SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1194, 7 November 1882, Page 2

SPORTING.

Morning GaJ-lops at Makaraka. This morning the course presented almost the appearance of a race day, and some exciting work was done, The most noticeable performance this morning was that of Seaboy, and by the style in which he got over the ground when with Kingask and Trovatore, gave evidence of the judgment exercised by his plucky owner in securing this stout and speedy son of old Dainty Ariel. Ericthonius, another “ Dainty ” also gave proof that he could foot it, and in fact gave the pair who went in company with him a thorough beating, but had a lot of advantage in the weight. Seagull did strong work and finished fast. This animal must be looked upon ns one not to be despised. Gisborne with his head turned in the opposite direction to that in which the horses usually go, did a two mile gallop in fair style, but allowing that to quote the old song slightly altered '* The old horse ain’t what he used to be.” Gundagai went two miles but not fast. The other horses calling for special notice were Kingask. who is a handsome well put, together animal, Trovatore, The Barb, Lucks All and one or two others. As you are pressed for space I will reserve further remark until to-morrow when your readers may rest satisfied they will hav*» true and reliable “ tips,” the information having been personally obtained, and not that acquired from conversations with others who are monetarily interested in the several events. If you are game to stand to me I promise faithfully to give the very best information I can, in order that the reputation of the Standard may be kept up, for accuracy in “ Tipping.” Hotspur.

(BY CABLE.— REUTER’S SPECIAL). MELBOURNE, Nov., d. A sale of thoroughbred horses was held today at Newmarket, there was a largo attendance from all parts of Australia and New Zealand, but high prices were not realised. Darcbin was sold for 1550 guineas, the highest price offered for any horse during the sale. Stockwell changed owners at 660 guineas, Bagot at £5OO and Flying Jib at £3OO. Prometheus was Withdrawn, the highest offer being 800 guineas. £l9O wasjaid for Afieyriati and £250 for Savanaka, but in each case the offer was refused. CSSISTOSyROS BACKS. (PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The Metropolitan race Meeting took place to-day. The weather was excellent, and the attendance was the largest known for many years on the first day of the meeting. The following are the results s— Erbe Handicap of 100 sovs., l-mile. Proudfoot’s Sir Modred 9st2lb (Thompson) Bate's Hilda Bst 21b (Wattle) 2 Mason and Vallanees Siesta, 7st 91b (G. Williams) J —Betting 5 to 2 on the field Natator, Matakau and Legerdemain also ( ran. Sir Modred was the favorite. Natator was the first to show in front, Sir Modred 2ndj and Hilda 3rd. On rounding the bottom turn Natator fell back beaten, and in the straight Sir Modred came away and woti easily. Time ; Imin 45 J secs. Derby, 25050v5., IJ-milei. Hon. Robinson’s Cheviot (Derritt) ... 1 I Mason & Vallanees Nonsense (Webster) 2 i G. G. Stead’s Leos (Wattie) ... 3 —Cheviot won easily. Auckland. Spring* Meeting*. I The above races took place to-day with the j following result: — Trial Stakes, of lOOsots., l-mile. Syme’s Kalo, by Yattendon, 7st 91b ... 1 jR. Wheeler’s Merlin, 9st 51b ... ... 2 , Gallagher’s Amazon, 7st lib 8 I —Billingsgate, Katipo and Fishgirl also ran. : Won in a canter. Time : Imin SOJaecs. I 293 subscribers were on the totalisator, 45 | being on the winner. Hurdle Race. Harkaway 1 Chanticleer 2 Rawcnata 3 Welcome Stakes. * Mitralleuse, by Musket 1 Nelson, by King Cole 2 Snyder, by Musket 3