SPORTING. The Wellington Cup.

Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 36, 9 February 1884, Page 3

SPORTING. The Wellington Cup.

The following are tlio particulars of the running for the Wellington Cup of 400sovs.; second horso to receive 25sovs. from the stakes. Two miles. Mr G. Bates's The Poet, by Anteros— Fancy, 7st lib (Stratford) l Mr Standish's Normanby, by Day "Dawn — Traducer mare, 6s Sib (Holmes) ... 2 Hon. YV. Robinson's Vanguard, by Traducer—En Avant, Bst 71b (Ray) ... 3 Also started : Salvage, Leonata, and Refrigerator. The betting Avas 2tol on Vanguard, Salvage and Leonata being next in demand. The lot were sent away to a good start, The Poet's colours showing in iront, with Leonata and Normanby in close attendance, Vanguard last. There was little change till the stretch at the back of the course was reached, where Leonata fell away and Salvage improved his position. Coming to the furze, Vanguard closed on the leaders, while Leonata fell further behind and lost all chance. Crossing the road Poet was still ahead and going strong, Normanby being close up, and Vanguard on the latter 's quarters. Entering the straight for home this order was retained, and all whips were out, and Poet, shaking oif the determined rush of the New Plymouth horse, Normanby, won by a length, Vanguard being third, two lengths away. Time, 3mins. 48j,secs. Totalisator dividend: Inside, £2 shares, £31 Ss; outside, £1 shares, £15 4s. Mr Bate's victory was extremely popular. The Stewards' Plate was won by Normanby, who upset a pot on Salvage. Railavay Stakes Handicap of 50sovs. Threequarters of a mile. Mischief, 9st 71b 1 Adminstrator, Cst 51b 2 Witiora, Gst lllb 3 Won easily. Time : lmin. 21secs. Hl'tt Park Stakks Handicap of I2osovs. ; second horse to receive Ioso\ s. from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Mason and Vallanco's Salvage, by Castaway— Mist, Sst 121b 1 Consul, 7st 31b 2 Minerva, 7st Gib . . 3 Won ea&ily by a length. Minerva three lengths away. Time 2mins. 20sees*. Dividend— inside, £1 12s ; outeide, £1 15s. Witiora, Administrator and Mischief were scratched. Hukdlk Handicap of 80sovs. ; second horso to receive lOsovs. Irom the stakes. About two miles and a half ; over eight nights ol hurdle . Clarence, 12st 1 Orient, lOst 21b 2 Scrutineer, 9st 31bh 3

Perhaps never has there been more astonishment in turf circles than yesterday afternoon when the wires Hashed that The Poat had won the Wellington Cup. With the pen put through the name of Mischief, and Welcome Jack and Tim Whilllor doubtful starters, it was thought that the race was next to a certainty for Vanguard, and 10's to 1 were going a-begging in local circles about Mr Bate's gelding. It is not the first time that this gentleman has defeated the Grip Lodge party in the event under notice, and came to the rescue of the fielders, for in 1882 by the aid of Hilda he was also successful in upsetting the odds laid on Salvage. iS'ohorsehasdonemorehard work for his owner than the son of Anteros and Fancy, but it cannot be said that hitherto he has been successful hi big events, for last season alone he had the misfortune to finish second in the Christchurch Metropolitan Handicap, A.R.C. Handicap, and Wellington R.C. Handicap, while he had to be content with third place in the Auckland Cup, Dimedin J.C. Handicap, Forbury Handicap, and Taranaki J.C. Handicap. The iN'ew Zealand Stud Company own both his sire and dam. The following is a list of winners of the Wellington Cup since its institution :—: —

A Maori Jockey Club. Wanwanui, February 2. — A novel jockey club has been introduced in this district under the name of the Ivai Iwi Jockey Club, all the members of which are Maoris. A programme has been issued for races to be held on the 14th inst. (in which added money to the extent of £S0 is to be given), consistingof Handicap Hurdles, 15sovs. ; Maiden Plate, 25sovs. ; Kai Iwi Handicap, 20sovs. ; Flying Stakes, lOsovs. ; District Handicap, losovs. ; and Consolation Stakes, ssovs. The first three and fifth are for Maoris only, the horses to be ridden by Maori jockeys only, in colours, the rest being open to Europeans. All the stewards and officers are natives, and in anticipation of the event a number of natives have horses in training. Kai Iwi is about ten miles from Wanganui, and there are several native settlements in the locality.

Sylvanus, a son of Goldsborough and Paradigm, who was brought to New Zealand by Mr H. Prince some years back, recently died from a severe attack of rheumatism at Mataura. He had been standing for some time in that distrist. It is stated in English sporting circles that an American millionaire is about to establish a gigantic racing stud in England, and that he will not confine himself solely to English horses, but will also have several American-bred ones in his stable. The yearling colt by Angler from Lurline (says "Augur") has been named " Maroon--dah." This youngster is almost a facsimile of his near relative Darebin, and it looks go for anything he should worthily uphold the reputation of the family. Sir Thomas Elder has definitely decided to have his racing stud submitted to auction in May next. The worthy knight will retire from the turf, but the breeding establishment at Morphetville will be kept on under Mr Elworthy's management.

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