SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 70, 14 July 1914, Page 2

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. fßr Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Pueso Association.] Meloburne, July 13. Weights for the Australian Hurdles include: —CJontaft (top) 12.3, Wimmora 11.5, Con the Shaughraun 9.11, Mere 9.7. For the Seteples—Clontaft (top; 12.3, Paymaster 11.1, Whakarewarowa 9.11. Sydney, July 13. The conference held with a view of settling the pony racing difficulty prow ed futile, and the fight continues to the bitter end. SPORTING NOTES. THE WELLINGTON MEETING. [By Cicero.] The winter fixture of the Wellington Pacing Club will mark the close of tlio 1913-14 season. The acceptances are particularly large, but if we except the Wellington Steeplechase the class of horses engaged is far from first flight. Proceedings will open with the Vittorio Hurdles (hack), run over a two mile course, which is remarkable for the class of event.' Cheddar (who jumps well) will only have to carry the confidence of his party to touch a very short price in this event, but may run a better borse the second day. Margo showed promise at Dunedin, and stays better than the majority of those opposing him. Xo less than twenty-three made the payment for the Stewards’ Handicap. Bluestone(lo.l2) heads the list,but will proably be reserved for the Parliamentary Handicap. Silver Shield, Tatimi and Mount Victoria will carry a lot of money.

Of the eleven acceptors in the Hunters’ Steeplechase, Makiri and Stockado are nicely handicapped. The horses engaged are practically unknown, but Pimpernel lias a private reputation. The Wellington Steeplechase drew the splendid acceptance of jDineteen, and more than half the field are tried chasers. Peary and The Spaniard (11.13), head the handicap, and both have exi cellent chances. The former had no difficulty in winning the Great Northern Steeplechase oyer a much more difficult course, but in the next appearance fell at the first fence in the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase. Despite this showing, the writer is prepared to see Birkenhead’s son make a good effort at Trentham, The Spaniard when not near ready, ran Exotic to a head m the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase, and should ho make the improvement which one would expect, must; take a lot of eating. Bercola (11.10) is nicely handicapped. He carried 12,0 into second place at Wanganui, and subsequently ran two good races at Eller-,-,110. He is well at present, and must be given a chance. Antarctic (11.7) iias been off the scene too long. Jackman (10.13) showed great form in tho Wanganui Steeplechase, which he wn ' with 9.11 in the saddle. He will have a stiff task to repeat tho performance to-morrow, as the field is stronger and tho horses will be much fitter. Exotic (10.13) has ran very consistently this season, but the writer thinks those handicapped above him are sure to account for him. Captain Jack (10.10) is a much-discussed horse. He ran prominently at Kllerslie, which course suited him admirably, but on the flat Trentham track, he may not be so conspicuous. Sir Lethe (10.8) will probably find the distance too far. Huffy (10.7) should run a fair race. Of tho lighter weights Silver Monarch (10.2) should perform best. Eleven only paid up for the Parliamentary Handidap. Haskayne (11.2) showed a return to form at Auckland, and with Bluestone (10.4) should divide favouritism. The class of horse engaged in tho Winter Hurdles is not good. Te Onga (11.4) who won a “double” at Ellerslie, heads the handicap, and in a weak held must command respect. Beacon and Julian have not struck form yet. Admiral Sonlt is a really fast horse, but lias the reputation of being a “rogue.” He ran generously at Ellerslie and may do the same to-morrow. Darby Paul may not start. Of the lesser weighted ones Royal Arms and Kurnalpi have chances. The latter has been responsible for splendid work lately, and his party are quite prepared to see him win, although Admiral Sonlt must bo a stiff proposition to overcome.

The large number of twenty-five paid up for the Te Arc Hack, and ol these Try'Fluke and Miralma should make a good showing.