SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17211, 18 August 1919, Page 4

SPORTING.

o CANTERBURY # MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS. SIR SOLO WINS AGAIN. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] - ■ CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting concluded to-day, in dull weather. The attendance was good, and the course was in excellent order. The totahsator handled £56,826 10s, making £167 for the meeting, as against £127.645 at the twodays' gathering last year. Results. HUNTERS' PLATE, one mile and a-half. —1, Sonny, 12st slb (Mr. Barr), 1; 2, s . light, l'ist lllb. 2; 4, Sport lost . J. Also started: 5, Winslow, list, 3, Ala aheri, list. Winslow and Sport made the running to the mile post, where Sonny toot charge and, stalling off a strong challenge by Gaylight, won by a bare length, brt was a poor third. Time, 2m 47 l-ss. A protest against the winner on the ground that he wa3 not eligible to compete, was dismissed. AYLESBURY STEEPLECHASE, two and a-half miles.—3, San Sebastian, lUst 21b (1. Humphries), 1; 2, .Lawsuit, 9st 131b, 2; l, Graltella, last 101b, 3. Also started: 4, fhe Grand, 9st lllb; 5, Tradition, 9st 7lb. Ihe Grand dislodged his rider at the fi rs t fence, and the order over the stand double was Lawsuit, Graftelia, San Sebastian, and Iradition. The three first-named raced in a line to the last fence, which San Sebastian ' crossed tirst and, drawing: out. won by three lengths- The third horse was four lengths back. Time, 5m 8 4-5s HEATHCOTE HANDICAP, seven furlongs.— Gold Kip, lOst Sib (J. Tapp), 1; 6. liisingham, 9st 21b, 2; 4, All Over, lOst 9lb, 3. Also started: 5, Gazique, list lllb; 3, Rebekah. lOst 101b: 3. Lionskin, lOst 81b; 8, Battle Array, lOst 8lb; -9, Kilkee, 9st 91b; 7, Potentiality; 11. Bellshire, 9st;- 10, Borodino, 9st; 12, Merton, 9st. Borodino was" the quickest away, but before covering a furlong Rebekah and Lionskin were racing together iii front. At the distance, Risingham, All Over, and Gold Kip made their efforts. Tho last-named prevailed by a neck, а. nose separating the other pair. Potentiality. was two lengths away, fourth, followed by Borodino. Time, lm 295. STYX HURDLES, once round and a distance—3, Tip-up, list 21b (L ; Hagerty), 1; 4, Wild Pilgrim, 9st 121b, 2; 2, Master Moutoa, list 91b, 3. Also started: 6 Achilles, list 81b; 1. Reformation, list 2lb; 5,, Red Cent, lOst 21b; 7, Sir Medallist, 9st 81b; 9, Sonny. 9st; 8, Tigerland, 9st. Red Cent, Tip-up, and Reformation raced in that order to the five-furlongs post, the others being strung out. Rod Cent then dropped back, and Tip-up had a very slight advantage at the last fence. In the run to the- post Tip-up held his own, and won by a neck from Wild Pilgrim. * Master Moutoa, who was kept a j long way behind in the early stages, was three ler-rrths away third, with Red Cent fourth. Time, 3m 0 4-ss. SYDENHAM HURDLES, on© mil© and three-quarters.—4. Sir Solo. lOst 9lb (Hagerty), 1; 5. Signature. 9st, 2; 1, Omahu. lOst lib. .3. Also started: 2. Art; list 3lb; б, Sleight of Hand, list: 3, Paraoa, lOst 131b; Jeannot. 9st 2lb. Signature and Jeannot showed the way to over the fence in front of the stand. Paraoa hit this fence hard, and unseated his rider. The first pair led Sir Solo and Art to the entrance of the straight, where Sir Solo took charge and won comfortably by three lengths from Signature, who was four lengths in front of Omahu, with Art next. Time, 3m 11 4-ss. LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE, about three miles.—3. Merry Lad. 9st 71b ilt. Hagerty), 1: 4, Polthogue. 9st 71b. 2. Also started: 1. Master Lupin, list 121b: 2. Gang Awa'. list 31b. Gang Awa', Merry Lad, Master Lupin, and Polthogue was the order . over the first circuit. Entering upon the second. Master Lupin was pulled up., while Gang I Awa fell at the sod wall.at- the back. This ■ left Merry Lad with a big advantage, and he parsed the post just after Polthogue had* cleared the last fence. Time, 6m 10s. It was found that Master Lupin had broken a hind leg and he was destroyed. , REDCLIFF . HANDICAP, seven. furlongs. —4. Imaribbon. 9st 81b (J. Tapp). 1 : 3 Tama-B-roft, 10*t 91b, 2: 2. Black Mountain. 9st 13lb. 3. Also storied-; 6, Pretty , Bobby, list 3lb-; 5, Glenshine. lOst 31b; 10. Spyglass. -9st lllb: 1. Strayshot. 9st 3lb: 7. The Sapper. 9st; 11. Sweet Smile 9st; 8, Single Rose, Set; 9. Grand - Duchy. 9st:. 12. <i Deflection,' 9st.' Strayshot was th?' quickest out, but ImiTibiv-n and Tama-a-roa quickly passed him: Imaribbon drew away below the distance,, aiid -won comfortably by three lengths, half a. length separating second and third, Glensb'.ne was fourth. Time, lm 30 4-ss. SELWYN HANDICAP, sir furlong^ Form Up, list 61b (Sid. Reid), 1; 2, Redshire, 9st 71b. 2; 10. Borodino, 9st. 3. Also . started: 5. Kilboyne, lOst 131b: 7, Gamecock. • 9sfc 13lb; - 4.. Elocution, 9st lllb: 3. Moorabbe. . 9st 91b; 6, Hiero, 9st: 9. Pyjama. 9st; 8. Sonnino, 9st; 11, Post Haste* 9st; 12, Charley. 9at; 13. Hands Off. 9st. Kilboyne led io the .-straight proper, where Form Up headed him. and won -by two lengths, the same distance between second and third.. Time, Im'.U 3-5 - NOTES ON THE RACING. [BT TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday. After Sonny had won th© Hunters' Plate a lengthy inquiry was. held as to the- horse's Qualifications, but the . stewards allowed., the judge's verdict to stand. Sonny was * pronounced favourite , over Gaylight for the Hunters' Plate,, and they had the finish to themselves. Sport was third in front of Winslow, with Atahaeri a bad- last. Though Graftella did not " leave vthe birdcage too sound -he- was made favourite • for the Aylesbury Steeples, over. Lawsuit and San Sebastian. Lawsuit -went out to make the pace.. and Feilding. on Graftelia, tried to go with' him; .San Sebastian came along from the middle division over the i last halfmile and defeated ■ the pacemakers.' Lawsuit hung on and; defeated the top weight for second honours.; The Grand was out o$ the contest, having dislodged' Ilia rider early. - ' . > Form Up was the only ' withdrawal from the Heathcote Handicap. Rebekah and Lionskin were the leaders into the straight. All Over. and Risingham were joined . by Gold Kip in the final furlong, and a great race . ended in Gold-Kip gaining the honours from Risingham, who .just defeated All' Over, with. Borodino and Potentiality nest.; • ■ ■ 1, Hardshot was the only withdrawal from the ' Styx Hurdles. Red Cent, Tip Up. and Reformation were "the early leaders, the former pair going out to make the pace. Three fences from home Tip Up had' command, and Reformation moved forward. He was handiest., to Tip Up" at the last obstacle. A good _ finish: resulted, but Tip Up held' command from Wild -Pilgrim and Master Moutoa past the post.- ■ f '/ , '- Rewi Poto and Reformation were withdrawn from tne . Sydenham Hurdles, for which Omahu was made favourite. Signa- • ture and Jeahndt- carried on the running for a mile % with Sir Solo handy. The latter assertea himself round • the home bend - and won comfortably in the run home from Signature, and Omahu. Paraoa -unseated his rider at the second fence. .-■ . Some disappointment ' was . caused when Ijocholla v.-as withdrawn from the Lincoln, bteoaiechaso.' owing to signs of 'lameness. Master Lupin and Gang Awa' were Heavily supported, but both failed to complete the course. - Master Lupin breaking down badly and being pulled up before & round was ccv ,? whlle Gang Awa' fell at the ' sod wall after more than half, the distance had been covered. At- that stage-Merrie Lad was going comfortably, out in front. It turned out that Master Lupin had " broken ' his leg, and he was destroyed. . The Red cliffs Handicap saw all the acceptors go _to the post. Shortly after the despatch . Tama-a-roa - found the front, with Imaribbon handy. Once, fairly in line for the, post Imaribbon had his measure and won comfortably. Tama-a-roa. hard ridden lasted long .enough to defeat Black Mountain's finishing run,. The favourite. Strayshot, was never troublesome. ' EGMONT-WANGANUI WEIGHTS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Saturday. The following weight's have been declared for., the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club's Meeting: — HUNTERS' HURDLES—-Dee side 11.13, Grattan 11.10. Del age 11.8, Khartoum 10.7, Whakamoa 10.2, Colonel Paul 10.2. . Mangipau 10.0, Stel Paul 10.0, Ruby Paul 100, Flying: Master 10.0, Kafour 10.0, Dead Leap 10.0 Moumahaki 9.9, Maiden Simon 9.9 Master Webster 9.9. Sir William 9.9, ■ Atini? it ™ Alliance 9.5, Tiraraka. -9.3, Cheer Up 9.2, Otanga. 9.0. Zimme*- 9 0 Monument • 9.0, Takanganui 9.0, War Shot 9.0, Mort Avis 9.0, Ruby Paul 9.0, Kawhau 9-0 ' KickaiX)o 9.0. Crystal _ EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT CUP - Cornelian 11.6. Delage 11.2, Stetson 11.0. Argo 10.9, Sliver Trim 9.13, Khartoum 9.12* Nefi^ch©9 7 aemar 9.7, Mangapau 9-7* WAVERLEY . HANDICAP Depredation 10-12, t Bushman 10.6, White Blaze 10 i Tiranga 913, Robur 9.9, Starengo , 9.9, CarTOel Arch - 9.7. Trombone 9.4. Bingham 9-3 fe&SKsrv?* ,Awhi <* Baacn Ml BRACELET— 12.13, Dee side 12.10. Delage 12.1. Khartoum 1177 Palfvll ft tv. * J a^ aßSanui -°- Stei pou ILO 1113111 110, Karour 11-0. Manga_MANAIA MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE— Cornelian 11.8, Argo 10.11. Silver Tim 10 1 Khartoum 10.0, .Colonel Paul 9.10, Whakal°6 . 9.10,- emar '7. Domain 9.7, Gale 9 7" Flie fi 1 > 9-7, , Lard > 9.7 - Nefische Leap s '? 5 ster ' 7, N satroness'9.7, Dead KAKARAMEA HANDICAP.— 10 =; Sea, Spnte_lo.3, White Ranger, 10.3, Nemafe ?'d f Kaimanawanui 9.8, Egnwnt Park 9.6,_Signorella 9.5, Simon 9-5 ®-' T°a 9-5. Sir William 9.4. Valencia - 9.3) ' Applaud; 9.3, Otango 9.0, Generalissimo 9.u Polemic 9.0, Tiraraka 9.0. Toddy 9.0 Cheer pSsoa'. S Zimmer . 9 ol'cStll

.' ITE KUITI" RACING CLUB. ,' 1 •• ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the To- Kuiti Eac- I ing Club was held last week. Mr. Howartb' fl the president, presiding over a large attend'"-" • ance of members. The annual report stated that the com- ® mittee had continued to pay all necessary :'V' attention to improvements on the club's "- - I property. An area of over 20 acres had :i 1 been ploughed during the year, anu minor "—i improvements had been made to building's '&©"! Owing to the war. the committee had not ;j ® felt justified in undertaking any heavy <>„. penditure on improvements, but the whoi® ''9 | question would be thoroughly cone into b- : the new committee. The matter of installing automatic scales in the weigh room would require consider?tion. The amount which the club had paid this year to thn Commissioner of Taxes and Stamps wa-i £952. and. in addition. £'1]75 was paid in stakes. The total is a tor receipts atnoun'erl to £19,329, an increase of £71G over last year. This would, of course, necessitate the stakes being further increased next year Owing to ceaseless agitation on the. part of the racing clubs, it would appear from staterfienis which had been recently made by the , Minister . for Internal Affairs and others in authority that there was some slight possibility of the days of racing beitir» increased or otherwise readjusted. The committee had. in accordance was its practice ever since the club receiver! its totalisator permit, placed before the Racing Con- ' ference this year strong representations tor the. granting of a permit for another day's racing, and if any increase or readjustments should take place, the members could rest assured that no efforts would be spared to keep the claims of the club prominent!" before the authorities. For the first time since the institution of the club, it had received direct representation on the Auckland District Committee. Mr. Henry Rothery having been elected as one of the members on the committee for the Auckland country clubs. k The report was adopted. , The following officers were elected:—President. Mr. Howarth: vice-presidents. Messrs L. Jacob. N. C. Matthew. J. P. Tercoe. 13 Brewer, and J. Hetet; committee. Messrs G. H. Boles. Cochrane. Rotherv, Yause. ami H. Wilson. The president said the club had been fighting continuously for an extra day's racing. but without success. It was necessary to keep the claims of Te Kuit-i consistently before the conference. There was not a vestige of a doubt that Te Kuiti was ' entitled to another day if the ba-sis of choice were reasonable. Some of the South Island meetings were of trifling importance, and the amounts put through were less than that invested in Te Kuiti in a Eingle race Still. Te Kuiti did not wish to rob any other club. There could be no agitation during the war. but the committee felt that the time was now ripe for a move, AUSTRALIAN RACING. ADELAIDE GRAND NATIONAL. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 6 p.m.) ADELAIDE, Aug. 16. T The Grand National Hurdle Race resulted . i f —Moopina, 1- Tully, 2; Naval Gem, 3. Won ■ by four lengths. . Time, 4m 9i6. The Tennyson Handicap.First Rain 1 Pylon 2, Udine 3. Won by three lengths' <■' Time, 2m 40Js. AUGUST HURDLE RACE. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. ? CReed. 6 p.m.) ..MELBOURNE, Aug.-18. The August Hurdle Race resulted:—Silent Way 1; Mabu. 2; Lady Reigle, 3. Won by five lengths. Time. 3m 442b.