SPORTING

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 193, 13 February 1912, Page 7

SPORTING

TURF TOPICS. ■(By "Moturoa.") <With a continuation of the present summery weather the Taranaki Jockey Club's autumn meeting, which takes |.':ice on Wednesday and Thursday, pro-inr-"8 to he a record one for the local club. Already a good number of visiting horses have arrived, and more will come in from South Taranaki, Wanganui and other part?, this morning. Fields promise to be large and racing interesting. A good number of visitors have signified their intention of being present, and there should be a good representative gathering of sporting folk in town tomorrow. Needless to say, the club's custodian has the course and appointments in fine trim. The racing track looks particularly well, and should be very fast on Wednesday. The local horses, Uhlando, Golden Loop, Master Sylvia, Crown Pearl, Royal Arms, Te Roti, Simple Sam, Royal Dragoon and others, have been galloping smartly of late, and with ordinary luck a fair portion of stake-money should remain in town. Piriwai is reported to be galloping in good style, and should pay his way.

Sir Geo. Clifford is to be commended for his early scratching of Counterfeit for the Wanganui Cup. It is a foregone conclusion that the brilliant filly would not be seen at the post with the burden of 161b over weight-for-age. Undecided is now quoted favorite, with Bronze, Midnight Sun and Miscount next. In doubles Undecided, Midnight Sun and Bronze in the Cup are most favored, with Boanerges, Royal Scotch and Heatherbrae.