SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11795, 26 July 1900, Page 3

SPORTING.

HAWKE'S BAY HUNT CLUB,

NAPIER, July 25,

Tho principal events at the Hawke's Bay Hunt Club's Steeplechase meeting were won as follows: —

Hunters' Hurdles.—Ellison's Terehunga 1, Mephisto 2, Phantom 3. ' . Hunt Club Steeplechase.—Arrow s Carnival 1, Ehika 2, Puketoi 3. Open Flat. Seven furlongs.—O A eill s Bonnie d'Eau.l, Cceur de Lion 2, Daphne 3. Eight ran. Won easily. Hunters' Bracelt.—Mrs O'Dowd's Tangaio 1, Terehunga 2, Mephisto 3. Open Steeplechase. Two miles and a-halL— Longman's Barbarossa 1, Scallywag 2, Tallyho 3. Eight started. Won comfortably. Hunters' Flat.—O'Dowd's Tengaio 1, Phantom 2, Moleskin 3. .

NOTES FROM WINGATUI. By E.vbly Bikd.

Last week I paid a visit to M'Ginncs's stable, and found everything in " apple-pie " order. This trainer lias eight horses under his care, including Brisa, Maremma, Komuri, Pampero, a . filly by Gipsy Grand—Fairymaid, Campbell, La Reine, and the imported Lochiel—Russet colt. The stable contains nine loose boxes, feed house, harness room, and a whare, the size of the loose boxes being lift x llJrf t. The walls of the whare are decorated with pictures of the ehainpions of by-gone days—such as Carbine, Grand Flaneur, Trenton, and numerous, others. This stable is well equipped as far as harness is concerned, having, as the saying goes, from <" a neodle to an anchor. On the door 'of No, 1 box being opened I had no difficulty in identifying- Pampero, who has thickened • out a lot since last seen in public, and is now close on 16 hands high. The- son of St. Clair— Mistral is of a quiet disposition, and resembles his sire in many ways, while his condition is all that could be desired. This colt is now being prepared for the Derby, which will be run in November at the Canterbury meeting, and should everything go .well with him, I have no • hesitation in saying that he will be a hard horse to beat. No. 2 box was occupied by the "little big one" Brisa, who is a full sister to Pampero. This mare is a rising five-year-old, and shows that she lias been well cared for. during the winter, having a bright and healthy appearance. Bri*a is being prepared in view or the Timaru meeting. The next to be brought under notice was the imported colt by Lochiel—Russet, who is a bright chestnut, with a white blaze down his face, and three white legs. He stands 15.3 hands high, and is looking in first rate condition, having got over his sea voyage very w'L The colt is built something on the same line's as his sire, having a £ood rein, and well let down behind. Sinc-e being purchased by his new owner, the colt has been entered for the Wellington- Stakes 'and the Wanganui Guineas, and is now being given light work. His dam (Russet) is by Russley, Mr Stead's old champion, out of Pottess (imp.). Euroclydon's sister, Komuri, has .filled out greatly of late, and is now a big* upstanding mare. The daughter of Gorton—Lady Gertrude has negotiated cantering work of late, and tho Oaks at the Canterbury meeting will be the first race where she will make her appearance. The next to be shown was a neatly-made filly by Gipsy Grand—Fairymaid, who resembles Mr Reid's champion in "a great-many respects. From appearance I am of opinion that this filly will be very- smart over a short course. The old warrior Maremma was dressed in his best, and is looking very bright. Mr M'Ginness informed me that he has been doingsteady work during the winter, months, and that the black gelding is being prepared for the National meeting. Maremma is now entering upon his ninth year,'and it is surprising how well this old gelding looks. Both Campbell and La Reine are turned out in the paddock. The former met with a slight mishap, which necessitated light blistering. With such.a good team in hand; Mr M'Ginness should have no. trouble in winning some firstclass events. After thanking this trainer for his kindness, I made my. way homewards.

I had a look over Mr George • Ruthven's team, which comprises Casket, Quickishot 11, Motto, and Stockfish. The first-mentioned is in blooming health, and should bo hard to beat in the show ring. " Old George," as he is familiarly named, informed me that he gave the son of Castor a. slight preparation, but he would not stand .the strain. Before breaking down he ran five furlongs on the Taieri track in lmin 3see, which "was a very good trial for a rough course: Casket's owner ha? been promised some first-class thoroughbred mares for his horsethis season. Quickshot II was the next to be brought under notice. The son of St. CMr—Gold Dust, after rncing last year gave signs of having, run his last race, many people being of the opinion that he would not stand another preparation. The chestnut gelding underwent-severe blistering, and now his legs.are very clean. I. understand that Quickshot- will in future be trained by J. M'Ginness, his recent trainer having too many horses in hand. Motto, who won the Welter Handicap-and. paid the big dividend of £80 odd, has proved.in foal to Casket. After racing at Wingatui this mare went amiss, which was the cause of her retirement, while at the present she is undergoing blistering treatment. Old Stockfish is beingused as a hack, by his owner, and is in good winter order. The Casket —Sweetbriar yearling colt is a dark chestnut in colour, with whits points, and has grown int.o a goodlooking youngster. Mr Ruthvcn informed me that he intends breaking-in the Beadonwell— Sweetbriar filly in a few weeks.

The trotters Cocky and Opossum II have been sold by their recent owners to Mr J. M'lCewcn.

From the extrance gate ,to the saddling paddock at the Wingatui course a row of native shrubs is to be planted on each side of the path, which should give the place a better appearance. The plough track has been turned over this week; With good weather this gallop should be in first rate order for working shortly. The Owhiro Creek, which runs through the club's property, overflowed its banks and caused the water to lodge on the track. I understand that the overflowing of the creek is caused by the holders of property below the course not cleaning ovit their portion of the creek.