SPORTING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1170, 6 November 1883, Page 3

SPORTING.

TIMARU TRADESMEN’S RACING CLUB. The following nominations were received on Saturday evening by the Secretary to the Tradesmen’s Racing Club, for the handicap events at the Club’s race meeting on December 17th : HANDICAP HURDLES. Mr J Dooley’s br g Milo, aged Mr W S Arrnitage’s bl g Black Doctor, aged Mr F Hedge’s b g Our Pony, 6yrs Mr J Melton’s b m Myrtle, syrs Mr J Lnkey’s ch g Fawn, 6yrs Mr PH Stock’s br g Commissioner, aged Mr W Moore’s b g Little Dick, 6yrs COUNTIES HANDICAP. Mr J Keen’s b c Faust, 3yrs Mr J Matthews’ b m Mermaid, 4yrs 1 Messrs M and 0 Hobbs’ b m Hinerua, syrs Mr A M Reid’s b f Laura, 3yrs Mr J Dooley’s br g Milo, aged Mr C W Bourn’s br f Yinco, 3yrs Mr W S Armitage’s bl g Black Doctor, aged ... Mr W Moore’s ch g Orange Lightning, aged Mr J Melton’s b m Myrtle, syrs Mr M Sherwin’s. ch g Redcliff, 6yrs Mr P H Stock’s br g Commissioner, aged. HANDICAP TROTTING RACE. Mr W J Black’s b m Bella, aged Mr J Poff’s b g Councillor, aged Mr W Moore’s b g What Sort, 4yrs Mr P H Stock’s ch pony Flora Mr M Sherwin’s bm The Maid (late Maid of Athens) 6yrs Mr J Lukey’s ch g Fawn, 6yrs Mr W Collins' bl m Perfect Lady, syrs TOWN PLATE. Mr A G Drummond’s ch c Spofforth, 3yrs Mr J Keen’s b c Faust, 3yrs Mr G J Palmer’s b f Duchess, 3yrs Mr J Matthews’ b m Mermaid, 4yrs Messrs M-and O Hobbs’ b m Hinerua, syrs Messrs M and C Hobbs’ br m Miss Fenwick, 3yrs Messrs M" and C Hobbs’ b m Amelia, 3yrs Mr A M Reid’s b f Laura, 3yrs Mr J Dooley’s br g Milo, aged Mr C W Bourn’s br f Yinco, 3yrs Mr W S Armitage’s bl g Black Doctor, aged Mr A Mee’s ch g Tedmore, 3yrs Mr J Melton's b m Myrtle, syrs Mr M Sherwin’s ch g Redcliff, 6yrs Mr P H Stock’s br g Commissioner, aged Mr W Moore’s cb g Orange Lightning, aged. V.R.O. SPRING MEETING. Melbourne, October 3. The first day’s races of the Victoria Club’s Spring meeting took place to-day at Fleraington. The attendance on the course was very large, and included Sir William Robinson, Governor of South Australia ; and Sir Geo Strahan, Governor of Tasmania. The Marquis of Normanby was not present owing to family bereavement. The weather was fine daring the day, though sultry. The following are the results : Melbourne Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 so vs each, £1 10s ft, with 160 sovs added. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age, One mile and a quarter. Hon W Pearson’s b h Commotion ... 1 Mr M J Mundy’s br c First Demon ... 2 Mr D S Wallace’s b c LeGrand ... 3 Time—2min ll^secs, The Maribyrnong Plate, of 500 sovs, with 30 sovs each added h ft or 5 sovs only if declared. For two-year-olds—colts, Bat 10lb ; fillies, Bst 51b. Second horse to receive 200 sovs, and the third 100 sovs, out of the stakes. Distance, five furlongs. Hon J White’s b f lolanthe 1 Mr 1 L Baker’s ch c King’s Own ... 2 Mr G Davis’ b c David 3 Time lmin2£ secs. Selling Race, a sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, £1 10s ft with 150 sovs added. For three-year-olds and upwards, Weight for age. The winner to be sold for £l5O. Seven furlongs. Phantom 1 Eraerton 2 Mistake ... ... ,3 Eleven horses started. Time—lmin 27|aecs. The Victorian Derby, of 500 sovs, with 25 sovs added, 5 sovs ft. For three year-olds- colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 51b. The second horse to received 100 sovs, and the third 50 sovs out of stake. Distance, one mile and a half. Hon J White’s b c Martini-Henri, by Musket—Sylvia 1 Mr Aldridge’s b c Sardius, by Emulation— Ruby 2 Mr Love’s ch c Hurricane, by Country-man-Serenity 3 Off Color, Archie, Napier, Signor, tittle Sister, and Vernet also started. Time—2min SOaecs, the fastest time on record in the world. The favorite, Archie, was hooted by the public as he came to the weighing paddock. Cobergh Stakes, a handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, £1 10a ft, with 150 sovs added. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a furlong. Mr J Leek’s b h Paul, syrs ... ... 1

Hon W Pearson’s br h Fryingpan, 4yrs 2 Mr S 6 Cook’s b g The Joker, syrs ... 3 Time—lrnin Imin 52secs Just before the start for the Melbourne Stakes, Delusion and the Plunger, who were very restive, cannoned with great violence, Delusion being killed by the colliaon. The jockeys of both horses were thrown and badly cut. It is probable the owner of Archie will proceed against Huxley, the jockey, for his suspicious riding in the Derby.