SPORTING.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 15309, 9 August 1923, Page 8

SPORTING.

VICTORIA RACING CLUB. YEAR'S OPEKATOONS. United Press Association. MELBOURNE, August. 7. Mr MacKinnon, presiding at the Victoria Racing Club's annual meeting, said the June entries reached the record of 3259. Stakes amounting to £100,787 had boon paid during the year, and sixty scholarships had been granted to soldiers' children, making a total of 132. The revenue account showed a profit of £29,000.

AUSTRALIAN STEEPLECHASE. United Press Association. MELBOURNE, August 8. There are .13 acceptors for -the Australian Steeplechase, none of which are New Zealanders. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. THE ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph.—-Press Association. » CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. The following acceptances bavebeen received for the Metropolitan Trotting Club's Meeting, which opens at Addington on Wednesday next: — Introductory Handicap, 1 mile 5 furlongs.—Queen Ida, Lady Irving, Okuti, Freeman, Nelson Bell, Tipperary, Rapid Wind, Red Oak, Worthy Bingen, Gineta, /scr.; Dillon S, Mat Patch, The Toff, Drifting Spec, Lady Nan, 24yds bhd.; Mushroom, 36;' Solace, The Squire, Merry Peter, 48; Corward, 60; Lady Patricia, 72. Electric Handicap, 1 mile.—Bushboy, Ben Mac, Henry Tracey, Thea, Olive Huon, Reta's Greeting, Hickorywood, Promenade, Tobermorey, scr.; G-len Mavis, Betrayer, Princess Zoo, Soprano, Admiral Hal, King Karri, Phil Smith, 12yds bhd; Bell Fashion, Ben Dillon, Nell Pointer, Idris, Progress, 24; Ben Ohau, Nellie Scott, 36; Silver Shoe, 48; Sir Henry, 60. August Handicap, 2 miles.-—Oulmet, Dixie Mac, Stockade, Wild Thyme, i Star Queen, 12yds bhd; Jack Arrah, Steel Bell, 24; Acron, Loganwood, Great Hope, 36; Sherwood, Trix Pointer, Paul Dufault, 48; First Carbine, 60; Taraire, Onyx 72. Trial Handicap, 1 mile 5 .furlongs.— Quiver, Guy Fawkes, Harbour Light, Brown Chequer, Taurekareka, Lafayette, Plywood, Vera's Doll, Becky Logan, War Bond, Prospect, Ratana, Gold Water, Leading Lady, Vera Logan, Golden Devon, Prince Pointer, scr.; Waipero, St- Hubert, Two Bells, 12yds bhd; Lucky Prince, Eric Rothschild, 24; Copo de Oro, Jun. 36; Dalnahine, Harry Audubon, 48; Flora Golding, 60; Child Pointer, 72. Stewards' Handicap, 2 miles. — Young Blake, scr; Lee Norris, Tiny Moon, 12yds bhd; Sir Wildmoor, Pete Peter, 24; Bundaberg, Native King, 36; St. Anthony, Mangoutu, Olive L., 48; Clonmel, Delville Wood, Johnny Bell, 60; Nighborn, Marvin Junior, 72; Whisht, 96; First Fashion, Hed Heather, 120. Queen Mary Handicap, 1 mile 5 furlongs. Huon Lad, Dilemma, Choubra, St. Fillan, Wetday, Nibbidard, Lord Clan, Friendship, Kaohinc, Wild Sunset, Chaos, Lookout, Irish Ejfcs, Albert Logan, Mother Machree, Transport, Wild Pedro, Solly Boy, Emmett, 12yds bhd; Lady Embrace, Mark Wood, 24; Reliance, Earl Derby, Willie Logan, Ramaroa, Cold Water, Quiver, 36; Prince Burlington, Pearlie Chimes, Dolly Dillon, 48. Selwyn Handicap, 2 miles. — Avenue, Harold Burwood, Rorke's Drift, Oaknut, Bing Boy, Teneriffe, Bismurate, scr.; Brutus, Prince Lyons, Whisht, 12yds bhd; Great Bingen, Royal Oak, Irvar, Hayseed, 24; Countryman, Linden Betrayer, 36; Kewpie, 48; Don Wild, 84. International Handicap, 1 mile. — Energetic, William the First, Gold Girl, Grand Denver, scr; Don Wild, Bonny Logan, Adair, Gleaming, August Dillon, The Triumph, Comedy Chief, Lady Joan, Elite, Emperor, Moneymaker, Partner, 12yds bhd; All Bell, Alto Chimes, Paul Dufault, 24; Chid, Logan Chief, Albert Cling,' Snowshoe, 36; Happy Voyage, 96.