SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11551, 15 January 1901, Page 3

SPORTING.

It locks as though the Avondale Jockey Club will have to • face a lawsuit as a result of the contemplated improvements at their course. During yesterday Mr. Moss Davis, who has certain rights to the buildings at present on the ground, obtained an injunction against the club removing the same, and during the day the document was served upon Mr. M. Foley (chairman of the . club). It is understood that the authorities of the club are in no way alarmed at Mr. Davis' action, and the work will not be seriously interfered with as a result of the injunction. Mr. A. Davis, manager of the Sylvia Park : Stud,' proceeded' ; to Sydney . by the s.s. Mararoa last night for the purpose of attending the sale of the Tocal Stud at the end of the present month. Our ' Wnikato correspondent writes:—A meeting of the committee of the "Whatawhata Racing Clu® was held on ; Saturday. Mr. Higgirisony presided. Before commencing business,, reference was made in feeling terms to the fatal accident to George Bonner, and the secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to the lad's parents. .. The secretary reported that the expenditure in connection with the late meeting was £75 9s, and the receipts £72 15s, and outstanding subscriptions £5 10s. , Formula and ~ Nor'-west -: continues the favourite selection for the Takapuna Cup and Takapuna Steeplechase, and 100 to" 7 has been accepted about that combination. The jumper Volcano was shipped to Sydney by the Mararoa. , VICTORIA RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. , The following nominations have been received in connection with the approaching meeting of the Victoria Racing Club: — NEWMARKET HANDICAP, six furlongs : Advance, Nikola, Ampier, Clavside, Paul Pry, Ranfurly, Maltster, Florence, Booval, Verne, Alva, Improver, Reliance, Australian, Glen Albyn, Cameron, Fleet Admiral, Fides./ Kooma, Contrast, Contadina, Locksmith, Dozon, Revenue. Wakeful, Aureus, Bobadil. The Mariner, The Union Jack, First -Mate, -Turquin, -La France, Wideawake, Cicero, Roscommon, So Long, Patna, Carol, Debenture, Berenice, Private Willis, Jadoo, Inquisitive, Sagacity, Maseinissa, Foret, Lancaster, Town Clock, Lord Cureton, Hymettus, Epitome, ; George Frederick. Kawana, Bobstay, Marie Corelli, Man of Honour, Cornq.uist, Gambol, 1. Horonda, - Hearsay, Silvermoor, Andora, Fast Lady, Veloee, The Toiler, Wild Heath, Atbara, Nitre, Grizzle, Passover, The Idler, Safety, Old Salt, Strathjoy, Madrid, Hovis, Bolanus,' Commander, Omrah, Juggler, Duke of Portland, Churn, Thrush, Slatin, Sapir, The Pirate King, Mylae, Songbird,. Grand Briar, Stagelight, Jerry, Miss Vengeance, Polyxena, Tom-o'-Shanter, : Carline, Sequence, Isa, High Jinks, Warrior 11., Coralie, : Dandy, Duke of Kent, The Watchdog, The Chief, Fortune-teller, Captain Towse, Ironhoop,- Kenley, Ferryman, Latem, Bange, Riiskin, Peppercorn, Fulminate, Kaltiui, Monitor. ...... . f

AUSTRALIAN CUP, two miles and aquarter: Advance, Seahorse, Paul Pfy, La Carabine, Dreamland, Miltiades, Maltster, Clean Sweep, The Bride, Finland, Fleet Admiral, Contrast, Kinglike, Revenue, The Union Jack, ' The British Admiral, First Mate, Tarquin, Dirk Hammerhand, Ounga Din, Inquirer, Debenture, Private Willis, Lancaster, Lord Cureton, George Frederick, Seaport, Go sport, Ingliston, Atbara, Nitre, Grizzle, Tortus, Old Salt, Hurrah, Hovis, Bolanos, Merriwee, Juggler, Carolina, Flintlock, Cintra, Khaki, Royal Purple, Vocalist, Horace, Warrior 11., War God, Ironhoop, San Fran, Barbarossa, Royal Artillery.

CHAMPION STAKES, three miles: Advance, Seahorse, Paul Pry La Carabine, Maltster, Clean Sweep, Finland, Kinglike, The British Admiral, : : Tarquin, Lancaster, Dirk Hammerhand, Ingliston, Nitre, Grizzle, Merriwee, Duke of Portland, Khaki, Warrior 11., Barbarossa, Royal Artillery. *

The weights for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup are due to make their appearance on Monday next.