THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 231, 24 June 1920, Page 6

THE TURF

HAWKE'S BAY MEETING OAKLEIGE WINS BIG STEEPLECHASE. By Telegrapa-Sacoial Correspondent. Napior, June V>. Glorious weather prevailed at Hastings for tho opening of the Winter Meeting, and the going was splendid. There was a large attendance of the miotic. Ilio big steeplechase was a splendid race, the .jumping being of a high order. The totalisator handled £28,651, as against £21,595 last> year.

In the Hack Steeplechase. GraftcUa was favourite. Slumix and To Toa led for a mile and a half, when Jhc pair fell, and Jacaranda and tho favourite wore left in front. The first-named fell at tho sod wall, and .Tohu Bunnv and Notability .loincd Graftflla, and the former, coming away, won bv two lengths from Notability. Sandriiiffham was a fair third, mid then came Nlcomar and GraftcUa.

AH the acceptors started in tho fleck Hurdles, Ladorair beine a firm favHiitc. Ho juinnod well, and at no stase of the race did he look like setting oeaton. Strongeways was in front for eicht furlones. but the favourite then took rlia.up. and though itannish chaUenned him ooiring up the home bend, the top v.eieht won comfortably bv a lencth. 'icpocitioii wae several lengths away, and then caina Stranecways.

In the Hawke's Bav Hurdles, the withdrawal of Mill o' Gowrie left many everidght backers lamentine. Eekanul waß favourite, and she led for a mile and a half, when Deviation took charco, with Maraetotara and Paddinstton Green prominent amongst the others. Deviation waß in front at the last fence, Thrace came fast, but he could not >ench Deviation, who won by a neck. Maraetotara was a head away, and then-came Paddington Gre_en and Goldstrcam.

Loehella, Garkwar, and Manhattan tho hour withdrawals from the bie Bteeplechaso. The Anokland nair. Paneton and Oakleich, were the best backed, but the majority of the runners had Btrone supnort. Oakleieh took charge at tho first fence, and. followed bv Peneton and First Line, he led for two circuits. Peneton pressed him in the bend goin.K down tho back the last time, but he fell at the post and rails. First Line lfccn moved un. but Oakleigh held his own end won nicely by two lengths. Wirokino was two, lengths away, and then came Hnrbour Light and- Old Munifindi. Polthogue, Bollin, and Khartoum fell in tho second round.

The nublic was well on the mark in the Hunters Hurdles, for both Kopeur and Signysian wero sorted out as tho best, and thev filled the -laces. Signyslan took charge after going half a mile, and though Kopeur challenged him troing down tho back, the too wcteht was always ,going the best, and won easily from Kopeur, v,''"i had to be ridden out to boat Tornea.

Elevate was tho only withdrawal from the Winter Hack Handicap, leaving a field of 19. Ohiti, with Gray in the saddle, was a good favourite. Walton being next choice. At tho start Sea Foam led, but Ncgambo took up the running down the back with Sea Foam, Sir Fanciful, and Utuwai next. Negambo was still in charge at tho distance, but then several others put in claims. In a great finish Sir Fanciful won by a neck from Negambo, with Persian Prince a head away, and in a lino came Sea Foam, Utuwai. Achilleon, Walton, and Ben Bolt.

Ruddy and Hindi wore missing when, the field paraded for the Horetaunga Handicap. It was a good betting race, Comedy Prince, Income, and Parisian ; Diamond all carrying a lot of support. At the start Hyginas and Hymarty Bhowed out.from Crocsnß, Parisian Diamond, and a bunch; cd field. The last-named got badly Btoppei on the home turn, and lost a. lot of ground. Hymarty we* first into the straight, hut at the distance Gold Kin took choree, and he ran in a comfortable winner from Bagdad, who came from a lone way back, and Hyfrinas. Parisian Diamond did well to get fourth, and Hymarty was next.' DETAILED RESULTS. By Telegraph—Press Association. WOODLANDS nACK STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sots. Two'inilcß. John Bunny, 10st. 71b. ... (G. 'Hendorßon) 1 Notability, 10at. 71b J Sandringham, 9st. 71b, • J Also Btarted: Torchy, lOst. Bib.'; Sliimh. lOst.i Nicomar, 9st. 71b.; Combustion, 9st. 71b.; Te Toa,' lOst. 31b.; Sail Home, ,9st. 131b.: 'Cello. 9it..71b.; Graftolla, lOst. 131b.; Master Wcbßter, lOst. 21b,; Jacaranda, 9st. 71b.: Pollyami, 9st. 71b. Won by a Rood length, third horse three lengths away. Time. 4min. 16sec. WHAKATU HURDLES, of 150 sovs. Ono mile ancj thrce-Quarters. Ladoguer, lOst. 71b.'... (0. N. Thompson) 1 Mannish, 9st. 21b. '....: •. 2 Revocation, 9st. 21b 3 Also-started; Marshall Neil, lOst.; Regard, lOat. 41K; Sir Agnes, 9st. 21b.; Paworewcro, lOst. 41b.; Hienzi; 9st, 21b.; Strongoways, 9st. ' Won comfortably by a length, third horse several lengths back. Time, 3min. 17 2-ssec. HAWKE'S BAY rfuRDLES, of 400 sovs. Two miles. Deviation. 9at. 101b (A. E. Warner) 1 Thrace, list. 91b. 2 Maraetotara, lOst. 21b. 6 Also started': Rekanut, llBt.; Kauri King, list. 41b.'; Paidlngton Green, lOst. Mb.; Goldatrcam, 9st.'6lb.; Parawanui, 9st. Deviation made the running for the greater part of the Journey. ,- and won comfortably by about one and a quarter lengths. Thraeo, who covered a lot. of ' ground fast at the finish, was a length away, Time, 3min. 54 2-ssec. HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE, of 600 sovs. Three miles. Oakleigh, lOst. 71b (A. E. Warner) 1 First Line, lOst. 101b 2 Wirokino, lOst » 3 Also started: Khartoum, lOst. 01b.;.Pol thogue, 9st. 71b.; Old Mungindi, Hot. !lb.;. Harbour LigJit, lOst.; Peneton, lOst. 51b.; Bollin, 9st. 71b. - « The race resolved itself into' a set-to between Oakleigh-;and First Line, but the former lasted longest to win by a length and a, half, third horse several lengths away. Time, 6min. 26sec. HUNTERS' HURDLES, of 100 J»vs. One' mile and a half. Bignyslan, list. 101b. ... (R. Thompson) 1 Kofeur, lOst. 101b 2 Tornea, list. ...... f .-«»- •■• f Also startell: Warning. lOst. 101b.; Veronae lOst. 101b.; Pearl, lOst. 71b.; Miramar, lOst. 101b.; Freehold; lOst. 91b.; Ncfischo, lOst. 71b.; WhetoUe, lOst. 121b.: Vcrmil, lOat 71b.; Mastpr Oriflame, lOst. 71b. Won ca6ilv by three lengths, a similar distance.between second and third. Time, 2miu. 50 2-ssec. WINTER HACK HANDICAP, of 125 bovo. Once round. , Sir Fanciful, lflst. 61b (B. Morris) 1 Negambo, 9st 2 Persian Priilii 9st .••••. •■ 3 Also started: Kilgour, lOst. 71b.; Sea Foam, lOst. lib.; The Digger, 9st. 111b.; Mumble, 9st. : Europa, 9st.; Mokattam, 9st.; Utuwai, 10et.; Army Service. 9st. 101b.; Ohiti, 9st. 31b.; Ben Bolt, 9st.; Loch DM'. 9st • Black Lake, lOst. 31b.: Walton, 9st. 111b.; Willys Knight, ■ 9rt. 91b.; Woodlarlt, 9st.: Achillion, 9st. Won by a hare length, third horse it neck away. Time, lmin. 53 l-sseo. HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, of 300 sovs, Six and a half furlongs, Gold Kip, lOst. 131b. ... (H. Robinson) 1 Bacdad. 9st, 61b. ..' 2 Hyginas, 9Bt 3 Also started: Parisian Diamond, list. '01b.; Maioha, lOst. 71b.; Income, 9st. 71b.; Railand. 9st, 41b.: Night Time, 9st.; Croebub list. 41b.; Hymarty. 9st. .Mb.; Eawakore, ' 9st.; Prince Charleroi, 9st., Otaura Kid, 9st.; Comedy Prince, lOst.; Old Gold, 9st. 51b.; Honey Bee, 9st.; Arch Won by a length, Hyginas a neck away. Time, liiiin. 23 Msec. V Salute, 98t.; Hookah, 9st. ""SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Following are the acceptances' for the second day:— KIDNAI'PFUS HACK HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs dne mile and a half.— Ore Ore, list. 61b.; Risingham, lOst. 71b.; Signysian, 10st. 51b.; Marshal Noil, ust. 131b.; Mannish, 9st. 121b.; Raumanurfliiri, 9st. 71b-; Revocation, 9st. 31b.; Ethiopian, 9st. 21b.; Rienzi, 9fit.; Sir Agnes, 9st.; BenBitivc, Set.: Strangewuys, 9H HAVELOOK HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. Two miles.—Paewerewcre, Hit. 71h.; Notability, lust. Mb.; Graftella, lOst. 101b.; Slumix, lObL 61b.: Torchy, lOst. 41b.; Manhattan, iOst. 41b.; Master Webster, lOst.; Juan. 9st. 131b.: Sail Home, 9et. lib.; Nicomar, 9st. 71b.; Jacaranda, —; Combustion, —.' ■

HAWKE'S BAY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, of l£fl sovs. Two miles and a half.-Bill, 12st. 21b.; Patariki, list. 71b.; Sturdce, list. 21b.; Bollin, JDst. 131b.; Tornca, lOst, 121b".; Sandrlnghum, lOat. Ull).' Dorset, lOst. 71b.; Neflscho,— MOANONUI HACK HANDICAP, of 150 eovß Six fuvloiutß.-fiir Fanciful, list. 51b.; fiord Astolat, WBt. 121b.; Night Time, lOst. 41b.: Mosthcnps. lOst. 31b.: Sanacre, 10ct. lib;-Sea Foam, lOst.; flruwaf, 9st. Hlh.; Innkufi Dan. 9at. 91b.: Lallah Rookh, 9sE. 81b • Ncgambo, 9st. fllb.; Magistrate, 'it. «lb' ; Mumble, 9st. 21b.; Tiora, 9st.; Piroplr'o, 9»t.; Jolly Cove, 9st,; Kyoto, 9st.; Tnringnroa, 9«t,; Slanter, Set.; Princess Oliarmlns, M.; Sansterlo, 9et.; Larkspur,

9at I,A.m"S BRACELET HANDICAP, of 100 «ovs. One mile i ! ad a half.-All Over, 13st. sib.- Armv ricrvico, list. #b.; Vaterfdrin, list. • Powder King, 10st. 1311).: Tatimi, lllst. 1111)'' Persian Vrifico, lilst.'Ulb.; Ohiti, 10Bt. iOlh • Plrloiro, IGst. 711).: Enropa, ~i: liOch Dhu.' —: Parawanui. —. HUNTERS' PLAT HANDIOAP. of 100 «ovi. One mllo and a lialf.— Sleiiysinn. 12ft. Mlb ; Convention, 12st. 81b,: Hotter Luck, list. Mb : Kafenr, list, 81b.; Black Art, list, 6lb ■ Tornea, list. 21b.: Warning, list.: Whetoke, -i Verona, --;• Yermie,—.

.MARKET STIIEKT • HANDICAP, of 250 bovb. Once round.—Maiaha, 10at. 61b.; Comedy Prince, 9st. 121b.; Ungdad. let. Ulb.i Goldshlne. %t. tlb.; Old Gold, 9st. 41b.; Eailand, 9at. Jib.; Arch Salute, 9st.; Black Lake, Sat.; Hookah, 98t.; Achilleon, Set.