SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 10009, 21 December 1895, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. New '/em,and. December 26, January l, 2—Auckland Racing Club, December 26, 27—Thames Jockey Club. Docember 20, Taranaki Jockey Club. ; Oeceinbnr 26—llawko's Bay Jockey Club. December 20, Manawatii Itacliii: Club. December 28, Jamiar< 4— Auckland Trotting Club. January 1, 2—ltangitikei Racing Club. January 1, 2— W<irarapa Racine Club. January B—Waipii Jockey Club. January 22, 24—Wellington Racing Club. January 29, fel>rii >ry 1 -Takapuna Jockey Club. February I-Canterbury Jockey Club. February 12, 13-Kgmont (lacing Club. February 19, 20-Taranaki Jockey Club. February 19, 20, 22—Dunedin Jockey Club, March 5, 6— NVanganui Jockey Club. March 17 and IS—llawke's Bav Jockey Club. March 24, 25-Naplor P-rk Racing Club. April fi, 7,ll—Auckland Racing Club. April 0 and 7-Canterbury Jockey Club, May 13,14—Napier Park Racing Club, May Takapuna Jockey Club. Juno 7,9-Auckland Racing Club ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENT. 1 !. SUIISCMBER. — Tho dividend paid on Dante, winner of the Hurdle Race at the Feiidiiig Meeting on the 29th u'.t., wan £1 18s. THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. [by phaeton.] Everything seems to point to the forthcoming A.R.C. Summer Meeting being in every,respect well up to the most noteworthy of its predecessors. The visiting division are this season very strongly in evidence, tlw most extensively represented ono being Mr. Stead, tho Canterbury sportsman, who lias no less than five horses to do battloon behalf of the popular " yellow jacket, black cap." The acceptances and entries received in counection with the various events are quite first-class, and should fine weather prevail on all three days of the meeting, a successful aud highly enjoyable gathering should result. the cur. The big event of tho first day will, of course, be the Auckland Cup. Though the fact cannot he disguised that the field for the loading handicap of the programme is very much below what it should bo, there is yet plenty of material to ensure a very fair contest, and the fact of tho issue being regarded as open, will serve to surround tho two-mile race with a fair dash of interest. Everyone recognises that if St. Hippo was the St. Hippo of old, he would hold those opposed to him pretty safely; but there are some reasons for the belief that the sen of St. Leger is a bit backward in his preparation, and the fact of the crack being only required to undertake extremely light tasks on several days during the present week has caused some additional concern to his admirers. However, the exercise apportioned the top wcieht yesterday morning was again of a solid character, and he milled up sound anil well. Though I should havo been more sanguine of St. Hippo's Cup chance bad his work during the present week been of a stronger order, I at the same time incline to the opinion that his condition is very much better than some people are inclined to think ; and if there is no further interruption in his preparation between now aud Thursday next, Mr. Nathan's horse may, I think, be depended upon to finish in a prominent place. The Possible has revived considerably since he was brought over from Sydney, and he has put in strong exercise on several occasions, which lias caused him to improve in favour. Impulse his a weak spot in his near fore leg, ami this has necessitated his being treated to a mild preparation. Pic and we' , Impulse would be entitled to respect under Sst 'Jib, but I cannot say that I am very much in love with his chance. Pegasus looks in good health, but after his miserable display at Takapuna, I cannot bring myself to say a word in favour of his chance. Three Star 1 has been off the track since last Saturday, and he can therefore, I think, be dismissed with safety. Nothing is known concerning Folly since sho returned to Waikato, but even if she were quite herself, I should doubt her ability to win. Dreamland has been striding along in capital stylo during the week, which has caused her prospects to be viewed with much more favour; and I am not prepared to say that the daughter of Cadogan has not a chance. Quiltiri is in capital nick, and with nnlv list 101b to carry, ' it is admitted on all hands that the son of Quilt bears a very taking appearance. So far it must be conceded the Southernowned colt has not displayed any great amount of staying ability, but there is some reason for the impression that inferior con dition has played an important part in preventing the colt from distinguishing himself over a journey. In build Quiltiri takes somewhat after his dam Waitiri, and being a powerful low-sot colt, I must say that I fancy his chance. First Nelson, Anita, and Yamaschooner may, I think, he written out without much ceremony. In giving a selection for the Cup, I must state that the same is made nearly a week before the race, aud many things may happen in the interval to cause an alteration in views. If St. Hippo comes through his preparation as he should do, and performs the necessary winding up gallops, he must be treated with respect; but the doubt existing in this respect causes me to view' with more favour the chance of Quiltiri, THE FOAL STAKES. One of the most interesting races of the programme will undoubtedly lie the I'oal Stakes. Mr. Stead has two strines to his bow in the shape of Uniform (by Hotchkiss —Forma) and Epaulet (by Medallion— Duclu) who, I think I am correct in saying, have not yet sported silk in public. They are a pair of very nice youngsters, and it is no easy matter to separate them. The Hm. Mr. Ormond is also represented by a bract in During (by Dreadnought—Elfin,) and Defiance (by Dreadnought—Dryad), and they alio are a very nice pait of youngsters. The be-t of the locally-owncd lot is, I think, Mr. Motrin's filly Armilla by (Castor—Necklace), and that she will take a prominent part in the finish hardly admits of d uibt, THE STEEPLECHASE. The accident which befel Roscius at Napier last week will, it is understood, prevent the top-weight fulfilling Ins Auckland engagement, and he can therefore be left out of calculations. Tiritea appears to be in great nick, and if he can be made to negotiate the course without a mistake must be very dangerous. Bombardier is reported to be going on all right at Devonport, and, notwithstanding his slovenly -performance at Takapuna, is being freelv supported for the Ellerslie race. Old Fishmonger continues to bowl along- in great style, and 1 doub; whether the tame little fellow has ever previously been in the same nick as be is at present. Mo/,el and Levanter are another pair of Ellerslic trained ones that are going on very nicdy; and taken altogether, the issue in the cross-country race appears to be decidedly open. The following is a list of the horses left in the Cup and Steeplechase :— Auckland Cup of tiOOsovs. Two miles. st lb stlb St. Hippo .. . 9 9 Dreamland 74 l'h" Possible ..8 7 Quiltiri .. .. fi jo Impulse .. ..8 2 First Nelson .. 610 Pegasus .. ..7 9 Anita .. .. fi 7 Three Star ..76 Yainmischoum ..0 7 Folly .. ..7 5 steeplechase of SOOsovi. About three miles and a-half. at lb at lb Roscius „ I! 5 Ika 10 0 Tiritea .. .. 11 12 Levanter .. .. 912 Bombardier ..11 9 M >lly Hawk ~9 7 Cinjalee .. .. 10 8 Kcaltheen .. ..9 7 Fishmonger .. 10 8 Sepoy .. ..9 7 Mozel .. .. 10 3 Ditto .. ..9 7 ACCEPTANCES TOR FIRST DAY'S RACING. The follewing acceptance were received last night in connection with the first day's racing Railway Handicap of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. st lb st is St. Kilda .. ..9 7 Miss Nelson „ 7 J Musketry.. .. 812 Dead .Shot.. .. Gil l.imtoclc .. ..8 4 Tit 6 II) Doris .. ..8 4 Anniversary .. 0 10 Forma .. .83 Christmas Handicap of lOOsoys. Ono mile and .vquarter. st lb st lb Ronnie Scotland .. 8 1-2 St. Rogel .. ~ 712 Panoply .. ..8 9 Kingsinan .. ..7 4 Fabulist .. '..8 5 Y-'tteafeldt .. 7 '.) Mausor .. ..8 4 Mantle » ~ 69 I Quiltiri .. ..8 0 Pony Handicap of 80sovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Mavourneen .. 9 7 Talisman 7 7 Bit 0' Fashion .. 8(i Romp .. ..7 0 Kit 8 2 l-'idiiet .. ~ 7(> Cupid .. ..8 0 Silkworm 7 0 The Dure .. ..8 0 Storyteller ... 7 i! Arquebus .. .. 710 Leotia .. .. 610 Trial HandicU' of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Musketry .. ~8 9 Lord Dmiluce ~70 Fabulist .. ..8 7 Miss Nelson ~ 612 Doris .. ..8 1 Met Maid ~ 612 Acone .. .. 711 Heart of Oak .. « 8 First Nelson ..7 8 Froiitignac . ..6 7 I Captivity ~ ..7 5 Commodore ,j J Armour .. ..TO HANDiCiP Hurdles of 120 sots. Two miles. st lb st lit Tiritea .. „11 « Belmont „ .. 10 3 Bombardier ..11 0 Ladybird ~ .. 10 0 Ogre .. .. 11 7 Disturbance .. 9lt Dante ~ .. II 2 Knapsack .. ..9 5 Pansy .. .. 1010 Nil its buy Handicap of lOOsors, Fire furlongs, st lb st lb 1 Daring ~ ..8 8 .4tares .. ..7 0 St. Paul ~ .. 8 5 Admiral Hawke .. 7fl ■St. Ouida .. ..8 5 St. Owen .. .. (ill J Sabretache .. 8 0 Mi.isl.eser.. .. 010 ! St. I'lmo .. .. 7in Lady Anna.. .. CM Inotchkisß-Fishgirlc7 10 Korowai ~ ~ 610 1 Nestor .. ~7 9 Horaugi Fotao .. 0 8 Cabin „ „f 7 Errant toe,. „6 7