SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 98, 20 December 1912, Page 2

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES' December 26 and 27—Taranaki Jockey Club. I December 26, 27, and 28—Manawatu Racing Club, December 26, and 30, and January 1 and 2.—Auckland Racing Club. January 1 and 2.—Stratford Racing Club, January 1 and 2.—Wairarapa Jockey Club. January 1 and 2.—Marion Jockey Club. January 1 and 2.—Hawke’s Bay Jocr key 1 Club. January 21 and 22. —Foxton Racing Club. February I.—Canterbury Jockey Club. February 5 and 6.—Egmont Racing Glut. * SPORTING NOTES. (By “Cicero.”) The locally-owned colt which claims Coronet—Ran Ran as his breeding, is now showing improved form, and is showing some pace in his work. This colt has had the name of Quo Yadis bestowed on him. Labour Day and Koran left for Auckland recently. They should run prominently in their engagements up North.

Cornelian, who pulled up lame at Rangitikei, has made a good recovery, and all going well, will be a starter at the Taranaki meeting. Bismarck, who was “fired” recently, has made a quick recovery, and will be placed in commission shortly.

The much “boomed” Lord Lupin was supported by his party in the final event at Rangitikei, but failed to run up to expectations. He is said to be very stale, but is sure to win when freshened up.

Smilax is now moving nicely in his work, and it would not surprise the writer to see his number hoisted during the holidays.

Royal Marine will not be a runner in the Stratford Cup, a South Island sport having bought him during 'Dim Rangitikei meeting, and shipped him to Greymouth, where he claims an engagement in the Cup, run on Boxing Day.

Tragedy King, who, up to the present, has figured in hack events only, is said to be a “rod in pickle” for the Summer Cup to be decided at the forthcoming Auckland meeting. Patronale will be very “hot” in the Scurries at New Plymouth next week, and it will take something remarkably good to settle the roan. Ascalon, although an acceptor, will not be a starter for the Hack Hurdles next week, but will be reserved for the Flying, in which event the chestnut gelding is favourably handicapped Ngatiranui is now being schooled over hurdles in view of the stick events at the Stratford fixture. The Maniopoto gelding is shaping remarkably well for a beginner. The once-brilliant Lord Soult changed hands twice at the recent Wooclvillo meeting. His trainer gave £23; for him, and afterwards disposed of him for £2B. The Stratford-owned Lucerne will not be a competitor at Taranaki or Stratford, but will, probably, tackle better company at Manawatu and Marton meetings.

Alick Hall intends taking NortEast, Phroso, and St. date to Taranaki, but will probably go to Marton in preference to Stratford at New Year.