THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1201, 9 August 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

THE GRAND NATIONALS

PARITUTU WINS AT LAST. WINTER CUP WON BY UNDECIDED. NOIITH ISLANDERS WIN EVERY KACE. (By TeleEraph-PrcES Association.) Christchurch, August 8. Although the weather prospects looked somewhat doubtful this morniiiß for tho opening of tho Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting, tho club's usual good fortune .stood to it, and tho showers that fell were not sufficient to seriously interfere, with the attendauce ot nfl'ect the going, which, however, was somewhat on the soft side. Lord Islington, who arrived this morning, was present, with members of his staff, and a large attendance included representatives from all parts of tho Dominion. The racing throughout was interesting, and tho finish of tho Grand National .Steeplechase caused great excitement. Alter the last jump had been crossed it appeared as if l'aritutii would add yet another to his long list' of seconds iu; important events, but, coming with a great run over tho last hundred yards, ho beat thn top-weight, Corazon, by a head, his victory being greeted with remarkable enthusiasm. Though there were several

"spills," they were not attended with any very serious results. J. Delaney, however, had his collarbone broken when Mauri fell in the first, race. Speculation was brisk, tho totnlisator investments reaching .£20,574, as against ,C20V!00 last year, when bookmakers were licensed. Results:—

HI3NTEBS , HURDLES HANDICAP, of 1.10 sors. Unco round and a distance.

1 Mr. J. G. Wilson's br. g. Hawick, by Phaeton—H«inpie, aged list. 111b (Hill) 1 4 Mr. C. F. ViUlanco's br. m. Ncdra, aged, 10st. 41b (R. Thompsou) 2 3 Mr. .T. Christie's b. g. Simon Pure, aged, 10st. 31b (H. Coker) 3

Also started: 8 Mauri, 12st. 31b.; 5 Shillelagh, lOst. 131b.; 2 Sabine, lOst. 121b.; 10 Sylvia Maid, lOst 71b.; G Myall, lOst. 51b.; 9 Master Webb, lOst. 41b.; 7 Milinro, lOsl. 21b.; 11 Wirihana. lOst. Myall and Ncdra led past the stand and out of the straight, but, at tho mile nnst the latter had drawn clear. Hawick then supplanted Myall, and, rounding the top turn, drew level/with .Ncdra. Hawick was first , over the last hurdle, and easily holding Ms advantage, won by Iwo and a half lengths. 'Simon. Pure was two lengths back, with Sylvia Maid next Mauri, Miharo, and My«ll fell. Time 3min. 10 l-lisec.

TRIAL HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2 Mr. W. C. Vincent's blk. m. Passive, , , aged, Ost. 101b. ... (T. Pritehard) 1 1 Mr. J. Buckl-v's b. g. St. Aidan, 6jts., lOst. ulb (P. Bradv) 2 5 Mr. E. Baxter's ch. g. Cardiff, aged, 9st (Beard) 3

Also started: 3 Dogger Bank, Ost. Gib.; i Gold Pin, Ost. 41b. ; 6 Redmond, 9st. 41b. j 7 Wairakoi, Ost. Dogger Bank and Cardiff showed the way out of the straight, followed by St. Aidan and Passive. Going along tho back. Cardiff took charge, but he and Dogger Bank were beaten as they turned into the straight, where St. Aidan and Passive closed on them. Tho latter pair took the last hurdle on terms, but, in tho run home, Passive drew away, aud won by a length. Cardiff was four lengths back third, with Dogger Bank fourth. Time, 3min. 23}s-sc.

JUMPERS' FLAT EACE, of 150 wvs. One milo and a half.

G Mrs. A. R. Maltby's b. g. Gaelic, - by Bonnie Scotland—St. Legcr' mare, aged, 9st. 31b (Price) 1 8 .M.r., T,,.Kett\;.br. „g. Embrasure, .. -aged, 9st. ....... (T. Lloyd) 2 2 Air. .1. Casserley s b. g. Compass, ■ageS; list. 21b. .' (T. Pine). 3

Also started: 3 Tho Native, list, lib.; 5 Masler Paul,-lOst.j-.l Kildonan, ■ Ost. 131b.; 4 Windage, 9st. 31b. ; 7 Milo, Ost. Master Paul at once- rushed to the front, and, going along the back, had alead of ten lengths from Embrasuro and Windage. Before" the turn into tho straight was reached, Master Paul was done, with, and dropped right back. Half-way down tho straight Gaelic and hmbrasuro drew out, and, in a good finish, the former won by a head. Compass was a length away, with Windage next. Time, 2min. 4i l-ssec.

GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 sore. Three niijes and a half.' 3 Mr. J. George's b. g. Paritutu, by Castor—Yataghan, aged, lflst. 2lbl (R. Thompson) 1 1 Sir W. Russell's ch. g-. Corazoii, aged, 12st. 31b. (inc. 71b. pen.) . „ (J. Hercock) 2 2 Mr. T. jr. Bowling's ch. g. Antarc- . tic, aged, 12st. 2lb (Scott) 3 Also started: 9 Hod Jl'Gregor, lOst. 101b.; i Lovell, lOst. 101b.; 5 Eiirns, lOst. Mb.; 7 True Blue, lOst. 41b.; 11 Winiata lOst. 31b.; G Yasmak, lOst. 31b.; 8 Honest Tom, 10&t. 21b.; 10 Dornndo,'lOst. lib - 12 Lo Beau, flst. 131b.; 14 Liberty, 9st. 131b.; 13 Ribstone Pippin, 9st. 131b.; 15 Tho Gunner, Ost. 71b. Passing tho stand the order of the leaders was Truo Blue, Lovo.ll, Parittitu, and Tho Gunner. The first fence of the stand double, however, brought Truo Blue down, and Tho Gunner took charge, followed by Paritutu, Lovell, Dorando, and Antarctic. Going along tho back Antarctic ran to the front, and, at the Kennels double, ho was showing the way to Paritntu and Corazon. As they rail through, Antarctic was out by himself in front, and then came Tho Gunner, Paritutu,' Corazon, and Dorando. Winia'ta fell at the second fenceof tho stand double, while tho sod wall near tho mile post brought. Dnraudo down. Turning for home, Corazon and Paritnlii closed on Antarctic, who had lost ground by a faulty jump near tho six-furlong post. Corazon landed over the last fence clear of Paritutu, but the latter put in a great run over tho final stages, and won by a head. Antarctic was two lengths back, followed by Red M'Gregor, 'The Gunner, Le Beau, and Hums. Time, "min. 12 4-smc.

TALLY-UO PLATE STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs. For gentlemen riders. Two miles and a half. 3 Mr. C. F. Vallance's b. m. Hill Las?, by Chief Commander—Pride of the Hills, aged. 12ft. 101b. (G. Hirst) 1 1 Mr. 11. AYimblobnrno's ch. g. Silver Dlazc, syrs., list. 71b. (W. ,T. Cowie) 2 7 Mr. H. J. Cameron's h. g. Gleuiuore, aged, 12st. 101b. ... (C. P. Campion) 3 Also started: 11 Uncle Tom, 12M:. 101b.; 8 Matai. 12st. 101b. ■ 1 Wait-a-Bit, 12st.. 101b.; C Flamingo, 12si. 1011;.; 5 Kiusfswny, i 12st. 101b.; 7 Kildare, 12st. 101b. Hill Lass was in a handv position throughout, and, turning for home, ran to the front, and won easily by four lengths from Flamingo, who finished twelve lengths in front of Silver Blaze. Glemnoro and Kildarc were the only others to finish. Flamingo's rider was unable to draw the weight, aud second money wont to Silver Blaze, and third to Glenmore. Time, Sniiii. 25sec. WINTER CUP, of GOO sovs. One mile. ;l Mr. \V. Smart's l>. g. Undecided, by MonK-luUott'-St. Amy, Syr<=., S's-t. . lllb. 'inc. rilb. penalty) (R. Hatch) 1 10 Mr. H. Whitney's lir. c. Oc!es>n, ■lyrs., 9st. 51b. (inc. 51h. penally) (('. .Icnldns) 2 2 Mr. G. Jilurray-Aynsley's ch. h. Bniiny Glen, ascd.'flst. 1211: (H. King) 3 Also stnrbd: 1 Xvland. 10U. lllb.; ■( r.lVovt, lft-t. 51b.; 11 Coroniform. lOst. -111).; 11 l'ViKil;yli\ -\M. 31b.; 7 liu-y, 10?t. lib. (iutlmlinr. alb. penalty); 0 The Hover, 9st. Hill) ; 5 'Flitaway, ( M. 1311).; 8 Xegativo list. 51b. (including filb. penalty); !) Jluinura, o<l. 51b.; 10 Turna, '.Ist.; 11 FlamImiu. !)st.; l:i (fold Circle, list. Nyland \vas first away from the barrior, followed liy Mumuia. Odo-»a. mid Tho IJover. Pacini: '-he six-furlmig post Mu-iiim-a ran to (U-o front, with Odessa and N>laud at tho head of (ho other?. Rounding (.ho top turn Honry Glon. Uml«.ide<l, mid Xowitivo closed on the leader, who rniiivd at the dif-huce. o<lessa was then r<| Ihn head of affairs, r-i Ss-rf tliro.w out ii stronsr cliniloiijjo, and won a good r.u-o by half ii length, with Bonny Glen a node away third. Flitaway was fourth, and then, rlo-sc together, camp effort, CoriMiiform, and Nylmid. Time, linin. 16 l-s:cec

ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE, of 130 sov«, Aboui- two miles, 1 Vv'' C i V -?K S - hr - K - Wirr.il, by UiiKciihead-Nixii., aficd, 105t..131b. 2 Mr. J. Hwmali's b .g. Captain Jingle, • ) V \ n C J' 0£, 7, n sb, K - Stnyboy," "R"'. '«• 81b (FlyunJ 3 Also started: (i Lagmhor, lftst. 9lb. j. 5 lyrauinc, 10s Gib.; 7 Corona, lOst. 41b. J ,$: Alh Fi' M - M -> )2 Doerslnyor, flst. -n ? S 1 , 1 iW. 71b.; 10 Kelp, cm. < b.j 3 balopian, flst. 71b.; 13 Tairiki, flst. Only the placed liorfcs finished, Wirral winning very easily from Captain Jinnlo who was forty yards.in front of Stayboy,' Time, 4min. 12soc. . AVONHEAD HANDICAP, of 130 sots Six furlongs. '• 2 Mr. H. Whitney's b. m. Ahuapai, hy. ban Iran—Basiliiik, syrs., 3st. 21b'.. 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's br. r. Somoi"a!iit o ,?V>-s., OsK 21b (F. E. Joiios) i 0 Mr. ]f. Num-'s ch. g. Eaglestone, Gyre., 9st (James pi no ) 3 tt Al i SO s ,^'i led , : , i S]m ' B - Wft - Wlb. J 5 \\'od R c, lOst. 21b. i 3 Friwolliti, 9st. 111b • 8 Baffin o'e" 9St llb "" 9 G °° d Sl ' En, 9stt Tho race was run in very bad li ß ht. Ahiiapai was in front at tho distance, and. I! K , a cTiallenße by n» I y f° I( i Ust lV Ea Klosfcouo was three! P ii-\-°J a , ou B th awny third, with Fri. wolhti fourth. Time, imin. idscc.

HOW THEY RACED.

GREAT FIGHT FOR THE STEEPLES. TOP-ATOGHTS IN TEE PLACES. ißj TclccraDh.-SDccial CorrcEDondnnU ' Christchurch, August 8. ' it rained at intervals during tho dav. but his did nof prevent a very large ' crowd from turning out to see tho Grand . Aational run. l'ho raoing was most interesting, and, though there wore several falls they were not attended with serious ' results. Ihe jumping in the Grand National Steeplechase was of a very high

"1 hero ntre several reputed "good t h .', n e s ,>n tho Hunters' Hurdlo R-acc. When the machine closed, Hawick had been made favourite. He was ridden, by i j E"]', 1 * 0 dismayed a eood knowlcdgo of the game; and, after keeping the tavounto in a good position the wholo way, ho came away at the homo turn, and von comfortably. Ncdra, who had made most ot tho running, was second, just ui front of Sinion Pure. Mauri; fell at tho lirst tence, and gave J. Delanov a bad shaking. Myall aud Miliaro also'fell.

With Tho Rover scratched, it was difficult to get away from St. Aidan. in looking for a favourite in the Trial Hurdles, and Mr. J. Buckley's gelding started a particularly warm favourite. He jumncd Hie first two fence, very 'slowly, and Doggerbank and Cardiff got a big break on him. Down the back ho cleared his obstac cs in tpknditl style, and, at the turn, ho slipped up on the rails, and was iu chargo at the last fence, with Passive coming fast., Tho favourite was allowed to take the jump carefully, while Passive was driven in to it, and jumped much tho better of the pair. She then came on, and won cosily. Doggerbank was only a head behind Cardiff.

A fine struggle was witnessed in tho Junipers Flat race, when an outsider, Gaelic, scored by a head from Embrasureanother equally unfancied candidate. Mastor Paul, who had his old pilot (P. Brady) iu tho saddle, made the pace very warm for a mile, but then collapsed, and fell right back. His paco also settled The Native, who had gone after him too early. Gaelic tackled Embrasure, who was leading a furious from home, and, in a great race, won by a head. Kildon.in, who was a warm favourite, was in the rear the wholo way.

Never in the history of tho Grand National Stoeplcchase has there been a finer race than was witnessed to-day. The jumping throughout was well-nigh perfect, and tjic performances of tho three placed horses were wonderful. The two top-weights each carried over a thousand tickets on tho machine, while old Paritutu was a good third favourite. At. the -start Antarctic-was badly left, but, at tho end of fivo furlongs, ho had pulled to tho front, and, from rhi.vout, ho led till the second fence from home. Ho flew nil his fences in his stride,, and, though he dipped badly at some- of them, his rider maintained his seat. Tho Gunner and Paritutu were his nearest-at-tendants till tho last mile was entered, upon, wlmro Horcock took Corazon up, and, with six furlongs to go, supporters of tho favourite began to cry out that "their money was won.";-' From Cutts's, the last tiino round, Paritutu had been ridden very hard,' but ho responded pimcly, and contested every yard of the journey. At tho gorse fence on the ■pttoni bend, ho and Corazon look oft in front df Antarctic. The favourite was fclightly in advance on landing, but the old horse- covered a bit less ground in the run to tho final brush, where both horses took off together. As before, Corazon was away first, aud, at tho stand, led by a couple of lengths. Thompson, on Parifcutn, then drew his whip, and, when it was seen that the Castor gelding was responding, great cheers went ■ up; Inch by inch ho gained, and, in the last few strides, Corazon was in trouble, Uercock drew his whip, and tho two horses -flashed past tho post locked to* gether, amidst a scene of oxcitomentrsoldoiu scon on a. racecourse Tho crowd yelled themselves hoarse, and, when tho judge .hoisted tho numbers, tho cheering was renewed again and again. Tho winner and the place-getter both got a- royal reroption from tho crowd. The honours of tho rare were with Corazon, who only failed in tho last couple of strides,, and Antarctic also put up a wonderful race-. Truo Blue fell at the second fenco, .'Kib.itone Pippin nan off at tho bottom of tho course, aud Wiuiata fell ut the feuco opposite tho Leger stand. Dorando lost his rider at the back of the course when well up, but, apart from these, tho remainder completed the course. ,

The Tally-Ho Plato ■ proved to be the best of good things for Hill Lass, on \rhom Mr. G. Hirst rode a very confident race. Silver Blaze, who comes from Invercareill, led for (.ho. greater part of tho journey, but Hill Lais beat him very comfortably over the last half-mile, imd Flamingo also headed him before tho post was reached. Uncle Tom refused at tho sod wall, and Kingsway, \\ ut-n-bit, and Jlutai fell. Flamingo failed to draw tho weight, and so Kingsway got second money, and Glcnmorc was placed third. Nyland and Bonny Gkn disputed favouritism in tho Winter Cup, with Undecided also well backed. Odessa was in a perspiration in tho birdcage but the remainder of tho field stripped well. Bonnv Glen and Fasnakylc gained many admirer* by the way in which they rattled' off their preliminaries. At the start Nylunilwas tho first away, but, after going a furlong, ho was steadied with a jerk, and Mumiira and Odessa took tho lead. Running across Ihi! bottom of (lie coursu this pair led, and Effort and Fasnakylo were, next. Then came Nyland nud Coronifonu, with Flitaway tailed ofi". As tlu-y----snv.pt into the straight, Bonny Glen camo from a long way back. Undecided alsoput in a run, and, at tho distance, was , in charge. There Odessa displaced Muimira, and, at this stage, The. Rover; was third. Bonny Glen continued tho struggle on the outside,,but all too lale, us Undecided won. by half a length from Odessa, with Boimy Glen a similar dis». tanco away. Then came Flitaway, The l Rover, and Nylnnd in that ordor. Flam-.-Uoau burst a blood-vessel, and was pulled up. Dearest, Boanerges, and Sublime veroi scratched.

Wirral led from end to cud in the Enfield Steeples. The llastiiijju-trainod horse ■ was favourite, and nothing cot within lengths of him at any stuco of the viioe. Tyrannic and Salopian fell - opposite l.lio Lprcv Stand, and fctghmor toll at the second fence of the double. St. Albert, King of Trump?, and Corona I'.lso mot with mishaps on Iho journey. Tlie- final event wont to Aliimpai, after n good strnpqle with Somersault, who anptMti'cd to be a tri'le nnforliinatp. Kafilesloliu was eloa , up third. Slnijn, who liaro s\ very burly apiwaranco, was in the rp.ir tlu> \v!iol<( Uiiy. Almapai (nolc v:hcn (lie barrier was ekied. and, patiently hiuullvd by Jenkins, sl\e just lastM lons ojiourli to win by a u«:k. SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS. . (Dv l'clocraiib-Prcss A<sodHtloa.i Christcliurch, August 8. Tim following nro the handicaps fo* tho second day of the Grand National meeting:— HI'XT CLUB CUr, of 130 eove. About three miles. , —Oakley, 12st, 9)b.; LoKliniur, list. 31b. j Kill lose, list. W>.; Deor,

player, lOst. 131b. j Flamingo, lOst. 121b.; S«i Dog, lOst. 121b.; Myall, lOst. 111b.; Shillelagh, lOit. 91b.; Northern Star, lOst. 91b.; Wait-a-Bit, lOst. 81b.; King of Trumps, last.. 51b.; Silver Blaze, lOst. 51b.; Jfovenge, • lOst. 41b.; Tairiki, lOst. 31b.; Glenmore, lOst. 21b.; Sylvia Maid, lOst.; Royal Guard, lOst.; Wirihana, lOst.; I'ncle Tom, 9st. 71b. SUMNER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mils.—Undecided, 12st. Bib.; Kopek, lOst. Sib.; Epsom Lass, 10S{. 41b.; Gold Circle, 93t. 131b.; Wedge, 9st. 121b.; Embrasure, 9st. lfib.; Turna, Ost. 91b.; [Somersault, 9st. 81b.; Amaru, flst. 71b.; Eaglestone, 9st.; Nightlight, Sst.; Farley Grore, 9st.; Santa Claus, 9st.; Tro'on, Ost. AUGUST HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs.—Boanerges, list. 31b.; Nvland, lOst. - 131b.; Stopnieter, lOst. 101b.; Bonny Glen, lust, alb.; Effort, lOst. 51b.; insnakylo, lOst. 21b.; Countermine, lOst. 21b.; Iney, lOst.i Flitaway, lOst.j. Kohinoor, lOsl.; Merry Frank, 9st. 131b.; Odessa, 9st. 131b.; Edna May TI, flst. 111b.; Ariom, 9st. 81b.; Czar Kolohol, 9st. 81b.; Negative Ost. Sib.; Firebell, 9st. 31b.; Silkwob, 9st.; Flambeau, 9st.; Expansion, 9=t.; I'riwolliti, 9st. BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE of 350 povs. About two niiiles and a half — Odrazon, list. 131b.; Antarctic, 12st. 91b.; Hoangi. list. 81b.; Lovell, lOst. 13 b.; Sir Lethe, lOst. 101b.; Eurus, lOst. 61b. j Dorando, lOst.; True Blue, 9st. 131b.; Honest Tom, 9st. 131b.; Winiata. flst. 131b.; Tnsmak, 0?r. 131b.: Driil, 9st 131b.; Lnghmor, Ost. 81b.; The Gunner. 9st, 71b.; Captain Jingle, !)st. 71b.; Liberty, 9st. 71b ; Ribstone Pippin, 9st 71b.; Stayboy, Bit. 71b.; Corona, t)st. 71h.; Tyrannic, Ost. 71b.; St. Albert. Ost. 71b.; Salopian flst. 71b; Milo, Ost:. 71b; Silver Blaze; 9st. lib.; Kelp, 9st. 71b. SPREYDON HACK HURDLES, of 130 iFovs One mile and threc-qua.rtcrs.— Wirral. 12st. 31b.; Eiya, list. 81b.; Pasißive ilst. 61b.; Hawick, list 31b.; Gaelic, lOst'lllb.; Kildonan, lOst. 91b.; Doeeer ißank, nst. 131b.; Embrasure, 9st. 131b.; Mauri, flst. 131b.; ltd, Ost. 121b.: Gold Pin, 9st. 111b.; ■ Canterbury, 9st. ilb.; Wedge, 9st. 71b.'; Nedra, 9st.; Simon Pure, flst.: Sabine, 9st.; Salopian. Ost.; Wairaki, 9st.; Shillelagh, Ost.; Rangi- ' whenua, Ost.; Santa Clans, 9st.; logo, Bst.; Vinco, 9st.; Wirihana, Ost. ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 200 sots - . One mile.-Full Rate, lOst. 121b.; Boanerges, lost. .Mb.; Nyland, lOst. Mb.; Undeoided, lOst. 101b.; Merrie Zealand, lOst ■91b • Effort, lOst. 31b.; Coroniform, lOst. 21b.; Marbine, lOst. 21b.; Stepineter, lOst. !llb.; Iney, 9st 111b.; Ariom, 9st 6 b.; : Czar Koiohol; Ost 51b.; Negative, 9st. 41b.; .Jttimura, 9st 41b.; Kopek. 9st.; Epsom !la«i; Ost.: Sublime, 9st.; Tangaroa, 9st.; Gold Circle, 9st. AUSTRALIAN 'STEEPLECHASE. By Telegraph—Press AsGociation-Cojyrieht (Rec. August 8, 10.45 p.m.) , Melbourne, August 8. Tho following ard tho filial acceptors °AUSTKALIAN STEEPLECHASE, of 1500 sovs. About four miles.—Grafnax, 13st'2d.; Confide, list. 91b.; Minato, list. 51b!;-Bribery, list. 31b.; Steam, lOst. 131b.; Concave, lOst. 131b.; Field Trial, lOsf. 71b.; Squirm, Ost. 131b.; Hondo, 9st. lllb.;-Leah Kleslina, Ost. 71b.; Southerly, Osf. MORE WINNERS FOR WOOTTON. London, August 7. Frank Wootton, the Australian jockey, rode, five' winners at the Sanaown nweiing. i ____ AUSTRALIAN WINNING SIRES. Tho list of winning sires during tho past resison in Australia, is headed by the. Vic-torian-bred Maltster (by Bill of Portland), with 73 winners of 1662 races, with Wallace, (by Carbine) is second on tho list, with 36 winners, of 72 races, valued at .£18,585; and Graf ton (by C.alopin) is third, with 80 winners, of 197 races, .witH-.£15,750. ; fixtures. .August 10. and (2-Canterbury. .f.C. Grand National. August 24—Amberley. Steeplechase annual. > September 6 and 7—Marlon J.C. annual: September 13 i -\Dannevirke • E.C, Steeple- • chase..: > ; • ■ ... ; .September -28- and 29—Wanganui • J.C; ■ Spring. ■■•■-.. ' ; ' ' '■•■■"'■•'-. November 4—C.J.C. New Zealand Cup.