SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8011, 23 December 1905, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. 19054)6. Dee. 26, 27.—M&nawatu B.C. Summer. Dec, 28, 27.—Taranaki J.C. Christmas. Dec. 26, 27.—Dunedin J.C. Summer. Dec. 26, 27.—Reefton J,C. Midsummer. Dec. 26, 29, Jan. 1 and 2.—Auckland R.C. Summer. Dee 26, 27—Thames J.C. Summer. Dec. 26. 27.—Lower Valley J.C. Annual. Dee. 28.—Ashnrst- Pohangina K.C. Annual. Dec. 29, Jan. I.—Greymouth J.C. Midsummer. Jan. I.—Opunake R.C. Hack Meeting. Jan. 1, 2.—Rangitikei H •C. Summer. Ju>. 1,2. —Vincent J.C. Annual. Jan. 1,2. —Hawke's Bay J.C. Summer Jan. 1, —Palmerston K.C. Annual. Jin. 1, 2.—Wairarapa R •C; Summer. Jan. 20, 22.—Wellington R.C. Summer. Jan. 29, 30-—Nekon J.C. Annual. Feb. B.lo.—Canterbury J.C. Summer

HAWKE'S BAY ACCEPTANCES. m PRESS ASSOCIATION. Napikb, December 22. Tbe following acceptances have been received for the Hawke's Bay meeting; Maiden Hack.—Tehaukc 9.0, Lord Hosebery 8.3, Kuanui 8.2, Merriwing, Queen's Messenger, Gosling, Linkless, Forest Girl 8.0, Arcadia, Concussion, Mis* Ch mce, Lcltcceio, Ten inini, Kawhiti. Limerick, Rose 7.12. Christmas Hmdienp.—Ltdyhke 8.5, Probable 8.3, The Stake, Soultina H.2, Hipporofla 8.0, Scotch Reel 7.5. Welter Hack Handicap.—Hcyaood, Barca 9.5, Oryx 8.13. Merriwai 8.11. Martyrfeldt 8.8, Pantaloon 8.7, Benair 8.6, Flowergirl 8.3. Grev Goose, Nuknmaratia 8.2, Cinque, Klertric Gun. Mitaika, Paikea. Reservoir. 8.0 President's Hanlicip.—My itificat on 9.0, Lyrist 8.11, Wkakawhi S.'.i, Heywood 7.6, Operatta 7.3. Mar iekaVaho Hurdles.—South Star 10.4, Ltdy Riven 10.0, Monarqne. Lady's Link 9.12. Florio. Gold Dint 9.9, No Shot 9.7, Bread i !1.0. Two-year-old Handicap. (Jolden Gate 8.9, The Squatter, Grand Slam. Eon, Pilgrim's Progress, Espauiola colt 7.10, Sir Benson, Ruatamata 7.8, Ikon. Coruton. The Duchess, Cantata 7.7, Pluc», Chicane 7.2. Flying Hack Hath ,: cap.—The Seer fl.O, liability 8.8, AVaipunelin, Loiret 8.3, Hartjrfeldt 7.12, Moral 7.9. Flower Girl 7.7, Spark 7.0, Moat« 7.5, l Linklock 7.4, Dash 7.3, Grey Goose 7.2, Merriwing, Linkchain 7.0. Sew Year Handicap.—Goldseal B.S. Ballynetty 8.3, Polyanthus, Soultina 8.0, BylTrie,' Outer 7.2.

APOLOGUE'S DISQULIFICATIO.N PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION". Acctr.AXD, December 22. A meeting of the Auckland R.C. Committee was held to-night. With rcj(*rd to the disqualification of the colt Apologue, certain point* have been submitted to Sir G. Clifford, and Hii held that the colt is eligible to ■tart for the Derby, also the minor events for which he has been entered by Mr R. CMatul. The race! for the eolt is ineligible are:— " Auckland Cup, Summer Cup, and Auckland B.C. handicap.

THE TAKANAKJ MEETING, (Bt " Motlioa.") The Christmas hack meeting of the , Tarmnaki Joekey Club «ill eventuate ' OB Tuesday and Wednesday. The acceptances for the Brut day's events are very satisfactory, and should provide «oßie interesting racing, the f law of hacks engaged being well up to the •"rage. The Histoid Plate, one mile, weight for age, is the first event to claim the attention of backers. Cyrano. Science, Kaimere, and Ebb Tide appear to possets good ehances. On Waitara running Cyrano should be hardest to beat. I like: Cyrano 1 Science 2 Bjjuiero 3 The Flying Handicap appears open. Immolation, Jean, Sylvan Tide, and Botoiti may fight it out. The placing maybe: Immolation 1 Bylrf.n Tide 2 Jean' 3 In the Welter Handicap Soutlinru Cross, Cyrano, Compass, and Recreation are a likely quartette. I ehall place '■ Southern Cross 1 Recreation 2 Compass 3 Nine have paid np for the Handicap Hurdles. I like the prospects of Weary Dill, Iseolt, Inglewood, and Bowman, and slull place: Iteult 1 " Weary Bill 2 Inglewood 3 Thefald for the Christmas Handicap I inpribers seven, and contains material iaftm iatemting race. I like : Ifalafcihi 1 Star Rose i Sylvan Tide 3

Sshmerr, Toddy, Kaimere, and gkowman appear the best of those engaged in the Ladiei' Purse. The placegetters mar be: Toddy 1 Fishmere 2 Showman 3 The entries for the Scurry number e Confide, Cyrene, The Clipper, Hoto(j, Gleam, Compass, and Clementine. I »lull place -" Gleam 1 Confide 2 •fjyrenc 3 eluding 'he first day. Tl.e is#ue will bo better summed up on the p.*rioiii ttmmaS■ At present I like : Tangaroa 1 Star Ho«e Makikihi 3

THE AUCKLAND MEETING. The Auckland Racing Club romJnener the summer meeting on Tnes<l*Y. The Trial Hundienp is the first erent. Goordie, \\ aikato. ■ad Anatrrlitz look w.til placed. I ittß ATalanehe J Wniknto - Geordie 3 TJm» Great Northern Foal Slakes fchould proride a great golietween Kirlitmuir <uid Huns ear. The latter is wmre to bnororc on bis Kin-art on form. Hie planing m*y : Sirriemnir ... ... 1 Hniwcar - Cambrian ■'

The Anekland Cup issue appears to be between the three top weight". Ma-! .hutoaga, Qiwrrymau. ami I'uriluiii. The loeal lior.se is reported to lie m great fettle, and will no doiiM render 'ftgwdieeount of himself. Melodeoii M» «hbr*e that is rerv faroiirdilr liiinJteitpped. but is one of the uncertain .sort; JPlltty and Gladstone hare been -Twponiible for some attract ire t>..rV. rlatl prefer the top weight?. The t jfliehig may be: jMfefk|ntn may

come from GJciiowlct, Lady Annie, Hohoro, King Billy, or Monoform. T like : Glenowlet 1 Lady Annie 2 King Billy 3 The Nursery Handicap may he won by Conductor or Primo. In the Pony Cup I like: Lady Nannie 1 Storyteller 2 I)r. Quest 3 The Christmas Handicap may be fought out bv Pearl Necklet, Waipuua, Dclania, and Full Cry. I like: Waipuna 1 Delania 2 Pearl Necklet ... ... 3 MANAWATr K.C. MEETING. Hack Hurdles : Lull 1, Gold Dust 2, Nunia 3. Maiden Hack : Prospector 1, Tautoru 2, Pomegranate 3. Manawatu Cup: Black Reynard 1, Auratus 2, Martian 3. Hurdles: Mis:; King 1, Kohunui 2, Valima 3. Awapuni Handicap: Tas Soul 1, Petticoat 2, Sir Tristram 3. Hack Flat: Loiret 1, Tondcrghie 2, Nova 3. Nursery Handicap: Pas Seul i, Arc light 2, Mangista 3. Grandstand Handicap: Martian 1, Mussell 2, Esmoor 3.

LOWER VALLEY J.C. MEETING. Maiden Hack: Takina or Pytchlcy. Ruamahauga Hack Sir Percivale or Tlie Ruler. Jockey Club Handicap: Faucvwork or Tikarawa. Hack Hurdles: Moeloropuku or Tilson. Hack Flying •• Elfrida or Tekainui. McFarlane Handicap: Miretta or Coxswain.

Ladies' Bracelet: The Kuler or The Voucher. Otaraia Hack: Pat or Tekainui.

| DCNF.DIN* J.C. MEETING. ! Hurdles: Jolly Roger or Catherine Gordon. Salisbury Hack: Czarevna or Boc&stle. Dunedin Handicap: Knastikolf or Ficldgnu. Otago Handicap: Vladimir or Makaroff. Trial Stakes : Bocastlc or Czarevna. Federal Handicap: Chivalry or Master Alix. Cavcrsham Welter: Flying Spark or Cuirasottia. Otakaia Welter: Casque or Quagga.