SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 13, 21 May 1913, Page 3

SPORTING.

WANGANUI ACCEPTANCES. Wanganui, May 19. Tho following are first day acceptances for the Wanganui J.C. winter meeting to be held on Thursday and Saturday next;— Wanganui Steeplechase, of 600 sovs ; three miles.—Antarctic 12.0, The Native 11.2, Okehau 10.10, Glenmore 10.9, Dorando 10.1, Hawick 10.1, Bravest 10.0, Leolanter 9.9, Whimper 9.8, Knutsford 9.7, The Spaniard 9.7. Century Hurdle Handicap, of 300 sovs; two miles and a quarter.—The Native 1.10, Chief Marshal 10.7, Armagh 10.2, Bercola 10.2, Darby Paul 10.0, Marton 9.7, St. Kevin 9.5, Allure 9.5, Silva 9.5, Ngatimaru 9.3, Clemency 9.0. Connolly Handicap, of 250 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Multiply 8.8, Byron 8.3, Passedena 8.0, Patriotic 7.12, Lady Moutoa 7.11, Leonta 7.9, Con the Shaughraun 7.8, Phosphorus 7.6, Aruake 7.6, Lady Menschikoff 7.6, Atahu 6.10, Lady Nolan 6.9. Borough Handicap, of 150 sovs; six furlongs.—Fort William 9.0, Postillion 8.7, Sanguinary 8.3, Blue Garment 8.1, Mulga Bill 8.0, Makara 7.12, Katua 7.9, Roosevelt 7.6, Grattan 7.6, Ineuru 7.0, Lady Louisa 6.13, Stepney 6.13, Toney 6.9. Kaitoke Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 110 sovs; one mile and three-quarters. —Goodwin Park 10.12, Sea Queen 10.9, Serenity 10.5, Thrave 10.3, Jack Pin 9.13, Big Blast 9.6, Buoyant 9.3, Watchchain 9.0, Morning 9.0, Brown Star 9.0, Nebulous 9.0, Oxley 9.0. Hack Steeplechase Handicap, of 125 sovs; two miles.—Tyrannic 11.1, Kauroa 10.9, Leolanter 10.8, Bismarck 10.1, Panther 9.13, Fireworks 9.13, Levant 9.12, Makiri 9.12, Rebel 9.10, Loopline 9.9, Drudgery 9.9, Salopian 9.7, Otehau 9.7. Puma Hack Flat Handicap, of 110 sovs; one mile.—lnvader 9.3, Tiwari 8.3, St. Serf 8.2, Euroco 8.2, Austin 8.0, Lockwood 8.0, Mummer 7.12, Sweet Zinnia 7.9, Kurnalpi 7.9, Royal Patron 7.9, Moirette 7.6, Charge 7.6, Kuropotangi 7.0, Mexico 7.0, Opeke 7.0, Sweet Breeze 7.0.

(By 'Cicero.) The Wanganui Jockey Club has not received a very good response from owners for their winter meeting, whjch opens to-morrow. The fields, both in class and numbers, should be much better considering the valuable prizes offered. However, should the weather clear, some capital-racing should take place. A baker’s dozen are left in the Borough Handicap. Ineuru 7.10 (inc. lOlbs. penalty) will probably start favourite, although Postillion is fancied by his party, and will command considerable support. The l Hack Steeplechase contains a like ijgdfiber. Kauroa ■ and Pi reworks (Prosser's), who iarje well seasoned,: and have had experience over “big” country, will be well supported.

Eleven have accepted for the Wanganui Steeplechase, which carries a prize of £6OO. Antarctic, who holds pride of place, has some splendid performances! to his credit, but it is open to doubt whether Salvadan’s son will strip at his best, a condition he will 'have to be in to successfully carry 12st to the front. The Native, who is second on the list, is a really brilliant hurdler, and is reputed to be just as good over country. The Worry gelding Is now trained by Prosser, which, in itself, is a strong recommendation. Okaihau, who won the same event last year, is very forward, and his party are sanguine. Glenmore, who ran some capital steeplechases last year, has received a lot of support in “doubles.” The Native, Okaihau and Glenmore should provide a good race.

Eleven also have paid up for the Century Hurdles. The Native, who is top weight, will probably start in the Steeplechase. Chief Marshal, who hails from a powerful stable, has been heavily backed for this event, but is sure to encounter a lot of opposition . from Ngatimaru. Of the dozen en- • gaged in the Hnck Hurdles, Goodwin Park and Jack Pin carry a lot of . money. The scratching pen has been freely used in the Connolly Handicap. Leonta, Byron, and Multiply are fancied by their respective parties. A good field of sixteen have cried content for the Puma Hack. St. Serf, who was not handled judiciously at Egmont, and Austin will probably be best backed, j Phroso is slightly lame, hence her withdrawal from the Connolly Handicap. Should she improve, it is Hall’s intention to take her to Auckland. Mason has disposed of Zeus to a couple of well-known sports, and there is a likelihood of fl ie Martian filly being trained in Hawora in future. Deeley was not successful bn St. Serf at Hawera, and the writer will be surprised should this horse not fun a better race in Nodder’s hands at Wanganui. , J. Melville has sold Rector Girl, and in future the daughter of Obligardo will bo trained by J. Butler. Byron is greatly fancied by his owner for the Connolly Handicap, and has been supported, coupled with Chief Marshal, for a largo sum. K drain will be a runner at Wanganui on the second'day (Saturday), and is likely to run prominently. Antarctic will be ridden by the Auckland horseman, Tutchen, in the P Wanganui Steeplechase to-morrow. The roan gelding Patronale, who g had a really good record in the Autumn, has now gone into winter quarters. It is intended to give him a special preparation for the £1250 Stewards Handicap, decided at Riccarton in November.