NARROWLY BEATS WILTSHIRE.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 193, 15 August 1931, Page 19

NARROWLY BEATS WILTSHIRE.

Only Four out of Eleven Starters Finish

Course.

IN AN EXCITING RACE, Copey beat Wiltshire in the Lincoln Steeples to-day by half a length. Snowfall was third, and Tunamoe was the only other horse to finish the course. The weather was fine and sunny, and the attendance was fair. * The track was in excellent order.

AYLESBURY STEEPLECHASE. tl 200 sovs second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. About two miles and a half. 1--THURINA, Mr J. R. B. Bell’s b g, by Tliurnham—Silverina. 6yrs, • 10.10 (R. Beale) 1 1 — FRENCH FLEET. Mr W. M'Carthy’s b g, by Fieetham— Fibrona. aged, 10.2 (H. Dulieu), bracketed with Calham 2 5 PANGOLIN. Mr H. A. Rhind’s eh g, by Panmure—Bengaline. aged, 10.8 (R. Miles) 3 2 Taramoa, Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b g, aged, 11.& (G. Dempster) 0 4 —Umtali. Mr J. Black's b g, aged, 11.3 (J. Walker) 0 I—Calham. Mr W. McCarthy's b g, aged, 9.11 (F. Thompson), bracketed with French Fleet 0 6 Silver Light. Mr H. Elworthy’s blk m, aged, 9.10 (N. Trillo) .... 0 7 Diamond Jack. Mr F. C. Pratt's br g, aged, 9.7 (Owner) 0 Silver Light and Taramoa led French Fleet over the post and rails, but at the Kennels Silver Light drew cleai\ She had a lead of a dozen lengths at the first of the stand double, where she blundered, but made a good recovery. French Fleet was in second place at this stage. Taramoa and Pangolin were next. Umtali being in the rear. Pangolin and French Fleet jumped past Silver Light at.the post and rails and at the Kennels French Fleet was showing the way to Pangolin. Silver Light, Taramoa and Thurina. who were following in that order. Thurina was just behind French Fleet and Pangolin at the top of the straight. Thurina then moved up and led over the last fence, beating French Fleet easily by three lengths. Pangolin was two lengths away, with Diamond Jack finishing fast three lengths further back. Time—smin 12 3-psec. LONGBEACH HANDICAP. Of. sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the sake. Six furlongs. 1 — CROL'KER, Mr J. J. Corry's ch c Surveyor—Pellet, 3yrs, 9.2 (H. Wiggins) 1 2 MOORBIRD, Mr E. S. Luttreil’s b m by The Ace—Moorfowl, 6yrs, 8.10 (M. Kirwan) 2 10—FULL CROP. Mr E. W. Spencer’s br g by Autumn—Bobella, 4yrs, 8.11 (L. Dulieu) 3 7—Acis, Mr V. Riddiford’s b g, 3yrs. 8.9 (B. H. Morris) 0 9—False Scent. Mr W. Taylor’s b g, syrs. 8.6 (K. Voitre) 0 4 Gold Pit. Mr P. C. Webb’s b f, 3yrs, 5.6 (B. Brodie) 0 2—Royal Amphora. Mr R. Sutherland’s b g, 8.6 (J. Jennings) . . 0 5 Actaeon, Mr W. R. Campbell’s b g. 3yrs, 8.1 <H. Gray) 0 6 Babel. Sir Charles Clifford’s br m, 4yrs, 8.1 (R. E. Coveney), bracketed with Fast Passage .. 0 G—Fast Passage, Sir Charles Clifford's br f. 3yrs, 8.0 (D. Cotton), bracketed with Babel 0 H—The Qourn, Dr M. G. Louisson’s blk g. 3yrs, 8.1 (J. Barry) 0 16—Jordan. Mr George Gould's b g, 3yrs. 8.0 (A. Messervey) 0 12— Tautbow, Mr F. Williamson’s blk g. Syre, 8.0 (G. Humphris) 0 14— Night Flyer, Messrs J. C. Clarkson and J. B. Pearson’s b g, 4 yrs, 8.0 (C. Hughes) 0 , S—'Chief Light. Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b g. 3yrs, 8.0 (S. Wilson) 0 15— High Tor, Mr R. Longley’s br f, * 3yrs, 8.0 (A. H. Eastwood) .... 0 13— Lady Noel, Mr H. L. Kingan’s b f, 3yrs, 8.0 (R. J. Mackie) .... 0 Croupier began smartly, and soon crossed over to the rails, leading Gold Pit into the course proper, with Moorbird and Full Crop also prominent. Moorbird took second place a little further on, but Croupier beat her easily by two lengths. Full Crop was three lengths away, while a length further back Night Flyer just beat False Scent, with Acis, Actaeon and Babel next. Time—lmin 13 2-ssec. SYDENHAM HURDLE HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs; second horse 70 sovs and third hprse 35 sovs from the stake. Two miles. - —PRINCE LIT, Mr A. Conbrough's blk g, by Lucullus—Elysian— Graceful mare, 10. IQ (D. O’Connor) 1 3 HIGH PITCH, Mr J. Irwin’s b g. by Sarchedon—Shrill, Byrs, 10.2 (A. Campbell) 2 7 NUKUMAX, Mr S. G. Davidson’s br g, by Manchineel—St Clements mare, 13yds, 10.8 (R. Miles) 3 6—Conjurer 11.. Mr C. Boyle’s b g, Byrs, 10.4 (L. Dulieu) 0 4“"“-A.morist, Mr H. Dampier-Cross-ley’s br g, 7yrs, 9.13 (G. Salt) . . 0 8 — Overhaul, Messrs J. Richardson and D. P. Wilson’s ch g, 9yrs, 9.12 (W. Cooper) 0 I—Landmark, Mr J. J. Corry’s b g 6yrs, 9.11 (A. M’Donald) ’ 0 5 Membo, Mr D. Jones’s br g, 7vrs 9.8 (N. Trillo) 0 9 Troilus Mr F. R. Peirce’s br g lOyrs, 9.1 (R. Beale) 0 Prince Lu took charge at the start, and at the stand he was four lengths in front of Nukumai and Conjurer 11., with Overhaul and Membo next, Landmark being last. Troilus fell at Cutts’ hurdle, where Prince Lu had Conjurer II. r Overhaul and Amorist as his nearest attendants. Turning into the back stretch. High Pitch made a forward

move, and at the six furlong post Prince Lu was six lengths in front of Overhaul, Conjurer 11. and Amorist, with High Pitch heading the others. A furlong further on Amorist was in second place, and he followed Prince Lu round the home turn, where he dropped out again. Prince Lu was well clear of Nukumai, Overhaul and High Pitch at the last hurdle, and he won easily by three lengths. High Pitch finished best of the others, beating Nukumai by a length, Overhaul being two lengths further back. Time—3min 41sec. STYX HURDLE HANDICAP, "If 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Once round and a distance. v B —HUNTLEY, Mr G. G. Holmes’s b b, by Claren^eux—Bella Donna, 6yrs, 9.0 (I. Tilsonj 1 —RAMESES, Mr J. Lindsay's br g, by Sutala—Roden, aged 9.7 (W. Cooper) 2 —ALADDIN Mr O. F. Watson’s bik g, by Hunting Song—Etoile D’Or, syrs, 12.9 (J. Kerr) 3 ' —Apache, Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b g, aged. 11.9 (G. Dempster) 0 —Paquito, Mr H. A. Knight's b g, aged, 10.9 (K. Hawkins) 0 I —Gall:vanter, Mr R. C. Keeper’s b g, 6yrs, 9.3 (N. Trillo) 0 J —Gueress. Mr W. Higgins’s b m, syrs, 9.0 (A. M’Donald) 0 G—Gold Mint, Mr J. Black’s b g, aged, 9.0 (J. M’Rae) 0 3—Gourmet, Mr J. J. Corry’s b g, aged, 9.0 (J. Tucker) 0 Apache, Rameses and Huntley were together over the first hurdle, when Huntley took charge, leading Rameses and Apache out of the straight, Paquito being a long way in the rear. Huntley and Apache were together at the mile post, just clear of Rameses and Galllvanter. Two furlongs further on Rameses moved up and joined Huntley in the lead. Rameses then took charge, and at the home turn was showing out from Huntley and Apache, with Gallivanter next. Aladdin was a good way back at this stage, but was starting to move up. There was not much to choose between Rameses, Huntley and Apache at the last hurdle, Gallivanter and Aladdin being next. Apache fnded out in the run home and an exciting finish resulted in Huntley beating Rameses by a head. Aladdin, finishing strongly was a length away. Gallivanter being a length further back, just in front of Apache. Time—2min 5 7sec.

LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs; second horse 70 sovs and third horse 35 sovs fi*om the stake. About three miles. 6 COPEY, Mr J. Fryer’s b g, by Marble Arc h—St A mans mare, 7yrs, 9.5 (I. Tucker) 1 S—WILTSHIRE, Messrs T. C. and H. W. .Wilson’s ch g, by • Day Comet—Lady Lobelia, 9yrs, 11.8 (R. Syme) 2 2 SNOWFALL, Mr M. Mouat, junior’s ch g, by Balboa—Martian Nell, 13yrs, 11.0 (D. O’Connor) 3 4—Paris, Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b g, 9yrs, 11.3 (G. Dempster) 0 3 Dark Prince, Mr J. D. Kemp’s blk g, Syrs, 10.9 (J. M’Rae) .... 0 8— Omeo, Mr A. Lile’s b g, Byrs, 10.7 (A. M’Donald) 0 I—Lucess Mr W. J. M’Lean's b g, Byrs, 10.3 (R. Miles) 0 11—Tuki, Mr J. M. Samson’s b g, 14 yrs, 9.8 (J. Kerr) 0 7 Bon Aryan, Mr T. E. Whelch’s br g, 9yrs, 9.1 (W. Blanche) . . 0 9 Malu. Mr S. G. Ware’s b g, 10 yrs, 9.1 (J. Jenkins) 0 10—Tunamoe, Mr W. J. Kelly’s b g, 9yrs, 9.0 (N. Trillo) 0 Dark Prince and Paris showed the way over Cutts’ with Snowfall and Tunamoe leading the others. Tunamoe joined Dark Prince in the lead at the Kennels double, Wiltshire, Paris and Bon Aryna being. next. Bon Aryan after joining Tunamoe in second place behind Dark Prince at the sod wall, lost his rider at the next fence. Omeo fell at the fence near the carriage paddock, bringing Tuki down. Dark Prince, Tunamoe, and Wiltshire were in line at the Stand double with Lucess, Copey and Snowfall two lengths away. Wiltshire led this bunch over Cutts’ and round to the sod wall, where Lucess fell. Paris, who had dropped back leaving the straight, moved up again at the post and rails. Snowfall joined Wiltshire in the lead after jumping the Kennels double, Paris, Copey, and Tunamoe being next. Dark Prince lost his rider at the sod wall, and Paris went out at the straight where Snowfall and Wiltshire were just clear of Copey. Copey and Wiltshire led Snowfall over the last fence and an exciting finish between the two leaders resulted in Copey beating Wiltshire by half a length. Snowfall was ten lengths away with Matu some distance back fourth, the only other to finish. Tunamoe was pulled up at the top of the straight. Time—smin 53sec. LINCOLN PLACINGS.

HEATHCOTE HANDICAP. 250 sovs; se cond horse 50 sovs ar.d third horse 25 sovs from the stake. One mile. 6 RASCAL, Miss E. D. Robinson's h S by Absurd—Marty, aged. 8.10 (R. E. Coveney) . i 12— GUSTAVO, Mr J. R. M’Kenzie’s ch h by Solferino—Bon Bord, 4yrs. 9.5 (W. Pascoe) s 4 SHATTER, Mr H. A. Knight’s br g by Shambles—Windshield, 4yrs, 8.8 (B. H. Morris) ... 3 11 — aay c jest, Dr M. G. Louisson’s ch g, 6yrs, 10.11 (J. Barry) 0 5 Compris, Mr P. f. Campbell’s b g, syrs, 10.3 (M. Kirwan) . 0 1 — Ranelagh, Mrs N. Rutherford’s _ syrs, 9.5 (H. Gray) 0 0 R-‘d Boa, Mrs E. Andrews’s ch g, 6yrs, 9.5 (B. Brodie) 0 2 Ephialtes, Mrs T. B. Dwan’s br g 4yrs, 9.2 (J. Brady) 0 8— Starshooter, Mr J. D. Bundy’s „ b g. 6yrs, 8.8 (R. J. Mackie) . . 0 1 — Royal Love, Mr H. Preston’s ch h, 4yrs, 8.2 (J. W. Jennings) . . 0 13— Black Mint, Mr W. H. Ballinger’s b g. aged, 8.0 <S. Wilson) 0 9 Topere. Mr G. R. Hunter’s b g. Gyrs, 8.0 (K. Voitre) 0 10 —Night Maid. Mr S. Lynch’s ch m, 6yrs, 8.0 (H. Wiggins) 0 Shatter was smartest out, followed by Starshooter, Red Boa and Rascal. After going a furlong Shatter lost his place and a little further on Rascal took charge from Starshooter, with Gustavo and Red Boa handy. At the half-mile post Rascal was three lengths in front of Starshooter, Gustavo. Red Boa and Shatter. There was no change when the straight was reached and Gustavo then took second place. Rascal held his place to the finish, beating Gustavo by two lengths. Two lengths further back came Shatter, a head in front of Red Boa. with Royal Love another head away. Time—lmin 39sec. REDCLIFFS HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 2 MARTIAN CHIEF, Mr R. J. Murphy’s ch g by Chief Ruler— Martianette, 4yrs, 9.5 (13. H. Morris) j 8— HOUNSLOW, Mr E. Hay’s ch g by Tliurnham—Heath Lass, 6yrs, 8.13 (W. Pascoe) 2 9 OWLSFLIGHT, Sir Charles Clifford’s b g by The Ace—Owlcombe, 4yrs, 8.0 (D. Cotton), bracketed with Sailor’s Love . . 3 7 The Smuggler, Mr F. L. Price’s ch g, syrs, 9.5 (B. Brodie) .... 0 I—PAKITERE, Mr C. W. Duncan’s b m, 4yrs, 9.1 (H. Gray) 0 3 SPEARFUL. Messrs E. and N. Foreman’s b g, 6yrs, 8.12 (H. Goldfinch) 0 4 Locksley, Mr H. Shaw’s b g, 4yrs, 8.11 (K. Voitre) 0 14— Quinopal. Mr A. C. Mill’s ch g, Gyrs. 8.10 (M. Kirwan) 0 12— Water Power, Mr P. T. Hogan’s ch m. 4yrs, 8.8 (C. Hughes) 0 10— Pixie Gold, Mr G. Gerard’s br g, 6yrs, 8.5 (L. Pyne) 0 11— Riri, Mr G. Murray Aynsley’s ch g. 4yrs, 8.3 (A. H. Eastwood) 0 9-—Ramo, Mr H. Preston’s b g, syrs, 8.3 (R. J. 0 6 Jason’s Quest, Mr E. G. M’Cullough’s b m, 4yrs, 8.0 (H. Wiggins) 0 15— Spanish Maid, Mr P. G. Ross’s ch m, syrs, 8.0 (J. Dooley) .... 0 17—.Tael, Mr E. W. Spencer’s b m, 4i'rs, 8.0 (A. Messervey) 0

5 Sailor’s Love, Sir Charles Clifford’s blk f, 3yrß, 8.0 (R. E. Cgyeny), coupled with Owlsflight 0 13—Elude, Mr J. G. Macdonald’s br g, 4yrs, 8.0 (J. Jennings) 0 16— Shootjst. Mr W. H. Ballinger’s b g. 4yrs, 8.0 (S. Wilson) 0 18— Eclair, Mr F. Williamson’s br c, 3yrs, 8.0 (E. Humphris) 0 19— Decisive, Mr G. R. Macdonald’s b g, 4yrs. 8.0 (J. Barry) 0 20— Invictus, Mr E. C. Haddock’s b g, 4yrs, 8.0 (G. Barr) 0 Jason’s Quest, Shootist, and Owlsflight were the first to show out, but at the end of a furlong Owlsflight took charge from Shootist and Sailor's Love. A little further on Water Power ran to the front, being followed round the turn by Sailor's Love, Pakitere, Owlsflight, and Hounslow, with Martian Chief prominent in the next bunch. Water Power and Sailor’s Love led to the straight. Martian Chief then moved up from the inside. Martian Chief was out clear at the distance, where Hounslow and Owlsflight were most prominent in the next bunch. Martian Chief went on to win by two lengths, Hounslow beating Owlsflight by a head for second place. A little further back came Jason’s Quest just in front of Pixie Gold, with Sailor's Love, Locksley and Spearful close up. Time—lmin 27see. SELWYN HANDICAP. Of 250 soys; second horse 50 sovs arid third horse 25 sovs from the stake. Seven fuxJ&ngs. 2 HISTORIC, Mr V. Riddiford’s ch h, by Nassau—-Brayton, aged, 10.11 (B. H. Morris) 1 9—MEPRISANT, Mr G. Murray Aynsley’s ch g, by Paladin—Disdainful, 6yrs, 9.5 (D. O’Connor) 2 6 MAHORA, Mr A. C. Plummer’s b g, bj' Lackham—Morzonia, syrs, 10.6 (A. Didham) 3 I—Charmeuse, Mr G. Hall’s b m, syrs, 10.5 (M. Kirwan) 0 s—Great Star, Mr J. H. Prosser’s b g, 6yrs, 10.4 (G. Humphris) .... 0 10— Palermo, Mr W. L. Milne’s b g, syrs, 10.3 (J. Dooley) 0 4—Red Boa, Mrs E. Andrews’s ch g, 6yrs, 9.7 (H. Gray) 0 7 Mount Boa, Mr A. L. Aubrey’s ch g, aged, 9.7 (H. Wiggins) .... 0 8— Quantum Mr M. Keenan’s b g, aged, 9.4 (H. Young) 0 3On Top, Messrs G. M’Millan and D. R. Revell’s ch g, syrs, 9.1 (H. Goldfinch) 0 11— Arrowmir, Mr R. Ellis’s br g, aged, 8.9 (R. E. Coveny) 0 13— Limited, Mr R. Adamson’s b g, aged, 8.8 (J. Jennings) 0 14— Royal Game, Mr W. H. Ballingers blk h, aged, 8.2 (S. Wilson) 0 17— Miss Mercia, Mr P. F. Thorpy’s br m, aged, 8.0 (C. Hughes) .... 0 12— Juniper, Mr Geo. Gould’s b g, syrs, 8.0 (A. Messervey) 0 15— Smithereens, Mr E. W. Spencer's b g, aged, S.O (D. Cotton) ...... 0 IC—Thorndale, Mr W. Parsons’s br g. aged, 8.0 (G. Barr) 0 Quantum was first' to break the line, followed by Limited, Mahora, Juniper and Great Star. At the end of two furlongs Limited was in charge, with Mahora, Great Star and Quantum in the next bunch. Limited led Mahora, Arrowmir, Quantum and Great Star round the home turn, but when the straight was reached Meprisant and Historic also put in an appearance. Historic and Meprisant drew away at the distance. Historic winning by a length. Mahora was two lengths away third, with Mount Boa. finishing fast, in fourth place, a neck in front of Great Star. Time—lmin 26 l-ssec.