THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2226, 12 August 1914, Page 8

THE TURF

THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING OPENING DAY TIM DOOLAN WINS THE BIG STEEPLECHASE CHORTLE'S WINTER CUP '.(By Telegraph—Press Association.) Christchurch, August 11. •J. he weather wns a trifle dull, but otherwise not unpleasant to-day for the opening of the O.J.C. Grand National Jloet"ig. The course was in capital order, and there was a good attendance, the owwd appearing to be nearly up to the standard of past years. The representation of Parliament was not so large as usual. The totalieator handled .£38,517, as against last year. Details of the racing are:— HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 110 sore. Once round and a distance. I Mr.' H. D. Dβ Latour's The Pole, aged, lOst. 81b. ...... (A. J. M'Flynn) I 3 Hr. W. Parsons's Canterbury, aged, lOst. lllb (E. Hedmoud), 2 II Mr. 0. H. Washers Vita, 6yrs., IDst. ..(P. Meag'her) 3 Also started: 2 lngenkeiider, list. 71b.; 5 Top A'ote, list. 51b.; 10 Kia Ora, lOst. 91b.; 12 Himitangi, lOst.; 9 Traditor, lOst.; 13 Otarata, lOst.; 3 Don Rubyl, lOst.; 7 Cnrilla, lOst.; aud 1 Loeso, lOst. Polo was first over the last fence, and won easily by six ' lengths. . Vita was two lengths, away third, arid Traditor a head away fourth. Kia Ora was fifth. Tiine, 3min. 8 4-osec. • . . TRIAL HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 1 Hon. J. D. • Orniond's Jlorecanibe, aged, lOat. 21b. (P. W. Ji'Cabe) 1 3 Mr. Murray Hobbs's Corric, Oyrs., Bst. ; (R. M'Sweeney) 2 i Mr. P. M. Mills's Cheddar, aged, lOst. lllb. ; (J. Deery) 3 Also started: 7 Margo, lOst. 31b.; 8 Manitan, lOst. 21b.; 5 Diavolo, lOst. 81b.) GMerrj- Guy; 9st. 121b.; 10 Mescal, 9st. !)lb.; 2 Bransfield, 9st.; and 9 Cbitmos, Sst. Going along the back Morecambe went to the front, with Merry Guy, Diavolo, Manilau. Eransfield, Corrie, and Margo following l in.that order. There was little change in the order rounding the top Inrn, where Corrie began to mo-vo up. Coming to the straight Corrie had run into second place, and once tvsr tho last hurdle she sot out after Morecarabe, but though sho finished well, Moreciimbe had plenty of running loft, and won by a length and a half. Cheddar, who came with a late run, was eight lengths away third, and then followed Bransfield, Diavolo. and Htmitau. Time, 3min. 20 2-ssec. JUMPERS' FLAT RACE, of 150 sovs. . . One mile and a half. 1 Messrs. Tooiuan aud Hugh's Admiral Soiilt,. aged, Ost. •' 131b. (A. J. M'Flynn) 1 10 Sir. D. H. Roberta's Kilinenv, aged, lOst. 131b. (J. p'Connell) 2 3 Mr.. F. Armstrong's Morning, Gyrs., lOst. ..:...... (A. Julian) 3 Also started: .5 Idealism, > lOst. Gib.; 2 Ngatiruimii, lOst. 21b.; 6 Sunbeam, 9st. lllb.; 4 Fashion Plate, 9st. 91b.;. 11 Sam Pan, 9st. 91b.i 0 Kuatangata, 9st. Gib.; 8 Pareivanui, 9st. 0i1,.; 12 Wairaki, Oat. 41b.; 7 .Hatana, 9st. 31b. ■ • ■ There was delay at the post caused by the vagaries of Ngatiruanui, but a Rood dispatch was effected. Fashion Plate, Hatana, and Admiral Soult were tho quickest to begin. Hatana had several lengths lead at tho Mo post, while Killneny and Ruatangata were running last At the six furlongs post Fashion PJato, Parewanai, and Admiral Soult closed on tho leaders, while Kilmeny also moved up; Once heads were 'tiinicd for homo Admiral Soult took the lead, and eventually won nicely by two lengths from Kilmeny, who was a Icngth.in front of Morning. Sam Pan was fourth, Parewanui fifth, and Ruatangata next. Time, 2min 40 8-SSIH!. NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPIJ3CHASE, of 1500 sovs. Three miles and a half. 6 Mr. G.' L. Stead'f,,ch.,p;. Tim Doolan, .■; '■ : " aged, lOst;-21b'. ."r (A: J:"MTlyim)" 1 1. Mr. J. R. L. Stanford's ch. g. Bμcola, aged, list. 131b. (E. Copestake) 2 5 Mr. IV Armstrong's br. g. Tho Spaniard, aged, list. 101b. ■ (A. Julian) 3 Also started:. 2, Cantain Jack, • < list. 131b.; 3 Glenmorc, list. 41b.; i Jackman, list. 31b.; 9 Sportsman, 9st. 131b.; 3 Kauroa. 9st. 12!b.; 8 The Chief, 9st. 81b.; 10 Fond Memory, 9st. 71b.; 7 True Blue, 9st. 71b. ■ Glenmore- and'Kauvoa wero coupled on the machine. Running to the first fence Jackman had assumed the lead, with Tim Doolan following, while Fond Memory baulked, nnd lost his rider. Going past the stand the first time Jackman was in front, with True Blue, Captain Jack.. Bercolu, Kauroa. Sportsman, and The Spaniard next, with The Chief last. At Cutts's. Jackman had .a substantial lead from True Blue, with Captain Jack in third : position, followed by Kauroa and Tim Doclan. Runninpr down tho back Jackman had increased his lead, with True Blue still second, and the fiold well stning out. At the Kennels double Jackman was well in the lead, but Captain Jack and True Blue- wero closing on tho leader. The field was jumping beautifully. Coming into the straight Jackman still held command, but the sap was considerably' reduced, and at. the stand he ha'rl Glenmore, Kauroa, and Cantain Jack following.' Sportsman, who'had'been froinpr. very veil, lost his rider at' Cntts's, and the "order was .Tnpknian, The Spaniard, Glenmoi-B, and Captain Jack. At 'We sot' wall Jafkman cam? to prief, ai"i Tim J>oolan closed on The Spaniard, while Borcila wns just loading Cantain ■Tack and Kanroa, "■•ibb ct Hie "head of the r<"rt. The Spaniard ai<l Tim Doolan \ypre first into the .straHit, nyid jumned tho lost two fencep well. Tim Doolan Ksid too in noli pane, .liowevw, and won easily by four lenqths from Bercola, who bp.it'The Sr»>"iar<l in the run home bv six lencHis. OipjiTPori , wn* two leucWs away foiiTth, followed by KauToa, TJi'e Oliiof, Truo nil" , . a nd Captain Jack. Tinfl. 7min; 11 3-S«<>c. TAT,T,Y-HO PLATE KTEF.PLECT.AKT , ,. of 10fl sovs. (centl°nien riders). Special weights. Two piilos nwl a half. 2 '•Mr. Y. J. Mobile's Tolstoi, .aired.tOst. 12U«. (Mr. V. Li'lingham) 1 5 ir»Rsrs.'-"Parl.-in!>nn a"'l Chapman's Joneur, aged, 12st. 101b., . ~ ■ (Mr. 7,. Parkinson) 2 7 Mr. T. b. g. Curilln. aged. 12st. 101b. ;.: (Ownerl 3 . .M?o started: i TJnclß -Tim. 12st. 101b.; R'-Phiiinns, 12sr. 511). (51b. allowanced 6( Fairy Finn. 12«t. 101b.; 3 W."jnono, I?sh 101b.; 8 Gobi. 12st. SU>. (Sib', allowance!: 1 'Avon, Wsk. 101b.; 10 Konwyn. I.2't. 101b. Won. by three lenglhs. Cnrilla, who finished fast,; was a longth and a'half away third, and then close up Wainono mid Gol>i. 'Pimp, smin. 2:' 3-ssec. ■WTNaTIR CUP. of Tflfl .«<ivs. One mi!(>. 1 Mr. A. P.. Williams'* Chortle, iiyrs. nst. 121b •. (B. Decloy) \ •5 Mr. F. Hall's Raiipani. Svrs., !)st. 101b. ■ (W. J. Porter) 3 1 18 Mr. D. H. Roberts's Slogan, 4yr?.. 9st (R. Berry) 3 AJfo started: 4 Tannhause'r. lOst. 131b.; U Mummer, lOst. 81b.; fi Kaniki. lOst. 51b.; 1 Multiply, lO.st. 31b.; 3 Kimbombi, Ost. 131b.: 11 Black Lupin, 9st. 131b. (incSlb. penalty); 2 Olynojisli, nst. lllb.; 12 Ginsy Belle, flst. lllb.; 13 Stevedore, Ost. ■Itlb.; 9 Try Fluke, 9st. lTlb. (inc. G]l>. penally); 10 Sveaborg, Ost. '">.; 7 Snlzburc, Ost;. 71b. ; 15 Silver Rliiclu". 9st. Gib.: 21 Mount Victoria, Ost. Gib.; 17 Gnoin<\ flst. ■fib.; 1C Troon, 9st. 21b.; 8 Iliad's Hero, 35t.: 20 Briar Patch, 9st.; 19 Amber and White, Ost. Multiply and Chortle were coupled on the machine. Stevedore behaved badly at the start, but pvencually a sood start was effected, and Mount Victoria at once shot to- tho front, closely attended by Raupani. This was the order running to the six fnrl.on?.; post, where [lia'd's Hero, Chortle, Multiply, and Kaniki were also prominent... At the entrance to thn straight . Mount Victoria wns done with, ami Raunnni landed into the straight just pljojul of: Chortle. Iliad's Hero, Slogan. Kimbombi, and Clyiielish. Oiice woll into the ruimiiur. Chortle nishnd to t!io front, and coining away in good style., won by two lengths and'a half from Raunoni. with Ringnn a liend away third, and Kimbombi fourth, hnlf a lenstli away. Clynolisli was fifth, and Try Fluke last. Timo. Imin. ENFJTJLD STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 2;10 sovs. About two miles. G Mi. A. Owen's Stroller, ajreu , . 10st. ■ (A. J. M'Flynn) 1 2 Mr. E. Short's Bonny, aged. 10<t.' 21b, ».. ~„..; ~,...' (Trap 2,

8 .Mr. A. S. El worthy's Fritz, aged, lOst. 3!)j '. (S. IJoiil) 3 Also started: 1 Dnylight Bill, lOst. 1211).; 5 Grit Lawless, lOst. 111b.; 10 Kingsway, lOst. 01b.; 3 Silver Blnze, lOst Mb.; 10 Ixicly Bibbero, lOst. 21b.; i Cousin Jack, Hist. 21b.; 11 Karimoi, lOst. 91b.; 0 Stone Ginger, !)st. 131b.; 11 Wniwetn, 9st. 121b.; 7 ■Bugle, 9st. 121b.; 13 Otohan, 9st. lllb.; 12 Golden Grape, 9st. 81b.; 15 Ribston Pippin, 9st. 81b. Waiwctu and Golden Grap» fell at the fir.il fence, nnd'at the first fence of tho stand double Stone Ginger fell, and brought down Daylight Bill and Karimoi, Biifilo dropped back at Cutts's, and Stroller went on in front of Bonny, Kingsway, and Bugle. The order was the same- at the Kennel 1 ; double, but nt the. next fence Bugle fell. Bonny was first over the last fence, but in the.run home Stroller caught him, and won by two lengths. Fritz.was half a length away third. Time, tain. 10 l-ssec. Bugle broko his neck. '' AVONHJSAD HANDICAP FLAT, of 140 sovs.. . Six furlongs. 8 Mr. A. \Y. Rutherford, Juiir.'s, Encore, S.VTS., 9st. 81b (W. Bell) 1 2 J[r. H. ,T. Simson's Eigo Park. 6yrs.. lOst. 81b (Oliver) 2 8 Mr. ,T. B. Reid's Margarita, •Jyrs.. Ost. 31b. ....' S Margarita and Hops, 9st. lib. were bracketed. Also started: i Banian,-list. 51b.; 17 Moon'glow, lOst. 91b.; ]9 Montana, 'lOst. 91b.; 1 George. lOst. 91b.; 13 Firmuold. lflst. 71b.; 12 Hniimakaka, IBst. S\h.; 9 Charlerose. 9st.' 131b.; 6 Miss Tinlaud. 9st. lllb.; 14 Bon,' 9st. 71b.; 18 Forest Belle, 9st. 71b.; 5 Gazette, Ost. Bib.; 24 Waldfmar, 9st. 51b. ; 7 Grand Idea. i?st. 21b.; 11 Leading Lady, Ost. lib.; 10 Glenroy, 9st. lib.; 16 Trilby. 9st.; 23 Stargazer, 9st.; 22 Snowraker, 9st.; 20 Pimpernel, Ost. - Won by two and. a half lencths. Margarita was a head away. Time, liuiir. 15 i-ssec. SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS. CBy Telegraph—Press Association.) Christchui-ch, August 11. The following are the handicaps for the second day:— * HUNT CLUB CUP; of 140 sovs. About three miles.—The Pole, 12st. 4!b.; Northern, list. lllb.;'lnsonkender, list. 81b.; Kingsway, list. 81b.; Tolstoi, list. 61b.; Lady Bibbero, list. 51b.; To Kainui, lOst. 131b.; Avon, lOst. lllb.; Joueur, Iflst. 91b.; Ribstono Pippin, lOst. 71b.; Otehau, lOst. 71b.; Ohakca, 10' st. 71b.; Golden Grape, ltist. 71b.; Curilla, lOst. 21b.; Wainono, lOst.; Himitangi, lOst.;.Fairy Finn, lOst; Otarata, lOst.; Chattis, lOst; Don Rubyl, lOst.; Terry Flynn, lOst.; Lceso, lOst.; OmanaTTu, lOst.; Selwyn,- lflst. . SUMMER HANDICAP, of U0 sora. One mile.-'R-aupani, list. 81b.; Banian, list. 71b.; Slogan,' lOst. lllb.; Rigo Park, lOst. 9ib.; Encore, lOst. filb.; George, lOst. 81b.; Firmhold, lOst. 41b.; Haumakaka, lOst. 31b.; Montana, lOst. 31b.; 'Chrysotis, lOst; 21b.; Moddite, Ost. 131b.'; Gazette, 9st. 91b.; Madama, 9st. 61b.; Miss Finland, 9st. 41b.; Sir Hamilton, 9st. dlb.; Charlerose, flst. 31b.; Glenroy, Ost.; Fragranui, 9st.; Suowraker, 9st.; So So, 9st.; Kim, 9st. AUGUST HANDICAP, of 400 ■ sots. Sis furlongs.—Hnskayne, list. 81b.; Chortle, list. 41!>.; Crown Pear],-Hsi. 31b.; T<wmhauser, lOst. 131b.; Mummer, lOst. 61b.; Raupani, lOst. 51b.; Specialform, lOst. 21b.; Gipsy Belle, lOst. 21b.; Clynelish, lOst. 21b.; Black Lupin, 9st. 131b.; Kew, Ost. 131b.; Svealwrg, 9st. 131b.; Mount Victoria. Ost. 121b.; Salzburg, 9st. 121b.; Try Fluke, 9st. lllb.; Silver• Shield, Ost. 41b.; Iliad's Hero, Ost. 31b.; Briarpatoh, flst.; Amber and White, 9st.; Epworth, Ost.; Cnrolus. Ost.; George. 9st.; Listen, Ost.; Baritone, Ost.; ,Tohn Bunyan, 9st.; Royal Sleeves, Ost.; Golden Glade, Ost.; Boh, Ost.; Khinb, Pet.; Leading Lady, Ost.; Bridegroom. Ost. '-.'. . BEAUPOBT . STEEPLECHASi!, of .500 sovs. About two miles and a half — Bercola, 12sfc. 21bi; Peary, list. 131b.; The Spaniard, list. 91b.; Tim Doolan, list. 6!b.; Jackman, list. 6!b.; Gleiunore, list. 21b.; Paritutu, lOst.. 131b.; Exotic, lOst. 121b.; Silver Monarch, lOst. 61b.; Daylight Bill, 9st. 131b.;' Stroller, Ost. 131b.; Grit Lawless, Ost. lllb.; Royal Medal, Ost/ lllb.; Kauroa,. 9st. lllb.; True Blue Ost. 71b'.; Kia Ora; 9st. 71b.; Fond Memory,. i)st. 71b.; Kingsway, Ost. 71b.; The Chief, flst.. 71b.; Fritz, flst. 71b.; Silver Blaze, Ost. 71b.; Fashion Plate, 9st. 71b.; Karimoi, 9st. i 71b.; Wahyetu, , 9st. 71b. ; Stockade, !»;t. 71b.; Cousin Jack, 9st 7b. j Obligate,/ Ost. 71b. i v. ■■• ..■ ■ n SPEEYJSON. • of' f 2flo :; soya. One mile and three-quarters.—More-eambe, list, lllb.; Golden Water, lost, lllb.;. Umeraboy,, lOst. 101b.; Parewanui lOst." 91b.; Murgo, lOst. 91b.; Simbeanj, lOst. 01b.; Rill, lOst, 81b.; Manitau, lOst. .51b.; , Encore, lOst. 31b.; Corrie, lOst.; Merry Guy, lOst.; Altcar, 9st. 131b.; Mescal, 9st. 91b.;'Kim, Ost. 41b.; Stockade, Ost. 31b.; Parable, Ost. 31b.; Merry Lass, 9st.; Hoot .Ferry, Ost.; Hereford, 9st.j Cast Iron, -Ost.;, Sunrose, Ost.; Chahnos, Ost.; Oh/ilcea, flst.; Traditor, Ost.; Ovar, 9st.; Overton, dst. ■■■ ■ ISLINGTON' HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile.—Haskayne, list. 71b.; Tanniiauser,. lOst. 121b.; , -Thrax, lOst. lllb.; Multiply, lOst. 41b.; Kimbombi, lOst. 31b.; Banian, 10. St. 31b.; Kaniki, lOst. !llb:; Stevedore, 9st. 101b.; Gipsy Belle, Ost. 91b.; Black ■ lupin, 9st. 81b.; Mount Victoria, flst. 71b.; Slogan, 9st. 71b.; Try Fluke, 9st. Gib.; Gnome, 9st. 31b.; St. •Petersburg, 9st. 21b.; Troon, 9st.; Montana, 9st.; John Buuyan, Ost.; Andraea, flst.; Wairaki, Ost.; Aerial, Ost.; Kilosteri, Ost. . TROTTING ACCEPTANCES.' (Uy Telegraph—Press Association,) Christchurch, August 11. - Tlie following acceptances have been received for the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's August J IMPROVERS' HANDICAP (in saddle), oM80;Sovs. Two miles.—Armamenter, lsec; Elkton. Hall, . lsec.; Mayflowor, "see; Arcadian; 4sec; Lochiel, 4sen.; Mandor, 6sec; Frank Wilkes, Bsec; Hiroki, Ssec; Rothschild Lad, Osec; Galician, 9sec.;' Able Boy, Osec; Norval King, 9sec.; Clevenood, 9S3c; Mushroom, 9sec. TRIAL-,HANDICAP (in harness), of' 200 sovs. Onevmilo'and a half.—Tohu, scr.; Radiant Morn, scr.; Merry Child, scr,; Prince Warbeck, 2soc; Andy Regan, 2sec; Proud Girl, 2sec; Futurity, 2sec; White, House, 2sec; 0.1.C., 2sec; Bonifi■oation, 4sec; Texas, dsec.; Lucky Chance, sscc.'; Bspinel, ssec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (in harness), of 3UD sovs. .■• Two miles.—School Girl, 3sec; Bright, 3sec; Red Mac, 3see.; Quincey, -Isec.'; Muricata, 4sec; St. Svritliin, -isec.; Crown Prince, Ssec; Lord Dillon, Ssec.j Frandocia, ssec.; Princess 7/ouise, flsec; Little Tib, 6sec; Admiral Wood. 6sec; Brown Bell, 6sec. .LINCOLN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs. One mile and a hftlf.—Gertie L., 3sec; Kokemoer, 'Isec.; Evelyn, 4see. j. Nordica, -Isec. p'Jackashore, 4scc; Clingschild, 4scc. ;■ Scotch . Mist, asec.; Myrtle -Talui, "s;ec; Sherwood, Gsec.; Ottawa. 7sec; "Silent Bell, .Ssec.; Dalwhinnie. Bsec;; Mihoru, Bsec.; F. E. Bells, Bsec.; ■Lodestar,. Bsr>c; Royal Blue, 9sec; Calodon,,os'ee;;''Lady :Lyons, 9sec. INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs. One milo and a quarter.—Emmcline, scr.; Adonis, 4sec.; Havos, ts'ec.; Don Caesar, 4sec.; Jingle, ssec; Bellis,,'ssec.; Bell Metal, Ssec.;: Seychelles, Ss'ec; Fran7,alena, Gsec; Huia Dillon, 6sec; Little Tib. Gsec.; Prince I'oole, fisec; Blackchild Boy, 7scc; Solo, "sec; Rothschild Junr., 7sec; Princess Loniso, 7scc. AVON HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 «ovs. ,■ Two miles. —Rcdchild, scr.; F,lec-' trocitie, 7sec.; Adventuress, llsec.; Miss Vivian, 12aec; Mystic, 13seC; Wild Tree, Issec.; Electric Jack. ISsnc.; Little Stranger, 17see.: Td Kuiti, 17see; Flamingo, 18sec; Monsoon, 18sec.; Mayfield, 18^c.; AVelfare. lSscc. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP fin Imrness), of 160 ?ov=. One mile—Charming Boy. lsec; Andy Began, 2sec.; Bipon Child, 2sec; Kirwee, 2sec.; Folso Mann, 2sec.; Salcombe, 2sec.; Child Bcldon, ?,.«p.; Lincoln .Tnnr., 3sec.; Onawa, 3sec.| Erina, 3sec; Minetic, teec.; Baron Franz, -tSI'C. DASH HANDICAP (in saddle), of ISO sovs. One mile.—Bribpry, scr.; Maelstrom; lsec; Mountain Rose, lsec; Bar.maguirn, lsec.; Rothschild Junr., 2fec.; :Merrychild, 2sec; Franz Jo?ef, 2scc. ; fnmeosj 2sec.; Piecework, 2sec.; Iti'ss florrie C, 2sec; False Alarm, 3sec.; Frandocia, 3scc; Medallion. 3sec.; Salcombe, 3scc.; Persuader, 3ser.; Dowlcmonn. 3=ec; Wnllnco ,Tnnr.. 3sen.: Wild Victor, .'lsce.; 4spc.; Millwood, 4spc. ; Regiuii Belle, 4sec.: Lord A?litnn, 'Jsec; Bavon Fraii7,. Iset , .; Sparkling Kola, ;!*<x\: Bacclius."4s<^. By Sssoclfltion-Copyright (Rec. August 11. 10.5 p.m.) ■■'•■■■. Sydnoy, August 11. Beau Soull's fetircnient, announced yns.terdny, was duo to : knee trouble. His trainer considers to continue his preparation would mean a permanent break- ■''■■:'■■ ,