TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 7, 18 August 1909, Page 13

TURF GOSSIP

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RACING FIXTURES. Aug. 10, 12 and H — C.J.C. Grand National. Sept. 2 and 3 — Marton J.C. Annual. The victory of Nobel at Caulfield on Saturday is the first registered by the Seaton Delaval- —Problem gelding. Censure, Dogger Bank, and St. Marla have all been schooled at Ellerslie during the week, giving satisfactory displays. John Rae arrived from the South at the end of last week, and has permanently taken up his residence again in Auckland. Southern writers express the opinion that the St. Leger gelding Scotty is now suffering from wind infirmity. The Castor gelding Castadrift has gone into John Rae’s charge, to be prepared for future engagements. The judges appointed to hear* the appeal in the Tauriki case were Sir George Clifford, Mr. T. W. Stringer, K.C., and Mr. J. A. Cook. Comparative tables tor the last eight reasons show the representatives of Stepniak to have won £71,010, and those of Souit £59,621. The victory of Los Angelos in the August Handicap at Riccarton on Thursday cost the layers of the odds a fair amount of bullion. Virtue, one of the runners in the Trial Hurdles on the opening day of the C.J.C. Winter Meeting, died as the result of injuries received by falling in the race. The name of Indian Chief having been disallowed for the Souit —The Squaw colt, the name of Wild West has been claimed for him. Mr. Geo. Morse has been re-appointed handicapper to the Wanganui Jockey Club, while Mr. Jas. Coombes has been appointed starter. Tyrannis, which won two Hunters’ at Riccarton last week, won a double at the recent Woodlands Hunt Club meeting, just previous to being taken to Riccarton. Mr. J. F Hartland, secretary of the Auckland Racing Club, returned from Christchurch on Saturday, after attending the appeal court of the Racing Conference in the Tauriki case. Nominations for the Avondale Cup, First Handicap Steeplechase, Plumpton Handicap, and Flying Stakes Handicap close with the secretary (Mr. H. H. Hayr) on Friday next, the 20th Inst., at 9 p.m. The only Auckland horses left in the C.J.C. Derby and Oaks are Elysian in the former and Tetraazin! In the latter, both of which now figure in the nomina tion of Mesdames Foss and Stewart. According to the special correspondent of the '‘Dominion,” Le Beau was badly injured when he fell in the C.J.C. National :Stee)plechas>e, and doubts ane expressed as to whether he will ever race again. On the opening day of the C.J.C. Winter Meeting, the North Island horses won seven out of the eight events on( the programme. The Southerners got a little of their own back on the second day, winning five out of the eight races contested. Some idea of the speculation on the opening day of the C.J.C. Winter Meeting may be gathered from the totals on the machines in three of the events: — Winter Cup, £4685; Nation>l Steeplechase, £3827; and A.vonhead Handicap, £3350. The fine weather of the last few days has dried up the tracks at Ellerslie, and advantage has been taken of the fact by several trainers to let their two-year-olds run along a few furlongs, but nothing of a sensational character has been, recorded. Says a Sydney scribe: "One of the smartest of the performances registered on the Randwick magpie course yesterday morning was a seven-furlong gallop by Aborigine, which showed his ability to accumulate pace by cutting out seven furlongs in 1.334, durlug which he led Sayndeu by lengths. It would be as wen for owners to take note of the alterations in the rules pertaining to both racing and trotting. All colours used at tota lisa tor meetings require now to be registered, the rules relating to racing coming into force on March lat, and for the trotting on January Ist.

The foil-owing names have been claimed for several of the two-year-olds at Ellerslie: Ch f by Seaton Delaval—Orange and Blue, Blue Vale; br f by Pukaki—Nora, Noreen; ch g by Salvadan—Solitary, Solus; br filly by Soult—Winsome, Puhi; b f by Menschikoff—Golden Rose, Alma Rose. The Woodville Jockey Club’s balancesheet showed a profit of £220 for the season’s workings. After considerable discussion on the item £195 for refreshments, it was decided to abolish the stewards’ bar. No complimentary tickets are to be issued to residents of the borough or county. A classic race was remitted to the stewards. Private watches made King Post runt the last six furlongs of the Winter Cup neany as fast as the winner. The son of Seaton Delaval was the last of a strung-out field at the end of the first furlong, and the run he put in after that was astonishing. He is slow to find his feet at the beginning of a race, but there is no mistake about his galloping ability. The Auckland horse Grenadier was a bit of a disappointment in the C.J.C. Winter Cup, eventually finishing fifth. He improved a litle on this display in the August Handicap, when he finished second. The price be paid in the latter event, for running second, gave the opinion that his connections could not have been very sweet on his chance. A meeting of the committee of the Avondale Jockey Club was held last Friday afternoon, when the following officials were appointed for the ensuing year: — Messrs M. Foley (chairman), J. Bollard, M.P., Robert Duder, D. McLeod, C. Grey, J. May, A. Davis, C. S. H. McKinney, C. B. Rogers, and Dr. Sharman. Starter: Mr F. W. Edwards. Handicapper, Mr R. Wynyard. New Zealand horses were well to the fore on the opening day of th e V.A.T.C. Grand National meeting, Haeremai winning the Wilgah Steeplechasers’ Flat Handicap, Nobel the Balaclava Stakes, while Socialist ran second in the Moondah Plate, and Golden Cairn filled the same position in the Mornington Welter. Presuming it is the Waikato-bred Haeremai that won, he must have improved considerably since going to Australia. The annual meeting of the Avondale Jockey Club was held last Tuesday, Mr M. Foley presiding over a good attendance. The report and balance-sheet, which have already been published, were adopted. The new rules of the club were confirmed with one alteration, the number of committee being altered from 12 to 10. The retiring honorary officials were re-elected. A coincidence in connection with the past racing season is that the opening race of the year, the Hunters’ Hurdle Race at the C.J.C. Winter Meeting, was won by the Hon. J. D. Ormond with Audax, by Birkenhead, while the last race of the season, the Kia Ora Handicap, at the Wellington Winter Meeting, was won by Miscast, also by Birkenhead, which the Hon. J. D. Ormond disposed of the day before the race. Nadador’s record is a somewhat unique one, she having now won every principal steeplechase in the Dominion except the Great Northern at Ellerslie. In 1905, she won both the Hawke’s Bay and Napier Park Steeplechases, winning again at Hastings the year following. In 1907 the Wanganui Steeplechase came her way, while last season Trentham was the scene of her “annual” success, as it may be aptly term ed. By winning the C.J.C. Grand National Steeplechase at Riccarton yesterday, Nadador has set the seal on her fame. The daughter of El Draque has always been a consistent performer, but lacked the necessary dash to make her a top-noticher. Her trainer, V. Collello, has always maintained, however, that given firm going, the mare would make the best of them gallop, and the conditions yesterday would suit her admirably. Last season Nadador competed in eight races, without earning a winning bracket. I have to acknowledge with thanks receipt of the N.Z. Turf Register for the past season. As usual the Register, which is compiled at the “Weekly Press and Referee” office, Christchurch, contains a fund of information for racing men, and in addition’to the reports of the past season’s racing and trotting meetings, there are also tables showing the results of all the principal races in New Zealand and Victoria, together with dates of race meetings, entries for coming events, registered colours, rules of racing, racing statistics, sales of blood stock, and in fact everything a racing man requires, and no sportsman should be without it.

The attention of breeders is called to an announcement in another column to the effect that Monoform will again be at their service during the coming season. Monoform is a beautifully-bred horse, being by Hotchkisa—Formo, therefore full brother to the successful sire, Multiform. So far none of .Monoform’s stock have raced, but there are several now two-year-olds in work at Ellerslie which show great promise, while his stock altogether give the opinion that he will be as successful at the stud as his illustrious brother. Full particulars can be had from F. MacManemin, Ellerslie, or W. Tozer, Green-lane. Says the “Dominion” on the C.J.C. National Hurdles: The winner was received with great cheering, and there is no doubt about the merit of his victory, which had no semblance of a fluke in it. His rider rode a wonderfully clever race. At the last fence there was a slight scrimmage, due to no less than six horses rushing for a gap, bu’t Delaney ou Compass got the best of it, and he won very comfortably. In commenting on the National Hurdles, a Southern writer says: This was Delaney s last ride, and he, like G. Price and F. Davis, finished up his career by riding a winner. He has been in the saddl e for over fifteen years, and as far back as 1895 and 1896 he, rode North Atlantic and Spindrift in their Cup engagements. In 1904 fie had been engaged to ride the Grand National winner, Medallius, but was unable to take the mount on the day on account of a broken collarbone. Medallius won with M‘Connon in the saddle. Those critics of breeding who profess to believe that the good racehorse is merely a freak will find a hard nut to crack if they study the racing statistics of the past season. All Red, by Stepniak, is the most successful winner, with stakes amounting to £3230 opposite his name; Provocation, out of a full sister to Stepniak, is second, with stakes amounting to £2560; Armlet, by a son of Stepniak (Menschikoff), is third, her winnings amounting to £2145; and Stepniak is second amongst the winning sires, with 66 representatives earning £12,976. As Stepniak will soon be located in the Auckland district, owners of Soult mares should recognise the value of combining the two most successful lines of blood in the Dominion. In presenting the annual balance-sheet and audited accounts at the annual meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club, the committee announced that all the liabilities that for so long retarded the progress of the club have been repaid, and the racecourse property, with all its buildings, is now free from encumbrance, the mortgages and debentures have been released, and there is a credit balance at the bank of £3OB 13/6. During the past season, the committee have expended the sum of £678 19/2 in repairing and strengthening the second stand building, in ploughing and resowing the training tracks, in making a sand track (which has proved most successful), and various other improvements. The cost of all these has been debited to the profit and loss account, which shows a balance to profit of £1717 1/7. The money paid in stakes in 'the year 1907-8 amounted to £7490, being an increase on the year 1906-7 of £970; the stakes paid in 1908-9 amounted to £8340, which is a further increase of £B5O on the previous year. The whole of last year’s officers were elected without opposition. The victory of Coinpass in the C.J.C. Grand National Hurdles was evidently well anticipated by his connections and the general public, as the dividend returned was much smaller than generally anticipated. Compass is a son of the Aucklandbred horse Daystar from Mainboom, and his principal peformances last year were winning the May Hurdles at the Wanganui meeting wi'th 10.5 in the saddle, and the Turamoe Hurdles at the Hawke's Bay meeting under 10.13. At the recent Wellington meeting Compass ran second tn the Jumpers’ Flat race to Scotty, and on the opening day of the C.J.C. meeting won the Jumpers’ Flat Race, his easy win in lhe latter event probably being the cause of his being so strongly supported in the Grand National. The big disappointment of the race was Tauira, which, after his victories at the Wellington meeting, was boomed as world-beater, but evidently those writers who gave the opinion that the way was made easy for him had good grounds for their arugments. Scotty’s victory in the Jumpers’ Flat Race was probably also gained under similar conditions. Pikapo’s running was a big improvement on his first day’s performance, but Ben Jonson ran up to his best form. The different form shown by several horses at the meeting is only another strong argument in favour of doing away with fixed penalties. Accompanied by two well-known figures in the Southern racing world, in “Sir Geraint,’’ of the “Manawatu Evening Standard,” and Mr. Simmons, of Palmertfton North, I took a run to Papakura last Thursday, and had a look over thp Glcnora Park yearlings, which are to be submitted to auction in the summer. Having previously made arrangements with Mr. Walters, that gentleman met us at the station, and we were soon at the homestead. My companions, neither of whom had seen Soult, being eager to make the acquaintance of the champion sire of the season, we visited his box first. As Mr. Walters led Boult out in’to the yard the son of St. Simon made a beautiful picture, and it is doubtful if he has ever looked in better health than at present. One has only to look at Soult’B conformation, and then he can easily understand how he gets gallopers. Gluten, the other Glenorn Park sire, was also brought under review, and he is also carrying a healthy appearance. Gluten’s stork give great, promise, and one of thp nicest colts In the coPortion of yearlings is, to my mind, the colt by Gluten- Lady Rose. With the stallions disposed of, a move was made

to the paddock where the youngsters were disporting themselves, rtnd an opportunity was given tv see them trying their pace* ip the puddock, iu ail, there ar e 14 yearlings, and a more even lot have not been raised at the now famous breeding establishment. Gluten’s representatives comprise a colt from Gold Web. a colt from Ixidy Rose (which should grow into a beautiful colt), a colt from Helen McGregor, and a filly from Soult Rose; Soult is represented by fillies from Lady B, Curacoa, llotclierIna, Princess Alice, and St. Edith, and colts from Lady Emmeline. Golden Mavis. Caller Ou, and Erry Roe, the last being a full brother in blood to the great Solution. A filly by Seaton Delaval Lady Robs completes the list. After finishing the youngsters, the brood mares were visited, and most of them give promise of further enriching the stud at an early date. The whole of tho stock at Glenora Park are looking splendid, and bear evidence of the care and attention bestowed on them by Mr. Walters and his assistants. 4* 4* 4* C.J.C. WINTER MEETING. NADADOR WINS THE STEEPLECHASE CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. A more pleasant day than that which favoured the opening day of the Cantei* bury Jockey Club’s Grand National Meeting has never been experienced iu the history of that fixture. Under the delightful conditions prevailing it came as no surprise to see a record attendance present, and amongst the notable visitors were his Excellency Lord Plunket and suite, JI on. Jus. Carroll, lion. J. A. Millar, Sir Geo. Clifford Hon. 11. F. Wrigram, and many prominent sportsmen from all parts of the Dominion. The course has never been so firm at this time of the year, while the new grandstand and other improvements were generally appreciated. Results were as follow - Hunters’ Hurdles, of 130sovs, one mile and a distance. —Tyrannic, 11.0, 1; Arty, 11.6, 2; King of Trumps, 11.4, 3. Scratched: Gold Shower and Red King. Won easily by four lengths, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 8.9. Trial Hurdles, of 200sovs, one and threequarter mile. —Auratus, 11.6, 1; Plkapo, 10.9, 2; Rendrock, 10.13, 3. Scratched: Contender. Slaney, Orsino, and Virtus. Kelso fell. Won very easily by four lengths. Time, 3.21. Winter Cup of GOOsovs, one mile. —North East, 9.9, 1; King Post, 9.1, 2; Gwendoline 9.11, 3. Won easily. Scratched: Longner. North-east took charge after a furlong had been covered, and holding the field, won easily by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.43 2-5. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP OF lOOOsovs. Three miles and a-half. Sir W. Russell’s ch m Nadador. aged, by El Draque—Noyade, 10.8 (J. Hall) .... 1 Mr H. E. Troutbeck’s br g Eldorado, syrs, 9.7 (R. Thompson) 2 Mr*C. Morse’s bg Te Aral, aged. 10.13, including 141 b penalty (F. Porter) .... 3 Also started: Eurus, 11.3; Capitol, 11.2; Le Beau, 10.13; Moccasin. 10.9; Wanganui, 9.7; Diplomatic. 9.7. Time, 7.20. WINNERS OF THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE. Time. m. s. 1888— Mr G. Donnelly’s Mangaohone, 11.2 9 29 1889 — Mr A. Ellingham’s Chemist, 12.7 9 13 1890— Mr A. Cox’s Daddy Longlegs, 9.7 10 27 1891 -Mr G. 11. Rhodes’ Freeman, 9.12 « 291 1892— Mr D. Rutherford’s Ahua, 11.8 7 42 1893 — Mr W. Douglas’ Waterbury, 10.8 8 U 1891— Mr S. 11. GoHan’s Orton, 12.8 8 04 1895— Mr W. Douglas’ Mutiny, 11.5 7 26 1896— Mr \V. Douglas’ Mutiny, 12.4 7 28 1897 — Mr Archibald’s Levanter 12.6 7 28j 1898— Mr F. Watson’s Dummy, 10.13 7 25 1899— Mr McCulloch’s Blackberry, 10.6 7 10J 1900 Mr J. Prosser’s The Guard, 10.6 7 25* 1901— Mr D. Gordon’s Gobo, 9.10. . 7 15* 1902— Messrs McManemln and Salisbury’s Haydn, 10.9 7 25* 1903 — Mr G. P. Donnelly’s Awahurl, 11.13 7 20* 1904— Mr C. Machell’s Slow Torn, 11.0 7 14 2-5 1905— Mr 11. Waldon’s Inoisklllen, 9.13 7 17 3-5 1906— Mr J. Buckley’s Phaetonitis, 10.6 7 44 241 1907 Mr IL Hickey’s Eclaire. 10 2 7 10 24) 1908 — Mr I). Rutherford’s Eurus, 10.2 7 24 4-5 1909— Sir W. Russell’s Nadador, 10.8 7 20 TALLY-HO PLATE STEEPLECHASE of GOsovs. Two miles and a-half. Mr R. C. Gillies* br g Gammon, aged, by Cajolery Modesty, 12.10 (Mr IL MrKellar) 1 Mr P. Elworthy’s br g Barney, aged, 12.10 (Mr Tx Parkinson) 2 Mr J. L. Nicholls’ blk m Bess, aged, 12.10 (Mr C. 11. Brittan) 3 Also started: Pretoria, 12.10; Trainbearer, 12.10. Time, 5.30. JUMPERS’ FLAT RACE of 15Osovs. One mile and a-half. Mr J. Casserley’s b g Compass, aged, by Dnystar—Mninboom, 10.4 (J. Delaney) 1 Mr N. Bertram’s b g Southern Cross, aged. 9.7 (E. Redwood) 2 Mr W. J. Douglas’ b m Polyanthus, aged, 9.13 (J. O'Connell) 9 Also started: Scotty, 11.9; Ringman, 9.13; Lion heart, 9.5; Farley Grove, 9.0; What»> kura, 9.0. Time, 2.41*.

Anfield handicap of laOsovs. About two miles. Mr N. Wilson’s b g Lovell, aged, by Huntsman—Mermaid, 9.7 (H. Telford) 1 Mr M. Gorrie’a br g Wairaka, aged, 10.7 (Howard) 2 Mr G. M. Brown's br g Moos hen, aged, 10.8 (T. Flue) 3 Also started: Leonardo, 10.9; Pacific, 10.2; Deerslayer, 9.9; St. Kooringa, 9.7. Time, 5.4. AVONHEAD HANDICAP of 130sovs. Six furlongs. Mr Highden’s b g Nyland, syr«. by Finland —Parera, 10.10 (A. Oliver) 1 Mr N. Bertram’s ch m Inchbouny, 4yrs, 9.12 (F. E. Jones) 2 Mr A. Boyle’s b m Wet Day, 4yrs, 9.9 (It. Derrett) 3 Also started: Claymore, 9.12; Chiarinian, 9.12; Vologda, 9.12; Gold Braid, 9.10; •Waiata, 9.12; Merry Lass, 9.6; Rangikapua, ©.l; Miss Doris, 9.1; Eaglestone, 9.0; Rawera, 9.0; Adjudge, 9.0; Bravery, 9.0; Cashier, 9.0. Time, 1.16 25. SECOND DAY. The weather was again fine for the second day’s racing of the C.J.C. Club’s Winter Meeting, and though there was a notable shrinkage in the number of Northern visitors, the attendance was quite up to the standard of previous years. Generally, the racing was much better than on the opening day, the big hurdle race in particular furnishing an excellent contest. Speculation was brisk, the large sum of £19,848 being handled by the tote staff, as against £19,239 on the corresponding day Bast year. Details are:— Hunt Club (’up of 130 sovs, three miles.— I.ovell 1. Deerslayer 2, Stormy Petrel 3. 'All started. Lovell was in front all the .way, and won easily. Bess was the only other starter to finish. Time, 6.18 4-5. Sumner Handicap of 130sovs. one mile.—• Whistlecraft, 10.9, 1; Wet Day. 9.10, 2; Merry Liss, 9.0, 3. Scratched: King Post. (Wet Day made the running to the home •turn, where Whistlecraft ran through and won easily by three lengths. Time, 1.44 4-5. August Handicap of 300sovs, six furlongs. —Los Angelos. 10.9, 1; Inez, 9.5, 2; Bonny Glen, 9.9, 3. Scratched: Ixingner and Sea King. Won by a short head. Time, A. 25 2-5. fI’HE GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE of lOOOsovs. About two miles. Mr J. Casserley’s b g Compass, aged, by Daystar—Mainboom, 10.8 (J. Delaney) 1 Mr W. J. Douglas’ b g Pikopo, syrs, 9.10 (J. O’Connell) 2 Mr C. Dawson’s br g Ben Jonson, aged, 11.4 (Percival) 3 Also started: Exmoor, 11.0; Tantra, 10.8; Gold Dust, 10.7; Auratus, 10.6; Scotty. 10.0; iLionbeart, 9.13; Ringman, 9.8; Souther i Cross, 9.2; Showman, 9.0; Pukenui, 9.0; W'batakura, 9.0. fl'ime, 3.45 2-5. WINNERS OF THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE. 1890— Mr R. Kildare's Ixion, 10.2 4 5 1891— -Mr J. Maher’s Conran to, 10.0 3 52 1892 — Mr D. Rutherford’s Kulnine, 11.5 4 0 1893 — Mr M. Walker’s Liberator, 10.10 3 55 1894— Mr I*. Butler’s Liberator, 12.6 4 5i 1895— 'Mr R. Glover’s Donald McKinnon, 10.3 4 5| 1896— <Mr F. Watson’s Dummy. 9.12 3 59£ 1897— Mr G. Williams’ Umslopogas. 9.5 3 52 2-5 1898— Mr D. Rutherford’s Social Pest, 10.13 3 58 3 5 1899— lion. J. D. Ormond’s Defiance. 11.0 3 56 2-5 1900 —Mr J. E. Thorpe’s Record Reign. 12.12 3 46 2-5 •1901—<Mr J. Connell’s Haviln, 11.0 3 55 4 5 1902 —Mr D. Edwards’ Tresham. 10.0 3 55 4-5 1903— Mr J. O’Driscoll’s Waiwera. 11.4 3 47 1904— Mr G. Oman’s Medal] ins, 9.5 4 11-5 1905— Mr T. 11. Lowry s Creusot. 10.13 3 49 2-5 1906— -Mr W. Foss’ Cuiragno, 10.6 4 4 1907— Mr W. Manton’s Shrapnel, 10.8 3 44 3-5 1908 —Mr J. Flaneur’s Stormont. 9.0 3 45 2-5 19U9—Mr J. Casserley’s Compass. 10.8 3 45 2 5 BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE of 350sovs. About two miles and a half. Mt H. E. Troutbeck’s br g Eldorado, syrs, 10.5 (R. Thompson) 1 (Mr J. Twohill’s ch g Capitol, aged, 11.5 (M. Deeble) 2 Mr A. S. Elworthy’s br g Wanganui, .aged. 9.13 (11. Carr) 3 ‘Also started: Eurus, 11.8; Moccasin, 10.10; Mooshrn. 9.7; Diplomatic, 9.7. Time, 5.6 2-5. fcPREYDON HACK HURDLE RACE of 13Osovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr W. J. Douglas’ b m Polyanthus, aged, by The Possible— Violet, 10.3 (J. O’Connell) 1 Mr T. Twomey’s b g Sidney, Gyrs, 9.3 (A. Julian) 2 IMr J. T. McCracken’s b g Lapland, Gyrs, 10.3 (G. A. Pine) 3 Also started: ( laremont. 10.12; Kelso, 9.12; Grosvenor, 9.0; Blythcboy, 9.0. fl'irne, 3.23 2-5. ISLINGTON HANDICAP of 200sors. One mile. Mr D. Rutherford's b g Gwendolina, aged, by Sant Ilario—Female Franchise, 10.4 (R. Hatch) 1 Mr 11. Kneebone’s b g Grenadier, aged, 10.13 (B. Deeley) . 2 Mr J. S. Adams’ br g Merrie Zealand, aged, 10.7 (11. Cairns).. 3 Also started: North-east, 11.0; St. Aidan, 10.8; Longner, 10.3; Walkarnka, 10.0; Lady Disdain, 9.13; King Poet, 9.11; All Gung, 9.9; Stratagem, 9.7; Tikltere, 9.5; White Cockade, 0.2; Monkey Puzzle, DAL Time, 1.43.

WOOLSTON PLATE of lOOsovs. Weight. 9.0. Six furlongs. Mr A. Barton’s b h Zetland, aged, by Obligado—Lady Zetland (V. Cotton).. 1 Mr Grantley’s br g Gold Braid, 6yrs (Donovan) 2 Mr W. O. Rutherford’s ch g Equivocate, 4yrs (R. King) 3 Also started: Cashier, Pronoun, Bravery, Knastikoff, Little Fairy, Shillelagh. Time, 1.18. CONCLUDING DAY. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. The Canterbury Jockey Club was again extremely fortunate in the weather experienced for the conclusion of its Grand National Meeting, and the attendance was fully up to the average of previous pears. The course has never shown to greater advantage, and racing was more interesting than on either of the previous days. The sum of £18,439 was passed through the totalisator, making a grand total of £59,081 for the meeting; as against £58,026 last year. Though burdened with 11.0, Northeast was served up a staunch favourite for the Heathcote Handicap, but though he ran a fair lace, the task set him was beyond his abilities. Bonny Glen, which was benefited greatly by his race on Thursday, held a good position throughout, and when it came to the business end he had little difficulty in defeating Sweet Angelus, which had made all the early running. Bonny Glen pulled up quite sound, and looks like standing a Cup preparation. United Hunt Club’s Steeplechase of 100 sovs., 24 miles.—Glengariff 1, Gammon 2, Barney 3. All started. Stormy Petrel and Deerslayer fell. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Time: sm. lo 2-ssec. Heathcote Handicap, of 250sovs. 7 furlongs. — Bonny Glen, 9.10, 1; Sweet Angelus, 9.10, 2: Stratagem, 9.1, 3. Scratched: Grenadier and Longner. A good race. Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. North-east was fourth. Time 1.28 3-5. Styx Hurdles of 130sove, once round and a distance. — Slaney, 9.8, 1; Farley Grove, 9.0, 2; Polyanthus, 11.4, 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Time 3.7. Sydenham Hurdles of 350sovs, one mile and three-quarters.—Scotty. 10.3, 1; Ben Jonson, 11.12, 2; Southern Cross, 9.0, 3. Scratched: Polyanthus. Scotty and Ben Jonson cleared right away from the field six furlongs from home, and, in a great finish, Scotty won by a length. Southern Cross, 8 lengths away, third. Time, 3.19 1-5. Lincoln Steeplechase of 35Osovs, throe miles.—Eldorado, 11.0, 1; Nadador, 12.0, 2; Wairaka, 10.0, 3. All started. Won easily. Time, 6.13 3-5. Redcliff Handicap.—King Post, 11.7, 1; Eaglestone, 9.0, 2; Chiarinian, 9.9, 3. All started. Time, 1.30 3-5. Selwyn Handicap, of 200 sovs, six furlongs.—Los Angelos, 11.5, 1; Longner, 10.3, 2; Prim, 3. Scratched: Mundic and Northeast. Won by a length. Time, 1.15 2-5. Hunters’ Plate of 100 sovs, one and alialf miles. — Tyrannic 1, Blythe Boy 2, Sea Dow 3. Time 1.47 1-5. * £ £ METROPOLITAN TROT& CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. The New' Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting was continued today, at Addington. The w’eather w'as dull and cold, but the attendance wag large. The totalisator investments amounted to £14,130 10/, as against £12,383 last year. Twenty-eight bookmakers were licensed. The following are the results:— Trial Handicap.—Franzie 1, Ella 2, Kaiser Huon 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 3.50. Progressive Handicap of 140sovs, two miles.—John M., 9s, 1; Tuxedochief, 10s, 2; Peacock, 4s, 3. Also started: Royaf Ribbon 9s, Bright 9s, Dick G. 14s, and Glenallan 14s. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.50. Lincoln Handicap of 140isovs, one ini’e and a-ha If—Cora Lynn, 18s, 1; Victor Huon, 9s, 2; Bell Lincoln, 18s. Also started: Federation 4s, Jackaroo Bs, Kohine 10s, Piecework 12s, Woodbell 14s, Lord Vivian 14s, Volcano 15s, Old Fred 18s, Sir Tattou 1&«. Won by six lengths. Time, 3.46. King Edward Handicap of 225sovs, tw r o miles. —King Cole, 13s, 1; Florin. 13s, 2; Revenue, 6s, 3. Also started: Lord Elmo ecratch, Albert orious 6s, St. Simon Bs. Robert Emmett 12s, Imperial Polly 13s. Won by two lengths. Time, 4.47. Midwinter Handicap of 15Osovs, two miles.—Vitella, 6s, 1; Kohine, 12s, 2; Pansy, 14s, 3. Also started: Prince Warbeck 3s, Tea Tree 6s, Alliance 7s, Wild Victor Bs, Decoration Bs, Bright 9s, Jack Tracey 10s, Vanclare 10s, Previous 14s. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.56 1-5. Avon Handicap of 210sovs, two miles.-— My All, 20s, 1; Miss Vivian, 21s, 2; Adventuress, 225, 3. Also started: Verax 2s, Impatient 7s, Maritta Huon 9s, J. P. 13s, Quincey 13s, Roseneatli 14s, Havelock 17s, Dick G. 225, Electrocute 235, Kelso 235, Rotholia 235, Te Kuiti 235. Won by four lengths. Time, 5.4. Dash Handicap of 135sovs, one mile.— Cinders, Bs, 1; Croesus, ss, 2; Storm. ss, 3. Also started: Truth (Australia) scratch, Ben Hur 2s, Miliw’ood 4s, Submarine ss, Prince Warbeck ss, Curfew Bell 6s, Blue Boy 6s, Baron Luegen 6s, Ned Egan 6s, Junto 7s, Bonbrino 7s, T.F.C. 7s, Coinmandente 7s, Harold C. 7s, Joy Bs, Woodnymph Bs. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.24. Telegraph Handicap of 15Osovs, one mile. » —Florin, 2s, 1; Imperial Polly, 3s, 2; Ngaralma, Is, 3. Also started: Gold Leaf wratch, Discoverer scratch, Verax scratch. Elector Is, O.Y.M. Is, Too Soon 2s. Wallace 2h, Wltblngton 3s, Omvard (Australia) 3s, Hamlin 4s, Woin by a length. Time, 2.21, CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. The weather was dull for the concluding day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting, but atHl the attendance was fair. The totalisator investments amounted to £14,707, making a total for the meeting of £37,609, as against

£32,333 for last year. The following were the results:— Addington Handicap.—Electrocute 1, Marietta Huon 2, Miss Vivian 3. Fifteen started. Won easily. Time, 3.48. Bracelet.—Hawene 1, Isabella 2, Sunny Boy 3. Twenty-six started. Won by four lengths. Time, 3.59 4-5. National Cup Handicap of 300sovs. two miles.—Dick Fry, ss, 1; Master Poole, Bs, 2; Lord Elmo, scratch, 3. Also started; Durbar, Albertorious, St Simon, Fusee. A good race; won by a length and a-half. Time, 4.42. Canterbury Handicap of 17Osovs, two miles.—Bright, 12s, 1; Vitella, 6s, 2; Submarine, scratch, 3. Also started; Redchi d. \ lewmont, Prince Warbeck, Carl, Tea-tree, Alliance, Storm, J.P., Sonbrino, Decoration, victor Huon, Woodland Whispers, Kohine. Won by four lengths. Time, 4.55. Lightning Handicap of 150sovs, one mi e. —Revenue, ss, 1; Prince Randle, 7s. 2; Miss Florrie C., 7s, 3. Also started: Durbar, Ngaraima, Gold Leaf, Truth, st. Simon. Robert Emmett, Ben Hur, Croesus, Millwood, Storm. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.18. Federal Handicap of 15Osovs, one mi'e and a-half.—Osborne R., Is, 1; Marie Narelle, 12s, 2: Adventuress, Ils, 3. Also started: Peacock, Tuxedo Chief, Quincey, Imperial Wood, Cora Lynn, Kaiser Huon, Bonification, Little Arthur. Won by a length. Time, 3.39. International Handicap of 200sovs, one mile and a-quarter.—Verax, 4s, 1; Lord Elmo, scra’tch, 2; I‘Tector, ss, 3. Also started: Florin, Discoverer, Woodthorp Maid, Imperial Polly. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.56. Farewell Handicap of 135sovs, one mile.— Woodburn Lad, 7s. 1: Frederick, ss. 2; Gold Leaf, is, 3. Ais j started: Lady Lylian Hamlin, Derringcotte, Rosebery, Britannia, Royal Ribbon, Woodnymph, Imperial Wood, Mambrino Akabah, Plush. Won by a length. Time, 2.26 3-5.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. V.A.T.C. RACES. CAULFIELD, Sautrday. The second day of the V.A.T.C. meeting took place to-day. Results:— Arkarlnga Hurdles, two miles and 64 yards.—Portlight, 1; Louise, 2; Lord Desmond, 3. Won by six lengths. Time, 3.56 3-5. Chatsworth Corinthian Handicap, one mile and three furlongs.—Blind Harry, 1; Yarrabar, 2; Sinderby, 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 2.31. Malakoff Stakes, one mile.—Dhobi, 1; Kerlie, 2; Woorooina, 3. Won by a neck. Time, 1.45>. Australian Steeplechase. — Confederate, 10.9, 1; Bribery, 13.7. 2; Grafna, 10.13, 3. Eleven horses started. Confederate, Snob, and Grafnax led over the first hurdle, where Nightlight fell. Leaving the straight Grafnax and The Sun took command, and they established a lead of ten lengths along the back from Confederate and Cuach, the others being well together. Entering the straight the second time Grafnax and The Sun still led from Confederate, Snob, Dalny, Cororlot, Cuach, and Bribery following. There was little change to the back, where The Sun fell, leaving Grafnax with a long lead from Confederate and Bribery. The

Bod wsfl proved ft tai to Cororlot. Over tb. treble the third time Grafnax showed th. way to Confederate, Bribery, Dalny, and Snob. Leaving the straight Confederate took command, with Dalny and Bribery his nearest attendants. Dalny fell at the next fence. Bribery joined the leader at th. seven-furlong post, with Grafnax handy. Confederate and Bribery cleared the last obstacle together, but the former drawing away won easily by eight lengths. Time, 8.3 J. St. Anbin Welter.—Area 1, Siege Mol 2, Clency 3. Won by a neck. Time, 1.34 J. Knowsley Steeplechase.—Boomerang 1; Kuala Luonpur, 2; Envoy, 3. Won by eight lengths. Time, 3.56. ADELAIDE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE. ADELAIDE, August 14. At the Adelaide meeting to-day the following was the result of the principal event:— THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE of 350S0VS. About three miles Messrs J. O’Connor and R. J. Collins’ br g Vulcan, nged, by Viator. 11.0 .... 1 Mr J. B. Jackson’s ch g Seth, aged by Arlstos, 11.2 2 Mr R. Mostyn Owen’s bik' g"i>estiiie, aged, by Destiny.—Emile, 11.8 3