SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVI, Issue 14498, 9 October 1907, Page 8

SPORTING.

—— MELBOURNE NOTES, United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright FLEMINGTON, October 8. A fair amount of work was done this morning. Charles Stuart ran a, mile in Imin Spec, Saraband and Jack Smith registering s. similar performance. Ebullition and True Scot galloped a niilo in Iraiu 60Jseo, ami Taugaroa, a similar distance in Imin SOsec. Knox ran nine furlongs in 2miu 6seo, and Charmaut covered six furlongs in Imin 23sec. Zinskio was restricted to slow work, while Mazari put, in a strong working gallop. Consequent on tho Sydney races, there is no settled belting market here. *> (Received October 8, T.1(5 n.m.) MELBOURNE, October S.

Tho betting market over the two cups is becoming active, Poseidon still remains favourite for tlio Caulfield Cup at 4 to 1, while Subterranean is nest in demand at G to 1. For the 'Melbourne Cup tho New Zealander Apdloguo has been backed to win jETOOP, u-t. prices varying from 100 to 7 to ICO to 12, which had tho dfcct of installing him favourite, and the best price on offer is 7 to 1. Of tho other's Mountain King and Mooltan. are quoted at 10 to 1, and Dyed Garments and First Foot at 115 to 1. WELLINGTON RACING- CLUB. [Fjjk Press Association.] , WELLINGTON, October 8. ahe fallowing arc the acceptances for the lirst day's racing-: HACK HUBBLE HANDICAP, of 100 revs; one mils and three-quarters—Lo Beau list 41b, Matakokiri lOst tub, Plavmato lOst 81b, Voucher Ost 71b, Royal Blue Ost Bib, Pardon Ost, Black Squall 9&ij, St Ludlam Ost, SHORTS HANDICAP, of 100 sovb; five furlongs—Ballarat Sst 121 b, St Claimer Sat 101 b, Waihuku Sst. lib, All Red Sst lib, Golden Gate 8&t lib, E-ona Sst, Moriarty 7st 13lb, Martclio 7st 101 b, Petticoat 7st. Prism 7&t, Toney Cat 7lb, Eareroa (sst 7lb. RIMUTAKA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Martyrium Ost, BE King Sat 12lb. Strathcona Sst 51b, Turkish Maid Sat 4-lb, Warlock Sst 41b, Marseillaise Sst 81h, Saga Sst 2lb, Culmination Sst, Sen Sim 7st 121 b, Armament© 7st lllb, Galahad 7st Bib, Happy Maid 7st 2lb, Contralto ,7st 2lb, Rawinia 7st 21b- Blue 801 l 7st, St Flora 7st. WELLINGTON RACING- CLUB HANDICAP, of 400 sows; one mile and a quarter —Sir Triotram 9st, ißohis Sst 6lb, Seaman Sst 31b, MVslifioation 7st 131 b, St Joe 7st 121 b, Douobo 7&t 81b, Eurawaka 7s-t 41b, Garoily 7st Slh, Clanchattan 7st 21b, Hiro Ost 131 b, William. (Ist lllb, Makakih-i 6st 71b, Saga 6si 7lb,

PLYING HANDICAP, cf 200 eovs; six furlongs—Gold Crest Bet 121 b, Muskerry Bst 85b, Oxton 7st 9lb, Do Witto 7st 91 b, Splendid Idea 7st 91b. Gawaia 7et 21b, Kareroa 6st 71b.

WAINUI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs—Maniapoto lOst 61b, Paritutu 10st Sib, Apa 9st_7lb, dilolus 9st 61b, Seaman 9st 6lb, G-lenullin 9st, Polyanthus Sst 13lb, Swimming Belt Sst 9lb, Sandix Sst 9lb, The Stake Sst 6!b, Lo Beau Sst Sib, Liberator Set, Galahad Sst.

SPRING HACK HANDICAP, of 100 tws; firs furlongs—Tupono 9at. Dawn Sst 31b, Strathcona Bst 3lb, Warlock Sst, 2lb, Golden Eagle Sst 21b, St Kilian 7st ■ 101 b, Oblivion 7st 101 b, Sau Julie 7st Gib, Kareroa 7at Sib, Noy 7st 51b, Axite 7st Sib, Plying Wind 7st 2lb, Muskcrado 7st 2ib, Penates 7st 21b, Conqueror guiding 7st 21b, Supplement 7st, Violent 7st, WELLESLEY STAKES, of 100 sots; five furlongs—Gravitation Sst 7lb, Millionaire Sst 71b, Herowa Sst 71b, Aborigine Sst 7lb, Diamond Star Sst 71b, Mandalay Bst 2lb, Discipline Sst 21b, Uklaine Sst 21b, Hcotfoot SsO 2lb. HOLIDAY RACING. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. The New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting will Ire, concluded to-day. Good acceptances have been received for most of the events, and everything points to an interesting day’s sport. Racing will commence at one o’clock, and intending patrons of the meeting will find plenty of opportunities of reaching tho course at New Brighton, a special tram service having been arranged for. The following horses may run prominently in their respective engagements; Innovation Handicap—Trixey V. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap—Special Boy. Spring Handicap—Mambrino Girl. Mace Memorial Stakes —Durbar. Brighton Handicap—Dick Turpin. Telegraph Handicap—Hinau. Advance Handicap—Major Irvington. Pinal Handicap—Electrician. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. v The Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting will be commenced to-day, when the following horses may run well; Spring Hurdle Handicap—Thole. Trial Plate —Zero. Mosgicl Handicap—ldealist Electric Handicap—White Cockade. Taioma Hack Handicap—Jack Ashore, October Welter Handicap—Grafton Loch. [FKOM Gun CORBESPOKDENI.] DUNEDIN, October S. Indications point to fine weather for the holidav. The principal attraction is Hie Dunedin Jockey Club’s races at Wingatui. Tho following horses may run woli in tho principal, event's; —Hurd.es, Tirole; Mosgiol Handicap, Idealist; Electric Handicap, Petrovna. f NAPIER’ PARK RACING CLUB. Ths Napier Park Racing Club’s meeting will be commenced to-day. The following horses may run prominently: Greonmeadows Hack Hurdle Handicap—To Uira. Trial Hack Handicap—Hippolytus. Taradale Hurdle Handicap—Assayer. County Hack Handicap—Comedian. Park Stakes Handicap—Whakawehi. Juvenile Handicap-ySt Aldan. Ahuriri Hack Handicap—North Hoad. Railway Handicap—Pearl Reef, AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. The Australian Jockey Club’s meeting will be continued to-day. The Craven Plate, a wcighl-for-age race, run oyer- a mile and a. quarter, should provide an interesting race. Antonio, Mountain King, Melodrama, Poseidon. Collarit and Haranui being among those engaged The Gimcrack Stakes, for two-year-olds, may bo won by Armlet or Borodino.