SPORTING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1502, 6 May 1886, Page 2

SPORTING.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB v , RACES. The first day’s meeting of the South Canterbury Club’s Autumn Races took place on the Timaru Racecourse yesterday. The first part of the day was cold and dull with occasiosal showers, but in the ajternoen it cleared up. The attendance was limited. The booths were under competent management and did a good business, and the “ little game ” men had a fair time of it. The course was heavy. The following are the results : Timaeu Hurdle Race, a Handicap of 80 sovb, added to a sweepstake of 2 sova each for acceptors. Tne second horse to receive 10 sovb, and the third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Distance about 2 miles. Faugh-a-Ballagh, 10st 71b... (Butler) 1 Borderman, list ... (Mazengarh) i Irish King, 10st 51b ... (Lyford) 3 The finish was a very close one, and the opinion was freely expressed by the public that the race was won by Borderman. District Plate, a handicap of 40 sovs, Distance miles. Horses competing for this race must have been owned and trained by residents of South Canterbury., viz., between the Rangitata and Waitaki rivors, four months previous to date of meeting. Melville ... 1 Tim Whiffler ... ... ... ... 2 Cicero 3 JVck was scratched. Time —2min, j 54.46 C.

Timaru Cup, of 200 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors. The second horse to receive 25 sovs, and the third horse 10 sovs from stakes. Distaace miles. Captain Webster 84 121 b 1 Master Agnes, 7st 7lb» 2 Titbits, 7st 91 bs 3 Hermitage also started, Mermaid was scratched. Welter Handicap, of 80 sovs. Distance 6 furlongs. Miss Lyle, 84 71 ha 1 Rose and Gold, 9st 31bs ... ... 2 Mermaid, 9st 71bs 3 In this race the start was very unsatisfactory, Wee Roddie, Camerino, and Cicero being left at the post. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs. Distance 1 mile. No weight under Bst. Post entry, 19s. Lauriston ... ... 1 id,ilia ... .. ... ... ... 2 Four entered for this event, but only two i-tarted, two being left in the saddling paddock. Flying Handicap, of AO sovs. Distance G furlongs. Captain Web ter, 9.4 ... 1 Vanity Fair, Gst 121 b 2 Jack, 84 Albs ... 3 Miss Lyle and Tim Whiffler also started. Captain Webster was scratched.

WOODBURY RACES. SETTLING UP. The following are tho amounts paid out cor llie winnings at tho late Woodbury Races : Mr Hawke (Handicap Hurdles and All Aged Handicap), £3O 8s; Mr Moorehead (Woodbury Gup Handicap), £l9; Mr L unhurt, (sweepstake of Cup, Consolation, and Hurry Scurry), £l6 16s; Mr Heney (Maiden Plate), £ll 8s; Mr Coulter (3-year old Race), £6 I 3».