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Tickets Knobnose Bendigo Vivian Border Lass ... Recruit Scimitar FER Less 5 per cent . Net value 397 Scimitar was the first to get on his legs . and gave his field the lead over the water . Here Recruit came to grief on landing , and was out of the race from this point . Knobnose soon after extinguished his chances too , coming down at the second fence after the brook , and though persevered with subsequently failed to make up for his mistake . Scimitar , in the able hands of his owner , continued his onward career , and fencing in his usual style won easily , with Vivian and Border Lass several lengths off , in second and third place respectively . Time , 5min , 24secs . Mr. Duff's b eb m Polly , Owner www Capt Eustace's cb m Angelina , Capt . Beadnell ... Mr. Colvin's d ob o The Mule Owner ... Tickets Sir Galahad ... Chalouf Warrior Viceroy Khedive Petrarch THIRD RACE . - The Poly Scurry . Value Rs . 40. For all bond fide polo ponies who are played regularly up to date of entry , and have been played for the last three months . 13-2 to carry 11st . 7lbs .; 4lbs allowed for every half inch under . Winners of any Race or Gymkhana , to which there has been added money , to carry once 4lbs . , twice 7lbs . , three times or oftener 10lbs . extra . Distance , mile . LOTTERY . Captain Beadnell's b a gal Sir Galahad , Owner Mr. Jenner's gr pg Warrior , Owner ... Captain Beaver's b a h Viceroy , Native Lieutenant - Colonel Prinsep's ch cb g Petrarch , Owner Mr. Brady's ch a h Khedive , Native ... Anderson's b a h Chalouff , Mr. Bishop 13 LOTTERY . Tickets Polly Knobnose This event had no lottery on it . It was never in doubt , for imme diately the animals had settled to their work , Polly was seen in front , was never caught , and won by a leagth , with lots to spare . The same distance between the second and third ponies . Time , 62secs . *** Flora Toby Jessie THE FOURTH RACE . - Value Rs . 40. For Maiden C. B.'s , Arabs and Galloways . C. B.'s to carry 11st . 7lbs . , Arabs 11st .; 4lbs . allowed every inch under 14 hands . Maidens of the day allowed 7lbs . Dis tance , & mile . for ... ... HE Beggarman Snowdrop *** *** Total Total *** 151 Duff's b c b m Polly , Owner Mohamed Shaker's gr e b p Snowdrop , Owner Mr. Colvin's debe Knobnose . Owner *** LOTTERY . FAP *** *** *** . *** *** Rs . 300 12 100 Major Pumtrett's d cb g Beggarman , Captain Beadnell ... Mr. Brady's ch cb p Toby , Owner *** 100 100 60 672 33 *** *** Rs . 200 12 6 26 10 4 160 *** *** 418 21 PAX Lesa 5 per cent . Net value 639 534 At the drop of the flag Petrarch at once went to the front , with Warrior and Sir Galahad in waiting , and the rest bringing up the rear . This order was preserved to the distance post , where Sir Galahad , with Captain Beadnell up , was seen making headway and drawing up to Petrarch challenged him . This Colonel Prinsep failed to ward off , and the despised Sir Galahad won by a length amid much applause , Viceroy , three lengths off , third . Time , 1min . 31secs . No sibu Jayash FIFTH RACE . - Consolation Race , Rs . 40. A handicap for all ponies beaten the first day . mile . Distance , WWW Mr. Gordon's gr cb m Jessie , Mr. Reid 2 , Jenner's b cb m Flora , Owner Total *** Rs . 300 20 2 102 64 ... 58 16 562 28 Rs . 200 20 20 98 2 90 8 1 10 2 3 H2007 Less 5 per cent . Net value 425 Jessie was the first to get off at the drop of the flag , and led her field out merrily , closely followed by Beggarman and Flora . At the quarter - mile post Beggarman fell back again letting up Polly , but both she and Flora failed to get on terms with Mr. Gordon's good little mare , who , after stalling off Flora's challenge in front of the stand , won as she liked . Time , 61 secs . all ove 448 23 NINTH QUEEN'S ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL RACES . COMMITTEE : LT . - COL . BUSHMAN , O.B. MAJOB GOUGH . LT . - COL ABADIB . W. K. JENNER , ESQ . MAJOR HON H. LEGGE , Honorary Secretary , Judge . - LT . - Col . ABADIN . Starter . - CAPT . MOINNIS . Clerk of the Soales . - J . FORSYTHE , ESQ . Umballa , Monday , 5th February 1883 . This popular and very successful meeting was brought off on the 5th instant . As will be seen very good fields faced the starter for each of the events , and the competition in each was very keen . The atten dance was very large , and the weather excellent . FIRST RACE . - The Lancer Chase . Value Rs . 48. For all ponies 13-2 and under . 13-2 to carry 11st 7lbs .; 4lbs . allowed for every half inch under . Winners once 5lbs . , twice 10lbs . , three times or oftener 14lbs . extra . If Arabs run country - breds allowed 7lbs . Distance , 14 miles . " 1 *** Mr. Jenner's bab m Marie , 11st . 5lbs . , Owner ... Colvin's d che Knobnose , 11st . , Owner McFarlane's br cb p Sonny Boy , 11st . , Mr. Reid Major Gough's who b p Samson , 11st . , Mr. Weller Mr. Duff's ch c b p Real Jam , 11st . , Owner Sonny Boy made the running very strong for half a mile , when he was passed by Marie and Knobnose , who ran a good race home , the former winning by about three lengths . Time , 3min . 6secs . *** Winners SECOND RACE . - The Regimental Cup . Value Rs . 180. Pre sented by Lieut . - Col . H. A. Bushman , C.B. A steeplechase for all horses . Calcutta weights for age and class raised 3st . once 7lbs . , twice or oftener 14lbs , extra . Distance , 24 miles . Lord W. Beresford's b w g Oliver Twist , 13st . 4lbs . , Mr. Jenner Mr. Colvin's bwg All - in - All , 12st . 4lbs . , Owner ... McFarlane's bwm Queen of Trumps , 12st . 4lbs . , Mr. Reid Bishop's bl w m Beeswing , 12st . 4lbs . , Owner Colvin's b w g Honest John , 12st . 4lbs . , Major Legge ... Major Gough's gr w g Sugarplum , 12st . 4lbs . , Owner ... Mr. Duff's b w m Connie , 12st . 4lbs . , Owner *** Mr. Gordon's greb m Jessie , 11 st . 11b . , Mr. Reid Colvin's grob m Grisette . 13st .. Owner Capt . Beaver's bap Telephone , 11st . 7lbs . , Capt . Beadnell Mr. Hutchinson's do bm Alpine Rose , 11st . , Owner " " 39 99 *** McFarlane's rcbm Ruby , 9st 12lbs . , Mr. Bishop Duff's ch c b g Recruit , 10st . 10lbs . , Owner ... Jenner's b c b p Squeaker , 10st . 3lbs . , Mr. Drummond ... Jenner's b c b m Flora , 10st . 6lbs . , Owner ... Seven started for this event . They all ran together to the water , over which All - in - All showed the way and led to the next fence , when Oliver Twist took the lead which he maintained to the end , winning all out by a length hard pressed throughout by All - in - All . Bees Wing refused at the post and rails when going very strong . THIRD RACE , The Boojum Stakes . Value , Rs . 48. For all ponies 13-2 and under . 13-2 to carry 11st , 7lbs . Penalties and allowances as in No. 1. Distance , mile . Mr. Jenner's ch a p Scimitar , I2st . 3lbs . , Owner Johnston's br c b m Border Lass , 9st . 12lbs .. Mr. Mayne 39 " " " 1 Hutchinson's gro b p Vivian , 9st . 12lbs . , Mr. Drummond Reid's ch c b g Needle Guu , 11st . , Owner Keene's b c b bg Nutbeam , 10st 10lbs . , Mr. Taylor » Cavaye's ch o b p Red Skin , 11st , Mr. Gordon Major Gough's b w m Miss G. , 11st . 11lbs . , Owner McFarlane's b a h Selim , 9st . , Mr. Bishop 13 Legge's b w m Patchouli , 11st . 111bs ,, Owner " Colonel Bushman's br w m Dinah , 11st . 10lbs . , Mr. Jenner Major Apperley's b c b g Tommy , 9st . 11lbs . , Owner Major Gough's sko bm Bernice , Owner Mr. Bishop's ro bm Lulu , Owner Duff's b c b m Polly , Owner " " Major Legge's bob p Stilton , Owner *** Mr. McFarlane's bro b p Sonny Boy , Mr. Reid " Colvin's d abg The Mule . Owner Jenner's rcbp The Baste , Owner *** *** *** *** ... fell ** The lot were despatched to a very good start . Coming round the turn for home Grisette was leading on the inside , Jessie close up . The two greys ran a slashing race home , but might told at the end , Grisette suffered defeat by two lengths . Captain Beadnell brought Telephone with a great rush at the end , and secured third place . Time , 59secs . 1 *** ... 2 ... FOURTH RACB . - The Snark Hunters ' Chase . Value Rs . 48. For all ponies 13-2 and under , the property of Officers in the Station . 13-2 to carry 11st . 7lbs . Penalties and allowances as in No. 1. Dis tance , 14 mile . *** *** *** *** *** ... fell . *** *** *** *** ... *** This was regarded as a walk over for Scimitar , and so it proved . The game little arab . went to the front from the first , and fencing in his well known magnificent style cantered in an easy winner by several lengths , Border Lass well ridden by Mr. Mayne beating the much fancied Vivian for second place . *** FIFTH RACE . - The Charger Tankard . A challenge cup with a purse of Rs . 80. For all horses the property of Field Officers belonging to the Regiment . Calcutta weights for age and class raised 2st . 7lbs . Distance , & mile . *** 1 *** They were sent away at the first attempt to a very even start , when Miss G. and Patchouli went to the front , and ran side by side to the stand where Mr. Bishop brought the Arab up , but could not reach Miss G. who won somewhat easily by a length and a half . Time , 1min . 33secs . SIXTH RACE . - The Scurry . Value Rs . 48. For all C. B. ponies 13-2 and under that have never won a race . Catch weights over 11st.mile heats without dismounting . 1 1 3 11 23 ... 32 *** 00 00 · 0.0 00 19 This event was run off in the dark , but the race was never in doubt as Bernice won both heats easily . No time taken . THE SHANGHAI PAPER HUNT CLUB . SATURDAY'S HUNT . Notwithstanding the inclemency of the wea ther a good afternoon's sport was provided for the members on Saturday afternoon . The meet , for the first time this season , was in the Hongkew District , the start being advertised to take place near the Rifle Butts . There was some difficulty , however , in getting there , as the Woosung Road was blocked up , and all conveyances were compelled to stop close to Garden Villas . Another difficulty presented itself in reaching the spot , 88 there was a party from one of the British men - of war at target practice . However , notwith standing these drawbacks , a goodly number assembled at the appointed hour , both mounted and on foot . Among the prominent members of the hunt we noticed Mr. Craven on Sweet briar , Mr. Ilbert on White Velvet , Mr. J. W. H. Burgoyne on White Thorn , Mr. Dudgeon on Black Auster , Mr. Ruttonjee on Ernani , Mr. Galles on Sidedrum , Mr. Brandt on Second Cornet , Mr. Latham on Bec Sallé , Mr. Walker on Black Velvet , Mr. Malherbe on Capitaine , Mr. B. A. Clarke , Mr. E. G. Low , Mr. Burkill , Mr. W. Dunman , Mr. Colvin , & c .; there were also two or three ladies present . Between 20 and 30 ponies went away at 20 minutes to four at a rattling pace , the paper being laid from the back of the Rifle Butts across the country over the first stone bridge on the old Woosung railway line , into the country and back across the second bridge , taking a line down towards the Camp , and then doubling round , and along the country skirting the Yangtse - po Road home to Way - side , finish ing over the usual cut jump . The paper was laid by the Master , Mr. Arb not , and he was accompanied by Mr. Carli , Mr. F. Maitland , Mr. Maodonald , and others , the distance being estimated at about eight miles . A very short time elapsed after the foxes arrived at the winning post before the hounds ap peared in sight , and it was evident as they raced across the flat that there would be a close finish between the first three , and these were Mr. Malherbe , Mr. Colvin on Redivivus , and Mr. Dudgeon . The two former took the last jump together , but Mr. Colvin's pony could not quite rècover himself , and Mr. Malherbe passed between the flags about half a length in advance of Mr. Colvin ; Mr. Dudgeon was a good third ; Mr. Walker , close up , fourth ; Mr. Brandt fifth ; Mr. Ilbert sixth ; Mr. Ruttonjee seventh ; and Mr. Galles eighth . These , we believe , were the only riders that crossed the last jump . The race was described to us ag very fast , and the paper laid so plentifully that there were no checks . There were plenty of jumps , and plenty of water , and also a few spills , but nothing worthy of mention . The want of checks appeared to be a drawback to the " old soldiers " in paper - hunting , as they invariably allow the boys " to blaze away until they lose the paper , and then the old ' uns come up , with fresh ponies , find the paper , aud by experienced horsemanship win the hunts . One old rider informed us that it was " a steeplechase , and nothing more . " There was a large number of spectators , considering the weather , at the finish , and the road in the vicinity was lined with vehicles of the usual varied descriptions . 66 |
