque effect. Host Thompson, of the Point Hotel, ministered to the thirst}', and towards evening drove a roaring trade, the result being a few good natured wrestling matches, which only helped to vary the sports. Mr Gaze, the secretary, and the Stewards were most cortcous and obliging, and much of the success of the meeting was duo to their excellent tact and indefatigable exertions to make things enjoyable for everybody. The following wore the results : Open Handicap Hurdle Race of 25 sovs; second horse to save his stakes, over eight flights of hurdles. Distance, two miles. No weight less than lUst.

Mr Bourne’s Milo .. .. .. 1 Mr Goodman’s Alma .. .. .. 2 Mr Bourne’s Clagmour .. .. .. 0 Fishhook was scratched. The lead was taken by Milo, with Alma and Clagmour close behind. Clagmour made a good effort at the second hurdle, and got on even terms with the leader, but shortly afterwards Alma came to the front. At the last turn a desperate neck and neck race ensued between Alma and Milo, resulting in Milo winning by a couple of lengths. A protest was entered against Milo, on the ground that the owner did not declare to win with him. County Hack Hurdle Race of 15 sovs. ; for horses that have never won £lO public money. Welter weight for age. Distance, 14 miles. Mr J. Hinckley’s Miss Malice, aged, 12st 11b .. .. (F. Hedge) 1 Mr Butler’s Spotted Boy, aged, 12s lib (H. Cornelius) 2 Mr F. Burt’s Tc Kooti, Gyre, 12st lib (Owner) 3 Jessie and Nellie also started. From the first, it was evident that the race lay between Spotted Boy and Miss Malice. The Boy kept the lead till the hurdles were discussed, when Miss Malice was put on her mettle and won comfortably. Maiden Plate of 10 sovs; for horses that have not won an advertised race of £lO. Distance, 11- milcsWeight for age. Mr Bourne’s Clagmour, lyrs list, (C. Cornelius) 1 Mr Stock’s Queen of Pelts, aged, 9st lib (Owner) 2 Mr Abram’s Chance, lyrs, 9st (liemuth) 3 Mr Walsh’s Gamebird, Mr Hinckley’s Fisherman, and Mr Fosters’ Glencoe, also started. Clagmour led from the first, with Queen and Chance close behind, and this position was preserved unaltered till the finish. Point Cup Handicap of 30 sovs, second horse to save his stakes. Distance, 2-£ miles. Mr C. Storey’s r g Castout, aged, Bst 81b (G. Knott) 1 Air Bourne’s b g Alilo, aged, 9st 91b (C. Cornelius) 2 Mr Abram’s b h Faugh-a-Ballagh, aged, Bst 51bs .. .. (Hobbs) 3 Air Stock’s b g Deceiver, aged, Bst 121 b 0 The field was despatched to an uneven start. When they settled into their places Deceiver showed in front with Castout and Milo following. At the back of the course a good race took place between Castout and Alilo, ending iu the former assuming the lead and winning by half a length. A protest was entered against the winner on the ground of the jockey being under weight on weighing in. It appears the Clerk of Scales passed him as “ all right,” and asked him to weigh without his cap, which had been blown off in the race, and then found that he could not draw the required weight. The protest was to have been considered last night by the Committee. Publican’s Purse (Handicap) of 15 sovs. Distance, II miles. Air C. Bourne’s Alilo, lOst .. (Hobbs) 1 Air C. Storey’s Castout, list 81b (Knott) 2 Mr P, Stock’s Deceiver, list 51b (Owner) 3 Air Goodman’s Alma, Bst 71b (declared 271bs overweight) .. (Owner) 0 A protest was entered by the rider of Deceiver against Alilo and Castout for running across (he top corner of the course. Handicap Trotting Race, a sweepstake of 10s Gd each, with 5 sovs. added. Distance four times round the course. Air Smith’s Hollow Pack .. .. 1 Air .I. Alurphy’s Kellie .. .. ..2 Eight horses entered for this race. Consolation Handicap, of 5 sovs. with entrance added ; for all beaten horses. Distance 1j- miles. Air Pavenhill's Faugh-a-Ballagh, (Ist 91b (Demuth) 1 Alma was the only other starter, and a very pretty race took place between the two, Eaugh-a-Ballagh always having the best of it. For the Hack race, there were nine starters, Queen of Pelts proving the winner. [By Telegraph.] OAMARU RACES. The following events were telegraphed too late for publication last evening ; Rkdcastle Handicac of 80 sovs. ; 2 miles ; nomination 2 sovs; acceptance 3 sovs ; a sweep of 3 sovs to go to the second horse. Luna 1 Chancellor.. .. .. .. .. 2 Titania .. .. .. .. .. 3 Sir Modrcd was scratched. Betting —Even money about Chancellor, and 6 to 4 agst Luna and Titania. Chancellor, which was the favorite, got the start, and kept the lead for u time, but was gradually overhauled by Luna, and tire pair kept the running together till turning into the straight. Luna then went to the front and was landed the winner by half a length. Titania was considerably behind. Time —3min. 37jsee. Hack Race, of 10 sovs. for all horses that have never won £lO of publie money since 1878 ; weights, Bst up; once round. This was won by Sutherland's Gazelle beating seven others. St. Patrick’s Handicap of 40 sovs.; 14 miles. Atr A. C. Mackay’s gg Blue Peter aged, sst9lb (AI. Allen) 1 Air P, Butler’s c m Luna, lyrs, Gst 81b, (Alartin) 2 Air H. Goodman’s ch h York, lyrs, 7st (Hoskins) 3 Blue Peter went off with a strong lead, Luna and York racing hard to keep pace with him. This order was maintained till a mile had been traversed, when Luna made her effort, but was unable to get nearer Ilian the grey gelding’s quarters. Up the straight (he marc was ridden hard, but Blue Peter had always the best of it, and won by about a length, much to the astonishment of those who should know. York was outpaced. Time —2mins 4]’secs. Galloway Race of 10 sovs. for all horses not exceeding 144 hands ; once round. Air Sutherland’s Gazelle.. .. 1 Beat three others in a hollow cantor. This brought a very successful day’s racing to a conclusion. Second Day—Thursday', March 18. The weather is grand, but the attendance rather small. Maiden Plate of 30 sovs. Alay Alorn .. .. .. 1 Newlands .. .. .. .. 2 There were only two starters.

Handicap Steeplechase o£ 50 sovs. Shillelagh .. .. .. .. .. 1 Little John, Thilo, and Shillelagh also ran. The first two baulked at the second jump and never got over. Shillelagh won as he liked. GI!E YMOUTH RACES. GREYMOUTH, March 17. The races to-day wore a groat success. One thousand eight hundred people were on the ground. TRIAL STAKES. Rore .. .. .. . • • • 1 Robin Hood .. .. ••• .. 2 GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUI! HANDICAP. Satellite .. .. .. • • .. 1 Warrigal .. .. .. • • .. 2 HACK RACE. Pata .. .. .. • • .. 1 Eddie 2 RAILWAY STAKES. Rore .. .. .. .. .. 1 Whalebone .. .. •. 2 HAWKE’S BAY RACES. Second Day—'Wednesday March 17. The following were the concluding events: — Napier Handicap, of 200 sovs. Mr Keith’s Soukar .. .. 1 Mr Vallance’s Vampire .. •.. .. 2 Mr McDonald’s Merlin .. .. .. 3 Corinthian Cur, of 40 sovs. Mr Ray’s Romeo .. .. .. .. 1 Mr Hapuka’s I’ahau .. .. .. 2 Mr Walter's Billingsgate .. ..3 Hack Race, of 20 sovs. Kangaroo .. .. 1 Third Day—Thursday, March 18. His Excellency and Lady Robinson are on the ground, and about 1000 spectators are present. The weather is showery. Handicap Hurdle Race. Harkaway.. 1 Grey Momus .. .. • • .. 2 Express, Loch Lomond, Kaokaoroa, and Wcka also ran. This was an excellently contested race.