SPORTING NOTES.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 398, 21 September 1875, Page 3

SPORTING NOTES.

The entries for the Canterbury Cup and C. J.C. Handicap were posted last evening at about nine o'clock. The number of nomina. tions is fair, but there is a noticeable absence of entries from Wellington, and from the stable under the management of George Cutts. Old Tamburini who, I hear, is rattling along in fine style, will once more have a shy for the principal races of the meeting, but Dan has not nominated Lough Neagh for either of tbein, as I suppose the colt has not answered the expectations formed of him as a two-year-old. Mr Redwood's stable is represented in the Cup by the four-year-old Guy Fawkes and three three-year-olds, but I believe there is just a chance that some of these latter may leave the stable before the day, owing to a change in their ownership. Webb's team consist of Castaway, Ranolf and Blair Athol, the lattft- being the colt by Ravensworth, out of Moss Rose, belonging to Mr Shand. The two first named are well known, and the third is a fine grown youngster, who has a good many friends for the Derby, and who acquitted himself creditably in a rough spin the other morning. Mr Delamain has of course engaged Templeton and Pungawerewere', and if the three-year-old filly can put her stable companion through, she must be dangerous, as she is sure to be turned out very fit. Mr Yeend comes up this Aveek in charge of Rory O'More and King Philip, but I cannot stand either of them to ?iwin a big weight-for-age race, though with lighter imposts they may shape well enough in the Handicap. At the same time it must be remembered that if owners enter horses for races such as the Cup, the handicapper is bound to think that the animals are of more than ordinary calibre, and he consequently is not likely to throw them into any handicap. Bob Ray has Tattler (half brother to Traitor) and Daniel O'Rorke in the Cup, and Tadmor and Satanella represent the stable interest in the Handicap. It would be utterly impossible at this early period to point out anything with a chance of winning cither of the events that closed yesterday, but Castaway and Kauri are the public fancies for the Cup. The Handicaps for the Ccraldine races have appeared, and the Hurdle race looks like a certainty for Tommy Dodd, if his talented o»vner should think it worth while to send him; but the flat races I must decline tp meddle with, though if Tadmor is in any form as yet, he should be handy for the Geraldine Cup. Turning to Australian turf news, the success of Calumny in the Hawkcsbury Handicap was no more than was expected by those who knew the mare best. Lurline was not so fortunate in the Metropolitan, but she ran sufficiently forward not to disgrace herself, as it must be remembered she was burdened with the top weight of 9st 61b. On reference to the Australian turf statistics it will be seen that the two New Zealand mares won last season ten races, amounting in value to £3052, which amount was pretty equally divided between them, as Lurline put £1590 to the credit of Mr Gardiner, and Calumny won £14(52. To this latter sum must now be added the valuable stake she Won at Hawkesbury, which would make the balance in the chesnut's favour. Verily these animals have been a profitable investment to their Australian owners. In home news the success of Perkin AVarbeck in the Cumberland Plate will be gratifying to those who sent mares to his halfbrother Blue Boy last year,- and this, beautifully breif horse should be eagerly sought after by the racehorse breeders. The three stable companions, Traducer, Albany, and Blue Boy are now in fine form, and we anticipate a most successful season for all three of them. Knottingley, at the Bush Inn, is looking as fresh as a four-year-old, and is certain to command attention from horse breeders. Mr Nosworthy has Traitor and Slanderer, both of whom are advertised to stand at' very liberal terms. There are numerous other thoroughbred sires advertised for- the season, and owners of mares should have no difficulty in finding an animal - that suits their taste. 'As .the horses that will figure at the forthcoming meeting are now doing strong work, and as there is some chance of seeing what events the" different animals in training are intended for, I shall furnish a weekly budget of training notes, in the hopes that some of the Christchurch public may be able to "spot-a winner," . . 1 ..' ' HERMIT. METROPOLITAN MEETING. The following nomination for the Cup and : for the 0.J.0*;-were; received last evening at Warner's Commercial hotel :—• " Cup. 1. Mr R. H. Campbell's ch h Castaway, 5 yrs 2. Mr J. W. Mallock's ch c Ranolf (by Tovvtou—Phcebe), 3 yrs 3. Mr D. O'Brien's b g Tamburini, aged 4. Mr H. Redwood's br c The Chief, 3 yrs 5. Mr H. Redwood's b c Kauri, 3 yrs G. Mr H. Redwood's br c Guy Faux, 4 yrs 7. Mr H. Redwood's br c by Towtou —'Jertainty, 3 yrs 8. Mr S. Nosworthy's br c Tattler, 3 yrs 9. Mr P. Campbell's ch c Daniel O'Rourke, 3 yrs 10. Mr T. Shand's ch c Blair Athol (Ravensworth—Moss Rose), 3 yrs 11. Mr F. W. Delamain's bh Templeton, 5 yrs 12. Mr F. W. Delamain's br f Pungawerewere, 3 yrs 13< Mr H. Teend's b g Rory O'More, aged 14. Mr H. Yeend's br c King Philip, 1 yrs. 0. J. C. 1. Mr R. H. Campbell's ch h Castaway, 5 yrs 2. Mr R. H. Campbell's br c Castilian, 3 yrs 3. Mr J. W. Mallock's ch c Ranolf (by Towton —Phcebe), 3 yrs 4. Mr D. O'Brien's b g Tamburini, aged L 5. Mr J. Lunn's br m Nectar, SyrU * *■ \ 6. Mr H. Redwood's br c Guy Faux, 4 yrs 7. Mr H. Redwood's br c Towton—Certainty, 3 yrs 8. Mr H. Redwood's b c Hercules, -1 yrs. 9. Mr H. Redwood's he Kauri, 3 yrs •" 10. Mr'H. Redwood's br c The- Chief, 3 yrs ' ' 117 Mr R.' Ray's bti Taffmor, J '*-y"rs '-*» . J "'I2VMY-F. Wt itelamain's *brf Pungawertewere, 3 yrs "--~ "' u "' " ' ; . ''. *<i i ". if- )■/■ > ■»■■■ i •• ■ • /■;-'.••

13. Mr F. W. Delamain's b h Templeton, 5 yrs 14. Mr H. Yeend's b g Rory O'More, aged 15. Mr H. Yeend's br cKing Philip, 4 yrs 16. Mr R. M. Moi ton's br m ISatanella, 5 yrs. _ . GERALDINE RACES. The following ; are the weights for the horses in the principal events at the above races ; Mr John McKinnon was the handicapper: — Handicap Hurdle Race—Of 30 sovs. For all horses.i /About 2 miles ; over eight flights of hurdles. Acceptances, 2 sovs on the night of general entry. Tommy Uodd, 12st Theodore, list 71bs Muscatel, lOstlOlbs Alice Gray, lOst 51bs Stranger, lOst Eclipse, 9st2lb Kitty Clyde, 9st. Publicans' Purse Handicap, of 25 sovs, for all horses ; nominations, with I sov, on or before 9 p.m. of the 11th of September ; acceptances, with 1£ sovs, on the night of general entry. Distance, 1£ miles. Tadmor, 9st Gibs Muscatel, 9st 31bs Alice Gray, 9st Waverley, Bst 51bs Seven Bells, Bst 31bs Pakeha, Bst No Gentleman, 7«t 121bs Mignonette, 7st 21bs Lady Ellen, 6st Second Day. Geraldine Cup Handicap, of 50 sovs ; 2 miles; acceptances, 2 sovs on the night of general entry. Tommy Dodd, Oat 121bs Nectar, 9st 51bs Tadmor, -9st •' • ; Pakeha, Bst ■ . '.. ..- Waverley, 7st 121bs . No Gentleman, 7st 51bs Mignonette, 7st lib Hector, 7st Tantrum's colt, 7st Kitty Clyde, 6st