SPORTING.
AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. THE BETTINU MARKET. A little wagering was going on" during yesterday, but was almost altogether confined to the double event, Tamora and Silence being the most in request for the Easter Handicap, coupled with Orangeman for the Steeplechase. The following are the quotations :— EASTER HANDICAP. 2 to I against Tamora 2 to 1 against Silence 3 to 1 against Friendship 5 to 1 against Clogs 6 to 1 against Victoria 6 to 1 against Tetford S to 1 against Leorina EASTER HANDICAP AND STEEPLECHASE. 8 to 1 Tamora and Orangeman 10 to 1 Silence and Orangeman 13 to 1 Clogs and Orangeman ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances were posted last night:— Tradesman's Plate Handicap. One mile and a distance. st lb st lb Cinderella ... 8 9 Formo 6 8 Tetford ... 8 4 Bangle 6 8 Squire 7 4 Capella 6 7 Fusee 6 11 Eruption ..65 Balista ... 6 9 Hurdle Race Handicap. Two miles and a-ouarter. st lb st lb Peter Oshcck... 11 2 Ma Petite Fille 810 Orangeman ... 10 8 Holly 8 9 Guy Fawkes ... 10 3 Huntsman ... 8 7 Recruit ... 9 7 Don 8 7 When the acceptances for the Autumn Steeplechase were posted on Wednesday the absence of Huntsman's name from the list caused some comment. It transpired yesterday that the horse had been omitted from the list owing to an oversight.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9015, 30 March 1888, Page 5
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