SPORTING.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16503, 2 August 1919, Page 4

SPORTING.

fRICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. B- TEtEQBAPH.—OWU COEEISPONOENI. CHRISTCHURCH, August 1. There was ne work of importance at Riccarton this morning tha tracks being very heavy in consequence of the steady rain. The field for the Grand National Steeplechase is likely to Buffer somo reduction before the day of the race. Arlington rvas at Riccarton, but has returned hqftio, while Polthague has not arrived yet. Lochella and Alanawapango claim other engagements on tho same day and the last named at, any rate, is an unlikely starter for the big ci oss-conntry event. All Over ranks as favourite for tho ■Winter Cup, tha All Red gelding, having been very solidly supported very early. Hobefcah has also come into the 'market during the last few days, while Cerebus has gained many admirers since ho won tho Flying Handicap an the Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting last Saturday. tig!,AGING AT HOAIE. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright, LONDON, July 20. At tho Goodwood meeting the Stewards’ Cup resulted: Kingoll 1, Irish Elegance 2, Scatwill 3.—Times Service. ALAN AAV ATU HUNT AIEETING. Per Press Association. PALAIERSTON N., August 1. The stewards of the Alanawatu Hunt Club have decided to pay the full stakes in the last race to the owners of tho first and second horses —Sir Fanciful and Alaster Boris —tho former having been instructed to carry the wrong weight by the officials.