RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22466, 29 July 1938, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

AT RICCAETON CHRIST CHURCH HUNT CLUB'S FIXTURE TO-3IORROWS PROGRAMME The Christchurch Hunt Club's annual steeplechase meeting, to be held on the Riccarton racecourse tomorrow, should be one of the most successful conducted by the club. The fields are the strongest and most representative of the best North and South Island form ever assembled at a similar fixture in New Zealand, and the racing should be just as interesting as at the forthcoming Grand National gathering. The track is sure to be soft, but if the weather should be fine to-day, the going will be reasonably good, and will not be by any means heavy. Homeby Steeplechase Most interest will be centred in the Homeby Steeplechase, for which at least nine Grand National candidates will be saddled up. Clarion Call has been one of the favourites for the big race for some time, but will have to show in to-day's race a marked improvement on his yesterday's schooling to be entitled to hold his position. IsGcturnus and Bonnie Rollox will be all the better for their race in the South Canterbury Steeplechase, while Valpeen's reappearance on the course will be a popular feature of the race. He has yet to make a mistake over this country, and on that account alone he once again commands respect. Flashlight is a likely starter, and'lf he should make as bold a showing as in his previous races, he may yet be allowed to fulfil his National engagement. Black Banner did not do well enough at Washdyke to point to his prospects, and the same suggestion armlies to Dunmure and High Speed. Eryce Street, however, is a decided possibility. He failed in the., heavy ground at Trentharn, but will do betteron this turf. Brigadore, also, has good prospects, but he fell in his last and only attempt over Riccarton country. The field for the Brabazon Handicap is practically an early edition of what v/ill be carded for the Winter Cup, and it is many years since so many important Winter Cup candidates will be seen in action together 10 days before the big event. Further interest will be evinced in to-morrow s race by the reappearance of Queen of Song and Cerne Abbas, who are both booked to have their spring racing in Australia. Most of the form cf the remaining 20 candidates has been well exposed in the last few months, but, without any outstanding contestant, investors are undoubtedly faced with one of the usual intricate problems associated with what can be regarded as a Winter Clip contest Paper Slipper, Ponty (with a 71b apprentice allowance), Alma, Araboa, Sovereign Lady, Top Row, Dictate, * Hunting Blood, Gyeat Hope, Swordstick, Roy Bun, aad Cocksure are all entitled to serious attention. The Longbeach« Hurdles did not close with as strotig a field as anticipated, but class is well represented, and the four on the top of the. list actually comprise the present favourite division for the Grand National Hurdle j FLace. Courtyard is likely to be in keen demand following his success in the Winter Hurdles, two miles and a quarter, and the state of the, going ■will be in his favour, Padishahs showing will be. eagerly awaited. His display yesterday suggested to trackwatchers that better deeds ;were to follow. Fireguard is a natural jumper and stayer, while Kilberis impressed bv his schooling on Tuesday, and this following good North Island toim. ' The indications are that the issue Will be confined to this quartet. All other events have filled well, and spectacular contests can be. expected in both the Hunt Cup Steeplechase (gentlemen riders), and the Hack and Hunters* Steeple-j '"' chase. *' ; ,' Suitable transport arrangements by road and rail have been made from all parts of the district, and special trains will leave Christchurch for the racecourse at 11 a.m., 11.30 a.m., and 12 o'clock. The following horses can be expected to rdfce prominently:— Hunt Cup Steeplechase: Macalpein a:-rl Golden Glow. Lawford Steeplechase: Bally Brit, Snowy Dawn, Gold Wren. Maiden Stakes: Rebellion, Fapernilla, Rex Maitland. Homeby Steeplechase: Bryce Street, Valpeen, Brigadore. Camla Hack Handicap: Lady Leigh,, Half and Half, Comus. Longbeach Hurdles: Padishah, Kilberis, Fireguard. Brabazon Handicap: Ponty, Dictate, Araboa. Kennels Hack Handicap: Windward, Wagner, Happy Night. The programme is as follows: 11.52 a.m.— HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, of £SO. Two miles. st. lb. St. lb. Macalpein .. 11 12 Red Sceptre 11 2 Farkaway .. 11 10 El CabaUo 11 0 Tomcat ..11 4 Guapo ..11 0 Golden Glow 11 3 12.37 p.m.— ' LAWFORD HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of £l3O. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Arctic Star 10 13 Gold Wren 9 0 ■ Eallv Brit .. 10 10 Conception 9 .0 Uncle Jim 9 6 Bright Red 9 0 Snowy Dawn 9 3 Gayfire ..9 0 Chile ..9 3 Culverden ..9 0

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RACING FIXTURES July 29, 30—Poverty Bay Turf C. July 30—Taranaki J.C. July 30—Christchurch Hunt C. August 6—Poverty Bay Hunt C. August 9, 11, 13-iCanterbury J.C. August 20—Fakuranga Hunt C. August 27—Otago Hurtt C. September I—Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club, at New Plymouth. September S-r-Taranaki Hunt C. September 8, 10—Wanganui J.C. September 17—Ashburton C.R.C. September'• 17—Foxton R.C. September 17, 19—Avondale J.C. September 22, 24—Geraldine R.C. September 24—Marton J.C. TPpTTING FIXTURES August >»,* 10*12— N.Z. Metropolitan '. t.<x.= ---■'■■;: ' '• August'27—Auckland T,C. September; 3— Vfcvt Brighton T.C. September T.C. September 24r-Welllngton T.C. October I—MethVen T.C. October 8-New Brighton T.C. October 15—Waikato T.C. October lS—'Manawatu T.C. October 22, 24j-Greymouth T.C. October 22. 24-i-Auckland T.C. October 2V-~Oamaru T.C. October T.C. October 29- Thames T.C.

POYEIiTY BAY TURF CLUB PROGRAMME tOR TODAY The opening of the Poverty Bay Turf Club's winter meeting (postponed from yesterday) will 1»e held at Glsbome today with the following programme:— 12 'noon—.'". PARK HURDLES. HANDICAP, of £125.

A Common Complaint Huntittg Blood, pulling very l hard, ran a.., smart half mile along the back He displayed distinct', lameness afterwards- but this is a general complaint with him, and he later walked from the course in £n apparently sound condition^

TURF GOSSIP End of Season' , The 1937-38 racing season will conclude this week with the Poverty Bay, Manawatu Hunt, and Christchurch Hunt meetings. Sale of Laggard Mr F. Kettlewell has sold Laggard to Mr H. Jones, Hastings, who raced High Grader in recent seasons. Track Work at Riccarton The weather for the opening of training operations at Riccarton yesterday was fine, but drizzling showers later "made matters very unpleasant. The No. 1 grass track, next to the course proper, was open for fast work. It provided reasonably fast going for the first workers, but as the morning progressed, the surface became badly cut up, and there was very little sign of grass on it when the work was completed. It was a most unsatisfactory morning for timing, as most of the horses were restricted to working gallops only, and there was a big difference in the figures between the early and late workers because of the changed nature of the going after a few horses had galloped on it. From a comparative viewpoint, therefore, there was very little value in the work. Trainers took every advantage of the use of a track, and no doubt another will be available this morning, but the general position is that all horses will be short of winding-up work when raced at to-morrow's meeting. The inside hurdle and steeplechase tracks are seldom affected by rain, still being in their virgin state, and there was some interesting schooling on them yesterday. In Good Order The fastest gallop over half a mile along the back was credited to Paper Slipper, but he was one of the first to use the track, and his time could hardlv be treated as setting the. main for the morning's work. It is certain that an hour later his figures would have been considerably wider. However, it showed that Paper Slipper is in excellent order, and he will have a track to his liking for his forthcoming engagements. j Erination | Included in the working gallopers were Erination and All Irish. The former is to take his place in the Brabazon Handicap to-morrow, and it is intended to jump him on Tuesday. It will be remembered that Erination refused to school at Trentharn before the recent meeting, and for this reason was allowed to go out at a big price for the Wellington Steeplechase, in which he did not make the semblance of a mistake. It will be interesting, therefore, to see how he shapes if given track trials next week. Old Favourite Returns Queen of Song and Top Row were sent half a mile at a sound pace. They finished abreast, but Queen of Song appeared to be doing her work as freely as her mate. Their trainer. P. T. Hogan, also brought Chile, Newsreel, and the two-year-old Aranui by. Colossus from Cupid's Mark. He intends to leave for Australia from Riccarton with a team immediately at the conclusion of the Grand National Steeplechase meeting. Good Work The most impressive six furlong gallop was recorded by Dictate. Swordstick, and, Great Hope, who finished in a bunch, with Dictate showing slightly in front of the other pair. Alma also ran six furlongs, Strip joining her at the half-mile. This pair look very bright, and Alma is certain to carry strong support to-morrow. Both Well Nocturnus and Flashlight were companibns over a circuit, both maintaining an even pace throughout. The former has gone on the right way since his race at Washdyke, while j Flashlight appears to have thrown off the soreness which prevented him racing last week. A decision will be reached regarding the latter's Grand National Week activities after he has raced in the Homeby Steeplechase, but it seems likely that he will contest the Enfield Steeplechase instead of the big race on the opening day. Unusual Arrangement Bonnie Rollox, ridden by Mr R. D. Westenra, covered a circuit at threequarter pace. He also has not shown any after-effects of his. last week's race, and is to take his place in tomorrow's Homeby Steeplechase, in which he will be ridden by Mr Westenra, Who is also booked, to ride him in the Grand National Steeplechase. It is- very many years since a gentleman rider has ridden in the National, and it is interesting to record that the only success attained by an amateur was in 1876, when Mr Martelli won on Royalty. This was the first race for the National held at Riccarton. Veteran Arrives Valpeen, ridden by his owner-train-er, was given strong work over a round of the grass. He looks much better than when he arrived at Riccarton 12 months ago. On that occasion he ran such a poor race in the Homeby Steeplechase that it was realised something was amiss with him, and he was taken home without waiting for the big "meeting. Over Country Clarion Call (N. Trillo) was the, first jumper out. He was started from the too of the straight to jump eight of the inside fences, but after getting over the first and second well, he got in too close to the third, the second of the stand double, and crashed heavily through it. Trillo was dislodged, but Clarion Call did not leave him, and a few minutes afterwards Trillo, although dazed, had remounted and continued the task. Clarion Call made a big jump at the next, and Trillo lost an iron, necessitating pulling up and dismounting. He was soon on his way again, and jumped five more fences without mishap, but not in what could be termed an impressive manner. His early mistake may, of course, unbalanced Clarion Call, but at the same time, his work did not suggest he would successfully .master an extreme journey over the Riccarton obstacles In -view of his high. position in the Grand National market, his race tomorrow will therefore he awaited witr interest. Brigadore (R. Beale) and Golden Glow (R. Register) were companions over five fences, both jumping well The former was slow over the first two, but did good work when warmed up. Redolent (J. Murfitt) gave an excellent display for a novice in a round of the country. He is a remarkably clever and nippy jumper, and will be an interesting competitor in the short races at the National meeting. Bally Brit (T. Boyle) and Gold Wren (Murfitt) negotiated five fences attractively. The former cannot boas' of much Size, but there is no doubt about his ability to jump big fences. Gold Wren has been improving with each race, and should give a good account of himself to-morrow. Oyer Hurdles Lone Raider jumped six hurdles at a ' solid pace, and Fireguard (Beale) and Surge (Boyle) were mates over four hurdles, both shaping satisfac- | torily. Silver Sight Falls Padishah (C. Shields) was to have schooled with Top Rank, but because] of the state of the ground, the latter's trainer decided not to work him. Silver Sight (Register) was then paired with the Hastings gelding, and the pair set off to jump six hurdles. Disaster came >arly, however, as Silver Sight, in taking off a long way at the first fence, slipped behind and landed almost on top of the fence, while in

falling, he skidded along the ground for some distance. Register was rendered unconscious for a while, but was able later to walk back to the stables. Silver Sight careered round the tracks for a good while, but did not suffer any ill-effects, and he will probably be jumped to-day. This was Silver Sight's first fall during his hurdling career. An Impressive Task Padishah was pulled up when the crash occurred, and Top Rank's trainer later decided to send his horse out as a mate for Padishah. Top Rank (A Stove) made a bold jump at the fence, but Padishah was careful, and the same thing occurred at the next two fences, with the latter soon making up lost ground on the flat. The pair raced abreast to the fifth fence but once over. Padishah began to draw away, completing his task with a brilliant effort over the last obstacle. Padishah, allowed to make his own pace, was inclined to be slow over his early fences, but when he had settled down with an increase of pace, he made light work of his task. Riding To-morrow. Some riding engagements made for to-morrow's programme at Riccarton are:—J. Murfitt. Redolent, Recollection, Master Dingle. Gold Wren; A. Parsons. Bonvellum, Wine Card, Potent, Maroha; G. Humphries, Paper Slipper, Mob Rule, Keen Sight; R. Beale, Fireguard, Brigadore; R. Register, Silver Sight; L. J. Ellis, Rebellion, Cocksure, Glenacre. Dracula; W. Cooper. Culverden; M. Caddy. Papernilla, Windward, Hunting Blood; G. Watson, Ponty, Wagner. Popular Colours Memories of the years when he was one of the most successful owners in the Dominion were revived at Matamata on Saturday, when Mr R. Hannon won the first division of the Pairere Handicap with the little-fancied Very Glad. In the years from 1914 to 1930, Mr Hannon raced extensively, and his colours, cream jacket and red sash, were among the best known on Auckland courses. After an illness several years ago he reduced his racing activities almost to a minimum, and his colours seldom appear nowadays. Rider Recovered L. Dulieu returned home to Auckland on Sunday from Wellington, where he had been in hospital as a result of severe head injuries suffered when Sunder fell on the first day of the Wellington Racing Club's winter meeting. Dulieu, who was on the track at Ellerslie on Monday morning, has made a remarkably good recovery, and expects to be fit to ride again in about a month's time. At Marton on Saturday H. Dulieu paid a high tribute to the Trentham trainer. H. B. Lorigan, for the way he had looked after his brother following the accident, and during his. stay in hospital. Lorigan trains Sunder, the horse concerned in the accident. No Justification Steve Donoghue was not involved in the strike of stable hands in the Lambourn area, but his stables were raided one night recently. Five' young hfcrses were freed from their boxes and driven along the road, Donoghue was asleep at the time, but was awakened by his head lad. Fortunately the horses did not get far. A farmer rounded them up and got them into a paddock not far from Donoghue's stables. In commenting on the raid. Donoghue said: "It was indefensible. There can be no justification for setting horses free at the risk of life and limb."

TROTTING NOTES A Reminder Acceptances for the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's August meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. At the Stud Free Holmes will have at the stud this year two well-bred American horses in Rey de Oro and Truman Direct. The latter is a young stallion full of promise, while Rey de Oro, who has been near the top of the list of winning sires for years past, was represented this season by the champion pacer, Parisienne. Rey de Oro is a remarkable sire, one of the best ever imported to New Zealand, and his stock are at home over all distances. U. Scott-Pot Luck Case A good deal of interest is „being taken in the U. Scott-Pot Luck case, and the dismissal of Mr H. Stafford's appeal by the New Zealand Trotting Association does not end the case. Mr Stafford, owner of Pot Luck, will go a step further and will lodge a further appeal with the New Zealand Trotting Conference. The rules provide that an appeal, with a deposit of £2O, must be lcdged with the secretary of the Conference within 10 days of receiving notice of the decision of the association. The president shall forthwith appoint three judges (of whom he may be one) who are not members of the association or of the club interested. The appeal shall be heard within four weeks of the time when such appeal is lodged. In the event of the appeal not being ajlowed the deposit of £2O shall be forfeited to the Conference. Fremont When Fremont was first raced in New Zealand he left the impression that he would develop into one of the best horses ever imported from America, but after several good races he appeared to put little dash into his work, and he was beaten out of a place in several races he was confidently expected to win. The loss of form was not altogether surprising, for Ameri-can-bred horses, like all others, are not immune from the effects of a change in climatic conditions. Fremont on appearances is the best horse imported from America, and a student like R. B. Berry is rot likely to ask too much of a horse under the conditions prevailing. Fremont has not been hurried in his work, but he is in steady exercise. His next appearance will be at Addington on Saturday of next week, and from the limit of the Advance Handicap, of a mile and a quarter, 2min 52sec class, he will be one of the popular fancies. He is owned by Mr F. Wallis, jun., of Gore, one of the best-known sportsmen in the southern districts. Fremont is of i better class than the average Ameri-1 can importation, and in time good things may be expected. Plutus Since the Inter-Dominion Championship Plutus has not been raced, and a well-timed spell from activities should enable him to come up fresh and well for August racing. Plutus is a comparatively young horse, and from very moderate class in the early part of the season he has joined the select band of horses assessed on 4m in 26sec or better. Plutus is on 2min 9sec for a mile and 2min 42sec for a mile and a quarier, so has proved his ability over all distances in saddle and harness. In 12 months he won £2685 in 18 races, being placed first eight times, second twice, and third twice. Speedy But Unsound Tyrone Lass is again in work at Addington after a spell, and she is not greatly troubled by the soft tracks. She has speed above the average, but unsoundness has always prevented her from showing her capabilities in public. On a yielding track she may yet show what she is capable of. A Possibility Diversion, now under the care of L. O. Thomas, is going along all right in her work at Addington, but her public form has not been in accordance with the promise she showed in her younger days. In the last season she started 13 times, but failed to win a race, and credited her owner with only £65. Diversion is by Rey de Oro from Escapade, and although her form up to the present has not been good she may do well in the coming season.

RUGBY FOOTBALL —♦

TO-MORROW'S SENIOR MATCHES CHAMPIONSHIP REACHING FINAL STAGES With the Canterbury Rugby Union's first grade championship reaching the final stages, intense interest centres in the meeting of Linwood and Air Force, and Sydenham and Athletic, to-mor-row The first-mentioned game will be played on the oval at Lancaster Park, and Linwood will be up against a very solid fifteen. A great game is Assured. Another exciting match should be seen at Rugby Parle, where Sydenham which is second on the ladder, will meet Athletic. Christchurch will meet University on the south ground at Lancaster Park, and at the Show 'Grounds Albion will play Sunnyside on No. 1 ground, and Old Boys will meet Technical Old Boys on No. 2 ground. ' ALL BLACKS IN BRISBANE STRONG TEAM SELECTED FOR SATURDAY (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTBIGHT.) (Received July 28, 11.15 p.m.) BRISBANE, July 28. Although they have played four matches, the All Blacks arrived today without any serious injuries in the team. The managers said the team was looking forward to "measuring forces with Queensland's best." Virtually a test side has been selected for Saturday's game against Queensland. It comprises: Taylor; Morrison, Mitchell, Wright; Sullivan, Berghan; Saxton; Quaid, Lambourn, Dalton; Milliken, King, Bowman, McKenzie; Parkhill. Reserves: Griffiths, Hooper, Jackson, Wynyard. After a rousing reception at the railway station the team moved to a! hotel and then had a training run. SOUTHLAND TEAM TO PLAY OTAGO FINAL SELECTION NOT YET MADE (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) INVERCARGILL, July 28. Although the Southland Rugby team has been selected, the team to take the field against Otago on Saturday will not definitely be known until tomorrow. J. Ballantyne, of Bluff, who had been selected as full-back, is suffering from measles and will not be available. His place will be taken by The centre three-quarters position is still in doubt. R. G. Mahoney, who injured his back, may take his place in the team. In the event of Mahoney not being able to play, the centre position will be.filled by J. Miles. The Otago Rugby Union has selected Mr C. C. Kenward as referee for the Ranfurly Shield game. , . .

TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW LINWOOD CLUB Senior v. Air Force, Lancaster Park oval, 2.30 p.m.—Heazlewood, Empson, Collett, Boyce, McHugh, Allen. Hewitt, Gorman, Monk. Cooper, Mahalm. Armour, Revell, Bradley, Bremner, A, Arps, G. Arps, Laredo, DougaU.

1.12, p.m— MAIDEN STAKES,.of £100.. Six furlongs. at. lb. • st. lb. Black Coat '8 11 Synthetic .. 8 11 Chanteur .. 8 11 Bit o' Blue 8 11 Merry March i 8 11 Rebel Rank 8 0 Bonvellum... 8 11 Colonel Rouge 8 0 Pipiwhauroa 8 11 Rex Maltland 1 8 0 Gleucos 8 11 Keen Sight 8 0 Remembo .. 8 11 Grey Coat 8 0 Paperhilla 8 11 Wild Talk 8 0 Master Dingle 8 11 Rebellion .. 8 0 Dividend 8 11 Lady Rosette 8 0 1.52 p.m.— HOMKBY STEEPLECHASE, of £200 About two miles and a half. st. lb. St. lb. Clarion Call 119 Black Nocturnus . 11 5 Banner 10 2 Bonnie Bryce Street 9 11 Rollox 11 5 . Dunmure 9 10 Valpeen 10 11 Brigadore .. 9 7 Flashlight .. 10 4 High Speed 9 5 Redolent 9 2 2.32 ,p.m.— CAMLA HACK HANDICAP, of £120. Six furlongs. st. lb . st. lb. L3dy Leigh 9 4 Orange Bud 8 4 Astaire 9 1 Half and Night Dress. 8 12 •.■." Half 8 1 Potent ! * • ..: •;• 8 11 Merry: March 8 9 Asset 8 0 Strip 8 0 Dracula .-..• g- 9 ■■•■ Derive 8 0 Rockingham; 8 5 Comus 8 0 3.12 p.m;— LONGBEACH HURDLES; - of £150. One mile and threequarters. st. lb. st. lb. Courtyard •. 11 '5- Corban 9 8 Padishah 10 11 Silver Sight 9 7 Fireguard .. 10 3 Lone Raider 9 6 Kilberis 9 8 Surge 9 0 3.52 pjri BRABAZON HANDICAP, of £150. Seven furlongs.'"" < - •- st. lb; ' st. lb. Paper Slippei : 9 2 Liane 7 12 Ponty ■ 9 1 Great Hope 7 11 Alma*' ■' •' .. 8 13 Hunting Cerne Abbas 8 11 — Blood 7 10 Queen of - . Ripyde.. 7 9 '. Song 8 10 Swordstlck 7 9 Araboa . 8.9. Roy Bun 7 9 Sovereign .. Petersham 7 9 . Lady 8.9 Supreme " Top .' Row 8 9 Court 7 8 Dictate. 8 .8 Cocksure 7 8 Wine Card P 4 Cape Gabo 7 7 Waltafca ... 7 12 4.32 p,ni— KENNELS HACK HANDICAP, of £120. One mile. St. lb. Wagner 9 8 Gold Boy .. 8 6 Happy- Night 94 Maroha 8 3 Windward .. 9 0 Mob Rule .. 8 0 Recollection 8 13 Aymon 8 0 Erination 8 11 Stealamarch 8 0 Drinkup 8 8 Patuma 8 0 Glenacre 8 6

One mat and a naif. stilbl st. lb. Mahala .. 16 3 Air ComProfessional 9 1 modore 9 0 Lovelilt .. 9*3 first Hand 8 0 Bothwell ... 9 0 Wolsey 9 0 Cabaret .. 9 o 12.40 p.m.— ■'.-'' HACK >LAT HANDICAP. Of £110 . Six . furlongi.. .-.' , $t,lf>. , . , st. lb. Gay Mimic 9 3 Perfect Lady 8 2 Gold Ballad i 0 Pirlma .. 8 0 Minnow .. S 11 Head Sly FOX .. tit ..-■ Shepherd 8 0 Paul . Red Hunting . . Robeson 8 13 Royal Stuart 8 0 8 0 Quaint ' .. a 8 Syncopate .. 8 0 Bold Step 8 0 Ballyculane 8 0 Pokiha ..8 A Gazeful 8 0 Hinepit, ; _. ,.. •: 8- 2 , Sunny Las9 . 8 0 1.2«yp.#i.—. MAIDEN RACE, of £100. Five furlongs. at-lb. st. lb. Hegketpon 8 0 Opera Star Mimicry ... 8 0 ' Kitchenette Cool Smoke 8 0 Defray Tu Rahlrl .. \ 6 Head 8 0 8 0 8 0 Wjhetu.. .. 8.0 . Shepherd Samogan ..- 8 '0 Hunting 8 0 Kin* .Silver. 8 0 - Royal 8 0 Acella .. 8 0 Final 8. 0 Defor* ..8 0 Native Song 8 0 2.5 p.ni.— HACK AND HUNTERS* STEEPLECHASE. of £130. About two miles and a half. ■st: lb, . st. lb. Royal < Mahals 9 9 Mimie 11 .9 Rapa Walata 9 8 Good. '." , Stray Dog .. 9 0 '. Hunting .9 12 Lucky Dick 9 0 2.45 p.m.— publicans' Purse hack handicap. ..'.,' ,bf £110. One mile. at. lb. • st. lb. Ruinette ..96 Hessketoon 8 4 Gold Ballad 9 1. Reay Bridge 8 2 Bonny Song . . 8 12. Royal Stuart 8 0 Okawa ...8.12 King Silver 8 0 MlnrtQw .. 8 12 Gaiwlnd .. 8 0 Skyway .. 8 9 Illinois -.. 8 0 Flying v ; ■ ,' Southampton 8 0 Comedy « 8 True 8 0 J.25 p.m.— WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of £130. Qne . •, " ■ „ '••'.• mile'. •• •t:lb.; st. lb De Friend 9 0 ' Pladie 7 13 -Peter •-•• • •'■ Brown Lap 7 6 Beckford 8 10 Ruinett* 7 4 Penny<-, ... . - ; > Lordly Knight 7 0 corhequick 8 0 Skyway 7 9 Legatee . .. ;8 0 " 4.1ff p,m<-? ;' .';— ": ' ",■ TRAMWAY HANDICAP- Of £110. furlongs. -..-, .... . ..-«t.lb. ■.<>•■. Seven st. lb. Llangollen .. 9 13 Hunting Mars 8 7 Gay Hunting . 8 13 Huntette .. 8 0 Golden •'••'■ Lordly ; , : B16nde 8,13 y Knight 8 0