SPORTING. AUSTRALIAN RAGING (By Electric Telegraph Copyright. PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 7487, 8 October 1892, Page 2

SPORTING. AUSTRALIAN RAGING (By Electric Telegraph Copyright. PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Received October 7, at noon. Melbourne, October 7. Sternchriser is doing good work at Caulfield, and n is reported that yesterday he ran a mile and a quarter in 2mins 12secs, finishing well ind beating Glcnloth badly, Pygmalion has advanced to 100 to 8 tor the Cnulfield, and there is a disposition to biok Clonard for the event, but no business has resulted. For the Melbourne Cup Correze has been supported to a slight extent at 100 to 5, which is the best price against Penance, all the hun» dreds to tour having been exhausted. At Fletnington this morning Chatham and Bungebah brushed along for half a mile, and Penance, Bel Giorno, Ronda, Calculus, Forty Wtnka, and Kookaburra did useful exercise.

Received October 7, at 10.20 p m. Melbourne, October 7Zalinski vras scratched for both Cups at 11 a.m. to-day. Wilson, the owner, says twice before his off leg has filled during preparation, and to avoid the risk of the horse breaking down altogether ho deemed it advisable to scratch him. There is virtually nothing doing on the Caulfield Stakes or Guineas. Penance was further supportpd for the Melbourne Cup to win several thousands, all the hundreds to five being accepted. Sternchaser and Pygmalion are hardening. The following are the tips: For the C<iulfteld Sukes — Bungebah, Paris, Camoola. Hurdles— Islander, Woonooker, Wairea. DobulatitStakes — Vestala, S ilu tation, Anster. Guineas — Autonomy, Culloden, Ciptain# Steeplechase — Camperdown, Egyptian, Coiuma. Toorak Handicap — E.K , Sternohaser, Malolo.