MEMBO'S SUCCESS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21247, 20 August 1934, Page 15

MEMBO'S SUCCESS

Lincoln Steeplechase

ROYAL LINEAGE AND SWEET AGNES WIN

Canterbury Jockey Club's Meeting Concluded

The Canterbury Jockey Club experienced a change of fortune in the weather for the final day's programme of the New Zealand Grand National meeting at Riccarton on Satur day. Rain felt throughout Friday night, but cleared early on Saturday morning:, only to set in again in the morning. The outlook then appeared very uninviting, and the attendance was seriously affected. There was not a great deal of rain during the afternoon, but the conditions were far from pleasant, and totalisator business suffered considerably. The track carried a good deal of moisture on top, and the surface cut up badly as racing progressed, the going suiting several horses that were not partial to the firm state of the track earlier in the. week. The racing was just as interesting as on the previous two „ days, and the four jumping events on the card provided spectacular contests. The Lincoln Steeplechase resulted in a popular win for the Washdyke-trained Membo, who gave another improved display, and was well handled by R. Bcalc, son of the former capable horseman, J. Bcale, who is now a resident nt the Dunedin district. The finishing stages lost some interest by the elimination of Valpccn five furlongs from home, and by the breakdown of Thurina. Thnrina met his trouble after crossing the Kennels double when in front of the field, and it was only sheer gamencas that enabled him to negotiate, the last two fences of the journey, and to get second money.

fhe Sydenham lltirdlo."i was won by ; Royal Lineage, who had the opposition in trouble practically from barrier rise, his nearest attendant lotmost of the journey being his brother, .Royal Limond, the pair being eventually separated by Cargcn, who uhowud a marked improvement in the changed track conditions. The principal fiat event, the Heathcote Handicap, gave Sweet Agnes another creditable victory. She is now at the top of her form, which she was not able to reach for the greater part of last season owing to fetlock trouble. She was not, however, an absentee from the tracks for any length cf time, but received patient treatment by her trainer, T. 11. Cillett, who deserves every credit for gettin;,' fie filly back to her present order, l-.wjci Agnca is owned by Mr J. M. ; liobertson, of Greymouth, who bought j her dam, Rua Agnes, at the Flaxmerc t.ispersal. with Sweet Agnes at ioal, l.;r U5 guineas. ! The programme was conducted by { the; various officials with every satisi'netion to all. Punctuality was again s.rictly observed, and although the 1 meeting will be satisfactory linanci;iiiy, the club was unfortunate m encountering such bad weather, otherwise the whole meeting would have been the most enjoyable and profitable conducted at Riccarton for many years past. ; Tho club's chairman, Mr A. S. Elworthy, had a busy time throughout the week, and his enthusiastic committee gave him valued assistance. The secretary, Mr F. T. If. Bell, and his staff earned the congratulations of all interested on the smooth running of the organisation, and the close contests and excellent starting reflected credit on the handicapper, Mr J. E. Henrys, and starter, Mr P. D. McNab, respectively. The prevailing conditions, and the decreased attendance, had a serious effect on the efforts of investors, and there was a considerable falling-ofr m the day's turnover. The sum of £25,158 •win £11.426 10s, place £1.1,731 10s.) was handled, as against £:i2,.'i-13 (win £17,151, place £15,192) on the corresponding day at last year's meeting. The total for the meeting was £89,942, as compared with £91,381 10s 12 months ago, a decrease of £14.3J ' 10s ' f 1 Details of the racing are as loilows; ATLESBUKT STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Vi "(10 aovs; second horsn 40 nova, and third horso 20 sovs from the stake. H«ck conditions. About two and a half mue». S. S-H. 11. Elworthy'a b m NIGHT CLUB by Night Raid—Mumin a.g<;d 0-13 •• .. R. Beulo 1 4. 4—T. V. Cooney'e blk g AVUlow Glen aged 9-0 .. •• H. Turner 2 2. I—M. J. Cooney'a ch m Snowy Dawn aged 10-3 .. •■ V. Langford 3 1. 2—l-;. C. Mc.Dcrmott'3 b g Arcade age't n-ir; .. ■• g. Murfitt o *. G-Mrs K. M.'whila'a b g F'."'i illi aged 10-12 >■ )}« ]k >'' ° 1 7—T. E. Coatea's ch m Tentcall aiied a-0 .. .. I. McUae 0 «. j-A. S. Elwerth'y's br g Hoyal Buck syrs 9-0 car. 9-1J •• N- ' rlUo ° A,cade led over the first fence from Royal Buck, but ran off at the second ot t.e. kennels double and Tentcall fell at the /int. Hoval Buck was followed across t.e ,t<m by Willow Glen, Snowy Dawn Nigm . ClTib. and t'mtali. The order was tho same BMsing the stands. Hoyal Buck was llii"> lengths clear of Willosv Glen entering tlio Wli, will, Snowv Dawn and Nisrht Club H«Jt. Umtali felt at the first, ot the kennels ♦lonble. Hoval Buck was attended 1,,' Club crossing tho top and led o tho . lMt fence, from Snowy Dawn and WUl'-w <llen. Hoval Buck fell at the last fence, for Night Club to go on and win by four len-tbs from AVillow Oleu, with Snowy Daw.i a •imilar distance away. Time, r.m.n .«sec. Vinner trained by J. E. Shaw, V aslufyln'. LONGBBACH HANDICAP, Cf 1.10 s.r.s; second horso f!0 sovs and third hone 15 sovs from tho stake. Back conditions. Six furlongs. U 10—7. I'. Iferlihv's ch g TRAVENNA ; by Tr.lct.ol Ravenna, lyrs M .'J J R. Poweil 1 "Hi. l'l t;, 11. Lucas's br g Elgindale, Jyrs o-O .. •■ '''• LccKie -• '■'. C Hart's b g Hunting Jay b> <s IU-2 ' .. "' •• L. G - Moins o 3. 2-A. Goulbrough's br g Square Acre IvrsO-U .. ■• «• n - Mo,TIB * 5-fl. Archer's b ni Cheap Mone.- • t ivr. 8-10 •■ <■■ Humphries U •12. 17--G. Ilutter's b g Sea Fox 4yrs d-J D. (otton U 1 1 J \1 Hobci toon's ch g Mast'*)' ' i:eT n :.r.i 3vm B-3 -■ I- •'• Kl!i " ° «■ .-.-11. l)ugga'i'» '■» '" KiKJcklon. (,y:s S-5 ..A. Didham 0 5 V C. Hall's b'g Cottinghiim r '> rlt S ' J car. 8-G - M K '^ !in ° W car. S-ti ■■ ■• ''-, PntU ° SO. -2n-l> r M G. Louisson'fl br c Invoice >rs 8-.1 ■• •• B..M«ok'« ° H. 14-A. McAulav's br g Hostile -lyrs g.3 ..A. Messervy 0 ». H— G. R. Macdomild's b g Trumpet Blast 3vrs 8-0 car. B-tiJ B. B.odu. u 8. 12-AV. T. Ha/.lett's 1> m Madam lornpadour lyrs 8-.1 -• J- •Jcnnuig* ° 11 16-A. .1. and AV. T. Newsome s h g Eir.t View 4vrs 8-2 -■ ■!• '> l ?" l ''>' " 7. 7-F. Armstrong's b c Fihlav Mgl'l .lyrs 8-2 .. ■■ A. Eastwood i, 11. 11-R Rama's ch g Wee M.r-k b.vis 8-0 car. 8-2 -• "\ L.i««ou U 84- 10-.L .1. Ani'v's b m Margiu-et Unr-o Sirs ,«-n .. ..I'. All")).- "

■:i. 22-E. Hall's ch s Kebel C'kiff 4 i''" 8-0 .. .. 11. Phillips 0 22. 21!-W. O. and D. 0. Rutherford's In- ui Tuirau 4yrs 80 .. W. Pine 0 17. 21---YV". A. White's br g Emissary Oyrs 8 0 .. .. AV. Broughtoa 0 10. 18— J. Porter's b m Bright Hliado 4.yrs 8-0 .. .. Jl. McTavish 0 24. 21- Mrs J. Campbell's ch f Rose of Traleo 4yra 8-0 .. AV. Jones 0 IS. 1.1-S.ir Chas. Clifford's b g Horn's Reef 3yrs 8-0 car. 8-1 J. McG-irr 0 19. 15—Sir Chas. Clifford's b g Knockout iiyrs 8-0 .. .. C. Eastwood 0 Travcnna, Emissary. Tuirau, and Braw Lad were nmonß the first to ahow out, and when tho course proper was reached Tra,vouna, Rebel Chief, Tuirau, Emissary, Square Acre, Bright Shade, and Elgindal« were the most prominent. Travenna drew out in the run home to v.-in by three lengths fmm Klgindale, with Hunting Jay a similar distance away. Braw Lad was fourth. Time, Irnin IB -l-s«ec. AVinner trained by C. Cioseler, Wingatui. ! SYDENHAM HURDLE HANDICAP, j Of 300 sova; second horso CO sova, and third horse 'M sova from the stake. Two miles. i. 4-Wilson, and Whitfield's b g ROYAL LINEAGE by Liuiond—Royal Exchange aged 10-0 .. 11. Dulieu 1 C. 7 -Mrs Jl. (iuge's b g Careen aged <j.7 .. ..J. McUae 2 5 :;—A. Symc's br g Royal Limond t . ■,,.,! 3-3 .. ..I). O'Connor 3 7 b-F.. Hav'i ch g llounslow 10-11 ' •■ •• V.'. Pascoe 0 ■' J--11. Elwortliv's br g Rasotili aged in-'j ' .. .. R. Beale 0 1 1-C. Pritehard's b g Pahu aged 10-4 M. Nicol 0 3 r,-K. C. Haddock's b g Invictns a nod ' 10-0 ■• •• V. 0 8 0 A. F. M. Seine's br g Blacksmith „ped 0-12 " ..A. McDonald 0 In'vTi-t.u3 led over thn second fence from Hoyal Lineage, but papains the stands Koval Lineage had charge from Invictns. with Hoyal Liuioud, Blacksmith, llounslow, Cargen, Kasouli. and Palm. Going along th* hack Hoyal Lincago was followed by Royal Limond, Invictus, and Blacksmith. The lenders 'were the same rounding tho far turn, and crossing tho top Hoyal Linea ; ;e increased his lead from Hoyal Limond, and these two were followed into the straight by Careen, Blacksmith, Pahu, and Rasouh. i Hoyal Lineage drew out for an easy win ' by eight lengths from Cargon, with Royal Limond a neck a™ v. Kasouli was fourth. I 'lime, rm,inSUrr. Winner trained by D. >•• I Durl.ei-, Gisborne. STYX HURDLE HANDICAP. j Of 2uo sovs; second horse 40 sovs, and third huiM 20 sovs from the stake. Hack ' conditions. One mile and three-quarters. i ?,. 3--.1. O'Meara'a be CHILE by LiI rnond— Waterwings oyra 9-1 , P. Burgess 1. i c 6—H. A. Rhind's b g Verden aged g.13 .. •• H. Turner i t •' -11. Me'MuUian's b g Transact aged r,- ( } .. .. N. Trillo S 7 '7- R. Mdlraith's b g Gold Knisht ' ( j Q.];j .. D. O'Connor 0 1 ,'7--A. Bcban's b m. Fleeting Glance " sy.s 0-3 •• . •• AV Pascoe 0 I i, 4-Atrs AV. A. Fuller a b m Revision aqo <l 9-3 car. 9-4 ■• I. lu<*" ° 1 1 -C L. Orbell'a ch g Sunward aged 9 ..} .. .. K. Bcalo 0 j> 8--J. Stafford's b m Pleasant Mem- " ory syrs 9-0 .. R. Drinkwater 0 <\ ')— T. Seaton'a b g Parade " a-ed 0-0 .- ' •■ V. Lnngford 0 'Verden led past tho stands from Iransact, Pleasant Memory, Sunward, FloeUng Glance Night Parade, Gold Knight Beyision, and Chile. A'erden was two lengths clcir of Transact entering the back, followed by Pleasant Memory, Gold Knight, Fleeting filar.ee and Sunward, the last-named falling at the. fence near the sbt furlong post. Trans, act lost his place through a bad jump at the far turn and A'erden was well clear of (be field crossing tho top. Chile was A erden's nearest attendant at the hist fence, with Ni"ht rarade and Transact next. \ erden tired badly in the run home to be beaten bv three-quarters of a length by Chile with Transact six lengths away. Revision was fourth. Time, .Irnin 25sec. inner trained by owner, Trentharn. HBATHOOTE HANDICAP, Of "00 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third "horse 'JO novs from the stake. >inc fur--8 M Robertson's b f SWEET ~ AGNES by Lord Quw-Ilna Asncs Ivrs 0-1 ■• Ij ,r - I,1!,B - 1 I l_-iranis and Noble's b g Mercian ! Prince IWrs ,«-0 ■• W. Broughton C I - .1 r \i Hamson'a ch m Cleaner svrs ''• c/ 0 ' .. IL Phillips 3 ■: ' i f M Samson's br h Southdown "• ..vrn »-.; ■■ •• A- K - K,li ! ° I c 70. Ilall'-i b m Polydora 0-is 0-> i "• M". Kirwan 0 j ,o. 10 A. A. H. Scnmshavv's l» ! H* i l„.di a-red fi-0 .. R. 0 In - '1 1> Ileilihv's ch g A'ctrne avrs j - c ~ .. V. Powell 0 j 7 '"p.Tf. Modsor.'s ch g Ti-er ' r -ain Gyrs B .U .. B. 11. Morris 0 ■1 '.-> _P T ll'ogan'a ch m \Va'»r T 'o'i-«-r , ;;_..r. Clotii'ei s ch - P-nco A a! ' 1 6 u G . MlllTlilTl'" >' ! „ W. M-Ven,:,/, cb f Gbboto i T '.,%, 8-0 car. F-1? ■ A. Didham f. ~ i- 7 T L-t-/s"b g Pa'-.v ,-d P-0 , 1 ].-H. Gardiner's b ? IV — !,,-,eil "-'l •' T„"i'u' Geste lei out from Tentrac, Lady J. Ti-er flain. Merc,,n Pnnce and ' Ronmlinir the far turn Aentrac u,c h U from Cleaner, followed bv Lady Snv Ti«*r C.mn. Beau G«ste, Mercian PHnce Chhota. and Sweet Agnes. Aentrac , Cleaner were le I into the straight from Tiaer Gam, ;;',! '!'-,"I" Polvdora. Sweet Agnes • i U" t.r Po-c. Mercian Prince had ';':.. J '; r t,!e distrnco from OWrjr ,« • I;'v..', t A-.-ne=, but the lasl-.janied fln.shed

strongly to beat Mercian Prince by half a length, with Cleaner two lengths away. Silver Sight was fourth. Time. 2min lsec. Winner trained by T. H. Gillett, Kiocarton. X.DTCOLIT STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 350 sovs; second horse TO soys, and third horse 35 sovs from the stake. About three miles. 2. I— D. Jones's br g MEMBO by Balboa—Sweet Memory aged 9-13 R. Bcale 1 I. O—W. J. Doyle's b g Thurina aged 11-6 .. V 7. J. Bowden 2 5. 5 —13. G. Talbot's bra Peterette aged 9-0 .. ..V. Langford 3 4. 4— CI. J. Quirke's br e Billy Boy aged 10-3 . • F. Thompson 0 3. 3—G. Campbell's br g Valpeen aged 12-1 .. ..A. Peart 0 6. C—J. A. Guffancy's b g Kapuna aged y-0 .. .. It. Anderton C 7. 7 Mrs E. M. White's b g Umtali aged 9-0 cnr. 0-7 H .. J. Walker 0 | Hapuna and Valpeen led over Cutts's from j Membo, Thurina, Uratali, Billy Boy, and Peterette. Valpeen and Kapuna were together at the kennels double and led j pa3t the stands from Thurina, Membo, and j Peterette. Thurina jumped to the front at j Cutts'a and was followed down the back by Kapuna, who fell at the first sod vali, 1 Valpeen, and Membo. Thurin-v was three j lengths clear of Valpeen and Membo at the kennels, but Taloeen fell heavily at the top sod wall. Membo ran up to Thurina approaching the top brush, and led him over the last fence, goint* on to win by 12 lengths from Thurina. with Peterette 10 lengths away, and Billy Boy further back. Time, 6min 11 3-Ssec. "Winner trained by F. Trilford, Washdyke. REDCLIFFS HANDICAP, Of 175 sovs; second horse .10 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from tho stake. Hack conditions. One mile. 4. 4__W. G. Shannon's blk f? CALYDON by Hunting Sons—Blue Mint syrsß-!J W. Broitghton 1 ,' U. 12- Mrs K. O. Tullon's vh f Osculate 1 4yrs 8-3 .. .J. Dooley 2 ' 11. in—C. M. O'Connor's br g Nightform j oyrs 8-."> .. .. B. Brodie S j K. H —O. Nelson's b c Passion l''ruil lyrs . U-7 .. .. P. Atkins 1 j 13. 13—Itaere Tumi 4vrs 0-3 ! D. O'Connor 0 | 1. I—II. llama's rh h Horowhenua 4yrs j 0-1 .. .. A. K. Ellis 0 3. T-Sln M. 8t radian's br f Boudoir j 4vrs 8-11 •• A. Didham 0 10. lii-J. M. Paulson's ci; g Ked Dance | 4yrs 8-8 .. ■• H. Phillips 0 : 5. 5 -11. Archer's cli g Colossian 4yrs J 6 0 ..G.I [ui/jplji-ie.-i 0 13. 17-Dr. M. r:. Louispon'a cli w Silver I Jest Ivrs 8-'. -. I!. M'-.Tavish 0 ; 2.2 -11.' (J. Cfittnu's br h Vocal Ivrs | 85 .. .. K. Berks'! 0 I f. 7 -P. MiKhnn's br h Windward -lyrs p-rj oar. 8-5 .. B. 11. Morris 0 19. 10 -Miss M. C. Wilson's b p Monastic 'iyrs 8•■:• A. Messervy 0 3. <J -K. ITny's b s Tea G»r*n «Iyrs 8-1 O. Eastwood 0 17. 15 —IJ. blk (j Kalmuck a trad 8 0 .. .• W. Pine 0 7. n--,T. V. I>. C"rr'-'s b ;.' Knrero Cyrs S-0 .. .. A. Faslwond 0 i 15. 10 G. L. Itiitherford's ch % Maroha | -Ivrs 8-0 ear. 8-1) .. M. Kirwan 0 j 12. 11 -P. Civnnt's cli a Hunting Go Ovrs I SO car. 8-2] .. h. J. Ellis 0 18. 18 -Sir Chan. Clifford's b c Stronrnlini .Ivrs 8-0 oar. 8-5} .. P. Powell 0 20. 20 -A. Kvlc's b g Iveviiio aped SO ,r. Mmfitt o Windward olid Passion Fruit v.-oim the first to show out, followed by Colossian. Crossing tho top Tea Garden had 'charge from Windward, Passion Fruit, Colossian, Ked Dance, Boudoir, and Horowhenua. Windward led on to the courso proper, with Passion Fruit, Tea Garden, Horowhenua, Colossian, Ked Dance, llacre Tonu, and Osculate also allowing up. In the run home | Calydon came from a rear position to beat i Osculate by a neck, with Nij-ditform three- j quarters of a length away. Passion Fruit i was fourth. Time, Imin 40 2-osec. Winner trained by Mrs A. W. McDonald, Awa- | puni. j SELWYN HANDICAP, j Ol 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from tho stake. Seven furlongs. j 8. .h-Mis J. H. Miller's ch ;; CKAX- j FOBD by Solfcrino—Colinotle awl ! 8-6 .. .. M. ICirwan 1 ■ 7. 7—A. F. Loe's b g Mijfbt fiyrs 8-2 i 1 G. Humphries 0 ! 1. '2—-J. M. Samson's b h Guarantee •ivrs 8-0 .. •■ K. Maekle .1 3. 3-D. -I. McDonald's br e Mobile i syrs 0-2 .. .. L. J. Elli'i 0 ; 2. I—G.1 —G. McCormick's blk p Slippery \ svrs 8-13 .. P. Atkins 0 I 5. 5—W. L. Milne's b rr I'nlernio ap;ed i 8-10 .. ..A. Di'lham 0 6. t—G. Linton's br g Haulbo'.vlino Oyrs 8-1 .. J. JenniriEra 0 0. O—J. P. Herlihv's ch «; Di'miss 8-2 ".. ".. P. Powell 0 4. c,.-C'reswel! and Barman's oh f? Cay Court fiyrs 8-0 .. W. Bron<;hton 0 10. U>-J. Darwe'.l's b in Ladv B"ne n?ed P-0 .. ..A. Eastwood 0 Ilismi.'s led out from Cranford, Slippery, and Palermo. Dismiss and Cranford were the leaders round the far turn, but Haulbowline had charge crossing fin top frmi Cranford, Disrni.-s, Palermo, Slippery, and Guarantee. The leaders were the r-ame into the straight, but Cranford had oliarce at the distance from Palermo, Slippery, Mi-ht, and Clay Court. Cranford stayed on to win by a length from Misdit, with Ciunranteo a neck away. Mobile was fourth. Time, Imin 32 3-.ssec. Winner trained by T. H. Gillett, Kiccarton. NOTES ON THE RACING Royal Buck UnluckyNight Club succeeded in the Aylosi bury Steeplechase nfter the \v;iy was I was made easy for her by Arcade running off at the second of the Kennels double, and Royal Buck falling at the last fence when leading her by

three lengths. Arcade immediately vent to the lead from the start, and was well clear of the field when he evaded the third fence. Royal Buck then took charge, and led for a circuit from Willow Glen. Snowy Dawn, and Night Club. The last-named made a fa«t forward move rounding the top. and was in second place to Royal Buck at the top brush. She made a bad landing, however, and her rider nearlv lost his seat. Royal Buck had her well beaten at the last fence, but blundered badly, and lost his rider, while Night Club again made a faulty jump, and was lucky not only to escape falling, but to avoid colliding with Royal Buck. Night Club lost some ground, but her pursuers were unable to offer much trouble, and Night Club struggled home a comfortable winner from Willow Glen, who as easily beat Snowy Dawn. Tentcall did not last long, as she failed to ris? at the first of the kennels double, and tumbled over it. Umtali got round to the same fence the second time a long way in the rear, and, blundering, dislodged his rider. Royal Buck gave a good display, his only other mistake being at the first of the Kennels double the second time, but he did not lose much ground. He

had the race won when he went out at Ihr- last. Night Club nevertheless earned her win, as it was only by cleverness on her part and also on that of her rider that she survived the journcv. Willow Glen and Snowy Dawn "wore both beaten a long way from home. A Surprise The V/ingatui-trained Travenna sprung a surprise on investors in the Longbeach Handicap. He was one of the smartest away, and with Rebel Chief led on to the course proper from Bmw Lad, Emissary. Square Acre, Elgindale, Hunting Jay, and Tuirau. Ol these, Elgindale did the best, but had not chance with Travenna, who finished with something in hand. Huntin" Jay who started from the outside, struggled on into third place, in front of Braw Lad, Cheap Money, Cottingliam. Square Acre, Bright Shade, and Rebel Chief. m i Travenna, like others of the Tractor breed did not appear to he troubled bv tnc going, while those behind him were palpably unable to handle the chanaed conditions. Probably the mosf impressive performance was that

! put up by Hunting Jay, who in addij tion to his big weight must have taken a lot out of himself before moving off I from wide out. i Never in Doubl I Roval Lineage had a runaway vio 1 tr.rv in the Sydenham Hurdles. Ex- ; cc-pt that Invictus led him over the i first fence, he was always in the lead- ■ ins position, and with half the jouri nev 'covered, was bowling along in i front of Royal Limond. who was clear ! of the rest of the field, headed by ! Blacksmith. Royal Lineage was three j lengths in front at the home turn, and increasing the gap approaching the last fence, went on to win easing up. Cargen and Rasouli closed on Royal Limond after crossing the last fence, one! in a sustained finish, Cargen got up to get second honours by a neck from Royal Limond, with a similar margin to Rasouli. Pahu, Blacksmith, and Hounslow followed at intervals, with Invictus tailed off. Royal Lineage outclassed the field from the outset, and had them all in I trouble over the last mile. Cargen ran his races in patches, running up to j the leaders during the middle stages, ' and then going back to one of the rear

positions, which he still occupied at the home turn. Royal Limond was under pressure for the greater part oi the journey, and it was not the fault of his rider that he was not closer up at the finish. Rasouli jumped the first j few fences well, but received two checks along the back, and had a lot of leeway to make up .entering the I straight. Hounslow was well beaten five furlongs from home, and Blacksmith had had enough when he slipped on his haunches on landing over the last fence. Pahu did not show much improvement, while Invictus put up such a weak performance that he is either very much over-rated, or that he is not partial to soft going. Tired Out Verden made an effort to win the Styx Hurdle Race from the early stages, and when he entered the straight several lengths in front of the field, he gave promise of enjoying a decisive win. but Chile crept up on him after crossing the last fencv, and in a punishing finish the latter got up in the last few strides to beat him by three-quarters of a length. Transact,who was in second place until he hit a fence hard five furlongs from home, was a poor third, with gaps to Revision, Gold Knight. Fleeting Glance, and Night Parade, and Pleasant Memory bringing up the rear. Chile had to execute a telling effort from the home turn, and his rider do- i served the win, as he did not give i his mount any respite over the last six furlongs. Verden compounded very quickly once over the last fence, and although his rider nursed him as long as possible, without drawing the whip, he had nothing left in him when the final challenge came from Chilo. Lack of stamina will always debar Verden from being a reliable hurdle proposition. Transact may have taken more part in the finish but for losing a commanding position at the far turn, narrowly missing a fall. Sunward was going well within reach of the leaders when he struck the hurdle near the six furlong post, and shot his rider out of the saddle. The stablemates. Fleeting Glance and Night Parade, were never dangerous, while Pleasant Memory, after shaping well over the first few fences, laded cut when she made a mistake five Curlongs from home. Sweet Affiles Again • An excellent race was seen in the Heathcote Handicap, and the win of Sweet Agnes was again very impressive. She was never far away from the leading division, but her rider did not call on her until well into the straight. Cleaner and Ventrac were together entering upon the run home, with Mercian Prince, Polydora, Sweet Agnes, Tiger Gain, and Water Power handy. Ventrac weakened passing | the distance, and Mercian Prince drew up to Cleaner. Mercian Prince appeared to have the best prospects at this stage, but his rider had difficulty In keeping him straight, and when Sweet Agnes tackled him 100 yards I from the post, he soon submitted to j her solid finishing run, and the filly gained the verdict by half a length. Cleaner hung on to secure third money. a head in front of the fast-finishing Silver Sight, who also ran about a good deal under pressure. Water Power, Prince Val. Polydora. Tig?r Gain, Ranelagh, Lady Spy, Ventrac, Palmary, Chhota, and Beau Geste followed in that order. Sweet Agnes won well, and naid p surprisingly big price, the opinion evidently being generally held that weight and track would not favour her. She was ridden an excellent race, and did not cover an inch of extra ground. Mercian Prince had a track to suit him. and ran his best race at the meeting. but is evidently not a light boy'i mount. Cleaner executed one of her many game efforts, and hung on very solidly. Silver Sight was again responsible for a great race. He was a long way back as usual entering the straight, and his chance at the distance of taking part in the finish did not look possible, but he gathered in Pll but the placed division befors reaching the post, and in another stride would have beaten Cleaner. Water Power was well placed on the rails entering the straight, but did no', fin-

• ish on as well as expected. Polydora, 1 who with Chhotta and Palmary was ; slow to move off, showed up turning : for home, but could not carry on. ] ! Membo Wins j The Lincoln Steeplechase was responsible for another spectacular conI test, spoilt to some extent by the fall of Valpeen at the second sod wall, live furlongs from home. Kapuua and Valpeen carried on the running from the early stages, and with a round covered were in front of Thurina, Membo. Peterette, and Billy Boy, with Umtali tailing off. Thurina lumped to the front over Cutts's ind led Kapuna, Valpeen, and Membo over the Kennels double, at which Kapuna crashed. Thurina was three lengths in front of Valpeen going to the next fence. Valpeen striking it heavily and sustaining a very heavy fall. JViembo then gradually drew up to Thurina, who appeared to falter just before reaching the top brush, and Membo headed him off before jumping the last fence. That was the end of the , race, as Membo ran home an easy winner from Thurina, who pulled up very lame, and his rider quickly dismounted. Peterette struggled on to get third money, well clear of Billy Boy. Umtali completed the course a long way back. Member showed further improvement and jumped faultlessly over the last circuit. Thurina broke down i badly, so enabling Membo to draw up to him. otherwise a more interesting finish may have been witnessed, while Valpeen would probably also have made the winner s task harder if he had stood up. Valpeen s fall was most spectacular, as he turned a somersault, and lay for a while on his back, while his rider was thrown some distance away, and was rendered unconscious for a few minutes. Peterette was never likely, while Umtali was set a severe ordeal in having his second steeplechase in the afternoon Quick Changes The Redclifls Handicap resulted in a most exciting tussle over the finishing stages, during which there were several quick changes in the leading positions, and it was significant that none of the ultimate placed division . was prominent until the closing stages were reached. Windward was '■ the early leader from Passion Fruit, ! and rounding the far turn the positions were reversed, but a little further ■ on Tea Garden rushed to the front, and with Windward led into the straight from Passion Fruit, HoroI whenua, Colossian, Red Dance, Haere , Tonu, and Osculate. Passion Fruit was . in charge just after passing the distance, with Horowhenua and Colossian ■ in close attendance; and the winner • was being looked for amongst these ! I when Calydon, and then Osculate and r Nightform, loomed up wide out. In a ■ hard finish Calydon held off Osculate : to beat him by a neck, with a short ' margin to Nightform, who headed Pas- ' sion Fruit on the post. Colossian was i ! next, in front of Haere Tonu, Horo- > whenua, Windward, and Vocal. Calydon, one of the Hunting Song • breed, showed improvement on his • previous form at the meeting owing '' to striking a track to his liking. Oscu--1 late, by Rosenor. also did well in the I going, while Nightform once more was finishing on after being well back over ' ' the earlv and middle stages. Passion 1 Fruit, Horownenua, Windward. Red ■ ! Dance and Colossian all stopped .' badly in the last 100 yards. ! . I The Final Event i j Cranford was responsible for a rnilci j ;. i surprise in whining the concluding: i. i event of the meeting. He was always! :. one of the leading division, and foli lowing Haulbowline into the straight, r had him beaten at the distance. Slipr pery and Guarantee, and then Gay - Court, threw out challenges, while s Might and Mobile finished very' fast, e but Cranford was not troubled to win j by a length from Might, who beat "z Guarantee by a neck. Mobile was two o lengths away, and was followed by q Slippery, Gay Court, and Palermo. Cranford paid a big price, but never-. s theless had a good following, mainly . because the stable horseman who rode

him on the first day was replaced by a more experienced rider. Cranford looks a more robust gelding than ever previously, and some big successes will come his way this season. His win gave his trainer, T. H. GiUett, his fifth success of the meeting. Might put up a good fight, and finished very resolutely. Guarantee looked likely inside the distance, but lacked the necessary finishing effort. Haulbowline again acted as pacemaker, but did not last as long as in his earlier races. Slippery had every chance, while Gay Court, after being slow early, was within reach of the leaders at the straight entrance, only to fade right out in the run home. Palermo ran his worst race for some weeks, and was evidently feeling the effects of his injured heel.. M. Kirwan, who rode the winner, had. a chance ride, as Knockfin, for whom he was engaged, was withdrawn late in the afternoon. WINNING OWNERS i SUM OF £6440 DISTRIBUTED j The sum of £6440 was distributed in stakes over the three days' racing, the biggest winner being Mr G. Campbell, owner-trainer of Valpeen, winner of the Grand National and Beaufort Steeplechases, worth £945. Mr L. Field, owner-trainer of Huntique, winner of the Grand National Hurdles Race, was next with £465, and Mr D. Jones, owner of Membo, collected £445, while Mr S. E. Hill, owner of Princess Doreen, winner of the Winter Cup. received £350. The full list is as follows: £ Mr G. Campbell .. ..945 Mr L. Field .. ..465 Mr D. Jones .. .. 445 Mr S. E. Hill .. .. 350 Mr J. M. Robertson .. 280 Mr G. Fulton .. 245 Mr P. F. Campbell .. 240 Messrs Wilson and Whitfield, £210; Mr J. H. Grigg, £210; Mr E. C. Haddock, £170: Mr O. Nelson, £170; Mr H. H. Elworthv, £160; Mr M. J. Cooney, £160; Mr D. J. McDonald, £140; Mr J. O'Meara, £140; Mr W. G. Shannon, £130; Mr E. Hay, £115; Mr J. P. Herlihy, £105; Messrs W. O. and D. O. Rutherford. £lO5, C. Pritchard, £IOO, Mr G. J. Quirke, £100; Mrs J. H. Miller, £100; Mr A. S. Elworthy, £75; Mr J. Mulvaney, £75; Mr H. Rama. £80; Mr T. V. Cooney, £80; Mr W. J. Doyle, £7O; Mrs H. Gage, £6O; Mr A. F. Loe, £6O; Mr J. A. Gaffaney, £55; Mr A. J. Toxward, £SO; Mr C. Hart, £45; Mr A. Beban, £4O; Mr H. A. Rhind, £4O; Messrs Harris and Ncble, £4O; Mr J. M. Samson, £4O; Mr P. Madson, £4O; Mr K. McK. Duncan, £4O; Messrs Aitken and Wood, £4O; Sir Charles Clifford, £4O; Mrs E. O. Tallon, £3O; Mr A. Syme, £3O; Mr W. H. Ward, £3O; Mr G. H. Lucas, £3O; Mr G. R. Macdonald, £3O; Mr R. McMullian, £2O; Mr C. L. Orbell. £2O: Mr D. W. Westcnra, £2O; Dr. M. G. Louisson, £2O; Mr E. J. Watt, £2O; Mr T. Sanders, £ls; Mr H. Duggan, £ls; Mr A. F. Symcs, £ls; Mr C. M. O'Connor, £ls. : WINNING TRAINERS Honours wore well divided amongst trainers from both islands. T. H. Gillett CRiccarton) being the most successful, with five wins (Sweet Agnes (2), Puncheston, Hounslow, Cranford). G. Campbell, Okoroire, owner-trainer of Valpeen, and H. Nurse, Riccarton, , with Knockfin and Scratchmere Scar, were next with two wins each. Those with one win were:—G. Greene, Hast- ., ings (Emotion); E. C. Haddock, Mar- • ton fßrigadore): H. A. McDonald, i Wingatui (Mobile), J. Cantric-k. Rii-

I .1 carton (Top Rank); L. Field, Blenheim (Huntique); F. Trilford, Washdyke (Membo); C. Davey, Kiccarton (Davolo>; A. M. Wright, Otaki (Princess Doreen); E. Parker, Riccarton (Dollar Prince); A. Jenkins, Trenthara (Timorous); D. O'Connor, Riccarton (Snowy Dawn); J. E. Shaw, Washdyko (Night Club); C. Gieseler, Wingatui (Travenpa); D. N. Ducke, Gisborrm (Roval Lineage); J. O'Meara, Trenthani (Chile); and Mrs A. McDonald, Awapuni (Calydon). WINNING JOCKEYS L. J. Ellis headed the list of. v.-in-ning riders with lour wins (Mobile, Dollar Prince and Sweet Agnes, 2), and A. E. Ellis (Top Rank and Davolo), A. J. Peart (Valpeen, 2), R. Beala (Membo and Night Club), V. Langford (Punchestown and Snowy Dawn), W. Broughton (Timprous and Calydon;, M. Kirwan (Knockfin and Cranford) were next with two wins each. Those with one success wct<* J. Mcßae (Emotion), N. Trillo (Erigadore), R. Marsh (Princess Doreen). .J. Murfitt (Scratchmere Scar), P. I'owell (Travenna), H. Dulieu (Royal Linrage), P. Burgess (Chile), W. Pascoe (Hounslow), and R. Drinkwa'"!" (Huntique). ; SUPREME COURT LEAVES IOR ! AUSTRALIA j (tREiS kSSOCHIIUN TELIaEAM.I AUCKLAND, August The four-year-old gelding Su'v uic Courl, who was purchased a fev r ,ys ago by the southern owner. Dr. (lage Simpson, was shipped to Sydney loday, on the Wan&anella. The brood mare Hauwiri \va ,: also sent over on the sine boat. ' i Wood-.' (»rc:il P;»pperni. ! iit <!-"<• I For Cou:;h> and Colds, m-ur !