SPOTTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10239, 22 December 1894, Page 6

SPOTTING.

A.R.C. MEETING.

The following are among ths principal acceptances received : — ...

j Nursery Handicap, of 79 :ovs. Five furlongs.— Fabulist 8.0, Warrigal 7.11. Kingsman 7.10, Dead Shot 7.4, Lady Agues 7.4,' Commodore 7.3, Rex 7.0. Neptune 6.10, Pirate 6.8, St. iie^el 6.6, Norman 6.0.

Handicap Hurdle Race, of 120sovs.—Ebor 32.11, Norton ]2.5, Roaieus 11.7, Warrior 10.9, Fright 9.12, Ingorina 9.5, Marechal Ni'sl 9 5. Railway Handicap, of 100 soys. Six furlongs. —The Workman 9.8, Saracen !1.4, The Dancer S.S, Beu Godfrey 8.4, Doris 7.10, St. Patrick 7.7, Stepjeldt 7.C. Reynard 7.6, Linstock 7.5, Lady Moth 7.2, The Sharper 6.10, Markinch 6.8, Browa Mantle b\7, Norina fi.7. Christmas Handicap, of lOQsova. One mile and a-quariar. — Forme 8.2, Doris 7.12, First Nelson 7.6. Yattenfeldt 7.5, Ancabelle7.s, Stepfeldt 7.4, Lady Marion 6.12, Eric 6.9, Campania 6.9, Norina 6.9, Haria 6.9.

Prim« Warden has shortened to 2 to 1 for thfi Cap. 200 to 60 taken about Lottie shortened her price to sto 2. Prime Warden did a strong mile and a-half this morning, and pleased everyone by his resolute style of going.

HAWSE'S BAY MEETING.

The following acceptances bars been received for ths Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Summer meeting :—

AVelter Handicap.—Prairie Grass, Searchlight, Lady Hamiltou, Splsdrift, Musketeer, Link, Goosandsr, Barballe, Reindeer.

Trial Handicap.—AVaterlUy, Hpinfaldt, Lady Somnus, Flaneur, Ravfeldt, Jewel, Gondola, Miss Patriarch. Handicap Hubdi.es.—Tiritea, T Rose, Waipuku. Summer Handicap.—Dreamland, Blarney, Ua, Nortb. Atlantic, Krina, Planet, The Shrew. Two-yjjab-old Handicap.—Wuodlander, Beauharnais, Wikitoria, Heavenly Twin, Cumbermere.

i Christmas Handicap. — Krina, Allan-adale, } Nixie, Zanella, The Shrew, Tartan, Link.

WAIKOUAITI RACES.

The following nominations have been re> ceived :—

One Mile and a-Half Tjiot.—Susan, Cottage Girl,' Nonna, Zoe, Blackie, Paddy's Mother, Victor jun., Calac, Taieri Lad, Yook, Bedale, Gordon, Little Fairy, Kuijene, Eileen, Telephone, Jamie, Young Prince Alfred, Beatrice, Charcoal, Crcesus.

Waikouaiti Cup.—Dunrobin, Paraimi, Aldershot, Silverstream, Moonlight, Mountain Maid, Exile, Van Buran.

Hawkshury Handicap.—Duurobin, Paramu, Rothamstead, Molly Darling, Silverstream, Reprieve, Tommy Atkins, Mountain Maid, Cactus, Exile, Van Buren, Comrade. Two-mile Trot. — Susan, Cottage Girl, Zoe, Victor Jan., Coke, Tuieri Lad, Bsdale, Birthday, Little Fair}', Hindu Maid, Telephone, Younj» Prince Alfred.

Stewards' Plate. — Rossgoll, Lady Audley, Collingwood, The Painter, Discharge, Odd Trick.

Impulse was scratched for the Auckland Cup at 2.45 yesterday.

The Otago Hunt Club have received a welcome aad valuable addition to the kennels i« the shape of a present from Captain Gardner (of Birchvrood) of four couple 3of splendid healthy young hounds. The spotted beauties arrived on Thursday night, and are at present located at the Criterion Stables, whore they have been much admired. Captain Gardner's generosity is to be commended, and the Hunt Club are to be congratulated on their acquisition.

At a weeting of directors of the Caledonian Society, held last evening, it was reported that the running and walking eutriss ware well up to ksfc year's. The Bale of tickets of membership is also making good progress.

A full meeting of the Committee of the Dunedia Amateur Swimming Clab was hole last evening, Mr Crosby Smith in the chair. It was arranged that, subject to the consent of the Harbour Board, the inaugural swimming tournament would be held on Saturday, 26th January 1895, in the steamers' basin. A programme, comprising a 200 yards championship, three handicap events (one. each open to Rowing Club and Naval Brigades), two boys' events, blindfold, lenp frog, fancy swimming, &t:.. concluding with an obabacle race and polo match, was adapted. Several handsome prizes have been obtained and various others are promised. The objects in founding an Am&teur Swimming Club in Duuedin are to encourage aud improve local swimming, and also to provide trophie3 worthy of competition. From all appearances thesu objects have bsen achieved, and, as members ara enrolling irsoly, the future of the club seems to be a success.