SPORTING

Hokitika Guardian, 12 July 1940, Page 2

SPORTING

WELLINGTON R.C,

(i'er r.ress Association —Copyright).

WELLINGTON, July 11

The totalisator liandled £59,9/9*, as against £57,366* on the second day last year, an increase of £2613. The total for the two days was £120,611*, as i compared with £114,707*, an increase so far of £5904. T. Green, the rider of Deflation, in the Trial Plate, was suspended irom race riding for one month for. careless riding, thereby causing interie:ence Avith Boloyna, W. It. Shattock,, the owner of Philemup, which was second, entered a protest against Kena, the winner, alter the Parliamentary Handicap, on the grounds of interference. The protest was dismissed. Results :>•— Matai Steeplechase.—6/4 Lovelit 1; 11/10 Lactose 2; 2/1 Dozie Boy 3.,.Wen by a neck; three lengths. Time 0.39. Parliamentary Handicap. —3/3 Ktna 1; 18/18 Philemup 2; 2/2 Winsome Lu 3. Won by a neck; half a length. Time 2.37. Members’ Handicap. —2/3 Sleeve’ess 1; 12/12 Endorsement 2; I'6/15 Grey Honour 3. Won by a head; same. Time 1.36*. Petone Handicap.—4/5 Anita Foe 1; 2/2 Sheeny 2; 7/7 Don Quex 3. Won by a length; same. Time 1.52*. BEAULIVRE WELL. (Australian Press Association). BRISBANE, July 11. Mr E. Harnett, the owner of Beaulivre, stated to-day that no decision ay i 11 be made until Saturday as to whether Beaulivre will run in the Doomben Cup. Beaulivre did a most impressi\’e cup trial to-day. He covered seven furlongs in 1.31*, finishing hard held. He would probably have made a sensational time if ridden right out. VICTORIAN G.N. STEEPLES/ MELBOURNE, July 11. Following are the 17 final acceptors in the Grand National .Steeplechase, jvhicli starts at 3.30: Turf Boy, Bully Hayes, Brightello, National Debt, Blackford, Bite Again, ;Martext, -My Blarney, Rhymster Col.ier, Wakerife, Sarno, Kent, Man of Ayr, Hearty Laugh, Montargis, Graestello. : .