SPORTING NEWS.

Hastings Standard, Issue 504, 17 December 1897, Page 3

SPORTING NEWS.

COMING EVENTS

Xotc —Tlii- <h>tcs of of nomttuitions and avi-i' yi" iriH be added to tin err nig of thvie Chios advertising with the StimJ'-rrti.

1 >•: ember 27tii : Waipawa County r ice meeting. December 27tli and 28th '. Lower \ u. .jv J.C. meeting. December 27th and 2Sth: Mauawatu rt.C. Meeting. December 27, January Ist and 3rd : Auckland meeting. •iii: : i;iry Ist and 3rd: Wairarapa race meeting. January 12th : I'ahiatvta nice meeting. January 20th: Danevirke hack meeting; nominations close January sth.

At the Clivistclmrch Racing Club's meeting yesterday the principal event, tiie Christelmrcli Handicap, of 50 sovs, was won by Rangi under, with Bhm tallist second, and Skirmisher third.

Tally-ho is to be shipped for Auckland by the this evening. He is in charg of C. Mitchell. The Danevirke Jockey Club's annual hack meeting lakes place on January 20th next. The Damnirke Handicap is woiJi 80 sovs. Nominations close with the secretary (Mr W. G. Hunter) oil Wednesday, -"sth January.

One of the most appropriately named residences in Hawke's is •' The Kennels,"' the picturesque home of Mr H. 11. Jackson, the popular huntsman to the Hawke's Bay Hounds. On entering the gates you are greeted with a smiling, hearty welcome from the proprietor, as thorough a sportsman as stands in the colony, who is delighted to understand that the object of your visit is to look over his kennels and see his famous pack. A visitor is not left long in doubt as to where the hounds are, lodged for a perfect babel of barking announces the knowledge of Ins approach, and the sight of the dogs leaping against the bars of their homes amidst a deafening accompaniment of barking is inspiring to one who hunts with the "Galloping Grooms," and to whom such sounds are sweeter than the sublimest music. Nowhere, perhaps, could there lie found a more ideal spot for a Kennel. Nestled under the protection of the surrounding bids the commodious and rigidly-clean premises are situated amidst a lavish supply of running water, winch is responsible for the tit and healthy condition the hounds present. Mr J.iekson is proud of iiis dogs, he tells you so, and he has every reason to be, for they faithfully testify to the care bestowed upon them. The huntsman then introduced the writer to eight youngsiii-s 2-J months' old, which he hopes te bring out next year. The youngsters look promising and should give good sport in due time. A visit to Mr Jackson would not be complete unless one met "Tim," the well-known fox-terrier pet of the Club, who is in evidence at every meet and battles gallantly after the hounds, finishing, if not at the death, at least not long after. Tim is looking fit and well. After partaking of the hospitality of our genial host we parted with a hearty shake and left with the pleasautest impressions of the can- and attention which Mr Jackson bestows on his charges.

A.11.C. SUMMER MEETING

[By Telegraph.]

Auckland. Dec. 10

The Te Auau brought up from Christchurch Mr Stead's team of racehorses which compete at the A.R.C. summer meeting, consisting of Gold Medallist, the Canterbury winner, and the two-year-old colts Conqueror and Altuir. A rumour is abroad in racing circles that Levanter will be a non-starter for the Auckland Summer Steeplechase. The rumour requires confirmation. RANGITIKEI R.C. SUMMER MEETING. January Ist and 2nd. The following nominations have been received : Rangitikei Ct"P, of 200 sovs, 1| mile : Pom Pom. Marino, The Artist, Quiltiri, Crimson Streak. Primula, Irish Twist,Toa. Stockade, King's Bowman, Flying Shot, Lorelei, Lady Spec, Blarney, Zanella, Light. Greatford Stakes, of 100sovs, 1J mile: Sedgebrook, Ben Varry, Marino, l/uiltiri, Crimson Streak, Indian Shot, Primula, Stockade, King's Bowman, Toa, Flying Shot, Lady Spec, Lorelei, Blarney, Light, Zanella.

HAWKE'S BAY J.C.s SUMMER MEETING.

The following weights have been declared for the above meeting, which takes place on .January Ist and 3rd :

New Year Handicap, of 50 sovs ; 1 mile. st -lb st lb Defiant 8 8 Nightingale 7 8 Little Bille... 8 5 Maid Marion 7 G Aphony 7 13 Woodlander 7 4 Gold Cup ... 7 11 Stray bird ... 7 4 Tire 7 10 Iolanthe ... 7 0 Fiest Hurdles, of CO sovs ; about 1A mile. Missfire 12 1 Capon Eouge 9 12 Tally-ho ... 11 3 Sylvanus ... 9 7 Rhino 10 12 Huatai 9 0 President's Handicap, of 200 sovs 1| mile. Blarney 8 11 Golden Plover 7 8 Daunt 8 G Zanella 7 8 Cii-ur de Lion 8 3 Primula 7 4 Target 7 12 Tire 7 3 New Forest 7 10 Aphony 7 9 Tirant D'Eau 6 12 Douglas 6 11 Defiant 7 9 Trial, of i~> sovs ; once round. Stockville ... 8 9 Hobart 7 3 Dottrcll 8 7 Derry 7 0 Tirant D'Eau 8 7 Wiritea 6 12 Te Hapuku 8 5 Coolgardie... 6 12 Te Ngaehe... 7 9 Maire 6 10 Nukurau 7 8 Hikomai ... 6 10 Links 7 5 Uila 6 7 Nansen 7 3 Two-year-old, of 60 sovs ; 5 furlongs. Tigress 8 7 Filly, St George Victoria Cross 8 0 —l air Nell 7 7 Nevermore... 7 10 Filly. Apre7 7 iii o ii t — Vertlandi ... Eif 7 7 Flatter ... 7 7 Welter, of 40 sovs ; once round. New Forest 10 2 First Blood 9 2 Nightingale 9 9 Pistol Grip... 8 9 Maid Marion 9 6 Wiritea 8 0 Bvennan ... 9 6 Coolgardie... 8 0 Woodlarsder 9 3 Pansy 8 0 Christmas Handicap, of 100 sovs ; 6 furlongs. Daunt 9 3 Gold Cop ... 7 13 Target 8 7 Douglas 7 11 Defiant s 7 First Blood 7 7 Little Billee 8 •'» Hrstr.i '# i Mc'iiKalcr... < 13 GirotLi 7 6