SPORTING

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4323, 4 April 1901, Page 5

SPORTING

TRAINING NOTES. PBESS ASSOCIATION. SYDNEY, April 3. On the tracks this morning. Sagacity, without assistance, cut out a milo in Imin 473 sec, finishing .strongly. Advance, Gunga Din and Cordon wont Mice round at a gallop. The trio kept well together the best part of tuo way. Tlie New Zealander was in great galloping humour, and moved from Ids companions at the distance, beating Gunga Diu by ever a couple of lengths. The time was 2min 35Jsec, the lastmdo being covered in Imiu Clean Sweep and Paul Pry did a circle, hut Paul got the worst of it, although it took ‘2min 39sec to, do the distance. Wakeful and La Carabine ran a mile in Imin uOJsec. The former could have beaten the bid mare easily if required. AUCKLAND, April 3. > This morning Ideal and Menura galloped five furlongs on the course proper in a pleasing manner, and Boreas went four furlongs fast on the tan. Othcra were set the lightest tasks. Okcari, Hohoro and Rosella are mostin request for the Easter Handicap. CHRISTCHURCH, April 3. The only important work done at Riccarton this morning was a gallop between Pampero, Komuri and Canteen. The first-named broke away from the milo and a quarter post with Komuri. Canteen picked them up at the sevenfurloug pest, and beat Pampero at the finish, the time being 2min 13J«ec. BETTING IN AUSTRALIA. (Received April 4, 1.35 a.m.) SYDNEY, April 3. Betting on Wakeful fer the Doncaster Cup has firmed still futher. All the money obtainable was taken at 3 to 1, and she closed at 5 to 2. Subsequently the mare was backed for the Doncaster Cup double at TOO to G. Advance is favourite for the Cup at 5 to 1, Clean Sweep 0 to 1. CANTERBURY ACCEPTANCES. PRESS' ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, April 3. The following final payments and acceptances have been received : r. Great Easter Handicap, of 500 sovs: seven furlongs.—Malatua 9st 21b, Pampero Bst 101 b, The Shannon Bst 81b, JMehvooci Bst 51b, Benzoin Bst 41b, Cora Linn Bst. 31b, Glenoglo Bst lib, Skobeleff 7st. 1311), Palaver-7st 111 b, Honnc-sa, 7st' 81b, Tsaritza 7.st 81b, Military 7st 81b, St. Denis 7st 71b. Great Aulumn Handicap, of 500 sovs ; one mile and a half.—Malatua Bst 81b, Skobeloff Bst 31b, Stratlmaini Bst lib. Cameo 7st 131 b, Pampero 7st 111 b, Military 7«fc 91b, Mel wood 7st 71b, Palaver 7st 51b, Cora Linn 7st 41b, Hnkii Gst 111 b, Glcnaladale Gst 71b. Champagne Stakes, of 500 sovs; six furlongs.—Cruciform, Monschikoff, Canteen, Calibre.

Kildare Hurdles, ef 120 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.—Social Pest 12s 91b, Ilex list 91b, Hauriri lOst 81b, Dundee lOst 51b, Long Tom 9st 101 b, Vulcan 9st, Larboard Watch 9st. Epsom Welter, of 150 sovs; one mile.—Cadet 9st 21b, Female Franchise 9st 21b, Magnificent Bst 41’b, Waterford Bst 31b, Clandeboy Bst, Glenaladale Bst. Sockburn Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Stratbnairn 9st 11b, Cameo 9st, Nihilist 9st, Huku 7st 91b, Scottish Minstrel 7st 91b, Clandehoy 7st, Cavalry 7st, Terrapin 6st 101 b, Flame 6st 71b.

Russley Plate, of 150 sovs; five furlongs.—Margot Bst 81b,’ Battle Cry Bst 61b, Count of Kolmar 7st 71b. Woo Drappie Tfifc 51b, Antigone 7st 51b, Wepener 7st 51b, Narcissus 7st 31b. ; SCRATCHING. , CHRISTCHURCH, April 3. Bonnie d’Bau has been scratched for all events at the autumn meeting. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. The following aro the handicaps for the first day of the Wellington Trotting Club’s postponed Summer Meeting, to be held on April 17th and 20th; Second Trial Handicap (saddle or harness), two miles.—Belle scr, Ebonite 18sec, Nellie Di; 20sec, Brockleigh 23sec, Trio 24sec, Oiueinatti 11., Milkmaid, King George, Queen Ada 25sec, Brookfield 27sec. Lord Cadmus 35sec. Plunger 40sec. Suburban Handicap" (harness), one mile and a half. —The Member, St. Simon scr. Silver Grey 26sec, Onward 30soc.

Summer Handicap (saddle or harness), two miles.—Joker scr, The Heir 2soc, All Day, Modesty 6sec, Murmur 7sec, Bob E.T. 9sec, Billy Wilson 12soc, Belle 15sec, Sweet Marie, Yiotta 17sec. Provincial Handicap (saddle or ban ness), two miles.—Flavia sen Montreal IGsec,-Sally, Steve Harte 22sec, Hilda 24sec, Brookfield, Comet (pony) 28sec, Revenge 34sec, Lord Cadmus 36sec. ■ Stewards’ Handicap (saddle), one mile and a half.—Joker scr, Flavia 13scc, Dolly Varden, Ned Kelly. 15sec, Naughty Girl, Waihini, Nita 25sec. Harness Handicap, one mile.—The Member, St. Simon scr. All Day. Modesty 6soc, Bob E.T. Bsgc, The General 9sec, Sweet Marie 12sec, Viotta 14sec. Domain Handicap (saddSc), one mile. —Sweet Marie, Belle'scr. Vim ssec, Naughty Girl, Nita, ' Montreal 8-soc, Ebonite 9sec, Nellie D... Sally JOsec, Steve Harte Usee, Brockleigh, Hilda 12sec,, Porewiti 14sec, La Mascott 18sec. Jokter is mot clig’blo for this race, and therefore was.. not handicapned., , ,•/ ' t ' >'

A. Shearsby left for' Fciiding - yesterday;, with Fashion. - who has an engagement in the' Folding Cup on Monday ne’ct. FrankjHiggof I ■ went* South yesterday witlv Hauriid idid'liady Agnes, who are engaged at the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting.