SPORTING NOTES.

Evening Star, Issue 4064, 6 March 1876, Page 3

SPORTING NOTES.

The Bimedin meeting ia already engaging considerable attention outside the Province. The latest “ >ip" is given by the sporting writer for the Wellington ‘ Post,* who says“ The probable starters ore, I believe, Templeton, Daniel O’Borko, Amohia, Korari, Fishhook, Eory O’More, and King Philip! Of these public opinion seems to point to Amohia as the winner, but she is, os yet, untried, and I must say that I very much prefer Koran's chance. Fishhook should be in the first three after his really good running in this Island. Daniel O’Bourke should also be well up, for he is really a good little horse, and will be in good condition. I fancy the support given to Eory O'Moie and King Philip must in great part be set down to local prejudice, although it is rumored that Yeend considers King Philip’s chance so good that be bos engaged Batty, who rode Wollomai in the Melbourne Cup, to ride him. As far as Templeton is concerned, I cannot help thinking that, good horse as he is; the weight he has to carry will stop .My present opinion is that the result will be— Koran, first; Daniel O’Borke, second; and Fishhook third j Templeton and King Philip close up.” TRAINING NOTES, At the Forbury this morning there was a tolerably large attendance of spectators, the bookmating division being strongly represented. The first Jpnes to show up were Seabird and the Merrimao filly, followed by Bight Bower. Mr Carson’s two were treated to walking exercise on the course and afterwards on the beach; while Eight Bower, after doing nearly an hour’s sauntering about had a steady gallop three times round outside the hurdles. Yesterday morning while doing similar work he considerably astonished his nderand the onlookers by swerving and clearing one of the hurdles in the most off-hand way, and as “ ft were a mere matter of course. Monaghan had out Pungawerewere, Templeton, Elfin King, Merry Monarch, and Steamer. Seanntreuss was again an absentee, but she was out later in the day.' Tempi ston and Pungawerewere were taken on to the sand, where they stripped and went a steady three miles up and down. The filly stripped well and led throughout, going in very good form, but Wattie kept Templeton well in hand until the finish. Last year’s winner pulled up all right, and it ia evident he will soon be fit to stand any quantity of hard work that maybe found necessary. Merry Monarch was stripped and went a strong gallop twice round the tan, but he looked as § another round would have tried him severely His time was reported to be 3min. 25sec., but it was a £poa deal nearer 3min. 45sec. Steamer went three to l1 * bnt did not show much speed. Of O Brian s lot. Fishhook had a short canter on the ten, and then went twice round in company with Haphazard, Henderson riding the latter. Derritt took the steeplechaser Auckland Kate about two miles and a-half, but she has notshaped at the hurdles yet. Plying Fish and Native did not show up, bnt the latter was out yesterday morning and fell over hurdles. Of Mr Yeend’s pair Eory O More did only walking exercise, but King Philip excited more interest than any horse that was out te-day- First, he had a half-mile breather, and then Cotton gave him a fine sweat, taking him four times round the tan. The King’s taking style of going was much admired, and a small crowd assembled to examine him while he was being rubbed down. The unanimous verdict was that he has never been anything approaching the horse he now is, and as far as muscle goes he bids tair to rival ‘lempleton’s appearance last year* , Kildare was out, but as usual only walked about. Wee Lad was the last to put in an appearance, and he had a good three-mile gallop on the course proper. Something should be done by the Jockey Club to prevent people from bringing dogs on to the training ground, there, being fifteen or all descriptions of breed tearing about this morning. Much, however, as trainers complain I suppose no notice will be taken until a valuable horse gets thrown into the ditch and breaks his leg or his jockey’s neck. 8 Pegasus. THE VICTOEIAN E. C. AUTUMN MEETING 1

[By Cable,]

Thei above meeting commenced at Melbourne on Saturday. The following is the result of The hi. Leqee Stakes, of 200 sovs, added to a sweep of 25 sovs each. One mile and three ~ quarters and 132 yards. Mr Eh Jellett sbr c Richmond ... i Mr W. Wilson’s b f Maid of All Work 2 Mr S. Gardiner’s b c Bullion ... ... g A fine race, and a splendid finish.