SPORTING.
CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. HEAVY RAINS INTERFERE WITH TRAINING. [BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN' CORRESPONDENT.]; Christchtibch, Wednesday. A THICK, drizzling rain set in early on Tuesday. By night it had increased to a steady downpour, which continued practically without intermission all night. To-day rain has been falling steadily, and at present there is no sign of improvement. The tracks were in a very bad state this morning, in places they were under water, and no work was possible. The turn which the weather has taken is most unfortunate, coming so close to the racing carnival. Many of tho horses were in need of all the galloping they could get, and the enforced idleness will prejudicially affect the chances of several candidates for important races at the coming meeting. To-day's downpour has left the tracks in a deplorable condition, and they will not be fit for fast work for several days, unless we have a spell of high winds in the meantime. However, it is rather early to discuss the track prospects, as rain is still falling heavily.
BETTING ON TUB CUP. The latest betting quotations on the New Zealand Cup are: — 3 to 1 Grand Rapids 4 to 1 agst Melodeon 6 to 1 Mahutonga and Convoy 10 to 1 agst. Calibre 16 to 1 agst Oblivion 11. . 20 to 1 agst Fleka, Full Cry,-Cyrus, and Blackstono 25 to 1 agst Secret Society ; . '33 to 1 agst Buluwayo. VICTORIAN BETTING MARKET. By Telegraph Press Association.—Copyright.. Melbourne, October 26. : Murmur has again been installed favourite for the Melbourne Cup at 15 to 2. The other 'notations are: 3to 1 Canteen, 14 to 1 Tartan, Lord Cardigan. Wairiki, and St. Ambrose, 16 to 1 Sylvan King, Marmont, Aerasia and Nuncio. • Lord Cardigan was backed to win £6000 at 20 to 1; Marmont was supported to win £4000; and Nuncio, £6000. The Derby betting is 7 to 4 against Hylvanite, and 3 to 1 Demas. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. Acceptances for President's Handicap, Shorts Handicap, Pony Handicap, and Flying Handicap close to-morrow (Friday), at nine ii.in.
Nominations for all events to be run at, the To Aroha Jockey Club's Spring Meeting close to-morrow, Friday.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12697, 27 October 1904, Page 3
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