SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12241, 9 April 1903, Page 5

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. During yesterday Wairiki shortened to 2 to 1 for the Easter Handicap, but no money was accepted at that figure. Strathavon was backed at 50 to 10, and ho is therefore again in his former position. The others most favoured for the Easter Handicap are Golden Rose and Val Rosa. Lingard continues the most favoured selection for the Hurdle Race, but Bellman, Awnhuri, and Inchcape have each a good following. WAIRARAPA AUTUMN MEETING. [BX TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Wednesday. The following are the acceptances for the chief open events of the Wuiiarapa autumn meeting: — Easter Handicap of 150sovs, one mile and a-quarter: Plaidie 8.9, Benefactor 7.13, Tikarawa 7.13, Volley 7.12, Rebel 7.12, Cumulus 6.11, Betsy 6.10, St. Lyra 6.9. , Telegraph Handicap of 75sovs, six furlongs: Shrapnel Shell 8.7, Somerled 8.5, Pure Silver 8.4, Tikarawa 8.2, Te Taiaha 7.13, Turepo 7.9. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Cheistchuecii, Wednesday. Sirius was scratched for all engagements at the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting at thirteen minutes to eight p.m. yesterday, and Fleka for the Great Autumn Handicap at ten minutes past eleven p.m. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright. . Stdnet, April 8. _ Good work was done on the tracks this morning, though nothing sensational was recorded. Euston did a good mile, and fine gallops were done by Abundance and Great Scot. Argentum had a six-furlong go with Marvel Loch at their best pace, the former just winning in lm. 2fs. The following scratchings ' have been posted :Doncaster Handicap: Ossian, Patronage. Sydney Cup : Ossian. For all engagements : Warrior 11. and Postillion. RIBBONWOOD V. FRITZ. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Cheistchtjj-ch, Wednesday. It appears that while being trained yesterday Ribbonwood put up even, better performances than Fritz. He was sent for three separate heats, and his times were 2m. 285., 2m. 155., and 2m. 10s. respectively. At a meeting of the stewards of the Auckland Racing Club the letters received from T. Quinlivau, son., and T. Maonamara were ' read. The finding of the stewards was that they could not see their. way. to ftW*f their previous decision* ' ■' -". '•"