THE TURF.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXII, Issue 23, 27 July 1911, Page 2

THE TURF.

FIXTURES. • Aug. 8, 10, and 12— Canterbury J.C. Grand National. Sept. 6 and ?•— Martoh J.C. Annual. Nov. 4~C.J.C. New Zealand Cup. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By "Sir Bedivere.") R. O'Donnell is leaving for Sydney tomorrow in charge of Los Angelos, Genius, and a two-year-old colt by Boni* form from Curette, that will be known as Bonitas. The last-named is said to have shown a good turn of epeed whilst sprinting over a couple of furlonge, The Rove) . whose winnings during the past season amount to £1140, was purchased a-t one of the sales of Mr. D. Fraser (his breeder) for the small sum of £10. Though White Cockade is etill getting through moderate task* at Rice&rton, he is showing unmistakable signs of im* soundness, His owner has not yet decided whether to allow him to take his chance inthe Grand National, but the probabilities are that he will not start. Some time aso very favourable report* wore heard ot the Otago-bred 'cha«er True Blue, and the Jatcst southern riles to hand contain further hints «b to his ability. Whilst schooling over the Riccarton fences la*t wepk ne appeared to hold Dorando quite safe, and hia stylo of jumping left nothing to be desired. On public form Dorando eati, oi coursu, have very little chance of winning the National. Hia efforts over hurdlee were but moderately satisfactory, and since being schooled over mote formidable obstacles he has failed ignominiottsly, for in each of th« steeplechases he contested at Wingatui last month he fell. Since then he has blessed the Riccerton track watchers, ( anH it is solely on this account that his name has been mentioned in connection with tho big crosscountry event at all. In holding him cafe whilst schooling last Week, True Blue may not, therefore, have accompliished anything very extraordinary. Perhaps th© best line yet afforded us its to Trite Blue's merit waa his ridiculously easy victory in the Otago Steeplechase, Corona, who ran eeccmd (ten lengths away),Jiad previously finished a, dose third to Lovell and Eurue in the Grandeta-nd Steeplechase at Wahganui. On present appearance* there is every promise of a record field being seen, out for the Grand National. Antarctic. Corazon, Red M'Gregor, Lovell, and Eurus may bo regarded a« certainties, and others that are equally iture to see the post we True Blue, iftamak, Paritutu, Dorando, Lb Beau, and D'Nil. Nor at present is there any reason to doubt Hoanga, Sir Lethe, Winiato, Honeßfc Tom, Ribßtone Pippin, and Captain Jingle being saddled up. The fact of R. Hatch t being released from his engagement to ride Provocation in the Winter Cup makes it pretty cci« tain that Mr. Bidwill'a crack will not be sent South. liatch will ride Undecided. As was expected, G. Price took Nyia.tid and Boanerges South lAet night. A. Oliver Was a. passehger for Lyttelton by the same steamer. The recent storm left th© Riccarton traeke almost undeT Ttatef ; and on Mon* day training operations were at a stand" still. Tho soil at Riccarton is of fen exceptionally porous nature, however, and unless a lot more rain falls prior to the meeting the going will be m excellent order, The Taratahl-Carterton Club has gene« rottsly offered the Maeterton Club, whoee buildings were recently destroyed by fire, the use of its coureo for the December meeting. , Both c&untey «nd metropolitan cluba could do with & lot more of this «ort of spirit just at present, While being given a run. in the paddock on Saturday afternoon Continuance, ohe Of the fancied candidates for the Hurdle Race, got out of the paddock and wafi not found till Sunday morning, According to Chrietchurch papefa the son of Sabretache appears none the wotre for his adventure. I Mr. 0. Pharazyn returned from Sydney yesterday. It is hot unlikely that h« may take Longstep back to Australia with him by next week* boat. Dan. Hahftibal, the Explosion— Hypatia horse, which has be&n ■purchased by Mr, Oatley for utud purposes, won a double at the Avofidale Autumn Meeting, 1909, Ho scored in impreß&ive style, and waa subsequently acquired by Mr. W,. Lyons for something like 800 guineas. Mr. Lyons' s bargain turned out a bad one, for after being taken ov«?r to Sydney, the then four-yeaNold failed to stand r thorough preparation. Le Beau pawed through Wellington! en route for Riccarton yesterday, and another National candidate in Parituttt is to be shipped Sooth to-night. The Rover is also to make th© trip to Lyttel- 1 ton by the Mararoa, and is to take hia chance in the Grand National Hurdles, th this event he will have to carty 10.11} or slb more than he did on the last day of the Wellington fixture, when he was beaten out of a place. HAWKES BAY HUNT STEEPLECHASE MEETING. f»T IBLBOftAfB— PftESS ASSOCIATION.} HASTINGS, 26th July. The Hawkes Bay Hunt Meeting took place to-day in showery weather, there being only a small attendance. Results !— Hunters' Bracelet,* two mike.—Morihiko 1, The Ranter 2, Watershed 3. Also Bta.tted~Rnataniwha. First Open Flat; seven furlongs.--Ortygia 1, Scots Fusilier S, Loch Mabin 3. Also etarted—Amato, Wirral, 0b« Bcurity, Awha, Happy New Year, Onstaw Park, Suffragette. Time, lmin 39s*w. , Hunt Cup Steeples 1 about two miles and a-quarter.— The Chief 1, Ever 2, The Wizard 3. The only starters. Time, 4rnin 49«ec. Trial Hack} five furlongs.— V««a 1, The Nut 2, Florence Nightingale 3. Also started— Limelight, tSsmeh, Schoemaker. St. Elm, Opaline, Flying Marshall, Otama, Timft, ltmr» Bst>e. Hunters' Flat Handicap 5 one mile and a-half.— The Ranter 1, Impressa 2, Morihiko 3. Aho starbed—Ruatttniwha. Time, 2mm 58Ree. Second Open Flat; six furlongs.— Scots Fusilier 1, Stourton 2, Amato 3. Also gterted — Bttrtohj Loch Mabin, Bruntefield, Seraphic, R>mi«sneee, Lt>nß« boat, Onslow Park, Florpnre Nitrhtin* gata Suffragette. Time, lmin 22sec. Htintem' Final Steeplechase ; about two milefc-Tha Chief 1, WiM*i»h«d 2, The Wiaa.rd 3. Ever a.nd Impressa. also started, but both fell. Won by two khgths. The Wizard a poor 'third. Time, 4mm ISaec. MANAWATU HUNT CLUB. PALMERSTON N.. 86th July. Th© Manawatu Runt Club's Steeple. chft»e Meeting was held today in fine'

•weather, ahd there waß h Rfttififactoty attendance. Results :— Waikana© Hunters' Hurdlee.—Jftckman, 1; Overboard, 2; Pukeroa, 3b Also started— Gargagle, Mftffter Webb, Marangai, Sensation, and Missile. Foxton Maiden Flat Ilahdicap.— » Bonnie Boy, 1 ; Eminent, 2 ; Help, 3. Ah,o started— Montoa. Mnnawntu Steeplechase.— Commodore, 1; Olr-nmore, 2; Flamingo, 3. Also stßrted—Royal Ouard, Lonely, Belvoir, Retainer, Pnki, Wavohell. Kiwitea. Bracelpl.—Birdring, 1 ; Fly* ing Cloud, 2; Jack, 3. Also staited— • Monty and Scotch Thistle. Shannon Steeples, Jack, 1 ; Review, 2; Toapango, 3. Levin Hack ftaee.— Eoraida, 1 ; Fion« acre, 2 : Eminent, 3. Also started— Boyhe Water, Himitangi. ahd Help. tfitsshcrWt Hunters' Flat Handicap. — -Jackman, i ■, Mimitnngi, 2 s Pitkerpa, 3. Albo stai'ted^-Soiisatlon, Flyihg Cloud, and Miharo.