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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 73, 5 July 1910, Page 8

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GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright, Melbourne, July 4. The National Hurdle Race resulted:— Obi 1, Reckoning 2, Rogues' March 3. Non starters: Lord Desmond and Maui. The first away were Vernier and Rogues March. Gaul quickly went to the front with Ataahua, Yudnapmna and Volta handy. Ataahua and viaul led over the first hurdl£, three lengths from Volta. There was little change till approaching the half-mile, where Grenfell closed on the leaders, entering the straight on even terms. Passing the judge's- box the second wine Grenfell and Gaul were in front, followed by Harvest, Obi, Ataahu and Zoloski. Entering the straight Gaul began to tire, and dropped back, while Grenfell showed the way in tue straight from Harvest and Ataahua, and remained at "the head of affairs for half a mile. Obi then put in a claim, and, with Reckoning and Grenfell, showed the way to Yudnapinna, 'Rogues' March and Ataahua. Reckoning was first over the last obstacle, with Obi and Rogues' March at his heels, and then came Pudnapinna and King's Ransom. In an exciting run home Obi won by a length, with Reckoning six lengths ahead of Rogues' March. Grefell was fourth, finished with Gaul, last. Time smin. 49y 4 sec.

WELLINGTON ACCEPTANCES. ' ■ Wellington, Last Night. For the Wellington Racing Club's Winter' meetin, 1910, the following acceptances for tlie first day have been received:'— , Stewards' Handicap, of 130 sovs; 7 furlong^.—Sir Antrim 10.10, Mundic 10.9; Mon Ami 10.3, Balaclava 10.3, Electrakoff ,9.12; Royal Marine 9.8, Iney 9.7, Miss Advance 9.3, Mataari 9.2, Teru 9.0, Marathon 9.0, Thetis 9.0. Miramar Handicap, of 100 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Multiple 11.1, Teotane 10.11, Penza 9,11, St. Lumsden 9.11, Elfish 9.11, Mallet'9.lo, Succession 9.10, Inchbonny 9.7, B<surbon 9.5, Merrie Emerald 9.5, Stepalong 9.0, Waxy 9.0, Urkaine 9:0, Mediterranean 9.0, Beach 9.0. Peninsula Hurdle Handicap, of 100 sovs; 1% miles.—Continuance 11.5, liaranui 10.9, Loch Fyne 9.12, Master Paul 9.12, Archlight 9.9, Kremlin 9.7, Wiiite Coflkade 9.7, White Lie 9.5, Millenial 9.5,, Gaelic 9.2, Explosive 1 9.0, Rosegrove 9.0, Parliamentary Handicap, of 300 sws; 1 mile.—Penates 11.4, California IJ.O, North-east 10.3, Sir Frisco 10.9, Merrie Zealand 10.5, Tip Toe 10.1, Ngapuka .9.13, Bollin 9.10, Truganini 9:8, Tawhaki 9.7, Moloch 9.6, Rose Noble 9.4, Ambrosian 9.2, Gold- Battery 9.0, Spate 9.0, St. Felix 9.0, Pinul 9.0, Bismarck 9.0. .Winter Hurdles, of 500 sovs; 2 miles.—Compass'' 11.0, Audax 10.12, Paisano 10.10, Waione 10.8, Tauira 10.8, Ruemac 10.G a Hydrant 10.1, Woollomooloo 9.13, Aotea 9.13, Gold Bird 9.13, Paritutu ff.l3, Mahuta 9.11, Continuance 9.11, Longner 9.9, Whatakura 9.2, Lionheart 9.2, Waitapu 9.0, Xavier 9.0, Feu de Joie 9.0. f

le Aro Handicap, of 100 soys; 5 furlongs.— I Contendent 10.10, Stourton 10.5, Tina Toa 10.2, Manchester 0.12, Magneto 9.11/ St. Tony 9.11, Valentine 9.9, Bvi'.liancy 9.8, Rongomau 9.7, Bourbon 9.7, Aliuapai 9.5, Scotch Plaid 9.5, Niwaru 9.0, Moreykoff 9.0, Seraphic 9.0, Grand Jewel 9.0/-Complexity 9.0, Fighting Maid 9.0, .Merrife Time 9.0. SECOND DAY. The following handicaps have been declared for the Wellington Steeplechase Handicap, of 050 sovs; about 3*4 miles. —Kaitere 11.10, Audax 11.9, Loch Fyne 11., Tearai 11.3, Eurus 11.1, Red McGregor 11.1, "Capitol 11.0, Nero 10.13, Sir Lethe 10.2, Lovell 10.0, Corazon. 10.0, Waione 10.0, Maidi 9.7, Full Cry 9.7, Northern Star 9.7, Oakley 9.7, Soutnern Cross 9.7, Beeline 9.7. The following entries have been received for the Trial Plate, of 6 furlongs; 100 sovs.—Admiral Bell, Dearest Turna, Master Stead, Celebrity, Sea Wind, Merry Frank, Tua Kitua, Akrarae, Morecombe, Kilostere, Portcullis, Lady Kil cheran, Sonite, Tawhaki, Te Utuatu Hinfni, Goldemar, Lord Kilcheran, Beach