SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1194, 6 November 1882, Page 2

SPORTING.

Morning Gallops at Waeronga-a-hika. It was once said “ a man can’t be in two places at once, unless he’s a bird ” so that instead of visiting the Makaraka course on Saturday morning last, and finding that most of the horses engaged were going to take their exercise at the Waerenga-a-hika course, I had to journey along in that direction in order to watch the “ gee gees.” It was one of the most pleasant rides I have had for a long time. It didn’t rain a little bit, but the only way to describe how the water came down is to state that oue felt as if the new steam fire engine hose had been let loose, and that a big water supply had been suddenly obtained for Gisborne. However it cleared up a little after 4 o’clock.

Mr Geo. Bumand’s two greys were the first to appear, and went along together at a good bat. They both appeared in grand condition and excellent heart. Director is looking well and should run a good horse in the handicap although I can’t help thinking The Cat will make it warm for him. The pair did serviceable work. Tartar did a slow two miles but finishing in a manner which clearly proved his grand quality. Kingask, Mr M. H. Smith’s late purchase, and Seaboy did a slow three miles, and both horses were much admired. Trovatore did a serviceable two miles, being joined by Luck’s All at half the distance, both finishing very strong. Lizard did a fast mile, and in fact performed admirably. He gave those present a sample of what he could do in the way of kicking. The saddle slipped round, and the reptile gave several invitations to those congregated to shake hands with him but no one accepted the invitation. .

Forest Queen, Progress and a litle bay horse from the Murewai next did two miles, and all three shaped well. The only others present were Forest King Rubina, Carnival and Slim Jim, but these only did walking exercise. I failed to notice either Filthy Lucre, The Barb, Gisborne, Seagull or Gundagai o.i the course. Hotspur, V. 8.0. Spring* Mooting. (by cable.—reuter’s special). MELBOURNE, Nov., 4. The last day of the Victoria Racing Club’s Meeting passed off with the greatest success. Immense crowds of visitors were present, and the weather was superb. The following are the results ;— Mares Produce Stakes, l|miles, Calma ... ~. ... ... 1 Segenhoe + Boolka ... + —Boolka and Segenhoe ran a dead heat for second place. The betting was even on Segenhoe. Calma won easily. Timo ; 2 mins 11 secs. V.R.C. Handicap, If miles. Gudarz ) Gipsey Cooper 2 Lord Burghley 3 —Eleven horses started. The betting was sto 1 against the Czar, and 6 to 1 against Lord Burghley and Gudarx. There wai a good race between the placed horses. Time ; 2mins 36secs. Steeplechase, 3 miles. Kanaka 1 Sailor ... ~, ... ... 2 Left Bow’er 3 —The betting was 5 to 4 against Left Bower 8 to 1 against Kanaka, 5 to 1 against Sailor. These three horses had a spendid race throughout finishing well together. 11 horses ran. Canterbury Plate, 2|miles, Commotion 1 Darebin 2 Sweet William ... ... 3 —Assyrian and Liberator also started. The betting at the post was 5 to 4 on Darebin and 3to 1 against Commotion. There was a great race up the straight between the two first horses. Darebin however fell back and Commotion won rather easily at the finish. Time : 4mins 45scs. (PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. There was no training work on the course this morning. The Middle Park Company’s imported stallion King of Clubs, who received injuries through being cast in his box, has had to be destroyed. The final payments for the following races took place on Saturday evening last :—

Derby. Cheviot Vanguard Minerva Nonsense C.J.C. Handicap. Betrayer Lady Emma Salvage Emir Bey Tasman King Quail Bundoora V anguard The Poet Welcome Jack Turquoise Bettine at Tattersail’s. The latest betting quotations for the Derby are :— Cheviot 6 to 4 Nonsense ... ... 5 to 1 Vanguard 5 to 1 Leos 10 to 1 Minerva ... ... 10 to 1 C.J.C Handicap. Welcome Jack ... 3 to 1 Lady Emma 5 to 1 Turquoise 5 to 1 Betrayer 10 to 1 Salvage 100 to 30 King Quail 100 to 8 The Poet ... ... 100 to 7 Tasman 100 to 5 Emir Bey ... ... 100 to 5 Vanguard ... ... 100 to 5 Bundoora 100 to 5 Canterbury Cup : —3 to 1 on the field. Welcome Stakes :—2 to 1 on Ouida, 3 to 1 Malefactor, 4 to 1 the rest.