SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19985, 21 July 1930, Page 14

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

July 26—South Canterbury Hunt. July Sl—Manawatu R.C. August 2 Chriatolmrcli Hunt Club, August 2—Manawatu R.C. August 3—Poverty Bay Hunt. August 12, 14, 16—Canterbury J.O. August 23—Pnkuranga Hunt. August 23—Ilawke's Bay Hunt. August 27—Dannevirke R.C. August 23—Dannevirk« Hunt.

TROTTING FIXTURES.

July 26 —South Canterbury Hunt. August 9, 13, 15 —N.Z. Metropolitan T.O. September 6—New Brighton T.O. October 4—Methven T.O. October 11—Waikato T.O. October 18—Northland T.O October 35 and 27—Greymouth T.O. October 25 and 27—Auckland T.O. October 27—Oamaru T.fl.

TURF GOSSIP.

A. E. Ellis secured one win at Gisborne on Saturday, but H. Gray failed to increase his record. Thoy thus had a success each at the meeting, and the totals now are: Gray 73, Ellis 69; so that Gray would be the recipient of the gold-mounted whip presented by the Gisborne officials. Gray will have one more day's racing, at Manawatu on July 31st, while Ellis will be riding at the South Canterbury Hunt fixture on Saturday next, and will also be at Awapuni for the one day. The Invercargill trainer, IV W. Ellis, has booked accommodation by the Maheno, leaving Bluff on July 28th, for Gold Cup, Bed Sea, and Cough, the lastnamed a maiden three-year-old filly by Sutala from Yawn, bred by Mr G. D. Greenwood. Ellis is making good progress after his recent accident, and will go with the team. His brother, L. J. Ellis, will also make the trip. The only matter to engage the attention of the judicial stewards at Waimate on Saturday was in regard to Town Major being sent back ponr the half-mile post in the concluding event. The evidence revealed that Crossbow came over on to Night Effort, who in turn interfered with Town Major. The stewards decided that interference did take place, but it was accidental, and no further action was deemed necessary. The sensational dividend-payer, Deportment, had not done anything prior to the Waimate Meeting to select him as a likely eandidate for Saturday's race. He ran very poorly at the recent South Canterbury Meeting, and one day last week refused to negotiate any of the big fences when sent out for a schooling task at Washdyke. Those few laeky investor* who supported him thus evidently selected bis number under the old bat invariably expensive habit of having a little interest in the big* gest outnd er in a raee. The owners of Town Major went to Auckland for a holiday after their successful innings at the Wellington Meet" ing, and in reply to a telegram from P, T. Hogan in regard to the gelding's engagement at waimate advised him to start Town Major if lie desired, and to take the stake money if any. B. Covany resumed riding at Waimate on Saturday after a lengthy spell consequent upon his severe accident at the Greymouth Easter Meeting. The success of Arrowhead at Gisborne «n Saturday would give J. Boyd a long averdue win. Shortly after purchasing the gelding from J. Murray.Ayniley, Boyd won a small raee at the Hawke's Bay Hunt Meeting twelve months ago, bpt has had qo luck with him since, Arrowhead is a half-brother by Arrowsmith to Kakara, who promises to de* ▼slop iato a high'Clajs performer. The going wa« heavy at Biccartoa en Saturday and some interesting work was ajcMute4 on the outside of the trial grass. Wnr Paper was going better than jiinkWer aVthe end ot five furlongs Pi 1A Badiate w« QoM mat were wseek - tried Is • useful mile gallop, the latter Satahlng veil to front in Ufl. AiJk)wid was responsible lor an at* tvaettve task ever seven fnriongs vm la 148 S-5, Dunraven assisting Mm over the last six. Arikiwai again polled up •ound, and a decision as to his proposed trip to Sydney will be made after angallop to-morrow. Ittghtawreb, under » light weight, low furlongs along the back day Omt >** half • mSle ia M* aid Pfiwt 6o«g fife totosgs is 17,

Laneer held -Horatoriuw s*f« Is * mfcong' jWt • "*&<» few b»e?» Iron ■Bffltt wwwl? W«w flaw ?»* *»• wn>o<S fMt work, OOYOred four jhwlQUga *93*5, Unt Bigftt «trp<9« ® T « the mum gr«i»4 is (8 4»5. . PubeqUs, wb« few 4wm wrtl Utely, »*> ilK>r4M kOJ 8-5 foi • ioJl«, limwiek, Jolimkl b y Of*ig»Too tiff h*l| mila. R*ltop«i £▼• wrlonw A4alpM beat TwiS easily over flra fnrlMP in W. limd Rasald m 4 tri* v*reea » flwtemng together In, *-W-

Sweet Refrain strode over aeven furlongs in 1.36, and Amorist occupied 53 for half a mile.

Kentish Lady beat Fairness comfortably over five furlongs in 1.9, and The Raider ran six furlongs in 1.18 4-6.

Many attempts have been made in past years to win the Grand National Steeplechase and Hurdle Rao© in the one vear with the same horse, but the feat has yet to bo accomplished. For next month's events, Aurora Borealis, Mangani, Nukumai, Radiate, Wharncliffe ana Omoo figure in both races. The most notable defections fro ll ', the acceptances for the three chief events at the Grand National aieeting are:—Steeplechase—Ponjola, Master Lu. Taumai, Lucess. Odin, and Son-o'-Mine: Hurdles—Taumai and Prince Lu; Winter Cup—Historic, Fang. Mendip, and Hopwood. The material left in each event is still representative of the best class of horses available at present in New Zealana, and the contests promise to create the keenest interest throughout the Uominion. The present 9st minimum for winter racine is likely to disapDear from the rules of racing before _ next winter comes around. A special meeting ot the New Zealand Racing Conference will be held next January, when the committee's report on the revision ot the rules will be considered, ana several alterations, including the removal of the 9st minimum, are likely to be made. It bus never been popular with owners of good horses, and any club wishing to retain 9st as the minimum weight on the programme or in any one race will be at liberty to make it a local condition. Entries for the Brnckenfield Hunt Point-to-Point and Hunters' Trials close to-day at 5 p.m. with the secretary (Mr L. W. Harley), Rangiora.

TROTTING NOTES.

The New Brighton Trotting Club has issued the programme for its Spring Meeting, to be held on Saturday, September 6th, and as the principal event, the Burwood Handicap, carries stake money to the value of 800 sovs, and is open to 4.40 class horses, there is every prospect of a heavy list of nominations. Other stakes range in value from 138 sovs to 180 sovs, and altogether the programme is on© that caters well for moderately performed horses. Nominations close on August 21st.

The programme issued by the Auckland Trotting Club for its Unemployed Relief Meeting is one that should attract horses from all parts of New Zealand. The principal event each day is worth 600 sovs, and is for horses that can do 4.84 or better. Other stakes range in value from 200 sovs to 350 sovs. Nominations must bo made by August 15th. The trotter Oaimonball, who was brought out of the paddook a few weeks ago after being blistered, w going along verv nicely in his work, says an exchange, and as he comes to hand very fast, he may be a starter at the Addington August Meeting, possibly in the mile and a half events, as his trainer does not think he will be forward enough to run out a solid two miles. This gelding waa sent home as broken down, and trainer Pascoe must be given credit for getting him sound again. The same trainer has also a useful maiden trotter bv Guy Parrlsh that is doing satisfactory work. '

AUSTRALIAN. TUBP.

MOOREFIELD RACES. (uiiiiß run M»ocwno»—vt *wcrwo tbmiqiuw—coytwoH?,) n« ehlef events at the Moonftald r#e«» suvmait handicap, of >OO mts, wjtk • gweepitake et > sdded ,• second 40, third 30 from stake. For two-ys*r-KINO&S0H W 7'« • .. _ Voice % Sir Dnnlnsld T-T ». »«vld«en % Dalqatie T'» .. •• Cook « Fiftow itsrted. • KJnfjnareh nede hU m* kill te the straight entrsncs, when 6e hsd the rsee well in haad, and wos by » length easing n®. Time, 1.45 FLYING WELTER of 900 sen, a mreepstakes of 9 ion etefe Added: seeesd 40. third 30. flf. B. O. and D. H. Barton's br v OOOL OAK *>j Qooltrii»~~NsUle Oraften 6yr» Ml •• .. Minto I B. R. Maekemle'i h g OooJjnlnt br o*^ wint—Cool ban 4jn 9-0 Coutts t —— b § Wangoela 8m by I>ufc« HumphmWuitlna 9-0 > - Reynold* 9 | Eighteen started. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.16|, Nose of the other tea New Zealand hone* engaged ran to a plae*. ▼.A.T.C. MEETINCk tl«MlTe4 ftty IOUt, 9.9 9>»<) _ MULBOTOWB, July 39. Ita tit TJctorJa Amateur Turf Club'* at Leamington, the following vse the result 9< LBAMIHOTON a of TOO «ey«; M«oad lap, third 7(. and POSSOOM .. Kelly X S. V. Shiel's b K Pakweel by Wooralc—- _ #ym JO-18 Inkson a O- Harries b $ Affirm by rayton wed JJ.S ~ ~ Turner « Bight started. Won by a length. Time, 4.1|. 0ODV&&T WATSON STBBPLIOHAS*. of 700 sova; Iflcead 195. third 79. About JT, > m BANS BANQ by Two Shefr—»4Jwenda 6yrs 10-8 Winks * lb«#y Pirinee Jo' 7 Howjon % »#««•'» , '■ , .. , Inkson a Won hr * length and a quarter. Time,

WO . NBW ZMLANPKR3 RETURNING, (X«e«We4 Jnly aotb. 8.8 p.».) BYD NET. July 10. A<t«i mi anraeceißful vljlr to Sydney twq He* 3«»1«b4 her»e«, Parisian# and Ans« twitr. «*# Tftwaing tf %ii 9 Dominion «Vq»r4 the yJtaiWft.

WAIMATE HUNT CLUB.

HARRINGTON WINS STEEPLECHASE. HANDICAP TO ARROWMIR. The Waimate District Hunt Club's Annual Steeplechase Meeting was Wd on the Waimate tacecoui'Bo on Saturday. The woallier in the early forenoon did not look promising and eoine light rain fell, but tliera vas ai, improvement shortly aiter the races opened and a fine afternoon was enjoyed. The attendance, although satisfactory and well up to the numbers of previous years, was affected to a large extent by the weather outlook and by a strong counter-attraction ia a ploughing match at Tima.ru, Tuo Meeting alio would have enjoyed more success if the previous arrangement of holding it in the same week as the South Canterbury Hunt Club reunion had been adhered to. The racing generally was interesting, especially in the jumping ovents, which provided some attractive jumping without any serious mishaps. The sum of £1914 10s was bandied, as against £5732 10a in 1928 and £6409 10 s in 1927. Last year's Meeting had to to abandoned owing to continued rain. The officials all carried out their work well, and the president, Mr E. C. Studholme, and his associates had a busy day At the conclusion of the Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase the cup attached to the stake WW handful by Mrs E, C. Studholme to Mr H. Elworthy, owner of the winner, Barrington, after an appropriate speech had been made by the president. The following are tlje details of„. th® racing:—

BLUECUFFB HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of GO sovs; second 10, third 5. For qualified hunters. About 2im. 9. H. T. Smith's br g DEPORTMENT by Masterpiece—Fairy Fashion Syrs 0-7 J. Kerr 1 8. J. A. Gow's br g Tractarian flyrs 0-9 W. Cooper 2 4. T. Be»ton's br g Goldtown aged 9-10 car. 0-ltJ .. J. 'C illaprhan 8

1 Red Heather 10-1 H. Anderton; 6 Monko 10-0 I. Tilson; 2 West Domo 9-0 F. linngford; S Pleasant Point 9-0 H. Youncmin; B Willow Glen 9-9 T. Silva; 10 Tim Balboa 8-9 car. 9-01 M. Bailey; 7 Peterline 9-7 car. 0-iU D O'Connor also started.

Won by a neck; twenty lengths second Mid third. Willow Glen vu fourth. Time, 4.97 I>s. Winner trained by P. Trilford, Washdyke. BTUDHOLME HURLDES HANDICAP, o1 100 aovt; second 15. third 5. lm 6f. 1. F. R. Pierce's b g TROILUS by Bieogne—Avana aged 10-13 D. O'Connor 1 4. P. E. Jones's br g Membo Syrs 0-5 A. 8. Ellis 2 9. 0. A. Folding's b g Exide aged 9-0 W. Cooper 8 8 Oriflamb 10-6 E. Mackie; 5 Gay Fashion 9-0 car. 9-84 F. Thompson also started Won by u length; three lengths second and third. Gay Fashion was fourth. Tims, 8.0. Winner trained by F. P. Claridgo, Riocarton.

WAJHAO HACK HANDICAP, of 76 aov*; second 10, third 5. 6f.

4. T. J. Lister's br g VALUATOR by Rangitero—Heather 6yrs 0-6 E. Shaw 1 X. J. M. Samson's br g Royal Limond Syrs 0-1 car. 9-3 .. F. Thompson 3 1. J. M. Samson's b g Solmuri Uyrs 9-12 D. O'Connor 8 8 Miss Marco 9-2 A. E. Didham; 6 Croasbow 9-0 R. Coveny; 7 Dry Area 9-0 W. Hogan; 6 Soldier's Pal 9-0 L. J. Ellis; 2 Little Duchess 9-0 B. Brodits; 9 The Miaeioner 9-0 I. Tilaon also started. Wop by two lengths; a length second and third- Miss Marco was fourth. Time, 1.18 1-8. Winner trained by owner, Washdyke. WINTER TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 75 bovb; second 10, third 6. 3.45 class* lira. 1. R. TownWe oh g SNOWY HXJON by Denver Huon—Betty Beadon aged 24 .Owner 1 2. O. Morgan's b g Great Scott Syra ecr J. McLennan 9 8. 3. T. Wright's b m Maty Locanda aged 86 ~ .. .. T. Wallis 8 7 Lady Eonmett sor; 5 Master McGratb ■or; 4 Nor-'Wester 79} 6 Wild Spur 144 also started. Won by half % length: three lengths seoond and third. Nor'-wester was fourth. Time*—B.Bo 34, 8.40 3-0, 8:88 8-5. Winner trained by owner. HUNT CLJJB CUP STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 80 sova, including oup value 80 sovs; second 10, third 5. For qualified hunters. About ujm. 1. H. Eiworthy'a gr g BARIU-n GTON by Thurnbam~-Mftrgo Syrs 8-11 inc. 7 whcp A. S. EUis 1 2. 0, Jftorton'a b g Ngabua aged 9-2 E. Ross 2 4. A. F. Roberts's blk g Marco Polo Syrs 9-3 ~ .. .. I. Tilsoq 8 8 Rangatahl 10-0 F. Thompson; 8 Night Raid 10-$ fit Shaw; 8 Red Heather 9-8 H. Anderton; 8 Scion 0-4 Mr F. C. Pratt; 8 Acs Pot 9-9 oar- 9-8| D. O'Connor; 11 Motukarara 8.3 T. Bilva; 7 Falooae 9-0 car. 9-9 £S. MaoWa; 10 To Haunui 9-0 oar. 9-6| M. Bftilev ftUo itiTtod. Won by a length; six lengths second and third. Red Heather was fourth. Time, 4.48. Winner trained by E. J. Ellis, Washdyke. MORVEN HANDICAP, of 8S sova; second 10, third 6, 7(. 8. W. JT. MoCaualand's br g ARROWMIR by Arrowemith—Lady Vladimir aged 10-3 • , •• .. M. Kirw&n 1 2. L. J. Browo'e b $ First Raid <yra 10-2 ino. 7 tehep. .. _ ~ B. Btodie 9 I. O. A. Shiel's br B Fair Money 3yra 9-4 J. E. EUis 3 Won by a neck; three lengths second and third. Time, I.BQ 1-3. Winnor trained by owner, Ricoarton. HUNTERS' PLATE FLAT HANDICAP, of 65 pqvs; eecond 10, third 5. For qualified hunters, lira. 8. E. McGowon's blk f COMMENTOR by Tractor—Commentary 4yrs 10-11 H. Anderton 1 1. 3. Pear's b g West Dome syrs 10-13 F. Langford 9 9, It. Kolchesr*# b g All Comment fiyre 30-11 .. F. Thompson 8 4 Bonatic 11-5 D. O'Connor; 7 Goldtown IM 3. Oallaghan; 8 Laughie 10-11 L. J. EJliflj 5 Tow Up 10-H I. Tilson; 6 Blue Ray 10-7 Mr F. C. Pratt also started. • Won by three lengths; neck second and third. Bonatio was fourth- Time, 3.17 1-5, Wipner trained by W J. Gordon, wingatui. WAIMATE HACK HANDICAP, of 80 aova; second 10, third 5. lm. J, J. Beattie's blk g TOWN MAJOR by Prinoe Willany*—Barcarolle syre 10-13 ino, 29 rehop. car. 10-8 W. Hogan 1 9. R. Grpv'a ch m Night Effort 4yrs 9-2 L. J, Ellis 3 4. W. D. McDougall'a br m Miss Marco Syra B-0 .. .. .. B. Brodie 3 8 Solmuri 9-10 D. O'Connor; 5 Crossbow 9-0 R. Coveny also started. Won by a length; throe lengths second dpd third. Solmuri wfia fourth- Time, 1.45 8-5. Wini|6r trained by P. T. Hogan, Washdyke.

NOTES ON THI RACING. Outsider Scores. Th# opening evept, tha Bluecliffa Hunters' Steeplechase, resulted in « big surprise, thq outsider, Qgpqrtraent, carrying only seven Un shilling tickets, and paying » very big dividend. The favourite, Red Heather, made play for a circuit, but bftdly, and Den portment and Tractarian raced abreast in front fgr the remainder of the journey, the latter doing the better over the last furlong to gain the verdict by a neclj. There was a gap of about twenty lengths to Goldtown, the others to finish being Willow Glen, Red Heather, llftpkq, and West Dome. Pleasant Point fell early, and Tim Balboa and Peterline ran off in (he second round. The winner gave a faultless display, and surprised even his connexions, who, how. ever, participated in the dividend. Treetariaq, one of the Traetqr breed, made a promising showing for a novice, and is more than useful In this class. Both Goldtown and Red Heather showed that they are past their best. West Dqme, by Balboa, eami from tlie south with a big reputation, but lost any chance he Jiad by faulty iumpjng, his display being only mediocre. An Overdue Success. Trellus was sent out favourite for the Studholme Hurdles Handicap, but at a surprisingly good price. He took charge from Ifcnibg going out of the straight the first time, and although Membo kept him up to his task. Trpilus was always a winner, and had a length's advantage frtrn his novice rival at the post. HJxide was three lengths away in front of (Jay Fashion, with On'flamb the bst of the five starters. Troll" s dominated this field, especially after his fair showing In Wellington, and had an easier win than the margin suggested. Membo did well for a beginner, and with, his pace he will win races with more experience. Exlde, a brother to Sir Roy. was confidently supported, but fa'lod to stay with the leaders over the final half-mile. Qriflamb hit a fence early when in a front position, an 4 that was the end qf his chance. Another for Valuator. Th« aqlmuri-Boyal timond bracket carried most money in the Waihap Hack Handicap, and their' supporters had to be Content with • small second dividend. The race was a fairly easy proposition for Valuator, wh%

with Solmar and Dry Area, got the belt of a snap start. Dry Area rushed to the front at the end of a furlong, and soon opened up n big gap from Valuator, but the latter caught him at the straight entrance and went on to win comfortably by two lengths from Royal Limond, who got badly away and had too much ground to make up. Solmuri was a longth clear of Miss Marco and Dry Area.

Valuator was on the move when the-barrier lifted, and benefited by a poor despatch, and tho advantage thus gained enablod him to keep his pursuers at bay. Royal Limond was standing flat-footed, and, besides getting away unfavourably, was sent back during tho first two furlongs.. He executed some attractive work over the last half-mile, and did well to gain second money. Solmuri showed that he is far from being a good one, as he was the first out, and had everything to his advantage. Dry Area, by Acre from Draught, owned by P. T. Hogan, displayed a turn of speed for five furlongs, but stopi i<d bndly. Little Duchess, a five-year-old slstur to Taboo, was in keen demand following on her race at Oamaru, but her opportunity was lost by being one of the sufferers at the start, xvhile Soldier's Pal was the last away, and tailed the field throughout. . Favourite Wins Trot. Snowy Huon was Installed a ahort-prlcpd favourite for the Winter Trot Handicap, In saddle, and, ridden a confident race by his owner-trainer, R. Townley, scored a decisive victory. He wont to the front shortly after the start, but allowed Great Scott to head him going along the back. The latter was flrst into the straight from Snowy Huon and Mary Locanda, but In the run homo Snowy Huon gradually forged ahead, and beat Great Bcott by half a length. Mary Locanda was three lengths away, with Nor'wester next. Snowy Iluon Bhowed too much pace over the last furlong, hut Great Scott would have made his task more difficult but for losing some ground at the start. A Dashing Display. The fact that Barrington was reserved for the Hunt Olub Cup Steeplechase prompted investors to go strongly for him, and he finished up a much butter favourito than the Southlander, Ngahue, and .the pair paid the dividends. Ngahue was the early leader, but was supplanted by Barrington at the end of half a milo, and. the latter entered upon the final oircuit in front of Ngahue and Marco Polo, with Red Heather and Rangatahi next. ■ Ngahue and Marco Polo ran up to Barrington along the back, but the move was short-lived, as Barrington outjumped them for the remainder of the journey, and, although challenged by Ngahue in the run home, gained a popular victory by a little over a length. Marco Polo struggled on Into third place si* lengths away, and then came, at intorvals, Red Heather, Rangatahi, and Night Raid. Scion ran off at the second fence, and in continuing the journey fell at the second of tho stand double. Ace Pot fell in the second circuit, and JTaloose ran off. Barrington was responsible for an attractive exhibition, and evidently jumps better in a race than on the track. He. however, had to do his best in warding off Ngahue. an aged gelding by Ngatapa, of whom little has been hoard. Marco Polo made a satisfactory showing for his first effort over country, and also for his flrst public appearance. He appeared to have a favourable chanee entering upon the final circuit, but commenced to show want of racing condition* (n the back stretch, and a bad lump at the half-mile put him out of danger. Red Heather again compounded. and Rancatahl, another beginner over country, made heavy work of his jumping. Night Raid tailed off early, and never showed signs of getting within reach of the field. Arrowmir Stays On. Despite only three acceptors parading for the Morven Handicap, an interesting tussle was staged, resulting in a narrow victory for the outsider, Arrowmir. First Raid was flrst away, but Arrowmir quickly shot to tho front and led to the home turn, with Fair Money and First Raid close up. Fair Money was in trouble commoncing the run home, and First Raid tackled Arrowmir. In a sustained finish Arrowmir hung on to win by a neck, with Fair Money three lengths away. Arrowmir, who had not raced for three months, was produced in splendid order, but tho other two were preferred to him. He was kept in restraint out in front, and in consequence was able to respond to the final call when challenged by a recently more proved stayer in First Raid. Fair Money was disappointing, and was done with over a furlong from homo. Easy (or Oommentor. The Winton-tralned West Dome, making hi* second appearance, was voted the beat proposition in the Hunter*' Plate Flat Handicap, but waa well beaten Into second place. Oommentor took charge after traveriing half a mile, and led along the back and round the far turn from All Comment and West Dome. Oommentor wa* never in danger of defeat from this onwards, and ran home an easy winner by three lengths. In an exclt' Ing tussle for second honours. West Dome secured the verdict by a neck from All Comment. Bonatle wa* a bad fourth, with Laughlo next. The field wa* far from strong, and Oommentor wa* entitled to more respect on appearance alone. She showed promise on the track* more than once when trained by E. Scoullar at Riccarton, but failed in her race* and was sold out of the stable for a paltry sum. This marked her flrst sticcesß. She Is an upstanding mare, and, being by Tractor, may earn distinction later over the batten*. West Dome displayed the effeet* of hi* roeky passage in the opening event, and hi* seeond placing did not enhance the merit of Commentor's success. All Comment, who 1* destined to contest hurdle race* nest season, was not favoured with the beet of run* in the middle ctagea, and should have beaten the favourite. Bonatle wa* at t?IS tall of the field over the first half of J' 8 journey, and, like Goldtown, will find It fllf-i* cult to return to tho winning N'l- - Striking Performance, Town Major, with a Bib allowance, wa* produced in tng Walmate Hack Handicap, and wan sent out the shortest-priced favourite of the day. He got away well, but wa* aqueeted back going Into the back stretch and again at the half-mile when endeavouring to regain his position, with the result that he was a long way in the rear of the field with three furlongs to go. He made a forward ipove rounding.the home turn, but when Solmuri and Night Effort were well clear of him entering the straight his prospects did not look at all hright. He, however, unwound a remarkable run °» er t* l ® final stages, and in a stirring finish oollared Night Effort a few yards from the post and heat her by a length. Miss Mnrco was three lengths back, in front of Solmuri and Crossbow.

Town Major had a close call, and only a stiperior class horse could have completed In like manner what at several stapes appeared to bo an impossible task. Ho got Into all sorts of trouble, even In the run home. He certainly did not have much to meet, but his effort nevertheless stampod him as a solid galloper In soft going. Night Effort had every chance to win, but found the Journey beyond her, while Solmurl again disappointed,

GISBORNE R.C.

KALAKAUA WINS STEEPLES. (PEKSB MBOCIATIO* TEt,EOBf.H.) GISBQRNH, July JO. The annual Steeplechase Meeting of the Glsborne Racing Club was brought to a cpntlu> alon to-day In fine weather. There was a large attendance and the going was good. In tbe Te Hapaja Steeplechase Tamwqrth fell, thrpwipg P. Mpllroy, who suffered * broken collarbone. The totalisator investments for tha day were £14,2(50, against £14,948 on the cprt responding' day last year, a decrease of £QQB, and for tho Meeting #24,076, compared with £20,680 last year, a decrease pf £2610. Be. suits: — QIBBORNE HURDLES, of 140 sovs. l|m. 2. W. Smith's br m PUUSEFUL by Polydamon—Purseflller agod 0-8 H. Dulieu J 1, St. Ames Byra 9-13 .. P. Mcl'rpy < 6. Tall Timber aged 9-4 .. J, Walsh 3 4 Kfwinui 9-0; 8 Ooonardoo 9-0 started. Won by three lengths; length second and third, Time. 2,5? 8-5. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 100 aovs. 6f. 8. A. Smith's br g BOLD ARdHEJR by Archery—Zea 4yrs 9-0 H, Goldflncn J 4. Queer Cord 4yra 9-10 .. J. Walsh 2 7 Ruku 4yrs 9-0 .. O. Broughton 8 5 Abbey Dale 9-2; 6 Tamo Wftiato 9-1; Mejrry Lij 9-2; Shine On 9=12; Ta Ajiko 0-8: Winterbory 9-10; Erin's Boy 0-12; Lady Horton 0-9; Honowai 9-9 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length second and third, Time, 1.18 I's. WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. In*. 1. D. J. Barry's b h SINGLETON by Autumn —Bobella syrs 10-12 A. E. Ellis 1 2. Jas. Williamson's ch g Valsier Syrs 9-10 E. Keesing 9 8. Miss M. O'Grady's b f Te Awha 3yrs 9-2 .. W. Horno ? 4 Bold Front 10,0 N. Davis; 5 Queen's Ohoioe 10-7 H. Griffiths; 8 KnispJ 0-12 P. Atkins; 7 Rory Mor 9-5 H. Gray; 10 The Author 9-0 M«" R. Penton; 8 Prima* 9-0 H. Wiggins; 9 Cop! Card 9-0 J. Walsh also started. Won by half a length; three-quarters of a length second and third. Kinsel was fourth. Time, 1.45. SECOND HACK PLAT, of 130 sovs. 7f, 1. S. Malone's b g OLARBMORE by Oyniq—Waikohu 4yrs 8-9 Dulieu I 2. G. Priest's br m Cloyne Syrs 9-10 H. Young 9 6. W. Wilson's Ch e Autumn Sun Byrg 0.0 J. Leach 8 9 lago 9-9; 11 Outfit 9-5; 1 Little Wonder 0-5; 8 Sail o' the Year 0-3; Russet Moor 9-0; 6 Wedding Bells 9-0; 1Q Kathelma 0.01 4 Little Gift 9-0 also started. '

Won by half a length; neot aeoond and third. Time, 1.81 8-5.

TK HAPARA STEEPLECHASE, of 160 sot*. About 2Jm. 3 0 Twist'a br g KALAKAUA by D#» mosthenes —Tlno Pango aged 10-6 I. Tlnstey t a k Parson's b g Highwayman aged 10-3 ' A. Jenkins t • n. I, Flnnacane's br g Qarzon 10-0 J. Leach 8 1 Master Arch 9-9 H. Dulleu; 6 Tamworth 9-0 P. Mcllroy (fell) also started. Won by four lengths, length second and third. Time, 6.30 2-6. TURANGANUI HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. 7f. 1. J. Boyd'a br g ARROWHEAD by Arrowsmith— Orange Blossom Byrs 9-8 11. Goldfinch 1 B. W, Wilson's «h g Autumn Sun 0-0 A. E. Sills 8 9. H. L. Herder's br g Royal Songster 9-5 .. . . . . H. Gray 8 7 Autumnla 9-11; 4 Nrlu 9-9; 8 Whakaari 9-2; 8 Barracouta 9-0; 8 Tuma Walata 9-0; 9 Salamander 9-0 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; length second and third. Time, 1.8 8-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Of. 8. J. Williams's ch # VALSIER by Valkyrian—Lsdy Oulrrassier syrs 9-9 E. Keaslng 1 B. Claremore 9-0 ~ L. Dulfeu 2 1. King Wango 10-7 .. H. Goldfinch 8 2 Golden Shadow 9-B; 6 The Author 9-4; 4 Otene 9-0 also started. Won by a length; same second and third. Time, 1.18 a-6. SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT. HANDICAPS DECLARED, (PRESS ASSOCIATION TILEOEAJt.) TIMAftO, July 20. The following handicaps have beep declared by Mr J. E. Henrys for the South Canterbury Hunt Meeting on Saturday next: — lIADLOW HACK HURDLES, of 120 sovs. ljm. Camisader .. 10 2 Kxido . . 9 3 Heisler .. 10 2 Fresh Breese 9 3 Membo .. 0 12 Martis .. 9 3 Hard Prince 0 10 Gay Fashion 9 0 Gold Mint .. 0 7 The Clan .. 9 0 Goldtown .. 9 6 Fairness .. 9 0 PAREORA HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 120 sovs. 2m. Barrington .. 11 il Nyah .. 910 Deportment .. 10 5 Sinbad .. 910 Ngahue .. 10 3' To Haunul .. 010 Tractarian .. 10 3 Vennel Boy .. 9 10 Goldtown ..10 0 Motuknrara .. 9 10 Marco Polo .. 10 0 Ace Pot .. 9 9 Monko ..10 0 Indicator .. 0 9 West Dome .. 0 11 Falooso .. 9 9 Pleasant Point 9 11 Peterline .. 9 9 Willow Glen .. 9 11 Petcrette .. 9 9 Bladon .. 9 11 Tim Balboa .. 9 8 SOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. 21m. Snowfall .. 11 18 Radiac .. 9 0 Radiate ..11 8 French Fleet 9 0 Rangatahi .. 913 Diamond Jack 9 0 Valves .. 9 6 LEVELS HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. of. Fair Money .. 10 11 Dry Area .. 9 0 On Top ..10 2 Philanderer 0 0 Valuator .. 10 1 Little Duchess 9 0 Swoet Refrain 9 12 Homecoming 9 0 Desert Song 912 Rosewood .. 9 0 Night Effort 9 8 Royal Laird 0 0 Royal Limond 9 6 Tui Bird .. 9 0 Orfflnmb .. U fi Memories .. 9 0 Last Mark .. 9 6 The Missloner 9 0 liaplna .. 9*4 Blue Ray .. 9 0 TESOHEMAKER HUNT CUP, of 150 sovs. 21m. Rangatahi .. 10 13 Scion .. 9 8 Barrington .. 10 11 Marco Polo .. 0 9 Night Raid 10 7 Pleasant Point 9 0 Wnirio .. 10 5 Kulrange ■. 9 0 Kuku .. 10 3 Ace Pot ..9 4 Red Heather 9 1? Te Haunul .. 9 4 Ngahue .. 9 12 Falooso .. 9 4 Traetarian .. 9 12 HUNTERS' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. ljm. Scion .. 11 8 Brlarthorn .. 10 10 Gold Mint .. 11 8 All Comment 10 10 Fresh Braes* 11 0 Homecoming 10 8 Commentor ..11 5 Torb Up ..10 7 Bonatic ..11 2 Willow Glen 10 7 West Dome ..11 1 Sinbad ..10 7 Star Stranger Fairness .. 10 7 11. 10 13 Blue Ray -.10 7 Barrington .. 10 12 * CLAREMONT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. lm. Taboo .. 10 13 Hase .. • » Town Major 10 9 Quarterdeek .. 9 2 Beau Geste .. 10 S Royal Mint .. 9 2 Master Curinthia .. 9 2 Clarence 10 8 Membo .. 9 2 Flr*t Raid .. 0 9 Sweet Refrain 9 0 Topers ~ 0 9 Oriflamb .. 9 0 Puneheitown 9 7 Night Effort 9 0 Evening ..96 Mr 0. Paul ha* declared ths handicaps for the trotting event: — WABHDKYB TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sovs. 8.40 class. l|m. Accumulator .. scr Nor'-Wester .. M Audo Dillon .. scr Prin«e Chimes ~ 24 Broker ~ scr Tiny Bingen .. 21 Oranlelgh .. scr Derry Pointer .. 315 Mary Loeanda .. sur Danny Boy .. 3d Rawhitiroa .. scr Otalo Rose .. Bf< Real Girl • - scr Red Shiner .. 84 Royal Wrack .. scr Sonoma Star •• 48 Happy Lais . ■ 12 Author Frans .. SO Dan Logan .. 24 John Noble . ■ ISO

POINT-TO-POINT.

ASHBURTON MEETING, Tha Mcond atoeyleohaae meeting to be held in Aihburton Count; for the pM( 94 years wm successfully conducted under th« AuapieM of the Ashburton branch of tb«, Obrjutohwwb Bunt, at Wakanui on Setur* day. After threatening in the morning, tbe weathoj turned out beautifully fine durina Uie afternoon, and a large crowd wm atUacted to the meeting. The fixture waa ft decided success and produced interesting racing, excellent jumping being a feature. The cuurss, wbioh traversed the properties of Meitsri J, Eden. 4. D, Yigers, W. Kennedy, and T. Cavill, waa over 'deal hunting cquqiry, including eigbt rood double fences, all of wbioU waa within view of the public, who were atationed along the top of a terrace overlooking the course. The arrangements wero carried out completely, the officials being: Honorary starter, Mr J. J. Lewis; honorary judge, Mr J. H. Grigs, honorary clerk p{ course, Mr A. N. Grifg; honorary clerk of scales, Mr J. T. Thomas; honorary hondicapper, Mr G. Grigg; seleCf tors of course, Moears J. H. _ Grigg, A. N, Grigg, J. Cochrane, J. 0. Guinness, and A, J. Nicoll; honorary secretary, Mr J. Cochrane. The results wero as follows: OPEN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, for a challenge cup presented by the lata John Grigg, cup presented by Mr E. B, Newton, and trophy presented by Mr Hunter Morris. Over 3m. Miss Ward-Smith's b m MAGIC aged 11-10 .. .. ..J. Gerrard 1 Mr A. Ward-Smith's 0 h g Illuminator aged 11-10 .. .. .. Owner % Mr A. J. Niooll'a br g Sinbad aged 11-0 Ownw ? Spearpoint 11-0; Sir Richard 11-0; Sport» ins Life 11-0 also started. Magic was first out followed by Sinbad and Illuminator, the leaders Betting a fast pace. At the end of the first round, Magio still Md the lead with Illuminator a length away. Sporting Life, who was jump* ing well, failed to negotiate the wire fence and fell, lying for a short time before rising and taking a fresh interest in the race, This was too great a handicap for him, hf.wevor. Illuminator and Sinbad, in that Older, took the lead for the second lap, but Magic reappeared in pood etvlb to. wards the finish and. although she ran outside the finishing flag, was awarded first place. Illuminator was close up, with Sin? bad some distance away. MAIDEN HUNTERS' (STEEPLECHASE Handicap, for cup presented by M* J. H. Grigg for first horse, trophy presented by Mr A. N. Grigg for second, and trophy valued 2gns for third. About 2m. Mr J. Q»nnmghM»'e blk m WAITING MAID iyrs 11-0 J. Cochrane I Mr E. Hay's oh g Sir Thurelli Oyra 11-0 O'Rorke $ Mt A, Begg's br g Princey aged 11-0 Owner 8 Gay Cavalier Jl-0 also started. < Over the first quarter mile, Waiting Maid, who galloped and jumped consistently, eetabr liflhed a goad lead, but was headed by (lay Cavalier who held that position temporarily, Princey rap off at the first road double jump, During the second round Waiting Maid increased her lead to pver 10Q yards fronj Gay Cavalier, who stopped at a large gors? fence. Waiting Maid set out in fine style over the remainder of the course, with Princey and Sir Thurelli next Tpwarda the finish, the black mare increased her speed, makihg an excellent Jump of the last two fences to win by fifty yards. Sir Thurelli out-paced Princey by si* lengths just prior to reaching the winning post, HA CK HANDICAP (Flat), for trophy valued at three guineae for first horse, trophy valued two guineas for second. About ljm. Mr G. H. Nieoll'a br g BWINDABA aged li-io • > • • Owner J Mr G. Johnson's ch g Mustard Pot Byrs n "° . . . " « Cochrane 9 Mr G. Scales a cp g Gold Piece aged 11-0 Owner 9 Aoe High U-A s,l«o started. From a pood start. Gold Piece shot to the front for the inside running followed by Mustard Pot. who was eventually headed by Swindasa. They raced in this order until the second lap when Mustard Pot moved up, but Gold Pieoe again drew away Swin-. dasa, however, challenged Gold Piece about a quarter-mile from the winning post and ont-distanoed the little bora* to win easily

by two lengths. A muph greater distance? separated second and third horse#, PQNY TROT. About J», David Sejby •» •> X leobel Donald •• ■■ >• 5 John Roberts •• ••• -.9 The flat rfK» and the V on 7 trot were held pn Mr H. P. Niooll's trotting track. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr# J, H. Grigg presented the BUBS a»d trepMeß, THE ECLIPSE STAKES, (TOUTED P93SB ASSOCIATION—BT JLBCTBIO TBLBOaAPH—OOPTBIOHT.* LONDON, July 18. At the Sandown Park eeoond eummer meeting, the following was the result of the ECI4P6E STAKES, a sweepstake with 1600 sots added money, second hqrse 909 sov?. third 400 sovs, and fourth 800 eov» froqj the fctake s the breeder qf the win, ner to receive 500 sow. fifeppd (!QQ sovs, and third, 1®) bovi out of the stake*; for three and four-year-olds, with penaltie* and allowances. ljm. H.H. the Aga Khan's bo RUSTOM PASHA by Son-in-Lftw—Cos Byr» .. J Etjwurd Eemopd's b <? Lovelace by La Farina-'Straitlftce Syr® , •• % Lord Woolavineton'p ch o Walter Gay by Captain Cuttle—William'# Pride lvr» 9 Eleven started. Won to » peoJt, half * length between second *ud third, "AFOBB TE GO—BELL'S" Bell's is the whisky of hospitality an<J good cheer When ordering, be 6 sure •that you are supplied iritb Scotch Whisky from Arthur 80IJ and 8on», Ltd., Perth. Scotland, and take no other. The brand wbicb has been on the N.z. market for thiTt t years—-the Bottle with the Yellow Label—Guarantee age and purity. —I