Sporting Notes.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 378, 6 August 1903, Page 5

Sporting Notes.

(B* «Th» Wakosrkr.") Mr W Thompson, of Moutere. has a nieelooking filly in hand, and judging by the way she movei she should be a worthy representative of her illustrious brother Lauderhill. Speaking of the latter reminds me that Mr Geddes, the popular boniface, hae sold Lauderhill. Mr J Nieper has Georgie M. home again, I and 1 trust he will have better luck with her daring the coming season. . - Mr D Moran has resigned his position as handic'apper to the Maniototo and Matakfinui clubs, and it is generally understood that welwill see Dan up on a trotter this incoming season. He has several trotters from that good mare, Miss Wilkie. Mr J Perriam, of Lowburn, has several promising young trotters coming on. and should hold a formidable hand in the Manttherikia Stakes next New Year, v It is very likely that two North Island racers will come to Central Otago for next season's racing. At present I am not at liberty to divulge the names of the owners, but I wish them success in their enterprise Since I last wrote to these columns Mr J Wrightson, the well-known and much-re-spected handicapper, has passed away. A more genial and sociable man than the late, deceased gentleman it was indeed hard to find, and most of the present day racing men on the goldfields will miss him, snd his interesting chats about" way back in the sixties." ■': ~£ The * one-mile harness trotting match, which was to have come off between Mr D MCrae's Ned (scratch) and Mr D Gunn's Benedict (Esec) did hot eventuate, owing to the recent snowstorm. No doubt, however, when the weather takes up the contest will take place, and I predict that quite a large crowd will patronise the Matakanui course on the occasion. The wagering on the match has assumed considerable dimensions, as both horses have a strong following. :i I-have heard the name of Mr J Clare mentioned as a suitable successor to Mr D Moran. Mr C M'lntosh is now using Occidental as a hack.