SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12240, 8 April 1903, Page 6

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. Wairiki made his reappearance at Ellerslie yesterday morning and registered a satisfactory mile gallop. Val Rosa and Golden Rose each pleased the «nlookers, as did Northumberland, who furnished further evidence that he is a much improved colt. No better price than 3 to 1 is obtainable about Wairiki for the Easter Handicap, for which race Strathavon'is slightly weaker. Achilles, Battleaxe, Tupara, Heroism, Melodeon and Waiwai were brought up to Auckland by the s.s._ Ngapuhi and were landed in good condition. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christcuukch, Tuesday. Favourable weather was experienced for training work this morning, and the grass track, on which all the work was done, was in fair order. Cannie Chiel was beaten by Wind-whistle over a mile gallop in Im. ws. Treadmill moved in resolute style over seven furlongs, and he easily defeated Golden Vein, the time being lm. 32£s. Pallas ran a mile and a-qusrter in 2m. 13As., Lavaletto leading him homo over the last seven furlongs. Lady Lillian, assisted by Zealous, recorded the fastest seven furlongs of the morning, getting over the journc-v in lm. 325. Ostiak was scratched for all engagements at the C.J.C. meeting at twenty-five minutes to eleven a.m. to-day. and Cora Linn for the C.J.C. Easter Handicap at twenty-five minutes to twelve a.m. THE TROTTING MATCH—FRITZ V. RIBBONWOOD. [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN correspondent.] Chbistchtjkch, Tuesday. A large number of spectators were present on the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's ground this morning to watch the champions, Fritz and Eibbonwood, at work. Fritz, who has improved considerably in appearance since his arrival, put up a splendid performance, which aroused tho enthusiasm of the spectators. In one of his mile working heats he ran to the half-mile post in lm. 55., and going well and easily all the way finished up the mile in 2m. 125., a wonderfully fine performance considering that the track was on the heavy side. The excellent style in which Fritz accomplished the task has brought him to level money for Saturday's match. Ribbonwood was responsible for some sterling work during the morning. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Christchtjrcti, Tuesday. The Ribbonwood-Fritz match is naturally exciting a great deal of interest. Both horses are registering capital work, and from what I have seen of both, and gleaning information from all sorts of sources, I have come to the conclusion that whichever wins ho will not have a particularly easy task. As a matter of fact, Eibbonwood has been reeling off quarters under even iime (lm. per mile) on a half-mile track, and though no horse ill the world has yet been discovered able to keep up such a clinking gait over a mile as that registered by the sou of Wildwood, it must be admitted that the local horse thoroughly deserves the position of favourite in the forthcoming match. To listen to some people on© would think that the match was all over, so much are they infatuated with Ribbonwood, but "bide a wee" is a great and solid axiom, and one that Mr. Buckland, the owner, of Fritz, has no hesitation of impressing upon those who consider that Fritz will after many years meet a much faster horse than himself. This I am at perfect liberty to state, however—if the. track is in good order on the day Ribbonwood ought to easily break his present record, and probably he will lower it by at least a couple of seconds. On the other hand. I know from a reliable source that Fritz will not be troubled in his effort to dispute the Ribbonwood supremacy. Taking into consideration all the performances of the pair, and remembering that youth will usually not bo denied, I fancy that Ribbonwood will win the match fairly comfortably, especially if the track happens to be a bit holding. Though a pacer, there are few finer stayers in the country, r.-»d I question whether there have ever been 'ialf-a-dozen horses in the world at his age who were capable of putting up hisi two mile record, almost immediately followed by another record over half the distance. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. Wellington, Tuesday. After discussing a return showing the result of the Xealandia Plate for three-year-olds and upwards, the committee of the Wellington Racing Olub have decided to withdraw that race from tho 1901 programme. The committee have decided to confer with the directors of the Hutt Park railway with a view to improving tho railway communication to the course. FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. . Feildinc, Tuesday. The following acceptances have been received for the opening day's races on Easter Monday:— Flying Handicap: Shrapnel 8.5, Dexterity 8.3, Full Cry 8.2, Perfection 7.9, Platypus 7.7, Chasseur 7.7, Governess 7.5, Laureate 6.13, Black Reynard 6.12, Aherlow 6.10. Kawakawa Hurdles: Waiwera 12.13, Kaiwhakaroa 10.5, Otari 10.5, Light 9.10. Boko 9.7, Lady 801 l 9.5, Roer 9.5, The Gryphon. Hack Hurdles : Sunmos 10.13, Midea 10.13, Romany Lad 10.13, Hinekura 9.13, Rags 9.9, Otaio 9.8, Ranui 9.7, Nat Gould 9.7, Martinique 9.0. Fcilding Cup: Ringman 8.9, Fakir 7.7, Float 7.3. Toa 6.10, Legion of Honour 6.9, A.B.N. 6.7. Onepuhi Hack Welter Handicap: Otaio 9.13, Dick Turpin 9.13, Merrv Bov 9.9, Wairero 8.13. In-thc-Van 8.11, Nat Gould 8.11, Indiana 3.10, Artisan 8.10, Tirole 8.8, Pareora 8.9, The Leader 8.9, Homapera 8.7. Winter Oats Handicap: Shrapnel 8.3. Full Orv 8.0, Hard Work 7.13, Perfection' 7.11, Platypus 7.7, Warwick 7.6, Mussoll 7.4, Governess 7.3. Lifebelt 7.2, L»urestina 6.7. Oiiago Hack Flying Handicap: Matuku 8.12, Gold Purse 8.5. Kidbrook 7.11. Silver Star 7.11, Glory 7.9, Endeavour 7.8, Catspaw 7.5, Dotonator 6.12, Land o' Cakes 6.7, Gold Dredge 6.11, Double 6.10, Silklock 6.7. The Romeo 6.7, Marionette 6.7.

The following entries have been received : — Maiden Hack Race: Wakawaka. Gold Mine, Sergius, Stampede, Lady Kia, Tirole, Contingent, Urouatuara, The Leader, Trumpery, Recluse, Pareora, Otamoa, Wizard Oil. Final Scurry: Intrigue, Artificer, Orouatuara, Trumpery, Linklock. Lady Kia, Pareora, Marionette, Lucky Shot, Wizard Oil, Louie, Silver Chain, Wakawaka, Sergius, Romany Girl, Cossack, Land o' Cakes, Rouble, Contingent, Pickelow, Silklock.

WAIPUKURAU RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. Nafibk, Tuesday. The following acceptances were received last night for the Waipukurau Jockey Club's meeting on Easter Monday: Maiden Hack of 35sovs, one mile: Creusot 9.7, Rosc*:-oot 8.5, Repulse 8.5, Sparkbrook 7.11, Lifeboat 7.11. Sloepwell 7.11, Kim 7.7, First Foot 7.7. White Squall 7.7. Easter Handicap of 50sovs, once round: Madrigal 9.7, Shackle 8.8, Oracle 8.5, Minerva 7.13, Mongonui 7.8. Romanoff 7.3, Kowhete 6.7, Vallance 6.7, Stepdaughter 6.7, French Maid 6.7. Hack Handicap of 50sovs, one mile and aquarter: Brilliantine 8.8, Cobra 8.3, Defoe 8.2, Baldie 7.13, Borax 7.13, Roseshoot 7.9, Herminus 7.0. Waipukurau Handicap of 130sovs. one mile and a-quartor: Tradewind 8.6. Meimra 8.3, Oracle 8.0, Minerve 7.11, A.B.N. 7.10, Cold Dust 7.10, la 7.5, Eland 7.3, Romanoff 7.0. Vallance 6.7. Two-year-old Handicap of 50sovs, five furlongs: Rose Madder 8.0, Nitrate 7.7, Paymaster 7.7, Provost Marshal 7.7, Oasis 7.7. Ladies' Handicap of 50sovs, one mile and a-half: Oreusot 12.6, Andree 11.9, Borax 11.8. Defoe 11.7, Apres 11.7, Repulse 11.2, Quira 11.0, Rhyl 10.7, Sloightoar 10.7, Sleepwell 10.7, Drcamster 10.7. Flying Handicap of 65sovs, six furlongs: Ballyneety 8.13, Shackle 8.6, Oracle 8.2, la 7.12, Mongonui 7.8. A.B.N. 7.7. Romanoff 7.6, Cynthia 6.7, Stepdaughter 6.7. Final Handicap of 50sovs, five furlongs: Vallance 3.13, Wairenga 8.2. Opal 8.2, Horotio 7.7. Lifeboat 7.3, Sparkbrook 7.3, Kim 6.10, Cadeaus 6.10, Dreamster 6.10, While Squall 6.10. > • The well-known horseman, L. H. Hewitt, met with a serious accident on Thursday last. A party, of which Hewitt formed one, was watching the steam-hammer at work at the Addington workshops, and as the huge lump of iron fell upon the metal a piece of white-hot steel flew off and struck Hewitt in the thigh. So great was the force that the steel buried itself into the flesh, and it needs no comment to convey the fact that he suffered great pain. The severance of an artery caused the loss of much blood. A ligature" and other remedies were at once applied by a member of- the ambulance corps, and Hewitt was then taken to the hospital, where under anseesthetics the metal was removed. Hewitt is doing well under the circumstances, but it will be some time before he can resume the saddle. ' ~. The weights for the first day's racing of the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting will be declared on the 15th inst., and acceptances for the same will fall due on the 17th at nine p.mj