SPORTING NEWS

Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 452, 8 March 1890, Page 4

SPORTING NEWS

THE NEWMARKET HANDICAP. CHURCHILL WINS. Melbourne, March 1 The glorious weather experienced for the opening day of the V. R.C. Autumn Meeting attracted an attendance of 20,000 people. For tho Newmarket Handicap the betting was something phenomenal, Rudolph being supported for a large amount, but as the time of starting approached a heavy commission was thrown into the market in Audacity's favour, which caused the erst while New Zealander to ru-h into the position of second favourite. From a splendid start Botlnvell was the first toshow in front. On entering the course proper Audacity momentarily looked dangerous, but here Boz made a forward movement, and at the bottom of tho carriage paddock headed the field by two lengths. Redfearn, on Churchill, now put in an undeniable claim, and gradually wearing down the leader, won by a couple of lengths. Merriment stumbled when" crossing the tan, but fortunately neither horse nor jockey was injured. Except to the stable connections, who threw in for £25,000, the win of Churchill was a most disastrous one to the great body of backers ; but had it not been that Churchill suffered from an ulcerated mouth a week before the race, the “ ring ” was bound to have been lieavilyh.it. Although Churchill started in the Newmarket Handicap at 100 to 2, tho stable money was taken at 1,000 to 30. Redfearn, his jockey, and the trainer, did not prefer his chance, but fancied Tourbillon. The winner was one of the very be-t horses for the “ring.” In the Brunswick Stakes, Dunkeld completely overpowered his jockey (O’Brien) at the post, and eventually unseating him, bolted back to the entrance of the saddling paddock. On returning to the starting post, and being remounted, the New Zealander reared and struck at Watson, tho starter, with his forelegs, but the starter beat him down with the flag. Results of the day’s racing are appended : The Hopeful Stakes, of ssov3 each. Ift., with 300 added ; second horse, 60sovs; third, 30sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Hon. J. White’s ch g Marco, by Mar-tini-Henry—Melanie, Bsbslb (T. Hales) 1 Mr W. Bailey’s b c Annesley, Bst lOl’o

(Huxley) 2 Mr J. Wilson’s b f Dishcloth. Bst 7ib (Moore) ... ... •• ••• 3 Kelpie, Granite, Swordfish, The Harbou 1 ’ Light, Lateen, and Moonga also started. Betting : Even money on Marco. Won easily by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 4;jsec. The St. Leger Stakes, a sweepstake of 25 govs each, with 500sovs added. The second horse to receive lOOsovs and the third 50sovs out ol the stakes. One mile and three-quarters and 132 yards. Hon. J. White’s ch c Dreadnought, by Chester—Trafalgar (T. Hales) ... 1 Hon. J. White’s b c Singapore, by Martini Henry—Malacca (Huxle.)) ... 2 These were the only starters. Singapore led till the last half-furlong, when a semblance of a race eventuated. Dreadnought winning by two lengths. Time, 6min 2sec. The Newmarket Handicap, a sweepstakes ot 20sovs each, with 1,000 added. For three - year - olds and upwards. The second horse to receive 200 anu the third lOOsovs out of the stake. Three-quarters of a mi e. Mr S. Davis’ b h Churchill, 4yrs, by Newminster —Primrose, Bst 51b (J. Redfearn)... ••• 1 Mr J. Cripps’ b h Boz, syrs, by Bosworth—Hypatia, 10st 11b (W. Rummage) ... ... ... ••• ••• 2 Mr E. Keys’s b c Sir William, 3yrs, by Sir Modred, Bst 81b (J. Fielder) ... 3 Also started Fishwife, lOst; My Lord, 9st 131 b ; Don Giovan, 9st 2lb ; Aristocrat, Bst 13!b ; Bothwell, Bst 121 b ; Apropos, Bst 10!b; Rudolph, Bst 101 b; Merriment, Bst 101 b; Audacity Bst 81b; Scots Grey, fist 81b; Carrington, Bst 81b ; Ernest, Bst 8 b ; Chaldean, Bst 81b; Anarchy, Bst 81b ; The Gift, Bst 61b ; Fernando, Bstslb ; Scottish Chief, Bst 41b ; Tourbillon, Set 21b ; John S., Bst lib ; Tho Wild Oat, Bst ; Corunna, Sst 11 b ; Yabba, 7st 131 b ; Savanak, 7st 131 b; Bonnie Spec, 7st 12ib ; Gladstone, 7st 111 b ; Ginger, 7sfc 111 b; Tongari o, 7st 101 b; Grandlike, 7st 81b ; Jerusalem, 7st 81b ; Braemar, 7st 61b; First Boolka, 7st 2lb ; Propounder, 6sb 111 b ; and Mota, 6st 71b. Betting at tbe post : 4 to 1 against Rudolph, 7 to 1 Audacity, 14 to 1 Aristocrat, Boz, and Gladstone, 16 to 1 The Wild Oat, Fishwife, and Apropos, 20 to 1 Tourbillon and Propounder, 25 to 1 Grandlike and Don Giovan, 30 to 1 Corunna, 40 Lo 1 Sir William, 50 to 1 The Gift, Anarchy, Fernando, Yabba, Ginger, Ernest, Merriment-, John S., Churchill, My Lord, Jerusalem, and Scots Grey ; 100 to 1 the others.

From a good start, the first to break the lino were Audacity, Bothwell, Ernest, Carrington, Scots Grey, Aristocrat, and Tongariro. Rudolph, who was in the centre of the field, was rather slow in getting on his feet At the tan crossing the leading horses were My Lord, Bothwell, Don Giovan, B .z, Audacity, Aristocrat, Yabba, Tourbillon, Churchill, Ernest, and Gladstone. On reaching the straighc proper, Boz, who had the inside running, was just ahead of Bothwell, the latter having dropped back through being bored on tho rails. Churchill got on terms with Boz in the last hundred yards, and easily settling his pretensions, won with a bit in hand by two lengths, a similar distance separating Boz and Sir William, Aristocrat fourth, Fishwife fifth. Audacity sixth ; then followed First Boolka, Rudolph, Corunna, Tongariro, and Ginger in that order, the whippers-in being Apropos, Anarchy, and Bothwoll. Time, Imin 17:j;sec.

The Ascot Yale Stakes, a sweepstake of 20sovseach, sft, with 650sovs added ; the second horse to receive 130 and the third 65sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Three-quarters of a-mile. (101 subs.) Hon. J. White’s ch g Titan, by Chester— Tempe, Bft 51b (T. Hales) 1 Mr G. G. Stead’s eh c Medallion, by Nordenfeldt —Locket, Bst 101 b (Boyle) 2 Mr J. Wilson’s b f Magic Circle, by First King or St. Albans—Yardley (Moore) 3 Nine horses started. Betting : 2 to 1 on Titan, 2 to 1 against Medallion, 10 to 1 the others. Won with ridiculous ease by two lengths ; Moore, easing off Magic Circle in the last few strides, Medallion gained second place. Time, lmin 16,fsec.

Essendon Stakes of lOsovs each, 2fb, with 500 added ; second, lOOsovs ; third, 50sovs out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile two furlongs and a-half. Mr D. S. Wallace’s Carbine, 4yrs, by Musket—Mersey, 9st (M. O’Brien) ... 1 Hon. J. White’s b c Singapore, 3yrs, by Martini-Henry—Malacca, Bst 4lb (T. Hales) 2 MrW. Gannon’s br h Melos, 4yrs, by Goldsborough Melody, 9st (M. Harris) ... 3 Bravo and Chintz also started. Betting : 3 to 1 on Carbine. Melos and Bravo headed thefielcl untilhalf-wav up the straight, when Carbine came with a rush, and Hales at the

same time bringing up Singapore, a great finish resulted in a quarter length victory for Carbine, amid great excitement. Time, 2m in 25|sec. Brunswick Stakes, a handicap sweep stake, of ssovs each, Ift, with 350sovs added ; second horse, 70sovs ; third, 35sov= out of tho stakes. One mile two furlongs and a-half. Mr S. G. Cook’s ch m The Charmer, syrs, by Henchman—The Witch, Bst 7 1 b (E. Rower) ... ... ... ... 1 Mr J. Turnbull's br h Tantallon, 7st 61b (Huxley) ... ... ... ... 2 Mr W. Bailey’s ch h Quadrant, 4yrs, 6st 71b (Holmes) ... ... ... ... 3 i Fourteen horses started. Betting : 2to 1 against Dunkeld, 6 to 1 The Charmer. Dunkeld played up at the post, and eventually got left. The Charmer won easily by a length and a-half. Tunc, 2min 16sec. TATTERSALL’S CLUB RACES. Owing to counter attractions, the attendance at Auckland Tattersali’s Club races on Saturday was small. The sum of £I,BOO was passed through tho totalisators. During the afternoon, the stewards met and disqualified for three months the pony Locket, the owner (Mr Jas. O’Cailaghan), and rider (F. Reid), for suspi- ions running in the Pony Race. Tho feature of the racing was J. Rae’s splendid exhibition of horsemanship in the Steeplechase, won by Guy Fawkes. Results of the events that did nob appear in our Saturday’s issue are appended: Tatteksall’s Club Cur (Handicap) of 60 so vs. Second horse to receivo 10.-ovs out of tho stakes. miles. Mr D. McKinnon’s br c Loch Ness, 3yrs, by lugomar Albatross, 7st * 121 b (Hickton) ... ... ... ... 1 Mr W. Walters’ ch m Leorina, aged, 9st (Kat.terns) ... .. ... ... 2 Mr J. llae’s eh m Prudence, 4yrs, 7st 41b (Dickson) 3 Also ran : Deception (7sb 121 b), Dclosa (7st 81b), Memorandum (7sb 41b), Torment (7st 21b) and Nigger (6st 71b and 41b over). Immediately the flag dropped Loch Ness shot to the front, and held the position to the finish. Leorina made a great; effort to get on terms in the straight, bub it was without avail, Loch Ness winning by a clear length. Dividend, £4 15s (£1 tickets).

Handicaf Pony Race, of 15sovs. Second pony to receive 3sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs. Mr W. J. Greenwood’s b g Pica, syrs, Bsb 41b (Fletcher) ... ... ... 1 Mr W. S. Evans’ br m Fanny Fisher, 7st (McKenzie) ... ... ... ... 2 Mr H. Wilson’s br m Medusa, 6sb 71b (Golding) 3 Also ran : Forget-Me-Not, 9st 51b ; Gamecock, 7st7lb ; Tamuri, 7sb 51b ; Elena, 7st 31b ; Locket, 7st; Tiger, 6sb 71b ; Cob, 6st 71b ; and Cyclops, 6sb 71b. Won by a length. Cyclops finished fourth and Game* c ock fifth. Dividend (10s tickets), £5 18s. Steeplechase (Handicap) of 60sovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stakes. About three miles. Mr J. Rue's ch g Guy Gavvkes, by Bedouin—Mokamoka, aged, list 21b (owner) ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr J. Maitland’s ch g Parnell, 6yrs, 9st 71b (Morrigan) ... .. ... ... 2 Mr J. Mcllughes’ blk g Messenger, aged, list 21b (Collins)... ... ... 3 Larrikin, 9sb 71b (McMiniman), was the only other starter. The race was run at a slow pace. Messenger led during the first round, and in the second, Larrikin had command, but he refused and Parnell took the lead. There was a ding-dong race between Parnell and Guy Fawkes from the back of the course till home, which ended in a length and a-half victory for Guy Fawkes amidst great excitement. Dividend (£1 tickets), £3 13s. Flying Stakes (Handicap) of 30sovs. Five furlongs. Mr James Lowther's ch g Rataplan, by Leolinus—My Idea, 4yrs, 7st (Smith) 1 Mr B. Thompson’s br g Octopus, aged, 7st 21b (Pine) ... ... ... ... 2 Mr R. Burke’s ch m Dolosa, 3yrs, 7st 21b (Manning) ... ... ... ... 3 Tupaki (9?b), Leorina (!)sb), Fusee (Bst 41b), The Dreamer (6sb Sib), and Priscilla (6st) also ran. Won by a length. Dividend (£1 tickets), £4 13s. As there were only two horses entered for the Selling Race—Barber and Blarney—and as the latter was scratched, the stewards decided that there should be no race. The owner of Barber was allowed £lO out of the stakes as compensation, and the horse was not sold. The dividend in the Hurdle Race, won by Parnell, was £1 8s (10s tickets).