SPORTING.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19249, 1 August 1932, Page 9

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY 111 NT. steeplechase meeting Officials: Mr C. L. Orbell; vice-presi-Mr A. S. Elwortny; stewards, R. J. Bassett, W. J. Bassett, Bennett, R. Burdon. A. S. ElH. Elworthy, H. H. ElH. H. Fisher, S. rv. GilM. C. Harper. H. J. LeA. G. Macdonald, M. F. Maze. Morris, R. Murphy. F. F. Neale, L. Ortcll, R. L. Orbell, W. U. W. H. Orbell, T. R. Rhodes, ■ B. N. Thomas; stipendiary stewMr G. E. Curry; judicial comMessrs C. L. Orbell, Elworthy. H. H. Fisher, Ha. G. Macdonald ana W. H. Orbell; hon. timekeepers. Messrs H J O’Leary and A. Dickson; judge, C. E. Hassall; haadicappers, ■ Mr J. E. Henrys (Gallops), Mr G. Paul, junr. (Trot); hon. clerk of Course, Mr J. M. Shaw; clerk of scales, Mr D. McKenzie, starter, Mr A. J. Hastings; surgeon. Dr. G. H. Ussher, M.D., F.R.C.S.; hon. vet. surgeons, Messrs C. H. ■ Williamson and W. Smith; secrcH tary, Mr H. H. Fraser. stormy days during the the weather had returned to norby Friday, and overhead conditions almost perfect on Saturday for steeplef.hase meeting of the South Hunt at Washdyke. The was bright, warm, and calm, and ■hough the racing track was soft, it never sloppy, while the steeplecourse provided excellent winter The attendance was safsfacand although small fields in the events caused a rather omin-■s-looking slump in totalisator busiHs. the turnover for the day reached ■>Bo, compared with £8304, 10/- last ■ar. Hvhile the racing In the flat events not unduly exciting—the going was ■ the kind calculated to string the out a bit at the end—the two provided spectacular conH>ts. The contestants in the TescheCup gave a fine display, and a ■tisfactory feature was that all the ■ace-getters had followed the South hounds during the season. ■ie horses in the South Canterbury ■eeplechase provided another fine dismay. which would have been even bet■r had not one horse carried two ■hers off at the end of a round. Both ■eeplechases -were won by horses by Ashburton County farmers, ■ashdyke-trained horses accounted for ■e of the eight events on the card, ■iecarton, the West Coast and Oamaru ■itching a win each. There were no ■cidents, and the only occasion for the ■dicial committee to meet was an in■liry into a case in which an owner jad apparently engaged two jockeys for ■ae horse, and had to pay a fine of £2 ■r breaking an engagement. ■ Among those present were represen■tives of other South Island Hunts, ■id a large number of farmers <pre■nt by invitation', who, during the ■eason gave the Club permission to ■unt over their properties. The pro■t on the fixture will not be large a ■eflcit would probably have had to be aced had there not been a rebate in otaJisa„jr tax—but the Club once more r as able to offer its patrons an enjoyble day’s sport. Mr J. M. Shaw took he place of the late Mr W. B. Freenan as clerk of course, and carried out he duties efficiently and promptly. In ►ther departments, the meeting was conducted by the usual officials. The hurdle race went to the Coastrained mare Dainty Ways, who made a ood start over battens, and jumping juickly, had too much speed at the inish for the more-fancied Aucklander Measure. Adult broke his duck igainst a weak field in the Pareora handicap, and Deportment displayed something like his real form in the Teschemaker Hunt Cup, after a fine contest with Peterette and Sir Richard, -.ord Ranald, on a very restricted preparation, showed great gameness, as well as jumping and galloping ability, iy winning the South Canterbury Steeplechase. He was so crippled in front on being pulled up that it might be thought his racing days were over, but this is a characteristic of his unsoundness. High Pitch was outstayed by the winner, but he made a very promising beginning as a chaser, and would have been harder to beat had he not stumbled a bit after landing over the last fence. Lucess’s effort was disappointing, and his weak finish was not impressive in a Grand National connection. but his appearance on returning to the birdcage suggested that he was above himself and required a race Snowfall was never far from the leaders, and with another mile and bigger fences will do better at R iecarton next week. A cut on one of his heels probably hampered the chestnut somewhat at the end of the trip. The trot was an * old-timer,” the horses stringing out over the length of the straight at the end, and Little Claire, pacing more evenly with the weight on top than in the sulky, gave nothing a chance over the last half of the trip. Merry Peel, who is quietly fancied for the Winter Cup, waited on the opposition until reaching the straight, and then came away to win easily from the Samsonowned pair. Backers were all astray in the Hunters’ Plate, the three best-back-ed horses missing a place. Peterette, who had previously run second in the Hunt Cup. came from nowhere to cut down another outsider in the veteran Nine of Spades, who looked a sure winner at the top of the straight. Fresh Breeze, who was an odds-on favourite, broke down near the end, but he did not look to hold a winning chance. Water Power, ridden in behind in the Claremont Handicap, staged a convincing run along the rails in the straight, and scored a length victory over the favourite, Ravine, who easily accounted for the rest. The Racing Described. Morena, Royal Mint and All Smiles dropped out of the Hadlow Hurdles, and of the remaining half dozen Full Measure 283 and Rameses 209, carried nearly all the money. Dainty Ways led off from Rameses, but at the first hurdle Dainty Ways was attended by Camisader. At the stand obstacle Dainty Ways was clear of Rameses. Nine of Spades and Camisader. who were together. Going into the back the order was Dainty Ways, Rameses, Nine of Spades. Camisader, but a bit further on Full Measure moved into second place, and at the far turn Dainty Ways and Full Measure had opened up a gap of three lengths from Rameses, who was more than that distance in front of Nine of Spades. At the top the two leaders were increasing their advantage. Dainty Wavs was less than a length ahead of Full Measure at the last fence, with Rameses some lengths away, but in the run home the Coast mare had too much speed for the favourite, and won by four lengths. Full Measure, who was not ridden out. beat ftameses by four lengths, with Nine of Spades five lengths further back. In a one-dividend field in the Pareora Handicap. Adult 350, Iceni 250, prince Tractor 204, and Traylavah 167 JvCre all fairly evenly supported. Iceni

jumped out from Traylavah and Adult, Prince Tractor being last to move. Iceni led round the far turn from Adult. Traylavah and Prince Tractor, and half way round the top bend Iceni was just ahead of Adult, with Prince Tractor and Traylavah two lengths away. Iceni held her place to the top of the straight, where she collapsed, leaving Adult clear of Traylavah and Prince Tractor. Adult stayed on better than usual to score his first (yin by a length from Traylavah. who was a length and a half ahead of Prince Tractor. Congo was about four lengths back, with Iceni beaten off.

Burglar and Pleasant Point dropped out of the Teschemaker Cup. Deportment 478 wound up favourite, with Sir Richard 354 and Heather Lad 263 next in demand. Peterette. Heather Lad and Sir Richard jumped the first brush together, and at the stand double the field was bunched, with Sir Richard. Heather Lad, Peterette and Deportment in the leading positions. Sir Richard piloted Peterette. Deportment, Marco Polo and Oriflamb over the fence at the seven furlongs, Heather Lad having dropped back. Sir Richard, Marco Polo and Deportment were just ahead of the second division at the top. and when the stand double was reached the second time the order was Sir Richard, Peterette, Deportment, Oriflamb. Marco Polo and Royal Land, all bunched, making a pretty race. Peterette hooked the second leg and nearly interfered with Deportment. Marco Polo hooked the seven furlong fence, and almost came down, and as they turned into the back the order was Sir Richard, Peterette, Deportment, Oriflamb. Sir Richard was still leading at the far turn from Peterette, Oriflamb and Deportment, but half a furlong further on Oriflamb was beaten and Sir Richard and Deportment had drawn three or four lengths clear of Peterette. The leaders bunched again coming to the last fence. Sir Richard and Deportment landing just clear of Peterette. In the run home Deportment drew out and won nicely by a couple of lengths from Peterette. who battled on under pressure and beat Sir Richard by three lengths. Heather Lad was some lengths away fourth, then came Oriflamb and Marco Polo. Royal Land broke down. The race was one of the best seen for a long time, the jumping being excellent.

A fine field of eleven paraded for the South Canterbury Steeplechase, seven of them being Grand National candidates. The Waikato gelding Lucess was a pronounced favourite, but there was close betting between Lancer, High Pitch, Nylotis and Lord Ranald for second position. Diamond Jack, Apache, Snowfall and Lucess jumped the first fence together, but at the stand double Lord Ranald had taken charge from Diamond Jack, Lucess, Snowfall, Apache and Lancer. Lancer, Apache and Calham all hit one or other leg of this double. Lancer made a faulty jump at the seven furlongs and lost his place. Along the back Lord Ranald had established a lead of five lengths from Lucess, Diamond Jack, Snowfall, Nylotis and High Pitch; Graball. The Babe and Calham having drifted. Round the top the order was Lord Ranald. Diamond Jack, Lucess, High Pitch, Snowfall, Nylotis, and it was much the same at the brush at the top of the straight. Here Lancer ran off and took Calham out. Lord Ranald crossed the stand double followed by Nylotis, Snowfall, Diamond Jack, High Pitch and Lucess in a bunch, Apache being nearly a hundred yards away. Diamond Jack was beaten going along the back, and at the far turn the leaders were Nylotis, Lucess, Lord Ranald and High Pitch, with Snowfall next. Lord Ranald took charge again at the top from Nylotis and High Pitch, Lucess having had enough. At the turn Lord Ranald, High Pitch and Nylotis were out by themselves, and High Pitch jumped the last obstacle just ahead of Lord Ranald with Nylotis two or three lengths away. High Pitch made a bad landing and in the run home Lord Ranald took charge again and won by two and a half lengths from High Pitch. Nylotis, easing up, was about ten lengths away, and at an interval of about fifteen lengths came Snowfall, just in front of Lucess, neither being ridden out. Lord Ranald was nodding badly in front after the race, and took a long time to limp back to the birdcage, when he was given a great ovation. There seems litle doubt that had the Masterpiece gelding been sound he would have taken very high honours as a ’chaser.

The withdrawal of War Officer took a lot of interest out of the Washdyke Trot, and backers declared in pronounced fashion for Essay, who carried twice as much money as the second choice, Little Claire, who was in slightly better demand than Desert Maiden and Royal Wrack. Essay maintained her record of going off badly, but this time lost only about a second and a half. Royal Wrack made a similar break. Little Claire, Lena Thorpe and Great Seaman were quickest away, and they led past the stand from Valehead, Essay, Royal Wrack (who had made up ground) and Tollgate. Essay broke again at the lower bend and dropped back. Little Claire was three lengths ahead of Lena Thorpe at the back, with Great Seaman ten lengths away, clear of Desert Maiden and Royal Wrack. Little Claire edged further away at the top, where Great Seaman was overhauling Lena Thorpe. Little Claire was never required to do her best, and won easily by six lengths from Desert Maiden, who was nearly fifty yards ahead of Essay and Great Seaman. It was a poor race, the poorest trot seen at Washdyke for many years.

The Winter Cup candidate Merry Peel was backed down to odds-on in the Levels Hack Handicap, 260 units above his stable-mate Denise. First Song, Merry Peel and Pharaoh were first to break the line, and at the end of a furlong the order was First Song, Merry Peel, Denise, Appeal and Pharaoh. Appeal and Silver Salver were a couple of lengths ahead of First Song and Denise at the far turn, with Merry Peel (under a nice hold) next. Merry Peel moved up behind Silver Salver and Appeal at the top, and taking charge when the straight was reached, he won easily by three lengths. There was a good finish for the minor places, Silver Salver getting second berth by a neck from Traylavah, who came from a long way back. Appeal and Pharaoh, practically a dead heat, were a length away.

Although it was suggested overnight that Fresh Breeze would not be a starter, the Boniform gelding was made a hot order for the Hunters’ Plate, carrying a good deal more than twice as much money as Some Acre or Fair Exchange. Fair Exchange, Congo and Rameses led past the judge’s box, but Congo and Rameses ran wide leaving the straight and were temporarily headed by Some Acre and Night Parade. Going along the back the leaders were Rameses. Congo and Nine of Spades, and these three were in line at the far turn, showing daylight from Night Parade and Fair Exchange. Half way round the curve the three leaders were still together, then came Fair Exchange, Some Acre and Fresh Breeze. Nine of Spades, Rameses and Some Acre were first into the straight, and N ne of Spades looked a certain winner. Then Peterette came from the clouds, and quickly taking charge, the Kings-down-owned mare won going away by three or four lengths from Nine of Spades, who was the same distance ahead of Some Acre. Fresh Breeze was next, but was very lame after the race.

Peterette is trained by her owner, and her success was popular though unexpected.

Ravine 729, Water Power 655, Taboo 579. and Giggleswick 377 were well supported in the Claremont Handicap, the final event of the day. High Court and Ravine got the worst of the start. Water Power was quick to begin, but was steadied, and Giggleswick, First Raid and Some Toff led her into the back stretch. First Raid, Some Toff, Giggleswick, Ravine, Water Power was the order at the six, but Ravine joined First Raid at the far turn, and rounding the top First Raid and Ravine were three lengths ahead of Some Toff and Giggleswick, Water Power heading the others. Ravine went to the front coming to the turn, but ran wide. A furlong and a half from home the Coaster was just in front of Water Power and Giggleswick. but Water Power on the rails finished too well and defeated him by a good length. Giggleswick was about three lengths away, w r ith Taboo a poor fourth. Ravine was a bit unlucky at the start and at the home turn, but it was no certainty that even with the best run he would have beaten Water Power, who finished full of running.

After the third race, the Teschemaker Memorial Hunt Cup was presented to Mr J. P. McQuilkin, owner of Deportment. by Mrs C. L. Orbell, wife of the Master of the Hunt. The Master congratulated Mr McQuilkin on his success. The Cup, he said, had been presented by the late Mr Thomas Teschemaker some years ago. and it was the great ambition of hunting men to have their names engraved upon it. Many of the officials of the Club at present had had the honour of having won the Cup, and of having ridden their own horses in the race. It was pleasing to record that the first three horses past the post that day had Been qualified by the South Canterbury Hunt. (Applause.)

Mr McQuilkin expressed his gratification on having won the Cup, and hoped that next year he would be able to defend the honour. He congratulated the Club on holding such a successful meeting in difficult times, stating that several larger Clubs had been unable to face possible losses during the present strenuous times. Much credit, he said, was due to the trainer (F. Trilford), the jockey (G. Salt) and the horse itself. (Applause.) Cheers w r ere given for the winning owner, for Mr and Mrs Orbell, and the trainer and the rider of Deportment. Results were as follows: HADLOW HACK AND HUNTERS’ HURDLES, Of 80 sovs; 1 h miles. 5—J. Donaldson’s br m Dainty Ways (Arrowsmith-Dainty Step), aged, 9.8 (H. Turner) 1 1— E. Montgomery’s ch g Full Measure, 4yrs, 10.9 (G. Holland) .. 2 2 J. Lindsay's br g Rameses, aged, 9.11 (H. Anderton) 3 Also ran—3 Camisader 10.4 (R. Beale). 4 Nine of Spades 9.3 (D. O’Connor), 6 Night Attire car. 9.2 (F. Langford). Won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Nine' of Spades was fourth. Time —2min 55 4-5 sec. PAREORA HACK HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs; 6 furlongs. I—E. J. Ellis’s br g Adult (Arrow-smith-Ardour), 3yrs, 8.0 (L. J. Ellis) 1 4—H. V. Smith’s b g Traylavah, 3yrs, 8.5 (A. E. Didham) 2 3 J. Dow'’s blk g Prince Tractor, 3yrs, 8.0 (J. Dooley) 3 Also ran—2 Iceni 8.9 (J. W. Jennings), 5 Congo car. 8.3 (F. Ingram). Won by a length, a length and a half between second and third. Congo was fourth. Time —lmin 18 3-ssec. TESCHEMAKER MEMORIAL HUNT CLUB CUP, Of 90 sovs; 2i miles. 1— J. P. McQuilkin’s br g Deportment (Masterpiece-Fairy Fashion), aged 11.10 (G. Salt) 1 4 E. G. Talbot’s b m Peterette, 6yrs, 9.7 (V. Langford) 2 2 A. Austin’s b g Sir Richard, 6yrs, 10.9 (J. Kerr) 3 Also ran—s Oriflamb 11.11 (R. Beale), 3 Heather Lad 10.13 (H. Anderton), 6 Royal Land 10.2 (J. Walker), 7 Marco Polo 9.7 (H. Turner). Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Heather Lad was fourth. Time—smin 36 4-ssec. SOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASE, Of 100 sovs; 2i miles. 5 L. J. Fechney’s b g Lord Ranald (Masterpiece-Bay Chief mare), 6yrs, 10.8 (W. Scobie) 1 3 Jas. Irwin’s b g High Pitch, aged, 10.12 (R Beale) 2 4 J. Welfare’s ch g Nylotis, aged, 9.10 (V. Langford) 3 Also ran—6 Snowfall 11.6 (A. E. Ellis), 1 Lucess 11.2 (D. O’Connor), 7 Calham 10.5 (E. Mackie) ran off, 2 Lancer 10.5 (J. Kerr) ran off, 10 Apache 9.10 (G. Dempster), 11 The Babe car. 9.3 (H. Turner) pulled up, 8 Diamond Jack car. 9.2 (F. Langford), 8 Graball car. 9.9 (J. Walker) ran off. Won by two lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Snowfall was fourth. Time —smin 27 2-ssec. WASHDYKE TROT (saddle), Of 70 sovs (3.45); li miles. 2 H. J. Delargy’s rn m Little Claire (Guy Parrish or Matchlight-Muri-cata), 4yrs, scr (D. C. Watts) .... 1 3 T. G. Fox’s b m Desert Maiden, 4yrs. scr (J. Fraser) 2 I—B. Grice’s b m Essay, 6yrs, scr (M. Holmes) 3 Also ran—4 Royal Wrack scr, 8 Great Seaman scr, 7 Lena Thorpe scr, 6 Valehead scr, 5 Tollgate scr, 8 Doll Dance 24. Won by six lengths, 50 yards between second and third. Great Seaman was fourth. Times —3.34 2-5, 3.37, 3.42 2-5. LEVELS HACK HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs; 1 mile 35 yards. 1— Hunter and Webb's br g Merry Peel (Hunting Song-Merry Roe), 4yrs, 9.6 (A. E. Ellis) 1 4 J. M. Samson's b g Silver Salver, 4yrs, 8.1 (R. J. Mackie) 2 4 H. V. Smith’s b g Traylavah, 3yrs, 8.0 (R. J. Jenkins) (coupled with Silver Salver) 3 Also ran—6 First Song 8.9 (A. E. Didham), 3 Appeal 8.0 (A. Eastwood), 5 Academy car. 8.3 (B. Brodie), 2 Denise 8.0 (L. J. Ellis), 7 Pharaoh 8.0 (C. Eastwood). Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Appeal was fourth. Time—lmin 50 l-ssec. HUNTERS’ PLATE HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs; li miles. 5 E. G. Talbot’s b m Peterette (St. Petersburg-Deerstalker mare), 10.7 (V. Langford) 1 9—T. Riddler’s b g Nine of Spades, aged, 11.3 (E. Mackie) 2 6 J. Lindsay’s br g Rameses, aged, 11.13 (H. Anderton) 3 Also ran—2 Some Acre 11.11 (A. E. Ellis), 4 Night Parade 11.9 (J. Kerr), 3 Fair Exchange 11.6 (D. O’Connor), 1 Fresh Breeze 11.1 (J. Burgess). 8 Congo 10.8 (H. Turner), 7 Pleasant Point 10.7 (G. Salt). Won by three lengths, three lengths between second and third. Some Acre was fourth. Time—2min 22 3-ssec. CLAREMONT HANDICAP, Of 90 sovs; 1 mile 35 yards. 2 P. T. Hogan’s ch m Water Power, (Tractor-Charybdis), 4yrs, 8.9 (B. Brodie) 1 I—Colvin and Thomas's b g Ravine. 6yrs, 8.9 (R. Coveny) 2

4—W. Greenhill's b g Giggleswick, syrs, 8.6 (E. Ludlow) 3

Also ran—3 Taboo 8.6 (L. J. Ellis), 7 Some Toff 8.3 (N. J. Dwyer), 5 First Raid 8.0 (G. Humphries), 6 High Court 8.0 (A. E. Didham) Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Taboo was fourth. Time—lmin 48 2-5 sec. ROSEHILL MEETING. TWO NEW ZEALANDERS WIN. United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyrleht (Received July 31, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. July 31. MAIDEN THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Gold Mag (N.Z.), 8.2 (R. Reed) .. .. 1 Lindeen, 8.12 (J. Munro) 2 Ramrod, 8.7 (McCarten) 3 Twelve started. Gold Mag scored a spectacular win by a length and threequarters on his first appearance in Sydney. Time —lmin 27sec. FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Holdfast, 8.13 (O’Sullivan) l Erbie, 8.2 (Nowland) 2 Oratorian (N.Z.), 8.0 (Stead) 3 Nine started. Won by two lengths, a length and a quarter between second and third. Time—lmin 15sec. ROSEHILL HANDICAP, li miles. Havering (N.Z.). 8.5 (Stead) 1 Salvador, 7.10 (Hickey) 2 Sunlover, 6.13 (Barton) 3 Twelve started. Won easily by three lengths. King March was fifth. Time—2min 6sec. Mungatoon was unplaced in the Nursery Handicap, and White Wings unplaced in the Carlingford Handicap. WIN FOR MAKE UP. (Received July 31, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE. July 31. At the Moonee Valley meeting yesterday. the following were the chief results:— LINDSAY GORDON STEEPLECHASE. Make Up, 10.10 (Tucker) 1 Baverlad, 10.0 (Howson) 2 Green Don. 9.7 (Thompson) 3 Sixteen started. Won by five lengths, half a head between second and third. Time—smin Oisec. GLEN ORLA HANDICAP, li miles. Rex Aurantic, 8.11 (Jones) 1 Mystery Ship, 7.0 (Egan) 2 Spear Lad, 7.8 (J. O’Brien) 3 Thirteen started. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time —2min 13isec. Lady Pam was unplaced in the Derremut Handicap, and Landmark was unplaced in the Jumpers’ Flat. LAST MEETING OF GISBORNE RACING CLUB. STEEPLECHASE TO NEIL. By Telegraph—Press Association GISBORNE. July 30.

In fine weather and before a large attendance the Gisborne Racing Club ceased existence to-day. after 43 years of racing, with the second day of the winter meeting. The Club henceforth will be merged into the Poverty Bay Turf Club. The course was in very fair order, despite heavy rains for the last two days. The totalisator investments were £4922, as compared with £4857 on the second day last year. The total over the two days was £8317 10s as compared with £8969 last year. Results: GISBORNE HURDLES Of 75 sovs; li miles. 4 St. Ames, 9.11 (Mcllroy) .. .. 1 7—Atholspear. 9.8 (Tinsley) 2 3 —Kaiti, 9.5 (L. Dulieu) 3 Also ran: 2 Manuiri. 1 Million, 9 Rongo, 6 King Wanga, 5 Catimes, 8 Sunglare. Won by one and a quarter lengths, one between second and third. Time, 2min. 55 l-ssec. TRIAL HANDICAP. Of 50 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Black Songster, 9.0 <K. Voitre).. 1 5 Kahunoke, 8.4 (Atkins) 2 2 Bird Call, 8.8 (G. Gott) 3 Also ran: 4 Menaderva, 3 Reviver, 6 Evermore. Won by one and threequarter lengths, one between second and third. Time, lmin. 14 2-ssec. WAIKANAE HANDICAP. Of 85 sovs; 1 mile. 7—Head Serang, 8.4 (A. Griffith) .. 1 2 Orby’s Choice, 8.5 (Voitre) .... 2 3 Teller, 9.5 (H. Dunn) 3 Also ran—4 Malahat, 10 Autumn Sun, 8 White Fang, 9 Moa Bird, 1 Sunny Song, 6 Good Idea, 13 Rory Mor, 12 Helium, 5 Bob In, 11 Lady Spy. Won by half a length, a quarter between second and third. Time, lmin. 46 3-ssec. SECOND HACK FLAT. (Of 60 sovs; 7 furlongs.) 1— Rasouli, 8.6 (S. Anderson) .... 1 6 Night Speaker, 8.0 (K. Voitre) 2 4 Beverage, 8.12 (Atkins) 3 Also ran—3 Hawthorn, 5 Lady Vane, 7 Tana Waiata. 9 TjTahi, 8 Primax, 10 Measurer, 2 Foulwind. Won by one and a quarter lengths, threequarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 34 2-ssec. TE HAPARA STEEPLECHASE. Of 75 sovs; about 21 miles. 3—Neil, 10.4 (R. Mcßae) .. .. 1 5 Jen, 9.12 (Corner) 2 7 Harrowgate, 9.0 (Rilmer) .7 7' 3 Also ran—l Simeon, 2 Monetize (broke down). 4 Catimes, 6 Haumarirc (fell). Won by two lengths, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, smin. 35sec. TURANGANUI PLATE Of 60 sovs; 6 furlongs. 2 Sunny Bachelor, 8.3 (S. Anderson) 1 I—Black Songster, 8.12 (Voitre) .. 2 3 Bothwejl, 8.12 (W. Gommi .... 3 Also ran—6 Tarrapin, 7 Muster Tom. 5 Hunting Jay, 4 Swift and Sure. Won by a nose, one and a quarter lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 17 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Of 65 sovs; 6 furlongs. s—Teller. 9.2 (H. Dunn) i 3 Orby’s Choice. 8.5 (K. Voitre) .. 2 4 Sunny Song, 8.5 (S. Anderson).. 3 Also ran—Lordly Knight. 2 Hunting Day, 6 White Fang and King Wanga bracketed, 9 Bold Front, 8 Toboggan 7 Stitch. Won by one and a quarter lengths, one between second and third Time, lmin. 18sec. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY. By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, July 31 The following are the handicaps for the minor events on the first day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand Na--1 tional meetmg:—

At a meeting of the Kurow Jockey Club recently, it was reported that the course was not in a fit condition to race on, and that in present circumstances the Club could not afford to undertake the work of putting it in order. As a result, permission to race on the Oamaru course this season has been applied for. and it is understood that if this is not forthcoming the meeting will probably be allowed to lapse. Between the fourth and fifth races at

the Hunt meeting on Saturday, five j youngsters—they will officially rank as two-year-olds to-day—were sprinted a j couple of furlongs along the straight, i They were Southdown (Rampion-Down South), Guarantee (Paper Money - Entre Nous), and Garter Knight (Li-mond-Anklet), Nightly (NightraidMiss Muriel), and Polar Star (Silver - ado-Starmist). The first three are trained by C. Gieseler for Mr J. M. Samson. Southdown being an Austra-lian-bred youngster. Nightly is in P. T. Hogan’s stable, and is to race in the same colours as Brown Pearl; while Polar Star is owned by S. G. Ware. The 1

] Samson-owned trio, two of which are i likely to go to Sydney next month, were I allowed to go fastest, and all looked J able to gallop.

TRIAL, HURDLES. Of 160 sov s; 13 miles. Morena 11 Nine oi ' Jayson 10 13 Spades 9 0 Full Geld Bag 9 0 Measure 10 9 Arrowzonc 9 0 Pink Note 10 3 Jae! 9 0 Dainty Dan Russell 9 0 Ways 10 2 Night Attire 9 0 Rameses 9 8 PAPARUA HANDICAP, Of 160 sovs 6 furlongs. Grecian Juniper 8 1 Prince 9 8 Tobaccoland 8 1 Fair Arrowmir 8 1 Weathei 8 13 Noteworthy 8 0 Last March 8 11 Waiwene 8 0 Water Power 8 9 Sham Fight 8 0 Belvoir 8 9 Nightguard 8 0 Ringing Dignified Cheer 8 9 March 8 0 Taku Tama 8 2 The Raider 8 0 JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP. Oi 160 sovs; li miles. Full Mark 10 9 Full Measure 9 10 Pahu 10 8 Adventus 9 9 Cruachan 10 5 Camisader 9 8 Nukumai 10 3 Rameses 9 2 Mem bo 10 2 Conjurer II. 9 1 Luminary 10 1 All Smiles 9 0 Nassock 9 12 Chickwheat 9 0 Captain's Fresh Gift 9 11 Breeze 9 0 ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE. Of 160 about 2 miles. French Fleet 11 6 Postman 9 6 Taramoa 10 13 Royal Reign 9 5 Okapua 10 9 Heather Lad 9 5 Nylotis 10 1 Sir Richard 9 0 Oriflamb 9 13 Peterette 9 0 Royal The Babe 9 o Visitor 9 13 Quillfire 9 0 Apache 9 13 Marco Polo 9 0 High Heather 9 8 AVONHEAD HANDICAP. Of 150 7 furlongs. Merry Peel 9 7 . Arden's Adelphi 9 6 Beauty 8 5 Night Recital 9 3 Hounslow 8 4 Consono 9 3 Lord Buchan 8 3 Weatherly 9 2 Metal Bird g 2 Woodfull 8 13 First Song 8 2 Normandy 8 13 Tranquility S 2 Solitaire II. 8 9 Wealth Locksley 8 Beverage 8 2 Craigavon 8 9 Jael 8 0 Muff 8 9 Sailor’s Love 8 o | Irish Knocklong 8 0 Chieftain 8 9 Pixie Gold 8 0 Niggerhead 8 8 Hunting Call 3 0 Monastic 8 8 Homecoming 8 0 Gold Sand 8 8 Water Polo 8 0 Elude 8 7 Sibella 8 0 The Sun 8 6 Prince Tractor 8 0