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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11651, 21 August 1916, Page 5

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August 23—Dannevirke R.C. Steeplechase. August 24—North Taranasi Hunt Steeplechase. August 26—Pakuranga Hunt Annual. August 30—Manawatu Hunt Steeplechase. Sept. 6—Martou Spring Meeting. AUSTRALIAN RACING. i. United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Adelaide, Aug. 19. National Hurdles.—Hobgoblin 1, Lelite 2, Yanardo 3. C.J.C. NATIONAL MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY. Per Press Association. Christchurch, Aug. 20. The Canteibury J.C. National Meeting concluded to-day in dull and cold weather. There was a large attendance, the “tote” handling £49,387. This makes a total of £l3B 959 for the meeting, an increase of £4363 on last year’s total. Results:— Aylesbury Steeples—l Critic 1; 2 Ikowai 2, 3 Nlta 3, Alep started: 4 Wellwood, 5 Tradiior, 8 Otupai, 6 Kaupokonui, 11 Fairy Finn, 10 Rerekohu, 7 Tairiki, 9 Precious Metal, 12 Debonair. Won by three lengths. Time, 5.11. Debonair, Otupia and Rerekohu fell, and Wellwood lost his rider.

Heathcote Handicap—4 Heeltap 1 2 Ringform 2; 7 Goldenlyte 3. Also stated: 8 Rorke’s Drift, 1 Oxenhope, 5 Meltchikoff, 8 Battle Eve and San Sebastian (coupled), 6 Comely, 9 Fabrikoff, 11 Ogier, 12 Gnome, 10 Caraid Dileas. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.34. Hunters! Plate—2 Oomplnsion l, 4 Bill Terry 2, 1 Oron Park s. Also started: 3 Sabrenui, 8 Kingsway, 9 Northern, 5 Prenez Garde, 7 Kaiwhabakaere, 7 Dear Annie. Won by a length. Time,.2 53, Styx Hurdles—l Sleight of Hand 1; 4 St. Curio 2; 5 Sartosta 3. Also started: 6 Worcester, 7 Trireme, 2 Spectual, 8 Free, 8 Union Jack, 9 Sport. Won by four lengths. Time, 8.9. Free and Worcester fell and Spectul lost his rider. Sydenham Hurdles—lo Harbour Light 1; 2 Pursefiller 2; 4 Leonta 3, Also ran: 6 Crib, 5 Golden March, Art, Gladful, Marcom, Tararna Jack and Kilmeny. Won by a neck. Time, 3.20. Gladful fell. Lincoln Steeples—ll Captain Mackay 1, 1 Braeburn and 8 Lady Bibbero dead heat) 2. Also started; 10 Ngatoa, 6 Bransfield, 5 Queen’s Post, 4 New York, 9 Fagot, 2 Merry Lad, 3 Idealism, 13 Bravest, 7 Black Sea, 12 Recharge. Won by six lengths. Time, 6.12. Queen’s Post, Black Sea, Recharge, Fagot and Idealism fell, the first named breaking her neck. Rfdcliffs Handicap—l Varnish 1; 4 Fiery Cross 2; 8 Sir Tnrka 3;. Al. so started: 10 San Sebastian, l^ Multum, 17 Melford, 5 Antwerp, a Achilles, 14 Treadfire, 3 Samiel, 7 Moneymaker, 16 Canrobur, 12 Ballyhar, 6 Grand Idea, 15 Riga., 13 Bomb, 9 Golden Prince Won by a length. Time, 1.32. Selwyn Handicap—4 Encore 1, 1 War Tax 2,2 Yes 3. Also started, 6 Batte Eve, 3 Derby Day, 7 Obsono, 5 Marsa, 11 Pyjama, 12 Caraid Dilleas, 8 Peronilla, 10 Irilma, IB Malvolia 9 Sir Malt. Won by a neck, Time, 1.19,

Messrs Hunt Bros. ’ Queen’s Post fell at Cutts’s, the .first fence in the Lincoln Steeplechase and broke her neck. Mr Jas. Bull’s New York changed hands on Saturday, being purchased by Mr Carlisle Ferguson. New York ran in his new owner’s interest in the Lincoln Steeplechase. NEW ZEALAND CUP. WEIGHTS. Christchurch, August 20. Mr J. B. Henrys has declared the following handicaps for— The New Zealand Cup. to be run at Riccarton on November 4th:— Eligible 9.3, Babloa 9.2, Chortle ».l. Bee 8.10, Merry Roe 8.9, Colonel Soult 8.4, Indigo 8.3, Marc Antony 8.2, Sea Pink 8.1, Multiply 8.0, Rinaldo, Rorke’s Drift, Blackall, 7.13, Welcome Nugget, Mullingar 7,11, Kooya, Tangihou 7.8, John Barleycorn, Snub, Kilboy 7.7, Square Deal 7.4, Marco Bello, Adjutnt, Ardenvhor 7.3, Montana 7.2, Housewife -7.1, Bjornehorg, Ringform, Goldenlyte, Hyllns 7.0, Sir Alba, Revelenta, Seddel Babr 6.12, Poseidon colt, Maniaroa,' Wha,kahoki, Beltane 6.9, Multicipal, Master Moutoa, Settler, Want, Despatch Carrier, War Tax, Mountain Dream, Bronk Delaval, Malancourt, Sweet Tipperary, Woodlark 6.8, St. Elmn, Glenongley, Ladify, Toki, Foeman, Fiery Cross, Pearl Marie, Maoidant, The Packman, Lady Delysi, Hnmilition, Kairunga, Sir Ralph, Aycrhtt'e, Rose Pink, Coral Queen and Madam Butterfly 6.7.