THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 893, 12 August 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. SECOND DAY. PAISANO WINS THE HURDLES. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, August 11. The weather was beautifully tine for tho second day of the New Zealand Grand National meeting at Riccarton, and the course was in much better order than on Tuesday. Tlie attendance, if not so large as on the! first day, was very good, and speculation was brisk, the totalisator investments amounting to ,£19,721, as against «C 19,818 last year. Nineteen bookmakers were inside and thirty-one outside. The success of tiie.favourite in the Grand National Hurdles proved too much for .one or two of the pencillers, who were unable to meet their -obligations, and were removed from the coiirse. Their affairs will - be. investigated later by tho club's officials. I'aisano's victory -was .extremely popular, aud he arid his rider (W. )foung),wcro loudly cheered on returning to scale, as was also Paritutu, who, for the third time, tilled second place. There were several falls, the worst being that sustained by C.; O'Neill, rider ol Waitapu,- who was badly damaged about the Shoulder and head.' Prophet ran off at the first fence in the Hurdle Race, but his rider (C. Cress) continued iu the race, and for this was suspended for tho remainder of the fixture. In the straight,' at- the finish of tho Beaufort Steeplechase,- Honest Tom crossed Lovell, and his rider (11. CokerKwas .disqualified for the rest of the meeting. Results HUNT CLUB CUP, of ISO sovs. About three miles. 7 Mr. F. Martin's b. g. Oakley, by Explosion—Leocant, aged, lOst. 101b. ' ' ' (R. Thompson) 1 1 Mr. C. L. Orbell's Laghmor,"list 91b. ...... (Owner) 2 6 Mr. F. Armstrong's Ever, lOst. 71b. (Hercock) 3 Also started: 3 Mauri, list. 91b.; G Liberty, lOst. 91b.; 2 Kiugsway, lOst. 41b.; S Castout 9st. 131b.; 9 King of Trumps, Dst. 101b.; 4 Larry Lynx,, 9st. 71b.; and 10 Napoleon, 9st, 7lb. This race .produced quite, a chapter of accidents, as at different stages seven out of the ten starters came to grief. Liberty fell at the sod .wall -in tho last round, leaving Oakley in charge. The latter had to be shaken up to stall off a challenge by Laghmor; . out eventually won comfortably by two and a' half lengths. Ever, the only other horse to finish, was fifty'yards back. Time, 6min. 21 l-ssec. "

SUMNER HANDICAP, .of- 130 eovs. One mile.

8 Mr. T; Twomey's ch, g. Umeraboy, * by Pilgrim's Progress—Field Lily, ; aged, lOst. 91b: (Cochrane)' 1

4 Mr. J. Ellis, iunr.'s, Adage, 4yrs., . . \-iost- ...» (R. Ellis) 1 2 2 Mr. R. O'Donneirs 'Guianforte, list.,

. (W. Holmes) 3 Also started: 3 Coroniform, 9st. 131b.; 1 BeWola, Bst. 31b.; 5 Windward, 9st.; .6 Eaglestdne, -9st;; 7 St. Kevin, 9st. Umeraboy was quickest away, and led throughout, - AVinninff by a length from Adage, who was a length and a half in front of Guianforte." Coroniform was fourth. Time, lmin. 45,3-ssec.

AUGUST HANDICAP, of 300 sovs! Six \ . furlongs.; 1

•1 Mr. W. C. King's br. h. Wauchope, . Freedom —Blackwatch, agfcd, . lOst. 91b ..-(H. Gray) 1 a Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Perle d'Or, , lOst. 21b : .........(Curran) 2 3 Mr. R. W. Paterson's Mon 'Ami, lOst. ......(A. Oliver) 3 . Also started: 4 Los Angeles, list. 81b.f 2 Faunus, lOst. 51b.; C; BrasenOse, 9st. 111b.; 7 Stourton, 9st. 51b.; 10 Fisticuff, 9st. 21b.; 11 Zetland, 9st.; ,8 Caslner, 9st.; and 9 -Inchbonny, 9st.' Fisticuff and Faunus ivere the first.to; show out, with Wauchope, Perle d Or, 'and Mon Ami next. At the top turn Faunus was passed by Waucliopo and 'Perle d'Or, with Mon' Ami handy. Wauchope led into the straight, and, stalling off tt challenge from Perle d'Or, won by three-quarters .of. a length, with < Mon Ami, a length and a half away, third. Los Angeles was fourth. Time, lmin. 1G 4-ssec.

N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE, of 1000 sovs. ■ AbtfUt;.' two miles.- ■ -

1 Mr. G: B. Oman's.b. g. Paisano, by . Strowan—Booby, aged, ,12st.: lib.. 1 (including 141b. pen.)...(W. Young) 1 7 Mr;- J. George's Paritutu, lOst. 31b., . (R. Thompson) 2 3 Mr. J. Cameron's 'AVoolloomooloo, 9st. 111b (T. Pine) 3 Also, started: 5 Compass, list. 61b.; -1 Prophet, list. 21b.; 2 Tauira, list, lib.; 10 Hydrant, lOst. 21b.; 9 Stayboy, 9st. 111b.-; 6 White Cockade, . 9st. 51b.; 8 Aorangi, 9st. 41b.'; 8 Waitapu; 9st. 31b.; 12 Jack Ashore, Bst.; and 11 Appin, 9st. Stayboy .and Compass showed the way .over .the'first hurdle, While,, at the second, Waitapu fell. Compass and Stayboy ran past the'stand on l terms, and led past Cutts's, with Paritutu, Appm, and Paisano next. Going along tho back Paisano had taken charge, and at the : six-furlong post; was showing--the '/way to Paritutu, Stayboy, and Appm. There : was little change - round the top turn, and Priisano led into the straight from'-Paritutuj Hydrant, and Stayboy, while Woolloomooloo had , improved his position. Over' the last hurdle Paisano drew away from Paritutu, tond won comfortably by a length. Woolloomooloo, tvho. made-up a lot of ground, was half ,a length away third, Stayboy, Hydrant, and Compass following in that order. Time, 3nnn. 46 3-ssoc. •"

BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, of 350 , sots. About two nliles and a half. 6 Mr. M. Hauley's b. g: Honest Tom, by Seaward—Polly, aged, 9st. 131b ' (Coker) 1 1 Mr. N. Wilson's Lovell, list. 31b. . (H. Telford). 2 3 Mr. J. Cameron's Kiatero, 11st. 111b. , (Pritchard) 3 Also 'started: 2 Sir Lethe, lOst. 91b.,- i Corazon, lOst. 8lb.; 8 Prospector, 9st. 131b.; 5 Full Cry, 9st. 71b.; and 7 Circus Girl, 9st. 71b.

Lovell and Sir Lethe at once went to the front and, passing the stand, were followed by Honfst Tom, Full Cry, and Circus-Girl. The sod-wall brought Sir Lethe down, and Lovell landed iuto tho straight with a useful lead. At the last fence Honest Tom closed on him, and drawing away in the run home won by two and a half lengths. Kiatero was several -lengths back, followed by Full Cry, Circus Girl, and. Prospcctor. Time, fmiin.

SPIiF.YDON HACK HURDLE HANDI- . CAP, of 130 sovs. Ono mile and three-quarters.. 5 Mr. 'I'. N. Monk's br. g. T.ihu, by. Goodbye—Signal, aged, 9sC. Gib. (carried 9st. 91b.) (Flynil) 1 1 Mr. A. Henderson's Tyrant, 9st. 51b. (O'Co'nnell) 2 3 Mr. R. J. Stansfield's Arelight, 9st. 71b (W. Bird) 3 Also started:' 4 Nova, lOst. 131b.; and 2 Hawick, 9st. 51 b. ' Tvrant showed the way out of tho straight. Though a faulty jump at tho mile-post lost liim his place, he again took charge wheal the straight was reached.'" Over' the last fence Taliu, however, put'in his claim, arid'won by two lengths, Arelight a length away third. lime, 3tnin. 23sec.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of .'2OO sovs. •One mile. 1» Mr. I'. H. Pyne's ch. li. Rose Noble, by Medallion-Miss Kilmeny, 6yrs., 9st. 41b (Jm- i'mc) - 1 5 Mr.'E. J'. Watt's Wimmera,lOst. 81b (R. Ilatell) 2 3 Mr. Highden's br. g. Nyland, sjrrs., list, lib (A. Oliver) 3 " Also started: C Penates, list. 81b.; 2 North-Enst, list, lib.; 13 bt. Aidnn, lOst. 71b.; i ElectrakofT, lOst. 51b.; 1 Dreadless, Ost lllb.; S Miss Dorie, Ost. 101b.; 7 Tawtiaki, Ost. 101b.; 11 Amato, Ost. (ill). ; 10 Lovelorn, 9st. 21b.; 11.Royal Marine, 9st.;' and 0 Pinul, Ost. North-East, Dreadless, and St. Aidan got-badly away, and Wimmera was quickest to'-ljegin, being followed along tho back by l'inu!, Tawliaki and Ita Noble. Wimmera showed the way into the straight with Penates, ElectrakofT, Nyland, Tawhaki, and Rose Noble leading tho others. At the distance Rose Noble threw out a strong challenge, and overhauling Wimmera won by a length and a half. Nyland was half a length away.

third, with. Elcctrakoff, two and a half lengths further back, fourth. Time, luiin. 4'2 -l-sseo. WOOLSTON PLATE, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Weight, 9st. 2 Mr. St. R. M'Donald's b. h. Cashier, by Casket—Tangi Maid, syrs. (A. Messenl) 3 Mr. Carlo-ton's Medallist ... (C. Hack) 2 fi Mr. A. B. Durie's Speculate (A. Wilson) ,1 Also smarted: 10 Simon I'nre, U Gold Rrnld, -l Prttl-y Nell, 12 Mustcrer, 7 Canterbury, 9 Obligate, 11 Glance, 8 Gold Dredge, 13 Probable, and 1 Arinamcnto. Cashier took charge insido the distance, and won by two lengths, Speculate being a similar distance away third. Time, lmin. .17 l-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Christchurch, August 11. liackors had a very bad time at tho Grand National meeting to-day, and only. . two favourites prevailed, Paisauo, in tho Grand National Hurdles, and.Wauchopc, in the August Handicap. The racing was good, but the investing public had such a bad day that it is sure to'be reflected on the totalisator turnover on Saturday. 'l'ho bracketed pair,' St. Amelia and Lady Creswick, wero' withdrawn from, the Hunt Club Cup, leaving ten runners to go to tho post. The public selected Laghmor, a fine big gelding, who had won on 1 tho first day. Mauri, Larry Lynx, Liberty, anil Oakley wero also backed.' There was some fine jumping iu the 'first round, but then several of the runners tired, and falls were numerous. Liberty was out-jumping everything, and looked like winning, but he got rid of his rider at tlie.four-furlong post. Mauri tiid the same at the next fence, leaving Laghmor and Oakley to run to the last fence together. Oakley had most pace, and won comfortably. 1 Ever was the only other horse to finish. Carl' (rider of Liberty) had his shoulder broken. v liercola was tho best-backed mount in the Sumner Handicap, but ho ran badly, aud finished last. Coronifojin was supposed to bo the stayer, of the field, but, though the -race was run to suit liim, ho could not do better than-finish fourth. Uraerabay jumped off in front aud was not headed, though Cochrane had to send him right out to stall off Adage. Guianforle's showing was fair, considering that he is not us seasoned as the other horses.

Wauchope looked a much better, horse for his Winter Cup race,; anil after moving nicely in his preliminary he was •made a slightly better favonrite than Kaunus for the Handicap, i'aunus was smartest to begin, but Gray had a good hold of Wauchope, and, going to the front; at the turn, he won comfortably. Perle d'Or finished resolutely, and is very forward. Mon Ami did not begin with Jicr uiuul brilliancy, but ran on gamely at the finish, whito Faunus faded away badly in the straight.

When the numbers were posted for the principal event it was found that Mahuta, Kremlin, Lionheart, and Arclight had failed to stand their ground. Paisano looked well, though some critics expressed the opinion that his preparation had'been too light. No fault could be,found with Compass or Woolloomooloo, and both bore a well-trained appearance. Tauira 'bad many admirers, • and Stayboy was a quiet paddock tip. .The field were sent off without'a break, and Stayboy was first over the first fence; which Prophet ran round. Passing the stand Stayboy led Paisano and Tauira, but the lastnamed was then pulled up; as he had broken a blood-vessel. Waitapu fell hero, and his rider-(O'Neill) received a fractured shoulder besides being kicked on the head by another horse. J'aisano took command down tho back, and across the bottom he was pulling Young out of the saddle. At the homo turn Compass ran lip to-him; but-got into the last fence and spoiled his chance. Paritutu and Woolloomooloo. challenged after, jumping the fence, but Paisano easily held them at buy." .White Cockade wus tailed off the whole way. The winner scored most decisively, and , it' would have required a great horse to liavo beaten him to-day. ' A very warm selection in'Lovell was defeated in the Beaufort Steeplechase. The P'orirui), horse was made the Hottest favourite of tlio' inceting, but Honest Tom was always handy, and beat hiiii in tho. run home. . The jumping exhibitions given by both horses were splendid, and Honesl Tom proved himself a strong finisher. Sir Lethe had kept Lovell company for the greater part' of the journey, but ho fell at tho sod wall the last time. liiat.ere was a poor third, and was followed by Full Cry.

Another "boil over" took place' in thn Hack Hurdles. Tyrant opened up at a very .short price, and this had the eifect of steadying the speculation, as a hot favourite had just previously been beaten. The remainder of the field wero not marketable, and the turnover on tho raco was the smallest during the day. Hawick and Tyrant made the earlier ruuning, but the favourite was not jumping well, and lost a lot of ground at each .fence. : Down the back he was nearly ovVn-, hut O'Coniiell made a splendid recovery. Nova and Tyrant appeared most likely to fight out tho finish when the straight was reached, but the favourite tired, and Tahu won easily..

' Dreadlesa and Nyland were" the populat fancies for.the Islington.Handicap, but a still further surprise was in Store for speculators as Hose. Noble, who-was but slightly fancied, scored a lucky win from Nyland and Wimmcra. Nyland got badly away, a bad run right to the straight, but there ho commenced to put in some long strides, and was just overhauling the field when the judge's box was passed.. Dre'adless had every chance, and was in a commanding position early, but she died away' in the straight, and was plainly feeling the effects 6f the hard race she had on the first day. Penates' ran a great race once again; and was in command with Electrakoil h'alf-way down the straight, but. both failed to see it out, for tho paco had been very fast the whole way, and told its tale.

Tho Selling Raco was regarded as a good thing for Armamento, but the roguish .son \of Lord Rosslyn was not in a galloping hnuioru Mid refused to try after having • everything in l his favour. .Cashier won, very comfortably from an-~-other old-timer' in Medallist

THIRD DAY'S WEIGHTS. (By Telegraph— I'resa .Association.

Christchurch, August 11. Tho following are the weights for the third'day:—

;•. UNITED HUNT CLUB STEEPLES. :Two miles.—Honest Tom, 13st.; GlengarilT, ' 12st. 111b.;. Tyrannic, 12st. 91b.'; OaJiley, 12stl; Laghmor, 12at:; Mauri, list. 111b.; Titoka, list. 101b.; Deerslayer, list.; Liberty, lOst. 121b.; Stray Fox, lOst. alb.; Kingsway, lOst. 81b.; Ever, lOst. 51b.; Spaniard, ,lOst. 51b.; Hydroscope, lOst. 21b.; Castout,"lOst. lib.; lung of Trumps, 9st. 111b.; Larry Lynx, 9st. 91b.; Thunderstorm, 9st. 'Jib.; Lady Creswick, 9st. 81b.; Undo Tom, 9st. 71b.; Kildare, 9st. 71b.; Napoleon, Ust, 7ib.; Garrison, 'J.it. 71b.; and St. Amelia, 9st. 71b--'

HEATHCOTE Seven furlongs. —Penates, list. 91b.; Nylam!, list. 51b.; Wauchope, list. 51b.; Los Angeles, list. 31b.; North-East, list.; Wimmera, lOst. 131b.; Nautiform, lUst. lllb.; Electrakoi)', lOst, Bib.; St. Aidan, lOst. 51b.; Rose Noble, lOst. 51b.; Sharpshooter, lUst. 51b.; Czar Kololiol, lOst. '31b.; - Balaclava, lOst. lib.; I'aunus, lOst.; Dreadless, lOst.; Bonny Glen, 'Jst. 131b.; Tiptoe, Ost. lllb.; Miss Dorie, Ost. 91b.; Tawliaki, 'Jst. 81b.; Passion, 'Jst. 71b.; i'lingot, 9st. 51b.; Grand Slum, 'Jst. 31b.; Lovelorn, 9st.; Adjudge, 9st.; Iney, 'Jst.; Penza, 9st.; Rock i'erry, Ost.; Royal Marine. "Jst., Hetiand. 'Jst.; Gold Braid, 'Jst.; St Felix, Ost.; Pinul, ''Jst.; Lupeiin, Ost.; and Merry Lass, Ost. STYX HACK'HURDLES. Once round and a distance.—Master Paul, 12st. lib.; Oxton, "list. 01b.; Maliuta, lOst. lllb.; liifle Range, lOst. 81b.; White Cockade, lOst. 71b.; Kremlin, lOst. 01b.; Nova, lOst. 51b.; Taliu, lOst. 51b.; Mauri, Ost. 91b.; Appin, 'Jst, 81b.; Tyrant, ilst. 71b. j Erl King, Ost.; Arclight, Ost.; Hawick, Ost.; Pakau, 9st.; Fnrley Grove, 'Jst;; Explosive, list.; Shillelagh, Ost.; St. Amelia, Ost.; Rosegrove, Ost.; lCaituna. 'Jst.; Circus Girl, 'Jst.; and Gold Pin, Ost. SYDENHAM HURDLES. One mile' and three-quarters.—Paisano,. lllst. 21b.; Wiininera, 12st. 51b.; Prophet, list. (lib.; Compass, list. 81b.; Tauira, list. 31b.; Master Paul, list.; Paritutu, lOst. 'Jib.; Woolloomooloo, . lOst. 31b.; Oxton, , lOst. 21b.; Gold Bird, Ost. 131b.; Staybov, 1 Ost. 121b;. Hydrant, 9st.' 101b.; Stone Ginger, Ost. 01b. j Mahuta, Ost. 31b.; Aorangi, Ost,; "White' Cockade, Ost.; Wuitapu, Ost.'j 'Southern Cross, Ost.; Lionheart, list,, .Trick Ashore, Ost.; Rifle l?ango, Ost.; Appin, Ost.; and Arclight, Ost.

LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and a half;—To Ami, 12st. 101b.,' Kiatere, list. Gib.; Capitol, list. (ilb.; Lovell, list.; Loch Fyno, list.; lied M'Grogor, list.'; ' Sir Lethe, lOst. 71b. j Eurus, lOst. 71b.; Waione, lOst. 7lb. i Honest Tom, lllst. 71b.; Le Beau, lOst. 51b.; Bulhvorth, lOst. 21b.; Aoraugi, 9st. 71b.; Prospcctor, list. 71b.; Full Cry, "Jsi. 71b.; Maidi, 9st. 71b.; Exmooi-, Ust. 71b. j Northern Star, 9st. 71b.'; Southern Cross, 9st. 71b.; Dr. Bill, 9st. 71b.; Ratepayer, 9st. 71b.; aud Circus Girl, flat. 71b. REDCLIFFS HANDICAP Seven furlongs.—Umcraboy, list. 91b.; Scotch Plaid, lOst. 131b.; Guianfortc, lOst. 131b.; Brasenose, lOst. 121b.; Penza, lOst. 101b.; Ktourton, lOst. 71b.; Adage, lOst. 41b.; Brilliancy, lOst. 21b.; Tyrant, 9st. 121b.; Coroniform, 9st. 101b.; ideate; 9st. Ulb. ; Ploughshare, 9st. 91b.; Bercola, 'Jst. Sib'.; Farley Grove, 9st.; Freak, 9st.; Nightlight,. 9st.; Clanmcna, 9st.; Canterbury, 9st.; Kilts, 9st.; Eaglestone, 9st.; Windivard, 9st.; -Mediterranean, 9st.; St. Kevin, 9st.; Full, of Trumps, 9st.; and Otakio, 9st. SELWYN HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Los Angeles, list. 01b.;. Nyland, list. 61b.; North-East, list. 31b.; Nautiforin, list.; Electrakolf, lOst.'9lb.; l'erle d'Or, lOst. 81b.; Federal, lOst. 61b.; Czar Kololiol, lOst. 41b.; Prim, lOst. Jlih.; Faunus, lOst. 21b.; Balaclava, iOsb. 21b.; Mon Ami, lOst. 21b.; Dreadless, lOst. 21b.; Bonny Glen, lOst. lib. ;~Sea King, lOst.; Chief Lochiel, 9st. 131b.; Passion, 9st. 111b.; Scotch Plaid, 9st. 101b.; Brasenose, Ust. 71b.; Iney, Ust. lib.; Lovelorn, 9st. 21b.; Guiauforte, Ust. 21b.; Stourtou, Ust. 21b.; Cishier, Ust. 21b.,• Fisticuff, Ust.; Brilliancy, 9st.; Manillus, Ust.; Medallist, sst.; Ploughshare, 9st.; Inchbonny, 9st.; Arinamcnto, Ust.; St. Felix, 9st.; Probable, Ust.; Busy Land, Ust.; Bourbon, Ust.; Pretty Nell, Ust.; and Claymore, 3st.

HUNTERS' PLATE. One mile and a half.— I Titoka, 12st. 131b.; Mauri,. 12st. 131b.; Hawick, 12st. 51b.; Spaniard, lllst. 41b.; Canton, list. 111b.; Kingsway, list. 101b.; King of Trumps, list. 8lb.; Hazard; list. Sib.; Roan Banner, list. 51b.; Dragoon, list. 51b.; Bona, . list. 51b.; Red King, list.; Slow Meg, list.; Kaituna, list.; Lady Creswick, list:; and Napoleon, list. BRITISH JOCKEY INJURED. ~, By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrlpht London, August 10. J. Plant, the jockey, was thrown during the race for tho Greenwood Handicap, run at ICeiripton Park,' and terribly ' injured. His recovery is doubtful. [Plant had ridden over a dozen wiunefd for tho season when tho last mail left. He could go to scale at a very lightweight.] FIXTURES. August 13.—C.J.C. Grand National. September 2 and 3—Horowbenua. Hack R.C.' Annual. Sept. 14 and 15.—Rangitikei R.C. Spring. Sept. 29 aud Oct. I.—AVanuanui J.C. , Spring. ' .