SPORTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2404, 30 November 1880, Page 3

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN J.C, SPRING MEETING

[By TioLKGKArn.] Dunkoix, Nov. HO. The first (ley’s events have been marred by the state of the weather. From early morning the weather has been unsettled, and towards noon*a drenching rain rendered the course sloppy and uncomfortable. The weather has been showery up to the time of telegraphing, and the attendance on the course has consequently been limited. The grand stand has a most unfeminine and deserted appearance, and even the betting men under their ginghams look dejected and careworn. Money seems to be decidedly scarce, the total'isator is suffering from the prevailing depression, and the racecourse with its patrons seems saturated with rain and want of money.

The only redeeming feature on the course is the publican’s booths, over the bars of winch a steady but prosperous trade is being done. The following are the results : Handicap Hurdle Race of Bosovs. One mile and :i-half. Mr J. IT. Lnnn’s h g Clarence, aged, list 41b _ 1 Mr H. Gonrley’s ch g Kildare, aged, 9st 101 b ... ... 2 Mr G. Smith’s hr m Antoinette, aged, 9st 41 b •’> Five horses started. Mr McMaster’s Scamp fell and broke his neck. Time—3nn'n Kisecs. MAIDEN PLATE. Mr T.lGeorge’s eh f Nautilus, 3yrs, 7st 71b 1 Mr H. Goodman’s ch h Sylvanus, Byrs, 7st 121 b 2 Mr W. H. Taggart’s b g Concrete, Jyrs, Bst lllb 3 Time —2min 28soc. St. Andrew’s Handicap of lOOsovs. Two miles. Mr T. George’s b h Atlantic, oyrs, (Jst 101 b 1 Mr G. Fraser’s ch li Le Lonp, Gyrs, list 121 b 2 Mr F. Shaw’s ch c Adamant, 4yrs, 7st 41b ••• *4 Rotting—2 to lon Lo Loup, 2to 1 against the others. Thiswas a magnilicent race and was won on the post by a nose. Time—2min. 7secs.

WELLINGTON R.C. SPRING MEETING.

[Ry Telegraph.] Weelingtgn, Nov. 30. The weather to-day is cloudy but Hue. There is a moderate attendance on the course. The following events have been run : * Railway Stakes Handicap. 50 sovs. Rillingsgatc. 9st 4lb ... 1 Luna, 7st 121 b 2 Miss Domett, 7st 3 Time —Imiu. 30secs. Hurdle Handicap. 50 sovs. Shamrock, 9st 71b 1 Kangaroo, lOsl lib ... 2 Old Ireland,TOst9lb ... 3 MAKIKIHI RACES. The following weights have been declared : HURDLE RACE.

st. lb. st. lb. Milo .. 10 10 Eobin Hood 8 7 Topthorn .. tf 12 cur. st. lb. st. lb. Milo a 2 Deception .,. 7 10 Magician 8 5 Eobin Hood 7 8 Topthorn .. 8 3 Mohana Kara 7 0 Gentle Annie 8 0