SPORTING NOTES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 772, 17 December 1886, Page 12

SPORTING NOTES.

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First Lord, the best of last season’s two-year-olds, has had to be thrown oat of training, and will take a long spell. I am informed that Artillery will be a certain visitor at the summer meetings here, Mr Butler having engaged accommodation for him.

‘ Beacon ’ and ‘ Actaeon * are hard at it. This is how ‘ Beacon ’ reckons his confrere up :— * The latestof the many individuals who have of late years lit up the sporting columns of the Canterbury Times with the scintillations of their teeming imaginations, is evidently not lacking in some of the qualities of his predecessors. He is certainly no sticker at trifles, while as an observer of truth he is simply nowhere. It is a somewhat redeeming feature that he has so little confidence in his own writings that he has adopted no nom de plume, but shelters himself behind the editorial “we.’’’

The catalogue for the'New Zealand Stud Company’s annual sale in January next, i 3 to hand. From the introductory remarks I take the following extract:— ‘ The yearlings to be offered at the annual sale are the. finest this Company has yet bred. They comprise three by the young sire Cap-a-pie, who was a good racehorse when on the turf, but he ..has not had many opportunities of making a name for himself hitherto, as he has been in the country districts. ' Five are by Leolinus, a great performer in England, and sire of several first-class animals ; one each by Guinea, Piscator, and. Robinson Crusoe (sire of the great Trident), and lastly, 22 by Musket. Next year will see the. last of this grand old horse’s get, so that buyers should not stand off, for Musket' mares; and, horses, will not be got no matter what the offer. Among these is an own brother to Necklace, Thunderbolt, and Bangle, ah own sister to Martini-Henry, (the last of this successful nick), also an own sister to Nordenfeldt (likewise the last), an own sister to Industry and Pearl (from Pearl Ash), an own brother to Mitrailleuse, Revolver, Ricochet, and Lady Alice ; while those from the beautifully-bred Leila, Tres Deuce, Maid of Honor, Steppe, L’Orient, Petroleuse, Mersey, • Pulchra, Lure, and Atlantis, must cause the buyer to bid ere he lets them pass. Among the others is a filly from old Raupo, by Cap-a-pie, which 'will take many a good judge’s eye, and those who remember Mata will not let-this youngster be knocked down without a good figure. Nelson’s performances are sure to cell My Idea’s grand big colt, even if he were not a good-looking one. Perfume’s pretty filly will be snapped up by those who remember the dam’s excellent game jumping powers, and Tamora’s late form should help to point out the excellent points of Moonlight s chestnut filly.’ ‘ Hippona ’ says that Petroleum, the three-year-old son of Cadogan, has an injured fetlock which makes it useless to persevere with hi 3 training. The same writer says of Kingfish ■‘ I had a look at Kingfish in his box during the week, and his appearance pleased me greatly. He looks well up to Derby weights, being a fine upstanding fellow, and his great propelling power behind the saddle should enable him to get over the ground at a rare pace. The colt has an excellent set of understandings under him, and the boy who came down with him—a Sydney light-weight named Mercer, by the bye—tells me that he has never had a bandage on. If there was one thing I did not like about Kingfish at was his rather sour-looking head, and it strikes me that unless.he is thoroughly in the humor, th 4 colt will not race at his best. This of course is only an opinion founded at first sight. So far as Kinghsh’s condition is concerned, it is easily seen that he has done a great amount of work, but he has a rather light-looking appearance just now, and wants a bit of building up. The brood mare Lulu, and a yearling colt by Neckersgat, from Wandering Jew’s dam, took fright in a thunderstorm at Morphetville the other day, and died from the effects of injuries received through charging a fence.

Mr Frank Reynolds, of Tocal, informs an exchange that his imported mare Powder has dropped a fine brown filly foal to Goldsbrough. Powder is the dam of the Melbourne Cup winner, Arsenal, and Crossfire, who has the best Australian mile record, and. a full sister to such a pair is a most welcome arrival.

Weights for the Otaki races are published in this issue. The nominations were numerically weak, and it is difficult to speculate upon possible winners. In the Hurdles I fancy iS'gatitoa ought to beat Satan. Of the four in the Otaki Stakes I like Buccaneer and The Shah best, and I think Satan ought to win the District.

The plough gallop is being put in order this week ready for accommodation of horses engaged in the Summer Meeting. Necklaoo is to be put to King Cole, the idea of sending her to St. Alban’s having been abandoned.

Christchurch, December 9. Fusillade, Artillery, Torrent, Disowned, Loohiel, and Master Agnes were shipped per Waihora for North. ' Masterton, December 13. The following weights have been declared ■ by the handicapper (Mr J. O. Evett) for the Summer Meeting of the Masterton-Opaki Jockey Club, to be held on the 27th and 28th instant: — , Opaki Stakes Handicap ; one mile and a half—Pasha, 9st 91b ; Administrator, 9st gib - Humour, Bst 91b ; Charmer, 7st 71b ; The’ Spy, 7st 61b ; Little Scrub, 7st 31b; First Water, 7st; Rollo, 6st 71b ; Smooth, Pntangitangi, and Satanella, 6st. Railway Plate Handicap ; three-quar-ters of a mile, —Pasha, 9st 101 b ; Forester, 9st 51b • Rumour, Bst 101 b ; Revoke, Bst 41b ; Tornado, 7st 121 b ; JCharmer, 7st 71b ; The Shah, 7st 51b ; Little Scrub, 7st 21b; Honeysuckle, 7st 21b ; Glaicks, 7st ; Rollo, 6st 71b ; Putangitangi, 6st 51b ; Secretary, 6st 51b ; “Smooth, 6st; Satanella, 6st. Handicap Hurdles; two miles.—Freebooter, 12st; Zulu, lOat 71b ; Halioore, 9st 121 b ; Acme, Sat 71b. . ..■ Napier, December 14. The following acceptances and general ...entries have been received for the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s Boxing Day meeting Maiden Plate, 50 sovs (entries).—Kupe, General Thornton, Marina, Longwaist, Fardingale, Griselda, Steelbone. Christmas Handicap (acceptances), 100 sovs.—Pearl, Bat 121 b; Silence, Bst 61b; Soudan, Bst 41b ; Miss Dargon, 7st 131 b ; The Poet, * 7st 101 b ; Mystery, 7st 91b ; Expelled, 7et ; Huata, 6st 101 b ; Longwaist, 6st 71b; Psycho, 6st 61b; Sylph, 6st. Handicap Hurdles, 100 sovs (acceptances) —Denbigh, list 12lb ; Liberty and Volcano, lOst 71b ; Owhawoko, 9st 101 b; Tim and Hurricane, 9st; Bret Harte and First Whip, Bst 71b. Hastings’Handicap, 250 sovs (acceptances)— Pasha, 9st ; Pearl, Bst 101 b ; Silence, Bst 41b • Deceiver, Sst 21b ; The Daird, 7st 131 b ; Soudan, 7st 12lb ; The Poet, 7»t 101 b ; Mystery and Rivulet, 7st 51b; Orwell, 7st . 31b • -Clyde, 6st 61b ; Fardingale, 6st 41b. Two-year-old Plate, 70 sovs (entries)—Javeline, Hiko, Marmatahi, Leonore, Falconet.

(PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Ota rt, December 13. The following weights were declared on Saturday night for the Otaki Racing Club’s Year Meeting :—Handicap Hurdles — Ngatitoa, list 71b; Satan (late J. L. Sullivan), lOst 81b. Otaki Stakes—Shah, Bst 101 b; Goth, Sst 21b; Buccaneer, 7st 8b; Whakapua, 6st 51b. District Handicap— Satan (late J. L. Sullivan), Sst 71b ; Whynot, 7st 81b ; Whakapua, 7st 31b; Bendigo, 6st 21b. , AUCKLAND NOTES. (united press association.) Auckland, December 9. At Ellerslie this morning Nelson was sent twice round at a steady pace, getting over the ground in nice style. The two-year-old colt Crutchfield put in a brisk six furlongs, and Libeller and Silver Prince accomplished a couple of useful rounds. Cinderella and Lady Norah after going once round alone slow joined company, and the pair negotiated another round at a good swinging pace. "Victoria was out, and was sent twice round steadily, showing no - signs of lameness. Friendship covered two miles at a good swinging pace. Chaafe’s team merely walked. Waitiri is being worked at Mr Lennard’a private track. Tetford was again an absentee. Nelson is quoted at 3 to 1 for the Cup, Waitiri at 5 to 1, Fusillade 7 to 1, Disowned and Loohiel, Bto 1, Derringer 10 to 1, Cinderella 12 to 1.

Auckland, December 11.

There were a large number of horses out at Ellerslie this morning, and some good work was done. Nelson was sent the Cup distance, moving with great freedom throughout. Waitiri made her appearance, and went three times round at an easy pace. She looks very well. Cinderella cantered once round by herself, and then Lady Norah joined her, and the pair travelled twice round at a strong pace. Lady .Norah finished the better of the two. Derringer and Kingfish put in two rounds at a good bat, Kingfish having the best of it at the finish. Silver Prince put in twice round with Libeller, the pair coming home at nearly top. Disowned and Fusillade are now quoted at £to 1 for the Cup, but Nelson and Waitiri are still favorites. Auckland, December 13.

Some interesting work was done at Ellerslie this morning. Nelson put in a couple of serviceable rounds at half pace, going freely, and showing a disposition to extend himself. Tetford made his appearance on- the track, and his task consisted of being sent three times round at half pace. He shows no signs of lameness, and his absence from the track is said to have been caused through being slightly cast in his box. Cinderella and Lady Norah (in company) were sent twice round at a strong pace, and Turquoise and Derringer traversed the Cup distance at three-quarter pace. Derringer had bandages

on bis fore legs, and appeared sore at the finish. Kingfish wtfs treated to two miles alone, getting over the ground in a taking style. Waitiri did half pace work, moving in a nice and free manner. Victoria (with bandages on her fore legs) went twice round at half pace. She appears to be very s6re, Crutchfield did useful work.

The'jumping horse Jim arrived from Blenheim yesterday. . . ; Auckland, December 14. • The work done at Ellerslie this morning was not of much importance. Nelson was given a three-mile sweat, and Waitiri went the Cup distance at half-pace. Disowned, Torrent, and Lochiel were on the ground, but only did walking exercise. Last night Kingfish was brought into notice, and 500 to 30 (sic) was written against him for the Cup, and 1000 to 60 was taken against the same • horse for the Cup and Derby, while 500 to 15 was taken about Kingfish and Guy Fawkes for the Cup and Steeplechase. Waitiri and Nelson, coupled with Jim, have been backed for the Cup and Steeplechase at hundreds to 6, and 300 to 12 has been taken abont Lochiel and Jim.

The following is the latest betting for the Cup :—5 to 2 against Nelson, 5.t0 1 Waitiri, 5 to 1 Disowned, 5 to 1 Fusillade, 5 to 1 Lochiel, 100 to 10 Tetford, 100 to 8 Kingfish, 100 to 7 Clogs, 100 to 5 Cinderella, 100 to 5 Victoria, 100 to 2 Cremorne.

RANGITIKEI WEIGHTS. Bulls, December 10. The following weights were declared last night for the Rangitikei R.G. Meeting, to be held on the 31st December and Ist January : Hurdles. —Wideawake, list 71b ; Orlando, lOst 71b ; Auctioneer, lOst 51b ; Maminga, lOst; Germaine, 9st 101 b ; Merrilegs, 9st 51b ; Doctor, Bst 71b. Rangitikei Handicar.—Administrator, 9st 41b; Armourer, Bat 61b ; Rumour, Sst 61b; Speculation, Sst 51b; Torpedo, 7st ,121 b; Lady Artist, 7st 101 b; Ahua, 7st 101 b ; Orwell, 7st, 21b ; Normanby, 6st 91b ; Pandora, 6st 61b ; Spray, 6st 21b ; Ravenswood, 6st; Ruapehu, 6st; My Dream, 6st. Railway Handicap.—Administrator, 9st 71b ; Armonrer, Bst 91b ; Rumour, Bst 91b ; Speculation, Sst 81b; Parvenu, Sst 61b ; Torpedo, Sst ; Lady Artist, 7st 121 b ; Ahua, 7at 121 b ; Orwell, 7st 41b ; Rimu, 7at 21b ; Hagar, 7st; Normanby, 6at 101 b ; Spray, 6st 31b ; Ruapehu, 6st ; My Dream, 63t. Flying Stakes. Parvenu, Bst 121 b; Strenuous, Bst 101 b ; Lady Artist, Sst 41b ; Orwell, 7at 101 b ; Rimu, 7st 71b ; Hagar, 7st 51b ; Pandora, 6st 121 b ; Mi3s Puritan, 6st 81b ; Stiletto, 6st 41b ; Orlando, 6st. District Handicap. Speculation, Bst 121 b; Parvenu, Sst 101 b ; Strenuous,' Bat 81b; Lady Artist, Bst; Hagar, 7st 61b ; Germaine, 7st 41b ; Miss Puritan, 6st 71b; Spray, 6st 51b ; Stiletto, 6st 41b. The additional nominations of Reputation, Forward, and Fabrication for these races were not accepted. ASHBURTON SPRING MEETING. ' Ashburton, December 10. Yesterday’s results of the Ashbnrton Races were as follow : —Hurdles, of 30 sovs— Moody, I ; Panic, 2; Nero, 3. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs—Jackal, 1 ; Panic, 2 ; Zealot, 3. Ashburton Cup, of 120 sovs— Rubina, Sst, 1 ; Derwenter, 6at 61b, 2 ; Quibble, 7st 81b, 3. County Plate, of 40 'sovs—Melville, I; Zealot, 2 ; Tasmania, 3. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs—Jack, 1 ; TitBit, 2 ; Gaiety, 3. To-day the weather was again fine. The Hardies, of 50 sovsj resulted in a walk.over for Aroha, Moody being scratched. Racing Club Handicap, 100 sovs ; one and a-quarter miles —Rubina, 1 ; Quibble, 2 ; Tit-Bit, 3. Totalisator dividend, £2. Ladies’ Purße, 25 sovs; one and a-half miles—Quibble, 1 ; Moody. 2; Meada, 3. Won by a bare length. Totalisator dividend, £1 11s.

'WINNING AUSTRALIAN JOCKEYS. Sportsman. On The Flat. • Mounts. Lost. ' Won. R. Ellis ... . .. 44 31 13 T. Hales ... 39 26 13 E. Gorry ... ■ . 50 38 • 12 "Derritt, JN.Z. 20 1 9 11 B. Williams. S. . ;. 33 26 ■■ 7 - : T A. Woods, N.Z. . 17 ,10 C. Gough ..." .. 30 24 6 W. Campbell, S. . .. 35 29 6 Fiddes 21 16 5 A. Robertson 40 35 5 B. Colley ... 31 26 5 Curran, S. ... 22 17 5 O. Williams, N.Z. 10 5 5 Clifford, N.Z. 16 ii 5 Over Hurdles and Steeples. Mounts. Lost. Won. T. Lyford, N.Z . 13 4 9 J. Gardiner .. 16 10 6 Dunn, N. Z. .. 5 — 5 J. Malone ... 19 15 4 Regan, S. ... W. M'Leod 10 14 6 11 4 3 P. M'Gowan 17 14 3 D. Mitchell, N.Z.. 6 3 3 J. Rae, N.Z. ... 4 1 3 T. Corrigan .. 9 - 7 2 M. Carey ... 6 4 2