To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 August 1935, Page 11

To-day’s Racing News

Galloping MEETINGS”TO COME.

Aug. 13, 15, 17.—Canterbury Grand National.

jockeys Suspended: Two hurdle jockevs, W. Aldridge and T. Synders, were suspended during the pleasure of the Australian Jockey Club stewards ofr alleged misconduct at Victoria Park on July £7.

Ci Boyle’s Pair Scratched: Mr. C. Boyle’s pair of jumpers, Saltspray and Santoft, were scratched at 12.15 p.m. to-day for all engagerfients fit the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting.—Press Assn. " „

Grey Family: ‘* . The form of Araunah, both here and in‘ Australia and of the Stewards’ ■dinner, Grand Sport, will draw early attention to their four-year-old sister, Riiinette, who has just been registered with tile Conference. Like 1 their dam, Rewanger, all three are greys, dnd they are the most prominent family of that colour in the Dominion. Rebel Song Backf

The active team of H. and A. Cutts fated an addition a few days ago, when Rebel Song by Robespierre from Toti dal Monte, resumed work. He had his last race in the spring of 1933, and though he was in training again. after that he has just come back from a long spell. It is to be hoped he will stand up to. a preparation, as he is a horse of good class, with speed and stamina.

Related to Kiltowyn: __.Mr. A. D. Potter, the owner of Kiltowyn, has purchased a yearling colt by Cambria Park from Kiltowyn’s dhm Towyn. The youngster is very closely related to Kiltowyn, who is bjr Kilbroney, as Cambria Park is an uhraced horse by Kilbroney from T£ct, dam of Tactful and Exactly, who raced with a fair amount of success in Auckland some years ago.

Best and Second-Best: There is a strong possibility of W. J. Broughton’s going to Sydney early in thh spring, and the connections of Silver Jubilee are eager to ’engage the Awapuni horseman for the Romeo gelding in the A.J.C. Epsom Handicap aiid other races. * Last season P. Atkins enjoyed his best term yet in the saddle, and should I/. J. Ellis and W. J. Bfohghton remain in Sydney for any tiihe, he might improve on his third position this season. V*. J ■

Sthble in Form: E. Christmas saddled Glenavon and Grey Honour for the Selwyn Handicap and they finished first and fourth. Grey Hoiiour carried more money than his stable-mate. Christmas saddled another winner in Jolly Beggar, so that the stable is in form. The trainer is verj’’ sanguine that Jolly Beggar will win the National. In Grateful Memory:

• When W. Booth came to Sydney many years ago, it was a horse named The Palmist that put him on the road to his marked success as a trainer. Presumably in remembrance of that fate he has named the Chief Ruler— Timid colt The Palmist. If the latter behbflts his owner to the same extent the original The Palmist did he will be a bargain at the 275gns. he cost in New Zealand. . The Palmist is fullbrother to Timorous and Quietly.

Simper Stock: Life’s Ambition is the name claimed fof. the 1933 colt by' British Empire fronii Orange Queen, a Buff Gauntlet mare whose roots were firmly implanted in Otago soil. This colt was a twiri, so the aspirations voiced by his title have little hope of being realised. Mdre interesting are the 1933 filly Laughing Light' (Night Raid—Glad Light), the gelding, Raiding Light (Night Raid—Dazzling Light), the filly Luriie (Night Raid—lllume), all three bred by Mr W. T. Hazlett from daughters of Simper. Glad Light is by Paper Money; Dazzling Light and Illliine, by Kilbroney. The record of Simper’s family leaves little doubt that frbifi among this trio of yougsters something good will emerge.

Many Good Handicappers: Ellerslie appears likely to be stronger in handicap horses this season than for many-years, for among the horses in Work who may be competing in the open distance races are King March, Gay Marigold, Kiltowyn, Kelly, Caliente, and Baroscope. The last-named has hot won for some time, and is well down in the weights, but he has been working very well of late. Now that Limarch is under a cloud in Sydney, it would not be surprising if his two Auckland owners sent King March back to J. T. Jamieson to take his place, especially as Gay Marigold will still be on hand to carry their colours in the north. Most of those named will be runners in the Jellicoe Handicay at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting, and in view of the fact that such a class field will be available, it may not be regretted that the Hunt Club has retained the 7.0 minimum for this one event, as it was entitled to do under tlie new rule.

Sole Representative: Arrow Rose, who is very well, left for Riccarton this' morning with E. Kingan, The mare galloped six furlongs on the outside of the Omoto course, in 1.21, in her final home workout and, considering the heavy nature of the harrowed track, this must be regarded as satisfactory. She will be ridden by L. L. Harding, claiming a five pounds apprentice allowance, in the Avonhead Handicap on Tuesday, this brining her weight down to 8.3. She should not return to Omoto without picking up a stake. Earthquake will not return for the National, her connections evidently being satisfied that on her showing at the Christchurch Hunt meeting she had little chance against the weightier opposition she would meet next week. Royal Sceptre’s lameness is not responding readily to treatment, and when he is put on his feet, he will be given a good spell. Possibly, a young horse will catch the discerning eye of Mr C. L. Kettle at Riccarton and be brought back here.

H. E. Gray’s New Role: After experiencing the vicissitudes of fortune for several years, the former crack jockey, H. E. (“Hector”) Gray has re-entered active participation in the sport of racing in a new role. He has been appointed stud groom at The Curragh Stud, Waikanae, and ho took over these duties this week. • At Tho Curragh Stud. Gray will be in charge of the recentlyimported Gainsborough horse, Leighton. His wide experience with horses

should fit him particularly well for this work, as knowledge of the thoroughbred and its characteristics is a very essential qualification in those who have to handle high-class stallions and the, future young aristocrats of the Turf.' Gray was recently unsuccessful in a further application to the New Zealand Racing Conference for permission to train, but Mr. J. J. McGrath has now afforded him the opportunity, of working again among horses.

Sundancer for Sale: Included in the entries of houses in training at a bloodstock sale to 'be held in Christchurch to-day week, is the five-year-old mare Sundancer, by Weathervane from Stardancer, offered on account of Mr. T. E. Coates, president of the Greymouth Jockey Club. Sundancer was a winner in her last start on the Coast, but her racing form is less attractive than tier blood lines. Stardancer, who was 21 years old when she threw Sundancer died after producing a dead] foal to Robespierre in 1933, but her earlier progeny were all winners, as far as memory serves. [Among Sundancer’s half-sisters are Limelight, herself a -noted performer 'and dam of Stately, Glowlight, Joyous and Ilias, all winners; Spotlight, dam of Argentic; Starmist, Paperchase and The Geisha who have all Veen producers. Sundancer should produce stayers, as she has through her dam the valuable Martian strain and through her sire, the qualities of Lemberg and Ayrshire, tw,o of the best stayers, and begetters of stayers of the English tuff.

RICCARTON NOTES.

DUNMURE’S IMPROVEMENT.

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CHRISTCHURCH, August 8.

A hard frost at Riccarton to-day, under the influence of a strong sun, did not last as long as, usual, and training operations were not at all delayed, nor was the going effected to any extent. The outside of the course proper was again open, and .the main steeplechase course was also available, and a heavy morning’s work was got through. . Dollar Bill was the first to go out, but he was restricted to a sprint down the straight only. Tiiiraii and Southdown were together throughout Seven furlongs in 1.31 1-5, the last half-mile in 52 1-5. Isaacs and Korero strode over six furlongs in 1.20, the last half in 53. Control covered half a mile in 51, and his stable mates Miracle, and Bereft recorded similar time. Travenna and Sunee finished abreast after running six furlongs in 1.17 1-5.

Concert Pitch and -Calotte showed a turn of speed by galloping half a fiaile in 49 3-5, finishing together.

Land Raid and Fiord went seven furlongs in 1.31 3-5, the last half mile, in 53 3-5, and Sky Rover followed in 1.33 3-5.

Mercian Prince, Invoice , and Gay Crest finished in a bunch, at the end of half a mile along the back in 51. Polydora and Lycidas were companions over a mile and a-quarter, the last mile taking 1.47. ~ Wino; assisted by Golden Dart, ran seven furlongs in 1.33 2-5, the last half in 52 1-5, and Friday Night and Jolly Beggar ran the same distance in 1.33 3-5.

Tout le Monde and Cleaner were together after running seven furlongs in 1.33 2-5, the last half in 52 3-5., Trumpet Blast reeled off half a mile in 50 3-5, and Tail -Light and Horn’s Reef registered,sl. Dollar Prince and Girl Guide comfortably covered seven in 1.36.

. Cdttesmore ran half a mile along the back in 52, after taking 25 for the first two.

Golden Hah- drew away from Joyous over the last two of six furlongs run in 1.16 3-5, the last half in 50 3-5. This was the best of the morning over the distance.

McHeath, Sea Fox and Madam Pompadour were let off with strong work over seven furlongs. Valpeen, Billy Boy and Royal Limond finished in that order at the end of a strong mile and a-quarter, the last mile taking 1.53 1-5. , Grand Review beat Lucetta over 7 furlongs in 1.35 2-5, and Colombo and Sisterina ran six furlongs in 1.23. Argentic and Glowlight shaped pleasingly over a mile, taking 1.43 3-5, the second half in 53 1-5.

Polygraph and Glenavon ran half a mile in 52 4-5, and Rebel Queen and Latitude executed similar work. Valarth and High Glee covered six furlongs in 1.20. Rebel Chief beat Silver Sight over seven furlongs in 1.33, the last halfmile in 54.

Star Raider, Arrowglen and Hunting Bay covered five furlongs in 1.5 1-5, the last half-mile in 52 1-5, finishing in a bunch. Prince Vai strode over seven furlongs in 1.37. He has done very well in the past week, and has recovered from his experience at Trentham last month. On No. 7 Grass:

Knockfin was the only one galloped on this track, and she ran six furlongs in 1.16, the last three in 40.

Over Hurdles:

Verden (E. Burgess) and Red Sun (C. Thomson) were companions over six hurdles, both giving clean displays, tho former leading over the concluding fence. Coll (G. Murfitt) and Revision (C. BurgesS) followed over four hurdles. They had plenty of pace on, and both jumped well. The latter looks in bright condition.

Joppa (Murfitt) and Star Raider (H. Turner) were allotted a similar task, the former holding his mate safely throughout.

Over the Country: Makeup (W. Pascoe), Pahu (M. Nicol) and Aberfaldy (W. Lawson) set out for a round of the main steeplechase course. Aberfeldy went well to tho top brush, which he struck heavily, but recovered. He repeated the offence at the next, and fell, his rider escaping unhurt. Makeup and Pahu made no mistakes, and went to Cutts’ together, Makeup landing about a length in front. The latter will be ridden by Pascoe on Tuesday. Dunmure (A. J. Peart), Punchestown (V. Langford), Bandy Boa (T. Langford), Free Air (W. Lawson) and Monastic (R. Drinkwater) went off together from tho nine furlong post for a round of tho country in that order. All went well to the kennels double, where Bandy Bon fell at the first, and

Monastic refused to jump it. Dunmure carried on in front of Punchestown, and was still clear of him jumping the carriage paddock brush, with Free Air tailed off, Dunmure finishing in front over Cutts’, at which both he and Punchestown made good efforts. Free Air completed her task, but was a long way back at the final fence. Monastic refused several times to jump the first of the double, but managed the second; He was tried the reverse way over the first, but would not jump it, dropping his rider on the opposite side on one occasion.

Parasang (Turner) negotiated a round of the inside steeplechase course in good style, and pulled up, apparently quite sound

GRAND NATIONAL ACCEPTORS.

WITHDRAWALS NOTED.

More scratchings than usual were made 'last evening for the Grand National races to be held on August 13, but few have dropped out of the principal events. The non-acceptors for

■ the Grand National Steeples are Tudor, Riotous and Burglar. None of I' these defections would cause surprise at the time, for Tudor’s failure to accept was known beforehand. Out of the Winter Cup have dropped Argentic, Cottesmore, Water Power, Fair Weather and Royal Sceptre. Cottesmore and Fair Weather remain in the Paparua Handicap, Argentic’s form at the Hunt meeting was discouraging, and the other two are cot cases. Tud'or, Free Air, Brigadore, Aladdin, Invictus and Adult were not paid up for in the Grand National Hurdles. Free Air and Aladdin are lame, Adult is dead and the other three have been previously accounted for. Evidently, it is not intended to risk Jolly Beggar until the second day, for he is out of the Trial Hurdles. Polydora has preferred the Jumpers’ Flat and’ Esteem is now at the head of a field of eight. Curie is out of the Paparua Handicap, and Southdown, Wino and Sunee have withdrawn in favour of the Winter Cup. At present, the sprint field stands at ten, including four on the minimum. From the Jumpers’ Flat has been taken Saltspray, who has been scratched for all events. Red Sun, who remains in the Trial Hurdles, Tareha, Dunmure, Aladdin, and Petrarch. Relatively few have dropped out of the Cashmere Plate.. Thby are Coalpit, Disguise, Sovereign Lady, Girl Guide, Roaming, Master Tony, Madam Pompadour, Polenta, and Rebel Queen, leaving a large field of 22.

The strength of the Enfield Steeplechase has not been greatly affected by the non-inclusion of Night Parade, High Speed, Aberfeldy, Redbray, Burglar and Starlight, for nine horses in form remain. The combing-out of the Avonhead Handicap has still left 30 in the race, and this is over the safety number. Arrangements will have to be made to divide the race, but it does not appear likely at present, that the division will have to be applied. The withdrawals last evening included’ Rebel Lad, Collision, Monipere, Dollar Bill, Surge, Hunting Cat, Heloise, Sky Rover, Silver Jest, Song Boy, Madam Pompadour, Earthfitiake, Fiord and Isadore. The acceptances are as follow:—

Angling for crocodiles was explained by Captain Heber Percy to the Anglers’ Club, Wellington. Tho method was to bait, large hooks with baboon, and not far above the bait was an empty patrol tin, as float. Keeping this below water exerted a pull which kept tho crocodile’s mouth open, and facilitated tho landing, in which donkeys took the place of the reel, and tho catch was shot on arrival ashore. Crocodiles usually knocked away the legs of unwary riverbank pedestrians with their tails as a preliminary to seizing them. They were known to have pulled in lions and even buffalo. When a grip had been secured, th? “croc" did not exhaust itself, but just held on, waiting tho inevitable moment when the victim paused for breath, then "taking in the slack” as it wore, and gradually getting its prey under water. Crocodiles did not immediately eat their catches, but stowed them under roots below water, in fact "hanging” their game .

Trotting

MEETINGS TO COME.

August 10, 14, 16 —N.Z. Metropolitan. August 31—Auckland. September 7 —New Brighton. September 14 —Wellington. September 19, 21 —Hawke’s Bay. October s—Methven.5 —Methven. October 12 —New Brighton. October 12 or 19 —Waikato. October 26, 28 —Auckland. October 26, 28 —Greymouth. October 28 —Oamaru. November 2 —Wellington. November 2 —Thames.

TROTTING IN CANTERBURY.

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CHRISTCHURCH, August 8.

Addington Training Notes: A good crowd was present at Addington to watch training operations, which, however, provided little of interest. Several visiting horses, including Rey Spec, Bingen Palm, and Battlefield, have arrived, and all did useful work. Red Shadow, Glenrossie, and others will probably be worked at Addington to-day. Vesuvius was the first to work and he was given a mile and a-quarter in 2.44 3-5, the first half-mile in 1.7 1-5, and the mile in 2.12 4-5. He came very fast over the last quarter. Full Hand' worked very nicely over a mile and a-half in 3.39 2-5, a time that he could have improved upon considerably. Rey Spec’s Effort:

Rey Spec, driven by his owner, J. E. Mcßride, looks in fine order,, and he impressed by the manner in which he paced a mile and a-quarter in 2.48, the first half-mile in 2.17, and the last half-mile in 1.3 2-5. Rey Spec finished full of running. Real Boy was given a lot of barrier practice which he appeared to be badly in need of, and later he trotted a mile and a-half in 3.26 4-5. Real Boy has plenty of speed, but appears hopeless at the barrier.

Good Solid Work: Mataunga received two seconds start from Dame Fortune, and after the former had led for a mile the pair came the - last half-mile together to register 3.29 2-5. The first half-mile took 1.12, the mile 2.22 2-5, and the mile and a-quarter 2.55 2-5. It was good, solid work.

Battlefield was given strong work over a mile, and Garner after trotting the first mile in 2.20, completed two miles in 4.34, while Norman Fox took 4.49 for the same journey.

Bingen Palm Pleases: Bingen Palm put plenty of dash into his work when pacing a mile in 2.17, and Ganton conceded a start to Kuini and trotted a mile and a-half in 3.31 1-5, the last mile in 2.18 1-5, and, the last half-mile in 1.51-5.

PROSPECTS FOR ADDINGTON [special to “stab.”] CHRISTCHURCH, August 8. It is some years since an August meeting at Addington held such good prospects as does this year’s fixture which will be opened at Addington tomorrow and while at one period adverse weather and heavy tracks pro mised to leave many horses short of work the conditions during the past week have been ideal. At this period of the year fine weather all through a meeting is hardly to be expected but with a fine day to-inotrow the Addington track will be in better order than ever. At present it provides exceptionally fast going and it would not surprise to find very fast times registered. A pleasing feature is the number of young and improving horses that are fast reaching the top classes and the prospect of several horses qualifying for a place in the New Zealand Cup will give the meeting an added interest.

With one exception, the interval between races will be 35 minutes and the Rules of Trotting do not allow for any extension. The day’s programme is as follows: 12.10 Introductory Handicap, of £200; unhoppled trotters; 3.36 class. One mile and a-half. —Air Flow, Billy Sunday, Flotsam, Ganton, Mataunga, Norman Fox, Sandy N., Welcome Guy scr-., Kotinga 12, Enigma, Gyrate, Real Boy, Wahnooka 24, Amonos, Guy o’ Mine 36, Ruin 48. The American filly will probably be a warm first-choice for the Introductory Handicap and it seems only a question of her leaving the mark correctly to play a prominent part in the finish. At the Forbury Park Meeting, Airflow performed badly and at Waimate was unlucky enough ta sma?h a sulky and was prevented from starting. In her other races, however she has shown exceptional speed and gives promise of developing into a great trotter. Mataunga has been working well and bracketed with Ganton the pair will be well supported while Gyrate has speed above the average and the distance will suit him. The finish should be fought by Airflow, Gyrate and Mataunga.

12.45 Advance Handicap, of £2OO, 2.54 class. One mile and a-quarter.—Battle-field, Black Jester, Nelson’s Chum, Royal de Oro, Supertax, Village Guy scr„ Dillon Queen, Paul Drusus 12, Directum, Golden Cross, Grace McElwyn, Racketeer 24, Young Travis 36, Worthy King 60. A good field including several young improving pacers will contest the Advance Handicap and betting should take a wide range. 0. Teahan, who trains at Pleasant Point will produce a very good pacer in Dillon Queen who usually commences quickly and can stay. Supertax comes from Wellington with a good reputation and Golden Cross has been doing excellent track work. Racketeer’s form since he came from tho Coast has not been good but he is known to possess exceptional speed. A most interesting race should see the finish contested by Dillon Queen, Supertax, and Golden Cross. 1.25

August Handicap, of £500: 4.29 class; two miles.— Avernus, Great Logan, Master Roy, Raydus, Vesuvius scr., Gold Tinge. Kewpie’s Triumph, Taxpayer, Tempest, War Buoy, Wrecker 12, Wild Guy 24. Blue Mountain 36. Glenrossle 60, Red Shadow 72.

War Buoy’s sequence of wins entitles him to first consideration in the August Handicap, lint this time he will he meeting a stronger field than he has previously encountered and defeat is not impossible. Tempest has two victories over War Buoy to his credit and his connections expect him to add a third. With the race run to suit him he will be on hand at the finish. Taxpayer is a real danger and he Is a good stayer with a fine burst of speed. At his best Blue Mountain would have a re'-e chance and Great Logan may

be the best of the remainder. .. The places should be filled by War Buoy, Tempest and Taxpayer.

• ' Trial Handicap, of £250; 4.40 class. Two miles.—Marie Celeste scr., Chechahco, Grand Finale, Young Travis 12, Gamble, Jolly Wave 24, Graham Direct, Guy Junior, Morello, Prince Author, Real Burton 36. A meeting between Graham Direct and Gamble, the crack three-year-olds of last year will be watched with interest in the Trial Handicap. The former has made a big improvement during the past six months and a fine stayer he is gifted with exceptional speed. Gamble is a bold determined, pacer and is bound to race well while Morello’s most recent running has been full of promise. Guy Junr. has raced well and not always with the best of luck while Young Travis would only have to do his best to be handyall through. The leaders at the finish may be Gamble, Graham Direct and Morello.

2.35 Stewards’ Handicap, of £250; unhoppled trotters; 4.38 class. Two miles.—Fifa, Garner, King’s Voyage, New Metford, Teviot Downs sCr., Great Way 12, Norma Bingen 24, Explosion, Mountain Mist 36, Raima, Sea Gift, Stanley T. 60, Writer 72, Todd Lofizia 96. The unhoppled trotters should provide a most exciting race in the Stewards’ Handicap in which Todd Lonzia will attempt to concede a start Of 96 yards. This is a long handicap but Todd Lonzia has been working particularly well of late and his connections hope for success. Sea Gift, on 60 yards, should beat the other back-markers and Teviot Downs and Garner should prove the best of the limit horses. The placed horses may be Sea Gift, Todd Lonzia and Garner. 3.10. Queen Mary Handicap, of £250; 4.36 class. Two miles. —Fernbrook Lass, Llewellyn’s Pride, Sylvia Sydney scr., Mountain Ore, Plain Pearl 12, Agile, Iraq 24. While the Queen Mary Handicap is weak in numbers quality is well represented and a small field of seven horses should provide ’an ideal race Itaq is one of the most improved horses in commission and he will pro bably be the favourite. Llewellyn’s Pride however, is just the type to go two miles at a merry pace and Agile’ and Fernbrook Lass have been working well at Addington. The public may prefer the chances of Iraq, Llewellyn’s Pride and Fernbrook Lass 3.45 Selwyn Handicap, of £250; 2.47 tjlhss. One mile and a quarter.-—Bin-?dn Palm, Eureka Boy, Golden Direct, jiinfi-re, Lord, Leslie, Hoineward, Mojast, Waress, Willow Wave scr., Cloudy Rdnge, Queen Author 12, Rey Spec, Wild Guy 24, Kingcraft, Native Chief 16. Wild Guy is set to give away 24 yards in the Selwyn Handicap and he is such a reliable pacer and so well suited to the jdurney that his. chances, miist be Respected. Cloudy Range is, in nice order and Homeward has ifeated a favourable impression since coming to Addington. Rey Spec pleased with his work yesterday. A ?ood trio includes Wild Guy, Cloudy Range and Rey Spec.

4.20 International Handicap, of £250, 2.12 class. One mile.—Arikitoa, Avernus, Chancellor, Colonial Boy, Logan’s Pride, Prairie King, Pronto Bingen, Raydus, Rey Spec, Somerby, Sure scr., Native Chief, Siinhy Morn, Taxpayer, Wi-ackler 12, Roddy, Silver de Oro 36, Rdi I’Or 72. • The International Handicap of one mile will find a merry pace from the start and preference must be given the reliable quick beginners. Chancellor is expected to race well but he is not the best of starters and may Hose his chance early. If Taxpayer is produced he will make things interesting and Pronto Bingen, Roddy and Silver De Oro are noted milers. The public will probably support Taxpayer, Chancelloi’ and Silver de Oro.

TRIAL HURDLE HACK. IS miles. Esteem .. Tareha. Bed Sun Vltaphone 10 13 9 12 Sunward Glggleswick Prince Vai .. Trishna 9 9 9 9 4 3 2 9 9 9 8 PAPARUA HANDICAP. 6 furlones. Cranford 9 1 Metal Bird .. 8 1 Kemal Pasha 8 13 Orris 8 o Cottesmore .. s 9 Dollar Bill .. 8 o Fair Weather 8 6 Invoice 8 0 t Trivet 8 5 Control 8 0 JUMPERS’ FLAT HACK HANDICAP. miles. Polydora 11 9 Master Musk 9 13 Bevlsion 10 9 Manawatu 9 11 Rasouli 10 « Lycidas 9 0 Hounslow 10 0 CASHMERE PLATE, special weights, 6 furlongs. Arrow Glen .. 8 11 Glenavon 8 0 Haste Aaway 8 11 Greek Vase .. 8 0 Horn's Beef 8 11 Grey Honour 8 0 Polygraph 8 11 Hine Ba 8 0 Princess Rawene 8 11 .Tack Ahoy .. 8 0 Tooley Street 8 11 John Bull 8 0 Trumpet Blast 8 11 Lady Graceful 8 0 Whaddon Chase 8 11 Lofty 8 0 Bereft 8 0 Night Bound 8 0 Culotte 8 0 Pink Abbey .. 8 0 Doctor Duthie 8 0 Superex 8 0 NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 SOVS. Three and a-half miles. Valpeen 11 13 Free Air 9 r Billy Boy’ .. 11 •> Umtali 9 4 Royal Llmond 10 8 Pahu 9 0 Dun inure 10 7 Night Parade 9 0 Punchestown 10 1 Peterette 9 0 Buby Meteor 9 13 ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, about 2 miles. Make-up 11 9 Wltui 9 0 Diamond 11 0 Parasang 9 0 Monastic 10 6 Dan Russell .. 9 0 Cardhu 9 y Bandy Boa .. 9 0 Royal Buck .. 9 1 WINTER CUP, of 500 sovs. One mile. Golden Hair .. 9 5 Sunee 8 Rebel Chief .. 9 1 Travenna 8 o Southdown 9 0 Chrysology 8 J. Gay Crest 8 12 Royal Banquet 8 1 Horowhenua 8 12 Korero 8 0 Osculate 8 9 Wino 8 0 Silver Sight 8 8 Royal Gallant / 8 0 Lapel 8 (I Eprls 8 0 Mercian Prince 8 5 Courtyard 8 0 Sea Fox 8 0 Adeline 8 0 Tulrau i .8 3 Quite Soon .. 8 0 Knocktin 8 — AVONHEAD HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Bella Rosa .. 9 9 Elbanor 8 5 Dollar Prince 8 13 Rose of Tralee 8 r Viking 8 12 Land Raid .. 8 K Sisterina 8 11 Linguist 8 0 McHeath 8 10 Isaacs 8 1 Grand Review 8 9 Joyous 8 •1 State Bank .. 8 9 Latitude 8 •1 Colombo 8 8 Hunting Bag 8 3 Arrowrose 8 8 Friday Night 8 •> Mount Vai .. 8 8 Maroha 8 (j Golden Dart .. 8 8 Tall Light .. 8 0 Dodgo 8 8 Impossible 8 0 High Glee .. 8 8 Half Note 8 0 Kurapae 8 7 New Noto 8 0 Riptide 8 ■» Greek Shepherd 8 0 SECOND DAY. NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE, of 600 SOVS. About two and a-half miles. Rasouli 10 9 Verden <1 9 Revision 10 1 Polydora () r, Hounslow 10 3 Lycidas »> Valpeen 10 Master Musk 9 U Esteem 9 li Dunrnure 0 Jolly Beggar 9 10 Tareha 9 0