SPORTING.
THE HAWKE'S BAY MEETING. [by TELEGRAPH.—press ASSOCIATION.]
Napier, Saturday. It is likely there will only be seven starters for the Cup on Tuesday, those at present under a cloud being North Atlantic, The Possible, Gipsy Graud, Brooklet, ami Mihaki, while Saracen will probably be withdrawn in favour of Lady Zetland.
At Hastings this morning some interesting winding-up gallops were witnessed. Bloodshot beat l'orpina orer five furlongs in lm. His., Searchlight following in a sound nine and a-half gallop in 2m. 60s. The Possible and Bessie McCarthy did a mile and a quarter in 2m. 215., the latter beating her opponent. Bonnie Scotland aud Tireuse were associated over a mile eallop, the latter having the best of the trial. Three Star accomplished oilcircuit, the last seven furlongs of which were done in lm._37s. Acoue had Mysterious 13 a companion iu a mile done in ]m. 50s. Acoue looks a mass of condition. Retribution aid Triton were treated to once round at a rattlin? pace. The Gisborne horse is v,ciy tit. Liberator, Kapua, Rip Van Winkle, Popgun, Lotion, Donald McKinnon, and others were given useful work. The tracks are very hard, aud trainers are all anxious for a good shower.
PLUMPTON PARK TROTTING CLUB.
Christchurcii, Sunday. The Autumn Meeting of the Pluii!|itoo Park Trotting Club, was held yesterday. There was a fair attendance, and the sum of £1905 was put through the totalisator. The results were as follow
Maiden Saddle, of 30sovj. Two wiles.-Sins Souci, Gs., 1; Pride of Kiliaruev, Bs., i N u others .started. Won by 50 yards. "Time sui. Mk, dividend £8 143.
Poxy Harness, of 25 sots ; two miles. -Pi!) Plum, 145., 1; Destiny, 10s., 2. Seven others started ; won by 70 yards. Time om. 44i5., din tend £5 Is.
sockburn Handicap Saddle, of Mson. t«o miles.-Bella Lorrimer, 385., I ; Hampton. lit., i Eight others started ; won by three jar Time Em. 15.J*, dividend £4 lis. Maidkn Hack Harness, of SOsors; one ui.le.— Ascot, Bs., l; Kentucky Maid, lis., - others started ; won by fl'O lengths. Time im. dividend £1 lis.
Selling '.laicness, of 25sors ; one mile.—Seawood, scratch, 1; Tommy, 25., 2. Threo others started. Won by balf-a-length. Time 2iu. ijs; dividend £112s,
Plumpto.n Handicap Harness of 50ovs. T*a miles.—y..ung lrvington, 285., : ; Afice Avium, 175., 2. Four others started. Won by four leiu'tlii Time, sm. 16Js. Dividend, £9. Electric Handicap Saddle of 35sovj. One mile.—Kedraire, Us., 1; K,B„ Us., 2. Nine others started. Won By 40 yards. Time, 2m. 335. Dindend, £3 Ss. Dash Handicap Harness of 35sova. One rails. Carolina 165., 1 ; Fairy 16s, 2 ; Mist, 245., 3. Itiree others starttd, Won by 20 yards. Time, 2ui, M Dividend, £9 12s.
PAPAKURA RACES. The following additional acceptance? anil entries in connection with the above meeting have been received Handicap Hurdles : Ika Vuka list lolb. Handicap Pony Hire: Sjdreal 7sfc. Flying Stake*: Sword fish Cst 91b, Problem 6st 71b. Railway Plat«: Ik% Vuka flat 101b. Maiden Plate: Problem "stSelling Race : Sidreal £10.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10080, 16 March 1896, Page 6
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