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Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1920, Page 3

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CHRISTCEURCH RACES, CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS. SURVEYOR WINS STEAD CUP. By Telegraph.—Press Association. . Christchurch, Nov. 13. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan meeting was concluded to-day. The weather was dull and wintry at the start, and light rain set in after the fifth race and developed iyito a downpour before the conclusion of tlio programme. There was a good attendance, and the course was in good order till near the end, when It cut up and became heavy, The totalisator handled £9(i,COC 10s, making a total for the meeting of £340,141. as against £259,979 10s last year. Results :-- SUBURBAN HURDLES.-C-ood Hope (L. Hagerty) 1, .Tack Syunons 2, Falstalf :i. .Also ran: Endure, All Serene, Warform, War Tax. Won by a nose, fifty yards between second and third. Time, 2.58. War Tax lest his rider.

CRESSY WELTER.-RIeM and left (A. .1. JfeFlyun) 1. Cashmere 2. Cottnterstfoke 3. Also ran: Onslaught, Miss Gold, Bon Spec, Klllowqn, Some Kid, Fabrinade, Greek Son, Link Up, Braid, Shamrock, Jazz. Won by half a length the same distance between second and third.. Time, 1.14.

SEYMOUR HANDICAP.-Royal Mac (T. I. Held) 1, Battle Scene 2, Algidus 3. Also ran: Bondage, Prince Hal, High Heels, Chaeronia, Adopted. Steepholm, Lady Pallas, Carnbrea, The Reaver, Wanigan, Strclltza. Won by four lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.28.

MEMBERS' HANDICAP. - Chrysostom (R. Reed) 1, Hymestra 2, Chimera 3. Also ran: Dainty Step, Radial, Clean Sweep, Michaels, Maioha, Will Oakland, Sufnart, Croesus, Miss Mimic, Blackmail, Foo Chow. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.20.

PIONEER HANDICAP. - Palestrina (W. Kitchener) 1, Grotesque 2, Tapairu 3. Also ran: Meteorite, Coniston, Princess Pat, Kukitma, Pam, Leithlleld, T.itau Tatau. Won by a length, the same disHttce between second and third. Time, 60 4-ssec. G. G. STEAD GOLD CUP, Of 1000 sovs, 114 Mile. W. G. Stead's cli. c. Surveyor, by Nassau —Pedometer, 4yrs. (H. Gray) 1 W. H. Desha's b. g. Duo, by Demosthenes—Gold Bound, 3yrs., (J. Barry) 2 H. W. Brown's b. h. Arrowsmith. by Chaucer—Sagitta, 6yrs. (.1. Campbell) 8 Also ran: Delight, Bonnio Maid, Oratress Humbug, Vespucci, Winter Wind. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 2 9 2-5. ELECTRIC PLATFJ.-Gloaming (B. Deeley) 1, Rational 2, Woldone 3. Also ran: Dunedin. Won by two lengths, five lengths between second and third. Time, 40 4-ssee. FENDALTON HA.VDICAP.-Rude (iVf. McCartep) 1, Kilgour 2, Warlike 3. Also ran'fentcrfleld, Royal Stag, Nightralder. Glendower, Tigrltiya, Starland, Ben Bolt, Warlove Insurrection. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 2.7 1-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Wire.—Special to News.) Christchurch, Last Night. The seven competitors for the Suburban Hurdles Handicap included three newcomers, Endure, All Serene, and War Tax. It was a great betting race between five, while Good Hope also bad many friends, War Tax alone being neglefS* Falstatt went well till half a mile fr* home, wlien Jack Symons had his moasure.J Th'cfi Good Hope appeared on the scene and raced from the last hurdle with Jack Symons, whom he beat by a nose in the last strike. This was Good Hope's first success over hurdles. All Serene gave a shockingly had exhibition.

There were fourteen starters for the Cressy Welter Handicap. Killowen and Fabrinade showed a lot of pace for five furlongs and then dropped out. t Right and Left was going well from the distance, and he stayed on well to beat Cashmere, who ctwne with a late run. Counterstroke was third, but- he was stopping. Then caino .Miss Gold, going very fast at. the end.

The Seymour Handicap, in which only apprentices were engaged, saw Royal Mac out in front early, followed by Battle Scene and Algidus. Nothing ever got near Royal Mae, who won with rldieulotm ease, with Battle. Seejte and Algidus next, followed by Chaeronia. Adopted, and High Heels. The favorite, Princo Hal, ran only a moderate race. Royal Mac, lrke the previous winner. Right and Left, was one of tho beaten lot in the Derby. He is a good sort of a gelding, who will win good races later on in the season.

The Members' Handicap was a good betting race. There were fourteen starters, Radial, Clean Sweep, Maioha, and Chrysostom being solely lihcked. While fiiur others tofcped I lie thousand mark. Clrysostom was smartest out, but at the end of n furlong Hymestra took charge, Chrysostom dropping back suddenly, while Mlolisclu. Chimera, and Will Oakland were also going well. In the rim down the straight Chrysostom just got up and beat Hy.ineslra by a neck. Chimera wan' two lengths awa-y, followed by Miss Mimic and Radial, both finishing fast alongside Michaela. Tl:e winner's performance was a good one.

The Pioneer Handicap for two-year-olds drew a Held of leu. Meteorite and Tatau Tatiiu showed n lot. of pace in the early stages, hut over the last furlong Palestrina drew away and wan comfortably from Grotesque, with Tapairu close up, followed by Meteorite and Princess Pat. The winner, who is a handsome Ally, Is the first of the progeny of tho imported sire Clarenccux to win a race.

A field of nine lined up for the fi. 0. Stead Memorial Cold Cup. Avrowsmith was a strong favorite, willj Duo, and Mr. W. C. Stead's pair Survcyey and Delight also l'aincled. Humbug jumped out in front and showed tl'.e way along the back to Winter Wind and Deilight, the latter pair being joined at the sis furlongs post by Duo. All this time Arrowsmith and Surveyor had been well back, but turning for home they moved up. At the distance most of the field were in close order, with Winter Wind just showing in front. Surveyor got a dear run on Ihe rails, and wan comMrtalnly by two lengths, while a desperate race for the places resulted In Duo, Arrowsmitl:, Winter Wind, and Vespucci finishing in that order. The

luck f.f the race war, with Surrcyor who was on tin. rails all ilie way, and Arrowsmith, covering a lot of ground round 1 lie turn, had a lot lo do with the result. .There were four starters for the Electric Plate, hut all the interest centred in Gloaming and Rational, the Kemball bracket, Weldone and Dmicdin, attracting very Jiitlo attention. Gloaming was favorite. He and national were together from the jump off, hut over the last furlong Gloaming won as lie liked.

A dozen horses took nart in the Feudal ton Handicap. Tigritiya led Itoyal Stag and lieu Bolt to the straight, hut Rude, who was favorite, had the race well In hand at tho distance, and he won easily from Kilgour and Warlike, with Warlove and Ben Bolt close up. Royal Stag faded out, but if he remains sound ho will do better over a journey later in the season. Rude raced consistently at the meeting, and his win was well earned.

ASHHURST ACCEPTANCES. Paimerslon N., Last Night. Ashhurst acceptances are:— HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Master Boris 10.S, Mattock 10.5, .Manhattan 10.3, Retard 10.1, Hushman. vigilo 9.13, Orane, Cannel Arcti 9.12, Diamond Nap 9.10, Rirkcnvale 9.5, Persian Prince 9.7, Revocation 9.3, Grange wl, Trentham Rose, Pawerewere, Goolwa, Lady Witchet, Pomona, Mandate, Warmth, Tipperary Lass 9.0. POJIANfirNA HANDICAr. Six furlongs.— Sllyer Link 9.13, Rouen 5.12, Raceful ■ 5.3, Nursing Sister 7.12. Sweet Memory, Rekanui 7.11, Gold Problem 7.0, Doric ...9, Samarang 0.7.

FLYING HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Asierina 9.3, Borealis 8.13, Hymarty 8.11. I'arorangi 8.9, Verbosity, Tlgrlnia 8.3, Miss Love 7.10, Stutter 7.9, Mumble 7.8, Timidity, Spare Aloments 7.7, Namur 7.4, Bestir 7.3; Beloved 7.2, Kyoto 7.1, Mallncourt, Sandy McDonald, Lady Pally, Conziska 6.12.

ASHHURST CUP. One mile and a quarter, —Rose Pink 9.0. Matatane 8.8, Athens 11. 8.3, Hurry Up 8.1, Miss Maid 8.0, Tarl, Klsingham 7.13, Croesu3 7.12, Sir Fanciful 7.9, Lady Energy 7.8, Ralland 7.7, Scornful 7.6, Esperanco 6.13 Ladify 0.9. KOMAKO HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Olnythus 9.0, Martian Miss, Blackhead 8.11, American Beauty 8.3, Amber Tips 8.2, Hotoke 8.1, Mumble 7.12, La Pucelle 7.11, Convention 7.8, Princess Marion 7.2, Royal Gift, Mangawni, noungarla, Potoraea, Mokaltam, Goolwa 7.0, MAIDBN HANDICAP (weight 8.7) Five furlongs.—Birkenhead—Lady Creswick gelding, Erin's Isle, Lord Desmond, Shadow Dancer, Sock Eye, Aprotlisia, Snpdy McDonald, Lady Una, Miss Elva, Lady Muriel, Elixir, Merry Queen, Jackaroo, Gold Coast, Siberian, Miss Beauforte, Melting Moments, Actor, Wiri, Lady Illma; Pat, Lord Ashlca, Coronlta, Tairawhltl,' Passionless, Hallowroz, To Pel, Absurdity, lutla, Weird, Miusky, Malincourt.'

RM'MAI WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Rekanui 8.11, Matatutt, Tari 8.9, Vasilkof 8.5, Honey Bee 8.4, Risinghara 8.2, Nursing Sister, Sir Fanciful 7.13, Gold Problem 7.11, Doric 7.8, Idle Talk, Antwerp 7.7.

MANAWATU GORGE HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Explorer 9.3, Mimirl, Amber Tipi 8.9, Hotoke 8.8, Moutoa Camp 8.4, Chili 8.3, Admiration 7.12, Sling Camp 7.10, Passenger 7.9, Royal Gift. Meriville, Sprinkle, Sock Eye, Niutireni, Warmth 7.7.

LIVERPOOL CUP. • By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London. Nov. 12. Tho Liverpool Cup resulted: Square Measure 1, Orsan 2, Pollchlnello 3.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. Received Nov. 13, 3.15 p.m. London, Nov. 12. Square Measure was ridden by Donoghue in the Liverpool Cup and won by threequarters of a length.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RACING IN ENGLAND. Received Nov. 14, .5.5 p.m, London, Nov. 13. The National Hunt Committee, has not yet issued Frank Wootton'a llcwnse.—Aus.-N.X. Cable Assn. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. Melbourne, Nov. 14. The ArmaffiTrtsCup resulted: Accrington 1, Lute Player 2, Gringalet 3. won by four lengths. Time, 2.32 M,. Brisbane, Nor. 14. Tho Saudgate Handicap resulted: Fairy Nlobo 1, Galas 2, Scremist 3. Won by a length. Time, 2.014.—Au5.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Sydney, Nov. 13. The Australian Jockey Club has raised tho Sydney Cup prize-money from £SOOO to £OOOO, and that of the. Doncaster Handicap from £2OOO to £3OOO. Other stakes also have been Increased.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.