SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10407, 3 April 1897, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. NEW ZEALAND. April 10,17-Auckland Trotting! Club April 17—Northern Wainia Racing Club. April 19,20, Auckland Racing Club. April 19, 20-Canterburj Jockey Club. April 23-Wade Races. May 5, 6-Egmont Racing Club.

DATES OF COMING EVENTS. April ie-A.J.C. St. Leger. April 19—Sydney Cup. April 19—Northern Chiinpapie Stakes (Auckland). April 19-Kaster Htnriieap (Auckland). April 19—Great Ksster Handicap (Christchurcb). April SO -Autumn Steeplechase (Auckland). April 20—Gnat Autumn Handicap (Christchnrch), April 20-C.J.C. Challenge Stoke?.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Subscriber.—Donovan only ran as a two and three-year-old, and during that tune be won in stakes £55,053. Isingla*. ran in three seasons, winning £4577 as a two-year-old, £18,690 as a three-jeir-old, and £31,493 as a four-year-old, making a total in stakes of £51,935. T.H.S., Thames,-!. Mary was, we think, the first winner tired by Nordenfeldt. 2. St. Hippo was the first lot submitted amongst the yearlings sold at Myliia Park in 1891. 3. The Australian Peer was got by Darebin.

NOTES BY PHAETON. THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S -AUTUMN MEETING. Mr, Evett this week issued the weights for the Easter Handicap and Autumn Steeplechase, and those adjustments hare, I need scarcely say, formed a main subject for discussion in local turf circles during the past few days. There may, in some cases, be a dash of good work about the production; but that is generally held to be a matter for the future to reveal, for, looked at now, the warmest friend of the handicapper would undoubtedly find it a difficult task to defend some of the conclusions he has arrived at. Well, to make a start on the Easter Handi-

cap, it is generally held that the handicap for that race is commenced on too light a scale; and though there were no doubt difficulties in the way of framing a high handicap, fl.rt could, I think, have been accepted with safety as the starting point, Some of the critics profess to be surprised that Fabulist (Bst 111b) should be top weight; but, though there is no disguising the fact that the Mangere horse has run somewhat disappointingly of late, I do not 6ee how Mr. Evett could have acted otherwise in his case. Though quite willing to admitthat the son of Fabulous has all through the piece been somewhat over-estimated, and that a mile and a-quarter is probably his best distance, let not the fact Iμ overlooked that with Sat 121b in the saddle he beat everything save St. Laura (Sat 31b) intheA.R.C. Handicap, run over 12 furlongs on New Year's Day last at Ellerslie; and surely it was no disgrace tor him to be beaten by the daughter of St. Leger at a'difference of 91b iu the letter's favour. Then again, his win in the Grand Stand Handicap (one mile and aquarter) run on the third day, under 9at 61b, was a rattling performauce, and though we have his wretched brace of performances at Wanganni confronting us, Fabulist's impost can, I think, be defended on sound grounds. A great deal of curiosity was evinced as to what view Mr. Evett would take of the three • year • olds Daystar, Nestor, and St. Panl; and his conclusion according to the present finding is that Daystar is 21b in front of Nestor and 71b ahead of St. Paul. Now, this estimate may prove to be a correct one, though in saying this it must be ad--1 mitted that Mr. Evett is taking the running at the Napier meetings as telegraphed (for he did not witness the racing there), and that it is not an estimate based upon what Daystar has done when in the company of his Auckland rivals, for as a matter of fact Mr. Evett has previously on all occasions called upon St. Paul to concede weight to Daystar, and the form at their last meeting justified that estimate. The performance that has no doubt been the main factor in causing Daystar to be estimated so highly is that recorded by him in the Napier Park Cup when, with Bst )31b in the saddle, he beat everything but The Shrew, who was in receipt of 101b, and beat the son of Castor it length. That that was a remarkably fast trip all agree, and the official time (2m, 3S 4-53.) is verified by several watches. Still, us I said before, Mr. Evett's estimate of Daystar's ability would carry ereater weight had he seen the running at Napier for himself, ana also, of course, had Daystar won his place in the handicap by what he had done with St. Paul and Nestor in their actual races. When we come to look back at the gallant fight which St. Paul made of it ill the Great Northern Derby (and it is generally held that the tactics pursued with the little bay did not add to his prospects in that race) he has most certainly been daintily handled with Sat, and he may be depended upou to run well. Lorelei (Bst lib) has done nothing since she won the Atkinson Memorial Stakes at the Egmont Meeting in February last; and it is difficult to size up her chance. The Brook (7st 81b) is nicely treated; but until it is known that ahe will be a starter it would be unwise to extol her prospects, for her recent performances would lead to the impression that she is "off." Folly (7st 71b) is, I think, now in the sere and yellow leaf; aud as for Doris (7st s|b) and Armilla (7st 51b), they are not, I think, likely to start. The first-named is held as safely by St. Paul m though she were in her grave, for when that pair met in the Autumn Handicap (li miles), at Tiiranaki, the colt conceded her exactly the same weight as he is now called upon to do, and heat her. Antares (7st 41b) is a fair colt, but it will be for him to show whether he is more favoured than his stable mate, Daystar. Though Haria is nothing above moderate, it must be admitted that he is nicely treated herewith 7st 31b. Under Cst 111b, the'son of Flintlock won the Wanganni Stakes (one mile and a-half), while with 51b more than he has now to carry, he beat everything save Daystar in the Hawke's Bay Cup ; and that was after bejng responsible for making most of the running. Of those lower down the list, the only two that seoin to m> to stand out as dangerous are Hnna (7st 21b) and Porangi Potae (6*t 131h). However, to make a long story short, the pair that I am prepared to pin my faith to are Daystar and St. Paul; and the task of separating that pair promises to be invested with a fair dash of difficulty. Tiritea has been running very badly for a long time past, and with list 121b to carry in the Steeplechase he does not bear a taking appearance. Levanter (list 111b) has only been allotted 21b more.that that under which he won the Summer Steeplechase last January, and he must be taken to be nicely treated. The handicaps dealt out to St. Simon (list 101b) and Gipsy Prince (list) undoubtedly err on the side of severity, and so evidently thought their owner, for the pen went through their respective names shortly after the weights were posted. No doubt both horses have been good performers over. hurdles, but the fact should not be lost sight of that they are maidens across country. That these two departments of sport are widely different we need only turn to St. Simon's pronounced defeat in the Summer Steeplechase under the lenient burden of lOst after having won over hurdles with well nigh 12at on his back. Bombardier (list 51b) has been too much of a failure over this course for one to say much in his favour, still if he stands up he may be able to take a prominent hand in the fiuisli, Miss Nelson (10.it 111b) has received her fair dose of weight, and some are of opinion that three times up the Ellerslie hill will find a weak spot iu her. Kingswood (lOst 81b) has exactly the tame weight as that which he carried when he finished second to his stable-mate Levanter in January last; Kingswood's form has been patchy; but it should be remembered that he has run two very close seconds for steeplechases run over the Ellerslie course, Amongst the lightweights, Mosel (9st 121b) and Glenlora (9st 121b) stand out most prominently, and of this pair the former should run especially well. The following is a list of the weights :— Easter Handicap of SOOsots. One mile anda half. »t Ib stlb FabnlUt .. .. 811 Haria .. ..7 3 Daystar .. ..8 7 Huna .. ..7 2 Nestor .. ..8 5 Retaliation .. 7 o Waiuku .. ..8 2 Porangi Potae .. 613 Lorelei .. ..8 1 Merry Maid .. 010 St. Paul ~ ~8 1) Castishoie.. ..6 9 The Brook.. ..7 8 Waters tone ..6 9 Folly .. ..7 7 Lady Anna.. ..6 9 Doris .. ..7 5 Snordflsh .. ..6 7 ArmilU r. ..7 5 QuickHte .. ..6 7 Antares .. ..7 4 Autumn Steeplechase Handicap of aoosors. Three u iles,

stlb stlb Tiritea .. .. H 12 Mozel .. .. 9 12 Levanter .. ..1111 Glenlora .. ..9 12 St. Simon.. ..1110 Natation .. .. 9 10 Bombardier ..11 ft Fliikem .. .. 910 Gipsy Prince .. 11 0 Sterling .. .. « 7 Miss Nelson ..1011 Hnbtere .. ..8 7 Kiihttwood .. 10 8 Ditto .. ..9 7 Hairy Less .. 10 2 Acceptances for the above races and general entries for the other events of the programme close on Friday next at nine o'clock. AN AFTERNOON AT THE lUCECODK3B, A visit to Ellenlie at the present time shows the visitor at once that we are on the eve of another important racing fixture. Taking advantage of the beautiful weather 1 prevailing on Thursday last I took a runout to the racecourse, and though I saw little galloping of note, I wu on the whole well .repaid for my visit. Amongst the first of the juveniles to catch my eye wu the game little Mils Rose, who looks in capital nick, ud

handles herself with her usual freedom. If the little daughter of Dreadnought is equal to a like performance to that which she got off ou the opening day of the Summer Meeting, when she carried Bat 101b and ran Misa Anna (fat 101b) to a head for first honours in the Nursery Handicap, she should earn a winning bracket for Mr. Nathan at the approaching gathering. Her stable companion Janet also impressed me most favourably. The sister to lfaystar has filled out a good deal during the past few months, and as she looks like a galloper I am loth to place her amongst the failures with which, summed up on her performances, she might fairly be placed. Miss Emmy, a slashing fine filly by Cuirassier from St. Hippo's sister Roie, who looks more like a three than a two-year-old, has a very promising look about her, though she, I think, will require age to be seen at her best. Coronet does not appear to have furnished the least bit, indeed, he seems to me to have retrograded somewhat in appearance, and, I fancy, he has caused his trainer no little anxiety ever since he burst a blood vessel iu the spring. It is pleasing, however, to be able to state that his stable companion Eton is growing and furnishing into a very fine horse. Being out of a full sister to Carbine, it is, I think, only a question of time for Eton to distinguish himself. Picklock, who was brought back from Napier a few days ago, does not appear to have altered the least bit since he raced at the Summer Meeting, and trom the amount of bandaging which he carries on his forelegs, it would seem that he hns shown symptoms of leg weariness. Royal Conqueror (by Flintlock from Ladybird) struck me in the spring as a colt of promise; but he has not done well in the interval, a bad attack of strangles having prevented his being brushed along, and he does not seem to nave improved, St. Crispin, the sonof St. Legernnd Tingara, is still a mere pony, and he has evidently not improved much since he first carried silk. Blairoarrig, the chestnut son of Blairgowrie and Cobweb, seems to have got rid of a deal of that temper which threatened to come against him, and now goes quite kindly. Of the three-year-olds at exercise the Cup and Derby winner IJestor wae the first to claim my attention. The son of St. Leger has evidently had an easy time of it of late, and he will requiro to be brushed along in real earnest during the next three weeks, for he is undoubtedly ou the big side at present. Antares was looking a trifle bigger than when he raced at Takapuna iu February. He is suid to have shown symptoms of unsoundness after a gallop recently, but he showed no signs of inlirmity when I saw him exercising, and his ailment may not ho anything serious. St. Paul looks well, and in what he has been required to do he has acquitted himself satisfactorily. Haria, who looks none the worse for the large amount of severe racing that lie has been called upon to undertake, bears a bright appearance, and his condition is such that lie may be ablo to credit his popular owner with a good race at the approaching gathering. Still, he is nothing above n moderate. Amongst the old-'uns, Regel, who was put into training last January after serving several seasons at the stud, is standing his preparation all right. Adam Byers has, however, I think, a stiff task before him to get the son of St. Loner into racing trim, as after such a long spell from training, it may be imagined that the big brown is in somewhat gross condition. Old St. Kilda I observed bowling along with his wonted freedom, and he appears to bo ?uite sound again. An old stager missing rom the tracks this autumn that has always been a prominent figure is St. Clements. Of all the old-'uns at head-quarters, none used to delight me more than did this bonny btown son pf St. Leger whon he caino on to the track, playing with his bit, and putting his feet down with such daintiness as to give the impression that ho wouldn't crush a daisy head if he trod on it. The old son of St. Leger, it will he remembered, went badly amiss after his efforts in the last Wellington Cup, and a severe blistering being necessary, he is at present hon (k combat. His owner and trainer, Frank Macmanemin.whom I met during my sojourn at Ellerslic, expresses himself as hopeful of patching up old "Clem" again, though I doubt his entertaining any sanguine thoughts on the subject. I must not conclude the account of my ramble at Ellerslie without paying a warm word of praise to caretaker Hill tor the trim and tidy appearance of everything about the course, and also for the admirable condition in which he has got the various tracks. THE CANTEEBDR? JOCKEY OLDB'S AOTCMN MEETING. While an acceptance of 18 for the Great Easter Handicap may bo considered quite satisfactory, it cannot by any means bo said thai the email number of nine left in for the Great Autumn Handicap is at all in keeping with the importance of that race; in fact, it may be set down as disappointing in the extreme. In searching for the causes which have brought about the great weeding out in connection with the mile and a-half race, it is quite clear that this is mainly, if not altogether, due iu most cases to horses having gone wrong; and it is but fair to the haudicapper to point out that the defection of Euroclydou, Marquis of Zetland, Dauntless. Bellicent, Defiance, aud Douglas is due to this cause.

With reference to the Great Easter Handicap, opinion seems to be somewhat divided as to tile most dangerous candidates. While some consider that Mannlichor has been over-weighted with 9st, there are those again who contend that he has not received an ounce too much. With the latter view 1, myself, agree; anl, if Mason succeeds in getting the sou of Maxim to the post in his best form, he will, I think, stand in need of a deal of beating. As a two-year-old, Mannlicher undoubtedly showed himself to be endowed with a great deal of brilliancy, and it he gets back to his best form, I fancy he will gallop the seven furlongs in a time that will puzzle most of his field, Waiuku (Bst 111b) is a strong fancy iu the Worth Island, aud, certainly, summed m> on the form which he displayed at the Wellington Meeting last November, when, on the same afternoon, he carried Bstl2lb and Oat 91b to victory in the Pearce Handicap and Hint Park Handicap respectively, he must he accounted to have a good chance. Since St. Paul's name figured amongst the acceptors, attention lias been pointedly drawn to the little son ot St. Leger, but I do not think ho will fulfil his southern engagement. Mr, Mercer holds a strong' hand with Belle (flair (Sat 41b) and Black and Red (7s1101b); while the Napier representative, Barahot (7st 91b), should not ba overlooked, for it cannot be denied that the son ot Chainshot ran two really good races at the Napier Park last week under disadvantages. Though only nine horses remain in the Great Autumn Handicap, the race bears a pretty open aspect. Nearly all the Canterbury writers estimate Mannlicher (Bst 91b) to have a capital chance, though, at t lie same time it has to be admitted in connection with that opinion the son of Maxim has to be taken very much on trust for this particular iourney, as, so far as his publio form is concerned, it is still in doubt whether he can get to the end of a solidly run mile and a-half. A horse with such a good dash of pace as Waiuku possesses must be accounted to be nicely treated with 7sfc 121b, but his ability to get iv mile and a-half is doubted. Leda (7st 81b) is a consistent little mare that has shown her ability to stay well, and the gallant fight she made of it in the Wanganui Cup with Blarney should not allow her to be overlooked for this race. If Tire could be got back to his best form the little fellow would, I think, require no end of beating under so favourable an impost as Gst 121b; but, on recent performances, he could scarcely win in hack company.

THE AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY OLUB's MEETING.

Acceptances for the two principal handicaps to be ran at the above meeting were declared on Monday last, and the list cabled shows that 47 horses have been left in for the Doncaster Handicap and 31 for the Sydney Cup, which may be accounted extremely satisfactory. An interesting feature in connection 'with the Donaaster Handicap is that five out of the nine horses weighted at over Oat are amongst the acceptors, and to separate this lot, let alone pick the winner, constitutes a task of by no means an easy character. Hopscotch (9it 13tb), True Blue (9st 101b), and Cremoinc (9st 91b) are a trio of champions over eight furlongs; and as each is strongly fancied, there are more unlikely things than the three top weights fighting out the issue. A horse that has a recent dash of satisfactory form to recommend him to notice is Reka, who a fortnight back won the MooreSeld Handicap; (one mile and aquarter) with Bst 21b in the saddle, beating a field of 25 in excellent style. With 71b less to carry in the race under review, the brother to Portiea will, it is thought, prove very hard to beat, and at last advices he was at the head of the quotations at 10 to 1. When Newhaven's name figured amongst tho acceptors for the Sydney Cup, it seemed as though matters were well in train to the crack fulfilling his engagement in that race, notwithstanding the fact of his being loaded with such a steadier as 9st 51b, but he was subsequently withdrawn. The top weight, True Blue (9st 71b), may have a chance; but the first two in the list that meet my eye as likely to prove dangerous are Coil (Sat 91b) and The Officer (gst 91b), and the first-named especially is a favourite with Sydneyitei. Nothing has been heard of Resolute since he wound up an indifferent batch of performances at Flemington last month. However, the fact of the eon- of Trenton being accepted for in both the Sydney handicaps, would appear to point to lib training on satisfactorily, and a move in his favour will have in it the elements of » I" tip" tlikt m»7 prow worth following. y - i

ALLEGED TAMPKBIKO WITH JOCKESS. The equanimity of local turf circles has been somewhat disturbed during the past few I days by reason of a statement being in circulation to the effect that a discovery made revealed what is thought to be a somewhat widespread system pursued by certain persons of tampering with jockeys. The Committee of the Auckland Racing Club had the matter before them a few days back; but what took place at the meeting held, or what [acts were adduced thereat, has not been allowed to transpire. However, this much is known, that a well-known North Shore horseowner has been the n.eans of bringing matters to a head j and that the jockey Joseph Duff, was examined before the committee. The latter is reported to have stated that be wa9 " approached," but that such did not affect his conduct. He is understood to have further stated that he did not remember who the person was that came to him. If only half what we hear concerning the stopping of horses in this district is based upon fact, it is indeed high time that the metropolitan body seriously considered the appointment ot a private detective in order that the alleged crimes may be sheeted home to the guilty, and that our racecourses may not be the happy hunting grounds of the unscrupulous. For the purity of the turf it is to be hoped that the A.R.C. will not rest satisfied until they have done something to quench the foul rumours that pervade the sport and conduct of horseracing in Auckland at the present time. THE BETTING MARKET. So far very little wagering has been transacted on the A.R.C. Easter Handicap and Steeplechase, and with the short prices offered by the ring about these events that is likely to be the record all through the piece. Daystar and St. Paul are the favourites for the Easter Handicap, while Levauter is a strong favourite for the Steeplechase. The following are the prices oa offer :— EASTER HANDICAP. • 5 to 2 iiitst. Day-tar 3tol — St. "Paul 0 to 1 — Nostnr 8 to 1 — Fabulist 111 to 1 — Hiiria 10 to 1 — Lorelei in to 1 — The Brook

12 to 1 — Antares The delay in issuing the weights tor the leading events of the Auckland Autumn Meetine w»s tho main cause directing attention to be paid to the Canterbury double—the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps—on which races a fair amount of wagering has taken place. So far as Auckland is concerned, the wagering reveals that Wuiuku is the strongest fancy, 40 to 1 being freely taken about his ability to win the two events. The following are the quotations :—

Great Easter Handicap. S to 1 agst. IVaiulru C til - Mannlichtr 8 to 21 to 1 tile others. GREAT Easter and UItEAT Autumn Handicaps Id to 1 agst Waluku ami Waiiiku (off, 20 to 1 wanted] 20 to 1 — Maitnliclier and M-iimliclier 100 to 4 - Waiukii ami Maillilicher 10:1 to 3 — Waiuku anil Lord ttusslyn 1011 to 3 — iVaiukil ami Leila 101) to 3 - lSarshot ami Led*.

With such a doughty pair as Gold Medallist and Multiform to cope against at the C.J.C. Meeting, it seemed likely that the Hon. Mr. Ortnond would send Sir Launcelot up to Auckland to fulfil his engagement in the Great Northern Champagne Stakes, rather than undertake the Southern trip. However, from the fact of the eolt having been left in the Challenge Stakes, and that he and his stable-mato Daunt hare been further nominated at the C.J.C. Meeting, the " all ecarlot' , of the Napier sportsman will most likely be unfurled at Riccarton. rather than at Ellerslie this month.

The presence of the Australian and New Zealand champions, Daimio and Norton, amongst the list ot contestants for the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase this year, had the effect of centering a large amount of colonial interest in tho great cross-country event. Advices to hand from tha old country went to show that Daimio would not bo seen at his beat; but Norton having shown winning form on two occasions, and the chestnut being backed down to 100 to 12, strong hopes were entertained ho would be amongst the leaders at the finish. However, both Daimio and Norton were amongst the unplaced divisiou. The winner proved to be Mr. H. Dyas's Manifesto (list 3lb), who was followed homo by Mr. G. R. Powell's Filbert (9it 71b), and Major Orr-KwiDgVi Lord of Lynne (lOat 71b). The winner had started in the Liverpool Grand National in the two previous years, finishing unplaced on each occasion. However, he had shown winning form over country, uud was fancied fer the Liverpool race.

A statement, based upon what appoarsfo lie good foundation, that has caused a goijd deal of surprise, is to the effect that the crack two-year-old Aurum can be had "at a price," which means, 1 presume, that Mi'. Wilson is open to receive offers for tho flying son of Trenton. That it would require several thousands to buy Aurum does not, of course, ■admit of doubt; but still the stilted fact that Mr. Wilson is willing to par; with the colt prior to his showing torin at three years old, and that he may lie purchased and sent to the old country before very long, will be anything but a pleasant pieue of reading to those who have thus early booked the V.R.C, Derby to him, whilo the uncertainty illume liis ownership may tend to keep the wagering on the blue riband in a somewhat disordered state during the winter months.

Bellicent's name being missing from the list of acceptances for the Great Autumn Handicap, as also from the other principal handicaps to be run attheC.J.U and D.J.C. meetings, it would seem as if the daughter of Maxim had gone amiss. Mr. Stead's mare was a, strong fancy for the Great Autumn Handicap, and her withdrawal must have proved exceedingly unpalatable to a large number who early undertook to pronounce her a " good thing" for the Southern race.

It is said that Sir Launcelot is really the only sound horse ot the Hon. Mr. Ormond'a team. As the Karamu team is the largest in the colony, it will bo recognised that Stewart Waddel has his hands full.

It is stated that Mr. T, H. Lowry made a present of Orion's Belt to his trainer (B. Gooseman) after running in the Hawke's Bay Uup. The son of Castor has beeu more or less wrong with his feet ever since he was two years old, and it is these ailments that have prevented him from doing justice to himself.

What reads like & paragraph from an old Australian file, though it is of recent date, is the statement that the imported stallion Tamenund and the Melbourne Cup winner Mentor have been matched against each other for £100 as " show stallions." An improvised show rins; is to be made at Narrandera, New South Wales, where tlie judging takes place. Mr. W. S. Tyson, the owner of Tamenund, has selected Mr. Glaascock, of Melbourne, as judge; aud Mr. Rudd, the owner of Mentor, has choseu Mr. Huie, Such challenges as these were by no means uncommon in the early days of Australia, though, like matches on our racecourses, we hear very little of them nowadays.

That second of Bloodshot to Newhaven iu the last Melbourne Cup seems likely to be a stumbling block to his ever again being given a chance in a handicap. The latest severe dealing out of weights to the eon of Maxim is in connection with the Goodwood Handicap and Adelaide Cup, 9at 131b being his allotment in the first-named race, and 9at 101b in the latter,

Sydney advices to hand state that the Auckland-owned horses Belle', St. Leonards, and the pony Fidget were submitted to auction recently. There was a good difference of opinion between the seller and buyers' value of the auimals, and uone changed hands, The reserve placed upon them was: 8e11e,300 guineas; St. Leonards, 150 guineas; and Fidget, 100 guineas. The highest bid for St. Leopards was 70 guineas and for Fidget SO guineas.

The filly Key, over whose running her jockey, James Hayes, was recently suspended in Victoiia, was recently submitted to auction there and was sold for 200 guineas. Notwithstanding the many disappointments Skirmisher has recorded this season, he is generally thought to possess a good chance iu the Great Easter Handicap. The Musket horse, Thunderbolt, has made quite a big name for himself in South Australia. According to an Adelaide writer, out of 23 horses sired by the Auckland-bred horse which have started no lea 3 than 21 hnve been successful.

That good judge, " Mazeppa," selects Waiuku unci Belle Glair as tho pair that stand out as most likely to win the Great Easter Handicap. From thu fact of Atlas having been withdrawn from the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup, it would appear as though the son of Cranbrook had failed to stand the windiugup gallops necessary to fit him to contest those races. Something his been amiss with Gipsy Prince since he raced at Avondale on St. Patrick's Day, and from what I can gather he is not likely to be seen in public at the approaching A.R.C. Autumn Meeting. The steeplechaser Kiugswnod was submitted to auction at Messrs. Hunter and Nolan's yards yesterday, and at 75 guineas he was knocked down to his trainer, J. Rμ, A meeting of Dersona interested in the Takspum Hack Club Meeting is to be held lit the Lake Hotel. . . . Mr.Gollan's racehorMS, The Possible and tialway were shipped to England by the a,i, Gothic. ■ Mr. Skipwith has, I understand, pUced the whole of bia horiei in fhtitlt Ijit, '