SPORTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2431, 3 January 1881, Page 2

SPORTING.

WAIMATE EACES

The annual races at Wairaate took place on Saturday on Mr Studholme’s estate. There was a moderate attendance and the races were well contested. Mr M. Studholme olftciated as Judge, Mr McGoverin as starter, and Mr G. R. Freeman as Clerk of Course.

The following is the result of the various events: —

Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs., 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles. Mr W. McKay’s br g Shiilelagh, aged, Bst 71b ... 1 Mr C. W. Bourne’s b g Robin Hood, aged, 9st 101 b 2 Mr J. Rick us’ b g Mokarakara, 4yrs, Bst 3

Milo and .Little John were scratched. Mokarakara baulked at the first hurdle and a pretty race ensued between Shillelagh and Robin Hood.

Waimate County Hack Hurdle Race of 15 sovs ; 1| miles ; for all horses that hare not won public money exceeding 10 sovs. Mr G. Stewart’s b m Gentle Annie

(C. Hobbs) 1 Mr Cochrane’s b h Marvel ... ... 2

Mr P. Jones’ ch in Fiametta (Owner) 3 Four others started. W aim ate Handicap of 50 sovs ;2 miles. Mr H. Schluter’s b g Little John, Gyrs, Bst ... (C. Cornelius) 1 Mr J. Dooley’sb g Milo, aged, 7st 71b (Demuth) 2 Mr F. Shaw’s ch c Adamant, 4yrs lOst 21b ... ... (Owner) 3 Sylvanus was scratched. Adamant was disqualified for the rest of the day for alleged foul riding. Waimate County Purse (Handicap) of 25 soys. Mr J. llickus’ Mokarakara, 4yrs, Bst (Siiuson) 1 Mr J. Riddell’s b m Deception, aged, BstGlb... ... ... (Smith), 2 Mr J. Dooley’s Milo, aged, lOst (Dcrritt) 3 Publicans’ Handicap, of 40 sovs; 14 miles. Mr H. Schultor’s b g Little John, Gyrs, Bst 41bs ... (Cornelius) w.o. Adamant, Sylvanus, and Milo were scratched, and consequently Little John walked over for the stakes.

Hack Selling Race, of 15 sovs; mile heats. Mr C. W. Bourne’s Seven Bells ... 1 This race was filled up well, no less than seven horses facing the starter. The winner turned up in Mr Bourne’s Seven Bells, who won both heats in good style easily. The Consolation Race of 15 sovs, once round the course, was won by Milo, after a good race with Robin Hood. V.R. CLUB’S NEW YEAR’S DAY MEETING-. [By Cable.] Melbourne, Jan. 1. The attendance on the Flemington course was the largest of any Champion meeting. The Normanby Stakes—A sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, oft, with 200 added. For two-year-olds—colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 71b. Five entries. (108 subs). L. L. Smith’s b e Liberator, 1 J. White’s b c Monmouth, ... ... 2 J. Wagner’s b c Welcome Jack ... 3 Won by a bare half head. Time—lmin 4{sec. The Champion Stakes—Of 25 sovs each, 10ft, with 1000 added. For .3 yrs old and upwards. Three miles. (49 subs.) W. A. Long’s b c Grand Flaneur, 3yrs, 7st 81b 1 W. Branch’s b c Progress, 3yrs, 7st 81b 2 T. Ivory’s b h Sweetmeat. syrs, 9st 51b ... 3 Wellington and Trevallyn also started. The race resolved itself into a match between Grand Flaneur and Progress, who were together all the distance, but the former finally won by two lengths. Time—omin 40sec, AUCKLAND RACES. The New Year's Day meeting was largely attended. The scratching of Foul Play for the Handicap and Publican’s Purse occasioned some indigation. Pots were upset in all directions. In R.C. Handicap, Grand Duchess, first favorite, finished in the rear. Derby Stakes—H miles. Mr J. Smith’s Tim Whifilcr... ... 1 Mr R. Farmer’s Rewi ... 2 Mr J. Leonard's Kenilworth ... 3 Time—2min 20 Jrsec. Publicans’ Purse, of 60 sovs ; 1 mile. Billingsgate 1 Maid of Honor 2 Paramena 3 Time —Irnin 50sec. Auckland Racing Club Handicap, of 200 sovs ; 1% miles. Mr J. Hunt’s Yatapa 1 Mr Lunn’s Lone Hand 2 Mr .1. Mitchelson’s Vampire... ... 3

Time—3min 201 sec. Selling Rage of 50 sovs ; 1 mile and a

distance. Billingsgate 1 Paramana ... ... ... ... 2 Ratcatcher ... ... ... ... 8 The winner was put up for sale, and bought in by his owner at a reserve of £3OO. (fitani) Stand Handicap of 100 sovs ; 1 jinilcs. Libeller 1 Foul Play 2 Hilda 3 THIS DAY. Mathews denies that he was guilty of improper riding on Saturday, and McDonald owner of Foul Play challenged Walters to run over the same course for £SOO. Marks’ produce Stakes. Moonstone... ... ... 1 Rosalinda ... ... ... 2 Prince Charles 3 Won by half a length. Auckland Plate. Foul Play, Dst 21b 1 Ariel, Ost 51b 2 Kenilworth, 7st 111 b ... 3 Won easily, MARTON • RANGITIKEI RACES. [By Telegraph.] Second Day. Wanganui, Jan. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs. Raven, lOst lolbs ..„ ... 1 Ada, lOst 11b 2 Rangitira, lOst Jibs ... 3 Won by half a length. Mahton-Rangitikei Leger, of 100 sovs. Sincerity 1 Blue Gown 2 Frivolity ... 3 Won easily. Time—4min llsec. Maiden Plate, of 50 sovs. Monk 1 Camelia 2 Buzzard ... ... ... 3 Niue ran. Won by a length. Time 3min. 2 secs. Marton-Rangitikki Handicap, of 200 sovs. Opawa, Bst 121bs 1 Redeemer, Bst7lbs • ... 2 Otawa, Bst 21bs 3 Five started. A magnificent race between the first two. All down the straight they were locked together, the race being won on the post by a nose. Time —smin 3sec. Consolation Race. Algebra 1 Aurora 2 Marie Stewart 3 Seven started. Won easily by two lengths. BURKE’S PASS RACES. A. Spalding, secretary and treasurer E. Stuart, starter; B. Clarkson? judge ; Crane, clerk of course. > The above races came off in Mr Hibbard’s paddock, near the township, on Saturday. The weather was fine, and there was a moderate attendance. The first event, consisting of a hurdle race, did not come off, as, although three hurdles bad been erected, no prize was provided, and the effort to get up a subscription event proved a failure. New Year’s Stakes, 30s ; entrance,los; Colts, Bst 10s ; fillies, Bst slbs. F; jPopplewell’s Crazy Jane ... 1 Spalding’s Blackbird 2 Smith’s New Chum ~. ... ... 3 Burkes’ Pass Handicap, .£4 10s ; miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance 10s. Faugh-a-Ballagh, aged 7st 2lbs ... 1 Top Thorn, oyrs, 9st 31bs ... 1 ... 2 Baron, Bst lOlbs, and Never Did, 7st 71bs, also ran. Trotting Match, £4 ; 3 miles, 10 stone up ; entrance, 10s.

Shepherd Boy 1 Lady Mary 2 Four started. Shepherds’ Race, £3; 1 mile ; lOst up, entries, 10s. D. McMillan’s b m 1 Four started. Free Handicap, 30s; 1 mile ; entries, 10s. Kate Kelly ... 1 Faugh-a-Ballagh 2 Never Did 3 SPORTS. As the racing could hardly be denominated a success it was resolved to make up for the absence of better excitement with athletic sports. A subscription was started and some good competition was the result. The following were the results : Foot Race—loo yards. Prizes, £2 and £l. Lukey 1 Mathews 2 Foot Race —200 yards. Prizes, £2 and £l. Lukey 1 Smith ... ... ... 2 Standing Long Jump. Prizes, £1 and 10s. R. Bray, 10ft lin 1 G. Bray, 9ft lOin 2 Mathews, 9ft Sin ... ... 3 Five entered.