SPORTING. TO-MORROW'S RACES.

Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 57, 4 September 1885, Page 2

SPORTING. TO-MORROW'S RACES.

The Bky at the time of writing pro* mises well for the races at Island Bay tomorrow. The spell of dry weather which we have been favoured with daring the last fortnight has done much for the course and— what is more important, perhaps— for the road leading to it, and both will be in far better order than was anticipated— the track, indeed, if the fino weather lasts will be in iplendid condition. The arrangements on the oourse on this oooasion will be somewhat different from what they have been at past meetings at Island Bay. The north gate will be the only one nied for the admission of both_ podestrians and carriages. The publicans' booths, confectioner's tent, games, Ac, instead of oooupyingthe flat between the grand stand and the seaward tnrn, will now be located in the interior of the running track opposite tho winning poßt. A large oarriage paddock has been temporarily endosed immediately in front of tho lawn and grand stand, and behind this the ontaido totalisator will be placed, in saoh a position that what ifl going on at the inside totalisator, which will be in its usual place, may be readily observed. The notice board, which in its old situation somewhat obstructed the view of the spectators in the grand stand, has been shifted baok some yards and placed at auoh an angle as to allow the numbers to be read from the stand as well as from the oentre of the oourse. Tho entranoe to the grand stand, which ussd to be in front of the structure, has been removod to a point Bouth of the judge's box, and has been supplied with a ticket offioe, gangway, and turnstile. Tho mombera of the press, who were obliged to shift for themselves under the old regime, are to be provided with a tent on the lawn. Considering the Bhort time the secretary, Mr. Bell, has had to complete the new arrangements, the public will generally allow that he has done wonders. Several improvements whioh it is ultimately intended to make have necessarily been left over for the present. The first raoe will start at half past 12, and horseownerß and intending visitors are warned that every event will be despatched punctually to time. Captain Hume will officiate as judge, Mr. C. Hill as starter, Mr. C. A. Deaoon as olerk of the soales, and Mr. T. Smith as olerk of the oourse. The totalieators will be under the superintendence of Mr. James Ames. Several well-known Canterbury sporting men arrived by the Waihora this morning. The baokers of Erebus and Talebearer will be pleased to hear that both are now on the spot. Erebus oame by the Penguin from Fioton, and Talebearer was a passenger by the Waihora from LytteltoD, /both arriving this morning. Administrator came down from the Wairarapa yesterday. Another raofthorse whioh came by the Waihora is Earjy Bird. This horse is not engaged at the meeting, but we understand has been Bant up to Mr. J. H. Pollock for Bale. TRAINING NOTIB. (By our Special Reporter.) It was very cold on the oourse this morning, notwithstanding whioh a good deal of work was got through- Germaine was sent once round fast, moving freely and well. The Colonel did a fast mile spin. Bata covered onoe round at top, going strongly and in good style. Administrator, who looks in splendid trim, negotiated a milo at i gogd strong paoe, and evoked general admiration. Pasha and Glaioks in company did useful work, finishing at three-quarter speed. Totara and Patent Safety were sent a good gallop together. Pprotawa, with a light hid up, did a nioe spin. Mariposa, who had blinkers on. covered two miles steadily. Clogs led Majhboom onoe round. The latter was a bit fractions, and sweated a good deal. Peters' lot and Kino did "walking exeroise only. Little Cake and Hayeloofc wenftwo miles at half speed, and the Bard cantered a mile. Planet was schooled over hurdles. Ngatitoa, Gipsy, and Poet are expected today. The odds on tho various events will be called down at Tattersall's Club-room at the Post Office Hotel this evening.