THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3167, 18 August 1917, Page 3

THE TURF

TROTTING THE ITETEOPOMTAN MEETING. By Telegraph—Piese' Association. Christchilrcli, August 17. The Metropolitan Trots wore continued to-day. Tho weather waß dull, but tlicro was a largo attendance. Tlio totalisatoi* handled £43,961, making £72,269 for the meeting, against £107,484 for tho threo days last year. Results:— MID-WINTER. HANDICAP, of 150 eovs. Two uiiles.—l Gay Wilkcs, Msec., 1; 3 Commander Bell, 7sec., 2; 10 Fairy Whispers, 20sec., 3. Also started: Treasurer Seeker, Bsec.; 8 Wild Tree, Msec; 5 Gemma, lOecc.; 11 Sol, llsec; 18 Havana, llsec.; 7 Kaikanui, 15sec: 16 Win All, 15sec; 5 Bow Bells, 175e0.; 14 Dubosc, 17sec.; 9 Grattan Ohimes, 18scc; 12 Craibwood. lSsec; 2 Bed Bell, 18seo.; 16 Albertoria, 19sec.; 10 Marvolo 20sec.; 13 Arcadian. 20iec. Won easily by eight lengths. Time, 4min. 46sec. PEDEEAI HANDIOAP, of 200 eovs. One mile aud a quarter.-2 Cliid, 6scc., 1; 3 Trix Pointer, ssec, Z; 17 ,K«d Prince, foec.,, 3. Also started: 14 Irvar, lsec; 8 Willie Lmcoln, 2sec; 7 Sir Fulliam, 2sec.; 18 Icicle, 3sec; 6 Harold Junr., 3scc.; 9 Prince Poole, 3sec.; 15 Sceptre, sboc. ; 12 Annie Dillon, ssec; 11 Agnes Chief. sscc: 4 Celtic, ssec.: 10 Tho Linnet, 6sec; 1 Peony, 6seo.; 16 Grandee, 6sec.; 13 Imperial Tracey, Cseo.; 6 Erin's Queen, 6sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min. 55seo. NATIONAL IfAJTDIOAP, of 600 eovs. Tiyo

miles. . 6 Erin's King, 7sec ~ i 6 Stanley's Ohild, llsec | 4Frandocia llsec. (bracketed): 8 Tommy 0.,75e0. ; ISherwood,lOsec.; 3 Eeggifc fluon, llsec.; 9 Frandocia was first m line for nonio wim Moneymaker, Stanley's Child, and Erin ,s King, in hot pursuit. A few f°™ the post Erin's King got at the leader, as did Stanley's Child and Moneym ake.ln a great finish, Erin's King «^ r M* diet by a neck, with Stanley's Ohild docia, and IToneymaker only heads away. Ti cTNTEMTntY HAOTMAP. of 2CO sovs. Two miles.-2 Mahinga, a^ 1 Minto. lOsec.; 4 Borke'a Drift, 125e0., J wmm wmm sir- 11 It "Kevin, scr.; 6 Adelaide Direct, gi^a^c^ViwK,^; S wfnston H 6 ; C 6 s ec. Time, 2mln. 1 Msec.

CANTERBURY J.C. ACCEPTANCES. / By Telesraph-Presa Association. OHEISTOHTJHOH, August 17. The following are acceptances for the second day of the Canterbury. Jockey Club "aylesbttoy steeplechase, of 200 Bova. Two miles and a haU.-Stono Gingci. 12st 21b.; Kaupokonui, 12st. lib.; Wellwood, 11s 131b ; Boilcnhani, list. 41b.; P"emato, 10st 91b.; Coalition. 9st. 131b.; Golden Butterßy, 9st. 121b.; Turebiui, 9st. 21b. KEDOLIFFS HANDICAP, of 200 soys. Seven furlougs.-Kilkce. lOst. lUb.; Gran I Idea lOst. 91b.; Tlythread, lOst. 81b.. lullard lOst. 51b.; Don Pacifico, lOst. lib.; Euripos, lOat.; Thoughtful. Mat.; Black Hill, list. -Ascalaphua. lOat.j Powder King, 9st. 61b. Henriettc, 9st. 61b.; Epwortt.. 9st. lib.; lion 9st. • ■ Bloouiino, 9st.; Achilleus, 9et.; JO AUGUST y HANDICAP, of « sovb Six futlongs.-Oxenhoiie, list. 21b.; Fiery Cross, lOst 101b.; Miss de Val lOst. 91b.; Sarniscn, 10st 61b • King Star, lOst. lib.; Tip TJp, Ist.; Daytime, lOst.; Zutand. 105t,.; Aerial, 9st 71b.; Kiltess, 93t. 71b.; Cardrona 9st. 61b.; Black A4a, 9st. 61b.; K.lkee. 95t.611i.i of 500 sovs. Two miles and a half.-Braebnrn list. 121).; Gluepot, list. 71b.; St. Elmn, lOst. 131b.; Merry tad, lOst. 31b.; Sandy Paul. lOst 21b.; Diavolo. lOst. lib.; Nita, 9at. 81b.; The of-200 sov, Sau.^^;.SS'«, S pulsion, list, lft.; Miss Sation, lOst. lllu ; St. Curio. lOst. 81b.; Golden Glade, 9st. 91b.; Golden Rupee, 9st. 81b.; Mount Victoria 9st.; Salathiel, 9st.s Steperina. 9st.; Don 'Francisco, 9st.; Arthur George, 9st.; Sydenham hurdle race, of 500 sots. One mile and three-auarters.—Kcwi Voto, list. 51b.; Crib, lOst. 121b.;, Leonta, lOst. 121b.; Bon Rere. lOst. 81b.; Sir Fisher. lOst. 81b.; Te Onsa. lOst. lib.; Sir Solo, lOat. lib.; Marconi, 9at. 121b.; Dionysiue, 9st. 21b.; "wOoStON HANDICAP, of 200 fiovs. Six furlonES.-Eewanga. lOst. 71b.; All Seicne, 108t.31b.; Eajput. lOst. 31b.: Don Paoiflco, lOat. 21b.; Ascalaphus, lOst. lib.; Minesweeper, 9st. 131b.: Powder Kins. 9st. 71b ; Henrlette, i9st. 71b.; Kilbrogan. 9st. 61b.; Maiestikoit, 9st. 41b.; Melford. 9st. lib.; Bloomino, 9st.; Achilleus, 9st.; Formnal, 9st.; Wingform. 9st.: KimboHon, 9st.; An«ope. 9st.: Areento, 9st. ■ ISMNGTON HANDICAP, of 250 sots. One mile and a ffuarter.-Snub. lOat. 81b.; Orleans, 9st. 131b.; Miss de Val, 9st. 131b. j Wardancer, 9st. 131b.; Lady Penury. 9st. 81b.; 9st, 71b.; George, 9st. 61b.: Heeltap. 9st, 41b.: Sir Acnes. 9at.: Rett Book, 9st.: Grand Idna, 9st.: Johnny Walker. 951.; Hvthread, Set.; Kilteps. 9st.; JeanI not, 9st.; Xanthos, 9st.; Glorify, 9st.

NOTES AND COMMENTS [BY GLENCOE.I For the concluding day at Biccarton there is an attractive bill The card provides two steeplechases, two hurdle races, and four flat events " The Aylesbury Steeplechase is confined to hacks. Bodenhamis-a fresh horse, but he has not been jumping well in Ills schooling work. Coalition fell heavily the first day, and may not be at his best today. The three ton-weights have form and the best credentials, and Wellwood, who has not had a-race for a long time, may be the best of them. The Redclifts Handicap, seven furlongs, has Kilkee for a top weight. He won easily over this distance at Trentham. Another with credentials is Thoughtful, who worked as well as Miss de Val prior to leaving for the south, and now goes bach into the hack class. Powder King was another hor6c finishing on well on Thursday. Disdainful hue been working wonderfully well at Kiccarton, and on her first appearance, which is in the Angust Handicap, she is sure to be well supported. Another horae that will get plenty of supporters is Zuland. With Master Strownn not engaged, St. Elmn, runner-up in the National Steeples, may be the public choice in the Beaufort 'Steeples. Merry Lad did not get far enough on the first day to get a line as to his chances, and of the others Braeburn, who struck the last three fonces In the National very hard, and Nita, who was finishing well on Thursday, appear to have tho best chances. ' At Trentham. San Sebastian improved with racing, and he may be a better horho in the Hack Hurdles to-dny. Golden Glade 'has been a. most unlucky horse in the paet, but he may do better to-day. _ Rewi Poto will have plenty of admi-ers in the Sydenham Hurdles, as he was going jery strong when his bridle Bot nulled oil him in the Bcrimmago opposite the stand on Thursday. Orib is also engagod, and lie niay do better with a stone oil his back. In the Woolston Plate. All Serene han been dropped 51b., and lie may do a lot better to-day. Ascalaphus had a big break at six furlonga in the concluding event on Thursday, and he will probably start in this race to-day. The programme concludes with the Islington Handicap, one mile and ft quartor. Miss de Val is expected to start in this race, though public form points to her havTng a very good chnnce over the shorter distance. Of the others. Lady Penury read 3 nicely with only 81b. above.the minimum.