SPORTING.
THE GRAND NATIONAL. The following are the acceptances for the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase meeting:— Grand National Handicap. Clarence,, 13st; Canard, ,12at,6,1h.;. Qpamby, list 81b, Barbary, 10st; Kosciusko, lOst.
Maiden Plate. —Master Morris (late To Whiti), Commissioner (late Dexter), Captain. Hunt Club Cup. —Clarence, Canard, Waverley.
WAIMATE STEEPLECHASES. The. following weights;,have been declared : Waxmate Steeplechase Handicap.— Clarence,; 12st 111 b; Canard, 12st 51b ; Quamhy, list 101 b : Bateman list; Kosciusko, lOst 101 b ; Wild Boy, lOst 101 b ; Milo, lOst 81b # Barbary, lOst 81b ; Commissioner, lOst; Waverley, lOst.
CANTERBURY JOOKEY OttJß. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s annual meeting was held yesterday. The treasurer's statement showed L6,67fi to hare been paid in stakes this year, as against L 4,974 last year. The condition of the Club is improving. The liabilities to the bank have been reduced from L 4,388 to L 2,188. The New Year’s Day meeting was so successful that it should be a regular fixture. L 420 has; been expended on a shilling stand, etc., Ll3l spent on the railway to the course, and L 173 on improving the training gallop. ‘ It is proposed to lay down another gallop. The totalisator realised L 2,838. The nominations for the Derby of 1883 are 38; and for 1884, 52. A similar increase was noted in the Welcome and Champagne Stakes. The grounds, etc., were in good order. It was proposed to carry out ornamental planting. ; The balance-sheet showed i the receipts to have been L 10.490, and the expenditure L 7,699. Exclusive of L 6,616 on account of grand stand, .the liabilities are L 2,654 and the assets L9,168‘. A proposal to appoint a paid handicapper and ask other clubs to accept him and contribute • towards the salary was negatived. An increase of the secretary’s salary was recommended to the Committee. -A proposal fixing the minimum’ weight in handicaps at fist 71b was lost. The rule of fixing the, top weight at Bst 101 b was struck out; ■ > :
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 944, 16 May 1883, Page 2
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328SPORTING. Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 944, 16 May 1883, Page 2
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