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Greymouth Evening Star, 5 August 1929, Page 6

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CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB

(Per Press Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, August 3. The Christchurch Hunt Club meeting was held to-day, the weather being perfect. The attendance was good, and the course in fair order. The totalisator registered £13,879, compared with £14,025 last year. Results were as follow: — Kennels Hurdle Handicap, once round and a distance. —1 Mrs J. Campbell’s Gay Jim 9.2 (G. Salt) 1; 4 Exide 9.11, 2; 2 Barrington 9.0, 3. Also started: 3 Just John 11.5, 6 Scion 10.9, 5 Grand National 9.13, 7 Mime 9.12. Won by six lengths; eight lengths; Mime was fourth. Time . 3.3 2-5. Lawford Steeplechase, about two miles. —3 H. V. Wareing’s Sea Boy 9.0, (I. Tilson) 1; 2 Silver Light 9.13, 2. Also started: 1 Waitaunaha 10.13. Waitaunaha fell at the second to last fence, and was remounted by a spectator to finish third, but was unable to weigh in correctly. Won by twelve lengths. Time 4.3 2-5. Longbeach Hurdles, once rounc and a distance. —3 G. G. Holmes’ Lan cer 10.6, (E. Shaw) 1; 7 Kawini 10.8. 2; 5 Perle de Leon 10.3, 3. Also started: 2 Elysiauor 11.2, 1 Aberfeldy 10.13, 4 Troilus 9.13, Paris car. 9.1, 6 Heisler 9.0, 8 Rangiwhio 9.0. Won by half a length; three lengths. Paris fourth. Time 3.4 2-5. | Maiden Stakes, (special weights?, 5 furlongs.—l F. Williamson’s Leader 9.O’(W. Pascoe) 1; 3 Desert Song 9.0, 2; 6 Captivate 9.0, 3. Also started; 14 Haulage 9.8, 2 Audience 9.8, 4 Kate Kelly 9.8, 10 Masham 9.8, 8 Kentish Lady 9.8, 15 Safety 9.8, 11 Storm Raid 9.0, 7 Quick Plunge 9.0, 9 Swiftray 9.0, 16 Innisfree 9.0, 5 Grand ' Song 9.0, 13 Academy 9.0, 12 Painting 9.0. Won by a length; two lengths. Grand i Song fourth. Time 1.4. Homeby Steeplechase, about 21 miles.—l L. J. Fechney’s Lord Ranald 10.7, (W. Scobie) 1; 4 Fabriano 10.7, 2; 2 King’s Guard 11.5, 3. Also started: 3 Radiate 10.5, 5 Young Thurnham 9.11. Two lengths each way. Radiate fourth. Young Thurnham fell. Time 5.22. Brabazon Handicap, 7 furlongs.—3 W. J. Blake’s Prickles 9.4 (A. E. Ellis) 1; 6 Royal Game 9.0, 2; 1 King Balboa 10.9, 3. Also started: 8 Gay Sonnet 10.9, 10 Bonogne 10.2, 12 So

rose car. 9.10, 4 Anolo 9.9, 5 Solferite car. 9.1, 13 Chickwheat 9.5, 9 Overdrawn 9.5, 2 Rascal 9.4, 7 Subdivision 9.4, 11 Sagittarius 9.0. Won by half a length; a length and a-half; Rascal

fourth. Time 1.31. Hunters’ Plate, 1J miles. —1 Mrs J. Campbell’s Gay Jim 10.9, (G. Salt) 1;

4 Fresh Breeze 10.0, 2;3 Exide 11.3, 3. Also started: 2 Whiffler 10.7, 7 Clarenson 10.3, 6 Diamond Jack 10.2, 5 Poetess 10.2. Won by two lengths; a length. Whiffler fourth. Time 2.1 G 1-5.

Flying Hack Handicap, G furlongs —l2 E. Hayes’ Hounslow 9.0 (W. Pas coe) 1; 1 Red Boa 10.3, 2; 3 Honey'

comb 10.9, 3. Also started: 6 Sarnia car. 10.3, 11 Grand Acre 9.13, 2 Phastar 9.11, 10 Royal Flower car. 9.0, 7 Moy Hall 9.0. 8 Waihemo 9.0, 5 The Bailiff 9.0, 4 Huntley 9.0, / 9 Morian car. 9.1. Won by a long neck; two lengths. Moy Hall fourth. Time 1.17 2-5.

THE RACING DESCRIBED. (Special to “Star.") CHRISTCHURCH, August 3. The Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting, which is looked on as always likely to throw some light on Grand National prospects, was a great success and attracted many visitors. With the exception of Lord Ranald’s outstanding success in the Homeby Steeplechase, there was little to enthuse over in the efforts of many of the other competitors, several of whom were evidently not on serious missions. In all respects the meeting was quite as successful as any of its

predecessors. Gay Jim’s recent track efforts led to his being installed just over a level money favourite for the Kennels Hurdles, the only other in demand being Barrington. On this occasion form proved to be reliable, for the favourite had the race in safe keeping half a mile from home.. Only for running down his last fence very badly, Barrington should have been second. There were only three starters for the Lawford Steeplechase, the North Island owned Waitaunaha being backed as if the result was a foregone conclusion. He looked all over a winner till within half a mile from home, where Sea poy had him doing his best. At the second last fence Waitaunaha fell, leaving Sea Boy, the outsider of the field!, to win by a dozen lengths. An onlooker re-mounted Waitaunaha and. got him over the last fence, but unfortunately he could not draw the weight. The many who installed Aberfeldy favourite for the Longbeach Handicap had a poor run for their money, as their choice and Elysianor both came down at the first fence. Half a mile from home Kawini raced up to the leaders, but, though first over the last jump, he could not foot it with Lancer on the fiat. For a novice at the busi-i ness, Lancer’s display was sufficiently good to suggest him earning a winning bracket at the Grand National meeting. Kawini’s showing was so attractive as to suggest him being right on top of his form, and he may make things interesting in the Grand National Steeplechase. tr . The ? igg,est held of the day went out inclmi^rT St the Maiden Stakes, which arfl JSvf OTera i three-year-olds that re likely to make good during the nresent season. One or their rambe? In X ” r® ‘ Mtal,ea 'avounte, and” despite a bad passage in the earlv stages, won comfortably frofci Desert

August 10, 12, 14.—N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club. August 13, 15, 17. —Canterbury Jockey Club. t August 24. —Pakuranga Hunt. August 24. —Hawke’s Bay Hunt. August 28.—Dannevirke Rtaeing Club. ' ' August 29. —Dannevirke Hunt. August 31. —Taranaki Hunt. September 4, 5. —Marton Jockey Club. September 7. —Otago Hunt. September 12, 14. — Wanganui - Jockey Club. September 17. —New Brighton Trotting Club. September 21. —Ashburton County Racing Club. September 21. —Napier Park Racing Club. Septembei' 21, 23. —Avondale Jockey Club. September 26, 27. —Geraldine Racing Club. September 28. —Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club.

Song. The winner has developed into a fine looking colt, and there are blue ribbon possibilities in front of him. Desert Song and Captivate both shaped well enough to keep them in mind for early engagements. Considerable interest was lent to the Homeby Steeplechase from the fact that its field included five prospective Grand National candidates. With the exception of Young Thurnham, who came down six furlongs from home, they gave a fine exhibition of jumping. After several changes in the order of running, Lord Ranald outjumped Fabriano at the second of ttye stand double, where King’s Guard was going nicely in third place. Gaining ground at every subsequent fence, Lord Ranald never gave the opposition a look in, winning at his rider's discretion by four lengths. As a Grand National trial, Lord Ranald’s performance was more than satisfactory. He can hardly fail to defeat the same lot again, and it looks as if Wiltshire will be his hardest opponent. Fabriano chanced several of his fences, and King’s Guard did not race up to form. ' Even so, his supporters expect him to do much better in the big event.

Several prominent Winter Cup candidates lined up for the Brabazon Handicap, one of their number in KingBalboa being installed a much better favourite than Rascal and Prickles. After Gay Sonnett had done her best until two furlongs from home, Prickles, King Balboa and Royal Game had her measure. Drawing right away, Prickles won nicely by a length from Royal Game, with King Balboa, who did not get too good a passage, and Rascal close up. It was an impressive performance on the part of Prickles, and one that should bring her into prominence for the Winter Cup. Even more so, was the race put up by Royal Game, for he got badly left, and was then going just as well as the winner at the finish.

The only outstanding feature of the Hunter’s Plate was Gay Jim’s victory, after winning a hurdle race earlier in the afternoon. True, it was only a poor lot that finished behind him, but it demonstrated that the Gay Lad gelding will be worth watching in any of his engagements next week.

There were eleven starters in the Flying Hack Handicap, and only one was in less demand than Hounslow. He was lucky enough to get a good run on the rails all through, " and just struggled home a neck in front of Red Boa. Backers of the winner got a dividend of well over half a century.

KILBRONSYTH’S END. SYDNEY, August 4. The New Zealand horse, KilbronI syth, broke down badly and has been destroyed. MAITLAND CUP. SYDNEY, August 4. The Maitland Cup (one mile and three furlongs), resulted: — Teremoana (N.Z.), 7.9 .. 1 Beware, 7.5 2 Lillian Gish, 7.0 .. .. ’ ’ .. 3 Sixteen started. Won by a neck. Time 2.22 2-5.

WARWICK FARM RACES. SYDNEY, August 4. The Warwick Farm races were run in fine weather, but the course was a bit heavy. Aussie’s defeat after a thrilling finish caused a sensation. Results :— Denham Handicap.—Killarney 8.13. 1; Aussie 9.13, 2; Shankara 8.11, 3. Twenty-one started, including Gay Ballerina, and Stormy. Three-quarters of a length each way. Gay Ballerina was sixth. Time 1.13. Warwick August Handicap.—Blather 7.9, 1; Garula 7.12, 2; Tidal (N.Z.) 3. Seven’ started, including Papatu. Won by half a head : a length. Time 2.6 3-4. AUSTRALIAN HURDLES. i MELBOURNE, August 4. The Australian Hurdles resulted :— Moss Trooper 9.10, 1; Longlands, 10.5, 2 ; Scud Along, 9.0, 3. Ten started. Sir Eaton had a lead when the race was half run, Moss Trooper being nearest, and attendant with Longlands handy. Turning for home Moss Trooper gained a lead, and superior pace on the flat enabled him to win. by five lengths from Longlands, who beat Scud Along by four* lengths, then came Combran Veil, Sir Eaton, and May Day. Time 6.16. '