SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11129, 31 July 1899, Page 5

SPORTING.

Australian papers to hand state there have been no sensational developments in the wagering on the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Town Clock, Dirk Hammerhand, and Tho Chief are, however, a trio that continue to receive good support for, tho first-named Taco, while Wait-a-Bit is a much-fancied candidate for the latter race. Lancaster continues to bo quietly supported for the same event.

The authorities of the Mangore and Suburban Trotting Club have expressed their intention of tendering a benefit meeting to the widow and family of the late James Kean. The gathering, it is expected, will be held during the coming month at Potter's Paddock. The jumping horses Nor'-west and Shylock were brought up to Auckland by t'>e s.s, Rotoiti, which vessel arrived in the ManuKau on Saturday. The pony Fair Nell and the two-year-, Ferret (by OberonWeasel), purchased recently by Mr. E. J. Dalton, of Sydney, are to be shipped ihence by the s.s. Westraiia on the 2lßt prox. It transpires that when Mr. S. H. GolUns New Zealand-bred horse, Waiuku, won the Manor Welter Plate of lOObovs, weight-for-ago, one mile, at the Gatwick Summer Mating, he put down an odds-on tavourite in "Mr. Jersey's" Bridgeroom. Waiuku Win in a canter by a length and a-half. Lancaster, with Bst 81b in the saddlu, w»s a starter for a two-year-old race run at Caulfield on the 23rd inst., but 110 did not fiinre in the placed division, an outsider named Tabilk, under the light weight of 6st 101b, bringing off a surprise. The Auckland-bred Ditto (12sfc 41b) is amongst the acceptors for the Caulfield Grand National Steeplechase to be run 011 the 12th prox. When the Mararoa left Sydney Severity and Cravat was the favourite selection for the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps. The erst Auckland-owned Royal Rose has been shipped to India. AUSTRALIAN HORSES IN ENGLAND. NEWHAVEN BROKEN DOWN. By Telegraph—Press Association.-Copyright. Newhaven 11. injured the suspensory ligament of one of his legs while running in the Goodwood Cup, and it is held to be doubtful if he will again race. THE VICTORIA RAGING CLUB. By Telegraph— Association.—Copyright. Mm bourns, July 29. The annual report of the Victoria Racing Club shows a profit on the past season of £9000. The spring meeting realised a profit of over £11,000, but the autumn meeting left a loss of £2350. The total amount of stakes paid away during the season was £37,650. NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. [by telegraph.—PßESS association.] CHRISTCnuitCH, Saturday. The following acceptances have been re ceived in connection with the above ingsWinter Cup of 250sovs, one mile and threequarters (on the flat): Castashore 11.11, Mauser 11.9, Dauntless 11.5, Starshot 11.3, Ruamaliunga 10.11, Crusoe 10.10, Female Franchise 10.9, First Blood 10.9, Ngaparu 10.8, Strathnairn 10.6, Skirmisher 10,5, Huku 10.4, Ben Farley 10.3, Lapidary, 9.13, Jupiter 9.9, Ruby Twist 9.9, Benzoin 9.9, Malatua 9.9, Straybird 9.8, Rex 11. 9.6, Trask 9.0, Banner 9.0, Oonspirer 9.0.