AUCKLAND SPORTING LETTER.

Otago Witness, Issue 1890, 10 February 1888, Page 24

AUCKLAND SPORTING LETTER.

(Fbom Oub Special Spobting Cobbb* SPONDENT.)

Auckland, February 7.

We are having a short respite from racing here at present, and Tattersalls Club having withdrawn their programme, there will be no meeting until the Henderson's Mill fixture on March 17. This is well, for the incessant ring of the totalisater since the first of the year was having the effect of raising a feeling against the machine. The Herald, in an article this week, launched out in very strong language against the totalisator, and it is quite evident that unless there is a very serious diminution in the number of meetings the mechanical bookmaker is in for troublous times. I believe that Mr Marshall was very much put out because James Kean would not accompany Pearl Shell to Victoria^ Kean, however, states that he could not, with good grace, leave Mr Mitchelson's valuable string in the hands of a lot of boys, and just at a time when there appears to be a reasonable chance of a change of fortune attending the hon. gentleman's colours. It is not offcen that we hear of the noble thoroughbred being sold for shillings, but this was recorded last week, when old Rawenata was knocked down for" six bob." The Takapuna Jockey Club paid away £632 in stakes over the recent meeting. The following are the acceptances for the

An attempt was made to back Nelson, but fielders would not lay anything better than 100 to 15, and no business resulted. He was, however backed in conjunction with Don Giovanni and Master John at 1000 to 5. CRICKET. The positions for the Senior Cup are.— United, six wins ; Holland, four wins two losses ; Gordon, three wins three losses. The Hollands may possibly win, but the Cup seems a pretty good thing for the United. Auckland, last year's winners, have shown very poor form this season.

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