SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20612, 30 July 1932, Page 18

SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT.

STEEPLECHASE MEETING. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. The South Canterbury Hunt Club's Mooting to be held to-day promises to bo successful in every way. The club was fortunate in securing the date for so long enjoyed by the Christchurch Hunt Club and the inclusion in the programme of visiting horses to the Grand National Meeting, makes it evident that the opportunity to race them practically on the eve of the big Riccarton gathering is gladly availed of by owners and trainers. The publie, too, appreciate the chance of being supplied with some useful form in view of National Week, and there is ovory reason to expect a largo assemblage of the public from all parts at Waslulyke to-day. For the convenience of patrons from Christchurcli and intervening stations, a special passenger train, stopping as required at Addlngton, * Sockburn, Temploton, Rolleston, Dunsandel, Rakaia, Chertscy, Ashburton, Hinds, Orari, and Temuka, will leave Christchurch at 7 a.m. It will be duo at tho racecourse at 10.35 a.m. Tho 8.35 a.m. express -train from Cliristchurch will stop at Waslulyke and will connect thore with a racecourse special. A return special train, stopping at Waslulyke to pick up passengers and making the samo stops to set down as on the outward journey, will leave Timaru at 5.45 p.m., Washdyko 6 p.m., and will be due at Oliristchurch at 9.20 p.m. 11.55 a.m.— HADLOW HURDLES, Of 80 sovg. One mile aticl a liaif. lit. lb. st. lb. llorotm ..11 5 Uoyal Mint 9 3 Full Measure 10 O Nino of Oamisader ..10 4 Spades 0 3 Kamosoß .. 911 All Smiles .. 9 0 Dainty Ways 9 8 Niglit Attire 9 0 A useful field will parade for tho Hadlow Hurdles and no doubt there will bo a closo contest for favouritism between tho two National candidates Morena and Full Measure. Tho former won at his last start, at Ashburton, and, although now high up in the weights, ho is of tho solid variety. Full Measure had a good record prior to the Wellington Meeting, but only had one raco there owing to tho track conditions not suiting him. He has brightened up a lot sinco coming to Kiecarton, and with his turn of speed, ho will have Morena doing his best throughout. Camisador has been off tho scene for aomo time and his form is unknown, but Rameses will help to establish a fast run race. Dainty Ways will bo making her debut over hurdles, and her spoed will carry her a good way. Investors will probably extend most support to Full Measure, Morena, and Rameses.

12.30 p.m.— PARE OKA HACK HANDICAP, Of 00 sovs. Sii furlongs. at. Hi. «t. !b. lcoui . . 8 9 Conso . . 8 0 Traylavah . . 8 5 Royal Estate 8 0 Adult ~ 8 0 Prince Tractor 8 0 With big fields so prevalent nowadays, it is difficult tq understand the poor response in the Pareora Hack Handicap. Iccni would appear to have a comt'ortablo task, as sho is a smart sprinter, and will havo benefited by her race last Saturday, in which sho led the field for a good portion of a seven furlongs journey. Adult may be tho best supported of the remainder. 1.5 p.m.— TESOHEMAKER STEEPLECHASE, Of 00 sots. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Oriflamb .. 31 U Marco Polo 9 7 Deportment UlO Bnrflar .. 9 7 Heather Lad 10 13 Paterett® .. 9 7 Mr Richard 10 9 Pleasant Point 9 7 Royal Land 10 2 Tho Teschemaker Steeplechase, for hacks and hunters, should provide a good race. Oriflamb has a big weight and investors will not lose sight of the fact that he has either run off or baulked in all his attompts to master the Washdyke country. Deportment has boen a long time making good since he won in Southland at Easter, but ho has his chance here. He is trained on the course and the fences should not trouble him. Sir Richard gave an attractive winning display at Asliburtou last month, and should be in evidenco again. Of the balance Petorette is entitled to most attention. Tho final issue is likely to be confined to Deportment, Sir Richard, and Peterette. 1.45 p.m— SOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASE, Of 100 sots. About two miles and a hair. A St. lb. st. lb. Snowfall ..11 0 Ivyloti* .. !) 10 Lucess ..11 2 Apache ~ 9 10 High Pitch 10 12 Oriflamb . . 9 0 Lord Ranald 10 8 Tho Babo . . 9 0 Okapua ..10 5 Diamond Jack 9 0 Calham ..10 5 Graball . . u 0 Lancer .. 10 5

_ Tlio club iias been fortunate in getting such a good class field for the South Canterbury Steeplechase, and tho event will bo in the nature of a dress rehearsal for the Grand National Steeplechase, as seven of the. acceptors aro candidates for the big race. Snowfall has not beon in the limelight much this winter, but has been subjected to a steady and patient preparation, with the Grand National again in view. He has had a lot of schooling on the course and this week gave one of his usual faultless displays. He will be ridden by A. E. Ellis, will also rido him at Eiccarton, his only mount over obstacles at the gathering. Lucess will bo in keen demand and is likely to be better supported than the top weight. He is a splendid jumper, and has a turn o-f speed, and while he may bo | troubled by an extreme journey, such as J is attached to a National, the distance to-day will suit him. High. Pitch is tho novice of tho party, but ho will fill his part well. Ho has had his only schooling at Kiccarton in the past week, but there need bo no anxiety in regard to his jumping ability. Ho can more than hold his own in the matter of pace, but it is nevertheless not reasonable to expect him successfully to compete against ■much more seasoned opposition. Lord Ranald's reappearanco over country will bo anxiously awaited, especially in view of the fact that he is Biecarton's only hope for Grand National honours. He has got through a good deal of steady work, but has invariably pulled up lame. The trouble quickly disappears, but his admirers would be more contented if the ailment were not so much in evidence. Whether the trouble will come against him in the race is a matter to be awaited, but should all go well with him ho is capable of repeating what ho has done twice on the same course—leading the field throughout. Okapua created a good impression by his two wins in hack company at Trentham. This is his only recommendation, however, and lie will find this company much stronger than he has hitherto met. Calham has not regained the form which characterised his efforts at Dunedin early in June, and his prospects do not look bright. Lancer, who will be ridden by J'. Kerr, was unlucky in being eliminated so early in last Saturday's race, as Peteretto ran down the fence and gavo him no room to tackle it. He is a clover jumper and

a born stayer, but as his chance has to be taken so much on trust, he will not be in keen demand. Of tho remainder, Nylotis is the only one to .bo recommended and ho may carry some strongsouthern support. The contest will be invested with widespread interest, as tho form exposed is likely to assist speculators towards solving the Grand National problem. Tho final summing up may be in favour of Snowfall (A. E. Ellis), Lueess (D. O'Connor), and Lord Ranald (W. iSeobie). 2.20 p.m.— WASIIDYKE TROT HANDICAP, In aaddlo. Of 70 eovs. Bmin 45sec class. Oue milo and a half. Derby Thorpa scr Uoyal Wrack scr Desert Maiden scr Tollgate . . j ser Ussay . ■ scr Valolicad .. scr Oreat Seaman scr War Officer .. scr Lena Thorpe .. scr Doll Dance . . 24 Little Olairo ~ scr Ton of the acceptors for tho Washdyko Trot. Handicap will start from tho front mark, Doll Banco being tho only one behind Bcratch. War Officer's rocont form points to his prospects, and ou his showing at Riccarton last Saturday ho will offer vory strong opposition. Great Seaman looks a likely improver, and Valehead raced well enough at tho Relief Mooting to bo included, among tho possibilities. Desert Maidon is also likely to receive good support. In an open raco three which may bo fancied most are War Officer, Groat Seaman, and Desert Maiden. 2.55 p.m.— LEVELS HACK HANDICAP, Of 00 sovs. One mile and E)5 yard*. st. lb. st. lb. Merry feel 0 0 Pharaoh . . SO l'Vrst Bong 8 9 Academy . . 8 0 All Smilca .. 8 4 Traylavah .. 8 0 Kilvor Salvor S 1 Appeal . . 3 0 Deniao . . 8 0 As tho scalo of Weights would suggest, Merry Peel stands out amongst thoso engaged in tho Levels Hack Handicap. He is in his best form just now, and there is no reason why he should not bo able to master the journey. His stablo-mato Deniso is also a possibility, whilo First Song, Silver Salver, Academy, and Appeal are all likely to take prominent parts in tho raeo. Merry Peel, Academy, and Appeal will probably receive most attention from tho public. 3.30 p.m.— HUNTERS' PLATE, Of 00 sovs, Ono milo tmd a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Kauiesos .. 11 It! Fresh Breeze 11 1 Somo Acre 1L 11 Uoyal Land 10 D Night Parade 11 S> Congo . . 10 8 Pair Burglar . . 10 7 Exchange 11 C Ploaßant Nino of Point 10 7 Spades 11 3 Peterette ..10 7 . Chickwheat 11 3 The hunters' division is fairly strongly represented in the Hunters' Plato and as thero is no outstanding candidate, speculation will be well distributed. Somo Acre, Fresh Hreezo, and Fair Esehango are likely to dispute favouritism. 4.5 p.m.— CLARENONT HANDICAP. Of 90 boys. Ono mile »ad 35 yards. st. lb. st. Ib. Rascal .. 8 0 Gljrgleswick 3 6 Ravine .. 8 9 Some Toff .. 8 3 Water Power 8 9 First Raid 8 0 Arrowmaid 8 8 High Court 8 0 Taboo . . 8 0 Rascal is the only unlikely starter in tho concluding event, tho Claremont Handicap, and an evenly balanced field will be paraded. On the yiolding going that is likely to prevail, Giggleswick, Ruvinfc, and Water Power may lind most support.

! ENGLISH RACING. BRULETTE WINS GOODWOOD CUP. (ISVIY.O I'RESS ASSOCIATION—I>Y ELECTRIC TELEGP.irII—COPraiOHT.) LONDON, July 2S. Tko Goodwood Cup was the principal event on the third day of the Goodwood July Meeting to-day. It resulted in a victory for Bruletto, the French-bred filly who won the Oaks last year. She was recently purchased by Lord Woolavington.. Brown Jack, who won this raco in 1930, and who was second last year, was again runner-up. Details: — GOODWOOD CUP. A sweepstake with 1000 sovs added. For three-year-olds and upwards. About two miles and fivo, furlongs. Lt.-Col. C. W. Birkin's b f BRULETTE (bred in Trance) by Brulcur —Seaweed 4yrs .. .1 Sir Harold Wcrnlior's br g Brown Jack by Jackdaw—Querquidclla aged .. .. .. 2 H.H. Aga Khan's b c Ut Majeur (bred in France) by Ksar— Uganda Cyrs .. •. 3 Five started. Won by four lengths; 10 lengths between second and third. NEW ZEALAND HORSES IN SYDNEY. WEIGHTS FOR ROSEHILL AND MOOREFIELD. (vxma> I'RTiSs association—in; electric TELrCJRA I'll— COPVEIGHT.) SYDNEY, July 29. Mungatoon, carrying 7st 101b, is due to niako his first appearance at Rosehill on (Saturday. Ephialtes has Bst 61b and Oratorian Bst in the Flying Handicap; King March Sat 71b and Havering Bst 51b in the Rosehill Handicap; White AVings 7st 131b in the Carlingford Mile. At the Moorefield Bank Holiday Meeting on Monday, Laviugton has Sst 71b in the Kogarah Stakes and 7st in tho Holiday Handicap. Letitia has Bst 31b and Donnish 7st 131b. in the Tellers' Handicap; White Wings 7st 131b in tho Commercial Stakes; Havaspot 9st and King March Bst 131b in the Holiday Handicap; Movie Star lOst 21b and Hunt tho Slipper 9st 91b in tho second I division of the Staff Welter.