SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 73, 13 August 1912, Page 8

SPORTING.

A CHANCE MISSEI). By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 12, 8.55 p.m. Melbourne, Anguet 18. It is stated that prior to the Australia Steeplechase Scrutineer was offered to a would-be buyer for £3OO, with the engagement thrown in. He declined to go beyond £250.

A Melbourne cablegram says that at the sale of Loughlin's racers the New Zealander Home Rule brought 275g5. Cenius was scratched for' the Winter Cup at 10.30 a.m. yesterday.

Mr. W. R. Tuck, of Wanganui, is reported to have said that if his horse Antarctic wins the Grand National Steeplechase and keeps well and sound he will take Antarctic and William Webb to England—the horse to contest the Liverpool Grand National, and Webb to row Barry for the world's championship. ißrown Trout showed improved form at Trentham, and the son of Tupuhi is expected to run well in his Riccarton engagements. The hunter Himitangi won a race, and ran second in another at the Manawatu Hunt Club meeting on Wednesday, and will be given a chance to distinguish himself in hunters' events at the Grand 'National meeting. The question whether Continuance will stay to the end of the Grand National Steeplechase course is exercising many minds. In his maiden attempt at Wanganui he carried 12st., and was "soft goods" for Okaihau at the end of three miles. The fences are biggor at Riccarton (and take more out of a horse), and that is a point worth remembering. Master Paul is a fast jumper, and very speedy for a couple of of miles. His presence in the Enfield Steeplechase augurs for a solid pace. .

The Grand National Hurdle Race -will be run on Thursday.