SPORTING.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 915, 13 September 1889, Page 12

SPORTING.

RACING-.

(By Martini.) I have received a copy of the programme for the Rangitikei R.C. annual meeting to be held on the Ist and 2nd January. The two days’ racing will be mad 3 up of the following events :—First day : Maiden Plate, a mile and a half, 40 sovs ; Hurdles, 2 miles, 50 sova ; Hack Hurdles, 20 sovs ; Rangitikei Handicap, a mile and three-quarters, 200 sovereigns ; hack race, 20 sovs; Flying Stakes, 6 furlongs, 50 sovs ; Stewards’ Plate, a mile, 30 sovs. Second uay :—'Clifton Handicap, a mile and a quarter, 50 sovs ; Hurdles, 2 miles, 50 sovs ; hack hurdles, 20 sovs ; Sapling Stakes (Derby weights), 5 turlongs, sweepstake of 2 sovs with 25 sovs added ; Railway Handicap, mile, 100 sovs ; hack race, 20 sovs : Consolation, 25 sovs. Nominations are due with the secretary, on the 30th November.

The cabled intelligence that Dunkeld has been backed for the V. R. O. Derby down to 100 to 2is rather significant. Duukold will hardly be expected to represent us as Carbine did in Australia—in fact, hi 3 show of wiuning the Derby is nob at present an extremely large one. On the other hand we know what a good hand at selling Mr O’Brien is.

When a party of members of the House of Representatives paid a visit to Mr Henry Redwood’s stud farm, Mr R. C. Bruce, M.H.R. for Rangitikei, was asked to act as sponsor for a Cadogan—Awatea foal, which promises to be good one. The name selected by Mr Bruce is ‘ Aoraugi,’ which signifies, I believe, the little fleck of sky that hangs over the head of the highest mountains. As Awatea means * day light,’ the idea of naming the youngster after the crown of the mountain that first sees the dawn is rather a happy one.

Southern scribes report that Occident has done a very smart gallop or two lately. Joaepli Thomson, the well-known Australian trainer, aud once a great jockey, died a week or two ago. It is thought at Riccarton (according to ‘ Rata ’) that Merrie England will prove better than Scotß Grey over a mile and a half in November, and he is undoubtedly a real good horse ; but Scobs Grey is also a clinker. 1 saw him on the Riccarton course on Sunday morning, and he is looking uncommonly well. Prior to riding Upstart to victory at Alexandra Park, F. Barrett had steered 22 losers, which would have entailed a loss of £41,955,730 to anyone who commenced with a ‘ tenner ’ and went on the double or quits system. George Barrett also rode 24 successive losers, which represented £293,689,110. Of the Cup horses at Riccarton, Lorraine is reported in splendid health, and Chainshot and Dudu are also spoken well of. Idalia, the Betrayer—Mabel mare, won the Winter Handicap at the Winter meeting of the Tasmanian Racing Club Handicap, and ran second in the Free Handicap. Singapore, the favourite for the V.R.C. Derby, ran sixth in the Spring Handicap at Tattersall’s (Sydney) meeting last month, and has consequently been deposed from his proud place in favour of his stable companion, Dreadnought. Singap >re carried Sat in the race, which was a mile and a quarter, and was won by Bustler, 6st 101 b, in 2min llsec.

The sale of the Rancho del Paso yearlings, was, according to an exchange, the largest and most enthusiastic sale of thoroughbreds ever held in America. The colt that realised 22,000d0l was not by King Ban, but a colt by the English Derby winner St. Blaise, from Maud Hampton. Hia half-brother, King Thomas, last year realised 35,000d0l af auction, and was afterwards sold for 40,000 dollars. The St. Blaise colt was started at 2500d01, which was immediately capped by an offer of 10,000dol from Phil Dyer, and finally he was knocked down to Mr Quinton at 22,000d01, or £4400. The next highest priced one was a fiily by Falsetto from Explosion, who realised IO.OOOdoI, Mr G. Hearst being the purchaser.?Mr Quinton gave GOOOdol for a colt by Ban Fox from Queen, by Scottish Chief, and Mr G. Hearst gave 5100dol for a colt by Ban Fox from Second Pland, by Stock well. The yearlings by Darebin and Sir Modred did not realise anything like these sensational prices, but they averaged very well. A colt by Sir Modred from Carrisima was bought by Mr S. Quinton for 3650d01, and this was just beaten by a filly by Darebin from Loulanier, who was purchased by Mr P. Lorillard for 3700d01. The latter was said to be undoubtedly the pick of the fillies, and much satisfaction was expressed at her going to so good a sportsman. A filly by Darebin or Sir Modred from the celebrated Miss Woodford was sold to the brothers Morris for 2559d01, and a colt by Darebin from Bavaria realised the same price. A filly by Darebin from Flora fetched 2200d0l ; a colt by Sir Modred from Letolalu, 1600dol; a colt by Darebin from Kiss Me Quick, Isoodol. Frailty, Trenton’s dam, has produced a colt to Nordenfeldt.

Moss Rose won a selling race of 200 sovs at Caulfield, the other day. Nelly_ Moore, Lochiel’s dam has, also produced a colt foal to Nordenfeldt. CARBINE AND MENTOR. ‘Augur,’ who recently paid a visit to Mr W. Hiokenbotham's establishment, writes as follows thereon :— ‘ The champion, Carbine, I found in grand buckle, much improved in appearance, with grand development over the loins and quarters, as bright as anewly-coined sovereign. His forelegs are neither better nor worse than when he won the Champion Stakesj and though I do not for a moment

imagine that he can win the Melbourne Cup with lOat upon his back, he has thickened out: so much, and seems so capable of carrying the extra weight, that even with such an impost it is quite possible that he may run into a place. His temper has improved considerably too. In the autumn his trainer often had a difficulty in getting him to work on the training track, buit now there is not the slightest trouble with him, aud he fairly revels in his work. Mentor was looking as blooming and mellow as a well-ripened pear. There is still however, a thickness about the sheath of the tendon of the near fort-leg, but his trainer has strong hopes of the horse standing another preparation ; and should he succeed in bringing him to the post lit and well, he shall again be one of my selections for the Melbourne Cup,

(PUS PRESS ASSOCIATION-.) Sydney, September 9. There is but little wagering over the Hawkesbury meeting. The latest quotations for the Grand Handicap are 4 to 1 against Lamond, 5 to 1 Tourbillon, and S to 1 Ellerdale.

Sydney, September 10. The latest betting on the Hawkesbury Grand Handicap is 9to 2 against Tourbillon, 7 to 1 against Lamond and Ellerdale. Sydney, September 11.

Betting on the Hawkesbury Meeting, which opens to-morrow, is more spirited. The latest quotations for the Grand Handicap are 100 to IS against Tourbillon and Ellerdale, and 100 to 16 Lamond. Melbourne, September 11. Recall has been scratched for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups. Timarv, Septembers.

Acceptances for the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting :—Hurdles Presto, Waitangi, Louis, Playboy, Squib, Hollywood, Civis, College Boy. County Plate—Sir Julius, Doubtful, Meada, Cynaro, Road Metal, Murat, Zealot. Thres-mlle Trot—Eda, Jimmy, Marengo, Ossian, Cripple, Guardsman, Glancer. Presidents’ Handicap—Wolverine, Lorraine, St James, Quibble,. Wakatipu, Mikado, St Malo, Sir Julius, Le Temps, Little Shamrock. Welter Handicap—St Malo, Alcinous, Little Shamrock, Cynaro, Murat, Prima Donna, Road Metal, Loo. All have accepted for the Hunters’ Hurdle. Christchurch, September 6. At a meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club Committee to-day the following resolution relative to the disqualification of owners, trainers, and jockeys taking part in the late Heathcote race meeting was passed : As hitherto some misapprehension has existed as to the terms of rule 19 as adopted at a meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club held on the 18bh May last, the disqualification under that rule, affecting the owners, trainers, and jockeys taking part in the Heathcote races on Monday, 2nd inst., be removed.

Dunedin, September 9. The Hunt Club have received the following entries in the Hunters’ Steeplechase : Gar,ryowec, Bugler, Tramp, Magnet, Cuddy, Maxwelton, Taihoa. The following acceptances have been received : -Kensington Handicap. Wolverine, Occident, St. James, Quibble, St. Malo, Little Shamrock, Le Temps, Blizzard. Tally ho Steeplechase. Daddy Longlegs/ Louis, Waitangi, Mexico, Civis, Maxwelton, Lewis. Shorts Handicap. Mon Loup, Aprts Moi, Stonehenge, St. Malo, Crossbow, Le Temps, Dispute, Littlo Shamrock, Alanna, Don Pedro, Prima Donna, Cinnabar. Auckland, September 9. Sydney papers by the mail steamer state that Dunkeld has been backed to win the Victorian Derby down to 100 to 12.

HAWKES BAY MEETING. Napier, September 10.

The following weights were declared for the Hawkes Bay Club’s Spring Meeting : Spring Handicap, one mile and a half.— Silence, Bst 101 b ; Whisper, Ssfc 91b ; Lady Norah, Bst 61b - Lady Florin, Bst 3lb; Corunna, 83t 21b ; Leopold, Bst 21b; Scots Grey, Sst ; Tongariro, Bst ; Kotuku, 7st 111 b ; Partner, 7st 10lb ; Strephon, 7st 71b ; Renata, 7st 71b ; Fabulous, 7st 7lb ; Tirailleur, 7st 61b; Prince of Wales, 7st 41b; Omaha, 7st 31b ; Cyclone, 6stßlb ; Dauphine, 6st 51b ; Tit, 6st 21b ; Thyme, 6st. Hurdle Handicap, two miles.—Chemist, 12st 121 b; Uranus, 10st 121 b; Premium. lOst 101 b ; Waterfall. lOst 71b ; Akatea, 9st 121 b ; The Dove, 9st 61b ; Purataki, Marshall Key, and Taurekaitai, 9st. Flying Handicap, three-quarters of a mile. —Recluse, 9st 91b ; Whisper, 9at ; Lady Florin, Sst 101 b ; Tongariro, Ssfc 51b ; Leopold, Sst 41b ; Corunna, Sst 3lb ; Scots Grey and Kotuku, Sst 21b ; Fusee, Sst; Strephon and Renata, 7st 10lb ; Omaha and Boulanger. 7sb 71b ; Waterbaby, 7st 61b ; Man Friday, 7st 51b ; Cyclone, 7st 41b ; Dauphine, 6st 71b ; Tit and Tutanekal, 6st.