SPORTING.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 701, 22 December 1902, Page 1

SPORTING.

Old Tauhci, who and veil from Gisborne during last week, carries nu age remarkably well. The grey daugii ter of Castor ami Vivamliere is rising to years old, ami she can thus be appropriate) y dubbed a veteran of the turf.—“ Phaeton,,” in the New ZcaUnd Herald. If Coronet coutests the forthcoming Auckland Cup it will make the sixth occasion on which lie has figured in that race. Wairiki has not been nominated lor the Auckland Plate, which make:; it quite clear that the brown colt will be set the task of endeavoring to win the Royal Stakes, Matters in the betting market in connection with the Auckland Cup remain prettv much in tire same state as previously reported. Siege Gun remains lirm at li to -t, hut no money is being invested on him at that- price. _ 'rue Shannon lias been hacked pretty freely at 8 to 1. On the double—Cup and Railway Handicap Siege Gun and Pallas "is quoted at 8 to I. The Shannon was supported respectively with Pallas, llohoro, Wairiki, and Orlofi. The Clip favorite, Siege Gun, was exercised at Kllerslie on Saturday, and moved satisfactorily, as did Uluejacnct Matamataharakeke, Mars, and luas. Val Rosa got over six furlongs in capital style. On Thursday tlic Harp of term siaple supported their double. Idas and Val Rosa, about a thousand being accepted about the pair for the Cup and Railway Handicap.