SPORTING

Evening Post, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 37, 12 August 1942, Page 6

SPORTING

YOUTHFUL PILOTS

WINNERS OF BIG 'CHASE

(By "Binocular.")

For the second year in succession the Grand National Steeples was won by a horse having his first tilt at the big race and ridden by a lad who was making his first appearance in the event. Twelve months ago Astral Flame won with the apprentice J. L. Strathern in the saddle. Now, Foxiana has taken the honours with D. W. Redstone as pilot. At the time of "Astral Flame's success it was claimed that Strathern was the first apprentice to ride in the race and win it, but this is disputed. The honour seemingly belongs to the old-time rider William Naylor, who won on The Guard in 1900. He was apprenticed to the Poiirua trainer J. H; Prosser at the time, was only 16 \ years old, and weighed about 6st 121b. Unlike Astral Flame, who had won the Lawford Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase at the Christchurch Hunt Meeting ten days before adding the National Steeples, Foxiana was not even put over the Riccarton fences prior to the day. Free Response.—For the Taranaki-Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club's Meeting at Hawera on August 29 a total of 186 entries has been deceived. No fewer than 43 have been nominated for the Weraroa Stakes (a scurry event), 35 for the Waverley Hack Handicap (6 furlongs), 27 for the Waihi Hack Han-, dicap (7 furlongs), and 20 for the Hunt Cup (2£ miles). The total of 43 in the Weraroa Hack Handicap is believed to be a record for Taranaki.

Fresh History.—For the first time in years, at least since 1915, the year the publication of the order of favouritism was permitted, a favourite won both the Grand National Steeples and Winter Cup. In following up her success in the Brabazon Handicap by adding the Winter Cup, which was over an additional furlong, Bashful Lady showed what a great mare she is. Like Foxiana. she has been the essence of consistency, for in the space of five months she has won seven times and been second once in eight starts. Three of those wins have come in the open ranks since she closed her hack career with four consecutive wins.

CJ.C. ACCEPTORS

NATIONAL HURDLES DAY

(P.A.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 11. The Canterbury Jockey Club has received another excellent list of acceptances for the concluding day at Riccarton on Saturday. There are 34 acceptors for the Woolston Handicap and, as the safety number is 32, two divisions will have to bd arranged for. The acceptances are :— HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, £300; about 2% miles. Surcoat 11 8 Night Hawk . 10 1 Aussie Ra ... 11 2 Golden Glow . 9 13 Master Dingle 10 13 Benevolent .. 911 Golden Memory 10 11- Night Scout .. 9 8 Yalens 10 11 Roseman ... 97 Valantua ... 10 5 Sir. Hugh 9 5 Wexfdrd Bridge 10 3 SUMNER HANDICAP, £300; 9 furlongs. Good Scout .. 911 Arabian Night 8 4 Cheddington .. 911 Kurawhi '8 4 Tissue 910 Miss Clorane .. 8 2 Lowry Bay .99 Norso 8 1 'Kevin 9 5 Prince Shad . 8 0 Moderate Sl2 Halt 8 0 Court Dre-i.i .. 8 12 Dispense ... 8 0 rjcorgia .... S Jl. Mybel 8 0 , Korte '8 10 Trbja 8 0 Gny Laueer .. 8 'j Kileato ..'.. S 0. Johnemby ... & ■> ■ \ LINCOLN STJiiKPLKCHASE, £SUO; about' omiles. ; Slayer H 10 Recollection . 9 U Clansman 30 13 Ruling Star ... 9 6 Dozie Boy .. 10 T Anglo-French 9 2 Erination ... 10 2 Gay Boa ... » 2 Cherry Plum .10 0 Limbohm ... 9 0 WOOLSTON HANDICAP, £300; 1 furlongs. Ann Mie 9 2 Lord Advocate 8 0 Jolly Time ... 9 1 Warrigal ... 8 0 Josette ... SlO Enthrall 8 0 Mauretania. . 8 8 Varuna 8 0 Rebel Lady ..8 8 Prince Dolomite 8 0 Gay Lancer ... 87 Monmouth ..80 Nightglass .. 8 6 Cheap Lodging 8 0 Milton Abbas . 8 5 Recompense ..SO Miss Waitarere S 2 Gunga Din .. 8 0 Willow Wood 8 I Ozel 8 0 Erambie ... 8 1 Junior 8 0 Full Pitch ... SO Night Believer 8 0 Tawhainui -. 8.0 Kernel 8 0 Cataract SO Warflcld .... S 0 Wedding Ring . 8 0 Retainer ....... S 0 Dark Colleen . 8 0 Night Lancer .8 0, Stormy Petrel . 8 0 Desert Love .. 8. 0 GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, £1000; 2Vs miles and 160 yards. Foxiana 11 5 Merry Simon . 9 3 Erndale 11 1 Alienate ... 9 0 Kanui Te Pai .10 4 Turaki .. 9 0 Master Heidelberg ..9 0 Lackham 10 2 KnighS Noko 10 1 Commander 9 0 Dividend — 9 13 Inquisitor .'.' 9 0 Renascor 9 8 Rockery .... 9 0 Malacca 9 6 Auctor 9 0 Pekoe 9 4 SPREYDON HURDLES, £300; l?i miles and 50 yards. Authoress ... 12 1 Phalanx 9 9 Native Song . 11 6 Distress Signal 9 0 Merry Simon .11 1 Bow Street .. 9 0 Donadea ... 10 4 Lickem 9 0 Rockery 9 13 Ferriby 9 0 Adina 9 12 Gleucos .... 9 0 Strip 9 10 Nuturoa. 9 0 Heidelberg .. 910 ISLINGTON HANDICAP, £500; IU miles. Rakanui 10 5 Minority 8 4 Boloyna 9 9 Fidelis 8 2 Gladynev ... 9 8 Good Scout ..80 Don't Forget . 9 3 Beau Ciel ... 8 0 Wardress .... 9 0 Triple Crown . 8 0 Atreus 8 6 Greek Dancer . 8 0 First Round . 8 tf Valcron 8 0 Cherokee ... 8 5 The Joker ..80 Palfrey ..... 8 4 Tea Drop ... 8 0 AUGUST HANDICAP, £400; 7 furlongs. Sally Lunn ... 9 7 Hurry Girl ... 8 2 Poutatau ... 811 Red Dash ... 8 2 Fleet Street ..8 8 Gay Parade . 8 2 St.-Cloud ... 8 8 Eulogist ~.81 Minority .... 8 8 Sham Boy ... 8 1 Symbol 8 8 Maggiore ... 8 0 All Night ... 8 7 Imperium ... 80 Compeer .... 8 5 Shikari 8 0 Stabilize 8 4 Josette 8 0 Rara Avis ... 8 3