To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 August 1932, Page 6

To-day’s Racing News

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MEETINGS TO COME.

August 20.— Pakuranga Hunt. August 27.— Otago Hunt. August 27.—’Taranaki Hunt. September 10. —Marton J.o. royal visitor again.

RATIONAL 11. WINS HEATHCOTE.

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CHRISTCHURCH, August 13. The Canterbury Jockey Clu Grand National meeting ended to-day. The weather was fine and the attendance good considering counter atka bions. The course was in fee lent order. The tote investment weie £24,4595 'as against, last year. The total for th' e «« J ' £69,6785, compared with £90,650. Aylesbury Steeplechase, 2 2 gnle s 1 Okopua (Skipper) 1; 2 Sir Richard (Kerr) 2; 6 Diamond Jack (Anderton) 3 Also started: 4 Valves, 3 Apache, 5 Gay Jim, 7 Marco Polo. Okopua moved up after crossing the kennels double, to follow Diamond Jack and Sir Richard over the last fence, with Gay Jim nbxt. Okopua finised strongly and Won by a length from Sir Richard, with- Diamond Jack three lengths away. Gay Jim was fourth. Tifrie 5.22 4-5. . Longbea’ch Handicap, 6 furlongs. 3 Night Recital (Pascoe) 1; 5 Hurlingliaih (Garment) 2; 9 lan’s March (J. Ellis) 3. Also started: 3 Kakara, 6 ifish Chieftain, 2 Mataa, 1 Palantua, 7 Wealth, 12 Worship, 10 Grampian, 8 Lord Masliarii, 11 Rebel Song, 13 Natural, 14 Isadbre, 15 Western Light. Vheri the course proper was reached .he most prominent were Palantua, lurlirigham, Worship, Grampian, Maaa arid Night Recital. The last-named inished well arid won by a head from Turlingham, with lan’s March a neck iway. Palantua was fou,rth. Time .15 1-5.

Sydenham Hurdle Race,—3 Antrim 1 Boy (Beale) 1; 6 Nukumai (O’Conaor) 2; 4 Ftillmark (Miles) 3. Also darted: 2 Captain’s gift, 1 Paddon, 5 Membo, 7 Luminary, 8 Nassock. Antrim Boy led over the first femce and massing the stands the order was Antrim Boy, Fullmark, Luminary, Cap.ain’s Gift, Nassock, Nukuniai, Padlon'and Membo, Along the back Antrim Boy led Fullmark by a length. At the far turn Nassock was in second olace to Antrim Boy, with .Captain’s Gift, Fullmark and Nukumai next. Antrim Boy and Fullmark were together entering the straight and led over the last fence from' Nukumai, Captain’s Gift, Nassock and. Membo. In the run home Antrim Boy drew out and won. by three lengths from Nukumai. Fullmark was a neck away. Membo was Time 3.46 1-5. Styx Hurdle Race, once round’ and a distance. —1 Morena (Ancbertofl) 1; 2 Jayson (Anderson) 2; 4 Nine of Spades (Anderton) 3. Also started: 3 Dainty Ways, 6 Royal Mint, 5 Jael. Morena took the lead near ■the far turn and led across the top with Nine of Spades, ainty Ways and Jayson next. Morena- won by five lengths from Jayson, with Nine of Spades a length away. Dainty Ways was fourth. Time 3.0 2-5. Lincoln Steeplechase, 3 miles. —2 Royal Visitor (Dulled) 1; 3 .Lucess (O’Connor) 2; 8 Deportment (Salt) 3. Also started: 4 Billy Boy, 1 Paris and Taramoa, 6 Snowfall, 7 Calham, 9 Nylotis, 5 Peterette. Peterette and Snowfall came down at the top sod wall and Calham ran off at the next fence. Royal Visitor led' past the stands from Deportment, Paris, Billy Boy,, Lucess and Taramoa, but Paris fell at Coutt’s, and the order was the same to the kennels doiible, where Billy Boy unseated his rider, leaving Royal Visitor to lead across the top from. Deportment, Lucess and Taramoa. Royal Visitor had a clear advantage to the last fence, and went on to win by four lengths from Lucess. Deportment was half a length away, and Taramoa was fourth. Nylotis was pulled up. Time 5.2:9. Snowfall was killed by his fall, and Jockey A. E. Ellis had his arm broken.

Heathcote Handicap, 1 mile. —4 Rational 11. (Kirwan) 1; 5 Compris (O’Connor) 2; 6 .Semper Paratus (Humphries) 3. Also started: 1 Red Heckle, 3 Retract, 2 Merry Peel, 11 Ramo, 8 Colonel Cygnus, 7 Gay Court, I. Don Jose, 9 Weatherly, 10 Ravine, 12 Consono. Rounding tire far turn Gay Court was clear, of Don Jose and Conosono, with Merry Peel, Weatherly, Red Heckle, Retract and Rational 11. next. Merry Peel led into the straight, followed by Gay Court, Consono, Don Jose, Semper Pa,ratus, Rational IL, Weatherly and Red Heckle. Rational 11. did best in the run home and won by a head from. Compris. Semper Paratus was a length away. Red Heckle was fourth. Time 1.41 1-5. Redcliffs Handicap, 7 furlongs.—ls Pixie Gold (Pine) 1; 6 Niggerhead (Ludlow) 2; 4 Elude (Donovan) 3. Also started: 3 Normandy, 1 Wo>od'full, 2 Saltpot, 12 Night Flyer, 13 So-litaire IL, 5 Lockslcy, 9 Gold Sand, 7 The Sun, 11 Execution, 10 Metal Bird, 14 Hounslow, 17 Appeal, 8 Porlock and Rocket, 18 Prince Tractor, 16 Taunton, 19 Colossical. The leaders- of a bunched field into the straight wOre Solitaire 11., Niggerhead, The Sun, Metal Bird and Night Flyer. In a very close finish, Pixie Gold got Up to beat Niggerhead by a neck, with Elude a head away. Woodfull was fourth. Time 1.29.

Selwyn Handicap, 7 furlongs.—-4 Lord Vai (Parsons) 1; 9 Fair Weather (Voitre) 2; 3 Water Power (Brodie) 3. Also started': 5 Meprisant, 5 Royal Bengal, 6 Ranelagh, 7 Mount Bo»a, 2 Ringing Cheer, 8 Master Anomaly, 12 Adelphi, 15 Juniper, 10 Winsome Hind, 14 Taku Tama, 13 Giggleswick, 1 Tobaccoland, 16 Coll. Master Anomaly led into the straight from Adelphi, Royal Bengal, Lord Vai, Fair Weather, Water Power and Ranelagh. In a wonderful finish, Lord Vai beat Fair Weather by a nose, with Water Power a head away. Mount Boa was fourth. Time 1.29.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

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CHRISTCHURCH, August 13.

Okapua Wins: N The public again made Okapua favourite for the Aylesbury Steeplechase, and on this occasion had the pleasure of collecting first dividend..

As at Trentham, and on the P revi ° no . days of this meeting, he was a lon» way from the leaders with over hHf the journey covered, and only com menced an attempt to make up g™" l ™ after the six furlongs post had been passed. At this stage Diamond Jack was leading from Gay Jim and Richard, and entering the s>.rai o nr there was not much between Diamond Jack, Sir Richard and Okgpua, with Gay Jiiri easing off. Okapua was almost on terms with the other pair over the last fence, but as soon as the run home was commenced, the favourite forged, to the front and went on to win by a good length from Sir Richaid, who' beat Diamond Jack by three lengths. Gay Jim was a poor fourth, with big gaps separating Apache, Marco Polo and Valves. The winner did not jump too well in the early stages, and when he blundeied at Cutts’ and again at the second sod wall, his chance of getting up did not appear very bright. There is no doubt about, his hardy constitution, as no steeplechaser in the country has had such a strenuous preparation, and hard racing in the past couple of months. Sir Richard gave a.great dispiny, arid is also one of the solid variety. Diamond Jack also impressed by his fencing. Gay Jim went well Until he blundered badly at the top brush and narrowly missed falling. _ In any case, he seemed to be weakening at the time. Apachb made a promising forward move along the back stretch the second time, but petered but again before the home turn. He evidently broke down at that stage, as ho liriiped home, arid his rider dismounted as soon as he passed the post. Valves gave a sorry display, while Marco Polo was -prominent for half the journey only. A Consistent Victor:

The Longbeach Handicap provided an excitirig tussle over the last furlong. Palantua, the favourite, was first on to the course proper from a buncri, cofnprfsing Hurlingham, Grampian arid Worship, who were closely attended by Night Recital, Mataa and lans March. . Palantua and Hurlingham drew away inside the distance, and after a sustained struggle Hurlingham headed his rival, but was immediately himself challenged by Night Recital, who put in a telling run to get up on the post, while lan’s March also finished well to cut Palantua out of third money. Irish Chieftain, Kakara, Worship and Mataa headed the remainder.

The winner showed marked stamina and but for his poor race on Thursday, he should have been better supported. Hurlingham created a very good impression. He . has only had a few races, but his two second places in his last two starts promises well for his future. lan’s March ran a fair race and finished on strongly, while Palantau was Stopping badly over the last half furlong. Irish Chieftain drew the extreme outside and was never in view.

All the Way; Tho. Sydenham Hurdle Race was responsible foi* an excellent display all round, and for a specially briliarit effort oh the part of the winner. Antrim Boy, who led throughout. He not only had the opposition in trouble from the outset, but gained ground at every fence, and at one, near the mile post, he was a length in front of Full Mark taking off, and landed at least three lengths in front of him. Full Mark made a gallant effort to get up to the leader rounding the turn into the straight, and Nukhmai also threw out a challenge, but Antrim Boy was never in danger, and ran home an easy winner by three lengths. Nukumai tackled Full Mark as soon as the last fence was crossed, and in a punishing finish th© veteran got up to gain second money by a head. Membo, who was in last-place for half the journey, closed up rounding the home turn, and was in behind the leaders at the last fence, but the weight settled him in the run homo and he filled fourth place a length away, and a head in front of Nassock. Captain’s Gift was next, clear of Paddon’, with Luminary tailed off. . . Antrim Boy deserved his win, as lie never made the semblance of a mistake, and was patiently handled by R. Beale, who is reaching the first flight of jumping horsemen. Nukumai’s gallant finish was a feature of th© race, but the spectacle of see ing him severely punished over the last hundred yards was only appreciated by those who benefltted by his second placing.. Full Mark was always in tne van, and it ifi now evident he woulcl have lent interest to the Grand National if he had survived the first fence. Membo ran another solid race, but as was the case with Captain’s Gift, the extra ■poundage, proved too much. Paddon, who was a staunch favourite, gave another weak exhibition. He seemed to be going well entering the back stretch, but with a mile still to go, he gave every sign of being in trouble, and was in such a position that he was dismissed from calculations from that stage. Luminary was up near the front for half the journey, but was tailed off with six furlongs to go.

Never in Doubt:

Morena was supported down to even money in the Styx Hurdle Race, and his supporters never had cause for anxiet/ at any stage of the race. Dainty Ways led him into the back stretch, but Morena had jumped to the front at the mils post, and, thereafter, headed a procession. Ho was followed into the straight by Jayson and Nine of Spades together, with Dainty Ways close up, but none had any chance with the favourite, who strolled home with five lengths to spare. There was an interesting tussle for second place, Jayson beating Nine of Spades by a length, with Dainty Ways only half a length away. Jael tailed the small field throughout. Royal Mint did not last long, as he led to tho last fence and striking heavily, shot his rider out of the saddle.

The winner has been a profitable proposition, since being acquired by his present owner a few months back. Although numbered amongst the aged division, this is only his second season racing, and he has every credential to rise to higher class. Jayson improved a little, but ran his race in patches, alternated with a few faulty jumps. Dainty Ways ran as disappointingly as on tho second day, that day’s form being borne out by the fact that Nine of Spades again finished in front of her.

Unfortunate Steeplechase: Tho Lincoln Steeplechase was full of incident, and only four of the nine starters finished. The public paid most attention to the Paris-Taramoa bracket, but only forty tickets separated them from tho winner, Royal Visitor. Tho bracket was soon disposed of, as Paris dislodged

his rider at Cutts’ the _ seco 2 lc l time, and Taramoa, f te ;’ n b , ei P t S j early leader, went back with a round to go. Royal 0 , . charge entering upon the s -^ ond cuit. and although Deportment head ed him temporarily before the ke "^ lc double, ho led the field for th ° rer ™J ’ der of the journey. Ln( *ss ami B Y Bov were in close pursuit of l] ns pan at‘the double, but the latt e r ’. a X. running down the first, struck tJ* o coiid and unshipped his rider. Royai Visitor drew away from De rounding the home turn, and Lucess crept up on Deportment, but had any chance of troubling Royal Visitor, who won by four lengths. 1 a tussle from the last fence for second place, Lucess headed Deportment i the last couple of strides. Tar . a ™°J completed the course some distance Ijciclc . ■ The race was spoilt to a large extent by the elimination of Paris and Billy Bov, who each gave promise of being on hand at the finish. The enthusiasm of tho public was also dampered by a fatal accident to the veteran Snowfall, who fell after landing over the second wall, owing to colliding with the prostrate Peterette, who fell in front of him. Snowfall had his back broken and had to be destroyed, and his rider, A. E. Ellis, had his loft arm broken. . Royal Visitor gave a splendid display throughout, and even with a stand up all round he would have still been a, hard proposition. Lucess jumped well on this occasion, but both he and Deportment were propably lucky that there were falls. Calham ran off at the top brush the first time, and Nylotis was pulled up after nearly falling at the second sod wall in the home circuit.

A Deserved Success: The consistent Riccarton gelding Rational 11. scored a well earned victory in tho Heathcote Handicap, but had a close call at the instance of Compris, who put in one of his customary late runs. Merry Peel, Gay Court and Consono were in line entering , the straight from Don Jose, Semper Paratus, Rational 11. Weatherly and Red Heckle, and these were all bunched inside tho distance. Rational 1.1, forged ahead a hundred yards from the post, and was then challenged by Semper Paratus and later Compris. The last-named unwound a solid effort, but Rational 11. was equal to the occasion, and stayed on to win by a head. Semper Paratus was a length away, two lengths in front of Red Heckle, with Ravine, Don Jbse, Ramo, Weatherly, Merry Peel and Retract following in. that order.

Rational 11. drew No. 2 at the barrier and moved out smartly, but was eased in behind th© leaders after a furlong had been covered. He had to come up on the outside of the leaders in the straight, but his pace, soon had him in a commanding position. Compris was near, the tail of the field at the home turn and gave the leaders a big break entering the home run. Semper Paratus ran another sound race and has evidently become more genuine than previously. Red Heckle was always well placed and threatened danger at the distance, but did not finish on as in the Winter Cup. Ravine and Ramo both came from the back, and at one stage of the race 4iad only Colonel Cygnus behind them. Merry Peel appeared to be going comfortably at tho straight entrance, but was surprisingly done with at the distance. Retract also failed badly. Another Sensation:

The dividend paid by Water Polo on the second day was eclipsed by the return from Pixie Gold in the Redcliffs Handicap. He was always well placed, and put in some telling work over the last hundred yards. Niggerhead took charge from Solitaire IL as soon as the home run was commenced, and vigorously ridden from that stage was still in front a few strides from the post. Pixie Gold and Elude then shot up on the outside, and in a blanket finish Pixie Gold secured the verdict by a neck, Niggerhead beating Elude by a head. Woodfull, Metal Bird and Night Flyer were practically in line close up, with Gold Sand and Lockslcy at the head of the remainder. This was Pixie Golds first success for some months. He has always shown possession of speed both on the track and in some of his races, but this was the first occasion he has displayed stamina. A win for his owner-trainer, G. J. Pine, was also overdue. Niggerhead ctid not get flinch opportunity to weaken in the straight, as he was ridden with the whip from the distance as if the winning uost was always within reach. Elude, ridden by H. Donovan, executed a powerful finishing run, and would have got up with a little further to go. Woodfull was again expensive after having every chance.

A Thrilling Finale: The best finish of the day was staged in the Selwyn Handicap, half of the field crossing the line in a bunch, and tho judge had his most difficult task of the meeting. Master Anomaly led into the straight from Adelphia, Royal Bengal, ’Lord Vai, Fair Weather, Water Power, Ranelagh and Mount Boa. These all participated in the finish, Lord Vai getting the verdict by a head, with a similar margin to Water Power, and a neck to Mount Boa. Ranelagh was close up next in front of Tobaccoland, Meprisant, Coll, Royal Bengal and Master Anomaly.

Death of Marble Bar: . Marble Bar, a racecourse favourite on the West Coast, a few seasons ago, and owned by Mr W. Nelson, of Herbert Street, had to be destroyed on Saturday. She had’ been in a paddock near Karoro, but got into a drain and broke her hip. She was shortly to foal to Dolomite.

AUSTRALIAN STEEPLECHASE. WON BY BANG BANG. MELBOURNE, August 14. Caulfield meeting results were: — Australian Steeples.— Bang Bang 10.9 (Inkson) 1; King’s Streete 9 4 (Armsden) 2; Lord Darnley 10.3 (Thompson) 3. Scratched: Shooting Boy, Certitude and Triton. Bang Bang led over the first hurdles, and then Acceleration took command and led to the straight, the first time by nearly ten lengths. Polygonum lost its rider at the first fence in the straight and Make Up fell at the second of tlie railway treble. Moss Trooper fell at the jump near the mile, and Acceleration was done with, Six furlongs to go, King’s Street headed Bang Bang. At the top of the hill he. kept the lead until Sarocto overhauled the leaders, but fell at the penultimate fence. King's Street thus regained a lead of four lengths and led over the last obstacle, but tired and Bang Bang beat him by a length and three-quar-ters. Lord Darnley was ten lengths away.- Copey was ninth. Time 6.59, a race record.

Balaclava Stakes. —Purveyer 6.12 (Stocker) 1; Precious Pearl 6.10 (D. Smith) 2; Of Bird 7.2 (Nicholls) 3. Ten started. Won by three lengths. Time 2.22.1.

Knowsley Steeples.—Cracksman 9.3

(Butler), 1; Locker 9.7 (Tucker) 2, Prince Flavfol 9.5 (Armsden) 3 Ten started. Make Up was scratched. Won by a length and a quarter. Time 3 521 ‘ St.' Aubin Welter Handicap.—Debenture 8.13 (Creighton) 1; Flail! 7.7 (Bones) 2; Nokila 8.0 (O Brien) a. Nineteen started/ including King Mait and Aactacon. Won by a neck; threequarters of a length. Time 1.50. Landmark was unplaced in the AKarinta Hurdles.

RESULTS FROM ROSEHILL.

INFLATION SECURES WIN.

SYDNEY, August 14

At the Rosehill races, the Dundas Handicap (first division) resulted: — Veilmohd 9.12 (Pike) 1; Jack 8 I (Lightfoot) 2; King’s Arms 7.6 (White) 3. Ten started, including Concentrate. , Won by a head; a length and a-half. {Time 1.27. Dundas Handicap .{second division). —Green Sea 9.4 (Pike). 1; Hampton Plane 7.0 (Britt). 2; Love Song 8.7 (McCarten) 3. Twelve started, including Historic and Bay Acre. Won bv three lengths each way. Time 1.2 L “August Handicap—Version 8.7 (J. Munro) 1; Chide 9.10 (Pike) 2; Dalmatic 7.2 (Simpson) 3. Thirteen started, including Manawhenua. Won by half a head; a length and a-half. Time 2.6. Three and Four-Year-Old Handicap (first division). —Dunere 7.12 (Lightfoot) 1; Oratorian 9.0 (McCarten) 2; Enamour 7.8 (Cook) 3. Thirteen started, including Movie Star Won by a neck; a length and ■ a-quarter. Time 1.26.

Three and Four-Year-Old Handicap (second division). — Inflation 5.5 (Green)/ 1; Hunting Lion 7.9 (O’Sullivan) 2; Regal Son 8.4 (Cook) 3. Thirteen started, including Hunt the Slipper. . . Love Song was scratched n.« the Parramatta Mile. Lavington ran unplaced in the Granville Stakes. Concentrate and Gay Ballerina were unplaced in the Dundas Handicap First Division. The owner, Moss, says that Veilmond will not run in the Epsom Handicap, .