NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9289, 14 December 1895, Page 4

NEWS OF THE WEEK.

How would the name of Organist fit the Morpheus—Symphony* colt ? Matthew DaAvsbn, the English trainer, has at last decided to retire. The Wairarap*, lI.C. hope to be giving increased stakes iv the autumn. The old hurdle horse, The Spy, is being used as a hack iv the Wairarapa. Mauser was scratched for the Paltuerstoii Cup as soon as the Aveights appeared. Mr W. Stock Avrites the Napier papers to say that he has now uo interest in The Shrew. The Pnugarehu R-.C Inwc decided to hold a meeting in the middle of January without the totalisator. It is said that M'Hroy has seA*ered his connection Avith Messrs Stephenson and Ha/.ielt's stable. "Tatt-ersall," of consultation fame, will, after the end of the year, conduct his sweeps from Hobarc. Enroclydon is likely to be taken across for the Neivmarket and Australian Cup. The. Wanganui Jockey Club has re-granted W. Sharp his jookey's" license which Avas cancelled in October. Glenullin, by Loehiel, has been sold to go to India. The price paid for him is said to have been over £200. Musket stood for a season in England at 40gs. At the same time his sire Toxophilite was announced at"3ogs. The Australasian says a monument has been erected over the grave of H. Cusdin in the St. Kilda cemetery. It is doubtful at present whether Chaos will eA*er race so bad is the son of Total Eclipse and Ravenswing. Mr W. 0. Williams' mare entered for the Wairarapa R.C.s Summer Meeting is named Waimarei, not Waimirie as has been stated. The trainer's license granted to C. G. Woodley has been suspended during the pleasure of the committee of the Wanganni J. C. A report haAnng been circulated that Lady Zetland was amiss, enquiries elicit the factthat she is as well as ever she was and going strons. A Melbourne AA*riter says, in referring to the protest against The Artist, that it is '' very rarely in the colonies Aye fall across a similar case." The price at which the Dunedin Cup winner, Casket, changed hands the other day suggests that he is not expected to again shine in tip-top company. Eighty-seven nominations haA*e been taken for the'Wyndham R.C.s annual meeting on New Year's Day. This is an increase of thirty-nine on last year's gathering. Tutanekai, that won a race at Wellington and is engaged on the West Coast, is spoken of as a very fine looking colt—the finest son of Chainshot in appearance in training. The conditions for the C.J.C. Great Easter and Autumn Handicaps and the Sixth Challenge Stakes are set forth in this week's Calendar. The entry day is February 7th.

The Waikouaiti R.C.s programme for the annual gathering on NeAV Year's Day apriears in the "Racing Calendar." It is almost identical Avith the bill-of-fare discussed last season.

The ManaAvatn R.C. announce that money for im-estment on the totalisator at the Club's forthcoming meeting from those at a distance Avill be received by the secretary as -usual. Mr James Jones, who owned British Lion before he won the New Zealand Cup, was found dead in his bed at Greymouth on Sunday.. Mr Jones was a much respected resident, of Greymouth. Day Dream took part in the Yarborongh Plate at Lincoln on October 31st. She carried 7st 111b, but could only finish seventh. The winner Avas an old mare named Godwit carrying 9st.

Mr J. Paul, of Wanganui, contemplates retiriu; from racing as soon as his horses' present engagements are fulfilled. Pom Pom and Caribou are being spelled and Royal Buck is to be' shortly added to the list.

The Melbourne Sportsman says, in referring to his Metropolitan Handicap win:— " The Artist must be an excellent five-year-old to put down such cracks as Skirmisher, Lady Zetland, North Atlantic, Impulse and Pegasus in 2min 38sec." Thewell-knoAvn racing stables situated at the Hutt, Wellington, known as M'Nabs, are offered for sale. The proximity of the stables to the Hutt racecourse should be an inducement to racing men to purchase.

It is reported from Sydney that the pony Friendship (late Lady Whitford) has been sold to go to India. The pony has greatly distinguished herself since she started racing in Sydney and Avill, there is hardly a doubt, do Avell in the land of ihti Rajahs. Friendship is a full sister to The Shrew.

Tiie Marlborough R.C. have decided to hold a tvr*o days' meeting in the Autumn, the particulars as to programme, date 3, &c., to be arranged later ou. The intention is, we understand, to make the dates fit in with the West Coast and Nelson Meetings, and, if possible, the gatherings in the Wellington district.

A catalogue of the tenth annual sale of yearlings of the Wellington Park Stud has reached us. It is the largest yet issued by Mr Morrin, and in the introductory notes intending purchasers are reminded that upwards of £103,000 have been won by son 3 and daughters of the matrons now located at the Park.

Bourne, iv charge of Artillery, wrote from Auckland on November 30th, to his OAvner in Christchnrch, saying that the son of Musket was then on board the Alameda, as well as the day he left home. Bourne Avrote in complimentary terms of the boots and hock protectors supplied by Mr C. Angus, saddler, of Christchurch.

It Avas stated in our Wellington letter last week that Mr Udy's stallion, Trickster, Avas defunct. Our correspondent Avjshes to correct the statement and Avrites:—lt is bad enough to lose one horse (Grand Duke) at a time, and Trickster is alive and AA'all at Mr Udy's farm at Carterton. His best advertisement so far has been Trickery.

A race meeting was held on the Mokau beach on December 2nd. The Avinnera were : Miss Shot the Maiden Plate and Cup, Armoury the Flying Handicap, Toowoomba the Flying Stakes, Reform the Welter, Oraatanga the Maiden Race and Wizard the Final Handicap. Miss Shot, after her double victory, changed hands, a native sportsman securing her for £50,

A stallion fight is reported from Gisborne. While Kalo was being led into town to be shipped he was set- upon by Pani and a battle royal ensued. The two hors,e3 could not be separated until, at last, Pani got his adversary down, when the victor was secured. Kalo was very severely bitten about the neck and otherwise knocked about. It is said that Pani was "grazing" in a ditch when Kalo came along. At the last meeting of the committee of the Marlborough Racing Club the Secretary reported that an amount of £29 10s was now standing to the credit of the Trainers' and Jockey*? Provident Fund, In accordance with resolutions passed at the Conference, it was decided that Messrs W. B. Girling, F. N. Robinson; and S. M. Neville be trustees of the fund, which is to be specially invested. The Marlborough Racing Club propose to institute a race to be called the Marlborough Hack Challenge Stakes of £65, the owner of the second horse to receive £10, and the owner of the third horse to receive £5 from the stakes; for two, three and four-year-olds, weight-for-age. Winners at the time of start of any race or races of collective value of £50, Slbsf; of £75, Tibs; and of £100, lOlbs extra. Maiden four-year-olds allowed lOlbs, three-year-olds 71bs, two-year-olds 51bs; seven furlongs. By subscription of 50s each, payable to the secretary of the M.R.C. on general entry day before the meeting during which the race will be run. To be run during the year 1897-98. Forfeits may be declared as follows:—Any nominator Avishing to withdraw any entry may do so by a payment of 10s up to the Ist August 1896; 20s up to Ist February 1897; or 30s up to Ist August 1897. Entries to close on Ist February, 1896. Farther discussion on the subject avos postponed till next meeting.