To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 August 1935, Page 6

To-day’s Racing News

Galloping MEETINGS. TO COME.

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

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. •FIRST b'lY’S PROGRAMME. [SPECIAL TO “STAB.”] CH&f CHURCH,.. August 12. The - Canterbury Jockey Grand National Sfeeplecase meeting will be opened at Riccarton to-morrow-Fine lias prevailed during the . past week, and galloping, arid, schooling had nd interruptions. The track promises to be in excellent order. The win and place system, of speculation will again be.in use. The programme is as follows:—

~ , JliSl a,in, . ■ TRIAL HURDLE HACK, miles. Esteem ..10 13 Sunward .. 9 < Tareha . .. 912 Giggleswick 9 4 Bed Sun ..9 9 Prince Vai .. 9 3 Vitaphone. .. 9.8 Trishna.. .. 9 2 The field for the Trial Hurdle Race dwindled down., considerably at acceptance,. but, those, remaining shpulp ensure an interesting race. ; Esteem is entitled to be favourite, as there was no.doubt .he .was very unlucky in the Winter Hurdles at Trentham. Red Sun would appear, tp. be, his, most formidable opponent should he give of h’s best. Vitaphone has not raced since he beat Polydora at Washdyke last month, but has schooled very well. Of the remainder, Sunward, Prince Vai and Trishna are all likely, but the final tussle may be confined to . Esteem Red Sun • Vitaphone 12.6 p.m. PAPARUA HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Cranford .. 9 1 Metal Bird .. 8.1 Kemal Pasha 813 Orris, u .. 8 0 Cottesmore... 89 Dollar. Bill .. 8 0 Fair Weather 8 6 Invoice .. 8 o Trivet • - 8 5 Control .. _ 8 0 There are some sriiart sprinters carded for the Paparua Handicap, and there will be no loitering on the journey. Many have raced prominently of late, and speculation should be well distributed. The best supported may be . , .J . Cottesmore Fair Weather / Cranford 12.46 p.m. JUMPERS’ FLAT HACK HANDICAP, 1A miles. Polydora II 9 Master Musk 913 Revision ..10 9 Manawatu 9 11 Basouli .. 10. 6 Lycldas ..9 0 Hounslow 10 0 It is unfortunate tha,t the, n,umbers for the Jumpers’ Fiat Race have been decreased to seven, but the winner, nevertheless,.is well concealed, as each is entitled r to serious consideration. On her. flat form;. Poiydora should keep her opponents busy’ over the concluding stages, despite her big weight. The bulk of the speculation will probably be confined to

Polydora Revision . Master Musk

1,31 p.ni. CASHMEitE PLATE, special weights, 6 furlongs.

Arrow Glen .. 811 Glenavon .. 8 0 Haste Aaway 811 Greek ; Vase .. 8 0 Horn’s Beef 811 Grey Honour 8 0 Polygraph 811 Hine Ra .. 8 0 Princess Bawene 811 Jack Ahoy .. 0 Tooley Street 811 John Bull .. . 8 .0 Trumpet Blast Sll Lady Graceful 8 0 Whaddon Chase 811 Lofty ... 8 0 Bereft ~. 8 0 Night Bound 8 0 Culotte .. 8 0 Pink Abbey .. 8 0 Doctor Duthie 8 0 Superex .. 8 0 The Cashmere Plate, for horses that have not won a race at the tiriid of nomination, has drawn a smart field of promising hacks, and as there is only one winner, Glenavon, who was successful at the Christchurch Hunt fixture, the openness of the race can be realised. Form amongst such class is generally reliable to follow, arid under that contention, there should be strong support for

Glenavon Hine Ra Tooley Street

,2.11 p.m.

NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 sovs. Three and a-half miles.

Valpeen .. 11 13 Free Air .. 9 5 Billy Boy ... 11 5 Umtali ..■ 9 4 Boyal Llmbnd 10 8 I’ahu .. 9 0 Dunmure 10 7 Night Parade 9 0 Punchestown 10 1 Peterotte .. 9 0 Buby Meteor 913 RSgret has been expressed on all sides that Tudor will be missing from the Grialid National, Steeplechase field, as lie promised to be the public’s first choice. In his absence, last year’s winner, Valpeen, who also won the Wellington Steeplechase last month, will head the list, and by the way he has, worked since coming to Riccarton, and by his easy mastery of the big fences last week, he is well entitled to the honour. Billy Boy, too, has done well during his fortnight’s stay at headquarters, and did not put a foot wrong in his only schooling over the inside fences. He chould know the Riccarton country and it is confidently anticipated that he will have forgotten his previous experience at the kennels double, which he refused to jump on more than one occasion when schooling. His record, however, is a win and a third placing in the National, and he looks a better horse to-dav than on any previous visit. Royal Limorid has gained admirers by his schooling last week, but

despite his performances this winter, lie has a task in front of him that looks beyond him, especially in his first season as a steaplechaser. His turn may come next year. Diinmure lost caste by his weak display on Tuesday last, but ho'regained it on Thursday. On Trentham form, if handled judiciously, ho should be capable of taking part in the finish. Punchastown will get round, but whether he has done cough to survive the ordeal is questionable. Ho will, no doubt, need the race. Ruby Meteor has to bo respected on her second placing to Valpeen at Trentham. She fell in her next start, and has not started since, so has to be taken mostly on trust, especially without having had any experience of the Riccarlon fences. Umtall reads ths best of the remainder, and it would not surprise Otago visitors if ho disputed the honours. Ho is a great jumper, and stays on well. Patrons can look forward to a spectacular contest, and the final summing up may be in favour of Valpeen Billy Boy Dunmure

2.56 p.m.

ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, about 2. miles. Make-up ..11 9 Witui .. 9 0 Diamond .. 11 .5 Parasang .. 9 0 Monastic .. 10 6 Dan Russell .. 9 0 Cardhu .. 9 7 Bandy Boa .. 9 0 Royal Buck ..91

There should be some attractive jumping also in the Enfield Steeplechase, as all of the contestants have proved themselves over various classes of country. On North. Island form, especially’ that at Trentham, Diamond would seem to have the best credentials, while .Monastic also would be entitled to be one of the favourites, but for his unfortunate dislike in schooling of the kennels double. He may master it in a race, but that suggestion has to be taken on chance. , Royal Buck and Witui have distinguished themselves at hunt fixtures in the south, and both will be in tire picture again. Parasang is useful and Dan Russell is certain to be promiennt at some stage of the journey. The placed division may be comprised of

Diamond Make Up Royal Buck

3.36 p.m. WINTER CUP, of 500 sovs. One mile. Golden Hair .. 9 5 Sunee ..82 Rebel Chief .. 9 1 Travenna .. 8 2 Southdown 9 0 Chrysology 8 2 Gay Crest .. 812 Royal Banquet 8 1 Horowhenua 812 Korero • • 8 0 Osculate ..89 Wino .. 80 Silver Sight 8 8 Royal Gallant 8 0 Lapel .. 8 6 Epris ..80 Mercian Prince 8 5 Courtyard .. 8 9 Sea Fox .. 8 5 Adeline .. 8 0 Tuirau . ..8 3 Quite Soon .. 8 0 Knockflh ... 8 2 ... . The Winter Cup, recognised throughout New Zealand as the hardest race to win at this time of the. year, and as the fiiost difficult event for investors on the racing calendar, is likely to. live up to its reputation, as, viewed from any angle, the issue once .again, looks exceptionally open. tioth the North’ and South Island racing centres are strongly represented, and the result will be the assembling of most .of the best mile performers in the Doriiinion. It is not proposed to attempt.. .individualism, but in summing iip the prospects, a trio to make most appeal comprise ■

Horowhenua Knockfin Wind

4,21 p.ni.

AVONHEAD HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Pella Rosa ..99 Elbanor . ... 8 5 Dollar Prince 813 Rose of Tralee 8 5 Viking .. 812 Land Raid . . 8 5 Sisterina .. 8 11 Linguist .. 8 5 JlcHeath .. 8 10 Isaacs .. 8 4 Grand Review 8 9 Joyous .. 8 4 State Bank .. 8 9 Latitude .. 8 4 Colombo .. 8 S Hunting Bag 8 3 Arrowrose .. 8 S Friday Night 8 2 Mount Vai .. 8 8 Maroha ..80 Golden Dart ..88 Tail. Light ..80 Dodge .. 8 8 Impossible 8 0 High Glee .. 8 -8 Half Noto .. 8 0 Kurapae .. 8 7 New Note .. 8 0 Riptide .. 8 51 ■ Greek Shepherd 8, 0 The Avonhaad Handicap’ will have the biggest field of the day. The number of acceptors was within the safety limit, and two divisions were hot necessary, but there will be some brackets on the totalisator, these comprising Linguist and Isaacs, Joyous arid Latitude, Hunting Bag arid Friday Night, Maroha arid Tail Light, Impossible arid Half Note, and New Note arid Greek Shepherd. There are some really good class gallopers engaged, including Viking, Sisterina, McHeath, Arrcwrose, Mount Vai, Golden Dart, High Glee, Kurapae, Riptide, ElbariOr, Land Raid, Linguist, Isaacs, Joyous and,Tail Light. The best of these in the opinion of investors may be

High Glee • Land Raid McHeath

RICCAftTON NOTES.

USEFUL FINAL GALLOPS.

[SPECIAL TO “STAR.”]

CHRISTCHURCH, August 10,

Favourable conditions again prevailed for the final gallops at Riccarton on Saturday, and the tracks were kept very busy throughout the morning. The inside of the trial grass was set aside for fast work, and it provided gooil going, but not as fast as usual. The inside steeplechase fences were in use only, and some useful tasks were seen over these, and also over the schooling hurdles. Metal Bird opened proceedings by galloping six furlongs in 1.17 3-5, the last half mile in 50 3-5. He should earn some money during the next week. Princess Rawene broke a way from Bella Rosa commencing a similar task, but the latter was in front at the end of 1.18, the last half in 52. Southdown finished a little over a length in front of Joyous and Sunee together after covering six furlongs in 1.17, tlie last half-mile in 51 4-5. The first-named went very freely, and will soon be making his presence felt in a race.

brris went slow over the first part of her six furlong journey, and took 1.19, the last half in 51 3-5. Dollar Prince and Bereft ran a similar distance in 1.18, the last half in 51 2-5.

Royal Gallant gained a big advantage from Sea Fox at the start of seven furlongs, but there was not much between them at the finish, Sea Fox’s time being 1.29 3-5, the last half in 51 4-5. This was a good effort on the part of the Winter Cup candidate, who may create a surprise on Tuesday. Tuirau, picked up by Haste Away near the five furlong post, covered seven furlongs in 1.32 1-5, the last three in 38 1-5. Tail Light and Sky Pilot ran six furlongs in LIS 2-5. the last half in 52 2-5.

Girl Guide and Miracle attracted attention by sprinting half a mile in 50 3-5, and Greek Vase boat Cleaner over the same trround in 52.

Red Sim run riirht away from Verden over the final stages of a mile and a-quarter railop, the last mile taking 1.49.

Mclleath and Dollar Bill reeled off half a mile in 50, finishing together. Trumpet Blast and Horn’s Reef ran five furlongs in 1.5 2-5, and Roaming. I Hostis and Lofty sprinted three furI longs down the straight in -11 2-5. Wino was better than Argentic nt tho end of seven furlongs run in 1.30 1-5, th? Inst half-mile in 51 1-5, H’no Ra was restritced to a halfmile task, taking 51 4-5. and flay Crest and Tout lo Monde ran five furlongs in 1.1, tile last half mile in 51. Esteem beat Manawatu over a mile in 1.14, the last half in 52 1-5. Th? former looks exceptionally lit. Trtivcnna and Chrysology covered <;oven furlongs in 1.32, the last halfmile In 53. Royal Limond and Pahu were together, well clear of Valpeen, AJ'ith Billy Boy tailing off, at the conclusion

of a strong mile and a quarter, taking 2.i5.

Colombo and Linguist galloped five furlongs in 1.4 3-5. t . .... Horowhenua finished clear of Rebe. Chief after taking 1.29 2-5 for seven furlongs. This is the second occasion during the week that Horowhenua has comfortably accounted for Rebel Chief, who, however, has never shown good track ability , > . Glenavon arid Grey Honour kept together throughout a half-mile task, taking 50. Polvdora easily beat Lycidas over a niile in 1.43 4-5. The Raider and Monastic had similar work. Fair Weather ran half a mile along the back in 49 2-5, and continued on to the winning post in 1.40 3-5. Rose of Tralee and Tunneller covered six furlongs in 1.18 1-5, the last th r 2-3 in 38 3-5.. . . Valartli arid High Glee were companions over six furlongs in 1.17 3-5. Toolev Street ran five furlongs in 1.5, and Maroha and Rotokino took 51 for half a mile. Royal Banquet, and Lapel galloped I six furlongs in 1.18, the last half in 51. „ Fiord and Polygraph ran five fur- | longs in 1.5 4-5. J Adalene, Superex and Hunting Bag [reeled off half a mile.in 50 3-5. 1 Purichestown and Hounslow strode lover a mile and a-quarter in 2.16. The former is still suffering from slight soreness, but is expected to take his place in the Grand National Steeplechase.

The onlv gallop on the No. 7 grass was that allotted to Knockfin and Golden Hair, Tte former broke away in front, and led her mate throughout, covering six furlongs in 1.14, and beating Golden Hair by about four lengths.

Jumpers in Action: Revision (C. Burgess) and Tareha jumped four hurdles very fast, both giving clean displays. Giggleswick (H. .Turner) gave a ihuch better : exhibition over four hurdles than Master Miisk (A. E. Ellis), the latter chancing two of his fences badly. Ruby Meteor CR..E. Thompson) arid Cardhu (J. H. Mcßae) were, companions over a round of the country, both jumping well. Make Up (W. Pascoe) Umtali (R. Beale) and Diamond (F. Thompson) followed. Umtali pulled up after a round, his display being quite satisfactory. Make Up accompanied Diamond for another two fences, and the latter completed two rounds. Make Up did riot make any mistakes. Diamond ran the sod wall down the first tiriie, and hit it heavily the second time, dislodging part of the fence, but gave dashing displays over the brush obstacles.

Ndcturnus (H. Brown) and Anvil (R. Drinkwater) made fair showings over a round of the htprdles.

Radiant Roke (W. Lawson) and Joppa (G. Miiffitt) were companions over six hurdles, tho former holding the advantage throughout. Jolly Beggar (H. Turner) was sent over six hurdles, but his display was far from good, probably owing to the absence of a riiate, and riot having much pace on. Poliforni (Murfitt) gave another slow, but sure, exhibition over a round of the country.

UP aKID bVEft!

G.N. STEEPLfeS COURSE

Many froin the West Coast have made, or are intending to iriake the annual pilgrimage to Christchurch for National week, which, for galloping enthusiasts, opens to-niorrow.. The chief attraction is the Grand National Steeplechase, the obstacles in which have been standardised for several years. The course was planned originally by tlie late Mr. 11. Lance, on the Aintree pattern, but. while the Riccarton course presents all the difficulties of straight jumping met with at Aintree, it lack's the dangerous eccentricities of the Liverpool course. As to which is the friost formidable obstacle on the three and a-half mile circuit, there has been a good deal of discussion. Ciitts’s is the largest fence but as it is taken comparatively early on the circuits, tlie horses are not so tired as they are where, for example, they face the kennels double, or the big bush at the top of tho straight, for the last time. The big sod wall has also proved a bad casualty station. The 21 fences on the course are as follow:- —

First and eleventh: Brush fence, in straight; 4ft 4in high, 2ft Gin through. Second and twelfth: First of stands double. A light brush fence, 4ft 3in high. Third and thirteenth: Second of stands double, similar to the first and about GO yards beyond it. Fourth and fourteenth: “Ciitts’s” — a brush fence 4ft lOin high ami 2ft 9in through, near the nine furlongs post. Fifth and fifteenth: Little sod wall, just before the mile post, 3ft Sin high, with 2ft Gin ditch in front. Sixth and sixteenth: Post-and-rail, 3ft Gin high with 3ft ditch in front, just before the seven furlongs post. Seventh and seventeenth: First of kennels double; sod wall, post-and-rail and broom fence 4ft Sin high, combined. In front of the sod wall is a 4ft ditch.

Eighth and eighteenth: Second of Kennels double, 34yards beyond the first. A 3ft lOin post-and-rail and broom fence combined. A most difficult jump. Ninth and nineteenth: Big sod wall, 3ft BJin high, 4ft through at top and 2ft Gin ditch in front. This is near tho old five furlongs starting post. Tenth and twentieth: Brush feme. 4ft 9in high and 2ft. 9in through, at top of the straight. Twenty-first, the last: Same as the first.

AUSTRALIAN RESULTS. FULHAM’S STE EI ’I. ECHA S F. [BY CABLE—PRESS assn.— COPYRIGHT.] X’KI.P.OUIIN'E!. August 11. Results at yesterday’s Caulfield races were:--Australian Steeplechase.—Fulham 10.12 (Sandiford) 1; Character 9.0 (Meagheri 2; Kingstol 10.3 (Ryan) 3. All started. Won hy two and a-half lengths; half a length. Time 7.10. Balaclava Stakes.—ll ighardo 7.5 (Tomisoni 1: Metro 8.5 (Voitrci 2: Gnystar 9.2 (Skidmore) 3. Six started, including Ihmslty Gaze. Won hy half a head; two lengths. Timo 2.T1.1. 'l’lio Mirror was second in the Arkaringa Hurdles, in which Shatter was an placed. First Song was unplaced in tin- St. Aubin Welter. Mentbo was unplaced in the Knowsley Steeples.

SILVER RING HAILS BADLY. SYDNEY, August 11. At Rosehill races yesterday. Lath arna was second ami Saecnl;i third in

the Three-Year-Old Handicap, in which Golden Treasure, Parquet and Maestro were unplaced.

Loud Applause was second in the Maiden Handicap. Silver Ring and Theo were unplaced in the Flying Handicap. Gladswood was third’ and Limoux fourth in the Rosehill Handicap. Golden Gate was second in the Parramatta Mile.'*

Silver Ring’s perforrhance greatly disappointed his connections. He was strongly fancied for the Flying Handicap, but was unable to finish better than sixth, after getting away poorly. A profit of £18,527 was made by the Australian Jockey Club last season. This is £3OO less than the previous season, but was most satisfactory’ considering the increased prizemoney.

MELBOURNE CUP MEETING.

MELBOURNE, August 10.

The Victoria Racing Club has provided £30,750 for the Melbourne Cup meeting this year. This is £6OOO less than in 1934, when the stakes were raised owing to the Centenary in Melbourne. The Cup this year will be worth £S,OOO, compared with £lO,OOO last year. Other stakes will be proportionately reduced.

Trotting

MEETINGS TO COME.

August 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.

METROPOLITAN TROTS.

WAR BUOY’S FIFTEENTH WIN

CHRISTCHURCH, August 10. For the first day of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting, -at Addington, the weathejr was fine, although overcast. , The track was in perfect order, tast times being recorded. There was a large attendance and the totalisator handled £21,178/10/- as compared with £20,750 on the corresponding day last year. Results: —

INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs, 3.36 class; one mile and a-half.

(1) AIR FLOW, scr. (P. Gallagher) •• •• T y (2) MATAUNGA scr. (J. J. Kennerley) ■. • • • • (10) WELCOME GUY, scr (L. F. Berkett)

Also started: 6 Billy Sundy scr, 8 Flotsam scr., 9 Ganton scr, 5 Norman Fox scr, 3 Sandy N. scr, 12 Kotinga 12yds bhd, 7 Enigma 24yds, 4 Gyrate 24yds, 14 Real Boy 24yds, 11 Wahn'ooka 24yds, 15 Guy o’ Mine 36yds and 14 Ruin 48yds. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Times 3mfin 24 2-ssec, 3mm 24 3-ssec, 3min 24 4-ssec.

ADVANCE HANDICAP, (in harness), of 200 s*vs, 2.54 class. One mile and a-quarter:

(2) VILLAGE GUY, scr. (O. E. Hooper) •• •• (10) GRACE McELWYN, 24yds (R.B. Berry) .- •• •• (4) GOLDEN CROSS, 24yds (G. McKendry)

Also started: 5 Battlefield scr., S Black Jester scr., 11 Nelson’s Chum sen, 6 Royal d’Oro scr., 7 Supertax scr., 1 Dillon Queen 12yds bhd., 13 Paul Drusus 12yds, 12 Directum 24yds, 3 Racketeer 24yds, 9 Aoung Travis 36yds and 13 Travis Axworthy 60yds. Won by a length; a length and a-half between second and third. Times 2min. 43 2-ssecs, 2min. 414-5 secs, 2min. 42secs.

AUGUST HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; class 4.29; two miles:

(1) WAR' BUOY, 12yds bhd., (M. B. Edwards) .. .. 1 (3) TEMPEST, 12yds (J. Fraser, jun.) .. .. .. 2 (7) VESUVIUS, scr (V. Alborn) 3

Also started: 9 Avernus scr, 6 Great Logan scr, 12 Master Roy scr., 10 Red Shadow 72yds bhd., 4 Gold Tinge 12yds, 11 Kewpie’s Triumph 12yds, 2 Taxpayer 12yds, 3 Wrecker 12yds coupled with Tempest, 5 Wild Guy 24 yds and S Glenrossie 60yds. Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Times: 4min. 18 4-5 sec, -linin. 19 l-ssec, 4min. 21sec.

TRIAL HANDICAP (harness) of 250 sovs; 4.40 class; two miles:

(2) GRAHAM DIRECT, 36yds (F. Holmes) •• . . 1 (1) GAMBLE, 24yds (M. B. Edwards) ■ ■ ■ • . . 2 (S) MARIE CELESTE, scr. (L. A. Maidens) .. •• 3

Also started: 1 Chechacho 12yds bhd, 9 Young Travis 12yds, 10 Jolly Wave 24yds, 5 Guy Junior 3Gyds, 3 Morello 36yds, G Prince Author 36yds and 7 Real Burton 36yds. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Times: Imin 22 l-ssec, •Imin 2:1 2-ssec, Imin 25 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs; 4.38 class; two miles: (21 SEA GIFT, Gttyds bhd. (E. J. Smith) . . • • 1 (71 GARNER, scr lE. C. McDermott) .. •• ..2 (.8) NEW METFORD. scr (J. Bryce, .inn.) . . ■ • .. 3 Also slatted: 10 Pita scr, 12 King’s I Voyage scr.. 3 Teviot Downs scr. 4 Great Way 12yds bhd, 1 Norma Bingen 24yds, 5 Explosion 36yds, coupled with Raima 60yds, 11 Mountain Mist 36yds, 9 Stanley T. 60yds, 12 Writer 72yds. ami 6 Todd Lonzia 96yds. Won by hair a length, three lengths between second and third. Timos: Imin I 25 2-ssec. Imin :’•> 3-ssec, Imin disced QI’EEN MARY HANDICAP t harness).i of 250 sovs; 1.3 C class; two miles: ! (11 AGILE, 2 lyds (G. S. Smith) 1 | (3) FERNBROOK LASS, scr (J. J. Konm-rby) 2 : (7) MOI’NTAIN ORE. 12yds <L. A. Maid'-ns i . . 3 j Also startl'd: 2 Llewellyn's Prdiel scr. 6 Sylvia Sydney scr.. 5 Plain I i-arl 12yds, and 1 Iraq 21yds, Won by a length, two lengths between sworn! and third. Times: 4min 27 2-5 sec, 4min 29 4-sscc, Imin 29sec.

SELWYN HANDICAP (harness), of ] 250 sovs, 2.47 class; one mile and a-quarter: (4) BINGEN PALM, scr (J. R. Simpson) 2 (9) HOMEWARD, scr (J. Fraser, jun.) .. .. .. 2 (1) CLOUDY RANGE, 12yds (E. tt McDermott) .. .. 3 Also started: 10 Eureka Boy scr. 7 Golden Direct scr, 7 Gunfire scr, 13 Lord Leslie scr, 6 Mocast scr, 5 Waress scr, 3 Willow Wave . scr, 7 Queen Author 12yd's bhd, 2 Wild Guy 24yds, 12 Kingcraft 3Gyds and 14 Native Chief 36yds. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Times: 2min 42 3-ssec, 2min 42 4-ssec, 2min 41 l-ssec. INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP .(harness), of 250 sovs, 2.12 class, one mile: (3) SURE, scr. (S. A. Edwards) 1 (13) PRAIRIE KING, scr (F. Holmes) .. • ■ • • 2 (4) CHANCELLOR, scr (J. Fraser) .. • • .. 3 Also started: 14 Arikitoa scr, 11 Avernus scr, 10 Colonial Boy scr, 15 Logan’s Pride scr, 2 Pronto Bingen scr, 8 Raydus scr, 6 Rey Spec .scr, 5 Somerby scr, 7 Sunny Morn. 12yds bhd, 1 Taxpayer 12yds, 16 Wrackler 12yds, 12 Roddy 36yds and 9 Silver de Oro 36yds. Won by two lengths, a liead between second and third. Times: 2min 9 l-ssec, 2min 9 2-ssec, 2ihih 9 3-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RACING

AIR FLOW’S FIFTH VICTORY

Air Flow’s barrier manners have not improved but her speed is so remarkable that she had no trouble in winning the Introductory Handicap, for which/she was backed down to a tight price. At the barrier, she reared and turned a somersault but did no damage to herself or her gear and she began well from the outside of the line. - After about /a furlong, she went to the front and' P. Gallagher kept her there, with Mataunga trailing her. However, he had no chance of heading Air Flow, who ran the first mile in 2.20 2-5 and the last half in 1.4. After a bad break early, Welcome Guy did well to get third place, while Norihan Fox, Sandy N. and Kotinga also trotted well. I The rest did not. This victory was Air Flow’s fifth since February. She carried £644/10/- and Mataunga, £305/10/-. VILLAGE GUY’S ADVANCE Going to the front almost immediately, Village Guy gave O. E. Hooper a comfortable drive in the Advance Handicap. Royal d’Oro was deposed hi second place by Black Jester, who was runner-up until the straight was reached, but he stopped badly, as also did Supertax and Royal d’ Oro. Grace McElwyh finished best behind the winner, beating Golderi Cross for second dividend by a length and x a Half. Dillon Queen was the backers’ choice but she began slowly and was never dangerous. She carried £515 and Village Guy, £295. The time for the first mile was 2.113-5, and the last quarter was covered in 0.31 4-5.

- WAR BUOY’S WINNING WAY. War Buoy went away at a tangle in the August Handicap, but thereafter, he was always going well. He was fourth at the mile, and was second to Vesuvius as they entered tlie straight. He finished' too strongly for his old rival, Tempest, and took a complete revenge on his two defeats by the latter, making his tally 15 wins in 17 starts. He has to win another twomile race to qualify for the 4.26 class, which was the limit of the 1934 Trotting, Cup. Vesuvius went one of his best races to get third position, and he was responsible for the fast time recorded. The first half-mile took 1.8 4-5, the mile, 2.13 1-5, mile and ahalf, 3.1 G, and the last half, 1.2 4-5. Wrecker was fourth, and Gold Tinge finished fifth, after a bad break at the end of a furlong. Taxpayer lost some ground at the start, to be fifth four furlongs from home, but that effort found him spent in the straight. War Buoy was entrusted with £lOO4/10/andthe Tern pest-Wracker bracket, with £545. GAMBLE UNLUCKY. Marie Celeste, made most of the running in the Trial Handicap, but she had to submit to Graham Direct and' Gamble, who staged a fine finish. Gamble was unlucky to be beaten by a neck, for when Prince Author went up, he sent Gamble to a break also, and the lattei' lost at least 12 lengths. He made a magnificent effort to recover, and had Graham Direct fully extended. Marie Celeste, third, was followed by Chechahco and Guy Junior. The mile and a-half required 3.22, and the last half-mile, a tick under 60 seconds, so Gamble’s achievement in clocking 4.23 2-5 can be appreciated. His share of the pool was £614, and Graham Direct’s £5lO. '

STEWARDS’ TO SEA GIFFT. Sea Gift displayed her best form in winning the Stewards’ Handicap with Teviot Downs and’ Garner holding a good' advantage in the final lane. With half-a-mile to go, she was seventh and well back, the other two being the leaders. Garner appeared to have the race in keeping, but Sea. Gift cut him down, winning by half a length. New Metford 11 lied third place, after a solid exhibition, probably his best. Norman Bingen was fourth. She forfeited her chance by mixing it. at the start of the journey. She was fust choice, carrying £582, and Sea Gift had £SG7. The first mile took 2.1 G 4-5 and the second, 2.8 2-5. QUEEN MARY HANDICAP. Sylvia Sydney footed ii in front of tho Queen Mary Handicap field for a mile and a-half. being attended first by Llewellyn's Pride, then by Fernbrook Lass am! Agile in turn. Sylvia Sydney retired and Agile, continuing :u u last clip won easily from Fernbrook Lass and Mountain Ore. Iraq, n lint favourite at £1,054/10/., was going well till in* got into bother at th<- top turn am! wont to a break, which took all the spirit mu of him. Aeilo had L’2::9 and Fernbrook Lass L’a.’:?. I! was a slowly-rnn race in tie- curly stages, the first mile taking 2.18 1-5. am' tho secund mile 2.8 .’]-5. P.INGEN PALM HOME

Eureka Boy's breaking when in trout of the Selwyn Handicap field was responsible for upsetting several others, notably Cloudy Range and Waress. Bingen Palm seized the opportunity there of going to the front. Homeward following him. These two

held their respective positions to the end, Cloudy Range retrieving much lost ground to finish third; .with Wild Guy in fourth berth. Cloudy Range, the favourite, carried £745 and Bingen Palm. £271. The first riiile occupied 2.12 and the last ’quarter 0.30 3-5.

SPRINT TO SURE Sure won the International Haridi-' cay. against strong opposition by two lengths. She started well and at the six furlongs peg. she headed Pronto Bingen. Chancellor and Prairie King! challenged hotly but she staved them, off, Prairie, King getting second place! bv a head froin, Chancellor. Tax-, payer, who was favourite, with £703,1 broke at the start, as also did Rey | Spec. Sure’s supporters contributed £484/10/- and Chancellor’s £4sB' 10/- The first half-iriile was covered in 1.6 1-5, arid the second half in 1.3. METROPOLITAN T.C. ACCEPTS. , CHRISTCHURCH, August 11. . ' The Metropolitan Trotting Club’s acceptarices for the second day (Wednesday) are; — , ■ ; 12.10. improvers’ Handicap (trotters), 4.44 class,, 2 miles. —-Flotsam, Ganton, Kotinga, Mataunga, Sandy N„. Welcome Guy scr., Gyrate, Real Boy, Wahnooka 12, Enigma 24, Air Flow, Guy o’ Mine 36, Ruin 60. , 12.45: Dash Handicap (saddle), 2.13 class, 1 mile.—Homeward, Willow Wave scr, Colonial Boy, Logan s Pride, Peter Locanda, Prairie King, Pronto Bingen, Raydus, Reporter, Somerby 12, George Rey, Master Roy, Native Chief, Sure 24. 1.25: King George Handicap, 4.2 S class, 2 miles.—Gold Tinge, Kewpie’s Triumph, Taxpayer, Teihpest, Wrecker scr, Wild Guy 12, Blue Mouritain 24, Sunny Morn 36, Red Shadow 60. 2.0: Belgium Handicap, 2 miles, 4.40 class.—Dollie Derby, Marie Celeste, Nobleman scr, Chechahco, Young Travis 12, Jolly Wave 24, Guy Junior, Morello, Prince Author, Real Burton 36, Llewellyn’s Pride 48. 2.35: Lincoln Haridicap, 2.47 class, 1} miles.—Eureka Boy, Girvan, Golden Direct, Gunfire, Lilian Bond, Mocast, Waress, Willow Wave scr, Bingen Palm, Bracken , Chancellor, Cloudy Range, Prairie King 12, Arikitoa, Avernus, Raydus, Rey Spec 24, Kingcraft, Native Chief Wrackler 36. 3.10: Avon Handicap (trotters), 3.27 class, li miles—Fifa, Garner, Great Way, King’s Voyage,, New Metford, Teviot Downs scr., Admiral Bingen, Bessie Parrish, Norma Bingen 12, Mountain Mist 24, Raima 36, Writer 48, Todd Lonzia 72, Trampfast 108. . 3.45: Canterbury, Handicap, 4.35 class, 2 /riiiles. —Fernbrook Lass, Mountain Ore, Plain Pearl scr, Colonial Boy, Golden Direct, Iraq 12, Agile, iQueen Author 36. ■ 4.20: Speedway Handicap, 2.43 class, 1J miles. —Blij,e Mountain, Sir Guy, Tempest, Vesuvius scr., Great Logan, Kewpie’s Triumph, Silver de Oro 12, Glenrossie 24, Red Shadow 36, Indianapolis 48, Roi I’Oi' GO, Harold Logan 72.