THE TURF.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 3581, 5 November 1898, Page 2

THE TURF.

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, November 4. A Ifci.il' bruised bis foot in a gallop at Yaldburst yesterday, and may be unable to start at the O.J.C. Meeting AUCKLAND BACKS. " Filverspcb’s” Anticipations. The Auckland Bucing Club’s Meeting takes place to day. 'Jho following may run forward in their engagements:— Predidknt's Handicap. Firearm, Knight of Athol, Canopus. AiCkland Guineas.— Explosion, Drum Major, Dayntroo. Welcome Stakes.— Hastings, St. Mark, St. Peter. Hurdles. —Bonnie Blue, Antares, South Pacific. SHOetS. —Telephone; Miss Emmy, Brilliant. Citt Handicap.— Coronet, Crusoe, Wairongomai. .. Pont Handicap.— Rangiuru, Miss Bose, Fair Nell. . - Fltino.— Lady Marion, Eton, Telephone. The Otaki Maori Racing Club’s meeting on Wednesday and Thursday next promises to prove equally as successful, if not more so, than previous gatherings of the club. All the arrangements have .been completed, aiid a large attendance from all parts of the district is expected. It is notified that bookmakers will not be allowed on the course. The secretary, Mr Hema Te Ao, will receive moneys for investment on the totalisator up to the Bth for the first day’s racing. On the second day a telegraph office will, be open on the course. Complaints having been made by rettlors concerning people trespassing on their property and breaking down fences when proceeding to the course the filub cautions the public against the practice, and intimates that any person caught doing so will be charged double gate fee. The entrance gate has been made closer to the township, and consequently more convenient for the patrons of the races.