WILTSHIRE'S GRAND NATIONAL

Press, Volume XLIV, Issue 19389, 15 August 1928, Page 11

WILTSHIRE'S GRAND NATIONAL

Exciting End To Good Race. WINTER CUP TO BISOX. Opening Day of Canterbury J.C. Meeting The Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting opened under threatening conditions, but fortunately the light rain which fell in the morning did not continue, and fine but dull weather prevailed throughout the afternoon. The course was not affected to any extent, and good times were registered. The racing was full of interest, and the contests for the Grand National Steeplechase and the Winter Cup aroused the keenest enthusiasm. The public assembled in large numbers, and included a big contingent of visitors from all parts of the Dominion. Speculation was spirited, the sum of £61,094 10s. being handled, as against £62,302 10s on the first day last year, representing a decrease of £I2OB. The programme was expeditiously carried out, and punctuality in the running of all the: events was strictly observed. The following are the results:—

HUNTERS' HURDLb HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second 50, third-35. 12m. 2. If. B. : Forrester's b g.DJANA'S LAD by Gay Lad—Atbeldana syrs 0-.8 ' E. Shaw 1 3. F;.R. Waller's br g Rangi Sarto aged 10-3 ..... ■.. H. Burt 2 9. C. Hazlett's. b g .Umtali. 6yrs'9_-2 3. Kerr 3 4 Loughrea 12-9 G. Dempster; 6 Pink Rose 10-13. W. J. Bowden;.. r Home Made 10-5 A. McDonald; 8 Goldtown 9-10 0. Dawson; r7 Lord Leslie 9-10 G.-Salt;* 5 Keinpsey 9-9 A. G. Campbell also started. Goldtown, : Loughrea, and- .Diana's Lad were the early leaders. Entering the back Loughrea, took, charge from .Dia»o's ■ Lad, Goldtown, Umtali, and Home Made. Diana's Lad and Loughrea-were outin front at the six furlong post, where Homo ATado fell. Crossing the top Diana's Lad took charge from Rangi Sarto, Goldtown, and Umtali. Diana's Lad led over ; the last fence from Rangi- Sarto, "Umtali, - and Goldtown, where; Kempsey fell. Diana's Lad drew away in the run home to win by three lengths from Rangi Sarto, who was a neck in front.of Umtali, with Goldtown in fourth .place. Time, 3.18 2-5.. Winner trained by: R..Ellis, Riccarton. TRIAL HURDLE HANDICAP, of .3,00 soys; second 60, third 30. 12m. 3. F. Ehrhorn's br m. NUCLEUS liy ' Lucullus —Persia aged '9-13 ''.■'■' , J. Proctor 1 5.: L. C. • Hazlett's • b g Craigmore 6yrs 9-11 '.. ■.,,.. G. Dempster 2 4. A. H. Symondß'sbr m'.Lady Passenger ■ aged 9-10 .. ■■■'■.. •'• E. Warner 3 2 Quincoma 10-13 >R. Olive; .1 Nine of Spades 9-11. E. Shaw; 10 Steel Bar 9-0 car. 9-85. R. McSeveny; 6 Erin-go-Bragh 9-0 R. Orange; 9 Amorist 9-0 car. 9-4.6..■■'. Silt; 7, Carinthia 9-0 L; Hunt;. 8 No Response. 9-0 car. ; 9-4 W. Scobio also started;" Erin-go-Bragh, Nine of Spadbs, and Amorist led to "the stand jump, where Erin-go-Bragh made a faulty effort, and passing out of the straight the' order was Craigmore, Amorist,. Erin-go-Bragh, Nine of Spades, and Nucleus. Approaching ' the far turn Craigmore was wc)l*cleariof'Amorist, with Nucleus, Quinopma, Nino of Spades, and Lady Paßsehger several lengths away., Nucleus led into tlie .str.a.ight„ : , attd.v'orit-e oveirvthe last a Giraigiabre? to »'in easily by throe lengths. In a good- finish for- second' pWce Craigmore beat Lady Passenger by. a nose, with Nine of Sondes' in fourth place. Time; 5.17 2-5. Winner trained.by owner,' Marton, ■ CASHMERE PLATE, of 250-soys; second 50, third .25. Special weights." 6f. 4. ©.Gerard !a br, g NOTEWORTHY by Paper Money-—Gazoworthy ,3yrs 9-0 '• ■'•.■ - '".. L.v.J. Jirie 1 8. C. G. Dalgoty's b g Starshooter 3yrs;. 9-0' '"-..•■ .. A. Eastwood 2 i. W. Deans's:b m Malmsey'syrs 9-11 . "■■' •"., . .■.'--. J. Campbell -3 'l2 Waihemo 9-11 J. Olsen; 10 Narrative, 9-il W.'-Cooper; - 6 Locarno ;8-l"l A. MoDonald; 8 Rpide Val 9-0 B. H. Morris; 13 Tbawai 9-0 G: Humphries; .11 The Viscount 9-0 D. Cotton; 7 First Raid 9-0 J. T. Humphris; 2 Sarnia 9-0 A. E.vEllis; 6 Pilosel ; F: "E. Jones; 9 Radiant Knight 9-0 D.Kerr also'started. ; First' Kaid. was ilrst on. to.-.tho course proper from. .Rbi de - Val, Narrative, and Waihemoi ' Inside .the.; distance --post Noteworthy became prominent,- and : in- an interesting finish won, by'half- a; length, from Starshooter, who was; a neck- ahead of Malmsey. ■■' Sarnia and Narrative. were the next to finish. - Time; 1.15 4-5. Winner trained by G. J. Pine,, Riccarton. •> JUMPERS' PLAT HANDICAP; of 250 govs; i second'so, ;thijd-25. :ljm. S..S. G. Davidson's br g .NUKUMAI by Manchiricel —St.. Clements: ma'ro aged 12-9 ... ';.-. W. J. Bowden 1 .4. W. J. Craig's b g'Gazo'aged 10-3, ■ .> J..'Proctor 2 5. H. L. Kingan'a eh m Lady jGay aged 9-11 .. .. •'•..-•. S. ;Henderson .3 .4 Chickwheat il-5 EJShawv6Scioir:lo-3 J. Kerr; 1. Atareria a0r3;.A.,.E.; Ellis; , 8 Brigadier-Bill 9-12 A. McDonald; ,7 Kilburn 9-10 L. Jarvis also started. ' Going ont of the- straight Scion: led ' from. Brigadier Bill, . Lady- Gay, and Chickwheat, and on ■ entering the back straight Brigadier Bill took charge from Scion, Lady Gay, Chickwheat, Nukumai, Atareria, Kilburn, and Gaze. Lady Gay Went to the front at the-seven furlong post from Brigadier Bill, Kilburn, Soion, and Chickwheat,, but Brigadier Bill .was. the -first - to enter the straight, with. Nukumai, r Lady Gayi and 'Gaze'faext. .Nukumai and Gaze- drew away at t the distance, and "in a great fliush. : Nukumai. won by a head,-with Lady Gay three lengths further hack, followed by Cnickwheat ancr Atareria. Time, 2.42. Winner; trained by A. M: Wright, Poxton. N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL .'.STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 1600 sovs (including Gold Cup); second 320, third ■ 160. . 31m. "■; .■". ■" _- 4. T. Wilson's ch g WILTSHIRE by Day Cornet I—Lady 1 —Lady .Lobelia ,6yr*. 9-13: car. . 10-05 .. .. R. C. Symo 1 5. H. D. Matthews'a b g Pouri aged 10-9 E. Warner 2 2. J. M. Samson's b g Tuki aged 10-9 AVE. Ellis 3 1. A. G. Quartley'sb g Beau Cavalier . aged 12-5. .... AV..J. Bowden, 0 5. L. 0. Hazlett's ch:g Pamplona aged 10-12 ■.. '.. ' C. Dawson 0 5. L. C. Hazlett's b g Dubious__aged .9-13 ' G. Dempster 0 7. A. G. Macdonald's b g The Babe aged 9-13 .. .. W. Scobie 0 6. S. Cleaver's blk g Passin' Through aged 9-0 car. 9-2 .. A. McDonald 0 Pamplona and Dubious were bracketed. Beau Cavalier and Wiltshire led Tuki and Dubious over the first fence, and going out of the straight Beau Cavalier went to the front from Wiltshire, Tuki, Dubious, Pouri, and The Babe. Beau Cavalier made a bad jump over Cutts's, but recovered well, and at the Kennels double was ten lengths clear of Wiltshire, with Tuki, - Dubious, and Pouri nest. The same order was maintained across the top, with Beau Cavalier keeping his advantage. Going out of the straight the last time Beau Cavalier was six lengths clear of Wiltshire, with Pouri the/jarae distance away, followed by Tuki, Dubious, ■and Pamplona. No changes were made down the back, but at the Kennels double Wiltshire moved up to Beau Cavalier, and headed him atvthe sod wall across the top. Wiltshire was "six leneths clear at the last fenc* from ■Pouri''and Tuki, and went on to :win-easily 'by ten lengths from Pouri, with L Tuki -efghtllengths further back. Beau Cavalier was fourth, twenty lengths ahead

of Dubious, -who was toe ki6fc to iinish, the remainder not completing the course. Time, 7.3 4-6. Winner trained by. K. C. Symo, To . Rafia. Previous, winners of the race are:-—' Year. Winner. Weight. Eider.' Timo. 1876 Royalty 10 0 Sir Martolli 1877 Fakir 10- 5 S. OsSorne : 1878 Mouse- .'■':' trap 11 6 P. McCoy _ . 3,879 The Agent ' Mr. H. Lu'nu 1880 The Agent w. Hankins ISBI Clarence 12 2 1\ Hedge 1882 Katerfolto 10 0 W. Clifford 1883 Kosciusko 10 5 T Ly'ford 188.4 The Agent T. Hheenan ' 1885 Moody 11 0 C. Hobbs 11.35 1886 Canard 13 10 H. Lunn 0.153 1887 Faugh-a-Ballagh 11 13 T. Lyford 10.27 1888 Mangaoh'ane 11 2 Hickey . 9.29 1889 Chemist 12 7 Kllingham 9.13 1890 Daddy Longlegs 9 7■T. ■ "Lyford 10.27 1891. Freeman •> 12 W. Clark© 5.39J 1892 Ahua 11 9 W. Clarko 7.42 1893 Water- ' •■bury G.'Hope B.IJ 1894 Norton 12 8 W. Clarke ' B.oi ,'. 1895 Mutiny 11 5 G. Hope 7.24 1896 Mutiny 12 4 G.Hope 7.29 1897 Levanter 12 6 J. Rae . 7.28 2-5 1898 Dummy 10 3 P. Johnson 7.25 1899 Black- '. " berry ~' 10 6 Redmond 7.40 2-5 1900 TheGuard 10 6 Naylor 7.25 1-5 1901 Gobo 10 9 R. Aruott 7.16 1-5 1902 Haydn 10 9 S.. Fergus 7.25 2-5 1903 Awahuri 11 3 J. Cameron 7i20 1904 .Slow Tom 11 o..McGregor 7.14 S-5 1905 Inniskilleu 913 F. Howard 7.17 3-5 1906 Pbae>

tontis 10 6 W. Higgins 7.44 2-5 1907 Eclair 10 2 J. Hall 7.10 2-5 1908 Burus 10 2 :W. O'.Connell 7.24 4-5 1909 Nadador 10 8 J. Hall 7.20 1910 Te Arai 11 9 W. Young 7.151-5 1911 Paritutu 10 2 R. Thompson 7.12 4-5 1912 Capt. T~ Jingle 11 7 Jos. O'Con'l 7.27 1913 Bercolo 11 3 J. O'Connell 7.24 4-5 1914 Tim. Doolan 10 2 A. J. McFlinnYll 8-5 1915 Ngatoa 9 9. W. Adams 7.13 1916 Waimai 11 8 B. Rae 7.241-5 1917- Master . Strowan 10 11 B. McSeveny 7.19 1918 St.-Klmn 9, 11 R. Thompson '7.13 1-5 1919 Lochella 9 9 S. Henderson 7.0 1920.Coalition 11 13 H. McSw'ney 7.29 2-5; 1921 Coalition 12. 7 H. McSw/ney 7.15 4-5 1922 Oakleigh 10 7■ J; Roach 6.55 1-5 1923. Oakleigh 12 0 J. Roach 7.10 2-5 1924 Sturdee 9 4. E. Warner 7.41925 Tuki 9 .4 H. McSw'ney 7;21 1926 Peter Maxwell 9 IR. McTavisa 6.53 3-5 1927 Beau Cavalier 11 7 S. Henderson 7.3 1928 Wiltshire 913 'R.C. Symo 7.3'4-5 The distance was altered from four miles to-three milos and a half in 1891. ■ ' , ENFIELD.. STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 1 ... .;250;:bovs; aeoond 50, third 25. \: About.' ":." 2in.,-. '. ' : . >■■. ■ 1. C.O.T. Rutherford's bg JOVIAL by ' ■'' Merry-Moment—Sanguine aged-11-2 ■■>■■■ > /- E. Mnckie 1 5. P. T. Hogan's Br' g Captain Sarto . ■, aged 9-9 .. ... D. O'Connor :2 4.' G. T. Smith and.J.'Paton's.clrm Royal' ~'■■■ Fashion aged. 10-6 C. Dawson 3 .3 Radiate 11-2 M. Nicol; 2 Royal Wink 10-6E..Sh'aw; 6 Donation 9:0 I. Tilson also started. ■Royal .'■. Wink .and 'Jovial were the early leaders, and going out of the stra igh t Jovial Jed from Royal Wink, Radiate and Donation. Jovial and' Royal Wink led over Cutts's, :, where Radiate fell, but was remounted. The positions, down ■ the back arid over,! the Kennels double were unchanged:;. - Royal Wink out jumped Jovial at. the ,so'd';wall,'but Jovial drew away again. Royal Wink_ came, to grief at the brush at the turn,, into-the straight, bringing down Royal Fashion, who was .remounted. ; Jovial was not troubled to win,: by over a hundred yards from Captain Sarto, with' Royal Fashion ten lengths further -back, and .Radiate fourth. Time, 3.6*8 3-5. Winner trained by F. and A.Trilford, Washdyke. WINTER: CUP HANDICAP, of 750 sots; 'second 150, third 50.: Ira., " 5.' R. Hicks's b m BISOX by, Bisogne— Cheshire Creeper 6yrs 9-6 ' '.','• A., McCormac 1 4. P. F. Wall's blk g Kaiti 6yrs 9-10 R. Reed 2 .8. R. M. Greenslade's br g Rotor 4yra 9-0 A'. E. Didham -3 6 Black Mint 1.0-11' S. Henderson and Royal Game 9-6' R. W. McTavish bracketed; 7. Taboo iO-6 B. Brodie; 2 • Royal Damon 10-3 T.. Green; 13 Solferite 9-li F.. E. Jones; 10-Nincompoop 9-9 R. J. Mackie; 16 Town Bank 9-6 J. : Campbell;'l : Panther 9-6 B. H. Morris; 3 First Sight 9-4 A. E. Ellis; ' 17 Gold Mint 9-0 D. Cotton; 11 Chelone 9-0 L. G. Morris; 15 Don Jose 9-0 L. J. Pine; 13 Miss Wiukie 9-0 J. Olsen; 19 Antrim Boy 9-0 E. Rosewarna; 14 Teri 9-0 P. Burgess; 18 Kalos 9-0 car. 9-1 A. McDonald; .9 Royal Sason 9-0 P. W. Powell; 20 'Amor 9-0 T. Metcalf also started. Royal Game, Teri, Chelone, and Royal Sason were the smartest to begin, while Gold Mint, First Sight, Royal Damon, and Nincompoop were the last out. After three furlongs had been covered Teri and Chelone wore in front - from Royal Saxon, Royal Game, Amor, and Panther. Chelone and Royal Saxon we're the first to turn for home, with Teri,. Kaiti, and Rotor next. At the false rail. Bisox drew out,'and in a stirring finish won by a head from Kaiti, with Rotor a neckv away. Royal Game was. fourth. Time, ' 1.42 4-5. Winner rained by J. Brown, Hawera.

Previous'winners of the raco.-are:— fear. Winner. Weight. Rider.. Time. 1899 Jupiter 9 9 J. McCombe 1.49 1900 Spider 9 0 W. Holmes 1.47 2-5 1901 Ostiak 10 5 C. Jenkins 1.44 2-5 1902 Waiwhera 9 0 T.Wilson l- 4 »4-5 1903 Vladimir 10 12 B. Derrett 1.45 1904 Mahutonga 9 10 F. Dajis }•*?„. 1905 Kremlin 10 12 R. King 1.40 3-o 1906 Aboriginal 9 0 D. Price 1.50 1907 Idealist 9 3 F.D.Jones. 1-43 4-5 1908 Penates 9 11 f J f ra }•?£„* 1909 North East 9 9 A. Oliver 1.43 2-5 1910 Nylsnd 10 1 A- Oliver -l-«f-5 1911 Undecided 9 11 »• Hatch 1.46 1-5 1912 Magdala 9 0 H. Donovan 1.47 4-o 1913 Parky 9 0 H. Tehord 1.43 2-5 1914 Chortle 9 12 B. Doe ey 1-42 1915 Banksia 9 11 B. Deeley 1.414-5 1916 Cherry , _, , , ,„ Blossom 9 1 J; Pj s f" M? A - 19.1.7 King Star 9 0 W. Bell UoJ-J 1918 Bedford 9 13 J- Tapp \ A *.\l 1919 Gaziqne 10 11 H. Robinson 1.44 l-o 1920 Killowen 9 11 J- 01sen I ' ls 3 "° 1921 C fc 10 6 J- Campbell 1.46 2-5 1922 Bon Spec 9 8 C. Emerson 1.41 1923 Sunny . WornmMl.42 3-5 1924 Soliform %\"*- ?• Morris 143 8-5 1925 Kuhie 9 3 R- Reed 1.46 1926XeChouca 8 9 5 R- S; B|gby 1.40 1927 Solferite 9 0 - A - ™" s „,?» f f 1928 Bisox 9 6 A. McCormac 1.42 4-5

6. O. B. Wise's br in Tripaway 4yrs 10-7 B. Brodie S

1 Royal Lineage 10-2 T. Green; 10 Princess Mafalda 9-11 J. T. Humphris: -1 tf°y 9-11* L. G. Morris; 7 Lancer 9-9 J. Campbell; 9 Grand National 9-8 A. McDonald; 13 Crossbow 9-7 L. J. Pine;. 5 Page Boy J-i» A. E. Ellis; 11 Smithereens 80 J. W. Jennings; 14 Beaming 9-0 car. 9-2 i G. Salt; 1Solfello 9-0 A. McCormac; 8 Zeuxis 9-0 t. E. Jones; 15 Gaybird 9-0 W. Bush; ll> ilembo 9-0 F. Thompson also started. Pangolin got a good start, and led out from Lancer and Tripaway. Crossing tne top Page Boy, Tripaway, and Crossbow were following the leader, who maintained his advantage to the finish, winning easily by three lengths from Historic, with Tripaway a neck away in third place. Royal Lmcago was fourth. Time. 1.29 4-5. Winner trained by G. AV. New, Palmerston North.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Diana's Lad Again. The opening event, the Hunters' Hurdle Eace Handicap, provided another comfortable victory for Diana's Lad, who won the Kennels Hurdles at the recent. Christchurch Hunt Club Meeting. The early leaders were Goldtown, Diana's Lad, and Loughrea, and the last-named took charge along the back stretch. He made a bad jump at the six furlong post, and lost his place, and the favourite, Home Made, who was in a good position at the time, fell at this obstacle. Diana's Lad had a 'ear advantage from Eangi Sarto, Umtali, and Goldtown rounding the top turn, and this was the order crossing the last fence. Eangi Sarto made an effort to overhaul Diana's Lad in the n home, but the latter had plenty in reserve, and won in a convincing manner by two lengths. Umtali finished on well, and got to within a neek of Eangi Sarto. Goldtown was a poor fourth, clear of Lougkreaand Lord Leslie, with Pink Koso a long way back last. Kempsey fell at the final fence. Diana's Lad was practically in the van from start to finish, and looks likely to earn-distinction in better company. Rangi Sarto tailed the field for half the journey, and made up his ground rapid ly rounding the far turn, but he was unable to make any impression oil the winner. Umtali, a stable-mate of Scion, made a promising showing for a maiden, while Loughrea, who jumped the first three, fences well, looked a likely proposition until he made his mistake. Goldtown ran better.than at the Christ: church Hunt Meeting, and was in the picture throughout. Lord Leslie showed the want of racing' condition, and Pink Eose gi.vc a poor exhibition of jumping. Trial Hurdles to Nucleus. .

Nine of Spades was made a good favourite for the Trial Hurdle Race, but although running a good race, he lost ground at a couple of fences, and was. a good way back when the straight was reached, eventually finishing close up to the third horse. Erin-go-Bragh was thj early leader, but he blundered badly at ch second fence, and although his rider made a ;;ood recovery the gelding lost his. position.' Craigmore rushed to the front going out of'tlio straight, and soon opened up a big gap from Amorist, who was well clear of a following bunch composed of Nucleus, Nine of Spades, and Quincoma. There was little change in the order to the home turn, but entering the'straight .the leaders weakened, and Nucleus took charge, and led to.the last fenco from Craigmore, Lady Passenger, and: Nine of Spades. Once safely oyer' th e obstacle, Nucleus went on to win, casing up, by three lengths from Craigmore and Lady Passenger, who fought out a strenuous finish for second money, the former gaining the verdict by a nose. Nine of Spades was' close up next," closely followed by Amorist, with No! .Response, Steel Bar, Quincoma,•Elin"-gO i Carinthia finishing at intervals. Nucleus had the race won at the top turn when she uade a forward move, and had the measure of the two-leaders. Craigmore ran a good race, after being made a lot of use of over the middle stages. Lady Passenger was well back early, but put in good work _in the run home. Amorist made an impressive showing in his first attempt over hurdles, and except at one fence gave a perfect -xhibition of jumping. Quincoma was never dangerous, and is evidently a long way below his Welling ton form. Carinthia jumped the first hurdle badly, and tailed the field, throughout, giving a poor display at each fence,r.Steel Bar's jumping..was also faulty. "

Favourite Beaten. The Cashmere Plate was considered the best -of propositions for Malmsey, who carried'l6oo tickets.more than entrusted to Samia. An.interesting con-. test* was witnessed, over the concluding, furlong. First Eaid was the-first to enter the straight from Eoi do Val. Narrative, Waihemo, Starshooter, ■ and Malmsey. The field bunched inside, the distan.ce, and nearing the post Noteworthy, who came from a rear position, shot out in company with Starshooter: This pair fought out a stirring finish, Noteworthy worrying Starshooter out of first place in the last fifty yards, .and securing the verdict by. half a length. Malmsey, always well placed, made a promising move inside the distance, but failed, to finish on as expected, and was beaten into third place by a neck. Sarnia was fourth; half a length away, and then came Narrative, Eoi de. Val, and First Eaid.. .

Noteworthy had been doing outstanding A rack work prior to the. Meeting, ucecss Was, enhanced by the fact that he was slow'to get moving aver, the irst 'urlolig; anto make up to catch the lead.ers. Starshooter again showed promising form. This was . only his third, outing, and with more racing he looks likely to live up to his family history. Malmsey hau every chance, but her restricted preparation told its tale at the business end. Samia failed to see out the journey, and of the remainder First Eaid gave the best indications of developing into a useful galloper as the season advances.

Nukumai's Splendid Effort. Tht Jumpers' Flat Handicap resulted in a popular victory for the topweight, Nukumai, whose chances were considered by the public less likely tjaan thost of Atareria and Chickwheat. From a somewhat unsatisfactory start, Lady Gay, Brigadier Bill, and : Scion were the first to show out, Atareria being the slowest to move off. Entering the back stretch, Scion momentarily took charge, but at. the mile post Brigadier Bill went to the front and led to the far turn from Lady Gay, Kilburn,; Scion, and Chickwheat, with Nukumai, Atareria, and Gaze next. The field closed on the leaders approaching the straight entrance, Nukumai and Gaze making a forward move at this stage. As'they'swungfor home, Brigadier Bill still held an advantage from Nukumai, Lady Gay, and Gaze, with Chickwheat and Kilburn next. Brigadier Bill was done with at tho distance and Nukumai and Gaze engaged in an exciting tussle. Gaze appeared to hold the upper hand nearing the post, but Nukumai with a final effort got in the deciding stride and beat his rival by a head. Lady Gay was three lengths away in third place in front of Chickwheat, with Atareria, Scion, Kilburn, and Brigadier. Bill following. The success of Nukumai marked his third win in.the event, and the public gave him an enthusiastic reception on returning to the enclosure. Gaze was slow, to get going, but settled down to work at the far turn, and in the next two furlongs was up near the front. He battled out thefinish well arid it was no disgrace to be beaten by such

a powerful finisher as Nukutnai. This pair will now be in strong demand for to-morrow's big hurdle race. Lady Gay was always in a forward position, but failed to finish on. Chickwheat registered another disappointing display. He had every chance as the race was run, but made a poor showing when the business stages were entered upon. Atareria's display was also a bad blow to a large army of followers. He ceitainly was backing out of the barrier when the tapes were released, but this did not ruin his chances, and if he were as good a galloper as genera ly considered in the North Is'and, ho should have taken part in the finish. Scion showed promise in the middle stages, but petered out a long way from home, and Brigadier Bill closed up badly in the straight.

Wiltshire's Brilliant Success." The Grand National Steeplechase attracted an extensive betting pool, close on £IO,OOO beinc handled. Beau Cavalier and Tuki disputed favouritism, and there were only 450 tickets between them at the close of the machine. Contrary to expectations, the contest was full of interest throughout, and there was not a fall throughout the long journey. Beau Cavalier soon went to the front and going out of the straight the first time had a good break fiorn Wiltshire, Tuki, Dubious, Pamplona, Passin' Through, The Babe, and Pouri. Beau Cavalier made a faulty jump at Cutts's, but recovered well, and maintained his lead throughout the back stretch. He dipped badly on landing over the top brush, and Wiltshire also had a life. The favourite still held a ten lengths' advantage from Wiltshire entering upon the last round with Pouri, who had made a forward move over the preceding half-mile, a like distance away in front of Tuki and Dubious together, with Pamplona and The Babe well back, and Passin' Through tailed off. There was little change until the sod wall at the far turn was approached, where Wiltshire ran up to Beau Cavalier and was in front of him as the fence was crossed. This was the deciding point of the race, as Beau Cavalier was palpably beaten, and even Pouri. had his measure before the last fence was reached. Wiltshire, landed over this fence six lengths in front of Pouri, who jumped immediately in advance of the favourite. Wiltshire was not troubled in the ran to the post and completed a meritorious performance by crossing the line with an advntage' of ten lengths from Pouri. Tuki headed Beau Cavalier after negotiating the last fence . arid beat him home by three'lengths eight lengths..' away from the second horse. Dubious was the' only other candidate to finish, some distance back. Pamplona broke down after jumping Cutts's fence the second time and was pulled up. The Babe Was disappointing and was also pulled up in the final circuit. ' Passin' Through was hopelessly out of the contest from the start and was not persevered with after, three parts of the journey were covered. Wiltshire gave a splendid exhibition of jumping and only caused a little anxiety at a couple of fences. He was well, handled by his trainer, who adopted the-wise method.-of allowing Beau Cavalier to run himself out and then tackle bun. at such a solid fence as the sod wall, three furlongs from: home. Beau ' Cavalier jumped this obstacle well, but as soon as Wiltshire passed him, it.could be plainly seen he was in trouble. Wiltshire is the third horse in succession from-the Auckland district who has succeeded on his first attempt over Ellerslie country. This was the second win in the event for the Waikafco owner,, Mr T. Wilson, bis previous success being with Wa<mai in 1916. The . public was naturally disappointed : with Beau Cavalier's collapse,_ but nevertheless Wiltshire's impressive victory was enthusiastically received! Pouri made a creditable --showing, but he did not jump too confidently at some of .the obstacles.-'Tuki ;#as unable':tosre't near the. leaders, arid a,: severe contact with the first sod wall iu.the last round did not iinprove his chances. Dubious got round -safely, but never anneared to have winning prospects. . Pamplona was very lame after the race, and is not. likely to be : seen out. again for some time. ■

Jovial Prevails. ' /'>' " ;/■ ',. : The JEnfield Steeplechase was a ' disappointing race. Jovial went to the front after the first fence was negotiated and led. throughout. Eoyal Wink was always his nearest attendant and making a splendid jump over the sod wall at the.far turn, landed over close up to Jovial, but the latter regained I; his advantage on tho; flat. Eoyal-Wiiik was again in attendance on Jovial .at the top brush,' but. fell, and Eoyal Fash-, ion fell oyer him. Jovial jumped the ■last fence safely, and won in a canter : by a hundred yards. Eoyal Fashion was remounted, but Captain Sarto, who was a long way 'back.at the'time, beat her home by fifty yards for second money. Eadiate 'fell fence, when lying in third position,' but completed the course, while Donation, who was outclassed, finished down. the straight.

Jovial gave a good display, and his pace had ; Eoyal Wink, in trouble over the'last circuit. • The; latter was rushed at the: fence ' which ' brought about his downfall, and it is very unlikely that if he had got over safely he would have- made; any difference to the. result. E. Shaw received a nasty fall and was taken to hospital with a fractured collarbone and suffering from a Severe shaking. ■'''•• Close Winter Cup Finish.

All the acceptors were paraded for the" Winter Cup,, and 'as anticipated, an extensive betting pool resulted, the total reaching slightly over £12,000 i Panther and Eoyal Damon had a close contest for favouritism, the former holding the honour by only eleven tickets, while First Sight was the best supported -of the remainder. Without much delay at the post, the field were sent away on fairly good terms, Eoyal Damon, First Sight, Gold Mint, and .Nincompoop being the last to move off. Eoyal Game, Teri, and Chelone were the first to break the line, and at the 6ix furlongs post, Chelone and Tori were together slightly in front of Eoyal Saxon, Eoyal Game, Amor, Panther, and Bisox, with,the remainder, excepting Nincompoop, well bunched. Teri lost his place at the top turn, and Eoyal Saxon joined Chelone. This pair piloted the field into the straight, their nearest attendants being Kaiti, First Sight, Teri, Don Jose, Bisox, and Eotor. Kaiti rushed to the front inside the distance, and, his name was proclaimed, but Bisox appeared on Jhe scene, and settling down to a difficult task, wore Kaiti down in the last few strides and gained a meritorious victory bv a head. Eotor finished strongly from the.middle of the field, and was only a neck away from Kaiti. Eoyal Game was close up fourth, followed by Town Bank, Eoyal Saxon, Teri, First Sight, Black Mint, Eoyal Damon, and Taboo.

- Bisox showed marked gameness in a punishing finish. She was one of the earlv ante-post fancies for the race, but "receded in'.favour, since arriving at Eiccarton, and as a result, paid the best dividend of the day. Kaiti lived up to his Hawke's Bay form, and only admitted defeat in the last stride. Eotor was not well favoured in the early part, and at one stage figured in the rear division. Hia performance in disputing the' close finish was .his best to date and suggests a successful season for him. Royal Game was prominent throughout,. but his stablemate, Black Mint, was never within striking distance of the . leaders. Town Bank creditable race, in spite of soreness, and Royal Saxon showed speed over seven furlongs. Panther was in sixth place at the six furlong post, but

faded out of the contest from that onwards and finished well back- Eoyal Damon was not well favoured at the start and failed to improve from a rear position. First Sight again gave trouble at the barrier and gave the leaders an appreciable break. He showed np prominently at the distance post and seemed likely to take part in the final tussle, but his effort in making up leeway had its effect over the closing stages. Taboo was disappointing, .and so was last year's Vinuer, Solferite, who finished in the ruck.

One Horse Bace. The concluding- event, the Avonhead Handicap, gave Pangolin an end-to-end victory. He was the quickest to find his feet from the dispatch and although Pa "e Boy ran alongside him after three furlongs had been covered, Pangolin shook him off at the straight entrance, and was not troubled to run home an easv winner from Historic, who finished better than Tripaway, and beat her by a narrow margin for second money. The favourite Eoyal Lineage was always one of the bunch immediately behind the winner , and gained fourth place at the post, in front ftf Bmithereens, Lancer, Solfello, Gaybird, and Page Boy. - •■■■■■; Pangolin got such an advantage ovor the first furlong that he soon had the rest of the field in trouble and he was never actually doing his best any part. Historic was fairly well piaced early ana put in good work at the finish.' Tripaway was one of the leading division, following Pangolin throughout, and only suffered defeat by Historic in the concluding few strides. Smithereens was not prominent until tne finishing stages, while Lancer began well and followed the two leaders into the stranght, but weakened in the run home.

HANDICAPS FOB SECOND DAY. The following .handicaps have been declared for to-morrow's racing:— HUNT OLUB OUP, of 250 sovs. About 2Jm. Highway ..11 9 Mataipuke .. 10 3 Rangi Sarto ..11 « Krasnoi ...••" ° Hyperion ..11.7 Ramanawhm 10 0 Captain Sarto 11 1 Moose ..10 " Message Boy 10 9 Piiriri Jack .. 10 0 Ohrissarto .. 10 8 Donation ..10 0 Rhdboro .. 10 6 : Miss Tattler .. 10 0 Prompter .. 10 6 Appolyon ... 10 Q Tycho .. 10 6 Swindasa ' .. 10 o WOOLSTON HANDICAP, of 250 boys. 6f. Kalos ...10 9 Waterlow .. 9 4 Vigilance .. 10 9 "Narrative .. 9 « Tripaway ..10 9 Waibomo .. 9 2 Locarno ..10 4 Beaming .. ,;•' 9 0 Historic ..10 4 Smithereens .. 9 0 Royal Lineage 10 4 Philanderer 9 0 Note ...10 8-Grey'Wells... 9 0 Solgelc .. 9 13 Broadmoor .. 9 0 Grevflnch '.. 912 Bolero "22 Meadow Lark 912 Lucre •. 9 0 ,Dcspot .. 911 Scrambler .. 90 Fair Exchange 9 9 Poetess .. 9 0 Crossbow ..9 0 Lytup ..9 0 Page Boy .. 9 4 Membo .. 9 0 BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. About 2 Jm. Wiltshire • ..11 5 Radiate ... 9 11 Pouri .. 11 4 Kamohameha 9 10 Ttiki ... 10 13 Greenstone ... ,9 3 Brigadier Bill 10 13 Ranui ..90 Comical .. 10 13 Mangani ~ .. 9 0 Jovial .. 10 11 Bed Cent .. 9 0 Pamplona' .. 10 •9. Highway ... 9 0 Maunga ..-10 2 Raiigi Sarto .. 9 0 Matu ■ ..10 0 Oriflainb ... 9 0 Dubious .. 9 13 Awangawanga » 0 Passin' Through 9 11 Sir Wai ..9 0 The Babe ... 9 11 SPREYDON HURDLES, of 250 sovs. ljm. Nucleus .. 11 2 Ned Kelly .. 9.11 Quincoma .. 10 13 Heisler .. 9 8 Loughroa ..10.13 Home Made 9 3 Bona tic .... 10 B Pink Rose .... 9. 2 Scion .. 10 5 Royal ,Land .....9 0 Panorama .. 10 4 Gay Jim ..9 0 Craigmofb'-'.... 10 4 Gold Town .. 9 0 Lady Gay 10 ; 2 Amorist- .-. 9 0 Hoather Lad : 10 1 Erin go Bragh 9.. 0 Diana's Lad .10 0 Steel Bar ■....,■ 9. 0' Lady Carinthia .. 9 0 Passenger 10 0 Gay Queen .. 9 0 Nine of Spades 10 0 Exide .. 9" 0 Polyphemus 10 0 Piccaninny '.. 9 0 Standard .. 9.13 Ranfeiawhio .. 9 0 Tarlelon .. 9 13 ,No Response; " 9. 0

AUGUST HANDICAP, of 400, boys. ; ;6iV Taboo ... 10 10 ; Ohelone, " ..'9.6 Roval Damon 10 9 Bonogne, ... 9 5 Kaiti .. 10 3 Decoy Bird ..92 Fairy Herald . 10 5 Paper Boy.. 9 2 Battle Colours .10 3 Miss Winkle .. 9 1 Royal Game.. 10 0 Malmsey', ... 9 1 Davgnard .. 913 Royal Lineaga 9 .:■• 1 Solferite .. 912 Rascal .. 9 1 Panther . ... 912 Antrim Boy.vi 9 1 Lady Limond' 9 9 Ned Kelly .......0- 0 Tuabino ' .. 0' S'AmOr ...0 0 Volant '•' ... 9 .8 Bnoy&nt m •:.. ! 9:0 Wayward i..- 9 8 Mime x. . -»v 9- 0 Blaster Doon 9 6 Some Abbey-. \ 9-0 Royal Saxon 9 6 SUMNER HANDICAP, of 250 sots. . lm. First Sight ..11 3 Marjoram ..9 4 Quarterdeck .. 10 '9 Grand National '9 3 Tori .;.- ..10 9 Waterlow •.. 9 3 Malmsey .. 10 9 Narrative ' .... 9 0 Pangolin • .. 10 9 Prompter .. 9.0 Boau Gesto .. 10 . 6 Wreath' of ■■■■-/■ ■" Kalos . ... 10 6 ... Myrtle l>' 0 Vigilance .. 10 5 Sojfello ...9 0 No Favours ... 10 S Broadmoor .. 9 0 Historic ..10 1 Dollar Princess 9 0 Amor ... 10 0 Otaiira Lass .. 9 0' Boy ....'» 11 Kulrange ..9 0 Lancer /-".. 9 9 Tam Glen ... 9 0 Princess M«mbo ;■ .. U 0 • Mafalda- 9 8 ' ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 400 sots. ' ljm. Martarma ..10 9 First Sight ... 9 0 Black Mint .. 10 8 Atareria ..9 0 Bisox '.. 10 '5 Kilmiss ..9 0 Paitonu .. 10 3 Wayward .. 9 0 Taboo ...10 3 Quarterdeck .. 9 0 Thorndale ..10. 2 Gold Mint. .. 9 .0. ■Chickwheai .. 9 9 .. 9:,0 • Rotor • ... ..9 4 Beau Geste .. 8 0 Nincompoop .. <f> 3 Antrim Boy .. 9-0 Overdrawn ..9 3 No.Favours ...9 0 Town Bank .. 9 3 Shandre ... 9,0 Master Doon 9 0' .