SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LI, Issue 5601, 6 February 1879, Page 5

SPORTING.

GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. ; The following are the nominations for the Great Autumn Handicap:— Mr J. W, Mollock’a br c Fonl Play Mr J. W. Malloc'i’s b o Nemo Mr P. Butler’s b h T.cartes Mr S, Horsfall’s oh o Kandwlulc Mr 8. Horsfall’s br o King Quail Mr W. 0. "Webb’s b c Dundee Mr W. C. Webb’s br m Uudmo Mr W. Beeves’ oh g Orange Lighlning Mr J. Knight’s b h Lora Mr S. Bay’s b h Templeton Hr B, Bay’s br in Tiiiuiia Mr B, Bay's b m Maritana Mr B. Bay’s oh g Sinking Fund Mr B. Bay’s br g Insolvent Mr B. Bay’s brm Bribery , Mr 8.,Ya!l anoe’s oh h Danebury Mr B. Vallanoe’s oh e Mufti ' Mr B* VoUanoe's br g Camballo Mr B. Vallance’s b g Huntingdon Mr W. Walter’s oh f Venus Transit Mr H. Qoodmon’s be h Chancellor Mr H. Ooodman’a oh c York Mr J. Beoney’s b h King Philip Mr. E. J. Hawken’s bile h Guy Faux 1 ■ Mr W. P. Nollson's big Fiahnook Mr W. F. Neilson’s ch o Natator Mr S. Nogworthy’s b o Tyro Mr J. Stephenson’s br b Vampire Mr T. Logan’s ch h Cloth of Gold Mr T. Logan’s br h Dead Heat . Mr Williams’ b m Fallacy Mr Swanson’s gr g Blue Peter Mr G. Fraser’s oh h Maroro Mr G. Fraser's ch g Longlands Mr G. Fraser's b f Mata Mr G. Fraser’s ch f Naiad Mr Sheepshanks’ b g Eobin Hood WELLINGTON RACES. [By Telbgeaph.] [TIMES' SPECIAL WIRE.] WELLINGTON, Feb. 5. The absence of all Mr Tallance’s horses from the Dunedin general entries has caused some remarks. It appears that Mr Yallance sent an urgent telegram to the Secretary, making entries, and also sent a F.O. order. The latter was delivered in time, but not the urgent message, and so the entries were not made. The Cup betting has changed little since last night, save that Laertes has hardened a little. The Diver has risen a point, and Rata has been backed at 100 to 10. As regards to-morrow’s events, toe Maiden Plate, having seven entries, is likely to have five starters. Both King Quail and Lady Grey are looked on as non-starters. Prior to the big event neither Castillian, Roebuck, nor Black Prince were thought good enough to carry weight for age against Undine and Merton. With weight aud condition in his favour, the three-year-old should dispose of the mare; Roebuck is the best of the rest. In the Hurdle Race between the Agent and Te Whetu, as no weight will be got off their backs by not going for it, the first named should this time be victorious, and Grey Momua third. For the big event, Maritana, in spite of her penalty, has been backed a bit, and her owner considers his chance good ; Danebury and Mufti ore reported as hardly themselves and Laertes is not looked upon as more capable. It is hardly probable that this horse will be a winner at the end of two miles. Lara is in fine form as far as now, and her party is very confident she is able to win the "race, which will be run slower than last year. Longlands, who, although a sticker, is in disrepute, would without doubt have won the trophy but for his rough passage across the Straits. Even now he will run a good race. Diver is looked on as a horse certain of a place ; he is in nice form, and Walker rides. Lady Grey has never yet appeared in public, and is reported almost untrained. King Quail, although a colt, will doubtless run a good race. Some think that Sailor won’t be within 50 yards of the winner. The preference is for Lara, Diver, Laertes, and Rata, in order named. Ray on Bribery should dispose of his opponents in the Hutt Park Stakes without trouble.

Our correspondent telegraphs Since writing this evening, I learn that King Quail will start for the Maiden. Longlanda has risen considerably in the market, and is now at 4to 1. There is no other alteration in the betting. The acceptances for the Flying Stakes are : gt. lb. st. lb Maritana 9 2 Ratcatcher ... 7 5 Laertes 810 Doncaster ... 7 5 Bribery 8 4 Sailor 7 0 Otawa 7 9 Bribery is considered a moral, and there is no speculation on the event. For the Derby, final payments hare been made by Merlin, Dundee, and Barbelle. In the Calcutta sweeps to-night the following were the prices realised: —Sweep value £69 Bs. Lady Grey £1 10s, Diver £3 I.os, Lara £7, Sailor £1 10s, Danebury £1 10s, Mufti £2, Longlands £ll, Bata £5 10s, Laertes £l4, Maritana £B. Sweep value £l39!—Diver £8 10s, King Quail £3, Longlands £25, Lady Grey £3 10s, Danebury £5, Maritana £l6, Sailor £2 10s, Laertes £26, Mufti £2, Kata £lO, Lara £24, A sweep of the value of £144 15s : —Lara, £l6, Danebury £3, Bata £B, Lady Grey £4, King Quail £2, Laertes £22, Mufti £3 10s, Mantana £ls, Diver £9, Longlands £3l, Sailor £2. Lara has been backed several times for twenties against Laertes, one to win. The latter is still the favourite. WANGANUI BACKS. [By Telegraph.] WANGANDI, Fun. 5. Tho following nominations have boon received for tho JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP. Lady Grey Maritana Haphazard Piufiro Venus Transit Lara Laertes Isaac Walton Peep o’ Day Grey Mourns Resolution Woe Bird Roily Expectation Danebury Otawa Mufti Harlequin Lady EUeu Kata Bribery Tho following have been received for tho PLYING STAKES. Stanley Mufti Lady Grey Danebury Puna Lady Ellon Venus Transit Isaac Walton Laertes Parawhouna Peep o' Day Blue Bird Confident Expectation Bribery Otnwa Morltuua Harlequin Lara Hawwr*