RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 August 1926, Page 4

RACING.

[by telegraph—per press association.] C.j.C. AIEETJNG CONCLUDES. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 15. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting concluded on Saturday in line weather. There was ft largo attendance and the going was perfect. The tote investments amounted to £58,350) compared with £49,892] on tlio corresponding day last year. The total for tlio three days ' was £169,811) an increase of £13,9931 over last year. Results:— Longbencli Tlighweight Handicap.— Rn.ngi Sarto 1, Ayrovski 2, Sporting Girl 3. Won by a short head; third three lougths away. Time 2.0 3-5. Aylesbury Steeplechase.—King Abbey 1, Ostennan 2, Blue Hall 3. Won by four lengths; ono length. Time 5.17 3-5. Heather Handicap.—llouox I, NY allot veil 2, Tuahine 3. Won by a head; half a head. Time 1.29. Styx Hurdles.—Uleaborg I, Axle 2. Wliarncliffe 3. Won by half a length; a length and a half. Time 2.58 2-5. Sydenham Hurdles. —Lucullcnt 1, Black Cruiser 2, Dubious 3. AN on by a length ; a length, i ime 3.34 4-5. I.Vncoln Steeplechase.—Tula 1, Frenchman 2, Raimi 3. Won by a length; four lengths. Time 5.54 2-5. Rcdel.iffs Handicap.—John Bradbury 1, Paper Rose 2, Tholomon 3. NVon by two lengths; a neck, 'lime 1.29 4-5. Selwyn Handicap.—Moorland 1, Sollerite 2, Royal Diadem 3. NY oil by two lengths; three lengths. Time 1.14.