SPORTING NEWS.

Hastings Standard, Issue 150, 20 October 1896, Page 3

SPORTING NEWS.

Mahaki leaves Gisborncfor C'liristchureh on Tliursil iv. This morning by tlie expr. ss the following horses went to Wanganui : —Lotion, Tally-ho, Kip Van Winkle, Kapr.a. and Defiance. By the same train The Shrew proceeded to Wellington, en route for Christchui ch. to fnliil her N./.. Cup engagement. King's Howjnan is being prepared for the short races at Christchurch next month and will go south in a week's time. Strathbraan is doing work at the Hutt hut will not be raced until the end of the year. Oscillator, who ran second to "Wallace in the Y.R.C. Derby, is in work again at Randwick. W. English, who won the Melbourne Cnp 011 Arsenal, in 1886, was killed a few days ago while riding Regalia. who fell in a hurdle race at Canterbury Park (Sydney). Out of 78 nominations received for the N. 7.. Derby, only 1"> have paid the second forfeit. About half the number will face the starter. Last year only three went to the post.

AUSTRALIAN SPORTING

Melbourne, Oct. 19. Yigilance, Embassage, and Thunder Queen have been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. Newhaven has been supported for the Y.R.C. Derby at 5 to 4, and 100 to 10 for Melbourne Cup. Rroken Hill is at 100 to 7. Resolute at 100 to l>, Hopscotch and The Skipper at 100 to Chevalier at 100 to 4. This Day. Reka made a record for the season this morning, covering a mile and three furlongs in 2min '29secs. Patriot has arrived and ran a strong half-mile this morning. Tire proved a good stayer, covering a mile and a-half in capital time. Newhaven is easier for the Derby nt G to 4 ; The Officer. 4 to 1 ; Resolute, 8 to 1 ; Charge, 10 to 1; Sabretache,and Coil, 12 to 1.