SPORTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3003, 10 November 1882, Page 2

SPORTING.

WAIEARAPA EACE MEETING. (By Telegraph.) Wellington, Nov. 10. The Wairarapa Jockey Club’s meeting took place yesterday. It ruined heavily during the day and the attendance was limited. Handicap Hurdle Eace, miles. Mr McDonnel’s Torpedo, 9st 71b ... 1 Mr Dodson’s Dick, list 41b ... ... 2 Mr Dillon’s Njkau, lOst 121 b ... 3 Time—3min. IS^secs. AB.O. Stakes, for two year-olds; 4 furlongs. Mr Grace’s Kope ... 1 Mr Tancred’s The Consul 2 Only two started. The Consul was left at the post. Time —Imin. 7secs. Birthday Cup, 1£ miles. Mr Holmes’ Whitan, 7st 121 b ..; A Mr Dillon’s Eore, Bst 91b 2 Mr William’s Waitangi, 7st 101 b... 3 Spring Handicap, for 2 year olds. The Consul 1 Hope ... 2 'COUNTY PLATE. , . ; M r Bay’s Kakapo ..; ... ... 1 Mr Freeth’sDan O’Connell... ... 2 WAVERLEY EACE MEETING. - [By Telegraph.] Wanganui, Nov. 10. The Waverley-Waitotara meeting was held yesterday. The day was very cold, but the meeting was most successful. There were about 1200 people on the course. ' Waterley and Waitotara Guineas, of 105 aovs ; distance miles. Mr J. H. Pollock’s blk f Fishwoman ... (Lang) 1 Mr S. Powell’s b f Last Chance (Hadfield) 2 Time—2 min. 57 l-ssecs. Handicap Hurdles, of 60sova; distance 2| miles. Mr W. Nicholson’s ch g Parnell, lOst 71bs ... ... ... (Hope) 1 Mr E. G. Wilson’s New Year, T2st (Eae) 2 Ngatfl, the favorite, fell ing the straight, and his rider, Hadfield, had his collar bone broken. Hack Hurdles, of 10. so vs, Mr Keith’s Lady Bab ... ... 1 Mr Mason’s Taken ... ... ... 2 Flying Handicap, of 50 so vs, threequarters mile. Mr J. H. Pollock’s Fishwoman, 7st, (Lang) 1 Mr C. A. DnrieV Taipo, 7st 4lbs (McCormick) 2 Time 2min 24secs. , Maiden Plate of 40 sovs, 1| miles* Weight for age. Mr S. Powell’s Last Chance, 7sfc 61bs (M. Gowan) 1 Mr G. O. Lout’s Eaphael, 7st 61b ... 2 Time—2min 69secs. Waverly and Waitotara Handicap of 150 sovs ; distance, 2 miles. Mr J. Crocker’s St-Clair, 7st 4lbs (Tucker) 1 Mr H. Pollock’s Eippodamia, Bst .... lOlbs ... ... ... (Potts) 1 Mr J. H. Pollock’s Larry, 7st 2lbs (Lang) 3 Time—3min 48secs. Forced Handicap of 75 sovs; Mr J. H. Pollock’s Larry Bst 11b 1 Mr J. Durie’s Taipo, 6st ... ... 2 CHRISTCHURCH SPRING MEET-’ ING. THIRD DAY.. (By Telegraph). Christchurch, Nov.lo. The Metropolitan Races were continued to-day. The weather is glorious, and the attendance much above the average for the third day of the meeting. Christchurch Plate, of 1| miles and a distance. Mr Proudfoot’s Sir Modred (Thompson) I Hon. W. Robinson’s Cheviot (Derritt) 2 These were the only starters. Betting, 2 to 1 on Sir Modred, who made the running from the start. He was never caught, and won easily by two lengths. Time —3min. Ilf secs. ‘ Metropolitan Handicap of 150 sovs 1£ miles. Hon. ;W. Eobinson’s Natator, Bst lOlbs ... ... (Derritt) 1 Mr G. Bates’ The Poet, Bst 81bs (Wattie)2 Messrs Bishop and Lemon’s The Curate, 7st 61bs (Londocelly) 3 Emir Bey, Legerdemain, and Leos also ran. Betting—s to 4 agst Natator, 3to 1 Emir Bey and Leos, 4 to 1 The Poet. The Poet got the best, of a had start, closely followed by Emir'Boy, withLeoa third. After rounding the top of the course, Legerdethain went to the front aud soon obtained a clear lead of two lengths from The Poet and Leos. Up to this time Natator was going last, hard held. Six furlongs from home, Leos ran into second place, and The Poet imd Curate were together for. third, with. Natator close on their heels. Bounding tho turn for home, Natator camo through his horses, and after a rattling race home, - won by half a length, The Poet second, Curate a good third, and Leos fourth. Time—2mm 47$aoc.

Spuing Nubseey Handicap, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs. Hon. W. Robinson’s Fair Agnes, colt Bst 101 b (Derritt) 1 Mr E. Cult’s Wa'er Nymph Bst 101 b (Hickson) 2 Messrs Mason and Yallances Helen Bst 51bs ... (Williams) 3 Trickster Bst 51b also ran. Betting 6 to 4 on Water Nymph. A capital start was effected. Fair Agnes colt made ‘the running with the others close on his quarters. Coming up the straight Water Nymph rushed to the front, but inside the rails the Fair Agnes colt came again and won a splendid race by a length. Helena a bad third. Selling Plate Handicap of 50 sovs; six furlongs. Sir H. Robinson’s Gitana, Bst 6lbs (Yale) 1 Mr J. H. Lunn’s Whitebach.Qst slb (Bradly) 2 Mr G, Bates’ If So, 7st 121 b (Watson) 3 Eebecca, Amulet, Aurora, Statesman, and Gold Dust also ran. Gitana was the first away followed by Whitbach and Bebeooa. Bounding the turn for home Bebecca, when looking very dangerous, ran off the course. Gitana led to the finish, winning by two lengths, If So a good third. Time—lmin. 23isecs. Flying ■ Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs. Lady Emma ••• 1 Emir Bey 2 Nautilus ■ ... 3 SUPPOSED TRICKERY. Natator’s win to-day after his performance on the first day of the meeting excited considerable comment, and Mr G. Bates has writren to the stewards demanding an enquiry into the matter.