THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 272, 11 August 1920, Page 8

THE TURF

GRAND NATIONAL RACES

COALITION WINS STEEPLECHASE

KILLOWEN'S WINTER CUP

By TelerraDh—PreM Association. Christchurch August 10. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Winter Meeting opened to-day in line weather, but there was a decidedly wintry touch in the air. The attendance was excellent, and the track was in better order than was anticipated, but it cut up towards the end. Speculation was brisk, £72,844 passing through the machine, against £35,332 10a. on tho openiug day last year. Results:— TALLY-HO PLATE STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs. Two miles and a half. Six Cylinder, 12st. 101b. (J. R. Cochrane) 1 Wicklow, 12st. 101b 2 Southerner, 12st. 101b. 3 Also started: Lcallct, 12st. 101b.; Tumult, 12st. 101b.; Micky. Doolan, 12st. 101b.; Fireeater, 12st. 101b.;'March Well, 12et. 101b. The placed horses were always iu the van, and in a stirring finish Six Uyuuuer won by a neck, Southerner being lit'ty yard 6 back third. Micky Doolan aud March Well fell. Time, smin. 38soc. TRIAL HURDLER, of 300 sovs. One mile and one-third. Bombproof, 9»t. 91b (A. Wormald) 1 Gamecock list. 41b 2 Mcntmore, 9st J Also started: Tatimi, lOst. 81b.; Samicl, lOst. 61b.; Falstafl, 9st. 131b.; Calma, 9st.; Trcntliam Rose, 9st.; War Tax, 9st. Gainccock made all the running, but a furlong from homo was joined by Bombproof, who won by two lengths, Mentmoro being six lengths away, third. Calma fell two fences from home. Time, 3miu. 26 4-osec. Samiel broke a leg and was destroyed. HUNTESS' HURDLES, of 200 sovs. Once round and a distance. Signysian, 12st. 13lb (J. Deerey) 1 All Serene, list. 91b 2 Blar.caway, lOst. 71b 3 Also started: Gaekwar, list. 111b.; General I'etain, list. 101b.; Gay Boy, list! 91b.; Innisfallen, list. 51b.; Nautiboy, lOst. 101b.; Grim Joke, lOst. 71b.; Glenlee, lOst. 71b. General Petain led to the stand jump, where ho lost his rider, Signysian then went to the' front, and was never headed, winning by two lengths from All Serene, who was the same distance in front of lllazeaway. Time, 3min. 12sec. ' JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. Kauri King, list. 81b (W. Rowe) 1 Gaylight, lOst. 41b 2 King Star, 9st. 131b 3 Also started: l'araoa, list. 91b.; Hylans, list, olb.; Thrace, list. 61b.; Meltchikoll, list. 41b.; Deviation, lOst. 111b.; Fishor, lOst. 91b.; Jiick' Symons, 9st. 121b.; Mannish, 9st. lGlb.; Notability, 9st. Olb.; Golden Petal. 9st. 21b.; Wild Pilgrim, 9st. Gayight was first into Hie straight, and held his position till tho distance, where Kauri King had his measure, and won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 46 4-ssec.

GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE,' of 1500 sovs. About three miles and a half. Coalition, list. 91b (H. M'Sweency) 1 Guanaco, 9st. 101b (R. Thompson) 2 Oakleigh, lOst. 111b (E. Warner) 3 Also started: Lochella, lZst. 71b.; Master Strowan, lZst. 51b.; Waimai, 12st. 51b.; Crib, lOst. 131b.; San Sebastian, 9st. 121b.

The eight competitors were sent away on their long Journey 111 a. good line, except that Oakleigh lost several lengths. San Sebastian led past the stand from Waimai, Guanaco, and Crih, but at (iutts's Waimal dropped back into fourth ■ place, with .Master Strowau whipping in. The sod wail saw Lochella stumble, and unship liis rider, and by the time the kennels double was reached Guanaco'had raced past San Sebastian, the pair being attended by Oakleigh and Crib. Hounding into the straight Guanaco was well clear of hts .field, and he negotiated the stand double just clear or Oakleigh, after which caino Crib, Coalition, VVaiaiai, and Master Strowan. At Cutts's Coalition took second placo behind Guanaco, with Oakleigh ond Crib next. When they came, to the kennels double Guanaco was well clear of Oakleigh, and Coalition, and hero Master Strowan ran off. Sailing along in great Btyle, Guanaco turned for homo with a useful lead on Oakleigh, Coalition, Crih, and Waimai. who were running in that order. At the last obstacle Coalition joined the leader, and soim having his meas-ure-on the flat won by four lengths. Oakleigh was three lengths away, followdrt uy Crib and Waimai. Time, 7inin. 29 2-ssec. ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sots.

About two. miles; Golden Prince, list. 91b. (T. Humphries) 1; Bill Tjrry, 10st. 'Jib « Lawsuit, lOst. 111b J Also started: Ormesby, Use. 91b.; Hill, list. 61b.; John Bunny, list. 21b.; Barrator, lOst. 61b.; Sonnj, 9st. 71b.; Dunmurn, 9st. 71b.; Kintailsliore, 9st. 71b. Golden Prince ledaal t the way and won by two lengths from mill Terry, who wat a length ahead of Lawsuit. Kintailshore and Dunmure ran oil. Barrister fell. Time, 4min. 11 2-ssen. WINTER CUP, of 1000 nova. One mile. Killowen, 9st. 121b (J. Olson) 1 HeatherspriK, 9st. tllb (W. Bell) 2 Dainty Step, 9at. 71b (A. lieed! 3 Also started; Gold Kip, list. 91b.; S'.elee, lOst. 71b.; Royal Star, lOst, 711).; BrackenHeld, lOst. 61 bi; Hctaua, tOst. Gib.; Hose Pink, 9st. 111b.j Clean Sweep, 9st. 911).; Jock, 9st. 81b.; Loyal Arch, 9st. 81b.; Sir fanciful, 9st. 511).; Nightrdider, 9si. Jlli.; General Advance, 9st. 21b.; Will Oakland,. 9st.; Berigeroop, 9st.s iliss Oamouflage, 9st. Klllotfen was first out, with Heathersprig, Bracksnfleld and Clean Sweep in olose attendance.. Tho order was practically the same to the post, Killowen winning by a length from Hcatherspric, w;ho was a like distanco in front of Dainty Step. Royal Star was fourth,. Time, liuin. 45 2-ssec. AVONHEAD HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven' furlongs. Carmine, 9st (J. Campbell) 1 Checkmate, lOst. 61b * Walton, Set. 131b ? Also started: Adopted. lOst. 61b.; Cliaer* onia, 9st,. 131b.: High Heels, 9sfc. 111b.; Nautical, 9st. 91b.; Black Mountain, 9st. 31b.; Mystified. 9st.; The Ross. 9st.; Te Anau, Maid, 9at. • The Boss anjl Carmine led to the straight with Checkmate next. In the run homo Carmine took clinree and won by three lengths from Checkmatc, who wna two lengths in front of Walton. Tunc, Jmin. 33sec.

SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS. Following are tho handicaps for the 8 WOOLSTON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs Six furlongs—Tortrix, list- rwv' list, lib.; Bengeroop, lOst. 131b;! mate. lOst. 121b.; Sans Souci, lOst, li b.; Adopted. lOst. 61b.; Gossanl, lOst. 61b.; KMoney. 9st. 131b.; Jean Gluten, 9st. 12 b., Hands Off, 9st. 111b..; Lady Pallan, 9st. 51h , Forty Winks, 9st. 21b.; Bonny Step. Ml. 21b.; Necessity, 9ft. 21b.; Ihe Boss, 9st.; Afltrav. 9st.; A-rent-General, 9st.; Grcckson. 9ct ; Bothina, 9st.; To Anau Maid, 9st. HUNT CLUB ODP, of 200 sovs. About tTro miles and a half.—Sturdce, 13st. 21b.; Bill, 12st. 101b.; Bill Terry. 12st. 61b.; LawBiiit, 12st. 41b.; Sandrmghfim, list, lib.; Gay Bov, list. 91b.; Six Cylinder, list. 21b.; Dunmurn. list, lib.; Blazeaway. lOst. 131b.; Golden Grape, tOst. 131b.; The Grand, lOst. 111b.; Fire-eater, lOst.-lllb.: Wieklow, lOst. 111b.; Innlsfallen. 10et. 111b.; Nautiboy, lOst. 91b.; Southerner, lOst. 71b.; Tumult, lOst. 71b.; Leaflet, lOst. 71b.; Micky Doolan, STEEPLECHASE, HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. About two miles and a half -Lochella, 13st. lib.; Coalition, 12st. 1311).': Waiamai. 12st. 81b.; Master Strmvan, 12st. 21b.; First Line. -lint. 131b.; Oakleigh, lift. 41b.; Luke, list. 31b.; Manawapango. list. 21b.; Crib, list, lib.; Goldon Prince, 'Ist lib.; Foeinan, lOst. 111b.; Penejon, lOst 41b.; Wirokino. lOat. 31b.; Morecnmbc, 9st. 131b.; San Sebastian, 9st, :31b.; Sturdec 9st. 1311).; Gaeltwar, 9st. 131b.; Ormesby, 9nt' 91b. ■ Bill, 9st. 71b.; Graflella, 9st. 71b.; Notability. 9st. 711).; Mem; Lad, 9st. 71b., John Bunnv, 9st. 71b.; Ngakanui. 9st. 71b.; Collector, 9st. 71b.: Diavolo, 9st. 71b., Zeus, 9st. 71b.; Manhattan, 9st. lib.; Barrister, 9st. 71b.: Stone Ginger, 9st. 71b.; Nocturnal, 9st. 711).; Nicomar, 9st. /lb.; Jackaroo, 9st. 71b. SUMNER HANDICAP, of 200 kOva, One mile.—Sir Fanciful, list. 91b.; Nichtraider, list. 71b.; Bengcroop, lOst. 111b.; Miss Camouflage, lOst. 31b.: Carmine, Met. 311).; Walton, lOst. 21b.; Ohaeronia, 9!t. 111b.; Glentanner, 9st. 71b.; Nautical, 9st. 61b.; High Heelß. 9st. 61b.; Lady Pallas, 9st. lib.; Black Mountain, 9st. lib.; Astray. 9st.; Bonny Doon, 9st.; Innisfallen, 9ut.; Mystified. 9et.; Whipcord, 9st.; Woodrow, 9st. AUGUST HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Sin furlongs—Gold Kip, list. 91b.; Bon Spec, list. 21b.; Klllowen, list, lib.; Brackenfield, lOst. 81b.; Hctaua, lOst. 81b.; Torfrcda, lOst 71b.; Daytime, lOst.; Astlnome, lOst,; Will Oakland, 9st. lllb.; Olcan Sweep, 9st. 91b.; Cavcrock, 9st. 31b.; General Advance. 9st. 21b.; Almoner, 9st.; Braid, 9st.; fiembrie. 9st.; Counterscarp, 9at.; Trentham Hose, 9st. SPKEVDON HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and threc-qunrters.-Jiick fiymonn. lUt. 91b.; Gamecock, list. 91b.; Meltchikoff, list. 91b.; Sygnisian, list, lib.; Mannish. lOst. 131b.; Bombproof, lOst. 131b.; Notability, lOst. 91b.; Tatlmi. lOst. 61b.; Tip-Up. lOst. 61b.; Otaura Kid, lOat. 21b.; Falstaff. 9st. 131b.; Golden Petal, 9st, 31b.; King Star, 9st.; Wild Pilgrim. 9st.; Calma, 9st.; General Petain, 9st.; Mentmorc, 9st,; Glentanner, 9st.; Gay Boy, 9et.; Hands Off, 9st.; Strays, 9st.; Eron Boy, 9st.; Grim Joke, 9st.; Here We. Arc,

9st ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 250 bovs. One mlic.—Kilriißh, list-. 31b.: Royal Star, lOBt; 911).; ITcathcr Sprig, tust. 71b.; Melee, J'st 511).; llctaua, ,10st. 51b.; Arch Salute, Srt. 111b.; Dainty Step, 9st, 111b.; Hurry Up, 9st. lllb.; Pink, 9st. 101b.; Warlike. 9at. 71b.; Jock, 9st. 51b.; Loyal Arch, 9ati 511).; Nightraidcr, Jet. 21b.; General Advance 9st. lib.; Will Oakland, 9ii lib.;

Beneeroop, 9ai.; Almoner, 9st.; King Star» 9st.; Miss Camouflage, 9st.; 'iync, 9st-.; Consultation, 9at. NOTES ON THE QIC RACES, By Telegra-ph—Special Correspondent. Slowcoach, who has contracted strangles, and Ormesby were tho defections from tho National Steeplechase. In the birdcago Lochella, and Coalition had tho most Ad* mirers, and the pair stripped extra well. Lochella was a good favourite, with Crib second choice. At the start wainiai and San Sebastian led, but at Cuttß's Guanaco ran to the front, and with San Sebrwtiarr , he led down the back. The sod wall proved fatal to Loehella's chances as he bumped his rider oft. Passing the stand tho secoud time, the order was Guanaco, OaKleigh, Coalition, and Crib. Down the back the firsff-mcntioned trio were together, but when they jumped the kennels double Oakleigh and Guanaco gained grounrf. Coalition joined Guanaco at the last fence, . and in tho run home he beat him easily. Oakleigh was third, and then came Crih. Wainiai, and Ran Sebastian. Master Strownn ran off. The winner had done a great preparation. He was one of the fittest horses seen out. Waimai failed to say. and after a faulty jump at the second last fcnco spoilt Oakleigh'H chances. Hurry Up and Warlike were tlie only defections from the Winter Cup. Will 0»K----land and Gold Kip were the _ public fancies. The former Rot caught in the tupej and Gold Kip could not go the pace set by Kilioweti, who began smartly anil Jea all the way. Keatherspiitr was always in second place, but though lie made a Bit« ellort he could not reach Killowen, who won by a length. Dainty Step was the same distance away, and then came Royal Star, Sir Fanciful, and Gold Kip. AUSTRALIAN STEEPLECHASE. (Rec. August 10, 11.5 p.m.) Melbourne, August 10. After the final forfeits for the Australian Steeplechase, nine liorses remain in. No New Zealand horses will be engaged iu the race—Pre6B Assn.