SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10319, 19 December 1896, Page 5 (Supplement)

SPORTING.

t RACING FIXTURES. "NEW ZEALAND. . '/• December 19, 28, 30-Aucktand Trotting Club. Djcember 21-Te Kuiti Racing Club. December 22-Otorohani:a Racine Club. December 24—Kopun (Waikatn) lacing Club. December 2tS—G[aboriie Racing Club. December 28— Karaka Racing Club. ' December 26.28-Thames Jockey Club. December 28-MatamaU ieing Club. December 20-Coromamlel Racing Club. December 26-Palroerston Racing Club. December 20-Maiuwatu Racing Club December 26, 28- Northern Wairoa Racine Club. December 26, January 1, 2—Auckland tlacing Club. December 28, 29-Taranaki Jockey Club. December 29—JWaipa Racing Club... . Ja Chili 29 ' 3C ' 411 February 7-TakaflUßii Jockey February 7-Canterbury Jockey Club, February 24, 25. 27-Duncdin Jockey Club. March 17—Tologa Bay Racing Club. , ; ANDERS,TO CORRESPONDENTS. \ W.J.W.—I. Foul Play was sold to Mr. Allen McDonald alter be -.von the Auckland Cup of 1880. 2. Ariel won the Auckland Cup on three occasions, via,, in 1877, 187S, and 1879. There were two Cups lun in. 1377, and it is no doubt owing to that fact that the dispute In question has arisen. CouoHANi'F.L.-Paciriy O'Rorke has never won» racoatKllerslie.-. »' .. j „ QOKiiv. Simon was got by Qalopin from St. Angela, by King Tom. Oalopin was got by Vedette (a son of Voltlgeur). THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. [BY PHAKTOK.] The excellent acceptances received a fortnieht back for the Auckland Cup, Greas Northern Foal Stakes, Great Northern Derby, and Auckland Steeplechase gave one every confidence in offering the prediction that the approaching Summer Meeting would equal, if not surpass, any previous gatherings held at Ellerslie at this season of the year; and the largeness of the general entries received last week for the minor events of the programme tend to still further strengthen the impression that the A.R.O. will score a very pronounced all round success at the approaching gathering. Matters in connection with the Auckland Cup romain very much in the same position that they were last. week. St. Paul continues to hold his position as favourite for the Cup; and, although some of the coursewatchers are of opiuion that the little son of St. Leger has been showing symptoms _of soreness, I myself incline to the opinion that there is very little fear of his getting to the post on Boxing Day all' right. St. Paul is bonnd to run well. Mahaki lias not been required to exert himself very much, which, of course, tends to the impression that his trainer is afraid to slip the work into the son of Ingomar for fear of cracking him up. Mahaki looks well to aye, and were it not for the fear existing of his failing to stand the necessary winding-up gallops he would undoubtedly bo favourite. Very little has been heard of Fabulist since he returned from It was stated last week that hecontracted intluenzaon the voyage from Lyttelton to Auckland, and was a bit below himself; but, from the fact of his being strongly backed during the past few days, it would seem safe to infer that his condition is pretty good. Pegasus was moving so free and well last week that some were inclined to view his chances in this race with a good deal of favour, but the son of Nelson has displayed symptoms of soreness during the last few days, and I fear that the hard state of the going will find a weak spot in him before the day. Nestor is going on nicely. The son of St. Leger will, I think, stay all right, and he will, I think, run a good race. Mantle and Haria are each doing well in thair work, and the latter his improved of late to such

au extent that it may not be quite safe to leave him out of calculations!. Daystar has been taken to Kohiniarama in order to undergo swimming exercise; but! he ex* hibited such a run-down condition when taken there that I am not prepared to say anything in his until I have ocular proof .that hi is again himself. Epaulet and Mara having only arrived on Thursday, they have not, of course, yet been slackened out, so that is difficult to sum up their respective cbauces at this stage. ■ Epaulet's form shown at Riccarton ana Forbury was undoubtedly very disappointing. In some quarters the son of Medallion is summed up as "an inferior second rater," and if that is a correct estimate of him, then he cannot win the Auckland Cup. It may not, however, be quite safe to write. Epaulet out, for his owner (Mr. Stead) does not as a rule bother with duffers. Mars, who is one of the Hon. Mr. Ormond's lot, has been whispered about as a likely winner; but whatever credentials he holds for a two mile race are entirely of a private nature. He is a five-year-old son of Ingomur and Lyric, and with only a Welter race or two to his credit there is not muoh inducement to favour his chance; still he has the light weight of 6st 91b, and that may assist him to score a victory for the Napier "sportsman. The steeplechase horses Levanter, St. Simon, and ICingswood are all going on nicely in their preparation, and the two former continue to hold their position as favourites for the cross-country race. It is to be hoped that a few soaking showers will fall between now and the day fixed for the running of the cross-country race, or else I fear we shall have some accidents to record. The second payments in connection with the Royal Stakes fell due last week, and with 19 horses still remaining i;i the six furlong rac3, a capital field will in all probability be round at the post on the 3rd of January for that race ; and the meeting of _ Multiform, Dauntless, Tir6, St. Paul, Armilla, Sir Launoelot, and Coronet should be worth a Ion,; journey to witness. ACCEPTANCES. The following are the acceptances received in connection with the first day'ff racing Trial Handicap of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. st Hi st lb St. Laura ■.. ..9 7 Markinch .. ..7 2 Silitairo .. ..9 2 Antares .. ..7 2 .Miss Nelson ..7 6 Lufra 0 11 The Sharper .. 7 5 h'dith Cureton .. Old Waiorongamai ..7 5 Swonlsh .. „6 9 St Gordon ~7 3 Donovan .. ..0 9 Woodstock • ..7 3 Admiral Hawke .. 0 7 I.illie .. .. 7 3 (Jruba .. ~0 7 Great Northers Foal Stakes of 600sovs, Six furlongs.. at lb

Mr. W. M. Brought oil's rn c .lira Campbell, by Patriarch -Princess Royal £ 10 Mr. G. S. Budge's b c Conopus, by CaitorAntelopo ■ i cli c Picklock, by EllnU &10 Mr. r>. McKinnon's ch c Picklock, by flint-lock-Pi v .- •• •• 810 Mr. K. Macmaneir.in br f Cuiralba, by Cuirassier— Albatross .. .. . ..- ..< .8. 5 Mr. E. J. Kvans' br c Coronet, by Castor— Necklace •• •• *• •• r. ''•.» 810 Mr. T. Motrin's cli f .St. Evelyn, by St, I.ogerMr?G* H™«>tead'* cii c Gold Medallist, by ® Mr. G. H. Stead's ch c Gold Medallist, by Medallion—Corolla .. .. •• 810 Mr. O. G; Stead's b c Multiform, by notch-kisi-lforiim .. .. . . .. .. BJO Hon. J. 0. Ormond's ch c Sir Lanncelot, bv Dreadiiouglit-Idalia .. • • •• 810 Hon. J. I). Ormond's ch c Defiant, by Dread- . nou .. .. •• " Mr. J. F. Re id's br f Keel, by MedallionPibroch „•• ■ -'8 5 M J. Meason's ch c Donerailo, by St, loger— Batista ..\ . ..... .«• .•• BXO AUCKLAND CUP of 60030T8. TWO UiiloS. st lb Mrs. J. Lcnnard's br b Fabulist, lyrs, by Fabulous—lnisthona .. .. .. •• 8 6 Mr. .1. Chaafe's b c St. Paul, 3yrs, by St. l.eger-Satanelli.. •• '<■ •• "82 Sir. tt'i lire's br h Mahaki, 6yrs, by Ingomar —Steppe .. •• «• ••>, *• » 0 Mr. T. Morrin's b c Daystar, 3yr«, by Castor —Cissy ~ •• *• *® "# Mr. T. Connop'g l> g Lotion, Byrs, by Sou. wester-l.iniraent.. .. •• <• .y, ' 6 Mr G.G. Stead's brcllpaul«t,Byrs, by Medallion—lludn.. .. . , •• ,"r>ii'.V ' Mr. D. Wi'Kinnon's b g Haria, fiyrs, by Flint- • lock - Pikati •• ■ * •• . •£. •• 7 ' Mr. J. Kean's chh Pegasus, 6yrs, by Nelson ■. — I'enainbra •• •• L.® Mr. It. Burke's b m Anita, syrs, by King Quail-Anna i'r' Hon. J. I). Ormond's cbg Mars, Oyrs, by Ingo-mar-Lyre .. •• •• •** •• Ml, A. 15. Myers' ch C Nestor, 3yts, by St.' l.oger-Timora .. •• j•• «• " 9 Mr. T. B. Boll's b m Mantle, lyrs, by rasraau • — Mantilla • • ;• i!I ■ Mr. T. Hudson's b m Merry Maid, 4yrs, by llotchkiss-Maid of Athol .. i' n ••8 7 Mr. K. Heatim's br f iickfire, 3vrs, by C«. bine—Hestia .. ,-. , ■■ 1 « 0 Mr Joseph's be Uhlan, 3yrs, by OulrßHSler- - - ' Aida .. .. ' •• 0 "

Horpus Rack of 120.i0v«. Tto miles, st lb - • '.(/{ • ' it lb St. Simon .. .. 11 6 Kinmwpolji .. 911 Dummy .. .. 10 8 Gipsy Prince .. 8 0 Augliadowey .. 9 li'*; • :.$* " v Railway Handicap of lbOaova. Si* furlongs. • at lb-' ) '■ 86 1,1 Solitaire .. .. 97 ' Decoration ;c. ~v 7'o Dauntless „ .. 8 0 Annltersary y.. 812 Panoply .. ..8 '6 Donovan v. ..• 810 St. Klrao .. .. 712 > Poranfli Potae -07 Lady Cuisine ~ 710 Il«•• ; •• 0 ' Nursery Handicap of lOOim Five furlong*. st lb '-i "■ Wl Bfc ,b Defiant .. .. 9 0 Bouquet ... » glO Alis.-t Rose .. .. 810 Wildfire .. .. # Royal Conqueror.. 7 6 Oanopus ® Brilliant . ..7 0 . Manoln .1 » v;. Miss Anna.. .. 810 v Caatorift ;.,<>• :»(>. Blairlna .. .. «10 Revanant.^/^r-g^ ' Klectra . ..6 10 St. Edith /. .. 'U Pony Cup Handicap of 80jom. ■ Soyeniurlon^s.,. st ib . . I ; A 'j.vT/. »M 5.1 Napoleon .. ..8 7* Silkworm «J * Porurna ... .. 8 7 Arquebus ~ ; ./ 1." Purvoke .. . . 8 3 Fair Nell ... ~. 6J? St. Owen .. ..It . j i. 4 Christmas Handicap of l20sor«» .Ononillfcst lb " : 61 ?, St. Laura .. „ 9 3 Llllje .. -70 Dauntless M ..8 9 SwordSsh.,.. •• ® ° Armllla 1.. .. 8 8 Uhlan .<' •• 9 J Miss Nelson .. 7 6 Merry Maid .. „. ' The Sharper ... 7 i Donovan .. « » ' Walorongopiai '.7 2 Admiral HaffK? .. 6j/