THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11636, 14 August 1905, Page 2

THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

BY "ACHILLES."

The above fixture will be commenced to-morrow an-1 continued on Thursday and Saturday, and judging by the excellent acceptances received both for the principal and minor events, the gathering should be as successful as any of its predecessors. Speculation will no doubt bo exceedingly brisk, considering the manner in which the winners appear to have been concealed, and backers will have no easy: task in spotting the right horse. Winter Cup. — A nice lot are left in this important event and every one of the runners appear, to ha-v© a good chance, especially Shrapuell Shell and Kremlin 10.12, Golden Vein 10.8, Rose Madder 10.4, Master Alix,_ Shrapnel and Wet Reef 10.3, Veneer 10.2. Durable has also been left in, and with 9.12, must be labelled dangerous, although ' h® has been, prepared for the hurdle event. However, the judge's plac r ing may be — Kremlin- 1, Veneer 2, Wet Reef 3.

Grand National Steeplechase. — This great cross-country event should be full of interest, especially the meeting of such good 'uns as Kaiwro 12.5, Slow Tom and Haydn. 11.8, Comfort 10.13. Phaetonitis 10.11, N/adador 10.8, and Inniskillon 9.13 % Pipi 9.12, who has finished second in this' great event on three pi'evious occasions, will probably have many friends, and the Waverley-trained Kohatu 9.7, who is a most proficient jumper, must not be despised. They may finish— Haydn 1, Phaetonitis 2, Comfort 3.

Grand National Hurdle R.ace. — This event, which comes up for decision oil. Thursday, promises to attract a very strong field, both in quantity and quality. The well-known flat performer Romeo, | heads the list with list., and as the mouse-coloured son of Leolantis is fencing well, he must take a power of beating. The same might apply to Durable 9.13, and Hydrant 9.3, both of whom have got pace, 1 and from accounts are jumping' nicely. Still it is a big thing to ask a novice to win such a race as the one under notice. The Mohican and Creusot 10.13, arc a likely pair, while the grey mare Trump-, cry 10.8,, if in her bfst form, will prove hard to beat. Rungarawa 9.7, I have a great fancy for, and Repulse 9.3, aixd Daredevil 9.0, are doing good work. The result may be — Rungarawa 1, The Mohican 2, Trumpery 3. The following may return dividends in the minor events: —

Hunters' Hurdles. — Bill Bailey and Grand Jury. Trial Hurdles. — Romeo and Daredevil.

Jumpers' Flat. — Hydrant and Rnngarawa.

Enfield Steeplechase. — Eurus and Lurcher. Hack" Handicap. — Flying Spark and Blythemaid.