SPORTING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3503, 30 March 1905, Page 3

SPORTING.

The Thompson Handicap Meeting. TODAY’S RACING. [By Telegraph.) Hott Park, This Afternoon. Hurdles.—Rungarawa 1, Defoe 2. Waiwetu.—Gold Crown 1. Thomson Handicap.—-Signalman i, Regulation 2. Dividends, £$ 15s and £1 4sSilverstream Hack.—Royal Blue Notes. Rv “ Chivalry,” Golden Lily has been shipped (0 Westralia;, Nominations for the Feilding Easter meeting close with the secretary at Eeilding to-morrow night. What is in a name ? A horse by Bay King has been named History of Ireland. The postponed Akaroa meeting will be held at Plumpton Park (Christchurch) on Saturday heict. I have to acknowledge the receipt of a complimentary ticket from Mr E. Grant Sim, secretary for the ManawatU meeting at Awapuni next week. 1 understand Archie MCCpnndn has lodged art appeal against the Nelson Jockey Club asking him to stand down for twelve months. Negotiations fell through over the sale of Black Reynard, and the Reynard nag will, ruq to day in the interests of Mr Drtgald Thomson. In the betting on the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase the exNew Zealand horse Moifa, now owned by the King, is quoted at 9 to 2 against. Sports throughout New Zealand are eagerly waiting thfe f,estiU Of the North Island Challenge stakes at the Hntt today, opinion being diverse as to whether Archilles or Machine Gun will prevail. The weather may be responsible for a surprise, as there are others in the heat. Foxtod trained nags are numerous at present. Purdy has accepted at Palmerston, and may snatch a victory, if only in fair form. J. Symonds intends trying Tauherinikau again at Easter time, and his charges are being kept in commission for that purpose, whilst AIL Wright is keeping Furneaux Up to his work in anticipation of snatching a race at Awapuni next week, Toney Messina has his various charges looking well. Surely a win is due the caretaker-trainer. Joe Duff has Lady White looking well, and the Mahaki filly may sport silk at Palmerston.