LATE SPORTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19815, 5 December 1919, Page 8

LATE SPORTING.

English r?Acr«c. INTER I’STING R UPGRT. By Tolcsniph—l’rew A - ociiition—Copyright Australian mid N.Z. Cable Association. (Received December 6, 1.10 p.rn.) LONDON, December 2. The Jockey Club’s committee, which was appointed to inquire into tho conditions of racing, finds that tho proportion of stakes contributed by owners was considerably higher than in France, Australia or New Zealand. It contrasts Lie generous treatment of owners by Australasian clubs compared with England, especially in regard to added money and giving the public lower adm'ssicu Tho report recommends the 4 key Club’s closer i octroi <i! racecouises and lower admission charges. CARBSNS’S SKELETON. By TelcgrAph—Vr»s* A-eolation—Cnpyrighi A'V Ira linn R t.,l Jf.55. CV'l„ fi —rVion. (Received Deep nber 5, 9.10 a.m.) LONDON, December 1. The Duke of Portland is shipping Garb,lie’s skeleton by ttie Palma this week. NICHTWATCH SOLD. Received December 5, 10.10 a.m.) MELBOURNE. Decomber 5. Jhe racehorse 'viglitwatch has been sold to an Indian buyer for £2OOO. motes, For hoi wm at Methvon yesterday Jean Logan has been penalised 3seo in the Innovation Handicap at the Now Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting