SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12409, 23 October 1903, Page 3

SPORTING.

It transpires that Mr. Hugo Fviedlander has become the owner of Ropa, Torchon, and Porangi, the Canterbury sportsman having purchased the trio in question from Mr. E. F. . Darlot. The purchase of Ropa by Mr. Friedlander causes the Great Northern Guineas to assume somewhat, the appearance of a certainty for the Canterbury sportrmun. It is understood that Hose Shield will now. be sent. South in order to cany Mr. Friedlander's colours in the C.J.C. Oaks. Acceptances fop the City Handicap and Manukau Hurdle Race, together with entries for the minor events of the Auckland Racing Club':; Spring Meeting, close to-night at nine o'clock. Nominations in connection with the Otahuhu Trotting Club's Spring Meeting close to-night at nine o'clock. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. [bt telegraph.—-press association.'] Chbistchurck, Thursday. Very little work of importance was done at Riecarton this morning. Roseal was not" extended ('airing the first part, of a two-mile gallop, the. last mile and a-quarter of which took 2m. IBs. Though not on a time-making mission, the colt pleased the onlookers greatly. Treadmill easily beat Golden Vein over a. mile and a-quarter, run in 2m. His., and Quarryman performed a like task in t.ho same time. Windwhistle, Brave Heart, and Djin-Djin ran a mile in lm. 485.. the firstnamed appearing to advantage. Stepdancer, with a pull in the weights, was too good for Firebrand at the end of a mile, run in lm. 475. Strathavon got over a mile and a.quarter comfortably in 2m. 191>5.. being brought home by Hukit. There was bur, little to choose between Gladsome and Lolah at the end of six furlongs, run in. lm. l&js. After doing sprinting work, the Cup candidate Great Gun pulled up lame. VICTORIAN TRAINING AND BETTING NOTES. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. Melbourne, October 22. Soaking rain fell last night, and the tan and sand tracks were dosed this morning. On the cinder track Jacobite galloped a. mile in lm. 485., and T.M.S. 10 furlongs in 2m. 13£s. Graftna left a. mile behind in lm. 455. Undecided was sent nine furlongs, which he compassed 1 in lm. 595., but was tiling towards the finish. At Caulfield to-day Lieutenant Bill ran 10 furlongs in 2m. 16„ L Postillion 14 furlongs in 3m. 15£s., and Abundance two miles in 3m. 54|5., the last mile and a-half being got over in 2m. 48s. Wakeful beat Scottish King over nine furlongs in 2m. lgs. MacDonovan beat Seaport in a 10-fnrlong "go,"' run in 2m. 165., the first mile of which took lm. 48*. The betting market is not over-lively. For the Derby even money is now wanted about Emir, 4 to 1 being freely offered about Hanturier, F.J.A., and Beiah. For the Melbourne Cup Emir, Lord Cardigan, Abundance, and Hauturier are equal favourites at Bto 1. .Postillion and Sojourner are quoted fit 12 to 1. * ■ WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S SPRING "MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS 4SSOOt *.] _~ , „ . WELLINGTON. Thursday. The following are the acceptances for the Wellington races on Friday:— PETONE HURDLE HANDICAP of lOOsov*. ' One mile and a-half.—Evening 10.10, Killarney 10.6, Mourner 9.10, Defiance- 9.5, Smithy 9.4, Levant 9.3, Osborne 9.0, Dauber 9.0, Dr. Bill 9.0. TARARUA HACK HANDICAP of 70sov». Seven furlongs.—Hydrant 8.7, Lass o' Cowrie 7.12, Step«on 7.10, Sir Galahad 7.5, Thunderer' 7.3, Scrip 7.2, Cumulus 6.12, The Romany 6.10. PEARCB HANDICAP of MOsovs. Nine furlongs.—Pallas 9.8. Shrapnel 8.11, Terrapin 7.10, Mehvood 7.8. Float 7.7, Paltleaxe 7.5, General Symons. 7.5, Black Reynard 7.5, Ghoorka 7.2, Mars 6.13, Idea 6.13. Rinsrman 6.9, Heroism 6.9, Will-o'-the-Wisp 6.7. HUTT PARK HANDICAP of 150sov». Seven furlongs.—Field Battery 9.0, Oltoari 9.0, Gold Seal 8.5, Rawiri 8.0, Platypus 7.10, Betsy 7,8, Perfection 7.6. Idea, 7.3, Fakir 7.1, Livonia 6.1.0, Will-o'-the-Wisp 6.7. RUAHINE HACK HANDICAP of 80sovs. Sir furlongs.—Contingent ?.13, Australasia 8.7, Good Spec 7.13, Lass o'Gowrie 7.11, Oatspaw 7.11, Stepson 7.9, Delight 7.0. Waipai 6.10, St. Alba 6.10, Linklock 6.7. JUVENILE HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.— Lion 9.2, Gold Crown 8.3, Sir Percival 8.3, Pnrdey 8.0, Albufera 7.7, Promotion 7.6. Miss Hamilton 7.3. Unawares 6.10. Stepraar 6.7. NAINAi: HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.— 9.5, Madrigal 8.10, Rawiri 8.2, Platypus 7.10, Starslioot 7.8, Full Cry- 7.4, Te Tfliaha 7.0, Matuku 6.13, Pure Silver 6.7. . SPRING TRIAL HANDICAP of 80sovg. Six furlongs.— 9.0. The Romany 8.13, Scrip 8.13. Catspaw 8.11. Sea Lion 8.1. Count Gorton 8.1, Thunderer 8.1, Trent 7.12, Torbrina 7.12. St. Alba 7.10, Rose Madder 7.10. OAMARU RACES. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION*.) = OAMARU, Thursday. : The second day's races of the North Otago Jockey Club attracted an improved attendance to-day. The racing was good a.nd all conditions favourable. The sum of £1614 10s passed through the machine, making a total of £3094 for the meeting, which is larger than for some years. The results are:— "'- , KAUKOO HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Bayonet. 7st 31b. 1; Bye, Bst 51b, 2; Nautiloid, Bst 91b, 3. Eight started. Won by a length and a-half after a. good race. T.'ine, lm. 9e. Dividend.',-, £13 4s and £1 6s. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Four furlongs.— Lee-Enfield, 8?t 91b, 1; Happy Home, 7st. 2; Goldspmv list 21b, 3. -Nine started. Won by two lengths, nalf-a-length separating the second and third. Time. 60s. Dividends. £3 3s and £1 Bs. , BELFIELD TROT of 30sovs. Once round the course.— 335., 1; Van Wilkes, 255., 2; Reprieve, 305., 3. Ten started. Won easily. Time. 3m. 275. Dividends, £3 and £3 14s. PRESIDENTS' HANDICAP. Seven furlongß. —St. Denis, Btt 151b. 1; Wairiki, lOst 6lb, 2, Won cleverly by three-quarters of a length. Time, lm. 32 2-ss. Dividend, £2 4s. TRADESMEN'S WELTER. Six furlongs.— Rosiphele. Bst 121b, 1; Roscommon, lost 2ib, 2; Tonev, Bst 31b, 3. Eight started. Won by a length after a good race. Time, lm. 1913. Dividends. £2 14s and 183. CLIFTON TROT. One mile and a-half.-*-Kentucky Yet, 265., 1; Flower Girl, 125., 2; Naffertoa. 165.. 3. Eleven started. Time, 4m. 28. Dividends. £3 lis and £2 19s. HACK SELLING HANDICAP'. One mile.— • St. Rons.ld, Bst 131b, 1; Mariposa. 7st 111b, 2; Nutcracker, Bst 111b. 3. Seven started. Won bv two lengths, Time, lm. 495. Dividends. ! £4 12s and £14. r , 1 WAITAKI HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— ' Tho Maltster. Bst 101b. 1; Goldspur. lOst 71b. 2; Happy Home, fcst 111b, 3. Seven started. The Maltster got away with the best of a poor . start, and won by a good two lengths. Time, ' lm. 4 3-ss. Dividends, £2 14s and 14s. - 1 A match, for £50 a-side over a furlong be--1 tween Radium. Bst 21b and Florodora. Sat 101b, resulted in a win by two lengths for the latter.