AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING.

Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 305, 24 December 1891, Page 2

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING.

ANTICIPATIONS OF SATURDAY'S

RACING,

[By Hiri'ONA.]

The curtain rises on the Summer Meeting of the Auckland Racing Club on Saturday next. Although the Cup field will nob be a large one, everything points to splendid racing being witnessed. Tho first evenb starts at one o'clock, and the Cup is timed to start at 2.40 p.m. I may mention bhab new rules for the totalisafcor are published in tho race book by Mr Blomfield, which should bo perused by everyone. My notes and anticipations of the eight events on the programme are as under : — Trial Stakes, 1 mile. st lb at lb The Baron ..9 2 Flinders .. ..8 2 Prisdlla .. ..8 9 Lady Belle .. 711 The Workman ..8 2 Itoie .. ..7 11 Clanranald ..8 2 I shall tip Clanranald, to win and if he is beaten I think it will be by Flinders. Gkeat Northern Foal Stakes of 300sovs. Six furlongs. 8b lb Mr W. T. Hungerford'sbc Wliakawatea, by Apremont—Becky Sharp... 8 10 Mr G. G. Stead's br c Stepniak, by Nordsnfeldt—Steppe 8 10 Hon. J. I). Onnond's br c North Atlantic, byNordenfeldt—Atlantis 8 10 Mr L. D. Nabhaa'si brc St. Hippo, by St. Leger—Hippona 8 10 Mr B. Thompson's b c His Worship, by Brigadier—Friendship 8 10 Mr Somervillo's br f Brown Alice, by Nordenfeldt —Ouida S 5 This race is open ; probably Stepniak may win. Auckland Cup of 600sovs. Two milos. st lb Mr T. Morrin's blk m Hilda... ... 8 11 Mr T. VV. Hungerford's blkh British Lion, aged 8 5 Mr \V. Wilson's b c Fraternite, 3yrs 7 13 Mr J, D. Qrmond's eh m Queen of Trumps", 4yrs... ... .. ... 7 0 Mr J. Forth's b h The Dreamer. 4yrs 7 0 Mr W. Robertson's eh m Leormn, agod 7 0 Mr W. Walters' b h Pinfire, syrs ... 6 10 Major F. N. George's eh m Coalscuttle, flyrs 0 9 There is every probability of the eight acceptors facing the starter. My choice is Hilda, and if she is beaten I think it will be by Fraternite. The throe-year-old will be ridden by Holmes. Hl'iuue Race, two miles. st lb " si lb Orakei .. .. 10 8 Tu.whfl.na.. .. 9 3 Fishmonger .. 10 7 Capclla 9 'j Lonely .. .. 10 6 Try Fluke .. 9 0 Orakei and Fishmonger should fight out the finish. RAILWAY Handicap, 6 furlongsi Quadrant .. ..9 0 Suut Freo .. 7 0 The rtaron .. ..90 HTn McGregor 612 Reprisal .. ..8 7 Tho Dancer .. 610 Lady Belle .. .. 712 Warrior .. 610 Roic 7 7 Reseu tin out ..6 7 Vicux Hose .. ..7 0 Probably Reprisal or The Baron will gain the judge's verdict. Nurskry Handicap, five furlongs. stlb stlb First Nelson .. 7 9 Puwerewere .. .6 11 Wyvern .. .. 7 4 Calvi .. .. 6 i) Tv, 7 4 Giciiora .. ..6 9 St. Hipi'O ■. ..6 12 Lottio .. ..6 7 Swiflsuro.. .. 6 12 On public form, Glenora should win. Maiden Stjbeplecuasm, about 3 miles. St. lb. si. lb. Tawhana .. 11 12 Yardman .. 11 12 Chanco .. 11 12 Tommy.. .. 11 12 ThO'incl ■• 11 12 Kate .. ..11 3 Good Dty .. U J2 i./rakoi .. ..11 3 Dan .. .. 11 12 Niglitcnp .. 9 12 Rao has fchreehorsee engaged. The selected one, or Yardman, may -be found moat worthy of support. Christmas Handicap, \\ mile; stlb stlb Fiesole .. ... 3 0 Master Pat ..7 0 LooliNess.. .. 7 7 'Warrior .. ..6 9 J)ol(.:S(i .. ..7 7 Tullocn .. ..6 8 The Dreamer ..76 Ida 68 Morion .. ..75 Glaucus .. ..67 Koie .. ..7 5 Loch Ness and Dolosa are both nicely handicappod. The better of tho pair may win. . As usual, Itnpey's Band will discourse a choice musical programme on the lawn. Mr Thomas McEwin has made big arrangements in connection with the catering. Lunch will be served in both the grand stand and under the Derby stand, besides the usual afternoon tea.