CORPORATION STEEPLECHASE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 32, 27 April 1915, Page 2

CORPORATION STEEPLECHASE.

The Parade. The following particulars of observations made by "Sportsman" in regard to the parade in the saddling paddock ot the starters for the Corporation Steeplechase were, owing to pressure of space, omitted from our last issue, viz. : "When the contestants entered the saddling paddock they were closely scrutinised by the public. President was easily the bust grooved of the lot and looked trained to the hour. Teddy Bear true to bia breeding, was in a fractious mood and almost overbalanced himself with pawing the air; it was also better to keep him at a safe distance through his tendency to vicjoublv lash out. Any Advance was in good fettle, but seemed to .be a trifle overtrained, and his stable connections failed to exhibit confidence in his chanceß. Spider had a very perky appearance, but was manifestly running green. Wee Mac looked rough as is usually his wont, but his staying powers were no secret. Nursery Khynie, the veteran of the party, had been partially trained at Te Aroha and despite advancing years his earlier successes over similar distances pointed to him being well in the van at thejilnieh. Hill of Laughter was making his first essay on the flat, and his initial outgoing was generally looked on as being merely in the nature ol an exercise gallop. The 1 training of both Flowing Bowl and Keep Going had been keenly watched by the touts, and atlbough both were making their debut their capabilities were no secret and they carried the bulk of the public money. Flowing Bowl wore a bandage on one of his legs, but any weakness in that quaiter did not lessen him in nublic estimation, as in his other limbs its was seen that he was exceptionally sound. Keep Going was as fit as the proverbial fiddle and was known to have been specially kept for the event. Genial Jack towered in size above his opponents, but being a somewhat awkward mover was hardly thought sufficiently nimble of foot to keep up with the leaders. Reservoir Exponent was a big public fancy, and being accustomed to the course the critics reckoned that he could be depended upon to finish prominently. Hill training, which he had undergone, seemed to liavn suitej Spud Grower and his past performances necessarily enhtled him to a good deal of public favour. Pncter's Devil was ljoke.l oi ai unreliable because wh;n previously seen out he had dud away to retiring after figuring prominently tor a distance; if caught in th 3 right mood, however, he was expected ta trouble the leaders. Beatitude is of good stock, and if not a brilliant performer knowledge of his consistency as a finisher gained hirr a good deal of support. Bowler was said to have had a very sound horn a training, and coming from a stable adjoining Beatitude's many of the letter's supporters coupled the two for a double. Apustlu had been let in lightly by the bandicapper, but Mi chances of success were consider* remote. Buffalo Bill had been Id fin! limelight in other places and came with a good reputation, although the distance on this occasion was generally regarded as be* ing beyond his capabilities."