SPORTING NEWS.

Hastings Standard, Issue 4, 30 April 1896, Page 3

SPORTING NEWS.

RACING CALENDAR FOR IS9G

May 6 and 7—Egmont R.C. Winter May 13 and 14—Napier Park R.C. Winter May 23 and 2-~>—Dnnedin J.C. Birthday May 23 and 25—Tnkapuna J.C. Winter May 25—Wanganni J.C. Winter May 25—Ashburton R.C. Autumn Jane 6 and B—Auckland lI.C. Northern Grand National Jane 24 and26 —Hr.wke's Bay J.C. Winter Nomination-; Close. May 4—W ancauni J.C. Steeplechase May 9—lhmedin J.C. May May 12—Hawke's Bay J.C'. Weights are Due. May I—Punedin J.C. May May s—Napier Park E.G. May B—Takaptma J.C. Winter May 12—Wangr.nai J.C. Steeplechale June 19 —Hawke's Bay J.C". Acceptances Close. May I—Egmont R.C. Winter May 4—Wanganni J.C. Steeplechase May 6—Euniont R.C. Winter May 9 —Napier Park R.C. May 9—Dunedin J.C. May May 15—Takapuna J.C. Winter May 19—Wangantii J.C. Steeplechase

TRAINING ITEMS

[By Gipsy Grand.] The track was in splendid order this morning, and quite a large number of horses were out working. Capon Rouge and Chris were taken over the small hurdles together. Mutiny, with a light-weight, up, and The Phig jumped the big schooling fences in good style, both finishing -well together. Searchlight accomplished two circuits at strong pace. Lotion and Tally-ho were associated over a two-mile gallop, both moving very freely. Blarney, Glenfeldt, Heavenly Twin, Glengarry, Totoroa, Sparkle. \\ ikitoria, AUan-a-Dale, and a number of others, including the Hon. -J. D. Ormond's string, were also doing useful work. We regret to have to chronicle a very serious accident which happened to Mr T. H. Lowry's promising filly Bijou. It appears that she got away from the boy in charge of her, and ran into some barbed-wire fences, cutting herself severely. A horseman, in attempting to catch the filly, was unfortunate to collide with her, the result being that Bijou's shoulder was injured. A veterinary surgeon was soon in attendance, and the filly's injuries were found to be so severe, that not less than thirty stitches were required. From latest accounts the filly is progressing very favourably.

"WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB

[Special to Sta.vdabd.]

Wellington, This day. The results of the Wellington Trotting Club's meeting yesterday were as follows: — Maiden Handicap, 2 Miles. Prince, sc. ... ... 1 Tussock, 12sec ... ... 2 There were two other starters. Thero was only one investor on the machine. Wellington Trotting Club Handicap, 2 Miles. Alice, 82sec ... ... 1 Hazeldean, 24sec ... 2 Dakota, 86sec ... ... 3 Prince and Diplomacy also started. Dividend, £1 14s. Posy Handicap (Harness). Beauty, lOsec 1 Chance, sc 2 Dividend, £2. Te Abo Handicap (Saddle). Prince, sc 1 Black Pool, lOsec ... 2 There were five other starters. Dividend, £3 ss. Posy Handicap (Saddle). Thomas, BGsec ... ... 1 Pledge, 45sec 2 Dividend, £'l lis. Dash Handicap (Harness). Blue Gown, IGsec ... 1 Dividend, £ 1 3s. Elkctric Hasdicap (Saddle). F. 8., Tsec ... ••• 1 Black Pool. 23sec ... 2 Carbine, 2-3 sec ... ... 8 Dividend, i'l 18s.