SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13006, 25 October 1905, Page 3

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SPRING

MEETING. The heavy rains that fell throughout last v oplc had the effect of creating some further anxiety as to the possibility of the A.R.C. being able to hold the spring meeting at Lllerslie, in the face of the course having been leturfed anil regraded over three furlongs. An inspection of the ground shows that it is becoming solidified, even in the face of somewhat severe conditions, and in the event of the weather proving fine next week the chairman, the Hon. E. Miichelson, is hopeful of the A.R.C. being able to hold the meeting on their- own course.

TRAINING NOTES.

Yesterday morning was an excellent one Sore "'l'? ° I)< ? rat T 3 Th ° gallops, which were of a mild order, were mostly accomplished on the grass. Lady Annie, who was one of the first to commence, galloped six furlongs 111 a taking manner. Gladstone who looks very well, went pleasingly over a mile. Deluma, Scotty, and Apologue were companions over a circuit, finishing in that ordtr. The trio were not ridden out. ■tiakaria covered two rounds on the tan at a steady pace. Geordie and Sir Gilead were companions over a circuit on the grass the pair finishing together. Desdemona .sprinted a couple of furlongs. Lovelink finished 111 front of Dr. Quest in a fiveturlong spin. The former went on, covering nine furlongs altogether. Jewellery gal oped seven furlongs. Le Beau got to the end of six furlongs nicely. Lingarci covered two rounds at a steady pace. Kola Nip moved pleasingly over seven furlongs. Waipuna, who looks well, covered a circuit nicely Others out doing useful exercise were Sonoma, Kilderkin, Putty, Annette Vivandel, Carl Rosa, Hurihuri, and Lady 11 une. 1 J

"" THE NEW ZEALAND CUP.

Advices to hand from Canterbury show that Mr. Stead is in tho somewhat unique position of supplying three equal favourites for tho big handicaphis representatives, Nightfall, Noctuiform, and Sungod being all quoted at six to one. This is a more liberal scale of odds than is on offer in Auckland about the Yaldhurst trio, which, of course, is only to be expected, as there is a larger volume of betting in the South. Until Mr. Stead intentions arc (known it is doubtful if a great deal of life will he thrown into the speculation on the New Zealand Cup.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

THE SECOND DAY'S RACING. [lit PICADOR.] The Auckland Trotting Club will hold the second day's racing in connection with their spring meeting to-day at Alexandra Park, and with a capital list of acceptances an interesting afternoon's sport seems to be quite assured. The first race is timed to be started punctually at one p.m. The following is a list of the acceptances — INSULATION HANDICAP TROT, one mile.— Specialist scratch, The Mooress lis., Harold Abdullah 125., Weary Willie 135., Colenso Ha., Macquarrie las., Miss Huon 195., Empress 18s., Green Lavender 21s. HIGH-CLASS HANDICAP TROT, one mileSpecialist scratch, Young McKinney it., Bailer Bs., Ballot 95., Typewriter 95., Taihoa 10s., The Mooress lis., Harold Abdallah 125., Rosebud 125., Sir Robert 14s. INNOVATION HANDICAP TROT, one mile—Le Rosier 3»., Torpedo 11. 45., General Election 10s., Empress 10s., Olive (late Jessie) lis., Special Light (late Speoialite) 125., Mangonui 145., Miss Rue 155., Daydawn 17s. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP TROT, one mile—Le Rosier scratch, Macquarrie 35., Miss Dunmore Bs., Olive (late Jessie) Us., Next Time 95., Huon Leal lis., Mangonui lis., Sandfly lis., Miss Vol* 145., Porangi 145., Eager 17s. ALEXANDRA. HANDICAP TROT, one mile and A-half—Young McKinney scratch, Logan 35., Duke C. Gs., Baiter 65., Stranger 75., Albertorious Bs., Lady Love Bs., Harold Abdallah lis., Weary Willie 145., Torpedo 11. 155., Farewell 11. 155., K.D. 165., Special Light (late Specialite) 21s. NOVEL TROT, one mile and a-half Prince Tuxie scratch, Huon Leal 35., Porangi 75., lago 95., Andy Brown Us., Huon Clair 125., Eager 125., Adelaide 12s. JUNCTION HANDICAP, five lurlongs.— 10.4, . Orange and Blue 8.13, Inspiration 8.2, Mataura 8.1, Solitary 8.1, Merry Delaval 7.8, Lady Farrington 7.2, Legerite 6.10, Resurgam 6.7. ItEMUERA HANDICAP, six furlongs and a-h»lf. —Solitary 8.2, Gladys Rose 7.12, Mataur* 7.12, Dr. Quest 7.11, Lucy Godfrey 6.7. The following are my selections: — Insulation Handicap Trot.—Macquarrie and Miss Huon. High-class Handicap Trot.—Young McKinney and Typewriter. Innovation Handicap Trot.—Special Light and Mangonui. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap Trot.—Sandfly and Porangi. Alexandra. Handicap Trot.—Albertorious and Weary Willie. Novel Trot. —Huon Leal and Eager. Junction Handicap.—Orange and Blue and Mataura.

Remuera Handicap.Gladys Rose and Solitary.