WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XX, Issue 1121, 5 October 1911, Page 6

WELLINGTON.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON. October 2. Capital nominations have been received for the spring meeting of the Marlborough Racing Club, that takes place next week. A trip across Cook Strait at this time of the year is very enjoyable, and a large number of local sportsmen intend paying Blenheim a visit. Sid Reid will ride Bracken and Beacon in their Blenheim contests. The pair are reported in capital trim. D. Nyhan, of Trotting fame, is removing his team to Palmerston North. Being a careful and painstaking man, “Dan” should soon have all his boxes fully tenanted. Fort William is hitting out in an attractive style at Trentham. All going well the Soult horse should be in good trim by the time the New Zealand Cup comes up for decision. Mira, the grey full-brother to Iranui, has Cup pretensions of a promising quantity. The colt ran very generously in the St. Leger Stakes at Trentham, which suggests that Mira will be Mr F. Hall’s runner in the big Riccarton event. A. Crawford, who for some time past has been ensconced at Trentham, has taken up his residence at Otaki. He has Foreshot under his care, but some additions are expected in the near future.

The Otaki Maori Racing Club’s new racecourse lends itself admirably for training purposes. Several trainers are contemplating taking up their residence at Otaki, amongst the number being F. Higgott, who for years past has been settled down at the 'Lower Hutt.

Merrivonia looked nice and big at Wanganui, and her exertions at that meeting should freshen her up considerably. With A. Olliver in the saddle, the black daughter of Merri-

wee will have to be reckoned with in the decision of the New Zealand Cup. Full Rate is bowling along in an attractive style at Clareville. The big Officer gelding has many admirers for his 'Stewards Handicap engagement. Mr F. S. Easton, the Foxton sportsman, will be represented at the C.J.C. meeting with Lady Moutoa and her half-brother Sir Moutoa, by Sir Laddo. Abercoed, the Sir Dove —Floradora colt, is to be sent across to Blenheim to complete at Riverlands next week. The youngster demonstrated at Otaki that he could muster up some pace over a short journey. Boanerges and Kilosteri’s forward running in the Higgle Handicap, of a mile and a-quarter, at Wanganui, has caused the “Highden” representatives to come into favour for the New Zealand Cup. The pair’s performances on Friday last were distinctly meritorious. The Lower Hutt and Trentham stables have a strong contingent engaged at the Marlborough meeting. The bulk of the prize money will assuredly find its way to this side of Cook Strait.

St. Felix, who looked on the pretty side at Otaki, is to fulfil his Blenheim engagements. The horse will be ridden by B. Deeley in his contests at Riverlands. Royal Marine, who is now being trained by W. Davies at Trentham, is getting through some excellent training. work. Mr Sarsfield’s galloper will probably assist at the Marlborough fixtureSporting folk are wondering what impost Equitas will receive in her Stewards Handicap engagement. Some critics are selecting the daughter of Advance and Muriwai to receive lOst 101 b. Time alone will tell how their calculations work out when Mr Henry’s decision becomes known. Another win was secured at Wanganui with Hawick, who bids fair to develop into a typical hurdler. Mr Wilson’s hurdler demonstrated that he will have to be reckoned with in the decision of jumping events that he competes in this season. Waipaku’s display over the battens at Wanganui was not very promising. After her recent poor showing Mr Messena would be well advised not to further persevere with the Conqueror mare. Some other sphere of usefulness should be found for her.