WELLINGTON R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9942, 19 January 1900, Page 3

WELLINGTON R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

(Per United Press Association. j WELLINGTON, January 19. The advent of a large number of visitors to witness the departure of the Contingent is likely to assist in there being a lecovd attendance at the Wellington Racing Club's Summer Meeting, wine • u))=ns on Monday. "ll^u it> no straight-out wagering on tho Cup, Boie.is being nominal favourite, with Djin Djm and Rosella next in fa\ our. At tho Itutt to-day the horses worked on the outside racing track. Djin Run, Sylvia Park, and Pitch and Toss wore the nrst ofthe Cup candidates to put in 'an appearance, each accOffl^ plishing'a serviceable task, but they were not extended,. : Boreas is'looking in tip-top fettle. He rattled off. a mi}o and a quarter with Tortulla iv 2min 19sec, the Cup horse having tile best of it. Rosclla, Vho aj)ps>qts jo Unyo a great heart, ran the Gup distance with neck sweaters on. The last six furlongs were finished in lmiu 23sec, but the filly could have done better. Te Hapuku was absent swimming, and tho trainer is experiencing gome difficulty with his "dicky 1 ' leg. It is believed, however, that' ho will be able to fulfil his Cup engagement. Advance was nddon out ance lound in 2min, going pleasingly, and finishing strong. The majority of the horses engaged m the minor events were worked before breakfast, but there was no attempt at wa tch -breaking,