PRECIOUS METAL FOR RANGITIKEI HUNT STEEPLES

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 July 1950, Page 2 (Supplement)

PRECIOUS METAL FOR RANGITIKEI HUNT STEEPLES

Precious Metal, who finished a close second to Norfolk Boy in the steeple-! chase at Manawatu last Saturday, will probably'be an improved horse tomorrow in the Winter Steeples at the Rangitikei Racing Club’s meeting. A safe jumper, Precious Metal should do good service for his owner-trainer in minor steeplechase events. Christopher Wren has two recent failures marked against his name, but if he jumps safely tomorrow he may test the' rest- of the field over the last half-mile. > A useful field will contest the Norwood Hack Cup, Rappel and MUrrhyfield being two likely candidates for the mile and-a-quarter journey. Favourites may include: — Glenmore Maiden Steeples.—Er; coupe, Hemokai, Corondal.

Closeburn Maiden Race. —First division: Twin Star, Brabazon. Second division: Miss Hiawatha, Huia’T Guest.

Rosebank Hack Hurdles. —Vcltage, Second Seal, Beauform.

Otairi Bracelet Handicap.—Robin Chasey Snowless, Zealander. Norwood* Hack'Cup.—Rappel, Murrayfleld, First Offence. Rangitikei Hunt Cup Steeples.— Precious Metal, Christopher Wren, Hemokai.

• Riddiford Handicap.—Blue Skimmers, /Great Queen, Emerge. . Springrove Handicap.—My Beau, Despot, Royal Paper. Acceptances are as follows:--11.0 GLENMORE MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of £235; two miles.—Foxland 15, 11.2; Betterboy 13,. 9.10; Omaio 3, 9.8; Ercoupe 4, 9.5;, Newel' Post 6, 9.4; Hemokai 1, 9.2; Carillon Boy 14, Co-operate 21, Corondal 22,. Cuban Pete 2, Frankie 12, Full Pitch 11, Gallant Bill ]9, Lartique 16, Literal 20, Master Robert 18, Mike 9, Moreton Bay 8, Sillaro 10, Turf 7, Übbriaco 5, Waka Huia 17, 9.0. 11.45 CLOSEBURN HANDICAP, of £250; six furlongs.—First Division: Anthony 5, Balagmore 18, Brabazon 17.. Bivouac 22, Garvagh 15, Double Gay 11, d’Urville 23, Gathered Gold 20, Le Diable 13, Miss Burford 2, Peepin’ Thru 21, Relate 12, Twin Star 8, Yes; Sir 19, Kissane 7, Otiwhiti 1, 8.7; General Grant 24, Harvest Gold 14/ Le Bourse 4, Leighon Queen 10, Milleen 3,. Miss Admiral 6, My Bobs 16, News King 9, 8.0. Balloted out, with right of re-entry: Balagmore,. Harvest Gold. Second Division: Assess 8, Black Streak 18, Calanita 3, Croupier’s Last 15.. Deslaw 13, Double Scholar 5, Fine Study 23, Gay Treasure 9,, Irish Duke 17, May Morn 19, Miss Kathleen 14, Queen’s Emblem 2, Short Wave 24, Valley- Girl 21, Barry’s Giri 1. Mid- !

dash 20, 8.7; Blue Ridge 12, Huia’s' Guest 7, Laegaire 11, Marching Girl .6, Minstrel Lady 16, Miss Hiawatha 2, Neola 4, Young Kevin 10, 8.0. Balloted out, with right of re-entry Fine Study, Short Wave. 12.30 ' ROSEBANK HACK HURDLES, of ' £240; one mile and three-quarters.— • Voltage 1, 10.8; Beauform 20/ Incision 18, Second Seal 14, 10.2; Precedency . 6, 9.10; Middoon 9, 9.7; Master Rich ; 4, Pan Walla 17, 9.3; Broiesome 19, ; Filature 3, Reorapa 10, Silver Pal 11, ‘ 9.1; Bouton d’Or 15, Calm Play 8, • Coronday 5, Full Pitch 21, New Deer [ 13, Philtre 12, Queen’s Chat 2, Regime ‘ 16, Silvei’ Line 7, Slippery Sam 22, 9.0.

Balloted out, with right of re-entry in the following order: Full Pitch, Middoon. 1.15

OTAIRI BRACELET, of £200; one mile and a quarter.—Zealander 11, 12.0; Foxtonian 4, 11.7; Snowless 18, 11.3; Master Moti 20, .11.0; Robin Chase 10, 10-12; Royal Baron 9, 10.11; Barnaby 5, 10.7; Blossom Time 1, Bradlaw 3, Capitalist 15, Deep Gold 7, Gay Echo 6, High Tension 13, Garvagh 2, Kookaburra 8, Myfox 15, Queen’s Chat 16, Royal Spec 19, Slieve Bloom 12, Turf 14, 10.7.

NORWOOD HACK CUP, of £270; on mile and a quarter.—First Offence 7, Medieval King 10, 9.0;- Murrayneld 1, 8.10; Balcedar 5, 8.5; Master Crusoe 3, 8.3; Diversio 8, Incision 2, Lady Quick 9, Polleta 4, 8.2; Alumnus 8, Grand- Central 22, Heroa 23, Rappel 16, 8-rl; Avastar 21, Brown Jester 26, Calanita 19, Country Scene 24, Dutch Prince 15, Eureka 17, Goldsmith 25, X.e Bons 18, Lood Ahead 14, Miss Kathleen 13, Raiding 12, Serenade 20, Subito 11, 8.0. Balloted out, with right of reentry: Rappel, Incision, Calanita; Miss Kathleen. 2.50

RANGITIKEI HUNT CUP' STEEPLECHASE, of £450!. two miles and a quarter.—Christopher Wren 3, 10.10; Precious: Metal 9, 10.2;, Betterboy; 11, 9:7; Bulaselle 8, 9-6; Ercoupe 10/9.2; Middoon 13, 9.1; Battle March

1, Bayraz 4, Carillon Boy 6, Hemokai 7, Manawanui 2, Master Francis 5, Sillaro 12, 9.0. • * , ' 3.35

RIDDIFORD HANDICAP, of £270; seven furlongs.—Mangatiti ' 23, 9.0; Miss Bairnsfather 2,-8.10; Tremello 7, 8.0; Emerge 16, Playboy 6, 7.13; Parlous 11, 7.10; Blue Skimmers 9, Great Queen 5, Tilting 10, 7.9; Lakeside 8, Red Ruler 19, 7.8; Beau Bijou 3, Dandy Ninth 13, Delinquent 24, Dip-’ lomacy 20, Hostess 22, Joe’s Cobber 14, Oban 21, Queen Opal 4, Robin Tor 12, Roscarea 15’, Sir Royal 18, Snow Saint 1, Sparkling Scholar 17, 7.7. Balloted put, with right of re-entry: Sir Royal, Mangatiti, Joe’s' Cobber, Dandy Ninth. -4.20

SPRINGROVE HACK HANDICAP, of £170; seven furlongs.—My Beau 4, 9'o; Despot 1 8.12; Sea Shanty 8, 8.9; Clever Boy 22, Royal Paper 3, 8.6, Floral Art 9, 8.5; Glenkindie 16, Rappel 23, 8.2; Hadfield 17, 8.1; Broiemond’l3, Fairytime 15, Golden Casket 14, Haughty Boy 24, Kentucky Flight 6, Lady Ranna 5, Lord Kenneth 2, Lucky Spin 20/ Matara 19, Regency Buck 18, Sensational 10, Shazami 11, Subtraction 7, Tharariche 12, Übbriaco 21, 8.0. Balloted out, with right of reentry: Fairytime, Glenkindie, Shazami, Hadfield.

CASH ORDER IS A PROSPECT IN WINTER STEEPLES

Run over three miles, the Winter Steeplechase to be decided at the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s meeting tomorrow is a solid test .of stamina and jumping. Favouritism may be disputed by Cash Order and Forest Ranger, with The Trader another likely runner. Cash Order stays on particularly well and his stamina might carry him to victory, as few of the other runners have any credentials over this distance. Main flat race is the President’s Handicap, run over a mile and a-quarter. Beau Pari will appreciate the smaller track, and the Beau Repaire galloper should be prominent. Grand Shepherd and Tactful Lad are other useful gallopers in the even field.

Likely prospects are as follows: — July Hurdles,—Highworth, Swift View, Paul Gregor. Trial Handicap.—First division: Valley Girl, Hike. Second division: Second Chance, Legal Star. Puke Hack Handicap.—Cimtore, Ollivier, Shahrazade. President's Handicap.—Beau Pari, Grand Shepherd, Tactful Lad. Winter. Steeples.—Cash Order, Forest Ranger, The Trader. Stewards’ Handicap.—Dora Lee, Driving Creek, Spandau. Members’ Handicap.—First division: Swift Beau, My Bey. Second division: Valeana, Amiens, Fairwell Handicap.— Vive . la France, Master Cimbrone, Nionyx. Acceptances are as follows: — 10.45

JULY HURDLES, of £250, about one mile and five and a half furlongs. —Paul Gregor 25, 10.7; Foxfable. 2, 9.13; The Bat 21, 9.6; Loud Checks, 17 9.5; Pin Up 16. 9.4; Highworth 7, 9.3: Takealot 20, Swift View 26, Rangi’s Knight 14, 9.1; Ruakowhai 15, Far South 19, Lady Nona 5, Schedule 3, Sweet Baffles 8, Hardrada 1, Icecap 12, Sir Vincent 22, Kiritoi 4, Contravene 18, Raualal 13, Brer Acre 6, 9.0.

11.35 TRIAL HANDICAP, of £2OO, (or £260 if run in two divisions) maiden three and four years olds; six furlongs. —First Division: Hiko 21, 9.0; Silver Hook 1, 8.9; Valley Giri 5, Nellie Kolle 10, 8.4; Millstream 13, Robin Rex 19, 8.2; Captain Kidd 17, 8.1; Bramble Thorn 12, Chester Belle 20, Flying Pennon 2, Stock Agent 8, Carioli 6,, Beau Gascon 15, Miss Theio 7, Glen Gavin 22, Regal Fair 16, Raging Tide 18, Slippery Fingers 14, Bright Vaals 3, Prince of Aragon 11, Halve 9, Seafaun 4, 8.0. Second Division: Legal Star 9, 8.10; Kaitariki 19, 8.7; Glamour Boyj 21, Maid of Hardwick 4, Second Chance 10, 8.2; Kerry Piper 7, 8.1;i Barry’s Girl 6, Super Boy 22, Highland Rose 14, Carson City 11, Sea’ Count 16,.Cimarco 17, Rose Contact 1,1 Fox Fun 8, Fernleigh 12, Stockton 13, Fortissimo 2, Foxi'e Lass 5, Euneta! 15, Warning 18, Amarelio 3, Soft Heart 1 20, 8.0. I 12.25 > |

PUKE HACK HANDICAP, of £2OO/ six furlongs.—Cimtore 17, 9.0; Lilly. Bell 1. 8.7; Shahrezade 14„ 8.5; Ollivier 9, 8.1; Wee Ann 5, Art Shade 11,! Ray’s Pal 10, Loch Gyle 4, San Rosal 15,'Miss Malibu 12, Gin Gold 3, Try Again 18, Fleet Step 19, Silvei’ Belle 7, Te Waotu 13. Merry Marriage 8, Noble Knight 16, Peranui 6, Son 2, 8.0. « 1.15 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP,' of £435 and trophy valued at £l5; one and a quarter miles.—Cowper 22, Grand Shepherd 13, Highfield 19, 8.1; Silver

Lighting 15, Te Paerata 8, 8.0; Beau Pari 10, Fireman 1, Tactful Lad 5. 7.10; Luminous 20, Oxford Blue 12. Broadway 7, 7.6; Formata 3, Ganjab 2, Dominie 9, Pavaals 6, Stylish Fox 18, The Fake 21, 7.5. I

WINTER STEEPLES of £450, about three miles. —Brown Duke 19, 10.8; Forest Ranger 16, 10.0; The Trader 20, 9.13; Cash Order, 9.13; Sareel 8, Sandy 6, 9.10; Diamond King 2, 9.8; Master Ted 23, 9.6; Jemmy Button 4, 9.4; Leigh Hark 17, 9.2; Rich'Mint 1, 9.1; Tote Odds 11, Valorous 15, Stock Exchange 21, Victory Song 12. Brixham 9, Hormuz 18, 9.0. 2.55 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of £350, six furlongs.—Lady Carmel 15, 8.12: Moonee Valley 12, Spandau 9, 8.8; Chatscourt 14, 8.7; Te Tui 17, 8.4; Taiv’a 4, Driving Creek 11, Queen Opal 5, Peer Gynt 3, Dora Lee 10, Rozami 2, Fencing 7, Sari 6, Formata 1.3, Lady’s Bridge 8, Dark Treasure 1, Beau Noir 18, True Boy 19, Ututre 15, 8.0. 3,45 MEMBERS’ HACK HANDICAP, of £250 (or £3lO if run in two divisions) one and a quarter miles.—First Division—Swift Beau 13, 9.2; My Boy 8, 8.6; Argent 9, 8.4; Jildy Jow 3, 8.2; 1 Brer Mark 15, 8.1; Hightation 6, Hard-!, rada 2, Gametact 12, Sleepy Joe 1, St Omer 16, Melody 14, Rongomai 5, Probation’s Pride 7, Discovery 10. Law Court 11, 8.0. . (

4.40 Second Division: . Valeana 15, 9.1; Choy Loy 8, 8.8; Amiens 4, 8.5; Pervin 2, 8.3; Thornton Hall 10, 8.2; Glen Moray 11, 8.1; Treval 6, Robbie Burns 7, Miss Balloch 1, Malohomie 13, Peria Chief 14, Vala Vale 3, Our Dave 5, Shillelagh Boy 9, Peranui 12, 8.0. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP of £25.0, six furlongs.—Nionyx 9, Cimtore 8, 9.0; Fearless Wings 19, 8.10; Vive La France 5, Lily Bell 3, 8.7; Shahrazade 6, Flying Gleam 14, 8.5; Spiteful Lad 11, Vallsbury 18, Master Cimbrone 7, 8.3; Art Shade 6, Ray’s Pal 17, San Rosa 16, Town Hero 11, Paramatta 10, Lady Contact 12, Silver Belle 1, Atonement 4, Royal Glimpse 5, Brierly Fox 2, 8.0.

Westport Jockey. Club’s Annual Meeting

Reference to the succes of the two race meetings held, this season, and the improved financial position of the club, was made at the annual meeting of the Westport Jockey Club 'held recently:— ' | The following office-bearers were 1 elected: —Patron, Mr W. T. Sleet (president, Mr ,A. G. Colvin; vice-) (presidents, Messrs W. R. Jones and |T. M. Scanlon; committee, Messrs, T. 'Corby, M. Coyne, W. A. Craddock, M. iDurkin, J. Craig, J. P. McEnaney, J. iLambert, L. Menzies, R. Powell, W. iH. Roche, W. Peterson, H. Taylor and |C. Wilsohcroft; judicial committee, Messrs W. H. Roche, R. Powell and T. M. and W. H. Scanlon; treasurer/ J. W. Scanlon. - I New members-were elected as fol-, 1 lows; P. Colvin, S. Marshall. S. Scoltcck and F. Jenkins.

Empire Lady Empire Lady,. a hot favourite for the Franklin Trotting Cup, was unlucky to lose. The JMethven mare was only a head behind the winner after being badly checked at the start through horses drawn wide out swerving in sharply.