SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10062, 9 August 1910, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING. FINAL GALLOPS AT RICCAKTON.

By Telegraph—Press Association.

CHKISTCHURuH, August 8.

Work on the tracks was done this morning under favourable conditions. Sir Lethe jumped four of the big fences proficiently. Penates, who was responsible for an attractive mile yesterday, defeated Mon Ami over five furlongs, the last four run in 52 l-Ssec. Tauira ran a mile in lmin 49sec. Tawhaki was given a six furlong sprint, the last five in lmin 4 3-5 sec. Faunus went over four i furlongs in 50 l-ssec. Prophet six in I lmin 19sec. Amato sprinted four in 49 3-ssec—an attractive performance. Prospector was schooled over the big fences, jumping well. Mahuta easily beat Rifle Range over six furlongs in lmin 20sec. Wauchope ran four in 50aee. Te Arai was sent a mile at a strong pace. Le Beau went twice round, brushing home over the last half a miie. Nero, Paritutu, and Lionheart are showing signs of lameness. MANAWATU HUNT CLUB MEETING

HANDICAPS. By Telegraph—Press Association. PALMERSTON N., August 8. The following handicaps have been declared for the Manawatu Hunt Club Handicap Steeplechase Meeting, to be held on August 17th:-

Hunters' Hurdles, 1| miles.—Royal Maid 12.4, Gargoyle 12.3, Hydroscope and St. Amelia 11.13. Jack (late Dauber) andJßonda 11.9, Ranter 11.7, Canadian and Kai Erin 'li.s, Farronite and ChaBSJ 11.4, Royal Guard 1i.3, Gankon 11.2, Koscrea, Pukeroa, Te Ore, Leo Grande, Watershed, Missie, Rangatia, Corroborte, Miharo, Saltator and Deceiver 11.0. Manawatu Hunt Steeplechase, 3 miles.—Don Carlos 12 11, Oakley 12.6, Gargoyle 12.5, Commodore*and Miss Hippo 12.4, Riro Atu 11.12, Ronda 11.9, Hydroscope 11.8, Ranter and Flamingo 11.4, Cavill 11.3, Blue Streak, Kaka, Timona, Lady Creswick, Mahara, Garrison, Royal Guard, Watershed, Myra, Belle, Hepere, and Luxury 11.0. Ladies' Bracelet, 2 miles.—Himitangi 12.13, Jack (late Dauber) and Chasse 11.8, Porera and Garrison 10.12, Whero Koti and Lorraine 10.11, Cis, Review, Leo Grande, Te Ore and Deceiver 10. Y.

Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Rangikura 10.13, Seaweed 10.5, Goraida 10.4, Miss Sylvia 10.3, The Native 9.12, Sucrose 9.5, Beach 9.4, Kakamii, Merrie Lady, Sir Mauser, Lady Edna, Ti ropiko, and Myrtle Brand 9.2, Vesuvius, Lady Scot and Field Bell 9.0.

Horowhenua Steeplechase, 2 miles. —Jack (late Dauber) 11.12, Garrison 11.6, Atahua, Maihara and Kaka 11.3. Silver Shell. Deceiver, Reckless, Missie, Leo Grande, Creswick, Timona and Merry Widow 11.0.