SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7888, 2 August 1905, Page 2

SPORTING.

READY FOR THE FRAY. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHUROH, Aug. 1. The racehorses Haydn, Inniskillen, Newtown, Romeo and Daredevil' arrived Irom Wellington by the Rototnahana this morning. NOTES BY "MOTL'ROA." It ia reported that Mahultonga has joined division on the tracks at Hastings.

It is likely that Shrapnel will soon bo tried over sticks. The son of Workman is stated to be in good nick at present, and will probably start in the Winter Cup. C. Jenkins is to ride him provided his services are not required by the Porirua s|Ui)ble. • C. O'Neill has been engaged to ride The Mohican in 'his Southern engagements. This horse :nas been doing pleasing work, and will beat mdre than beat him 'in the big race. What istolbe Maninpoto's mission? According to "Advance," he is said to ttave been 'supporteid, for the Epsom Handicap in which he appears nicely treated \vithßst., whilst an Australian writer states he has been strongly backed for the New Zealand Cup. lioir.eo was reported to be looking in fine buckle when he left Auckland for Canterbury last Thursday. He still retains his place in the betting, and! promises tqi warm Jfavouitite in the Hurdles. It is understood S. Fergus ■will ride him. The acceptances received for the principal events at tine National meeting aire imost satisfactory. I)up ing the next few days -most of the candidates will be on the convincing ground, and there s 'ik>ukl lie some interesting work to record.