THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1203, 11 August 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

THE GRAND NATIONALS HURDLES WON BY CONTINUANCE. UNDECIDED WINS. IBy Telecraph.-Press Association.! Christchurch, August 10. Although cold, the weather was Vne for the second day of tho Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National meeting, and as a result of a fresh breeze tho going was faster than on the fir.-t day. There was again a very large cticadanee, and speculation was particularly brisk, all previous records being exceeded. The total for the day amounted to JSO.IiSO, as against .£19,721 on tho second day of last year, when bookmakers were licensed. Eaciug generally was interesting, but in the chief event of tho day, the Grand National Hurdles, it was early apparent that barring accidents Continuance, who was.sent out a hot favourite, would be hard to beat. Ho kept his place in front, and at tho finish won without any difficulty. When Windage fell in this race, Cochrane, besides fracturiiig his collarbone, sustained concussion Aliesults: HUNT CLUB CJP, of 130 sovs. About three miles. 3 Mr. H. D. Buchanan's ch. g. Flamingo, by Nestor—Ngaroa, aged, lOst. 121b. (carried list. 21b.) (Mr. G. Buchanan) 1 2 Mr. H. J. Cameron's b. g. Glemuorc, aged, lOst. 21b (Flynn) 2 i Mr. A. G. MacDonald's.ch. g. King of' Trumps, aged, lOst. Mb. (L. Hegarty) 3 Also started: 1 Oakley, 12st. !)lb.; 6 Dccrslayer, lOst. 131b.; 7 Tairiki, lOst. 31b.; 5 Wirihana, lOst.; and 8 Uncle Tom, 9st. 71b., carried 9;t. 101b. Only the placed .horses completed the course, the others [ill running off or falling. Flamingo was first over the last jump,- and won by two lengths and a half from Glenmore, whose rider lost a stirrup iron. Kins of Trumps was ten lengths back. Time, Gmin. 20 l-ssec. SUMNER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile. 1 Mr. G. P. Donnelly's ch. h. Gold Circle, by Gold Beef—Piirscring, 4yrs.. 9=t" 1311) (T. O'Brien) 1 G Mr. H. "s T urse's ch. g. Eaglestone, Cyrs. 9st (F. D. .Tones) 2 i Mr. H. Whitney's br. h. Turna, ■lyrs., 9st. Sib (L. Trail!) 3 Also started: 5 Embrasure, 9st. 111b.; 3 Somersault, 9st. 81b.; 2 Amaru, 'Ist. 71b.; 8 Farley Grove, Hst; 7 Santa Clans. 9st. Santa' Clans was quickest away, followed by Turna and Somersault, while GMd Circle and Embrasure lost, some len'ths. Turna was first intn the straight, where Gold Circle had considerably improved his position. Coming fast on the outside at the distance. Gold Circlo had Turk's measure, but Eaglestone then came with a strong run and was only beaten by half a head. Turna was a length and a half away third, with Santa Claus fourth. Time, lmin. 4G 3-ssec.

AUGUST HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. Highden's br. b. Boanerges, by Pilgrim's Progress—Parera, syrs., ' list. 31b. (A. Oliver) 1 7 Mr. D. H. Roberta's b. g. Expansion, syrs., 9st (F. D. Jones) 2 3 Sir George Clifford's ch. m. Flitaway, 6yrs., 10st (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 2 Odessa, flst. 131b.; G Edna Mav 11, ?st. 111b.; i Czar Kolohol, Ost. 81b.; 'Firebell, 9st. 31b. Expansion was quickest away, and, passing the five-furlong post, was followed by Fircbell, Boanerges, and Flitnwny. When the straight waS reached Expansion was in front with Fircbell, Czar Kolohol, and Flitaway next. Boanerges then put in his claim, and in a good finish beat Expansion by half a length. Flitawav was a length away, with Firobell next. lime, lmin. 17 2-ssec. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE, of 1000 sovs. About two miles. I Mr. J. A.-Lucas's br. g. Continuance, by Sabretache—Chibouk, aged, list. 1111, -.. (W. \oung) 1 7 Mr. A. M. Wright's br. g. Tho Rover, fiyrs. (inc. 111b. penalty) (C. Price) 2 II Mr. Timi Turn's blk. g. Tho Native, aged, lOst. slb (T. Pntchnrd) 3 Also started: 5 Paisano, 12st. 81b.; 6 Whnkaweira, list. 31b.; 1 Compass, list.; 14 Master Paul, lOst, 101b.; 2 Lsparter-o, lOst. 91b.; 3 Centaur, lOst. fllb.; 12 St., Aidan, lOst. 51b.; 10 Appin, lOst. 21b.; S Faritutu. lOst; 13 Windage, Sst. (carried 3st. 231b.); 9 Kildonan, 9st. (carried 3st. 'Master Paul at onco dashed to tho front, and Ud over tho first fence,, followed by Continuance and St. Af.da.ii, Centaur 'falling.' Passing the stand, Master Paul was leading the field, the.fencehere bringing Paritutu down. Running round the back Master Paul was showing the way to Continuance, Windage, Appin. nnd St. Aidan. At tho six-furlong post Master Paul, had been supplanted by Continuance, nnd the hurdle at. this stage brought Windage to grief. Continuance led round tho .top turn', and entered the straight with a- good hjad from I'ho Rover The Native, Appiu, Compass, awl St. Aidan. It was now plain that Continuance had the result safe, and after crossing the kst hurdlo he had no difficulty in stalling off a challenge by Tho Rover, whom he brat by three lengths. The Native was two lengths further back third with St. Aldan a length and a half away in fourth place, Kildonan. Piisnno, Whakawoirn, and Compass finishing in a bunch. Espartero fell at tho last fence. Time, 3miu. -losec.

BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, of 350 sovs. About two miles and a half. 7 Mr. J. Hennah's b/ g. Captain Jingle, by Captain AYebb—Jingle, aged 9st. 71b (Joe O'Connell) 1 3 Mr. R. Tilson's b. g. Sir Lethe. aged, lOst. 101b (J. Hcrcock) 2 1 Mr. M. Bowling's ch. g. Antarctic. aged, I2st. 91b (C Scott) 3 Also started: 2 Hoanga, list. Gib.; 4 Lovell, lOst. 131b.; 5 Dorando, lOst.; 9 Yasmak, 9st. 131b.; 12 Lagmhqr, 9ft 81b.; G Tho Gunner, 9st. 71b.; 10 Ribstonc Pippin 9st. 71b.; 13' Corona, 9st. 71b.; 11 Milo,' 9st. Tib;; S Silver Blaze, 95t..71b. Passing the stand, Lovell was showing tho way to Hoansa and Sir Lethe, but at Cutts's Hoanga had taken charge from Lovell, who was followed by Sir Lethe, Captain Jingle, and Liberty, with Antarctic some distance back. Rounding tho turn into tho straight Sir Lethe was in front, aud took the last fence in front of Hoanga,-who hero came to grief. In the run home. Captain Jingle put in a strong challenge, and won a frno raco by a length. Antarctic -was five lengths away followed, some distance back, by Lagiuhor, The Gunner, Corona, Dorando, and Lovell. Time, Srain. l-s=ec. SPREYDON HACK 'HURDLES, of 130 .sovs. One milo and three-quarters. 2 Mrs. A. K. Maltby's b. g. Gaelic, by Bonnie Scotland—St. Leger mare, aged. m=t.- 111b.- (C. Price) 1 4 Mr. J. G. Wilson's hr. g. Hawick, aged. list. :ilb (L. Hill) 2 3 Mr. C. AY. Hammond's ch. e. Goldpin, Syrs.. list. Ulb. ...(I- TTagcrty) 3 Mso started; 1 Passive, lflst. filb.; 5 Salopian, 951.; f> AYairnkei, fist.; 7 Hanßiwhfinua, Ost.; 7 Yinco. Ost. Rangiwhe.nua nnd TTawick innilo Hip early running, but Mnng the b:ielc Gaelic ran up to (hem. Over Ihe la.-I IViH'O Gaelic took charge, and, drawing jiwny, won comfort ably by two ii-iujl.lis limn Hawick, H-linliwit Cold l'iii by hall , a head for second placo. l'n.sj-ive was foiii'lh. Time, 3miii. 21 2-We. Islington handicap, of am sovs. One mile, 2 Mr. AY. Smart's l>. g, Undivided, by Mwischikoir-Sl. 'I'.niy, :..v»., km. Kill, (If. Hatch) I 1 Mr. Uiu'lidiMiV hr. g. N.vlimd, liyrs., Klst. Mil, (A. Oliver) 2 7 Mr. I.<nvson's b. g. Negative, .'.vis., <J~t. lib (W. li.vuii) 3 Also slarird: 5 Morrit- Zealand, IOM. alb.; 3 Martino, HM. 21b.; I lnpy. ilsl. 111b.; G Arioni, M. {i 11,.; S Miniiiira. M. ■tlb.; I) Suliliiiio. Ost.; 10 Tanganm. M. Nyland began smartly, but was soon joined l,y lliP.v, with Umlecided, Negative, aind Arioni following. Hoeing round (he top turn, lney had taken charge, her nearest attendants being Undecided, Nyla'.id, and Negative. When well into tho .straight, Undecided ran to the front, and, shilling oft' a challenge by Nyland, won fairly "comfortably by half a length. Negative "us a length a»s.v third, with Inoi , tourtli, Time, luiiu. 11 3'Jmc,

WOOLSTON PLATE, of 120 eovs. Six furlongs. Weight, 9st. 3 Mr. J. Furze's lj. g. Medallist, by The Officer—Target, apod (11. Donovan) 1 C Mr. F. P. Claridgo's bile. in. Busylaud, aged (L. G. Ki.ug) 2 ■1 Mr. J. Y. M'Crackeci's br. g. AJexis, aged (F. &• Jones) 3 Also started: 8 Gold Dredge, 7 Muscadin, 9 Probable, 1 Casliier, 2 Toanga, 5 Cerise and Blue. Won by a length and a half. Alexis was half a length further away. Time, liniii. 17 .'i-fisee. The winner was bought in for MS. NOTES ON THE RACING. IBy Telceraph.—Special Correspondent.) Chris.tchurch, August 10. • The big race proved the best of "good, things" for the favourite-, Continuance, on whom Young adopted the old experiment of going to the front. Windage appeared to be goinj? well when he fell, but nothing else had a chance with the winner. Flynn, rider of Centaur, broke his collar-bone, and Cochrane, on Windage, sustained slight concussion. The Ilunt Club Cup, as usual, brought with it. a train of disaster, and of the eight starters, only the three placed horses completed the course. Oakley was niado favourite, but he ran off early in the. race. He was put at it again, but, later on, refused. » Glemuore save a splendid exhibition of jumping, but at the cud of the first mile his jockey broko a leather, and had to ease the horse. Hβ lost fully thirty lengths, but at the next mile ho had jumped into the lead again. In the end ho was only beaten by a narrow margin after a lot of hustling in the straight. Gold Circle being in a different class to-day started at a very short price in the Sunnier Handicap, in which he ,was opposed by a weak field. Ho only scored by the narrowest of margins from , Eaglestmif, who came very fast over the final l'lirlpng. Turna led till well imto the straight, when ho was joined by the favourite. Just when Gold Circle had settled the little black horse, he had to answer another challenge from Eaglestonc. Amaru.ran very wide out the whole way, an;l was the last to finish. After a series of failures on the Kiccarton course, Boanerges broko the ico today, when ho scored in the August Handicap. He was made a warm favourite, and, over the first few furlongs, ho was pulling double, Expansion made all the running, and gave the favourite a lot of . bother over the final furlong. Flitaway, after being prominent early, faded out of the contest, but put in a grand run at the finish, and just cut Firobell out of third money.

When the horses enmo out for the Grand National Hurdles, a largo crowd anxiously inspected the different candidates. Continuant.,; pleased greatly, and so did Compass and The Rover. After three false starts, the candidates were sent away to an even start. As they rose at the first fence tho colours of Centaur and The Native were tho most prominent. At the next fence Continuance and Master Paul rose together, with the field bunched. Centaur took oft' too far away, and came down. .Tho next fence brought down I'aritutu. Passing Cutts, tho order was: Paul, Continuance, St. Aidan, Appin, Windage,' and The Native. As they swept past tho mile post, Windage ran up to Continuance, and Master Paul faltered. At Hie five furlongs, Windage came down, and Tho Rover and Tho Nativo ran into the places behind Continaanc«. The field was now badly strung out, and it looked only a question of standing up for tho favourite to win. The Rover put in a claim before the last fonco was reached, but Continuance went through a gap, and so gained an advautage. The remainder of the journey was practically uncontested, for nothing could reach the leaders, and they finis'hcd in tho order named. St. Aidan, Paisano, luldonan, Compass, and Whakaweira were tho next division. Master Paul was last. Espartero fell at the last fence. Tho -winner hails from Gisborne, and is trained by G. Jones, who has now won two Nationals in succession..

Antarctic and Hoaaiga were- the primo fancies in tho Beaufort Steeples, which was, like tho National Steeples, notable for fine jumping throughout the race. When tho field settled down, Lqyoll,.,led Hoangii and Sir Lethe, with Antarctic well back. At the back of the ccurso Lovcll was done with, and Sir Lethe- nnd Honuga raced away- from the field. This pair were level at tho last fence, where Hoiiuga fell, and Sir Lethe appeared to have tho race won. Captain Jingle finished very fast, and scored on tho post. Antarctic was third. Laghmor nnd Tho Gunner wero in advance of the remainder, who wero strung out. I'assiro and Gaelic wero fancied in that order in the Hack Hurdles, and the latter had a comfortable win. Rangiwhemia aad Hawick were in tho van over the first mile, with Gold Pin just clear of Passive. At the bottom bend Hawick and Gold Pin wero collared by Gaelic, a.nd the Wairarapa horse, jumping the last fence well, ran in ah easy winner. Hawick; was only a head in front of Gold Pin. The betting on the open niilo was very even between tho two top-weights. It was generally believed that Undecided was a better horse than on the first day, while it was held that Nyland was going off. The pair monopolised tho betting, and also the judge's attention. Undecided was off first, but was soon headed by Iney, who lod with Ariom to the turn. Undecided then came on, as did Nyland, and the pair left tho field. In a vigorous finish Undecided woa by half a length.. ■ . . Prior to tho start' of the Woolston Plate, Toanga reared, nnd fell on tho iron-fence, slightly injuring himself. Cashier, Toanga, Medallist, and Alexis were all well backed. The two last-named raced in the van to-the (urn, when Medallist came on, and won comfortably. Busyland just htaded Alexis for second money. . .

THIRD DAY'S HANDICAPS.

. IBj Telecraph.-Prcss Asaociat!on.l Christohurch, August 10. Tho following aro the handicaps for the third day of the Grand National meeting:— UNITED HUNT STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sore. About two miles and a half.— ■ Hiklcy. 12st. 81b.; Lagmhor, 12st. 31b.; Hill Lass, list. 131b.; Flamingo, list. 101b.; Deerslayer, lOst. 51b.; Ulcnmore, lost. 41b.; Silver Maze, lOst. 41b.; King of .rumps,. lOst. ,41b.; Seadog, lOst. 41b.; all, lOst. vShillelagh, lOst. 21b.; Northern ..n- wait-a-bit, lOst. Flitaway, lOst. lib.; Revenge, 9st. lOlb.j Kutiaie, iisi. ah.; lairiki, 9st. 71b.; Sylvia Ost. 71b.; AVirihana, 9st. 71b.; Royal Guard, Ost. 71b.; AVayback, 9st. 71b.; Uncle Tom, Ost. 71b. HEATHCOTE HANDICAP, of 230 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Boanerges, list. 101b.; Undecided, list, lfllb.; Nyland, list. 3ib.; .\rerrie Zealand, lOst. Clb.; Effort. lOst. 51b.;-Bonny Glen, lOst. tlb.; Gold Thread, lOst. 21b.; Coronifonn, lOst. lib.; Wartime, Jlst. 131b.; Countennine, list. IHlb.-j lney, list. Ulb.; 3'litawny, 9st. 111b.; Shuja, list. 101b.; Medallist, list. 101b.; Sea King, Ost. 8lb.; Negative. 9st. 71b.; Gold Circle, 9»t. 01b.; Arioni. Ost. Mb.; Kopek, 9st. 21b.; Czar Kolohol. Ost. lib.; M*uninra. Ost. lib.; Turna, 9st.; Fircbell. Ost.; Sublime, 9st.; Amaru, list.; Merry Lass, Ost.; Taugcroa, 9st; Glenfield, Ost. STYX HACK UXrRDLES, of 135 sovs. Oncp round nnd a distancp.—Wirrall, 12st. 3ib.: Gaelic, list. 131').; Kspan.'vo, list, mill.; liiva. Ilsl. nib.: Passive, list, fill).; llnwipk," list. Slli.: Cardiff, ilsl. Kill).: lloggerbank, flsl. I3lb. j Embrasure, '.Ist. Ulli.j Gold Pin. il.-t. 1211).; Itn. !Ut. 121b.; Mauri, Ost I 121b.; Hiirlon, (Ist. 111b.; Wedge, -!lst. 71b.; Canterbury, Ost. 71b.; I'm ley' Grove. !>st. 21b.; Simon T'lro, !Ist.; Knliiii'v, Osl.; linnj;iwhcni!:i. n>l.; Santa Clans Ost.: Alcivedo, list.; Kelp, !Kt.; Salopian. Us l ■• V"- : ."» W.0.i!.: Sapience, ■ Togo. Oft.; Wirihana, Osl.; Viuco. !M. ; SYDENHAM HURDLES, of 350 jots. One milo and lhiri-i|iiarlers.—Conlinu-aiiTO, I-M.. Mil,.; Paisano, list. !)lb.; The limer, list. 311.-.; Wluikaweira, lOst. 131b.j ComiKiss, 10sl. Ulb.; Hwingi). 1(M. lOlb.; C'l-iiliiur, 111.-l. Olb.; The Native, lllst. 7H>.; Impart ci'«. lOst. 71b.: Paritulu. HIM. (ill).; Master l'uiil, KM. 31b.; St. Aidan, 10st. 3M>.; Appin, Ost. mil,.; AVimlnge, Ost. 21!.,.; llilo, Ost.j and licdmoiul, Ost. LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE, of 350 sovs. About three niilos.—Corazon, 12sh 131b.; Antarctic, 12st. Gib.; Hoanga, list. Gib.; Paritutu. list. 31b.: Sir I.etlie, lOst. 131b.; Ked M'Grosor, lOst. 91b.; Lovpll, lOst. fill).; l>plain Jingle, 10s!. filb.; Enrus, l(l.-t. 31b.; Le Uoaii, Ost. 131b. j Honest Tom, Osl. 121b.; Winiata, fl»t. l.llb.; Tmo ' Blue, flat. 111b.: Doraudo. n.«t. 101b.; V.iv mak. Ost. 71b. j The Gunner, Osl, 71b.; Lib.

erty, 9st. 71b.; Tyrannic, 9st. 71b.; Eibstono Pippin, Dst. 71b. j Corona, 9st. 71b.; St. Albert, 9.-.1. 71b.; Jlilo, 9st. 71b.; Silver Blaze, 9st. 711).; Myall, 9sl. 71b. IiEDCIJFFS HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Undecided, J2st. 131b.; Gold Circle, 10st. 111b.; Aiiuapni, 10st. 21b.; Wedge lOst.; Turna, 9s'.. 121b.; Friwolliti, 9=l. IOIb.; Somersault, 9st. 91b.; Amaru, 9st. 81b.; Eaßlestone, 9st. 71b.; Santa Clans, 9st; Nit-ht Light, 9st.; 131ytho Boy, 9st.; Baffin, Ost.j Goodsigu, Ost.s Troon, Ost.; and Hydra, 9st. SELWYN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Boanerges, Usi. 131b.: Nyland, list, (ilb.; Prim, lOst. 131b.; Slepmetur, lOst. 91b.; Gold Thread, lOst. Gib.; Bonny Glen, lOst. Gib.; Countermine, lOst.; Iney, lOst.; Flitaway, lOst.; Kohincor, 9st. 131b.j Odessa, Ost. 121b.; Negative, Pst 101b.,' Valiliinar. 9M. 101b.; Scotch Plnid, Ost.' 51b.; All Guns, 9st. 41b.; Busylund, 9sl. 31b. j Expansion, 9st. 3'.b.; Czar Kolohol, 9st. 21b.; Fircbcll, flst.; Edna May 11, ?st.; Silkwcb, flst.; Somersault, 9st.; Cashier, 9st.; Sublime, 9st.; Tpaugn, 9st.; Alexis, 9st.; Merrio Lass, 9st.; and Gold Dredge, 9st. HUNTERS' PLATE, of 100 sovs. One mile and a half.-En wick, 13st. 91b.; Mauri, 12sl. 51b.; Hill Lass, list. 131b-; Shillelagh, list. 111b.; , Blytheboy, list. 101b.; Seadog, list. 91b.; Wait a Bit, llsl. 91b.; Nedra, list. 91b.; King of Trumps, list. Gib.; Snip, list. 51b.; Jliha.ro, list.; Master Webb, list.; and Wirihaua, list. METROPOLITAN T.C. MEETING, THIRD DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By Teleeraph-.-Pruss Association.' Christchurch, August 10. The following are the acceptances for the third day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting:— ADDINGTON HANDICAP, of 150 soys. One mile and a half. —Vcrax, scr.; Quincey, ssec. ; Wild Tree, 7sec.; Lord Vivian, lOsec.; Lignite, 13sec; Kothville, 13sec; Kubican, 13sec.; Kelso, 13sec.; Sir Joe., 13sec.; Ngarata, 15sec.; Master Raymond, 355 EC..; Vanguard, lCsec.; Ngapora, 17sec.; Lulu Child, lSsec; Lord Cardigan, ]9sec.

LADIES' BRACELET, of GO sovs. One mile and a half.—Alita, scr.; Silverino, 2sec.; The Larks, 3sec.; Cheeky Bess, 3sec.; Nancy Alorley, 3?cc; The Whip, 4scc.; Posio G., ispc.; The Next, 4sec.; Royal Child, ■isec; Dolly Elect, feec.; Dorothy p., 4seo.; Alice AVoodburn, 5 sec.;. Terrific, sf,cc.; Ella Princess, fccc.; Bessie Child, Csoe.; Suuview, 6scc.; Espiual, Gsec. NATIONAL CUP, of 275 sovs. Two miles.—King Golf, scr.; Dillon Bell, lsec; Bright, 2sec.; Lord Chancellor, 3scc.; Marie Narelle, isec; Royal Ribbon, i^ec.; Emmeline, lsec; Havoc, ssec.; Dr. Clmtney, Gssc. CANTERBURY HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Two miles.—Red "liild, scr.; Electrocute, Bscc; Miss F.-rrie C, B«ec.; Lord Althorp, 9sec. ; Priuco Warbcck, 9 tec.; Lady Richmond, Wscc. ; Prince Riifus, lOsec.; Dcrringcotte, llsoc.; Wild' Tree, llsec; -Medallion, llsoc.; Adonis, 12sec; Full Sail, α-xe. ; Vicwmout, 13sec; Esma, 15sec; Repeater, ITsec.; Hoherc, 18soc.; Fcrira, 18sec; Bellwind, 18sec; Lord Ashton, 18sec. FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile and a half.—Fusee, feec.; Millio C, 4sec.; Galvanita, sscc.; Onward, 7sec.; Princess Tracey, "sec; Onawa, lOsec.; Clotah, ■ lOsec.; Wild Arab, lOsec.; Lyonnaise, lOsec.; Bonification, lOsec.; Radiant Morn, lOstc.; Lady Lyons, 12sec.; Wallace M., 12sec. LIGHTNING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile—lmperial Polly, eer.; Bribery, scr.; Discoverer, scr.; Miss Florrio C, 1 sec.; Miss A. R. T. Wilkes, lsec.; Curfew 8011, lsec; Aberfeldy, 2sfc.; Durbar, 2sec.; Ribbons, 2sec.; Scottish Mac. 2 tec; Roscbery. 2&ec.; Bellis, 2scc.; Vibou, 2sec; May Dillon, 3sec; Hun Elect, 3sec.; Tohu, 3sec.; Croesus. 4sec.; Little Arthur, 4sec.; Truth, lsec; Princess Minto, 4sec.; Prince Wilkin, -isec INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP, of ISO sovs.—Ono mile . and a quarter.—Dick Fly, fcr.; Bribery, lsec; Dillon Bells, 1 sec; St. Swithin, 2sec; Curfew Bell. 2 sec; Marie Narelle, 2scc.; Royal Ribbon, 2sec.; Al Franz, 2sec.; Emmclino. 2sec; Grampion, 3sec; Verax, 3scc.; Franzie, 4sec. ■ . '

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. Oiio mile.—lmperial Poliy, scr.; Grampion, 2sec.; Noreen, fcec.; Agescmos, i sec; Troubadour, ssec.; Harold Minto, 5 sec.;-Bolrojv'Gsec; T.F.C., Gsec.j V.S., 6s£c.; Adonis, Gsec.; Harold Rothschild, 6sec.; Silver Black, 7sec.: Volunteer. 7 sec; Grey Echo, 7s«c.;. Blackchild Boy, 7sec.; Daysprinpr, "sec. . .' SYDNEY THOROUGHBRED SALES, By TeleirrMih—Press Association—Copyrleht ' (Rec. August 10, 10.20 p,ni.) Sydney, August 10. At the thoroughbred sales the New Zea-land-bred horse Sant Ilario was the winner of the first prize at the parade, and brought 150 guineas. QUEENSLAND RACING. (Eec. August 10, 7.50 p.m.) Brisbanei August 10. The Exhibition Handicap at tho Queensland Turf Club meeting resulted:—Persian Jewel, 1; Beruie Lass, 2; Drift, 3. Thcro were seventeen starters. Won by two lengths, with three lengths separating second and third. Time, 2uiin. 36Jsec. COUNTRY RACING CLUBS. Representatives of tho country constituencies are combining in an endeavour to secure a restoration of totalisator permits to those country clubs which were deprived of tho privilege on the recommendation of tho Racing Commission. A lead has teen given by tho member for Tauluarunui, whose Bill for the amendment of the Gaming Act is set down for second reading on Wednesday. It contains the proposal that the clubs which have lost their privileges should be allowed ono day's racing each year. FIXTURES, August 12.—Canterbury J. C. Grand National. August 21—Amberley Steeplechase annual. September G and 7—Marlon J.C. annual. September 13—Danuevirko B.C. Steeplechase. September 2S and 29—Wanganui J.C. Spring. November 4—C.J.C. New Zealand Cup.