SPORTING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2400, 17 September 1892, Page 3

SPORTING.

S.C. JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

President—E,T, Rhodes. Vice-President — I. Teschemaker. Stewards —R. Allen, J. 4. Gracie, E. R. Guinness, H. Gardner, D. Mahoney, D. Maclean, J. Melton, J. Meikle, C. N. Orbell, W. Priest, F. Simmons, and J. W. White. Judge— M, C. Studholme. Starter —E. R. Guinness. Clerk of Scales —W. Priest. Clerk of Course —F. Simmons. Hon. Treasurer—J. A. Gracie, Handicapper —G. Dowse (Dunedin). Timekeeper— W. S. Lindsay. FIRST DAY.

The Spring Meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey commenced on Thursday last. The weather was delightful, the attendance good, and everything passed off most eujoyably. The various officials performed their duties most satisfactorily to all. Investments on the totalisator were not so large as in 1891 by £973, only £1617 being put through Messrs Mason & Roberts’ machine during the day. The following are the results ;

Timaru Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs.; second horse 5 sovs. from the stake. About If mile. Mr D. Mahoney’s Smuggler, by Duntroon, aged, lOst 31b ... (Walls) 1 Mr J. Shaw’s Iroquois, aged, 9st 101 b (J. Allen) 2 Mr S. Brown’s Kilmarnock, aged, 9st 81b (McConochie) 3

Other starters were—Magpie list 31b, Lady Grey 9st 51b, Eangiora 9st 31b, and Invader 9st. Won by nearly two lengths, the same distance dividing the others. Time, 3min. 36sec. Totalisator, 292 ; dividend, £4 10s. County Plate, of 30 sovs.; second

horse 5 sovs. from the stakes. 1 mile. Mr S. Alexander’s Young Cheviot, aged, 9st 51b ... (Mcllroy) 1 Mr J. C. N. Grigg’s Kate Greenaway, 4 years, 6st 111 b ... (Kingan) 2 Mr Worner’s Fire King, 6 years, Gst 91b (Marks) 3

Finetta Sat, Victim 7st 91b, and Moderator 6st 71b also started. Cheviot won easily by about half a length. Time, Imin. 47 1-sec. Totalisator, £243 ; dividend, £3 ss. Timaru Guineas, of 120 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 10 sovs. for each starter; second horse to receive 20 sovs. from the stake. For three-year-olds. 1 mile. Mr T. Sheenan’s Yogengang, 3 years, Bst lOst (Brown) 1 Mr S. Brown’s “Warrington, 3 years, Bst 101 b ... (McConochie) 2

The only starters. Won easily. Time, Imin. 53sec. There were no investments on the machine.

Hack Race, of 10 sovs. 4 furlongs

No weight under 7st 71b. Mr Stewart’s Reinga ... (Kingan) 1 Mr Vincent's Portadown (Buddicombe) 2 Mr Howey’s Sir Julius, 7st overweight (Shaw) 3 Mailboy also ran. Time, 54sec. Totalisator, £153 ; dividend, £3 Gd. Timaru Cup, of 150 sovs.; second horse 10 sovs.; third horse 5 sovs. from the stake; 1£ mile. Mr V. Harris’ Crackshot, by Nordenfoldt—Pungawerewere, 5 years, Bst 131 b (Derritt) 1 Mr H. L. Johnston’s Wayland, by Le Loup Remnant, 5 years, Gst 121 b (Marks) 2 Hon. G. McLean’s Conjuror, by Gorton—Legerdemain, 4 years, 7st (F. Kingan) 3 Other starters were Crown Jewel Bst 91b, Liberator Bst 41b, Don Pedro Bst 31b, Bay King Bst 21b, Cajolery Bst, and Saracen 7st. Galtee, 7st 101 b, was scratched. Once in the straight Crackshot easily cut down all opposition, and going on full of pace won very easily by about two lengths; a fair third aud fourth; the others in straggling order. Time, 2min. 47sec, Totalisator, £559 ; dividend, £2 Bs. High-Weight Handicap, of 45 sovs.; second horse 5 sovs. from the stakes. 6 furlongs. Mr Thompson’s Roseleaf, 5 years, Bss 121 b (Shaw) 1 Mr 0. Matthews’ Sir Robert, 6 years,

Bst (Ayres) 2 Mr F. Worner’s Oarsmaid, 4 years, 7st 71b (Janies) 3

Other starters were—Beau Nash 10st, The Chief 9st 21b, Kate Greenaway Bst 21b, Morten Bst 21b, and Decoy 7st 71b. Won very easily by three lengths; Oarsmaid a good third. Time, Imin. 20sec. Totalisator, £244; dividend, £3 15s.

Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs.; second horse 5 sovs. from the stake. 7 furlongs. Mr J. Loughlin’s Galtee, 5 years, Bst 51b (Campbell) 1 Mr T. Sheenan’s Vogengang, 3 years, Bst 101 b (Brown) 2

The only starters. Time, Imin. 25sec., which was not credited, private watches making it 10 seconds slower. Totalisator, £26 ; dividend, £2 17s.

SECOND DAY, The weather on the second day was fine, but there was a slightly overcast sky, and a fitful wind from the east. The attendance was not large, but there was a fair sprinkling of ladies in the grand stand, and quite a concourse of cash fielders. The day’s racing was remarkably good, the finishes in every instance being close,and the arrangements were again excellent. The club is to be congratulated upon the punctually in which the various events were got off. The first race was started by Mr Teschemaker in the absence of Mr Guinness, and in the other events Mr A. G. Cox acted as starter, wielding the flag most creditably. In the Ladies’ Bracelet, in which he had to ride, Mr H. Gardner acted as his substitute, and got his field away well. The total investments for the day on the totalisator were £1465, as against £2173 last year. The win of of Liberator in the S.C.J.C. Handicap was particularly popular, Temuka’s representative running most gamely, and being brought to the front in the pink of condition. There were no casualties. The following are the details; Spring Hurdle Race, of 45 sovs.; second horse 5 sovs. from the stakes. Over G flights of hurdles. About 1A miles. Mr D. Mahoney’s Smuggler, aged, list 3lb ... ...' (Walls) 1 Mr J. Shaw’s Iroquois, aged, 10st (Allen) 2 Mr W. Russell’s Magpie, aged, 11 si, 51b (Holmes) 3 Erin-go-bragh, list 81b, also started. He was the favorite, but was never in the race, and the three placed horses finished all together. Time, 3min. Dividend, £3 IDs. Gladstone Handicap, of 50 sovs. ; second horse to receive 5 sovs. from the stakes. 1 mile. Mr S. Alexander’s Young Cheviot, aged, lOst 51b (Mcllroy) 1 Messrs M. & C. Hobbs’ Lord Zetland, 4 years, 7st 51h.,, ..,(Higgott) 2 ]VIr S. Alexander’s Beau Nash, 4 years, 95t71b... ... ... (Leeson) 3 Sir Robert 7st 01b and Warrington Ost 01b also ran. The winner was m the pink of condition, and won comfortably

without distressing himself m the least. Time, Imin. 471 sec. Dividend, *2 10s. Disposal Stakes, of 25 govs. 5 furlongs. The winner to become the property ot

the Club. Mr D Taggart’s Rothamstead, 5 years, Sat 121 b (Buddicombe) 1 Mr J. D. Mee’s Chevy, 7st 101 b, carried 41b over ... (Shaw) 2 Mr T. Stewart’s Boinga, 6 years, Out 51b, carried 31b over (Burgess) 3 Portadown Sst 91b, and Fraud 7st /In, also started. A good race. Reinga led from the start, but was beaten at the distance post. Time, Imin. 9sec. Dividend, £ll9s. S.C.J.C. Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. G mile. Mr T. Daley’s Liberator, 6yrs, Sst 41b (Bay) 1 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ Prime Warden, 6yrs, 9st 101 b (Brown) 2 Mr R. Allen’s Saracen, 3yrs, 7st 51b (Ayres) 3 Others starters were—Crown Jewel Sst 81b, Don Pedro Sst, Galtee 7st 121 b, and Conjuror 7st 31b. A really fine race, the first two horses running so closely that the issue from some points of view was doubtful. Had Prime Warden come a little sooner the result might have been altered. Time, 2min. 16Jsec. Dividend, £3 18s. Ladies’ Bracelet, handicap of 2o sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. (Optional, Bracelet or Cash). 2 miles on the flat for qualified hunters. Horses to be ridden by members of any Hunt Club.

Mrs J. C. N. Grigg’s Gillie, aged, 13st (Mr Standish) 1 Mrs S. Brown’s Kilmarnock, aged, 12st 71b (Mr Cox) 2 Miss Claridge’s Lady Grey, Gyrs, 10st 121 b ... (Mr Claridge) 3 Other starters Rangiora list 121 b, Smuggler list 71b, Iroquois list 21b, Kingsborough lOst 101 b, Invader lOst 51b. In this event a lot of interest was displayed, and the favorite had his work cut out to finish in front of Kilmarnock, although the latter came under the whip. Lady Grey came up rapidly at the finish. Time, 3min. 48sec. Dividend, £2 18s. Members’ Plate, of 45 sovs. A Welter Handicap of G furlongs. Second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Mr S. Alexander’s Young Cheviot, aged, list 101 b ... (Mcllroy) 1 Mr O. 0. Matthews’ Sir Robert, 6yrs,

9st . (Ayres) 2 Mr F. W. Wornei’’s Fire King, syrs, Bst 71b (James) 3 Roseleaf lOst Blb, and Decoy Bst, also started. This was a popular win. Sir Robert ran grandly, and was a good second. Time, Imin. 20jsec. Dividend. £1 13s. r Final Handicap, of 45 sovs.; second horse 5 sovs. from the stakes. 1 mile. Messrs M. &C. Hobbs’ Prime Warden, 9st 71b (Brown) 1 Mr H. L. Johnston’s Wayland, 7st, (Maze) 2

Bay King, 7st 101 b, was scratched Won easily. Time Imin. 47 4-sths sec Dividend, £1 ss.