SPORTING.
THE AUCKLAND MEETING. (Pee United Press Association.)
Auckland, December 15,
Hilda and Lebel are favourites for the Auckland Cup at 3to 1; while Fraternite and British Lion are quoted at sto 1. This morning Flinders and Tamar walked. Lebel and Stepniak trotted on the tan. British Lion, Clanranald, and Queen of Trumps did easy tasks. All look well. Rain fell to-day, which will put the tracks in better order. They are very hard at present.
The following scratchings wero announced to-day:—Auckland Cup : Patchwork, Great Northern Foal Stakes: Puwerewere. Hurdle Race (first day): Hopeful Kate and Bit o' Blue. All engagements : Brigand. The betting market is still stagnant. Hilda and Lebel are quoted favourites at 3 to 1, while Hopeful Kate is in most demand for the Steeplechase, and has been backed at 12 to 1 in doubles with Lebel and Hilda.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 9300, 16 December 1891, Page 2
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142SPORTING. Otago Daily Times, Issue 9300, 16 December 1891, Page 2
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