THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 276, 18 August 1919, Page 8

THE TURF

C.J.C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING (Special Correspondent.) Christchurch, Außiist Iβ. The Canterbury Jockey Clubs <->raud National Meeting was concluded 10-flaj in chili weather. The attendance was. good, and I lie course in good-ordw. ine totahsutor handled .e5H,526, walong -EIIjV 3-11 lor the meelititf. as against XVtl,m\ ut the I wo days' gal'tiering last year. 'flit? IjiK etußplechnse was a poor race, mid early in the contest the Mttle-faneied Merrie Lad placed the issue beyond doubt. , Gang Awa' was not the same horse he was in Hie "Beaufort Steeples, and Master l.uuin broke down early in the coulest. Form-Up put up a great pertonnanoe br winning tho concluding event under US!'. O.b. ' , TT I ' Of tiho five runners in the Hunters Plato, Sonny was a better favourite than Gay Light. Winslow made play for six fuAoiiKS, when the favourite ran to the front,' but lie was soon supplanted by Gay Light. The last-named was m charge to the distance, wheru the favourite again appeared, and in tho run home ho won comfortably. Sport was a poor third, and the oShera were .beaten off. /Ihe winner liad to undergo the ordeal oi a protest, but tho decision went in his favour. . ■ There was agaiu a field of five in the AjOesliury Steeples, Graftelk. being favourite, wil-li San Sebastian and Lawsuit nqually backed. The iast-named set ft strong pace, 'but his jumping was faulty, ■fthd at each obateele Graftella. caught him. At the mile post tho lost-named took charge, but San Sebastian' and Lawsuit wore Jiandr, and with two fences to go San Sebastian look charge, and ran in a comfarta,ble winner from Lawsuit, with Lopliella close up. Traditor ivas beaten, off, and The Grand fell at the kennels double the first time.

The Heathcota Handicap saw soma spirited speculation between Ecbekah, Gold Kip, and Lionskin. Eebekat, Borodino; and Lionskin were the quickest away, while Gold Kip and Kilfceo were in the rear of the field. Bounding tho homo turn, Gazique and Gold Kip were in the rear, and LionskiE and Eebekan were clear of the field. At tilio distance tihe loader* compounded, and All Over shot out. He was immediately challenged by Risingham, and a few yards further Gold Kip shot up on the outside. The two crossed tho line together, with Potentiai'.itv cilosa up. Gold Kip got the verdict by a head, with Itisingham the same distance in front of All 'Over. Bebekah broke down. ' .

Publio opinion was divided as to the merits of the candidates for the Hack Hurdlee, Reformation, Master Moutea, and Tip-Up carrying over four figures. Tip-Up and Bed Cent set a fast pace, with Reformation next, but the chestnut gelding soon jumped himself to the front. Ho was in front with Tip-Up at the last fence, but he struck heavily, and nearly come'down. Tip-Up had to reeiet a strong ohallenge by Wild Pilgrim,.but he won the ra v ce by a head. Master Moutoa was close up third, and Reformation was nest.

The open hunffie race saw the National horses again in action. The betting took a wide range, and Sir Solo did not receive tike support his' form -warranted. Signature and J-eannot 6et a cracking pace, and led Sir Solo down the back, with Omahu in the rear and Sleight-of-Hand tailed off. With half a mile to go Sir Solo joined the leaders, and he was in front at the last fence, eventually winning easily from Signature and Omahu. The latter again jumped badly, but ran a sterling race. Art was prominent to the haM-mile, where he faded out of it. Paraoa lost his rider at the second fence.

Imaribbon 'bad rather a comfortable win in the Kedcliffs Handicap, in which he defeated several better-backed horses. The favourite, Strayshot, began smartly, but after being, prominent into the straight he faded badly, and finished out of ii place. Tama-a-roa was clear.at thedistance, 'but Imaribbon finished well, and beat him easily. Black Mountain was'a poor third.

Only four started in the Lincoln Steeples, Muster Lupin being a better, favourite than' Gang Awa',' while the other pair were neglected. Merry Lad eet a fast pace, and led Gang Awa' and piaster Lupin, but after going a circuit the latter was pulled up, having broken down. Gang Awa J feffl at the mSe post, and Merrio lad won by two furlongs from Polthogue, who got round safely after taking several chances at his fences. It .was found necessary to shoot Maeter Luoin, as his fetlock was broken.

There was a w-ido market for the concluding event, and both Bedshire end Form-Up had over 2000 tickets on them. They were equal favourites, and were in the places at the finish. Kilbqyno led into the straight, when Redshi'ro took charge, but over the final 103" yards the top-wqight drew out, and won decisively. Borodino was a fair third, and then came Pest Haste, Gamecock, and Ki!boyne. ; I RESULTS. By Telenr&ph—Press Association. HUNTERS' PLATE, of 140 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 Sonny, 12st. 51b. (Mr. Barr) 1 2 Gaylight, 12-st. 111b a 1 Sport, list •. , 3 Also started: 5 Winslow, list.; 3 Ataaheri, list. Winslow and Sport made the running to the niiie post, where Sonny took charge, and, stalling oft' ,i strong challenge by Gaylight, won by a bare length.Sport was a poor third. ' Time, 2min. 47 Msec. A protest against the winner on the ground that he was not' eligible to compete was dismissed., * AYLESBUEY STEEPLECHASE, of 200 eovs. Two miles and a half. 3 San Sebastian, list. 91b. (T. Humphries) 1 2 Lawsuit, lOst. 21b. .'; 2 1 Graftella, 12sk 10ib ,3 Also started: i The Grand, 9st. 111b.; 5 Traditor, 9st. 71b. The Grand dislodged his rider at the first fence, and the order over v'he stand double was Lawsuit, Graftella, San Sebastian, and Traditor. The three firstnamed raced iu a line to the last fence, .which Sau Sebastian crossed first, and, drawing out, won by three lengths, , the. third .horse being four lengths back. Time , , smin. 8 4-ssec. HEATHCOTE HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Gold Kip, lOst. 51b (J. Tapp) 1 (! Eisingham, 9st. 21b 2 ■1 All Over, lOst. 91b ......' 3 Also started: 5 Gaziquc, list. 111b.; 1 Eebokah; lOst. 101b.; 3 Lionskin, lOst. 81b. ; S Battlo Array. 10*t. Slb.jfl Kilkeo, {Ist. 91b.; 7 Potentiality, 9st. 71b.; 11 Bolishirc, 9st.; 10 Borodino- 9st.; 12 Merton, 9st. 'Borodino was quickest, away, but before covering a furlong Rcbekp.h aud Lionskin wore racing together in front. At the distance Risingham, All Over, and Gold Kip made their efforts, tihe last. , named prevailing by a neck, a no.se separating the other pair. Potentiality was two lengths away fourth, followed by "Borodino. Time, linin. 29sec. STYX HITRDLKS, of M 0 sovs. Once round and i>, distance. « Tip Uβ. list. 21b (L. Hagertr) 1 ■I Wild Pilgrim, (Ist. 121b.' '. 3 2-Master Moutoa, list. nib. ...-, 3 Also started: G Achillodcs. list. 81b.; 1 ■Reformation, list. 21b.; S Red Cent, lOst 21b.: 7 Sir !)>t. 81b.; 9 Sonny, 9;l.; S Tigerland, 9st. Bed Cent, Tip Up, and Reformation raced in (o the five furlongs post, the otiliore being strung out. Bed Cent then dropped back, and Tin Un had a very slight advantage , at the last fence, which Reformation hooked, and last mtiny lengths. In fihe run to the post Tip Up held his own, and won by a neck from Wild Pilgrim, J) aster Moutoa. who was kept a long way behind in the curb stages, bctng three lengths nwny third, with Red Cent fourth. Time, Sni'in. 0 4-5 sec. ' SYDENHAM HUDDLES, of 500 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. ■I Sir Polo, lOst. 91b (Hagerty) 1 Ji Signature, list *.. 2 1 Omahu, lOst. 411) :! Also started: 2 Art, list. 31b.; G Sleight of Hand, ftst.i 3 Pirnioa, lOst. lSlli. ; 7 Jeannot, 9st. 21b. Signature and .Tennuot showed the wa.y over tho fence in front of the etand, which Paraoa hit hard and unseated his rider. The first pair led Sir Solo and Art to the entrance to the straight, where Sir Solo took charge and woa o«n>'

fortaljly by three lengths from Signature, who was four lengths in front of Omahu, with Art next. Time, 3min. 14 4-ssec. LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE, of 600 sovs. About tiiree miles. 3 Merry Lad, list. 71b. ... (L. Hagerty) 1 1 Polthogue, 9st. 71b 2 Also started: 1 Master Lupin, list. 121b.; 2 Gang Awa', list. 81b. Gang Awa, Merry Lad, Master Lupin, and Poithogue was the order over the first circuit. Entering upon the Eecond, Master Lupin was pulled up, while Gang Awa' fell at the sod wall at the back. This left Merry 'Lad with a big advantiige, and he passed (lie post just after I'olthoKiie had cleared the last fence. Time, 6111 in. lOsec. It was found that Master Lupin had broken a hind leg, and lie was destroyed. REDCLIFFS HANDICAP, of 200 eovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Imaribbon, 9st. 81b. ... (,T. Taiip) 1 3 Tama-a-roa, 10st. 91b '.... 2 2 Black Mountain, 9st. 131b ; 3 Also started: 6 Pretly Bobby, list. 31b.;' 5, Glcnshine lOst. 31b.; 10 Spyglass, 9st. 111b.; 1 Stra-yshot, 9st. 31b.: 7 The Sapper, itst.; 11 Sweet Smile, 9st.; 8 Sinjle 'Hose, 9st; 9 Grand Duchy, 9st.; 12 Deiltotioii, 9st". Strayshot was quickest out. but Imaribbon and <Tauia-a-roa quickly passed him. linaribljon drew away below the I distance and won comfortably by three lengths, half a length separating second and third. Glenshine was fourth. Time, I lmin. 30 -l-Sseo. 'SELWYN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Form Up, list. 61b. (Sid. Eeid) 1 2 Redehire, - 9st. 71b 2 10 Borodino,' 9st .- 3 Also started: 5 Kilboyne, lOst. 131b.; 7 Gamecock, 9st. 131b.; 4 Elocution, Sst. 131b.; 3 Moorabbe, 3st. 91b.;'6~Hiero, 9st.; 9 Pyjama, 9st.; 8 Sonnino, 9st.; 11 Post Haste, 95t,;.12 Charley, 9st.; 13 Hands Off, 9st. . Kilboyne led to Jhe straight proper, where Form Up headed him and won by two lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time. lmin. U 3-ssec. NEW ZEALAND CUP. The following nominations have been received for the NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2000 sovs. Two miles. Mr. C. G. Dalgety's b. g. Wardancer, by Martian— Stepdanoer, 6yrs. Mr. A. M'Donafd's b. f. Rose Wreath, Kilbroney—Christmas Rose, 3yrs. Mr. A. M'Donald's b. c. Affectation, Kilbroney—Simper, 3 yrs. Executors late W. J. Donglae's ch. f. Maioha, Hallowmas—Fairy Gold, 4yrs. Executors. late W. J. Dougks's blk. 0. Jletana, Demosthenes—Fairy Gold, 4yrs. Messrs. F. and V. N. Price's b. g. Rorke's Drift, Calibre-O'Rorko's Fancy, aged. Mr. J. B. Reid's b. ?. Kilmoon, Kilbroney , —St. Sophia, 4yrs. . Mr. G. L. Stead's b. g. Melee, MartianFormless, iyre. Mr. G. L. Stead's br. g. Starland, Nassau —Stardancer, 3sT3. Mr. G. L. Stead's br. g. Orange Pip, Nassau—Ormolu, 3yrs. Mr. H. D. de Latour's b. h. Cynic, Henry the First—Cynane, aged. Messrs. V. and E. Riddiford's b. g. Menelaus, Martian—Lovelorn, 6yrs. Messrs. V. and E. Riddiford's b. m. Mascot, Martian—Mary of Argyle, 6yrs. Messrs. V. and E. Riddiford's b. c. Motuihi—lntelligence, Syrs. Sir George Clifford's ch. g. Heathereote, Bnniform—Hoatherbrae, 4yrs. Mr. J. Grigg's b. f. Gay Lid, Cellini— Guysome, Byrs. Mr. J. Grteg's ch. m. Footlights, Gay Spark—Tinwald Beauty. 4yrs. 'Mr, J". Grigij's b. in. Deflection, Calibre— I Windy Steppe, syrs. Mr. Lance Wood's b. g. Sonnino, Signor -Helen Portland, 6yrs. ' . Mr. Lance Wood's b. g. Risingham, Rokeby—Rose Red, 4yrs. Mr. P. Soames's b. m. Bonny Maid, Boniform—Happy Maid, syrs. ■' llr. P. br. g. Battle nor—Armistice, Gyrs. Mr. H. Whitney's br. in. Rose Pink, Kilbroney—Madder, 6yrs. Mr. W. Stone's br. g. Eleus, Elysiari— Kowerewere, 4yrs. Mr. A. J. Toxward's br. m. Warstar, Maninpoto—Lady Lucy, syre. Mr. A. J. Toxward's b. m. Bonny Briar, Bona Rosa—Spring Briar, 4yrs. Sir. J. Goring Johnston's blk. g. Hurry Tin, Advance—Mouette. 4yrs. Mr. G. Hunter's br! g., Mystification— j Tattle, 3yrs. Mr. G. Hunter's ch. c'. Hindi, MystiScaI tion--Mungisla, 3yrs. Mr. Selwood's l>. g. Volo, Husbandman— Beautiful Star, Oyrs. Mr. B. L. .Toll's br"' g. Bingham, All ! Black—Esmeh, syrs. j Mr. G. C. Glenn's l>. g. Empyrean, The I Weklin—Flower of the West, 3yrs. .Dwan Bros.' blk. m'. Sweet Tipperary, King's Guest—Golden Ball, Syrs. Mr. E. S. Luttrell's b. f. Tortrix, Martian —Tortulla., 3yre. Mr. E. S. Luttrell's br. c. Flight Commander, Martian—Neroe, Syne. Mr. K. S. Williams' 9 b. g. A'agabond, , Martian—Gipsy Girl, syrs. Mr. G. It. Currie's br. g. Windorah, KiDj; Rufus—Condamine, 4yrs. - Mr. T. H. Lowry's b. g. Warlike, Martian—Labour Day, 4yrs. Mr. T. H. Lowry's blk. g. Speechmaker, Demosthenes—All's Well, 3yrs. Mr. T. 11. Lowry's l>. c. Lucid, Demosthenes—Lady Lucy, 3yrs. Mr. T. 11. Lowry's ch. c. Red Pepper, Demosthenes—Gipsy Belle, 3yrs. Mr. F. Dorset's ch. m. Red Ribbon, Elevation—Blue Ribbon, aged. Mr. A. M'Auley's V. g. Kilrush, Kilbroney—Prank, Syrs. Mr. G. L. Rutherford's b. g. Royal Star, Martian—Lady Victoria. syrs. Mr. T. Hart's h. g. Athens 11, Demosthenes—Los Vegas,. 4yi-5. ■Jlr. W. H. Bowdeu's br. in. Probity, Bezonian—Tortulla, syrs. Mr. ff. J. Phillip's br. g. Nobleman, Sir Laddo—Lady Stockwell, aged. Mr. W. R.Kemball'a b. g. Rebuff, Jlartian—Lady Disdain, Syrs. Mr. H. Whitney's l>. e. Russett, Autumnus—Aeina., 3yrs, Mr. T: C. Boyle's b. e. Pretty Bobby, Maniapoto—Pretty Helen, Gyrs. Mrs. M. A. Perry's l>. in. Lovematch, Martian—Lovelorn', 4yrs. Mr. C. Diamond's ch. f. Wolaroa, AYolawa —Mangaoroa, Syrs. Bonnie Heather. '