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Taranaki Daily News, 14 August 1919, Page 7

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GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. j SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. ] By Telegraph —Press Association. Christcliurcli, Yesterday. The acceptances for the second day are as follows : WOOLSTON HANDICAP.—Moorabbo 10.7, Post Haste 10.5, Spyglass, Imuribbon 10.1, Irish Elegance 8.13, Rangl Aroha 9.C, Stray Bhot 9.4, Rokcby-Reel mare, Oossard, Lori/.on, Bonnette, Grand Duchy, Footlights, Hands Off, Bweet Smile, Armnranth 9.0. HUNT CLUB CUP.—Graftella 11.12, Fairy Finn 11.5, Marvellto 11.4, The Grand 10.3, Tradltor, Lawsuit 9.11, Sandown, Six Cylinder 9.10. SUMNER HANDICAP.—Pretty Bobby 10.13, Tamaroa 10.11, Sisyphus, Glcnshlne 10 3, Fablsco 10 0, Imrtrlbbon 9 13, All Serene 9.7, Black Mountain 9.3, General Petaln 9.0. AUGUST HANDlCAP.—Parisian Diamond 11.11, Kllboyne 10.13, Rebelcah 10.12, Form Up 10.10. Cerberus, Lionskln 9.11, Comment 9X, Redshlre, Sir Agnes, Bellslilre 9.2, Hiero, Sonino, Leaping Burn, Charley 9.0. BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE.—WaimaI 12.9, Gang Ana' 10.12, Morecambe. Bore 10.8, Manawapanga 10 2, Dardanelles 9.7. SPREYDON HURDLES.—San Sebastian 11.0, Signature, Tip Up 10.13, Reformation, Seville 9.13, Wild Pilgrim, Sir Medallist 9.10, Tigerland, Sonny 90. ISLINGTON HANDICAP—GazIaue 11.9, All Over, Form Up 10.6, Gold Kip 10.3, Gamecocks 9.11, Kllkee 9.10, Elocution 9.9, Klslngham, Hlero, Borodino, Leaping Burn 9.0. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES.—Row! Poto, Art, Cynic, Paraoa, Oraahu, Multlve, Sir Solo, Jesnnot, Signature, Master Moutoo, Tlgerland, TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. The Taranakl Jockey Club committee met In the secretary's offlco on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs. L. A, Nolan, O. W. Bole, A. Alexander. L. B. Webster, A. B. Stanclish, W. P. Nlcoll, W. Hookham, E. F. Blundell, W. C. Woston, B. H. Chaney, G. Fraser, J. MoLeod, and N, King. ' Mr. Nolan was elected chairman for. the ensuing year. The committee's monthly meeting night was fixed for the second Tuesday In each month. The following stewards have been elected for the ensuing season Messrs. A. Alexander, L. A. Nolan, A. R. Blandish, F. Watson, A. M'L. Thomson, C. H. Weston, W. L Newman, B. H. Chaney, J McLeod, G. Fraser, L. B. Webster, W. Hookliam, and F. Orbell. The following members of the committee wore elected to represent the club on the district committee: Messrs. N. King, B. F. Blundell, B. H. Chaney, O. W. Solo, and G. Fraser. Mr. Nolan acting as chairman of the district committee. The following committees were also elected: Programme Committee: Messrs. Nolan, Standlsh, King, McLeod, Chaney, and Alexander. Course Committee: Messrs. Nolan, Alexander, Nlcoll, Chaney, Sole, and Standlsh. Farm Committee: Messrs Nolan, Sole, and Alexander. The following officials were elected:— Handicappc*: Mr. H. Coyle. Starter: Mr. A. Morse for Christmas and Mr. C. O'Connor for the autumn meeting. Judge: At Mr. Stanford's request he was released from hla appointment as Judge for the Christmas meeting, and Mr. J. Cameron, of Felldlng, was appointed in his place. Clerk of Scales: Mr. A. Qoldwater; assistant, Mr. W. P. Nlcoll. Surgeon: Dr. Fookes. Veterinary Surgeon: Mr. R. B. Wood, M R C.V.S.L., and Mr. E, Mason. Auditor: Mr. Medley. Timekeeper: Mr. J. Bennett. Clerk of Course: Mr. L. Payne. On a ballot for membership being talcen two new members were elected, A number of certificates of fitness and of character were granted to applicants for trainers' and Jockeys' licenses. The Tarannki Agricultural Society <mte thanking the club for a donation of ESO to their prlsw fund. Regulations for the club under the Gaming Act Were returned duly approved by the Governor-General. The Racing Conference brought under the notice of tho club the doslrablllty for better control and stricter supervision over admission to the birdcage and weighing room. Accounts amounting to £712 were pajsed for payment.

TURF TOPICS. (B.v "Moturoa.") • The New Zealand Grand National Hurdles wIU be the trump card on to-day's programme at Rlccarfon, and those who •are fortunate enpugh to have a "log in" wilt follow the race 'with attained Interest. The field numbers a dozen, and as regards quality it Is hardly up to the standard expected for a Grand National Rewl Poto nnd Art top the list with 11 0, and neither nTe really tophoteliers at the present time. Rewl Poto won well at Trentham, but his weight may stop him *jr<?r n two and n half miles Journey. Art must bo un the down prrnde. hut will probably 'see It out. Cynic Is the hard homo In the'race to fathom. On hlri form In the Great Northern bin chance looks second to none, but he Is a horse of moods, and lfl Just as Itlcety to win by a .street as to bo beaten by the Rame margin. Paraoa Is not brilliant, but he fences well, and can stay. He must be "hard." Omnhu Is young at the game, but his party fancy his chan<*. It Is asking him a hlg question, however, and the big taeo Is generally won by a more experienced horse. If Multlre wins then all recent form must he a blood relation to Ananias. Old Sir Solo Is on the scene again He has always been "knocking at the door." and Is meeting a weak field this time. He should gain a place again, ns he Is sure to be running on stronger than the majority of his opponents at the right end. Jeannot has been going well on the tracks, but may not be class enough. Master Moutoa's vtdtory on Tuesday suggests that he has more than a rough chance. He Is reported to have fenced cleverly-, and he will not be troubled by the distance. In Taranakl it almost .amounts to lese majeste to suggest that Rewi Polo will bo beaten, hut the black gelding will require to bo at Ills very best to have ft chance with Paraoa nnd Master Mnutoa. Lochella was the eleventh hour tip for the Granti National Steeplechase, and the bay son of Grafton Loch paid a surprisingly small dividend. Master Lupin ran honestly, and proved that his victory in tho Great Northern Stoeplechnse was no fluke. The moral of the race is that weight anchors tho very best of them. Nobody will begrudge Gazlque a win In tho Winter Tup. He lias been carrying crushing burdens for a long time, and although running gamely, has not had the best of luck, Those who stuck to the Glsborne horse were rewarded with a fine dividend. "The runnerUp, Gold Kip, was bought cheaply last season, and his position at the finish was forecasted by the consistent form during the winter. The weight-carrying record in the Grand National Steeplechase is held bv Canard, who won with 12.10, a feat which the 12.7 maximum: now renders unbeatable. Agent won with 12.7, and Chemist carrying the same weight. Agent and Levanter also won with 12.6. "Patsy" Butler's Agent won three Grand National Steeplechases, and Mutiny was the only other horse to win more than once. T.

Lyford, W. Clnrke, and 0. Hope each won three Grand Nationals When Gazlque ran In a winner in the winter Cup with 10.11, he upset the common fallacy that the 9at. division hay# a mortgage on the race. Only twice has the race been won with moTe in the saddle, that was when Vladimir and Kremlin went, both carrying j. 1 0.12. J Gold Kip's form on Tuesday suggests that Ihe will win a race at the meeting. Another ; horse that is coming on fast tiow is Sonlno, ; who ia worth watching. The late John Chaafe, jnr., whose end came under rather sad circumstances recently, owned a number of good horses in years gono by. Amongst his many winners were Yowl (winner of the Sydney Metropolitan Handicap), and St. I'aul and Gwent, In whom his father held nn interest. He also trained a good number of winners, including Cannongate, Goldslzo, I'rophet, Gold Lace, and Maxwell. Mr. It. Skipwlth has been appointed starter to the Wanganul Jockey Club, a position which he occupied for several years before donning khaki. A writer in the Weekly Press opines that Omahu and Rewi Poto would make a flne buggy pair. Geel I wouldn't like to be holding the ribbons I There is no truth in the rumour that "Bill" Slattery had to pad the hoof over Port Hills from Lyttelton to Chrlstchurch. Demos is being prepared for eaTly spring racing, and is said •to be looking robust and well. Sir Fisher, In the same team, has finished his racing career. He has earned a pension. "Miek" King has four horses in work at Bulls. Rio is galloping well, but has done no schooling yet. King has a nice three- , year-old Ally by Autumnus—RlU, but her preparation has been .affected through denial troubles. The pick of his team Is a wellgrown two-year-old colt by who looks "the goods." The fourth member of his team is a yearling by Bonlforro—Rill. Mr. Gaisford's horses are the only others trained at Bulls. He has Mattock, Stetson, and a maiden in steady work.