SPORTING NOTES.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1896, 22 March 1880, Page 3

SPORTING NOTES.

[By Sinead.]

The acceptances and general entries for the forthcoming Autumn Meeting which will bo found elsewhere, are not throughout so numerous as usual, but on the other hand the quality of those engaged is exceptionally good. Fourteen have finally accepted for the Autumn Handicap, and the absentees are for the most part running at present in the North Island. I still think Foul Play the most formidable animal in the race, though should his owner elect to declare with Grip he must be very dangerous, while On Bit’s nomination seems to point to the fact that her owner thinks her very good goods in her way. I do not like Camballo at the weight, and do not think the other Yaldhurst representative, Yolunteer, can be forward enough in condi tion. York’s performances have been for so long so consistently moderate that I cannot stand him, and in spite of Titania’s brilliant Dunedin performance there are several whose chances I prefer to hers. Luna has a good turn of foot, and a very light impost, but I hardly think her class enough for a race of this description, a remark which applies, though in a lesser degree, to Norseman, of whom however I am free to confess I know but very little. Fishhook, if the Hook of old, would run it right out, but his lengthened absence from the racecourse would point to the fact that he cannot be sound, and I should think Mr Bay would probably depend on old Templeton. Whether he has lost his pace or not will I think be proved on Tuesday, but with only eight twelve on his back I fancy he if in the humor, should run a great race from start to finish. Marie Antoinette has, I believe, a big private reputation—a reputation scarcely sustainable from her Dunedin running, and I cannot stand her for this event. Betrayer should run a great race, and though ho meets his former victor, Grip, on level terms, I think the son of Idalia will be the

best suited by the light weights. Mata hap, I see, cried content, but I think at the weight and distance Foul Play is decidedly the best of the two. I reserve my final tips for the daily Pbbsb of Tuesday morning, but at present I think Foul Play, Betrayer, or Templeton should furnish the winner of the big autumn event. Five have paid up for the Champagne, and of these public performance naturally points to Sir Modred as the winner. Lurline’s sister. Lure, has been doing good work, and second honors will probably lie between her and Ray’s recent purchase, The Governor. Of the Epsom Stakes it is impossible at present to speak with any degree of certainty, for, with the exception of Hornby and Le Loup, all the animals engaged have paid up for the Autumn Handicap, which is run on the same day. Should all start, which is of course not very probable, there ought to be a magnificent race, between Mata, Foul Play, Le Loup, and, should he be well, Fishhook. Norseman has the reputation of being able to go fast, while On Dit’s appearance in such company should be a sufficient guarantee that she can do likewise. Six have nominated for the new two year old race, the Nursery Handicap, which should, and I have no doubt will, bo one of the most interesting events of the meeting, the more so as Hilarious and ;Sir Modred will try conclusions for the first time since the Welcome Stakes. Sixteen have nominated for the Easter Handicap, amongst whom I notice the name of Messrs Mason and Yallance’s new purchase, Randwiek. As nearly every animal in the race can get the distance at a clinking pace, a grand race may he looked for. The Selling Race has produced a very good nomination, and here again, if anything like himself, I cannot see what chance any of them will have with Fishhook. Putting him on one side I fancy Oamballo is very likely to repeat his victory of last year. The nominations for the Flying Stakes are very similar to those for the Epsom, and the result of the latter will no doubt guide backers in their selections for this event. The Free Handicap will probably appear on Tuesday. I remind owners that nominations for the Champagne S’akea of 230 sovs, 1881, must be sent to the Secretary, C.J.C., accompanied by 2 sovs, before 9 p.m. on Thursday, April Ist. For such a valuable stake I expect to see a large entry. Two very important sales will take place at Middle Park on Thursday week, the day after the Autumn Meeting. The owners of that property will offer a number of two-year-olds and yearlings. Particulars of these have already appeared in these columns, and intending purchasers can obtain catalogues from the auctioneers. It will be sufficient for the present to say that the youngsters to he offered are for the most part of the most aristocratic lineage, and a better looking lot were never before offered in New Zealand. By the courtesy of the Middle Park proprietors, Messrs. Ford and Newton have been enabled to invite the racing public to their sale of the late Mr Matlock's thoroughbred ' stock, notable amongst which is the well known sire Anteros. i GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. The following acceptances and nominations ( were received at the office of the C. J.C. on Satnr- ( day evening last:

ACCEPTANCES. The Great Autumn Handicap of 10 sovs. each, with 300 sovs. added, for three-year-olds and upwards, the ae cond to receive 25 aovs. out of the stake. One mile and a half. Mr H. Goodman’s b m Titania, 6 yra Mr H. Goodman’s ch c York, 4 yrs Mr H. Redwood’s ch c Norseman, 3 yrs Mr R. Ray’s b h Templeton, aged Mr R. Ray’s b g Fishhook, aged Mr J. Lunn’s b m Marie Antoinette, 3 yrs Mr E. Cutts’ b g Mata, 5 yrs Messrs. Mason and Vallance’s br g Camballo, 5 yra Messrs. Mason and Yallance’s b c Volunteer, 3 yra Mr P. Butler’s cb m Luna, 5 yra Mr G. Fraser’s br o Betrayer, 3 yra Hon. Wm. Robinson’s br h Foul Play, 5 yra Hon. Wm. Robinson’s br £ 0n Dit, 3 yra Hon. Wm. Robinson’s blk c Grip, 3 yrs The Champagne Stakes of 15 sovs. each, with 250 sovs. added, for two-year-olds. Colts, Bst. 101 b.; fillies, Sat. 81b. 2 sovs. on nomination; 3 sovs. on general entry day of Autumn Meeting; 10 sovs. at 9 p.m. on Saturday, 27th March. Six furlongs. 25 subs. Mr W. O. Webb’s br f Virginia Water Mr R. Bay’s ch c The Governor Hon. B. Campbell’s b c Sir Modred Mr Seabright’s ch g Romeo Mr G. Fraser’s b f Lure. NOMINATIONS. The Epsom Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 100 sovs. added, for three-year-olds and upwards. 3 sovs. on nomination on general entry day, to go to the fund, and 5 sovs. at 9 p.m. on Saturday, 27th March. Weight for age. Once round. Mr H. Redwood’s ch c Norseman, 3 yra Mr R. Ray’s b g Fishhook, aged Mr B. Ray’s b c Hornby, 3 yra Mr E. Cntta’ b g Mata, 5 yrs Mr G. Fraser’s eh c Le Loup, 5 yra Hon. Wm. Robinson’s hr h Foul Play, 5 yrs Hon. Wm. Robinson’s br f On Dit, 3 yra. SECOND DAY. The Autumn Nursery Handicap of 5 aovs each, with 100 sovs added, for two-year-olds. Weights to be declared by 7 p.m , and acceptances, with 5 sovs, at 9 p.m. the evening before the race. Five furlongs. Mr W. C. Webb’s br f Virginia Water Mr B. Ray’s ch c The Governor Hon. E. Campbell’s b c Sir Modred Mr H. Prince’s br c Hilarious Mr Seabrigbt’s ch g Romeo Mr G. Fraser’s b f Lure The Easter Handicap of 5 sovs each for acceptors, with 100 sovs added, for three-year-olds and upwards, the second horse to save his stake. Weights to be declared at 7 p.m., and acceptances, with 5 aovs, at 9 p.m. on the evening before the .race. One mile. Mr H. Goodman’s br h Chancellor, 5 yrs Mr H. Goodman’s ch f Tera, 3 yrs Mr H. Redwood’s ch c Norseman, 3 yrs Mr R. Ray’s b h Templeton, aged Mr R. Ray’s b g Fishhook, aged Mr E. Ray’s b c Hornby, 3 yrs Mr E. Cutes’ b g Mata, 5 yra Messrs Masou and Vallance’s br g Camballo, 5 yrs Messrs Mason and Vallance’s b c Volunteer, 3 yrs Messrs Mason and Vallanoe’a ch c Eandwick, 4 yrs Mr P. Butler’s ch m Luna, 5 yrs Mr G. Fraser’s hr c Betrayer, 3 yra Mr G. Fraser’s ch o Le Loup, 5 yrs Hon W. Robinson’s br h Foul Play. 5 yrs Hon. W. Robinson’s blk o Grip, 3 yrs Hon. W. Robinson’s br f On Dit, 3 yrs _ The Selling Race of 5 sovs each, with 50 sovs added, for three-year-olds and upwards. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 400 sovs, any surplus to go to the fund. If entered to be sold for 300 sovs, allowed 71bs; for 200 sovs, 141bs; for 100 sovs, 211bs. Weight for age. One mile and a quarter. Mr B. Shadbolt’s b c Blue Ribbon, 3 yra (£100) MrT. Bassett’s br h Middleton, 6 yrs (£100) Mr S. Powell’s b m Mireille, p yrs (£100) Mr H. Goodman’s b m Titania, 6 yrs (£2O Mr H. Goodman’s ch c York, 4 yrs (£100) Mr J. Brabazon’s blk f, by Albany—Sludge, 3 yrs (£100) ■ Mr R. Kay’s b g Fishhook, aged (£400) Messrs Mason and Vallance’a blk g Camballo, 5 yrs (£300) The Flying Stakes of 3 sovs each, with 50 sovs added, for two-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Six furlongs. Mr R. Ray’s b g Fishhook, aged Mr R. Ray’s ch c the Governor, 2 yrs Mr E. Cntts’ b g Mata, 5 yrs Hon. R. Campbell’s b c Sir Modred, 2 yrs Mr H. Prince’s hr c Hilarious, 2 yrs Mr 6. Fraser’s ch c Le Loup, 5 yrs Mr G. Fraser’s br c Betrayer, 3 yra Hon. W. Robinson’s br h Foul Play Hon. W. Robinson’s hr f On Dit