SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 7341, 13 October 1887, Page 2

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

The following weights have been issued for the Spring meeting of the Auckland Racing Club

Prin'cs of Walbs’ Handicap. One mile and aha'f.—Necklaoi 0.7, Fuv'lado 8.13, Cinderella 812, Friendship 8.11, Turquoise 8 7, Lady Norah 8.6 Clogs 8, Wapiti 7.13, Victoria 7.11, British Lion 7.10, Tamon 7.9, Carbineer 7.6, Formo 7.2, Snake 0, Antelope 6.12, BiiistaOlO, Buzznd 6.8, Britannia 6.7, Sir Waiter 6 7, Poddy 6.7, Fusee 6 5, Miss Alice 6.6, Gipsy 6 6, Cannon 6, Torori 6, Leolina 6.

Mr George Duncan (Pioneer Bicycle Club), who left Christchurch for Scotland last year, figured at the Scottish Central Cyclists’ Meet, held at Perth, “ the fair city,” on the 13th August, He rode in the three events of the meet —viz., one mile, two miles, and three miles race—and scored a victory in each. Judging from the reports of the races published in the papers which have been received, he appears to be a great favorite with jiig fellow-wheelmen and the public. The “ New Zealander,” as he is termed, has, during his short career on the racing track, taken thirteen prizes, amounting in value to upwards of L6O. Mr Duncan is the cyclist who, when resident in Christchurch last year, successfully reduced the Christchurch-Hurunui record from II hours 40 minutes to 10 hours 16 minutes, which record has, so far, withstood all attacks. — ‘ Press.’ In preparing next year’s programme of the Australian Jockey Club, an increase of L4,80Q has been made in the added money; and in the Spring Champagne Stakes the added money has been increased to LI,OOO, and the same amount given to the Metro ; politau. At the annual meeting of the Sydney Cricket Association, it was decided not to acknowledge the trustees of the ground in the capacity of agents for Shaw And Lilly-' white’s team. " Reuter wires that Burrilda and Rufus have been scratched for the Caulfield Cup.

[Special to Pbbss Association.] MELBOURNE, October 13. Late last night a move was made in favor of The Levite for the Caulfield Cup, and he yr&a backed to win L 5.000 at 100 to 10. He is now much fancied, and the best price about him is 100 to 12. This morning was dull and threatening, but a large 'number of horses were out working. Trident and Abercorn strode along for a mile and a-half in company, the pair moving in a taking style and finishing strong. Their' stable companion, Sdlcano (the favorite for the Caulfield Cup), was the next to appear, and he was sent the Cup course. His performance was the best today. He is in first-class condition. Silver Prinqe and Enfilade worked. and put in a good gajlop. Enfilade has much improved in his going. Dunlop was exercised alone, and negotiated, a couple of miles, moving freely, and finishing strong. Thunderbolt has been doing good work, Lara had a spin over the Caulfield Cup distance, and finished in grand style. Escutcheon was exercised over a mile and ahalf at half-pace. The Levite did a serviceable gallop, phaon was, sent a strong gallop of oyer two milts, moving freelW: Pasha and. Spade' Guinea worked together bypr 'a mife and a-half, the pair going Ifi taking style, and winding tip their s® with a spurt;. Jlßocket, Teddy if uille, andMirella did good yronk. Bilvemlne; strode along fof two nfilesnta moderate pace. :' !'■ ■>