CANTERBURY J.C.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20314, 13 August 1931, Page 12

CANTERBURY J.C.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. PROSPECTS FOR TO-I>A\. The C;uiterbvu'3' Jockey Club s Gianni National Meeting will bo continued fit liiccarton to-day. Tbo weatlioi pi'*> tuiscs to bo ngain fine, and the tift< will be in even faster order than on Tuesday. Well filled fields will parade and the contests for tlio Grand . n tiona! Hurdles is being looked forwar-i to with widespread inLercst. I lie piogramme is as follows: - 11.31 a.m.— HUNT CUP. 0/ 100 sots. About two miies a»d a .ha,rsi. lb. ' ' l ' ,b - Taramo* .. 11 Diamond _ Pangolin .. 10 13 .la>k King's ; Counsel H< » Tluirina •• J _ Calham ..10 3 N'ight Club « ' Tho opening event for hack stoopio chasers at;d qualified hunters has > < tracted a tairiv even field, and a line display of jumping can be Taramoa k probably tho best s < : and should lie favourite, ,v r . 7 J Counsel. C'alhain, and fc-ilvcr > J fr' l.ave lieu red as winners in sinnl ,f l events <hinii K the winter. Pangolin is still a doubtful proposition but a win for him would nevertheless _ be popular. Thurina looked uko icmg troublesome until ho got in * 00 1 f> 1 ' ] to iho second of the Ivennels double on Tuesday, and.it would he plensinj? to many to sec him cnmplete a c ' and so difplav his real ability. In ever, betting pool, Taramon, Oallm .1, and Thnrina .should be m most dernnnd. 12.11 p.m.*AYOOLSTON HANDICAP. i.»f '-'OO sovs. Six ftirlonjs. St. lb. !t - rr '- K 1:0! Imove 10 « Babel •• 8 5 Full Crop 9 2 Grecist) Sleipner .. <> , ' ri "'-' e 8 * Awamiitu 0 1 Grand Acre S i K'ukar.'i .. 3 13 Jason's ,tinging Q uest S I Cl.el; r 8 12 Vitaphone S 2 Water Power S 12 Tautbow t> 0 Pixie Gold 8 10 Fast Passage 8 0 False Scent, 8 8 Invlctus . • 3 0 Sol wit . . 8 8 Rose 0/ Moorbird ..88 Orange 8 0 Gold Pit .. 8 7 Lady Noel 8 0 Tarquinius 8 6 Tho Woolstou Handicap will produce seme speedy sprinters, and the presence ot eight three-year-olds will add interest to the race. Knollmcro 6 pronounced showing over six furlongs 111 the Winter Cup would make his chance appear bright, and no doubt he win bo a strong favourite. _ Sleipner and Ringing Cheer may be his most formidable oppon3nts. 12.si p.m.— ' BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, Of 350 sots. About two miles and ft half. at. lb. Paris . . 10 9 Tunamoe . . 9 0 Dark Prince 10 8 Uon Aryan . . 9 0 Copey . . 3 2 Radiac .. 9 0 Kopuna .. 9 0 Slatu .. 9 0 Of the twenty-six handicapped for. the Beaufort Steeplechase, there wore eighteen defections, but those remaining should still stage a spectacular race. Paris will no doubt be tho public choice, but thcro_ will not be much money between him and Dark Prince, whoso bold display was one of tho features of Tuesday's big race Bou Aryan was going well when he fell in front of Snowfall three fences from home on Tuesday, and must be given a good chance over the mile shorter journey. Nona of the remainder would bo fancied if the three mentioned complete tho task,' and the finish may be confined to Dark Prince. Paris, ami Don Aryan 1.41 p.m.— SPBEYJDON HUBDI.ES, Ot 200 sov«. One mile and three-quarters. *t. lb. »t.lb. Aladdin ..11 9 Gueress . - 9 0 Paquito .. 10 9 Mine of Panther ..10 6 Spade*' 9 0 Gallivanter 9 4 Cossack Chief 9 0 High Gear 9 2 Gold Mint 9 0 Rameses 9 2 Aladdin won the Trial Hurdles so convincingly that it is difficult to select another to beat him in the Spreydon Hurdles. Paquito is an interesting acceptor, and although only a novice at the game, will nevertheless make a good showing. Panther would have to improve considerably on his display 011 Tuesday to warrant much support. Gallivanter, Hij»h Gear, and Gold Mint all ran promisingly on Tuesday, and there should at least be a close contest for the minor plncings. Alafldin, Eigh Gear, and Gold Mint are deserving of most, attention. 2.28 p.m.— NEW ZEAXxAND GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE, Of 730 sovs: second horse to receive 150 sovs. and third horse 75 sovs from Stake. About two miles and a half. st. lb. W. H. and C. L. Orbell's Carinthia (J. Kerr) • • • • 116 S- G. Davidson's Nukumai (R. Miles) 10 11 A. Coubrough's Prince Lu (F. Foster) 10 S J. J. Corry's Make Us (A. E. Ellis) 10 8 C. Boyle's Conjurer 11. (L. Dulieu) 10 6 Richardson and Wilson's Overhaul (W. Cooper) • • . . 10 2 J Irwin's High Pitch (A. G. Campbell) .• •• . .. 9 13 H. Dampier-Crossley's Amorist (G. Salt) .. • • • ■ 9 10 G. J. Barton's Antrim Boy (E. ilackie) .. • • 9 10 T. C. and 11. AV. Wilson's Wiltshire (R. Syme) . . • • ..97 D. Jones's Membo (N. Trillo) . . 9 (i W. T. Hazlett's Apache (G. Dempster) 9 2 G. G. Holmes's Lancer (I. Tilson) .. 9 0 C. P. Vallanee's Llyn Du (A. McDonald) .. • ..90 J 11. Greeuliead's Wako King (J. H. ilcßae) . . ■ • ..90 G. W. New's Callamart (11. Dulieu) 9 0 The Hold for the Grand National Hurdle liacc promises to provide patrons with one of the best contests associated with the long-established event for many years past. The list contains most of the proved hurdlers of the Dominon. and in consequence the issue could not be anything but exceptionally open. Carinthia has proved very disappointing this year, and on his recent form, especially at Trentham, it would not be reasonable to suggest that he has favourable prospects of repeating his success of last year when he carried 121b less than to-day's impost. He. however, appeared bright enough when saddled up for the Jumpers' Flat on Tuesday and ran a better race, such as it was, than in the same event twelve months ago. A great stayer, Carinthia cannot be absolutely discarded over the extreme journey, and will not want for support. N ukumai showed on Wednesday that a hard track is no good to him, and although a very fit horse, he will Iye at a disadvantage on this score to-day. Prince Jju can b© expected to show a lot of prominence, but is not likelv to survive the journey. Make Up' did not get a good run in the Jumpers' Flat, but is going to be one of the dangerous candidates to-day. Conjurer H would benefit by his race on Wednesday and is likolj to contest favouritism. He is a proficient jumper and the distance • will not trouble him. Overhaul's finishing run in the Jumpers' Flat drew attention to his condition, and a surprise may be forthcoming from him. High Pitch was never prominent in the Winter Cup, t.ut is in first-class order and schooled well yesterday. Amorist ran so badly at Trentham that his chance in this field cannot be seriously considered, although, if back to form he would make a good showing for at least portion of the ordeal Of the remaindee Membo mains mosft afipeoL> B®

second placing to Nukumai in the Winter Hurdles at Wellington and his victory on AVednesday givo him every credential, aiul it would tot be surprising to find him one of the best supported. Llyn Du is the possibility among the lighteights, and is capable of keeping the field busy throughout. Investors have a difficult task in front of them and the ultimate favourite division may be comprised of Conjurer IT., rLigJi Pitch, and Membo. 3.11 p.m.— AUGUST HANDICAP, Of 250 «ov«. Six furlongs. it. lb. sl.lb. Kahikaloa 10 13 Rascal •• S 13 Historic .. 10 U Limited 8 IS Palermo .. 10 9 Shatter . . 8 1-. Chnrmeuse 10 4On Top . . 811 Quantum 9 8 Dulen ■ . 811 Gustavo ... 9 7 Blue Paper 810 Mount Boa 9 G Miss Mercia 8 0 Arrowmir . . 9 2 Arch Arrow 8 0 Desert Song 9 1 The August Handicap has brought together a field of some high-class g.illopers, interesting acceptance being Historic, Gustavo, Arrowmir (last year's winner) and Desert who-have not raced for a few months. They, however, will not bo favoured amongst so many seasoned horses, most of whom being recent winers. There was no doubt about Kahikatoa. s brilliancy in the Winter Cup, and with H Gray again in the saddle he will probably be a firm favourite. Charmouse has evidently thrown off her trouble, and unless it has affected her she will take part in the finish. Others in Quantum, Rascal, Limited, Shatter, On Top, and Blue Paper are all entitled to more than passing mention, and an exciting finish can be anticipated. Charmeuse, Kahikatoa, and Quantum should be prominent in the final tussle. 3.58 p.m.— SUMNER HANDICAP, Of 200 govs. One mile. st. lb. lb. Sharp Thorn 10 1 Ramo S3 The Smuggler 9 7 Spear I.ad .. 8 3 Martian Loeksley . . S 2 Chief 9 4- Spanish Maid 8 0 The Bailiff 9 2 Owlsflight 8 0 Tippling . . 812 Shootist . . 8 0 Quinopal . . 811 Palmary . . 8 0 Spearful .. 810 Decisive 1 ..80 Landmark . . 8 10 Rosgferry . . SO Air Laddie 8 10 Earthquake .30 The Sun . . 8 9 Elude . . SO Again investors will have some solid material to work upon in the Sumner Handicap. Practicallv all the acceptors were seen in action on Tuesday, and form will be worth following. With that idea, investors will probably show most confidence in Ramo. Sharp Thorn, and Spearful. a 4.31 p.m.— ISLINGTON HANDICAP, Of -50 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. ?t. lb. Compris . . 9 7 Punehestown S 0 Rational 11. S 5 Dlack Mint 8 0 Royal Game S 3 Shortly . . 8 0 Royal Love 8 1 Maid 8 0 Dunraven .. 8 0 Air Laddie 8 0 Starshooter ' 8 0 Topere . . 8 0 The twelve acceptors foi; the Islington Handicap include Royal Game, the winner of the last two contests,, but his task looks more difficult oil Hliis occasion. Compris was finishing on so strongly at the end of a mile on Tuesday that he will be in much keener demand over the extra quarter and is likely to be a better favourite than Royal Love and Rational 11. TWO-YEAR-OLD PARADE. A two-year-old parade will be held immediately, at the conclusion of the Grand Nationsil Hurdle Race to-day, the entries being as follows: — Tirst Division. G. Murray-Aynslcy's. ch s Silver Ring:, by Silverado —Orange Blossom (owner) G. Murray-Aynsley'e ch i Berate, by Silverado—Rejvroachful. G. Murray-.Aynsley's br £ Silver Scorn, by Silverado —Contempt. Sir Charles Clifford's b c Drum Fire, by Winning Hit—Scrimmage (11. and A. Cutts). Sir Charles Clifford's b c Lucky Dive, by Winning Hit—Counterscarp. Sir Charles Clifford's b f Fleeting Glance, by Day Comet —Wild Hind. Sir Charles Clifford's b f Pleasant- Memory, by Day Comet—Retrospect. Second Division. (J. D. Greenwood's b f Delice, by Tea Tray —La Paix (P. V.' Mason). It. D. Greenwood's br f Pacify, by Limond — Makepeace. G. D. Greenwood's b <: Chile, by Limoud — Waterwings. G. D. Greenwood's uh t Importance, by Agrion —Egotism. Mrs W. McKenzie'g b f Palantua, by Paladir —Mantua (F. Shaw). Third Division. Nicholson's and Gustoffson's h by Lord Quex —Los Vegas (T. H. Gillett). Dr. M. G. Louisson's b c Tout Le Monde, by Limond —Aspic (T. Lloyd). J. W. and L. W. Storry's br f Lady Zephyr, by Robespierre—Lady Minerva (C. Emerson). J. W. and L. W. Storry's br f Skysong. by .W otUhoprac.*—G»e,y Jbio&fife £o* Xmafttt*)*