TURF TOPICS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1573, 17 June 1920, Page 9

TURF TOPICS.

Charlie Jenkins, who . was in the forefront of horsemen a few years ago, is now in the employ of Mr. R. McKenzie, whose horses are trained at Woodville by T. Lloyd.

Doiran, the well-known South Australian steeplechaser, has arrived at Flemington for the Grand National campaign. Doiran has already contested two Grand National Steeplechases. In 1918 he finished fifth with

10.5, and last year he carried 10.10, but lost his rider near the home turn. Doiran won the Onkaparinga Great Eastern Steeplechase with 10.6 up and 11.4.

Weights for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups are due to make their appearance on Monday, June 28.

Messrs. J. G. Duncan and O. S. Watkins have been appointed delegates for the Wellington Racing Club at the annual conference of clubs to be held next month. The V.R.C. Grand National Hurdle Race (three miles) conies up for decision at Flemington on Saturday, July 3, while the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase . (three miles and a furlong) will be decided the following Saturday (July 10). The most successful riders at the A.R.C. Great Northern meeting were: G. Fielding (Lochella, twice, and Slowcoach), E. Warner (Oakleigh, twice, and Deviation), C. Reed (Glen Canny, twice, and Tama-a-roa), and H. Robinson (Royal Abbey, thrice), all of whom had three wins apiece to their credit. W. A. Rennie (Mill o’ Gowrie and Totara Jack) piloted two winners, while the following riders each saluted the judge on one occasion: H. Gray (Hyllus), L. Morris (Ngata), B. Deeley (Comedy Prince), T. W. Rowe (Kauri King). S. Henderson (Koura), W. Marchant (Keystone), J. Roach (Kerehone), and Mr. Terry (Monopole).