GISBORNE RACE MEETING

Taranaki Daily News, 29 July 1929, Page 7

GISBORNE RACE MEETING

MILE TO QUEEN’S CHOICE WODEN WINS THE STEEPLECHASE. OPEN SIX TO PARTIAL ECLIPSE. By Telegraph—Press Association Gisborne, July 27. The second day of the Gisborne Racing Club’s steeplechase meeting was held in ideal weather, but the track, owing to previous rains did not tend to fast times. The totalisator investments were £14,948, compared with £15,062 on the corresponding day last year. For. the meeting the total was £26.686. compared with £26,761 last year, a decrease of £75. Results are:— _ GISBORNE HURDLES. Of 150 sovs. Qne mile and a-half. 6 KINGI PITA, H. Finueane’s b g, 9.0 (Leach) 1 3— I. Jeffaro’s blk g, 10.5 (Anderson) 2 2 — NIGHTWITCH, R. Gregory’s b m, 9.0 (Dulieu) 3 Also started—l Abisognc, 10.9; 2 Jen, 10.9 (bracketed with Nightwich); 6 Dimmer, 9.0; 4 Purseproud, 9,0. Won by two and a-half lengths, a length and u-half between second and third. Time, 2min 57 2-ssec. TRIAL HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs. Six furlongs. 4— CLAREMORE. S. Malone’s b g, 9.7 (C. Davis) I 6— CHRONIC. Mrs. Jamieson’s b ", 9.0 (L. Morris) 2 3— DONNETTE. P. Hickey’s ch g, 9.3 (McCormac) 3 Also started—l Ardri, 9.13; 5 Princess Elizabeth, 9.0; 9 Luana Lou, 9.0; JI Ruku. 9.0; 2 Polydorus, 9.0; 7 Oddmint. 9.0; 8 Coonardoo, 9.0; 10 Primitive, 9.0. Won by two and a-half lengths, a short head between second and third .Time, Imin 20 l-sscc.

WAIKANAE HANDICAP. Of 165 sovs. (hie mile. 3— QUEEN’S CHOICE, C. Haldane’s ch g, 10.5 (Dixon) 1 4— HUIKAI. W. Young’s b g, 9.5 (Horne) 2 2—THURSBY, A. Ridwood’s b g, 10 7 (Mackie) j> 3 Also started—'s Superb King, 9.8; 1 Tea Duly, 9.5; 8 Road Ilog, 9.5; 6 Clavers, 9.0; 9 Tall'Timber. 9.0: 7 Good Sport, 9.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, (five lengths between second and third Time, Imin 48 2-ssec. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP. Of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 7 —RICH HARVEST. D. Barry’s ch g, 9.0 (L. Morris) 1 1—(BOLD FRONT, J. Reedy’s b g, 10.8 (Young) 2 {I—.NAHI, Lady Carroll and P. Matus b g, 9.0 (Atkins) 3 Also started—3 Mouri Rangi, 0.12; 2 Otene, 0.10; 4 King Mann, 9.6; 11 Outfit, 9.6; 5 Lightwood, 9.0; 8 Autumuina. 9.0; 10 Sonny Boy. 9.0; 0 Evensong, 0.0 Won by a length and a-half. a nock between second and third. Time, limn 36se<>.

TE HAI’ARA STEEPLES. Of 150 sovs. About two miles and a-half 1— WODEN, C. Twist’s b g, 9.13 (Dulieu) 1 S—MASTER ARCH, J. Reedy and T. H. Reedy’s b g, 0.0 (Leach) .... 2 2— ROYAL HEATHER. T. Fraser jun.’s b g, 9.10 (F. Dunn) .... 3 Also started —4 Revel. 0.13 (fell); 3 Banjuke, 10.5. Won by a length and three-quartern, 25 lengths between second and third. Time, smin 32sec. TURANGANUI HANDICAP. Of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. I—PATUTAHI, J. R. Sherratt’s b g, 10.1 (Nixon) 1 S—FALL O’ THE YEAR, H. Swan’s b in, 9.6 (L. Morris) 2 B—KINSEL, R. J. Brown’s br g, 9.11 (Walsh) 3 Also started —2 Plimmerton, 10.7; 8 Simeon, 0.3; 3 lago, 0.1; 10 Evensong, 0.0; 7 Nahi, 9.0; 6 Atapai, 9.0; 9 Lady Castlemaine, 0.0. Won by a length and a-half, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, linin 35 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. I—PARTIAL ECLIPSE, J. S. Lindsay’s b m, 9.13 (McCormac) .. 1 3— HUIKAI, W. Young’s b g, 10.1 (H. Young) i 2 4 MALAHAT, G. Symon’s b g, 9.5 (C. France) 3 Also started—2 King Wanga, 10.4; 8 Superb King, 9.11; 6 Tea Lady, 9.10; 8 Mangaharei, 9.9; 9 King Manu. 9.4; 12 Mangatoetoe, 9.5; 7 Mouri Rangi, 0.2; 11 Tall Timber, 9.1; 10 Tan, 9.0. Won bv half a length, three lengths between second and third, limo, Imin 20see. SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT FABRIANO WINS STEEPLES. MATAIPUKE SCORES IN CUP. J Tiinaru, July 27. Tho South Canterbury Hunt Club’s meeting was held to-day in fine weather. The attendance was large. The track was heavy*. The totalisatoi handled £9687, as compared with £12,213 10s last year. The results arc:— HADLOW HACK HURDLES. Of 110 sovs. One and a-half miles. 4 -CARINTHIA, W. H. and C. L. Orbell, 10.1 (D. O’Connor) ...... 1 2_GALA DAY, C. Matthews, 10.3 (J. Tilson) 2 J— ZEUXIS, D. H. Roberts, 9.0 (E. Shaw) Also started—s Apache, 9.5 and Paris, 9.2 (coupled); 3 Goldtown, 9.2; G Blue Peter, 9.0. , ~ Won by two lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 2mm 52 2-bsec. PAREORA HUNTERS STEEPLECHASE Of I’2o sovs. About two miles. g- Diamond Jack, F. C. Pratt, 9.7 (F. Pratt) 1

2—VALVES, A. S. Jones, 0.13 (H. Anderton) 2 I—SILVER LIGHT, H. E. Elworthy, 10.13 (A. S. Ellis) 3 Also started—3 Tehaunui, 9.11 (fell); 5 Ma Rosa, 9.11 (ran off); 3 Seaboy, 9.7 (ran off). Won by two and a-half lengths with ten lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 29 -3-ssec.

SOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASE. Of 200 sovs. About 24 miles.

I—FABRIANO, P. T. Hogan, 11.5 (D. O’Connor) 1 3— HANDY, 11. Brooker, 10.5 (C. McGovern) 2 Also started —2 Orillamb, 10.8 (baulked); 4 Taramoa, 9.3 (fell). Handy fell at the second to last hurdle and bolted. He was remounted by Iris trainer, B. P. Brooker, and came in 15 minutes later to collect second money. Time, Ginin 22sec. LEVELS HACK HANDICAP. Of 90 sovs. Six furlongs. 4— EL BOA, J. Lindsay, 9.7 (W. Cooper) 1 1— BROADFIELD, E. N. Didham, 9.2 A. E. Didham) ...J.......... 2 2— MOUNT BOA, A. Aubrey, 9.9 (C. Eastwood) 3 Also started—7 Grand Acre, 10.3; 5 Miss Marco, 9.8; 3 Huntley, 9.0; 6 Felonv, 9.0; 9 Bon Waif. 9.0: 8 El Nido, 9.0. Won by throe lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 21sec. WASHDYKE TROT. Of 100 sovs. One and a-half miles. 2—STUDENT PRINCE, McKenzie Bros., scr. (J. Bryce, Junr.) .... 1 B—OTAIO ROSE, W. Toohcy, scr. (R. Townley) 2 2—GOLDEN VALE, T. and M. Brosnahan, 12yds (F. Brosnan) .... 3 Also started—l 6 Aeon, scr.; 12 Harold Bingen, scr.; 15 Jeanette Locanda, scr.; 9 Muri, scr.; 14 Mystery Child, scr.; 12 Tiny Bingen, scr.; 11 Upstart, scr.; 1 Harry Locanda, scr.; 6 Liberty Hall, 12 yds; 10 Wee Brent, 24; 5 Mary Locanda, 36; 4 Connaich, GO; 3 Kid Locanda, 60. Won by three lengths, with 12 lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 54 2-ssec, 3min 55 2-ssec, 4min 0 3-ssec.

TESCHEMAKER MEMORIAL CUP. Of 150 sovs. Two and a-half miles. 1— MATAIPUKE, F. C. Pratt, 10.3 (F. Pratt) I 2— NIGHTRAID, A. G. MacDonald, 10.9 (A. Youngman) 2 3— VALVES, A. S. Jones, 9.2 (H. Anderton) 3 The only starters. Won by eight lengths. Valves was remounted. Time, smin 58 3-ssec. HUNTER’S PLATE. Of 100 sovs. One and a-lialf miles. S—EXIDE, J. R. Cochrane, 10.10 (I. Tilson) 1 12—WHIFFLER, G. H. Paul, 10.7 (G. Paul) 2 B—SCION, F. C. Pratt, 11.5 (F. C. Pratt) 3 Also started—3 Mime, 11.5; 2 Beauty Light, 10.11; 7 Royal Land, 10.11; 6 Shut Eye, 10.8; 4 Barrington, 10.8; 10 Fresh Breeze, 10.7; 11 Symons, ,10.7; 9 Clarenson, 10.7; 1 Hidden Mystery, 10.7; 13 Krasnoi, 10.7.

Won by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, 2min 57 3-sscc,

CLAREMONT HANDICAP.

Of 100 sovs. One mile and. 35 yards. 4 —'RASCAL, Miss E. D. Robinson, 9.2 (C. Eastwood) 1 1 — MEMBO, D. E. Jones, 9.4 2 2— TABOO, L. Kilcher, 11.0 (E. Shaw) 3

Also started—2 Wingatui, 9.11; 8 Town Bank, 9.9; 6 Evening, 9.4; 7 Waterlow, 9.0; 5 Pangolin, 9.0; 9 Martis, 9.0.

Won by a neck with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 52 l-ssec. POVERTY BAY HUNT RACES. HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY. By Telegraph—Press Association. Gisborne, Last Night. The following weights have been declared by Mr. H. Coyle for the Poverty Bay Hunt Club’s annual race meeting on Saturday:— HUNTERS’ HURDLES HANDICAP. One and a-half miles. —Mangatoetoe, 11.9; Woden, 11.6; Garzon, 11.2; Mark Over, Princess Elizabeth, Sonny Boy, Miss Barcarole, Master Arch, Purseproud, Dimmer, 10.7. AWAPUNI HURDLES HANDICAP. One and three-quarter miles. —Jen, 10.3; Abisogne, 10.3; Kingi Pita, 9.8; Banjuke, 9.3; Garzon, 9.3; Night Witch, 9.0. HEXTON HANDICAP. One and aquarter miles. —Thursby, 10.8; Huikai, 10.2; Bold Front, 9.11; Patutahi, 9.10; Superb King, 9.6; Startle, 9.4; Tea Lady, 9.3; Road Hog, 9.2; Tall Timber, Good Sport, Evensong, Plimmerton, Nahi, Essential, Dimmer, Lightwood, Sun Yat Sen, Kinsel, 9.0. FERGUSON STEEPLECHASE. Two and a-half miles. —Woden, 12.2; Abisogne, 11.7; Revel, Highway, Banjuke, 11.5; Ponjola, 11.2; Royal Heather, Garzon, 10.11; Master Arch, 10.7. SWARTHMOOR TRIAL HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Ardri, 9.13; Donnette, Chronic, 9.G; Waitoke, 9.2; Primitive, Paruanaru, Ruku, Feruff, Cyncona, Sunglare, Rich Crop, Wonder King, Lady Horton, Princess Elizabeth, Arrow Shot, Coonardo, Oddmint, Miss Barcarole, Sunny Mint, Quakeress, 9.0.

HUNTERS’ BRACELET HANDICAP. Ono mile.—Maiigatoetoe, 12.2; Tall Timber, 11.13; Acred, 11.13; Fall o’ the Year, 11.11; Purseproud, Woden, 11.4; Revel, 11.2; Percki, Paruparu, Silverfish, Polydorus, Sunny Boy, Roval Heather, 11.0.

RAPANUI HACK FLAT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —King Wanga, Bold Front, Patutahi, 10.12; Mangaharei, 10.5; Kinsel, 9.12; Rich Harvest, Mouri Rangi, 9.11; Otene, 9.8; Ardri, 9.7; Essential, 9.4; Dimmer, 9.3; Winnington, 9.2; Primitive, Sun Yat Sen, Evensong, Ruku, Tan, Simeon, Cyncona, Polydorus, Lightwood, Lady Castlemaine, Oddmint, Atapai, Pcreki, Rapiata, Donnette, Cynette, Autumnia, Sandburr, lago, Chronic, 9.0,

Roman Abbey was scratched for ail engagements at the Grand . National meeting at 10.10 a.m. on Thursday.

CHRISTCHURCH HUNT RACES.

DECLAR iTION OF WEIGHTS.

By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. E. Hcnrys for the Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting on August 3:— KENNELS HURDLES HANDICAP. Once round and a distance. —Just John, 11.5; Scion, 10.9; Grand National, 9.13; Mime, Quilfirc, 9.12; Exide, 9.11; Gay Jim, 9.2; Whiffler, Royal Despatch, Clarenson, Barrington, Master Garland, 9.0.

LAWFOKD STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. About two miles.—Greenstone, 11.2; Waitaunaha, 10.13; Radiac, 10.12; Bon Aryon, 10.11; Night Raid, 10.7; Silver Light, 9.13; Hyperion, 9.10; Fairness, Master Garlane, Sea Boy, 9.0. LONGBEACH HURDLES HANDICAP. Once round and a distance.—Overhaul, 11.13; Elysianor, 11.2;- Aborfeldy, 10.13; Kawini, 10.8; Lancer, 10.6; Perle da Leon, 10.3; Troilus, Projector, 9.13; Gala Day 9.8; Bonogne, 9.7; Paris, Heisler, Rairgiawhio, 9.0.

lIOMEBY STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half. —Glendowie, 11.13; King’s Guard, 11.5; Maunga, 10.13; Fabriano, Lord Ranald, 10.7; Radiate, 10.5; Young Thurnham, 9.11; Radiac, Tcreliu, 9.0.

BRABAZON HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Black Duke, 11.5; Battle Colours, 11.3; King Balboa, Gay Sonnet, 10.9; Arikiwai, Taboo, 10. S; Bonogne, 10.2; Solrose, 10.1; Anolo, 9.9; Solferite, Circulation, 9.6; Chickwheat, Overdrawn, 9.5; Prickles, Rascal, Subdivision, 9.4; Malmsey, 9.2; Evening, Perle de Leon, Sagittarius, Royal Game, Royal Tractor, Pangolin, 9.0.

HUNTERS’ PLATE HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—Glendowie, 11.9, Mime, 11.4; Exide, Quillire, 11.3; Gay Jim, Waitaunaha, 10.9; Whiffler, 10.7; Royal Dispatch 10.5; Clarenson, Barrington, Exploit, Gladon, Hyperion, 10.3; Diamond Jack, Poetess, 10.2; Fresh Breeze, Fairness, Master Garlane, 10.0.

FLYING HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Honeycombe, 10.9; Sarnia, 10.8; Sweet Refrain, 10.5; Red Boa, 10.3; Grand Acre, 9.13; Phastar, 9.11; Royal Flower, 9.2; Martian Spear, Moy Hall, Waihcmo, The Bailiff, Huntley, Morian, Hounslow, Haulage, 9.0.

DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN JOCKEY.

MOUNT FALLS ON lIUGHIE CAIRNS.

By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July' 28, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne. July 28. Hughie Cairns, one of the best known jockeys in Australia and New Zealand, was fatally injured when his mount, Quick Deal, fell in the Gellibrand Hurdles at Moonee Valley' yesterday'. The horse «omersaulted at the last fence, his hindquarters crashing on the rider, whose skull was badly fractured.

TOPICS FROM EVERYWHERE.

(By r “Moturoa.”)

Interest is being taken in a well-built rising 3-year-old half-brother to Paddon, by Day Comet, on whom the name of Chang has been bestowed. He is located in A. Tinker's menage.

Wiltshire is again back at solid work and northern writers consider he has sufficiently recovered from his setback at Ellerslie to play a prominent part in the decision of the Great Northern Steeplechase.

From Wanganui we hear that Thaw has gone wrong, but Mask, Ceremony and Pomp are working well. The decision regarding their projected visit to Sydney depends upon Mr. G. M. Currie’s opinion on his return, which is expected in the next few days.

A good many horses have won both the Wellington and Grand National Steeplechase, but only four —Gobo, Captain Jingle, Coalition, and Oakleigh—have won the Trentham cross-country event and then gone on to score in the Grand National Steeples at Riccarton a month later. King’s Guard, this year’s winner of the Wellington Steeplechase, claims an engagement in the Grand National Steeplechase.

The other morning at Wanganui Alloy, Pedestal, and Gasform were associated in a gallop 6ver five furlongs on the hurdle track, which was in good order, though a trifle heavy. They finished fairly well together in 1.5. Alloy is one of the progeny of Bronze, while Pedestal is such a big chap that it may be well in his three-year-old career that the half-brother to Commendation proves his ability. Gasform may be racing in the early spring and the Gasbag mare should pick up more than one winning bracket for F. Lind.

Kaihoro, who has been spelling, on her owner’s property for some time, is said to have built up and thickened out as the result of the let-up. She will be hacked about in the near future and early in the new "season will again join the active ranks. She is a particularly smart sprinter and, though she has not been favoured with the best of luck, it is hoped the punters in the new season will benefit by her racing.

W. McKinnon’s team at Greenmeadows has lately been increased by the arrival of Normandy and Pakitere, who were sired by Arausio out of Hoy and Te Aupaki respectively, says the Dominion. Normandy, who was bred and is owned by Mr. J. D. Ormond, is a half-brother to a number of shining lights in the turf world, as he includes amongst his half-blooded relatives Anomaly, Penelophon, Shirley, Rigoletto, King’s Jest, and Last Mark, the latter pair having been recent winners. Pakitere is a half-sister to Toxeuma, and will be raced under lease by Mr. F. Ormond from his brother, Mr. G. C. Ormond.

The death of Mr. Samuel Bradley marks the passing of another of Auckland’s bestknown sportsmen (writes “Phaeton” in the New Zealand Herald). For quite a long stretch of years Mr. Bradlej' had been connected with many branches of sport, and in racing with a small team he had the pleasure of seeing his colours carried with success in a number of important races. With Impulse he furnished the winner of the double, A.R.C. Easter Handicap and Autumn Handicap, on two occasions, and that horse also won the New Zealand Cup for him. Wairiki was another lucky purchase he made, and that horse won the Great Northern Guineas, Great Northern Derby and Auckland Cup, besides a number of other good races. Wairiki was transported to Australia with a view to contesting the Melbourne Cup of 1904, but an unfortunate mishap befell the horse during the contest, and his racing career was terminated. Dating from the mishap to Wairiki, Mr. Bradley did not appear to quite hold the same interest in racing,

and of late his colours had remained folded up. A man of most genial disposition, Samuel Bradley had a wide circle of friends and the kindliness of heart which marked his career will keep his memory green in many circles. The late Mr. Bradley could certainly be included among lucky buyers. He bought Impulse at the yearling stage of his career for the small sum of 35gns and the St. Leger gelding made a handsome return, topping it off by registering a victory in the New Zealand Cup. Wairiki was secured for an outlay of only £7O, and no one requires to be told that the brown son of Soult recorded a series of high-class performances, winning stakes to the value of close on £5OOO. Under his colours, Swordfish 11. won the Egmont and Wanganui Cups in 1898.

At no stage of the Wai-iti Steeplechase did Lord Ranald appear in danger of defeat, says the Sun, indeed he was never going at better than three-quarter pace, and was under a strong pull all the way. After the race, when chatting with The Sun representative, Mr. L. J. Fechney, owner of Lord Ranald, said that nothing definite had been arrived at as to whether Lord Ranald would fulfil his National engagement. He is only a young horse and a hard race in a big cross-country event might knock him out. But Mr. Fechney added: “So far he has done everything asked of him, and if he wins the Homeby Steeples at his next start the possibilities are that he will run.”

The Taranaki Hunt will hold its annual race meeting on the Taranaki Jockey Club’s course on Saturday, August 31. The programme comprises eight events as follows: —Lepperton Hurdles of £BO (14 miles and 100 yards), Opunake Scurry of £9O (five furlongs), Maiden Hunters’ Steeplechase of £9O (about two miles), Waihi Hack Handicap of £lOO (seven furlongs), Taranaki Hunt Cup Steeplechase of £l7O (about 24 miles), Stratford Handicap of £llO (six furlongs), Hunters’ Flat Race of £9O (1| miles), and Urenui Hack Handicap of £lOO (six furlongs). From the programme, which will be found published in another column, it will be seen that nominations close with the secretary Mr. E. L. Humphries, on Monday, August 12, at 9 p.m.—...j.

TURF TOPICS. I i (By “Moturoa.”) i Limerick, who left Sydney on Friday, has won £37.971 in stakes, and it appears to be only a matter of health for him to overtake the record (£43,100) put up by the mighty Gloaming. ’ At the end of his five-year-old career Gloaming had won only £21,388, while Limerick’s tally is nearly double that amount. Whether Limerick will last as long as the Greenwood champion remains to be’ seen, for Gloaming kept going so well that in his ninth year he amassed over £BOOO. One thing that is pleasing to report is that Limerick appears to be as sound as ever he was, and is in great heart for another invasion of Australia.

! Novar has proved a regular stakeearner for Mr. “Dave” Munro, and the aged son of Sarto and Black Ada, now relegated to hurdles and high-weights, continues in his winning way. This season he scored six wins, three seconds and three thirds and won stakes to the tune of £B7O.- His dam, Black Ada, or as the Stud Book has it, “Blaekada,” was a worthy representative of the All Black clan, and when retired to the stud threw Novar, Clandhu (by Martian), Clarinda and Piuthair (both by Kilbroney), and Caxianmore (by Absurd). This quartette won, between them, a C.J.C. Metropolitan Handicap, a C.J.C. Great Autumn, an Egmont Cup, three Manawatu Cups in succession, a Taranaki Cup and a Wanganui Cup.

This year Home Made has won three times over hurdles and as many times on the flat. Stakes and trophies won total £705. Awapuni touts consider the best has not been seen of the son of Thurnham and Housewife. The Thurnham breed are tough customers, and Housewife, a good winner’ herself, was got by Kenilworth, her dam, Busy Bee, being by Gozo—lndustry, by Musket. Home Made should not lack stamina at all events. He has been sold to an Australian sportsman.

Merry Mint is now one of the most discussed Winter Cup candidates, and with the premier horseman, A. E. Ellis, in the saddle that will probably be the favourite on the day. Foxton touts are loyal to Lady Limond, and if the mare is caught in a galloping mood the Hawke’s Bay crack will have to do his best. Merry Mint is bred on the right lines for winter racing, being by Catmint from that great mare Merry Roe, by Soult—Erey Roe. Merry Roe raced in Mr. F. Hall’s colours and won the Avondale Stakes. Avondale Guineas, Earnout Cup, Trentham Gold Cup and many other important events and was a real “mud lark.’’

Oratrix proved that she was -in the pink of condition by winning the Canterbury Park Handicap with 9.3, giving away 381 b. to Eubul over a mile and three furlongs course. That form was encouraging, and she will now contest the principal distance races at the Queensland Turf Club's Exhibition meeting in August. New Zealand horses with engagements and weights at this gathering are as follow: —Ascot Handicap, six furlongs: Cimabue 9.3, Satrap 8.13. Exhibition Handicap, one mile and a quarter: Satrap 8.10, Concentrate 8.9, Seatown 8.9, Oratrix 8.8, LO.U. 8.1, Star God 1.9. King’s Cup, one mile and a half: Satrap 8.10, Concentrate 8.9, Seatown 8.9, Oratrix 8.8, Star God 7.9.

In referring to the victory registered 1— Kentle in°the V.R.C. Grand National Hurdle Race under Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon’s colours, a Melbourne writer remarks: “Mr. Mackinnon nearly missed the chance of buying Kentle. When lie first inspected him Kentle had been kicked that morning above a knee, and the then owner. Mr. S. W. Higgins, told the V.R.C. chairman that the gelding would be decidedly lame .next day. He added when he saw Kentle in action he would not like the gelding because Kentle had some trouble suggesting stringhalt. No man could have been more frank about the horse than was his owner-trainer. Mr. Mackinnon, telling the story, said that a veterinary sur-a-eon inspected Kentle and declined to pass him for the moment and negotiations were broken off. Mr. Mackinnon was persistent, however, and when he heard that the knee injury had yielded to treatment the negotiations were reopened and this time the chairman was successful. He agreed to buy Kentle for £7OO, plus £3OO if the gelding won before the Grand National Hurdles and another £2OO if he won the big race, or alternately £5OO from his first win.” Kentle won the Marne Jumpers’ Flat Race prior to scoring in the Grand National Hurdles, so that both vendor and buyer had good rejoice.