WINTER RACES

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 255, 12 July 1926, Page 12

WINTER RACES

ZIRCON WINS WINTER HURDLES i JULY STEEPLECHASE TO LADY COMET GLENROSS SCORES IN WINTER OATS (By “The Watcher.”) In fine, mild weather the third and concluding day’s racing of the Wellington Racing Club’s winter meeting was held at Trentham on Saturday in the presence of a large attendance. There were some excellent finishes seen during the afternoon, and some fine racing. The principal event, the Winter Hurdle race was won by Zircon in a very close finish with another Aucklander, Black Cruiser, with still another representative from the Northern province, Lucullent, in third place. The July Steeplechase was won by Lady Comet from Kendal and Ranui. In both these jumping races the result was unexpected. Glenross scored a handsome and decisive victory in the principal flat handicap, the Winter Oats, from Olympic and Titaness. There was again a substantial increase in the totalisator returns as compared with the corresponding day last year, and the total for the three days was over £25,000 ahead of the hast winter meeting.

The Winter Hurdles once more in a long sequence saw the defeat of the heavy-weighted favourite by lightlyweighted stayers. Comical’s finishing effort on Saturday, however, • was. very feeble compared with the bold bid he made for victory twelve months ago. Lucullent made a very creditable attempt to win for the second time in succession, but this year more than met his match in the pair which finished in front of him. The winner, Zircon, who is having his first season at hurdling, has made remarkable strides, but it must be confessed that his form has not been consistent. From poor efforts at Egmont last May he went on to Wanganui to show very creditable form. On top of this he ran third in the Great Northern Hurdles, and was generally admitted unlucky, as he struck a fence heavily not far from home. On the strength of his northern form, the Wellington public on Tuesday had no hesitation in making him a very decided favourite for the Trentham Hurdle Race, but he could do no better than a poor fifth to Brigadier Bill and Lucullent. On the second day Zircon was a runner in the. Highweight Handicap won by Comical, and he could not finish in the first nine, San Fera, Crown Coin, Black Cruiser, Lucullent, and Cureaform, of Saturday’s runners all beating him home. Zircon was a different horse in the Winter Hurdles. He was always disputing the lead throughout the journey, and although he only just squeezed home from Black Cruiser, and was probably a bit lucky to do so, it came as a surprise to the majority to note the sharp improvement. Zircon was bred and formerly owned and raced by Mr. H. M. Campbell,' who started the favourite Comical in the same race. He is a half-brother to a former good class horse, Parisian Diamond, and as he has always shown a preference.to heavy going he had conditions in his favour on Saturday. He is exceptionally well bred for a jumper, and his sire, Merry Moment, was a son of Count Schomberg, a German horse purchased for the English National Stud in order to improve the breed of jumpers in England.

Black Cruiser nearly brought off a great and more unexpected victory and was undoubtedly a bit unlucky. He lay a little too far back from the leader over the last half and at the finish lie was overhauling Zircon at every stride. One more stride to the post would have seen him win. He also covered a good deal of extra ground in running no doubt to get better going. Black Cruiser is related to Birkenella, the winner of the Wellington Steeplechase. He is by All Black, where Birkenella is by Birkenhead, _ but Canella, the dam of Birkenella is a halfsister to Black Cruiser, both being out of Crucinella, a good class mare when racing on the turf. The two principal jumping races'at the meeting thus went to horses trained at Ellerslie, although Birkenella is owned by a Masterton sportsman. There was another surprise in the July Steeplechase. As in the Wellington Steeplechase, the favourite Master Peter and Landbird both made mistakes which put them out of the contest In the case of Landbird, it undoubtedly cost him a prominent position at the finish, as he was going well and rapidly overhauling the leaders at the time. He also had at the time a good lead over the eventual winner, Lady Comet. The latter was responsible for a very courageous effort. She was a long way back with a mile to go, mainlv through her usual indifferent fencing, but she settled down to her work on the flat in great style. Another faulty jump at the second last fence -when she was almost on terms with the leaders, seemed to put her out of a winning chance, but she came on again very determinedly and scored a splendid if unexpected victory. Lady Comet had won the Hack Steeplechase on Thursday in very similar style. Kendal made amends for his display in the Wellington Steeplechase and was always going well near the lead, but like Ranui he just failed to stave off Lady Comet’s finishing run. Charlatan ran another fair race and is greatly improved since he was seen out at Wanganui, but be had no wtnii’ii-’ chance all the same. It is possible he may be more at home at Riccarton. Omahu looked likely for a mile, and fell at the sod wall which brought Landbird to grief on the next round. Master Peter lost his rider halfway through the contest, when racing'handily,'but the remainder were never likely. Glenross gained a comfortable and decisive victory in the Winter Oats. As in the Parliamentary Handicap, Olvmpic went out and forced the pace, and with half the journey gone had a lead of four or five lengths. Glenross was alwavs going well,' however, and he soon scttkfl Olvmpic once he got going after him. Both Titaness and Passionate ran up to their earlier form. A. change of riders on Tanadees did not effect anv improvement, and Rouex did not again show the form which gained him second place on the opening dav. . . , The 'open sprint saw Archeen score narrowlv from the second day’s winner, King Lu, who ran up to form, as contrasted with Master Doon, who was never dangerous. Mireusonta was neglected on account of his second day failure, but he ran a very creditable third. Serang, who was a hot favourite, was never dangerous over the concluding stages, and was apparently unable to act in the going in either of his starts. Aucklanders came to the meeting with a strong contingent, probably the strongest that has visited Trent.ham for some seasons, and they won seven races. EeiMing trained horses won three races, all in L«. Knapp’s stable,

Trentham took three. Hawke’s Bay and Riccarton two, and Sulls, . Opaki, Otaki, Wanganui, and Levin one each.

The new judge, Mr. W. P. Russell, did his work well, and was exceedingly prompt in all his decisions. He had one or two very close finishes to decide on Saturday, but was just as accurate and quick as. usual. All other details in connection with the meeting were admirably arranged, and the course and its appointments were in the best possible order under winter conditions.

Financially the meeting was a distinct succes's. The fine weather on the three days was a large contributing factor, the gates showing increased attendances each day, while the overhead and underfoot conditions enabled spectators to move about freely and conduct their business with the totalisato" under pleasant conditions. On Saturday the sum of £68,869 10s. was handled', compared with £59,776 on the third dav last vpar, an increase oi £9,093 lbs. The total investments for the three days were £158,489 10s., as against £133,145 twelve months ago, an increase of £25,344 10s. There were several. falls during the jumping races, but in only one in. stance attended by injury. W. Bowden, rider of Landbird in the July Steeple, chase on Saturday, broke a collarbone in two places. Bowden, is having an unlucky spin with Landbird, as.he has not fully recovered from head injuries while schooling him last month at Hastings. TALAVERA HURDLES. Potoanui was a hot favourite for the opening event from Sayonara, and the bracket, Hokioi and Tinohoro. Axle led Tinohoro, Projector, Hokioi, and Counter Attack out of the straight. Axle and Projector were together going down the back, followed by Tinohoro, Counter Attack, Hokioi, and Potoanui. Sayonara was well back, and going badly. Projector led past, the five furlong post from Axle, Hokioi, Potoanui, and Rehutai. Hokioi led round the bend from Projector, Knighthood, Tinohoro. and Potoanui, and was three lengths ahead of Axle coming into the straight, the latter being followed by Projector, Potoanui, and Glument. Hokioi led over the last hurdle, but once on the flat Potoanui came away to win by two lengths, Gluement five lengths further back in third place. Knighthood was a neck away fourth. Then after a gap of fifty yards came Lady Passenger, Projector, and Tinohoro. NOVICE HANDICAP. Paddon carried half the investments on the Novice Handicap. Paddon, Waterlow, and Mint Julep led on to the course proper, when Paddon came awav and won in a canter by three lengths from Waterlow, who was six lengths in front of Mister Gamp, who begap slowlv. Fourth, lengths further back, came Gold Girl and Mint Julep. CROFTON HANDICAP. There was good betting on the Crofton Handicap, Town Crier being favourite from Captain Gazeley, with good support for Nucleus, Ardfinnan, and Our Jack. Tannadice went to the front at the start from Merle, Subjection, Our Jack, and Gardant, ana held the lead across the top, followed bv Gardant, Wilderness, Subjection, Town Crier, and Our Jack. Tannadice was first into the straight,, with Gardant, Wilderness, Subjection, Town Crier, and Our Jack in close attendance. Once in line a great struggle was witnessed, Our Jack just getting home half a head in front of Gardant, Subjection being one. and a half lengths further back third. Town Crier was a similar distance behind Subjection in fourth place, and then came Nucleus and Mountain Jean. WINTER HURDLES. Landbird, Nukumai, Comedy Prince, Taitaiata, Bonomel, and Sayonara were the course scratchings for the Winter Hurdles Handicap, leaving twelve starters, of whom Cureaform and Wedding March were bracketed. Comical was always a strong favourite, and he finished over £4OO better backed than Lucullent, Mr. Hannon’s bracket being third choice. There was plenty of support for Brigadier Bill, Crown Coin, and San Fera. Cureaform lost ground at the start, and Santiago was also slow away. .Dubious led to the first fence, followed by Black Cruiser and Zircon. At the five furlong fence the order was Zircon, San Fera, Black Cruiser, Dubious, Comical, Lucullent, and Brigadier Bill. San Fera led round the top, followed by Zircon. Black Cruiser, Dubious, Comical, Brigadier Bill, and Lucullent. San Fera headed Zircon in the straight, followed by Black Cruiser, Dubious, Brigadier Bill, Lucullent, and Comical. The order remained unchanged down the back stretch, except that Lucullent had moved up in front of Brigadier Bill. San Fera was joined by Zircon down the stretch, and at the five furlong fence the second time (where Santiago fell) they were well clear of Black Cruiser, Brigadier Bill, Lucullent, Comical, and Crown Coin. Across the top Zircon took command, and was two lengths ahead of San Fera when tliev entered the straight. Lucullent, Black Cruiser, Comical, Wedding March and Crown Coin followed. Once in the straight Black Cruiser made a great bid for supremacy. He was about a length behind Zircon at the last fence, and although he gradually drew up to Zircon, who Was stopping a little, Zircon won by a head. Lucullent was two lengths away third, with Crown Coin eight lengths further back in fourth place, followed by Wedding March, San Fera,. Comical, and, after a gap. Brigadier Bill.

WINTER OATS. Passionate was a firm favourite for tlie mile, being about £2OO better backed than Olympic, the next best supported being Glenross and Tanadees. Tame Fox, Doleful Ditty, Thursby, Insurrection, and Diamond Ring got badly left at the start. Olympic was the first to show out, followed by Titaness, and Glenross. Sir Pam soon ran up, the order along the back being Olympic, Titaness, Sir Pam, Glenross and Sir Moment, while Passionate headed the bunch. At the five furlong post Olympic was four lengths ahead of Titaness, who was followed by Sir Pam, Glenross, Passionate and Sir Moment, and had increased this gap to five lengths at the half mile post. Olympic showed the way into the straight by four or five lengths to Titaness, Sir Pam, Glenross, and Passionate. Once in line Glenross made a brilliant run on the outside to win comfortably by three lengths from Olympic, Titaness being half a length further back third. Passionate was a neck away fourth, and then followed Sir Pam, four lengths further back, with Rouex and Tanadees. JULY STEEPLECHASE. Master Peter and Landbird were solid favourites for the July Steeples, the best supported of the others being Kendal, Highway and Sturdee. Raiiui led over the first fence, followed by Red Cent, Landbird, Kendal and Sturdee. Ranui led over the grandstand double from Red Cent, Kendal and Sturdee. He was still in the lean, entering the back with Omahu, Red Cent, Kendal and Sturdee well at hand until the sod wall, where Omahu fell. Ranui across the top for the last time the order was Ranui, Kendal, Master Peter, and Red Cent. Master Petei, however, did not long survive Omahu, falling at the brush fence. Ranui led into the straight the second time from Kendal, Greekson, Red Cent, Highway and Landbird. Greekson joined Ranui at the stand double and together they led Red Cent and Landbird out of the straight. The latter tipping out at the sod wall, left Kendal and Ranui to lead by a big gap from Red Cent, Liewellyii and Eady Comet. K.eiiclal led Ranui across the top for the last time by three lengths, with Lady Comet, Llewellyn, Highway, and Charlatan following. Kendal maintained her lead into the straight from Ranui and Lady Comet (the remainder following at a big interval), but once over the last fence, Lady Comet made her run to -beat Kendal by a length and a half, Rauni four lengths further back in I- 111 ™ place. Charlatan was fourth, . 100 yards further away, and then at intervals came Llewellyn, Red Cent, Tuki, Highway, Greekson, Whipcord, and Sturdee. W. Bowden, rider of Landbird broke a collarbone. ONSLOW HANDICAP. Serang was a very hot favourite for the open sprint, the best supported of the others being King Lu, Master Doon, the Hoariri-Ladv Lois bracket, ano Archeen. Serang, Archeen, Mireusonta, and Royal Diadem were the first to show oiit, Royal Diadem leading Hoariri, Beaumont, .Mireusonta, and Archeen into the straight. Once in line King Lu came through the middle of the field, and Archeen on the outside. Archeen wore King Lu down to win. by a short head, Mireusonta being beaten by two lengths. Then followed Beaumont, Royal Diadem, and Master Doon together. KIA ORA HANDICAP. The concluding event of the meeting was made the occasion for solid betting, the pool reaching nearly £12,000. Lady Ideal finished up a solid favourite from Cultivation, Joy Bird, and Girriebillie. Whenuanui and Cultivation were most prominent to the straight, where the last-named ran very wide. Joy Bird and Girriebillie slipped up on the inside, and Jov Bird won in a battling finish bv a short neck from Girriebillie, with Pinon finishing over the beaten lot a length away. Cultivation, who stopped over the last bit, was another length off, with Kilris and Sarty.

DETAILS OF THE RACING TALAVERA HURDLES, of 300 sots., second horse 60 sovs. and third 30 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a half. . 1 Mr. J. Hanks’s hr. g. Potoanui, by Potoa—Freebird, 6yrs.. 10.1 (G. Holland) 1 3 Mr. E. Harmon’s b. g. Hokioi, by Day Comet— Tinopai, syrs., 9.4 (G. Young) 2 4 Mr. J. P. D. Corry’s b. g. Glument, by Gluten—Astonishment, aged, 9(8 (I. Tilson) 3 (Winner trained by W. A. McMillan, To Aroha.) Also started: 2 Sayonura, 10.5; 5 Bonatic, 10.4; 8 Projector, 10.1; 3 Tinohoro, 9.4 (bracketed noth Hokioi); 12 Prince Ferouz, 9.2, carried 9.3; G Rehutai, 9.0, carried 9.31; 7 Eoyal Form, 9.0, carried 9.3; 10 Axle, 9.0, and Zero Hour, 9.0 (bracketed); 9 Counter Attack, 9.0, carried 9.2; 13 Knighthood, 9.0; 11 Lady Passenger, 9.0, carried 9.4. Won by two lengths, five lengths between second and third. Knighthood was a neck behind Glument, and 50 yards further off the bunch was headed by Lady Passenger, Projector, and Tinohoro. Time, 2min. sSlsec. NOVICE HANDICAP, of 200 SOW., second horse 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. G. SicferFs ch. g. Paddon, by Archiestown —Lady Frisco, 3yrs., 10.2 (A. Tinker) 1 3 Mr. F. R. Pierce’s br. f. Waterlqw, by Paper Money—Golden Pippin, 3yrs., 9.12 (D. Watts) 3 2 Mr. J. G. Collins’s ch. g. Mister Gamp, by Bronzetti —Brolly, 3yrs., 9.7 (L. G. Morris) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Hamilton.) Also started: 4 Valhynia, 9.9; 3 Mint Julep, 9.0; 6 Gold Girl, 9.0. Won by three lengths, six lengths between second and third. Gold Girl was another four lengths off, then came Mint Julep and Valhynia. Time, Imin. 20sec. CROFTON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., second horse GO sovs., and third 30 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 5 Mr. W. H. Bowden’s b. g. Our Jack, by Bezonian—Lady Louisa, syrs., 9.10 (W. McEwan) 1 8 Mr. J. Dealy’s b. f. Gardant by Kilbroney—Maltegarde, 4yrs„ 9.9 (L. A. Pine) 2 C Mr. E. J. Murtagh’s b. h. Subjection by Martian —Submersion 4yrs., 10.10 (B. H. Morris) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Otaki.) Also started: 12 Demure 10.6; 11 Wilderness, 10.2; 3 Nucleus, 9.12; 1 Town Crier, 9.12; 2 Captain Gazeley, 9.9; 4 Ardfinnan, 9.7; 7 Tannadice,9.3; 13 Meric, 9.0; 9 Braeman, 9.0; 10 Mountain Jean, 9.0. Won by half a head, a length and a half between second and third. Town Crier was another length and .a half away, and Nucleus and Mountain Jean were next. Time, Imin. 39Jseo. WINTER HURDLES, of 1000 sovs., second horse 200 sovs., and third 100 sovs. from -the stake. Two miles and a quarter. 7 Mr. J. Paterson’s ch. g. Zircon, by Merry Moment—Hope Diamond, ngad, 9.9 (E. Warner) 1 9 Mr. R. H. L. Simmons’s blk. g. Black Cruiser by All Black — —Crucinella aged, 9.13 (J. Mcßae) 2 Mr. R. F. G. Werner’s br. g. Lucu.llent', by Lucullus —St. Crispin mare, aged, 9.8 (N. Rowe) 3 (Winner trained bv Mr. H. Patterson, Ellerslie.) Also started: 1 Comical, 11.8 (A. MeDonald); 8 Dubious, 10. G (R. E. Thomson); 11 Santiago 10.0 (R. Mile-); 6 San Fern. 9.10 (P. Mcßrearty); 4 Brigadier Bill 9.7 (L. G. Morris); 5 Crown Coin, 9.4 (R. Thompson); 10 Peter Rasa. 9.2; (G. Holland); 3 Cnrcnform. 9.0 ‘G. Young), and Wedding Marell, 9.0 (E. Si a n way), bracketed.

Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Eight lengths further off Crown Coin was fourth, with Wedding March, San Fcra, and Comical, and then, at a big interval, Brigadier Bill headed the rest. Santiago tell flt the fenco five furlongs from home. Time, Imin. 3’Jsec. WINTER OATS HANDICAP of 400 sovs., second horse 80 sovs, and third 40 sovs from tho stake. One mile. 3 Mr. W. McA. Duncan’s eh. g. Glenross, by Absurd —Bronze, 6yrs„ 11.0 (J. Barry) 1 2 Messrs. D. J. and IV. McLennan’s ch. g. Olympic, by Polydamon— Gay, syrs„ 9.9 ... (G. Anderson) 2 6 Mr. F. E. Lewis’s br. m. Titaness, by Lucullus—l’aline, Gyrs. 9.0 (B. If. Morris) 3 (Winner trained by F. Tilley, Fordell). Also started: 4 Tanadees, 10.4; 7 Rouex, 9.4; 14 Insurrection, 9.4; 11 Diamond Ring, 9.3; 10 Rady Ben, 9.0; 12 Tame Fox, 9.0; 13 Doleful Ditty, 9.0; 5 Thursby, 9.0; 9 Sir Pam, 9.0; 8 Sir Moment, 9.0. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Passionate was fourth, a neck behind Titaness. and four lengths further off came Sir Pam, Rouex, and Tanadees. Time, Imin. 53Jsec. JULY STEEPLECHASE of 500 . sovs., second horse 100 sovs. and third 50 sovs. from the stake. About three miles. 12 Mr. B. Brewer’s br. m. Lady Comet, by Day Comet-Lady Lila 9.0 (G. Holland) 1 3 Mr A. B. Ormrod’s ch. g. Kendal, by Robert the Bruce—Taunki, Gyrs., 9.13 (S- Henderson) 2 G Messrs. Limbrick and Gunn's ch. g. Rantii, by Mabaranui —Rangiora, aged, 9.0, carried 9.3 J (A. Trickle.bnnk) 3 (Winner trained by L. Knapp, Feilding). zVlso started: 2 Landbird. 11.9; 1 Master Peter, 10.10; 7 Omahn, 10.9; 9 Tuki, 10.7; 5 Sturdee, 10.4; 8 Charlatan, 10.0; 4 Highway, 9.12; 13 Llewellyn, 9.10: 11 Greekson, 9.0 (carried 9.21); 10 Whipcord, 9.0; 14 Rod Cent, 9.0 Won by a length and a half, four lengths between second and third. Charlatan was 100 yards further back fourth and then at intervals came Llewellyn. Ped Cent, Tuki, Highway, Greekson, Whipcord, and Sturdee last. Master Peter lost his rider nt the brush fence on the home turn with a round to go and Landbird fell at the sod wall the last time (seven furlongs from home). Time, Cmin. SOlsec. ONSLOW HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., second horse GO sovs., and third 30 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. G Dr. C. Blundell's br. g. Archeen, by Marble Arch-Kaween, syrs„ 9.4 (A. Tinker) 1 2 Mr. R. B. Hines’s b. g. King Lu, by Lucullus—Shower Gold, Syrs. 9.11 (E. A. Keesing) 2 7 Mr, R. A. McKenzie’s ch. g. Mireusonta, by Absurd—Rosie Desmond, aged, 16.8 (T. Green) 3 (Winner trained by G. A. Reid, Te Awamutu.) Also started: 5 Hoariri. 10.6, and Lady Lois, 9.0 (bracketed); 1 Serang, 10.3; 10 Anthonie, 9.8; 4 Master Doon, 9.5; 9 Roval Diadem, 9.4; 8 Santonio, 9.0. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Beaumont, Royal Diadem, and Master Doon were together next. Time, Imin. 20Jsec. KIA ORA HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., second horse 60 sovs. and third horse 30 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs. 3 Mr. W. Higgins’s b. f. Joy Bird, by Argossy—Almond, 3yrs.. 9.5 (H. Wiggins) 1 4 Mr. W. T. Bailey’s ch. g. Girriebillie, by Bisogne—Coronet, mare, 3yrs., 9.0 , (R. McTavish) 2 7 Mr. G. W. Hyde’s b. m. Pinon, by King Lupin—Mignon, 4yrs., 9.13 (A. Tinker) 3 (Winner trained by E. T. Yuille, Levin.) Also started: 6 IHghflown, 9.13; 5 Sjrty, 9.12; 2 Cultivation, 9.11; 8 Whentianni, 9.!>; 9 Kilrls, 9.8; 1 Lady Ideal, 9.5; 10 Red Glow, 9.4; 11 Red Courier, 9.0; 12 Rose Blossom, 9.0. Won by half a neck, n length between second and third. Cultivation was fourth, another length away, with Kilris and Sarty next. Time, Imin. 61 sec. WINNING OWNERS Fifty-four owners participated in the stake money distributed during the three days. The wins of Birkonella and Zircon in the two principal jumping events were equal to the double won by Rapier on the flat, and the respective owners of these three horses headed the list, which is as follows:— J2 Mr. F. Jensen (Birkenella) 700 Mr. J. Paterson (Zircon) 700 Mr. G. G. Holmes (Rapier) 700 Sir. B. Brewer (Lady Comet) SGO Mr. M. Wells (Wedding March) .. 420 Messrs. J. Bull, .£280; W. McA. Duncan, £280; V. Riddiford, £280; R. B. Hines. £270; J. Hanks, £270; R. Knox, £240: R.Hannon.£23o; J. McDonell, .£210; H. M. Campbell, .£210; J. W. Lowe, £210; D. Tye, £210; W. H. Bowden. £210; D. and C. Blundell, £210; W. Higgins, .£210; J. D. Ormond, £210; G. Siefert, £200: H. R. Peacock, 41200; R. IT. L. Simmons. £200; R. F. G. Werner, £180; D. J. and W. McLennan, £180; K. Kennedy, £110; .1. Dealy, £120; A. B. Ormerod, .£100; F. S. Easton, 41100; S. Cleaver, £100; H. L. Kingan, £9O; W. J. Jorgensen, £80; H. Ensor, £6O; J. F. D. Corry, £6O; J. G. Collins. £6O; F. R. Pierce. £6O; D. P. Moraghan, <£GO; F. H. Baker. £GO; E. R. Davis. £GO; S. W. Feast, £GO; W. T. Bailey, £6O; Limbrick and Gunn, £5O; J. W. Anderton, £5O; V. H. Collelo, .£4O: P. Baine, £10; F. E. Lewis, £4O; C. T. Keeble, £3O; C. F. Vallance, £3O; F. Needham, £3O; Dwan Bros., £3O; W. R. S. Brewer, £3O; E. J. Murtagh, £3O; R. A. McKenzie, £3O; G. IV. Hyde, £3O. WINNING TRAINERS L. Knapp (Feilding) was tho most successful trainer at the meeting, winning a double with Lady Comet and another race with Bonny Rill. T. M. Morris (Cambridge) with Wedding March and H. Nurse (Riccarton) with Rapier each won a double. The following each trained a rvinner:—S. Waddell (Greenmeadows). S. J. Reid (Trenthani). W. Garrett (Ellerslie), J. Morris (Bulls), R. Knox (Opaki), IT. L. Kingan (Trentham) J. A. Winder (Te Aroha), T. Clark (Hastings), J. W. Lowe (Trentham), W. C. Wood (Frankton Junction), W. A. McMillan (Te Aroha), G. Siefert (Hamilton), W. H. Bowden (Olaki), W. IL Patterson (Ellerslie), F. Tilley (Fordell), G. A. Reid (Te Awamntu), E. T. Yuilo (Levin). WINNING JOCKEYS G. Holland headed tho list of winning jockeys, scoring on Lady Comet tw-iee and Fotdanui. I*. Reed, A. McDonald. J. Beale, E. A. Keesing, J. Barry, and A. Tinker each rode two winners’. The following each rode a winner:—!?. E. Thomson, F. Waddoll, J. Mcßae, E. Garrett. W. Rennie, F. C. Porter, AV. McEwan, E. 'Warner, H. Wiggins. SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT CLUB HANDICAPS The following aro the weights for the South Canterbury Hunt Club meeting, declared by Mr. J E. Henrys;— HADLOW HACK HURDLES, of 110 sovs Ona mile and a hall'.—Listening Post. 11.13; Proectof. 10.11; Wliarnclillo. 10.6; Kaikahu. 10.3; Happy Days, 10.1; Hed Kris, 10.0; Cartoon, 10.0; Valdamo, 9.9; HvSiac, 9.9: Kapuna, 9.4; Guncase, 9.1; Lluaborg, 9.0; Paddy's Hope, 9.0: lied Heather, 9.9; Weird, 9.0; Clantoi, 9.0; Krasnoi, 9.0. „ PAREOBA HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of 120 sova. Two miles.—Tea Taua. 11.8; Lark Hall. 11.2: Mainspring. 10.9: Good Form. 10.2; Message Boy. '’.l3; Auburn, 9.11- Punjaub, 9.11, By and By, 9.11: Flourish, 9.9) Miss Heron, 2.9; Royal

i'a.Mou, Li); I'alooae, Hang! I • 5.9; Petcrlino. 9.9; Matalpuhd. 9.9: Peter Marion. 9.9; Masterpiece—Countwith mare, 9.9

itOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. Two miles and a half.— General Advance, 11.7; Uncle Bob, ll.Oi Kipling, 10.9; Tigerlaud, 10.9; Cartoon, 10.4; Frenchman, 10.3; King Abbey, 9.12; Blue Hall, 9.12; Whipcord. 9.12; Night Raid. 9.12; Osterman, 9.4; Raxlaic, 9.3; Mandrake, 9.0; Aurore, 9.0 LEVELS HACK, of 90 eovs. Six furlongs.—Ronaki, 10.9; John Bradbury, 10.4; Coch-y-Bondhu. 10.3; Fairy Herald, 10.0; Taboo, 9.12; Royal Dispatch, 9.10; In. cursio, 9.10; Sweet Melody, 9.9; Jarreticre, 9.9; Fairy Tidings. 9.3; Gay Raiment. 9.1; Spain Bridge. 9.1: Prompter, 9.1; Tlnlomon 9.0; Solrose, 9.0: All Colours, 9.0; Captaiu Sarto. 90; Flying Mist, Royal Reel, 9.0; Princess Mafalda, 9.0.

TESCHE.AIAKER STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sos. Two miles and a half.—Hannv Mac, 11.9; Mazama, 11.7; Toa Taua. 11.3; Lark Flail. 10.11; Anrore, 10.11; Muzzle. 10.9; Galaxy. 10.6: Red Sol. 10.4; Mainspring. 10.4; Good Form, 9.11; Rockfellnw, 9.1(1; Messn<ro Boy, 9.8; Nearby, 98; Punjaub, 9.6; Flourish, 9.4; Nyanza. 9.4; Certify. 9.4; Naughtey Peter, 9.4; Masterpiece— Countwith mare, 9.4. UUNTERS’ PLATE, of 100 sos. Ono mile and a half.—Mythology. 12 6; Toa Taua, 11.12; Tncurslo, 11.8: Red Sol, 11.2; Lark Hall, 11.2: Rockfellow. 11.1; Markbv. 11.1; Auburn. 10.10; New Day. 10.8; Gold Dollar. 10.7; April Showers. 10.7: Bandeloro, 10.7; Rorv O’More. 10.7: Glencree ’ n .7: Krarnoi, 11.7: Roynl Fashion. 10.7; "’-nza, 10.7 s Certify, 101; Mataipuhe, 10.7. CLAREMONT JTANDKMP, of 100 sovs One mile.—Red Wink, 113; Master Sand stone. 10.6; Warhavcn. 10.3; Clontarf. 101; Snrinkler. 10.1: Heather Lad, 9.12: Chick. wheat. 9.11; ’Frisco Mail. 9.10; Vagabond. 9.9; Bugle Note. 9..’- Dancing Days. 9.6; Ronald,' 9.5; Coch-y-Rondhii. 9.0: Fairy Herald. 9.0: Snatcher. 9.0; Golden Light, 9.0; Fairy Tidings, 9.0. AUSTRALIAN RACING V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL WON BY CLAN ROBERT. (Rec. July H, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, July 10. The weather was dull and cold foi the National Steeplechase meeting. Results; DOUTTAGALLA HURDLES, of 1000 fovs. added.. Two miles and a quarter. Scourie 1 Nobility 3 Batoucll «- Ten started. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min. 14sec. V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE, of 2000 sovs. added. About three miles and a furlong. Mr. N. Palkiner’s b. g. Clan Robert, bv Sir Robert—Kosmos, aged, 11.8 (E. Moon) 1 Mr. N. Turnbull’s ch. g. Namera, by Narcisse-Binnimeta, aged, 9.6 (Warne) 2 Mr. P. Casey's br. g. Epergne, by Chat—Belle of Avon, 6vrs., 9.12 (Trounson) 3 Thirteen started. Haome was prominent in the early stages, but Clan Robe-rt went to the front after passing the abattoirs, and soon secured a good lead, followed by Namera, Haoma, and Epergne. Excepting that Haoma fell down the hack stretch, the positions underwent little change. Won by three lengths. Time, 6min. ISJsec.—Press Assn. FIXTURES July 22.—Waimale District Hunt Club. Julv "I.—South Canterbnvv Hunt Club. July 29 31.-Gisborne R.C. Jul- '4.-C|--'-= rch Hu--* G!u’> August 7—Poverty Bay Hunt Club. August 10, 12. 11 — Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National. August 21— Pakuranga Hunt Club. August 25 — Egmont-Wangauui Hunt Club. August 28—North Taranaki Hunt Club.