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RACES AT UMBALLA , ( From a Correspondent . ) UMBALLA , Jan. 14 . These Races took place on Saturday , January 12th ; and , under the able management of Major the Hon'ble H. Legge , as Honorary Secretary , a well - filled card was provided for the afternoon With a hard - riding Regiment like the 9th Lancers , we , of course , enjoyed one or two good things in the cross - country line ; and , when Steeplechasing is at the low ebb it is at present in India , it is a treat to see a field of horses get round a steeplechase course with only one mishap . In the first race , the Pony Chase , a most ex citing finish ensued between Marie and Grisette , the former just getting home by a neck . The Regimental Cup - the next event on the card presented by Lieutenant - Colonel Bushman , C.B. , brought out a field of six ; favouritism being divided between Beeswing and Miss G. , the former winning a good race by 1 length . The Boojum Stakes , an open race , brought out a field of six excellent ponies from the station ; the K. O. B's furnishing the winner in Jessie . An exciting match between Wee , and the hero of many fights , Pipe - stems , ended in a victory for the former by a neck . In the Adelaide Stakes , we were glad to see that excellent sportsman , Major Gough , consoled for losing the Steeple chase , as Sugar Plum led from start to finish , and won , in the commonest of canters , by four lengths . A race between four ponies of the Regiment brought the proceedings to a close , and we have to thank the 9th Lancers for an excellent afternoon's sport.com 1st Race . - The Lancer Chase ( Regimental Race ) . Value , Rs . 48. For all Ponies 13-2 and under . Distance , 1 mile . Mr. Jenner's b c - b m Marie , 11st . 121b . , Owner ... 1 Colvin's g c - b m Grisette , 11st . 3lb . , 2 19 Major Scoft Chisholme's bc - b m Some Day , 11st . 71b . , Owner 3 Major Legge's ch c - b m Parmesan , 11st . 7lb . , Owner , refused . The flag falling to a start which was slightly in Marie's favour , the running was quickly taken up by Parmesan , who led to the fence at the five furlong post , where she refused . Here Griseue went to the front , and maintained the lead to the last hurdle , when , jumping very badly , she let Marie up ; who won a fine race by a neck . Time , 3 min . 3 sec . 2nd Race . - The Regimental Cup . Value , Rs . 190. Presented by Lieutenant - Colonel Bush man , C.B. A Steeple chase for all horses bond fide the property of officers of the 9th Lancers . Distance , 2 miles . BE Mr. Jenner's bl w m Beeswing , 11st . 4lb . , Owner ... 1 Major Gough's b w m Miss t . , 11st . 4lb . , Mr. Duff's b w m Connie , 11st . 4lb . , 2 39 Colvin's ch w g Malabar , 11st . 4lb . , Major Legge's b wm Blue Bell , 11st . Alb . Major Scott Chisholme's b c - b g Whalebone , 9st . 41b . , Mr. Little , fell . 39 All getting off together , Whalebone immedi ately went to the front , attended by Miss G. and Beeswing . At the second fence , Whalebone fell , Mr. Little receiving rather a shaking . After getting over the water , Connie went to the head of affairs , and led all round as far as the mile post ; Beeswing and Miss G. in close attendance . Ilere Beeswing went to the front ; and , although Miss G. made every effort to catch her at the last hurdle , she won cleverly by 14 lengths ; Connie , some way off , third . Time , 5 min . 46 sec . 3rd Race . - The Boojum Stakes ( Open Race ) Value , Rs . 48. For all ponies 13-2 and under . Distance , mile . Mr. Reid's g c - b m Jessie , 11st . 5lb . , Owner Jenner's b c - b Flora , 10st . 6lb . , 19 Major Blake - IIumfrey's g c - b m Blue Bell , 103t . 21b . , Owner ... Mr. Willett's b c - b m Paragon , 11st . 5lb . , Major Chisholme Lord W. Beresford's br a p Snuff , 10st . 5lb . , Major Legge Capt . Bather's b c - b p Boniface , 11st . , Owner Jessie jumped off with the lead , and , never being headed , won comfortably by two lengths . Flora second ; Blue Bell , 13 length off , third . Time , 59 sec . ... 33 1 2 4th Race . A match . Owners up . C. W. { mile . Mr. Duff's b c - b p Wee , 1 Mr. Mayne's b c - b p Pipe - stems Wee won cleverly by a neck . Time , 31 sec . 5th Race . - The Adelaide Stakes Race . ) Value , Rs . 80. For all Horses that have never started . Distance , 1 mile . ( Regimental Major Gough's g w g Sugar Plum , 11st . 11lb . , Owner Mr. Colvin's hwo Bosphorus , 11st . 111b . , Owner ... 2 Major Scott Chisholme's bc - bg Whaleoone , 9st . 111b , Owner 3 ... Major Scott Chisholme's br w g Sorcerer , 11st . 111b . , Mr. Mayne Mr. Duff's ch e - b m Lady Jane , 9st . 111b . , Owner ... Reynard's b w g The Informer , 11st . 11lb . , Owner *** ... Major Gough at once sent Sugar Plum to the front ; who led from start to finish , and won , in the commonest of canters , by 4 lengths ; Bos phorus being length in front of Whalebone , Time , 573 sec . 20 6th Race . - The Scurry ( Regimental Race ) . Value , Rs . 48. For all C.-B. Ponies 13-2 and under , that have never won a race . C. W. over 11st . Distance , mile . Mr. Jenner's r c - b p The Bounder , Owner Duff's ch c - b p Real Jam , Major Scott Chisholme's g c - b p Temptation , Owner 3 Mr. Reynard's gr c - b m Fluke , Owner mile , Temptation made play for the first when he was passed by The Bounder ; who cantered in an easy winner by two lengths , a length separating second and third . Time , 6 min . 33 sec . MAJOR LE MARCHANT , R. H. A. CAPTAIN DUNNAGE , R. H. A. 39 29 LIEUT L. GORDON , K. O. B 3 . MAJOR THE HON . H. LEGGE , 9TH LANCERS . CLERK OF THE SCALE , -CAPT . DUNNAGE , R.H.A. 29 " " 29 UMBALLA SKY MEETING . FIRST DAY , THURSDAY , 24th JANUARY 1884 . 1ST RACE - 3 P. M .-- HURDLE RACE Rs . 49. - For all ponies 13-1 and under . 13-1 to carry 11st . 4lbs . Weight for inches . Walers and Arabs 7lbs . extra . Maidens of the day allowed 7lbs . Winners of a Hurdle Race or S. C. to carry once 5lbs . , twice 91bs . , three times or oftener 12lbs extra . 1 mile over 5 flights of hurdles . Captain Bather's Mr. Blakeney's Johnson's 29 Major Legge's Mr. Pratt's Blosse's Reid's Reid's Mayne's Duff's Hemphill's " } 29 STEWARDS . COL . CHANNER , V.0 , 32ND PIONEERS . LT . COL . PRINSEP , XITH BENGAL LANCERS . MAJOR J. SCOTT CHISHOLME , 9TH LANCERS . LIEUT . PAIN , 2ND QUEEN'S . JUDGE , MAJ . HON . H. LEGGE , 9TH LANCERS . CAPTAIN T. J. A. BATHER , K. O. BORDERERS , Honorary Secretary . 2ND RACE . - 3-45 P. M. - GONE AWAY CHASE . Rs . 49. - For all C. B. Ponies 13-2 and under . 13-2 to carry 11st . 4lbs . Weight for inches . Winners once 5lbs . , twice 9lbs . , three times or oftener 12lbs extra . Maidens of the day allowed 7lbs . 13 miles . S. C. ch.c.b.m. Parmesan , gr.c.b.m. Sarah , ch.c.b.s. Red Skin , Major Gough's Mr. Hill's b.c.b.p. Burgundy , bc.b.p Bimmy , bl.c.b.m.Border Lass , d'c.b.g Cafe - au - lait , dcbm . Petticoat , sk.c.b g . Plum pudding , 10-7 Black red belt , b.c.b.m. Elains , 10.11 White , 10-3 Brown birdseye , 10-11 Lilac , 10-11 Brown white sleeves , & cap , 10-3 Cerise and French grey , 9-13 Chocolate , and yellow , Mayne's 12 Capt . Riddell's Captain Bather's d.c.b.m. Pitticoat , ch.c.b.p. Traveller , b.c.b.p. Burgundy , Maj . Scott Chisholme's b.c.b.p. Squeaker , Mr. Duff's c.b.p. Wee , gr.c.b.m. Jessie , William's Willett's " " 11.7 French & primrose , grey 10-7 Blue , primrose hoops , bl.c.b.p. Pilot , gr.c.b.p. Welter , Col. Prinsep's gr.c.b.m. Zulu . 3RD RACE . - 4-20 P. M. - HACK STARES Rs . 100. - For all horses that have never won a race value Rs . 200. Calcutta W. A. and C. raised 3 stone . 5 furlongs . Mr. Willett's b.w.m. Countess , 12-4 French grey , primrose belt & cap , Capt . Beadnell . Owner 10-11 Scarlet , 10.11 Cerise and French grey , 10-11 Mr. Taylor . Owner do . do . do . 10.11 Blue , white sleeves and cap , Owner . 10-11 Red and blue , do . Owner . Maroon and maize , Mr. Mayne . b.w.m. Miss G. 12-4 ch.a.h. Fehmi Pasha , 9-7 4TH RACE . - 4-40 P. M. - THE DWARF STAKES Rs . 49. - For all C. B. ponies 13 hands and under . 13 hands to carry 11st . 4lbs . Weight for inches . Winners once 5lbs . , twice 9lbs . , three times or oftener 12lbs . extra . Maidens at time of starting allowed 5lbs.mile . Mr. Pratt's ch.c.b.m. Little , 10.13 Red and white , 10-9 Chocolate and yellow , 12-2 Black , straw sleeves & cap , Owner . 10-13 Brown birdseye , 11-9 Crimson , black cap , 9-11 Black , red belt , Major Chisholm . Owner . The Empress Press , Umballa . Mr. Little . Mr. Mayne . Mr. Little . Mr. Taylor . Ower . 5TH RACE . - 5-10 F. M. - TRIAL PLATE Rs . 49. - For all Maiden Ponies 13-2 and under . 13-2 to carry 11st . 4lbs . Arabs and Walers 7lbs . extra . Weight for inches . Winners once 5lbs . , twice 9lbs . , three times or oftener 12lbs . extra . Maidens of the day allowed 5lbs . mile . Mr. Hill's r.c.b.m. Vanessa , 10-13 Maroon and maize , Major Hon . H. Legge's ch.c.b.m. Parmesan , 10-16 Blue , white sleeves & cap , Mr. Gordon's ch.c.b.m. Beatrice , 10-13 Blue , straw sleeves , Mr. J. Beaty . Owner , Mr. Briggs's b.c.b.m. Lady Flo , do . Owner . Owner . 10-13 Red , blue hoops , 11-1 Crimson , black cap , THOS . J. A. BATHER , CAPT . , Maj . Scott Chisholme's b.c.b.m. Flora , 58 O. K. Borderers , Honorary Secretary . |
