SPORTING NEWS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VIII, Issue 485, 5 July 1890, Page 6

SPORTING NEWS.

By HIPPONA

V.C.R, GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. The following handicaps have been dej dared for the above meeting : Grand National Hurdle Race.— Cory thus, 13.0; Drilldool, 12.3 ; Lochiel, 12.2 Chandler, 11.12; Redleap, 11.10; Tradi tion, 11.6; Wvvis, 11.6; Parnell, 11.5 ; St Louie,! 1.5 ; Nooroo, 11.3 ; The Rhymer, 11.3; Crusoe, 11.1; EJlerslio, 11.1; Ulysees, 11.0; Mangaohane, 10.9 ; Green Islo, 10.6; Harbinger, 10.6 ; Jean, 10.6; Manuka, 10.4; Freedom, 10.2 ; Young Sussex, 10.0; Busaco, 9.12; Souter Johnny, 9.12 ; The First, 9.10; Moondah, 9.9; Yatapa, 9.7; Priscilla, 9.7 ; Pingara, 9.7; Blue and White, 9.5; Forrester, 9.3 ; Porceus, 9.3; Donald, 9.3; Elfie, 9.2; Wonderful, 9.2; King Billy, 9.0 ; General Gordon, 9.0 ; Cuttlefish, 9.0 ; Young Horatio, 9.0. Grand National Steeplechase, about 3 miles.—Corythus, 12.12; Flashlight, 12.7; Redleap, 12.4 : Eaglet, 12.2 ; Mangaohane, 11.10 ; Studley, 11.9 ; Saxon, 11.9 ; Titokowaru, 11.9; Peter Osbeck, 11.7; Busaco, 11.2; Ellerslie, 11.2; Nooroo, 11 ; Boleon, 11; Mahdi, 11 ; Renmark, 10.9 ; Native, 10.9; Shanks, 10.6; Lawler, 10.6; Graf--1 ton, 10.6 ; Sir Joshua, 10.5 ; Freedom 11., 10.3; Waitangi, 10.2; Satan, 10; Asolando, 9.12 ; Dingo, 9.10 ; Confidence, 9.9 ; Rossiter, 9.9; Fearless 11., 9.9; Pride of the Hills, 9.9 ; Waiter, 9.8; Harry Aulb, 9.8 ; Salford, 9.7 ; Messenger, 9.7 ; Knight, 9.7 ; Harvester, 9.7 ; Dunlop, 9.7; The Artist, 9.7. On the weights coming out for the Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase, some betting took place in doubles. Pingara, from Mr S. Miller’s stable, was selected as a good thing for the Hurdles, and was backed at 1,000 to 20, coupled with Nooroo, 1,000 to 15 Pingara and Busaco, 1,000 to 10 Pingara and Titokowaru, St. Louis and Busaco. In discussing the declaration of weights for the jumping events of the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, “Nemo” writes :—The brilliant Corythus stands forth as top weight for the Grand National Hurdle Race, with the heavy impost of 13st, or 61b more than the wonderful Blue Mountain failed with last year, when Redcap (9ab 81b), Corythus (list 21b), and The Rhymer (lOst 71b), filled the places. The form disposed by Corythus at the late V.R.C. Spring Meeting fully entitles him to his present burden, and he should be about-the hardest to beat. Drilldool has more than enough in 12st 31b; but, with lib less, Lochiel, if he takes kindly to the “illegitimate” business, should be able bo lead the best of them a merry dance, while, if the state of the market can be accepted as any indication, Mr Miller’s colours should be particularly prominent when borne by Pingara. who at present holds the position of first favourite. Assuming that those who have not yet been tried over the fences in public have answered satisfactory questions in private, the best in would seem bo be Corythus, Lochiel, Redleap, Tradition, Pingara, and General Gordon. The dashing Corythu3 has also the pride of place in th 9 Grand National Steeplechase with I2sb 121 b, and at that, has just been left with a chance, though it may be that the big fellow may be more at home over the light sticks than the big timber. Titokowaru and Peter Osbeck ha\e been far from ill-treated. With his Randwick laurels fresh upon him, Rossiter has been kindly treated when allotted 9st 91b, and he appears to be the pick of the handicap ; while after him, most trouble may be expected from Eaglet, Nooroo, Shanks, and Saxon. VICTORY OF A NEW ZEALAND JUMPER. > At tho Australian Jockey Club Winter Meeting held at Randwick on the 14th June, the Steeplechase of 400sovs. was won by the New Zealand Rossiter, ridden by George Laing. Anent the race the “ Sydney Morning Herald ” says :—“ Bushman was once more entrusted with the care of the fayou riteship for the Steeplechase,

but ill fortune still followed him, for he struck the fence near Oxenham’s, and threw Holman over his head. The rider’s foot remained in the stirrup-iron and he was dragged some distance, but fortunately without receiving any serious injury. The fall of the favourite was the signal for Native and Rossi ter to clear away from their horses, and for nearly a mile and a-half the public was treated to one of the finest exhibitions of racing over big jumps that has ever been seen at Rand wick. The Victorian was the first to cry enough, and the New Zealander, Rossiter, was left to come homo alono by 15 lengths, followed by Grafton and the distressed and much-punished Native. Like Bushman, old Marmion lost whatever chance ho might have had by effecting a dissolution of partnership with Regan, and a fall extinguished the prospects of Harrie Aulh. Recruit was among the starters.” BITS OF TURF. George Y\ right returned from Sydney this morning, bringing Hilda and Atelope with him. Advices from Melbourne state that Manton, who has been treated to a lengthy spoil, has been put into work again at Flomington, and the son of Musket and Tres Deuce appears to have|*benefited by his temporary retirement. Recruit and Seaweed were offered for sale in Sydney last week, but failed to find purchasers at the prices offered. Sainfoin, after his victory in the Esher Stakes at Sandown Park, was purchased from Mr J. Porter by Sir James Miller, and soon recouped his now owner for the outlay by winning the Derby, the stake for which amounted to £5,000. The son of Springfield won the Dee Stakes at the Chester Spring Meeting on May Bth. The Pakuranga Hunt Club have had several good runs this season. Over twenty were at the “ meet ” last Saturday, and mong the number were several new faces. Fred Hodge, the well-known steeplechase rider, who rode Clarence to victory in the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase of 1881, has dropped in for a nice little fortune of £II,OOO by the death of an uncle in the Old Country. Harry Prince, a celebrity in New Zealand turf circles before the days of the totalisator, is now confined in the Melbourne Lunatic Asylum suffering from softening of the brain.

Referring to tho Hawke’s Bay J. C. Steeplechase meeting, the “Telegraph” says'itgwas the most uninteresting meeting ever held at Hastings. Out of the five events, in four the winner led throughout, without being headed, while in not a single race was there a semblance of a contest; the fields were poor, and though the machine put through £3,688, tho meeting was utterly devoid of interest. Aglaos, sired by the New Zealand stallion Apremonb, and who ran third in Trident’s V.R.C. Derby year, won tho Epsom Mile at the last Epsom (Melbourne) Meeting. Advices from Melbourne state that the Melbourne Cup winner Bravo has left for his new destination, in India. The son of Grand Flaneur should be able to give a good account of himself on the turf in that part of the world. The jockey. M. Traham, has also taken his departure by the same boat to try his luck in India.

ENGLISH RACING.

The Jubilee Stakes. (FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.) Visitors to Kempton on Saturday last witnessed incomparably the most interesting race and the finest finish that has been seen this year. There was no Minting or Bendigo in the field for the Jubilee Stakes, and the quality of the starters generally showed a slight falling off perhaps on Amphion’s year. The weather, however, was perfect, and the attendance of the public the largest on record. Seventeen went to the post for the fourth Jubilee Stakes, Colonel North’s Philomel (syrs, Bst 81b) starting favourite at 9 to 2, Sir James McKenzie’s lightly-weighted three-vear old The Imp (6st lib) coming next in demand at sto 1; whilst 6to 1 was laid against Captain Jones's Thcophilus (4yrs, Bst 51b), 100 to 8 oach Galway, Amphion, Vasistas, Screech Owl, and Killowen, 100 to 6 Bel Demonio, 40 to 1 each Danbydale and Laureate, 50 to 100 to 1 others. An outsider called Ratton made most of the running to the 5 furlong bend, at which point a roar from the ring proclaimed the compounding of the favourite. Bel Demonio then assumed the lead, with Amphion, The Imp, Galway, Theophilus, and Vasistas as nearest attendants. Bel Demonio was soon done with, but Amphion for a few minutes looked very formidable, lb proved, however, only an expiring effort. At the distance the weight told, General Byrne’s colt fell back, and the race was left toThelmp,Theophilus, Gal way and Vasistas, all neck and neck. A tremendous struggle ensued, the supporters of the four competitors yelling and cheering like lunatics. At first Galway seemed to be a trifle in front, bub a hundred yards from home The Imp had decidedly the best of it. With a desperate effort Fred Barrett, opposite Tabtersall’s ring, gob the head of Theophilus in front, and with a novice upon The Imp, Captain Jones’s colt would no doubt have just secured the verdict. Riding, however, with the coolness and judgment of an Archer, little Dick Chaloner gave The Imp a sharp cut in the last few strides, to which the colt answered with great gameness, and wearing down the all-out Theophilus literally on the post, won by a short head, amidst enthusiastic cheering, Necks separated Theophilus from Vasistas. and the Grand Prize-winner from Galway. Amphion was fifth and Danbydale last. Both first ar.d third came from Kingsplere. The winner is by Robert the Devil The Martyr, and belongs to Sir James.McKenzie, an old and nob too lucky turfite. Porter tried the youngster highly, and the good thing was heavily backed, the Prince of Wales (who personally congratulated ‘‘Honest John ”) and all the Kingsclere faction being well on. Holders of 1,2, 3 books had a bad race, as the three placed were all great public fancies. Captain Jones would have been more commiserated had he not scratched Theophilus for the City and Suburban, for which the public backed it, and which the son of Arbitrator, one can now see, would have won in a trot.

Colonel North won the first race at Kemp ton, with the useful High Commissioner, which, despite a 71b penalty for two victories at Newmarket, made mincemeat of a large field. This to some extent compensated for Philomel’s defeat.