SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 15 August 1924, Page 6

SPORTING.

CRAN'D NATIONAL MEETING. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. SY CABLE— PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGB.T CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 14. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting was continued today. The wea-tner was threatening, ami a cold easterly wind was blowing. The track was in good order, but stm a .tritie dead. The attendance wfcs up to the average. The totalisatoi handled Tod.obfe ids, compared with £48,943 on the second day last year. Results : Hunt Club Steeples, about two miles ancl a. half. —Blue Hall (H. Burt) 1, Sherlock 2, Taralga. 3. Also started: Fireblight, Kovno (fell), Cassells (fell). Red Sol (fell), Blue Streak. Won by two lengths. Tune, '5.22 4-5. Wooiston Handicap, six furlongs.— Heraidy (~J. T. irlumohries) 1, ivuhio 2, Barn Owl 3. Also started: Star Ranger, Knocklyn, Ruby King, Vi aetea, Lady Guv, Marine, Wceta, lionena, Angelica, Espado, iVloiselle, Bonnywoud, Squin. Won by a bead, a length between second and third. Time, 1.16 1-5. Beaufort Steeples, about two miles and a half. —Passiu’ Through (H. Burt) 1, San Forte 2, Tigerland 3. Also started: Master Peter (ran off), Palencia, Silverton, First Line, Red Cent. Zeus, Mettle Drift (fell), Gang Awa’, Paul Pry, Polthogue (fell). Won by tliree lengths. Tims, 5.11 1-5. Sumner Handicap, one mile.—Tussore (L. G. Morris) 1, Rivalry 2, Tiff 3. Also started: King Sol, Dominant, Prompter, Mountain Signal, Gluement, Logic, Sunny Mac. Wen by a neck* a head between second and third. Time, 1.33 2-5.

1 Grand National Hurdles, about two miles and a half. —Loehsou (J, R. Kaan) 1, Santiago (H. McSweeney) 2, Lei Forte (A. MeMullanj 3. Also started: Nuknmai, Vagabond, M-aunga, Omahu, Moomerday, Gamecock, Tinokalia, Sir Roseberry, Merry Singer, Penury Rose. Won by half a length, three iengths between second and third. ‘Time, 4.56 1-5. August Handicap, six furlongs.— Moorland (R. Reed) 1, Yorna 2, Mountain Lion 3. Also started: Boadicea, Rose of Athens, Avispado, Ivenmore, Wharfedale, Los Ambus, Clareina, Happy Warrior, Prosperity, Giantkiller. Won by three lengths. Time. 1.15 1-5. Spreydon Hurdles, one mile and threequarters.—Bonibrook (L. G. Aforris) 1, • Demand 2, Agnola 3. Also started: Royal Star. Adjutor, Goldpiece, Birkenella, Radiac, Clio not. Won by five lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3.20 ?L5. Islington Handicap, one mile and a quarter—Winning Hit (F. E. Jones) 1, Duo 2, Sunart 3. Also started: Palestrina, Arch Salute, Deucalion, Bonnie M inkie, Prince Ferouz, Guncase, Dame Straitlace, Kukiime, Kilfaire-, Lucinette, Stream, Wapping. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 2.10 2-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. (Bv Telegraph from Maecenas.) CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 14. Ihe weather conditions for the second day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting was not very satisfactory, being windy and cold, but despite this there was a big attendance, as shown by the good increase registered by the totalisator. The course was again in good order. The Grand National Hurdles provided a capital race, and considering that Lochson was lame his performance was a good one. Hq was always well placed, and this, no doubt, helped him to beat Santiago and Vagabond, which were the last pair of a strung-out field a mile from home, and then were practically on terms with Lochson at the last hurdle.

Eireblight was paying a little over even money to win the Hunt Cup, Cassels being the only other runner to come in for any consideration against the northerner. When the field was despatched Blue Streak arid Cassels set out a$ pacemakers, but at the gorse fence at the straight entrance (first time) Cassels fell. Then Taralga and Sherlock headed off Blue Streak, and were in front' of Blue Hall and Kovno till turning for home. Here Blue Hall took the lead, and after a good finish heat Sherlock, with Taralga close up. Kovno fell when coming fast. Of the large number which contested the YYoolston, Kuhio, Knocklyn, and Ruby Ring were evenly supported, each carrying just over a thousand. From an excellent start Knocklyn, Barn Owl and Ruby Ring were just clear of Knocklyn and Kuhio. In a great race to the post Reed (Kuhioj. thought he had the race won, when Heraldry dashed up and beat Kuhio by inches, with Barn Owl a length away.

A useful lot went out to contest the Beaufort Steeples, Passin’ Through (£9-50) being first favourite, but Master Peter (£900), Tigerland (£650), and Red Cent (£635) each counted on a good following. When the word “go” was called Passin’ Through dwelt and lost a lot of ground, and Red Cent and Gang Awa’ went out to lead Palencia, Zeus, and Polthogue over the first couple of fifticcs. As the held swept into the straight there was little alteration, save that Master Peter ran off. At the stand double Gang Awa’ was just clear of Red Cent, Silverton, Paul Pry and Passin’ Through. Going up the back Red Cent retired beaten, and Passin’ Through ran into second place. At the Kennels double (six furlongs from home) Passin’ Through headed off Gang Awa, while Polthogue fell. Coming to the penultimate fence Passin’ Through was just clear of Gang Awa’ and Mettle .Drift, but the lastnamed fell and Palencia did likewise. Passin’ Through had a good lead of San Forte, Paul Pry, and Tigerland at the last fence, and beat San Forte easily. Tigerland and Paul Pry were close up, followed by Gang Awa’ and First Line. A nice-sized field of ten runners went out for the Summer Handicap, and when betting ceased Tussore had been backed down to less than “evens.” He duly won, but had little to spare. From a good Hart Logie and Rivalry began well and led Mountain Signal and Tussore into tbe straight. Over the last iurlong Tussore, Rivalry and Mountain Signal were having a. great sot to, when Tiff joined issue, hut Tussore ran on well to beat Rivalry hv half a length, with Tiff and Mountain Signal close up. A nice field went to the post for the Grand Motional Hurdles, and betting took a wide range. Nukmnai (£1550) finished up a good favourite, while Omahu (£1090), Lochson (£1025), Merry Singer (£1000) and Vagabond (C’Si’O) all had big followings. From a gooil despatch Boomerday led Nukumai. Gamecock. Merry Singer and Tinokaha. Over the last jump at the second hurdle Tinokaha had taken charge from Boomerday, Nukumai. Gamecock, Merry Singer and Omahu. Turning into the straight (first time) Tinokaha was still leading, with Nukumai, Boomerday, Loeiison. Merry Singer and Omahu following. This order was maintained to tiie stand, but going out of the straight Boomerday went- to the front from Lochson,

Nukumai. Merry Singer and Omahu. Boomerday had a useful lead over Lochson and Nukumai galloping up the back stretch. where Vagabond and Santiago started a great run from the rear. Boomerday continued to lead into the straight from Lochson, Nukumai, Omahu and Vagabond. Approaching the last jump, Lochson took the lead and rose just in front of Vagabond, Santiago and Boomerday. Vagabond struck badly and Lochson on well clear, but over the last half furlong Santiago threw out a greatchallenge, _ but Loc-bson hung on gamely to win by three-quarters of a length from Santiago, with the remarkably fast finishing Le Forte right up third. Lochson pulled up very lame. Maunga, Omahu and Vagabond were next.

Yoma, was served up very hot for the August- Handicap carrying over £I2OO, while the best supported of the other runners were Boadicea (£780) and Los Ambus (£650). From the barrier rise Moorland began smartly, but- Yoma appeared to suffer interference and was some distance back. At the home turn Moorland was well clear of Los Ambus, Wharfedale and Boadicea, and drawing away over the last part ot the journey won very easily from Yoma, which put in a fine run to get second. Mountain Lion was a good third. Adjutor (£1700) was a good favourite for the Spreydon Hurdles, Bonibrook (£1175) being the only other runner to come in for much support Bonibrook and Clicquot led Agnola and Adjutor over the first jump. At the jump in front of the ’ stand Adjutor was almost down, losing any chance he possessed. Bonibrook was joined by Agnola going up the back straight, and this pair kept companv till the last jump. Here Demand made a, good run, but Bonibrook easl*y kim. Agnola was third and Radical fourth.

The day’s sport concluded with the Islington Handicap, for which event Sunart (£1760) was a- big first favourite Palestrina, with Gray in the saddle, was entrusted with £1325. well supported were Arch Salute (£875) and Winning Hit (£785). W hen the field settled down from a lair start Winning Hit was in charge „ 7 °. m .Buo, Kilfaire and Arch Salute. U inning • Hit continued in the lead and turning for home Duo, Arch Salute and Bonnie Winkie were his closest attendants, but Sunart and Palestrina were a, long way back. In the run up the straight a good race took place, Winning Hit running on more generously to beat Duo (which was paying just over a score) by a, small margin, with Sunart close up. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (By Telegraph.— Special to Star). CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 15. At the lime of writing the weather prospects do not look very favourable for the concluding day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting. If AY assail starts for the Selwvn Handicap to-morrow he should be the favourite, as he is well, and an offer by an Australian of £ISOO was recently refused for him. Red Wink got a couple of bumps during the irunning 0 f the Winter Tup and then finished fourth. Although the distance of the Selwyn is somewhat short, Red Wink may inn well. Wapping is looking remarkably well, and finished in seventh pLace lor the Winter Cup, so on this showing is certain to he fancied for -the Longbeach. Radiac and Likelihood, too, should run well. Yoma has been unlucky in each start, and hard races will not imorove fibn out it saddled up for ■ the‘HeatbcAte Handicap n.@ will take some beating. Broadwood put up such a good Tuce m the Winter. Cup that he, l 00, must oe fancied. As Rulford won easily on me opening day, he is sure it" a fullowmU it a staiter for the Styx Hurdles, but in ienterheld, Bonibrook and Adjutor he will meet a trie, that will keen" inn at' it, Boomerday went really well in the NatiQnal Hurdles for over two miles and a repetition of this would make him hard to dispose of in the Sydeniai)? Hurdles. Nukumai should also do well if started. Sturdee gave such a splendid exhibition m the National, and as ho will be favoured by the distance of the Lincoln, bettors should send him out favourite if a runner. Sir Rosebery can be depended on to go well. Kuhio’s rider handed a. race away \esterday, and with better luck may again pay a dividend to-morrow, -but wiviT a ,g° od horseman in the saddle lift would be very hard to beat. Moorland, if started, will also run well. JONES’ AND McCARTEN’S APPEALS. , HEARING DEFERRED. / BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT' SYDNEY, Aug. 13. I lie Jockey Club has deferred the hearing of the appeals by F. D. Jones and M. McCarten until Mr Knight arrives.