SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 August 1919, Page 7

SPORTING.

BRAND NATIONAL MEETINQ KRST DAY'S RESULTS. IiOOHSLLA WINS THE STEEPLECHASE. ■j Telegraph.—Pros Association. ' Chrlstchurch, Last Night. Tin Canterbury Jockey Clui-'s Grand National meeting opened In fine veather, with a Harm breeze blowing. Railway restrictions notwithstanding, there was an excellent attendance, and the courae was In grand order. The totallsator Investments were £55,8.12 ios, compared with £60,401 on the flrst day last rear. Results

TALLY-HO PLATE STEEPLECHASE.—3 The Grand. (Mr. Harwool) 1, l Sandown 2. Also (tarted: 281 x Cylinder, 4 Toofan. Won by #fty yards. Time, 5.411-5, TBI4L HUKDLES—3 Master Moutoa (H. Lorrlgan) 1, 4 Paraoa 2, 2 Signature 3. Also started: 6 Tip Up, 1 Reformation, 7 Sir Medallist, B Wild Pilgrim, 8 Tlgerl&nd. Won by a lengtli, a neck between the next two. Time, 8.22 4-5. Wild Pilgrim fell.

JtJMfßßg' mi.—l Cynic (A. .T. McFlynn) )■. 4 Art 2, 8 Sir.Soft 3. Also started: 2 Oahg Awji' 5 .Teannot. Won by three lengths, four lengths betweeh lecohd and third. Time. ?•«*■ . ;

. brand national STEEPLECHASE,—I Loehella (S. Henderson) 1,; 6 Master Lupin 2, ( Master Strowan 3. Also started: 3 Walmal, 2 Bun Bere, S ynaeular, 8 Morecambe, 10 Polthogue, 1 Merry Laa, 8 Dardanelles. Won very, easily. Merry-Lad, Polthogue, and Walmal fell Time, MO, * "record'for the r^ce.

HUNTERS'. HURDLES —4 Red Cent (J. McCManey) 1, 5 Gay Light 2, 3 John Reilly 3. jUsp started: 2 Mamllte, 7 Hard Shot, 1 Sonny, 6 wlnslow. Won by two lengths, the tame distance between the next. Time, 3.5 3-5. Somy lost his-rider. . >

STEEPLECHASE.—I Manawapangi) (L. Haeerty)' l, 2 San Sebastian 2, 4 Tradltor 3. Also started: 3 St. Curio. Won by 100 yards, the same between second and third. Time, 4.11.

WINTER CUP—4 (f.izique (It. Robinson) 1, 12 Gold Kip 2, 1 Rebeknh 3. Also started: 8 Parisian Diamond, 17 Kiiboyne, 13 AH Over. 8 Battle, irnty; 3 Form Up, li Sarniel,'l4 Kllkce, 16 Potentiality, 2 Gamecock, 18 ISIr Agnes, 6. CerbStttj, lis Sir, Ralph, 10 Sonnlno, 1£ Borodino, 17 Hlero, 11 leaping Bum. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time. 1.44 1-5.

AtONHEAD HANMCAP.-2 Brackenflold (W. Bush) 1, 1 Tamaroa 2, 10 Black Mountain 3. Also started: 6 Oroahu, - 3 Pretty Bobby, 14 Belair, ti Sisyphus, 11 denshire, in Spyglass, 4 Iraarlbhon, 12 All Serene, 9 Rangl Arolia, 13 The Sapper, 19 Grand DUcliy, 18 Greek Son, 8 Bonnetter, 7 'Single Rose, 20 Deflection, .18 General retain, 17 Mlramar. Won by three lengths, the third horse, belig four ! lengths awny. Time, 1.30 2-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. A GREAT RACE. LOCHELLA'S FINE PERFORMANCE. (By Wire.—Special to Dally News ) Chrlstcliurch, Last Night. , It Is an open question whether the ■ lack of trains made a very great difference 'to the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National meeting, which opened to-day under good auspices. Tie attendance probably was aot qultfc up to the best, the totallsator handling £55,832 10s, as against £60,401 on the flrst of last year's two days. The course was In fine order, and the racing was good, especially in respect of tho Jumping. The T»lly-Ho plate provided a poor opening tace, two, of the four starters being soon out of It, Toofan refusing repeatedly at the Srst fence, and Sit Cylinder falling at the top of the Straight. Sandown, who was a good favourite, raced with The Grand for half the distance, but the latter then drew away and won easily. Tip Up and Signature set a hot pace !n the Ttljl Hurdles, but when half the journey had been covered Reformation headed them, and Signature went on with him, while .Master MoiiUia mdved up. : Rounding the turn the latter was In front, as they jumped tho In fit hurdle, and went on to win comfortably, Paraoa finishing very fast, and heating Signature for second money. Wild Pilgrim Was crowded In the bunch and fell at tho Srst hurdle. Reformation waa a slightly better favourite than Signature. The Jumpers' Flat Race Was little more than an exercise gallop for Cynic, who was a hot fuvourlto. Ho could hot go the pace set by. Qanag Awe' In the early part, but the Imported horse was In a handy position as they turned Into the straight, and won' easily from Art and Sir Solo, who. may do better when tbero are hurdles to jump.

For the brand Notional Steeplechase, ten of the twelve acceptors started, and gave one of the best exhibitions of jumping seen at Itlcctrton for some years. Morecambe and Lochellai made the early running, but after going two Biles Lochqlia drew During the last mile, Master Lupin was always in second placf, but could never get near Lochella, who had a very easy win. Master Strowan just bent Bon Reve for third place, and Merry Lad, Vascular, and Dardanelles finished at Intervals. Morecaifibe was pulled oft at the Kennels double the last time, Polihogue fell at the same spot the first time, and Waimai came, to grief at the last brush fence Lochella ttas a good favourite. He won a steeplechase at Wellington, but tills was his first appearance In good company. He had been doing great schooling work at Rlccarton. From a time point of view It nan a great performance, beatjng "Eelnlr's record. The Hunters' Hurdle Race was won easily by Bed Cent, who led all the way. Sonny, win Was a good favourite, was catching him at the last hurdle but one, but bumped his rider otf. Day Light finished on well, and s>o did John Jtellly, but nothing had a chance with the winner.

The Enfield Steeplechase was a four-horse race, and a very poor onp, Mannwapanca i"idInglhll the way from Ban Sebastian, anil winning very easily. This pair monopolized tlio belting, the winner belmr a good favourite. The Winter Cup provided a fino race. Itetiekah, a good favourite, was first out, and was Joined by Cerberus, this pair showing the way to the straight, with Kliboyne heading the rest. Before the distance was reached, Gold, Kip shot out, and a little further on Cazlque put in a claim. A great finish rcBulted In a narrow win for the latter Rebekab, two lengths away, just heat Cerberus, and next In order came Hlero, Form Tip, Kliboyne, and Potentiality. Leaping Burn was lert . ill the post, and Kllkee and Borodino lost a doaen lengths. The merit of the winner's performance Is emphasised by the fact that a bigger weight than his 10 11 lias only twice been carried to victory, Vladimir and Kremlia having each carried a pound more. The Avonhead Handicap resulted In BrackenHeld winning comfortably from the favourite, Tamcroa Tho latter was quickest out, but ftrackenfleid was in front after they had gone two furlongs, r.nd never gave anything a chdtace. Black Mountain finished fast In third place, Just beating Imarlbbon. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAT. Christchurch, Last Night. The handicaps for the second day are as follows:

WOOLSTON HANDICAP.—Tamaroa 1013, Belalr 10.8, Moorabbe 10.7, Post Haste 10 s, Glenshine 10.4, Spvplass, Imarlbbon 1(11, Irish Elegance 9.13, Goldshifie 9.7, Rangl Aroha 9.6, Black Mountain 0.5, Stray Shot 9.4, Sunburst, Tho Sapper, Rokeby-Reel mare, North Sea. Onssard, Greek Son, Lorizon, Bonnette. Grand Duchy, Footlights, Hands Off, Sweet Smilo. Amaranth 9.0.

HUNT CLUB CUP.—Mnnawapanga 13.7, Graftella, Sam Pan 1112, Fairy Finn U.S. Marvellte 11.4, Tidal Wave, Cymer 10 11, The Grand 10.3, Tradltor, Ataherle, St. Curio, Lawsuit, Highfleld 9.11, Sandown, Sir Cylinder 9.10, Toofan 9.7.

RUMMER HANDICAP—Pretty Bobby 10.13. Tamaroa 1011, Risyphus, Glenshlne 10.S, i Fablsco 10.0, Imarlbbon 9 13. All Serene 9.7, Rangl Aroha 94. Black Mountain 0 3, Stray Shot 9.2, Grand DUohy, Miramar, Single Rose, Deflection. General Petaln, Barrage 9.0. AUOUBf HANDICAP.—GasIque, Parisian Diamond 1111, Vagabond 11.3, Kliboyne, Gay Lad 10.13, Kebekah 10.12, Form Up 1010, Battle Array 10 3, Eligible, Gamecock 9.13, Cerberus, tlonskln 9.11,- Potentiality 9 9, Com ment, Kllkee, Brackenfleld 98, Redshire, Sir Agnes, Bslishlre 92, Moorabbe, Hlero, Post Haste, ftonlno, Pyjama, Leaping Bum, Spyglass, Merlon. Charley. Miramar 9 0. BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE. Wttlmat, Bon Reve 129, Coalition 11,13, Lochelia 11.9, Vascular 11.2, JPoeman 10.13, Gang Awa' 10.12, Moreoambe, Bore 10 8. Manawapanga 10.2, Arlington 9.13. Polthogue, Signature 912, Merry Lad, Dardanelles, Graftella, Kaupokonul, Gaekwar, Bill Terry, Bam Pan, Ormesby, Stjrrnx, Auroro, Torchy, Vacuum, Sail Home, Uuttmti 9,7. SpRETDON WtTRDLES —Lochella 12.9, Achi)lede« 11»!>, Munster, San Sebastian 11.0, Signature; Tip tip 10.13. Red Cent, Reformation, Seville 9.13, Wild Pilgrim, Sir Medallist •JO Ziartuul Bau>« lufcn B»UJu &£

ISMNGTON HANDICAP.—Gazique 11.9, Parisian Diamond 11.8, All Over, Form Up, Battle Array 10 6, Gold Kip 10.3, Gamecock 9.11, KUkee, Pacific Slope 9.10, Elocution, Samlel 9.9, Potentiality, Athens 11. 9.7, Brackenfield 9.6, Pretty Bobby, Sir Agnes, Loyal Arch 9.2, Sir Ralph, Rislngham, lllero, Red Book, Borodino, Sisyphus, Glen shine. Leaping Burn 9.0. SALE OF RACEHORSES. Melbourne, August 12. At the sale of the»Rajah of Pudukoto's racehorses, Mr W. Kembnll, the New Zealand sportsman, secured Old Mungindl for 220 guineas. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB, Sydney. .August 12. The Australian .lockey Club's report shows that during tho past year £tiS,4vo was distributed in stakes, the actual added mone.l being £71,100. During the current year It is proposed .to Increase the stakes by £4200. The total contributions for patriotic purposes amounted to £105.063. In addition to the number of smaller increases, the Jockey Club have derided to Increase the prize for the Villiers Stakes to £IOOO, and tho December Stakes and Summer Cup each to £lsoo.—Aus.-N.Z. Calile Assn. DOMINION HORSES IN SYDNEY. Sydney, August 12. Stead's team of horses arrived &y the Niagara in good condition. RACING STATISTICS. NOTES BY "MOTUROA." The special Turf statistician of the Weekly Press published his figures for thß 1918-1919 season last week, i»jd they make Interesting reading. In the winning aires' column, Martian is again facile princeps, and during the recently concluded season his progeny have amassed the fine total of £22,951, this being his best- figures for any one year. Demosthenes, who shows remarkable progress, Is a good second with £ 1ft,498, just about double the amount his offspring won the previous year, and about five times the sum they took out in their flrst season, 1916-17. Kllbroney, who had a lean year in 1917-18, is again to the fore, his score Jumping up to £14,395, and then come Hymettus £8217, Marble Arch £7452, All Black £7327, The Welkin £6765 (all won by Gloaming), Beaonton £6331, Rokeby £6263, Signor £5032, All Bed £5607. and Maniapoto £5540. Coronet is twentrseventh with £3274, Patronus thirty-third with £2780, Campfire thirty-eighth with £2043, and. Husbandman fifty-fifth, with £1461. Gloaming stands supreme amongst the winning horses, his score in the Dominion touching £6765, while he also won £5144 in Australia. Sn?»anof won £4905. Surreyor £3050 Mascot £ 280n, Afterglow £2840, Kilbrogan £2734, Uncle Ned £2615, Punka £2500, and Master Lupin £2085. Silver Link is tenth with £.15*10, Rewl Poto twenty-sixth with £1505, I'oithogue twenty-eight with £1455, Marqueteur thirty-second with £1405, and Alteration IhJrt.v-Blxth with £1345. Lower down the li9t we come across Movement £1135 Ppraoa £IOBS, Henry Clay £O3O, Jnah £7OO, Yolo £685, Tirana £OBO, Rawalcore £630, Madam Rlstorl £025, Tiranga £605, Tirau £SBO, Master Webster £494, Trombone £440, and Paddington Green £415. Taranaki horses took a goodly share of the big stakes offering.

Mr. G D. Greenwood runs In an easy winner In the winning owners' column, his tally being £10,155, Other hig scorers were Mr. G. L Stead £0285, sir Geo. Clifford £O2OB, Messrs E Riddlford £5935, Mr. W. O. Stead £5925, Mr. R. Hannon £5120, Mr Jas. Bull £4620, Mr. J. Goring Johnston £4305, Mr. * £4175, and Mr. 13. W. Alison i.. Mr w Raleigh Is twenty-seventh with £2145. and Mr. A. Alexander thirty-third Willi £1925. Mr .1. George won £1540, Mr. N. Ewart £1405, Mr. L Wemmlck £1405, Mr Percy Johnson £1302, Mr. E. George £l32*' Mr .Selwood £100(1, Messrs. Slatiety and Llle £9OO, Mr. R. Johnson £950, and Mr. H. Spratt £(9 O. May tlicy all win more this season I j THE . DANNHVinKE MEETING. The programmes published for the Dnnncvlrkp Itnclng Club's spring meeting and the Dannevlrke Hum Club's gathering, which will he run in conjunction on September 10 and 11, are framed on such generous lines thnt Ihev anould appenl to Taranaki horso owners. At time of writing the prospects of convcvance bv rail do not appear to be promlslne, but a good number of those competing at Marton earlier in ..the month may make the trip, and the railway hold-up may be all over by then. Our Dannevirke friends arc doing the thing properly and they denerre every success. The flrst day's menu Includes Ilie Dannevlrke Steeplechase (open), of 3r,fi ~„v s , , hree m!lra : tile Spring Handicap (ojwi), of 300 aovs. lid miles; and tho Otanga Ilnndiosp (omn) of 210 sovs. Six furlongs. The rest it the programme Is made up of hack flat, ana hunters' hurdle events. On the second day, the chief stakes are the Orlngl Handicap (open), of 250 sovs, nine furlongs; Glengarry Steeplechase (open) of 250 sors, 2Vi miles; and the President s Handicap (open), of 20n sova., nix furlongs Hack and hunters' races round off a "no hill of fare. Entrlns for nil events close with the secretary, Mr. Wnltfr Dobson, KO. Box 69, Dannevirke, on Thursday, Aug.