LATE SPORTING.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 2778, 20 October 1923, Page 5

LATE SPORTING.

PAPYRUS GOING STRONG. tßy Electric Cable— Copyright] [AUst. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Fftday, 7.30 r.,m.) NEW YORK, Oct. 18. Pftypruß, with Doaoghue up, receive! his final work-out, going a mile and a furlong in 1.61 2-5, and showing no signs of fatigue. Donoghue is enthusiastic over 'Papyrus's endurance, which is evident from the practical timing over successive furlongs. Donoghue rode an easy saddle, as th6ugh cnhtding, and seeming to hold I'h* horse -in, while Papyrus seemed eager to go faster. Zev will canter lightly at to-mor-row's final work-out. MY OWN SENT FOR. RUMOURS OF ZfiV'S WITHDRAWAL. [By Electric Cable— Copyright.] [Aust and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Keceived Friday, 9.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, October 18. Many rumours are current, making the preliminary situation of the ZevPapyrUs race quite confusing. My Own, Who has been racing in Maryland,' was suddenly ordered to be brought to New York by special train. Admiral Grayson, the owner, declared he was unable to understand the I Jockey Club's purpose.

Belmont Park, where the race will be held, is a rumour factory. It is said Zev may bo withdrawn and My OWn substituted THE AUSTRALIAN TURF. [By Electric Cable —Copyright] [Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Friday, 11.25 p.m.) I MELBOURNE, October 19.

Irish Rhythm Is stated to be an unlikely Cup runner. The Cypher galloped Ave furlongs on the sand in 1.3 to-day. N.Z. CUP " PAYMENTS. ACCEPTANCES FOR STEWARDSHANDICAP. CLASSIC FORFEITS. After further the following remain in the New Zealand Cup: —Scion 9.0, Insurrection 8.9, Roseday 8.9, Royal Star 5.6, Sunart 8:6, Deucalion BJ>. Rouen 8.5, Palestrina 8.5, Vagabond 8.1, Admiral Codrington (including 51b. penalty) 7.12, Scotch Mixture 7.11. 'Muraahi 7.10, Marl; Time 7.10, Quest 7.9, Pllliewinkie 7.3, Little River 7.1, Kilbird 7.0, kilgom 6.11, Kukume 6.9, Prince Ferouz 6.*, H'Men Rul'us 6.5, Alabama 6.7, Happy Warrior 8.7, Crown Star 6.7, Counter Attack 6.7, Auckland 6.7, Dame Straitlace 6.7.

Following are the acceptance's for the Stewards' Handltap: Thespian 9.7, Glentruin 9.6, Rational 9.2, Many Kittle 8.10, Gold Light 8.6, Battle Scene 8.6, Mireusonta 5.5, Murihapo 8.4, Razzlo Dazzle 8.3, Tukia 7.15, Chimera 7.12, Silver Peak 7.11, Linifelight 7.11, Gazeworthy 7.9, Peneus 7.*, Lovesign 7.3, Parody 7.3, Gay Juliet 7.2, Kettmore 7.2, Wink 6.10, Laugh* ing Stock 6.7, Refrigeration 6.7, Barn Owl 6.7.

After the declaration of forfeits, the following remain in the Welcome Stakes: Haze, King's Folly, Miss Odille, Lady Isinglass, Star Mist, Kilmere, Guinebag, Rouex, Solfrad, Kilbrennan. Inferno, Beaumont, Fool's Paradise, Killochra, Crishna, Tresham, Lava, Haorirl, Count Cavour. New Zealand Derby Stakes: Black Ronald, Ballymena, Murihaupo, Wild Hind, Suggestion, Lakalaua, Th«i Poymnian, Gay Juliet, 'Mountain Crag, Lunallo, Mountain Bell. New Zealand Stakes: To Arms, Owlscombe, Top Score, Wild Hind, Kilrls, Penelphon, Razzle Dazzle, Parody, Gay Juliet. Mountain Bell.