RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3414, 20 August 1919, Page 48

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. LOCHELLA wins steeplechase. WINTER CUP WON BY GAZIQUE. (From Our Special Reporter.) First Day—Tuesday, August 12. The Grand National meeting was opened in fine weather, and there- was an excellent attendance despite the restricted railway service-. The track was fast and firm for this time of the year, and Lochella could have improved on the record he established in the Grand National Steeplechase if anything could have thrown out a serious challenge over the last circuit. It was a fine race from a spectacular point of view, as the field gave a good exhibition of jumping. It looked as if there would bo a good fight at the finish, but Lochella had the race won when he drew out again from Master Lupin after crossing the kennels doubles. Merry Lad and Dardanelles were outpaced from the start, and Morecambe, after going well for about two miles, gradually dropped away through lack of condition. The others were well up and handy to Loohella if they wero good enough to win. Kilboyne ran a good race in the Winter Cup for about seven furlongs, and both Rebekah and Cerberus made a good show until well inside the distance, where Gaziquo took charge. If he had been better placed in the early part Gold Kip would have won, as he finished much stronger than the winner. The investments on the Grand National Steeplechase totalled £10,805 and on the Winter Cup £12,696. Coalition and Manawapango were the only horses to disappear from, the field in the card for the Grand National Steeplechase, which proved to be a splendid betting race. Lochella carried £2OO more than Waimai whilst Bon Reve carried about £IOO less than Waimai. Master Strowan, M aster Lupin, and Vascular were also strongly supported. The two Dunedin horses—Lochella and Morecambc —at _ once became prominent, with all the field jumping well until Polthogue failed at the kennels double. Morecambe commenced to tire after the first circuit, and Lochella was bowling along well as they began the last mile. Master Lupin, who was always well up, Bon Revo, Waimai, Master Strowan, and Vascular were running in a bunch behind the leader. Master Lupin looked likely to get on terms with Lochella as they crossed the kennels double, but the latter drew out again going to the second last fence, whilst Bon Reve, Master Strowan, Vascular, and Waimai commenced to lose ground. Waimai tipped out at the second last fence, and Lochella, coming on strongly, won by a dozen lengths from Master Lupin, who beat Master Strowan by 15 lengths, with Bon Reve a length away fourth. A good distance back came the easing-up Merry Lad, Vascular, and Dardanelles. The winner looked particularly -well in the birdcage, and put up a nexv time record for the race. He is the first Dunedin-owned and trained chaser to win the National Steeplechase since Katerfelto won in 1882. His final work and the pleasing appearance won Lochella a host of friends at the eleventh hour. Bon Reve pulled up lame. He looked to have a good chance a mile from home, but tho race proved that Lochella was much too good for the opposition at the weights. Leaping Burn was. left when the barrier rose in the Winter Cup, and Kilkee and Borodino were slow to begin, and lost a lot of ground. Rebekah soon took charge with Cerberus, followed by Kilboyne and Form Dp. Rebekah and Cerberus led Kilboyne into the straight. Gazique had taken charge inside the distance, and Gold Kip, making up a lot of ground, came with a good run, but just failed to get up, Gazique winning by a head. Rebekah was jtwo lengths away third, followed by Cerberus, Hiero, and Kilboyne. Kilkee put in a great run, and finished close up with Kilboyne and Potentiality. The card was concluded in a bad light, and after a delay at the post it was difficult to distinguish the field as they ran for the Avonhead Handicap. Tama Aroa was first out, but Birkenfield soon ran past, and won easily. Black Mountain was a fair third in a strung-out field. The totalisator investments were as compared with £60,401 on the first day of the two days' meeting last year. Results: TALLY-HO PLATE STEEPLECHASE, Of lOOsovs. Two miles and a-balf. 3 —The Grand (Mr Harwood) .. .. 1 I—Sandown1 —Sandown (Mr Grigg) 2 Also started: 2 Six Cylinder, 4 Toofan. The Grand and Sandown made the running. Toofan refused at the first jump, and Six Cylinder fell at the brush at the bottom of the straight. The Grand went away from Sandown as the journey progressed, and won in a canter by 50 yards. Time, smin 41 l-ssec. TRIAL HURDLES, Of 300sovs. One mil© and three-quarters. 3—Master Moutoa, 9.13 (H. Lorrigan) .. 1 4—Paraoa, 11.9 (F. Ellis) 2 2—Signature, 10.3 (S. Henderson) 3 Also started: 6 Tip Up 10.11, 1 Reformation 9.8, 7 Sir Medallist 9.8, 5 Wild Pilgrim 9.7, 8 Tigerland 9.0. Wild Pilgrim fell after jumping the first fence. Tip Up showed the way for six furlongs, and then gave way to Reformation. Master Moutoa went to the front after crossing the last fence, and won a good race by a length. Paraoa finished fast and beat Signature on tlie pest for second money. Time, Srnin 22 4-ssec. JUMPERS' FLAT, Of ISOsovs. One mile and a-half. l_Cynic, 10.13 (A. J. M'Flinn) 1 4—Art, 10.8 (H. Lorrigan) 2 3—Sir Sclo, 9.9. (L. Hegarty) 3 Also started: 2 Gang Awa' 10.8, 5 Jeannot 9.9. Cynic was slow to move, while Gang Awa' and" Jeannot were smartly out. This pahraced together to tho six-furlong peg, where Cynic commenced to move up. When well into the straight Cynic took command, and won comfortably from Art, who was four lengths ahead of Sir Solo, Gang Awa' being next. Time, 2min 43 l-ssec. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, Of ISOOsovs. Three miles and a-half. I—Lochella, 9.9 (S. Henderson) 1 s—Master Lupin, 11.9 (A. M'Donald) .. 2 4—Master Strowan, 12.2 (F. Ellis) .. .. 3 Also started: 3 Waimai 12.7, 2 Bon Reve 12.6, 6 Vascular 11.4, 8 Morecambe 10.10, 10 Polthogue 9.10, 7 Merry Lad 9.7, 9 Dardanelles 9.7. Morecambe and Lochella led past the stand, but at the back Lochella took command. Polthogue came down at the kennels double, and Waimai at the second last fence. Lochella, jumping perfectly, went away from his field, and won by fully 15 lengths from

Master Lupin, who set out after the leader round the bend. Master Strowan beat Bon Reve by a length. Merry I/ad was fifth, and Vascular next. Time, 7min lOsec—a record for tho race, HUNTERS* HURDLES, Of 200sovs. Once round and a distance. 4—Red Cert, 11.0 (J. M'Chesney) .. .. 1 s—Gay Light, 11.3 <T. Humphries) . ..2 B—John Reilly, 10.0 •• 3 Also started: 2 Marvelite 11.10, 7 Hardshot 11.9, 1 Sonny 10.8, 6 Winslow 10.0. Red Gent took charge from the rise of the barrier, and won by two longtba, Gay Light being a similar distance shead of John Reilly. Sonny dislodged his rider at the second last fence Time, 3min 5 3-Eeeo, ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE, Of 250sovs. About two miles. I Manawapango, 12.6 (L. Hegarty) .. v w 1 2—San Sebastian, 11.9 (T. Humphries) .. 2 4—Traditor, 9.7 (G. Feilding) .. .. ~, 3 Also staried; 8 St. Curio 9.13 _ The placed horses ran in that order practically all the way, Manawapango winning by 100 yards, and the same distance sepaxa£ ing second and third. Time, 4min Usee WINTER CUP, Of lOOOsovs. One mile. 4—Gazique, 10.11 (H. Robinson) 1 12—Gold Kip, 9.8 (J. Tapp) 3 I—Rebekah, 10.2 (H. Young) .. .. ~ .. 3 Also started; 9 Parisian Diamond 11.6, 7 Kilboyne 10.8, 13 All Over 10.4, 8 Battle Array 10.4, 3 Form Up 10.3, 5 Samiel 9.9, 14 Kilkee 9.9, 16 Potentiality 9.8, 2 Gamecock 9.8, : 18 Sir Agnes 9.3, 6 Cerberus 9.0, 19 Sir Ralph 9.0, 10 Sonnino 9.0, 15 Borodino 9.0, 17 Hiero 9.0, 11 Leaping Burn 9.0. Leaping Burn, Kilkee, and Borodino were left at the post, but the others got away well. Rebekah and Cerb&rus raced together till inside the distance, where Gold Kip headed them. Gazique also came through, and won by a short head, with two lengths between second and third. Cerberus was fourth end Hiero fifth. Time, lmtn 44 l-ssec. AVONHEAD HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Brackenfield, 9.5 (W. Bush) 1 I—Tama Aroa, 10.3 (H. Gray) 2 10—Black Mountain, 9.0 (R. Reed) .. .. 8 Also started: 6 Omahu 10.13, 3 Pretty Bobby 10.12, 14 Belair 10.6, 5 Sisyphus 10.6, II Glenshine 10.5, 15 Spyglass 10.3, 4 Imaribbon 9.13, 12 All Serene 9.10, 9 Rangi Aroha 9.5, 13 The Sapper 9.0, 19 Grand Duchy 9.0, 16 Greekson 9.0, 8 Bonnetia 9.0, 7 Single Rose 9.0, 30 Deflection 9.0, lb General Pefcain 9.0, 17 Miramar 9.0. Tama Aroa was momentarily in front, but was supplanted before a furlong had been covered). The latter was never headed, and won easily by three lengths, four lengths separating second and third. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. Second Day—Thursday, August 14. The second day's card of the Grand National meeting was got off in fine weather, antl there was again a large attendance. Tile' track was faster than on tho opening day. and there was no wind in evidence either to assist or hinder fast times. Sir Solo was kept busy in the Grand National Hurdles, as he was in charge from end to end after Rewi Poto was steadied in the first furlong. Rewi Poto was going well when he came down. Paraoa was travelling well when they were turning for home, but Sir Solo outstayed him. Art lost his rider through interference from Cynic Omahu did not run up to expectations, but Signature ran a fair race. Both Art and Rewi Poto would have been dangerous but for accidents. Tho winner made a fresh record for the race since it was. extended to its present distance, and" clipped one second off Kauri King's gallop last year. Tigerland was the only withdrawal from the Grand National Hurdles, which proved a good betting race. Omahu finished up a slightly better favourite than Paraoa, whilst Rewi Poto was a good third. Sir Solo soon took charge, and had Jeannot with him as they turned into the straight the first time. Passing the stand, Sir Solo and Jeannot were leading a bunched lot,- with Multive bringing, up the rear. Rewi Poto fell heavily when lying third at the hurdle near the mile and a-quarter post, and Art lost his rider at the second last hurdle. Turning for home Paraoa moved up to Sir Solo, and they crossed the last hurdle together. In the run homo' Sir Solo stayed best, and won by two lengths. Signature, who was always close up, was five lengths away third, just in front of Cynic, and Omahu and Master Moutoa came next, several lengths away. Multive came down at the last jump. Noae of the unseated riders was hurt. Sir Sblo's win was well received, and horse and rider were greeted with applause as they came into the birdcage. The Sir Laddo gelding was making his fourth attempt in the race, and was placed in each of his previous starts. During the day the stewards held an inquiry into some bumping, by which Form Up and Parisian Diamond suffered in the Winter Cup, but did not find evidence to show that anyone was guilty of intentional interference. The totalisator handled £54,680, as against £67,214 on the second day last year. Results: WOOLSTON HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Six furlongs. I—Moorabbe,1 —Moorabbe, 10.7 (C. Emerson) .. 1 4—Bonetta, 9.0 2 3—Strayshot, 9.0 .. .. 3 Also started: 2 Post Haiste 10.5, 9 Spyglass 10.1, 7 Irish Elecanee 9.13, 5 Rangi Aroha 96, 11 High Heels 9.0, 12 Gossard 9.0, 14 Horizon 9.0, 6 Grand Duchy 9.0, 10 Footlights 9.0, 8 Hands Off 9.0, 13 Sweet Smile 9.0, 10 Amaranth 9.0. Grand Duchy and First Smile were quickest away, but wi*.h heads in line for home Moorabbe and Bonetta showed out, and the former scored very easily by three lengths. Strayshot was two lengths further back, followed by Sweet Smile and Post Haste. Time, lmin 15sec. HUNT CLUB CUP, Of 200sovs. About two miles and a-half. I—Graftella, 11.12 (G. Fielding) .. 1 2—Lawsuit, 9.11 2 6—Marvelite, 11.4 3 Also started: 4 Fairy Finn 11.5, 5 The Grand 10.3, 7 Traditor 9.11, 3 Sandown 9.10, 8 Six Cylinder 9.10. Graftella was always in front, and won pulling up by a length, with the third horse 10 lengths away. Time, smin 5 l-ssec. SUMNER HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile. 4—Black Mountain, 9.3 (R. Reed) 1 I—Pretty Bobby, 10.13 2 3—Glenshine, 10.3 3 Also started: 2 Tama Aroa 10.11, 6 Sis;pphus 10.3, 7 Fabisco 10.0, 5 Imaribbon 9.13, 8 All Serene 9.7, 9 General Petain 9.0. Tama Area and All Serene cut out the running from the start, with Black Mountain and Glenshine most prominent of the others. With heads in line for home, Black Mountain closed on the leaders, and, having

their measure at tho distance, won comfortably by a length from Pretty Bobby. Three lengths back came Glenshine, who was not too well placed in the_ early stages. Time, lrain 44sec. AUGUST HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. Six furlongs. 4—Lionskin, 9.H (H. Young) .. 1 2—Cerberus, 9.11 2 s—Redshire, 9.2 3 Also started': 1 Parisian Diamond 11.11, 3 Kilboyne 10.13, 7 Comment 9.8, 11 Sir Agnes 9.2, 12 Bellshire 9.2, 10 Hiero 9.0, 6 Sonnino 9.0, 8 Leaping Burn 9.0, 9 Charley 9.0. From a good send off Cerberus, Lionskin, and ltedshire were the first to show out. With half the journey gone, Cerberus-, Bellshire, Lionskin, and Redshire were almost on terms, with Hiero heading the others. Lionskin took charge at the distance, and, outBtaying Cerberus, won by two lengths. Three lengths back oame Redshire, followed by Hiero and Kilboyne. Time, lmin 13 2-ssec. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES, Of 1200sovs. . About two miles and a-half. 6—Sir Solo, 9.7 (L. Hegarty) .. 1 2—Paraoa, 10.8 (P. Ellis) 2 9 —Signature, 9.0 (S. Henderson) 3 Also started: 3 Rewi Poto 11.6, 5 Art 11.6, 4 Cynic 10.9, 1 Omahu 10.7, 7 .Multive 10.2, 8 Master Motrtoa 9.0, 10 Jeannot 9.6. Rewi Poto and Signature made the early running from a bunched field, prominent, amongst whom were Sir Solo and Jeannot. As they raced past tho stand, Sir Solo was leading Jeannot, with Signature, Omahu, and Master Moutoa handy. The same positions were the .order as the field swept past Cutts's, whero Rewi Poto fell. Sir Solo showed the way into the back stretch, with Signature, Jeannot, and Omahu in attendance. Passing tho six-furlong post, Sir Solo was well clear of Signature, Paraoa, and Omahu, with Jeannot falling back. Sir Solo landed first into the home straight from Paraoa, this pair being closely attended by Signature, Cynic, and Omahu. In the run to the post Sir Solo easily heldl his advantage from Paraoa, and won by two lengths. Six lengths back came Signature, followed by Cynic, Master Moutoa, and Multive. Time, 4min 47 3-ssec. BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, Of 500sovs. About two miles and a-half. 2 —Gang Awa', 10.12 (H. Lorigan) 1 3—Waimai, 12.9 ... .' 2 I—Manawaponga,l—Manawaponga, 10.2 3 Also started: 4 Morecam.be 10.8, 5 Bore 10.8, 6 Dardanelles 9.7. Gang Awa' made play from Morecambe all through the first half-mile, with Waimai heading the others. Half a mile from home "Waimai closed on'Manawaponga. Gang Awa' landed into the home straight with a useful lead from Waimai and Manawaponga, and had matters all his own way to the finish, winning comfortably by eight lengths from Waimai. Manawaponga was a dozen lengths away, followed by Dardanelles. Time, smin 3 l-ssec. SPREYDO-N* HURDLES, Of 200sevs. One mile and three-quarters. ■ 2—Reformation, 9.13 (A. M'Donald) 1 4—Tip Up, 10.13. ..' 2 I—Wild Pilgrim, 9.10 3 Also started: 6 San Sebastian 11.0, 3 Seville 8.13, 7 Sir Medallist 9.10, 8 Tigerland 9.0, 6 Sonny 9.0. ■ - Reformation was s first .away, and was never headed, winning easily from Tip Up, who was well clear of Wild Pilgrim. Sonny was a. poor fourth. Seville fell. Time, 3min 18 2-ssec. ISLINGTON HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. One mile. I—Form Up, 10.6 (Sid. Reid) ..1 < 3—All Over, 10.6 2 7—Risingham, 9.0 .. 3 Also started: 5 Gamecock 9.11, 4 Kilkee 9.10, 2 Elocution 9.9, 6 Borodino 9.0, 8 Leaping Burn 9.0. : Form Up took charge in the straight, and won by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. Thuid Day—Saturday, August 16. Tho Grand National meeting was concluded in fine weather. The attendance appeared to be equally as good as that of the opening day. A disappointing field went to the post for the _ Lincoln Steeples, in which Master Lupin ended his career, and Gang 'Awa gave a very faint-hearted display. Hegarty made a big difference with Merrio Lad in the manner in which he was handled. There is a great difference of opinion concerning the eligibility of both Sonny and Winslow for the Hunters' Plate, but the weight of opinion, however, appears to be against the decision of the stewards. Sonny had not competed over, either hurdles or fences prior to the tim e of entry and in fact had not started in a race until running at the Christ-church Hunt meeting, the day following the nomination date for the National meeting. Borodino was first out in the Heathcote Handicap, but Lionskin and Rebekah soon ran to the front and led to the distance, both being under pressure. All Over and Risingham took charge, and were fighting it out when Gold Kip came with a run and got up in time to win by a head from Risingham, who beat All Over by a head. Potentiality was placed fourth and Borodino next. Bellshire was handy with the leaders at the turn, but retired with them when All Over and Risingham put in their challenge. Red Cent and Tip Up set a solid pace in the Styx Hurdles, and were closely attended by Reformation, the trio being well clear of the others going along the back. Red Cent dropped back after hitting the third last hurdle. Reformation joined Tip Up, the pair going in company to the last hurdle, which the former hooked and nearly came down. Tip Up was left in charge, and stalling off a strong challenge from Wild Pilgrim, won by a head. Master Moutoa was four lengths away, followed by. Red Cent. The Sydenham Hurdles was a close betting race between the first three favourites. Paraoa. struck heavily at the second hurdle and unshipped his rider. Signature and Jeannot wore showing the way to Sir Solo and Art going- along the back, with the others a good distance back. Omahu moved up as they raced towards the home turn, where Art was in trouble, and Sir Solo, taking charge, went on to win by four lengths from Signature, who beat Omahu by five lengths, with Art next. Mosfc'T Lupin was sore when he went out favourite for tho Lincoln Steon-les and showed signs of deep trouble after completing a circuit, when lie was *>ulled up. Gang 'Awa led Merrio Lad until the stand double, where tho latter commenced to draw away. Gang 'Awa fell heavily at the sod wall, a mile from home, and this left Merrie Lad to run home 250 vards in front of Polthoguo, "who showed neither pace nor fencing ability. The win on Merrie Lad saw L. Hegarty cormolete the hat trick over fences and ho received an ovation. The winner's form was, however, a very marked improvement on his display in the Grand National Steeples when ridden by

J. Roach. Master Lupin broko a hind leg and was shot. Tamaroa and Imaribbon, in company, led the Redcliff field into the straight. Once inside the distance Imaribbon went on to win comfortably by two lengths from Tamaroa, who stalled off Black Mountain, and beat him by half a length for second place. Glenshine and' Sapper were next. The favourite, Strayshot, was prominent in the early part of the Selwyn Handicap, and then faded out. Kilboyn e led Redshire into the straight and at the distance Form Up joined in. Form Up oame on to win bv two lengths from Redshire, who beat Borodino by two lengths. Then came Post Haste and Kilboyne. The machine handled £56,828 10s, making £167,341 for the meeting, as against £127,645 at the two days' gathering last year. Results: o HUNTERS' PLATE, Of 140sovs. One mile and a-half. I—Sonny, 12.5 (Mr Barr) .. .. 1 2—Gaylight, 12.11 2 4—Sport, 11.0 •• , 8 . . Also started: 5 Winslow 11.0, 8 Atahaieri 11.0. . . Winslow and Sport made the running to the mile post, where Sonny took charge, and stalling off a- strong challenge by Gaylignt won by a bare length. Sport was a poor third. Time, 2min 47 l-ssec. A protest against the winner on tho ground that he was not eligible to compete was dismissed. AYLESBURY STEEPLECHASE, Of 200sovs. About two miles and a-nalf. 3 —San Sebastian, 11.9 (T. Humphries) 1 2—Lawsuit, 10.2 ... 2 I—Graftella, 12.10 3 Also started: 4 The Grand 9.11, 5 Traditor 9.7. The Grand dislodged his rider at the first fence, and the ordler over the stand double was Lawsuit, Graftella, San Sebastian, and Traditor. The three fir3t-named raced in line to the last fence, which San Sebastian crossed first, and drawing out won by three lengths, the third horse being four lengths back. Time, smin 8 4-ssec. HEATHCOTE HANDICAP, Of 350sovs. Seven furlongs.. 2—Gold Kip, 10.5 (J. Tapp) .. .. 1 6 Risingham, 9.2 2 4—All Over, 10.9 8 Also started: 5 Gazique 11.11, 1 Rebekah 10.10, 3 Lionskin 10.8, 8 Battle Array 10.8, 9 Kilkee 9.9, 7 Potentiality 9.7, 11 Bellshire 9.0, 10 Borodino 9.0, 12 Merton 9.0. Borodino was the quickest away, but before covering a furlong Rebekah and Lionskin were racing together in front. At the distance Risingham, All Over, and Gold Kip made their efforts, the last-named prevailing by a neck, a nose ser)arating the other pair. Potentiality was two lengths away fourth, followed by Borodino. Time, lmin 23sec. STYX HURDLES, Of 200sovs. Once round and a distance. 3—Tip Up, 11.2 (L. Hagerty) .. 1 4—Wild Pilgrim, 9.12 2 2 —Master Moutoa, 11.9 3 Also started: 6 Achilledes 11.8, 1 Reformation 11.2, 5 Red Cent 10.2, 7 Sir Medallist 9.8, 9 Sonny 9=o, 8 Tigerland 9.0. Red Cent, Tip Up, and Reformation raced in that order to the five-furlong post, the others being strung out. Red Cent then dropped back, and Tip Up had a very slight advantage at the last fence, which Reformation hooked and lost many lengths. 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 long way behind in the early stages, being three lengths away third, with Red Cent fifth. Time, 3min 0 4-ssec. SYDENHAM HURDLES, Of 50030V5. One mile and three-quarters. 4—Sir Solo, 10.9 (L. Hagerty) .. 1 s—Signature,s—Signature, 9.0 .. .". 2 I—Omahu, 10.4; .. ..... .... 3 Also started: 2 Art 11.3, 6 Sleight of Hand 11.0, 3 Paraoa 10.13, 7 Jeannot 9.2. Signature and Jeannot were in front at the stand double, which Paraoa hit hard and unseated his rider. The first mentioned pair led Sir Solo and Art to the entrance to 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, 3min 14 4-ssec. LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE. Of 600sovs. About three miles. 3—-Merry Lad, 9.7 (L.-Hagerty) .. 1 4—Polthogue, 9.7 .. 2 Also started: 1 Master ' Lupin 11.12, 2 Gang Awa' 11.3. Gang Awa', Merry Lad, Master Lupin, and Polthogue was the order over the first circuit. Entering upon the second round Master Lupin was pulled up, while Gang Awa' fell at the sod wall at the back. This left Merry Lad with a big advantage, and he passed the post just after Polthogue had cleared the last fence. Time, Ginin lOsec. It was found that Master Lupin had broken a hind leg, and he was destroyed. IIEDCLIFFS HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 4 —lmaribbon, 9.8 (J. Tar>p) .. .. 1 3—Tam.aroa, 10.9 2 2—Black Mountain, 9.13 3 Also started: 6 Pretty Bobby 11.3, 5 Glenshine 10.3, 10 Spyglass 9.11, Strayshot 9.3, 7 The Sapper 9.10, 11 Sweet Smile 9.0, 8 Single Rose 9.0, 9 Grand Duchy 9.0, 12 Deflection 9.0. Stray Shot was quickest out, but Imaribbon and Tamaroa quickly passed her. Imaribbon drew aw.ay below the distance and won comfortably by three lengths, half a length separating second and third. Glenshine was- fourth. Time, lmin 30 4-ssec. SELWYN HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. Six furlongs. I—Form Up, 11.6 (Sid. Reed) .. 1 2 Redshire, 9.7 2 10— Borodino 9.0 3 Also started: 5 Kilboyne 10.13, 7 Gamecock 9.13, 4 Elocution 9.13, 3 Moorabbe 9.9, 6 Hiero 9.0, 9 Pyjama 9.0, 8 Sonnino 9.0, 11 Post Haste 9.0, 12 Charley 9.0, 13 Hands Off 9.0. Kilboyne led to the straight proper, where librm Up headed him and won by two lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. Second Day—Wednesday, Auoust 13. The Metropolitan Trotting Club's August meeting was continued in fine weather, but a keen wind was blowing. The totalisator handled £50,939 as against £53,336 10s on the second day last year. Results: IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Two miles.—s Ben Bell, 7sec, 1; 2 Grattan Chimes, 2sec, 2; 6 To Kuiti, ssec, 3. Also started: 10 Balnamoan scr, 9 Gay Wilkes lsec, 11 Mushroom 2scc, 12 Colonel Haveiock 4sec, 7 Craibvvood osec, 4 Wild Pedro 6sec, 14 Chub. ssec, 13 Patard 6sec, 1 Sol Gsec, 3 Peter Macmillian 12sec, 8 Rita Rose 12sec. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 53 3 ssec. BELGIAN HANDICAP. One mile and five furlongs.—l Our Chum, lsec, 1; 2 Mahinga. lsec, 2; 6 Legacy, 3seo, 3. Also started: 9 Rearguard scr. 10 Pleasant Mount aor, 5 Silver Shoe scr, 3 The Whip 2sec, 12

Energy 2sec, 4 Harold Child 2sec, 8 Gold Crest 3sec, 7 Chaos 3sec, 11 Underscrub 3sec. "Won by half a length. Time, 3min 46 3-osec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP. Two miles. —3 Cello Sydney Wilkes, 9see, 1; 5 John Dillon, 6soc, 2; 4 Sympathy, lOsec, 3. Also stalled: 1 Matchlight scr and Asturio Bsec (coupled), 2 Admiral Wood Isec, 8 Sherwood 4sec, 7 Mintson Bsec, 6 Irvar lOsec. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 40sec. LINCOLN HANDICAP. Two miles.—l Schnapps, 7sec, 1; 2 Guynemcr, llsec, 2; 9 Energy, 7eec, 8. Also started: 4 Huon Patch scr, 4 Pleasant Mount ssec, 8 Great Britain Bsec, 6 King Lear lOsec, 3 Guardess lleeo and Sir G.avin llsec (coupled), 7 Rex Coronado 12sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 49 3-ssec. AVON HANDICAP. Two miles.—4 Bon Patch, 14sec, 1; 1 Rota Peter, 3sec, 2; 3 Whist, Ssec, 8. Also started: 7 Whispering Willie sor. 8 Red Heather ssec, 9 Olive L. 7see, 6 Electrocute Bsec, 10 Winall llsec, 5 Lady Patricia 12sec, 2 Billy Parole 14sec. Won by six lengths. Time, 4min 48 3-seec. CANTERBURY HANDICAP. Two miles. —1 Lord Minto, scr, 1; 3 Jack Arrah, 2sec, 2; 2 Dandy Chimes, 4sec, 3. Also started: 7 Captain Stanley leec, 9 Rorke’s Drift 2sec, 4 Granger 2sec, 6 Gloaming 3sec, 4 Dillon Maid 4seo, 8 Salver Quick 4sec, 11 Bundura 4sec, 5 Makomako ssec, 10 George Hard hsec. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 37 3-ssec. SPEEDWAY HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—l Dean Dillon, 7scc, 1; 2 Trix Pointer, 4sec, 2; 3 Chid, 4sec, 3. Also started: 4 Author Dillon scr, 8 Cora Dillon 3sec, 6 Moneymaker ssec, 1 Erin’s Queen Gsec, (coupled with the winner), 5 Bundong 7sec, 7 Brown’s Nugget 7sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 51 3-seec. DASH HANDICAP. One mile—6 King Karri, 7sec, 1; 1 Silver Nut, 7sec, 2; 4 Captain Stanley, Gsec, 3. Also started: 7 Tamerisk 3sec and Lady Superior 7seo (coupled), 14 General Link 4sec, 8 Lord! Dillon 4sec and Strategy 6sec (coupled), 9 Harold Direct ssec, 12 Admiral Hal 6sec, 5 Cdpprieio 6seo, 13 Sir Fulham Gscc, 2 Joan of Arc 6sec, 10 Inwood 7sec, 11 Salcombe 7sec, 3 Birdwood 7see, 13 Calton 7sec. Won by a length. Time, 2min 20sec. Third Day—Friday, August 15. The Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. The track was in excellent order, and the attendance was good. The totalisator handled £‘52,326, making a total of £135,117 10s for the meeting, as compared with £92,144 at last year’s two days’ gathering. After the National Cup an inquiry was held to consider tho running of Admiral Wood as compared with his form in tho August Handicap and King George- Handicap on the previous days. The explanation of the owner and trainer was accepted, but the stewards expressed the opinion that the action of the stipendiary stewards in asking for an explanation was quite justified. Results: MIDWINTER HANDICAP. Two miles.— 6 Wild Pedro, 6sec, 1’; 2 Sol, 7sec, 2; 4 Ben Bell, ssec, 3. . Also started: 1 Balnamoan 2seo, 3 Lady Patricia 2sec, 7 Mushroom 3sec, 6 Cnaibwood 6sec, 8 Patard 7sec. Won by a length. Time, 4min 46 2-ssec. FEDERAL HANDICAP. One. mile, and five furlongs'.—B Dillon Direct, 6sec, 1; 1 Miss Rolfe, 6sec, 2; 5 Broada-lbane, ssee, 3, Also started: 7 Silver Quick 2sec, 9 Bundura 3sec, 2 Mahinga 3sec, 11 Pleasant Mount 4sec, 10 Birdiwood- ssec, 3 Legacy 6sec, 6 The Whip Gsec, 4 Ramatiaira Gsec. Won by a long neck. Time, 3min 47 l-ssec. NATIONAL CUP. Two miles.—l Trix Pointer, S&ee, 1; 4 Admiral Wood, 2see, 2; 5 Moneymaker, 9sec, 3. Also started: 4 Matchlight 2&ec (bracketed with Trix Pointer and Admiral Wood), 8 Sherwood! Gsec, 6 Agathos 6seo, 7 John Dillon 7soc, 3 Erin’s Queen Bsee, 2 Cello Sydney Wilkes 9sec, 1 Vice-Admiral lOsec. Won by half a length. Time, 4min 32 4-ssec. ADDINGTON HANDICAP. Two miles.—l Nelson Bingen, Beec, 1; 6 Imperial Crown, 9ssc, 2; 2 Reta Peter, Isec, 3. Also started: 4 Whispering - Willie scr, 7 Electrocute Ssec, 3 Whist Ssec, 5 Gay Wilkes 12sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 40 4-ssec. ISLINGTON HANDICAP. Two miles—3 Colenut, ssec, 1; 2 Lieutenant, ssec, 2; 8 Eorke’s Drift, ssec, 3. Also started: Alf M’Kinr.ey Gsec, 1 Lord Minto sor, 7 Cappricio Ssec, 6 Captain Stanley 4sec, 4 Grainger ssec, 2 Dandy Chimes Gsec (coupled with Lieutenant), 10 Tamarisk 6sec, 9 Harold Devon Gsec. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 375-00. Alf M'Kinney finished in third place, but was disqualified for crossing. HEATHOOTB HANDICAP. One mile and five furlongs.—9 Gay Wilkes, 9sec,_ 1; 2 Red Heather, 4sec, 2; 6 Imperial Crown, 3. Also started: 5 Nelson Bingen Gsoo, 4 Whist 6sec, 1 Our Girl Ssec, 7 Lady Patricia 9sec, 10 Prince Coronado 9seo, 8 Gold Crest Ssec, 3 Beeswing Ssec, 11 Seychelles Ssec. Won by a length. Time, 3niin 49 2-ssec. LIGHTNING HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—4 Emilius, Ssec, 1; 6 John Dillon, scr, 2; 5 Nancy Stair, Ssec, 3. Also started: 2 Dean Dillon 2sec, 7 Bundong 4soc, 9 Brown’s Nugget 4sec, 10 Pax 4scc, 3 Sympathy ssec, 1 Joan of Arc ssec, 8 Makomako sseo. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 46 4-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP. One mile.—4 Mintson, 4&ec 1, 8 Frank Tracey, Gsec, 2; 7 Rorke’s Drift, 4sec, 3. Also started; 9 Huon Patch leec, 5 Cora Dillon Ssec, 10 Tamarisk Isec, 13 General Link Gsec 3 Hectorata ssec, 11 Strategy Gsec, 6 Harold Direct Gsec, 12 Sir Fulham Gsec, 2 Captain Stanley Gsec, 1 Admiral Hal Gsec. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 14 3-ssec.