CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1426, 23 August 1917, Page 18

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING* SLEIGHT OF HAND WINS HURDLES. MASTER STROWAN CAPTURES STEEPLECHASE. iFrom our Chilstchurch Correspondent.) Though robbed of some of its former importance in being reduced from a three to a two-day fixture, the Grand National meeting suffered little comparison with previous winter gatherings at Riccarton. There were almost as many North Island visitors present as ever, and apparently the war cloud has little depression on the votaries of cross-country racing when given the opportunity of indulging in their favourite pastime. Though somewhat on the slow side, the track was quite firm, affording almost ideal going for jumpers, while the weather was more in keeping with spring than with grim old winter. Taken all round, the jumpers seen out at the meeting were a poor lot. There was nothing racing in the ’cross-country events that could compare with such as El Gallo or Waimai, and their absence from the meeting reduced the standard to a mediocre plane. Nor were the hurdlers a particularly smart lot, though in this department the lack of high-class material was hardly so noticeable as in the steeplechases. On Thursday, there were numerous falls, but, fortunately, none were attended with serious consequences. That money was just as plentiful as in pre-war times found evidence by the patronage accorded the totalisator, for though there were vexatious delays in calculating and paying out dividends, the turnover amounted to £51,327, as against £46,336 on the opening day last year, an increase of £4991. There was not a great deal of interest taken in the Hunt Club Cup, with which the afternoon’s proceedings opened. Ranza repeated his usual performance of clearing out from the start, only to turn a sevener at the second of the stand double. Up to this point the jumping had been first-class, but as the race proceeded it deteriorated, for Luigi toppled over at the kennels double, while Tangihaere and The Grand also faded out. Flying his fences in great style, Kaupokonui was first into line for home, Wellwood being the only other at this stage to have the least chance with him. The latter actually headed the Timaru representative as the last fence was negot’ated, but it was only on sufferance, for in the run to the post Kaupokonui had no difficulty in reversing the positions. Both these horses gave a finished display of jumping, but Golden Butterfly was inclined to chance the obstacles. Burgess tailed off soon after the start, being very deficient in pace.

In previous years the Trial Hurdles has frequently served to throw a good deal of light on Grand National Hurdles prospects. The fact of both races having to be run on the same day at this meeting precluded the novices having a preliminary canter, and so robbed the contest of its wonted interest. Though burdened with 11.5 the South Canterbury representative San Sebastian was elected a better favourite than Miss Sation and Golden Glade, but backers of the last-named had a poor run for their money, as the Sylvia Park gelding parted company with his rider early in the contest. Compulsion, a cartylooking son of Crichton, appeared to have his opponents beaten at the last hurdle, but on the flat Dionysius wore him down, eventually scoring nicely by a length. The winner is only a novice at the business, and though he may never be much good over lengthy courses he is bound to make further improvement. Miss Sation, who does not appear to be any too sound, stayed on better than San Sebastian.

The ■ contest for the Grand National Hurdles was one of the most disappointing races in its history. ’ St. Elmn, who was reserved for the steeplechase, was the only eleventhhour withdrawal, leaving a well-con-ditioned field of ten to dispute possession. Art and Rewi Poto both looked in great fettle, while little fault could be found in the order in which Leonta, Bon Reve, Sleight of Hand and Sir Fisher were turned out. The brilliant nature of his track work was instrumental in installing Sleight of Hand a strong favourite, while

Rewi Poto and Bon Reve were both entrusted with well over a thousand in a pool of £8663. Rewi Poto, as usual, was contrary at the post, but eventually the field got away in good line, Flying Camp being first and Te Onga last to move. Making the most of his light impost, Flying Camp cut out the early running, but the hardpulling favourite had drawn clear by the time the stand was reached. Here Art toppled over, bring ng Leonta down also, while Flying Camp, who had dropped back, blundered over them. Up to this stage Rewi Poto had been running particularly well, but something went wrong with his gear and going out of the straight he was pulled up. From this out the contest was a case of Sleight of Hand first and the rest nowhere. This task was made the easier by Marconi coming to grief at the top turn, while S r Fisher’s prospects were not improved by a bump he received from Sir Solo. The latter stuck to his task with the utmost gameness, but he could not make the least impression on Sleight of Hand, who romped home with an advantage of six lengths. Sir Fisher struggled on into third place, a similar d stance behind Sir Solo, while Bon Reve and Te Onga were the only others to complete the course: Sir Solo finished with characteristic gameness, but had no chance with the winner, whose jumping was a treat to witness.

A large field of hacks went out to contest the Avonhead Handicap, the Porirua representative Rajput being served up a good favourite. He was one of the quickest to begin and with half the journey travelled looked to have excellent prospects. Under pres-

sure he failed badly, leaving the issue to Euripos and Minesweeper. The latter put up a game fight, but had to strike his colours to the locallytrained gelding. Epworth struggled on into third place, just clear of Red Cent, Rewanga and Rajput. There have been many fine contests witnessed over the Riccarton country, but seldom has a field of Grand National horses given such, a fine all-round display of jumping as in this year’s big cross-country event. Of the eleven competitors, only two made mistakes, Merrie Lad, usually a very safe conveyance, coming to grief at Cutts’ the second time round, while Sandy Paul shirked his task when half the course had been covered. Diavolo, as usual, set out to make the pace, and all through the first circuit he had Crib, The Brewer and St. Elmn alternately as his immediate followers. When still six furlongs from home D avolo retired, and St. Elmn’s many supporters became jubilant as they saw the St. Ambrose gelding take up the running round the top turn well out from Crib and Master Strowan. Already Crib was hanging out signals of distress, but his jumping was still fairly good. Once heads were in line for home Master Strowan came along with a fine run, and at the last obstacle he had St. Elmn well beaten. From this out all interest was taken out of the contest, for Master Strowan drew right away and passed the post

about a dozen lengths clear of St. Elmn. Crib struggled on with the utmost gameness, and finished four lengths behind St. Elmn, followed in order by Braeburn, Nita, The Brewer, Diavolo and Gluepot. Up to a quarter of a mile from home the issue seemed fairly open, wh le from a spectacular pcnnt of view it left little to be desired.

. All the 29 acceptors lined up at the barrier for the Winter Cup, backers showing a strong preference for the chance of Parisian Diamond, whose connections would not hear of defeat. He was always in a handy position, and, when a furlong from the post, he took charge it looked any odds on his prevailing. It was not to be, however, for a rank outsider in King Star could be seen gradually improving his position. A few lengths from the post Tapp got busy on the favourite, but all to no purpose, for the outsider crept up inch by inch and as the pair flashed past the post he had just got his head in front. It was a fitting finish to one of the best contests in the history of the race. Twelve months ago King Star effected a similar surprise by prevailing in the Sumner Handicap, but since then there has been nothing about his form either in public or private to suggest him winning a Winter Cup. Parisian Diamond ran a sterling race under his big weight, and it was bad luck for his party to run up against such a greatly improved horse as King Star. Brambletye, who finished third, suffered some interference from King Star’s rider nearing the post, but it is doubtful if it influenced the result, though it cost Bell a £5 fine. Outside the placed horses those to give

the best showings were Sir Agnes, Gß. Kiltess, Tip-up, Jeannot and Cardrona. A trio of well-fancied candidates in Killard, Ascalaphus and Hythread fought out a desperate finish in the Sumner Handicap, only heads div ding them as the post was reached. Ascalaphus looked to be winning easily half-way down the straight, but when challenged by Killard he failed to put much heart into his effort. The results were: — HUNT CLUB CUP of 200sovs. About two miles and a-half. 1 — E. J. Massey’s ch g Kaupokonui, by Coronet — Bay King mare, aged, 11.5 (J. Kaan) 1 5 — W. B. Clarkson’s ch g Wellwood, aged. 11.11 (McMullan) 2 6 — J. Jamieson’s ch g Golden Butterfly, aged, '0.5 (O. Reed) 3 Also started: 2 Burgess 11.9 (Ward), 4 Tangihaere 10.9 (Warner), 3 Ranza 10.5 (W. Easton), 8 The Grand (S. Reid), 7 Luigi (W. Griffiths). Ranza fell at the second fence of the double, while Luigi came to grief at the kennels double. Tangihaere was pulled up. Won comfortably by a length, 12 lengths between second and third. Burgess was the only other to finish. Time, smin 22 3-ssec. TRIAL HURDLE HANDICAP of 250 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 4 — F. D. Jones’ br g Dionysius, by Hymettus— Ortygia, syrs, 10.2 (F. Ellis) 1 5 — W. H. L. Christie’s br g Compulsion, aged, 10.9 (O. Reed) 2 2 — C. P. Nash’s b m Miss Sation, ; 6yrs, 10.8 (H McSweeney) 3 Also started: 1 San Sebastian 11.5 (J. ] Kaan), 8 St. Curio 10.8 (S. Reid), 3

Golden Glade 9.6 (Tutchen), 10 Turehaua 9.3. carried 9.4 (Easton), 9 Mt. Victoria, 9.0, carried 9.3 (R. Buddicombe), 6 Steperina 9.0 (J. Hagerty), 11 Salathiel 9.0, carried 9.2% (E. Warren), 12 Don Francisco 9.0, carried 9 5% (O’Halloran), 7 Arthur George 9.0 (McRandell). Won by a length and a-half, two lengths between second and third. San Sebastian was fourth. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE of 1200sovs; second 240sovs, third 120 sovs. About two miles and a-half. I—A. Sliearsby’s b g Sleight of Hand, by Mystification — Wonderland mare, 6yrs, 10.6 (A. McDonald) 1 7 —W. Garrett’s b g Sir Solo, aged, 9.8 (L. Hagerty) 2 5 —J. Hurley’s br g Sir Fisher, aged, 10.6 (A. Ward) 3 Also started: 6 Art 11.8 (McSeveney), 2 Rewi Poto 11.1 (F. Flynn), 4 Leonta 10 13 (Copestake), 3 Bon Reve 10.9 (S. Reidy. 10 Te Onga 10.8 (Tapp), 8 Marconi 9.13 (Henderson), 9 Flying Camp 9.2 (Crook). Art fell, bringing down Leonta, while Flying Camp lost his rider as a result of the mishap, Rewi Poto’s prospects being spoilt through his bridle coming oft, necess.tat.ing him being pulled up. Marconi fell at the second to last fence. Won by six lengths, eight lengths separating second and third. Bon Reve was fourth and Te Onga fifth.. Time, 4min 49sec. AVONHEAD HANDICAP of 20 Oso vs. Six furlongs. 3 —H. A. Knight’s b g Euripos, syrs, by Hymettus — Martyrium, 9.1 (F. Ellis) 1 s—Minesw’eeper, 9.6 2 18—Epworth. 90 3 Also started: 7 Kilkee 10.13, 2 Rewanga 10.9, 9 Matty 10.8, 8 All Serene 10.8, 4 Don Pacifico 10.4, 1 Rajput 10.4,. 12 Powder King 9.10, 13 Kilbrogan 9.10, 10 Formnal 9.6, 14 Majestikoff 9.6, 15 Melford 9.3, 6 Bloomine 9.1, 11 Achilleus 9.0, 17 Wingform 9.0, 16 Red Cent 9.0, 19 Luff 9.0, 20 Antiope 9.0. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec.

AND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE of loOOsovs. Three miles and a-half. 4 — F. S. Easton’s br g Master Strowan, 6yrs, by Strowan — Artist mare. 10.11 (R. McSeveney) .... 1 3 —W. Richmond’s b g St. Elmn, 10.2 (F. Tutchen) 2 2 —J. Parson’s b g Crib, 11.13 (Kaan) 3 Also started: 7 Braeburn 11.10 (A. McDonald), 5 Gluepot 11.5 (Mcßandall), 1 Merrie Lad 10.0 (Burt), 9 Sandy Paul 9.11 (Flynn), 6 Diavolo 9.8 (Ward), 8 Nita 9.8 (Graham), 10 Kirkby 9 8 (L. Hagerty), 11 The Brewer 9.7 (Easton). Merrie Lad fell, while Sandy Paul pulled up. Won by 12 lengths, eight lengths between second and third. Braeburn was fourth, followed by Nita, The Brewer, Diavolo and Gluepot. Time 7min 19sec. ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE of 250sovs. About two miles. - E. R. Grant s b g Stone Ginger, by Lord Rosslyn—Komuri, aged’ 9.12 (S. Reid) .. . x 5 — G - Tilt’s b g Paremata, aged, 9.11 (McMullan) 2 I—J H. Prosser’s b g Tauira, aged, 1.7 (Burt) 3 Also started: 3 Kew 9.13 (R. McSeveney), 7 Traditor 9.10 (F. Ellis), 4 Coalition 9.8 (Buddicombe), 6 Ranza 9.7 (Easton). Coalition fell at the first fence, while Ranza ran off. Tradition fell at the post and rails. Won by five lengths, two lengths and a-half separating second and third. Kew was the only other Io finish. Time. 4min 7 4-ssec.

WINTER CUP of 700sovs. One mile. 23 —J. Calvert’s b g King Star, by Martian —- Rosephele, aged, 9.0 IW. Bell) ■■■:■■■■ 1 I—g.1— g. d. Beatson’s br g Paris.an, Diamond, syrs, 10.6 (Tapp) •••■• 4 —Sir Geo. Cl.fford’s Brambletye, 9.8 (F. E. Jones) * Also started: 20 Oxenhope 11.1 (Tnlfod) 2 Fiery Cross 10.9 (Campbell) and Killjoy 9.8 (Gray) coupled, 6 Varnish 10.7 (Donovan), t Miss Deval 10.6 (Sid Reid), 15 Snub 10.3 (C. Price), 1Orleans 10.0 (Hewitt), 18 Raumanuwhiri 9.13 (Manson), 9 Lady Penury 9.13 (Robinson), 12 George 9.10 (R. Hatch), 17 Sedd-el-Bahr 9.9 (S. Reid). 18 Prince Delaware 9.9 (O’Halloran), 16 Heeltap 9 8 (W. Price), 3 Tip-up 9.7 (Olsen), 8 Kiltess 9.6 (Brady), 22 Zuland 9.5 (E. Ludlow), 14 Grand Idea 9 3 (Watson), 13 Sir Agnes 9.3 (McFlinn), 10 Johnny Walker 9.3 (A. Reed), 13 Glorify 9.0 (G Clarke), 17 Cardrona 9.0 (Wiison), 21 Jeannot 9.0 (G. J. Pine), 9.0 (Shore), 11 Probation 9.0 (R. Reed), 21 Bonsign 9.0 (P. Manson), o Thoughtful 9 0 (T. Pritchard). Won bv a head after an exciting finish half a length between second and third. Sir Agnes was fourth, followed by Kiltess, Tip-up and Cardrona. Time, Irnin 45 4-ssec. SUMNER HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile. 4—J. B. Reid’s b g Killard, by Kilbroney—Siberia, 4yrs. 9.9 (Olsen) 1 2 H F Nicholl’s b g Ascalaphus, syis, 9.9 (F. E. Jones) 2 I—F.1 —F. Hall’s ch g Hythread, 4yrs, 10.5 $ Also' started:” 3” Thames 10.8 (Sid. Reid), 5 Black Hill 10.2 (L Hagerty), 9 Golden Rupee 9.5 (W. O’Halloran 6 Lion 9 2 (L. King), 10 Riga 9.0 (W. Bush), 7 2 Mittagong 9.0 (W. Anderton), 8 Cross Words 9.0 (L. Gilson), 11 Zar ita 9.0 (F. Gray), 7 John Reilly 9.0 (3 W<m el by a neck, a similar distance separating second and third. Time, Imin 45.3-ssec. CONCLUDING DAY. SANDY PAUL WINS BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE. (By Telegraph —Special Correspondent ) Ideal weather was experienced on Saturday for the conclusion of the Grand National meeting, and the attendance was well up to the average of previous years. The course was faster than on Thursday, and afforded the best of going, both for flat races and for jumpers. The fields kept up very well, and rac'ng was of a most interesting nature. The totalisator receipts amounted to £55,469 10s., making a total for the two days’ meeting of £106,796 10s., as against £138,959 last year, when the gathering extended over three days. Bodenham was made a staunch favourite for the Aylesbury Steeplechase, while, strange to say, Kaupokonui, despite his excellent form on Thursday, was comparatively neglected. Trouble came early, for at the kennels Paremata turned a “sevener.” Racing round the top turn Bodenham drew right away and at the stand he had a useful lead. Jumping in great style the favourite’s prospects looked bright t'll at the kennels double the second time round he ran off, an example that Stone Ginger followed. Wellwood seemed to hold a winning chance till after the last obstacle had been negotiated, where as on the first day Kaupokonui had his measure, winning fairly comfortably by a length. As Golden Butterfly ‘ finished up third, the positions were exactly the same as in the Hunt Club Cup. Thoughtful, who was well fancied for the Winter Cup, in wh’ch he got a bad passage, was expected to make good in the Redcliffs Handicap, while the two Kilbroney geldings, Killard and Kilkee, both had good followings. Thoughtful had every chance on this occasion, for he was in front with Lion till a furlong from the post, where he retired beaten. Coming along with a well sustaned effort, Euripos had Lion’s measure inside the distance and scored decisively by nearly two lengths. The winner was evidently all the better for his first day’s gallop, and he wound up full of running. Lion’s showing was a creditable one, but Don Pac’fico. Thoughtful and Killard hardly raced up to expectations. A big field went out to contest the August Handicap, the locally-tra ned representative Disdainful being summed up a much better favourite than Tip-up and Black Ada. Holding a nice position all through, Disdainful had the issue beyond doubt a long way from home, and it would have taken a lot of extra poundage to bring her back to her field. Miss Deval ran a solid race, for she was none too well placed in the early stages, but Tip-up, Cardrona, Aer al and Zuland all faded out under pressure.

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On the strength of his fine form in the Grand National Steeplechase, backers were content to lay odds on St. Elmn for the Beaufort Steeplechase, the only other whose chance was seriously considered being Merrie Lad. There was a lot of changing in the first mile, for first Gluepot, then Sandy Paul and later Merrie Lad took turns at pacemaking. With half the journey left behind, Merrie Lad was sailing along well clear of h. s field, going in great style. Just after the post and rails had been negotiated St. Elmn and Sandy Paul closed on him, while at the second fence of the kennels double he toppled over. From this out the issue was confined to Sandy Paul and St. Elmn, both of whom were jumping really well. St. Elmn made a gallant effort in the home straight, but though he got to within two lengths of Sandy Paul at the last obstacle it was only on sufferance, for once over the latter drew right away, registering a very easy win. The St. Paul gelding gave a fine d'splay of jumping, and was evidently none the worse for his exertions in the Grand National Steeplechase. St. Elmn, on the other hand, did not appear to the same advantage, while Braeburn was so sore that it came as no surprise to find him shirking his task. Gluepot looked in better heart than on Thursday, but performed very indifferently. He is evidently nothing I ke the horse he was when racing at Wanganui and Ellerslie. Mount Victoria, who is reported to be sore, was withdrawn from the Spreydon Hurdles, while Dionysius was reserved for the Sydenham Hurdles. Despite his rather poor showing on Thursday, San Sebastian was again made favourite, but at no part of the contest did he look to have winning prospects. Golden Rupee, who was making his first appearance at the meeting, set a solid pace from the start, and half a mTe from home looked to have excellent prospects. The penultimate hurdle brought about his downfall, however, and with Miss Sation once in front the issue was scon placed beyond doubt. The winner, who went very scratchily in her preliminary, is a smart jumper, endowed with a fair amount of pace. Compulsion again secured second money, while of the others San Sebastian and Golden Glade gave the best showings. Of the ten compet’tors seen out' in the Sydenham Hurdle Race all but Dionysius and Crib raced in the open hurdles event on Thursday. Rewi Poto was elected favourite, and though Dionysius was making his first attempt in select company he was supported with confidence. After Flying Camp had run himself to a standstill. Dionysius took charge, and six furlongs from home Bon Reve set out after Irm. This pa (, r drew right away and rose at the last fence on terms. What promised to be an exciting finish was spoilt by Dionysius falling on the flat apparently having broken a leg after landing. Marconi stayed on long enough to beat all the others, of whom Crib was the most prominent. After lying a long way behind along the back straight Crib was putting in good work at the finish, while Sir Solo appeared to be feeling the effects of his earlier exertions. The seventeen competitors in the Woolston Plate raced in line for nearly a furlong, but then they commenced to string out. Kimbolton made play till nearing the post, where he was headed by Rewanga, Minesweeper and Achilleus. This tro fought out a most exciting finish, victory resting with Rewanga by a bare head. Amongst the beaten division, All Serene Kimbolton and Formal gave best displays. The results were: — AYLESBURY STEEPLECHASE of 200 sovs. About two miles and a-half. 4 — E. J. Massey’s ch g Kaupokonui, by Coronet — Bay King mare, aged, 12.2 (J. Kaan) 1 5 — Wellwood, 11.13 (A. McDonald) . . 2 2 —Golden Butterfly, 9.12 (O. Reed) 3 Also started: 3 Stone Ginger 12 2. 1 Bodenham 11.4, 2 Paremata 10.9, 6 Coalition 9.13, Turehana 9.12. Golden Butterfly and Paremata were bracketed. Won by three-quarters of a length, a dozen lengths between second and third. Coalition was f urth. Time, 5m n 14sec.'

REDCLIFFS HANDICAP of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 4—-H. A. Knight’s b g Euripos, by Hymettus—Martyrium, syrs, 10.0 (F. Ellis) 1 6—Lion, 9.0 (L. King) 2 12—John ReiUy, 9.0 (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 3 Kilkee 10 11, 2 Killard 10.3, 5 Don Pacifico 10.1, 1 Thoughtful io.(>, 7 Black Hill 10.0, 10 Powder King 9.6, 9 Epworth 9.1, 8 Achilleus 9.0, 11 St. Head 9.0.

Won hy two lengths, a similar distance separating second and third. Thoughtful was a neck away fourth. Tima. Imin 31 l-ssec. AUGUST HANDICAP of 400sovs. Six furlongs. I—C. G. Dalgety’s ch m Disdainful, by Bonny Glen — Lady Disdain, 4yrs, 9.3 (C Price) 1 6 —Miss Deval, 10.10 (S. Reid) 2 4—Charley, 9.0 (F. Ellis) 3 Also started: 10 Oxenhope 11.2, 12 Fiery Cross 10.10, 5 Daytime 10.0, 5 Furling 9.0, 11 King Star 10.1, 2 Tipup 10.0, 9 Zuland 9.7, 7 Aerial 9.7, 8 Cardrona 9.6, 3 Black Ada 9.6, 13 Probation 9.0, 15 Kaminohe 9.0, 14 Bonsign 9.0. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third Black Ada was fourth and Tip-up fifth. Time, Imin 15 l-ssec. BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE of 500 sovs. Two miles and a-half. 6—C. Mumby’s ch g Sandy Paul, by St. Paul—Mystery Maid, aged, 10.2 (F. Flynn) 1 1— —W. Richmond’s b g St. Elmn, aged, 10.13 (F. Tutchen) 2 4 —C. H. Washer’s ch m Nita, aged, 9.8 (L. Graham) 3 Also started: Braeburn 11.2, Gluepot 11.7, Merrie Lad 10.3, The Brewer 9.7. Merrie Lad fell at the second fence of the kennels double, where Braeburn ran off. Won by six lengths, five lengths between second and third. The Brewer was fourth and Gluepot fifth. Time, smin 6 3-ssec. SPREYDON HURDLE HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 4 — C. P. Nash’s b m Miss Sation, by Sensation — Catseye, aged, 10.11 (H. McSweeney) 1 2 — Compulsion, 11.1 (A. McDonald) 2 I—San Sebastian, 11.7 (J. Kaan) . . 3 Also started: 6 St. Curio 10.8, 3 Golden Glade 9.9, 5 Golden Rupee 9.8, 10 Salathiel 9.0, 8 Steperina 9.0, 11 Don Francisco 9.0, 7 Arthur George 9.0, 9 Recoil 9.0. Won easily by half a dozen lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 22 l-ssec. SYDENHAM HURDLE HANDICAP of oOOsovs. One mile and three-quart-ers. 5— H. Neagle’s br g Bon Reve, by Boniform — Dreamer, aged, 10.8 (Stan. Reid) 1 9—J. O. E. Jackson’s b g Marconi, 9.12 (S. Henderson) 2 6 — J Parson’s b g Crib, 10.12 (J. Kaan) 3 Also started: 1 Rewi Poto 11.5, 4 Sir Fisher 11.5, 3 Leonta 10.12, 10 Te Onga 10.1, 7 Si Solo 10.1, 2 Dionysius 9.2, 8 Flying Camp 9.0. Dionysius had a slight advantage at the last hurdle, but a hundred yards further on he stumbled and fell. This left Bon Reve to win easily by six lengths from Marconi, with Crib two lengths away. Leonta was fourth. Time, 3m:n 18 2-ssec. WOOLSTON HANDICAP of 200sovs. Six furlongs. 7 — A. H. Harding’s gr m Rewanga, by Marble Arch — Tauhei, 6yrs, 10.7 (A. Reed) 1 I— Minesweeper, 9.13 (S Reid) .... 2 14—Achilleus, 9.0 (H. Robinson) ... 3 Also started: 8 All Serene 10.3, 3 Rajput 10.3, 6 Don Pacifico 10.2, 2 Ascalaphus 10.1, 13 Powder King 9.7, 4 Henriette 9.7, 12 Kilbrogan 9.6, 5 Majestikoff 9.4, 10 Bloomine 9.0, 11 Formnal 9.0, 15 Wingform 9.0, 9 Kimbolton 9.0, 16 Antiope 9.0, 17 Argento 9.0. Heads only separated the placed horses. Time. Imin 16 4-ssec ISLINGTON HANDICAP of. 250sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 4 —-F. Hall’s ch g Hythread, by Hymettus—Gold Thread, 4yrs, 9.0 (W. Bell) 1 II — H. F; iedlander's ch g Sedd-el-Bahr, 9.7 (S. Reid) 2 8 — J. J. Corry’s b g Heeltap, 9.4 (W. Price) 3 Also .started: 1 Snub 10.8 and Wardancer 9.13, 6 Orleans 9.13, 2 Lady Penury 9.8, 10 Sir Agnes 9.0, 14 Red Book 9.0, 7 Grand Idea 90, 3 Johnny Walker 9.0, 12 Jeannot 9.0, 13 Xanthos 9.0, 9 Glorify 9.0, 5 Kiltess 9.0.' Won by a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 11 3-ssec.