THE N.Z. CUP.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 974, 5 November 1908, Page 5

THE N.Z. CUP.

The great Spring carnival of the C.J.C. will commence on Saturday, and will extend over four days. All reports from Christchurch unite in saying that the fixture promises to be the best ever held. The fields should be very- large, while quite a consultation of talent has assembled at Riccarton, going from all parts of the Dominion to compete at the meeting. Twenty-three horses have been paid up for in the Cup, and it looks as though quite twenty will start. Auckland will be represented by Master Delaval, who has been giving the utmost satisfaction in his morninggallops. The son of Seaton Delaval is in great buckle, and Aucklanders to a man will hope he may prove equal to holding his own against such powerful opposition. The top weight Zimmerman is very well, and is also a fine stayer, but if he succeeds in carrying his 9.9 to victory he is deserving of the heartiest cheer ever heard on the course. Frisco was at one time reckoned to have a chance second to none, but has rather gone out of favour, and this remark applies in a measure to Mahuta. Sir George Clifford will be represented by Stratagem, who at times has been doing good track work. Then there is Mr Lowry’s chestnut colt Downfall, who will have a strong following down Napier way. The training track has also shown up the light weights Heorthen and White Lie in the most attractive light, from which it will be seen that the big guns will not have matters all their own way. One of the provisions of that Judicious effort at grandmotherly legislation known as the Gaming Act prevents one from attempting to forecast the actual re suit. However, there is abundant material for a fine race.