SPORTING.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume III, Issue 301, 24 October 1881, Page 3

SPORTING.

RAC. W I'.XTLUES, IC:i-82. November 0. —AVaverlcy - Vnitotnra (Wellington) Annual. .. No\ernbcr 8,10,11. —Canterbury Spring Meeting. November 30.—Wellington Sprn g. November 30 nnd I ]y ime <'in Spring December let 1 a.,..;,,,, T jccmber 5, G.-Oamnrn (O.iigo) Spung. »c:< nber 15, !(>.—Smnlibmd Animal. December 25.—Wninui Annual. SportH. Deppinbf'r 2l>. —Jlwitlicotc Annual. December 20 ml 27.-0 rev mouth Animal ,Tnmi rv '2. —ic Ainu nl February 15 and 1(1,1. Annual. February 21, and 25.—Dunedin Annual. SPORTING GLEANINGS. NOTES RV A.M.C. I pnicl my first visit on Friday morning to the Blenheim racecourse in company with that sporting puhlican, Mr. J. Barry. 1 must say those who have the management of the ground deserve greatpraise for having the training ground put in such good order, and it is now everything that a trainer needs. Hero (with that rising young jockey George Frecth up) was sent twice round the plough at a pretty good batter, taking three hurdles on his way beautifully, the more I see of this horse the more I become fascinated with him as being a jumper of no mean merit. He has done nothing yet to Qualify him as as a first-class annual over sticks, and I think that with anything over 9sb lip lie would have but a poor chance amongst good horses, such as Clarence or the Agent. His only win was on the Coast last year, and then amongst inferior cattle. Orlando was sent twice round, taking a couple of hurdles on the way, hut he docs not move like the other horse. M r Howard Dodson’s Little Dick was despatched once round at a moderate pace, and takes the hurdles very nicely for a “little an. He looks as pink as ever, and Ins name is quite a bye-word with local sportsmen. Wheel of Fortune was sent twice round, doing a good serviceable two miles, and went well within herself. This marc is looking really grand since Mr. F. Bolton took her in hand, and lie deserves complimenting lor it Marie Stuart and Greyhound were next despatched to a gentle flutter twice round finishing up at a good hatter. Greyhound very easily settled the pretensions of “ Marie” in a good pipe opener at the finish. Both these horses are in excellent condition —in fact anything that Mr. I. Frcetli has under his able tuition lie turns out fit and well. ... , Mr. I. Frecth s Treason is doing remarkably well this season, and every year he seems to add more to his reputation, for when once hr eders of first-class animals give him a trial, they recommend him to others. He is spoken of as being one of the surest'sires in the province, and his stock (of whom there are many) cannot be beaten, for they are remarkable for being so quiet and good tempered, and no trouble whatever to break in. He, himself, is simply a model of a horse to look at, and I would not he at all surprised if he did not make a great name for himself at the. stud. Catesby, also another of Mr. I. Frecth $ sires, is having a very good run, although but poor in condition, lie is a good looking animal. His breeding is excellent, for lie is half-brother to Guy Fawke’s, one of the earnest animals that ever trod the New Zealand turf, and related to Sir George, the winner of the Wanganui Cup, on the sire’s side, this alone should be sufficient to recommend him to brooders who aie desirous of getting good stock. It is interesting to learn that both Mata and Chancellor arc doing good work, and that they may be well relied on to run prominently at the approaching meeting. Mata's price is quoted at 2 to 1 for the Cup. Surely after winning the Adelaide Cup, beatin" l’rogrcss and a good field besides, lie should have no difficulty about winning the Christchurch Cup. Mata has been hacked for the Cup tor L7OO to LSOO during last week. Lady Emma lias received a considerable amount of support for the G.J.O. Handicap during the past week. The handsome sum of LI,ISO will he oiven at the Wellington Annual races, to be held on February 2nd and 3rd, being an increase ol L2OO on last season. The attendance at the Wanganui Spring Meeting, held on Friday, the 21st was very large. The weather was beautifully fine throughout the whole day. The following are the results Maiden Plate—Ely 1, Tnino 2, Discretion 3. Handicap Hurdles Angler (flat. 51b.) 1, Monk (9st. 31b.) 2, Hawthorn (Ost) 3. Wanganui Stakes Handi-cap-Merlin (Tst. 21b.) 1, Venture (7st. 31b.) >2, Slander filly (fist. 71b.), 3. Railway plate—Grand Duchess 1, Astronomer 2, Dan 3. Consolation Race —Slander filly 1, Tsitai % Blue Gown 3.

The Marton-Rangitikci programme is published, and though not up to former ones, it is a creditable production. The races take place on January 2nd and 3rd. The money given amounts to LOGO, the principal stakes being the J. C. Handicap of 2CJsovs., Railway Handicap of 100 sovs., St. Legcr of 100 sovs., Maiden Plate of 50 sovs., Hurdle Handicap of 50 sovs., and Hurdle Race (w.f.a.) of 40 sovs. Nominations for the handicaps close on November Sth. A Derby and St. Leger for ISS4, with 100 sovs. added to each, have been established.

The following are the nominations received by the Auckland racing club:—j Auckland C'up.—Maori, Rawenata. Vor- j tex, Kin" Quail, Lara, Moonstone, Rewi, Othello, 'Kenilworth, Yattendon, Peeress Colt, Libeller, Randwick, Volunteer, Yatapa, Director, Dan, Stanelv, Tim Whitller, The Poet, Le Loup, Hilda, Grip, Foul Play, Badsworth, Strathearn, Gildcroy Sir George, Cnssivalaunus, Envy filly, Castaway, and Mist. Racing Club Handicap Maori, Vortex, King Quail, Moonstone, Lara, Rewi, Lone Hand, Paramena, Othello, Kenilworth, Yattendon, Peeress Colt, Libeller, Randick, Volunteer, Temabra, Luna, Yatapa, Director, Tim AVhifller, The Poet, Hilda, Grif, Foui Play, Bodsworth, The Squire, Strathearn, Gilderoy, Sir George, Retriever, Vampire, Dan, Cassivalaunus, Fnvy filly, Castaway, Mist, Motau. Steeplechase—Hawthorn, Rawenata, Empress, Clarence, Lone Hand, King Don, Young Sledgcr, Hakaway, Viceroy, Lochnagar, The "Nabob, The Agent, Morning Star, Sportsman, Lady Mary, and Matau. The following nominations were received for the Well : ligton Racing Club's Spring Meeting : Railway Stakes Handicap— Hilda, Mischief. Soukar, Sir George, Danebury, Grand Duchess, Farewell, Coldstream. Billingsgate, Randwick, lartar, Post, Mavis, Comas, Dan, Senorita, Slander filly, Lima, Orlando, Fleur dc Lys, Ro*e, and Constance filly. Hutt Park Spring Handicap—Hilda, Post, Mischief, Mavis, Soukar, Sir George, Angler, Danebury, Dan, Senorita, Orphan, Grand Duchess, Slander filly. Farewell, Luna, Coldstream, Hero, Billingsgate, Fleur de Lys, Randwick. King Quail. Bose, Tartar, and Conatance filly. Hurdle Handicap— General, Clarence, Angler, Nikau, Haw- I thorn, Shamrock, Agent, Hero, Grey Momus, Monk. rpVITKK I'IIKSS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUI. This 1 Jay. The Trotting Club's Third Meeting was ] ls ld cm the Racecourse cm Saturday. The

weather was very wet and the attendance poor. The following is the result of the various events : Maiden Trotting Race, 1 mile—Sir Roger Tichborne, 1 ; Tom, 2. Handicap Trotting Race, in single harness, 3 miles—Touch and Go (SO secs.J 1 ; Gipsey (SO secs.), 2 ; Little Nell (45 secs.), 3. Handicap for Ponies, 1 mile—Jock Bighead, l ; Heatherbell, 2. Handicap Trotting Race, in saddle, 3 miles—Gipsy (SO secs.), 1 ; Marmion (scratch), 2 ; Darkie (00 secs.) 3. Consolation, 2 miles — Kirkwood’s Darkie (Ssecs.), 1 ; Richard’s Darkie (ISsecs.) 2 ; Creamy (30 secs.), 3. DUNEDIN. This Day. The following nominations have been made for the J. C. Spring Meeting which will he held on St. Andrews Day :—Handicap Hurdle Race —Agent, Quamby, Clarence, Katerfelto, Turk, Trovatore, Isaac, and Putative.—St. Andrews Handicap—Mata, Legerdemain, Gitana, Libeller, Volunteer, Amulet, Tasman, Luna, Farewell, Chief, Chancellor, Coldstream, and Adamant.— Hunters Plate— Agent, Quamby, Clarence, Katerfelto, Talent, Turk, Trovatore, Isaac, Putative. — President’s Handicap — Mata, Legerdemain, Gitana, Volunteer, Amulet, Libeller, Tasman, Luna, Farewell, Chancellor, Goldstream, Adamant.— Grand Stand Handicap—Mata, Legerdemain, Gitana, Rawdon, Amulet, Luna, Brenda, Goldust, Chief, Nautilus, Chancellor, Coldstream, Talent, Adamant, Royal Mail, Harkaway, Mameluke Dolly, Banvon, and Lampooner.—Spring Handicap— Mata, Legerdemain, Gitana, Amulet, Rawdod, Luua, Brenda, Goldust, Nautilus, Chancellor, Coldstream, Talent, Adamant, Goai, Dolly Banvon, and Lampooner.