SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8142, 27 June 1906, Page 3

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN WEIGHTS. Sydney, June 25. In the weights for the Epsom Handicap, Achilles is on top with 9.12, Maniapoto is allotted 9.6, Mahutonga 9.1, Solution 8.7, Melodeon 8.1, Starshoot 7.10, Savoury 7.9. In the Metropolitan Handicap, Achilles leads with 9.7. Among the other weights are: Maniapoto 9.2, Mahutonga 8.12, Solution 8.2, Melodeon 7.12, Starshoot and Savoury 7.6. ANTICIPATIONS FOR NAPIER PARK. [By "Motuboa."] Tho winter meeting of the Napier Park Eacing Club commences to-day and will bo concluded to-morrow. Tlie nominations received were large, aud it disappointing to find so few horses have been accepted for in 6ome of tho events. To anticipate the judge's placing, I will name the following : (12.15) Hack Hurdles, 1} miles: Jack Pot 1 Bechubito 2 Gold Seal ... ... 3 (12.55) Stcwards's Stakes, 1 mile: Ellcrton 1 Sir Pcrcivalc 2 Ballynetty 3 (1.40) Petane Hack, 7 furlongs: Gladsmuir l Kaimcre 2 Trent 3 (2.20) Napier Park Steeplechase, 3 miles: Comfort l South Star 2 (3.0) Ladies' Bracelet, 1} miles : Kaimere l Outer 2 (3.40) Handicap Hurdles, If miles: Kangiwhenua 1 Monarquc 2 (4.10) Settlers' Handicap, 6 furlongs : Tiki 1 Gladsmuir 2 White Squall 3 TURF TOPICS. TBy " Moturoa." 1 , Old Haydn has probably run his last race in public as it is stated his future efforts will be confined to the hunting field. The Auckland Racing Club made a profit of £2,300 at its recent Winter Meeting. Pipi is again in active work. His name figuros among the entries for the Grand National Meeting in August. Hydrant, the winner of the Century Hurdles at Wanganui, is advertised for sale.

At tlxe termination of Tj. H. Hewitt's agreement witli Mr G. G. Stead in February next, J. McCombe will carry tbe Yaldliurst coloi' 's. Auratus, a New Zealand Cup candidate. is reported to be training on verv well at Wavcrlcy.