SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 4565, 17 January 1902, Page 7

SPORTING.

lILIT TRAINING NOTES. Yesterday morning was favourable for training operations, ana seveial laicresling gaiiops look place at tno iuuit course. Both tan and grass gallops — tiie outside of the course proper —wore used. The latter was probably tno faster of tho two, and is very solid at present, notwithstanding the recent rain. The Yaldhnrst team ail worked on tho grass. Orioff (Hewitt) and Helen Fancit (a light boy) were bracketed for a half-mile spin, which the first-named ran in oOlsec. His companion was ridden out, but was beaten at any part of tho journey, and is probably not so w-’i as earlier in the season. St. Michael (Hewitt) cantered round to the top cf | Hie .straight, where Cruciform joined 1 in. Tho St. Loger filly, who is a hue ! pacemaker, had a slight advantage alcng j the back, but there was nothing bcj tween them at the finish. Both horses i went well, the last eight furlongs taking linin 4Gsco with a flying start. E. Cutts’s team, Goldonmere, Glenoglo and Cannie Chiel, worked on tho tan, but were not required to do their best. Ihe .same trainer’s two-year-olds, Dirk and Golden Vein, sprinted on the same track. Ayrcialo, Shrapnel Shell sud Battler hopped off at the six furlongs post on the grass. The two-year-old was beaten when half the distance vas covered. Ayrdalc won comfortably in Imin IDsec from Sbrapnc) Shell,_ vho was ridden out to keep his position. Ayrdale is a good track horse, and is possessed with plenty of pace. Ringlet dashed off at the seven furlongs post and covered half a mile at an even-time gait. Canteen (Hewitt) and Blazer (Jackson) broke away at the throequarter mile post. The grey got a break on at the start, which Blazer was unable to make up, finishing four lengths to the bad. Apparently Jackson held Canteen too cheaply, but the latter finished in the most resolute manner, and at once gained friends for the Telegraph Handicap. Tho six furlongs took Imin ISAsec. Goklspur rattled over JiaJf a mile on the grass, but did not put up anything in tho way of time, and appeared to feel the hard going. La Torpedo was no use to Languid, who ran five furlongs under a light impost in Imin sscc. Motor and Mooi went niceIv over six furlongs, finishing together. ■ Melwood, in his usual taking style, bowled over a few furlongs, rather an easy task for a Cup candidate. Pure Silver and Velocity started together for a mile gallop on the tan, but the former won easily. He registered Imin 39soc for seven furlongs. Frontier finished in front of Aldinga over five furlongs. Cornea, who is going to Foxton, galloped strongly, although not extended. Aido-de-Camp, who wont twice round at three-quarter pace, will also journey to I Foxton if bo stands up to bis work. Ho has a “leg.” and has been lately restricted to swimming exercise. WEIGHTS TOR, THE WELLINGTON SUMMER MEETING. The following aro the imposts for the Maiden Plate, one mile; weight for age.—Victoria Cross Bst 111 b, Jemima, Bst 111 b, St. Lyra Bst 111 b, Benefactor Bst Hb, Shrapnel Shell Sst lib, Frontier Bst 11b, Battlecry 7st 131 b. The following aro the weights to bo carried by the horses remaining in the Wellesley Stakes, of 300 sov.s: four furlongs. For two-year-olds:— Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c Golden Vein, by C’lanranald—Golden Crest, Sst 71b. Mr Douglas Gordon’s ch c Pcrirua, by Seaton Delaval—Waiteinata, Sst 71b.. Mr W. Rathboue’s hr c Optimist, by Apromont—Flatter, Sst 71b. Mr _ P. Poneke’s ch c Stepson, by Stepniak—Britomarte, Sst 71b'. Mr A. Paterson’s ch c Eingraan, by Castor—Bangle, Sst 71b. Mr Geo. 6. Stead’s hr g Orioff, ly Stepniak—Sortie, Bst 41b. Mr W. E. Bidwill’s hr f Ascension, by Gipsy Grand—Rainbow, Sst 21b. Mr W. E. Bidwill’s b f Immersion, by Gipsy Grand—lllusion. Sst 21b. Sir Geo. H. Clifford’s br f Dirk, by Clanranald—Safeguard, Sst 21b. Mr T. Sbeenan’s cb f Greek Maid, by Musketry—Psyche, Sst 21b. FOXTON RACING CLUB. Tho following acceptances and general entries have been received by the secretary, Mr J. R. Whyte, for tho above club’s summer meeting:— Flying Hack Handicap.—Hardwork Sst 101 b, Somnolent Sst 31b, Cobra 7st 101 b, Moreen 7st 91b, Ika 7st 91b, Gold Cord 7st 9!b, Detonator 7st 51b, Dalky 6st 111 b, Adonis 6st 111 b, Wehenga Cst 111 b. Foxton Cup.—Toa Sst 131 b, Aide-de-Camp Sst 41b, Calceolaria Sst 21b, Oracle 7st 131 b, Lady’s Link 7st 81b, Hinekoa 7st 51b, Cornea 7st 31b, Bowman 7st, Van 6st 121 b, Passion Fruit 6st 111 b, Blackwing 6st 101 b, Tiroa Cst 9!b, Nioiti Cst 71b. First Hack Hurdle Handicap.—Tirea list 93b, Rimu lOst 131 b, Pukana lOst 111 b, Great Scott 9sfc 81b, Nabaucklash 9st 21b, Aitua 9st. Stewards’ Hack Handicap.—Van 9st 31b, Elusion Sst 31b, Colza 7sfc 101 b, Weta 7st 51b, Waionui Cst 111 b, Lady Cornelia Cst 101 b, Adonis Cst 10!b. Summer Handicap.—West Guard Sst 131 b, Toa Sst 121 b, Aido-de-Camp Sst 01b, Oracle Sst, Faugh-a-Ballagh 7st 131 b, Lady Bell 7st 131 b, Gipsy Queen 7st 131 b, Waituru 7st 121 b, Lady’s Link 7st 111 b, Halbadier 7st 91b, Hinekoa.7st 71b, Blackwing 7st 51b, Te Pako 7st 31b, Aquinaldo Cst 121 b. Welter Hack Handicap.—Tyrone lOst 91b, In-the-Van 9st 131 b, Mo rceu 9st 61b, Last Spec Sst 131 b, Otaio Sst 121 b, Nai Nai Sst 101 b. Kuserow Sst 101 b, Redshank Sst 101 b, Cashier Sst 101 b. ENTRIES. Maiden Hack Hurdles.—Halcyon, Aitua, Nat Gould, Eakuraku, Garnet, Van Tramp, ’JVaitohi, Haorelyu, New Zealand, Forest Gate, Redshank, Takntikaha, Hakarau, Corelli, Old Gun, Madman. Maiden Hack Race.—Vega, Kuserow, Flanagan, Nai Nai. Urutonga, Betty, St. James. Two Bob, Eauiiiai, Last Spec, Mairehau, Cashier, Wehenga, Lady Cornelia. Electric Hack.—Kuserow, Nat Gould, Urutonga, Hardgraft, Laertes, Spun Gold, Van Tramp, Waitohi, Emulation, Haerelyn, Two Bob, Goldwai, Raumai. Dalky, Forest Gate, Bellbine, Vega, Pareora, Diamond Queen, Maireliau, Adonis, Cashier, Wehenga, Gold Dredge. PAHIATUA RACING CLUB. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps at the forthcoming meeting of the Pahiatua Racing Club, to be held on the 29th and 30th instant, and entries for tho Disposal Stakes, six furlongs, and Pahiatua Scurry, five furlongs, close with Mr Edward E. Lewis (secrotaiy) to-morrow at 9 p.m. The Pahiatua telegraph office closes at 8 p.m. PRESS ASSOCIATION-. NAPIER, January 16. After payment of the second forfeit tho following horses remain in the Hawke’s Bay Stakes, to be run at the Hawke’s. Bay Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting, 1902:—Dotiona. .Spun Gold, Sergius, Lavalotto, Grey Seaton, Porirna, Liquefy, Shellback, Rattler, Despatch, Dirk, Windwhistle, ’Deerstalker. Tercelet, Romany, Queen, Royal Artillery, Evelyn Wood, Sensation, Sarcho-

don, Bnscobci, Kingman, Optimist, Firoaway, filly by Hotchkiss —\ ij.cn, Eland, Indian Queen, Rajah. Bijoutry, Ixoronta, Gold Pur.sc, Gold Dust, Fairy Dream, Armistice, Wiioellock, Cameiot.